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The committee convened in closed session, discussed bargaining positions and potential terms, and instructed staff on negotiating strategy. The committee’s public report out after the closed session indicated staff were provided direction on how to proceed with the city’s negotiations. No confidential negotiating terms were disclosed in open session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Finance Committee: Meeting of September 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(e) the Finance Committee held a closed session to deliberate negotiating strategy for a proposed Threshold Development project seeking tax‑increment financing at 3450 Milwaukee St.; after closed session the committee reported staff were instructed to proceed with negotiations.","taxTitle","Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin","taxId",2852,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6496288,"Finance committee hears overview of 2026 capital budget; 2026 plan is $285.2 million, six‑year SIP about $1.4 billion",2400,10800000,13200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5733938-94f8555d743cc0d82e6a0e1e9f3669e7&start=10800&end=13200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5733938-94f8555d743cc0d82e6a0e1e9f3669e7/thumbnail_10800000.jpg","/articles/6496288/Madison/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Finance-committee-hears-overview-of-2026-capital-budget-2026-plan-is-2852-million-sixyear-SIP-about-14-billion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496288-1865e462915eaf8a50588eed688875a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770507647&Signature=hLnTNFfY9vG7LiXsJCZ38N9ONvz2RuXo~OOAxLkqt4YSzahy0YyZSeneA-143HCoKB9h8OsMUKlwzRQpCnQZkgXUZl-0pLlbgaLvpKbKoSvO1JAH7Dx8hw8IEx0UAJZGv4xJNDAa38lqmWDDTpO1mFJ-L8Af-ZOGkBPXE4apj4grsrEIC0GpIA2jSwEwySgL58ube9rocw7vrIPQ6~cpNiQ0k8mFgqWqipOXZafHOoVNoAeUaewHmRoZJ3CrqB1xD-mKeGJngVoVA97lJshJHxSWUOHqG4iZSsQ730rKu~~nJKzUNGSQGwM7vwtahnUssb5QDhBPeWjV1bEnxcvCPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City budget staff and department directors briefed the Finance Committee on the executive capital improvement program for 2026 and the six‑year plan (2026–2031).

Christine (budget staff) presented the overall figures: the proposed capital appropriation for 2026 is about $285.2 million; the six‑year capital improvement plan totals roughly $1.4 billion. The largest single funding source is general obligation (G.O.) borrowing; the executive plan relies on a mix of borrowing, utility reserves, federal and state grants, and other sources. Staff noted that the 2025 adopted capital budget included a large federal appropriation for north–south BRT that is carried forward and therefore is not visible as new 2026 appropriations; that explains much of the year‑to‑year variance.

Dave (debt staff) reviewed the debt‑service implications and explained that debt service is paid from the operating budget and is treated separately from the levy‑limit calculation under state law. He reminded the committee that debt obligations on already issued bonds cannot be cut without default risk and that shifting borrowing does not automatically create levy room for operating spending because debt service is calculated outside the levy‑limit growth calculation.

Directors and division heads then gave short briefings of agency requests and changes: Library (collection funding request increase), Monona Terrace (glass/window replacements and HVAC controls), Planning and Municipal Art Fund (budget adjustments to reflect staffing and private contributions), CDA redevelopment (South Madison redevelopment tied to Fire Station 6 and later police facility sequencing), Community Development (affordable housing and consumer lending programs), Economic Development (land banking and TID loans), Fire (training prop and Station 6 work), Police (technology replacement and future evidence facility), Metro (bus and charging equipment; renamed project to reflect fleet/charger needs), Parking (facility maintenance and Block 88 commercial lease planning), Traffic Engineering and Transportation (LED streetlight conversions, signal projects, and BRT reallocation notes).

