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Council approves short‑term inspection contract to help Brookfield, with city inspections prioritized
Summary
Waukesha authorized a short, six‑month contract to provide commercial construction inspection services to the City of Brookfield, with a clause prioritizing Waukesha inspections and a termination option if conflicts arise.
Waukesha — The Common Council on April 3 approved a six‑month contract authorizing Waukesha inspection staff to provide short‑term commercial construction inspection services to the City of Brookfield for $52 per hour.
Jennifer (community development staff) explained Brookfield initially asked for help after its inspection staff became short‑staffed; Brookfield will also use private contractors. The city’s proposal is explicitly short‑term, contains a termination clause allowing Waukesha to withdraw if local inspection demands increase, and makes clear Waukesha inspections take priority.
The contract passed unanimously. Alderman Evans Levin moved approval and Alderman Moulton seconded. Council members applauded the intermunicipal cooperation and noted the arrangement is fee‑for‑service — Jennifer and Alderman Piper emphasized Waukesha will be compensated $52 hourly for the work.
Why it matters: The contract is intended as a short‑term, revenue‑generating cooperative response to a regional staffing shortage in building inspection services while protecting the city’s own inspection capacity.
Next steps: The contract is in effect for six months; staff said they will monitor local staffing levels and can terminate the agreement earlier if needed.
