City Council Work Session - September 21, 2026

The City of Pueblo held a City Council Work Session on September 21, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions. Key topics included a presentation by the Housing Authority on their 2025 annual report, highlighting ongoing capital improvement projects such as the demolition and redevelopment of aging housing units, with over $2 million allocated annually for infrastructure needs. The council also discussed the upcoming RFP for an economic development partner, with feedback being gathered to finalize the scope and deliverables. Additionally, the Purchasing Director presented a proposal to update the city's purchasing policy, specifically to raise informal bid thresholds to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdens, with plans to bring a revised policy back for council review by early November. The session also covered a contract vote scheduled for the following week regarding Denver Air Connections, clarifying that the contract pertains solely to commercial flights and is separate from ICE operations. Finally, the council moved into executive session to discuss negotiation strategies related to ongoing litigation with Pedco. No formal votes were recorded during the session, but several action items were identified for follow-up, including the formation of a committee for the Pope building redevelopment and the revision of purchasing policies.