Dubuque City Council Work Session and Meeting | July 20, 2026 (LIVE)

The City of Dubuque held a special work session and regular city council meeting on July 20, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contractual services agreement with Crescent Community Health Center, the initiation of public bidding for the Dubuque Fire Headquarters bunk room remodel project, and the award of a public improvement contract for the Municipal Services Center roof and HVAC replacement project. The council also approved the submission of a FEMA grant application for the B Branch Creek flood mitigation project, with a total project cost of $15.1 million and a local cost share of $2.265 million. Additionally, the council passed an ordinance updating stormwater utility charges and a fire cost recovery ordinance aimed at recovering costs from insurance in specific fire-related incidents. Several appointments to city boards and commissions were made, and proclamations recognizing Community Colleges Week and the Dubuque County Fair Week were adopted. The meeting included presentations on workforce development strategies and community programs, but no new contracts or RFPs beyond those noted were discussed.