# City of Peoria: City Council Meeting - 11/10/26

The City of Peoria City Council held a study session and regular meeting on November 10, 2026. The study session covered updates to the drought management plan and proposed water, wastewater, and solid-waste rates. Staff presented substantial capital needs through 2042, including $583 million for water, $2.3 billion for wastewater, and $15.6 million for solid waste, with investments in water-supply augmentation, wells, reclaimed-water systems, and advanced water purification. No rate action was taken; staff presented a bill-smoothing scenario with proposed overall increases of 9.6% in 2028 and 7.8% in 2029, and a projected 2042 monthly bill of about $290 versus $330 under the baseline forecast. The drought-plan presentation also discussed enforceable drought stages and existing commercial rebates for water-efficiency equipment.

In the regular meeting, Council approved a budget amendment and acceptance of a $2.85 million U.S. Department of Justice grant toward purchasing a second police aircraft; the request included an additional city budget amendment of about $1.988 million, alongside $952,000 already in the CIP. The action passed, with the vote reported as 5–1. Council also approved two parks-related items, including landscape refresh work and funding for pickleball courts at Discovery Park, and approved Ordinance 2026-21 establishing a fee range for the Schoolhouse Arts Center; each was reported as passing 6–0. A proposed annexation hearing took place without action. Public comments raised concerns about the city’s automated license-plate reader and surveillance systems, but no related action was taken in the transcript.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Sources
- [City of Peoria: City Council Meeting - 11/10/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGHi8RpZGe0) - Digital Peoria