4/1/2026 Finance & Human Resources Committee Meeting

The Racine County Finance & Human Resources Committee met on April 1, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related matters. Key topics included an update on the Browns Lake dredging project, with details on the contract with Dredge America and local contractor Wanasek Corporation, confirming the project is on schedule and within budget. The committee also addressed critical staffing shortages in the county's engineering department, proposing salary adjustments and a $10,000 sign-on bonus to attract qualified engineers, with a motion to forward these changes for first and second reading at the April 14 County Board meeting. Additionally, funding challenges for the Meals on Wheels program were discussed, highlighting a $20,000 grant from United Way and a recent $100,000 grant from the Greater Wisconsin Association of Aging, with motions to forward related budget transfers to the County Board. The meeting concluded with recognition of Racine County's excellence in financial reporting.