Kathy SteeleAccounting and Utility Billing Manager
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City of Grimes
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Grimes.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Grimes, IA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Grimes.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164533
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
17,405
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 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
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Grimes
The meeting focused on public concerns regarding the construction of a new administration building within Waterworks Park, with residents voicing objections about the reduction of green space, the perceived lack of transparency in the planning process, and concerns about parking and safety. The Council and staff acknowledged these concerns, noted that they are in ongoing discussions, and indicated that potential design adjustments to preserve green space are being explored. Additionally, the Council approved a rental agreement for the Amateur Athletic Union multiplex tournament.
The meeting featured a public forum where citizens raised concerns regarding city transparency, the use of automated license plate readers, potential data center developments, traffic safety on Heritage Drive, the feasibility of a proposed roundabout, and water quality issues. The council discussed the 2026 CIP Lining Project, noting that no bids were received and outlining a strategy to re-package the project into two distinct components. Additionally, the council reviewed the third consideration of Ordinance 813, which seeks to update Title 12 zoning regulations by consolidating planned unit development districts and establishing clear criteria for future development approvals.
The council held a special meeting to address the property tax levy, followed immediately by a regular business meeting. Discussions covered the property tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year, a public hearing regarding a resolution to dispose of an easement interest for a commercial development project, and the approval of the final plat for the same project. The council also approved a second consideration of an ordinance regarding adjustments to solid waste and recycling collection fees, and authorized a loan agreement for general obligation corporate purpose bonds to finance infrastructure projects, including street improvements, sidewalk accessibility upgrades, and trail enhancements.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Grimes meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Grimes.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
