Dane County Week Ahead 10/12/26

County Board meets this week and budget, budget, budget!  No meetings Monday (county off for Indigenous people’s day).

Tuesday, 10/13/26

8:00 AM Henry Vilas Zoo Commission Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at 702 S. Randall Ave; attend virtually via Zoom.

• HENRY VILAS ZOO 2027 BUDGET PRESENTATION FOR PWTC
• Reports to Committee
  • HVZ Foundation Update
  • Operations Update
  • Animal Programs Update
  • Conservation/Education Update
  • Event/Marketing Update

8:30 AM Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County Building in Room 209; attend virtually via Zoom.

• Overview and Approval of Project Grants (Augusta/Am)
• Dane Arts 2026-27 Commission Goals (Fran/Commission)
• Status Update: Funding For a Permanent Memorial For Officer Involved Shootings In The Marquette Neighborhood (Mark)
• Fundraising Permissions for Mark/Commissioners/Friends (Mark)
• 50th Anniversary Update
• Directors Notes

12:00 PM Advisory Committee on Data Centers Hybrid Meeting, at Room 351 City County Building, 210 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd

• Status on Prior Follow-up Items and Requests
• Presentations and Discussion
  • Economic Benefits Presented by Yiyang Zeng, Postdoctoral Fellow, and Daniel Yue, Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business
  • Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs) Presented by Kathy Kuntz, Director of the Division of Energy & Climate Change
• New Follow-up Items, Requests, and Staff Direction

12:15 PM Community Justice Council – Racial Disparities Subcommittee Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County Building in Room 354; attend virtually City County Building in Room 354; attend virtually via Zoom

• Presentations
  • Community Restorative Court: Diversion Out of the System, Not Through It: Exploring Restorative Justice, System Involvement, and Racial Disparities. Stephanie Marino, Supervisor, Dane County Community Restorative Court ..\..\Community Restorative Court\CRC 2025 Annual Report.pdf
• Reports

5:30 PM Public Protection & Judiciary Committee *BUDGET* Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County Building room 357; attend virtually via Zoom.

• PP&J COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO THE PROPOSED 2027 OPERATING BUDGET 
• PP&J COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO THE PROPOSED 2027 CAPITAL BUDGET
• AMENDING CHAPTER 62 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, REGARDING MEDICAL EXAMINER FEES
• RECOGNIZING THE NEED FOR INCREASED COMPENSATION TO DANE COUNTY JURORS FOR THEIR SERVICE AND APPROVING AN INCREASE

5:30 PM Public Works & Transportation Committee **2027 BUDGET MEETING** HYBRID: In person at the City County Building in Room 351; attend virtually via Zoom.

• Highway’s Project Footage Presentation – Presented by Commissioner Clement Abongwa  
• AMENDING CHAPTER 67 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES  ADDRESSING AIRPORT GROUND TRANSPORTATION FEES, CUSTOMER  FACILITY CHARGES, TERMINAL RENT, AND LANDING FEES 
• AMENDING CHAPTER 2 AND 54 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  ORDINANCES, REVISING PARKING FEES AT THE ALLIANT ENERGY CENTER 
• AMENDING CHAPTER 41 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF  ORDINANCES, REVISING LANDFILL FEES  
• PWT COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO THE PROPOSED 2027 OPERATING  BUDGET  
• PWT COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO THE PROPOSED 2027 CAPITAL BUDGET  
• PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR REPORT ON CHANGE ORDERS UNDER $10K

6:30 PM Zoning & Land Regulation Committee *BUDGET* Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County Building in Room 354; or Attend virtually via Zoom.

• 3440 COUNTY HIGHWAY N, TO N. STAR RD AND HWY 12&18, SECTION 28, TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE CHANGE FROM: RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District, LC Limited Commercial District and AT-35 Agricultural Transition District TO HC Heavy Commercial District; AT-35 Agriculture Transition District TO NR-C Natural Resource Conservation District; RM-16 Rural Mixed-Use District TO UTR Utility, Transportation and ROW District and the GC General Commercial District REASON: creating a 7-lot commercial subdivision
• creating 1 residential lot, shifting property lines, creating 2 lots for existing residences and 1 new residential lot, creation of 4 residential lots, 2 land division waivers
• PETITION: CUP 02721 APPLICANT: C & N OF MCFARLAND LLC LOCATION: 1826 S STOUGHTON RD, SECTION 16, TOWN OF BLOOMING GROVE CUP DESCRIPTION: drive-in establishment
• Preliminary Plat – First Addition to Sauk Point Estates Town of Middleton
• ZLR COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO THE PROPOSED 2027 OPERATING BUDGET
• ZLR COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO THE PROPOSED 2027 CAPITAL BUDGET
• AMENDING CHAPTER 11 AND CHAPTER 12 OF THE DANE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, REGARDING THE FEE SCHEDULES

Wednesday, 10/14/26

5:30 PM Health & Human Needs Committee *BUDGET* Hybrid meeting: Attend in person in Room 351 of the City County Building or virtually via Zoom – Joint meeting with Human Services Board See below for additional instructions on how to attend the meeting and provide public testimony.   AND

5:30 PM Human Services Board *BUDGET* Hybrid meeting: Attend in person in Room 351 of the City County Building or virtually via Zoom – Joint meeting with Health and Human Needs Committee See below for additional instructions on how to attend the meeting and provide public testimony

• HHN COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO THE PROPOSED 2027 OPERATING BUDGET
• HHN COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO THE PROPOSED 2027 CAPITAL BUDGET

