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MEETING: REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE
DATE & TIME: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Germantown Village Hall Board Room
N112 W17001 Mequon Road
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AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER: This meeting has been given public notice in accordance with
Section 19.83 and 19.84, Wis. Stats, in such form that will apprise the general public
and news media of subject matter that is intended for consideration and action.
II. ROLL CALL:
III. CITIZEN INPUT: (Please be advised per 19.84(2) that information and comment will
be received from the public. It is the policy of this municipality that public input be
limited to a four (4) minute period per person with a time extension granted at the
discretion of the Chairperson. Be advised that there may be limited discussion of the
information received but no action will be taken under public comments.) Comments
that may be injurious to village personnel or other individuals will not be allowed.
IV. MEETING MINUTES:
A. October 14, 2025, Meeting Minutes (ACTION)
B. September 24, 2026, Meeting Minutes (ACTION)
V. NEW BUSINESS:
A. 2027 Operating Budget (ACTION)
B. 2027 Operating Budget Schedule (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
UPON REASONABLE NOTICE, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through
appropriate aids and services. For additional information or to request this service please contact the Village
Clerk at (262) 250-4745 at least 2 days prior to the meeting.
Notice is hereby given that a possible quorum of other boards, committees, and/or commissions may attend this
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AGENDA
October 13, 2026
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meeting to gather information about an item over which they have decision-making responsibility. This may
constitute a meeting of these bodies per State ex rel. Badke v Greendale Village Board, even though these
bodies will not take formal action at this meeting.
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MEETING: REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE
DATE & TIME:
Tuesday, Octob
er 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
LOCATION: Germantown Village Hall Board Room
N112 W17001 Mequon Road
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER: This meeting has been given public notice in accordance with
Section 19.83 and 19.84, Wis. Stats, in such form that will apprise the general public
and news media of subject matter that is intended for consideration and action.
Villa
ge President Bob Soderberg called the Committee of the Whole meeting to order
at 6:32PM.
II. ROLL CALL:
Present: Trustee Robert Warren, Trustee David Baum, Trustee Jan Miller, Trustee
Kristen Borst, Trustee Jolene Pieper, Trustee Rick Miller, Village President Bob
Soderberg
Excused: Trustee Meg Cutts, Trustee Terri Kaminski
Also Present: Village Administrator Steve Kreklow, Village Clerk Donna Ott, Finance
Director Matthew Uselding, Public Works Director Matthew Mortwedt, Public Works
Superintendent Scott Anderson, Fire Chief John Delain
III. CITIZEN INPUT: (Please be advised per 19.84(2) that information and comment will
be received from the public. It is the policy of this municipality that public input be
limited to a four (4) minute period per person with a time extension granted at the
discretion of the Chairperson. Be advised that there may be limited discussion of the
information received but no action will be taken under public comments.) Comments
that may be injurious to village personnel or other individuals will not be allowed.
Lynne
Bednarz (W156N10121 Pawnee Ct) spoke regarding the Village budget.
Scott Hefle (W159N10514 Old Farm Rd) spoke regarding the Village budget.
William and Carol Schneider (W157N9924 Bayberry Cir) submitted comments which
were read aloud regarding a request to reschedule this meeting.
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IV. MEETING MINUTES:
A. October 8, 2025, Minutes (ACTION)
Motion: Approve as presented
Motioned By: Jolene Pieper
Seconded By: Jan Miller
Yes: Robert Warren, David Baum, Jan Miller, Kristen Borst, Jolene Pieper, Rick Miller,
Bob Soderberg
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0)
Motion: Move Unfinished Business after New Business
Motioned By: Jolene Pieper
Seconded By: Jan Miller
Yes: Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Jolene Pieper, Bob Soderberg, David Baum, Kristen
Borst, Rick Miller
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0)
VI. NEW BUSINESS:
A. 2026 Capital Reserve Fund Budget (ACTION)
Finance Director Uselding and Village Administrator Kreklow provided comments on
the 2026 Capital Reserve Fund Budget. No action was taken on this item.
B. 2026 General Fund Budget Wrap Up (ACTION)
Motion: Remove the $5,000 Recreation Copier Funds line item
Motioned By: Jolene Pieper
Seconded By: David Baum
Yes: Robert Warren, David Baum, Jan Miller, Kristen Borst, Jolene Pieper, Rick Miller,
Bob Soderberg
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0)
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Motion: Remove the Senior Center Copier line item
Motioned By: Jolene Pieper
Seconded By: David Baum
After discussion, Trustee Pieper withdrew her motion.
Motion: Reduce the $4,000 Splash Paid Training line item to $1,000
Motioned By: Jolene Pieper
Seconded By: David Baum
Yes: Jolene Pieper
No: Robert Warren, David Baum, Jan Miller, Kristen Borst, Rick Miller, Bob Soderberg
Abstain: None
Motion Failed by Voice Vote (Yes 1, No 6, Abstained 0)
Motion: Reduce the $15,000 DPW Professional Development line item to $6,000
Motioned By: Jolene Pieper
Seconded By: David Baum
Yes: Robert Warren, David Baum, Jan Miller, Kristen Borst, Jolene Pieper, Rick Miller,
Bob Soderberg
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0)
Motion: Reduce the $25,000 DPW Overtime line item to $10,000
Motioned By: Jolene Pieper
Seconded By: David Baum
Yes: Jan Miller, Kristen Borst, Jolene Pieper, Bob Soderberg
No: Robert Warren, David Baum, Rick Miller
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 3, Abstained 0)
Motion: Move the $24,000 in reductions from tonight's meeting from Borrowing Capital
to Non-Borrowing Capital
Motioned By: Rick Miller
Seconded By: Jolene Pieper
Yes: Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Kristen Borst, Rick Miller, Bob Soderberg
No: Jolene Pieper
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 5, No 1, Abstained 0)
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V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. Public Hearing Notice Publication (ACTION)
Motion: Move forward with the publication, to include the changes from tonight's
meeting
Motioned By: Rick Miller
Seconded By: David Warren
Yes: Robert Warren, Jan Miller, Kristen Borst, Rick Miller, Bob Soderberg
No: Jolene Pieper, David Baum
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 5, No 2, Abstained 0)
VII. ADJOURNMENT:
Village President Soderberg adjourned the Committee of the Whole meeting at
8:15PM.
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MEETING: REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE
WHOLE
DATE & TIME:
Thursday, September 24, 2026
at 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Germantown Village Hall Board Room
N112 W17001 Mequon Road
MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER: This meeting has been given public notice in accordance with
Section 19.83 and 19.84, Wis. Stats, in such form that will apprise the general public
and news media of subject matter that is intended for consideration and action.
Villa
ge President Soderberg called the Committee of the Whole meeting to order at
5:35 PM.
II. ROLL CALL:
Present: Trustee Robert Warren, Trustee Meg Cutts, Trustee Scott Hefle, Trustee Jan
Miller, Trustee Patrick Kaiser, Trustee Jolene Pieper, Trustee Jim Stout, Village
President Bob Soderberg
Excused: Trustee Terri Kaminski
Also Present: Village Administrator Matt Trebatoski, Village Clerk Donna Ott, Finance
Director Lisa Davis, Police Chief Pat Merten, Park & Recreation Director Gil
Standridge, Public Works Director Tim Zimmerman, Water Superintendent Paul
Haugen, Wastewater Superintendent Travis Broughton, Highways, Parks, Buildings, &
Grounds Superintendent Scott Anderson
III. CITIZEN INPUT: (Please be advised per 19.84(2) that information and comment will
be received from the public. It is the policy of this municipality that public input be
limited to a four (4) minute period per person with a time extension granted at the
discretion of the Chairperson. Be advised that there may be limited discussion of the
information received but no action will be taken under public comments.) Comments
that may be injurious to village personnel or other individuals will not be allowed.
Melanie Smythe (N140W17938 Cedar Ln) spoke regarding tonight's agenda.
IV. MEETING MINUTES:
V. NEW BUSINESS:
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A. 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget (ACTION)
Department heads were available to present and answer questions regarding their
requests listed in the proposed Capital Improvement Program Budget.
Park & Recreation Department Expenditures, presented by Park & Recreation
Director Standridge
Motion: Remove the $15,000 UTV request
Motioned By: Jolene Pieper
Seconded By: Scott Hefle
Yes: Scott Hefle, Jolene Pieper
No: Robert Warren, Meg Cutts, Jan Miller, Patrick Kaiser, Jim Stout, Bob
Soderberg
Abstain: None
Motion Failed by Voice Vote (Yes 2, No 6, Abstained 0)
Motion: Delay the $21,000 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan Update
request until 2028
Motioned By: Scott Hefle
Seconded By: Jolene Pieper
Yes: Scott Hefle, Patrick Kaiser, Jolene Pieper
No: Robert Warren, Meg Cutts, Jan Miller, Jim Stout, Bob Soderberg
Abstain: None
Motion Failed by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 5, Abstained 0)
Street & Highway Expenditures, presented by Highways, Parks, Buildings, &
Grounds Superintendent Anderson
Motion: Remove the $23,000 "No Traffic" Signalized Camera System request
Motioned By: Jan Miller
Seconded By: Jolene Pieper
Yes: Scott Hefle, Jan Miller, Jolene Pieper
No: Robert Warren, Meg Cutts, Patrick Kaiser, Jim Stout, Bob Soderberg
Abstain: None
Motion Failed by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 5, Abstained 0)
Motion: Remove the $374,000 Tandem Axle Patrol Truck request
Motioned By: Jolene Pieper
Seconded By: Jan Miller
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Yes: Scott Hefle, Jan Miller, Patrick Kaiser, Jolene Pieper
No: Robert Warren, Meg Cutts, Jim Stout, Bob Soderberg
Abstain: None
Motion Failed by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 4, Abstained 0)
Motion: Remove the $60,000 1-Ton Dump Truck request
Motioned By: Jan Miller
Seconded By: Patrick Kaiser
Yes: Meg Cutts, Scott Hefle, Jan Miller, Patrick Kaiser, Jolene Pieper, Jim Stout,
Bob Soderberg
No: Robert Warren
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 7, No 1, Abstained 0)
Motion: Remove the $410,000 Ditch Mower Tractor request
Motioned By: Jan Miller
Seconded By: Jolene Pieper
Yes: Jan Miller, Jolene Pieper
No: Robert Warren, Meg Cutts, Patrick Kaiser, Scott Hefle, Jim Stout, Bob
Soderberg
Abstain: None
Motion Failed by Voice Vote (Yes 2, No 6, Abstained 0)
Motion: Remove the $72,000 Pick-up Truck Replacement request
Motioned By: Jan Miller
Seconded By: Jolene Pieper
Yes: Scott Hefle, Jolene Pieper, Jan Miller
No: Robert Warren, Meg Cutts, Patrick Kaiser, Jim Stout, Bob Soderberg
Abstain: None
Motion Failed by Voice Vote (Yes 3, No 5, Abstained 0)
Motion: Remove the #34,000 Air Compressor request
Motioned By: Jolene Pieper
Seconded By: Jan Miller
Yes: Robert Warren, Meg Cutts, Jan Miller, Patrick Kaiser, Jim Stout, Bob
Soderberg, Scott Hefle, Jolene Pieper
No: None
Abstain: None
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Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 8, No 0, Abstained 0)
Motion: Decrease the $8,000 AC Recycle & Recharge Unit request to $4,000
Motioned By: Jolene Pieper
Seconded By: Jan Miller
Yes: Jan Miller, Patrick Kaiser, Bob Soderberg, Scott Hefle, Jolene Pieper
No: Robert Warren, Meg Cutts, Jim Stout
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 5, No 3, Abstained 0)
Buildings & Grounds Expenditures, presented by Highways, Parks, Buildings, &
Grounds Superintendent Anderson
Motion: Decrease the $16,000 Senior Center Attic Insulation request to $8,000
Motioned By: Jolene Pieper
Seconded By: Scott Hefle
Yes: Scott Hefle, Jolene Pieper, Jan Miller, Patrick Kaiser
No: Robert Warren, Meg Cutts, Jim Stout, Bob Soderberg
Abstain: None
Motion Failed by Voice Vote (Yes 4, No 4, Abstained 0)
Motion: Remove the $103,000 Senior Center Security Access Control request
Motioned By: Jolene Pieper
Seconded By: Scott Hefle
Yes: Robert Warren, Meg Cutts, Patrick Kaiser, Jim Stout, Bob Soderberg, Scott
Hefle, Jolene Pieper
No: Jan Miller
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 7, No 1, Abstained 0)
Motion: Remove the $225,000 Village Hall Interior Updates request
Motioned By: Jolene Pieper
Seconded By: Jan Miller
Yes: Robert Warren, Meg Cutts, Jan Miller, Patrick Kaiser, Jim Stout, Bob
Soderberg, Scott Hefle, Jolene Pieper
No: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 8, No 0, Abstained 0)
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Engineering Expenditures, presented by Public Works Director Zimmerman
No requests were removed.
Water Utility Expenditures, presented by Water Superintendent Haugen
No requests were removed.
Wastewater Utility Expenditures, presented by Public Works Director
Zimmerman and Wastewater Superintendent Broughton
No requests were removed.
Police Department Expenditures, presented by Police Chief Merten
Motion: Remove the $15,600 Siren Battery Replacement request
Motioned By: Robert Warren
Seconded By: None
Motion Died for Lack of a Second.
Administration and Clerk's Department, presented by Village Administrator
Trebetoski and Village Clerk Ott
No requests were removed.
Motion: Approve the 2027 Capital Improvement Budget as presented, with the above
deductions included
Motioned By: Meg Cutts
Seconded By: Jan Miller
Yes: Robert Warren, Meg Cutts, Jan Miller, Patrick Kaiser, Jim Stout, Bob Soderberg,
Scott Hefle
No: Jolene Pieper
Abstain: None
Motion Carried by Voice Vote (Yes 7, No 1, Abstained 0)
VI. ADJOURNMENT:
Village President Soderberg adjourned the Committee of the Whole meeting at 10:29
PM.
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BUSINESS OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING DATE: October 13, 2026
PLACEMENT: Action Item
ITEM TITLE: 2027 Operating Budget (ACTION)
SUBMITTED BY: Lisa Davis, Finance Director, Matt Trebatoski, Village
Administrator
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
ATTACHMENT:
1. 2027 Requested Budget
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ACTION BY COMMITTEE:
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2027 Annual Budget
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Village of Department of Admi nistration
N112 W17001 Mequon Road
P.O. Box 337
Germantown, Wl 53022-0337
(262) 250-4777
To the Honorable Village Board,
I respectfully present lhe 2Q27 Budget for the Village of Germantown. This budget reflects our
ongoing commitment to maintaining the high level of programs and services our residents and
businesses have come to expect, while being fiscally responsible and prudent in our planning
for the future. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to each department for their dedication
and professionalism throughout the process. Their thoughtful input has been vital in shaping a
budget that is both accountable and responsive to the needs of our community. I also want to
thank the Village Board for your continued leadership and guidance as we work together to
position the Village of Germantown for continued success.
The 2027 Budget sustains our strong investment in public safety, ensuring the resources added
through lhe2Q24 referendum remain supported. Staffing in both the Police and Fire
Departments remain a high priority, and this budget provides the funding necessary to continue
protecting the safety and well-being of our residents. ln addition, this budget takes steps to
address wage suppression and inequity among Village employees, an important measure to
support recruitment, retention, and fairness within and outside of our organization.
At the same time, this budget reflects a disciplined approach to controlling operating expenses.
Departments have been asked to carefully evaluate spending and identify efficiencies, ensuring
that taxpayer dollars are used effectively, while essential services are preserved. This balanced
approach allows us to meet current needs while safeguarding the Village's long-term financial
health.
fhe 2027 Budget builds on the progress we have made in recent years, maintaining our core
services, supporting public safety, and responsibly managing our resources. With the continued
partnership of the Village Board and Staff, I am confident that Germantown will remain a safe,
vibrant, and sustainable community.
Thank you for your honorable service and commitment to ensuring the continued and future
success of the Village of Germantown.
Respectfully submitted,
Matt Trebatoski
Village Administrator
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General Accounting Practices
ln accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Village of Germantown utilizes
fund accounting to track and report its financial transactions and activities. The two main categories of
funds are governmentalfunds and proprretary funds. Governmentalfunds are used for general government
operations and specific activities such as public safety, public works, elections, and other government
services. The General Fund, which is primarily supported by property taxes, is included in this category. ln
addition to these funds, the Village manages several Special Revenue Funds and a Debt Service Fund to
account for specific revenue sources and debt repayment.
proprietary funds are used for business-like operations where services are financed through user fees
rather than taxes. The Village operates two proprietary funds: the Water Utility and Sewer Utility. ln addition
to these funds, the Village maintains lnternal Service Funds consisting of a Health lnsurance Fund and a
Dental lnsurance Fund.
Tax Levy Overview
The tax levy represents the total amount of property taxes the Village will collect to fund operations and pay
outstanding debt obligations. The levy is divided into two components: the General Fund levy and the Debt
Service levy. The General Fund levy supports the dayto-day operations of the Village and is capped by
State Statute to not exceed the prior year's amount plus any net new construction. For 2027 , the Village
experienced a net new construction growth of 1.63 percent, which allows for an increase of $222,015. The
2027 Recommended Budget includes the full allowable levy increase'
The other portion of the tax levy is for the Debt Service Fund, which is used to repay the Village's
outstanding debt obligations. The recommen ded 2027 budget reflects a debt service increase of
$2,049,064, or 44.11 percent, over the 2026 Adopted Budget.
The following table provides a summary of the 2Q27 taxlevy:
Tax LevY
GeneralLevy (subject to levY
limit)
- General Fund
- Debt Service
Debt Service Levy (princiPal &
interest on borrowed funds)
Total
$4,644,572 $6,693,636 $2,049,064 44.11o/o
$18,009,363 $20,280,442 $2,271,079 12-61%
2026 Levy
$13,364,791
$13,101 ,043
$263,748
2027 Levy
$13,586,806
$13,586,806
$o
Change ($)
$222,015
$485,763
($263,748)
Change (%)
1.660/o
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2027 Recommended Budget - General Fund
Overview
The General Fund accounts for the dayto-day operations of the Village. The 2027 budget increased by
$721,673 or 3.27o/o over the FY26 Adopted Budget. This is largely driven by an increase in salaries for
public safety employees.
Revenues
General Fund operations are largely supported by the property tax (tax levy), making up 55% of all
revenues the Village collects. The remaining revenues are split between a variety of categories seen in the
table below.
Description
Taxes (Non-Property
Tax)
lntergovernmental
Revenue
Llcenses & Permits
Fines, Forfeits
Charges for Services
Misc Revenues
2026 Budget 2027 Budget Change ($)
Change
%t
$(1,064,843) $ (1,383,499) $(318,656) 29.93o/o
Expenses
Revenues
Levy
2026 Budget
$22,841,423
$9,476,632
$13,364,791
$(4,427,395)
$(1,123,285)
$(150,500)
$(2,415,988)
$(294,621)
2027 Budget
$24,820,883
$11,234,077
$13,586,806
Changes ($)
$1,979,460
$1,757,445
$222,015
Changes (%)
8.670/o
18.55o/o
1.660/o
$(5,041,479)
$(1,486,023)
$(150,500)
$(2,493,838)
$ (678,738)
$(614,084)
$(362,738)
$o
$(77,850)
$(384,1 1 7)
13.87o/o
32.29o/o
0.00%
3.22o/o
130.38%
TOTAL $(9,476,632) $(11,234,0771 $(1,757,4451 18.55%
I nterg ov e r n m e ntal Revenues
lntergovernmental revenues are funds received from other governmental entities and are recorded as a
key revenue source for the Village. The largest component of this category is State Transportation Aid,
which is projected at $1,892,738 in the 2027 Budget. This represents an estimated increase of $247,630
over the FY26 Adopted Budget.
ln 2023, the State Legislature and the Governor enacted legislation that increased state shared revenue for
Wisconsin municipalities. A portion of this increase is linked to growth in state sales tax collections. As a
result, lhe 2027 Budget includes a projected increase of $16,443 in state shared revenue, bringing the total
to $754,333.
