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Common Council January 12, 2026 Page 1 CITY OF OCONTO FALLS COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers – Municipal Building 500 N. Chestnut Avenue - Oconto Falls, WI. 54154 MONDAY JANUARY 12, 2026 – 5:00 pm MINUTES 1. Meeting called to order at 5:00pm by Mayor Clint Braun 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Present: Aldermen: Jeff McDonald, Marty Coopman, Cathy Strom, Ashley Bahrke and Tim Holman Also Present: Mayor Clint Braun, Administrator Peter Wills, Deputy Clerk Jenny Friedman, Police Chief Brad Olsen, Street Superintendent Walley Remic, Fire Chief Tim Magnin, Michelle Tester, Bart Schindel, Aaron Trempe Absent: Devin Wirtz 4. Approval of Minutes - Common Council Public Hearing 11.11.2025, Common Council Public Hearing Budget 12.01.2025, Common Council 12.09.2025 MOTION: Holman/Strom Motion to approve the minutes for the - Common Council Public Hearing 11.11.2025, Common Council Public Hearing Budget 12.01.2025, Common Council 12.09.2025 Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 5. Treasurer’s Report-November MOTION: Holman/Bahrke Motion to approve the Treasures Report. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 6. Bills Payable –December MOTION: Coopman/McDonald Motion to approve the Bills Payable as presented for December and place on file. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 7. Reports: Written reports submitted ✓ Administrator Report ✓ Police Department Report ✓ Municipal Court Report ✓ Fire Department Report ✓ Street Department Report ✓ Building Inspector Report Common Council January 12, 2026 Page 2 ✓ Library Report MOTION: Coopman/Bahrke Motion to place reports as presented on file. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 8. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL - Citizen in-put will be limited to 3 minutes. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: 9. Committee Reports Board of Review N/A Emergency Management Committee Report-N/A Finance Committee N/A Joint Review Board N/A Library Board- N/A Main Street Committee Report N/A Park & Recreation Committee Report-N/A Personnel Committee Report N/A Planning Commission Report N/A Ordinance Commission N/A Utility Commission Report 12.15.2025 MOTION: Bahrke/McDonald Motion to place reports on file. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED Old Business: 10. Fire Truck Financing A. Purchase of used truck Purchase used fire truck to be replace truck during refurbishment With the possibility of engine 1311 and 1312 go out to be refurbish at the same time the Fire Department will be down two working trucks. The question arises if the Fire Department should purchase a used fire truck to help provide service until the refurbishments can be done on engine 1311 and 1312. NO ACTION TAKEN B. Existing truck repairs Fire Engines 1311 and 1312 are in need of some repairs. Fire Chief Magnin presented estimates on cost of refurbishing Fire Engines 1311 and 1312 from Red Power Diesel Service, Inc. The estimated costed to refurbish and do repairs for engine 1312 is $362,250.00. For engine 1311 the cost to repair and refurbish is estimated at $162,270.00. There was only one companies estimate presented at this time. NO ACTION TAKEN Common Council January 12, 2026 Page 3 C. Loan options to fund purchase of truck and repairs City Administrator presented the following loan options to fund purchase of truck and repair. Peshtigo National Bank proposed for a fifty-thousand-dollar loan with a proposed interest rate at four-point two percent for ten years. Peshtigo National Bank second proposal was for the amount of four hundred and fifty thousand dollars for a nine- year loan at four-point two percent interest rate. The first payments would be due in January twenty twenty-seven. Premier Community Bank proposed for the fifty-thousand-dollar loan with a proposed interest rate at four-point five percent for ten years. Premier Community Bank second proposal for the amount of four hundred and fifty thousand dollars for a ten-year loan at four-point two percent interest rate. The first payments would be due in January twenty twenty-seven. BCPL-Board of Commissioners of Public Lands proposed for the fifty-thousand- dollar loan with a proposed interest rate at five-point five percent for ten years. BCPL-Board of Commissioners of Public Lands second proposal was for the amount of four hundred and fifty thousand dollars for a ten-year loan at five-point five percent interest rate. The first payments would be due March fifteenth twenty twenty- seven. NO ACTION TAKEN 11. Requirements for emergency services budget referendum If the City were in need of a referendum for April, they would need to have questions submitted to Deputy Clerk Friedman by January 27,2026. As for the cost of a referendum Deputy Clerk Friedman will look into more with the County. NO ACTION TAKEN NEW BUSINESS 12. Food Truck Permit for Drip LLC MOTION: Coopman/McDonald Motion to approve Food Truck Permit for Drip LLC. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 13. One Year Operators License Allison Kitzman, Antonia Kitzman, Christine Engebregter, Gavin Grauvogl, Jesse Kasal MOTION: Bahrke/Holman Motion to approve One Year Operators License Allison Kitzman, Antonia Kitzman, Christine Engebregter, Gavin Grauvogl, Jesse Kasal Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 14. Two Year Operators License Janet Reis MOTION: Bahrke/Strom Motion to approve Two Year Operators License Janet Reis Common Council January 12, 2026 Page 4 Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 15. Application for Temporary Class B St. Anthony’s School Auction on March 28,2026. MOTION: McDonald/Holman Application for Temporary Class B St. Anthony’s School Auction on March 28,2026. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 16. Application for Temporary Class B Taste of the Knights held by Knights of Columbus on 01.31.2026. MOTION: Holman/McDonald Motion to approve application for Temporary Class B Taste of the Knights held by Knights of Columbus on 01.31.2026. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 17. Adjournment Mayor Clint Braun asked if there was any further business before the meeting is adjourned. Having no further business, he declared the meeting adjourned at 6:59pm. ____________________________ City Administrator Peter Wills Common Council January 19, 2026 Page 1 CITY OF OCONTO FALLS COMMON COUNCIL MEETING Council Chambers – Municipal Building 500 N. Chestnut Avenue - Oconto Falls, WI. 54154 MONDAY JANUARY 19, 2026 – 5:00 pm MINUTES 1. Meeting called to order at 5:00pm by Mayor Clint Braun 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call Present: Aldermen: Jeff McDonald, Marty Coopman, Cathy Strom, Ashley Bahrke and Tim Holman Also Present: Mayor Clint Braun, Administrator Peter Wills, Deputy Clerk Jenny Friedman, Police Chief Brad Olsen, Street Superintendent Walley Remic, Fire Chief Tim Magnin, Michelle Tester, Bart Schindel, Dave Alsteen, Cole Magnin, Nate Sagen, Vincent Norling , Tyler Coopman Absent: Devin Wirtz 4. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL - Citizen in-put will be limited to 3 minutes. Dave Alsteen Chairman for the Town of Oconto Falls is in favor of the City of Oconto Falls getting the firetruck from Egg Harbor. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: Old Business: 5. Fire Truck Financing A. Purchase of used truck Purchase used fire truck to be replace truck during refurbishment with the possibility of engine 1311 and 1312 go out to be refurbish at the same time the Fire Department will be down two working trucks. The question arises if the Fire Department should purchase a used fire truck from Egg Harbor to replace the 1995 firetruck or keep and help provide service until the refurbishments are done on engine 1311 and 1312. Fire Chief Magnin presented photos of a 2002 Pierce Saber Fire Truck for $40,000 in Egg Harbor it currently has 2120 hours 1000 water,1500 water hose pump, Harrison Genorator (currently not working), current pump test (passed pumps to capacity) foam system working. NFPA equipment included (suction hoses, ladders pick polls.) Same manufactures as we currently use the layout is little different but to be expected. Questions and concerns that were brough up about the truck and how to purchase: • Was this truck on Wisconsin Surplus? No, it was on market place only. • Did Fire Chief try and get lower price than $40,000? Yes, the City Administrator also tried to get a lower price. Egg Harbor would not lower the price and were firm on $40,000. Common Council January 19, 2026 Page 2 • Was the truck DOT inspected? Yes, and it passed and looks good. • Is Egg Harbor holding this or did you write an agreement for this? They are holding it. The city will have to let them know on Tuesday January 20,2026 in the morning. • If this truck gets purchased, do you need to change the wording on the side or paint? Yes just the lettering, it would cost about four hundred dollars. The letters on the truck are vinyl and Fire Department can do. • Does it still seam within reason to sell the 1995 fire truck for the cost of fifteen thousand dollars? Fire Chief Magnin feels it should go for that. • With this truck also having rust is the condition better than the 1995? Yes, there is less rust on this truck than our current 1995 truck. • Did you test the pumps on the truck? Yes, it is pretty much the same as the 2005 truck we have. It is actually a step up from current 1995. • Do the nasals and fixtures we have now the same and compatible on the 2002 Pierce Saber? – Yes, same size fittings. • How many passengers dose this hold? This is a six-person cab. • Are the tires good on this truck yet? Yes, for two years yet. • Does everything look good on the truck under neither other than the rust? The breaks and body look good other than the rust. Has new radiator, injector lines and clutch. • Is there anything else that this truck needs? Just an oil change. Egg Harbor did do yearly maintenance on it and kept it in good condition. • Did City Administrator check on financing for the 2005 fire truck. Loan options to fund purchase of truck and repairs. - City Administrator presented the following loan options to fund purchase of truck and repair. Peshtigo National Bank proposed for the fifty-thousand-dollar loan with a proposed interest rate at four- point two percent for ten years. Peshtigo National Bank second proposal for the amount of four hundred and fifty thousand dollars for a nine-year loan at four- point two percent interest rate. The first payments would be due in January twenty twenty-seven. Premier Community Bank proposed for the fifty-thousand-dollar loan with a proposed interest rate at four-point five percent for ten years. Premier Community Bank second proposal for the amount of four hundred and fifty thousand dollars for a ten-year loan at four-point two percent interest rate. The first payments would be due in January twenty twenty-seven. BCPL-Board of Commissioners of Public Lands proposed for the fifty-thousand-dollar loan with a proposed interest rate at five-point five percent for ten years. BCPL-Board of Commissioners of Public Lands second proposal for the amount of four hundred and fifty thousand dollars for a ten-year loan at five-point five percent interest rate. The first payments would be due March fifteenth twenty twenty-seven. • Will we have to refurbish this truck in the next two years? Egg Harbor stated this truck should run until 2030 potentially four years. • How old is our ladder truck? Fifteen years. • Would the under coating help this truck? Yes, it would. • Does the fire department wash the trucks when the comeback from a call. Yes, they are cleaned after calls out. • Potentially the funding for the 2002 Peirce Saber Fire Truck would possibly come from a donation of ten or eleven thousand dollars to go towards the fire truck, about sixteen thousand in the equipment account and sell the 1995 truck for Common Council January 19, 2026 Page 3 possibly fifteen thousand? Does that sound right on the funding? Yes • How soon would you sell the 1995 to get the funds to pay for the 2002 Peirce Saber Truck? It would depend on if the city would refurbish a current truck. Possibly a year or two. If the City were to decide to do a referendum for April, they would need to have questions submitted to Deputy Clerk Friedman by January 27,2026. A referendum question can go onto any election the city sees a need for, as for the cost of a referendum would be to split the ballot price and the cost of newspaper publications which with reviewing with the county should be estimated high at twelve hundred dollars. This does not include the cost of lawyer fees to review the referendum question. MOTION: Holman/ Bahrke Motion for the Fire Department to purchase the 2002 Peirce Saber Truck not to exceed $40,000 using ten thousand dollars of donations sixteen thousand dollars of the equipment balance account and City Administrator authorized borrowing rest of funds not to exceed fifteen thousand dollars with deferred payment or Fire Department to come up with funds in one hundred and twenty days or the 1995 fire truck goes up for sale. Roll Call: Holman- aye, Bahrke-aye, McDonald-aye, Coopman-aye, Strom-aye, Wirtz- absent 6. Innovation Grant -Library Consolidation Study Results The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR)’s Innovation Grant assists municipalities that transfer one or more allowable services to another entity or municipality. The program is intended to encourage long-term service innovation through shared services, consolidation, or restructuring, while providing financial support to offset transition costs and promote sustainable service delivery. The Oconto Falls Library consolidation study results have been turned into the library. The library board has not had the chance to meet on this yet. NO ACTION TAKEN NEW BUSINESS None 7. Adjournment Mayor Clint Braun asked if there was any further business before the meeting is adjourned. Having no further business, he declared the meeting adjourned at 5:45pm. ____________________________ City Administrator Peter Wills To: Council and Dept Heads From: Peter Wills, City Administrator Date: February 2026 Re: Administrator’s Report February Update Projects Housing: Former Washington Middle School Preliminary Replat-The Planning Commission is hosting a public hearing on the preliminary replat of the former Washington Middle School site. Fourteen lots are proposed for the site. The original plat layout from prior to the middle school construction was 16 lots with an alley in the middle. County I Detachment Process- The City Attorney provided today the Affidavits of Correction to address legal description errors with the County I right of way in the 1966 annexation of the Oconto falls High School property and 1973 annexation of the Cemetery into the City of Oconto Falls. I have forwarded the Affidavits of Correction to State of WI department of Administration and Wisconsin Department of Transportation to file and approve the corrections. Upon agencies approval, the City will place the corrections on Planning Commission and City Council agendas for approval. The City will then file the updated Affidavits of Correction with Wisconsin Department of Administration to resolve the errors to the 1966, 1973 annexations and update the 2025 Ordinance 25-007 annexation of County I. 2025 Audit: Auditors had initial meeting to begin gathering 2025 financial information from the City and Utility. Grants: Innovation Grant-Library Consolidation Study update. The Library Board met with Innovative Public Advisors to discuss the Library Consolidation proposal and next steps. The Library Board formed an Library Consolidation Workgroup to explore consolidation with potential community partners and get more information from government agencies on the steps required for a Joint Library. I will discuss this further at the February City Council meeting. Equipment: Police: Police Squad 2015 Ford Explorer $77k broke down was last week of January towed to get fuel pump repaired that had failed. In working on vehicle subsequently found coolant leaking that requires fuel pump and timing chain replaced. Estimated repair $2200, Police have been down a vehicle. Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin Service. Advocacy. Safety. 725 Lois Drive Sun Prairie, WI 53590 T: 608-837-2263 F: 608-837-0206 www.meuw.org City of Oconto Falls January 2026 Prepared By: Christy Rosenthal , MEUW Regional Safety Manager SAFETY REPORT ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1. Training a. 1-19-26 Blood Borne Pathogen/ Incident report training b. 1-26-26 Blood Borne Pathogen /Incident reporting 2. Audits/Inspections a. Start Audits and inspections as needed for 2026 3. Compliance/Risk Management a. Reviewing Water tower climbing for 2026 b. DNR Training submitted and processed for 2025 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1. Training a. Focus on yearly calendar training and any topics brought up b. Safety Meeting to be restarted 2026 Focus on an Emergency meeting to go over in case of. Include the Fire department. Next visits in February 5th, 9th, 23rd Audits / Inspections Facility Inspections Page 2 of 2 - Facilities will be inspected close to annually. Facility/Building Inspection Date 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Utilities Building - 6/29/23 7/1/24- 8/21/24 5/28/25 - Waste Water Building - 9/7/23 7/1/24- 8/21/24 7/1/25- 8/28/25 City Hall - 6/29/23- 11/8/23 7/1/24- 8/21/24 5/28/25 Mechanics Shop - - 7/1/24- 8/21/24 7/1/25- 8/28/25 City Street Dept 9/7/23 7/1/24- 8/21/24 5/28/25 CITY OF OCONTO FALLS STREET DEPT. REPORT January 2026 * Parks West side beach bathroom remodel continues Bathroom Stalls have been delivered and have begun installation at the East Side Beach, Memorial Field bathrooms will be next on the list Ski Tow has been plowed multiple times and opened when the weather permits Made a temporary repair to the dog park fence to let it remain open *Streets Plowed and salted 7 snow events in January Removed snow from Main Street and Maple Ave 4 times in January Cold patched multiple pot holes around town Took down holiday decorations and stored for next year *Building Maintenance Completed monthly fire extinguisher inspections of the street department buildings and vehicles *Street Dept Equipment Repaired exhaust system, turbocharger and accelerator pedal on the 2018 Volvo Loader Repaired height sensing valve on the Kenworth dump truck along with multiple small air leaks Replaced blown hydraulic hose on the Freightliner dump truck Installed batteries on the 2021 Volvo Loader *Personnel MEUW training for blood borne pathogens and accident incident reporting (Crew) Street Superintendent Wally Remic Oconto Falls Community Library 251 North Main Street Oconto Falls, WI 54154 920-846-2673 February 2026 State tax forms have arrived: Federal forms expected anytime. lf the library does not have the form you need, we will print it for you free of charge. Programming Current regular programs: . Playgroup (Mon., 10:30 AM), Storytime (Tues., 10:30 AM) o 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten (self-paced reading challenge for toddlers) . Craft and book visits to Meadowlands (Laurie: 3rd Tuesday of the month) o Two sewing classes per month by L. Harrison: March/April classes TBA Monday, Feb. 16th at 9:00 AM . Encompass Childcare Storytime one Monday and Tuesday afternoon per month . Adult Crafternoons monthly, next is Mon. Feb. 16th at 1:00 PM (decorate a mug) o St. Anthony's Storytime - 't't and 2nd grade weekly, 4K every other week Programs in development: . Angie Ahlgrim from Oconto Falls Ambulance reading at Emergency Services Storytime on Feb. 17th at 10:30 AM Friends of the Library Book Sale will be Fri. Feb. 20th from 9 AM to 5 PM and Sat. Feb. 21st from 9AM to noon - no set prices, make a donation of any amount to fill up a bag! Friday, Feb 27th at 10:00 AM (No school for OF students that day) - Make Your Own Play-Doh with the Green Bay Children's Museum! Sign up required. Recommended for kids K-5. OFMS Career Day Presentations at library (3116126) Sth grade field trip to library with OFES and Abrams Elementary (March) 4K Open House at OFES (419126) a a o . All Arts Day at OFES (4117126) Gompleted Programs: o Director presented to Leadership Oconto County on 118126. !*aM Rachel Pascoe Library Director Oconto Falls Community Library Board Meeting 251 N. Main St., Oconto Falls, WI 54154 Minutes January 29th, 2026 1. Meeting called to order at 11:01 AM. 2. Roll Call – Present: Judy Kostreva, Rachel Pascoe (Director), Ashley Bahrke, Sue Mogged, Tracy Merges and Peter Wills (City Administrator). Absent: Stuart Russ, Larry Kindel, Mary Beth Rice. 3. All present discussed the Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System. 4. Presentation by Jess Wildes and Jay Shambeau, Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System, starting at 11:34 AM. a) It should be noted that Mayor Clint Braun also attended presentation via video. b) Also noted that IPA is willing to assist with further grant applications if applicable. City administration will facilitate the establishment of the Oconto Falls Joint Library System. 5. Discussion and Possible Action – a) Motion made by Ashley Bahrke, seconded by Sue Mogged to create a Joint Library Work Group which is to include an official of the City of Oconto Falls (elected or appointed), a member of the Oconto County Board and a member of the Library Board, other members to be invited by that base group: motion carried. 6. Motion made by Ashley Bahrke and seconded by Tracy Merges to adjourn: motion carried, meeting adjourned at 12:26 PM. Next meeting set for Wednesday, February 18th at 1:00 PM. 1 Main Street Committee January 21, 2026 CITY OF OCONTO FALLS MAIN STREET COMMITTEE MEETING Council Chambers – Municipal Building 500 N. Chestnut Avenue Oconto Falls, WI 54154 WEDNESDAY JANUARY 21, 2026 – 8:00 AM MINUTES City Administrator Wills called the meeting to order at 8:00 am. 1. Roll Call Present: Chairman Barb Salscheider – Salscheider’s Antique Bar Peter Bruesch – Coachlight Inn Peter Wills – City Administrator Grzelak Chamber Representative Stephanie Holman-Senn Hometown Insurance Ashley Bahrke – City Alderman arrived at 8:25am Stephanie Holman-Senn Hometown Insurance Also Present: Building Inspector Jane Meissner, Fire Chief Tim Magnin, Deputy Clerk Jenny Friedman, William LaBrosse, Mayor Clint Braun arrived at 8:21am Absent: Jayme Sellen –TEDCOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION/ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING: 2. Elect Committee Chair Christine Grzelak was nominated for Committee Chair. MOTION: Holman/ Salscheider Motion to elect Chritine Grzelak for Committee Chair. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 3. Approval of Main Street Committee Minutes 05.21.2025 Motion: Holman/Wills Motion to approve Main Street Committee Minutes – 05.21.2025. Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED Old Business 4. Downtown Building Inspection Update Building Inspector Meissner and Fire Chief Magnin gave an update on the properties that have reviewed and the findings for any violations to ordinances or go with the beautify 2 Main Street Committee January 21, 2026 Oconto Falls. Letters were sent out for violated properties. Police Department has also been working with Building Inspector Meissner and Fire Chief Magnin on any ordinance violations. NO ACTION TAKEN New Business 5. Downtown Design Review Application- 157 N Main Street Gregg Jahnke has been doing updates to 157 N. Main Street with the possibility of a new restaurant going into the location. The state has been in issuing the permits and the one in that will be doing the follow ups. MOTION: Holman/Salscheider Motion to approve the Downtown Design Review Application-157 N Main Street Voice Vote: All present voting aye - MOTION CARRIED 6. Northern Roots Floral & Gifts, formerly The Flower Shoppe, INC. The formal Flower Shoppe, Inc. is now under new ownership. NO ACTION TAKEN 7. WEDC Wisconsin Main Street Makeover Contest The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), partnering with Studio GWA, an architecture, planning, and historic tax credit consulting firm headquartered in Rockford, IL, is pleased to host the annual Makeover Contest. One of Wisconsin’s designated Main Street or Connect Community districts will receive funds up to $10,000 for the exterior façade Makeover, as well as design assistance from an architect and construction documents to inform the future work. There is a deadline of January 30,2026. City Administrator Wills has offered to help business with this process if they need it. NO ACTION TAKEN 8. New Board Member Recruitment With Melanie Rice from the Main Street Committee stepping down there is now an available spot on the Main Street Committee. The current Committee will start to reach out to business owners on Main Street to see if anyone is interested. NO ACTION TAKEN 9. Next meeting -March 18,2026 8am The next Main Street Committee will be on March 18,2026 at 8:00am. NO ACTION TAKEN 10. Adjournment Having no further discussion, Chairman Grzelak declared the meeting adjourned at 8:42am. _______________________________ City Administrator Peter A. Wills 3 Main Street Committee January 21, 2026 Notice was given to the public at least 24 hours prior to this open meeting - agenda was forwarded to newspapers and any news media who have requested the same – agenda was posted at City Hall, Oconto Falls Community Library, and on the city website at: cityofocontofalls.com Park & Rec Committee Meeting –January 27, 2026 4:30pm Page 1 CITY OF OCONTO FALLS PARK & REC COMMITTEE MEETING Council Chambers - Municipal Building 500 N. Chestnut Ave. Oconto Falls, WI 54154 Tuesday January 27, 2026 – 4:30 PM Minutes Meeting called to order at 4:30 PM by Mayor Clint Braun Roll Call: Ken Harter, Devin Wirtz, Christine Grzelak, Cathy Strom Absent: Jeff McDonald Also Present: Mayor Clint Braun, City Administrator Peter Wills, Deputy Clerk Jenny Friedman, Street Superintendent Wally Remic, Sophie Ford Chair Farmers Market DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE RECOMMENDATION/ACTION ON ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Elect Park & Rec Chair MOTION: Harter/Strom Motion to elect Devin Wirtz for Park and Rec chair. Voice Vote: All voting aye -MOTION CARRIED 4. Approval of Minutes-July 29,2025 MOTION: Harter/Strom Motion to approve the minutes from July 29,2025. Voice Vote: All voting aye -MOTION CARRIED 5. Beach Bathroom Updates-Oconto County ARPA Recreation Grant Street Superintendent Remic gave an update that with the ARPA Recreation Grant funds the following was able to be done for the parks; Westside Beach Bathrooms- adding ADA stalls to the men’s and women’s rooms, two urinals to the men’s room. New lighting and zero threshold on the concrete approaches at the door, new steel doors, repainted bathrooms, and new stainless steel bathroom fixtures. Eastside Beach will be doing concert to make ADA compliant zero threshold on entry way of bathroom, and a six-foot wide path from pavilion to the dock. All the bathroom enclosers at Westside, Eastside and Memorial field will be replaced with the new updated plastic material. Pleasant View Park- Redoing the roof, soffit, facia on the bathrooms. Park & Rec Committee Meeting –January 27, 2026 4:30pm Page 2 All funds were utilized from this grant. NO ACTION TAKEN 6. Memorial Field Planning a. Farmers Market at Memorial Field b. Longterm planning for Memorial Field Park The farmer’s market was hosted at Memorial Field in 2025 for the first time and it went well. There was concern is that the vendors having to drive over all the lawn to set up on the far side of the field. Sophie Ford Chair of the Farmers Market presented the thought of moving the Farmers Market to the side closest to the parking area and possibly developing Memorial Field with a permanent spot for Farmers Market and possible have sponsored community flower gardens. With the goal; of making it more inviting for the community to gather with a landscaped welcome area. Sophie proposed this in phases. In the first phase the Farmers Market would move over to the side closer to the parking. Phase two some items would have to be moved off of Memorial Field such as; belchers, crow’s nest taken down, possible the fence by the playground area and the old track taken out. Youth football does still use this field yet and Sophie Ford would and has worked with the youth football coaches last year and were able to not have any conflicts. MOTION: Harter/Grzelak Motion to recommend to Council taking down the fence, crow’s nest, and removal of the bleachers from Memorial Field. Voice Vote: All voting aye -MOTION CARRIED 7. Adjournment. Having no further business, Devin Wirtz declared the meeting adjourned at 5:11 pm. ____________________________ City Administrator Peter Wills *A quorum of Common Council was not in attendance at this meeting. OCONTO FALLS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES WATER & LIGHT  SEWAGE DISPOSAL MINUTES OF MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026 CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities Commission was called to order in Council Chambers of the Oconto Falls Municipal Building, 500 North Chestnut Avenue, Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, by President Kardoskee at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Schindel, Anastasopoulos, Coopman, Pytleski, and Kardoskee, present. Also Present: Interim Utility Manager/Utility Foreman Jason Valentine, Interim Utility Manager/Customer Service Representative Beth Rank, City Administrator Peter Wills, Mayor Clint Braun, and Michelle Tester. MINUTES President Kardoskee asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the Utility regular meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025. President Kardoskee declared the minutes of the Utility regular meeting of Monday, December 15, 2025 accepted as presented. TREASURERS REPORT: November and December (pre-audit) 2025 The Treasurer’s Reports for November and December (pre- audit) 2025, as prepared by Deputy Treasurer Eve Wallace, were placed on file for future audit. BILLS: Motion by Coopman, second by Pytleski, that an order be drawn authorizing payment of payroll vouchers 104525-104540, accounts payable vouchers 27796-27783, and wire transfers 2033-2047. Roll call: Coopman, Pytleski, Anastasopoulos, Schindel, and Kardoskee, voting aye. Motion carried. PRESENTATIONS AND OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE COMMISSION – None CORRESPONDENCE/INFORMATION Thank you from Forster. MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY/ENGINEERING REPORTS Manager’s Report – Written Manager’s Report was reviewed. Rank added that water bleeders were turned on. Valentine added that there was 2’ of frost in the ground. OLD BUSINESS ELECTRIC The Commission may go into closed session to deliberate or negotiate the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session pursuant to 19.85 (1e) Wis. Stats. (Re: Service Territory Agreement) – Commission did not enter into closed session. NEW BUSINESS GENERAL Employee Recognition – Jason Valentine – 30 years – Kardoskee presented Valentine for 30 years of service. ELECTRIC 2026 WPPI Funds – For 2026, the Commitment to Community Funds from WPPI is $2,500. Rank recommended that the Commission donate $1,000 to Badger State Girls, $1,000 to the Memorial Day Fireworks, $250 to the Sunset Concerts in the Park, and $250 to the Oconto Falls Library. Motion by Pytleski, second by Schindel, to donate the 2026 Commitment to Community Funds as follows: $1,000 to Badger State Girls, $1,000 to the Memorial Day Fireworks, $250 to the Sunset Concerts in the Park, and $250 to the Oconto Falls Library. Roll call vote: Pytleski, Schindel, Coopman, Anastasopoulos, and Kardoskee, voting aye. Motion carried. ATC Call – ATC’s first capital call of 2026 is for $51,005. Rank stated that the Utility has an account earmarked for the ATC calls. Funds will be drawn from the earmarked account to participate in this capital call. There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Beth Rank, Interim Utility Manager Page 1 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System An Innovation Planning Grant Study Page 2 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 1. Executive Summary ............................................................................. 2. Introduction and Study Purpose ........................................................ 3. Existing Conditions ............................................................................... 4. Financial Analysis .................................................................................. 5. Governance, Legal and Policy Framework .......................................... 6. Options Analysis and Observations..................................................... 7. Recommended Path Forward ............................................................... 8. Wisconsin Department of Revenue Innovation Grant ........................ 9. Implementation Plan ............................................................................ 10. Performance Metrics and Evaluation ................................................ 11. Conclusion ........................................................................................... 