Proposed Capital Budget Of City Of Wauwatosa Published

Press release from the City of Wauwatosa:

November 9, 2020

What is the Capital Improvements Program?

Each year we publish a Capital Improvements Program which details the proposed construction and infrastructure projects for the next five years.

Although we plan five years ahead, we focus most on the projects in the upcoming year.

What are some of the proposed 2021 projects?

• We're proposing to repave 68th St between Milwaukee Avenue and State St.
• With the City of Milwaukee, we're proposing to repave 60th St south of Vliet and an alley.
• We're proposing to reconstruct Portland Avenue to coincide with the opening of the newly reconstructed Wilson School.
• Our annual sidewalk program addresses all sidewalk (5 million square feet) in the City of Wauwatosa. We repair sidewalks on a 10 year cycle.
• There are funds set aside in 2021 for a space needs analysis and preliminary design and budgeting exercise related to the Civic Center, Library, and City Hall.
• The City's Sustainability Committee has recommended a goal of reducing the city's energy consumption, so in 2021, we're proposing to install solar panels on City Hall to offset about 40-50% of the energy used. (We've already seen success with solar panels on Public Works' building.)

How can I participate?

Read the 2021 Capital Improvements Program. You can submit public comment online.

This press release was produced by the City of Wauwatosa. The views expressed here are the author’s own.