Staff explained the briefing schedule: remaining agency briefings will continue in committee the next day and the formal amendment window and deadlines for committee amendments were announced.","Committee members received a departmental briefing on the 2026 executive capital budget. Staff highlighted a $285.2 million 2026 appropriation, a 2026–2031 SIP of about $1.4 billion, the primary role of general‑obligation borrowing and notable project changes including adjustments tied to north–south BRT funding and Fire Station 6.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6496295,"Committee rejects extension of Madison Street Medicine contract for Dairy Drive campground after public testimony and budget concerns",9840,2820000,12660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5733938-94f8555d743cc0d82e6a0e1e9f3669e7&start=2820&end=12660","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5733938-94f8555d743cc0d82e6a0e1e9f3669e7/thumbnail_2820000.jpg","/articles/6496295/Madison/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Committee-rejects-extension-of-Madison-Street-Medicine-contract-for-Dairy-Drive-campground-after-public-testimony-and-budget-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496295-55c251d7e0f2024e9665617bdd1d670a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770507647&Signature=MZoQuB0VLWxUwcPxDDvvHEou7pnlyF5nA0QMzv7H2PXJr5ATp8tht~ELkrUnZnknUck4zDEOtoHVcHNc3Q1fl0Apc2iIG4~2xeFxtbRyVCJDeMciR6s3TcQhnAdjDzQpxDFYIqRDAcRkFzkk8Mmds8uM0sfSnOuAq8PK15arxjhJab6hXgJqouJvi-9rmOlDW2uHORSRqOqVHNE2kIn2HL1~~S2YMXhZe4wra~OBRDq7YXNF79AYLYRm25Zdd2O5kWTRRyZIz0ie5jkpdomh08kbh-d9KWPGlfmAC1fBc4xpEptEf9aDhfIjqkg4ov6PDh4SerBBNHG8ek360TCOZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Madison Finance Committee considered a proposal to extend the contract between the city and Madison Street Medicine to continue services at the Dairy Drive campground and related unsheltered‑homelessness operations. The resolution proposed extending contracts through April 2026 with $0 in additional city funding and authorization to accept up to $100,000 from Dane County.

Public comment included detailed updates from Madison Street Medicine staff and partners. Brenda Konkle (Madison Street Medicine) described program costs, existing unspent contract funds, and several funding streams on hand; TJ Jones and other registrants spoke about on‑site management, construction and maintenance needs. Savannah Harpel, a case manager at Dairy Drive, updated the committee on the status of housing vouchers and rapid rehousing slots tied to the site: the program had 10 Section 8 vouchers and five rapid‑rehousing slots and many participants were actively searching or preparing to move into housing. Speakers and staff emphasized that housing navigation had been accelerated by a partnership with Urban Triage and that some residents remain without immediate housing options.

City staff and Alders raised multiple concerns in committee discussion: whether the $0‑additional‑city‑funds language would still leave the City financially responsible for site utilities, trash/pest control and maintenance; how federally restricted HUD funding and county funds with a Sept. 30, 2025 expiration date would affect continuity into 2026; and how site restoration and demolition costs (city staff estimated about $220,000 for site restoration) would be paid if the campground remained open into 2026. Staff flagged that some funding sources are one‑time and time‑limited and that those sources may not be eligible for expenses after September 2025.

Madison Street Medicine and their partners said they could cover some ongoing bills from their remaining funds but worried about HUD restrictions that might prevent use of certain grants for staffing or subcontractors. Staff also noted a separate contract extension through Oct. 31 was already budgeted to allow a wind‑down period. Committee members expressed particular concern about maintaining a “robust” level of services (mental‑health and substance‑use supports, case management and housing navigation) and whether those services could continue at scale if the contract were extended without an identified consistent revenue stream.

After extensive discussion and public comment, the motion to extend the contract with the terms in the resolution was moved and seconded. The roll call concluded with multiple “no” votes and the chair announced that the motion failed; the committee reported “With 5 no’s, the item will not pass.” The committee did not adopt the extension as presented.","The Finance Committee debated a staff motion to extend the contract with Madison Street Medicine (operator at Dairy Drive campground) with no additional city dollars and up to $100,000 from Dane County. After lengthy public testimony and staff discussion about funding gaps and service levels, the committee voted and the motion failed.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6496299,"Finance committee approves $3.5 million allocation for homeless services, extending eviction‑prevention program",1578,1272000,2850000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5733938-94f8555d743cc0d82e6a0e1e9f3669e7&start=1272&end=2850","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5733938-94f8555d743cc0d82e6a0e1e9f3669e7/thumbnail_1272000.jpg","/articles/6496299/Madison/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Finance-committee-approves-35-million-allocation-for-homeless-services-extending-evictionprevention-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496299-da1cd77eb708085da591f43cdc799ea3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770507647&Signature=ITcw~8lT9jt18x5xNEtdj~X-AugzsVKEJELos9hGEfeq5OKhDS7L7FDaKWJTz47Ib2LH0p3HqmwW8BcVKAsPq2~IjpuMgRyAxPOxBeAVTRtn5V~AEIu1wB6knIoEwaBsFXcwFJ8U5tIzUQOisqci8IzlgZAE0uQ9hn5EdCUIz~lI2cc9EZruAaE2kQxoPOo4NkF401KsnuvdTKXbY5s0P-k~pAwKrlA3a2fwd7MlexSJHc3zRXW8oOplyQTGj~gkgPvG9GVcfQCM8X8iAGEyl30T528VTKLZwns0-6ZrBcpTUPKiePBr4~s~vKgJSp2a9gWu9~CKhXAJbefj382~zA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Madison Finance Committee unanimously approved legislation to allocate approximately $3.5 million in combined city and federal funds across seven nonprofit agencies to support homeless services and housing resources beginning in 2026.

