City of Waterloo Finance Committee Meeting - Monday, July 20, 2026

The City of Waterloo Finance Committee convened on July 20, 2026, to review and approve various procurement and budget items. Key procurement discussions included approval of travel requests for police and aviation staff, and multiple capital expenditures such as replacement of rooftop AC units, flooring at Veterans Memorial Hall, and significant vehicle purchases including 2026 police pursuit vehicles and a Pierce Enforcer fire truck valued at $660,000. The committee also approved blanket pre-authorizations for emergency vehicle equipment and street repair materials for fiscal year 2027. Additionally, annual software license renewals for city management and cultural services were approved. The committee passed motions to approve these expenditures and recommended bill payments totaling over $9 million for forwarding to the full council for final approval.