How could the County Executive's capital fund proposal affect the county council?
County council must decide on $2.1 million for new shelter facility. The County Executive proposed using $2.1 million from the capital projects fund to purchase property for a new shelter facility. This facility would provide at least 157 beds for adult women and 19 rooms for emergency overnight shelter for families. The proposal requires approval by the county board, which includes the county council. The council has the authority to amend the County Executive's proposal before final adoption, especially as the county faces challenges balancing required care against a tight budget.
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The County Executive proposed using capital projects funds to purchase the west side property intended for a new shelter. Separately, the County Executive introduced a 2027 budget proposal that addresses a $31.8 million gap in required mental health crisis care services. This proposal aims to cut the gap in half without eliminating county jobs.
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The proposal requires approval by the county board, which includes the county council. The council can amend Agard's proposal before final adoption, as the county is in a tough financial spot trying to balance required care against a tight budget.
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- channel3000.com Oct 16
- wmtv15news.com Oct 12
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- $2.1 million in county dollars will go toward the project if approved by the county board.channel3000.com
- The new facility would have at least 157 beds for adult women.channel3000.com
- The current waiting list for families needing shelter is about 40 to 60 families.channel3000.com
- Dane County’s nearly $947 million executive budget went before the public.wmtv15news.com
Why it matters
The council's decision is critical because the proposal aims to address a dire need for shelter, with the county currently having a waiting list of about 40 to 60 families. Allocating the $2.1 million would move the nonprofit closer to its $15 million capital campaign goal for the new facility.
This proposal is set against a backdrop of broader financial strain in Dane County. The county is struggling to maintain required mental health services, which a nonprofit provider says is unsustainable under the current payment model, forcing the county to balance essential care against its finite budget.
What we don't know yet
- Will the county board amend the proposal before final adoption?
- How will the county address the financial model for required mental health services?
Is this still moving?
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- channel3000.comOct 16
- wmtv15news.comOct 12
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