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West Bend council and finance committee approve park equipment transfers, accept conservancy donations and update EMS fees

Common Council of the City of West Bend · February 3, 2026

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Summary

The Finance Committee and Common Council approved transfers from the recreational fund to purchase park and Aqua Park equipment ($4,695 and $14,159), accepted roughly $368,800 in conservancy donations for projects, and adopted an annual EMS rate update after staff reviewed comparable cities and explained Medicare/Medicaid caps.

The Finance Committee and Common Council approved a package of routine fiscal items affecting parks and emergency medical services on Feb. 2.

Parks and Recreation staff requested a transfer of $4,695 from the recreation fund to replace an aging inflatable slide used in the Dirty Ninja Mud Run and a separate transfer of $14,159 to add three obstacles and life jackets at the Westbury Bank Aqua Park. Staff said the rec fund had about $107,000 as of Dec. 31, 2025, and that 2025 revenue transfers—yet to be posted—would offset the withdrawals. Both transfers passed on committee and were included in the council consent agenda.

Also approved was a presentation of 2025 donations and property improvements from the Lac Courant Friends Board totaling about $368,800 across projects including a nature playground (~$302,100), tree planting, building maintenance and a maintenance shed.

Separately, the council adopted an annual adjustment to the City of West Bend Fire Rescue ambulance/EMS rates. Chief Noren told the council he compared West Bend to nine similar full‑time career departments to set resident rates near the local average and nonresident rates at or slightly above average. Council members expressed concern about effects on seniors and fixed‑income residents; the chief said people covered by Medicare or Medicaid are subject to contracted caps, which limits exposure.

All items were approved by voice vote as part of the Finance Committee recommendations and the council consent agenda.