Other intergovernmental revenues are also expected to rise. County Library revenue is projected to
increase by $30,000. Additionally, Washington County has proposed providing funding to municipalities to
operate their emergency medical services (EMS). The 2Q27 Proposed Budget includes $383,610 from this
program. This replaces the 2024-2026 county grant funding of $177 ,000 that has ended, for an overall
increase of $206,610.
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Licenses, Permits, & Fees
Revenues received from building permits, zoning fees, and operating licenses are recorded in this
category. Permit revenue is projected to increase by $42,683 in 2027, driven by an expected rise in
development activity within the Village. Building permits are anticipated to generate $542,850, while
electrical permits are estimated at $87,890. Additionally, plan review fees are projected to total $67,000.
The Clerk's Office is also projecting minor increases in license revenue for 2027 -
Fines, Forfeitures, & penalties This category includes revenues from parking violations, ordinance
violations, and other criminal charges. The 2027 Recommended Budget reflects no change from 2026
budgeted revenue.
Charges for Services
Revenues in this category include fees charged by the Village for recreation and library programs,
ambulance services, and various miscellaneous services. The largest source of revenue in this category is
recreation program fees, which are projected to increase $60,000 to $1 ,175,000. Other revenues from
public charges for services are expected to remain relatively flat compared to prior years.
M iscellaneous Revenues
lnterest earnings on investments make up the majority of revenues in this category. lnterest earnings on
investments are projected at $325,743 and were previously recorded in the capitalfund. Donations the
Village receives are also recorded here. The revenue received from the Germantown School District for a
portion of the School Resource Officers' salaries increases $39,134 to $187,900'
Expenses
The dayto-day operations of the Village are expensed to the General fund. These expenses are allocated
across a variety of functions, including:
General Government: These are the costs for administrative functions, such as the operation of the
Village Administrator's office, Village Clerk's office, finance, human resources, and legal services.
public Safety: This includes expenses for the police and fire departments, emergency medical services,
and animal control. lt often represents a significant portion of the general fund due to personnel,
equipment, and operational costs.
public Works: This covers the maintenance and improvement of infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and
public buildings. lt also include costs for parks maintenance and snow removal.
parks and Recreation: Funds used for supporting recreational programs, and community events. This
includes staff wages, facility maintenance, facility rentals, and programming costs.
planning and Development: Expenses in this area cover urban planning, zoning, economic development,
and housing initiatives aimed at improving the community's growth and development.
Library: Funding for public libraries, including operational costs such as staffing, materials (books, digital
resources, etc.), programming, and facility maintenance.
General Fund expenditures are categorized as seen below.
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Description
Sa/aries & Wages
Fringe Benefits
Operating Expenses
CapitalExpenses
Total Expenditures
Department
Non-Departmental
Village Board
Ad m i n i strator's Offi ce
Clerk's Office
Treasurer's Office
Assessor
Police Administration
Patrol
Detective
Emergency
Government
Fire Administration
2026 Budget
$1 1 ,499,153
$4,252,485
$7,017,685
$73,1 00
$22,841,423
2027 Budget
$12,319,793
$4,649,018
$7,852,072
$o
$24,820,883
Ghange ($)
$821,640
$396,533
$834,387
$ (73,100)
$1,979,460
Change (%)
7.15%
9.32o/o
11.89o/o
-100.00%
8.670/o
Sa/aries & Benefits
As a primarily service-driven industry, salaries and benefits represent the largest portion of General Fund
expenditure. Of the total $24,820,883 in budgeted expenditures for 2027 , $16,968,811 , or 68.4 percent, is
allocated to salaries and benefits. Salaries and wages are projected to increase by $821,640, or 7.15
percent, compared to the 2026 Adopted Budget. This increase is primarily driven by union contract
obligations, which include generalwage adjustments of 3.5 percent and 4 percent, as well as step
increases for eligible employees. Approximately $574,500, or 69.9 percent, of this increase is attributable to
public safety personnel. Additionally, the budget incorporates a 3.5 percent cost of living increase for all
non-union staff, as well as salary adjustments related to the 2Q26 wage study, with a total budgetary impact
of $247,150, to retain staff and maintain a competitive salary. This increase is in alignment with CPl, the
State and neighboring municipalities.
Employee benefits are primarily driven by the Village's contributions to health insurance premiums, which
total $2.261 million in the 2027 Budget. This reflects a slight increase compared to 2026, as health
insurance premiums are projected to increase 5% in 2Q27 . Dental insurance rates are pro.lected to be flat
to 2Q26 and total $108,000.
The Village contributes to staff retirement pensions through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). For
2027 , both employee and employer contribution rates for general employees increased from 7 .2 percent to
7.25 percent, while contribution rates for protective services employees decreased slightly from 14.70
percent to 14.54 percent. As a result, the Village's total pension contribution is projected to increase by
$154,129 or 11.9 percent, compared to2026.
A summary of salaries & benefits by department can be found below.
Ghange
($)
$(37,733)
$ 9,421
$15,210
$53,1 95
$36,048
$(538)
$190,054
$94,790
$140,416
$10,338
$793,629
2026 Budget
$(223,187)
$46,000
$172,714
$310,005
$230,043
$538
$2,540,260
$3,669,287
$407,154
$9,533
$705,264
2027 Budget
$(260,920)
$55,421
$187,924
$363,200
$266,091
$o
$2,730,314
$3,764,076
$547,570
Change
(Y'l
16.9o/o
7.7o/o
8.8%
17.2o/o
15.7o/o
(100.0)%
7.5%
2.60/o
34.5o/o
$805
$88,366
8.4o/o
12.5o/o
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Fire Protection
Services
Engineering
Highway
Buildings & Grounds
Parks
Recycling
Library
lnspection and
Permit
Planning and Zoning
Recreation
Senior Center
TOTAL
$3,112,442
$1 18,437
$1,068,244
$614,461
$705,980
$80,890
$846,201
$44,836
$244,589
$968,1 03
$78,865
$15,750,638
$3,359,893
$145,047
$1 ,136,529
$656,804
$742,980
$83,383
$928,020
$49,223
$266,214
$1,022,894
$1 20,1 81
$16,968,811
$247,451
$26,610
$68,305
$42,343
$37,000
$2,493
$81 ,819
$4,387
$21,625
$54,791
$41,316
$1,218,173
8.0%
22.5o/o
6.4%
6s%
5.2%
3.1o/o
9.7o/o
9.8%
8.8%
5.7o/o
52.4o/o
7.7%
Operati ng Supp/ies and Expend itures
Everyday expenses such as office supplies, lT support and equipment, DPW maintenance materials, fuel,
and other routine items are recorded under the Operating Supplies and Expenditures category.The 2o27
Budget reflects an increase of 11 .6 percent in this category. As part of the 2027 budget development
process, departments were asked to keep year over year expenses flat in accounts that they can control.
The overall increase in operating expenses is primarily driven by higher energy and utility costs for
municipal buildings and vehicles, an increase in the Waste Management garbage and recycling curbside
collection contract, and adjustments to properly account for internet, telephone, and other electronic assets
and an increase in legal services. Some operating expenses have offsetting revenue, such as the Fire
Department State of WlAct 102 and Recreation program expenses. A departmental breakdown of
operating expenditures is provided below.
Department
Non-Departmental
Village Board
Ad m i n istrator's Office
I nform ation Tech nol ogY
Clerk's Office
Treasurer's Office
Assessor
Police Administration
Patrol
Detective
Emergency Government
Fire Administration
Fire Protection Service
Engineering
Highway
2026 Budget
$107,715
$152,344
$17,250
$226,170
$45,016
$37,231
$108,292
$650,721
$7,000
$11 ,300
$10,031
$647,450
$328,594
$102,120
$2,120,316
2027 Budget
$179,382
$182,877
$17,906
$226,170
$37,516
$72,645
$'117,310
$718,351
$7,ooo
$13,300
$10,218
$657,450
$413,059
$523,316
$2,070,929
Ghange
($)
$71,667
$30,533
$656
$o
($z,soo;
$35,414
$9,018
$67,630
$-
$2,000
$1 87
$10,000
$84,465
$421,196
($4e,387)
Change
(%)
66.5%
20.0o/o
3.8o/o
0.0o/o
-16,7o/o
95.1%
8.3o/o
10.4o/o
0.0o/o
17.7o/o
1.9o/o
1.5o/o
25.7%
412.5o/o
-2.3o/o
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Buildings & Grounds
Parks
Recycling
Library
lnspection and Permits
Planning and Zoning
Community Development
Recreation
Senior Center
TOTAL
Description
General Property Taxes
I nterest of I nvestments
Charges for Services
Total
2026 Budget
$(4,908,320)
$(3,800)
$(425,807)
$(5,337,927)
2027 Recommended
$(6,693,636)
$o
$ (437,819)
$(7,131,455)
Capital Outlay
The Capital Outlay category typically accounts for expenditures related to smaller-scale capital projects
and equipment purchases that support Village operations. These include building maintenance and repair
projects, replacement of outdated systems, and the purchase of medium and light-duty equipment
necessary for service delivery. ln previous budgets, certain capital purchases were funded directly within
the General Fund; however, all2Q27 capital items will be purchased with borrowed funds and are found in
the annual Capital lmprovement Program Budget.
This approach aligns with the Village's broader financial management strategy of balancing shortterm
fiscal responsibility with long-term sustainability, while prioritizing critical maintenance and replacement
schedules to avoid deferred costs in the future.
2027 Recommended Budget - Debt Service Fund
Overview
The primary purpose of a Debt Service Fund is to ensure that government entities have the necessary
resources to meet their debt repayment obligations in a timely and efficient manner. Debt obligations can
include bonds, loans, or other forms of borrowed funds used to finance capital projects, infrastructure
improvements, or other long-term investments. The primary source of revenue for the Debt Service Fund is
property taxes.
Below is a summary of the 2027 Recommended budget for the Debt Service Fund.
Change
%l
36.4o/o
-100.0%
2.8o/o
33.6%
Debt Service Principal
Debt Service Interest
Paying Agent Fees
Total
$3,1 10,000
$2,300,017
$800
$5,410,817
$4,920,000
$3,042,063
$2,400
$7,864,463
$1 ,710,000
$742,046
$1,600
$2,453,646
55.0o/o
32.3o/o
200.0o/o
45.3%
$447,20Q
$285,254
$395,494
$264,191
$412,498
$78,286
$81,900
$430,682
$50,630
$7,017,685
$446,200
$292,254
$410,606
$281,450
$432,219
$23,536
$81,900
$527,383
$52,095
$7,835,072
($1,ooo;
($3,ooo;
$15,112
$17,259
$19,721
($4,zso;
$-
$96,701
$1,465
$817,387
-0.2o/o
-1.1o/o
3.80/o
6.5o/o
4.8o/o
-6.1o/o
0.0%
22.5o/o
2.9o/o
11.6%
Change ($)
$(1 ,785,316)
$3,800
$(12,012)
$(1,793,528)
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2027 Recommended Budget - Capital Fund
A Governmental Capital Fund is a specialized fund used by municipalities to account for and manage
financial resources designated for capital projects and infrastructure improvements. These funds are
established to ensure that municipalities can finance the construction, acquisition, or improvement of long-
term assets such as buildings, roads, bridges, parks, and other infrastructure. Capital projects are typically
those with a useful life of more than one year and a significant cost'
To minimize long-term interest expenses, the Village will finance these projects through a combination of
one-to-twenty-year bonds, matching the life expectancy of the project to the length of financing'
ln the 2O2T Budget, the capital project allocation is approximately $37.4 million. This notable rise is largely
attributed to the estimated $31.8 million cost to construct a new police station, a critical infrastructure
improvement.
Below is a summary of the proposed capital projects for FY27 , reflecting the Village's continued
commitment to enhancing and maintaining its infrastructure for the benefit of the community.
Department
Project
Amount Description
Clerk $16,000 Badqer Boo k Reolacements
lnformation
Technologv $50,000 Hardware/Software Re
Public Safety $170,000
$6,295
$8,500
$15,600
$360,246
$19,606
$31.795,540
Axon Contract
Ballistic Shield
5 Rifles
Siren Battery Replacement
5 cars, 5 set-ups
Simunition Equipment
PD Buildinq Construction
DPW $23,000
$4,000
$25,000
$374,000
$410,000
$72,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$38,ooo
$1,688,000
$63,000
$1,400,000
$222,400
"No Traffic" Signalized Camera System - Goldendale at Holy Hill
Traffic Signal Overhead Street Name Signage
Concrete Form Trailer
Tandem Axle Patrol Truck
Ditch Mower Tractor
Pick-up Truck Replacement
Lawn and Garden Tools
Target - Cutoff Saw
AC Recycle and Recharge Unit
Fleet Segmented Plow Blades
Roads Program - Local Mill/Overlay and Pulv/Reconst'
Roads - WisDOT STH 145 - FDL / Main St
Roads - Division Road Reconstruction (South Leg - Phase 2)
Signal lmprovements - County Line and Appleton
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$24,000
$75,000
$141,000
$75,000
$25,000
$125,000
$g,7go
$12,000
$4o,ooo
$10,000
$10,000
$2,ooo
$5,000
GIS - System Conversion (New Ul and Document Storage
system)- ongoing licensing
Stormwater - System lnventory, Condition Assessment (CCTV),
and GIS updates
Stormwater - Relay Collapsed Pipe Pilgrim to Fond du Lac
Stormwater - Utility Feasibility Analysis
Stormwater - Village Pond Maintenance
Stormwater - Jefferson Ponds Dredging
Stormwater Drainage - Oriole Court
Library - Replace Air Handler Units
Library - Frequency Drive Replacement
Library - Water Heater Replacement
Spassland Shelter - Electric Wall Heater
Senior Center - Replace Water Heater
Senior Center - Replace Water Softener
Senior Center - Attic lnsulation$16 000
Parks &
Recreation $21,000
$33,ooo
$15,000
Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan update (CORP)
Haupt Strausse and Spassland Tennis and Pickleball Court Repair
Utility Vehicle
2027 Recommended Budget - Water Utility
A local government water utility fund, often simply referred to as a "water fund," is a specific financial fund
established and managed by a municipality to finance the operations, maintenance, and capital
improvements of a public water utility system.
Revenues
Licenses & Permits
Sa/e of Water
Misc Revenues
GRAND TOTAL
Sa/aries & Wages
Benefits
Operating Expenses
Contracted Servlces
2027Recommended Change ($)
$(60,000) $o
$(3,584,655) $(78,410)
$(76,969) $(19,469)
$(3,721,6241 $(97,879)
2026 Budget
$(60,000)
$(3,506,245)
$(57,000)
$(3,623,745)
Change (%)
0.0olo
2.2o/o
33.9%
2.7%
Revenue for the water utility fund primarily comes from user fees charged to customers who consume
water services. These fees may include water rates, connection fees, and other charges related to water
usage. The fund's financial health relies on the collection of these fees to cover operating costs and fund
infrastructure improvements.
Water Utility revenues are projected to increase in lhe 2Q27 Recommended budget, as a result of a 3o/o
rate increase using the Simplified Rate lncrease model.
2026 Budget
$784,928
$311,208
$564,900
$90,000
2027
Recommended
$820,557
$329,929
$5b2,700
$81,000
Ghange ($)
$35,629
$18,721
($12,200)
($9,ooo ;
Change (%)
4.5o/o
6.0o/o
(2.2o/o)
(10.0%)
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The Water Utility 2027 Budget is projecting a 7.7o/o increase in operating expenses. Water Utility general
expenses reflect the ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the Village's water infrastructure
while ensuring efficient operations. These expenses cover a range of essential activities, including system
maintenance, equipment repairs, and operational costs such as electricity for pumping stations and
chemical treatments to ensure water quality. The largest category of expenses for Water Utility is allocated
to the Fixed Charges category. This is where debt service payments are allocated as well as depreciation.
The depreciation expense for the water utility is projected to be $1.43 million in 2027 '
Capital Projects
The 2O2l Recommended Budget for the Water Utility identifies several projects that will be funded through
cash financing and water revenue bonds.
Maintenance
Fixed Charges
Other Expenses
Utilities
GRAND TOTAL
Sewer
Charges for Services
Misc Revenues
GRAND TOTAL
$572,000
$1,932,601
$1 ,040,314
$15,000
$5,310,951
$428,000
$2,140,370
$1,122,801
$33,400
$5,501,757
($144,000)
$207,769
$82,487
$18,400
$190,806
(25.2%)
10.8%
7.9%
122.7o/o
3.6%
Change (%)
2.9%
0.0%
2.8%
Project
Well#4 Rehab
Well#7 Liner
Well #11 Steel Doors
Tower #1 Overflow Connection
Gettysburg WM RelaY
Gettysburg WM design and inspection
Hydrant and Valve RePair
Mag Meters - Wells #2, #3, #5
Meter Replacement Program
Amount
$611,910
$136,555
$41,030
$e5,000
$235,000
$5o,ooo
$75,000
$30,000
$150,000
2027 Recommended Budget - Wastewater Utility
A local government wastewater utility fund, often simply referred to as a "sewer utility fund," is a specific
financial fund established and managed by a municipality to finance the operations, maintenance, and
capital improvements of a public sewer utility system.
2026 Budget
($8,220,000)
($174,500)
($8,394,500)
2027 Recommended
($8,456,250)
($174,500)
($8,630,750)
Change ($)
($236,250)
$o
($236,250)
Sewer Utility revenues are projected to increase in the 2027 Recommended Budgel, by 2'8o/o. Effective Jan
1, 2027, a 3o/o rale increase will be in effect, as the Sewer Utility is currently operating al a -1 '24o/o margin.
This adjustment enables the utility to maintain high-quality service and support critical infrastructure
improvements.
The primary source of revenue for the sewer utility fund comes from user fees, which include sewer rates,
connection fees, and other charges related to sewer usage. The financial health of the fund depends on the
timely collection of these fees to cover operating expenses and support necessary upgrades to the sewer
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system. This approach ensures the longterm sustainability of the utility and its ability to meet the needs of
the community.
Sewer Utility
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Customer
Accounting
Sa/aries / Benefits
Other Operating
Expenses
GRAND TOTAL
2026 Budget
$7,493,083
$532,000
$108,500
$878,919
$244,056
$9,256,588
2027
Recommended
$7,531,027
$538,917
$108,500
$942,078
$230,381
$9,350,903
Change ($)
$37,944
$6,917
$o
$63,1 59
($13,675)
$94,345
Change (%)
0.5Yo
1.3o/o
0.Qo/o
7.2o/o
-5,60/o
1.0%
The bulk of the sewer utilities operating expenses are allocated to the annual payments to the Milwaukee
Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD). These payments total roughly $S.gg million annually. The 2027
MSSD User Charge is $3.0 million and the Capital Charge is $2.99 million. Depreciation is $1.18 million.
MMSD charges and depreciation are included in Fixed Charges. Other Operating Expenses include
interest on debt.
