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Middleton committee amends budget to add staff, approves publishing Nov. 4 public hearing
Summary
The committee recommended publishing the Nov. 4 public hearing on the proposed 2026 budget (as amended) after adding expected state road‑aid revenue and a proposed recycling fee to offset new positions including a police training officer, two community‑service officers, a recreation outreach position and a conservancy technician.
The Middleton Finance & Personnel Committee on Oct. 7 directed staff to publish the public‑hearing notice for the city’s proposed 2026 budget and approved an amendment to the general fund operating matrix adding several personnel items offset by newly identified revenue.
Staff reported a larger‑than‑expected state transportation aid payment for 2026 of $1,660,036, an increase of roughly $112,623 over the amount in the proposed budget. Committee members said that additional revenue, together with a proposed recycling fee, could be used to add positions the city has requested.
The amendment the committee approved adds the following items to the proposed general fund (to be…
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