12. Appendix: Wisconsin Library Law (Chapter 43)............................... Table of Contents 3 5 6 10 14 17 20 22 23 24 25 28 Page 3 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 1. Executive Summary The City of Oconto Falls Community Library plays a vital role in providing access to information, educational resources, and community programming for residents of the City and surrounding municipalities. Over time, however, the funding and service structure supporting library services in Oconto County has become increasingly complex and financially unstable. This study was commissioned by the City of Oconto Falls to evaluate the current library service model, examine alternative approaches for shared services or consolidation, and identify a sustainable and equitable path forward. The need for this study was prompted by recent adjustments to the countywide library funding formula, which resulted in a reduction to Oconto Falls’ county allocation beginning in 2025. While the City was able to offset this reduction on a short-term basis, the change highlighted broader structural challenges within the existing system—particularly the reliance on funding from unlibraried towns, growing non-resident circulation costs associated with Brown County, and ongoing disparities between library service usage and tax responsibility. These conditions raise concerns about long-term financial sustainability for the City and the fairness of the current funding model for municipalities across Oconto County. This study evaluates existing conditions related to library governance, service delivery, geographic coverage, and funding, and incorporates input from library directors, municipal officials, county leadership, and library board members. Several alternative service delivery models were analyzed, including maintaining the current structure, expanding joint library systems to include currently unlibraried towns, establishing a countywide library system, and considering longer-term or legislative solutions. Each option was assessed based on financial sustainability, service equity, governance implications, political feasibility, and implementation complexity. The analysis shows that maintaining the current structure carries increasing financial risk and uncertainty for the City of Oconto Falls and does not address underlying inequities in service access and cost allocation. A countywide library system would provide the greatest level of equity and funding uniformity. This study recommends a phased, regional approach to expanding coordinated joint library participation as the most practical and sustainable path forward for the City of Oconto Falls and surrounding municipalities. This approach preserves high-quality library services while addressing funding inequities, reducing exposure to escalating external costs, and allowing for voluntary participation within existing governance structures. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the City of Oconto Falls pursue a leadership role in advancing a collaborative, coordinated, joint-library-based solution with all partner municipalities. This approach allows for incremental progress, minimizes disruption to existing library operations, and positions participating communities to respond more effectively to future financial and service demands. Page 4 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System The study also identifies the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s Innovation Grant as a potential tool to support implementation of the recommended approach. While the recommended path forward does not depend on grant funding, the Innovation Grant could help offset transition-related costs, support intergovernmental coordination, and accelerate implementation if pursued. This report concludes with a recommended implementation framework, performance metrics, and next steps designed to guide informed decision-making and foster regional collaboration. Taken together, the findings and recommendations provide a practical roadmap for strengthening library services in Oconto Falls and surrounding communities while balancing financial responsibility, service equity, and local control. Page 5 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 2. Introduction and Study Purpose 2.1 Introduction Public library services in Oconto County are delivered through a mix of municipal libraries, joint library systems, and county-administered funding mechanisms. This structure has evolved over time in response to population patterns, local governance preferences, previous partnerships, and statutory requirements. While this approach has allowed communities to retain local control over library operations, it has also resulted in a fragmented service landscape with varying levels of access, funding responsibility, and financial exposure across municipalities. The City of Oconto Falls operates a municipal library that serves both city residents and a significant number of users from surrounding communities. As a result, decisions related to library funding and governance at the county and municipal levels have a direct and material impact on the City’s ability to maintain service levels and plan for the future. Recent adjustments to the county library funding formula brought renewed attention to the underlying structure of library services in the region and highlighted the importance of evaluating whether the current model remains appropriate and sustainable. To support this evaluation, the City of Oconto Falls retained Innovative Public Advisors (IPA) to conduct an independent and comprehensive analysis of library service delivery and funding options. IPA is a public- sector consulting firm with experience supporting municipalities in shared services studies, governance analysis, and long-term service planning. IPA’s role in this study is to provide objective analysis, facilitate stakeholder engagement, and present findings and options to inform local decision-making. 2.2 Study Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the organization, funding, and delivery of library services affecting the City of Oconto Falls and surrounding municipalities, and to assess whether alternative models could better support sustainable, equitable, and efficient service provision. Specifically, this study seeks to: • Document existing librar y service structures, funding mechanisms, and governance models within Oconto County. • Examine the financial implications of the curr ent library funding framework, including the allocation of costs among served and unserved municipalities. • Analyze a range of alt ernative service delivery options, including joint library system expansion and broader consolidation models. • Evaluat e each option based on financial sustainability, service equity, governance impacts, and implementation feasibility. Page 6 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System • Identify a practical path f orward that balances regional collaboration with local control. • Outline pot ential next steps and implementation considerations to support informed decision- making. This study is not intended to advocate for a predetermined outcome. Rather, it is designed to provide City officials, library leadership, and partner municipalities with the information needed to consider options thoughtfully, understand associated tradeoffs, and determine an appropriate course of action based on local priorities and conditions. 3. Existing Conditions 3.1 Overview of the Current Library Service Structure Library services in Oconto County are provided through a combination of municipal libraries, joint library systems, and county-administered funding mechanisms in unlibraried towns. This hybrid structure reflects decades of locally driven decisions intended to preserve community identity and governance, but it has also resulted in varying service models and funding responsibilities across the county. Currently, Oconto County includes: • Thr ee (3) municipal libraries operated by individual cities: • Ocont o Falls Community Library (City of Oconto Falls) • Far nsworth Public Library (City of Oconto) • Gillett Public Librar y (City of Gillett) • Thr ee (3) existing joint library systems serving multiple municipalities under shared governance agreements: • Lena P ublic Library • Suring Ar ea Public Library • Lakes C ountry Public Library • Ele ven (11) unlibraried towns that do not operate a library but rely on county-administered funding mechanisms and payments to a neighboring county for use of library services. The City of Oconto Falls operates the Oconto Falls Community Library as one of the county’s municipal libraries. While governance and day-to-day operations are locally controlled, the library serves residents beyond city boundaries, including users from neighboring unlibraried towns that do not operate their own library facilities. As a result, the Oconto Falls Community Library functions as both a local and de facto regional service provider. Page 7 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 3.2 Geographic Service Areas and Coverage Library service coverage in Oconto County does not align neatly with municipal boundaries. Some communities are fully served by municipal or joint libraries, others are partially served, and eleven municipalities remain unlibraried. The presence of three municipal libraries and three joint library systems contributes to a patchwork of service areas that vary by geography and governance model. As illustrated above, library service areas vary by location and governance model. Several supervisory districts include a mix of served and unserved municipalities, while other areas—particularly in the southern portion of the county—remain largely unlibraried. This geographic fragmentation has direct implications for funding equity and service planning. Oconto County Libraries by Municipality Page 8 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 3.3 Municipal Libraries in Oconto County Oconto County currently includes three municipal libraries —O conto Falls Community Library (City of Oconto Falls), Farnsworth Public Library (City of Oconto), and Gillett Public Library (City of Gillett)— each operated by an individual city and governed by a locally appointed library board. These libraries are funded primarily through municipal appropriations, supplemented by county library funding and other revenues as allowed under state statute. Each municipal library maintains independent governance, staffing, and operational decision-making authority. While these libraries are municipally operated, they serve a broader population that extends beyond city boundaries, including residents of nearby towns and rural areas. As a result, municipal libraries play a significant regional role within the countywide library service network. The municipal library model allows for strong local control and responsiveness to community needs. However, because service demand extends beyond municipal borders, municipal libraries are particularly affected by county funding formulas, intergovernmental cost-sharing arrangements, and non-resident circulation patterns. 3.4 Existing Joint Library Systems Oconto County currently includes three (3) joint library systems— Lena Public Library, Suring Area Public Library, and Lakes Country Public Library—each established to provide shared library services across multiple municipalities while preserving a degree of local governance and operational control. These joint systems were formed at different times and under different local conditions, resulting in variations in governance structure, funding arrangements, and service areas. Each of these joint library systems operates under an intergovernmental agreement among participating municipalities. Governance is typically provided through a joint library board with representation from member communities, and funding responsibilities are shared among participating jurisdictions based on agreed-upon formulas that reflect statutory requirements and local policy decisions. County funding of these joint systems plays a role in the overall picture of library organization. The formation of these joint systems reflects prior efforts within Oconto County to: • Impr ove access to library services in smaller or rural communities. • Share operational and administrativ e costs. • Reduce incr eases on town administered funding. • Maintain local in volvement in library governance. While the joint library systems provide stable service delivery for participating municipalities, they also introduce additional complexity into the countywide library landscape. Differences in governance models, funding formulas, and service expectations among the three systems contribute to a varied approach to Page 9 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System library services across the county. Importantly, the presence of these existing joint systems influences the feasibility of future consolidation or partnership options, as participating municipalities have expressed interest in preserving local control and honoring existing agreements. The existence of three established joint library systems demonstrates that shared-service models are both legally permissible and operationally viable within Oconto County. At the same time, their varied structures highlight the need for careful consideration of governance, equity, and financial impacts when evaluating opportunities to expand joint participation or pursue broader system changes. 3.5 Unlibraried Towns and Countywide Funding The eleven (11) unlibraried towns in Oconto County do not operate their own libraries but fund access to library services through a combination of: Oconto County library levies, and direct payments to Brown County for non-resident circulation and access to library services. These unlibraried municipalities include the Town of Abrams, Town of Chase, Town of Gillette, Town of Little River, Town of Little Suamico, Town of Morgan, Town of Oconto, Town of Oconto Falls, Town of Pensaukee, Town of Stiles, and Town of Underhill. This dual funding structure results in residents of these municipalities effectively contributing to two library funding systems—one within Oconto County and one outside the county—without corresponding representation in library governance. While this approach ensures baseline access, it also creates several challenges: • Taxpa yers in unlibraried municipalities may be unaware of library-related costs embedded in county taxes and inter-county payments. • Funding responsibility is not directly tied to where library services are used and costs continue to increase. • Municipal libraries and joint systems serving large numbers of non-resident users experience disproportionate operational and financial impacts. These dynamics are particularly relevant for the City of Oconto Falls, where a significant portion of library use originates outside city boundaries, without shared funding. Page 10 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 4. Financial Analysis Library services in Oconto County are supported through a combination of municipal appropriations, county-administered library funding, and inter-county payments associated with non-resident library use. This layered funding structure reflects the county’s mix of municipal libraries, joint library systems, and unlibraried municipalities, but it also contributes to complexity and financial uncertainty. At a high level: • Municipal librar ies are funded primarily by their host cities, with additional support from Oconto County. • Joint librar y systems are funded by participating municipalities under intergovernmental agreements, supplemented by county funding. • Unlibraried municipalities contribute through county levies and, in some cases, direct payments to neighboring Brown County—to provide access to library services. This structure results in multiple funding streams supporting a single service area, often without direct alignment between service usage, funding responsibility, and governance. Page 11 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 4.1 Oconto Falls Community Library Budget The Oconto Falls Community Library operates with an annual budget of approximately $204,000 (2025). Funding for the library is derived from several sources, with the two largest being the City of Oconto Falls and Oconto County. Key elements of the 2025 budget include: • City of O conto Falls appropriation: $90,500 • Ocont o County library funding: $107,500 • Other r evenues: grants, donations, fines, and miscellaneous income County funding represents more than half of the library’s total operating revenue, making the library particularly sensitive to changes in county funding policy and formulas. In 2025, adjustments to the county funding distribution resulted in a reduction to Oconto Falls’ allocation, which the City offset on a short-term basis to maintain service levels. Expenditures are primarily driven by staffing and operational costs, leaving limited flexibility to absorb ongoing funding reductions without service impacts. This reliance on external funding sources introduces financial risk and complicates long-term planning, programming, and service delivery. 4.2 Countywide Library Funding Framework Oconto County administers library funding in accordance with state statute and county policy, using a levy- based approach to distribute funds among libraries serving county residents. Funding is derived in part from a countywide library levy and is allocated to municipal and joint libraries based on a formula intended to reflect service provision and statutory requirements. A significant portion of county library funding is generated from unlibraried municipalities, which do not operate libraries but are taxed to support access to library services. These funds are pooled and redistributed to libraries that serve residents of those municipalities. While this approach ensures access for all residents, it also creates tension: • Libraries with higher in- county, non-resident use experience greater operational demand. • Funding distr ibutions may change year to year as formulas or usage patterns shift. • Municipal librar ies serving as regional hubs, such as Oconto Falls, bear disproportionate exposure to funding adjustments. Page 12 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 4.3 Brown County Non-Resident Library Costs In addition to contributing to Oconto County’s library funding framework, several unlibraried municipalities also make direct payments to Brown County to provide library access for their residents. These payments are associated with non-resident circulation and are driven by proximity, service availability, and historical usage patterns. Towns in the southern portion of Oconto County—including some of the largest unlibraried municipalities—account for a substantial share of Brown County usage. Collectively, these payments total approximately $160,000 annually, representing a significant ongoing cost that exists outside Oconto County’s library funding system. This arrangement has several financial implications: • Residents of some municipalities contr ibute to both Oconto County and Brown County library systems. • Pa yments to Brown County do not provide governance representation, service delivery, or long-term cost control. • Costs ar e expected to increase over time as usage and service demand grow. Page 13 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 4.4 Financial Impacts on Unlibraried Towns For unlibraried municipalities, the current funding structure results in layered financial obligations: • Count y library levies collected by Oconto County. • Int er-county payments to Brown County for library access. These costs are often embedded within broader tax bills or intergovernmental charges may not be readily visible to residents or policymakers. However, from a fiscal perspective, they represent a material, increasing, and recurring expense with limited local control. Importantly, state statute limits the ability of unlibraried municipalities to reduce their library-related expenditures when transitioning to a joint library system. While immediate tax savings may be limited, participation in a joint system can offer improved cost predictability by limited future increases, governance representation, and long-term stability. 4.5 Financial Sustainability and Risk Assessment The current library funding structure in Oconto County presents several long-term financial risks: • Vola tility: Changes to county funding formulas can have immediate impacts on municipal library budgets. • Equit y concerns: Funding responsibility does not consistently align with service usage. • Escala ting external costs: Brown County payments represent an ongoing and growing financial exposure. • Limited fle xibility: Municipal libraries have constrained ability to absorb funding reductions without service impacts. Absent structural changes, these risks are likely to intensify, particularly for libraries including Oconto Falls, serving as regional access points. These financial conditions underscore the importance of evaluating alternative service delivery and funding models that improve alignment between service use, cost responsibility, and governance. The financial analysis highlights the strengths and limitations of the existing funding framework and provides a foundation for evaluating alternative models. Section 5 will examine the legal, governance, and policy considerations that shape the feasibility of shared services, joint library systems, and other structural options. Page 14 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 5. Governance, Legal, and Policy Framework 5.1 Statutory Framework for Library Services in Wisconsin Public library services in Wisconsin are governed by Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 43 (Library Law), which establishes requirements related to library formation, funding, governance, and service access. These statutes provide flexibility for municipalities to determine how library services are delivered, while also setting minimum standards intended to ensure equitable access for residents. Under Wisconsin law, library services may be provided through: • Municipal librar ies, operated and governed by individual cities or villages. • Joint librar ies, formed through intergovernmental agreements among multiple municipalities. • Count ywide library system that is governed and approved by the county. Statute also establishes requirements for county participation in funding libraries that serve county residents, including residents of unlibraried municipalities. As a result, counties play an important role in financing library services even when they do not operate libraries directly. Oconto County has a county-administered funding mechanism, which supports all joint and standalone libraries. Page 15 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 5.2 Municipal Library Governance Municipal libraries are governed by a locally appointed library board that holds statutory authority over library operations, including hiring, policy adoption, and oversight of services. The governing municipality is responsible for appropriating funds necessary to operate the library, subject to statutory requirements and available revenues. This governance model provides a high degree of local control and responsiveness to community needs. However, when municipal libraries serve residents beyond municipal boundaries, governance authority does not necessarily align with the population being served. Non-resident users do not have direct representation on municipal library boards unless specifically provided through local agreements. 5.3 Joint Library Governance and Agreements Joint libraries are established through formal intergovernmental agreements among participating municipalities. These agreements define governance structures, board composition, funding responsibilities, and operational oversight. Joint library boards typically include representation from each participating jurisdiction, allowing for shared decision-making and accountability. Joint library systems offer several governance-related advantages: • Repr esentation for participating municipalities. • Shared r esponsibility for funding and oversight. • Great er alignment between service usage and cost responsibility. At the same time, joint libraries require participating municipalities to relinquish some degree of individual control in favor of shared governance. Library board composition is expanded from a singular municipal entity to multijurisdictional makeup. The terms of joint agreements are negotiated locally and can vary significantly in structure and complexity. 5.4 County Role and Policy Considerations Oconto County—specifically led by the County Clerk—plays an administrative role in library funding by levying and distributing funds to libraries that serve county residents. While the County does not currently operate a countywide library system, its policies and funding formulas directly affect municipal and joint libraries throughout the county. County policies must balance statutory funding obligations, equity among municipalities, financial constraints of the county levy, and differing service models across the county. Changes to county funding formulas or policies can have immediate impacts on municipal library budgets, particularly for libraries that serve a large number of non-resident users. Page 16 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 5.5 Cross-County Service and Intergovernmental Constraints Library service delivery across county boundaries is subject to additional statutory and policy constraints. While residents may access libraries in neighboring counties, formal cross-county joint library systems are limited under current law. As a result, inter-county service arrangements—such as payments to Brown County for non-resident circulation—often occur outside of shared governance structures. These arrangements provide access but offer limited cost predictability and no governance representation for contributing municipalities. Any long-term changes to cross-county service delivery would require careful coordination with state agencies and, potentially, legislative action. 5.6 Staffing and Credentialing Requirements State law establishes professional qualification requirements for library directors based on the population served by a library. As population thresholds increase, additional credentialing—such as a master’s degree in library and information science—may be required. Incumbents in their positions would be sufficient without having to secure advanced degrees. This potential change would apply to future director recruitments. These requirements are an important consideration when evaluating consolidation or expansion options, as changes to service area or governance structure could trigger new staffing obligations. Transition planning must account for credentialing timelines, staffing continuity, and associated costs. 5.7 Governance Implications for Future Options The existing statutory and governance framework does not mandate a single approach to library service delivery in Oconto County. Rather, it provides a range of permissible models, each with distinct governance, financial, and operational implications. Understanding these legal and policy considerations is essential for evaluating alternative service delivery options. The framework outlined above informs the feasibility of shared services, joint library expansion, and other structural changes explored in subsequent sections of this report. Page 17 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 6. Options Analysis and Observations This section evaluates potential approaches to future library service delivery affecting the City of Oconto Falls and surrounding municipalities. Each option is assessed based on service impacts, financial sustainability, governance considerations, and overall feasibility. The analysis reflects current conditions, stakeholder input, and statutory constraints, and is intended to clarify tradeoffs rather than prescribe an outcome. 6.1 Service Levels and Community Expectations Across Oconto County, there is broad consensus that library services should remain accessible, reliable, and responsive to community needs. Municipal and joint libraries currently provide a range of services beyond traditional circulation, including programming, technology access, and community space. Maintaining these service levels—particularly in rural and smaller communities—is a key consideration in evaluating any future service model. Municipal libraries, including the Oconto Falls Community Library, function as regional service providers and experience service demand that extends beyond municipal boundaries. Joint library systems similarly balance local identity with broader service responsibilities. Any structural changes must account for service continuity, staffing capacity, and the ability to meet community expectations without disruption. 6.2 Option 1: Maintain the Current Structure (“Status Quo”) Under this option, the existing mix of municipal libraries, joint library systems, and unlibraried municipalities would remain in place, with continued reliance on county-administered funding and inter-county payments to Brown County. Observations: • This option pr eserves existing governance arrangements and avoids near-term disruption. • Funding v olatility remains a significant concern, particularly for municipal libraries serving large numbers of non-resident users. • Bro wn County payments continue without governance representation or long-term cost control. • Equit y concerns persist, as service use and funding responsibility remain misaligned. • Unlibraried t owns would likely experience continued increases in library payments. Maintaining the current structure does not address the underlying financial and governance challenges identified in this study and leaves the City of Oconto Falls exposed to future funding adjustments. Page 18 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 6.3 Option 2: Expansion of Joint Library Systems to Include Unlibraried Municipalities This option involves one or more of the eleven unlibraried municipalities joining an existing joint library system or forming a new joint arrangement with neighboring libraries. Participation would be voluntary and structured through intergovernmental agreements. Key observations: • Joint syst ems provide governance representation and shared responsibility for participating municipalities. • This approach has the potential to reduce or eliminate ongoing payments to Brown County for participating towns. • Immediat e tax savings for unlibraried municipalities may be limited due to statutory constraints; however, cost predictability and long-term stability may improve in a joint library system. • Existing joint systems ha ve expressed interest in preserving local control, indicating that expansion would require careful negotiation. • Ideally all elev en unlibraried towns join a joint library system. This would eliminate future payments to Brown County. This option builds upon existing models already in place within Oconto County and aligns service responsibility more closely with governance and funding. 6.4 Option 3: Countywide Library System Under a countywide model, library services would be consolidated into a single system serving all municipalities within Oconto County, with county-level governance and uniform funding. Key observations: • A county wide system offers the greatest potential for equity, with uniform access and consistent funding responsibility. • The cr eation of a countywide library could eliminate the need for inter-county payments to Brown County. • Significant governance changes would be required, including potential impacts to staffing, employee location, and credentialing requirements. • Stakeholder input and prior efforts suggest limited political feasibility at this time, particularly among municipalities with recently established or well-functioning library systems. • The cur rent county funding formula also prevents existing joint library systems from supporting a countywide system. While equitable in theory, this option faces substantial governance and implementation barriers. Page 19 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 6.5 Option 4: Long-Term or Legislative Alternatives This option includes approaches that are not currently feasible under existing law or policy but may warrant future consideration. Key observations: • Cross- county joint library systems would require statutory changes and coordination beyond the local level. • Negotiated ag reements with Brown County could potentially modify cost structures but would not address governance representation. These alternatives are best viewed as long-term concepts rather than near-term solutions. 6.6 Comparative Observations When viewed collectively, the options evaluated in this study reveal several consistent themes: • The cur rent structure is increasingly vulnerable to funding volatility and equity concerns. • Joint librar y systems offer a proven framework for shared governance and service delivery within Oconto County. • Count ywide consolidation provides the greatest equity but faces significant feasibility challenges. • Incr emental, voluntary approaches reduce risk and allow communities to retain local control while addressing financial pressures. 6.7 Summary of Key Observations Based on the analysis of service, financial, and governance considerations: • The existing funding model does not alig n service use with cost responsibility. • Municipal librar ies serving regional users face disproportionate financial exposure. • Pa yments to Brown County represent a significant, ongoing, and arguably unnecessary external cost. • Joint librar y expansion presents a realistic mechanism to improve governance alignment and cost predictability. • Structural changes , if pursued, will require collaboration, clear communication, and phased implementation. These observations inform the development of a recommended path forward, which is presented in the following section. Page 20 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 7. Recommended Path Forward Based on the analysis of existing conditions, financial impacts, governance considerations, and service equity, this study recommends a phased, regional approach to expanding coordinated joint library participation as the most practical and sustainable path forward for the City of Oconto Falls and surrounding municipalities. This approach recognizes the importance of maintaining high-quality library services while addressing long-standing funding inequities and reducing exposure to escalating external costs. 7.1 Preferred Near-Term Strategy The preferred near-term strategy is for the City of Oconto Falls to work collaboratively with interested unlibraried municipalities to explore participation in an existing or newly structured joint library system. This strategy builds on proven models already operating within Oconto County and aligns service delivery, governance, and funding more closely than the current structure. Key elements of this strategy include: • Voluntar y participation by municipalities, allowing communities to opt in based on location and local priorities. • Shared go vernance through joint library boards, providing representation for participating towns. • Reduced r equirements on inter-county payments to Brown County. • Impr oved long-term cost predictability for all participating jurisdictions. This approach directly addresses the structural issues identified in this study while minimizing disruption to existing library operations. Page 21 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 7.2 Phased and Regional Implementation Rather than pursuing countywide consolidation, the recommended approach emphasizes incremental implementation. A phased strategy allows municipalities to build trust, evaluate impacts, and adjust agreements as needed. Initial efforts should focus on: • Unlibraried municipalities with the highest le vels of non-resident library use. • Geog raphic proximity to the Oconto Falls Community Library. • Municipalities that ha ve expressed interest in improved governance alignment and cost stability. This regional focus reduces political risk, respects existing joint library systems, and allows for future expansion if conditions evolve. 