Finance Committee Meeting | March 23, 2026

The City of Watertown Finance Committee met on March 23, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related items. Key procurement actions included approval to move forward with ordering a $1.3 million fire engine replacement, with delivery expected by 2029, and approval of the purchase and installation of a tornado siren from ECS. The committee also approved the purchase of a ZOLL cardiac monitor for EMS use, which came in under budget. Additionally, the committee recommended acceptance of excess water utility funds to establish a financial assistance fund for private lead service line replacements, aiming to ensure equitable treatment of homeowners. Other procurement-related discussions included approval of a Dodge County grant agreement for the Wilbur Street Extension project and support for a community project funding grant application for municipal airport runway design and expansion. The committee also approved a lease agreement for a portion of 1514 Okconamak Avenue for community gardening use. Motions related to these items were passed unanimously or with no opposition, and several items were recommended for further approval by the city council.