Treasurer

Program Description

The Village Administrator is responsible for leading, organizing and directing the operation of the Village of Slinger. This department oversees all department heads and monitors daily activities for Village and utilites staff. The Administrator also works with contracted support such as Village attorneys, Building Inspectors, and financial advisors. The Administrator promotes economic development within the Village through working with the Village’s Redevelopment Authority (RDA), Economic Development/Washington County (EDWC), and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). This position attends a wide range of Board Commission, and Committee meetings to help support each group’s objectives and coordinate efforts to achieve Village-wide goals. The current Administrator serves on the boards for EDWC, Wisconsin Public Power Inc (WPPO), Mid-Moraine Municipal Court, the Slinger Community Foundation, and Friends of Slinger Parks & Recreation.

The Administrator participates to some degree in every major project undertaken by the Village. The position plays an essential role in Tax Increment Financial (TIF) activity, whether it’s the creation of new districts or working with developers on projects in existing districts. This year, this position also oversaw amendments to two of the Village’s TIF districts.

This positions researches grant funding opportunities and stays informed on legislative initiatives that may affect the Village. The position also reviews best practices in other municipalities to explore potential improvements in office operations or customer service procedures. The Administrator works with State agencies such as the Department of Transportation (WisDOT), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Public Service Commission (PSC) to ensure that the Village’s interest are represented when those agencies are considering projects or actions that may affect the local community.

In 2025, the Village was able to establish the position of Assistant Administrator/ Community Development Director. Recruitment for this new staff member took place in September and the first incumbent is scheduled to begin with the Village on December 1st. This position will take on planning, zoning, and economic development duties and will receive training in general administrative functions.

2025 Accomplishments

• The Assistant Administrator/Community Development Director position just discussed is a significant achievement for the year. Bringing planning and development activity in-house will reinforce the Village’s focus on these matters.
• Succesfully negotiated the issuance of neraly $15 million in Lease Revenue Bonds for the construction of the new Police Department facility. This was a complex transaction involving the Redevelopment Authority, which now leases the property to the Village. This arrangement will enable the Village to extend financing for a longer term and reduce impact to the Village’s overall debt service level. Groundbreaking for the project was celebrated in May of this year and construction is currently on schedule.
• The Village is in the process of executing developer’s and recapture agreements for the redevelopment of the Village-owned property at 119 Kettle Moraine Dr S. This project is expected to begin in late October with the demolition of two neighboring properties that will expand the footprint for the future mixed-use development.
• The first business in the Merchant Village business park opened in 2025. Fireside Market presents an attractive first impression for the development and the community. The Village also completed the installation of traffic lights on STH 60 at Hetzel Way to facilitate access to the development.
• Supported the Library Board in the recruitment and selection of a new Library Director.
• Participated in the capital campaign and design committees for the campus reorganization that will take place once the police facility is in operation.
• Assisted with the application process for much-needed rate cases for the Electric and Water Utilities. Also oversaw the reinstatement of annual reports to the Village Board for each of the Village’s four utilities.
• Worked with the Joint Review Board, Planning Commission, and Village Board to complete amendments to two of the Village’s Tax Increment Districts (TID), #4 and #8. These actions will provide funding for the redevelopment project in TID #6 and create additional increment for TID #8 that will support improvements in that district.
• Initiated the Village’s collection of room tax and worked with the Tourism Commission to set up policies and procedures for this program.
• Assisted with setting up the Village’s first bulk waste and e-recycling collections. Both events were very well-received by Village residents and will likely by repeated at least annually.
• Completed the transition from in-house building inspection services to a contracted arrangement that will provide more coverage for commerical projects.
• Helped with the purchase of a vacant parcel in the James Street neighborhood that could potentially serve as the future site for the Village’s yard waste recycling program.

2026 Objectives

• Orientation for the new Assistant Administrator/CDC staff will be one of the highest priority objectives for the coming year. Successful achievement of this goal will support a smooth transition in the Administrator’s office in the near future.
• Establish a comprehensive planning, zoning, and economic development function in-house, in coordination with the new staff member and other Village leaders.
• Oversee the productive redevelopment of the 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South parcels. This property is expected to be turned over to the developer before the end of 2025 and the project should be substantially completed over the course of 2026.
• Continue to assist in the recruitment of new businesses for the Merchant Village business park. Support the continued expansion of improvements in this development, which will hopefully extend to the vacant parcel directly south of the district.
• Continue to work with neighboring townships to explore areas of possible cooperation, including potentially adjusting irregular borderlines.
• Participate in the ongoing design process for the municipal campus reorganization.
• Obtain WisDOT consensus on the need for a pedestrian and bike path along their project to reconstruct STH 175 from Maple Avenue to just south of Parkview Drive. This would enable the Village to complete a path from 175 to Parkview Lane and provide a safe pedestrian and bike route between Breuer Park and downtown Slinger.
• Support the continuing work on the Village’s Arthur Road bridge project. 2026 will mark the 90th anniversary of the current bridge’s construction, so this replacement is long overdue. The project is still in the design phase at this time, but the hope is that the WisDOT review process can be expedited in the coming year.

Staffing

Salary and Wage Distributions

The Administrator’s salary is $122,500 per year. This amount is divided as follows:

The Assistant Administrator/Community Development’s salary has been set at $115,000 for 2026. Just over half of this amount is shown under General Government. The remaining amount is divided evenly among the four utilities and the Central Services fund.

Account Detail

51411-102 – Assistant Administrator/Community Development: This account monitors the portion of salary assigned to the General Fund. Much of this will be offset by reductions in the amount paid for outside planning and economic development services.

51411-133 – Administrator Benefits: The large increase here reflects the possibility that the new position will require family coverage with the Village’s health insurance program.

51411-300 – Administrator Supplies & Expenses: This amount includes membership dues, conference attendance and miscellaneous expenses. During 2026, staff will evaluate whether additional accounts should be created to monitor specific costs related to planning or economic development activities.

Proposed 2026 Budget

Administrator – Fund 10 Expenditures

Program Description

The Village Clerk is responsible for elections administration, alcoholic beverage licensing, Board of Review activity, support of public meetings and maintenance of public records. The Clerk position for the Village is also responsible for human resource functions and provides assistance with customer service and daily operations.

2025 Accomplisments

• Hired and continues to train the Deputy Clerk
• Explored possible licensing for agenda/minutes software and decided in utilitzing in-house processes
• Continuously scanning all documents to reduce physical paper storage
• Assisted in the hiring processes for the PD Admin. Asst., Deputy Clerk, Deputy Treasurer and Assistant Village Administrator/Community Development Director
• Utilitized different software to clarify and organize portions of the Village website

2026 Objectives

• Organizing front office area and vault for a better work flow
• Continue Education opportunities
• Implement change to the Board’s agenda viewing process

Staffing

Salary and Wage Distributions

The Clerk receives a salary of $84,000.00. This amount is divided as follows:

A new Deputy has been hired at an hourly wage of $24.66, or $51,292.80 per year. This position is paid by a number of departments as follows:

Account Detail

51440-140 – Elections Per Diem: This is the account that records the hourly wages paid to poll workers for election work and training costs.

51440-300 – Elections Supplies & Expenses: This pays for all other costs associated with federal, state, county and local elections.

51415-300 – Clerk Supplies & Expense: This pays for all publication required by state statutes, state background checks for liquor licenses and bartender licenses along with any meetings, training or education for clerk certification.

Proposed 2026 Budget

Village Clerk – Fund 10 Expenditures

Program Description

The Village Treasurer is responsible for accounting and financial activities for the Village, its four utilities – Electric, Water, Sewer, Stormwater – and all Tax Increment Finance Districts (TIDs) created by the Joint Review Board. The chief duties of this position include accounts payable and receivable, annual budget preparation, debt service, cash and risk management, payroll and benefits administration, and all functions related to the Statement of Taxes.

The Treasurer works closely with other staff to plan and manage larger projects and monitor ongoing performance. The position coordinates with Village partners on a wide range of activities such as property assessment, vendor contract performance and insurance services. The Treasurer also takes an active role in the Village’s economic development efforts and provides information on Village programs and tax increment financing to local business owners and developers.

2025 Accomplishments

• Hired and continue to train the Deputy Treasurer.
• Initiated cross training of employees to increase organizational efficiency.
• Joined the WI Government Finance Officers Association and the Municipal Treasurers Association of WI. Attended several seminars for continuing education.
• Assisted in completing a water rate study that could result in a 53.91% increase in water revenues.
• Assisted in completing an electric rate study that could result in an 11.3% increase in electric revenues.
• Participated in bond issues and other financing efforts.

2026 Objectives

• Continue education by participating in professional organizations such as WI Governmental Finance Officer Association and the Municipal Treasurers Association of Wisconsin.
• Provide status reports on capital improvement projects.
• Work with other Department Heads to coordinate and monitor financial activity.
• Participate in bond issues and other financing efforts for upcoming borrowings.

Staffing

Salary and Wage Distributions

The Treasurer receives a salary of $67,392. This position is paid by the following departments:

The Deputy Treasurer receives an hourly wage of $22.30 or $46,384 per year. This amount is paid as follows:

The Utilities Clerk receives an hourly wage of $21.53 or an annual wage of $44,782. This position’s wages are distributed evenly among the four utilities.

Account Details

51420-300 – Supplies & Expense: This account pays for Treasurer-related expenses such as training costs, professional association memberships and reference materials.

51420-310 – Central Services Expense: This item records the General Government’s payment to Central Services for administrative and general office operations.

51420-345 – Central Equipment: This payment goes to the Central Equipment fund for the use of municipality-owned vehicles and equipment.

51520-300 – Tax Roll Supplies & Expense: This account covers the cost of mailing and collecting tax bills and includes postage and mailing expenses, software and office supplies.

