July 27, 2026 - Public Works, Sewer & Water Committee Agenda & Packet

City of Verona 111 Lincoln Street Verona, WI 53593 (608) 845-6495 veronawi.gov PUBLIC WORKS, SEWER & WATER COMMITTEE- REVISED- DATE: Monday, July 27, 2026 TIME: 5:30 PM LOCATION: VERONA CITY HALL ROOM D122 111 LINCOLN STREET VERONA, WI 53593 1. Call to Order 2. Roll 3. Public Comment 4. Approval of the Minutes: 5. Discussion and Possible Action: Contract Services Agreement Aldi Development. JT Engineering 6. Discussion and Possible Action: Contract Services Agreement Ardent Glen Phase 6. JT Engineering 7. Discussion and Possible Action: Project 2024-105 Mark Drive Reconstruction. Pay request #6 James Peterson and Sons Inc. 8. Discussion and Possible Action: Ordinance No. 26-1108 Amending Title 9, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances (Sewer Utility Regulation and Rates) 9. Discussion and Possible Action: Resolution No. R-26-024 Modification of Storm Water Utility Charge 10. Staff Report: 11. Adjourn Beth Tucker Long - Chairperson POSTED: July 23, 2026 POSTED: Verona City Hall Verona Public Library Miller’s Market All agendas are posted on the City website at: veronawi.gov WRITTEN COMMENTS: You can send comments to the Public Works, Sewer & Water Committee on any matter, either on or not on the agenda, by emailing bmanning@veronawi.gov or in writing to Public Works, Sewer & Water Committee, 410 Investment Court, Verona, WI, 53593. Notice: If you need an interpreter, materials in alternative formats, or other accommodation to access the meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (608) 845-6495 at least 48-hours preceding the meeting. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your request. Notice is hereby given that a majority of the City Council may be present at the meeting of the Public Works, Sewer & Water Committee to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. The City Council and any other standing committees will not take formal action at this meeting. City of Verona 111 Lincoln Street Verona, WI 53593 (608) 845-6495 veronawi.gov PUBLIC WORKS, SEWER & WATER COMMITTEE- DATE: Monday, July 13, 2026 TIME: 5:30 PM LOCATION: VERONA CITY HALL ROOM D122 111 LINCOLN STREET VERONA, WI 53593 1. Call to Order: Meeting called to order at 5:37 pm by Alder Beth Tucker Long. 2. Roll: Beth Tucker Long, Alejandro Hernandez, Chris Weiss, also present, Carla Fischer -AE COM, Jamie Aulik-City Administrator, Bryan Manning- Public Works Director, Mike Trotter- Assistant Public Work Director. 3. Public Comment: Dale Beske 6422 Shady Bend Town of Verona spoke in opposition to the proposed public works building site located adjacent to Shady Bend due to concerns with property values, traffic, noise, and light pollution. 4. Approval of the Minutes: Moved by Alder Weiss and seconded by Alder Hernandez to approve the minutes of June 13 meeting. Motion passed 3-0. 5. Discussion and Possible Action: Water Supply Service Area Plan Strand Associates. Moved by Alder Hernandez and seconded by Alder Weiss to approve the Water Supply Service Area Plan Strand Associates. Motion passed 3-0. 6. Discussion and Possible Action: Project 2024-105 Mark Drive Reconstruction Ph 2. Pay request #1 Northwestern Stone LLC. Moved by Tucker Long and seconded by Alder Hernandez to approve Project 2024-105 Mark Drive Reconstruction Phase 2 Pay request #1 Northwestern Stone for a sum not to exceed $ 81,658.20. Motion passed 3-0. 7. Discussion and Possible Action: Project 2026-104 Pavement Crack Sealing Thunder Road LLC. Moved by Alder Weiss and seconded by Alder Hernandez to recommend approval Project 2026-104 Pavement Crack Sealing, Thunder Road LLC. for a sum not to exceed $75,250.00. Motion passed 3-0. 8. Discussion and Possible Action: New Public Works Facility Land. Move by Alder Weiss and seconded by Alder Hernandez to recommend engaging in an offer to purchase land at 6500 Shady Bend Road. Motion passed 3-0. 9. Staff Report: 10. Adjourn Move by Alder Weiss and seconded by Alder Hernandez to Adjourn at 6:30 p.m. Motion passed 3-0. Beth Tucker Long - Chairperson POSTED: July 9, 2026 POSTED: Verona City Hall Verona Public Library Miller’s Market All agendas are posted on the City website at: veronawi.gov WRITTEN COMMENTS: You can send comments to the Public Works, Sewer & Water Committee on any matter, either on or not on the agenda, by emailing bmanning@veronawi.gov or in writing to Public Works, Sewer & Water Committee, 410 Investment Court, Verona, WI, 53593. Notice: If you need an interpreter, materials in alternative formats, or other accommodation to access the meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (608) 845-6495 at least 48-hours preceding the meeting. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your request. Notice is hereby given that a majority of the City Council may be present at the meeting of the Public Works, Sewer & Water Committee to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. The City Council and any other standing committees will not take formal action at this meeting. Meeting Date: Monday July 27, 2026 PW/S&W Committee Memo Page 1 / 2 Public Works/Sewer & Water Committee Listed below is an explanation of the items on the Public Works/Sewer & Water Committee agenda. Item (5) Discussion: Inspection Service Agreement Aldi Development, JT Engineering. Memo: Staff have reviewed the service agreement contract and have worked with JT Engineering in the past. Costs for this project are passed on to the developer. Recommended Motion: Move to recommend approval of the Inspection Service Agreement Aldi Development, JT Engineering. Item (6) Discussion: Contract Services Agreement Ardent Glen Phase 6, JT Engineering. Memo: Staff have reviewed the service agreement contract and have worked with JT Engineering in the past. Costs for this project are passed on to the developer. Recommended Motion: Move to recommend approval of the Inspection Services Agreement Ardent Glen Phase 6, JT Engineering. Item (7) Discussion and Possible Action: Project 2024-105 Mark Drive Reconstruction. Pay request #6, James Peterson and Sons Inc. Memo: This pay application is for finishing quantities of work installing storm