Capital Projects
The 2027 Recommended Budget for the Sewer Utility identifies several projects that will be funded through
cash financing and revenue bonds.
Project
Old Farm Rehab and Force Main Project
Lift #6 Flow Meter
Relining and Manhole Maint of Sewer Lines
Meter Replacement Program
Jet Vac Truck Replacement- 2020
Amount
$9,571,600
$7,000
$80,000
$150,000
$40,000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL FUND
NON DEPARTMNETAL ..
VILLAGE BOARD
ADM I N I STRATI O N........
I N FORMATION TECH NOLOGY ......
CLERK
FINANCE
ASSESSOR......
POLICE DEPARTMENT
FIRE DEPARTMENT.....
PUBLIC WORKS
LIBRARY.
RECREATION
COMM U N ITY DEVELOPM ENT......,
OTHER GOVERNMENTAL FU NDS
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
DEBT SERY/CE FUND ......
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE FUND ...,
POLICE HONOR GUARD FUND.,....,,..
HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND .....
POLICE CANINE FUND
POLICE ASSET FORFEITURE FUND .
POLICE IMPACT FEE FU ND....,...........
FIRE TMPACT FEE FUND.....................
LIBRARY IMPACT FEE FUND
PARKAND RECREATION IMPACT FEE FUND.....
FIRE EXPLORER FUND
RECREATION FACILITI ES FUND ......
SEN/OR VAN REPLACEMENT FUND
TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT 6 .............
TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT 7 ......
TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT 8
1
.,2
3
4
5
7
...9
.10
.16
.18
.23
.26
.34
53
54TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT 9
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PROPRIETARY FUNDS.
WATER UTILITY...
WASTEWATER UTILITY
55
59
63
64
HEALTH /NSURANCE FUND
DENTAL /NSURANCE FUND
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General Fund
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Noru-DepIRTMENTAL Geruenel Furuo
Overview
The Non-Departmental budget accounts for Village-wide expenditures that are not tied to a specific
department. These items include utilities for multiple Village facilities and other shared or miscellaneous
expenses. This budget ensures the Village meets its legal and financial obligations while supporting
operations across all departments.
2027 Goals & Strategic Priorities
. Conduct a compensation study and pay plan across all roles to maintain a competitive wage
schedule and increase retention.
. Develop a S-year Strategic Plan to provide guidance to all departments in meeting Village goals.
2027
Requested
Glassification 2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals
2026 Adopted
Budget
$ Budget
ChanEe
% Budget
Chanqe
Revenue
Revenue Total
Expense
Expense Total
($42,747)
$0
($1,726,439)
($18s,510)
($so1
($12,331 ,408)
($14,290,154)
$0
$1
$2,s61
$933,159
$924
$7,400
$53,858
$0
$62,353
$1,060,256
($47,040)
$0
($1,e28,128)
($131 ,785)
s0
($14,1 s8,1 96)
($16,265,149)
$0
$0
$3,225
$0
$0
$5,02s
$248,518
$o
$156,869
$413,637
($55,000)
$0
($1 ,897,196)
($215,000)
$0
($14,429,634)
($16,596,830)
$0
($154,248)
$3,365
$0
$400
$3,350
$0
($68,e39)
$100,600
($115,4721
($40,750)
$0
($1,e51,082)
($160,000)
$0
($14,970,305)
l$17,122,1371
$0
($135,s20)
$3,365
$o
$400
$68,350
$0
($125,000)
$107,267
($81,538)
$14,2s0
$o
($53,886)
$55,000
$o
($540,671)
($525,307)
$0
$18,328
$0
$0
$0
$65,000
$0
($s6,061)
$6,667
$33,934
-25.9o/o
0.0%
2.8o/o
-25.60/0
0.0%
3.7o/o
3.2%
O.0o/o
-11.9o/o
0.0%
0.00/o
0.0%
1940.3Vo
0.0%
81.3o/o
6.6%
.29.4o/o
Charges for Services
Fund Balance
lntergovernmental Revenues
Licenses & Permits
Special ,A.ssessments
Taxes
Capital Outlay
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
lnter Fund Expense
Maintenance
Operating Erpenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Non-Departmental Total
Staffing
($13,229,898) ($15,851,513) ($16,712,302) ($17,203,675) ($49r,373) 2.9%
There are no positions allocated to non-departmental, as all budget items are within the responsibilities of
the Village Administrator and Finance Director.
Summary of Changes
Charges for Services revenue decrease by $14,000 due to the existence of individual contracts with US
Cellular and T-Mobile which have now merged.
lntergovernmental Revenues increase $50,000 due to higher estimated State Shared Revenue and State
UtilityAid payments.
Licenses and Permit revenue decrease $55,000 due to lower expected franchise fees.
Salaries and Benefits decrease $37,700 for the vacancy and turnover factor for the Village.
Operating Expenses increase $65,000 for the continuation of the compensation study and for strategic
planning.
Utilities increase $6,700 due to higher rates.
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VrlI.noe BoRRo
Overview
GerueRRu Furuo
The Village Board serves as the governing body of the Village of Germantown. The Board is responsible
for adopting the annual budget, levying taxes, enacting ordinances, approving contracts, and providing
overall legislative leadership. The Board also appoints the Village Administrator and other key positions as
required by statute, ensuring the efficient operation of Village government.
2026 Highlights & Accomplishments
. Adopted the 2026 Operating and Capital Budgets, ensuring balanced funding of services.
r Recruited and appointed the positions of Village Administrator, Finance Director, and Director of
Public Works.
2027 Goals & Strategic Priorities
. Continue proactive fiscal stewardship to balance service delivery with tax impacts.
o Collaborate with Village Staff to develop a five-year Strategic Plan.
2027
Requested
Classification 2024 Muals 2025 Actuals
2026 Adopted
Budget
$ Budget
Change
% Budget
Change
Expense Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
$96,128
$4,155
$1,236
$o
$20,565
$1,840
$44,985
$4.631
$200,019
$4,880
$1,612
$o
$20,685
$1,451
$48,288
$7.437
$120,000
$4,000
$1,644
$100
$23,600
$2,000
$42,000
$5.000
$150,000
$5,791
$1,677
$1,500
$23,200
$1,500
$49,630
$5.000
$30,000
$1,791
$33
$1,400
($4oo)
($50o)
$7,630
$0
25.lYo
44.80
2.0To
1400.0o/o
-1.7Yo
-25.QYo
18.2o/o
0.00
Expense Total $173,539 $28/.,372 $198,344 $238,298 $39.954 20.1o/o
Staffing
The Village Board is composed of elected officials, including the Village President and eight Trustees.
There are no fulltime positions allocated to the Village Board, as all budget items are within the
responsibilities of the Village Administrator and Finance Director. Overtime for the Communications
Coordinator is included for time spent after hours managing AV for Committee and Village Board meetings.
Summary of Changes
Contracted Services increase $30,000 due to increased use of legal services. Maintenance costs increase
$1,400 due to maintaining AV equipment in the boardroom. Salaries and benefits increase $7,600 due to
the overtime incurred by providing AV support during after-hour meetings in the boardroom.
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Anur nrstnATroN SutunaaRv GerueRRl Futto
Overview
The Administration budget supports the Village Administrator's office, Human Resources Manager, and
general government functions. Core responsibilities include policy development, oversight of Village
operations, personnel management, intergovernmental relations, and strategic planning. Administration
ensures alignment of departmental operations with the Village Board's goals and provides executive
leadership.
2026 Highlights & Accomplishments
. Supported recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of Finance Director, Human Resources Manager,
and Village Engineer.
o Assisted development of Capital lmprovement Program Budget and Operations Budgetfor 2Q27
2027 Goals & Strategic Priorities
. lmprove Capital lmprovement Program Budget and Operations Budget Documents.
o Assist Finance Department with updating and developing Village financial policies.
. Develop a Strategic Plan with Village Board and Staff, dependent on funding.
. Conduct a compensation study and pay plan across all positions, dependent on funding.
. Update Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual.
. lmprove employee onboarding and benefit relations experience.
2027
Requested
Classification 2024Actuals 2025Actuals
2026 Adopted
Budget
$ Budget
Ghange
% Budget
Change
Expense Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
47,134
1,707
1,800
24,650
121,310
8,590
46,073
2,150
0
5,818
121,724
7,355
45,678
1,930
1,500
6,450
127,036
7,370
48,820
2,236
'1,800
6,500
139,104
7,370
3,142
306
300
50
12,068
0
6.9Yo
15.9o/o
20.0%
0.8%
9.5%
0.Oo/o
Expense Total 205,191 183,120 189,964 205,830 15,866 8.4Yo
Staffing
FTE
FuttTime
Parttime
Totat
2025
Actuat
2.00
0.00
2.OO
2026
Adopted
2.00
0.00
2.00
2027
Requested
2.00
0.00
2.OO
Change
0.00
0.00
0.00
There are two fulltime staff included in Administration, the Village Administrator and the Human Resources
Manager. A portion of the Village Administrator salary and benefits is allocated to other departments.
Summary of Changes
Salaries and Benefits increase $15,200 due to a 3.5o/o cost of living adjustment and a 5% increase in health
insurance premiums in addition to salary differences as both positions turned over in 2026.
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lruroRnalroru TecnruoLocy GerueRRl Futto
Overview
The lT Department provides technology services and support to allVillage departments, ensuring secure,
efficient, and reliable information systems. Key functions include:
. Management and maintenance of the Village's network, servers, and computer systems.
. Oversight of cybersecurity measures to protect Village data and systems.
. Support for hardware, software, and mobile devices used by Village staff.
. lmplementation and maintenance of software systems, including Tyler Munis and CivicClerk.
. Assistance with technology planning, upgrades, and troubleshooting to support all departmental
operations.
The lT Department ensures that technology resources are secure, operational, and aligned with the
Village's strategic goals.
2027 Goals & Strategic Priorities
. Continue to maintain and secure Village lT infrastructure, including servers, network, and devices.
r lmplement technology upgrades and system enhancements to improve departmental efficiency.
. Expand cybersecurity training and protocols for staff to reduce risk of security incidents.
. Evaluate and implement new technology solutions that enhance service delivery to the public.
. Conduct an RFP for Village lT services.
2027
2026Adopted Requested $ Budget o/o Budget
Classification 2024Actuals 2025Actuals c
Expense Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
$o
$427
$399
$216,134
$0
$17,788
$234,748
$o
$537
$345
$239,099
$0
$20,664
$260,646
$o
$s82
$500
$205,250
$o
$19,838
$226,170
$0
$582
$s00
$205,250
$0
$19,838
$226,170
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.lYo
0.0%
0.0%o
0.0%Expense Total
$o
$o
$o
$o
$o
$0
lnformation Technology Total $234,748 $260,646 $226,170 $226,170 $0 0.0%
Staffing Summary
There are no positions allocated to lnformation Technology, as all budget items are within the
responsibilities of the Village Administrator and Finance Director.
Summary of Ghanges
Operating expenses include software such as Tyler Munis and website maintenance, hardware such as
multi-function devices and the contract for support functions. There are no changes from 2Q26 budget.
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GueRx's Ornce
Overview
GerueRRl Futto
The Office of the Village Clerk functions as the hub of Village communications for residents and for all
Village departments. We strive to provide accurate and efficient services with a professional and courteous
demeanor.
Among other functions, the Clerk's Office is responsible for administering and facilitating all elections and
electoral processes; serving as the legal custodian of all Village records; issuing licenses and permits in
accordance with all state statutes and municipal ordinances; and compiling agendas, packets, and minutes
for distribution and publication to all boards, committees, and commissions.
2026 Highlights and Accomplishments
. Provided Election training and Badger Book training to 108 election inspectors in January and July.
. Successfully administered three elections, including the Gubernatorial Election in November.
. Obtained an election trailer to protect election equipment and ease of transportation by DPW Staff.
. Assisted in the onboarding of lnterim and new Village staff, including a Village Administrator and
Finance Director.
Professional Development & Recognition in 2Q26:
. Clerk coordinated WMCA District 5 meetings in Sussex, Watertown, and Mayville as Co-Chair with
the WMCA Board of Directors and provided training to Clerk's across the state. Also attended the
46th Annual WMCA Conference.
. The Chief Deputy Clerk received a full scholarship for and attended the 46th Annual WMCA
Conference and was awarded the 2025-2026 Arthur A. Atkisson Memorial Scholarship.
. The Deputy Clerk graduated from the Leadership Germantown program and completed Year One of
the UWGB Clerks and Treasurers lnstitute on a partial scholarship.
2027 Goals & Strategic Priorities
. Continue to successfully administer and facilitate elections with efficiency, integrity, enhanced
security, and transparency.
. Continue to provide staff with professional development opportunities to increase knowledgeability
and improve service delivery.
. Update Chapter 12 of the Village of Germantown Municipal Code in accordance with current
statutes.
. Continue to review all license and permit applications to ensure they are uniform and easy to
complete.
. Continue to review Village department records for retention or destruction in accordance with the
State of Wisconsin Retention Schedule.
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Classification 2024 lc,tuals 2025 Actuals
2026 Mopted
Budget
2027
Requested $ Budget
Chanqe
% Budget
Change
Revenue
Revenue Total
Expense
Charges for Services
Licenses & Permits
Miscellaneous Revenues
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
(25,750)
(55,6e7)
0
(81,446)
57,154
1,707
0
48,800
228,915
615
337,191
(22,250)
(55,3ee)
0
(77,il91
69,249
2,150
0
18,938
198,083
323
288,74
(1 8,000)
(49,600)
0
(67,600)
64,797
4,476
2,000
38,000
245,209
540
355,021
(18,000)
(45,e00)
0
(63,900)
99,816
4,476
2,000
30,500
263,384
540
400,716
0
3,700
0
3,700
35,019
0
0
(7,s00)
18,175
0
45.695
0.QTo
-7.5o/o
0.0%
'5.5o/o
54.Q%
0.0%
0.0%
-19.7%
7A%
0.0%
12.9o/oExpense Total
Glerk Total 255,74 2't1,094 287,421 336,816 49,395 17.2%
Staffing
FTE
FutlTime
Parttime
Totat
2025
Actuat
3.00
0.00
3.00
2026
Adopted
3.00
0.00
3.00
2027
Requested
3.00
0.00
3.00
Change
0.00
0.00
0.00
The Clerk's office consists of the Village Clerk and two Deputy Clerks.
Summary of Changes
Licenses and Permits decrease $3,700 due to lower trend in pet licenses.
Salaries and Benefits increase $53,300 due to wage increases resulting from the salary study completed in
2026, a 3.5o/o cost of living adjustment, a 5% increase in health insurance premiums and changes in
employee health coverage elections.
Operating expenses decrease by $7,500 as 2027 is a two-election year, compared with three elections in
2026.
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Frrueruce DepRRruenr GerueRnu Futto
Overview
The Finance Department provides comprehensive fiscal management and oversight for the Village. The
department ensures financial integrity, transparency, and accountability in all Village operations. Key
functions include:
o Preparation, monitoring, and reporting of the Village's annual budget and financial statements.
. Oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management.
. Management of investments, debt issuance, and capital asset tracking.
. Coordination of audits and compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
2026 Highlights & Accomplishments
. Assisted development of Capital lmprovement Program Budget and Operations Budgetfor 2027.
2027 Goals & Strategic Priorities
r Provide accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting to the Village Board and public.
r Enhance capital asset tracking and reporting to ensure compliance and support long-term planning
r Define roles and responsibilities and corresponding access to address audit findings.
. lmprove efficiency in reporting and monitoring of revenues and expenses through system
enhancements.
2027
Requested
Classification 2024Actuals 2025Actuals
2026 Adopted
Budget
$ Budget
Chanqe
% Budget
Change
Revenue
Revenue Total
Expense
(923,339)
(923,339)
43,717
54,384
2,134
861
9,925
25
163,327
7,391
281,7U
(271,230)
(271,2301
24,515
56,202
2,687
1,000
4,829
0
181,736
128
271,097
(1,2s0)
(1,250)
24,000
54,430
2,631
1,500
9,100
0
175,613
0
267,274
(326,993)
(326,993)
35,000
67,297
2,795
1,500
33,350
0
198,794
0
338,736
(325,743)
(325,743l-
11,000
12,867
164
0
24,250
0
23,181
0
71,462
26059.4%
26059.4o/o
45.8%
23.60/o
6.2To
0.0%
266.5To
0.0%
13.2Yo
0.0%
26.7%
Miscellaneous Revenues
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Expense Total
Treasurer Total (641,575) (r$) 266,024 11,743 (254,2811 .95.6%
Staffing
FTE
FuttTime
Parttime
Totat
2025
Actuat
5.00
0.00
5.00
2026
Adopted
5.00
0.00
5.00
2027
Requested
5.00
0.00
5.00
Change
0.00
0.00
0.00
There are 5 full{ime employees within the Treasurer department, although the Utility Billing Clerk
salary/benefits is allocated to the water and wastewater utilities. Salaries included here are the Finance
Director, Accountant, Payroll Accountant, and Accounting Clerk.
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Summary of Ghanges
Miscellaneous Revenues increase $325,700 as we are budgeting interest on investments that have
previously been recorded but not budgeted.
Contracted Services increase $11,000 for audit fees.
Salaries and Benefits increase $36,000 due to wage increases resulting from the salary study completed in
2026, a 3.5o/o cost of living adjustment, a 5% increase in health insurance premiums and changes in health
coverage elections.
Operating Expenses increase $24,300 due to $20,000 in bank fees which were previously deducted from
interest income and will now be recorded separately. Professional development increases $4,300.
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AssessoR DeplRruerur Geruennl Futto
Overview
The Assessor Department is fully composed of contracted services with Associated Appraisal for residential
and commercial property, and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) for manufacturing property,
which provides statutory assessment services on behalf of the Village. The contract with Associated
Appraisal ensures village compliance with state law, maintains timely property assessments, and supports
customer service to residents and businesses.
2027 Goals & Strategic Priorities
. Ensure all property assessments comply with Wisconsin DOR requirements.
. Support planning for future revaluation needs and prepare for potential state-mandated updates
Classification 2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals
2026 Adopted
Budqet
2027
Requested
Budqet
$ Budget
Chanoe
% Budget
Ghanoe
Revenue
Revenue Total
Expense
Expense Total
Licenses & Permits
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Operating Epenses
Salaries & Wages
($11,965)
($11,965)
$103,750
$3
$427
$0
$40
$104,220
($14,2e5)
($14,295)
$108,759
$0
$537
$0
$0
$109,296
($12,ooo)
($12,ooo)
$108,000
$38
$292
$0
$500
$108,830
($12,000)
($12,000)
$116,251
$o
$559
$500
$o
$117,310
$0
$o
$8,251
($se;
$267
$500
($5oo)
$8,480
0.0%
0.0%
7.6Yo
-100.0%
9'l.40/o
0.0o/o
-100.0%
7.8%
Assessor Total
Staffing
There are no positions allocated to the Assessor Department, as all budget items are within the
responsibilities of the Village Administrator and Finance Director.
Summary of Changes
Contracted Services increase $8,300 due to the Wisconsin DOR assessment fee for manufacturing
properties.
$92,255 $95,001 $96,830 $10s,310 $8,480 8.8%
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Poltce DePantuerur GerueRRl Fut'to
Department Overview
The mission of the Police Department is, "With courage and integrity, we serve our community by
protecting constitutional rights, ensuring public safety, and holding ourselves accountable to those we
serve".