51530-210 – Assessment Services Contract: Assessment services are provided through an independent contractor, Catalis Tax & Cama Inc.

52530-300 – Assessment Supplies & Expense: This account normally records minimal costs such as annexation payments and Department of Revenue fees. The large amount paid in 2024 was due to an assessment correction needed for several parcels still in development.

51610-530 – Central Services Building: This account pays the General Government’s share of Central Services fees associated with the municipal buildings and grounds.

Proposed 2026 Budget

Village Treasurer – Fund 10 Expenditures

Program Description

The Police Department provides service and protection to Village of Slinger residents and its visitors 7 days a week, 24 hours per day and provides administrative support to the enforcement officers. The Department works closely with Village school officials and local businesses to promote safety awareness and crime prevention. The Police Chief serves as the Village Director of Emergency Management and works in close cooperation with County, State and Federal authorities to ensure the Village’s emergency prepardness.

The Department has an agreement with the School District wherein the School District pays 50% portion ($69,878.66 for 2024-25) of an officer cost for the School Resource Officer position. The School District also reimburses the Department 50% of the Crossing Guard costs per year ($20,488.76 for 2024-25). It is important to note that while the total costs of these programs are shown in this budget, $89,367.42 of these amounts will be reimbursed on the revenues side.

2025 Accomplishments

• Replaced one squad car within the department fleet
• Replaced 4 department handguns
• Added 1 body camera
• Added 3 bicycles and bicycle patrol unit
• Brought D.A.R.E. program back to area schools
• Awarded Public Safety Cadet Charter
• Broke ground on new Police Department

2026 Objectives

• Replace one squad within the department fleet
• Complete department handgun replacement
• Replace squad car camera systems
• Replace 3 squad computers
• Move into new Police Department

Staffing

Salary and Wage Distribution

The Chief of Police’s salary is $110,000. This amount is listed entirely under “Police Admin Chief Salary.”

The Captain’s salary is $103,000. This amount is listed entirely under “Police Captain Salary.”

The Lieutenant’s salary is $96,000. This amount is found entirely within “Police Enforcement LT Salary.”

Detective and Patrol Officer wages are determined by the union contract as negotiated with the Labor Association of Wisconsin (LAW). The current LAW contract expires at the end of 2026.

The Administrative Staff wages are set at $85,275.

Any wage increase will be added later from contingency from the pay for performance system.

Related Revenue

While the Police Department operational budget does not include any revenue items, there are several revenues brought into the Village through the department’s operation. These are recorded in the General Fund and help to offset the department’s operational expenses.

43521-000/Police Training: The State of Wisconsin reimburses the department $320 per sworn law enforcement officer for training purposes. In 2026, the department is projected to receive $4,160 towards this expense.

45110-000/Court Penalties: These are the fines and forfeitures assessed for violation of municipal and most traffic citations. They are projected at $55,000 for 2026.

45130-000/Parking Violations: This account tracks the fines collected for parking violations within the Village and is estimated at $6,000 for 2026.

46210-000/Police Fees: These are fees charged by the Police Department for services rendered. They include copy costs for police reports, warrant processing and fingerprinting, high school officer requests, Slinger Speedway events, etc. This account also records the reimbursement received from organizations that require additional security for special events. For instance, the School District reimburses for a portion, 50% of the School Resource Officer’s salary and 50% for the Crossing Guard costs. Police fees are estimated to be $109,366 for 2026.

Proposed 2026 Budget

Police Department – Fund 10 Expenditures

Program Description

Other Public Safety covers all safety-related activities that are not directly associated with the Police Department. This includes the Village’s fire protection services, building inspection and zoning administration, weights and measures inspection, emergency management and animal control.

Most of the expenditures associated with this department are determined by outside factors. For example, the Fire Protection payment is set by the contract negotiated between the Village and the Slinger Fire Department. The Village is presently in renewal discussions with the SFD. The current contract was renewed in 2020 and expires at the end of this year. At this time, the proposed terms would include an annual payment increase of either the Village’s Net New Construction or 0% whichever is higher. The contract has an initial term of five years and will renew automatically each year after that unless terminated or altered by mutual agreement. In June, the Village Board opted to waive the required notification period to allow for extended discussions. Contract renewal is expected to be complete by the end of the year. The proposed terms also include an additional payment of $21,659 each year for the first five years of the contract to be used for the SFD’s Length of Service Award (LOSA) program. This program provides a matching retirement benefit for qualifying firefighters.

The Village experienced another transition in its Building Inspection services in 2025 and moved to a contracted service agreement with SafeBuilt, effective in August. The company’s size and certifications will provide a wider range of services, especially for commercial projects. Contract fees are based on a percentage of permit fees collected. The budgeted amount used for this year is an estimate since 2026 will be the first full year under the new contract. This Department also includes a part-time Inspection and Zoning Administrative Assistant. In addition to providing administrative support, this position assists builders and residents with zoning or permitting questions.

The Fire Protection Hydrant Rent is mandated by the Public Service Commission (PSC) in conjuction with the Water Utility’s rate tariff. The payment helps fund the maintenance of Water Utility infrastructure used for firefighting. The Water Utility is in the process of completing a Conventional Rate Case that will change the amount charged for hydrant support. Since the new amount is not known at this time, this budget uses the current amount.

The Weights & Measures Inspection program was established in 2012 after the Village’s population grew to more than 5,000 as of the 2010 census. The Village contracts with the Division of Trade and Consumer Protection for this activity because this arrangement was found to be more cost-effective than setting up a stand-alone program. The Village continues to review this arrangement to evaluate its cost effectiveness each year. The Village has the option of recovering this cost through charges to the businesses requiring inspection, but so far the Village Board has decided to forego these charges. This is also evaluated on a regular basis to determine if a fee structure should be implemented.

The Emergency Management account records the costs associated with maintaining the Village’s emergency sirens. The Village has an agreement with the City of Hartford that provides opportunities for cost sharing. This has been another successful intergovernmental arrangement. This account normally records only the costs of the utilities needed to operate the sirens.

The Animal Control contract cost is set by the Washington County Humane Society and is calculated according to the number of stray cats turned into the society from Village addresses in the previous year. Animal control costs for dogs are included as part of the dog licensing program established with Washington County.

Account Detail

52200-200 – Fire Protection Contract: This amount is determined by the Village’s service contract with the Slinger Fire Department. The increase shown here reflects the 2.35% increase reflecting the Village’s Net New Construction for 2025.

52200-220 – Fire Protection Hydrant Rent: This is the portion of the fire protection fee paid to the Water Utility that is collected for the tax levy. The amount is set by the Public Service Commission (PSC) along with the Water Utility’s other user rates.

52200-230 – Fire Insurance Dues: This is an arbitrary entry that reflects the amount received each year from the State Department of Safety and Public Standards for collections from homeowners insurance for fire protection services. The amount received from the State is forwarded to the Slinger Fire Department to support their operations.

52400-210 – Inspection Contract: This account has been reactivated to record the contractual payments due for inspection services. It replaces the inspection salary and benefit costs previously used for in-house services.

52400-300 – Inspection Supplies & Exp: This account is used for building seals and other miscellaneous supplies. Most of these costs are included under the inspection services contract.

Related Revenue

Like other departments within the General Fund designation, the budget for Other Public Safety does not include any revenue items. It is important to note that there are several revenue sources directly generated by this department’s activity that help offset the expenses incurred. With the new contract, these fees also determine the cost of these services. These revenues are included in the General Fund.

44310-000 – Building Permits: These are charges collected for all construction projects and includes brand new buildings and renovation or remodeling work. Building activity continued to increase in 2025 and is expected to maintain this pace in 2026. So the projected budget amounts reflect the strong performance experienced during this year.

44320-000 – Electric Permits

44330-000 – Plumbing Permits: These are permit fees collected for any electrical or plumbing work performed in the Village. These fees are estimated at a total of $75,000 in 2026.

Proposed 2026 Budget

Other Public Safety – Fund 10 Expenditures

Program Description

The Department of Public Works and Forestry (DPW) is responsible for maintaining public property including roadways, catch basins, curb and gutters, sidewalks, greenbelt management, sign installations and maintenance and signal maintenance for the Village-owned traffic signal at the intersection of Washington St and Kettle Moriane Dr. This Department also assists with general maintenance of Village parks, facilities, street trees and parking areas. The Department provides engineering services, plan reviews and support for new development and other capital improvement projects.

This Department works closely with the Parks & Recreation Department, the Central Equipment fund, and Slinger Utilities to schedule and complete construction and maintenance projects. The DPW Working Foreman oversees public improvement projects while the Parks & Forestry Working Supervisor focuses on those areas indicated in the position title. The two positions coordinate their work to ensure that a maximum level of public works can be accomplished in-house and as cost-effectively as possible. To that effect, staff regularly pursues training and job knowledge needed to expand their abilities in working with large equipment and new construction methods. The DPW Operator-Mechanic provides maintenance support on most Village and Utility-owned equipment and vehicles.

