Fitchburg, WI Common Council 5-26-26

The Fitchburg, WI Common Council meeting held on May 26, 2026, included significant procurement and contracting discussions. The council approved a $9.8 million Tax Increment Financing (TIF) development agreement with Syncopation LLC for a challenging infill site redevelopment project involving multifamily housing, senior care facilities, and townhomes. The agreement includes phased municipal revenue obligation notes tied to tax increment generated by the project. The council also passed a resolution to discontinue the contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras, citing privacy and data security concerns, with an amendment to turn off the nationwide search feature within 120 days. Additionally, the council approved a resolution reducing rental fees for the Hosta Hochi community space for former Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative (HNI) grantees for the remainder of 2026. Other procurement-related actions included approving agreements for water service with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, installation of level three electric vehicle chargers with Madison Gas and Electric, and subdivision improvement agreements for Jamestown Quarry. The meeting also covered various planning and zoning approvals, updates on capital projects, and community event announcements.