# City of Waterloo Council Work Session & Finance Committee Meeting  - Monday, September 21, 2026

The City of Waterloo held a Council Work Session and Finance Committee Meeting on September 21, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of travel requests totaling approximately $31,585 for city staff to attend various conferences and seminars. Several purchasing decisions were approved, including the acquisition of a 2026 Ford Ranger truck for $34,710 to replace an older vehicle, membership dues for the Iowa Storm Water Education Partnership at $6,615, a Toro Realm Master fairway mower for $75,626.87, rental of rubber mulch for a park, replacement and installation of chiller compressor units at the Sportsplex for up to $44,000, police software renewal for $8,879.26, and purchase of Dell desktop computers for police operations at $3,227.65. Additionally, expenditures related to emergency sewer repair projects were approved, including a sewer bladder replacement for $9,675 and sewer access hatches for $21,650. A budget amendment was passed to increase damage claims and insurance refund revenue and related expenses by $10,553.82. The meeting also included a detailed presentation and discussion regarding proposed amendments to the Planning and Zoning Commission ordinance and the Human Rights Commission ordinance, focusing on board composition and executive director appointment authority, though no ordinance changes were approved at this time. The meeting concluded with motions to approve payments and adjournment.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 21, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Waterloo Council Work Session & Finance Committee Meeting  - Monday, September 21, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BbkA2Q67D0) - City of Waterloo