Assistant City Administrator Mallory Merritt says aldermen on Saturday will set goals for the coming year, next week they'll discuss a proposed operating budget, followed by a third session on capital improvements.
She says city staff has worked hard to make the budget stable.
"Particularly in the general fund, the sewer fund, road use tax, local option sales tax, and to right-size our bonding. I think this budget continues all of those goals that are leading to surpluses year over year that have been recognized by our bonding agency."
Mayor Mike Matson says even before the pandemic began, Davenport was building up its reserves and spending very conservatively.
"Certainly our financial situation is assisted by some of those federal dollars, of course. But I want to make sure we understand that we were progressing in a manner that our policies set us up for success."
He says based on goals set by recent city councils, and surveys of Davenport residents, the main priorities for the new budget will be public safety and infrastructure.
Davenport, and other local governments in Iowa, are required to submit their budgets to the state by March 31st, for the fiscal year beginning in July.