sewer, sanitary, and water main with hydrants and services along with road construction. The work and pay application were inspected, verified, and reviewed by staff. Recommended Motion: Move to approve Project 2024-105 Mark Drive Reconstruction Pay request #6 James Peterson and Sons Inc. for a sum not to exceed $283,218.48. Item (7) Discussion and Possible Action: Ordinance No. 26-1108 Amending Title 9, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances (Sewer Utility Regulation and Rates). Memo The City of Verona Sewer Utility is currently operating at a deficit. During the City’s most recent audit, at the June 22, 2026 meeting an auditor from BakerTilly recommended that the City review and potentially address utility rates to ensure these enterprise funds remain self- supporting and financially sustainable. The last rate adjustment occurred on December 16, 2023. Meeting Date: Monday July 27, 2026 PW/S&W Committee Memo Page 2 / 2 Recommended Motion: Move to recommend approval Ordinance No. 26-1108 Amending Title 9, Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances (Sewer Utility Regulation and Rates). Item (8) Discussion and Possible Action: Resolution No.R-26-024 Modification of Storm Water Utility Charge. Memo: The City of Verona Stormwater Utility is currently operating at a deficit. During the City’s most recent audit, at the June 22, 2026 meeting an auditor from BakerTilly recommended that the City review and potentially address Storm sewer rates to ensure these enterprise funds remain self-supporting and financially sustainable. The last rate adjustment occurred on December 16, 2023. Recommended Motion: Move to recommend approval Resolution No.R-26-024 Modification of Storm Water Utility Charge. Staff Report Streets sidewalk work curb and gutter repair street sweeping asphalt repairs basin mowing Utility Progress Update • Hydrant painting • Water Master Plan Report Hydrant flushing • Monthly Samples – Reports Valve turning • Construction Projects SCOPE OF SERVICES COMMENTARY PROJECT: Aldi Development CITY OF VERONA, DANE COUNTY GENERAL – This is a commercial development project that will include earthwork, aggregate base course, installation of sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer utilities, ancillary concrete, and HMA paving. The expected scope of the construction work is assumed to generally follow the plans approved by the City of Verona. For the estimate of construction engineering costs, the scope is as follows: A. Inspection a. Construction oversight and inspection to verify that the construction complies with the plans and specifications. Inspection staff will provide a daily report to the City documenting details about the work that was completed. Inspector’s daily reports will be filed on Microsoft Teams and shared with the City. Full-time inspection based on a 5-day work week (Monday – Friday) is anticipated as attached in the Estimated Construction Inspection Schedule. B. Materials Verification – JT staff will facilitate coordination with Soils & Engineering Services, Inc. (SES) for materials assurance provided by SES. C. Survey – Verification survey for use in as-built drawings and for the City’s Geographic Information System. No project staking by JT staff is included, as this is the responsibility of others. JT will supply a dedicated GPS unit for data collection of underground utilities, stormwater facilities, and as directed by the City. D. Project Records – The following project records will be completed and submitted to the City of Verona at the conclusion of the project: 1. As-built plan set depicting the actual construction of the project and any significant plan changes 2. Assist the City in shop drawing and materials submittal reviews as directed by the City 3. Project diaries including project photos City of Verona Aldi Development Estimated Construction Inspection Schedule Classification Project Engineer- Mid Project Manager Project Administrator Accountant Hourly Wage $149.00 $170.00 $210.00 $150.00 Hours Hours Hours Hours Week Begin Week End Sunday Saturday 21-Jun-26 27-Jun-26 28-Jun-26 4-Jul-26 5-Jul-26 11-Jul-26 12-Jul-26 18-Jul-26 19-Jul-26 25-Jul-26 26-Jul-26 1-Aug-26 2-Aug-26 8-Aug-26 50 4 1 1 9-Aug-26 15-Aug-26 50 4 16-Aug-26 22-Aug-26 50 4 23-Aug-26 29-Aug-26 50 4 30-Aug-26 5-Sep-26 30 2 6-Sep-26 12-Sep-26 30 2 1 0.5 13-Sep-26 19-Sep-26 30 2 20-Sep-26 26-Sep-26 30 2 1 0.5 27-Sep-26 3-Oct-26 $156.45 $178.50 $220.50 $157.50 4-Oct-26 10-Oct-26 11-Oct-26 17-Oct-26 18-Oct-26 24-Oct-26 25-Oct-26 31-Oct-26 18-Apr-27 24-Apr-27 25-Apr-27 1-May-27 2-May-27 8-May-27 9-May-27 15-May-27 16-May-27 22-May-27 23-May-27 29-May-27 30-May-27 5-Jun-27 10 4 6-Jun-27 12-Jun-27 10 4 1 1 13-Jun-27 19-Jun-27 10 4 20-Jun-27 26-Jun-27 10 4 1 1 27-Jun-27 3-Jul-27 4-Jul-27 10-Jul-27 Totals 360 40 5 4 Cost $53,938.00 $6,936.00 $1,071.00 $615.00 Total Estimated Contract Amount $62,560.00 5% rate increase assumed Page 1/1 JT ENGINEERING, INC -1- CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN JT ENGINEERING, INC. AND THE CITY OF VERONA This Contract Agreement is made and entered into th is 20 th day of July 2026 by and between THE CITY OF VERONA, hereinafter referred to as the CITY, and JT Enginee ring, Inc. 281 W. Netherwood Road, Suite 1, Oregon, WI 53575, hereinafter referred to as the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT acknowledges by endorsement of this Contract Agreement that: (a) CONSULTANT has the expertise and has a thorough knowledge of the professional services required to complete the proposed work and is qualified to render such profe ssional services (b) CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable law s, regulations, and orders in the performance of the work (c) the work shall be performed in a manner consistent with that level of care, quality and skill ordinarily exercised by others performing similar work under similar circumstances . The parties agree as follows: CONSULTANT shall furnish Construction Inspection Se rvices to the CITY for the Project as described below. CONSULTANT shall furnish the Basic Services as outl ined in the attached scope of services if contract is executed by July 27 th , 2026 and is