Fitchburg, WI Common Council Recap 4-28-26

The Fitchburg, WI Common Council meeting on April 28, 2026, covered a range of topics including promotions within the fire department, proclamations for economic development week, and multiple reappointments to city committees and commissions. Significant procurement and contracting discussions included approval of rezoning requests for multifamily housing developments and senior care facilities, as well as a major project for Bowman Plaza involving demolition and construction of approximately 270 apartment units with commercial space. The council approved a contract amendment for Fitrona Road engineering services related to stormwater design, accepted a bid just under $70,000 for police storage building roof and gutter replacement, and authorized a $2.4 million utility and gravel replacement project in conjunction with neighborhood resurfacing. Additionally, the council approved amendments to local construction ordinances to align with state legislation, joined the TIPS purchasing cooperative for community center equipment and furniture purchases, and approved contract amendments for professional plan review services. The council also approved approximately $124,000 in funding awards for the Healthy Neighborhoods grant program and amended the budget to include funding for cybersecurity purchases.