2025 Accomplishments

• Public Works staff continued with the in-house manhole/catch basin reconstructions and repairs and assisted with annual catch basin clearance and maintenance in an effort to keep on top of aging infrastructure. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find contractors willing to assist us with smaller scale projects so this will become more important moving forward.
• Perform more in-house pavement patching with Village staff. Again, we are finding an increasing need to keep this service in-house to help cover the lack of contractor assistance available to us. Staff is finding it necessary to patch larger areas of asphalt as roads age throughout the Village.
• Continue with in-house replacement of concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
• Assist with and enhance in-house maintenance and inspections of Village stormwater management facilities including the Glen Hill Pond, Lawndale wetland area along with other stormwater facilities as needed. This proved successful during the heavy rains received in August.
• Completed the parking lot construction at Firemans Park and restored lawn areas adjacent to the new parking lot.
• Forestry planted over 40 new trees throughout the Village along with 23 at Breuer Park alone.
• Added a donated bike rack and two benches to Breuer Park.
• Continued with in-house repairs of existing infrastructure including curb and gutters, catch basins, and asphalt pavement patching.
• The Public Works crews performed stormwater management facilities maintenance on ditches and ponds as part of the ongoing MS4 maintenance requirements.
• Sealed and relined the basketball court at Community Park.
• Developed new park rental fee structure and more than doubled revenues from last year.
• Continued with maintenance and light duty repairs on Slinger Police Squads.
• Forestry removed at least 16 dead or dying street trees.
• Forestry trimmed and pruned entire Alps Subdivision area.
• DPW took over mowing responsibilities at Rotary Park, while Breuer Park was added to our outside sourced contract.
• DPW rented a mastic machine and performed crackfilling throughout the Village streets. Eights pallets of crackfill material (18 tons) was placed along Village roadways.

2026 Objectives

• Public Works staff will continue with the ongoing in-house manhole/catch basin reconstructions and repairs and assist with annual catch basin clearance and maintenance in an effort to keep on top of aging infrastructure. It is becoming increasingly difficult to find contractors willing to assist us with smaller scale projects so this will become more important moving forward.
• Perform more in-house asphalt pavement patching with Village staff. Again, we are finding an increasing need to keep this service in-house to help cover the lack of contractor assistance available to us. One way to better handle the larger patches and make staff more efficient is to add a small asphalt pavement patching machine.
• Continue with in-house replacement of concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
• Assist with and enhance in-house maintenance and inspections of Village stormwater management facilities including the Glen Hill Pond, Lawndale wetland area along with other stormwater facilities as needed.
• Prune trees in the American Eagle and Cedar Bluffs Subdivisions.
• Update the Village’s 5 Year Park and Open Space plan.
• Take over concessions at Community Park and add a credit card payment system at this location.
• Continue looking for ways to create additional revenue streams through unique and new recreational opportunities.
• Additional promotion of the Ice Age Trail.

Staffing

Salary and Wage Distributions

The Village Engineer/Director of Public Works earns an annual salary of $118,518. This amount is divided as follows:

The DPW Operator-Working Foreman, DPW Operator-Mechanic, and DPW Operators earn hourly wages ranging from $27.13 to $30.87 per hour. These amounts are allocated among a variety of departments such as Public Works, Recycling, Parks, Central Equipment and Central Services.

The Parks & Forestry Working Supervisor earns an annual salary of $74,298 and this amount is found entirely within the DPW budget.

The parks and public works seasonal maintenance staff earn an hourly wage ranging from $9.00 to $15.25/hour, depending on qualifications and job duties. These are found under “Park Maintenance Part Time Wages.”

Account Detail

53100-300 – Admin Supplies & Expense: This account pays for manuals, training, memberships and conferences as well as miscellaneous mapping.

53100-305 – Public Works Safety Supplies: This expense pays for the safety supplies that are used through all Village departments.

53100-310 – Central Services: This is the Public Works and Forestry department’s portion of administrative and support costs, as discussed under Fund 76, Central Services.

53200 accounts – DPW Operator-Working Foreman: These payroll accounts are for the Public Works portion of the Working Foreman’s wages.

53300-300 – Highway/Street Supplies & Expenses: This amount is for asphalt, salt, patch and filling materials and other items associated with street repair and maintenance. The increase in this account is due to anticipated cost increases for these items.

53300-345 – Central Equipment: This is the Public Works and Forestry Department’s payment for the use of municipally owned vehicles and equipment.

53420-220 – Street Lights Utility Service: This account tracks the cost of energizing Village street lights.

53500 accounts – DPW Operator Mechanic: These payroll accounts are for the DPW portion of the Operator Mechanic wages.

53631 accounts – Recycling: These expenses are recorded and monitored in distinct categories to provide accurate reporting as required by the Department of Natural Resources’ recycling grant criteria.

55350 accounts – Parks & Forestry Working Supervisor: These payroll accounts are for the Parks & Forestry Working Supervisor position. This position reports to the Parks & Recreation Director, but is budgeted under Public Works since the position focuses on the development and maintenance of public facilities.

55354-200 – Park Grounds Services: This is the contracted mowing account.

55354-210 – School Contract Expenses: This account is for supplies and material used for Slinger High School athletic facilities such as ball field mix, topdressing material, sod, and supplies. Slinger High School is billed for all material and supplies.

55354-220 – Utility Services: This cost is for the utilities used at park facilities outside of the administrative office.

55354-300 – Park Maintenance Supplies & Expenses – This account is for supplies used in the parks, including topsoil, ball mix, sand, paint and janitorial supplies.

55354-345 – Central Equipment: This is the Parks and Forestry programs’ payment for the use of municipally owned vehicles and equipment.

55400-800 – Forestry Supplies & Expenses: This account tracks the various costs associated with the Department’s Forestry Program.

Proposed 2026 Budget

Public Works & Forestry – Fund 10 Expenditures

Program Description

The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for the operation and general maintenance of all Village Parks and facilities. The Department is also responsible for the creation, promotion and management of all sports, recreational programs and special events.

Recreation programs are self-supporting through the collection of registration, program fees and sponsorships. In 2025, the Parks and Recreation Department is projecting between $380,000 and $400,000 in total revenues. The department is projecting between $230,000 and $250,000 in revenues through programs, fees and sponsorships, while collecting only $149,500 in tax dollars. This department made some significant changes in 2025 to help increase revenues. We added a new Recreation Supervisor who worked extremely hard to not only increase programming, but also add new and unique ideas. We also passed credit card fees to the user, which saved on our expenses. Finally, we moved to a fix cost on our annual registration software rather than paying a percentage for each transaction. These changes helped to significantly increase our overall revenues.

This Department generates further revenue in the form of concession sales, rentals, team sponsorships, sponsor banner sales, activity guide advertising and property rental fees. This Department works extremely hard to work cooperatively with as many organizations as possible to provide additional revenues and share resources. The Parks and Recreation staff works closely with many community organizations and local businesses, which have been extremely generous in supporting our Department’s programs and services. The Department is most likely going to end our contract agreement with the Community Park concession stand after the 2025 season and run this in house. We are hoping this will help us increase total revenues collected through concession sales. Staff also worked hard in 2025 to implement credit card payment options for the concession stand at Breuer Park. We are hoping to add this to Community Park in 2026.

It is also important to note that our department brings in additional revenues that are not shown in our budget. Significant revenue is generated through the school maintenance contract of $12,000, donation revenues for Breuer Park sponsors in 2025 of $38,000.00. In 2025 we also increased our park rental revenues from $13,499.99 in 2024 to over $30,000.00. Most of this increase was due to significant rental fees collected for tournaments at Breuer Park.

2025 Accomplishments

• Completed parking lot construction at Fireman’s Park
• Sealed and relined the basketball court at Community Park
• Added additional music in the park nights and continued success of Augtoberfest and the upcoming Homecoming Tailgate
• Collected naming rights revenues of $38,000.00 for Breuer Park in 2025
• Developed new park rental fee structure helping to increase revenues
• Added portable fences to Breuer Park making it more desirable for tournament rentals
• More than doubled our park rental revenues from previous year
• Passed credit card fees to user thereby increasing program revenues
• Added credit card payment to concession stand at Breuer Park
• Went to an annual fixed rate for registration software thereby increasing revenues
• Added new water filling station to Breuer Park
• Added donated bike rack to Breuer Park
• New Recreation Supervisor added new and unique programming to our department
• Updated tree inventory with the help of our Urban Forestry grant
• Planted over 40 new trees throughout the Village (including the tree donations)
• Added three new special events: Breuer Family Fun Day, Slinger Trails and Cheers, and Trail of Treats at Breuer Park

2026 Objectives

• Update Five Year Park & Open Space Plan
• Take over concession stand at Community Park
• Add credit card payment options to Community Concession stand
• Continue to find ways to create additional revenue streams through unique and new recreational opportunities
• Continue to add new special events
• Additional promotion of the Ice Age Trail
• Become Bird City USA

Capital Projects – 2026 Goals

• Update Park and Open Space Plan

Proposed 2026 Budget

Recreation Programs – Fund 22 Revenues

Parks, Recreation & Forestry – Fund 22 Expenditures

Program Description

The Slinger Community Library (SCL) is an agency of the municipal government of the Village of Slinger. The seven-member Library Board, appointed by the Village President under Chapter 43, sets policy for the library and operates under Chapter 43 of the Wisconsin State Statutes.

We are part of the Monarch Library System. Washington, Dodge, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan counties make up the new system. The collection of the four counties has grown our catalog to over 2.3 million items.

The SCL receives direct funding from the Village of Slinger and Washington County (for non-municipal residents).

The Library has a Friends support group. Although not an official part of the library structure, the Friends of the Slinger Community Library, Inc. is a major source of additional funding and community support. Annually, the Friends contribute funds for youth programs and the purchase of additional materials.

Two large administrative and staffing changes took place in 2025. The hiring of a new library director in May (the library had no director for approximately eight months) and the library officially moving into being a Grade 1 library. According to the Department of Public Instruction, a municipal population of 6,000 or more residents is automatically considered a Grade 1 library. These libraries are considered the largest in Wisconsin and are required to employ a library director with Grade 1 certification. This also increases the Monarch Library System fees and other system related procedures.

The library also hired a new Youth Services Librarian in late 2024.