expected to be completed by June 30 th 2027, unless mutually agreed by CONSULTANT and CIT Y to extend work beyond this date. For all Basic Services, the CITY agrees to compensa te CONSULTANT as follows: Specific hourly rates, inclusive of fees for equipm ent needed to complete the work and mileage to/from work site, to be used for hours in which the CONSULTANT’s employees are d irectly engaged in performing the work or services required by this contract: Employee Classification Hourly Rate (1) Project Engineer $133.00 Project Engineer-Mid $149.00 Project Engineer-Senior $164.00 Project Manager $170.00 Project Manager-Senior $205.00 Project Administrator $210.00 Accountant $150.00 (1) Rates are good until October 1, 2026, and shall be updated annually on October 1 thereafter. Compensation for all services provided by the CONSU LTANT under the terms of this contract shall not ex ceed $62,560.00 based on the estimated working schedule attached. Section I – BASIC SERVICES 1.1 Basic Services The Basic Services to be performed under this Contr act include construction inspection services as ide ntified in the attached scope of services commentary. Section II – RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1 CITY’s Responsibilities 2.1.1 Assist and cooperate with the CONSULTANT in comple ting the work in a timely and effective manner. JT ENGINEERING, INC -2- 2.1.2 Make available to the CONSULTANT drawings, specifi cations and data which the CONSULTANT considers pertinent to the CONSULTANT’s responsibilities here under, all of which the CONSULTANT may rely upon in performing services hereunder except as may be spec ifically provided otherwise in writing. 2.1.3 Give prompt written notice to the CONSULTANT whene ver the CITY observes or otherwise becomes aware of any development that affects the scope, timing, or performance of services of the CONSULTANT. Section III – TIME SCHEDULE 3.1 Authorization Unless otherwise directed by the CITY, the CONSULTA NT shall commence the performance of the Basic Serv ices upon execution of this Contract by both parties which shall constitute Authorization to Proceed. 3.2 Expeditious Performance The CONSULTANT recognizes that the services under this Contract are to be performed as expediti ously as practical after Authorization to Proceed. Every reasonable effort will be made to substantially complete the Basic Se rvices within the period described above. Section IV – INVOICES AND PAYMENT 4.1 Invoices Invoices shall be submitted once a month or upon co mpletion of services, whichever occurs earlier, for services provided under Section 1. 4.2 Payment 4.2.1 The CITY shall pay the CONSULTANT based on the mon thly invoices, with total payment not to exceed the total contract amount. 4.2.2 It is expressly understood and agreed by both part ies that the CONSULTANT will be paid by the CITY wi thin 30 days after receipt of the invoice provided by the C ONSULTANT. The CITY agrees to process the CONSULTANTS invoices promptly. Section V – CHANGES 5.1 Written Authorization THE CITY or CONSULTANT may, at any time, by written order, make changes in the services or work to be performed within the general scope of this Subcontract. 5.2 Equitable Adjustment If such changes cause an increase or decrease in th e CONSULTANTS cost of, or time required for, perfor mance of any services under this Contract, an equitable adjustme nt shall be made, and this Contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Section VI – DISPUTES 6.1 Resolution Procedure Except as this Contract otherwise provides, in all claims, counter-claims, disputes, and other matters in question ( Dispute ) between the CITY and CONSULTANT arising out of or r elating to this Contract or the breach of it, the C ITY and CONSULTANT will negotiate a resolution of the Dispu te at a reasonable time and location set by the CIT Y and CONSULTANT. Should negotiation be unsuccessful, med iation of the Dispute by a third party shall follow . Mediation shall be conducted in Dane County, WI, unless the CITY an d CONSULTANT agree to another location. CONSULTANT and the CITY agree that those disputes not settled by media tion will be decided by binding arbitration, unless the CITY or CONSULTANT elect to have said Dispute resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction. 6.1.1 Negotiation Following written notice of a Dispute, two (2) face -to-face meetings (or less if the Dispute is resolved) shall be held. JT ENGINEERING, INC -3- 6.1.2 Mediation If negotiation is unsuccessful, a mutually acceptab le third party ( Facilitator ) having expertise in the subject of the dispute shall be engaged to mediate the Dispute. Should the CITY and CONSULTANT be unab le to reach agreement on a Facilitator, either party may request a Circuit Judge Dane Co., WI to appoint sai d Facilitator. The fee and expenses of the Facilitator shall be sh ared equally by the parties to the Dispute. The par ties may present evidence and arguments to the Facilitator. Unless t he Facilitator and the parties agree otherwise, one (1) face-to-face meeting shall be held within the sixty (60) day per iod beginning on the date of the Facilitator’s engagement. Following the meeting, the Facilitator shall report to the parties whether he believes the Dispute is resolvable through mediation. At that point the parties shall elect (a) to continue mediation, (b) replace the Fa cilitator and continue mediation, or (c) end mediation. If the me diation is ended or otherwise unsuccessful in the r esolution of said Dispute, the Dispute shall be resolved by bind ing arbitration upon the request of either party or in the alternative, by judicial adjudication. 6.1.3 Arbitration If the dispute is arbitrated, (a) the arbitration s hall be decided in accordance with the current construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the Amer ican Arbitration Association; (b) the demand for ar bitration may not be made more than one (1) year after the date o n which the claim in dispute arose; and (c) the arb itration proceeding may not include, by consolidation or oth erwise, any third person. Any decision rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall be final. Judgment may be enter ed upon the decision in any court having jurisdicti on. The decision shall not be subject to modification or appeal exce pt to the extent permitted by Sections 10 and 11 of the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. 