Data centers on city land
Where it standsVoters will decide on Ballot Question 1, whether data centers become an approved use in part of the Eldorado Valley Transfer Area.
What's on the tableWhether and on what terms the council considers data center leases on city-owned land if voters approve the question.
Land lease revenue
Where it standsCity-owned land leased for solar and battery projects brings in millions of dollars a year, and leases are limited by the charter on what land can be used for.
What's on the tableWhat kinds of tenants the council seeks for city land, and how lease revenue is spent.
- The city's Eldorado Valley land leases to solar, battery storage and a natural gas facility bring in millions of dollars annually, per the ballot question digest. City of Boulder City ↗
Utility rates
Where it standsThe council approved 5% increases to electric, water and sewer rates in each of the next three years, starting October 2026.
What's on the tableHow the city funds repairs and replacement of aging electric, water and wastewater systems.
Council pay
Where it standsIn April 2025 the council voted 3-2 to direct staff to draft a code change raising pay for future council members.
What's on the tableWhether to adopt a raise and cost-of-living adjustment that would apply only to future members.
Fire and police facilities
Where it standsThe fire chief presented a cost-benefit analysis for a second fire station in February 2026; no action was taken.
What's on the tableWhether and how to fund a second fire station and other public safety facilities.