7.3 Role of the City of Oconto Falls As a primary service provider and regional access point, the City of Oconto Falls is well positioned to play a convening and leadership role in advancing this strategy. This role includes: • Facilitating discussions among pot ential partner municipalities. • Wor king with library leadership to evaluate governance and operational implications. • Par ticipating in the development of intergovernmental agreements. • Ensuring that ser vice levels and community expectations remain central to decision-making. • Assisting other existing librar ies/joint systems to explore joining forces with the remaining unlibraried towns. Importantly, this leadership role does not require the City to commit to a specific outcome in advance. Rather, it positions Oconto Falls to shape discussions, protect service quality, and pursue solutions that support long-term sustainability. 7.4 Positioning for Implementation Support The recommended path forward is designed to stand on its own merits. However, its phased and collaborative nature also positions participating municipalities to pursue implementation support, including potential eligibility for the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s Innovation Grant. Pursuing external funding, where appropriate, may help offset transition-related costs and accelerate implementation, but it should be viewed as a supporting tool rather than a prerequisite for action. This recommended approach balances financial responsibility, service equity, and local governance preferences. By focusing on incremental, voluntary collaboration, the City of Oconto Falls and its partners can address immediate challenges while preserving flexibility for future system evolution. Page 22 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 8. Wisconsin Department of Revenue Innovation Grant The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR)’s Innovation Grant assists municipalities that transfer one or more allowable services to another entity or municipality. The program is intended to encourage long-term service innovation through shared services, consolidation, or restructuring, while providing financial support to offset transition costs and promote sustainable service delivery. Statewide, the Innovation Grant program includes approximately $297 million in available funding. A municipality may receive up to $10 million per year for five years, subject to a required contract. The annual grant amount is calculated as 25 percent of the total cost of providing the transferred service in the calendar year immediately preceding the service transfer, and service costs may not increase by more than 15 percent over the five-year grant period. Grant funds are unrestricted and may be shared among participating municipalities, depending on the structure of the service transfer. For the City of Oconto Falls, the Innovation Grant presents a meaningful opportunity if the City and County municipalities elect to pursue the creation of a new countywide library district. In this scenario, library services would be transferred from a municipally operated model to a jointly governed entity, aligning directly with the purpose of the Innovation Grant program and making the City eligible to benefit from grant funding to support implementation. All other existing municipal libraries/joint library districts would also likely qualify in a countywide library system. The 2025 operating budget for the Oconto Falls Community Library is approximately $204,065. If a service transfer were to occur, these 2025 expenditures could serve as the baseline for an Innovation Grant application, subject to DOR review and approval. Based on current program parameters, the City of Oconto Falls could potentially be eligible to receive $51,000 per year for up to five years, or $255,000 in total grant support, assuming compliance with program requirements and cost-growth limitations. The other existing municipal libraries/joint library districts would also qualify for 25% of their respective 2025 library expenses. Innovation Grant funding could help offset one-time and early-stage transition costs, including governance and administrative restructuring, intergovernmental agreement development, operational coordination, system alignment, and public communication. While participation in the Innovation Grant program is not required to implement the recommended path forward, the grant represents a strategic opportunity to reduce short-term financial impacts and support a successful transition to a joint library district. Page 23 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 9. Implementation Plan Implementation of the recommended path forward will require a coordinated, phased approach that allows the City of Oconto Falls and potential partner municipalities to move deliberately while maintaining service continuity. The steps outlined below are intended to support informed decision-making, preserve flexibility, and position participating communities for long-term success. The first phase focuses on regional coordination and decision-making. During this phase, the City of Oconto Falls would convene discussions with interested unlibraried towns to confirm interest in forming a new joint library district or expanding an existing shared-service arrangement. This phase would include preliminary financial modeling, review of governance structures, and identification of participating partners. No formal commitments are required at this stage, allowing municipalities to evaluate participation based on local priorities. The second phase involves formalizing governance and service arrangements. If sufficient interest exists, participating municipalities would work collaboratively to develop an intergovernmental agreement establishing the joint library district. This agreement would address governance representation, funding responsibilities, service expectations, and transition timing. Legal review and coordination with library leadership would occur concurrently to ensure compliance with state statutes and continuity of operations. The third phase centers on transition planning and implementation. This includes administrative and operational steps necessary to shift library services to a joint structure, such as board appointments, budget alignment, staffing coordination, and communication with residents. If pursued, this phase would also align with preparation and submission of a Wisconsin Department of Revenue Innovation Grant application, using eligible 2025 expenditures as the baseline for potential grant support. The final phase emphasizes monitoring and adjustment. Following implementation, participating municipalities would evaluate service levels, financial performance, and governance effectiveness to ensure the joint library district is meeting its intended objectives. This phase allows for refinements to agreements or operations as needed and supports transparency and accountability to residents. Throughout implementation, maintaining clear communication with library staff, elected officials, and the public will be essential. A phased approach allows the City of Oconto Falls and its partners to manage risk, build trust, and ensure that service quality remains the central focus as governance and funding structures evolve. Page 24 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 10. Performance Metrics and Evaluation Ongoing evaluation is essential to determine whether changes to library service delivery achieve the intended outcomes of financial sustainability, service equity, and effective governance. The performance metrics outlined below provide participating municipalities with clear, measurable indicators to assess progress following implementation of a joint library district or expanded shared-service arrangement. Financial performance is evaluated to confirm that service costs remain predictable and aligned with expectations. Relevant indicators include annual operating costs, changes in municipal contributions, stability of funding over time, and compliance with applicable cost-growth limitations. For municipalities previously contributing to Brown County library costs, evaluation includes whether those external payments have been reduced or eliminated as anticipated. Service delivery and access metrics focus on maintaining or improving service quality for residents. These measures include circulation levels, program participation, hours of operation, technology access, and geographic accessibility. Monitoring service demand across participating municipalities helps ensure that the joint service model meets community needs without disproportionate impacts on any single location. Equity and fairness are assessed by examining the relationship between service usage, funding responsibility, and governance representation. Indicators include participation levels by municipality, representation on the joint library board, and consistency in service access across served and previously unlibraried communities. Governance effectiveness is evaluated to confirm that the joint library structure supports timely decision- making, transparency, and accountability. Metrics include board participation, clarity of roles and responsibilities, adherence to intergovernmental agreements, and the effectiveness of collaborative issue resolution. Implementation outcomes are reviewed to determine whether transition milestones are achieved as planned, whether staffing and administrative coordination function effectively, and whether anticipated efficiencies or service improvements are realized. Regular reporting to participating municipal boards and the public supports transparency and accountability. Establishing an annual review process allows municipalities to make adjustments as needed and ensures that the library service arrangement continues to support high-quality, sustainable services over time. Page 25 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System 11. Conclusion This study examined the current structure of library services affecting the City of Oconto Falls and surrounding municipalities, with a focus on financial sustainability, service equity, and governance alignment. The analysis confirms that the existing mix of municipal libraries, joint library systems, and unlibraried municipalities has provided access to library services across Oconto County, but it has also created structural challenges related to funding volatility, cost allocation, and long-term planning. The findings highlight the growing financial exposure associated with county funding adjustments and inter-county library payments, as well as the disproportionate impacts experienced by libraries that serve as regional access points. At the same time, the presence of established joint library systems within Oconto County demonstrates that shared-service models are viable and capable of balancing service delivery with local governance. The recommended path forward emphasizes a phased, collaborative approach that allows municipalities to explore shared library governance while maintaining service continuity and local decision-making authority. This approach provides flexibility to address immediate financial pressures and creates a framework for future collaboration as conditions evolve. Implementation of any structural changes will require coordination, clear communication, and ongoing evaluation. The implementation plan and performance metrics outlined in this report provide a foundation for informed decision-making and accountability over time. Together, the analysis and recommendations offer a practical roadmap for strengthening library services in a manner that supports long-term sustainability, equitable access, and effective governance for the City of Oconto Falls and its partner communities. Pivoting to a countywide library system would be possible if at any point throughout discussions led by Oconto Falls spurred a broader conversation. A countywide library system would secure the most Innovation Grant funding as multiple libraries/joint library district municipalities would become eligible for five years. Oconto County could qualify as well by transferring their current cost to a new countywide system. Page 26 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System December 26, 2025 Dear City of Oconto Falls Leadership and Project Partners, Thank you for the opportunity to conduct this comprehensive library services study for the City of Oconto Falls. This effort reflects the City’s commitment to providing high-quality, accessible, and fiscally responsible library services while thoughtfully evaluating long-term sustainability and regional collaboration. Our analysis confirms that the existing mix of municipal libraries, joint library systems, and unlibraried municipalities has provided broad access to library services, but it has also resulted in funding volatility, inequities in cost allocation, and growing exposure to inter-county library payments. In particular, the City of Oconto Falls has assumed a disproportionate share of financial risk as a regional service provider. At the same time, the presence of established joint library systems within Oconto County demonstrates that shared governance models are viable and capable of balancing service delivery with local control. Based on these findings, this study identifies a phased, regional approach to expanding joint library participation as the most practical path forward. This approach allows interested municipalities to collaborate voluntarily, improves alignment between service use, funding responsibility, and governance, and positions the City and its partners to manage long-term costs while maintaining service quality. The study also highlights the potential opportunity to leverage the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s Innovation Grant should the City and its partners elect to pursue the creation of a new joint library district. We commend the City of Oconto Falls for undertaking this timely and forward-looking effort. Innovative Public Advisors remains available to assist with next steps, including facilitating intergovernmental discussions, supporting agreement development, assisting with implementation planning, or providing guidance related to potential Innovation Grant eligibility. Thank you again for the privilege of partnering with the City of Oconto Falls on this important initiative. Please do not hesitate to reach out if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely, Jess Wildes, MPA, MS Partner, Innovative Public Advisors Jay Shambeau, ICMA-CM, MPA Partner, Innovative Public Advisors Page 27 Comprehensive Study to Establish the Oconto Falls Joint Library System City of Oconto Falls 500 N. Chestnut Avenue, Oconto Falls, WI 54154 920-846-4505 | cityofocontofalls.com PAUL R. SHALLOW PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR SHALLOW SURVEYING, LLC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P.O. Box 88 Lena, WI 54139 PHONE 920.834.5225 FAX 920.834.5228 E-MAIL: SHALLOWSURVEYING@YAHOO.COM LEGAL DESCRIPTION FOR ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF OCONTO FALLS A parcel of land located in part of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 35, Township 28 North, Range 19 East, Town of Oconto Falls, Oconto County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the West quarter corner of said Section 35; Thence South 87 degrees 23 minutes 59 seconds East along the East-West quarterline of said Section 35, a distance of 1333.19 ft. to the Southeast corner of lands described in Volume 337, Page 439 and the Southwest corner of lands described in Volume 342, Page 187 of the Oconto County Registry and the POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence North 01 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds East along the East line of said lands described in Volume 337, Page 439, a distance of 646.56 ft. to a 1” iron pipe on the North line of the South half of the said Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter; Thence South 87 degrees 19 minutes 10 seconds East along said North line, a distance of 51.67 ft. to a 1” iron pipe at the Northeast corner of said lands described in Volume 342, Page 187; Thence South 02 degrees 36 minutes 01 seconds West along the East line of said lands, a distance of 646.38 ft. to a point on said East-West quarterline of Section 35; Thence North 87 degrees 23 minutes 59 seconds West along said quarterline, a distance of 40.00 ft. to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Subject to right of way along the Southerly 33 feet as used for roadway purposes along Gallas Road. Together with and subject to any easements, covenants, and restrictions of record. Said parcel contains 0.680 acres of land more or less to the said East-West quarterline, or 0.650 acres of land more or less to the right of way line of said Gallas Road. CITY DUMP ACCESS ROAD ANNEXATION PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF LANDS TO THE CITY OF OCONTO FALLS BY DIRECT ANNEXATION BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT OF THE LANDS OWNED BY THE CITY OF OCONTO FALLS PETITION FOR DIRECT ANNEXATION BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT Petition the Honorable Mayor and Common Council of said City of Oconto Falls to annex the territory described below and shown upon the attached maps, as permitted by Chapter 66 of the Wisconsin Statutes, to the City of Oconto Falls, Oconto County, Wisconsin. 1. Pursuant to Section 66.0217 (2) of the Wisconsin State Statues, the undersigned officers of the City of Oconto Falls, Oconto County, Wisconsin, hereby petition for Direct Annexation by Unanimous Consent of the land described in attached map from the Town of Oconto Falls, Oconto County, Wisconsin to the City of Oconto Falls, Oconto County, Wisconsin. 2. The City of Oconto Falls, Oconto County, Wisconsin is the sole owner of the land described in the map hereto known City Dump Access Road Legal Description: A parcel of land located in part of the Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 35, Township 28 North, Range 19 East, Town of Oconto Falls, Oconto County, Wisconsin, described as follows: Commencing at the West quarter corner of said Section 35; Thence South 87 degrees 23 minutes 59 seconds East along the East-West quarterline of said Section 35, a distance of 1333.19 ft. to the Southeast corner of lands described in Volume 337, Page 439 and the Southwest corner of lands described in Volume 342, Page 187 of the Oconto County Registry and the POINT OF BEGINNING; Thence North 01 degrees 34 minutes 00 seconds East along the East line of said lands described in Volume 337, Page 439, a distance of 646.56 ft. to a 1” iron pipe on the North line of the South half of the said Southeast quarter of the Northwest quarter; Thence South 87 degrees 19 minutes 10 seconds East along said North line, a distance of 51.67 ft. to a 1” iron pipe at the Northeast corner of said lands described in Volume 342, Page 187; Thence South 02 degrees 36 minutes 01 seconds West along the East line of said lands, a distance of 646.38 ft. to a point on said East-West quarterline of Section 35; Thence North 87 degrees 23 minutes 59 seconds West along said quarterline, a distance of 40.00 ft. to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Subject to right of way along the Southerly 33 feet as used for roadway purposes along Gallas Road. Together with and subject to any easements, covenants, and restrictions of record. Said parcel contains 0.680 acres of land more or less to the said East-West quarterline, or 0.650 acres of land more or less to the right of way line of said Gallas Road. 3. The population of the said land is zero (0). The number of electors that reside on the lands to be annexed is zero (0). 4. Said land is contiguous to the City of Oconto Falls and is presently part of the Town of Oconto Falls, in Oconto County, Wisconsin. 5. The undersigned request upon annexation, that the land described in the maps will be Zoned as Special Purpose 6. Attached is map highlighting the City Dump Access Road property to be annexed into the City of Oconto Falls, in Oconto County, Wisconsin. Dated this ___ day of _________ 2026 _______________________ _____________________ Peter Wills-Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer Clint Braun- Mayor City of Oconto Falls City of Oconto Falls NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF [Subdivision Name] PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Oconto Falls Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday 10th February, at 5:00PM, at the Oconto Falls Municipal Building, 500 N Chestnut Ave., Oconto Falls, WI] regarding the preliminary plat of the "Former Washington Middle School submitted by Kevin Birr, Birr Investments, LLC. SUBJECT MATTER: The proposal involves the division of approximately 2.8065 acres of land into 14 single- family residential lots. The proposed plat is located at 102 S Washington Street, Legal Description: All of Block 1 Volk’s 2nd Addition to Volk’s Plat and proposed discontinued ally, being part of the Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ and part of the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼, all in Section 23, Township 28 North, Range 19 East Village of Oconto Falls, Oconto County, Wisconsin. The proposed preliminary plat is on file for public inspection at the City of Oconto Falls Clerk’s office and online at https://cityofocontofalls.com/government/city-council/current- meeting-agendas/ PROPERTY LOCATION/PARCEL NO(S): Tax Parcel Numbers 2660708316419 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: All interested persons, or their agents, are invited to attend the public hearing and be heard regarding this proposed preliminary plat. Written comments may be submitted to the Clerk prior to the meeting and will be incorporated into the record. 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FOR TILE FLOOR 13# DL. FOR GYPCRETE.(1.5" THICK) 20# DL. FOR FIREPLACE FACE/HEARTH 25# DL. FOR GRANITE/QUARTZ DESIGNED FOR: ZONE 2 • STD. LOADING (PER SQ. FT.) 30# TCLL, 10# TCDL, 10# BCDL • DEFLECTION: LL=L/240, TL=L/180 • DURATION OF LOAD: 1.15% 8" x 8'-0" POURED CONCRETE WALL 6" x 4'-0" POURED CONCRETE WALL 6" x 4'-0" POURED CONCRETE WALL (MIN. 4'-0" TALL) FIRST FLOOR WALL HEIGHT: 2 x 6 x 9' 1 1/8" (UNLESS NOTED/SHOWN OTHERWISE) WALL HEIGHT: 2 x 4 x 10'-3 1/4"" (UNLESS NOTED/SHOWN OTHERWISE) FIRST FLOOR WALL HEIGHT: 2 x 4 x 9' 1 1/8" (UNLESS NOTED/SHOWN OTHERWISE) 4" CONCRETE SLAB 11 7/8" I-JOIST @ 16" O.C. FIRST FLOOR @ 6'-11 3/8" ABOVE SUBFLOOR (UNLESS NOTED/SHOWN OTHERWISE) 16" O.C. (UNLESS NOTED/SHOWN OTHERWISE) ENGINEERED WOOD TRUSSES @24" O.C. NEW HOME PLAN SPECIFICATIONS DEFLECTION: LL=L/480, TL=L/360 BEAM PKT. LOCATION OF FIREPLACE FROM ABOVE- SUPPORT TO BE DETERMINED BY CONTRACTOR VERIFY KITCHEN LOADS FROM ABOVE- SUPPORT TO BE DETERMINED BY CONTRACTOR. BASEMENT 4" CONCRETE SLAB 8"CONCRETE WALLS 8'-0" (U.N.O) W/ CONCRETE FOOTINGS (SIZED BY CONTRACTOR) 11 7/8" I JOISTS @ 16" O/C 10'-0" 15'-6" 17'-6" 19'-6" 2'-6" G4848 EGRESS WINDOW WELL LOCATION TO BE VERIFIED ON SITE 22'-0" 6'-0" 15'-0" 43'-0" 12'-0"42'-0" 54'-0" 2'-10 1/2" 16'-3" 2'-10 1/2" 9" RUN 14 RISERS 10" 16'-8" 17'-6" 7'-0" BEAM PKT. BEAM PKT.BEAM PKT. 8'-7" 8'-7" 8'-7" 8'-7" 8'-8" 7'-6" 7'-6" 11 7/8" I JOISTS @ 16" O/C UNEXC. 4" CONCRETE SLAB 6" CONCRETE FROST WALLS @ 4'-0" (U.N.O) W/ CONCRETE FOOTINGS (SIZED BY CONTRACTOR) 6'-2" 30'-8" 23'-4" 54'-0" 2x4 BEARING WALL W/ FOOTINGS 2'-8" 4'-6 1/2"3'-11 1/2" 9'-5" 8'-6" 4'-1" 21'-0" 8" 4'-2" 19'-2" (2) 9 1/4" DROPPED LVL BEAM 1'-9" 3'-3"7'-0"1'-0" 2'-6" 43'-0" 10" 10'-8" 4'-0 1/2" 2X4 INTERIOR WALL ON FLAT DOWN 8" DOWN 8" 30"x30"x12" CONCRETE FOOTING W.STEEL COLUMN - TYP. UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE UNEXCAVATED 4" CONCRETE SLAB PITCHED TO O.H. GARAGE DOOR 6" CONCRETE FROST WALL @ 4'-0" MIN. (U.N.O.) CONCRETE FOOTINGS (SIZED BY FOUNDATION CONTRACTOR) (2) 9 1/4" DROPPED LVL BEAM T/ PORCH FOUNDATION WALLS TBD BY CONTRACTOR FLUSH 11 7/8" LVL HDR 6'-0" 10" 16'-8" 13'-2" 11 7/8" I JOISTS @ 16" O/C 10" THICK/ 9'-0" TALL FOUNDATION WALLS W/ 4" INTERIOR JOIST LEDGE 10" THICK/ 9'-0" TALL FOUNDATION WALLS W/ 4" INTERIOR JOIST LEDGE 10" THICK/ 9'-0" TALL FOUNDATION WALLS W/ 4" INTERIOR JOIST LEDGE 10" THICK/ 9'-0" TALL FOUNDATION WALLS 10" THICK/ 9'-0" TALL FOUNDATION WALLS FLUSH ENTRY PITCH SLAB TO UNDERSIDE OF DOOR SILL UNEXC. 4" CONCRETE SLAB 6" CONCRETE FROST WALLS @ 4'-0" (U.N.O) W/ CONCRETE FOOTINGS (SIZED BY CONTRACTOR) 3'-6"4'-6" 4'-0" 4'-6" 3'-6" 4'-6" 2x4 BEARING WALL W/ FOOTING 33'-6"8'-6" 8/12 PITCH ADJ HEEL HEIGHT 1'-6" 1'-0" 1'-0" 1'-6" 1'-6" 1'-0" 1'-6" 1'-6" 6'-0" 1'-0" 6/12 PITCH 7" HEELS 6/12 PITCH 7" HEELS 1'-6" 4'-6" 8/12 PITCH ADJ HEEL HEIGHT 8/12 PITCH ADJ HEEL HEIGHT 1'-0" 6/12 PITCH 7" HEELS SIDING 7/16" OSB TYVEK 2X6 @ 16" O/C FULL INSULATION 4 MIL. VAPOR BARRIER 1/2" DRYWALL RIDGE VENT ASPHALT SHINGLES ROOF FELT 1/2" OSB W/ H-CLIPS ROOF TRUSSES @ @ 24" O/C R-50 INSULATION 6 MIL. POLY 5/8" DRYWALL 3/4" T&G OSB 11 7/8" I JOIST @ 16" O/C 4" CONCRETE SLAB 6 MIL VAPOR BARRIER 1" FOAM (ADJ AS NEEDED PER HEAT LOSS CALC) DAMPPROOFING 8" CONCRETE POURED WALL ALUM. FASCIA/SOFFIT 2X6 SUBFASCIA NOTE: ROOF VENTING + HURRICANE CLIPS/TRUSS SCREWS PER CODE HEEL HEIGHT-SEE ROOF PLAN FORM-A-DRAIN W/ BLEEDERS AS REQUIRED GRAVEL FILL CONCRETE FOOTING SILL SEAL 2X6 TREATED SILL PLATE GRADE VARIES SPRAY FOAM INSULATION 12 6 7'-8"9'-1 1/8" 1'-6" DESIGNER: DrexelTeam.com BID PLAN -FOR BIDDING PURPOSES ONLY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SCALE: SHEET NO: PROJECT NO: COPYRIGHT DREXEL BUILDING SUPPLY IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR ANYONE TO USE OR REPRODUCE BY ANY MEANS ALL OR ANY PORTION OF THESE DOCUMENTS WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED WRITTEN PERMISSION OF DREXEL BUILDING SUPPLY INC. DREXEL BUILDING SUPPLY INC. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO USE ALL OR PARTS OF THESE PLANS IN THE FUTURE. ALTHOUGH EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE BY DREXEL IN DESIGNING AND PREPARING THESE PLANS AND CHECKING THEM FOR ACCURACY, THE OWNER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK ALL DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS, AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY CHANGES OR ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED DURING CONSTRUCTION. DREXEL MAKES NO REPRESENTATION FOR OR IMPLIES ACCURACY. As indicatedSPRING SPEC ADDRESS TBD BIRR INVESTMENTS M. THOR R23-136-W A3 COPYRIGHT © 2023BID PLAN02/23/2023 MCT REVISION03/02/2023 LJU REVISED BID PLAN09/22/2025 LML REVISED BID PLAN #2 10/07/2025 LML GARAGE FLOOR AREA 502 SF COVERED PATIO 94 SF COVERED STOOP 38 SF FIRST FLOOR AREA 1431 SF TOTAL AREA 1431 SF 1/4" = 1'-0" FOUNDATION PLAN WALL HEIGHT: 8'-0" 1/8" = 1'-0" ROOF PLAN 1/4" = 1'-0" TYPICAL WALL SECTION Revised 02.02.26 Below is the check list for the paperwork needed in order to obtain a building permit for any new or remodeled stick-built dwelling. These forms ** are included in the packet. ____ Act 211 Signature Form ** ____ Completed Application ** Sign 1st and 3rd page The highlighted form shows information needed ** ____ Cross Section ** if this info is not on your plans ____ Building Plans See Plan Info ** ____ Plumbing Affidavit ** (For plumber) ____ Heat Calcs. From HVAC contractor ____ Site Plan ** with Erosion. Control info documented. Must show accurate property lines; all structures, decks, sheds, ingress & egress, etc., clearly noted. All items must comply with City of Oconto zoning regulations. ____ Recent survey of lot (copy) If available ___ Contact Building Inspector for Fire number/Address (new builds) ____ Contact Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities for Water and Electric Connections ____Contact City Hall for Garbage and Recycling bins if need Revised 02.02.26 _______List of all subcontractors: Names, Addresses, Phone and Email, and required State Certification Numbers. ☐ Builder/General Contractor ☐ Excavator ☐ Mason ☐ HVAC Contractor ☐ Electrical Company ☐ Master Electricians ☐ Plumbing ☐ Demolition Contractor Once the above required information is received, the application will be reviewed. Amount due will be provided to applicant, and permit will be issued when payment is received. If an early start permit is required for the foundation/slab, contact me for a separate application and it will be reviewed and processed accordingly. A copy of INSPECTIONS REQUIRED sheet is included for your information. Building Inspector does not need anyone on site, but easy access is a requirement. A copy of my report will be secured on site. It is your responsibility to call for the correct inspections. Please have your licensed electrician call Building Inspector for the new service inspection once he/she has set the meter base, ground rods and panel. Building Inspector will inspect and notify Electric company with approval. A state licensed electrician MUST install the SERVICE per the NEC and the State. Contacts for City of Oconto Falls Jane Meissner, Building Inspector City Administrator Peter Wills/ City Hall License #945930 500 N. Chestnut/ PO Box 70 715-245-1708 Oconto Falls WI. 54154 Nebuildinginspector@gmail.com Email. Pwills@cityofocontofalls.wi.gov Phone 920-846-4505 ext 109 Fax 920-846-4516 Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities Water and Electric Connections 500 N. Chestnut/ PO Box 70 Oconto Falls WI. 54154 Phone, 920-846-4507 Fax 920-846-4516 Date: _______________________________________________________ Project Name and Address: _______________________________________________________ This letter authorizes Jane E. Meissner, Nature's Edge Inspection Agency, Building Inspector for The City of Oconto Falls to complete and submit to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Safety and Professional Services, a building permit in accordance with Act 211. Thank you. Signature: _____________________________________________________________ Print Name: ___________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________________________ INSPECTIONS REQUIRED FOR NEW DWELLINGS AND ADDITIONS FOOTINGS/FOUNDATION 1. Where forms, damp proofing, exterior insulation or drain tile are required for code compliance, the footing/foundation shall be inspected prior to backfilling ROUGHS 1. A rough inspection shall be performed for the basement floor area and the underfloor vapor retarder and plumbing if applicable. Rough inspection of the general construction including: Framing, Rough electrical, Rough plumbing, Rough heating, ventilating and air conditioning. INSULATION 1. An inspection shall be made of the insulation and vapor retarders after they are installed but before concealing. FINAL/OCCUPANCY 1. A dwelling may not be occupied until a final/occupancy inspection has been made that finds no critical violations of the code that could reasonably be expected to affect the health or safety of a person using the dwelling. EROSION CONTROL Erosion control inspections (if applicable) shall be performed concurrently with all other required construction inspections. 1 (5) REQUIRED PLANS. The required building plans shall be legible and drawn to scale or dimensioned and shall include all of the following: (a) Site plan. The site plan shall show all of the following: 1. The location of the dwelling and any other buildings, wells, surface waters and dispersal systems on the site with respect to property lines and surface waters adjacent to the site. 2. The areas of land−disturbing construction activity and the location of all erosion and sediment control measures to be employed in order to comply with s. SPS 321.125. Please document tracking area on drive. 3. The pre−construction ground surface slope and direction of runo ff flow within the proposed areas of land disturbance. (b) Floor plan. 1. Floor plans shall be provided for each floor. 2. The following features shall be included on all floor plans: a. The size and location of all rooms, doors, windows, structural features, exit passageways and stairs. b. The use of each room. c. The location of plumbing fixtures, chimneys, heating and cooling appliances, and a heating distribution layout. Also the location of the floor drain and electrical panel. d. The location and construction details of wall bracing on each building side and floor level. The details may consist of the Wall Bracing Compliance Worksheet or a legend showing which wall bracing method is used and the lengths or number of braced wall panels and demarcation of the circumscribed rectangles if more than one is used. (c) Elevations. The elevations shall show all of the following: 1. The exterior appearance of the building, including the type of exterior materials. 2. The location, size and con figuration of doors, windows, roof, chimneys, exterior grade, footings and foundation walls. (6) REQUIRED DA TA. (a) All plans submitted for approval shall be accompanied by su fficient data, calculations and information to determine if the dwelling will meet the requirements of this code. (b) The data and information for determining compliance with the energy conservation standards shall be submitted in a format approved by the department. (c) Except as required under s. SPS 321.33, a municipality exercising jurisdiction may not require plans or calculations to be stamped or sealed by an architect or engineer. (d) The name of the initial downstream receiving water of the state from the dwelling shall be identi fied, regarding erosion and sediment control. determines that the plans submitted for a one− or 2−family dwelling substantially conform to the provisions of this code and other legal requirements, an approval shall be issued. Plans must be CONSTRUCTION ready, have FOOTING/FOUNDA TION information, CUSTOMERS NAME and be ON SITE at all times. EXAMPLE SITE PLAN City of Oconto Falls 500 N. Chestnut, Oconto Falls, WI. 54154 920-846-4505 – F: 920-846-4516 PROPERTY ADDRESS: _____________________________________________ RH #:____________________ OWNER NAME & ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________ OWNER CONTACT #: ________________________ APPLICANT CONTACT #: _____________________ Provide 1 copy of Site Plan Show on Plan Lot lines Lot Dimensions Street(s) Name All existing Structures Driveway location Special Easements (provide deed information) Power Supply Location of New Structure Structure Distance to Lot Lines Distance to Other Buildings Property Address Owner Name & Address Note: If Site Plan is not complete, the review process will be delayed. Shed Deck Garage Existing House SITE PLAN Property Owner contract Phone Number_______________________ Property Owner Email_____________________________ Contractors Phone Number________________Contractors Email_________________________ Dept of Safety & Professional Services Industry Services Division Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application Application No. Wisconsin Stats. 