The department's core responsibilities include protecting residents from crime, maintaining safe streets and
neighborhoods, enforcing state and local laws, and conducting thorough investigations to achieve
successful convictions. ln addition, the department works to build strong community partnerships,
collaborates daily with other Village departments, and strives to make Germantown a safe place to live and
an inviting place to visit.
The department provides safety, security, law enforcement, and complaint response services to residents
24 hours a day,365 days a year. lt is staffed by 42 sworn police officers, six clerical employees, and one
administrative secretary. Officers are divided into three shifts to ensure continuous coverage, while the
clerical staff provides support from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Specialized roles strengthen the department's capabilities. Eleven officers are certified Department of
Justice Peer Support Team members, offering confidential support to colleagues in need. Another eleven
officers are certified as FAA Part 107 drone pilots, operating two department drones used for criminal
investigations, search and rescue, and scene security. The department also contributes six members-and
three trainees-to the Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT team. We have also added one officer
to the Washington County Dive Team in 2026.
The department has three K9 Officers; two (Arek and Migo)are drug and apprehension dogs, one (Archie)
is a certified therapy dog. The K9 program is primarily funded through donations and volunteers that
continue to raise money for the upkeep and care of the three K9 dogs.
The Germantown Police Department has thirteen evidence technicians responsible for processing
evidence at crime scenes, recovering stolen vehicles, and collecting and documenting evidence in burglary
cases. All evidence technicians are trained in photography, which is a critical part of accurate evidence
collection and preservation.
The department also employs seven Field Training Officers (FTOs) who work closely with new officers for
up to 16 weeks. Every new officer completes this training process before beginning solo patrol. Once the
training phase ends, the FTO's role transitions into ongoing mentorship.
Four officers are certified as Drug Recognition Experts (DREs), trained in the detection and assessment of
illicit drug use. ln addition, one officer was recently certified as a truck inspector. This role focuses on
roadway safety through the enforcement of truck laws, including equipment violations, weight restrictions,
inspection notices, and the authority to remove unsafe vehicles from service.
The department also staffs two School Resource Officers (SROs), with one assigned to Germantown High
School and one to Kennedy Middle School. Under a Memorandum of Understanding between the Village
and the Germantown School District, in effect from July 2025 to June 2027, the district funds a portion of
both positions. These officers provide security, foster positive relationships, and support the safety of
students and staff.
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2026 Highlights & Accomplishments
The police department strives to send officers to the most relevant training possible in order to continue
their growth as a police officers. We send officers to Leadership and Supervision training, Officer Wellness
training, Traffic Enforcement and Drug lnterdiction, Advanced Training and Tactics, and lnformation
Technology and Records keeping.
The police department began a voluntary program called; Neck-up/Check-up in 2026 to encourage officers
to prioritize mental health through periodic professional check-ins. The purpose of this program is to
recognize and reinforce the importance of mental and emotional wellness in law enforcement. Police
officers are routinely exposed to critical incidents, traumatic events, cumulative stress, shift work, and high-
risk decision-making that can significantly impact psychological health. The Villages insurance provider
offers a Risk Mitigation Program to re-imburse the department for well-being check-ins with a psychologist,
therapist, or clinician.
Germantown Police Department secured a Law Enforcement Drug Trafficking Grant in2Q26. The grant
covered training, supplies, consultants, and contracts. The police department was able to send officers to
training that likely would have had to be spread out over two years. The funding allowed for two officers to
attend training on how to extract data from a cellular telephone related to a crime. Supplies included
protective supplies like latex gloves and presumptive test kits for officers to test illegal drugs on the street
or in a controlled environment.
The Village of Germantown authorized the Police Department to begin the process of designing a new
police departmenlin 2025. ln January 2026, a Request for Proposal was sent out for Architectural and
Engineering Services for the police department. FGM Architects were approved by the Village Board to
design the new police department. Soon after followed the hiring of MC Group as an Owner's
Representative, and Moore Construction as the Construction Manager. Village Staff and Police Department
Staff have been working with everyone to design a modern purpose-built facility with a budget. Design and
Development will continue through the end of 2026 and beginning of 2027 . The estimated construction
start date is spring of 2Q27, with a completion of fall of 2028.
Staffing has been a challenge over the last several years. With the expansion of 4 officers in 2024 and 4
additional officers from the referendum in 2025, the police department will be fully staffed in 2027. The two
most recent officers are currently in Field Training and will be ready for solo patrol in late December, early
January 2027.
Support Services Division
From Augu sl I , 2025, to July 31 , 2026, the Detective Bureau was assigned approximately 1 22 cases for
investigation. This does not include cases where Detectives consulted on or did work on that did not
require assignment in the bureau.
Members of the Detective Bureau are affiliated with the following organizations or trained in the following:
Wl DCI Death lnvestigations, Wl DOJ lnternet Crimes Against Children Taskforce Members, HIDTA,
Cryptocurrency lnvestigations, Financial Crimes Investigations, Metro Milwaukee lnvestigators Group,
MOCIC, eTrace (ATF), Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, Background lnvestigations for
employment, and Evidence Technicians. Detectives receive specialized training related to search warrants,
cell phone extraction and investigations, interview and interrogation, and forensic interviews related to child
victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect (this list is not all inclusive).
Examples of cases investigated by the Detective Bureau include, but are not limited to:
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Drugs, Death lnvestigations, Thefts, Frauds, Sex Offenses, lD Thefts, Mail/Check Fraud, Child
SexualAbuse Material (CSAM), lnternet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), Child Abuse/Neglect,
Disorderly Conducts, Burglaries, Robberies, Romance/Elder Scams, Motor Vehicle Thefts, Weapon
Offenses
. ln the past year, over 2 dozen search warrants and subpoenas were drafted and executed to
various residences and businesses during investigations. Numerous data downloads of electronics
(cell phones, computers, tablets etc..) have been conducted.
The police department has transitioned out of full{ime dispatching and into fulltime clerical staff working
Monday - Friday, 6 am to 6 pm, excluding Holidays. Full-time clerical staff address day-to-day requests
that come into the police department on a daily basis. From Augusl 1 , 2025 - July 31 , 2026, clerical staff
have recorded 750 open records requests and 388 discovery requests.
Along with that, they still have other job duties such as: training for officers on the TIME system, manage
access to TIME system for officers, validation of NCIC/CIB entries, verify credit card transactions and
submit payments to Village Hall, prepare pretrial packets for Village Attorney, coordinate Mid-Moraine Court
monthly court date, answer phones and route calls appropriately, assist residents who come into the lobby,
add traffic crashes to Carfax for individuals involved in crashes, enter parking citations and record
suspensions, Phoenix RMS name merging, maintain/update department forms, and scanning and printing
of papenvork. These are some of the many duties that the clerical staff completes.
2027 Goals & Strategic Priorities
. Continue the development and start construction of the New Potice Facitity in 2027
. Add subject matter expert certification for att speciatized jobs and tasks
o Maintain educationat and training standards to ensure at[ Germantown emptoyees provide exceptionaI
potice services
o Maintain a high [eve[ of accountabitity to the citizens of Germantown
. Maintain and aggressive approach on traffic enforcement of drug and atcohot viotations as much as
possibte
Reptace aging riftes with new riftes and modern tacticat attachmentsa
a
a
a
a
Monitor overat[ heatth and wetlness of at[ emptoyees
Look at securing funds to reptace a Drone
Look to secure grants to supptement costs of training and equipment
Work towards futt Accreditation in 2028
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Revenues and Expenditures
2026 Adopted
2027
Requested $ Budget % Budget
Cost Center
Police Administration
Police Detective
Police Patrol
Emergency Government
Glassification
Capital Outlay
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Charges for Services
Fines & Forfeitures
lntergovernmental Revenues
Licenses & Permits
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
Employee Benefits
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
Employee Benefits
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
Capital Outlay
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals
$0
$39,1 92
$867,1 38
$1 36,1 61
$99,719
$362,51 8
$1,336,654
$254,995
$3,096,377
($72,646)
($156,865)
($305,598)
($2,147)
($155,941 )
($6e3,1e8)
$123,775
$18,211
$788,482
$930,469
$617,402
$2,388
$2,054,871
$2,674,661
$0
$4,O21
$2,842
$8s4
$0
$6,487
$0
$14,203
$59,1 80
$50,638
$667,557
$ 189,513
$216,9s3
$319,585
$1,752,502
$151,465
$3,407,392
($56,377)
($1 03,703)
($37,e66)
($s,035)
($352,587)
($555,667)
$204,'t 1 3
$1 't,334
$51 8,931
$734,378
$856,5s3
$7,642
$2,233,098
$3,097,293
$0
$7,1 54
$2,689
$1,075
$78,0',t2
$7,112
$0
$96,041
$8,1 00
$24,000
$709,372
$1 50,740
$49,700
$31 0,1 00
$1,830,888
$1 16,181
$3,199,081
($76,ooo)
($ 1 50,500)
($1o,ooo)
($2,550)
($148,766)
($387,816)
$84,298
$11,300
$322,856
$4{8,454
$1,085,523
$7,000
$2,583,764
$3,676,287
$0
$9,000
$2,738
$931
$ 100
$6,795
$0
$19,564
$49,000
$782,597
$180,070
$60,800
$327,300
$1,947,717
$1 18,181
$3,465,665
($76,000)
($150,500)
($1o,ooo)
($2,550)
($204,900)
($443,950)
$17'1,179
$13,300
$376,391
$560,870
$ 1,077,639
$7,000
$2,686,437
$3,771,076
$0
$9,000
$2,917
$1,118
$1 00
$7,421
$0
$20,556
$2s,000
$73,225
$29,330
$11,100
$17,200
$1 16,829
$2,000
$266,584
$0
$0
$0
$0
($56,1 34)
($56,134)
$86,881
$2,000
$53,535
$142,416
($7,884)
$0
$ 1 02,673
$94,790
$0
$0
$1 79
$1 87
$0
$626
$0
$992
1 00) -100.0%
104.2%
'to.3%
't9.5To
22.3o/o
5.5o/o
6.4Yo
'' .70/o
83%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0o/o
0.0%
37.7To
14.5o/o
103,'to/o
17.7To
16.60/o
34.0%
-0.70k
o.00/
4.0o/o
2.60/o
0.00h
0.0%
6.5%
2O.1To
0.jYo
s.2%
0.0%
5.10h
Total $6,022,512 $6,779,437 $6,925,570 $7,374,217 $'148,647 6.50/o
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Staffing Summary
FTE
Chief
Admin
Secretary
Captain
Lieutenant
Sergeant
Detective
SRO
cPo
PatroI
Dispatcher
System
Speciatist
Supporl
Speciatist
Propefi
Custodian
Records
Cterk
Cterk/
Typist
Total
2025
Actual
1.00
2026
Adopted
1.00
2027
Requested
1.00
Change
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
6.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
24.00
4.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
6.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
24.00
0.00
1.00
2.00
3.00
6.00
3.00
2.00
1.00
24.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
2.OO 2.OO 2.00 0.00
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
1.00 1.00 0.00 -1.00
1.00
53.00
1.00
49.00
1.00
48.00
0.00
-1.00
The Records Clerk position is being removed for 2027 with Washington County providing lT services.
1 Patrol Officer is assigned as a Drug lnvestigator with Washington County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug
Taskforce once patrol shifts are staffed.
Summary of Ghanges
Sa/aries & Benefits
Total Salaries and Wages for the Police Department increase $273,700. This is primarily driven by union
contract obligations, which include general wage adjustments of 4 percent, as well as step increases for
eligible employees. Overtime increases $28,000.
Total Employee Benefits for the Police Department increase $152,400 due to a health insurance premium
increase of 5o/o and changes in selected insurance coverage.
Police Administration
There is no capital in the operating budget, as all capital projects in 2027 will be purchased with borrowed
funds and located in the Capital Project Fund.
Fixed Charges increase $29,000 to cover increased costs for property insurance.
Maintenance of vehicles increases $11 ,100.
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Operating Expenses increase $49,100 due to an additional $9,000 towards training in 2027 to
accommodate additional officers. An additional $11,000 is allocated towards lT services to pay for the
Washington County Service Agreement.
Utilities increase $2,000.
An additional $39,000 in Miscellaneous Revenues is expected for reimbursement of School Resource
Officer wages/benefits and additional officer services from the school district.
Budget for Miscellaneous Revenues and Contracted Services are both increased by $17,000 to cover the
expected reduced Flock contract with donations.
Detectives
lnvestigative supplies increase $2,000.
Emereencv Government
The Emergency Government budget remains relatively flat to lhe 2026 Budget.
Police Patrol
The Police Patrol budget remains relatively flat to the 2026 Budget.
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Ftne DEPaRTMENT GerueRRl Fut'lo
Department Overview
The Fire Department provides all-hazards mitigation and life-saving services to protect the lives and
property of all residents and visitors in the community.
2026 Highlights & Accomplishments
. Hired and successfully integrated additional personnelapproved through the2Q24 referendum
. lmplemented new Fire Records Management System (RMS) software to improve operational
efficiency and reporting.
. Deployed Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) operators with the Washington County
Sheriff's Office SWAT team.
2027 Goals & Strategic Priorities
o lncrease participation of department members on the Washington County Hazardous Materials
Team.
. Expand the number of TEMS-trained operators to strengthen tactical medical response capabilities
Revenues and Expenditures
Cost Center Classification
2026 Adopted
Budget
2027
Requested
Budget
$ Budget
Change
% Budget
Change2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals
Fire Administration
Fire Protection
Capital Outlay
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Charges for Services
lntergovernmental Revenues
Licenses & Permits
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
lntergovernmental Revenues
Total
$0
$23,826
$352,789
$34,460
$552
$606,163
$594,1 37
$1,611,928
($767,783)
($325,700)
($4,733)
($13,e08)
($1,1't2,1241
$432,278
$40,547
$104,726
$1 59,560
$1,378,491
$9,434
$2,125,036
$0
$0
$0
$39,066
$246,192
$42,912
$0
$549,495
$600,947
$1,478,612
($842,51e)
($417,584)
($2s0)
($27,421)
l$1,287,7751
$757,555
$52,909
$1 10,736
$229,760
$'1,873,680
$14,003
$3,038,643
$0
$0
$0
$20,000
$226,604
$30,050
$0
$478,660
$597,400
91,352,714
($896,838)
($342,735\
($5,ooo)
($6,000)
($1,250,s73)
$918,252
$72,O94
$100,000
$146,500
$2,1 94,1 50
$10,000
$3,,141,036
$0
$0
$0
$30,000
$239,092
$30,050
$0
$554,537
$s97,400
$1,451,079
($896,838)
($554,935)
($s,ooo)
($ I I ,000)
($1,467,7731
$940,789
$91,559
$1 00,000
$21 1,500
$2,419,104
$10,000
$3,772,952
($70,770)
($70,770)
$0
$10,000
$12,488
$0
$0
$75,877
$0
$98,366
$0
($212,2o0)
$0
($5,ooo)
($217,200)
$22,497
$19,465
$0
$65,000
s224,954
$0
$331,916
($70,770)
($70,770)
0.0%
s0.0%
5.SYo
0.0%
0.0%
15.9To
O.0o/o
7.3o/o
0.0%
61.9olo
0.00k
83.3%
17.4Yo
2.4Yo
27.0o/o
0.00
44.4Y0
1O-3Yo
0.0%
9.6%
0.0%
0.0%
Total $2,624,840 $3,229,480 $3,543,177 $3,685,488 $142,3',t1 4.00/0
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Staffing Summary
FTE
Fire Chief
Battation
Chief
Lieutenant
Firefighter
EMT/Med
Admin
Manager
Totat
2025
Actual
1.00
2026
Adopted
1.00
2027
Requested
1.00
Change
0.00
3.00
4.00
3.00
4.00
3.00
4.00
0.00
0.00
19.00 19.00 19.00 0.00
1.00
28.00
1.00
28.00
1.00
28.00
0.00
0.00
Summary of Changes
Total Salaries and Wages for the Fire Department increase $300,800. This is primarily driven by union
contract obligations, which include general wage adjustments of 3.5 percent, as well as step increases for
eligible employees. Overtime increase $122,000.
Total Employee Benefits for the Fire Department increase $35,000 due to a health insurance premium
increase of 5o/o and changes in employee selected coverage.
Fire Administration
An increase of $10,000 in contracted services was allocated to cover annual subscriptions and services.
An increase of $206,600 in lntergovernmental Revenues is tentatively expected from Washington County
for EMS funding. $177,000 was received each of the last three years (2024-2026) from the county, and
approximately $383,600 is proposed for 2027.
Fire Protection
An increase of $19,000 in Fixed Charges is allocated to cover increased costs for property insurance.
An increase of $70,000 in lntergovernmental Revenues is being budgeted to account for funds from the
state to cover fire protection costs under Act 102 which offset additional budgeted operating expenses of
$65,000 of reimbursable spending on fire protection This activity is not new but was not previously
budgeted.
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Puelrc Wonxs GeruenRl Futto
Overview
Engineering Division:
This division designs, bids, builds, and inspects large capital projects with an emphasis on roads and
stormwater. The engineering division is also responsible for managing several Public Works permits and
investigates certain resident complaints. The engineering division also provides support to the Water and
Wastewater Utility. ln addition, the Engineering Division supports the Community Development Department
with site plan review. The Engineering Division provides these services with a full-time staff of five.
Highways, Parks, Buildings and Grounds Division:
This diverse division is responsible for a wide range of operation and maintenance services. Services
including snow plowing, road maintenance, fleet maintenance, park maintenance, maintenance of
municipal facilities, maintenance of park and right-of-way trees, support for community events, and capital
projects related to municipal buildings. The division provides these services with a full-time staff of
approximalely 22.
2026 Highlights & Accomplishments
Engineering Division:
. Division Rd. phase one
. 2026 Road Program
o LRIP Award
o New Village Engineer
o New Engineering Tech
Highways, Parks, Buildings and Grounds Division:
. 2026 saw the installation of updated cobra head and showbox street lighting fixtures. This project
was completed by village staff. The project will benefit department efficiency by not having to "chase
down" random lighting outages. The project included a safety element by improving the lighting
output along main throughfares and at major intersections.
. Staff training for winter operations. Across all public works divisions, as many as 13-staff members
have less than 2-years of municipal plowing experience. Our team has implemented several
training tools, which include: a video training series from the lowa DOT, extensive one on one route
training with senior plowing staff and a l-day snow removal certification, which utilizes both
classroom and a snow removal simulator. This exercise will be utilized to train new staff members
from both Germantown and Menomonee Falls. The goal of the simulation is to provide less
experienced staff with life like plowing situations prior to experiencing the real thing!
. The early year absence in the role of Public Works Director and Village Engineer, left a number of
projects needing to be completed by others. Despite the hurdle of missing staff, our department
successfully completed the demolition of the structures on the Flower Source property.
. Maintenance shop staff converted the old fire tender into a flatbed truck, which will be utilized by
DPW staff. The project brought new life to a piece which should serve the village for many years to
come.
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2027 Goals & Strategic Priorities
Engineering Division:
. Continuing development of Ul for ESRI GIS transition
. Upgrade of current system to Asset Ally 2.0
. Complete Design and Bid Division Rd. Phase 2
. Pioneer Rd. reconstruction ARIP Town of Jackson
. Department Staff continuing education goals
. Completion of Pleasant View ARIP
. Completion of the SISP lmprovements Hwy Q and 175
o 2027 Road and Seal Coat Program
Highways, Parks, Buildings and Grounds Division:
. Develop a facilities workgroup in 2027. The intent of this workgroup will be to gather information to
develop the facilities capital expenditure plan. This project will be ongoing over the next few years.