2025 Accomplishments

• Initiated a Fundraising Capital Campaign for future library expansion.
• Initiated a Strategic Planning project, including a community survey.
• Increased our Library of Things offerings to include more Roku & Streaming Services, plus additional attraction passes, most notably a pass to bookworm gardens and added two more Milwaukee County Zoo passes.
• 2025 Summer Learning Program was very successful. We had an increase of 13% for registrations and used the new Beanstack reading app, which tracked a 70% increase in reading hours!
• Added two more AWE Learning Computers in the Youth Services Department.
• Increased collaborations with community partners and groups for programming, both at the library and in outreach initiatives.

2026 Objectives

• Onboard Promote (electronic newsletter and online design software).
• Focus on continuing education opportunities for all staff to expand their knowledge base and provide the library with the newest ideas, programs, and technology available.
• Expand adult services and readers advisory, as well as program offerings for adults.
• Reorganize/reclassify into “neighborhoods” Easy Non-Fiction and Fiction to be more browsable for families.
• Add RFID tags to the library collection via funding from the Monarch Library System.
• Incease outreach programs, both adult and youth.
• Develop fundraising initiatives to increase revenue for special projects and to futher develop the Library of Things.
• Refashion a circulation clerk into a youth service assistant position to support programming initiatives due to the high volume of participants at library programs (regular story time attendance averages 50 each week) and an increase demand in availability of programs.

Staffing

Staffing is below the current levels seen in communities that are the same resident population size as Slinger. Services focus more on providing programs and other services which are hard to maintain without more staffing.

Account Detail

41110-000 – Real & Personal Property Tax: For 2026, the Library Board is requesting a levy of $212,000. This 2.42% increase is in line with the Library’s expanded services and community outreach.

43721-000 – County Library Payments: This account monitors the payment received from Washington County, which are based on the number of non-Village patrons that make use of Library services.

49230-000 – Transfer from Reserves: The Library has accumulated cash reserves through our very conservative budgeting practices over several years. We will be using a small portion of this amount to help offset increasing operational costs and salary increases.

55110-140 – Library Board Per Diem: The Library Board gave up their per diem in 2006-2025. They plan to do so again in 2026.

230-55110-101 – Library F/T Wages: This account pays for F/T wages. The increase shows the Assistant Director/Circulation Librarian moving into a full-time position and wage increases.

55110-102 – Library P/T Wages (W/Ben): This position will be moving to the full-time category.

55110-104 – Library Part Time Wages: The increases shown here are the result of a wage increase for staff and the moving of the youth services assistant to 19 hours per week.

55110-300 – Supplies & Expenses: This account is used for material processing supplies (barcodes, book covers, audio-visual cases, Library of Things storage, etc.)

55110-320 – Library Programs: These funds are used to provide programs.

55110-325 – Library Marketing: The marketing account is used to promote library services and programs beyond the library’s website, Facebook Page, and ads in local media.

55110-330 – Training: The training budget pays for staff to attend seminars, training and/or the annual Wisconsin Library Association Conference. The Library Director is required each year to have at least 20 hours of continuing education to maintain the public librarian certification per Chapter 43.

55110-350 – Repair and Maintenace: The amount shown here pays for any repairs on Library-specific computers and office furniture.

55110-726 – Contracted Services Payments: The amount shown here represents the annual subscription fee for the library’s automation system software. This line item also pays for the library’s TEACH T-1 Line, which is funded 100% by Washington County.

55110-800 – Books/Collections: Thsi is the amount that will be spent on phsyical materials, digital circulations, and databases (books, magazines, DVD’s, music CD’s and audio books on compact disc, and digital streaming, and attraction passes.)

55110-830 – Library Technology: Technology funds are used to replace and/or upgrade computers.

55110-810 – Library Capital Outlay: Costs for library capital projects, funded by investments.

Proposed 2026 Budget

Library – Fund 23 Revenues

Library – Fund 23 Expenditures

Departments

Program Description

The Village has used impact fees since 1995 to finance a variety of projects and facilities needed to accommodate the tremendous level of growth experienced over the years. Consistent with the responsible implementation of impact fee financing, the Village conducts public facilities needs assessments from time to time to determine whether existing fees are at appropriate levels. The most recent needs assessment was conducted in 2019 in conjuction with the fee revisions adopted in Village Code Chapter 486 “Impact Fees”.

The Village currently collects six categories of impact fees, as shown below. All new construction is subject to impact fees, although Parks and Library Impact Fees are charged to residential units only. Most impact fees are calculated as a flat rate, per residential unit or nonresidential acreage. Sewer Facilities Impact Fees are based on a Residential Equivalent Connection. This remains consistent for single-family residential units, but will vary for multi-family and nonresidential uses, depending on expected volumes. Sewer Facilities Impact Fees are recorded and discussed in the Sewer Utility’s budget documentation.

Impact Fee Status

Enacted impact fees are as follows:

*Residential fees are calculated per dwelling expect for Sewer Facilities.

**Non-residential fees are calculated per acre except for Sewer Facilities.

***Sewer Facilities fees are calculated per REC (Residential Equivalent Connection).

Fund Balance

Total Revenues projected through the end of 2025 equal $257,149 and expenses projected through the end of 2025 equal $215,000. The difference between revenues and expenses will be offset through reserves on hand.

The Impact Fees funds ended the 2024 budget year with a combined fund balance of $530,812. Estimated fund balances are shown below and will have an estimated combined fund balance of $572,961 on 12/31/25.

2025 Accomplishments

• Impact fees for Park, Public Works, and Library facilities continue to be used to support debt service for projects such as the splash pad at Rotary Park, the construction of Breuer Park, and the expansion of the Public Works garage. In 2025, collected fees were sufficient to increase transfers for debt service to offset prior years when full debt payments were not possible.
• The new Police Department facility project was awarded as planned. Construction is underway and progressing according to schedule. Completion of this project is expected by late summer 2026.
• The Library’s capital campaign kicked off with a fundraising goal of $3.25 million. Initial pledges and donations have been strong and this goal appears to be well within reach.

2026 Objectives

• With the new Police facility in progress, design of the remaining municipal buildings will be started and should be completed by mid-2026. This will include the construction of a new community building with meeting rooms and an expanded Slinger Community Library. Village offices will eventually move into the current Library space.
• Park, Public Works, and Library fees will continue to support debt service for the various projects financed over the past few years.

Account Detail

42400-000 Facilities Fees: 2025 again saw stronger new construction activity than expected during the budget development process. It should be noted that the projections shown here reflect new residential construction only, with an estimated 40 new units coming online in 2026. Potential commercial activity is not included here due to the unknown factors that go into calculating those amounts.

59240-000 Transfer to Debt Fund: Parks, Public Works and Library facilities are the three accounts currently scheduled to provide funding to the debt service fund for payments on exisiting bond obligations.

Proposed 2026 Budget

Park Facilities Impact Fees – Fund 31 Revenues

Park Facilities Impact Fees – Fund 31 Expenditures

Proposed 2026 Budget

Administrative Facilities Impact Fees – Fund 32 Revenues

Administrative Facilities Impact Fees – Fund 32 Expenditures

Proposed 2026 Budget

Public Works Facilities Impact Fees – Fund 33 Revenues

Public Works Facilities Impact Fees – Fund 33 Expenditures

Proposed 2026 Budget

Library Faciltiies Impact Fees – Fund 34 Revenues

Library Facilities Impact Fees – Fund 34 Expenditures

Proposed 2026 Budget

Police Facilities Impact Fees – Fund 35 Revenues

Police Facilities Impact Fees – Fund 35 Expenditures

Program Description

This fund is used to account for the principal and interest payments associated with most of the Village’s general obligation debt. In those cases where general obligation debt is used to finance utility projects, the debt service is recorded within the associated utility fund. The Village works hard to use debt financing as judiciously as possible to support its many capital improvement projects. Including debt in project funding packages enables the Village to offset costs over a longer period. This also distributes repayment more equitably, between current and future taxpayers who will benefit from the improvements being financed.

The Village currently has four outstanding general obligation bond issues and four loans from the State Trust Fund Program, which are also considered general obligation debt.

• The 2019 issue funded the expansion of the Public Works garage, the relocation of a segment of the Ice Age Trail, and a small infrastructure project in an older subdivision.
• The 2020 bond issue helped pay for major improvements along Hartford Road and James Street and construction of the splashpad and playground facilities in what is now Rotary Park.
• In 2022, the Village took on two general obligation debts. A bond issue financed Breuer Park and partially funded trails along Commerce Boulevard and Cedar Creek Road, along with improvements made to Cedar Creek Road. The second debt was a State Trust Fund loan that was needed to replace General Fund reserves that were expended for litigation that was unsuccessfully completed after 11 years.
• Another State Trust Fund loan was used in 2023 to finance two significant purchases: the property needed for the new police facility and the Slinger Historical Museum property.
• 2025 was an active year for debt issuance. The Village borrowed for the TID #8 improvements made for the Merchant Village development, and took on two State Trust Fund loans to finance additional costs incurred with Breuer Park and the incentive needed for a TID #6 project.

There are also three debt issues that technically qualify as General Obligation but are paid through utility revenues. These are the 2011 bonds issued for the Sewer Utility’s Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades, the 2024 Water Utility notes issued to support the construction of Well #7 and the mass replacement of AMI meters, and the 2025 promissory note the Water Utility negotiated with WPPI to complete the AMI meter project.

2025 Accomplishments

• Successfully processed all debt services payments and continued to evaluate debt portfolio to identify any potential refunding opportunities.
• Staff works closely with the Village’s financial advisers to monitor debt activity and create realistic plans for combining debt service with available resources to finance major projects. For 2025, this analysis included the possibility of implementing a consistent schedule for an ongoing roads and capital improvement program. We also determined the most cost-effective way to prepare for the borrowing that will be needed to complete the municipal campus project.
• Negotiated the complicated borrowing needed to finance the police facility construction. This involved working with the Redevelopment Authority (RDA) to set up a lease arrangement that allows the repayment to be scheduled for longer than the usual 20-year term, reducing the impact to taxpayers for such a large borrowing.