101.63, 101.73 Instructions on back of second ply. The information you provide may be used by other government agency programs [(Privacy Law, s. 15.04 (1)(m)] Parcel No. PERMIT REQUESTED Constr. HVAC Electric Plumbing Erosion Control Other: Owner’s Name Mailing Address Email: Tel. Contractor Name & Type Lic/Cert# Exp Date Mailing Address Tel. & Email Dwelling Contractor (Constr.) Dwelling Contr. Qualifier The Dwelling Contr. Qualifier shall be an owner, CEO, COB or employee of the Dwelling Contr. HVAC Electrical Contractor Electrical Master Electrician Plumbing PROJECT LOCATION Lot area Sq.ft. One acre or more of soil will be disturbed Town Village City of 1/4, 1/4, of Section , T N, R E/W Building Address County Subdivision Name Lot No. Block No. Zoning District(s) Zoning Permit No. Setbacks: Front ft. Rear ft. Left ft. Right ft. 1. PROJECT New Alteration Addition Repair Raze Move Other 2. AREA INVOLVED (sq ft) Unit 1 Unit 2 Total Unfin. Bsmt. Living Area Garage Deck/Porch Totals 3. OCCUPANCY Single Family Two Family Garage Other 4. USE Seasonal Permanent Other: 5. CONSTRUCTION TYPE Site Built Mfd. Per WI UDC Mfd. Per US HUD 6. STORIES 1-Story 2-Story Other: Plus Basement 7. EST. BUILDING COST w/o LAND $ 8. WALLS Wood Frame Steel ICF Timber/Pole Other 9. ELECTRIC Panel Amps: Underground Overhead 10. SEWER Municipal Sanitary Permit # 11. WATER Municipal On-Site Well I understand that I: am subject to all applicable codes, laws, statutes and ordinances, including those described on the reverse side of the last ply of this form; am subject to any conditions of this permit; understand that the issuance of this permit creates no legal liability, express or implied, on the state or municipality; and certify that all the above information is accurate. If one acre or more of soil will be disturbed, I understand that this project is subject to ch. NR 151 regarding additional erosion control and stormwater management and the owner shall sign the statement on the back of the permit if not signing below. I expressly grant the building inspector, or the inspector's authorized agent, permission to enter the premises for which this permit is sought at all reasonable hours and for any proper purpose to inspect the work which is being done. I vouch that I am or will be an owner-occupant of this dwelling for which I am applying for an erosion control or construction permit without a Dwelling Contractor Certification and have read the cautionary statement regarding contractor responsibility on the reverse side of the last ply of this form. APPLICANT (Print:) ____________________________________ Sign:___________________________________________ DATE APPROVAL CONDITIONS This permit is issued pursuant to the following conditions. Failure to comply may result in suspension or revocation of this permit or other penalty. See attached for conditions of approval. ISSUING JURISDICTION Town of County of Village of State City of State-Contracted Inspection Agency#: Municipality Number of Dwelling Location - FEES: PERMIT(S) ISSUED WIS PERMIT SEAL # PERMIT ISSUED BY: Plan Review Inspection Wis. Permit Seal Other Total $ $ $ $ $ Construction HVAC Electrical Plumbing Erosion Control __________________ Name ___________________________________________ Date _______________ Tel. ________________________ Cert No. _________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ SBD-5823(R1/17) Distribute: Ply 1 – Issuing Jurisdiction; Ply 2- Issuer forwards to state w/in 30 days; Ply 3- Inspector; Ply 4- Applicant INSTRUCTIONS The owner, builder or agents shall complete the application form down through the Signature of Applicant block and submit it and building plans and specifications to the enforcing jurisdiction, which is usually your municipality or county. Permit application data is used for statewide statistical gathering on new one- and two-family dwellings, as well as for local code administration. Please type or use ink and press firmly with multi-ply form. PERMIT REQUESTED  Check off type of Permit Requested, such as structural, HVAC, Electrical or Plumbing.  Fill in owner's current Mailing Address and Telephone Number.  If the project will disturb one acre or more of soil, the project is subject to the additional erosion control and stormwater provisions of ch. NR 151 of the WI Administrative Code. Checking this box will satisfy the related notification requirements of ch. NR 216.  Fill in Contractor and Contractor Qualifier Information. Per s. 101.654 (1) WI Stats., an individual taking out an erosion control or construction permit shall enter his or her dwelling contractor certificate number, and name and certificate number of the dwelling contractor qualifier employed by the contactor, unless they reside or will reside in the dwelling. Per s. 101.63 (7) Wis. Stats., the master plumber name and license number must be entered before issuing a plumbing permit. PROJECT LOCATION  Fill in Building Address (number and street or sufficient information so that the building inspector can locate the site.  Local zoning, land use and flood plain requirements must be satisfied before a building permit can be issued. County approval may be necessary.  Fill in Zoning District, lot area and required building setbacks. 1. PROJECT DATA - Fill in all numbered project data blocks (1-11 ) with the required information. All data blocks must be filled in, including the following: 2. AREA (involved in project): Basements - include unfinished area only Living area - include any finished area including finished areas in basements Two-family dwellings - include separate and total combined areas 3. OCCUPANCY - Check only "Single-Family" or "Two-Family" if that is what is being worked on. In other words, do not check either of these two blocks if only a new detached garage is being built, even if it serves a one or two family dwelling . Instead, check "Garage" and number of stalls. If the project is a community based residential facility serving 3 to 8 residents, it is considered a single-family dwelling. 4. USE - Seasonal, permanent or other. 7. ESTIMATED BLDG COST - Include the total cost of construction, including materials and market rate labor, but not the cost of land or landscaping. 10. SEWER - A building permit cannot be issued until a sanitary permit has been issued for any new or affected existing private onsite wastewater treatment system. SIGNATURE – The owner or the contractor’s authorized agent shall sign and date this application form. If you do not possess the Dwelling Contractor certification, then you will need to check the owner-occupancy statement for any erosion control or construction permits. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - The authority having jurisdiction uses this section to state any conditions that must be complied with pursuant to issuing the building permit. ISSUING JURISDICTION: This must be completed by the authority having jurisdiction.  Check off Jurisdiction Status, such as town, village, city, county or state and fill in Municipality Name  Fill in State Inspection Agency number only if working under state inspection jurisdiction.  Fill in Municipality Number of Dwelling Location  Check off type of Permit Issued, such as construction, HVAC, electrical or plumbing.  Fill in Wisconsin Uniform Permit Seal Number, if project is a new one- or two-family dwelling.  Fill in Name and Inspector Certification Number of person reviewing building plans and date building permit issued. Cautionary Statement to Owners Obtaining Building Permits 101.65(lr) of the Wisconsin Statutes requires municipalities that enforce the Uniform Dwelling Code to provide an owner who applies for a building permit with a statement advising the owner that: If the owner hires a contractor to perform work under the building permit and the contractor is not bonded or insured as required under s. 101.654 (2) (a), the following consequences might occur: (a) The owner may be held liable for any bodily in jury to or death of others or for any damage to the property of others that arises out of the work performed under the building permit or that is caused by any negligence by the contractor that occurs in connection with the work performed under the building permit. (b) The owner may not be able to collect from the contractor damages for any loss sustained by the owner because of a violation by the contractor of the one- and two - family dwelling code or an ordinance enacted under sub. (1) (a), because of any bodily injury to or death of others or damage to the property of others that arises out of the work performed under the building permit or because of any bodily injury to or death of others or damage to the property of others that is caused by any negligence by the contractor that occurs in connection with the work performed under the building permit. Cautionary Statement to Contractors for Projects Involving Building Built Before 1978 If this project is in a dwelling or child-occupied facility, built before 1978, and disturbs 6 sq. ft. or more of paint per room, 20 sq. ft. or more of exterior paint, or involves windows, then the requirements of ch. DHS 163 requiring Lead-Safe Renovation Training and Certification apply. Call (608)261-6876 or go to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ lead homepage for details of how to be in compliance Wetlands Notice to Permit Applicants You are responsible for complying with state and federal laws concerning the construction near or on wetlands, lakes, and streams. Wetlands that are not associated with open water can be difficult to identify. Failure to comply may result in removal or modification of construction that violates the law or other penalties or costs. For more information, visit the Department of Natural Resources wetlands identification web page or contact a Department of Natural Resources service center. Additional Responsibilities for Owners of Projects Disturbing One or More Acre of Soil I understand that this project is subject to ch. NR 151 regarding additional erosion control and stormwater management and will comply with those standards. Owner's Signature: _______________________________________ Date:___________________ Contractor Credential Requirements All contractors shall possess an appropriate contractor credential issued by the Wisconsin Division of Industry Services. SBD-10605(R1/20) Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Division of Industry Services 4822 Madison Yards Way PO Box 7302 Madison WI 53707-7302 Affidavit of Plumbing Testing With the inspector’s permission, per SPS 382.21(1)(b)1b, complete entire form. Use of this form is not mandatory. This is a suggested format that a plumber may replace with their own affidavit. Print or type clearly. Call for your rough inspection and inform the inspector that you have completed the testing and the affidavit. Provide this completed form to the inspector prior to or at the time of the rough-in inspection. Date of test: Responsible Master: Responsible MP Number: Personal information you provide may be used for secondary purposes [Privacy Law, s. 15.04 (1)(m)]. Owner and Site Information Owner’s Name: Project Site Address: Project Site City: Type of project (check one): New plumbing installation Remodel or addition Repair Other If other, explain: Testing Information Sanitary Building Sewer or Private Interceptor Main Sewer Water test (10’ for 15 minutes) Air test (3 psig for 15 minutes) (air test not recommended for plastic pipe) Water Service or Private Water Main Water test (Working pressure) Air test (Working pressure) Building Drain Water test (10’ except for top 10’ for 15 minutes) Air test (5 psig for 15 minutes) Drain & Vent System Water test (10’ for 15 minutes) Air test (5 psig for 15 minutes) Water Distribution Water test (Working pressure) Air test (Working pressure) Air Admittance Valves Manometer test to 1” water column Responsible Master Plumber - signature Witness (not required) - signature Phone: 608-266-2112 Web: http://dsps.wi.gov Email: dsps@wisconsin.gov Vapor Retarder Drain Tile SystemFooting Concrete Floor Vertical Reinforcement Foundation Wall 1/2" Anchor Bolts Treated Sill Plate Clear span, to support Insulation Floor Joist Horizontal Reinforcement Footing Reinforcement Roof: Pitch-__________/12 Shingles-_________________________________ Felt-______________lb. Ice Barrier-_____________________ Roof Sheathing-________________________ Truss-______Yes______No (if yes if no answer the following Rafter Size-__________x_________ Rafter Spacing-__________"-O.C. Rafter Clear Span-________________________________ Rafter Species & Grade-_____________/______________ Ridge Type & Size-_ ________________/______________ Ceiling Joist Size-_________________________________ Ceiling Joist Spacing-______________________________ Ceiling Joist Species & Grade-_____________/________ Insulation Type & R- Value-________________/R______ Roof Ventilation-______________________________ Building Cross Section Rafter or Truss Ceiling joist Shingles Felt Ice Barrier Roof Sheathing Headers Siding Sheathing Insulation Wall Framing Interior Finish Vapor Retarder Foundation: Anchor Type___________________________ Anchor Spacing________________________ Sill Plate-_____________________________ Insulation Type / R-Value-__________R-____ Wall Height-___________________________ Poured Wall Size-_______________________ Block Wall Size-________________________ Vertical Reinforcement- #_____-_______o.c. Horizontal Reinforcement- #_____-_____o.c. Concrete Floor Thickness-______________ Vap or Retarder-________________________ Drain Tile Size-________________________ Column Pad Size-______x______x_______ Column Spacing-______________________ Footing Width-_________________________ Footing Heigth-________________________ Footing Depth Below Grade-___________ Footing Reinforcement- #_____-______o.c. Floor: Sub-Floor___________________________ Floor Joist Type______________________ Floor Joist Size_______________________ Floor Joist Spacing-____________________ Floor Joist Clear Span-_________________ Floor Joist Species-____________________ Floor Joist Grade-_____________________ Beam Support, Type & Size-________/____ Distance From Grade-__________________ Walls: Siding-___________________________ Sheathing Type & Thickness-____________/_____" Insulation Type / R-Value-______________R-____ Header Size-__________x___________ Ceiling Height-________________________ Stud Size & Spacing-______x_______/_____"O.C. Interior Finish-___________________________ Grade of Framing Lumber -_________________ Name_______________________________ Job Address__________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Contact Phone # ____________________________________ Revised 3-1-07 jaw truss clips must be installed if span is over 6') Gravel Fill Standard Erosion Control Plan for 1- & 2-Family Dwelling Construction Sites According to Chapters SPS 320 & 321 of the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, soil erosion control information needs to be included on the plot plan which is submitted an d approved prior to the issuance of building permits for 1- & 2-family dwelling units in those jurisdictions where the soil erosion control provisions of the Uniform Dwelling Code are enforced. This Standard Erosion Control Plan is provided to assist in meeting this requirement. Instructions: 1. Complete this plan by filling in requested information, completing the site diagram and marking appropriate boxes on the inside of this form. 2. In completing the site diagram, give consideration to potential erosion that may occur before, during, and after grading. Water runoff patterns can change significantly as a site is reshaped. 3. Submit this plan at the time of building permit application. PROJECT LOCATION __________________________________________________________ BUILDER ______________________________ OWNER ______________________________ WORKSHEET COMPLETED BY _____________________ DATE _______________________ 1 PROPERTY LINE EXISTING DRAINAGE TEMPORARY DIVERSIONTD FINISHED DRAINAGE LIMITS OF GRADING SILT FENCE STRAW BALES GRAVEL VEGETATION SPECIFICATION TREE PRESERVATION STOCKPILED SOIL EROSION CONTROL PLAN LEGEND Please indicate north by completing the arrow. NSITE DIAGRAM Scale: 1 inch = ____feet EROSION CONTROL PLAN CHECKLIST Check (✔) appropriate boxes below, and complete the site diagram with necessary information. Site Characteristics ❒ North arrow, scale, and site boundary. Indicate and name adjacent streets or roadways. ❒❒ Location of existing drainageways, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands or wells. ❒ Location of storm sewer inlets. ❒ Location of existing and proposed buildings and paved areas. ❒ The disturbed area on the lot. ❒ Approximate gradient and direction of slopes before grading operations. ❒ Approximate gradient and direction of slopes after grading operations. ❒❒ Overland runoff (sheet flow) coming onto the site from adjacent areas. Erosion Control Practices ❒❒ Location of temporary soil storage piles. Note: Soil storage piles should be placed behind a sediment fence, a 10 foot wide vegetative strip, or should be covered with a tarp or more than 25 feet from any downslope road or drainageway. ❒ Location of access drive(s). Note: Access drive should have 2 to 3 inch aggregate stone laid at least 7 feet wide and 6 inches thick. Drives should extend from the roadway 50 feet or to the house foundation (whichever is less). ❒❒ Location of sediment controls (filter fabric fence, straw bale fence or 10-foot-wide vegetative strip) that will prevent eroded soil from leaving the site. ❒❒ Location of sediment barriers around on-site storm sewer inlets. ❒❒ Location of diversions. Note: Although not specifically required by code, it is recommended that concen- trated flow (drainageways) be diverted (re-directed) around disturbed areas. Overland runoff (sheet flow)from adjacent areas greater than 10,000 sq. ft. should also be diverted around disturbed areas. ❒❒ Location of practices that will be applied to control erosion on steep slopes (greater than 12% grade). Note: Such practices include maintaining existing vegetation, placement of additional sediment fences, diversions, and re-vegetation by sodding or seeding with use of erosion control mats. ❒❒ Location of practices that will control erosion on areas of concentrated runoff flow. Note: Unstabilized drainageways, ditches, diversions, and inlets should be protected from erosion through use of such practices as in-channel fabric or straw bale barriers, erosion control mats, staked sod, and rock rip-rap. When used, a given in-channel barrier should not receive drainage from more than two acres of unpaved area, or one acre of paved area. In-channel practices should not be installed in perennial streams (streams with year round flow). ❒❒ Location of other planned practices not already noted. COMPLETED NOT APPLICABLE COMPLETED NOT APPLICABLE Indicate management strategy by checking (✔) the appropriate box. Management Strategies ❒❒ Temporary stabilization of disturbed areas. Note: It is recommended that disturbed areas and soil piles left inactive for extended periods of time be stabilized by seeding (between April 1 and September 15), or by other cover, such as tarping or mulching. ❒ Permanent stabilization of site by re-vegetation or other means as soon as possible (lawn establishment). • Indicate re-vegetation method: ❒Seed ❒Sod ❒Other ___________ • Expected date of permanent re-vegetation: _________________________ • Re-vegetation responsibility of: ❒Builder ❒Owner/Buyer • Is temporary seeding or mulching planned if site is not seeded by Sept. 15 or sodded by Nov. 15? ❒Yes ❒No ❒❒ Use of downspout and/or sump pump outlet extensions. Note: It is rec ommended that flow from downspouts and sump pump outlets be routed through plastic drainage pipe to stable areas such as established sod or pavement. ❒❒ Trapping sediment during de-watering operations. Note: Sediment-laden discharge water from pumping operations should be ponded behind a sediment barrier until most of the sediment settles out. ❒ Proper disposal of building material waste so that pollutants and debris are not carried off-site by wind or water. ❒ Maintenance of erosion control practices. • Sediment will be removed from behind sediment fences and barriers before it reaches a depth that is equal to half the height o f the barrier. • Breaks and gaps in sediment fences and barriers will be repaired imme- diately. Decomposing straw bales will be replaced (typical bale life is three months). • All sediment that moves off-site due to construction activity will be cleaned up before the end of the same workday. • All sediment that moves off-site due to storm events will be cleaned up before the end of the next workday. • Access drives will be maintained throughout construction. • All installed erosion control practices will be maintained until the disturbed areas they protect are stabilized. Printed on recycled paper This publication is available from county UW-Extension offices or from Extension Publications, 45 N. Charter St., Madison, WI 53715. (608) 262-3346 or toll-free (877) 947-7827. A publication of the University of Wisconsin–Extension in cooperation with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Department of Commerce.GWQ001A Standard Erosion Control Plan for 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Construction Sites DNR WT-458-96 R-03-02-2M-10-S CONTROLS REQUIRED • Erosion control measures specified in the Wisconsin Construction Site Best Management Practice Handbook. • Measures to control storm water after construction. Check with your county, city, village, or town for any local erosion control ordinances including shoreland zoning require- ments. Except for new 1- & 2-family dwellings, local ordinances may be more strict than state regulations. They may also require erosion control on construction projects not affected by state or federal regulations. EROSION CONTROL REGULATIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT • Department of Natural Resources, Storm Water Permits, NOI Permit (Notice of Intent) P.O. 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921, CONTROLS REQUIRED • Silt fences, straw bales, or other approved perimeter measures along downslope sides and side slopes. • Access drive. • Straw bales, filter fabric fences or other barriers to protect on-site sewer inlets. • Additional controls if needed for steep slopes or other special conditions. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: • Local building inspector • Department of Safety and & Professional Services, P.O. Box 7970, Madison, Wis. 53707-7970 LOCAL ORDINANCES UNIFORM DWELLING CODE (DEPT. OF SAFTEY & PROF SERVICES) STORMWATER PERMIT (DEPT. OF NATURAL RESOURCES) Editing and design by the Environmental Resources Center, University of Wisconsin–Extension. Erosion control and stormwater regulations can be complex. Local, state and, in some cases, federal regulations may apply. Before construction make sure you have the appropriate permits. ©1999 by the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. Send inquiries about copyright permission to: Cooperative Extension Publications, 432 North Lake Street, Madison, WI 53706. University of Wisconsin-Extension is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer and provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA requirements. For more assistance on plan preparation, refer to the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, the DNR Wisconsin Construction Site Best Management Handbook, and UW–Extension publication Erosion Control for Home Builders. The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code and the Wisconsin Construction Site Best Management Handbook are available through the State of Wisconsin Document Sales, (608) 266-3358. Erosion Control for Home Builders (GWQ001) can be ordered through Extension Publications, (608) 262-3346 or the Department of Commerce, (608) 267-4405. A PDF version of Erosion Control for Home Builders (GWQ001) and Standard Erosion Control Plan are also available at http://clean-water.uwex.edu/pubs/sheets Outlook Recycling Invoice for 2025 OF Curbside expenses From Pat Virtues <pat.virtues@ocontocountywi.gov> Date Wed 1/21/2026 11:13 AM To Eve Wallace <ewallace@cityofocontofalls.wi.gov>; Peter Wills <pwills@cityofocontofalls.wi.gov> Eve & Peter, After reviewing 2025 Recycling Acct funds and the overall Recycling Enterprise funds available, the county is only able to cover $9000 worth of the OF curbside recycling expenses under the program. As you maybe aware, recycling single stream materials is not as profitable as it has been for a number of years. The tipping fee cost to the county to dispose of single stream recyclables for 2025 from the drop off centers was over $33,000. Add to that the increases in transportation costs, the county Recycling Enterprise Fund will most likely be run dry at the end of 2026. I will discuss this in greater detail at the Annual Recycling Meeting in May. Thank you. Patrick Virtues Oconto County Planning, Zoning & Solid Waste Director 920-834-6827 www.ocontocountywi.gov CONFIDENTIAL NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and private information. Any unauthorized review, use, discloser or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. P Please consider your responsibility to the environment before printing this e-mail. Elected Officials and Members of Official Committees: In order to comply with open meeting requirements, please limit any reply to only the sender of this electronic communication. From: Eve Wallace <ewallace@cityofocontofalls.wi.gov> Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 12:44 PM To: Pat Virtues <pat.virtues@ocontocountywi.gov> Subject: Recycling Invoice This email seems to contain an invoice or purchase order. Verify it is authentic directly with the vendor using your organization's trusted contact list before paying or taking further action. Hello Pat, Attached is the requested recycling curbside invoice. Sorry for the delay. Happy New Year! Eve Wallace Deputy Treasurer City of Oconto Falls 500 N Chestnut Avenue PO Box 70 Oconto Falls, WI 54154 Phone  920.846.4505 Fax  920.846.4516 Please note my email has changed to:   ewallace@cityofocontofalls.wi.gov State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Community Financial Assistance 101 South Webster Street, 2nd Floor PO Box 7921 Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7921 Financial Assistance Agreement Clean Water Fund Program Form 8700-214 rev 7/25 STATE OF WISCONSIN CLEAN WATER FUND PROGRAM ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION and CITY OF OCONTO FALLS _____________ $1,197,539 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT _____________ Dated as of February 25, 2026 _____________ This constitutes a Financial Assistance Agreement under the State of Wisconsin's Clean Water Fund Program. This agreement is awarded pursuant to ss. 281.58 and 281.59, Wis. Stats. The purpose of this agreement is to award financial assistance from the Clean Water Fund Program. This agreement also discloses the terms and conditions of this award. This agreement is only effective when signed by authorized officers of the municipality , t he State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration. The Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration may rescind or terminate this agreement if the municipality fails to comply with the terms and conditions contained within. Any determination or certification made in this agreement by the Department of Natural Resources or the Department of Administration is made solely for the purpose of providing financial assistance under the Clean Water Fund Program. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Municipal Identification No. 42266 Clean Water Fund Program Project No. 4121-13 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS; RULES OF INTERPRETATION Section 1.01. Definitions 2 Section 1.02. Rules of Interpretation 5 ARTICLE II REPRESENTATIONS Section 2.01. Representations of the CWFP 5 Section 2.02. Representations of the Municipality 6 ARTICLE III LOAN PROVISIONS Section 3.01. Loan Clauses 9 Section 3.02. Type of Municipal Obligation and Security 9 Section 3.03. Loan Amortization 9 Section 3.04. Other Amounts Payable 10 Section 3.05. Sale and Redemption of Municipal Obligations 10 Section 3.06. Disbursement of Financial Assistance 10 Section 3.07. Remedies 11 Section 3.08. Security for the Loan 12 Section 3.09. Effective Date and Term 12 ARTICLE IV CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT Section 4.01. Insurance 13 Section 4.02. Construction of the Project 13 Section 4.03. Performance Bonds 13 Section 4.04. Completion of the Project 13 Section 4.05. Payment of Additional Project Costs 14 Section 4.06. No Warranty Regarding Condition, Suitability, or Cost of Project 14 ARTICLE V COVENANTS Section 5.01. Application of Loan Proceeds 14 Section 5.02. Operation and Maintenance; Equipment Replacement Fund 14 Section 5.03. Compliance with Law 15 Section 5.04. Public Ownership 15 Section 5.05. Establishment of Project Accounts; Audits 15 Section 5.06. Records 15 Section 5.07. Project Areas 15 Section 5.08. Engineering Inspection 16 Section 5.09. Tax Covenants 16 Section 5.10. User Fee Covenant 16 Section 5.11. Notice of Impaired System 16 Section 5.12. Hold Harmless 17 Section 5.13. Nondiscrimination Covenant 17 Section 5.14. Employees 17 Section 5.15. Adequate Funds 18 Section 5.16. Management 18 Section 5.17. Reimbursement 18 Section 5.18. Unpaid User Fees 18 Section 5.19. Sewer Use Ordinance 18 Section 5.20. Rebates 18 Section 5.21. Maintenance of Legal Existence 18 Section 5.22. Wage Rate Requirements 18 Section 5.23. American Iron and Steel 19 Section 5.24. Federal Single Audit 19 ARTICLE VI MISCELLANEOUS Section 6.01. Notices 19 Section 6.02. Binding Effect 20 Section 6.03. Severability 20 Section 6.04. Amendments, Supplements, and Modifications 20 Section 6.05. Execution in Counterparts 20 Section 6.06. Applicable Law 20 Section 6.07. Benefit of Financial Assistance Agreement 20 Section 6.08. Further Assurances 20 Section 6.09. Assignment of Municipal Obligations 20 Section 6.10. Covenant by Municipality as to Compliance with Program Resolution 20 Section 6.11. Termination 20 Section 6.12. Rescission 21 EXHIBIT A PROJECT BUDGET SHEET EXHIBIT B LOAN AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE EXHIBIT C FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION EXHIBIT D OPERATING CONTRACTS EXHIBIT E UTILIZATION OF DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) EXHIBIT F PROJECT MANAGER SUMMARY PAGE 1 WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, this is a FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT (the “FAA”), dated February 25, 2026, between the STATE OF WISCONSIN Clean Water Fund Program (the “CWFP”), by the Department of Natural Resources (the “DNR”) and the Department of Administration (the “DOA”), acting under authority of ss. 281.58 and 281.59, Wis. Stats., as amended (the "Statute"), and the City of Oconto Falls, a municipality within the meaning of the Statute, duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Wisconsin (the "Municipality"); and WHEREAS, the United States, pursuant to the Federal Water Quality Act of 1987 (the "Water Quality Act"), requires each state to establish a water pollution control revolving fund to be administered by an instrumentality of the state before the state may receive capitalization grants for eligible projects from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA"), or any successor which may succeed to the administration of the program established by Title VI of the Water Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin, pursuant to the Statute, established the CWFP to be used in part for purposes of the Water Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin, pursuant to s. 25.43, Wis. Stats., established a State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund which includes the CWFP; and WHEREAS, DNR and DOA have the joint responsibility to provide CWFP financial assistance to municipalities for the construction of eligible wastewater pollution abatement projects, all as set forth in the Statute; and WHEREAS, the Municipality submitted to DNR an application for financial assistance (the "Application") for a project (the "Project"), and DNR has approved the Application and determined the Application meets the criteria for Project eligibility based on water quality and public health requirements established in applicable state statutes and regulations; and WHEREAS, DNR determined that the Municipality and the Project are eligible for financial assistance pursuant to s. 281.58(7)(b), Wis. Stats.; and WHEREAS, DOA determined the CWFP will provide financial assistance to the Municipality by making a loan (the “Loan”) under s. 281.59(9), Wis. Stats., for the purposes of that subsection; and WHEREAS, the Municipality pledged the security, if any, required by DOA, and the Municipality demonstrated to the satisfaction of DOA the financial capacity to ensure sufficient revenues to operate and maintain the Project for its useful life and to pay debt service on the obligations it issues for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Municipality certifies to the CWFP that it has created a dedicated source of revenue, for repayment of the Loan; and WHEREAS, the Municipality obtained DNR approval of facility plans or engineering reports, and plans and specifications for the Project, subject to the provisions of applicable State environmental standards set forth in law, rules, and regulations; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and of the mutual representations, covenants, and agreements herein set forth, the CWFP and the Municipality, each binding itself, its successors, and its assigns, do mutually promise, covenant, and agree as follows: 2 ARTICLE I DEF INITIONS; RULES OF INTERPRETATION Section 1.01. Definitions The following capitalized terms as used in this FAA shall have the following meanings: "Act" means the F ederal Water Pollution Control Act, 33 U.S. Code §§1250 et seq., as amended. “American Iron and Steel” means the requirements contained in section 608 of the Act. "Application" means the written application of the Municipality dated September 24, 2025, for financial assistance under the Statute. "Bonds" means bonds or notes issued by the State pursuant to the Program Resolution, all or a portion of the proceeds of which shall be applied to make the Loan. “Build America, Buy America” means Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Publ. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52. "Business Day" means any day on which State offices are open to conduct business. "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any successor provisions. "CWFP" means the State of Wisconsin Clean Water Fund Program, established pursuant to the Statute, and managed and administered by DNR and DOA. "DNR" means the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and any successor entity. "DOA" means the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration and any successor entity. "EPA" means the United States Environmental Protection Agency or any successor entity that may succeed to the administration of the program established by Title VI of the Water Quality Act. “FAA” means this Financial Assistance Agreement. "Fees and Charges" means the costs and expenses of DNR and DOA in administering the CWFP. "Final Completion" means the Project construction is complete, DNR or agents thereof have certified that the Project was constructed according to DNR approved Plans and Specifications and that the facilities are operating according to design, and DNR has completed all necessary Project closeout procedures. "Financial Assistance Agreement" means this Financial Assistance Agreement between the CWFP by DNR, DOA, and the Municipality, as the same may be amended from time to time in accordance with Section 6.04 hereof. "Loan" means the loan or loans made by the CWFP to the Municipality pursuant to this FAA. "Loan Disbursement Table" means the table with columns for inserting the following information: (a) amount of each disbursement, (b) date of each disbursement, (c) the series of Bonds from which each disbursement is made, (d) principal amounts repaid, and (e) outstanding principal balance. 3 "Municipal Obligation Counsel Opinion" means the opinion of counsel satisfactory to DOA, issued in conjunction with the Municipal Obligations, stating that: (a) this FAA and the performance by the Municipality of its obligations thereunder have been duly authorized by all necessary actions by the governing body of the Municipality, and this FAA has been duly executed and delivered by the Municipality; (b) the Municipal Obligations have been duly authorized, executed, and delivered by the Municipality and sold to the CWFP; (c) each of this FAA and the Municipal Obligations constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Municipality, enforceable against the Municipality in accordance with its respective terms (provided that enforceability thereof may be subject to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, and other similar laws affecting creditors' rights heretofore or hereafter enacted to the extent constitutionally applicable and that its enforcement may also be subject to the exercise of judicial discretion in appropriate cases); (d) the Municipal Obligations constitute special obligations of the Municipality secured as to payment of principal, interest, and redemption price by the pledged revenues as set forth therein; (e) interest on the Municipal Obligations is not included in gross income of the owners thereof for federal income taxation purposes under existing laws, regulations, rulings, and judicial decisions; (f) the Municipal Obligations are not "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148 of the Code and the arbitrage regulations; and (g) the Municipal Obligations are not "private activity bonds" as defined in Section 141(a) of the Code. "Municipal Obligation Resolution" means that action taken by the governing body of the Municipality authorizing the issuance of the Municipal Obligations. "Municipal Obligations" means the bonds or notes issued and delivered by the Municipality to the CWFP, a specimen copy of which is included in the Municipal Obligations transcript. "Municipality" means the City of Oconto Falls, a "municipality" within the meaning of the Statute, duly organized and existing under the laws of the State, and any successor entity. “Parallel Cost Percentage” means the proportion of Project Costs eligible for below-market-rate financing relative to the total Project Costs eligible for CWFP financing. “Parity Obligations” means the Municipality's $7,340,219 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012, dated February 22, 2012; its $1,614,597 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, dated July 23, 2014 and any other obligations issued on a parity with the Municipal Obligations pursuant to the restrictive provisions of Section 11 of the Municipal Obligation Resolution. “Plans and Specifications” means the Project design plans and specifications assigned No. S-2024-0468, approved by DNR on August 6, 2024, as the same may be amended or modified from time to time in accordance with this FAA. "Program Resolution" means the Amended and Restated Program Resolution for State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund Revenue Obligations adopted by the State of Wisconsin Building Commission on February 15, 2017, as such may from time to time be further amended or supplemented by Supplemental Resolutions in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Program Resolution. 4 “Progress Payments” means payments for work in place and materials or equipment that have been delivered or are stockpiled in the vicinity of the construction site. This includes payments for undelivered, specifically manufactured equipment if: (1) designated in the specifications, (2) could not be readily utilized or diverted to another job, and (3) a fabrication period of more than 6 months is anticipated. “Project” means the project assigned CWFP Project No. 4121-13 by DNR, and project No. 4121-10, described in the Project Manager Summary Page (Exhibit F), and further described in the DNR approval letter for the Plans and Specifications, or portions thereof, issued under s. 281.41, Wis. Stats. "Project Costs" means the costs of the Project that are eligible for financial assistance from the CWFP under the Statute, which are allowable costs under the Regulations, which have been incurred by the Municipality, an estimate of which is set forth in Exhibit A hereto and made a part hereof. "Regulations" means the Act; chs. NR 108, NR 110, NR 150, NR 151, NR 162, and NR 216, Wis. Adm. Code, the regulations of DNR; and ch. Adm. 35, Wis. Adm. Code, the regulations of DOA, adopted pursuant to and in furtherance of the Act, as such may be adopted or amended from time to time. “SDWLP” means the State of Wisconsin Safe Drinking Water Loan Program, established pursuant to ss. 281.59 and 281.61, Wis. Stats. "Servicing Fee" means any servicing fee that may be imposed by DNR and DOA pursuant to s. 281.58(9)(d), Wis. Stats., which shall cover the estimated costs of reviewing and acting upon the Application and servicing this FAA, and which the Municipality is obligated to pay as set forth in Section 3.04 hereof. "Sewer Use Ordinance" means the ordinance (or other legislative enactments) meeting the requirements of the Regulations and enacted and enforced in each jurisdiction served by the Project. “Sewerage System” means the entire sewer system of the Municipality, specifically including that portion of the Project owned by the Municipality and including all property of every nature now or hereafter owned by the Municipality for the collection, transmission, treatment, and disposal of domestic and industrial sewerage and waste. “State" means the State of Wisconsin. “Statute” means ss. 281.58 and 281.59, Wis. Stats., as amended. "Substantial Completion" means the date on which construction of the Project is sufficiently complete in accordance with the contract documents so that the owner can occupy and utilize the Project for its intended use. “Supplemental Resolution” shall have the meaning set forth in the Program Resolution. "Trustee" means the trustee appointed by the State pursuant to the Program Resolution and any successor trustee. "User Charge System" means a system of charges meeting the requirements of s. NR 162.07, Wis. Adm. Code. "User Fees" means fees charged or to be charged to users of the Project or the Sewerage System of which the Project is a part pursuant to the Municipality’s User Charge System or otherwise. "Water Quality Act" means the federal Water Quality Act of 1987, as amended. "WPDES Permit" means a Wisconsin Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit issued under ch. 283, Wis. Stats. 5 Section 1.02. Rul es of Interpretation Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, the following rules shall apply to the context of this FAA: (a) Words importing the singular number shall include the plural number and vice versa, and one gend er shall include all genders. (b) All references herein to particular articles or sections are references to articles or sections of this FAA. (c) The captions and headings herein are solely for convenience of reference and shall not constitute a part of this FAA, nor shall they affect its meaning, construction, or effect. (d) The terms "hereby", "hereof", "hereto", "herein", "hereunder", and any similar terms as used in this FAA refer to this FAA in its entirety and not the particular article or section of this FAA in which they appear. The term "hereafter" means after and the term "heretofore" means before the date of delivery of this FAA. (e) All accounting terms not otherwise defined in this FAA have the meanings assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and all computations provided for herein shall be made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. ARTICLE II REPR ESENTATIONS Section 2.01. Representations of the CWFP The CWFP represents and warrants as follows: (a) The State is authorized to issue the Bonds in accordance with the Statute and the Program Resolution and to use the proceeds thereof to provide funds for the making of the Loan to the Municipality to undertake and complete the Project. (b) The CWFP has complied with the provisions of the Statute and has full power and authority to execute and deliver this FAA, consummate the transactions contemplated hereby, and perform its obligations hereunder. (c) The CWFP is not in violation of any of the provisions of the Constitution or laws of the State which would affect its powers referred to in the preceding paragraph (b). (d) Pursuant to the Statute, the CWFP is authorized to execute and deliver this FAA, and to take actions and make determinations that are required of the CWFP under the terms and conditions of this FAA. (e) The execution and delivery by the CWFP of this FAA and the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this FAA shall not violate any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, note, agreement, or other contract or instrument to which the State is a party, or by which it is bound, or, to the best of the CWFP's knowledge, any judgment, decree, order, statute, rule, or regulation applicable to the CWFP; all consents, approvals, authorizations, and orders of governmental or regulatory authorities that are required for the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby have been obtained. (f) To the knowledge of the CWFP, there is no action, suit, proceeding, or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, public board, or body, threatened against, pending, or affecting the CWFP, or, to the knowledge of the CWFP, any basis therefor, wherein an unfavorable decision, ruling, or finding would adversely affect the transactions contemplated hereby or which, in any way, could adversely affect the validity of this FAA or any agreement or instrument to 6 which the State is a party and which is used or contemplated for use in consummation of the transactions contemplated by each of the foregoing. Section 2.02. Repr esentations of the Municipality The Municipality represents, and warrants as of the date of this FAA, and with respect to paragraphs (n), (s), and (u), covenants throughout the term of this FAA, as follows: (a) The Municipality possesses the legal municipal form of a city under ch. 62, Wis. Stats. The Muni cipality is located within the State and is a "municipality" within the meaning of the Statute, duly organized and existing under the laws of the State, and has full legal right, power, and authority to: (1) conduct its business and own its properties, (2) enter into this FAA, (3) adopt the Municipal Obligation Resolution, (4) issue and deliver the Municipal Obligations to the CWFP as provided herein, and (5) carry out and consummate all transactions contemplated by each of the aforesaid documents. (b) The Project is a project that is necessary to prevent the applicant from significantly exceeding an effluent limitation contained in its WPDES Permit (compliance maintenance). (c) With respect to the issuance of the Municipal Obligations, the Municipality has complied with the Municipal Obligation Resolution and with all applicable laws of the State. (d) The governing body of the Municipality has duly approved the execution and delivery of this FAA and the issuance and delivery of the Municipal Obligations in the aggregate principal amount of $1,197,539 and authorized the taking of any and all action as may be required on the part of the Municipality and its authorized officers to carry out, give effect to, and consummate the transactions contemplated by each of the foregoing. (e) This FAA and the Municipal Obligations have each been duly authorized, executed, and delivered, and constitute legal, valid, and binding obligations of the Municipality, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms. (f) To the knowledge of the Municipality, there is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry, or investigation, at law or in equity, before or by any court, public board, or body, threatened against, pending, or affecting the Municipality, or, to the knowledge of the Municipality, any basis therefor: (1) affecting the creation, organization, or existence of the Municipality or the title of its officers to their respective offices; (2) seeking to prohibit, restrain, or enjoin the execution of this FAA or the issuance or delivery of the Municipal Obligations; (3) in any way contesting or affecting the validity or enforceability of the Municipal Obligation Resolution, the Municipal Obligations, this FAA, or any agreement or instrument relating to any of the foregoing or used or contemplated for use in the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this FAA; or (4) wherein an unfavorable decision, ruling, or finding could adversely affect the transactions contemplated hereby or by the Municipal Obligation Resolution or the Municipal Obligations. (g) The Municipality is not in any material respect in breach of or in default under any applicable law or administrative regulation of the State or the United States, any applicable judgment or 7 decree, or any agreement or other instrument to which the Municipality is a party, or by which it or any of its properties is bound, and no event has occurred that, with the passage of time, the giving of notice, or both, could constitute such a breach or default. The execution and delivery of this FAA, the issuance and delivery of the Municipal Obligations, the adoption of the Municipal Obligation Resolution, and compliance with the respective provisions thereof shall not conflict with, or constitute a breach of or default under, any applicable law or administrative regulation of the State or of the United States, any applicable judgment or decree, or any agreement or other instrument to which the Municipality is a party, or by which it or any of its property is bound. (h) The Municipal Obligations constitute validly-issued, legally-binding special obligations of the Municipality secured as set forth therein. (i) The resolutions of the Municipality accepting the Loan and the Municipal Obligation Resolution have been duly adopted by the Municipality and remain in full force and effect as of the date hereof. (j) The Municipality has full legal right and authority and all necessary permits, licenses, easements, and approvals (other than such permits, licenses, easements, or approvals that are not by their nature obtainable prior to Substantial Completion of the Project) required as of the date hereof to own the Project, carry on its activities relating thereto, undertake and complete the Project, and carry out and consummate all transactions contemplated by this FAA. (k) The Municipality represents that it has not made any commitment or taken any action that shall result in a valid claim for any finders' or similar fees or commitments in respect to the issuance and sale of the Municipal Obligations and the making of the Loan under this FAA. (l) The Project is eligible under s. 281.58(7), Wis. Stats., for financing from the CWFP, and the Project Costs are equal to or in excess of the principal amount of the Municipal Obligations. Portions of the Project that are ineligible for financing from the CWFP are listed within the Project Manager Summary Page attached hereto as Exhibit F. The Municipality intends the Project to be eligible under the Statute throughout the term of this FAA. (m) All amounts shown in Exhibit A of this FAA are costs of a Project eligible for financial assistance from the CWFP under the Statute. All proceeds of any borrowing of the Municipality that have been spent and are being refinanced with the proceeds of the Loan made hereunder have been spent on eligible Project Costs. All Project Costs are reasonable, necessary, and allocable by the Municipality to the Project under generally accepted accounting principles. None of the proceeds of the Bonds shall be used directly or indirectly by the Municipality as working capital or to finance inventory, as opposed to capital improvements. (n) The Project is and shall remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances (including rules and regulations) relating to zoning, building, safety, and environmental quality. The Municipality has complied with and completed all requirements of DNR necessary to commence construction of the Project prior to the date hereof. The Municipality intends to proceed with due diligence to complete the Project pursuant to Section 4.04 hereof. (o) The Municipality does not intend to lease the Project or enter into a long-term contract for operation of the Project except as set forth in Exhibit D. (p) The Municipality shall not take or omit to take any action which action or omission shall in any way cause the proceeds of the Bonds to be applied in a manner contrary to that provided in the Program Resolution. 8 (q) The Municipality has not taken and shall not take any action, and presently knows of no action that any other person, firm, or corporation has taken or intends to take, that would cause interest on the Municipal Obligations to be includable in the gross income of the owners of the Municipal Obligations for federal income tax purposes. The representations, certifications, and statements of reasonable expectation made by the Municipality as referenced in the Municipal Obligation Counsel Opinion and No Arbitrage Certificate are hereby incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. (r) Other than (1) "preliminary expenditures" as used in Treas. Regs. 26 CFR 1.150-2 in an amount not exceeding 20% of the principal amount of the Municipal Obligations, or (2) an amount not exceeding the lesser of $100,000 or 5% of the principal amount of the Municipal Obligations, all of the proceeds of the Bonds loaned to the Municipality (other than refunding proceeds, if any) shall be used for Project Costs paid by the Municipality subsequent to a date which is 60 days prior to the date on which the Municipality adopted a reimbursement resolution pursuant to Treas. Regs. 26 CFR 1.150-2 stating its intent to reimburse other funds of the Municipality used to finance the Project, or subsequent to the issuance date of the Municipal Obligations. (s) The Municipality represents that it has satisfied and shall continue to satisfy all the applicable requirements in s. 281.58, Wis. Stats., and ch. NR 162, Wis. Adm. Code. (t) The Municipality has adopted a rate, charge, or assessment schedule that will generate annually sufficient revenue to pay the principal of and interest on the Municipal Obligations. (u) The Municipality is in substantial compliance and shall remain in substantial compliance with all applicable conditions, requirements, and terms of any financial assistance previously awarded through the federal construction grants program, the Wisconsin Fund construction grants program, the CWFP, or the SDWLP. (v) The Municipality has met all terms and conditions contained within and received DNR approval for the Plans and Specifications described in the definitions hereof. (w) The Municipality represents that it submitted to DNR a bid tabulation for the Project with a recommendation to DNR for review and concurrence. The actual Substantial Completion date of the Project was September 30, 2025. (x) If the Municipality fails to make a principal repayment or interest payment after its due date, DOA shall place on file a certified statement of all amounts due under this section and s. 281.58 or 281.61 or s. 281.60, 2021 stats. After consulting DNR, DOA may collect all amounts due by deducting those amounts from any state payments due the municipality or may add a special charge to the amount of taxes apportioned to and levied upon the county under s. 70.60. If DOA collects amounts due, it shall remit those amounts to the fund to which they are due and notify DNR of that action. (y) The Municipality acknowledges that the State reserves the right upon default by the Municipality hereunder to have a receiver appointed to collect User Fees from the operation of the Sewerage System or, in the case of a joint utility system, to bill the users of the Sewerage System directly. (z) The representations of the Municipality in the Application are true and correct as of the date of this FAA and are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth in this place. (aa) There has been no material adverse change in the financial condition or operation of the Municipality or the Project since the submission date of the Application. 9 ARTICLE III LO AN PROVISIONS Section 3.01. Loan Clauses (a) Subject to the conditions and in accordance with the terms of this FAA, the CWFP hereby agrees to make the Loan and the Municipality agrees to accept the Loan. As evidence of the Loan made to the Municipality, the Municipality hereby agrees to sell to the CWFP Municipal Obligations in the aggregate principal amount of $1,197,539. The CWFP shall pay for the Municipal Obligations in lawful money of the United States, which shall be disbursed as provided in this FAA. (b) Prior to disbursement, Loan proceeds shall be held by the CWFP or by the Trustee for the account of the CWFP. Earnings on undisbursed Loan proceeds shall be for the account of the CWFP. Loan proceeds shall be disbursed only upon submission by the Municipality of disbursement requests and approval thereof as set forth in Section 3.06 hereof. (c) The Loan shall bear interest at the rate of one and 485/1000ths percent (1.485%) per annum, and interest shall accrue and be payable only on Loan proceeds actually disbursed from the date of disbursement until the date such amounts are repaid. (d) The Department of Administration shall maintain a Loan Disbursement Table on its website http://eif.doa.wi.gov/start.asp. DOA shall make entries as each disbursement is made and as each principal amount is repaid; the CWFP and the Municipality agree that such entries shall be mutually binding. (e) Upon Final Completion of the Project, DOA may request that the Municipality issue substitute Muni cipal Obligations in the aggregate principal amount equal to the outstanding principal balance of the Loan. (f) The Municipality shall deliver, or cause to be delivered, a Municipal Obligation Counsel Opinion to the CWFP concurrently with the delivery of the Municipal Obligations. Section 3.02. Ty pe of Municipal Obligation and Security The Municipality's obligation to meet annual debt service requirements shall be a revenue obligation evidenced by issuance of revenue bonds pursuant to s. 66.0621, Wis. Stats. The security for the Municipality's obligation shall be a pledge of revenues to be derived from the Sewerage System, and the Municipality shall agree that, if revenues from the Sewerage System are insufficient to meet annual debt service requirements, the Municipality shall purchase sewerage services in amounts sufficient to meet annual debt service requirements as provided in and set forth in Section 9 of the Municipal Obligation Resolution. The annual revenues net of all current expenses shall be equal to not less than the annual principal and interest requirements the Municipal Obligations, any Parity Obligations, and any other debt obligations payable from the revenues of the Sewerage System then outstanding, times the greater of (i) 110 percent or (ii) the highest debt service coverage ratio required with respect to any Parity Obligations, or any other debt obligations payable from the revenues of the Sewerage System then outstanding. As of the date of this FAA, the required debt service coverage ratio is 110 percent; however, this percentage is subject to change as outlined in the prior sentence. The Loan is also secured as provided in Section 3.08 hereof. Section 3.03. Loan Am ortization Principal and interest payments on the Loan (and on the Municipal Obligations evidencing the Loan) shall be due on the dates set forth in Exhibit B of this FAA. The payment amounts shown on Exhibit B are for informational purposes only and assume the full amount of the Loan is disbursed to the Municipality on February 25, 2026. It is understood that the actual amounts of the Municipality’s Loan payments shall be based on the actual dates and amounts of Loan disbursements for the Project. Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything in the Municipal Obligations, the Loan shall be for no longer than twenty (20) years from the date of this FAA and shall mature and be fully 10 amortized not later than twenty (20) years after the original issue date of the Municipal Obligations. Repayment of principal on the Loan shall begin not later than twelve (12) months after the expected or actual Substantial Completion date of the Project. Section 3.04. Ot her Amounts Payable The Municipality hereby expressly agrees to pay to the CWFP: (a) such Servicing Fee as the CWFP may impose pursuant to s. 281.58(9)(d), Wis. Stats., which shall be payable in semiannual installments on each interest payment date; such a Servicing Fee shall be imposed upon the Municipality after approval of a future Biennial Finance Plan by the State of Wisconsin Building Commission which contains a Servicing Fee requirement, schedule, and amount; and (b) the Municipality's allocable share of the Fees and Charges as such costs are incurred. Allocable share shall mean the proportionate share of the Fees and Charges based on the outstanding principal of the Loan. Amounts paid by the Municipality pursuant to this Section 3.04 shall be deposited in the Equity Fund established pursuant to the Program Resolution. Section 3.05. Sal e and Redemption of Municipal Obligations (a) Municipal Obligations may not be prepaid without the prior written consent of the CWFP. The CWFP has sole discretion to withhold such consent. (b) The Municipality shall pay all costs and expenses of the CWFP in effecting the redemption of the Bonds to be redeemed with the proceeds of the prepayment of the Municipal Obligations. Such costs and expenses may include any prepayment premium applicable to the CWFP and any investment losses incurred or sustained by the CWFP resulting directly or indirectly from any such prepayment. (c) Subject to subsection (a), the Municipality may prepay the Loan with any settlements received from any third party relating to the design or construction of the Project. (d) Prepayments of the Municipal Obligations shall be applied pro rata to all maturities of the Municipal Obligations. Section 3.06. Di sbursement of Financial Assistance (a) Under this FAA, financial assistance shall be drawn in the order specified in Section 3.01(d) of this document. (b) Each disbursement request shall be delivered to DNR. Each request must contain invoices or other evidence acceptable to DNR and DOA that Project Costs for which disbursement of financial assistance is requested have been incurred by the Municipality. (c) The CWFP, through its agents or Trustee, plans to make disbursements of financial assistance on a semimonthly basis upon approval of each disbursement request by DNR and DOA. Such approval by DNR and DOA may require adjustment and corrections to the disbursement request submitted by the Municipality. The Municipality shall be notified whenever such an adjustment or correction is made by DNR or DOA. (d) Disbursements made to the Municipality are subject to pre- and post-payment adjustments by DNR or DOA. 11 (1) If the financial assistance is not yet fully disbursed, and CWFP funds were previously disbursed for costs not eligible for CWFP funding or not eligible under this FAA, the CWFP shall make necessary adjustments to future disbursements. (2) If the financial assistance is fully disbursed, including disbursements for any costs not eligible for CWFP funding or not eligible under this FAA, the Municipality agrees to repay to the CWFP an amount equal to the non-eligible costs within 60 days of notification by DNR or DOA. The CWFP shall then apply the amount it receives as a Loan prepayment or as a recovery of a Loan disbursement with Principal Forgiveness (if there is no outstanding Loan principal balance available to which the recovery may be applied). (e) The CWFP or its agent shall disburse financial assistance only to the Municipality's account by electronic transfer of funds. The Municipality hereby covenants that it shall take actions and provide information necessary to facilitate these transfers. (f) Disbursement beyond ninety-five percent (95%) of the financial assistance, unless otherwise agreed to by DNR and DOA pursuant to a written request from the Municipality, may be withheld until: (1) DNR is satisfied that the Project has been completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, DNR has approved all change orders relating to the Project, and DNR has determined that the Project is in compliance with the Municipality's WPDES Permit; (2) the Municipality certifies to DNR its acceptance of the Project from its contractors; (3) the Municipality certifies in writing to DNR its compliance with applicable federal requirements (certification must be as prescribed on Exhibit C); and (4) DNR certifies in writing to DOA the Municipality’s compliance with all applicable requirements of this FAA. (g) Treas. Regs. 26 CFR § 1.148-6(d)(1)(iii) applies to project expenditures. It states, in part, “An issuer must account for the allocation of proceeds to expenditures not later than 18 months after the later of the date the expenditure is paid or the date the project, if any, that is financed by the issue is placed in service”. Section 3.07. Rem edies (a) If the Municipality: (1) or any authorized representative is not complying with federal or state laws, regulations, or requirements relating to the Project, and following due notice by DNR the Project is not brought into compliance within a reasonable period of time; or (2) is not complying with or is in violation of any provision set forth in this FAA; or (3) is not in compliance with the Statute or the Regulations; then DNR may, until the Project is brought into compliance or the FAA non-compliance is cured to the satisfaction of DNR or DOA, impose one (1) or more of the following sanctions: (i) Progress payments or disbursements otherwise due the Municipality of up to 20% may be withheld. (ii) Project work may be suspended. 12 (iii) DNR may request a court of appropriate jurisdiction to enter an injunction or afford other equitable or judicial relief as the court finds appropriate. (iv) Other administrative remedies may be pursued. (b) If the Municipality fails to make any payment when due on the Municipal Obligations or fails to observe or perform any other covenant, condition, or agreement on its part under this FAA for a period of thirty (30) days after written notice is given to the Municipality by DNR, specifying the default and requesting that it be remedied, the CWFP is provided remedies by law and this FAA. These remedies include, but are not limited to, the following rights: (1) Pursuant to s. 281.59(11)(b), Wis. Stats., DOA shall place on file a certified statement of all amounts due the CWFP under this FAA. DOA may collect all amounts due the CWFP by deducting those amounts from any State payments due the Municipality or adding a special charge to the amount of taxes apportioned to and levied upon the county in which the Municipality is located under s. 70.60, Wis. Stats. (2) Pursuant to s. NR 162.17(1), Wis. Adm. Code, if the Loan has not been fully disbursed, DNR may: declare the unpaid Loan balance due and immediately payable; increase the interest rate on the unpaid balance of the Loan to the market interest rate in effect on the date this FAA was executed; or immediately terminate this FAA and disburse no additional funds. (3) The CWFP may, without giving bond to the Municipality or anyone claiming under it, have a receiver appointed for the CWFP's benefit of the Project and the Sewerage System and of the earnings, income, rents, issues, and profits thereof, with such powers as the court making such appointment shall confer. The Municipality hereby irrevocably consents to such appointment. (4) In the case of a joint utility system, the CWFP may bill the users of the Sewerage System directly. (5) The CWFP may enforce any right or obligation under this FAA, including the right to seek specific performance or mandamus, whether such action is at law or in equity. Section 3.08. Sec urity for the Loan In accordance with the terms of the Municipal Obligation Resolution: (a) as security for the Loan hereunder, the Municipality hereby pledges the revenue to be derived from the Sewerage System (which is a dedicated source of revenue); and (b) other than as already pledged to the outstanding Parity Obligations, the Municipality shall not pledge the revenues, except as provided in Section 11 of the Municipal Obligation Resolution, to be derived from the Municipality's User Charge System or other revenues pledged under Section 3.08(a) above, to any person other than the CWFP, unless the revenues pledged to such other person meet the highest debt coverage ratio then applicable to the Municipality. Section 3.09. Ef fective Date and Term This FAA shall become effective upon its execution and delivery by the parties hereto, shall remain in full force and effect from such date, and shall expire on such date as the Municipal Obligations shall be discharged and satisfied in accordance with the provisions thereof. 