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City staff to seek state Harbor Assistance funds to address harbor shoaling
Summary
City staff told the City Council it will submit an application and letter of intent for Wisconsin's Harbor Assistance Program to pay for maintenance dredging and related harbor work; no binding council action was taken and the application would require a later council resolution if funds are offered.
City staff said the city will submit a letter of intent by Aug. 1 to apply for the Wisconsin Harbor Assistance Program to help pay for maintenance dredging of the municipal harbor. City staff estimated the grant would cover roughly 80% of eligible costs, with a 20% local match if awarded. The application would aim to fund maintenance dredging and partial mobilization costs rather than a Corps of Engineers full-dredge project, staff said. That approach, staff added, could postpone a full Corps dredge until 2027 or later, depending on federal scheduling and funding. City staff framed the work as a safety and navigation issue, noting residents…
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