Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Lake Havasu City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in water utilities
North End wastewater improvements
A $1.913 million contract fixes the Canterbury Lift Station and adds odor control at the north influent pump station — the top priorities from a 2023 wastewater study — finishing around August 2027.
Colorado River Water Security and Cuts
Local leaders discussed ongoing federal negotiations and litigation over Colorado River water supplies, emphasizing the importance of protecting on-river entitlements and regional water resiliency.
Pima Wash #8 Flood Control and Infrastructure
The city approved two construction contracts totaling over $1 million to build and replace drop structures and pedestrian safety crossings along Pima Wash and Daytona Wash to manage stormwater and prevent erosion.
Information Technology Cloud and Server Upgrades
The council approved a $234,325 Oracle cloud managed services contract and a $403,200 VMware server licensing agreement to maintain secure and efficient city financial, HR, and virtual server infrastructure.
Adoption of the 2025 Water Master Plan
The city adopted an updated 2025 Water Master Plan, outlining a 10-year capital improvement roadmap and ensuring reliable water service through a 2040 planning horizon.
New Municipal Laboratory Building Construction
The city approved a $1.5 million contract with TR Orr, Inc. to construct a new 2,300-square-foot water and wastewater testing laboratory at 360 Cypress Drive to meet increasing regulatory compliance needs.