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Wildwood commissioners adopt 2026 temporary budget and approve package of contracts and appointments
Summary
On Jan. 7, 2026 the Wildwood commissioners unanimously adopted a 2026 temporary budget and approved an omnibus package of resolutions that reappoints officials, authorizes professional‑service contracts, and renews vendor agreements including a $125,000‑per‑year tourism contract and a $1.17 million bills payment authorization.
The Wildwood Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Jan. 7, 2026, to adopt a 2026 temporary budget and approve an omnibus package of 38 resolutions that authorize routine contracts, reappointments and operating rules for the year. Commissioner Krista McConnell moved the omnibus approval; Commissioner Steve Mikulski seconded. The roll call vote was McConnell — Yes, Mikulski — Yes, Troiano — Yes.
City Clerk Lisa A. Brown read the resolutions on the agenda, which included adoption of the 2026 Temporary Budget (Resolution 1‑1‑26) and designation of official depositories; establishment of petty cash and a cash management plan; setting meeting dates and official newspapers; and adopting the IRS standard mileage rate for 2026 at 72.5 cents per mile.
The package also authorized a number of professional services and contract renewals for 2026: a municipal solicitor agreement with Steven A. Morris, Esq. (not to exceed $175,000); DeBlasio & Associates as municipal engineer (not to exceed $80,000); Peterson Service Company for City Hall HVAC service (not to exceed $10,541); ambulance billing services with Provider Technology, LLC, DBA Revascent (not to exceed $35,000); and software and codification services with Munidex, Inc. and General Code, LLC, among others.
The city approved a shared services agreement with the Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center for animal shelter, spay and neuter services for 2026 in an amount not to exceed $59,414. The commission also authorized a contract with The Greater Wildwoods Tourism Improvement and Development Authority for Class II officers and event support beginning Jan. 1, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2028, at $125,000 per year. Resolution 37‑1‑26 authorized payment of bills dated Jan. 7, 2026, in the amount of $1,167,914.37.
The omnibus motion covered routine appointments as well, including reappointments to the Wildwood Tourism Development Commission and the Wildwood Housing Authority, and the appointment of members to the Wildwood Planning Board. The commissioner motion and subsequent roll call adopted the entire listed package of resolutions (1‑1‑26 through 38‑1‑26) without recorded dissent.
The commission set its next meeting for Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