13 ARTICLE IV CO NSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT Section 4.01. Insurance The Municipality agrees to maintain property and liability insurance for the Sewerage System and Project that is reasonable in amount and coverage and that is consistent with prudent municipal insurance practices for the term of the Loan. The Municipality agrees to provide written evidence of insurance coverage to the CWFP upon request at any time during the term of the Loan. In the event the Sewerage System or Project is damaged or destroyed, the Municipality agrees to use the pro ceeds from its insurance coverage either to repay the Loan or to repair or replace the Sewerage System. Section 4.02. Con struction of the Project The Municipality shall construct the Project, or cause it to be constructed, to Final Completion in accordance with the Application and the Plans and Specifications. The Municipality shall proceed with the acquisition and construction of the Project in conformity with law and with all applicable requirements of governmental authorities having jurisdiction with respect thereto, subject to such modifications of Plans and Specifications that alter the cost of the Project, use of space, Project scope, or functional layout, as may be previously approved by DNR. Section 4.03. Perf ormance Bonds The Municipality shall provide, or cause to be provided, performance bonds assuring the performance of the work to be performed under all construction contracts entered into with respect to the Project. All performance bonds required hereunder shall be issued by independent surety companies authorized to transact business in the State. Section 4.04. Compl etion of the Project (a) The Municipality agrees that it shall undertake and complete the Project for the purposes and in the manner set forth in this FAA and in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable thereto. The Municipality shall, with all practical dispatch and in a sound and economical manner, complete or cause to be completed the acquisition and construction of the Project and do all other acts necessary and possible to entitle it to receive User Fees with respect to the Project at the earliest practicable time. The Municipality shall obtain all necessary approvals from any and all governmental agencies prior to construction which are requisite to the Final Completion of the Project. (b) The Municipality shall notify DNR of the Substantial Completion of the Project. The Municipality shall cause to be prepared as-built plans for the Project at or prior to completion thereof. (c) The Municipality shall take and institute such proceedings as shall be necessary to cause and require all contractors and material suppliers to complete their contracts diligently and in accordance with the terms of the contracts including, without limitation, the correcting of defective work. (d) Upon Final Completion of the Project in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, the Municipality shall: (1) certify to DNR its acceptance of the Project from its contractors, subject to claims against contractors and third parties; (2) complete and deliver to DNR the completed Utilization of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) form attached hereto as Exhibit E of this FAA; (3) prepare and deliver to DNR the completed Federal Requirements Compliance Certification attached hereto as Exhibit C of this FAA; 14 (4) obtain all required permits and authorizations from appropriate authorities for operation and use of the Project; and (5) submit to DNR a completed Operation and Maintenance Manual Certification Checklist form to be provided by DNR or obtained from DNR’s website. Section 4.05. Pay ment of Additional Project Costs (a) In the event of revised eligibility determinations, cost overruns, and amendments exceeding the Loan amount, the CWFP may allocate additional financial assistance to the Project. The allocation of additional financial assistance may be in the form of a loan at less than the market interest rate, which is established pursuant to the Statute and Regulations. The allocation of additional financial assistance shall depend upon availability of funds, pursuant to the Statute and the Regulations. (b) In the event the Loan proceeds are not sufficient to pay the costs of the Project in full, the Municipality shall nonetheless complete the Project and pay that portion of the Project Costs as may be in excess of available Loan proceeds, and shall not be entitled to any reimbursement therefor from the CWFP, or the owners of any Bonds, except from the proceeds of additional financing which may be provided by the CWFP pursuant to an amendment of this FAA or through a separate financial assistance agreement. Section 4.06. No Warranty Regarding Condition, Suitability, or Cost of Project Neither the CWFP, DOA, DNR, nor the Trustee makes any warranty, either express or implied, as to the Project or its condition, or that it shall be suitable for the Municipality's purposes or needs, or that the proceeds of the Loan shall be sufficient to pay the costs of the Project. Review or approval of engineering reports, facilities plans, the Plans and Specifications, or other documents, or the inspection of Project construction by DNR, does not relieve the Municipality of its responsibility to properly plan, design, build, and effectively operate and maintain the Project as required by laws, regulations, permits, and good management practices. DNR or its representatives are not responsible for increased costs resulting from defects in the Plans and Specifications or other Project documents. Nothing in this section prohibits a Municipality from requiring more assurances, guarantees, or indemnity or other contractual requirements from any party performing Project work. ARTICLE V CO VENANTS Section 5.01. Application of Loan Proceeds The Municipality shall apply the proceeds of the Loan solely to Project Costs. Section 5.02. Operat ion and Maintenance; Equipment Replacement Fund (a) After completion of the Project, the Municipality shall: (1) at all times operate the Project or otherwise cause the Project to be operated properly and in a sound and economical manner, including proper training of personnel; (2) maintain, preserve, and keep the Project or cause the Project to be maintained, preserved, and kept in good repair, working order, and condition; and (3) periodically make, or cause to be made, all necessary and proper repairs, replacements, and renewals so that at all times the operation of the Project may be properly conducted in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of the WPDES Permit. 15 (b) So long as the Loan is outstanding, the Municipality shall not, without the approval of DNR, discontinue operation of, sell, or otherwise dispose of the Sewerage System or Project, except for portions of the Sewerage System sold or otherwise disposed of in the course of ordinary repair and replacement of parts. (c) The Municipality shall establish an equipment replacement fund according to s. NR 162.07, Wis. Adm. Code, and maintain the equipment replacement fund as a separate fund of the Municipality. All User Fees or other revenues specifically collected for the equipment replacement fund shall be deposited into the equipment replacement fund and used for replacement and major repair of equipment necessary for the operation of the Sewerage System, or for unexpected, unbudgeted costs incurred for continuing effective operations of the Sewerage System. Annual deposits shall be made to the equipment replacement fund in amounts sufficient to meet the equipment replacement itemized schedule developed by the Municipality or the percentage schedule option. The Project Manager Summary Page (Exhibit F) shall specify the required annual deposit or required minimum balance/percentage. Section 5.03. Com pliance with Law At all times during construction of the Project and operation of the Sewerage System, the Municipality shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, permits, and approvals, and with this FAA, including, without limitation, the Statute, the Regulations, and the WPDES Permit. Section 5.04. Publi c Ownership The Municipality shall at all times retain ownership of the Project and the Sewerage System of which it is a part. Section 5.05. Esta blishment of Project Accounts; Audits (a) The Municipality shall maintain Project accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including standards relating to the reporting of infrastructure assets and directions issued by the CWFP. Without any request the Municipality shall furnish to DOA as soon as available, and in any event within one hundred eighty (180) days after the close of each fiscal year, a copy of the audit report for such year and accompanying GAAP-based financial statements for such period, as examined and reported by independent certified public accountants of recognized standing selected by the Municipality and reasonably satisfactory to DOA, whose reports shall indicate that the accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP and include standards relating to the reporting of infrastructure assets. (b) The Municipality shall maintain a separate account that reflects the receipt and expenditure of all CWFP funds for the Project. All Loan proceeds shall be credited promptly upon receipt thereof and shall be reimbursement for or expended only for Project Costs. The Municipality shall: permit any authorized representative of DNR or DOA, or agents thereof, the right to review or audit all records relating to the Project or the Loan; produce, or cause to be produced, all records relating to any work performed under the terms of this FAA for examination at such times as may be designated by any of them; permit extracts and copies of the Project records to be made by any of them; and fulfill information requests by any of them. Section 5.06. Rec ords The Municipality shall retain all files, books, documents, and records relating to construction of the Project for at least three years following the date of Final Completion of the Project, or for longer periods if necessary due to any appeal, dispute, or litigation. All other files and records relating to the Project shall be retained so long as this FAA remains in effect. As-built plans for the Project shall be retained for the useful life of the Project. Section 5.07. Proj ect Areas The Municipality shall permit representatives of DNR access to the Project and related records at all reasonable times, include provisions in all contracts permitting such access 16 during construction and operation of the Sewerage System, and allow extracts and copies of Project records to be made by DNR representatives. Section 5.08. Engineering Inspection The Municipality shall provide competent and adequate inspection of all Project construction under the direction of a professional engineer licensed by the State. The Municipality shall direct such engineer to inspect work necessary for the construction of the Project and to determine whether such work has been performed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. Any such work not in accordance with the Plans and Specifications shall be remedied unless such noncompliance is waived by DNR. Section 5.09. Tax Covenants (a) The Municipality covenants and agrees that it shall not take any action, or omit to take any action, which action or omission would result in the loss of the exclusion of the interest on any Municipal Obligations now or hereafter issued from gross income for purposes of federal income taxation as that status is governed by Section 103(a) of the Code or any successor provision. (b) The Municipality shall not take any action, or omit to take any action, which action or omission would cause its Municipal Obligations to be "private activity bonds" within the meaning of Section 141(a) of the Code or any successor provision. (c) The Municipality shall not directly or indirectly use, or permit the use of, any proceeds of the Bonds (or amounts replaced with such proceeds) or any other funds, or take any action, or omit to take any action, which use or action or omission would cause the Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 148(a) of the Code or any successor provision. The Municipality hereby further covenants to ensure that all amounts actually received by such Municipality from the CWFP are advanced within three Business Days to the entity submitting the invoice (or to reimburse the Municipality) to which each amount relates, and that all amounts actually received by such Municipality from the CWFP shall not be invested in any interest- bearing account. (d) The Municipality shall not use (directly or indirectly) the proceeds of the Bonds in any manner that would constitute an "advance refunding" within the meaning of Section 149(d)(2) of the Code or any successor provision. Without limiting the foregoing, any proceeds of the Bonds used to repay interim or other prior financing of Project Costs shall be applied within three (3) Business Days of receipt of the proceeds to the payment of principal of such financing. Section 5.10. User Fee Covenant (a) The Municipality hereby certifies that it has adopted and shall charge User Fees with respect to the Project in accordance with applicable laws, the Statute, and the Regulations in amounts such that revenues of the Municipality with respect to the Project shall be sufficient, together with other funds available to the Municipality for such purposes, to pay all costs of operating and maintaining the Project in accordance with this FAA, and to pay all amounts due under this FAA and the Municipal Obligations. (b) The Municipality covenants that it shall adopt and shall adequately maintain for the design life of the Project a system of User Fees with respect to the Project in accordance with s. NR 162.07, Wis. Adm. Code. The Municipality covenants that it shall review the User Charge System at least every two years and shall revise and charge User Fees with respect to the Project such that the revenues and funds described in paragraph (a) shall be sufficient to pay the costs described in paragraph (a). Section 5.11. Not ice of Impaired System The Municipality shall promptly notify DNR and DOA in the case of: any material damage to or destruction of the Project or any part thereof; any actual or threatened 17 proceedings for the purpose of taking or otherwise affecting by condemnation, eminent domain, or otherwise, all or a part of the Sewerage System; or any action, suit, or proceeding at law or in equity, or by or before any governmental instrumentality or agency, or any other event which may impair the ability of the Municipality to construct the Project, operate the Sewerage System, or set and collect User Fees as set forth in Section 5.10. Section 5.12. Hol d Harmless The Municipality shall save, keep harmless, and defend DNR, DOA, and all their officers, employees, and agents, against any and all liability, claims, and costs of whatever kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons, and for loss or damage to any property occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the construction, occupancy, use, service, operation, or performance of work in connection with the Project, the Sewerage System, or acts or omissions of the Municipality's employees, agents, or representatives. Section 5.13. Nondis crimination Covenant (a) In connection with the Project, the Municipality agrees to comply with fair employment practices pursuant to subchapter II of ch. 111, Wis. Stats. This provision shall include, but is not limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The Municipality agrees to post in conspicuous places, available for employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provision of the nondiscrimination clause. (b) The Municipality shall incorporate the following provision into all Project contracts which have yet to be executed: "In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the contractor agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, or national origin. The contractor further agrees to comply with fair employment practices pursuant to subchapter II of ch. 111, Wis. Stats. This provision shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available for employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of the nondiscrimination clause." (c) The Municipality shall follow all federal statutes and regulations prohibiting discrimination, without limitation, including the following: (1) Age Discrimination Act, Pub. L. 94-135 (2) Equal Employment Opportunity, Executive Order 11246 (3) Section 13 of the Clean Water Act, Pub. L. 92-500 (4) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, Pub. L 93-112 supplemented by Executive Orders 11914 and 11250 (5) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Pub. L 88-352 (6) Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Procurement, s. NR 162.08(4) and s. NR 166.11(4) Wis. Adm. Code. Section 5.14. Em ployees The Municipality or its employees or agents are not employees or agents of the DNR or DOA for any purpose, including worker's compensation. 18 Section 5.15. Adequat e Funds The Municipality shall have sufficient funds available to repay the Loan. The Municipality shall have sufficient funds available when construction of the Project is completed to ensure effective operation and maintenance of the Project for purposes constructed. Section 5.16. Managem ent The Municipality shall provide and maintain competent and adequate management, supervision, and inspection at the construction site to ensure that the completed work conforms with the Plans and Specifications. The Municipality shall furnish progress reports and such other information as DNR may require. Section 5.17. Reim bursement Any disbursement made under the Loan to the Municipality in excess of the amount determined by final audit to be due the Municipality shall be reimbursed to DOA within 60 days after DNR or DOA provides a notice stating the amount of excess funds disbursed. Section 5.18. Unpaid User Fees The Municipality shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, take all actions necessary to certify any unpaid User Fees to the county treasurer in order that such unpaid User Fees will be added as a special charge to the property tax bill of the user. Section 5.19. Sewer Use Ordinance The Municipality shall comply with the provisions of the Sewer Use Ordinance, as certified in the Application. The Municipality covenants that it shall comply with and enforce all provisions of the Sewer Use Ordinance, as established pursuant to the Statute and Regulations. Section 5.20. Rebate s The Municipality agrees to pay to the CWFP any refunds, rebates, credits, or other amounts received for Project Costs for which disbursement of funds has already been made by the CWFP. The CWFP shall then apply the amount it receives as a Loan prepayment. Section 5.21. Maint enance of Legal Existence (a) Except as provided in par. (b), the Municipality shall maintain its legal existence and shall not dissolve or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets and shall not consolidate with or merge into another legal entity. (b) A Municipality may consolidate with or merge into any other legal entity, dissolve or otherwise dispose of all of its assets or substantially all of its assets, or transfer all or substantially all of its assets to another legal entity (and thereafter be released of all further obligation under this FAA and the Municipal Obligations) if: (1) the resulting, surviving, or transferee legal entity is a legal entity established and duly existing under the laws of Wisconsin; (2) such resulting, surviving, or transferee legal entity is eligible to receive financial assistance under the Statute; (3) such resulting, surviving, or transferee legal entity expressly assumes in writing all of the obligations of the Municipality contained in this FAA and the Municipal Obligations and any other documents the CWFP deems reasonably necessary to protect its environmental and credit interests; and (4) the CWFP shall have consented in writing to such transaction, which consent may be withheld in the absolute discretion of the CWFP. Section 5.22. Wage Rate Requirements The Municipality represents that it shall comply with Section 513 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 USC 1372), which requires that all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors funded directly by or assisted in whole or in part with funding under the Loan shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on projects of a 19 character similar in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor (DOL) in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40, United States Code. Section 5.23. Am erican Iron and Steel The Municipality agrees to comply with the requirements for use of American Iron and Steel contained in section 608 of the Act for products used in the Project which are made primarily of iron and/or steel. Section 5.24. Feder al Single Audit At the time of signing of this FAA, the funds awarded to the Municipality for this Project are not considered to be subject to federal single audit requirements, but such consideration may change subsequent to this FAA if any changes are made to federal single audit requirements applicable to municipalities. If the Municipality is required to submit a Federal Single Audit, without any request the Municipality shall furnish to DOA, at doaeif@wisconsin.gov as soon as available, and in any event within 30 days after completion, the Federal Single Audit. Notification must include acknowledgement of any SRF findings and/or resolution to prior year findings. ARTICLE VI MI SCELLANEOUS Section 6.01. Notices All notices, certificates, or other communications hereunder shall be sufficiently given, and shall be deemed given, when electronically delivered, hand delivered or mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested to the addresses set forth below: (a) D EPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF CAPITAL FINANCE CLEAN WATER FUND PROGRAM 101 EAST WILSON STREET 10TH FLOOR MADISON WI 53702-0004 OR PO BOX 7864 MADISON WI 53707-7864 (b) DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES BUREAU OF COMMUNITY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 101 SOUTH WEBSTER STREET CF/2 MADISON WI 53702-0005 OR PO BOX 7921 MADISON WI 53707-7921 (c) US BANK CORP TRUST MATTHEW HAMILTON EP-MN-WS3T 60 LIVINGSTON AVENUE ST PAUL MN 55101-2292 (d) CITY OF OCONTO FALLS 500 NORTH CHESTNUT AVENUE OCONTO FALLS WI 54154 Any of the foregoing parties may designate any further or different addresses to which subsequent notices, certificates, or other communications shall be sent, by notice in writing given to the others. Any notice herein shall be delivered simultaneously to DNR and DOA. 20 Section 6.02. Bi nding Effect This FAA shall be for the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, the CWFP and the Municipality and their respective successors and assigns. Section 6.03. Sever ability In the event any provision of this FAA shall be held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate, render unenforceable, or otherwise affect any other provision hereof. Section 6.04. Amendm ents, Supplements, and Modifications This FAA may be amended, supplemented, or modified to provide for additional loans for the Project by the CWFP to the Municipality or for other purposes. All amendments, supplements, and modifications shall be in writing between the CWFP (by DNR and DOA acting under authority of the Statute) and the Municipality. Section 6.05. Exec ution in Counterparts This FAA may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be an original, and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument. Section 6.06. Appli cable Law This FAA shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State, including the Statute. Section 6.07. Benefi t of Financial Assistance Agreement This FAA is executed, among other reasons, to induce the purchase of the Municipal Obligations. Accordingly, all duties, covenants, obligations, and agreements of the Municipality herein contained are hereby declared to be for the benefit of, and are enforceable by, the CWFP, the Trustee, or their authorized agents. Section 6.08. Fur ther Assurances The Municipality shall, at the request of DNR and DOA, authorize, execute, acknowledge, and deliver such further resolutions, conveyances, transfers, assurances, financing statements, and other instruments as may be necessary or desirable for better assuring, conveying, granting, assigning, and confirming the rights, security interests, and agreements granted or intended to be granted by this FAA and the Municipal Obligations. Section 6.09. Ass ignment of Municipal Obligations The Municipality hereby agrees that the Municipal Obligations may be sold, transferred, pledged, or hypothecated to any third party without the consent of the Municipality. Section 6.10. Covena nt by Municipality as to Compliance with Program Resolution The Municipality covenants and agrees that it shall comply with the provisions of the Program Resolution with respect to the Municipality and that the Trustee and the owners of the Bonds shall have the power and authority provided in the Program Resolution. The Municipality further agrees to aid in the furnishing to DNR, DOA, or the Trustee of opinions that may be required under the Program Resolution. Section 6.11. Ter mination This FAA may be terminated in whole or in part pursuant to one or more of the following: (a) The CWFP and the Municipality may enter into an agreement to terminate this FAA at any ti me. The termination agreement shall establish the effective date of termination of this FAA, the basis for settlement of termination costs, and the amount and date of payment of any sums due either party. (b) If the Municipality wishes to unilaterally terminate all or any part of the Project work for which financial assistance has been awarded, the Municipality shall promptly give written notice to DNR. If the CWFP determines that there is a reasonable basis for the requested termination, the CWFP may enter into a termination agreement, including provisions for FAA termination costs, effective with the date of cessation of the Project work by the Municipality. If the CWFP determines that the Municipality has ceased work on the Project without reasonable basis, the CWFP may unilaterally terminate financial assistance or rescind this FAA. 21 Section 6.12. Re scission The CWFP may rescind this FAA prior to the first disbursement of any funds hereunder if it determines that: (a) there has been substantial non-per formance of the Project work by the recipient without justification under the circumstances; (b) there is substantial evidence this FAA was obtained by fraud; (c) there is substantial evidence of gross abuse or corrupt practices in the administration of the Project; (d) the Municipality has failed to comply with the covenants contained in this FAA; or (e) any of the representations of the Municipality contained in this FAA were false in any material respect. 22 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CWFP and the Municipality have caused this FAA to be executed and delivered, as of the date and year first written above. CITY OF OCONTO FALLS By:__________________________________ Clint Braun Mayor Attest:_________________________________ Peter Wills City Administrator/Clerk-Treasurer STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION By:___________________________________ Authorized Officer STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES By:_________________________________ Authorized Officer A - 1 EXHIBIT A PRO JECT BUDGET SHEET CITY OF OCONTO FALLS CWFP Project No. 4121-13 Total Project Costs Ineligible Costs Paid Internally Ineligible Costs Paid by SDWLP Project 4870- 08 Ineligible Costs Paid by CDBG Eligible CWF Costs Paid by CDBG CWF Total Award Amount for this Project Force Account 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Interim Financing 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Preliminary Engineering 224,000.00 63,729.35 30,221.55 0.00 0.00 130,049.10 Land or Easement Acquisition 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Engineering/Construction Mgmt. 240,000.00 64,992.00 60,696.00 0.00 0.00 114,312.00 Construction/Equipment 2,287,770.00 0.00 395,497.00 833,971.00 166,029.00 892,273.00 Contingency 61,344.35 (5,377.00) 21,866.45 0.00 0.00 44,854.90 Miscellaneous Costs 1,000.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 Closing Costs 25,810.00 0.00 10,260.00 0.00 0.00 15,550.00 TOTAL $2,839,924.35 $123,344.35 $519,041.00 $833,971.00 $166,029.00 $1,197,539.00 Oconto Falls, City, Wisconsin Exhibit B Project 4121-13 Clean Water Fund Program Loan Closing Date: Payment Principal Interest Interest Principal & Bond Year Calendar Year Date Payment Rate Payment Interest Debt Service Debt Service 1-May-26 51,864.99 1.485% 3,260.30 55,125.29 55,125.29 0.00 1-Nov-26 0.00 1.485% 8,506.63 8,506.63 0.00 63,631.92 1-May-27 52,635.18 1.485% 8,506.63 61,141.81 69,648.44 0.00 1-Nov-27 0.00 1.485% 8,115.81 8,115.81 0.00 69,257.62 1-May-28 53,416.82 1.485% 8,115.81 61,532.63 69,648.44 0.00 1-Nov-28 0.00 1.485% 7,719.19 7,719.19 0.00 69,251.82 1-May-29 54,210.06 1.485% 7,719.19 61,929.25 69,648.44 0.00 1-Nov-29 0.00 1.485% 7,316.68 7,316.68 0.00 69,245.93 1-May-30 55,015.08 1.485% 7,316.68 62,331.76 69,648.44 0.00 1-Nov-30 0.00 1.485% 6,908.20 6,908.20 0.00 69,239.96 1-May-31 55,832.05 1.485% 6,908.20 62,740.25 69,648.45 0.00 1-Nov-31 0.00 1.485% 6,493.64 6,493.64 0.00 69,233.89 1-May-32 56,661.16 1.485% 6,493.64 63,154.80 69,648.44 0.00 1-Nov-32 0.00 1.485% 6,072.93 6,072.93 0.00 69,227.73 1-May-33 57,502.57 1.485% 6,072.93 63,575.50 69,648.43 0.00 1-Nov-33 0.00 1.485% 5,645.98 5,645.98 0.00 69,221.48 1-May-34 58,356. 49 1.485% 5,645.98 64,002.47 69,648.45 0.00 1-Nov-34 0.00 1.485% 5,212.68 5,212.68 0.00 69,215.15 1-May-35 59,223.08 1.485% 5,212.68 64,435.76 69,648.44 0.00 1-Nov-35 0.00 1. 485% 4,772.95 4,772.95 0.00 69,208.71 1-May-36 60,102.54 1.485% 4,772.95 64,875.49 69,648.44 0.00 1-Nov-36 0.00 1.485% 4,326.69 4,326.69 0.00 69,202.18 1-May-37 60,995.07 1.485% 4,326.69 65,321.76 69,648.45 0.00 1-Nov-37 0.00 1.485% 3,873.80 3,873.80 0.00 69,195.56 1-May-38 61,900.84 1.485% 3,873.80 65,774.64 69,648.44 0.00 1-Nov-38 0.00 1.485% 3,414.19 3,414.19 0.00 69,188.83 1-May-39 62,820.07 1.485% 3,414.19 66,234.26 69,648.45 0.00 1-Nov-39 0.00 1.485% 2,947.75 2,947.75 0.00 69,182.01 1-May-40 63,752.95 1.485% 2,947.75 66,700.70 69,648.45 0.00 1-Nov-40 0.00 1.485% 2,474.38 2,474.38 0.00 69,175.08 1-May-41 64,699.68 1.485% 2,474.38 67,174.06 69,648.44 0.00 1-Nov-41 0.00 1.485% 1,993.99 1,993.99 0.00 69,168.05 1-May-42 65,660. 47 1.485% 1,993.99 67,654.46 69,648.45 0.00 1-Nov-42 0.00 1.485% 1,506.46 1,506.46 0.00 69,160.92 1-May-43 66,635.53 1.485% 1,506.46 68,141.99 69,648.45 0.00 1-Nov-43 0.00 1.485% 1,011.69 1,011.69 0.00 69,153.68 1-May-44 67,625.07 1.485% 1,011.69 68,636.76 69,648.45 0.00 1-Nov-44 0.00 1.485% 509.57 509.57 0.00 69,146.33 1-May-45 68,629.30 1.485% 509. 