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West Bend adopts $10.6 million 2026 capital budget; tax rate unchanged, borrowing plan remains cyclical
Summary
The Common Council approved a $10.6 million capital budget for 2026 with a $4.0 million customary non‑TID borrowing and a separate borrowing for a new fire station. The city’s tax rate will not change from prior estimates, and staff moved a Public Works truck purchase back into 2026 using found funds and medical transport revenue.
The City of West Bend Common Council on Oct. 20 approved the 2026 capital budget and five‑year plan, a $10.6 million package that city staff said does not change the previously reported tax rate.
Jesse (last name not specified), presenting for the Finance Department, said the 2026 capital program totals about $10.6 million split between approximately $8.7 million of non‑TID projects and $1.9 million of projects within tax incremental financing (TID) districts. Staff provided a departmental breakdown showing facilities at about $5.2 million, roads and engineering about $2.9 million, vehicles about $540,000 and equipment…
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