# Common Council - 9/15/2026 - 6:30 PM

The Franklin Common Council meeting on September 15, 2026 included approval of the Fire Department’s participation in a regional FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant application with five other Milwaukee County departments. If awarded, the grant would fund replacement turnout gear for Franklin’s department, with the federal share covering 90% of the estimated $216,000 purchase and the City contributing a $21,600 match. The Council also approved a subdivision map for the developing Aldi site at 7765 South Lovers Lane Road. The transcript indicates a $45,700 payment to Rukert and Milky was approved by roll-call vote; related items G1–G3 were deferred to October. The Council separately approved city vouchers and payroll-related payments, including vouchers totaling approximately $1.145 million.

The Mayor presented the recommended 2027 budget, a presentation rather than an adoption vote. It describes a balanced $33.9 million general fund budget and a projected $25.2 million property-tax levy, with a stated 2.9% increase in the City’s portion. The presentation cited approximately $36 million in capital needs, with about $26.2 million funded, and emphasized recurring operating-cost pressures, workforce capacity, and life-cycle capital planning; no borrowing was anticipated for 2027. Finance Committee and Council review is scheduled through October 9, with adoption targeted for November. No contract award or competitive solicitation was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Common Council - 9/15/2026 - 6:30 PM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wkcJBcPi9A) - City of Franklin WI