Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution amends the 2026 Adopted Water Utility Capital Budget by increasing the budget for the Unit Well 12 Reconstruction project (Munis #10452) by $2,000,000. The project budget is currently $8.0 million, which was approved in the 2025 and 2026 capital budgets. The estimated project cost has increased since the project was planned in 2025, and the Water Utility requires additional budget authority to complete the project.
The Water Utility is requesting a low interest loan through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) to fund the increased project budget. If received, the project will be amended to reflect an increase in state funds from the SDWLP loan. The loan would be repaid over a 20-year period. If the loan is not received, the Water Utility will utilize its fund balance or cash reserves.
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SUBSTITUTE. Amending the 2026 Water Utility Capital budget to include $2,000,000 of additional budget authority to the Unit Well 12 Reconstruction project (District 11).
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EDITOR'S NOTE: The title of this legislative file has been modified as follows.
Title: SUBSTITUTE. Amending the 2026 Water Utility Capital budget to include $1,635,000 $2,000,000 of additional budget authority to the Unit Well 12 Reconstruction project (District 11).
WHEREAS, Madison Water Utility Unit Well 12 supply and water storage facility in its existing condition is severely deteriorated, undersized and water storage capacity are unable to meet current demands; and
WHEREAS, Madison Water Utility has committed to rebuild the existing well, pump station and reservoir facility on its existing site and has commissioned design & engineering services to prepare construction plans, specifications and has secured a Public Works bid to reconstruct the facility in 2026 and 2027 (pending City of Madison Public Works Contract 9740); and
WHEREAS, Madison Water Utility has received Construction Authorization from th...
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