Wausau Capital Improvement Projects Committee Meeting - 7/17/26

The City of Wausau Capital Improvement Projects Committee held a meeting on July 17, 2026, to finalize their capital improvement project rankings and budget recommendations for the upcoming year. The committee reviewed various departmental capital project proposals, including airport runway rehabilitation, facility design, fire station expansion, and critical infrastructure repairs such as roof and parking lot restorations. Significant discussion focused on funding constraints due to levy limits, prioritization of projects with federal and state aid (notably airport projects with approximately 90-95% grant funding), and the need to explore alternative funding sources such as bonds or grants for projects falling below the funding threshold. Cybersecurity upgrades, including data loss prevention and server licensing, were highlighted as critical needs. The committee also considered recreational facility improvements, such as tennis court replacements and playground equipment, with potential grant funding explored. After deliberation, the committee approved a capital budget recommendation totaling approximately $587,300, including a swap of server licensing for a metal roof project, and agreed to forward these recommendations to the finance committee for further consideration.