. Transition to having separate department superintendents. The goal is to develop and implement a
department succession plan, as current leaders draw closer to retirement.
. The department has undergone significant staffing changes. These changes have prompted
additional staff training in areas where it was not previously necessary. Continued training in
operations, facility and village infrastructure maintenance will be ongoing into 2027. Discussion and
hands on problem solving skills will be the focus. Areas of focus will be understanding of snow
removal operations, major facility equipment and traffic signal and street light troubleshooting, just
to name a few.
. All HPB&G staff to attend SaltWise staff training. This certification provides useful information on
salt application practices, with a focus on reduction. The village has been using these practices for
years already. This training provides and excellent platform for staff who are newer to the industry.
. Get fully staffed
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Revenues and Expenditures
2026 Adopted
2027
Requgsted $ Budget % Budgot
Cost Center
Buildings & Grounds
Engineering
Highway
Parks
Recycling
$1 59,602
$178,22'l
$9,680
$126,5't7
$46,046
$0
$392,784
$5,989
$1,006,012
$o
$1 13,719
$1 6,543
$10,277
$2,431
$22,945
$53,739
$1,026
$220,679
$182,61 1
$1 89,845
$1 2,362
s'145,285
$46,825
$o
$460,095
$9,744
$1,059,393
$7,310
$122,502
$21,668
$1 3,352
$6,807
$21,610
$60,056
$860
$2s4,166
($87 '777')
($1,750)
($01
($89,527)
$62,959
$825,992
$306,920
$9s,132
$1 77,505
$870,692
$8't2,546
$134,794
$3,286,539
($89,35s)
($1,590,656)
(S11)
(sl,680,022)
$33,474
$8,81 6
$191,090
$1 8,81 1
$96,866
$1 1,645
$476,369
s35,406
$872,477
$o
$380,730
$20,062
$2,1 50
$2,154
$31,402
$58,551
$0
$495,049
$o
($23,942)
($3,698)
($27,640)
$55,000
s203,000
$186,035
$13,s00
s1 72,000
$49,000
$o
$428,426
$9,700
$1,r16,661
$10,000
$62,000
$26,969
$1 2,398
$4,500
$22,250
$91,468
$972
$230,557
($52,150)
($5oo)
$0
($52,650)
$0
$816,500
$304,921
$98,324
$1 75,000
$848,500
$763,302
$181,992
$3,188,540
($36,ooo)
($1,805,522)
$o
($1,841,5221
$0
$12,000
$199,490
$20,254
$1 78,000
$41,000
$506,491
$34,000
$991,234
$0
$351,705
$20,670
$2,689
$500
$40,600
$60,220
$0
$476,384
$o
($23,942)
($1,745)
($25,687)
$0
$206,000
$201,834
$1 3,500
$1 67,000
$50,000
$o
$454,970
$9,700
$1,103,004
$0
$480,000
s33,596
$13,886
$6,000
922,430
$1 1 1,451
$1,000
$668,363
($52,250)
($360,500)
$0
($412,750)
$0
$837,000
$324,002
$98,937
$1 73,000
$800,000
$812,527
$1 61,992
$3,207,458
($59,000)
($2,053,150)
$0
l$2,112,1501
$0
$1 1,000
$213,010
$20,254
$177,000
$40,000
$529,970
$34,000
$1,025,234
$o
$370,61 7
$20,769
$2,689
$500
$36,800
$62,61 4
$o
$493,989
$0
($23,942)
($1,745)
($25,687)
$3,000
$1 5,799
$0
($5,ooo)
$1,000
$o
$26,544
$o
($1 3,6s7)
($10,000)
$418,000
$6,627
$1,488
$1,500
$180
$19,983
$28
$437,806
($1 oo)
($360,000)
$o
($360,100)
$0
$20,500
$19,081
$613
($2,ooo)
($48,500)
$49.225
($20,000)
$18,918
($23,000)
($247,628)
$0
($270,628)
$0
($1,000)
$1 3,520
$o
($1,ooo)
($1,ooo)
$23,479
$o
$34,000
$o
$18,912
$99
$o
$0
($3,800)
$2,394
$0
1 .5o/o
8.50/o
0.0%
-2.90k
2.00/o
0.0%
6.2%
0.0%
-1.2v.
-1 00.0olo
674.20/o
24.6Yo
12.0%
33.3%
0.gvo
21.gqo
2.90h
189.970
0.ZYo
72000.0Yo
0.0olo
684.0%
0.00/
2.SYo
6.3%
0.6%
-1.'lok
-5.70k
6.40k
-11.00k
0.6%
63.9%
13.70/o
0.0o/o
14.7./.
0.0%
-8.3T"
6.8To
0.0Yo
-0.6%
-2.4%
4.60k
0.lYo
3.4o/o
0.0o/o
5.40/o
0.5Y"
0,0%
0.0%
-9.4%
4.00k
0.0%
3.7o/o
0.0o/o
o.0'/"
0.0To
0.0o/o
Classification 2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals
2,626
c
Capital Outlay
Contracted Seruices
Employee Benelits
Fixed Charges
Mainlenance
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Capital Outlay
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Charges for Services
Licenses & Permits
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
Capital Outlay
Contracted Seruices
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Charges for Seruices
lntergovernmental Revenues
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
Capital Outlay
Contracted Seruices
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Capital Outlay
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Charges for Seruices
lntergovernmental Reven ues
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
($s2,720)
$o
$o
($52,720)
$o
$741,415
$289,1 30
$78,293
$149,873
$885,983
$759,525
$1 66,465
03,070,685
($56,671 )
($1,467,074t
($28)
($1,523,77z',t
$53,959
$9,680
$1 79,23s
$1 5,804
$73,971
$2,535
$41 0,51 6
$39,624
$785,323
$o
$335,987
$18,933
$'1,707
$236
$39,064
$47,112
$0
$443,040
$o
($23,es8)
($2,488)
($26,446)
$17,605
$o
$0
$o
g0
Total $3,922,800 $4,170,434 $4,083,517 $3,947,461 ($136,056) -3.3"/.
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Staffing Summary
FTE
Director of Pubtic
Works
Vittage Engineer
Superintendent
2025
Actual
2026
Adopted
2027
Requested Change
1.00
1.00
3.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Asset Management
and Operations
Speciatist
Administrative
Assistant
Civit Engineer
Engineering
Technician
Highway Operator
Heavy Equipment
Operator
DPW Foreman -
Highway
DPW Foreman -
Parks, Buitdings
and Grounds
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0
0
00
00
00
00
2.00
10.00
2.00
6.00
2.00
6.00
0
0
2.00 6.00 6.00 0.00
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Mechanic Foreman
Mechanic I
Crew Leader
Water Foreman
Water Operator
Wastewater
Operator
Totat
1.00
2.OO
2.00
1.00
4.00
1.00
2.00
2.00
1.00
4.00
1.00
2.00
2.00
1.00
4.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
38.00
4.00
38.00
4.00
38.00
0.00
0.00
*Staffing summary includes combined coverage of general government public works operations, water
utility operations, and wastewater utility operations.
Sa/aries & Benefits
Total Salaries and Wages for all of the Department of Public Works increase $121 ,600. This is due to wage
increases resulting from the salary study completed in 2026, regular step increases for some employee
classifications and a 3.5o/o cost of living adjustment. Overtime increases $33,800.
Total Employee Benefits for all of the Department of Public Works increase $55,100 due to a health
insurance premium increase of 5o/o and changes in selected insurance coverage.
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Summary of Changes
Buildinqs & Grounds
There is no capital in the operating budget, as all capital projects in 2Q27 will be purchased with borrowed
funds and located in the Capital Project Fund.
Enoineering
There is no capital in the operating budget, as all capital projects in 2Q27 will be purchased with borrowed
funds and located in the Capital Project Fund.
An additional $360,000 in contracted services was allocated to cover fiber permitting services which are to
be funded by an additional $360,000 of revenue budgeted to licenses and permits. An additional $50,000 in
contracted services was allocated to properly budget for the costs of engineering consulting services and
GIS maintenance.
Highwav
An additional $30,000 in contracted services was allocated to cover the solid waste contract.
The allocation of operating costs allocated to snow and ice removal is being decreased by $53,000 by
reducing 1000T of salt at the Fond Du Lac dome.
The allocation of utilities for street lighting has decreased by $20,000 based on a downward trend in annual
costs over the past three years.
An additional $23,000 in charges for services are being budgeted to cover costs of garbage carts and
damage to village property which is recovered from responsible individuals to better reflect actual activity
over recent years.
An addition al $247 ,0Q0 of intergovernmental revenues is budgeted to account for additional state
transportation aids.
Parks
The Parks budget remains relatively flat to lhe 2026 Budget.
Recvclinq
An additional $18,000 in contracted services was allocated to cover the recycling contract.
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LleRnRv Genennl FuHo
Department Overview
Mission Statement: The Germantown Community Library is a cornerstone of our community that provides
services, ideas, and resources that enrich lives, build connections, and grow the community.
The Germantown Community Library lives this mission by
. Connecting people with information and resources they need to thrive.
o Providing a welcoming environment and positive experience for everyone.
o Cultivating learning at any age.
o Offering opportunities for entertainment and leisure.
The Germantown Community Library 2023-2027 Strategic Plan can be found on the library website at:
https ://qermantownl ibrarywi. org/strateq ic-pla ni
Overview: The Germantown Community Library currently services about 35,000 residents in the
communities of Germantown, Richfield and Jackson. The library's annual budget is supported by about
65% Village of Germantown taxes, 27o/o Washington County taxes (primarily reimbursement for physical
material circulation) and 7o/o by outside donations and grants. The library circulates over 356,000 items
annually including books, audiobooks, media, items in our Library of Things collection and digital material
through Overdrive/Libby. The Germantown Community Library is also part of the Monarch Librarv Svstem
that includes 32 libraries in Washington, Dodge, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan counties. System services
includes support in catalog maintenance, technology, marketing, youth services, continuing education, as
well as patron access to over 2.3 million items through a daily delivery service.
The library currently has a collection of over 140,000 physical items as well as access to over 95,000 titles
in a digital collection through the State of Wisconsin. ln 2025, the library had 112,000 visitors as well as
27 ,OOO people attending 74Q programs including storytime, youth performers, tween/teen programs, craft
workshops, speakers, book groups and outreach events. The Germantown Community Library also
provides a variety of services to the public including computer/wi-fi use, general information requests,
public community space, exam proctoring, private study rooms, job assistance, and prinUcopying/faxing
services.
The Germantown Community Library 2025 Annual Report can be found on the library website at:
https : //q e rm a ntown I i b ra rvwi. o rqla n n ua l-re po rt/
Leqal/Statutorv Requirements: The Germantown Community Library meets the requirements of a legally
established public library under Wisconsin State Statue Chapter 43. These requirements include:
. Library services remain free for the use of inhabitants
c Library Board is established according to statutory requirements
e Library is part of a library system (Monarch Library System)
r Library Director meets requirements for Grade 1 library certification
r Library is open required hours per week
o Library spends required amount on purchasing materials
The library also meets requirements to be exempt from the county library tax. This calculation is set by the
State of Wisconsin and includes a calculation based on Village of Germantown equalized value in
comparison to the total equalized value in Washington County and the Washington County levy for library
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tax. ln 2025, the minimum amount required for the Germantown Community Library to be exempt from
Washington County Tax was $589,977. lf the exemption is not met, the Village of Germantown is required
to pay tax based on the cost per circulation of the borrowing library. lt is estimated that this could potentially
be as high as $905,000 (189,222 Village of Germantown items checked out x $6.84 average cost per
circulation in adjacent counties x70o/o reimbursement).
The Germantown Community Library receives about 27o/o of its annual budget from Washington County
revenue based on a similar tax. Washington County municipalities that do not have a library pay tax to
municipalities with a library (total library expenditures / total physical items borrowed). ln 2Q27 , the cost per
circulation at the Germantown Community Library will be $4.33 ($1,253,290 total expenditures in 2025 I
289,252 physical items borrowed in 2025). This year, revenue from Washington County for circulation will
around $372,000 (a $30,000 increase from last year). lf the total expenditures of annual funding are
lowered, this causes the reimbursement level of county revenue to decrease as well resulting in less
funding for the following years.
Historically, the cost per circulation of the Germantown Community Library is low in comparison to
surrounding counties and libraries in the state of Wisconsin. The current reimbursement rate of $4.33
results in a combination of lower annual budget numbers and higher circulation. The average for cost per
circulation in system libraries is $7.24 and the average cost per circulation in Wisconsin is around $7.86.
Reimbursement is also given to the library from adjacent counties based on 70o/o of the calculation. ln
2027, this amount will be around $5,000.
2026 Highlights & Accomplishments
The following projects were completed (or are planning to be completed) in 2026
lnstall four additional study rooms available to patrons to create enhanced quiet spaces to work,
read, study or complete remote work tasks away from the active environment of the main library
(delivery in early November).
lncrease ordering for high-demand digital titles through the implementation of an Overdrive
Advantage to decrease wait times and increase circulation (12% increase YTD with decreased wait
times for titles).
Continued to increase both physical and digital circulation (4.2o/o increase YTD) and program
attendance (16% increase YTD).
Through ongoing book sales, the Friends of the Germantown Community Library donated $34,000
for library programs and material.
2027 Goals & Strategic Priorities
The following are library service goals ior 2027:
. lncrease communication to residents in the Village of Germantown and surrounding communities
through additional marketing and implementation of enhanced electronic newsletter.
o Transition positions of Assistant Director and Circulation Manager due to a retirement.
. Evaluate printing contract for cost savings and implement mobile printing options for patrons to print
directly from personal devises.
. Continue to maintain both physical and digital circulation, program offerings and general library use
to allow materials, events and services to be available to members of the community.
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Revenues and Expenditures
2026 Adopted
2027
Requested $ Budget % Budget
Cost Center Classilication
Capital Outlay
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Charges for Services
lntergovernmental Revenues
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals c
Library $0
$1 79,987
$6,513
$24,124
$217,466
$571 ,141
$73,208
$1,072,439
($70,112)
($351 ,21 1)
$0
{$421,3231
$0
$ 1 95,1 09
$8,1 73
$23,330
$249,914
$629,799
$73,402
$1,179,727
($13,844)
($339,527)
($e5,2s6)
($448,626)
$0
$ 1 96,353
$8,283
$26,000
$1 56,500
$649,848
$73,408
$1,110,392
($12,000)
($342,000)
$0
($354,000)
$0
$219,507
$8,500
$27,000
$1 66,s00
$708,s13
$79,450
$1,209,470
($12,ooo)
($372,000)
$0
($384,000)
$23,1 s4
$217
$1,000
$10,000
$58,665
$6,042
$99,078
$0
($3o,ooo)
$0
($30,000)
o.0%
11.80/
2.6Y0
3.8o/o
6.4o/o
9.0%
8.2%
8.9%
0.0%
8.8%
0.0%
8.5o/o
Total $651,116 $731,100 $7s6,392 $825,470 $69,078 9.10/o
Staffing Summary
FTE
Director
Assistant Director
Circulation
Manager
Youth Services
Mananger
Adutt Services
Manage
2025
Actuat
1.00
1.00
2026
Adopted
1.00
1.00
2027
Requested
1.00
1.00
Change
0.00
0.00
0.88 1.00 1.00 0.00
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Part-time Positions
Totat
12.03
16.91
10.93
15.93
10.93
15.93
0.00
0.00
Staffing at the Germantown Community Library includes 5 full-time managers, 21 regular part-time
positions and 4 flex positions. Parttime positions provide the core of staffing at the three library service
desks (Circulation, Youth Services, and lnformation). These service desks are responsible for in-person
and phone support, assisting with technology, check-in/ checkouU shelving/ processing/ catalogingi
ordering of material and planning/ implementing programs both inside the library and in our community.
Summary of Changes
lntergovernmental Revenues increase $30,000 due to increased County library funding based on the prior
two-year circulation data.
Salaries and Benefits increased by $9t,800 due to wage increases resulting from the salary study
completed in 2026, a 3.5o/o cost of living adjustment, a 5% increase in health insurance premiums and
changes in employee health coverage elections.
An additional $10,000 in operating expenses is allocated for the purchase of library materials (hard copy
and electronic) and program supplies.
An additional $6,000 in utilities was allocated to cover increased costs of building utilities.
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RecRearton DepeRTMENT GeruenRl Futto
Overview
The mission of the Germantown Park and Recreation Departmenf is fo enhance the quality of life for all
resrdenfs by developing and maintaining park lands and facilities, while offering a wide variety of
recreational programs and special events.
Participation in Parks and Recreation programs provides children with opportunities to make new friends,
learn new skills, build self-esteem, adopt healthier lifestyles, and, most importantly, have fun.
The Department is staffed by six fulltime employees and more than 100 parttime employees, including
program instructors.
Germantown Senior Center, a division of Parks and Recreation, serves residents ages 55 and older. lt
offers:
. On-site programming with over 25 regular activities
. Provides on-site wellness and fitness programs such as yoga, stretching classes, weightlifting,
stationary bikes, treadmills
. Day trips, extended domestic trips, and international travel opportunities
. Educational programs and resources on aging-related issues
. A welcoming community where seniors can connect, develop friendships, and find support
. The county provides lunch meals to those seniors who qualify
. The Center receives a $5,000 grant from the county to use for programming which includes a
catered meal
The Senior Center also:
. Assists with special prolects in collaboration with the Recreation Department
. Provides weekend facility rentals to generate additional revenue
. Operates a weekday van service (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) for Germantown seniors
who no longer drive, offered at a nominal fee
The Senior Center is a proud member of the Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers (WASC).
2026 Highlights & Accomplishments - Senior Center
. Purchased and had installed new audio/visual sound systems and smart televisions
. Two cable boxes connected and working
. Senior Center Coordinator hired
. Senior Center Office Assistant hired
. All volunteer driver positions filled
. First Packers Party planned, November 2026 (Washco Funds)
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. Holiday Jingle and Mingle Gathering planned with music and dessert buffet, December 2026
(Washco Funds)
. lncreased educational programs on aging issues by 50%.
. Expanded participation from "junior seniors" in activities, trips, and programs.
. Boosted daily fitness center usage by 45o/o, especially among younger seniors.
. Proposed updated technology to replace obsolete and nonfunctioning equipment.
. lncreased the number of trips programs offered in 2025 from 11 to 15 in 2026.
2027 Goals for Senior Center
. Organize and better utilize space previously used by the Senior Club
. Open more walk in activities of interest: Mahjong and Cribbage (2026-2027)
. Add further in-house classes as there is interest (cooking, art, crafts, demos, presentations)
. Start a senior walking program in Fireman's Park as there is interest
. Use Washco Funds to purchase exercise weights and balls needed for classes
. Plan a Super BowlA/alentine Event for February 14,2027 (Washco Funds)
. Expand extended trip offerings at the Senior Center to increase participation, provide new travel
opportunities, and generate additional revenue
Youth Programs, lnstructional Glasses, & Special Events Supervisor
Highlights for 2026:
. Secured over $91,000 in sponsorships and grants for programs and events.
. lncreased sports participation in programs and camps.
. Serves as Board President for Germantown Youth Futures & Visit Washington County Board.
. ln coordination with team members helped to update 2026 Sponsorship Packet as well as
specialize sponsorship requests made throughout the year for various events and programs.
ln conjunction with Germantown Youth Futures implemented our first annual Teen Wellness Retreat
and Parent Chats on mental health and online exploitation.
ln conjunction with Visit Washington County helped to develop and implement the Destination
Discovery Showcase for Washington County.
