# Fitchburg, WI Finance Committee 10-13-26

The Fitchburg, Wisconsin Finance Committee met on October 13, 2026, to review financial reports, bills, and budget-related actions. The committee approved an amendment to the debt parameters resolution for a planned issuance of up to $22.32 million, raising the maximum permitted true interest cost to 5.75% to allow flexibility ahead of a competitive sale; staff said current estimates were about 5.18% and that results would be reported after the sale. The debt will support projects including the police facility, Fitchrona Road, City Hall remodeling, and Kids Crossing. The committee also approved lowering the threshold at which the city may consider debt financing routine equipment from $500,000 to $250,000. The proposed Kids Crossing playground replacement included concept designs and a $315,000 budget increase, but the transcript does not capture a committee vote on that item.

The committee approved a 2027 residential solid-waste collection rate of $240 per unit, a $4 increase from 2026, for service under the city’s contract with Pelletary Waste Systems LLC. It also approved state-municipal agreements for two shared-use paths: the Southdale Path, with state funding covering 80% of construction, and the Traceway Drive/Post Road to Leopold Way path, eligible for up to 80% federal transportation-alternatives funding; the latter’s local match is planned to be financed through borrowing. An ordinance establishing a forestry fee drew public objections and was sent to Common Council without a Finance Committee recommendation. The committee also approved a write-off of certain uncollectible accounts, reviewed the ARPA compliance examination and treasury reports, and heard that the city had reported its ARPA grant proceeds as fully spent, with remaining interest expected to be spent soon.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 13, 2026

### Sources
- [Fitchburg, WI Finance Committee 10-13-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEC3p9uVz90) - FACTv City of Fitchburg