# Common Council - September 14, 2026


**Body:** City of West Bend, Wisconsin
**Date:** September 13, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Contracting Vehicles, Grants & Funding


The City of West Bend Common Council meeting on September 14, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved a modification to contract 26-08 for lead lateral replacements, adding a third group of laterals to the original contract with Essential Sewer and Water Services. They also approved state municipal financial agreements with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for road improvement projects on Washington Street, Main Street, and Barton Avenue, with cost-sharing arrangements and phased budgeting through 2031. Additionally, the council approved an airport lease update and initiated a street vacation process to facilitate industrial land development. A comprehensive 2027 budget update was presented, highlighting the city's balanced budget approach, revenue sources including property taxes and grants, and challenges such as state-imposed levy limits and rising insurance premiums. The council emphasized the importance of early engagement in the budget process and transparency in departmental funding, including the segregation of EMS and library funds. Motions to approve the consent agenda, including the contract modification, financial agreements, and lease, were passed unanimously. The meeting concluded with a move to closed session for ongoing negotiations related to public property and funds.

**Source:** City of West Bend, Wisconsin