2026 Objectives

• The 2011 G.O. bonds that were used to finance the Sewer Utility project will be paid in full in 2026. Two other G.O. issues will be paid off in 2027.
• 2026 is also the last year of capitalized interest for the 2024 TID #8 G.O. bonds. Going forward, we will need to compare the annual interest payment with the increment generated by the development to ensure that debt service is covered in accordance with the governing developer’s agreement.
• Staff will monitor current interest rate levels to determine whether any of the existing debt issues would benefit from re-financing.
• Continue to evaluate the impact fee accounts to ensure that impact fees collected are applied to the appropriate debt service as needed.

2026 General Obligation (non-utility) Debt Payments

Debt Level

Under State statute, municipalities are authorized to borrow no more then 5% of the equalized value of taxable property within the municipality. The Village’s equalized value for 2025 is $1,146,618,700, so the Village’s debt limit, or 5% of its equalized value, is $57,330,935. With $24,851,524 in outstanding general obligation debt, this means the Village is utilizing 43% of its debt capacity. It should also be pointed out that 16% of this outstanding G.O. debt is paid through Water and Sewer Utilities revenue. Another 34% of this amount will be repaid through increment generated in either TID #6 or TID #8. These debts were issued as general obligation and therefore have to be included in our debt limit calculation, but they will not require any levy for repayment.

The accompanying chart labelled “Debt Service Fund Payment Schedule” shows all debt service planned for any part of the Village or its utilities in 2026.

The chart titled “Outstanding General Obligation Debt – 2026” shows the debt issue that technically qualifies as debt that must be measured against the Village’s debt limit. Once again, several obligations are shown here since they are considered general obligation debt but their repayment is not made through the debt service levy.

The chart labelled “Outstanding Revenue Bonds – 2026” shows the debt service paid by the Village’s utilities and the total principal owed by each of the four utilities.

Account Detail

41110 – Real & Personal Property Tax: This budget proposes an increase in levy to accomodate the 2026 debt service obligations.

49200 – Transfer from Other Funds: This account tracks the payments received from other sources such as the Village’s impact fee funds. For 2026 this account will include a transfer from Fund 76 – Central Services since that is the fund responsible for municipal facilities in general, Fund 33 – DPW Facilities Impact Fees, and Fund 34 – Library Facilities Impact Fees. Reserves accumulated in those funds will be used to help offset the financing costs for the DPW expansion project. Fund 31 – Parks Facilities Impact Fees will help offset the financing costs for Breuer Park.

55200-300 – Supplies & Expenses: This account monitors miscellaneous expenses such as investment fees.

59200-000 – Transfer of Funds: This shows the amount that was transferred to the Capital Projects Fund to pay the costs associated with the Village’s various capital improvement projects. The funds were obtained through current debt issues or debt reserves on hand.

Proposed 2026 Budget

Debt Service – Fund 40 Revenues

Debt Service – Fund 40 Expenditures

Program Description

Roadways

This fund is used to finance major items such as streets and other large construction projects throughout the Village. Revenues are generated primarily through the tax levy, grants, or borrowings for specific items. Starting in 2025, the Capital Projects levy amount was increased to $250,000. In early 2023, Ruekert/Mielke performed a needs analysis for the maintenance required based on the PASER road ratings of the Village’s roadway system. The conclusion of that study found that the Village needs to spend $750,000 (2023 dollars) in order for the Village to maintain an average PASER road rating of 6.0. While $250,000 still falls short of the amount needed for adequate roadway maintenance, it still represents a 25% increase in the road maintenance budget from the amount budgeted up until 2024.

In 2025, the Village approved funding for road work on nine roadways to address a lack of road improvement projects since its last major road project in 2020 when Hartford Road and James Street were reconstructed. The projects in 2025 included either reconstruction or pavement replacements on the following roadways:

• Ellys Way
• Beaus Bay
• Timberline Drive
• Nordic Court
• Water Street
• Hartford Street
• Access road to the County Highway Department
• Park Ave (Maple Ave N to Wash County Hwy Dept) part of 2025 san sewer project
• Maple Ave N (Washington St to Park Ave) part of the 2025 san sewer project

Every off numbered year the Village submits road ratings to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation using the PASER rating system. The Village Board previously identified the goal of an overall roadway system rating of 6.0 for all Village roads. An average overall PASER rating of 6 is a critical rating as the pavement deterioration curve from the Asphalt Pavement Manual developed by the University of Wisconsin Transportation Information Center is shown below. Roads rated above a 6 on the PASER scale slowly deteriorate towards the 6 rating while roads rated lower than a 6 on the PASER scale deteriorate at an increasing rate. As shown on the deterioration curve, a 40% drop in condition from a new roadway to a PASER rating of 6 costs $1.00 at this time while a 40% drop in condition below a PASER rating of 6 costs eight to 10 times more to bring a roadway back to good condition (note these dollar amounts are old and should be taken only for illustration of the increased financial needs of a lower rated roadway versus a higher rated roadway).

In 2025, the Village Board directed staff to focus on roads located in the Alps Subdivision including Ellys Way, Beaus Bay, Timberline Drive, and Nordic Court. These roads all were rated as a 3 on the PASER rating system in 2023. Additionally, Park Avenue, and a portion of Maple Avenue North, Water Street (from Elm Street to Hartford Street), and Hartford Street (from Water Street to Polk Street) were reconstructed in 2025 to address utility needs. This significant investment in Slinger roadways helped raise the overall road network PASER rating to an estimated rating of 5.3 (based on roadway length). This is an estimated overall rating because it is difficult to summarize an overall roadway network in the PASER rating system.

Over the past five years the DPW crew has invested increasing amounts of effort towards road maintenance, including an increased asphalt patching program along with starting a crack filling program and increased curb and gutter and sidewalk replacements to address complaints and tripping hazards.

In order to bring clarity and better planning to the road improvement program moving forward, staff recommends following the proposed 5-year program below:

The above recommended program should balance the Village’s approach to upgrading our overall road system. For example, the improvement along Polk Street, Chestnut Street and Water Street are more of a pavement replacement program like that which was completed in the Alps Subdivision in 2025 while the projects scheduled for Speedway Court and Winter Lane are more of a significant reconstruction including replacing or constructing curb and gutter and addressing the anticipated poor subgrade soils along these two roadways.

For the projects included in 2026, staff is asking to improve roadways west of the school district property while maintaining full access to the school by roadways to the north and east of the district property in an effort to lessen the impact to school activities during the summer.

Utilities

The following discussion should be considered preliminary because we are waiting for sanitary sewer television inspection recordings to be completed to confirm our suspicions with the sewer system.

For the water system, staff recommends replacing the existing cast iron main along the north side of STH 60 to the west of Kettle Moraine Drive to address the multiple main breaks on this section of main over the past year. This section of main dates back to at least the early 1960’s according to the only plan on file. This section of water main needs to be directionally drilled instead of open cut due to the numerous other utilities in the immediate vicinity. At the same time the water main work is being done, water services could be directionally drilled to allow service to 105, 107, and 109 West Commerce Boulevard located along the south side of STH 60 to address requests for service we have received in the recent past.

A second water utility project that may be recommended is replacing the 6-inch cast iron main dating back to the early 1960’s as well. This main also has a history of breaks. This project would likely be recommended based on results of the sanitary sewer recordings we are waiting for as the sanitary sewer system has had two backups on the sanitary main running from the rear yard system between Scenic Ave and Central Avenue to the main in Tennies Drive.

For the sanitary sewer projects, staff is recommending a relay betwen Well 3 (127 Kettle Moraine Drive North) and Tennies Drive to address several leaks into the main as well as at least two sags in this section of main. The length of this relay would be approximately 315 feet long. Additional work may be required to address a sag in the line within Tennies Drive (if possible) or a longer relay down Tennies Drive if there is not adequate slope available for a spot repair of this main.

The sanitary sewer main near Central Avenue where we have had two backups this year would require either a spot repair at this location or the ultimate fix which would be to construct a new sewer main along Scenic Avenue and Central Avenue and related sanitary sewer service connections to relocate the existing clay main from the rear yards of these properties to the roadway areas where the Village’s jetvac truck can actually access manholes and clean the sanitary sewer main.

We have included very preliminary cost estimate place holders in the capital projects budget for these projects included with this discussion.

2025 Accomplishments

In 2025, the Village of Slinger made progress on the following projects:

Governmental Accomplishments:

• Police Department facility – The Police Department building is well under construction and is anticipated to be completed in June of 2026.
• Reconstruction of Fireman’s Park parking lot – The parking lot was completed in 2025.
• Lous Way, Ellys Way, Timberline Drive and Olympic Drive and Washington County Access Drive Pavement Rehabilitation – The pavement was replaced on these roads in 2025 with a fast-paced project completed in late September.
• Water Street and Hartford Street – The Village completed a water main replacement project along Water Street between Elm Street and the high school to address numerous water main breaks along this stretch of water main. Additionally, the Village replaced the pavement along Water Street between Elm Street and Hartford Street as well as Hartford Street from Water Street to Polk Street.
• DOT Project Coordination – The Wisconsin DOT is planning improvements in and around the Village in the upcoming years and Staff will continue to coordinate with them as needed. It is likely the Village will need to fund portions of each of these projects. The latest scheduling of projects we have from DOT is as follows:
  • IH41 Southbound Off-Ramp at STH 60 – This project is tentatively scheduled for 2026 construction.
  • STH 164 from STH 60 to the South – This project is currently scheduled for construction in 2027.
  • STH 60 from Hartford to IH41 – This project is scheduled for construction in 2028.
  • STH 175 from STH 60 to Maple Ave – This project is tentatively scheduled for 2030 with the section from Maple Avenue to the Village limits scheduled for the following year.

