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Committee rejects extension of Madison Street Medicine contract for Dairy Drive campground after public testimony and budget concerns
Summary
The Finance Committee debated a staff motion to extend the contract with Madison Street Medicine (operator at Dairy Drive campground) with no additional city dollars and up to $100,000 from Dane County. After lengthy public testimony and staff discussion about funding gaps and service levels, the committee voted and the motion failed.
The Madison Finance Committee considered a proposal to extend the contract between the city and Madison Street Medicine to continue services at the Dairy Drive campground and related unsheltered‑homelessness operations. The resolution proposed extending contracts through April 2026 with $0 in additional city funding and authorization to accept up to $100,000 from Dane County.
Public comment included detailed updates from Madison Street Medicine staff and partners. Brenda Konkle (Madison Street Medicine) described program costs, existing unspent contract funds, and several funding streams on hand; TJ Jones and other registrants spoke about on‑site management, construction and maintenance needs.…
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