57 69,138.87 69,648.44 69,138.87 Totals 1,197,539.00 180,906.72 1,378,445.72 1,378,445.72 1,378,445.72 Net Interest Rate 1.4850% Bond Years 12,182.2707 Average Life 10.1728 The above schedule assumes full disbursement of the loan on the loan closing date. 27-Jan-26 Wisconsin Department of Administration B - 1 February 25, 2026 Loan Payment Schedule Comments Please review the preceding loan payment schedule. It shows the dates of your first interest and principal payments. The preceding loan payment schedule assumes you draw all the loan funds on the loan closing date. Borrowers often draw loan funds over time. Interest only accrues on the funds disbursed and only after the date of each disbursement. You can view your payment schedule based on disbursements to date at http://eif.doa.wi.gov/. Select Loan Payment Schedule on the lower half of the page. You can also request loan payment information from doaeif@wisconsin.gov. You can generate additional reports at http://eif.doa.wi.gov/. Available Report Information Provided Auditor Verification Report Information commonly requested by municipal auditors. Available for completed calendar years. Loan Account History Loan disbursements, principal payments, and loan balance. Loan Payment Schedule Future principal and interest payments for disbursements. Payment History Past principal and interest payments. Disbursement History Past loan and grant disbursements. Use the Output to Excel button at the bottom of the page to create your report in Microsoft Excel. Find details on generating reports at http://eif.doa.wi.gov/siteDescr.htm. The Environmental Improvement Fund sends invoices semi-annually. You will receive an invoice approximately 45 days prior to the due date. If you have multiple loans, we will send a single invoice showing the payment amount for each loan. May 1: principal and interest payments due November 1: interest payments due For more information about your payment schedule, please email doaeif@wisconsin.gov. The first available staff will respond to your inquiry. Page B-2 Loan Payment Schedule Comments Please review the preceding loan payment schedule. It shows the dates of your first interest and principal payments. The preceding loan payment schedule assumes you draw all the loan funds on the loan closing date. Borrowers often draw loan funds over time. Interest only accrues on the funds disbursed and only after the date of each disbursement. You can view your payment schedule based on disbursements to date at http://eif.doa.wi.gov/. Select Loan Payment Schedule on the lower half of the page. You can also request loan payment information from doaeif@wisconsin.gov. You can generate additional reports at http://eif.doa.wi.gov/. Available Report Information Provided Auditor Verification Report Information commonly requested by municipal auditors. Available for completed calendar years. Loan Account History Loan disbursements, principal payments, and loan balance. Loan Payment Schedule Future principal and interest payments for disbursements. Payment History Past principal and interest payments. Disbursement History Past loan and grant disbursements. Use the Output to Excel button at the bottom of the page to create your report in Microsoft Excel. Find details on generating reports at http://eif.doa.wi.gov/siteDescr.htm. The Environmental Improvement Fund sends invoices semi-annually. You will receive an invoice approximately 45 days prior to the due date. If you have multiple loans, we will send a single invoice showing the payment amount for each loan. May 1: principal and interest payments due November 1: interest payments due For more information about your payment schedule, please email doaeif@wisconsin.gov. The first available staff will respond to your inquiry. Page B-2 C - 1 EXHIBIT C FED ERAL REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION [Prepare on Municipal Letterhead at Project Completion and Closeout] The undersigned officials of the City of Oconto Falls (the “Municipality”) hereby certify that, for all expenditures made for construction of DNR Project No. 4121-13 (the “Project”), the Municipality has met the prevailing wage rate requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act. The Municipality further certifies that, after taking into account any national or project -specific waivers approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, DNR Project No. 4121- 13 has met the requirements for the use of American Iron and Steel contained in section 608 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended. The above certification is determined, after due and diligent investigation, to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. By: _________________________________ Dated as of: ____________________ [Name of Municipal Official or Authorized Representative] [Title] Attest: ______________________________ Dated as of: ____________________ [Name of Clerk or Secretary] [Title] D - 1 EXHIBIT D OP ERATING CONTRACTS As of the date of this FAA, the Municipality does not have any contracts with private entities or other governmental units to operate its Sewerage System. E - 1 EXHIBIT E UT ILIZATION OF DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) Notice: This form is authorized by ss. 281.58, 281.59, and 281.61, Wis. Stats. Submittal of a completed form to the DNR is mandatory prior to receiving a final disbursement. Dollar amounts listed on the form should only include amounts paid under the Financial Assistance Agreement. Information collected on this form will be used for administrative purposes and may be provided to requesters to the extent required by Wisconsin’s Public Records Law [ss. 19.31–19.39, Wis. Stats.]. Municipality City of Oconto Falls Project Number 4121-13 Project Description Replace and Upgrade Sanitary Sewer System - Columbia Street Are any DBEs expected to be utilized on the project? If yes, list below. Yes X No Enter at Project Closeout DBE Firm Indicate DBE Type Construction or Non-construction* Contract Estimate ($) Actual Amount Paid to the DBE ($) Certifying Agency or List SAMPLE: ABC Engineering, LLC. X MBE WBE Other Non-construction 10,000 9,950 WisDOT Crowley Construction MBE WBE X Other Construction 4,118.50 MBE WBE Other MBE WBE Other MBE WBE Other MBE WBE Other MBE WBE Other MBE WBE Other MBE WBE Other MBE WBE Other MBE WBE Other MBE WBE Other MBE WBE Other * Construction costs include but are not limited to paving, excavation, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, trucking, and equipment. Non-construction costs include but are not limited to professional services, engineering, land acquisition, and supplies. I hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information provided on this form is accurate and correct. Signature of Municipal Representative Date Signed Name of Person Completing This Form Email Address Phone Number F - 1 EXHIBIT F PRO JECT MANAGER SUMMARY PAGE CITY OF OCONTO FALLS CWFP Project No. 4121-13 1. Project Description: The Project includes sanitary sewer replacements along Columbia Street (North Saunders Drive to Chestnut Road) & further includes reconstruction of the Project area with new watermain, storm sewers, & all related appurtenances as well as road reconstruction. The Project also includes the removal of the two existing lift stations along Hillside Avenue and Columbia Street and the installation of a new, single lift station as replacement. The Project will include routing the sanitary sewer from Hillside Avenue to the new lift station along Columbia Street and then removing and replacing the force main from this new lift station to the gravity sewer main at South Milwaukee Avenue (approximately 500 LF). The aging gravity sanitary sewer main and manholes along Columbia Street from Milwaukee Avenue to South Chestnut Avenue (approximately 920 LF) will also be removed and replaced. Included in this reconstruction will be the removal and replacement of the sanitary laterals. This Project combines the SFY 2026 CWFP application 4121-10 with CWFP 4121-13 for the purposes of this FAA and Loan. 2. Ineligible Costs: Ineligible costs totaling $1,476,356.35 are associated with watermain replacements, storm water improvements, and road reconstruction work. 3. Other Funding Sources: Funding from the Municipality, CDBG, and the SDWLP are included in this Project and outlined in the following table: Source Amount Work Covered CDBG $1,000,000.00 Road Reconstruction, storm water mains, and sanitary lift station work. Internal Municipal Funds $123,344.45 Ineligible portions of preliminary design and construction management. SDWLP 4870-08 $519,041.00 Watermain replacements and associated eligible costs for the SDWLP. 4. Miscellaneous Costs: As shown in the Project Budget Sheet (Exhibit A), CWFP funding in the amount of $500.00 is included in the Miscellaneous category for administrative costs. 5. Contingency Allowance: The contingency allowance of $44,854.90 is five percent of the amount of uncompleted construction work adjusted for CME reviewed change orders. The Municipality must obtain CME approval of change orders prior to requesting reimbursement. Base contingency (Uncompleted construction work x 5%) $44,613.90 Dorner, Inc. 16374007 CO No. 1 $6,000.00 Dorner, Inc. 16374007 CO No. 2 ($9,259.00) Dorner, Inc. 16374007 CO No. 3 $0.00 Dorner, Inc. 16374007 CO No. 4 $3,500.00 Total Contingency Allowance $44,854.90 F - 2 6. Equipment Replacement Fund: The Municipality shall establish an equipment replacement fund according to s. NR 162.07, Wis. Adm. Code, and maintain the equipment replacement fund as a separate fund of the Municipality. Annual deposits shall be made to the equipment replacement fund in amounts sufficient to meet the equipment replacement schedule developed by the Municipality. Based on review of the equipment replacement fund information in the CWFP Application, the annual deposit is estimated at $74,900. 7. DBE Good Faith Effort: The Municipality and the prime contractors, Dorner, Inc. & Advance Construction, Inc., made good faith efforts to meet DBE solicitation requirements during advertising and bidding by reaching out to several DBEs on the Unified Certification List and soliciting DBEs in their bid advertisements. Crowley Construction is a DBE that is expected to provide pavement marking work during construction. 8. Green Project Reserve: No GPR elements were identified during the review of this Project. 9. American Iron and Steel: This Project is subject to the use of American Iron and Steel (AIS) requirements of section 608 of the Act. February 3, 2026 PETER WILLS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR CITY OF OCONTO FALLS 500 NORTH CHESTNUT AVENUE OCONTO FALLS WI 54154 SUBJECT: Clean Water Fund Program, Project No. 4121-13 Replace and Upgrade Sanitary Sewer System - Columbia Street Financial Assistance Agreement - February 25, 2026 Dear Administrator Wills: Your project manager prepared the following documents for your Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) loan closing: 1. CWFP Loan Closing Schedule - Attachment 1 2. Financial Assistance Agreement Summary/Distribution Sheet - Attachment 2 3. Financial Assistance Agreement (FAA) To close the loan on February 25, 2026, we need to follow the Loan Closing Schedule (Attachment 1). The City of Oconto Falls has three (3) working days upon receipt of wired CWFP funds to do one or more of the following: 1. Pay the project invoices identified in the CWFP disbursement request. 2. Reimburse an internal municipal account from which eligible project costs were paid. This reimbursement must adhere to current U.S. Treasury Regulations. 3. Disburse payments to the bank or financial institution for projects that are being refinanced. Execution of the FAA creates a binding obligation in all respects. Any negotiation of terms and conditions or determinations must occur prior to adoption of the Municipal Obligation Resolution and execution of the enclosed FAA document. The Project Manager Summary Page (Exhibit F of the FAA) further explains certain assumptions and decisions affecting preparation of your FAA. Please contact your project manager, Erika Mills, at 608-212-1246, for assistance with execution of the FAA, Request for Disbursement (Form 8700-215), or other CWFP documents. Thank you for your interest in the Clean Water Fund Program. Sincerely, Becky Scott, Section Manager Environmental Loans Section Bureau of Community Financial Assistance Electronic Copies: Jacob Lichter, Quarles & Brady LLP - Milwaukee Joe Murray, Ehlers Inc - Waukesha Daniel Rammer, MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., Appleton Benjamin Andrews, MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. - Appleton Robert Hannes - DNR NE/Green Bay Capital Finance Office - DOA/10 State of Wisconsin DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 101 S. Webster Street Box 7921 Madison WI 53707-7921 Page 2 ATTACHMENT #1 Clean Water Fund Program Project No. 4121-13 City of Oconto Falls Replace and Upgrade Sanitary Sewer System - Columbia Street Financial Assistance Agreement – Closing Schedule By January 22, 2026: -- Department of Natural Resources (DNR) project manager distributes Financial Assistance Agreement (FAA) to Department of Administration (DOA) for review. By February 3, 2026: -- Quarles & Brady LLP distributes draft Municipal Obligation Resolution and other bond documents to the City of Oconto Falls and DOA for review. Project manager sends FAA to municipality. On February 10, 2026: -- Municipality holds properly noticed meeting at which time: 1. Municipal Obligation Resolution is adopted. 2. Bond related documents are signed by municipal officials. 3. DNR FAA (printed single sided) is signed by municipal officials. NOTE: Most documents must be signed by Highest Elected Official & Clerk/Secretary and some documents must have municipal seal applied. Do not sign any Exhibits. By February 11, 2026, VIA OVERNIGHT DELIVERY: -- 1. Municipality scans FAA signature page and sends via e-mail to Quarles & Brady LLP and Erika Mills. 2. Municipality returns signed paper FAA via overnight delivery to Quarles & Brady LLP. 3. Municipality delivers signed & sealed Resolution & other bond documents via overnight delivery to Quarles & Brady LLP. By February 23, 2026: -- Quarles & Brady LLP sends original signed and sealed Bond R-1 and emails a copy of the fully executed bond transcript to DOA. February 25, 2026: -- Loan Closing Day. Quarles & Brady LLP contacts municipality and DOA to confirm that closing may proceed, and DOA wire transfers the first disbursement to municipal bank account. Page 3 ATTACHMENT #2 Clean Water Fund Program Project No. 4121-13 City of Oconto Falls Replace and Upgrade Sanitary Sewer System - Columbia Street Financial Assistance Agreement Summary Distribution Sheet LOAN INFO Total Project Amount: $2,839,924.00 CWFP Funding Amount: $1,197,539.00 Internal Funding: $123,344.45 CDBG Funding: $1,000,000.00 SDWLP Loan Funding: $519,041.00 Pledge: Sewerage System Revenue Lien Priority: Senior Parity Loan Term: 20 Years Federal Equivalency Project: Yes X No Composite Interest Rate: 1.485% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOCUMENT INFO Date of Municipal Obligation Resolution – February 10, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLOSING INFO Refinancing: None Date of Refinancing: N/A Estimated First Disbursement: $TBD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MUNICIPAL INFO Municipal ID: 42266 Plans and Specifications: S-2024-0468, approved August 6, 2024 Substantial Completion Date: September 30, 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION Department of Natural Resources Erika Mills Bureau of Community Financial Assistance 101 South Webster Street, 2nd Floor PO Box 7921 Madison WI 53707-7921 608-212-1246 erika.mills@wisconsin.gov Department of Administration Jessica Fandrich State of Wisconsin DOA Capital Finance Office 101 East Wilson Street, 10th Floor PO Box 7864 Madison WI 53707-7864 608-267-2734 jessica.fandrich1@wisconsin.gov Municipality Peter Wills City of Oconto Falls 500 North Chestnut Avenue Oconto Falls WI 54154 920-846-4505 pwills@cityofocontofalls.wi.gov Engineering Firm Daniel Rammer MSA Professional Services, Inc. 1500 North Casaloma Drive Appleton WI 54914 920-545-2083 drammer@msa-ps.com Municipal Bond Counsel Jacob Lichter Quarles & Brady LLP 411 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee WI 53202-4426 Financial Advisor Joe Murray Ehlers Inc N19W24400 Riverwood Drive Waukesha WI 53188 Page 4 414-277-5000 jacob.lichter@quarles.com Loan Contact Kelli Marsicek MSA Professional Services, Inc. 1500 North Casaloma Drive Appleton WI 54914 715-304-0309 kmarsicek@msa-ps.com 262-785-1520 Jmurray@ehlers-inc.com QB\100582896.1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-001 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UP TO $1,197,539 SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER DETAILS AND COVENANTS WITH RESPECT THERETO, AND APPROVAL OF RELATED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WHEREAS, the City of Oconto Falls, Oconto County, Wisconsin (the "Municipality") owns and operates a sewerage system (the "System") which is operated for a public purpose as a public utility by the Municipality; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Governing Body on February 14, 2012 (the "2012 Resolution"), the Municipality has heretofore issued its Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012, dated February 22, 2012 (the "2012 Bonds"), which are payable from the income and revenues of the System; and WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Governing Body on July 8, 2014 (the "2014 Resolution"), the Municipality has heretofore issued its Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, dated July 23, 2014 (the "2014 Bonds"), which are payable from the income and revenues of the System; and WHEREAS, the 2012 Bonds and the 2014 Bonds shall collectively be referred to as the "Prior Bonds"; and WHEREAS, the 2012 Resolution and the 2014 Resolution shall collectively be referred to as the "Prior Resolutions"; and WHEREAS, certain improvements to the System are necessary to meet the needs of the Municipality and the residents thereof, consisting of the construction of a project (the "Project") assigned Clean Water Fund Program Project No. 4121-13 by the Department of Natural Resources, and as described in the Department of Natural Resources approval letter for the plans and specifications of the Project, or portions thereof, issued under Section 281.41, Wisconsin Statutes, assigned No. S-2024-0468 and dated August 6, 2024 by the DNR; and WHEREAS, under the provisions of Chapter 66, Wisconsin Statutes any municipality may, by action of its governing body, provide for purchasing, acquiring, constructing, extending, adding to, improving, operating and managing a public utility from the proceeds of bonds, which bonds are to be payable only from the revenues received from any source by such utility, including all rentals and fees; and WHEREAS, the Municipality deems it to be necessary, desirable and in its best interest to authorize and sell sewerage system revenue bonds of the Municipality payable solely from the revenues of the System, pursuant to the provisions of Section 66.0621, Wisconsin Statutes, to pay the cost of the Project; and QB\100582896.1 -2- WHEREAS, the Prior Resolutions permit the issuance of additional bonds on a parity with the Prior Bonds upon certain conditions, and those conditions have been met; and WHEREAS, other than the Prior Bonds, no bonds or obligations payable from the revenues of the System are now outstanding. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Governing Body of the Municipality that: Section 1. Definitions. The following terms shall have the following meanings in this Resolution unless the text expressly or by implication requires otherwise: (a) "Act" means Section 66.0621, Wisconsin Statutes; (b) "Bond Registrar" means the Municipal Treasurer which shall act as Paying Agent for the Bonds; (c) "Bonds" means the $1,197,539 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026 , of the Municipality dated their date of issuance, authorized to be issued by this Resolution; (d) "Bond Year" means the twelve-month period ending on each May 1; (e) "Current Expenses" means the reasonable and necessary costs of operating, maintaining, administering and repairing the System, including salaries, wages, costs of materials and supplies, insurance and audits, but shall exclude depreciation, debt service, tax equivalents and capital expenditures; (f) "Debt Service Fund" means the Debt Service Fund of the Municipality, which shall be the "special redemption fund" as such term is defined in the Act; (g) "Financial Assistance Agreement" means the Financial Assistance Agreement by and between the State of Wisconsin by the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration and the Municipality pursuant to which the Bonds are to be issued and sold to the State, substantially in the form attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference; (h) "Fiscal Year" means the twelve-month period ending on each December 31; (i) "Governing Body" means the Common Council, or such other body as may hereafter be the chief legislative body of the Municipality; (j) "Gross Earnings" means the gross earnings of the System, including earnings of the System derived from sewerage charges imposed by the Municipality, all payments to the Municipality under any wastewater treatment service agreements between the Municipality and any contract users of the System, and any other monies received from any source including all rentals and fees, any tax incremental district revenues or other revenues of the Municipality appropriated by the Governing Body to the System pursuant to Section 9, and any special assessments levied and collected in connection with the Project; QB\100582896.1 -3- (k) "Municipal Treasurer" means the Treasurer of the Municipality who shall act as Bond Registrar and Paying Agent; (l) "Municipality" means the City of Oconto Falls, Oconto County, Wisconsin; (m) "Net Revenues" means the Gross Earnings of the System after deduction of Current Expenses; (n) "Parity Bonds" means bonds payable from the revenues of the System other than the Bonds but issued on a parity and equality with the Bonds pursuant to the restrictive provisions of Section 11 of this Resolution; (o) "Prior Bonds" means the 2012 Bonds and the 2014 Bonds, collectively; (p) "Prior Resolutions" means the 2012 Resolution and the 2014 Resolution, collectively; (q) "Project" means the Project described in the preamble to this Resolution. All elements of the Project are to be owned and operated by the Municipality as part of the System as described in the preamble hereto; (r) "Record Date" means the close of business on the fifteenth day of the calendar month next preceding any principal or interest payment date; (s) "System" means the entire sewerage system of the Municipality specifically including that portion of the Project owned by the Municipality and including all property of every nature now or hereafter owned by the Municipality for the collection, transmission, treatment and disposal of domestic and industrial sewerage and waste, including all improvements and extensions thereto made by the Municipality while any of the Bonds and Parity Bonds remain outstanding, including all real and personal property of every nature comprising part of or used or useful in connection with such sewerage system and including all appurtenances, contracts, leases, franchises, and other intangibles; (t) "2012 Bonds" means the Municipality's Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012, dated February 22, 2012; (u) "2012 Resolution" means a r esolution adopted by the Governing Body on February 14, 2012 authorizing the issuance of the 2012 Bonds; (v) "2014 Bonds" means the Municipality's Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, dated July 23, 2014; and (w) "2014 Resolution" means a r esolution adopted by the Governing Body on July 8, 2014 authorizing the issuance of the 2014 Bonds. Section 2. Authorization of the Bonds and the Financial Assistance Agreement. For the purpose of paying the cost of the Project (including legal, fiscal, engineering and other expenses), there shall be borrowed on the credit of the income and revenue of the System up to QB\100582896.1 -4- the sum of $1,197,539; and fully registered revenue bonds of the Municipality are authorized to be issued in evidence thereof and sold to the State of Wisconsin Clean Water Fund Program in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Financial Assistance Agreement, which is incorporated herein by this reference and the Mayor and City Clerk of the Municipality are hereby authorized, by and on behalf of the Municipality, to execute the Financial Assistance Agreement. Section 3. Terms of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be designated "Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026" (the "Bonds"); shall be dated their date of issuance; shall be numbered one and upward; shall bear interest at the rate of 1.485% per annum; shall be issued in denominations of $0.01 or any integral multiple thereof; and shall mature on the dates and in the amounts as set forth in Exhibit B of the Financial Assistance Agreement and in the Bond form attached hereto as Exhibit A as it is from time to time adjusted by the State of Wisconsin based upon the actual draws made by the Municipality. Interest on the Bonds shall be payable commencing on May 1, 2026 and semiannually thereafter on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The Bonds shall not be subject to redemption prior to maturity except as provided in the Financial Assistance Agreement. The schedule of maturities of the Bonds is found to be such that the amount of annual debt service payments is reasonable in accordance with prudent municipal utility practices. Section 4. Form, Execution, Registration and Payment of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be issued as registered obligations in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. The Bonds shall be executed in the name of the Municipality by the manual signatures of the Mayor and City Clerk, and shall be sealed with its official or corporate seal, if any. The principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds shall be paid by the Municipal Treasurer, who is hereby appointed as the Municipality's Bond Registrar. Both the principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America by the Bond Registrar. Payment of principal of the final maturity on the Bond will be payable upon presentation and surrender of the Bond to the Bond Registrar. Payment of principal on the Bond and each installment of interest shall be made to the registered owner of each Bond who shall appear on the registration books of the Municipality, maintained by the Bond Registrar, on the Record Date and shall be paid by electronic transfer or by check or draft of the Municipality (as directed by the registered owner) and if by check or draft, mailed to such registered owner at his or its address as it appears on such registration books or at such other address may be furnished in writing by such registered owner to the Bond Registrar. Section 5. Security for the Bonds. The Bonds, together with interest thereon, shall not constitute an indebtedness of the Municipality nor a charge against its general credit or taxing power. The Bonds, together with interest thereon, shall be payable only out of the Debt Service Fund hereinafter continued, and shall be a valid claim of the registered owner or owners thereof only against such Debt Service Fund and the revenues of the System pledged to such fund, on a QB\100582896.1 -5- parity with the pledge granted to the holders of the Prior Bonds. Sufficient revenues are hereby pledged to said Debt Service Fund, and shall be used for no other purpose than to pay the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Prior Bonds, the Bonds and any Parity Bonds as the same becomes due. Section 6. Funds and Accounts. In accordance with the Act, for the purpose of the application and proper allocation of the revenues of the System, and to secure the payment of the principal of and interest on the Prior Bonds, the Bonds and Parity Bonds, certain funds of the System which were created and established by a resolution adopted on July 10, 2001 are hereby continued and shall be used solely for the following respective purposes: (a) Revenue Fund, into which shall be deposited as received the Gross Earnings of the System, which money shall then be divided among the Operation and Maintenance Fund, the Debt Service Fund and the Surplus Fund in the amounts and in the manner set forth in Section 7 hereof and used for the purposes described below. (b) Operation and Maintenance Fund, which shall be used for the payment of Current Expenses. (c) Debt Service Fund, which shall be used for the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Prior Bonds, the Bonds and Parity Bonds as the same becomes due, and which may contain a Reserve Account established by a future resolution authorizing the issuance of Parity Bonds to secure such Parity Bonds. (d) Surplus Fund, which shall first be used whenever necessary to pay principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Prior Bonds, the Bonds and Parity Bonds when the Debt Service Fund shall be insufficient for such purpose, and thereafter shall be disbursed as follows: (i) at any time, to remedy any deficiency in any of the Funds provided in this Section 6 hereof; and (ii) money thereafter remaining in the Surplus Fund at the end of any Fiscal Year may be transferred to any of the funds or accounts created or continued in this section or to reimburse the general fund of the Municipality for advances made by the Municipality to the System. Section 7. Application of Revenues. After the delivery of the Bonds, the Gross Earnings of the System shall be deposited as collected in the Revenue Fund and shall be transferred monthly to the funds listed below in the following order of priority and in the manner set forth below: (a) to the Operation and Maintenance Fund, in an amount equal to the estimated Current Expenses for such month and for the following month (after giving effect to available amounts in said Fund from prior deposits); (b) to the Debt Service Fund, an amount equal to one-sixth (1/6) of the next installment of interest coming due on the Prior Bonds, the Bonds and any Parity Bonds then outstanding and an amount equal to one-twelfth (1/12) of the installment of principal of the Prior Bonds, the Bonds and any Parity Bonds QB\100582896.1 -6- coming due during such Bond Year (after giving effect to available amounts in said Fund from accrued interest, any premium or any other source), and any amount required by a future resolution authorizing the issuance of Parity Bonds to fund a Reserve Account established therein; and (c) to the Surplus Fund, any amount remaining in the Revenue Fund after the monthly transfers required above have been completed. Transfers from the Revenue Fund to the Operation and Maintenance Fund, the Debt Service Fund and the Surplus Fund shall be made monthly not later than the tenth day of each month, and such transfer shall be applicable to monies on deposit in the Revenue Fund as of the last day of the month preceding. Any other transfers and deposits to any fund required or permitted by subsection (a) through (c) of this Section, except transfers or deposits which are required to be made immediately or annually, shall be made on or before the tenth day of the month. Any transfer or deposit required to be made at the end of any Fiscal Year shall be made within sixty (60) days after the close of such Fiscal Year. If the tenth day of any month shall fall on a day other than a business day, such transfer or deposit shall be made on the next succeeding business day. It is the express intent and determination of the Governing Body that the amounts transferred from the Revenue Fund and deposited in the Debt Service Fund shall be sufficient in any event to pay the interest on the Prior Bonds, the Bonds and any Parity Bonds as the same accrues and the principal thereof as the same matures, and to fund the Reserve Account as required in connection with future Parity Bonds. Section 8. Deposits and Investments. The Debt Service Fund shall be kept apart from monies in the other funds and accounts of the Municipality and the same shall be used for no purpose other than the prompt payment of principal of and interest on the Prior Bonds, the Bonds and any Parity Bonds as the same becomes due and payable. All monies therein shall be deposited in special and segregated accounts in a public depository selected under Chapter 34, Wisconsin Statutes and may be temporarily invested until needed in legal investments subject to the provisions of Section 66.0603(1m), Wisconsin Statutes. The other funds herein created or continued (except the Sewerage System CWFP Project Fund) may be combined in a single account in a public depository selected in the manner set forth above and may be temporarily invested until needed in legal investments subject to the provisions of Section 66.0603(1m), Wisconsin Statutes. Section 9. Service to the Municipality. The reasonable cost and value of services rendered to the Municipality by the System by furnishing sewerage services for public purposes shall be charged against the Municipality and shall be paid in monthly installments as the service accrues, out of the current revenues of the Municipality collected or in the process of collection, exclusive of the revenues derived from the System; that is to say, out of the tax levy of the Municipality made by it to raise money to meet its necessary current expenses. The reasonable cost and value of such service to the Municipality in each year shall be equal to an amount which, together with other revenues of the System, will produce in each Fiscal Year Net Revenues equivalent to not less than the annual principal and interest requirements on the Prior Bonds, the Bonds, any Parity Bonds and any other obligations payable from the revenues of the QB\100582896.1 -7- System then outstanding, times the greater of (i) 110% or (ii) the highest debt service coverage ratio required with respect to any obligations payable from revenues of the System then outstanding. However, such payment out of the tax levy shall be subject to (a) approval of the Public Service Commission, or successors to its function, if applicable, (b) yearly appropriations therefor, and (c) applicable levy limitations, if any; and neither this Resolution nor such payment shall be construed as constituting an obligation of the Municipality to make any such appropriation over and above the reasonable cost and value of the services rendered to the Municipality and its inhabitants or to make any subsequent payment over and above such reasonable cost and value. Section 10. Operation of System; Municipality Covenants. It is covenanted and agreed by the Municipality with the owner or owners of the Bonds, and each of them, that the Municipality will perform all of the obligations of the Municipality as set forth in the Financial Assistance Agreement. Section 11. Additional Bonds. The Bonds are issued on a parity with the Prior Bonds as to the pledge of revenues of the System. No bonds or obligations payable out of the revenues of the System may be issued in such manner as to enjoy priority over the Bonds. Additional obligations may be issued if the lien and pledge is junior and subordinate to that of the Bonds. Parity Bonds may be issued only under the following circumstances: (a) Additional Parity Bonds may be issued for the purpose of completing the Project and for the purpose of financing costs of the Project which are ineligible for payment under the State of Wisconsin Clean Water Fund Program. However, such additional Parity Bonds shall be in an aggregate amount not to exceed 20% of the face amount of the Bonds; or (b) Additional Parity Bonds may also be issued if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The Net Revenues of the System for the Fiscal Year immediately preceding the issuance of such additional bonds must have been in an amount at least equal to the maximum annual interest and principal requirements on all bonds outstanding payable from the revenues of the System, and on the bonds then to be issued, times the greater of (i) 1.10 or (ii) the highest debt service coverage ratio to be required with respect to the Additional Parity Bonds to be issued or any other obligations payable from the revenues of the System then outstanding. Should an increase in permanent rates and charges, including those made to the Municipality, be properly ordered and made effective during the Fiscal Year immediately prior to the issuance of such additional bonds or during that part of the Fiscal Year of issuance prior to such issuance, then Net Revenues for purposes of such computation shall include such additional revenues