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disaster recovery assistance

Help for people and businesses to rebuild after a disaster.

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Watch how the city defines which storm repairs qualify for the fee waiver and how consistently that gets applied.
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After the recent storm, the City Council is looking at waiving building permit fees for storm-related repairs through June 30, including permits issued after May 18. Earlier this year, council also backed a proposed $30 million state disaster grant program meant to help when federal aid doesn’t show up.

Key Decisions
  1. passed 9-0 City Council · Jan 19, 2026

    26-013 Resolution Authorizing Letter of Support for State Individual Assistance Program

    Motion made by Bittner, seconded by Derby to adopt the resolution.

    Mark Bittner Yes
    Doug Brandt Yes
    Shannon Derby Yes
    Bill LeClair Yes
    Darla LeClair Yes
    Tim Petri Yes
    Bonnie Shimulunas Yes
    Scott Stechmesser Yes
    Adam Wachowski Yes
Record

  1. City Council passed Resolution 26-013 authorizing a letter of support for a proposed state Individual Assistance disaster recovery grant program.

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  2. The supported state proposal was described as setting aside $30 million to assist individuals and businesses impacted by natural disasters when federal aid is unavailable, contingent on enactment into state law.

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  3. The agenda description stated the proposed program would be administered by the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs and intended to provide faster, more accessible relief following a Governor-declared state of emergency.

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  4. City Council scheduled consideration of Resolution 26-106 to temporarily waive city building permit fees for eligible storm-related repairs through June 30, 2026, including retroactive coverage for permits issued after May 18.

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