# Common Council: Meeting of September 22, 2026

The City of Madison Common Council held a meeting on September 22, 2026, which included presentations, recognitions, and multiple agenda items. Key procurement-related discussions involved the approval of grant acceptance and contracts, including a $250,000 grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for economic development and a $2.3 million grant from the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program for the James Madison Park Master Plan. The council also approved plans, specifications, and assessment schedules for two street reconstruction projects: Parmen Terrace and Milwaukee Street Assessment Districts for 2027, with discussions on assessment terms and community concerns. Additionally, the council received a detailed second quarter report from the Madison Police Department, covering crime statistics, use of force data, and organizational changes including the creation of a new quality assurance section. A significant portion of the meeting focused on police oversight, with a resolution directing the Chief of Police to report on the status of 321 policy recommendations related to the department's policies and procedures. The council amended the resolution to remove the initial 90-day report deadline, opting instead for biannual reporting. The meeting featured extensive public comment on police accountability and community relations, and discussions on improving transparency and data reporting. No votes on new contracts or RFPs were noted beyond those related to grant acceptance and capital projects.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Common Council: Meeting of September 22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57JQxVtHxuA) - City of Madison Wisconsin