City of Estherville
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Estherville.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Estherville, IA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Estherville.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
126615
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
5,807
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
78 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Estherville
The Estherville Public Library's 2023-2027 Long Range Plan focuses on enhancing community quality of life by providing access to diverse materials, technology, and programming. Key objectives include ensuring access to reliable information and resources for all ages, offering materials and programs catering to a broad range of interests, and providing convenient access to technology and common spaces. Strategies involve regular collection development review, user input, staff training, and program evaluation to meet evolving community needs. The plan also addresses community survey data, indicating a focus on adult and all-ages programming, accommodating working individuals' schedules, and continuing curbside delivery. Efforts to improve services for the Hispanic/Latino community and those of two or more races are also highlighted.
The council meeting covered several key items. Reports from the Finance and Labor Relations Committees were reviewed. Bills for November 2020 were approved, totaling $1,617,063.98. A quarterly rides report and a letter from Mediacom were addressed. A Class C Liquor License and Sunday Sales Privilege were approved for Don Jose Mexican Restaurant. An additional $5,000 was approved for the Neighborhood Façade Grant Program. Resolution No. 2263 increased fire fighter compensation to $15.00/hour, effective July 1, 2021. Resolution No. 2264 set a public hearing for December 21, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., to discuss a proposed budget amendment. The council accepted Corn Belt Power Cooperative's Wholesale Electric Service Agreement Amendment #3, extending it to December 2030. Updates were provided on street improvements, water main breaks, and COVID-19.
The council meeting addressed several key items. A public hearing was held for a sewer revenue loan agreement not exceeding $2,288,000, which was subsequently approved. A contract for the wastewater treatment facility improvements project was awarded to Christiansen Construction for $2,550,000. Ordinance No. 811, reclassifying zoning restrictions on a property, was passed. Steve Fanslau was appointed to the Airport Commission. A resolution tentatively approved the sale of Lot 1 Meadow's Subdivision, with a public hearing scheduled. Two sign permit variances were tabled until the next meeting. The council approved grant awards and additional funding for the Neighborhood Façade Grant Program, and adopted the Goal Setting Report. Finally, updates were provided on Highway 4 road improvements.
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