Utilities Accomplishments:

• Second Circuit Loop (Electric) – The second electric circuit was completed during the summer of 2025. This project provides increased reliability for our electric service by creating two separate electric feeds to the Village of Slinger instead of the one that originally served the Village.
• Territory Acquisition (Electric) – We hope to continue the acquisition process with WE Energies in 2026. We Energies has asked about continuing the acquisition program for the Scenic Moraine Parc, Meadowwood Subdivision, Speedway Court, and Overlook Drive areas.
• Arthur Rd Substation Transformer Purchase – The Village has a Certificate of Authority (CA) application in to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) requesting permission to purchase the Village’s substation transformer that would serve the entire electrical service needs of the Village for years. The CA is anticipated to be approved in 2026, but the purchase and acquisition of a substation transformer is anticipated to take multiple years to complete.
• AMI Metering (Water) – This project began in 2024 and is expected to be completed sometime in 2025. The project consists of replacing all water meters in the Village to the upgraded AMI (Advance Metering Infrastructure) meters. Whether this goal can be accomplished will depend on inventory availability and staff time.
• Washington Street Sanitary Sewer Relay – Eiche Drive to Maple Avenue South – This project was completed in 2025 and included replacement of the double sanitary sewer main along Washington Street in this area as well as a relay of the sanitary sewer and water mains along Park Avenue from Maple Avenue North to the Washington County Highway Department property with the goal of eliminating sanitary sewer main backups along Park Avenue as well as remedy the multiple water main breaks along this stretch of the system. The project also eliminated the long sanitary sewer service serving two homes by extending two new services to these homes from the new main.
• Slinger Speedway Drainage Improvements (Stormwater) – This was a multi-year project aimed at treating stormwater discharges from the Slinger Speedway along with reducing quantity and improving quality of stormwater discharged from Cedar Creek Road and Speedway Court. Phase 1 of the project was completed in 2024 with improvements completed in the speedway parking lot areas, construction of the bio-retention basin at the southwest corner of the property, and infiltration swales along the east side of Speedway Court. Phase 2 included adding new storm sewer lines within the infield of the parking lot along with a filter system on the downstream end of this line to filter contaminants from the speedway drainage prior to discharging into the infiltration basin constructed in Phase 1 of the project. The project was fully funded through reimbursement by the Wisconsin DNR and EPA grant awards.
• Well 7 Construction – The construction of the Well 7 building and controls should be completed in late 2025 or early 2026. Well 7 is located at Breuer Park and the park serves as a nice wellhead protection of this shallow sand and gravel well site. It is anticipated that initial startup will begin at the end of October. The pump control equipment and coordination are apparently slowing progress of this construction.
• IH41 and STH 60 Development – The construction of Hetzel Way and associated utilities and traffic signal at the intersection of Hetzel Way and STH 60 were completed in 2025. Additionally, the electric utility completed relocation of nearly 0.5 miles of three phase electric lines that were in conflict with proposed Lot 1 due to the reconfiguration of the entrance road to the development and the construction and opening of the Fireside Market. The developer is still required to extend the sanitary sewer and water mains to the limits of the TID with the ultimate goal of extending facilities to Hillside Road to allow for construction of a proposed subdivision at this location. The lift station along Hetzel Way serving this entire area is scheduled to be operational in late 2025 as well. The pump control equipment and coordination are apparently slowing progress of this construction.

2026 Goals

The Village’s 2026 goals can be divided into two categories: Governmental or General Fund and Proprietary or Utility-Related.

Governmental Goals:

• Police Department facility – The Police Department construction should be completed and the Police Department should be operational out of the new building in 2026.
• Village Hall Campus Improvements – Planning of this project and fundraising are apparently underway and the project is supposedly going to break ground in 2026.
• Chestnut Street, Water Street and Polk Street Pavement Rehabilitation – This project is the beginning of a 5-year road improvement plan staff recommends starting in 2026.
• DOT Project Coordination – The Wisconsin DOT is planning improvements in and around the Village in the upcoming years and Staff will continue to coordinate with them as needed. It is likely the Village will need to fund portions of each of these projects. The latest scheduling of projects we have from DOT is as follows:
  • IH41 Southbound Off-Ramp at STH 60 – This project is tentatively scheduled for 2026 construction.
  • STH 164 from STH 60 to the South – This project is currently scheduled for construction in 2027.
  • STH 60 from Hartford to IH41 – This project is scheduled for construction in 2028.
  • STH 175 from STH 60 to Maple Ave – This project is tentatively scheduled for 2030 with the section from Maple Avenue to the Village limits scheduled for the following year.

Utilities Goals:

• Second Circuit Loop (Electric) – The second electric circuit is progressing and anticipated to be completed in early 2025. This project will provide increased reliability for our electric service by creating an alternative path for distribution to avoid overall outages of even short durations.
• Territory Acquistion (Electric) – We hope to continue the acquisition process with WE Energies in 2025. Taking over the next areas scheduled for acquisition will supplement the loop project mentioned above.
• Arthur Rd Substation Transformer Purchase – The Village intends to start the purchase of a multi-million dollar transformer in 2025. This transformer will supply all power to the Village from the ATC distribution lines. The purchase is anticipated to take several years to complete.
• AMI Metering (Water) – This project began in 2024 and is expected to be completed sometime in 2025. The project consists of replacing all water meters in the Village to the upgraded AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) meters. Whether this goal can be accomplished will depend on inventory availability and staff time.
• Eiche-Maple Avenue South Reconstruction (Sewer) – This project was delayed from 2024 until 2025 to help with the timing of borrowing needed to complete the project. The contractor agreed to hold the original contract prices until 2025 when the work could be completed.
• Slinger Speedway Drainage Improvements (Stormwater) – This is a multi-year project aimed at treating stormwater discharges from the Slinger Speedway along with reducing quantity and improving quality of stormwater discharged from Cedar.
• Water Utility Improvement Projects – Staff recommends replacing the cast iron water main along the north side of STH 60 west of Kettle Moraine Drive to replace the aging main that has had multiple breaks on it last year. Additionally, staff recommends replacing the water main between Tennies Drive and Central Avenue to address an old main subject to breaks as discussed above.
• Sanitary Sewer Utility Upgrade Projects – Staff recommends replacing the sanitary sewer main along Kettle Moraine Drive from Well 3 at least to Tennies Drive and possibly down Tennies Drive to address multiple leaks and sags within this section of water main. Additionally, a project may be recommended that would relocate backyard sanitary sewers along Scenic Avenue and Central Avenue to the roadways in order to allow access to the mains and routine maintenance and cleaning to occur.

Fund Balance

The Capital Projects fund ended the 2024 budget year with a negative fund balance of ($346,509). This was due to the Village’s heavy reliance on cash on hand, but the Village initiated borrowing in 2025 to help replace the expended cash. Revenues projected through the end of 2025 equal $1,829,101 and expenses projected through the end of 2025 equal approximately $1,195,088. The expected surplus of $634,013 will eliminate the negative fund balance and end with a surplus in Capital Projects of $287,504.

Projected 2026 Budget

Capital Projects – Fund 50 Revenues

Capital Projects – Fund 50 Expenditures

Program Description

The RDA was re-established in August 2020 to manage and support redevelopment projects within the Village and particularly within the Village’s Downtown District. Since then, the RDA has achieved many milestones towards its goal of revitilizing the Village’s downtown area:

• November 2020: Created the Village’s Redevelopment District #2 (RD #2).
• 2020: Obtained Community Development Investment (CDI) grant for $250,000 to assist in the redevelopment of the buildings that house the Slinger House, Carriage House, Altered Spirits Distillery, and Smith Brothers Cabinetry businesses.
• June 2021: Worked with the Village and the Joint Review Board to create Tax Increment Finance District (TID) #6.
• September 2021: Created the Village’s Façade & Building Improvement Program.
• 2021: Purchased two adjacent properties, 119 and 121 Kettle Moraine Drive South. The parcels were combined and the failing buildings on them were razed to create an opportunity for redevelopment in our central downtown area.
• 2021: Joined the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)’s Connect Communities program, which provides training and information on best practices for reviving a community’s downtown area.
• 2023: Purchased a small parcel next to the above property to expand the developable area.
• 2024: Issued over $15,000 in Façade Improvement Grants to downtown property owners for improvements such as siding and repainting, window replacements, and significant landscaping projects.

2025 has been another busy year for the RDA. This board assisted with obtaining the funds for the Village’s new police facility by acquiring the parcel and leasing it to the Village over the length of the funding. The RDA also worked closely with a developer for a multi-use redevelopment project planned for the Village-owned property at 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South. The Village is in the process of executing the agreement documents for this and work is expected to begin before the end of the year. This project will create 41 new apartments or townhomes and approximately three commercial units.

The RDA works with other organizations such as Economic Development/Washington County (EDWC) to further development and business support within the area. The RDA also maintains the Slinger Economic Development Corporation  (SEDC), a 501(c)4 organization set up to assist with fundraising efforts as needed. The SEDC is not active at this time, however the RDA completes the annual filing required to keep the corporation’s registration valid should this tool be needed for community development in the future.