10, 11). Section VII – SUSPENSION OF WORK 7.1 Convenience of the CITY The CITY may order CONSULTANT to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the CONSULTANTS servi ces for such period of time as the CITY may determine to be appropriate for the convenience of the CITY. 7.2 Adjustment in Schedule If the performance of all or any part of the CONSUL TANTS services is, for an unreasonable period of ti me, suspended, delayed, or interrupted by an act of the CITY, an a ppropriate extension of time shall be made for any such delay in the performance of this Contract necessarily caused by such unreasonable suspension, delay, or interruptio n, and the Contract modified in writing accordingly. Section VIII – TERMINATION OF CONTRACT 8.1 Written Notice It is expressly understood and agreed that the CITY may terminate this Contract at any time by giving the CONSULTANT 10 days written notice in writing either personally at one of the offices of the CONSULTANT or sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the principal office o f the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT may terminate this Contract upon 30 days written notice in the event of nonpaym ent by the CITY of CONSULTANTS’ invoices rendered f or a period of 60 days or in the event the CITY otherwise substant ially fails to fulfill its obligations under this Contract. 8.2 Adjustment for Services Performed In the event that this Contract is terminated by ei ther the CITY or the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT sha ll be compensated for all services performed to the date of termination including reimbursable expenses then due. Section IX – INSURANCE 9.1 Coverage Prior to commencing work, the CONSULTANT shall obta in and maintain in effect for the duration of this Contract at its own expense the insurance with insurance companies lice nsed in the State where the project is located. 9.2 Minimum Coverage The minimum required coverage is the following: JT ENGINEERING, INC -4- 9.2.1 Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liabilit y Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability in compliance with the statutory requirements of the S tate of Wisconsin. 9.2.2 General Liability Commercial general liability insurance covering ope rations, completed operations, contractual agreements, and independent contractors, each with minimum limits of liability on an occurrence basis as set forth below: General Aggregate $2,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Operations Aggregate $2,000,000 Personal Injury $1,000,000 9.2.3 Professional Liability Liability insurance in an amount of at least $1,000 ,000 total limit of liability per claim and aggregate with a maximum deductible amount of $50,0 00. Section X – GENERAL PROVISIONS 10.1 Independent CONSULTANT represents that it is an independent con tractor and is not an employee of the CITY. 10.2 Indemnification CITY hereby agrees to indemnify, pay for defense, a nd hold CONSULTANT harmless from and against any an d all losses, damages, settlements, costs, charges, or other expe nses or liabilities of every kind and character ari sing out of or relating to any and all claims, liens, demands, obligations, ac tions, proceedings, or causes of action of every ki nd and character relating to the negligent acts, errors, and/or omissions of the CITY, its employees, agents and third parties w ho perform any of the services of CITY hereunder, and anyone else for who se acts the CITY is responsible under this contract. CONSULTANT hereby agrees to indemnify, pay for defe nse, and hold the CITY harmless from and against an y and all losses, damages, settlements, costs, charges, or ot her expenses or liabilities of every kind and chara cter arising out of or relating to any and all claims, liens, demands, obl igations, actions, proceedings, or causes of action of every kind and character relating to the negligent acts, errors, a nd/or omissions of CONSULTANT, its employees, agent s and third parties who perform any of the services of CONSULTANT hereu nder, and anyone else for whose acts CONSULTANT is responsible under this contract. 10.3 Interpretation Interpretation and enforcement of this Contract shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin. 10.4 Notices Written notices may be delivered in person or by ce rtified mail, or by facsimile, or by courier. All n otices shall be effective upon the date of receipt by the party. Notices shal l be delivered or sent to the designated representa tive of the other party at the address given on the last page of this Contract. An address may only be changed by written notice. 10.5 Applicable Law If applicable to this Contract, CONSULTANT will com ply with the requirements of: 10.5.1 The Equal Employment Opportunity clause in Section 202 of Executive Order 11246, as amended. 10.5.2 Utilization of Small and Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Public Law 95-507), and 10.5.3 All other federal, state and local laws and regulations or orders issued under such laws. 10.6 Entire Agreement This Contract, including any schedules, attachments and referenced documents, is the entire agreement between the CITY and the CONSULTANT. Any prior or contemporaneous ag reements, promises, negotiations or representations not expressly stated herein are of no force and effect. Any chang es to this Contract shall be in writing and signed by the CITY and CONSULTANT. JT ENGINEERING, INC -5- 10.7 Execution Authority This Contract is a valid and authorized undertaking of the CITY and CONSULTANT. The representatives of the CITY and CONSULTANT who have signed below have been authoriz ed to do so. