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Evansville council hears 2023 audit; accepts $2.12 million in bills
Summary
City auditors told the council the General Fund is "in good shape," with an unassigned fund balance of 54% of 2023 General Fund expenditures; the council approved $2,118,742.96 in August bills and adopted two resolutions to pursue state water and environmental funding.
Kevin Krysinski of Johnson Block told the Common Council the city’s 2023 audit is awaiting final numbers but that the General Fund "is in good shape," and that the unassigned fund balance equals 54% of 2023 General Fund expenditures. Krysinski explained the distinction between Governmental funds (general operations, debt service, capital projects, TIF) and Business‑Type funds (utilities), and said a finalized audit will be delivered to the city once remaining figures are confirmed.
At the meeting, Alderperson Jim Brooks moved — and Ben Corridon seconded — to accept the August 2024 city bills in the amount of $2,118,742.96; the motion passed by roll call vote, 8-0. The council also approved two municipal service resolutions: Resolution #2024-19 (declaration of official intent to reimburse expenditures for a Clean Water Fund Loan Program project) and Resolution #2024-20 (appointing an authorized representative to file for State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund assistance). Both resolutions were moved by Brooks, seconded by Cory Neeley, and approved 8-0.
The Municipal Services report also noted ongoing administrative steps: staff are evaluating a third‑party vendor for disconnection notifications and working to standardize paperwork for lead service lateral replacements to improve tracking. The council did not take additional funding votes at this meeting; follow-up material and the final audit will be provided to the city when available.
The council adjourned the public portion of the meeting after approving a motion to convene in closed session concerning property purchase/negotiation matters.