Produced three program brochures, reducing costs by distributing through schools instead of
mailing.
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Continued to operate 100+ programs year-round, increasing profitability by 20-30%
Oversaw recruitment and support of 270+ volunteer coaches
. lntroduced over 10 new programs to expand community engagement.
2027 Goals and Strategic Priorities
. Maintain program profitability, ensuring programs operate within a 20-30% profit margin, while
reviewing participation, costs, and community need to adjust or cancel programs as necessary.
. Continue to offer a diverse variety of programs for all ages and interests, while identifying
opportunities to introduce new programs based on community needs, participation trends, and
emerging interests.
. Expand youth programming and participation, with an emphasis on introducing new opportunities
for children and teens and increasing participation in existing programs.
. Continue to provide affordable childcare through Kids Klub while maintaining the program's financial
sustainability and evaluating opportunities to increase enrollment.
. lncrease sponsorship and grant revenue by developing new community partnerships and pursuing
additional funding opportunities to support programs, special events, youth activities, and concerts.
. Strengthen partnerships with local businesses, schools, community organizations, and service
groups to enhance programming, increase resources, and provide additional opportunities for
residents.
. Evaluate program participation and community feedback annually to identify opportunities for
improvement, expansion, or new programming and ensure Recreation offerings continue to meet
the changing needs of the community.
. lncrease participation in special events and community programs through targeted marketing, social
media, partnerships, and cross-promotion of Recreation programs.
. Explore new revenue-generating opportunities that can support Recreation programming while
keeping programs affordable and accessible to residents.
Kids Klub & Music at the Pavilion 2026
Germantown Recreation Department Before and After School Program: Germantown Kids Klub is a before
and after school program which includes games, snacks, and arts and crafts
Highlights
. School year Kids Klub 2025 v. 2026 School year enrollment growth year-over-year was 15.98o/o.
o Profit growth year-over-year was 9.48o/o driven by fee adjustments and operational efficiency.
. Summer Kids Klub 2025 v 2026, Summer Kids Klub profit growth was 14.98o/o.
. Music at the Pavilion 2025 v.2026, Sponsorship and vendor revenue grew 9.84% year-over-year.
r Profit growth was a modest 1.83% because of two cancelled concerts due to inclement weather.
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Goals lor 2027
. Add County Line Schoolto our Summer Kids Klub program which will add more participants as well
as provide a site with more amenities.
. Add an 11th week to the summer programming
. Develop training techniques for staff to better deal with behavior issues.
. Secure high-caliber and popular musical acts for the Music at the Pavilion concert series to foster a
strong sense of community connection.
o Attract over 12,000 regional attendees to the music at the pavilion concert series.
. Drive sustainable departmental revenue through sponsorships and beer sales.
Communications & Media for Parks and Recreation
2026 Goals & Strategic Priorities
. lncreased social media following across all platforms, with Music at the Pavilion lnstagram growing
75o/o in one summer.
. Redesigned and modernized the online registration website.
. Developed a comprehensive marketing strategy for the department and full branding package for
Music at the Pavilion.
. Expanded public relations presence through Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Shepherd Express, Visit
Milwaukee, and others.
. Created all graphics for internal and external use, including social media, print, ads, and website.
. Contributed to the Village website redesign, leading Parks & Recreation page updates.
. Create a comprehensive 2027 Communications Strategy for the department and Music at the
Pavilion.
. Continue enhancing the website and registration platforms with data-driven improvements to
support ease of use.
. lncrease department visibility through expanded marketing efforts and strategic outreach.
Branding, Communications & Marketing Strategiestor 2027
. Produced 2027 sponsorship packets, increasing outreach opportunities.
. Strengthen the cohesiveness of both the Parks & Recreation brand and the Music at the Pavilion
brand.
. Develop and distribute a2027 Sponsorship Packet.
. Create a comprehensive 2027 Communications Strategy for the department and Music at the
Pavilion.
. Expand outreach through email marketing, public relations, social media, in-person engagement,
and website SEO.
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. Continue enhancing the website, social media, and registration platforms with data-driven
improvements to support ease of use.
. Transition to a redesigned newsletter format in September 2025 and beyond.
. lncrease department visibility through expanded marketing efforts and strategic outreach.
. Strengthen collaboration with the Germantown School District to ensure safe and secure facility
use.
. Continue supporting community engagement through sponsorships, volunteerism, and expanded
partnerships.
Programs & Services Goals tor 2027
. Maintain program profitability, ensuring all programs operate with a 20-30o/o profit margin, adjusting
or canceling programs as needed.
. Expand extended trip offerings at the Senior Center to increase participation and revenue.
. Continue offering a wide variety of programs for all ages to grow community participation.
. Kids Klub will continue to provide affordable childcare while generating a profit.
. Continue to secure sponsorships and grants (e.g., USTA, Walmart, and other funding sources) to
support programs, special events, and concerts.
. lncrease park shelter rentals
. Continue to increase participant numbers for both the Farmer's Market and the Community garden
increased in 2027, increasing revenues.
Facilities & Infrastructure Accomplishments 2026
. Updated outdated technology at the Senior Center.
. Added boards and rods around the support posts at the old picnic shelter at Fireman's Park to
eliminate liability.
. Trusses and purlins and the metal roof will all be stained and painted to add to the life of the
outdoor shelter as well as adding the aesthetics of the building.
. All new lighting system was added to the shelter to add to the safety of the building as well as
create more lighting for programs under the shelter.
. Added metal grates at Fire Station number 1 to reduce liability for children's activities
. Doors on the east side of the Fire station #1 that are old, rotting and rusting, will be replaced
keeping in more cool air in summer and heat in the winter.
. Completed repairs to baseball fences, added dugouts not addressed in lhe 2025 budget rolled over
to 2Q26, new netting to backstops. New tarp covers for the dugouts
. Reorganizing supplies and equipment at Fire Station 1.
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Facifities & lnfrastructure Goals lor 2027
Update the current CORP plan for 2027-2032
Repair cracks and repaint pickleball/tennis courts at Haupt Strasse and Spassland parks
Purchase a UTV to use for park maintenance and special events
Work on the trails plan that was developed two years ago. Seek grants when feasible.
Work on upgrading the Fire Station #1 to make it more user friendly for recreation programs and classes.
Work with youth athletic organizations to upgrade the athletic fields in our parks.
Have the community garden tilled and add soil enhancers for better growth.
Revenues and Expenditures
202G Adopted *"olo"'Lo $ Budset % Budget
Cost Center Classification 2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals
Recreation
Senior Center
$0
$164,749
$41,214
$9,198
$441,157
$754,186
$2,495
$1,412,999
($ 1 ,1 98,532)
($1,800)
($1 13,801 )
($1,314,133)
$0
$s,1 82
$841
$1 ,719
$20,141
$39,s56
$18,777
$86,217
($35,8e0)
($6,056)
$0
($4r,e46)
$1 85,741
$50,053
$18,878
$428,974
$721,104
$1,669
$1,406,419
($1,306,s1s)
($2,62s)
($133,731 )
($1,4/.2,87'tl
$0
$5,391
$2,1 50
$1,327
$24,459
$69,47B
$'17,774
$120,579
($35,407)
($600)
$0
($36,007)
$0
$194,229
$47,370
$20,500
$361,000
$773,874
$1,812
$1,398,785
($1,234,000)
($1,775)
($11o,ooo)
($1,345,775)
$0
$9,240
$2,536
$4,300
$25,825
$69,624
$17,969
$129,495
($36,000)
($6,000)
$0
($42,000)
$0
$215,669
$52,055
$25,600
$447,916
$807,225
$1 ,812
$1,550,277
($1,302,000)
($2,s50)
($1 10,000)
($1,414,550)
$0
$41,783
$2,s36
$4,100
$27,490
$78,398
$17,969
$172,276
($37,000)
($5,600)
$0
($42,600)
$0
$21,440
$4,685
$5,1 00
$86,916
$33,351
$0
$151,492
($68,000)
($775)
$0
($68,775)
$0
$32,543
$0
($200)
$1,665
$8,774
$0
$42,781
($ 1 ,ooo)
$400
$0
($600)
0.0%
11.O%
9.9%
24.9%
24.1Yo
4.3%
o.00h
10,8o/o
5.5%
43.7%
0.0To
5.1o/o
0.0%
352.2%
O.0o/o
-4.7%
6.4%
12.60/0
o.0%
33.0%
2.80h
-6.7%
0.OTo
1.4o/o
Capital Outlay
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Charges for Services
Licenses & Permits
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
Capital Outlay
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Charges for Services
lntergovernmental Revenues
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
Total $143,137 $48,120 $140,505 $265,403 $124,898 88.9%
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Staffing Summary
FTE
Director
Supervisors
Communication
Coordinator
Senior Center
Coordinator
Administrative
Assistant
Totat
2025
Actual
1.00
2.00
2026
Adopted
1.00
2.00
2027
Requested
1.00
2.00
Change
0.00
0.00
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
1.00
6.00
1.00
6.00
1.00
6.00
0.00
0.00
The Germantown Park and Recreation Department is overseen by the Director, who is responsible for the
overall administration of the department, including parks, recreation programs, and the Senior Center. The
Director manages the department budget, prepares bid specifications and requests for proposals, and
provides regular reports to the Park and Recreation Commission, other Village committees, and the Village
Board. The Director also manages the Farmers Market (33 vendors in 2025) and the Community Garden
(28 plots) and actively supports Village events such as Music at the Pavilion, Fourth of July, Easter Egg
Hunt, Glow Walk, and Kids Klub Carnival.
The Director works closely with the Department of Public Works and its Park Superintendent on park
maintenance and capital improvements, and partners with the Police and Fire Departments to ensure the
safety of Village parks and facilities.
Recreation Supervisors
The Director supervises two fulltime Recreation Supervisors:
Youth Programs & Speciat Events Supervisor - Coordinates youth sports, instructional classes, and special
events. Responsibilities include securing sponsorships and grants, managing contracts with the School
District for facility use, hiring instructors, coordinating volunteers, and ensuring programs are fully
equipped. This supervisor has also successfully coordinated the Village's Fourth of July Parade for the past
two years. Programs overseen include a wide range of classes (arts, fitness, technology, and more), year-
round sports, and seasonal events.
Kds Kub & Music at the Pavilion Supervisor - Oversees the Kids Klub before- and after-school program at
five school sites and the full-day Summer Kids Klub program. This includes hiring, training, and supervising
parttime staff; coordinating field trips and transportation; and developing program budgets that consistently
generate strong revenues (exceeding expenditures by nearly 50%). This supervisor also manages the Kids
Klub Carnival in partnership with the Kiwanis' "Taste of Germantown" event and directs the Music at the
Pavilion concert series, including contracts, sponsorships, vendors, and volunteer coordination.
Senior Center
The Senior Center Coordinator oversees day{o-day operations of the Germantown Senior Center,
providing activities, fitness programs, social events, and trip opportunities. The Coordinator manages the
"Wheels for Germantown" van service, recruits volunteer drivers, and serves as a key resource for senior
programming and services. The Coordinator also convenes a quarterly Senior Advisory Committee and
supports the Senior Center Club, which offers additional member-driven activities.
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Com m u n ication s Coord in ator
The Communications Coordinator manages public communications, registration, and facility reservations,
while also leading marketing, social media, and publication efforts. Through improved digital outreach and
online registration, the department has reduced printing costs significantly (from $25,000 to $10,000
annually) while expanding visibility. This role also supports other Village departments, including Human
Resources, with communications and web development projects.
Ad m i ni strative Assista nt
The Administrative Assistant provides front-line customer service, program registration, facility and shelter
rentals, vendor billing, and departmental support. This position is often the first point of contact for the
public and ensures that residents and vendors receive accurate, timely, and professional assistance.
Summary of Ghanges
Salaries and Benefits increase $96,100 due to wage increases resulting from the salary study completed in
2026, a 3.5o/o cost of living adjustment, a 5% increase in health insurance premiums and changes in health
coverage elections.
Recreation
An additional $5,000 in fixed charges is allocated to cover increased costs for property insurance. An
additional $5,000 in maintenance was allocated towards maintenance of equipment. An additional $5,000
in operating expenses was allocated to cover wood chips around playground equipment which is
performed every other year. An additional $4,000 in operating expenses was allocated to covering an
increase in rental charges from the school district for use of its facilities' An additional $9,000 in operating
expenses is allocated towards covering costs of port-a-johns and landscaping costs at parks not covered
by athletic fees. An additional $70,000 in operating expenses is allocated toward costs of programs, music
at the pavilion, and credit card merchant fees to cover increased cost of services which is being offset by
an additional $68,000 in revenue budgeted for charges-for-service.
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Gomuururrv DeveuopMENT Geruenal Futto
Overview
The Community Development Department (CDD) is responsible for guiding development, the use of land,
and the preservation of the Village's physical environment through the administration and enforcement of
statutorily required comprehensive planning, zoning, and subdivision regulations, as well as other Village
Codes including development and property maintenance-related regulations.
The CDD is comprised of two divisions: (1) Planning & Zoning Services; and (2) Building lnspection
Services:
Planninq & Zonino Services
1. Three (3) fulltime employee positions:
a. Director (who also seryes as Village Planner & Zoning Administrator)
b. Associate Planner
c. Administrative Coordinator
2. Coordinate Approval Process for Land Use & Development Applications
3. Coordinate preparation & implementation of Long-Range plans (2050 Comprehensive Plan required
under Wis. Stats. Chapter 66.1001 )
4. Administer & enforce Zoning, Subdivision & property maintenance codes & regulations (in
cooperation w/ Police Department & Village Attorney office)
a. General Zoning (Chapter 17)
b. Floodplain Zoning (Chapter 23)
c. Shoreland-Wetland Zoning (Chapter 24)
d. Property Maintenance & Public Nuisances (Chapter 10)
Buildinq lnspection Services
1. Contracted services provided by SAFEbuilt of Wl (since September 2019)
a. Three (3) fulltime employees (located within Village Hall)
b. Additional part{ime and special assistance provided as needed
2. Provides all building-related permit processing, plan review, fee collection & inspection services
3. Administer & enforce all Village building-related codes & regulations
a. Building Code (Chapter 14)
b. Plumbing Code (Chapter 15)
c. Electrical Code (Chapter 16)
d. Assists w/ Zoning & property maintenance code enforcement
4. Granted "Delegated Authority" by Wl DSPS to provide commercial building, HVAC, Plumbing, Fire
Suppression & Sprinkler plan review & inspection services
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2026 Highlights & Accomplishments
Buildinq lnspection Services
2026 Building Construction, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Permits & lnspections
(January 1 through October 1, 2026)
1. Residential
a. 31 Single-Family dwelling units (new construction)
b. 34 additions, expansions & alterations
c. Total Estimated Valuation: $24,026,300
2. Commercial & lndustrial
a. 3 commercialiindustrial structures (new construction)
b. 34 additions, expansions & alterations
c. Total Estimated Valuation: $43,870,200
3. All Building Permits & lnspections (includes new construction & alterations)
a. 1,661 permits
b. Total Estimated Valuation: $108,712,265
c. Total lnspections: 2,882
2027 Goals & Strategic Priorities
Planninq & Zonino Service
1. Complete Phase 2 of "Village Center District" community engagement project - prepare request for
proposals (RFP) document soliciting developer proposals for Village-owned parcels (Flowersource,
Ascension, and Grosenick properties)
2. Continue 2050 Comprehensive Plan implementation "action steps", including development and
adoption of:
a. Holy Hill Gateway District Master Plan
b. Freistadt District Master Plan
c. Annual review and revision of 2050 Plan components to comply with Wl legislative acts &
directives and update policies as needed
3. lmplement online zoning permit and plan approval application and review system in coordination M
SAFEbuilt Services CommunityCore permit tracking system
Buildinq I nspection Services
Develop and refine reporting functionality of SAFEbuilt's proprietary CommunityCore permit tracking
system to assist budgeting & projections
1. lmplement online payment system in cooperation w/ Village Finance Department
2. lmplement online department review module within SAFEbuilt's proprietary CommunityCore to
better document and track staff comments and permiUplan approval requirements
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2026 Adopted
2027
Requested $ Budget % Budget
Gost Center
lnspection & Permitting
Planning & Zoning
Classification
Capital Outlay
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Licenses & Permits
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
Capital Outlay
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Licenses & Permits
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals c
$0
$359,724
$10,277
$9,817
$0
$5,580
$29,533
$o
$414,930
($683,770)
($834)
($684,604)
$0
$68,034
$55,028
$2,s61
$0
$7,578
$1 73,619
$0
$306,820
($e7,528)
$0
($97,528)
$0
$433,093
$11,116
$12,362
$0
$8,289
$32,s2'l
$0
$497,381
($770,456)
($1,027)
($771,483)
$0
$12,572
$61,142
$3,225
$494
$11,649
$1 76,769
$0
$265,850
($106,877)
$0
($106,877)
$0
$390,800
$11 ,271
$1',t,248
$4s0
$ 10,000
$33,565
$0
$457,334
($737,225)
($2,760)
($73e,e85)
$0
$65,000
$61,786
$3,936
$s00
$8,850
$1 82,803
$0
$322,875
($ee,635)
$0
($99,635)
$409,513
$12,079
$12,856
$450
$9,400
$37,144
$0
$481,442
($788,898)
$0
($788,898)
$0
$57,500
$66,752
$3,936
$500
$11,600
$1 99,462
$0
$339,750
($108,625)
$0
($108,625)
$0
$18,713
$808
$1,608
$0
($60o)
$3,579
$0
$24,108
($51,673)
$2,760
($48,e13)
$0
($7,500)
$4,966
$0
$0
$2,750
$ 16,659
$0
$16,87s
($8,ee0)
$0
($8,eeo)
0.o%
4.BYo
7.2o/o
14.3o/o
0.0%
-6.0o/o
10.7o/o
0.0%
5.3Yo
7.0%
-100.0%
6.6o/o
0.o%
-11.5%
B.0o/o
0.0To
0.0o/o
3'1j%
9.1o/o
0.0o/o
5.2o/o
9.Oo/o
0.jYo
9.0o/o
Total ($60,381) ($115,127) ($59,412) ($76,331) ($16,e19) 28.5o/o
Staffing Summary
FTE
Director
Associate Planner
Administrative
Coordinator
Totat
2025
Actuat
1.00
1.00
2026
Adopted
1.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
2027
Requested
1.00
1.00
Change
0.00
0.00
1.00
3.00
1.00
3.00
0.00
0.00
Summary of Changes
Salaries and Benefits increase $26,000 due to wage increases resulting from the salary study completed in
2026, a 35% cost of living adjustment, a 5% increase in health insurance premiums and changes in health
coverage elections.
I nspection & Perm itting
An additional $19,000 in contracted services was allocated to cover additional expected permitting
services. An additional $52,000 in license and permits revenues was budgeted based on additional
expected permitting services.
Plannino & Zoninq
The allocated budget for contracted services was decreased by $7,500 based on anticipated service
agreements. An additional $7,000 in licenses & permits was budgeted for additional anticipated plan
commission review fees.
