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Subject: Communication sponsored by Mayor Mason submitting the proposed 2027 City of Racine Budget consisting of the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Fund, Capital Project Funds, Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds. Associated Budget, Positions, Ordinances, and Fee Schedules as attached are anticipated to be included in adoption of this item.
Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 10/19/26: That the proposed 2027 City of Racine Budget consisting of the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Fund, Capital Project Funds, Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds. Associated Budget, Positions, Ordinances, and Fee Schedules as attached, are approved as amended. Amendments include:
Creating a Ad-Hoc Committee on the Sump Pump Ordinance and that the committee consist of a representative of the south shore realtors association, building development department, sump pump program manager, waste water department, DPW, plumbers/ basement sump pump installation representative, member of the common council, and a citizen representative. The appointments will be made by the Mayor with council approval.
That the Mayor will reach out to surrounding communities to inquire about funding the Lincoln King Community Center, and if municipalities choose to help with funding their municipality will be considered for reduced membership rates.
Move the Vacant Rental/ Nuisance Property Manager position to the police department.
Amend the Capital Budget to allocate $130,000 for a license plate reader system for the police department.
Fiscal Note: A copy of the 2027 City of Racine Budget consisting of the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service Fund, Capital Project Funds, Enterprise Funds and Internal Service Funds will be available in the Office of the Finance Director and on the City Website.