Common Council - January 6, 2025

The City of West Bend Common Council and Finance Committee held meetings on January 6, 2025, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included the approval of a three-year labor contract with the West Bend Police Protective Association, aligning wage increases with other public safety unions. The council also authorized appropriations for special assessments related to the 18th Avenue Paradise to Vote project and approved the purchase of a used ambulance from the Kwas Fire Department for $300,000, a cost-effective alternative to a new unit priced over $400,000. Additionally, the council reviewed and discussed the creation of Tax Increment District (TID) Number 17, including its project plan, boundaries, and financial projections, with an emphasis on mixed-use development and infrastructure improvements funded through tax increment financing. The meeting also touched on employee prescription insurance issues and personnel matters in closed session.