August 25, 2026 City Council Meeting

The Boulder City NV City Council meeting on August 25, 2026, focused heavily on utility rate studies and infrastructure projects. The council reviewed a comprehensive utility rate study presented by FCS Group, which recommended phased rate increases of 5% annually over several years to fund aging water, wastewater, and electric infrastructure, including substations and distribution upgrades. The council discussed the financial challenges of maintaining a self-sustaining utility enterprise fund without bonding authority, the importance of reserve funds, and the need to balance rate fairness among residential and commercial customers. The council unanimously directed staff to proceed with next steps on the rate study. Additionally, the council approved a 15-year lease renewal with Verizon Wireless for a communication tower generating approximately $310,000 in revenue through 2045. They also approved a $288,177 contract with Lisa Wise Consulting to update the city’s zoning ordinance, a project long overdue. A major capital improvement project was approved to construct an air traffic control tower at the airport, with a total cost exceeding $24 million, funded in part by FAA grants and contracts with Q&D Construction and Kimley Horn Associates. The council also discussed a bill draft request to seek state funding for staffing increases at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Boulder City, emphasizing the importance of adequate staffing for grant eligibility and educational programming. Public comments addressed concerns about utility rate increases, water conservation, and the potential for eco-tourism development. Overall, the meeting involved significant procurement and budget decisions related to utility infrastructure, consulting contracts, capital projects, and lease agreements.