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Other Governmental
Funds
Capital Project Fund
Debt Service Fund
Special Revenue Funds
Tax lncrement Funds
Page 64 of 96
CRptrRl Pnouecrs Futto Ornrn GoveRruvlENTAL Futtos
Fund Overview
The Capital Projects Fund is used to account for and report financial resources that are
restricted, committed, or assigned to expenditures for capital outlays, including the acquisition
or construction of capital facilities and other capital assets for the capital improvement program
Revenues and Expenditures
Cost Center Classification
2026 Adopted
Budget
2027
Requested
Budqet
$ Budget
Change
% Budget
Change2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals
Capital Projects Fixed Charges
lnterfund
Operating Expenses
Capital Outlay
Maintenance
Utilities
Contracted Services
Total
Charges for Services
lnterfund
lntergovernmental Revenues
Miscellaneous Revenues
Other Financing Sources
Taxes
Special Assessments
Total
$82,849
$2,968,s91
$1,838,386
$11,023,098
$0
$0
$35,000
$15,947,923
$0
($965,658)
($64,000)
($203,878)
($3,201,24e)
$0
$0
($4,434,785)
$225,205
$0
$3,010,749
$1,738,460
$0
$0
$0
$4,974,415
($1 ,1 5e)
($2e,271)
($1,506,459)
($173,273)
($12,258,6ee)
$0
$0
($13,968,861)
$185,000
$0
$s,004,400
$13,204,000
$0
$0
$1 15,000
$18,508,400
$0
$0
($10,000)
($120,000)
($17,104,400)
$0
$0
($17,234,400)
$200,000
$0
$'1,768,795
$35,377,172
$0
$15,600
$24,000
$37,385,567
$0
$0
($2,211,294)
($62,1 07)
($37,385,567)
$0
$0
($39,658,968)
$15,000
$0
($3,235,605)
$22,'173,172
$0
$15,600
($e1,ooo)
$18,877,167
$0
$0
($2,201,294)
$57,893
($20,281,167)
$0
$0
($22,424,568)
8.1o/o
0.0%
-64.7%
167.9o/o
0.0%
0.0%
-79.1o/o
102.0o/o
0.0o/o
0.0%
220',!2.90/
-48.2o/o
118.6Y0
0.0%
o.0%
130,1o/o
Total $11,513,139 ($8,994,,147) $1,274,000 ($3,547,401) -278.4o/o
37
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Dear Senvrce Furuo OrHen GoveRrunnENTAL Futtos
Fund Overview
The Debt Service Fund is used to account for and report financial resources that are restricted,
Committed, or assigned to expenditure for the payment of general obligation long-term debt principal,
lnterest, and related costs, other than TID or enterprise debt.
Revenues and Expenditures
Cost Genter Classification
2026 Adopted
Budset
2027
Requested
Budget
$ Budget
Chanse
% Budget
Chanse202{ Actuals 2025 Actuals
Debt Service Fixed Charges
Total
Charges for Services
lnterfund
Miscellaneous Revenues
Other Financing Sources
Taxes
Total
$6,858,493
$6,858,493
$0
($1,977,58s)
($10,880)
($202,255)
($4,823,265)
($7,013,e83)
$5,221,269
$5,221,269
($152,023)
$0
($65,170)
($763,342)
($4,823,265)
($5,803,799)
$5,410,817
$5,410,817
($425,807)
$0
($3,800)
$0
($4,908,320)
($5,337,927)
$7,864,463
$7,864,463
($437,81 9)
$0
$0
$0
($6,693,636)
($7,131,455)
$2,453,646
$2,4s3,646
($12,012)
$0
$3,800
$0
($1,78s,316)
($1,7e3,528)
45.34/o
45,3o/o
2-8o/o
0.0%
100.0%
0.0%
36.4o/o
33.6%
Total ($155,4e0) ($582,530) $72,890 $733,008 $660,1't8 905.6%
38
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PRopeRrv Mnrnrennruce Funo Ornen GoveRnuENTAL Futtos
Fund Overview
This fund accounts for receipts and uses of funds in relation to property maintenance.
Revenues and Expenditures
2026 Adopted
20n
Requested $ Fudget % Budget
Cost Centet
Property Maintenance Operating E)eenses
Total
Charges for Services
Total
2024Actuals 2026
$4,28s
il,286
($2,s6e)
t$2,569)
$2,64
($3,752)
t$3,752)
$2,500
$2,500
($2,500)
{$2,500}
$4,000
$4,000
($4,000)
(84,000'
1,500
$1,500
($1,500)
($t,600l
60"0%
60.0%
60.0%
,622
Total $tJr6 ($r,t il) $0 $0 $0 0.0o/o
39
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Pollce Horuon GuRno FuHo Oruen GovennmENTAL Furuos
Fund Overview
This fund accounts for receipts and uses of funds to support events in which honor guards are present
Revenues and Expenditures
2026 Adopted
2027
Requested $ Budget o1o Budget
Cost
Honor Guard
2024Actuals 2025Actuals
Operating Expenses
Total
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
$1,400
$1,400
($9,1 75)
($9,r75)
$306
$306
($171)
($lzt1
1,000
$1,000
($1,000)
($1,ooo)
$1,000
$1,000
($1,ooo)
($t,ooo)
$0
t0
$0
$0
0.0%
0.0%
0.00/
0,0olo
Total ($7,7751 $135 $0 $0 O.Q"/o
40
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H,.tsmmc FnesnFhilarra,ts Futsg ff**pn Ggw,nxiltEm*LFuuss'
Fund ,6ltrrr\ticw
Thi$ fund awun&tf,orrceeip,ts,qnd us€s of funds in relation b the Hlstdrl@l Presetlmfittn plb$ffiiJt.
Revenues and Expendituree
,&liwefismp.$c
41
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Poutree eA${tfilE FUttD Orxen GouenNmENTAL FUI$D'S
Fund Overvier{
Thi.e flrnd aereunls for ftning,gxpnse incuned Wi tmining afid eare of polise.qanineF,
Revenues and Expenditures
$SU6 ;:l0ll"0%
AD
Page 70 of 96
P,guee, A$ET FORFETTUftE FufO Slrmn GOvennmENrAL FuHos
Fund'Ovgnllgw..
Thir tqnd acegu,nts.:for reeipt and use offunds.raeeived fnom aeeets seized durhg drug relaled'afi@ts.
Revenues and Expenditures
43.
Page 71 of 96
Pollce luplcr Fee Furuo Oruen GoveRruuENTAL Futtos
Fund Overview
This fund accounts for assets used for the construction of police facilities in the Village. Revenues are
primarily raised through an impact fee on new residential and commercial development.
Revenues and Expenditures
2026 Adepted
2027
Requested $ Budget % Budget
Cost
Police lmpact Fees Other Expenses
Total
Licenses & Permits
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
2024Actuals 2025Actuals
,372
$28,372
($17,328)
($2,878)
620,2061
$0
$0
($1 8,793)
($2,ose)
($20,852)
$0
$0
($1 8,ooo)
($1,500)
{$f9,500)
$0
$0
$18,000
$1,500
$19,500
0.0%
0.070
-100.0%
-100.0%
.100.0%
$o
$0
$0
$0
Total $8,106 (s20,852) ($r9,5ool $1e,500 -100.0%
44
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Flne lupnCr FeE FUtto Ornen GOvenrunaeNrll FuNoS
Fund Overview
This fund accounts for assets used for the construction of fire facilities in the Village. Revenues are
primarily raised through an impact fee on new residential and commercial development.
Revenues and Expenditures
20n
2026Adopted Requested $ Budget % Budget
Cost Center
Fire lmpact Fees Other Expenses
Total
Licenses & Permits
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
Classitication 2024Actuals 2025
$22,540
$22,540
($33,633)
$0
t$33,633)
$0
$0
($35,e12)
($2,485)
($38,398)
$0
($35,000)
($1,600)
(936,600)
$0
$0
$0
$0
$o
$0
$35,000
$1,600
$36,600
0.0o/o
0.0%
-100.0%
-100.0%
.100.0%
Total {$t1,oe3} {$38,3e8} ($36,eoo} $0 $q600 '100.0o/o
45
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Lrenenv lmp*cr FEe FuNo Ornen GovrnntmexrAL Funns
Fund Overiew
This- fund aeeounts for assets used for ttre eonstt'uotion of library faeillties in tha Mllage, Reve-nues are
primari$ raised thro-ughan inrpact be on nelv residential development
Rpvenueg and Expanditures
($13-;00s)
Mi*tllanoous Relienu€g $0
.il
46
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Pnnr aruo RecREATtoN lupecr Fee Furuo Ornen GoveRruuerurnl FuNos
Fund Overview
This fund accounts for assets used for the construction of park and recreation facilities in the Village.
Revenues are primarily raised through an impact fee on new residential development.
Revenues and Expenditures
2026 Adopted
20n
Requested S Budget o/o Budget
Cost Center
Park lmpact Fees
Classlllcatlon
lnterfund
Other E)penses
Total
Licenses & Permits
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
2024 2025
$0
$38,276
$39,276
($25,024)
($3,886)
($28,9101
$0
$0
$0
($52,026)
($1,e16)
{$53,9421
$50,000
$0
$50,000
($50,000)
($2,000)
($5aoo0l
($50,000)
$0
($50,000)
$s0,000
$2,000
$52,000
-100.0%
0.0%
.100.0%
-100.0%
-100.0%
.100.0%
$0
$0
$0
$0
$o
Total $9,360 t$53,942) ($2,000) $0 $2,000 .100.0%
47
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Flne ExplORER Futto Ornen GoveRTnAENTAL FUttoS
Fund Overview
This fund accounts for receipt and use of funds received from donations. Funds are used for services,
equipment and supplies for the Fire Department Explorer Program.
Revenues and Expenditures
2026Adopted
2027
Requested E Budget 7o Budget
Cost Center
Fire Explorer
Classification
Operating Expenses
Total
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
2024
$2,705
$2,705
($3,742)
l$3,7421
2025 Actuals
5 $2,000
$2,000
($1,000)
($l,o0o)
$1,000
$1,000
($1,000)
($1,000)
($1,000)
$3,215
($642)
{$042)
($l,ooo)
$0
$0
-50.0%
-50.0%
0.0o/o
0.070
Total {9t,037} $2,573 $1,000 $o ($1,o0ol -1oo.o%
48
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RecRERloru Fecrlles Fur.to Oruen GoveRrunnENTAL FuNos
Fund Overview
This fund accounts for the receipt and use of funds for the Park and Recreation Department program fees
and donations. Funds are used to assist with the maintenance and improvement of any indoor or outdoor
facility used by the Park and Recreation Department.
Revenues and Expenditures
2026Adopted *"f,l"?"u $ Budget o/o Budset
2024 Actuals Ac{uals
821Recreation Facilities Operating Expenses
Total
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
$o
$0
($22,305)
($22,3051
$6,275
$6,2?5
($24,435)
($24,435)
$20,000
($34,000)
($34,000)
$23,821
($23,821)
t$23,82r)
$3,821
$3,821
$1 0,1 79
$f0,r7s
19.1o/o
19.1o/"
-29.9o/.
-29.9%
Total ($22,305) (${8,160) ($14,ooo) 90 $14,000 .100.0olo
49
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SeruroR Vln RepIAcEMENT Fur.ro Ornen GoveRnmENTAL Fuxos
Fund Overview
This fund accounts for assets to be used for eventual replacement of a van used by the Village's Senior
Center to provide transportation to senior citizens. Revenues are primarily raised from user fees collected
from those using the service.
Revenues and Expenditures
2027
2026Adopted Rcquested i Eudget % Budget
2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals
Senior Center Van Operating Expenses
Total
Charges for Services
Total
$0
$o
($1,671)
{$1,671)
$o
$0
($4,55e)
($4,5591
$0
($2,ooo)
(s2,oool
t0
($2,000)
($2,000)
0.0o/o
0.07o
0.0%
0.07o
$0
$o
$0
$0
Total ($1,671) ($4,559) ($2,ooo) {$2,ooo) $0 0.0%
50
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Tnx lruCneMENT DtsrnlCr 6 OrueR GovenruuENTAL FUttoS
Fund Overview
This fund accounts for the costs of land acquisition and infrastructure improvements related to
development of an industrial park. Financing will be provided primarily from general obligation note
proceeds. lt is anticipated that costs will be recovered by future incremental property taxes.
Revenues and Expenditures
2026 Adopted
2027
Requested $ Budget % Budget
Cost Center
Tax lncrement District
Classlflcation
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
lnterfund
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
Charges for Services
lnterfund
lntergovernmental Revenues
Miscellaneous Revenues
Other Financing Sources
Taxes
Total
2024Actuals 2025Actuals
3,348
$3,246
$18,775
$479,51 3
$1,833
$258,738
$8,941
$774,394
$0
$0
$0
($1,2ee)
$0
($621,408)
($622,706)
$673
$3,987
$532,688
$0
$150
$0
$10,791
$548,289
$0
$0
($1 0,1 56)
($1,118)
$0
($785,404)
($796,678)
$500
$3,981
$500,1 12
$0
$2,000
$o
$10,850
$s17,43
$0
$0
$0
$o
$0
($896,019)
($8e6,019)
$4,233
$51 1,438
$0
$1 s0
$0
$12,057
$528,378
$0
$0
($10,156)
($1,ooo)
$0
($eo1,31 5)
($912,4711
$0
$252
$11,326
$0
($1,850)
$0
$1,207
$10,93s
$0
$0
($1 o,1 56)
($1,ooo)
$0
($5,2e0)
($16,452)
0.o%
6.3%
2.3%
0.0%
-92.50h
0.00h
I 1 .1o/o
2,1o/o
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.o%
0.6%
1.8To
Total $r51,687 ($248,389) ($378,576) ($384,093) ($5,517) 1.50/o
51
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Tex lruCneMENT Dtsrntcr 7 Ornen GOveRTUENTAL FuttoS
Fund Overview
This fund accounts for the costs of land acquisition and infrastructure improvements related to
development of an industrial park. Financing will be provided primarily from general obligation note
proceeds. lt is anticipated that costs will be recovered by future incremental property taxes.
Revenues and Expenditures
Cost Center Classlfication
2026 Adopted
Budget
2027
Requested
Budset
$ Budget
Ghange
% Budget
Change2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals
Tax lncrement District Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
lnterfund
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
lntergovernmental Revenues
Miscellaneous Revenues
Other Financing Sources
Taxes
Total
$669,884
$'t4,262
$24,069
$252,207
$1,833
$0
$39,255
$1,041,sl0
$0
($2,e1e)
$0
($353,598)
($3s6,518)
$22,629
$17,408
$395,426
$0
$1 50
$299,450
$47,489
$782,553
($27,1 66)
($2,513)
$0
($666,3e8)
($696,077)
$s00
$14,847
$684,747
$0
$2,000
$0
$41,576
$7'1it,670
$0
$0
$0
($817,183)
($817,183)
$5oo
$16,227
$701,489
$0
$150
$74,062
$46,228
$838,656
$27,166
$2,500
$0
($1,175,7',14)
($1,146,048)
$0
$1,380
$16,742
$0
($1,850)
$74,062
$4,652
$94,986
$27,1 66
$2,500
$0
($358,531)
($328,865)
o.0%
9.3%
2.4o/o
0.o%
-92.5o/o
0.0%
1',!.20/o
12,8o/o
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
43.9o/o
40.2o/o
Total $684,993 $86,476 ($73,513) ($307,392) ($233,879) 318.1o/o
52
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Tax lruCneMENT Dtsrntcr 8 OrnEn GOvenruuENTAL Fut*tos
Fund Overview
This fund accounts for the costs of land acquisition and infrastructure improvements related to
development of an industrial park. Financing will be provided primarily from general obligation note
proceeds. lt is anticipated that costs will be recovered by future incremental property taxes.
Revenues and Expenditures
2027
2026Adopted Requested $ Budget % Budget
Gost Center
Tax lncrement District
Classlflcation
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
lnterfund
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
lntergovernmental Revenues
Miscellaneous Revenues
Other Financing Sources
Taxes
Total
2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals
$702,704
$26,544
$44,674
$981,788
$2,067
$'t05,277
$78,836
$1,942,290
$0
($1,006,135)
($1,611,808)
($2,698,684)
($5,316,627)
$4,782,645
$30,659
$1,179,533
$0
$150
$'t05,277
$88,434
$6,186,699
($1e,e45)
($21 1 ,981)
$0
($3,022,033)
($3,253,e59)
$35,870
$1,345,893
$0
$2,000
$105,277
$101,410
$3,595,450
$0
$0
$0
($3,491 ,491)
($3,491,491)
$1,400
$32,',t11
$1,389,075
$0
$1 50
$179,459
$ 108,557
$1,7',10,752
($1e,94s)
($5,ooo)
$0
($3,842,e5e)
($3,867,904)
($2,003,600)
($3,7se)
$43,182
$0
($1,8s0)
$74J82
$7,147
($1,884,698)
($19,945)
($5,000)
$0
($351,468)
($376,413)
-99.9%
'10.5o/o
3.20/
O.0o/o
-92.5o/o
70.5%
7.O%
-52.4%
0.o%
o.0%
0.0%
10.1o/o
10,8n/o
000
Total ($3,374,337) 82,932,740 $103,959 ($2,157,152) ($2,261,111) -2175.0o/o
53
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Tnx lrucneMENT DtsrnlCr 9 Ornen GovenruruENTAl FuttoS
Fund Overview
This fund accounts for the costs of land acquisition and infrastructure improvements related to
development of an industrial park. Financing will be provided primarily from general obligation note
proceeds. lt is anticipated that costs will be recovered by future incremental property taxes.
Revenues and Expenditures
2027
Cost Center Classification
2026 Adopted
Budget
Requested
Budset
$ Budget
Ghange
o/o Budget
Ghange2024Actuals 2025Actuals
Tax lncrement District Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
lnterfund
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
lnterfund
Taxes
Total
$1,300,573
$27,152
$0
$256,574
($42e)
$0
$79,316
$1,663,186
($2,083,715)
$0
($2,083,715)
$31,914
$31,026
$1 60,700
$0
$1 50
$ 1 94,1 83
$89,260
$s07,233
$0
($354,883)
($354,883)
$10,000
$36,277
$297,000
$0
$1,500
$0
$102,234
$u7,011
$0
($528,e42)
($528,942)
$2,500
$32,549
$299,950
$0
$1 50
$157,894
$109,440
$602,483
$0
($4s3,621)
($4s3,621)
($7,500)
($3,728)
$2,950
$0
($1,350)
$1 57,894
$7,206
$'t55,472
$0
$75,321
$75,321
-75.00h
-10.30
1.00/
0-0o/o
-90.0%
0.00/
7.00h
34,8o/o
0.0%
-14.2o/o
-14.2%
Total ($420,52e) $152,350 ($81,931) $148,862 $230,793 -281.7o/o
54
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Proprietary Funds
Enterprise Funds - Water Utility and
Wastewater UtilitY
lnternal Service Funds Health
lnsurance and Dental lnsurance
Page 83 of 96
WRrEn Urltrv ErureRpRrse Furuos
Department Overview
The Water Utility operates and maintains the public water supply for the Village of Germantown.
Germantown has 7 wells, a booster station, 4 elevated storage tanks and approximately 128 miles of
distribution lines. The utility also manages capital improvement projects related to utility infrastructure. The
Water Utility provides these services with a full-time staff of six.
2026 Highlights & Accomplishments
. Completed Tower 4
. Completed Well 12
e Executed and Completed the Meter Replacement Program ior 2026
2027 Goals & Strategic Priorities
. Complete CPR audit with PSC
. Rehabilitation of Well 2
. Roof repairs at 3 Well Houses
. 400 Meters in next year's meter replacement program
. Water relay Gettysburg Dr.