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties heret o have made and executed this Contract as of the day and y ear shown on the cover page. JT ENGINEERING, INC -6- JT Engineering, Inc. 281 W. Netherwood Road, Suite 1 Oregon, WI 53575 City of Verona 111 Lincoln Street Verona, WI 53593 By: By: Brian Chlopek, PE Executive Vice President Luke Diaz, Mayor Date: 7/20/26 Date By: By: Holly Licht, City Clerk Date: Date SCOPE OF SERVICES COMMENTARY PROJECT: Ardent Glen – Phase 6 CITY OF VERONA, DANE COUNTY GENERAL – This is a subdivision development project that will include earthwork, aggregate base course, installation of sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer utilities, ancillary concrete, and HMA paving. The expected scope of the construction work is assumed to generally follow the plans approved by the City of Verona. For the estimate of construction engineering costs, the scope is as follows: A. Inspection a. Construction oversight and inspection to verify that the construction complies with the plans and specifications. Inspection staff will provide a daily report to the City documenting details about the work that was completed. Inspector’s daily reports will be filed on Microsoft Teams and shared with the City. Full-time inspection based on a 5-day work week (Monday – Friday) is anticipated as attached in the Estimated Construction Inspection Schedule. B. Materials Verification – JT staff will facilitate coordination with Soils & Engineering Services, Inc. (SES) for materials assurance provided by SES. C. Survey – Verification survey for use in as-built drawings and for the City’s Geographic Information System. No project staking by JT staff is included, as this is the responsibility of others. JT will supply a dedicated GPS unit for data collection of underground utilities, stormwater facilities, and as directed by the City. D. Project Records – The following project records will be completed and submitted to the City of Verona at the conclusion of the project: 1. As-built plan set depicting the actual construction of the project and any significant plan changes 2. Assist the City in shop drawing and materials submittal reviews as directed by the City 3. Project diaries including project photos City of Verona Ardent Glen - Phase 6 Estimated Construction Inspection Schedule Classification Project Engineer- Mid Project Manager Project Administrator Accountant Hourly Wage $149.00 $170.00 $210.00 $150.00 Hours Hours Hours Hours Week Begin Week End Sunday Saturday 2-Aug-26 8-Aug-26 50 4 1 1 9-Aug-26 15-Aug-26 50 4 16-Aug-26 22-Aug-26 50 4 23-Aug-26 29-Aug-26 50 4 30-Aug-26 5-Sep-26 50 4 1 0.5 6-Sep-26 12-Sep-26 50 4 13-Sep-26 19-Sep-26 40 4 20-Sep-26 26-Sep-26 25 4 27-Sep-26 3-Oct-26 25 4 1 0.5 $156.45 $178.50 $220.50 $157.50 4-Oct-26 10-Oct-26 25 4 11-Oct-26 17-Oct-26 25 4 18-Oct-26 24-Oct-26 25 4 25-Oct-26 31-Oct-26 30 4 1 0.5 1-Nov-26 7-Nov-26 30 4 8-Nov-26 14-Nov-26 30 4 15-Nov-26 21-Nov-26 30 4 1 0.5 22-Nov-26 28-Nov-26 25-Apr-27 1-May-27 2-May-27 8-May-27 9-May-27 15-May-27 16-May-27 22-May-27 23-May-27 29-May-27 30-May-27 5-Jun-27 6-Jun-27 12-Jun-27 13-Jun-27 19-Jun-27 20-Jun-27 26-Jun-27 27-Jun-27 3-Jul-27 4-Jul-27 10-Jul-27 11-Jul-27 17-Jul-27 18-Jul-27 24-Jul-27 25-Jul-27 31-Jul-27 1-Aug-27 7-Aug-27 30 5 1 1 8-Aug-27 14-Aug-27 30 5 15-Aug-27 21-Aug-27 30 5 22-Aug-27 28-Aug-27 30 5 1 1 Totals 705 84 7 5 Cost $107,391.75 $14,688.00 $1,512.00 $772.50 Total Estimated Contract Amount $124,364.25 5% rate increase assumed Page 1/1 JT ENGINEERING, INC -1- CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN JT ENGINEERING, INC. AND THE CITY OF VERONA This Contract Agreement is made and entered into th is 13th day of July 2026 by and between THE CITY OF VERONA, hereinafter referred to as the CITY, and JT Enginee ring, Inc. 281 W. Netherwood Road, Suite 1, Oregon, WI 53575, hereinafter referred to as the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT acknowledges by endorsement of this Contract Agreement that: (a) CONSULTANT has the expertise and has a thorough knowledge of the professional services required to complete the proposed work and is qualified to render such profe ssional services (b) CONSULTANT shall comply with all applicable law s, regulations, and orders in the performance of the work (c) the work shall be performed in a manner consistent with that level of care, quality and skill ordinarily exercised by others performing similar work under similar circumstances . The parties agree as follows: CONSULTANT shall furnish Construction Inspection Se rvices to the CITY for the Project as described below. CONSULTANT shall furnish the Basic Services as outl ined in the attached scope of services if contract is executed by July 13 th , 2026 and is expected to be completed by December 31 st 2027, unless mutually agreed by CONSULTANT and CIT Y to extend work beyond this date. For all Basic Services, the CITY agrees to compensa te CONSULTANT as follows: Specific hourly rates, inclusive of fees for equipm ent needed to complete the work and mileage to/from work site, to be used for hours in which the CONSULTANT’s employees are d irectly engaged in performing the work or services required by this contract: Employee Classification Hourly Rate (1) Project Engineer $133.00 Project Engineer-Mid $149.00 Project Engineer-Senior $164.00 Project Manager $170.00 Project Manager-Senior $205.00 Project Administrator $210.00 Accountant $150.00 (1) Rates are good until October 1, 2026, and shall be updated annually on October 1 thereafter. Compensation for all services provided by the CONSU LTANT under the terms of this contract shall not ex ceed $124,364.25 based on the estimated working schedule attached. Section I – BASIC SERVICES 1.1 Basic Services The Basic Services to be performed under this Contr act include construction inspection services as ide ntified in the attached scope of services commentary. Section II – RESPONSIBILITIES 2.1 CITY’s Responsibilities 2.1.1 Assist and cooperate with the CONSULTANT in comple ting the work in a timely and effective manner. JT ENGINEERING, INC -2- 2.1.2 Make available to the CONSULTANT drawings, specifi cations and data which the CONSULTANT considers pertinent to the CONSULTANT’s responsibilities here under, all of which the CONSULTANT may rely upon in performing services hereunder except as may be spec ifically provided otherwise in writing. 