City Council Meeting July 28, 2026

The City of Arvada held a special City Council meeting on July 28, 2026, which included a discussion on ethics investigations and a workshop focused primarily on the 2027 water, wastewater, and stormwater rates and fees. The council reviewed extensive capital improvement projects related to water infrastructure, emphasizing the need for proactive maintenance to avoid costly emergency repairs. Staff presented a rate increase proposal including a $5.90 monthly increase for water, $3.33 for wastewater, and $2.50 for stormwater, totaling approximately $11.73 monthly, designed to fund critical infrastructure projects and meet fixed revenue goals to improve financial stability and credit ratings. The council discussed the balance between fixed and volumetric fees, conservation efforts amid drought conditions, and the potential impacts of Denver Water surcharges. Additionally, the council reviewed the Human Services Fund allocations, with $260,000 available to support nonprofit organizations, and discussed potential increases in funding pending budget considerations. No contract awards or RFPs were directly mentioned, but the meeting included significant budget and capital project planning relevant to procurement and vendor opportunities in utilities infrastructure.