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Finance staff previews FY26 agency funding: Visit Quad Cities, Grow Quad Cities and Humility Homes requests outlined
Summary
Finance staff previewed agency funding requests for FY26 including Visit Quad Cities ($~400,000), Grow Quad Cities ($80,234) and Humility Homes ($44,444) as part of budget planning.
City finance staff provided an informational preview of agency-payment requests that will be considered during upcoming budget deliberations. The presentation covered three principal items:
- Visit Quad Cities: Staff indicated the city has sought to return to a 25% contribution level and budgeted roughly $400,000 for 2026 based on current projections of hotel room-night revenues. The council previously approved a four-year agreement through 2029 that set contribution expectations, staff said.
- Grow Quad Cities (Chamber of Commerce initiative): Staff described the Grow Quad Cities work plan and proposed contribution of $80,234 in 2026. The program is designed to support business attraction and workforce strategies.
- Humility Homes: The city has funded a position at Humility Homes focused on outreach to people experiencing homelessness; staff proposed continuing a $44,444 contribution for 2026 to support that locally based field position.
Staff said total agency requests for 2026 were about $1.4 million while a preliminary recommendation would be nearer $1.3 million; formal budget deliberations will set final allocations. Council members asked for Humility Homes to present an update on outcomes and asked about the source of funds (including a question whether cannabis-related revenue could cover similar initiatives in future years). A councilmember disclosed a client relationship with Visit Quad Cities and the Chamber and recused himself from advocacy but did not state a conflict that would affect voting.
Why it matters: the allocations shape the city's role in regional marketing and economic development and fund a local homelessness outreach position. Council will consider final funding amounts during the budget process.