2.1.3 Give prompt written notice to the CONSULTANT whene ver the CITY observes or otherwise becomes aware of any development that affects the scope, timing, or performance of services of the CONSULTANT. Section III – TIME SCHEDULE 3.1 Authorization Unless otherwise directed by the CITY, the CONSULTA NT shall commence the performance of the Basic Serv ices upon execution of this Contract by both parties which shall constitute Authorization to Proceed. 3.2 Expeditious Performance The CONSULTANT recognizes that the services under this Contract are to be performed as expediti ously as practical after Authorization to Proceed. Every reasonable effort will be made to substantially complete the Basic Se rvices within the period described above. Section IV – INVOICES AND PAYMENT 4.1 Invoices Invoices shall be submitted once a month or upon co mpletion of services, whichever occurs earlier, for services provided under Section 1. 4.2 Payment 4.2.1 The CITY shall pay the CONSULTANT based on the mon thly invoices, with total payment not to exceed the total contract amount. 4.2.2 It is expressly understood and agreed by both part ies that the CONSULTANT will be paid by the CITY wi thin 30 days after receipt of the invoice provided by the C ONSULTANT. The CITY agrees to process the CONSULTANTS invoices promptly. Section V – CHANGES 5.1 Written Authorization THE CITY or CONSULTANT may, at any time, by written order, make changes in the services or work to be performed within the general scope of this Subcontract. 5.2 Equitable Adjustment If such changes cause an increase or decrease in th e CONSULTANTS cost of, or time required for, perfor mance of any services under this Contract, an equitable adjustme nt shall be made, and this Contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Section VI – DISPUTES 6.1 Resolution Procedure Except as this Contract otherwise provides, in all claims, counter-claims, disputes, and other matters in question ( Dispute ) between the CITY and CONSULTANT arising out of or r elating to this Contract or the breach of it, the C ITY and CONSULTANT will negotiate a resolution of the Dispu te at a reasonable time and location set by the CIT Y and CONSULTANT. Should negotiation be unsuccessful, med iation of the Dispute by a third party shall follow . Mediation shall be conducted in Dane County, WI, unless the CITY an d CONSULTANT agree to another location. CONSULTANT and the CITY agree that those disputes not settled by media tion will be decided by binding arbitration, unless the CITY or CONSULTANT elect to have said Dispute resolved in a court of competent jurisdiction. 6.1.1 Negotiation Following written notice of a Dispute, two (2) face -to-face meetings (or less if the Dispute is resolved) shall be held. JT ENGINEERING, INC -3- 6.1.2 Mediation If negotiation is unsuccessful, a mutually acceptab le third party ( Facilitator ) having expertise in the subject of the dispute shall be engaged to mediate the Dispute. Should the CITY and CONSULTANT be unab le to reach agreement on a Facilitator, either party may request a Circuit Judge Dane Co., WI to appoint sai d Facilitator. The fee and expenses of the Facilitator shall be sh ared equally by the parties to the Dispute. The par ties may present evidence and arguments to the Facilitator. Unless t he Facilitator and the parties agree otherwise, one (1) face-to-face meeting shall be held within the sixty (60) day per iod beginning on the date of the Facilitator’s engagement. Following the meeting, the Facilitator shall report to the parties whether he believes the Dispute is resolvable through mediation. At that point the parties shall elect (a) to continue mediation, (b) replace the Fa cilitator and continue mediation, or (c) end mediation. If the me diation is ended or otherwise unsuccessful in the r esolution of said Dispute, the Dispute shall be resolved by bind ing arbitration upon the request of either party or in the alternative, by judicial adjudication. 6.1.3 Arbitration If the dispute is arbitrated, (a) the arbitration s hall be decided in accordance with the current construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the Amer ican Arbitration Association; (b) the demand for ar bitration may not be made more than one (1) year after the date o n which the claim in dispute arose; and (c) the arb itration proceeding may not include, by consolidation or oth erwise, any third person. Any decision rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall be final. Judgment may be enter ed upon the decision in any court having jurisdicti on. The decision shall not be subject to modification or appeal exce pt to the extent permitted by Sections 10 and 11 of the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. 10, 11). Section VII – SUSPENSION OF WORK 7.1 Convenience of the CITY The CITY may order CONSULTANT to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the CONSULTANTS servi ces for such period of time as the CITY may determine to be appropriate for the convenience of the CITY. 7.2 Adjustment in Schedule If the performance of all or any part of the CONSUL TANTS services is, for an unreasonable period of ti me, suspended, delayed, or interrupted by an act of the CITY, an a ppropriate extension of time shall be made for any such delay in the performance of this Contract necessarily caused by such unreasonable suspension, delay, or interruptio n, and the Contract modified in writing accordingly. Section VIII – TERMINATION OF CONTRACT 8.1 Written Notice It is expressly understood and agreed that the CITY may terminate this Contract at any time by giving the CONSULTANT 10 days written notice in writing either personally at one of the offices of the CONSULTANT or sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the principal office o f the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT may terminate this Contract upon 30 days written notice in the event of nonpaym ent by the CITY of CONSULTANTS’ invoices rendered f or a period of 60 days or in the event the CITY otherwise substant ially fails to fulfill its obligations under this Contract. 