# Fitchburg, WI Common Council 9-22-26


**Body:** FACTv City of Fitchburg
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

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


The Fitchburg, WI Common Council meeting held on September 22, 2026, included extensive discussions on various development projects, budget considerations, and contract approvals. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a resolution authorizing a general obligation note issuance not to exceed $22.32 million to finance capital projects such as a police facility addition, with detailed financial analysis presented regarding debt service impacts and borrowing capacity. The council also approved a three-year contract renewal with Purple Cow Organics LLC for brush and yard waste processing services, and a resolution accepting a federal Justice Assistance Grant to support police technology purchases. Several land use and rezoning requests for residential and mixed-use developments were approved following plan commission recommendations, with public comments addressing compliance and environmental concerns. Additionally, a budget amendment of $50,000 was approved for solar inverter repairs and maintenance. The meeting featured multiple proclamations and community updates but no votes on new large-scale capital improvement projects beyond those financed by the noted borrowing. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing ongoing development projects, managing city finances prudently, and maintaining essential service contracts.

**Source:** FACTv City of Fitchburg