Fitchburg, WI Community and Economic Development Authority 8-27-26

The Fitchburg, WI Community and Economic Development Authority held a meeting on August 27, 2026, focusing primarily on economic development and housing initiatives. Key procurement-related discussions included a review of the Fitchburg revolving loan fund program, with considerations to update loan guidelines to better support longstanding businesses, including restaurants, and to potentially expand assistance to retail and commercial businesses. The committee also discussed a pilot housing assistance program aimed at providing one-time financial support to renters aged 55 and older to prevent homelessness, with an initial allocation of $100,000 from a $500,000 fund and administrative support through the county. Additionally, updates were provided on upcoming affordable housing projects, including a planned RFP process for developers to participate in a CDBG-funded infrastructure project. The meeting also covered hotel room tax revenue projections and promotional spending policies, as well as various ongoing and planned commercial and residential development projects in Fitchburg. No formal votes on procurement were recorded, but the committee planned to revisit loan fund guidelines and housing program details in future meetings.