8.2 Adjustment for Services Performed In the event that this Contract is terminated by ei ther the CITY or the CONSULTANT, the CONSULTANT sha ll be compensated for all services performed to the date of termination including reimbursable expenses then due. Section IX – INSURANCE 9.1 Coverage Prior to commencing work, the CONSULTANT shall obta in and maintain in effect for the duration of this Contract at its own expense the insurance with insurance companies lice nsed in the State where the project is located. 9.2 Minimum Coverage The minimum required coverage is the following: JT ENGINEERING, INC -4- 9.2.1 Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liabilit y Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability in compliance with the statutory requirements of the S tate of Wisconsin. 9.2.2 General Liability Commercial general liability insurance covering ope rations, completed operations, contractual agreements, and independent contractors, each with minimum limits of liability on an occurrence basis as set forth below: General Aggregate $2,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Operations Aggregate $2,000,000 Personal Injury $1,000,000 9.2.3 Professional Liability Liability insurance in an amount of at least $1,000 ,000 total limit of liability per claim and aggregate with a maximum deductible amount of $50,0 00. Section X – GENERAL PROVISIONS 10.1 Independent CONSULTANT represents that it is an independent con tractor and is not an employee of the CITY. 10.2 Indemnification CITY hereby agrees to indemnify, pay for defense, a nd hold CONSULTANT harmless from and against any an d all losses, damages, settlements, costs, charges, or other expe nses or liabilities of every kind and character ari sing out of or relating to any and all claims, liens, demands, obligations, ac tions, proceedings, or causes of action of every ki nd and character relating to the negligent acts, errors, and/or omissions of the CITY, its employees, agents and third parties w ho perform any of the services of CITY hereunder, and anyone else for who se acts the CITY is responsible under this contract. CONSULTANT hereby agrees to indemnify, pay for defe nse, and hold the CITY harmless from and against an y and all losses, damages, settlements, costs, charges, or ot her expenses or liabilities of every kind and chara cter arising out of or relating to any and all claims, liens, demands, obl igations, actions, proceedings, or causes of action of every kind and character relating to the negligent acts, errors, a nd/or omissions of CONSULTANT, its employees, agent s and third parties who perform any of the services of CONSULTANT hereu nder, and anyone else for whose acts CONSULTANT is responsible under this contract. 10.3 Interpretation Interpretation and enforcement of this Contract shall be in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin. 10.4 Notices Written notices may be delivered in person or by ce rtified mail, or by facsimile, or by courier. All n otices shall be effective upon the date of receipt by the party. Notices shal l be delivered or sent to the designated representa tive of the other party at the address given on the last page of this Contract. An address may only be changed by written notice. 10.5 Applicable Law If applicable to this Contract, CONSULTANT will com ply with the requirements of: 10.5.1 The Equal Employment Opportunity clause in Section 202 of Executive Order 11246, as amended. 10.5.2 Utilization of Small and Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Public Law 95-507), and 10.5.3 All other federal, state and local laws and regulations or orders issued under such laws. 10.6 Entire Agreement This Contract, including any schedules, attachments and referenced documents, is the entire agreement between the CITY and the CONSULTANT. Any prior or contemporaneous ag reements, promises, negotiations or representations not expressly stated herein are of no force and effect. Any chang es to this Contract shall be in writing and signed by the CITY and CONSULTANT. JT ENGINEERING, INC -5- 10.7 Execution Authority This Contract is a valid and authorized undertaking of the CITY and CONSULTANT. The representatives of the CITY and CONSULTANT who have signed below have been authoriz ed to do so. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties heret o have made and executed this Contract as of the day and y ear shown on the cover page. JT ENGINEERING, INC -6- JT Engineering, Inc. 281 W. Netherwood Road, Suite 1 Oregon, WI 53575 City of Verona 111 Lincoln Street Verona, WI 53593 By: By: Brian Chlopek, PE Executive Vice President Luke Diaz, Mayor Date: 7/13/26 Date By: By: Holly Licht, City Clerk Date: Date 07-21-2026 CITY OF VERONA 111 Lincoln Street Verona, WI 53590-1520 Jamie J. Aulik, City Administrator Phone: (608) 848-9942 Email: jaulik@veronawi.gov MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Diaz and Alders, City of Verona From: Jamie J. Aulik, City Administrator Bryan Manning, Public Works Director Date: July 22, 2026 Re: Proposed Sewer and Stormwater Utility Rate Increases The City of Verona Sewer Utility and Stormwater Utility are currently operating at a deficit. During the City’s most recent audit, at the June 22, 2026 meeting an auditor from BakerTilly recommended that the City review and potentially address utility rates to ensure these enterprise funds remain self-supporting and financially sustainable. The last rate adjustment occurred on December 16, 2023. This memorandum outlines the current financial picture and recommended rate increases for the Sewer Utility and Stormwater Utility. Budget Year 2026 Projections (no increase to rates): Sewer Utility Stormwater Utility 2026 - Quarter Income Notes 2026 - Quarter Income Notes 1st $825,284 1st $266,487 2nd $849,882 2nd $266,422 3rd $850,000 Estimate 3rd $267,000 Estimate 4th $850,000 Estimate 4th $267,000 Estimate Total Income $3,375,166 Estimate Total Income $1,066,909 Estimate Interest $120,000 Estimate Interest $40,000 Estimate Total Revenue $3,495,166 Estimate Total Revenue $1,106,909 Estimate 2026 Budget 2026 Budget Operating $3,070,096 Operating $688,341 Depreciation $560,000 Depreciation $610,000 $3,630,096 $1,298,341 Revenue to Budget difference -$134,930 Revenue to Budget difference -$191,432 Cash as of 7/8/26 $3,318,783 Cash as of 7/8/26 $1,008,169 If no change to utility rates occur, the