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Alma council approves $33,613.79 payment to satisfy DNR phosphorus charge; fire-protection fee discussed

Common Council of the City of Alma · February 19, 2026
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Summary

Council approved a $33,613.79 payment related to a DNR phosphorus charge and discussed whether to pass a fire-protection service charge on to taxpayers after a presentation from Bauman & Associates.

Council members approved a motion to pay $33,613.79 to honor a charge from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources related to phosphorus multi-discharger variance obligations; the motion passed by roll call vote with members present voting yes.

Chair Larry Grisen summarized the Utilities Committee’s Feb. 9 meeting and noted Eric Davidson’s presentation from Bauman & Associates. During committee discussion the council considered passing a fire-protection service charge to taxpayers and discussed Phosphorus Multi-discharger Variance payments to Eau Claire and Jackson County; the recorded motion authorized the payment to address the DNR charge.