2025 Accomplishments

• The RDA participated in the funding needed for the Village’s new Police Department facility. This will allow the Village to obtain funding for longer than the standard general obligation period, reducing the impact for taxpayers.
• The progress made towards the redevelopment of 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South has been significant and should be the RDA’s biggest accomplishment for the year. This involved a tremendous amount of coordination with TID #6, the Village, and Slinger Utilities.
• One of the highlights of the 119 Kettle Moraine project is that it will enable a successful downtown business to stay downtown and relocate to a newer building near their current location.
• The RDA approved two more grants through the Façade Improvement Program. One will support the expansion of the Slinger Historical Museum and another helped fund the redevelopment of a vacant commercial property near Community Park.

2026 Objectives

• The RDA hopes to welcome the completion of the redevelopment of 119 Kettle Moraine Drive South, along with the commercial businesses that will be located there.
• The RDA will continue to speak with the owners of other vacant parcels to encourage the development of those properties while potential TID #6 assistance would be available.
• A dilapidated building in the downtown area has been under a raze order for the past couple years. This should be completely demolished in 2026, if not before.

Account Detail

540-48129 – RDA Special Fund Interest Income: This account was created in 2025 to record the interest earned on the bond proceeds that will be used to fund the Police Department facility. This account will not be needed after the borrowed funds have been paid for project costs.

540-48130 – Lease Revenue: This account has also been created to record the lease payments made by the Village for the Police Department property.

540-49100 – Proceeds from Debt: This account tracks the amount of draws taken from the bond proceeds obtained for the Police Department facility.

540-51510-300 – Financial Admin Supplies & Expense: This account is budgeted for a minimal amount to be ready for any administrative support that may be needed.

540-58200 – Interest & Fiscal Charges: This reflects the 2026 interest due on the PD bonds. The amounts due each year will be funded through the lease payment received from the Village.

540-59253 – Transfer to Other Funds: The bond proceeds are transferred to the Village department that is overseeing the construction of the PD facility, and this acount records those transactions.

Proposed 2026 Budget

RDA – Fund 54 Revenues

RDA – Fund 54 Expenditures

Program Description

This fund is used to levy taxes for large capital items such as squad cars and other capital expenditures. In the past, this account has been used for a wide variety of capital purchases, but recent budgets have focused on equipment and projects related to the Police Department.

2025 Accomplishments

• Purchased and set up a new 2025 Ford Explorer Squad Car
• Purchased and replaced 4 department handguns
• Purchased a body camera

2026 Objectives

• Purchase and Set up a New 2026 Ford Utility SUV Squad Car
  • The Department would like to keep in line with a one squad per year replacement rotation that has been in place for years. The remaining amount budgeted reflects equipment needed such as cages, push bar, computer mounts, graphics, and lighting.
• Purchase and Replace 3 Ballistic Vests
  • The ballistic vests the officers wear have a five-year shelf life. In 2026 we expect to replace three vests. Again, the department will submit for 50% match through the Federal BVP program.
• Purchase and Replace Duty Handguns
  • Our department issued handguns have reached a point of replacement. Our handguns are carried on our sides daily and do sustain rain, snow, dust and normal wear and tear throughout life expectancy. 4 handguns were purchased in 2025, and the rest would be ordered in 2026.
• Purchase 3 Squad Computers
  • Many of our squad computers have reached end of life. By purchasing three computers in 2026, we would aim to have high functioning new computers in all squads by the end of 2027.
• Purchase Squad Cameras
  • The in-car squad cameras are out of date and need to be upgraded. Axis, which produces our current body cameras, produces a line of in-car cameras that would interface well with the current set up. Axis has the ability to retain all videos and storage in house, which saves the department thousands of dollars over other brands which offer cloud based storage.

2026 Fund 55 Budget Worksheet

Purchase and Replace Three Ballistic Vests – $3,800.00

The ballistic vests the officers wear have a five-year shelf life. In 2026 we expect to replace three vests. Again, the department will submit for 50% match through the Federal BVP program.

Purchase and Replace Duty Handguns – $12,250.00

Our department issued handguns have reached a point of replacement. Our handguns are carried on our sides daily and do sustain rain, snow, dust and normal wear and tear throughout life expectancy. 4 handguns were purchased in 2025, and the rest would be ordered in 2026.

Purchase Squad Cameras – $30,000.00

The in-car squad cameras are out of date and need to be upgraded. Axis, which produces our current body cameras, produces a line of in-car cameras that would interface well with the current set up. Axis has the ability to retain all videos and storage in house, which saves the department thousands of dollars over other brands which offer cloud based storage.

Purchase a new Ford Utility SUV Squad Car – $62,500.00

The department would like to keep in line with a one squad per year replacement rotation that has been in place for years. The department would then send the old squad off to auction. The remaining amount budgeted reflects equipment needed such as cages, push bar, computer mounts graphics and lighting.

Purchase 3 Squad Computers – $9,000.00

Many of our squad computers are a few years past end of life. By purchasing three computers in 2026, we would aim to have high functioning new computers in all squads by the end of 2027.

Proposed 2026 Budget

Capital Equipment – Fund 55 Revenues

Capital Equipment – Fund 55 Expenditures

Program Description

The Slinger Electric Utility was established in 1911. The Village purchases its power and energy through WPPI Energy, Inc. (WPPI) under a contract that was extended through December 2055. Although the contract has a specified term, it continues in full effect if it is not terminated at the end of the contract term.

The Electric system is maintained by Hartford Utilities personnel as part of an Operating Services and Interconnection Agreement entered into on December 22nd, 2004. The agreement was extended when it was renewed in November of 2014. The utility currently serves 3,020 customers.

History of Electric Sales

Note: A. The difference in Tariff Revenues and PCAC Revenues totaled $662,300 and $421,200, respectively, for a total increase of $1,105,500 from 2021 to 2022.

The Village of Slinger’s electric demand is now at a point in which a second circuit was added to the system and the utility applied to the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) for a Certificate of Authority (CA) for the purchase of a substation transformer to be installed at the Arthur Road Substation. The application process started in 2025 and will likely take an extended period of time to obtain PSC approval and then multiple years to purchase and receive the substation transformer. It typically takes two to three years from the time an order for a substation transformer is placed to receiving delivery. These projects are needed to keep up with the significant growth of the Village over the past several decades.

2025 Accomplishments

• Completed construction of the second circuit and part of a third circuit for the Village’s electric system to improve reliability. This work was completed in the summer of 2025.
• The utility completed replacement of existing electric meters with advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). This will give customers greater access to their electric consumption and monitoring their electric bills.
• Completed a loop feed to the Village’s wastewater treatment facility as part of the second circuit constructed through the Village.
• Completed electric installation within all phases of the Cedar Creek Estates Subdivision.
• Completed the relocation of the three phase electric line that was in the way of the Three Leaf development. Completed service to the first two buildings within the development; the Fireside Market and the Village’s wastewater lift station.

2026 Objectives

• The major project for 2026 will likely be a significant down payment for the Village’s substation transformer order.
• Work in the Merchant Village development as development continues.
• Possible territory acquisition from WE Energies for the Meadowwood and Scenic Moraine Parc Subdivisions depending on how things proceed with WE Energies for these acquistions.

Staffing, Salary and Wage Distributions

The Electric Utility pays 30% of the Administrator’s salary, 10% of the Assistant Administrator/CDC’s salary, 20% of the Clerk’s salary, 30% of the Engineer’s salary, 20% of the Utilities Superintendent’s salary and 20% of the Treasurer’s salary under “Admin & General Salaries”. The department also funds 20% of the Deputy Clerk’s wages and 20% of the Deputy Treasurer’s wages under “Accounting & Collect Labor”.

Account Detail

46410-441 – Rural Sales: This is the revenue received from those customers residing outside of the Village. These accounts will be transferred to WE Energies during one of the later phases of implementation of the territory acquistion agreement reached with WE Energies.

46411-451 – Miscellaneous Services: This account is for reconnection fees charged to customers who have had service disconnected.

46411-454 – Rent of Property: This is a pole rental fee charged to telephone and cable companies.

46411-456 – Other Operating Income: The majority of this account is trenching fees charged to telephone and cable companies for allowing them to co-locate their services with utility electric lines.

53810-545 – Purchased Power: The utility purchases its power from WPPI Energy.

53820-561 – Supervision & Labor: This account tracks the costs associated with work performed by Hartford Electric staff on behalf of the Utility.

53820-567 – Customer Install Expense: This account covers the cost of converting overhead services to underground lines for any services that are not part of a major infrastructure project. This happens only intermittently.

53820-569 – Lease Expense: This is the cost of leasing land along the railroad track where utility lines are located.

53830-572 – Maintenance of Lines: This pays for all activity associated with maintaining the utility’s power lines and includes tree trimming, basic repairs, Diggers Hotline fees and other locate activity.

53850-921 – Central Services & Building: This account pays the utility’s Central Services payment.

53850-923 – Outside Servies: This account pays for the utility’s annual audit, as well as engineering and legal support costs.

53850-928 – Regulatory Commission Expenses: This account is used to pay for the annual assessments charged to the utility by the Public Service Commission (PSC).

53850-930 – Miscellaneous Expense: This account pays for training, professional memberships and other support items.

Proposed 2026 Budget

Electric Utility – Fund 70 Revenues

Electric Utility – Fund 70 Expenditures

Program Description

The Water Utility is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Village’s wells, towers, services, distribution system, and the metering and billing of all customers. Drawing its water supply from three (soon to be four) groundwater wells, two of which, have an iron removal filter. The Slinger Water Utility water system also consists of two elevated storage tanks, one ground level storage tank, one supply pumping station, one booster station, two pressure reducing valve (PRV) stations, and approximately 31 miles of distribution water mains. The water system has three pressure zones to meet the service needs of the customers.

The final construction of Well 7 was a top priority for 2025 and was subject to a significant delay involving the SCADA integration equipment and its long lead times. Despite this delay, Village staff anticipates the well being substantially completed by the end of the year and contributing to the distribution water supply in the early part of 2026.

