# City Council Meeting, October 27, 2026

The City of Arvada City Council’s October 27, 2026 meeting included workshops on a wildfire early-detection system and a proposed homelessness action plan. Staff described the wildfire system’s panoramic cameras and Dryad chemical sensors, privacy safeguards, and intended use by emergency management and Arvada Fire; they also referenced legal review of contractual components. No contract award, vendor selection, or purchase approval was presented. The Council voted 6–0 to excuse Council Member Pfeifer, and the meeting was adjourned without a procurement vote.

The homelessness workshop reviewed approximately $3 million in annual city spending, including about $1.8 million for the base program, $875,000 for police response, $175,000 for community court, and $100,000 for cleanups. Staff said a $70,000 CDBG-funded eviction-prevention program would launch soon, with assistance capped at three months of rent per household; they also noted a $100,000 Community Gifts Foundation grant and pending requests for $2 million in congressional-directed funding and $1.3 million through HUD’s Continuum of Care program. Council discussed measuring program costs and outcomes and requested follow-up information on the cost of housing 65 people counted toward a 2026 goal, along with more context on county partnerships. The action plan is expected to return for adoption; no spending authorization or procurement award was made at this workshop.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Emergency Response, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Sources
- [City Council Meeting, October 27, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0tmF8120N4) - City of Arvada