Lynette Rhodes, deputy director with the Community Development Division, and Director Jim O’Keefe briefed the committee on the results of a competitive RFP and staff recommendations. Rhodes said the package is intended to preserve a mix of prevention and crisis response programs: tenant services and eviction diversion and defense, rapid rehousing and landlord‑based scattered‑site permanent housing placements, emergency shelter funding and outreach, and an extreme‑weather hotel program that provides short stays on heat, cold or poor‑air days.

Rhodes told the committee about the funding mix: roughly $1.7 million from the city levy, one‑time HOME American Rescue Plan (HOME‑ARP) funds used to extend a popular eviction diversion and defense program (about $915,000 recommended to be stretched across multiple years), an estimated $165,000 in Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program allocations and a tenant‑based rental assistance (TBRA) allowance within HOME funds to support security deposits and initial rent assistance where eligible.

Committee members pressed for transparency and measurable outcomes. Ald. Pritchett and others noted the RFP requires applicants to submit measurable goals tied to HMIS (the regional homeless management information system) and quarterly performance reports; Rhodes said these metrics – length of stay, exits to permanent housing and other standard indicators – are included in contracts and subject to annual review by the CDBG committee. If providers miss targets, staff will meet with them and consider reallocating funds the next year.

The committee voted to approve the recommendations and forward contracts and authorization to the mayor and city clerk for execution.

Funding highlights reported to the committee include an emphasis on maintaining outreach and shelter capacity while ramping permanent‑housing connections through rapid‑rehousing and TBRA uses of HOME funds. Rhodes said the city intends to align federal resources and city levy funding under CDD contracting to streamline oversight and reporting.","The committee unanimously approved a $3.5 million package combining city levy and federal funds to support homeless services and housing resources in 2026, funding prevention (eviction diversion/defense), emergency shelter operations, street outreach, extreme‑weather hotel stays and rapid‑rehousing programs.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6496304,"Finance committee recommends confirmation of city clerk and transit general manager",339,916000,1255000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5733938-94f8555d743cc0d82e6a0e1e9f3669e7&start=916&end=1255","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5733938-94f8555d743cc0d82e6a0e1e9f3669e7/thumbnail_916000.jpg","/articles/6496304/Madison/Dane-County/Wisconsin/Finance-committee-recommends-confirmation-of-city-clerk-and-transit-general-manager","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496304-3f791775514bd83942ad5ef2e0bd3409/orig.mp4?Expires=1770507647&Signature=jLzr4krOQgR~WBgo1qlu3uJOHc3k5qg32y1saZEO-PJVxepDMRD8AbL225Au8WE~klatVz8ZOOaFSVb~2QZhLA--9yY96vPzsA7nACZ85OW-hdOUGy5v~IdBTdh2dRoXQcmiT~Hp~e2MvfQIdK32QGLBjlgo0NrJyqzW0oiCenylxvkscBK6oTmXy-anajP86fYrgEiArcxlLUCZOqIrwp4~T13k8itk6aS16CWcTnFD~oHUTynqvnI~37b~35UFpGRIPcJUFc0Lyrriln8bXEqilb3lMG9akcD9FWen5bviHA3K9VLHdwjKscl5QmwxD~FbzqTIoExsXJk0l7-zlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Madison Finance Committee voted to recommend confirmation of Lydia McComas for city clerk and Jamie Acton for transit general manager, after both appointees gave brief introductions to the committee.

McComas, who told the committee she has seven years’ experience as an election administrator in Hennepin County, Minn., said she would bring a focus on “transparency, integrity and public service” to the city clerk’s office. Jamie Acton, who described about 15 years of public‑transportation experience including leadership roles in Anchorage and with the Federal Transit Administration, told the committee she looks forward to managing Metro’s operations and federal grant work.

Committee members asked no substantive questions after each introduction. Both nominations were moved, seconded and recorded as unanimous recommendations to the Common Council.

The committee recorded the recommendations as part of its consent‑agenda processing; each nominee will appear before the Common Council next for final confirmation.

The brief committee consideration followed the clerk’s normal confirmation procedure: the mayor presented each appointment, the nominee introduced themself, there was a motion to recommend confirmation, and the committee voted.","The Madison Finance Committee recommended two mayoral appointees — Lydia McComas for city clerk and Jamie Acton for transit general manager — for confirmation to the Common Council after brief introductions and unanimous committee votes.","actionData","errors"]

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