wisconsin dnr grant
State grants that fund local urban forestry, green space, and habitat projects
Watch for resident-facing schedules and notices for the near north side replacements and Lincoln Avenue construction, plus any later votes that formally accept DNR awards or lock in loan terms.
Typically discussed at City Council. Check back when the next agenda is published.
The city’s DNR-related thread has mostly turned into nuts-and-bolts utility work: a Lincoln Avenue (STH 42) water main replacement contract and a near-north-side lead service/lateral replacement contract. There were also earlier votes to apply for DNR grant money (trees, shoreline), plus a separate DNR-required water planning effort funded by shifting money inside the water utility fund.
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passed 9-0 City Council · Apr 6, 2026 26-056 Competitive Bid Award for Contract 1-2026 for Water Main Improvements on State Highway 42/Lincoln Avenue in the Base Bid Amount of $349,985, Plus a 10% Contingency, in the Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $384,983.50
Motion to award the contract to Vinton Construction Company of Manitowoc, based on its lowest qualified bid, in the amount of $349,985.00 (26-056 Water Main Improvements on State Highway 42/Lincoln Avenue)
Shannon Derby YesDarla LeClair YesAdam Wachowski YesScott Stechmesser YesBonnie Shimulunas YesTim Petri YesDoug Brandt YesBill LeClair YesMark Bittner Yes -
passed City Council · Feb 16, 2026 26-027 Award of bid for Contract 2-2026, Lateral Replacement Program, scattered locations on the City's near north side
Motion to award the contract to Mammoth Construction LLC of Manitowoc, based on its lowest qualified bid, in the amount of $2,437,152.60
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passed 9-0 City Council · Sep 15, 2025 25-184 Resolution Authorizing the Submission of an Application for a 2026 Wisconsin DNR Urban Forestry Grant
Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution
Mark Bittner YesDoug Brandt YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDarla LeClair YesTim Petri YesBonnie Shimulunas YesScott Stechmesser YesAdam Wachowski Yes -
passed 8-0 City Council · Sep 2, 2025 25-174 Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a DNR Grant Application for Washington Park Shoreline Restoration
Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution
Darla LeClair YesAdam Wachowski YesScott Stechmesser YesTim Petri YesDoug Brandt YesBill LeClair YesShannon Derby YesMark Bittner Yes -
passed 9-0 City Council · Jul 7, 2025 25-133 Authorization to Re-Allocate Funds in the 2025 Water Utility Budget to Fund Consulting Services Associated with Development of a DNR-Mandated Water Supply Service Area Plan
Motion to authorize re-allocating $30,000 from water plant soffit project to fund consulting services contract associated with development of a DNR-mandated water supply service area plan
Shannon Derby YesMark Bittner YesBill LeClair YesDarla LeClair YesTim Petri YesBonnie Shimulunas YesScott Stechmesser YesAdam Wachowski YesDoug Brandt Yes
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City Council approved a resolution authorizing submission of a Wisconsin DNR grant application for shoreline restoration at Washington Park.
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The Washington Park shoreline restoration grant-application resolution passed 8-0.
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City Council approved reallocating $30,000 within the 2025 Water Utility budget from a water plant soffit project to consulting services to complete a DNR-required Water Supply Service Area Plan by the end of 2025.
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The $30,000 Water Utility budget reallocation passed 9-0.
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The reallocation was described as funding consultants to meet a DNR planning requirement and deadline.
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The Utilities Committee had reviewed the $30,000 reallocation idea and supported it before the council action.
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City Council authorized staff to apply for a 2026 Wisconsin DNR Urban Forestry Grant.
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The urban forestry grant-application resolution passed 9-0.
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City Council awarded Contract 2-2026 (lead water service and sanitary lateral replacement program) to Mammoth Construction LLC for $2,437,152.60.
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The Contract 2-2026 target area was described as the near north side, generally from 23rd Street north to 31st Street, east of Forest Avenue to the East Twin River, with some exceptions for areas proposed for future reconstruction.
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The described scope for Contract 2-2026 included 230 public-side water services, 160 private-side water services, and 100 public-side sanitary laterals.
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Pavement restoration for Contract 2-2026 was described as planned to be completed by the city’s Public Works Street Section and reimbursed as part of WDNR funding.
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City Council awarded Contract 1-2026 for water main improvements on STH 42/Lincoln Avenue to Vinton Construction Company for a base bid of $349,985, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $384,983.50 including a 10% contingency.
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The Contract 1-2026 award passed 9-0.
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The project scope described for Contract 1-2026 included replacement of approximately 2,200 feet of water main along STH 42/Lincoln Avenue.
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The agenda materials stated the Lincoln Avenue project funding would primarily be supported through the Wisconsin DNR Safe Drinking Water Loan Program.
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