The committee reviewed the July 2026 sales tax report, noting growth in several sectors. Discussions covered the 2027 city pay table and classification resolution, as well as the 2027 employee benefits program review, which includes transitioning the United Healthcare medical plans to a self-funded model and renewing FSA/COBRA contracts. The committee also received an overview of the Career Service Commission's appeals activities for 2026 and reviewed an ordinance to create a new self-insurance fund to support the transition to the self-funded healthcare model.
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The meeting included public commentary covering topics such as economic development opportunities, including attracting festivals to the city; concerns regarding local law enforcement conduct and accountability; the environmental impact of local fracking and data centers on the Aurora Reservoir; and the importance of apprenticeship programs and union labor. Speakers also addressed the need for improved ADA compliance in city facilities and expressed concerns regarding neighborhood trash and issues with homelessness.
Jun 22, 2026·Board meeting
Aurora City Council Study Session
The council discussed the request for a special meeting to address fireworks concerns in light of a drought emergency declaration. The meeting included a briefing on the IT lease purchase authority renewal, providing prioritization recommendations for opportunity zones to be submitted to the state, and a proposal for amending unified development ordinance landscaping requirements in industrial zones to improve water conservation efforts.
The committee reviewed the March 2026 sales tax report, which showed growth in consistent taxpayer collections despite a decrease in variable taxpayer revenue. The committee discussed the annual ordinance authorizing technology lease-purchase agreements as a cost-containment strategy. The 2026 debt book was reviewed, detailing the city's outstanding obligations and fiscal standing. Additionally, an amendment to the San Creek Metropolitan District Service Plan was presented to increase debt authority for future infrastructure projects. Finally, a plan to add a ballot dropbox location at the Morehead Recreation Center through an intergovernmental agreement with Adams County was discussed.
