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City announces $1.2 million state grant to offset West Bend fire station costs
Summary
City administrator Jesse announced the city received a $1.2 million grant from the state of Wisconsin to offset budgeted costs for the city's fire station project; the administrator said the grant offsets, rather than increases, the city's planned project budget.
City administrator Jesse announced that the city has been formally awarded a $1.2 million grant from the state of Wisconsin to offset established project costs for the planned fire station.
"We did in fact receive a $1.2 million grant from the state of Wisconsin to offset our established project costs," Jesse told the council during the administrator's report. He emphasized the award is intended to offset already-budgeted costs rather than add funds beyond the current project budget.
Why it matters: The grant reduces the net cost to local taxpayers for the fire station project and improves the city's ability to proceed with construction without increasing the city's budgeted allocation for the facility.
Other administrative notes: Jesse also reminded residents that garbage and recycling collection will slide one day next week because of Memorial Day, and the city posted the adjusted schedule on its website and social channels.
Next steps: City staff will incorporate the grant into project accounting and proceed with the approved schedule and procurement for the fire station.
