Finance and Personnel November 10, 2026

The City of Hartford, Wisconsin, Finance and Personnel meeting on November 10, 2026, approved ratification of the 2027–2030 police union contract. The agreement provides raises of 2.5% in January and July for the first three years, followed by 2% increases in the fourth year; the city described the resulting budget impact as approximately 3.65% initially, with later increases potentially approaching 5%. Employees continue contributing 3% toward health insurance, while plan changes may increase copays and out-of-pocket maximums. The motion to approve the contract passed; no contract value was stated.

The committee also approved the sale of the City Water Utility’s former Well No. 9 parcel at 1031 Hall Road. After the initial bid opening received no qualifying bids, an adjacent property owner, Mr. Johnston, resubmitted a bid of $35,000. The parcel had been abandoned because of groundwater contamination, and the buyer may develop it for residential use. The motion to approve the sale passed.