estimated deficit for the Sewer Utility is $134,930, and the deficit for the Stormwater Utility is estimated at $191,432. The deficit is also noted on the materials presented by BakerTilly, where expenditures are exceeding revenues – below are figures extracted from the audit presentation. Other factors: • The Stormwater Utility recently purchased two leaf vacuum machines (an over $600,000 investment) • There is a proposal for additional staff to assist with deferred maintenance and decrease reliance on contracted services for both the Stormwater and Sewer Utilities. • Numerous routine stormwater maintenance projects are needed in upcoming years. • A water utility rate case is going to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission, and given various factors such as inflation, capital projects, maintenance, etc., will likely increase water rates soon, which influence the timing of the proposed increase. While factors driving utility rates are oftentimes individual to the utility, by comparison, the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District has recently experienced substantial increases: • 2026: 2.8% • 2025: 5.2% • 2024: 9.73% • 2023: 11.6% Staff are proposing: • Stormwater Utility Rates o Adjusting the ERU assessment from $21.25/quarter to $25.00/quarter in the fourth quarter of 2026, and again to $28.75/quarter the first quarter of 2027. • Sewer Utility Rates o Adjusting Sewer Utility rates with a 9% increase in the fourth quarter of 2026, and again a 7% increase in the first quarter of 2027. • Staff assessment: o We believe the increase in rates are necessary given the current financial position of the utility, along with future staff additions, inflation, capital projects, maintenance, and other costs. 1 ORDINANCE NO.26-1108 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF VERONA, WISCONSIN The Common Council of the City of Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, do ordain that Title 9, Chapter 2 (Sewer Utility Regulations and Rates), of the Code of Ordinances, City of Verona, Wisconsin is amended as follows: 1. The schedule in Section 9-2-3(b) is amended to read as follows: Charge as of 12-16-23 Charge as of 9-16-26 Charge as of 12-16- 26 5/8” or 3/4” meter $50.48 $55.02 $58.87 1” meter $90.59 $98.74 $105.65 1 1/2” meter $157.45 $171.62 $183.63 2” meter $236.48 $257.76 $275.80 3” meter $423.68 $461.81 $494.14 4” meter $689.88 $751.97 $804.61 6” meter $1,354.82 $1,476.75 $1580.12 8” meter (and greater) $2,153.47 $2,347.28 $2511.59 2. Section 9-2-3(c) is amended to read as follows: (c) Volume Charge. In addition to the minimum charge based on meter size, there shall be a charge for all flow based on water usage through the application of a fee for each one thousand (1,000) gallons used. The volume charge shall be as follows: (1) Effective 12/16/2023: $5.11/1,000 gallons. (2) Effective 9/16/2026: $5.57/1,000 gallons. (3) Effective 12/16/2026: $5.96/1,000 gallons. 3. The schedule in Section 9-2-3(d)(3) is amended to read as follows: Total surcharge Effective 12/16/2023 For BOD (in excess of 200 mg/l) $.29/lb. For Suspended Solids (in excess of 250 mg/l) $.43/lb. For TKN (in excess of 40 mg/l) $.96/lb. For Phosphorous (in excess of 10 mg/l) $5.92/lb 2 Total surcharge Effective 9/16/2026 For BOD (in excess of 200 mg/l) $.32/lb. For Suspended Solids (in excess of 250 mg/l) $.47/lb. For TKN (in excess of 40 mg/l) $1.04/lb. For Phosphorous (in excess of 10 mg/l) $6.45/lb. Total surcharge Effective 12/16/2026 For BOD (in excess of 200 mg/l) $.34/lb. For Suspended Solids (in excess of 250 mg/l) $.50/lb. For TKN (in excess of 40 mg/l) $1.11/lb. For Phosphorous (in excess of 10 mg/l) $6.90/lb. The foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Common Council of the City of Verona at a meeting held on July 27, 2026. CITY OF VERONA Luke Diaz, Mayor (seal) ATTEST: Holly Licht, City Clerk ENACTED: PUBLISHED: CITY OF VERONA RESOLUTION NO. 26-024 MODIFICIATION OF STORM WATER UTILITY CHARGE Recitals A. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 66.0821 and Title 9, Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Verona, Wisconsin (the "City Code"), the City of Verona Storm Water Utility manages storm water and other surface water discharges within and beyond the City. B. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 66.0821 and Section 9-5-4 of the City Code, the Storm Water Utility is authorized to impose a storm water utility charge on all developed property within the City to recover all or a portion of the costs of the Storm Water Utility. The amount of charge shall be based on a rate per equivalent runoff unit (ERU). C. Under 9-5-4 of the City Code, the rate per ERU shall be established pursuant to further resolution of the Common Council and shall be fair and reasonable. A schedule of current rates shall be maintained and on file in the office of the City Clerk. D. To determine the appropriate amount of the storm water utility charge, the Storm Water Utility retained Baker Tilly to complete a rate study (the "Rate Study"). The Rate Study is dated June 22, 2026 and is on file at the Storm Water Utility. E. The Rate Study concluded that the appropriate annual rate per ERU is as follows: starting in Quarter 1, 2023 (December 16, 2023), $85; starting in Quarter 4, 2026 (September 16, 2026), $100; starting in Quarter 1, 2027 (December 16, 2026), $115. Resolution NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, do resolve as follows: 1. The representations and recitations set forth in the Recitals are material to this Resolution and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Resolution as though they were fully set forth in this paragraph. 2. The Rate Study is hereby approved and adopted. 3. Per the Rate Study, the annual rate per ERU for the storm water utility charge shall be as follows: (a) Effective December 16, 2023, $85. (b) Effective September 16, 2026, $100. (c) Effective December 16, 2026, $115. The above and foregoing Resolution was adopted at a meeting of the City of Verona Common Council on July 27, 2026. By:_________________________________ Luke Diaz, Mayor ATTEST: By:__________________________________ Holly Licht, City Clerk