2026 Adopted
2027
Requested $ Budget % Budget
Revenues and Expenditures
Cost Center
Administration
Customer Accounts
Classification
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
lnter Fund Expense
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Charges for Services
lnter Fund Revenue
Licenses & Permits
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
Fixed Charges
Other Expenses
Total
2024Actuals 2025Actuals
10,000$200
$228,152
$0
$0
$0
$12,027
$80,s12
$26,364
$4,934
$352,188
($3,31s,502)
$0
($56,027)
($4,088,689)
($7,460,218)
$28,554
$52,542
$37,986
$25,548
$1B,654
$62,292
$7,352
$232,927
$ 1 ,196,01 5
$982,938
$2,178,953
$284,064
$0
$0
$0
$2,676
($26,143)
$362,859
$ 10,689
$644,145
($3,530,880)
$0
($83,770)
($752,142)
($4,366,793)
$23,127
$1,493
$47,834
$5,751
$15,365
$89,075
$18,703
$201,348
$1,262,574
$1,141,555
$2,404,129
$1s,000
$243,936
$54,281
$0
$0
$7,700
$0
$333,719
$0
$654,636
($3,s06,245)
$0
($6o,ooo)
($57,s00)
($3,623,745)
$15,000
$3,252
$0
$0
$104,000
$22,000
$21,903
$166,155
$1,878,320
$1,018,314
$2,896,634
$15,000
$246,417
$54,281
$0
$0
$23,700
($27,061 )
$353,s58
$16,000
$681,895
($3,584,655)
$0
($6o,oo0)
($76,96e)
($3,721,6241
$ 1 5,000
$3,378
$0
$0
$93,000
$15,000
$22,670
$149,048
$2,086,089
$1,127,862
$3,213,951
$0
$2,481
$0
$0
$0
$16,000
($27,061)
$19,839
$16,000
$27,259
($78,410)
$0
$0
($19,46e)
($e7,879)
$0
$126
$0
$0
($11,ooo)
($7,000)
$767
($17,r07)
$207,769
$109,548
$317,317
0.0%
1.00h
0.0%
0.0%
0.0To
2O7.8Yo
0.0%
5.90k
o.0%
4.2o/o
2.2Yo
O.OTo
0.0%
33.9o/o
2.7o/o
o.o%
3.5%
0.OYo
0.0To
-10.6To
-31.8%
3.5%
-10.3o/o
I 1 .1o/o
10.8o/o
'l'l.oo/o
Other Operations
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Cost Center Classiflcation
2026 Adopted
Budget
2027
Requested
Budqet
$ Budget
Change
% Budget
Change2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals
Pumping Maintenance Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Pumping Operations
Source of Supply
Maintenance Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
Source of Supply
Operations Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
Transmission &
Distribution Maintenance Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
Transmission &
Distribulion Operations Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Water Treatment
Maintenance Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
Water Treatment
Operations Contracted Services
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
$54,711 $108,188
$0
$0
$0
$29,494
$2,821
$32,315
$0
$1,479
$284,112
$0
$118,723
$3,624
$407,939
$45,644
$0
$0
$227,649
$2,980
$276,272
$0
$111
$3,026
$48,089
$24,266
$75,492
$0
$0
$101 ,31 1
$315,751
$560,391
$977,454
$0
$0
$22,194
$32,273
$244
$0
$0
$0
$3,029
$4,925
$7,954
$0
$1 10,240
$12,741
$0
$122,981
$0
$481
$0
$46,850
$18,584
$65,915
$0
$13,801
$244,485
$0
$59,623
$1 7,345
$335,254
$21,268
$'t,442
$2,494
$125,803
$55,752
$206,760
$0
$4,479
$54,423
$2,073
$53,369
$114,343
$0
$1,923
$318,810
$897,916
$74,336
$1,292,986
$0
$ 1 ,923
$24,839
$7,089
$74,336
$0
$481
$0
$2,458
$18,584
$21,522
$0
$99,818
$8,040
$0
$107,857
$0
$5,477
$75,000
$15,000
$35,04s
$130,522
$2s,000
$9,757
$240,000
$0
$65,710
$15,000
$355,467
$0
$9,7s7
$79,000
$9,200
$65,710
$163,667
$0
$9,757
$15,000
$0
$65,710
$90,467
$0
$13,010
$398,000
$0
$87,614
$498,624
$0
$13,010
$58,000
$0
$87,614
$0
$158,624
$10,000
$3,252
$20,000
$0
$21,903
$55,155
$25,000
$1 16,000
$0
$0
$141,000
$0
$5,405
$35,000
$36,000
$36,272
$112,677
$15,000
$10,134
$240,000
$o
$68,009
$1s,000
$348,143
$10,000
$1 0,1 34
$94,000
$0
$68,009
$182,1,lil
$0
$24,061
$ 15,000
$0
$68,009
$107,070
$0
$13,51 1
$293,000
$0
$90,680
$397,191
$0
$13,51 1
$48,000
$0
$90,680
$2,400
$154,591
$ 10,000
$3,s78
$6,000
$0
$22,670
$42,048
$16,000
$97,000
$0
$0
$1 1 3,000
$0
($zz1
($40,oo0)
$21,000
$1,227
($17,84s)
($ 1 0,000)
$377
$0
$0
$2,299
$0
($7,3241
0.0%
-1.3%
-53,3%
140.Qo/o
3.5%
-13.7o/o
'40.0o/o
3.90
0.0%
0.00k
3.50k
0.0%
-2.1o/"
$10,000
$377
$1s,000
($9,200)
$2,299
$18,476
$0
$14,304
$o
$0
$2,299
$16,603
$0
$501
($105,000)
$0
$3,066
($r01,433)
$0
$501
($10,ooo)
$0
$3,066
$2,400
($4,033)
$0
$126
($1 4,000)
$0
$767
($13,107)
($e,ooo)
($1e,ooo)
$0
$0
($28,000)
o.0%
3.9%
19.0%
-100.0%
3.50h
11.3o/o
0.0%
146.60/
0,0o/o
0.0%
3.50
'18.4o/o
0.00k
3.9%
-26.4%
0.00h
3.5%
-20.3o/o
0.00h
3.90/o
17.2o/o
0.0%
3.5o/o
0.0%
-2.lYo
0.o%
3.9Yo
-70.00h
0.00h
3.50/o
-23.80/6
-36.0%
-16.4o/o
0.0%
0.0%
-19.9o/o
($2,741,033) $1,135,654 $1,687,206 $1,780,133Total
56
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Staffing Summary
FTE
Director of Pubtic
Works
Vittage Engineer
Superintendent
2025
Actuat
2026
Adopted
2027
Requested Change
1.00
1.00
3.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Asset Management
and Operations
Speciatist
Administrative
Assistant
CivitEngineer
Engineering
Technician
HighwayOperator
Heavy Equipment
Operator
DPW Foreman -
Highway
DPW Foreman -
Parks, Buitdings
and Grounds
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
2.00
10.00
2.00
6.00
2.00
6.00
0.00
0.00
2.OO 6.00 6.00 0.00
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Mechanic Foreman
Mechanic I
Crew Leader
Water Foreman
Water Operator
Wastewater
Operator
Totat
1.00
2.00
2.00
1.00
4.00
1.00
2.00
2.00
1.00
4.00
1.00
2.00
2.00
1.00
4.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
38.00
4.00
38.00
4.00
38.00
0.00
0.00
*Staffing summary includes combined coverage of general government public works operations, water
utility operations, and wastewater utility operations.
Summary of Changes
Total Salaries and Wages increases $35,600. This is primarily driven by a cost of living adjustment of 3.5
percent, as well as step increases for eligible employees. Overtime increases $10,000.
Total Employee Benefits increase $18,700 due to a health insurance premium increase of 5o/o and changes
in selected insurance coverage.
Administration
An additional $16,000 in operating expenses was allocated to cover costs with Foth related to the
continuing property records project. An additional $16,000 in utility costs was allocated to cover the utility's
share of sewer and energy costs at the DPW facility. An additional $78,000 in charges for services are
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budgeted based on an expected 3o/o rale increase. $19,000 in the budget for miscellaneous revenues is
being added to reflect interest payments from TID 7 related to the advance of funds from the 2022Water
System Revenue Bonds. The TID has been making interest payments on an annual basis, but this revenue
was not previously budgeted for within the Water Utility.
Customer Accounts
Budget for operating and other expenses is being decreased by $18,000 based on historical data and
expected needs.
Other Operations
An additional $190,000 was budgeted for depreciation expense under fixed charges to recover costs
associated with recent capital asset additions and increased construction costs. The fixed charges line
includes $658,000 in principal payments which are for budgetary purposes only. Under Enterprise Fund
accounting these payments are applied as a reduction to a long-term liability and not an expense, but the
Village has traditionally included this as an expense in the budget. There is a reduction of $27,000 in other
expenses allocated to interest on longterm debt reflecting the decrease in principal balance from 2026
payments. An additional $135,000 in other expenses is allocated to the property tax equivalent payment to
the general fund. The property tax equivalent is calculated based on a formula set by the PSC and the
expected increase is based on increased utility plant in service.
Pumpina
An allocation of $15,000 for generator maintenance is being reclassified from operating expense to
maintenance and reduced to $5,000. The budget for maintenance on structures and improvements is being
decreased to $45,000 based on historical data and expected needs' An additional $36,000 in operating
costs is allocated to pumping maintenance to cover engineering costs related to maintenance of well #7
and well #2.fhe budget for contracted services for pumping operations is being decreased by $10,000
based on expected needs.
Source of Supplv
An allocation of $10,000 for service contracts is being reclassified from operating expense to contracted
services. An additional $15,000 in maintenance is allocated for additional maintenance projects on wells
and other structures.
Transmission and Distribution
The allocation of maintenance costs decreased by $105,000 based on historical needs for maintenance for
hydrants, services, and structures being less than budget. The budget for operating expenses is being
decreased by $10,000 based on historical data and expected needs.
Water Treatment
The allocation of maintenance costs decreased by $14,000 based on historical needs for maintenance for
water treatment equipment and structures being less than budget. The allocation of contracted services for
operations is being reduced by $9,000 based on expected needs. The budget for operating expenses is
being reduced by $19,000 based on expected needs.
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WnsrewnrER ulLtrY ETTenpRISE FUNDS
Department Overview
The Wastewater Utility operates and maintains the public sanitary sewer system for the Village of
Germantown. Germantown has 6 lift stations, 1 metering station, 4.93 miles of force main ranging from 6 to
20 inches, and 112.36 miles of gravity sewer ranging in size from 8 to 48 inches. The wastewater system
connects to the regional system maintained by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District. Germantown's
average daily flow is 3.243 million gallons per day. The Wastewater Utility staff also operates the
Residential Yard Waste facility and manages the capital improvement projects related to both areas.
Wastewater Utility provides these services with a fulltime staff of five.
2026 Highlights & Accomplishments
o Relocated the main street recycling center to the new town 9 location.
. Completed the hiring and training of new staff to support ongoing operational needs.
. Reconstructed manholes within designated road project areas in efforts to reduce inflow and
infiltration (l/l).
r ldentified and located the Main Street pump station force main in preparation for the upcoming
improvement projects.
2027 Goals & Strategic Priorities
. Begin work on the Old Farm and Main Street Facilities lmprovement projects with a focus on
modernization and longterm service sustainability
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Revenues and Expenditures
2026 Adopted
2027
Requested $ Budget % Budget
Cost Center
Administration
Operations
Customer Accounts
Maintenance
Other Operations
$450,840
$90,977
$21 3,968
$34,531
$0
$7,879
$160,21 1
$539,453
$7,063
$1,504,922
($8,1 21 ,064)
$0
($780,899)
($eee,81o)
$0
($9,901,772)
$0
$795
$5,709,865
$213,479
$5,636
$5,929,775
$0
$1 03,034
$0
$0
s103,034
$23,178
$2,524
$1 53,225
$3,784
s182,712
$1,055,675
$243,393
$1,299,068
$0
$92,909
$2s7,067
$42,997
$0
$24,355
$6,048
$630,251
$8,151
$1,061,779
($7,6s4,254)
$0
$0
($432,937)
$0
($8,127,191)
$0
$0
$5,466,333
$1 99,784
$0
$5,666,117
$0
$1 08,500
$192,515
$60,868
$0
$30,500
$5,500
$289,664
$7,000
$694,546
($8,220,000)
$0
$0
($1 74,500)
$0
($8,394,500)
$0
$20,078
$5,987,215
$245,s00
$135,220
$6,388,013
$5,520
$95,000
$0
$37,1 66
$137,886
$25,627
$8,000
$1 46,000
$1 73,1 30
$382,757
$1,445,000
$238,556
$1,683,556
$0
$108,500
$199,65s
$60,868
$0
$30,s00
$5,s00
$330,528
$21 ,917
$757,468
($8,456,250)
$0
$0
($174,500)
$0
($8,630,750)
$0
$20,853
$5,987,215
$237,500
$139,953
$6,385,521
$5,732
$95,000
$0
$38,467
$139,199
$28,050
$8,000
$146,000
$178,840
$360,890
$1 ,482,944
$224,881
'81,707,825
$0
$0
$o
$0
$40,864
$14,917
862,922
($236,250)
$0
$0
$0
$0
($236,250)
$0
$775
$0
($8,ooo)
$4,733
($2,4s2)
$212
$0
$0
$1 ,301
$1,513
$2,423
$0
$0
$s,710
$8,r33
$37,944
($13,675)
$24,289
Classificatlon 2024 Actuals 2025 Actuals
Capital Outlay
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
lnter Fund Expense
Operating Expenses
Oiher Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Utilities
Total
Charges for Services
lnter Fund Revenue
lntergovernmental Revenues
Miscellaneous Revenues
Other Financing Sources
Total
Contracted Services
Employee Benefits
Fixed Charges
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
Employee Benefits
Operating Expenses
Other Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
Employee Benefits
Maintenance
Operating Expenses
Salaries & Wages
Total
Fixed Charges
Other Expenses
Total
$89,917
$1 ,241
$4,715
$120,161
$0
$126,117
$1,125,450
$230,612
$1,356,062
0.0%
0.0%
3.7%
0.0To
0.0o/o
0.QYo
0.0%
14.1o/o
213.1o/o
9,1o/o
2.go/
0.00h
0.0%
0.00h
0.0o/o
2,8o/o
0.0%
3.9Yo
0.0%
-3.3%
3.5%
0.0%
3.8Yo
0.0%
0.0%
3.5%
1,1o/o
9.5%
0.0%
0.0o/o
3.3%
2.3%
2.60/o
-5.7%
1,4o/c
$0
$7,140
$0
$89,917
$0
$0
Total ($882,261) $172,800 $862,058 $720,153 ($141,905) -16.5%
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Staffing Summary
FTE
Director of Pubtic
Works
Vittage Engineer
Superintendent
2025
Actuat
2026
Adopted
2027
Requested Change
1.00
1.00
3.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
1.00
1.00
3.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Asset Management
and Operations
Specialist
Administrative
Assistant
Civit Engineer
Engineering
Technician
H ighway Operator
Heavy Equipment
Operator
DPW Foreman -
Highway
DPW Foreman -
Parks, Buitdings
and Grounds
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
0.00
0.00
2.00
10.00
2.00
6.00
2.00
6.00
0.00
0.00
2.OO 6.00 6.00 0.00
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Mechanic Foreman
Mechanic I
Crew Leader
Water Foreman
Water Operator
Wastewater
Operator
Totat
1.00
2.00
2.00
1.00
4.00
1.00
2.00
2.00
1.00
4.00
1.00
2.00
2.00
1.00
4.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
4.00
38.00
4.00
38.00
4.00
38.00
0.00
0.00
"Staffing summary includes combined coverage of general government public works operations, water
utility operations, and wastewater utility operations.
Summary of Changes
Total Salaries and Wages increases $52,600. This is primarily driven by a cost of living adjustment of 3.5
percent, as well as step increases for eligible employees. Overtime increases $15,000.
Total Employee Benefits increase $10,600 due to a health insurance premium increase of 5o/o and changes
in selected insurance coverage.
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Administration
An additional $15,000 in utility costs was allocated to cover the utility's share of water and energy costs at
the DPW facility. An additional $236,000 in charges for services are budgeted based on an expected 3olo
rate increase.
Operations
The allocation of operating expenses for general supplies and expenses was reduced by $8,000 based on
historical needs.
Maintenance
The Maintenance budget remains relatively flat to the 2Q26 Budget.
Other Operations
An additional $28,000 was budgeted for depreciation expense under fixed charges to recover costs
associated with recent capital asset additions and increased construction costs. The fixed charges line
includes $305,000 in principal payments which are for budgetary purposes only. Under Enterprise Fund
accounting these payments are applied as a reduction to a long-term liability and not an expense, but the
Village has traditionally included this as an expense in the budget. There is a reduction of $14,000 in other
expenses allocated to interest on long-term debt reflecting the decrease in principal balance from 2026
payments.
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HeRurx lrusuRnruce Furuo lnreRruRl SeRvtce Furuos
Fund Overview
This fund accounts for operations of the Village's self-funded health insurance plan.
Revenues and Expenditures
2027
2026Adopted Requested 9Budget %Eudget
Cost Center
Health lnsurance Employee Benefits
Toial
Miscellaneous Revenues
Total
2024Actuab 202A
't20,751 $2,663,777
$a063,777
($2,6s4,739)
($a654,739)
$2,120,757
($2,583,453)
($2,583,4531
$0
$o
$0
$0
s2,800,000
($2,800,000)
($2,800,000)
$2,800,000
$2;800,000
($2,800,000)
($2,800,000)
100.0%
100.0%
100.0%
100.00/o
Total (s462,702) $9,038 $0 $0 $0 0.0%
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OrNrel lNsuRANCe FuUO Lnrsnnnl SeRvtce FUruBS
Fund Ovorview
This fund aecsunts for operations of the Village's self-funded dentaf insuranee plan.
Rev€nues and Expendifulee
Miae.giltneeus f{err6nub6
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BUSINESS OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING DATE: October 13, 2026
PLACEMENT: Presentation
ITEM TITLE: 2027 Operating Budget Schedule (INFORMATIONAL ONLY)
SUBMITTED BY: Matt Trebatoski, Village Administrator
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
ATTACHMENT:
1. COW - 2027 Operating Budget Review Schedule
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
ACTION BY COMMITTEE:
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Village of Germantown
Committee of the Whole
2027 Operating Budget Review Schedule
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
5:30 p.m. Budget Overview & Highlights
6:00 p.m. Village Board – Page 2
Administration (Village Administrator & Human Resources) – Page 3
Finance – Pages 7-8
Village Clerk – Pages 5-6
6:30 p.m. Assessor – Page 9
Information Technology – Page 4
Non-Departmental – Page 1
6:45 p.m. Health Insurance Fund – Page 63
Dental Insurance Fund – Page 64
7:00 p.m. Capital Projects Fund – Page 37
Debt Service Fund – Page 38
Special Revenue Funds – Pages 39-50
Tax Incremental District Funds – Pages 51-54
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
5:30 p.m. Library – Pages 23-25
5:45 p.m. Recreation Department – Pages 26-33
6:00 p.m. Community Development Department – Pages 34-36
- Planning & Zoning Services division
- Inspection Services division
6:15 p.m. Fire Department – Pages 16-17
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6:45 p.m. Police Department – Pages 10-15
Thursday, October 15, 2026
5:30 p.m. Department of Public Works – Pages 18-22
- Highway division
- Parks division
- Buildings & Grounds division
- Engineering division
6:15 p.m. Residential Yard Waste Facility – Pages 18-22
6:30 p.m. Wastewater Utility – Pages 59-62
7:00 p.m. Water Utility – Pages 55-58
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Source: Village of Germantown website. First collected Oct 18, 2026.