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Brodhead budget 2026: proposed $41,799 increase, levy and staffing changes discussed
Summary
City Treasurer Miller presented the proposed 2026 budget showing a $41,799 (1%) spending increase and an overall decreased tax levy; the budget eliminates a sewer supervisor position, shifts public fire protection costs to Water & Light billing, and leaves wages and capital borrowing to be finalized.
City Treasurer Miller opened the Nov. 13 public hearing on Brodhead’s proposed 2026 budget and summarized key items: the proposal increases spending by $41,799 (about 1%) while showing a decrease in the tax levy overall. The budget shifts public fire protection costs to Water & Light billing, eliminates the sewer supervisor position in favor of contracting sewer work, and lists interest income as the largest revenue increase.
Miller said capital borrowing was not reflected in the presented budget figures and that wage figures remained subject to later approval; he noted the levy was currently over $1,000 and staff would finalize numbers before adoption. Pool & Recreation program budgets show projected increases while debt service is lower in the draft.
Simpson opened and closed the public hearing at 6:28 p.m. and 6:40 p.m., respectively. The council did not finalize the budget at this meeting; adjustments to levy and wages were flagged for later action.