Slinger was able to relay two ductile iron water mains that had been the sites of several water main breaks over the past several winters. Staff will turn its focus on replacing the water main along Hwy 60 that experienced two breaks this past winter.

Per-and Polyfluoroalkul substances (PDA’s) are now being tested quarterly at all of the Village’s wells and will continue to be tested following the most current requirements.

2025 Accomplishments

• Complete the construction of Well #7 and place on-line.
• Continued the hydrant painting schedule, cross connection, hydrant flushing, valve exercising, curb stop repairs, and Wisconsin DNR testing and reporting requirements.
• Continued AMI meter systems integration, with approximately 95% of water meters being converted.
• Completed exterior inspection of the Lover’s Lane water tower.
• Completed the Park Ave water main relay.
• Completed the Water St relay.
• Completed work with Heartland Construction with the installation of new Merchant Village water mains.
• Completed work with Mueller Construction with the installation for the new Cedar Creek Estates water mains.
• Collected and delivered required PFA’s samples for all of Slinger’s current wells.
• Worked with Strand Engineering to complete the desk top study of the current water system and identified future needs.
• Work with residents whom still have lead lateral services from the curb box to their houses. Replacing as many as possible utilizing the $75,000 grant money from Washington County.
• Worked with the Treasurer and Utility Clerk on the PSC rate case application.

2026 Objectives

• Place Well 7 in rotation with our other Wells 3, 4, and 5.
• Design, bid, and potentially relay iron water main along Hwy 60.
• Plan/design relay of water main between Central Ave and Tennies Dr.
• Complete AMI water meter conversion from AMR’s throughout the Village.
• Continue overseeing PFA’s testing, cross connection, hydrant flushing and maintenance, valve exercising, curb stop repairs, and Wisconsin DNR testing for compliance in reporting requirements.
• Complete work on WDNR requirement to collect service line material inventory for all water laterals in the Village.
• Begin replacing lead water laterals utilizing Washington County Lead Lateral Grant monies.

Staffing

Salary and Wage Distributions

The Utility Operators’ wages range from $57,699 to $69,430 annually. Wage amounts are divided between “Pumping Labor Expense”, which covers 50%, and “Distribution Operations Labor”, which covers 50%. These categories were set up to correspond with reporting requirements established by the Public Service Commission (PSC).

In addition to the staff assigned to this department, the Water Utility pays 30% of the Administrator’s salary, 10% of the Assistant Administrator/CDC salary, 20% of the Engineer’s salary, and 30% of the Utilities Superintendent salary under “Admin & General Salaries”. The department also funds 20% of the Treasurer/Deputy Clerk’s salary and 10% of the Deputy Treasurer’s wages under “Accounting & Collect Labor.”

Account Detail

46410-460 – Private Fire Protection Sales: This is a charge received from customers who utilize private fire protection systems such as automatic sprinkler systems. The charge is based on the customer’s connection size and is a flat monthly rate since the fire protection system itself is an unmetered service.

46410-463 – Public Fire Protection Sales: This is an amount determined by the PSC to cover the use of mains and hydrants used for public fire protection purposes. Half of this amount is paid by the General Fund from levy revenue and half is paid by customers as part of their monthly bill.

46411-454 – Rent of Property: The utility receives an annual rental fee from Verizon for placement of their antenna on one of the utility’s water towers. There is also rent received from the Sewer Utility for shared use of meters.

53710-605 – Maintenance of Source: This amount covers required testing of the Village wells.

53720-625 – Maintenance of Pumps: This item covers pump repair and generator maintenance costs.

53740-650 – Maintenance of Reservoirs: This expense is for a maintenance agreement that includes a portion that will be set aside towards the next repainting of a water tower.

53740-651 – Maintenance of Mains: This item is for repairs for any water main breaks and to replace valves as needed. The cost of Diggers Hot Line service also comes out of this category.

53740-654 – Maintenance of Hydrants: This category includes hydrant repairs, parts and replacements.

53740-655 – Maintenance of Other Plants: This cost is for alarms, radios and other equipment that is not specifically pumping or distribution-related.

53740-678 – Maintenance SCADA & Mapping: This account tracks the cost of operating and maintaining the Utility’s SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquistion) and mapping systems.

53770-921 – Central Services & Building: This category pays the utility’s Central Services fee for administrative support and office and storage space.

53770-923 – Outside Services: This item includes the cost of the utility’s annual audit and miscellaneous engineering services.

53770-928 – Regulatory Commission Expense: This account is used to cover the fees associated with a rate case application with the Public Service Commission.

53770-933 – Central Equipment Expense: This category includes the fee paid to the Central Equipment fund for use of municipal-owned vehicles.

Proposed 2026 Budget

Water Utility – Fund 71 Revenues

Water Utility – Fund 71 Expenditures

Program Description

The Village of Slinger WWTP’s new Water Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2025. No initial draft has been provided at this point, but discussions with the WDNR staff indicate there will be a few changes.

One change being discussed is increasing the amount of in-house testing that will be required, currently at three full lab days and increasing that to four. Staff is preparing for this change and will make the needed adjustments to complete the additional work with no need for additional staffing.

New standards for the amount of Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) allowed in the treatment plants bio solids will also need to be tested and actions may be needed to be taken depending upon the results.

Streambank phosphorus credits that Slinger receives as part Water Quality Trading may be reduced as well, resulting in more time and effort from the staff to assure we continue to meet compliance.

2025 Accomplishments

• Consistently demonstrated meeting the new effluent phosphorus limit outlined in our permit.
• Completed required inspections and maintenance of the streambank stabilization project, ensuring phosphorus credits.
• Completed the WDNR WPDES permit application and anticipate a new permit for 2025-2030.
• Continued meeting our CMOM (Capacity, Management Operations, and Maintenance) objectives, including the cleaning and televising of the sanitary system.
• Completed the W. Washington and Park Ave relay, eliminating the last of a double system and clay pipe from Eiche Dr. to S. Maple Ave.
• Repaired sewer manhole rings and replace frames as needed throughout the road reconstruction of Timberline Dr., Nordic Ct., Elly’s Way, and Beau’s Bay.
• Continued working with Heartland Construction on the development of Merchant Village lift station. Slinger plans to accept the new lift station by the end of 2025.
• Worked with Mueller Excavating as they completed new sewer installation for Cedar Creek Estates Subdivision.

2026 Objectives

• Continue working to reduce the overall chloride loading in the wastewater, obtain better compliance with the WPDES permit.
• Continue meeting our CMOM (Capacity, Management Operations, and Maintenance) objectives, including the cleaning and televising of the sanitary system.
• Complete required inspections and maintenance of City of Hartford’s streambank to secure Slinger’s phosphorus credits.
• Switch out older SCADA platform for the American Eagle, Cedar Bluffs, and Hartford Road lift stations.
• Complete and accept the sewer infrastructure and the fourth lift station.
• Inspect and repair sanitary manholes throughout any approved road resurfacing projects.
• Complete a study of both the American Eagle and Cedar Bluffs lift station capacities, as well as the need for a third clarifier at the WWTP.
• Successfully complete a new WDNR WPDES permit for the WWTP and comply with all new requirements.

Staffing

Salary and Wage Distributions

The Superintendent of Utilities earns an annual salary of $92,144. This amount is divided as follows:

The Utility Operator’s wages range from $57,699 to $69,430 annually. A portion of these wages is located under “Operations Labor”, in addition to the amounts projected for overtime and on-call pay.

In addition to the staff assigned to this department, the Sewer Utility pays 20% of the Administrator’s salary, 10% of the Assistant Administrator/CDC, 20% of the Engineer’s salary, 20% of the Treasurer’s salary and 10% of the Deputy Treasurer’s wages.

Account Detail

42410-636 – Sewer Facilities Impact Fee: The money received in this account is transferred to the Sewer Utility’s Debt Retirement Fund to support debt repayment for system upgrades and expansions.

46410-449 – Other System Sales: This represents the service provided to the Hilldale Sanitary District.

46410-465 – Outside Haulers Sales: This account tracks the charges paid by private sewage and septic companies to deposit waste at the WWTP.

46411-456 – Other Operating Income: This account monitors a fee that was created in 2014 based on recommendations made during the 2007 Sewer Utility system study.

53610-820 – Operations Labor: This account now contains all regularly scheduled labor costs associated with WWTP staff. Previously, portions of this cost were located within the various maintenance accounts.

53610-827 – Operations Supplies & Expense: This account pays such costs as lab supplies, permit testing costs, filters, small tools and equipment and miscellaneous supplies.

53610-828 – Central Equipment Expense: This amount includes the fee paid by the Sewer Utility to the Central Equipment fund for the use of municipally owned vehicles and equipment.

53611-831 – Maintenance of Collection System: This item covers the expenses associated with the upkeep of the systems lift stations, manholes and mains. This account also pays any costs related to Diggers Hotline locations.

53611-833 – Maintenance of Treatment Equipment: This amount is for the upkeep of equipment items located at the WWTP.

53611-834 – Maintenance of General Plant: This category includes costs associated with the actual plant, including the generator and grounds maintenance.

53613-851 – Central Services & Building: This account pays the utility’s fee to the Central Services account for administrative support services.

53613-852 – Outside Services: This item includes the utility’s annual audit and mapping expenses. The large increase shown in this account is due to the costs expected for evaluation of the utility’s options for addressing the EPA and DNR phosphorus regulations.

53613-855 – Regulatory Expense: This category is for costs associated with obtaining necessary permits from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

53613-857 – Rent of Meters: This amount is paid to the Water Utility for the use of its metering system.

Proposed 2026 Budget

Sewer Utility – Fund 72 Revenues

Sewer Utility – Fund 72 Expenditures