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Mayville approves site review and 50% match commitment for proposed EMS building, pending legal review
Summary
The council approved a site option behind the former Jopco building for a future EMS building, agreed to commit to 50% of project costs as a local match for a state grant application, and directed staff to obtain legal review about using parkland if necessary.
The Mayville Common Council voted Tuesday to approve a proposed site for a future EMS building (behind the former Jopco building on Highway TW, sewer nearby) contingent on legal review and to commit to providing 50% of project costs as a local match to support a state capital grant application.
EMS leadership and staff reported a preferred site with sewer access but said water would require an extension. Council members emphasized the need for a legal opinion on whether parkland may be used for the project; staff were directed to consult the League of Wisconsin Municipalities— attorney and return with guidance.
Why it matters: The state capital grant program under discussion requires a site and a local commitment to qualify. Council agreed to a site pending legal counsel review and to a financial commitment equal to 50% of the project cost to enable the grant application; members noted the grant deadline is imminent.
Votes and follow-up
A motion to approve the site pending legal counsel and to commit to a 50% city match passed on roll calls (mover: Alderperson Olson; second: Alderperson Henkel; unanimous among those voting). Staff said a grant application must be filed by the end of the month and that building construction would not commence for a couple of years even if the grant is awarded.
Ending
Staff will obtain legal counsel on parkland-use constraints, finalize site details and submit the grant application with the city—s commitment to match 50% of the project cost if awarded.
