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Finance committee approves West Bend's 2025 capital budget and five-year plan
Summary
The Finance Committee approved a $5.576 million proposed 2025 capital budget, including $3 million borrowed for road projects and a $4 million pavement maintenance program that highlights Kilbourne reconstruction; committee members praised cross-department cooperation and funding mixes including ARPA and county contributions.
The Finance Committee voted Oct. 21 to approve the proposed 2025 capital budget and five-year plan, authorizing staff to move forward with the program as presented.
Jay (city finance/administration) outlined the plan and funding sources. He said the city proposes borrowing $3 million for road projects (an increase of $1 million over prior years) and the total proposed capital program is about $5.576 million. Major components include a pavement maintenance program (more than $4 million) focused on the first segment of Kilbourne and additional road segments, lead lateral replacement work with partial county funding, vehicle and equipment replacements (including a garbage truck estimated at $370,000), modest IT and facility projects, and library capital projects partially funded at 50% by Washington County.
Jay explained the plan attempts to stretch borrowing with available funds on hand, ARPA monies dedicated to roads, and certain county and enterprise fund contributions. Committee members noted the prioritization of needs over wants and praised interdepartmental cooperation in crafting the plan.
After questions about timing, release of capital funds and specific line items, the committee moved and approved the capital budget and five-year plan by voice vote. Jay and staff will proceed with implementing the approved projects and scheduling purchases and contracts in line with fund availability.