5:30 PM Park Commission Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the Heritage Center Upper Level, 3101 Lake Farm Rd, Madison; attend virtually via Zoom

• AUTHORIZING PETITION FOR AN AT GRADE RAILROAD CROSSING FOR THE LOWER YAHARA RIVER TRAIL AT LAKE KEGONSA STATE PARK
• AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE FOR POLLINATOR STEWARDSHIP IN DANE COUNTY PARKS
• DANE COUNTY CONSERVATION FUND GRANT AWARD TO THE PRAIRIE ENTHUSIASTS (BADGERLAND FOUNDATION)
• ACCEPTANCE OF A WDNR SNOWMOBILE TRAIL AIDS GRANT FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON
• Presentations
  • Conservation Fund Grant Application from the City of Madison for Madison Crushing property in the Koshkonong Creek Natural Resource Area – Presented by Lisa Laschinger, Madison Assistant Parks Superintendent
  • Conservation Fund Grant Application from the City of Sun Prairie for the JBA Land LLC property in the Patrick Marsh Natural Resource Area – Presented by Cindy Burtley, Sun Prairie Parks and Forestry Director & Taylor Brown, Sun Prairie Economic Development Director

Thursday, 10/15/26

5:30 PM Executive Committee *BUDGET* Hybrid meeting: Attend in person at the City County Building, Room 354; attend virtually via zoom.

• EXEC COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO THE PROPOSED 2027 OPERATING BUDGET 
• EXEC COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS TO THE PROPOSED 2027 CAPITAL BUDGET
• AUTHORIZING DANE COUNTY CORPORATION COUNSEL TO INITIATE AND PARTICIPATE IN LEGAL ACTION ON BEHALF OF DANE COUNTY FOR PURPOSES OF SAFEGUARDING THE INTERESTS OF DANE COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND DANE COUNTY RESIDENTS
• ACCEPTING FUNDS FROM DIANE BALLWEG FOR COUNTY EXECUTIVE/CULTURAL AFFAIRS OFFICE FOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION AND EVENTS IN 2027

7:00 PM County Board Hybrid Meeting: Attend in person at the City County Building in Room 201; attend virtually via Zoom.

• Inspirational message, pledge of allegiance, announcements, disclosures/abstentions, bills over $10,000, denial of claims, approval of minutes
• RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2026 AS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH (no link)
• RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 2026 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH (no link)
• AUTHORIZING A HOME-ARP CONTRACT FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AT MERCHANT PLACE APARTMENTS – HAA DIVISION
• AWARD CONTINUATION OF CONTRACT BETWEEN DANE COUNTY AND BCS FOR TAX & ASSESSMENT PRINTING NEEDS
• AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR DANE COUNTY JAIL RESIDENT TELEPHONE AND VIDEO VISITATION SERVICE
• AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE DANE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT PARKING RAMP IMMEDIATE CONCRETE REPAIRS AT 4000 INTERNATIONAL LANE, MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: WESTERN WATERPROOFING CO INC, DBA WESTERN SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS
• AUTHORIZING NEW COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES (CCS) CONTRACT WITH FAMILY OPTIONS COUNSELING DCDHS – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DIVISION
• AUTHORIZING INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AT THE DANE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT
• ADDENDUM A TO CONTRACT 16314 FOR DESIGN, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF EDUCATION CENTER INTERPRETIVE ELEMENTS
• AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PROVIDE COMMISSARY, BANKING, AND TRUST SERVICES TO DANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE JAIL RESIDENTS
• ADDENDUM #1 TO THE CONTRACT FOR DESIGN OF CTH AB FROM CTH MN TO USH 12/18
• APPROVING JEFF MITCHELL AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE DANE COUNTY HENRY VILAS ZOO
• AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR FIBER BUILD TO NEW PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
• AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT TO EXPAND MUFN NORTHSIDE FIBER RING
• AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL BRIDGE INSPECTIONS
• CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER #03 FOR THE DANE COUNTY LANDFILL SITE 03 – PHASE 01 CELL 01 CONSTRUCTION; 4402 BRANDT RD., MADISON, WI. CONTRACTOR: R G HUSTON CO INC
• creating 1 residential lot, separation of residence and creating 3 residential lots, 2 creation of 1 residential lot and 1 agricultural lot
• AUTHORIZING DANE COUNTY CORPORATION COUNSEL TO INITIATE AND PARTICIPATE IN LEGAL ACTION ON BEHALF OF DANE COUNTY FOR PURPOSES OF SAFEGUARDING THE INTERESTS OF DANE COUNTY GOVERNMENT AND DANE COUNTY RESIDENTS
• AUTHORIZING NEW HARM REDUCTION SPECIALIST POSITIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH MADISON DANE COUNTY-SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION & HARM REDUCTION (SUPHR) UNIT
• AFFIRMING CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES, DEMOCRATIC VALUES, AND ESTABLISHING A LOCAL RESPONSE TO GOVERNMENT ACTIONS THAT THREATEN THE RIGHTS, SAFETY, OR ACCESS TO SERVICES OF DANE COUNTY RESIDENTS
• AUTHORIZING GRANT FUNDING FROM THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY, NORTH CENTRAL HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA)
• ADDENDUM A TO CONTRACT 15629 FOR TRANSPORTATION AND RECYCLING OF ASPHALT SHINGLES
• AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING FROM THE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
• AMENDING THE OFFICE OF ENERGY & CLIMATE CHANGE BUDGET TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION FOR AN EBIKE REBATE PROGRAM