The Wausau Finance Committee voted to accept the 2026 beat‑patrol grant for the Wausau Police Department.

Finance Committee Chair introduced the item and noted the department had received the same grant in prior years and had representatives available to answer questions. "This is a grant that we have received previously," the chair said. Alder Watson moved to accept the grant; Alder Tierney seconded. Committee members voted in favor and the motion carried.

The chair said police representatives were present if committee members had questions; no substantive questions were raised during the meeting. The committee did not specify the grant amount during discussion. The item will appear on the council agenda later the same evening for final action.