Michael Cummings

Sewer and Street Infrastructure Projects

Change orders net to about $5,281 more, with two projects finishing under budget.

Transit shift to smaller on-demand buses

Smaller buses cost about a quarter of the price of the current large diesel buses.

Road projects and infrastructure borrowing

These projects are the main drivers of the $7.84 million borrowing request.

Franklin Street Reconstruction

This payment was $16,951.74 toward the reconstruction.

Maritime Metro Fare Increases

Bus fare increases are expected to be requested in October.

N. 2nd Street Concrete Paving and Storm Sewer Repairs

Up to $50,000 unbudgeted, but avoids a costlier standalone repaving later.

Washington & Calumet Reconstruction

Professional services costs under the MSA agreement; total project cost not stated.

2026 Concrete Paving Program

Adds $51,710 to the 2026 concrete paving program contract.

Kellner Street reconstruction delayed to 2030

The full Kellner Street project is estimated at $2 million; the city plans over $7 million in road borrowing over the next two years.

Paratransit (Assist to Transport) Move In-House

New staffing costs for four positions, priced in the compensation plan attachment, contingent on the service move.

Four-way stop request at S. 21st Street and Flambeau Street

A traffic-monitoring technology like Urban SDK costs about $30,000, which the chief noted is a budget issue.

WisDOT Functional Classification Update

Michigan Avenue reconstruction and tree preservation

No 2027 budget dollars committed; alternatives like bumpouts could mean annual homeowner assessments.

2026 Public Works Construction Payments

Combined payments of $67,540.87 to two contractors.

Stop signs at South 22nd Street and Summit Street

New sidewalks on South 21st Street and Flambeau Street

Roughly $156,000 for sidewalk alone, likely more with wetland work, with property owners eventually special-assessed.

Waldo Blvd resurfacing design agreement (2034 project)

City cost capped at $20,189 for design only; no construction cost.

Parking and speeding at the S. 35th Street and Lindbergh Drive curve

Painting a double yellow center line is described as relatively cheap compared to signage changes.

No parking near Holy Family Memorial on Riverview Drive and Meadow Lane

The city is spending about $25 for an extra no-parking sign in front of Core Treatment Services.

10th Street Streetscape Project (Chicago to Washington)

$119,767 construction contract.