as a registered municipal advisor, an independent certified public accountant, consulting professional engineer or the Wisconsin Public Service Commission may calculate would have accrued during the prior Fiscal Year had the new rates been in effect during that entire immediately prior Fiscal Year. QB\100582896.1 -8- (2) The payments required to be made into the funds enumerated in Section 6 of this Resolution must have been made in full. (3) The additional bonds must have principal maturing on May 1 of each year and interest falling due on May 1 and November 1 of each year. (4) The proceeds of the additional bonds must be used only for the purpose of providing extensions or improvements to the System, or to refund obligations issued for such purpose. Section 12. Sale of Bonds. The sale of the Bonds to the State of Wisconsin Clean Water Fund Program for the purchase price of up to $1,197,539 and at par, is ratified and confirmed; and the officers of the Municipality are authorized and directed to do any and all acts, including executing the Financial Assistance Agreement and the Bonds as hereinabove provided, necessary to conclude delivery of the Bonds to said purchaser, as soon after adoption of this Resolution as is convenient. The purchase price for the Bonds shall be paid upon requisition therefor as provided in the Financial Assistance Agreement, and the officers of the Municipality are authorized to prepare and submit to the State requisitions and disbursement requests in anticipation of the execution of the Financial Assistance Agreement and the issuance of the Bonds. Section 13. Application of Bond Proceeds. The proceeds of the sale of the Bonds shall be deposited by the Municipality into a special fund designated as "Sewerage System CWFP Project Fund." The Sewerage System CWFP Project Fund shall be used solely for the purpose of paying the costs of the Project as more fully described in the preamble hereof and in the Financial Assistance Agreement. Moneys in the Sewerage System CWFP Project Fund shall be disbursed within three (3) business days of their receipt from the State of Wisconsin and shall not be invested in any interest-bearing account. Section 14. Amendment to Resolution. After the issuance of any of the Bonds, no change or alteration of any kind in the provisions of this Resolution may be made until all of the Bonds have been paid in full as to both principal and interest, or discharged as herein provided, except: (a) the Municipality may, from to time, amend this Resolution without the consent of any of the owners of the Bonds, but only to cure any ambiguity, administrative conflict, formal defect, or omission or procedural inconsistency of this Resolution; and (b) this Resolution may be amended, in any respect, with a written consent of the owners of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the principal amount of the Bonds then outstanding, exclusive of Bonds held by the Municipality; provided, however, that no amendment shall permit any change in the pledge of revenues derived from the System or the maturity of any Bond issued hereunder, or a reduction in the rate of interest on any Bond, or in the amount of the principal obligation thereof, or in the amount of the redemption premium payable in the case of redemption thereof, or change the terms upon which the Bonds may be redeemed or make any other modification in the terms of the payment of such principal or interest without the written consent of the owner of each such Bond to which the change is applicable. Section 15. Defeasance. When all Bonds have been discharged, all pledges, covenants and other rights granted to the owners thereof by this Resolution shall cease. The Municipality QB\100582896.1 -9- may discharge all Bonds due on any date by irrevocably depositing in escrow with a suitable bank or trust company a sum of cash and/or bonds or securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest of the U.S. Government, or of a commission, board or other instrumentality of the U.S. Government, maturing on the dates and bearing interest at the rates required to provide funds sufficient to pay when due the interest to accrue on each of said Bonds to its maturity or, at the Municipality's option, if said Bond is prepayable to any prior date upon which it may be called for redemption, and to pay and redeem the principal amount of each such Bond at maturity, or at the Municipality's option, if said Bond is prepayable, at its earliest redemption date, with the premium required for such redemption, if any, provided that notice of the redemption of all prepayable Bonds on such date has been duly given or provided for. Section 16. Rebate Fund. Unless the Bonds are exempt from the rebate requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), the Municipality shall establish and maintain, so long as the Bonds and any Parity Bonds are outstanding, a separate account to be known as the "Rebate Fund." The sole purpose of the Rebate Fund is to provide for the payment of any rebate liability with respect to the Bonds under the relevant provisions of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder (the "Regulations"). The Rebate Fund shall be maintained by the Municipality until all required rebate payments with respect to the Bonds have been made in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Code and the Regulations. The Municipality hereby covenants and agrees that it shall pay to the United States from the Rebate Fund, at the times and in the amounts and manner required by the Code and the Regulations, the portion of the "rebate amount" (as defined in Section 1.148-3(b) of the Regulations) that is due as of each "computation date" (within the meaning of Section 1.148-3(e) of the Regulations). As of the date of this Resolution, the provisions of the Regulations specifying the required amounts of rebate installment payments and the time and manner of such payments are contained in Sections 1.148-3(f) and (g) of the Regulations, respectively. Amounts held in the Rebate Fund and the investment income therefrom are not pledged as security for the Bonds or any Parity Bonds and may only be used for the payment of any rebate liability with respect to the Bonds. The Municipality may engage the services of accountants, attorneys or other consultants necessary to assist it in determining the rebate payments, if any, owed to the United States with respect to the Bonds. The Municipality shall maintain or cause to be maintained records of determinations of rebate liability with respect to the Bonds for each computation date until six (6) years after the retirement of the last of the Bonds. The Municipality shall make such records available to the State of Wisconsin upon reasonable request therefor. Section 17. Resolution a Contract. The provisions of this Resolution shall constitute a contract between the Municipality and the owner or owners of the Bonds, and after issuance of any of the Bonds no change or alteration of any kind in the provisions of this Resolution may be made, except as provided in Section 14, until all of the Bonds have been paid in full as to both principal and interest. The owner or owners of any of the Bonds shall have the right in addition to all other rights, by mandamus or other suit or action in any court of competent jurisdiction, to enforce such owner's or owners' rights against the Municipality, the Governing Body thereof, and any and all officers and agents thereof including, but without limitation, the right to require the QB\100582896.1 -10- Municipality, its Governing Body and any other authorized body, to fix and collect rates and charges fully adequate to carry out all of the provisions and agreements contained in this Resolution. Section 18. Continuing Disclosure. The officers of the Municipality are hereby authorized and directed, if requested by the State of Wisconsin, to provide to the State of Wisconsin Clean Water Fund Program and to such other persons or entities as directed by the State of Wisconsin such ongoing disclosure regarding the Municipality's financial condition and other matters, at such times and in such manner as the Clean Water Fund Program may require, in order that securities issued by the Municipality and the State of Wisconsin satisfy rules and regulations promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and as it may be amended from time to time, imposed on brokers and dealers of municipal securities before the brokers and dealers may buy, sell, or recommend the purchase of such securities. Section 19. Conflicting Resolutions. All ordinances, resolutions (other than the Prior Resolutions), or orders, or parts thereof heretofore enacted, adopted or entered, in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution, are hereby repealed and this Resolution shall be in effect from and after its passage. In case of any conflict between this Resolution and the Prior Resolutions, the Prior Resolutions shall control as long as any of the respective Prior Bonds are outstanding. Passed: February 10, 2026 Approved: February 10, 2026 _____________________________ Clint Braun Mayor Attest: ____________________________ Peter Wills City Clerk QB\100582896.1 A-1 EXHIBIT A (Form of Municipal Obligation) REGISTERED UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REGISTERED NO. _____ STATE OF WISCONSIN $_________ OCONTO COUNTY CITY OF OCONTO FALLS SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2026 Final Date of Maturity Date Original Issue May 1, 2045 _____, 20__ REGISTERED OWNER: STATE OF WISCONSIN CLEAN WATER FUND PROGRAM FOR VALUE RECEIVED the City of Oconto Falls, Oconto County, Wisconsin (the "Municipality") hereby acknowledges itself to owe and promises to pay to the registered owner shown above, or registered assigns, solely from the fund hereinafter specified, the principal sum of an amount not to exceed ________________________ DOLLARS ($_________) (but only so much as shall have been drawn hereunder, as provided below) on May 1 of each year commencing May 1, 2026 until the final maturity date written above, together with interest thereon (but only on amounts as shall have been drawn hereunder, as provided below) from the dates the amounts are drawn hereunder or the most recent payment date to which interest has been paid, at the rate of 1.485% per annum, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year made up of twelve 30-day months, such interest being payable on the first days of May and November of each year, with the first interest being payable on May 1, 2026. The principal amount evidenced by this Bond may be drawn upon by the Municipality in accordance with the Financial Assistance Agreement entered by and between the Municipality and the State of Wisconsin by the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration including capitalized interest transferred (if any). The principal amounts so drawn shall be repaid in installments on May 1 of each year commencing on May 1, 2026 in an amount equal to an amount which when amortized over the remaining term of this Bond plus current payments of interest (but only on amounts drawn hereunder) at One and 485/1000ths percent (1.485%) per annum shall result in equal annual payments of the total of principal and the semiannual payments of interest. The State of Wisconsin Department of Administration shall record such draws and corresponding principal repayment schedule on a cumulative basis in the format shown on the attached Schedule A. QB\100582896.1 A-2 Both principal and interest hereon are hereby made payable to the registered owner in lawful money of the United States of America. On the final maturity date, principal of this Bond shall be payable only upon presentation and surrender of this Bond at the office of the Municipal Treasurer. Principal hereof and interest hereon shall be payable by electronic transfer or by check or draft dated on or before the applicable payment date (as directed by the registered owner) and if by check or draft, mailed from the office of the Municipal Treasurer to the person in whose name this Bond is registered at the close of business on the fifteenth day of the calendar month next preceding such interest payment date. This Bond shall not be redeemable prior to its maturity, except with the consent of the registered owner. This Bond is transferable only upon the books of the Municipality kept for that purpose at the office of the Municipal Treasurer, by the registered owner in person or its duly authorized attorney, upon surrender of this Bond, together with a written instrument of transfer (which may be endorsed hereon) satisfactory to the Municipal Treasurer, duly executed by the registered owner or its duly authorized attorney. Thereupon a replacement Bond shall be issued to the transferee in exchange therefor. The Municipality may deem and treat the person in whose name this Bond is registered as the absolute owner hereof for the purpose of receiving payment of or on account of the principal or interest hereof and for all other purposes. This Bond is issuable solely as a negotiable, fully-registered bond, without coupons, and in denominations of $0.01 or any integral multiple thereof. This Bond is issued for the purpose of providing for the payment of the cost of constructing improvements to the Sewerage System of the Municipality, pursuant to Article XI, Section 3, of the Wisconsin Constitution, Section 66.0621, Wisconsin Statutes, and a resolution adopted February 10, 2026, and entitled: "Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Up to $1,197,539 Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, and Providing for Other Details and Covenants With Respect Thereto, and Approval of Related Financial Assistance Agreement" and is payable only from the income and revenues of the Sewerage System of the Municipality (the "Utility"). The Bonds are issued on a parity with the Municipality's Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2012, dated February 22, 2012 and Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2014, dated July 23, 2014, as to the pledge of income and revenues of the Utility. This Bond does not constitute an indebtedness of said Municipality within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or provision. It is hereby certified, recited and declared that all acts, conditions and things required to exist, happen, and be performed precedent to and in the issuance of this Bond have existed, have happened and have been performed in due time, form and manner as required by law; and that sufficient of the income and revenue to be received by said Municipality from the operation of its Utility has been pledged to and will be set aside into a special fund for the payment of the principal of and interest on this Bond. QB\100582896.1 A-3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Municipality has caused this Bond to be signed by the signatures of its Mayor and City Clerk, and its corporate seal to be impressed hereon, all as of the date of original issue specified above. CITY OF OCONTO FALLS, WISCONSIN (SEAL) By:__________________________ Clint Braun Mayor By:__________________________ Peter Wills City Clerk QB\100582896.1 A-4 (Form of Assignment) FOR VALUE RECEIVED the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ (Please print or typewrite name and address, including zip code, of Assignee) Please insert Social Security or other identifying number of Assignee _____________________________ the within Bond and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing ________________________________________________________________ Attorney to transfer said Bond on the books kept for the registration thereof with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated:_______________ ________________________________________ NOTICE: The signature of this assignment must correspond with the name as it appears upon the face of the within Bond in every particular, without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever. Signature(s) guaranteed by __________________________________ QB\100582896.1 SA-1 SCHEDULE A $1,197,539 CITY OF OCONTO FALLS, WISCONSIN SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2026 Amount of Disburse- Date of Series of Principal Principal ment Disbursement Bonds Repaid Balance ________ ____________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ____________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ____________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ____________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ____________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ____________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ____________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ____________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ____________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ____________ ________ ________ ________ QB\100582896.1 SA-2 SCHEDULE A (continued) PRINCIPAL REPAYMENT SCHEDULE Principal Date Amount May 1, 2026 $51,864.99 May 1, 2027 52,635.18 May 1, 2028 53,416.82 May 1, 2029 54,210.06 May 1, 2030 55,015.08 May 1, 2031 55,832.05 May 1, 2032 56,661.16 May 1, 2033 57,502.57 May 1, 2034 58,356.49 May 1, 2035 59,223.08 May 1, 2036 60,102.54 May 1, 2037 60,995.07 May 1, 2038 61,900.84 May 1, 2039 62,820.07 May 1, 2040 63,752.95 May 1, 2041 64,699.68 May 1, 2042 65,660.47 May 1, 2043 66,635.53 May 1, 2044 67,625.07 May 1, 2045 68,629.30 February 3, 2026 PETER WILLS, CITY ADMINISTRATOR CITY OF OCONTO FALLS 500 NORTH CHESTNUT AVENUE OCONTO FALLS WI 54154 SUBJECT: Safe Drinking Water Loan Program, Project No. 4870-08 Replace Watermains on Columbia Street Financial Assistance Agreement - February 25, 2026 Dear Administrator Wills: Your project manager prepared the following documents for your Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (SDWLP) loan closing: 1. SDWLP Loan Closing Schedule - Attachment 1 2. Financial Assistance Agreement Summary/Distribution Sheet - Attachment 2 3. Financial Assistance Agreement (FAA) To close the loan on February 25, 2026, we need to follow the Loan Closing Schedule (Attachment 1). The City of Oconto Falls has three (3) working days upon receipt of wired SDWLP funds to do one or more of the following: 1. Pay the project invoices identified in the SDWLP disbursement request. 2. Reimburse an internal municipal account from which eligible project costs were paid. This reimbursement must adhere to current U.S. Treasury Regulations. 3. Disburse payments to the bank or financial institution for projects that are being refinanced. Execution of the FAA creates a binding obligation in all respects. Any negotiation of terms and conditions or determinations must occur prior to adoption of the Municipal Obligation Resolution and execution of the enclosed FAA document. The Project Manager Summary Page (Exhibit F of the FAA) further explains certain assumptions and decisions affecting preparation of your FAA. Please contact your project manager, Erika Mills, at 608-212-1246, for assistance with execution of the FAA, Request for Disbursement (Form 8700-215), or other SDWLP documents. Thank you for your interest in the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program. Sincerely, Becky Scott, Section Manager Environmental Loans Section Bureau of Community Financial Assistance Electronic Copies: Jacob Lichter, Quarles & Brady LLP - Milwaukee Joe Murray, Ehlers Inc - Waukesha Daniel Rammer, MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC., Appleton Kelli Marsicek, MSA Professional Services, Inc. - Rice Lake Robert Hannes - DNR NE/Green Bay Capital Finance Office - DOA/10 State of Wisconsin DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 101 S. Webster Street Box 7921 Madison WI 53707-7921 Page 2 ATTACHMENT #1 Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project No. 4870-08 City of Oconto Falls Replace Watermains on Columbia Street Financial Assistance Agreement – Closing Schedule By January 20, 2026: -- Department of Natural Resources (DNR) project manager distributes Financial Assistance Agreement (FAA) to Department of Administration (DOA) for review. By February 3, 2026: -- Quarles & Brady LLP distributes draft Municipal Obligation Resolution and other bond documents to the City of Oconto Falls and DOA for review. Project manager sends FAA to municipality. On February 10, 2026: -- Municipality holds properly noticed meeting at which time: 1. Municipal Obligation Resolution is adopted. 2. Bond related documents are signed by municipal officials. 3. DNR FAA (printed single sided) is signed by municipal officials. NOTE: Most documents must be signed by Highest Elected Official & Clerk/Secretary and some documents must have municipal seal applied. Do not sign any Exhibits. By February 11, 2026, VIA OVERNIGHT DELIVERY: -- 1. Municipality scans FAA signature page and sends via e-mail to Quarles & Brady LLP and Erika Mills. 2. Municipality returns signed paper FAA via overnight delivery to Quarles & Brady LLP. 3. Municipality delivers signed & sealed Resolution & other bond documents via overnight delivery to Quarles & Brady LLP. By February 23, 2026: -- Quarles & Brady LLP sends original signed and sealed Bond R-1 and emails a copy of the fully executed bond transcript to DOA. February 25, 2026: -- Loan Closing Day. Quarles & Brady LLP contacts municipality and DOA to confirm that closing may proceed, and DOA wire transfers the first disbursement to municipal bank account. Page 3 ATTACHMENT #2 Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project No. 4870-08 City of Oconto Falls Replace Watermains on Columbia Street Financial Assistance Agreement Summary Distribution Sheet LOAN INFO Total Project Amount: $2,839,924 Principal Forgiveness Amount: $311,425.00 Net SDWLP Loan Amount: $207,616.00 Internal Funding: $123,344.45 CWF Loan Funding: $1,197,539.00 CDBG Funding: $1,000,000.00 Pledge: Water and Electric System Revenue Lien Priority: Senior Parity Loan Term: 20 Years Federal Equivalency Project: Yes X No Composite Interest Rate: 1.485% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DOCUMENT INFO Date of Municipal Obligation Resolution – February 10, 2026 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLOSING INFO Refinancing: None Date of Refinancing: N/A Estimated First Disbursement: $TBD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MUNICIPAL INFO Municipal ID: 42266 Plans and Specifications: W-2024-0853, approved October 17, 2024 Substantial Completion Date: July 31, 2025 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DISTRIBUTION Department of Natural Resources Erika Mills Bureau of Community Financial Assistance 101 South Webster Street, 2nd Floor PO Box 7921 Madison WI 53707-7921 608-212-1246 erika.mills@wisconsin.gov Department of Administration Jessica Fandrich State of Wisconsin DOA Capital Finance Office 101 East Wilson Street, 10th Floor PO Box 7864 Madison WI 53707-7864 608-267-2734 jessica.fandrich1@wisconsin.gov Municipality Peter Wills City of Oconto Falls 500 North Chestnut Avenue Oconto Falls WI 54154 920-846-4505 pwills@cityofocontofalls.wi.us Engineering Firm Daniel Rammer MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, INC. 1500 North Casaloma Drive Appleton WI 54914 920-545-2083 drammer@msa-ps.com Municipal Bond Counsel Jacob Lichter Quarles & Brady LLP Financial Advisor Joe Murray Ehlers Inc Page 4 411 East Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee WI 53202-4426 414-277-5000 jacob.lichter@quarles.com Loan Contact Kelli Marsicek MSA Professional Services, Inc. 11 East Marshall Street, Suite 201 Rice Lake WI 54868 715-234-1009 kmarsicek@msa-ps.com N19W24400 Riverwood Drive Waukesha WI 53188 262-785-1520 Jmurray@ehlers-inc.com State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Bureau of Community Financial Assistance 101 South Webster Street PO Box 7921 Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7921 Financial Assistance Agreement Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Form 8700-214 rev 7/25 STATE OF WISCONSIN SAFE DRINKING WATER LOAN PROGRAM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH PRINCIPAL FORGIVENESS ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ STATE OF WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION and CITY OF OCONTO FALLS _____________ $519,041 With up to $311,425 PRINCIPAL FORGIVENESS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT _____________ Dated as of February 25, 2026 _____________ This constitutes a Fi nancial Assistance Agreement under the State of Wisconsin's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program. This agreement is awarded pursuant to ss. 281.59 and 281.61, Wis. Stats. The purpose of this agreement is to award financial assistance from the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program. This agreement also discloses the terms and conditions of this award. This agreement is only effective when signed by authorized officers of the municipality , t he State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration. The Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Administration may rescind or terminate this agreement if the municipality fails to comply with the terms and conditions contained within. Any determination or certification made in this agreement by the Department of Natural Resources or the Department of Administration is made solely for the purpose of providing financial assistance under the Safe Drinking Water Loan Program. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Municipal Identification No. 42266 Safe Drinking Water Loan Program Project No. 4870-08 TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS; RULES OF INTERPRETATION Section 1.01. Definitions 2 Section 1.02. Rules of Interpretation 5 ARTICLE II REPRESENTATIONS Section 2.01. Representations of the SDWLP 5 Section 2.02. Representations of the Municipality 6 ARTICLE III LOAN PROVISIONS Section 3.01. Loan Clauses 9 Section 3.02. Type of Municipal Obligation and Security 10 Section 3.03. Municipal Obligations Amortization 10 Section 3.04. Sale and Redemption of Municipal Obligations 10 Section 3.05. Disbursement of Financial Assistance 11 Section 3.06. Remedies 11 Section 3.07. Security for the Municipal Obligations 12 Section 3.08. Effective Date and Term 13 Section 3.09. Other Amounts Payable 13 ARTICLE IV CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT Section 4.01. Insurance 13 Section 4.02. Construction of the Project 13 Section 4.03. Performance Bonds 14 Section 4.04. Completion of the Project 14 Section 4.05. Payment of Additional Project Costs 14 Section 4.06. No Warranty Regarding Condition, Suitability, or Cost of Project 15 ARTICLE V COVENANTS Section 5.01. Application of Financial Assistance 15 Section 5.02. Operation and Maintenance 15 Section 5.03. Compliance with Law 15 Section 5.04. Public Ownership 16 Section 5.05. Establishment of Project Accounts; Audits 16 Section 5.06. Records 16 Section 5.07. Project Areas 16 Section 5.08. Engineering Inspection 16 Section 5.09. Tax Covenants 16 Section 5.10. User Fee Covenant 17 Section 5.11. Notice of Impaired System 17 Section 5.12. Hold Harmless 17 Section 5.13. Nondiscrimination Covenant 17 Section 5.14. Employees 18 Section 5.15. Adequate Funds 18 Section 5.16. Management 18 Section 5.17. Reimbursement 18 Section 5.18. Unpaid User Fees 18 Section 5.19. Rebates 18 Section 5.20. Maintenance of Legal Existence 18 Section 5.21. Wage Rate Requirements 19 Section 5.22. American Iron and Steel 19 Section 5.23. Federal Single Audit 19 ARTICLE VI MISCELLANEOUS Section 6.01. Notices 19 Section 6.02. Binding Effect 20 Section 6.03. Severability 20 Section 6.04. Amendments, Supplements, and Modifications 20 Section 6.05. Execution in Counterparts 20 Section 6.06. Applicable Law 20 Section 6.07. Benefit of Financial Assistance Agreement 20 Section 6.08. Further Assurances 20 Section 6.09. Assignment of Municipal Obligations 20 Section 6.10. Covenant by Municipality as to Compliance with Program Resolution 20 Section 6.11. Termination 21 Section 6.12. Rescission 21 EXHIBIT A PROJECT BUDGET SHEET EXHIBIT B LOAN AMORTIZATION SCHEDULE EXHIBIT C FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION EXHIBIT D OPERATING CONTRACTS EXHIBIT E UTILIZATION OF DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE) EXHIBIT F PROJECT MANAGER SUMMARY PAGE EXHIBIT G RESERVED EXHIBIT H BEST PRACTICES FOR LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENTS 1 WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, this is a FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT (the “FAA”), dated February 25, 2026, between the STATE OF WISCONSIN Safe Drinking Water Loan Program (the “SDWLP”), by the Department of Natural Resources (the “DNR”) and the Department of Administration (the “DOA”), acting under authority of ss. 281.59 and 281.61, Wis. Stats., as amended (the "Statute"), and the City of Oconto Falls, a municipality within the meaning of the Statute, duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Wisconsin (the "Municipality"); and WHEREAS, the United States, pursuant to the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996 (the “Act"), requires each state to establish a drinking water revolving loan fund to be administered by an instrumentality of the state before the state may receive capitalization grants for eligible projects from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the "EPA"), or any successor which may succeed to the administration of the program established by the Act; and WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin, pursuant to the Statute, Wis. Stats., established the SDWLP to be used in part for purposes of the Act; and WHEREAS, the State of Wisconsin, pursuant to s. 25.43, Wis. Stats., established a State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund which includes the SDWLP; and WHEREAS, DNR and DOA have the joint responsibility to provide SDWLP financial assistance to municipalities for the construction of eligible drinking water projects, all as set forth in the Statute; and WHEREAS, the Municipality submitted to DNR an application for financial assistance (the "Application") for a project (the "Project"), and DNR has approved the Application, and determined the Application meets DNR criteria for Project eligibility established in applicable state statutes and regulations; and WHEREAS, DNR determined that the Municipality and the Project are not ineligible for financial assistance under s. 281.61(2g), Wis. Stats.; and WHEREAS, DOA determined the SDWLP will provide financial assistance to the Municipality by making a loan (the “Loan”) pursuant to s. 281.59(9), Wis. Stats., for the purposes of that subsection and providing principal forgiveness; and WHEREAS, the Municipality pledged the security, if any, required by DOA, and the Municipality demonstrated to the satisfaction of DOA the financial capacity to ensure sufficient revenues to operate and maintain the Project for its useful life and to pay debt service on the obligations it issues for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Municipality certifies to the SDWLP that it has created a dedicated source of revenue, for repayment of the Municipal Obligations; and WHEREAS, the Municipality obtained DNR approval of facility plans or engineering reports and Plans and Specifications for the Project, subject to the provisions of applicable State environmental standards set forth in law, rules, and regulations; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and of the mutual representations, covenants, and agreements herein set forth, the SDWLP and the Municipality, each binding itself, its successors, and its assigns, do mutually promise, covenant, and agree as follows: 2 ARTICLE I D EFINITIONS; RULES OF INTERPRETATION Section 1.01. Definitions The following capitalized terms as used in this FAA shall have the following meanings: "Act" means the feder al Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300f to 300j-26. “American Iron and Steel” means the requirements for using American iron and steel as mandated under EPA’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program. "Application" means the written application of the Municipality dated June 27, 2025, for financial assistance under the Statute. "Bonds" means bonds or notes issued by the State pursuant to the Program Resolution, all or a portion of the proceeds of which shall be applied to make the Loan. “Build America, Buy America” means Title IX of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Publ. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52. "Business Day" means any day on which State offices are open to conduct business. "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any successor provisions. “Combined Utility” means the Municipality’s combined water and electric utility, which includes the electric utility and the entire water system of the Municipality including all property of every nature now or hereafter owned by the Municipality for the collection, transmission, storage, and treatment of water, and the generation, transmission, metering, and distribution of electric power and energy. "CWFP" means the State of Wisconsin Clean Water Fund Program, established pursuant to ss. 281.58 and 281.59, Wis. Stats., and managed and administered by DNR and DOA. "DNR" means the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and any successor entity. "DOA" means the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration and any successor entity. "EPA" means the United States Environmental Protection Agency or any successor entity that may succeed to the administration of the program established by the Act. “FAA” means this Financial Assistance Agreement. "Fees and Charges" means the costs and expenses of DNR and DOA in administering the SDWLP. "Final Completion" means the Project construction is complete, DNR or agents thereof have certified that the Project was constructed according to DNR approved Plans and Specifications and that the facilities are operating according to design, and DNR has completed all necessary Project closeout procedures. “Financial Assistance” means any proceeds provided under this Financial Assistance Agreement in the form of a Loan of which part of the Loan principal will be forgiven. "Financial Assistance Agreement" means this Financial Assistance Agreement between the SDWLP by DNR, DOA, and the Municipality, as the same may be amended from time to time in accordance with Section 6.04 hereof. “Lead Service Line” or “LSL” means (i) all or a portion of a water Service Line constructed of lead, and/or (ii) all or a portion of a water Service Line constructed of galvanized ma