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Verona approves Epic annexation and easement; council secures Madison Metro service and Epic cost share
Summary
The Common Council approved annexation and a perpetual water‑facility easement with Epic Systems Corporation, and approved a memorandum of understanding with Madison for expanded transit service as well as a repayment agreement under which Epic will reimburse Verona for part of the transit costs.
The Common Council approved several interrelated items with Epic Systems Corporation and Madison Metro to extend municipal services and expand transit access.
The council approved an annexation agreement with Epic requiring the developer to construct water‑service improvements per city plans, abandon private wells per DNR/plumbing rules and pay all applicable fees. Alder Harrison recused himself from votes where his employer was directly involved.
Separately, the council approved a perpetual, non‑exclusive water easement agreement that grants the city the right to construct, operate and maintain water facilities within defined easement areas on Epic property; the agreement includes an annual exchange and joint review of maps showing actual facilities.
On transit, council approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Madison to increase fixed‑route service to Verona, with planned service changes to begin in August 2025. City staff said the plan would increase annual planned fixed‑route vehicle hours (presented numbers included a planned increase to 15,473 vehicle hours in later planning and an implementation of 13,465 fixed‑route hours for calendar year 2025). The council also approved a transit services repayment agreement under which Epic will reimburse Verona for a portion of Verona's payments to Madison for the added service. City staff confirmed the cost‑share was consistent with budget assumptions made during the 2025 budget process.
City staff recommended approval of the annexation, easement and transit agreements; council approved the motions by voice vote. Alder Harrison abstained where noted for Epic‑related items.
Ending: The combined approvals allow Epic to connect to municipal water service, grant the city easement rights for water distribution on Epic property, expand Madison Metro service to Verona beginning August 2025, and secure Epic reimbursement for part of the transit cost share.
