Bellevue City Council - Sept 1, 2026

The Bellevue City Council meeting held on September 1, 2026, focused extensively on the city's annual budget and capital improvement projects. The council reviewed and discussed the 2027 budget, highlighting a total citywide expenditure of $215 million, with significant allocations for public safety, streets, parks, and the new water park construction. The budget presentation emphasized a slight reduction in the mill levy rate from 61 to 59 cents despite valuation growth, maintaining a strong AA+ bond rating. Public works detailed numerous infrastructure projects including street resurfacing, drainage improvements, and facility upgrades. The council approved several procurement actions, including a lease amendment with Athletico Excel Nebraska LLC, purchase of three software licenses from Cellebrite, Inc. for the police cyber crimes unit totaling $40,270, a right-of-way purchase agreement for Fort Crook Road extension not to exceed $320,100, and a transformer service installation contract for the Belleview Entertainment District for $233,556. Motions to approve these contracts and budget ordinances were passed unanimously. The meeting also included updates on public safety improvements and economic development initiatives tied to the entertainment district and water park projects.