Street and green infrastructure funding package
Summary
The council adopted a large package of street reconstruction funding, MMSD green infrastructure grants, green schoolyards agreements, and storm sewer work — including $2 million for West Keefe Avenue and permeable pavers on South 18th Street.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
City costs total roughly $8.7 million across the package, offset by state, federal and MMSD funds.
Residents on streets being reconstructed and school communities getting green schoolyards.
Areas without TIDs could see relative delay if TID-area work shortens the general levy project list unevenly.
Mentions & discussions (4)
COMMON COUNCIL — September 22, 2026
The council adopted roughly $9.1 million in nonassessable street construction funding plus assessable improvement resolutions, and state agreements for North Green Bay Road and West Capitol Drive. A plan to borrow $800,000 for contractor panel repair was stripped out after Brower pushed to keep the work in-house.
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE — September 16, 2026
The committee recommended raising 2026 tax incremental borrowing authority from $25 million to $65 million for street paving and safety projects near tax incremental districts. It doesn't touch the tax levy, but Ald. Moore raised a fairness question: does living near a TID move your street up the repair list?
FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE — July 8, 2026
Alderwomen Moore and Coggs pressed on why rising fees aren't translating into better roads, and warned that road money has to be balanced against flood-fighting investments like green infrastructure and tree pruning. The mayor's office acknowledged roads are a top public concern.
COMMON COUNCIL — June 2, 2026
The council adopted a large package of street reconstruction funding, MMSD green infrastructure grants, green schoolyards agreements, and storm sewer work — including $2 million for West Keefe Avenue and permeable pavers on South 18th Street.
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