Operating Budget, Gun Violence Reduction Strategy, Fall Yard Waste Collection Begins

Hi Everyone.

Operating Budget

We're in phase two of budget season, focusing now on the 2022 Operating Budget.

The Finance Committee will be discussing the Mayor's Executive Operating Budget at its meetings on Monday, October 11  and Tuesday, October 12. 

Monday

• Meeting Details
• Meeting Agenda
• Register for Public Comment

Tuesday

• Meeting Details
• Meeting Agenda
• Register for Public Comment

For additional information about additional meetings scheduled for this week, please consult the City Meeting Schedule online here.

Gun Violence Reduction Strategy

Join Focused Interruption Coalition (FIC) Founder and CEO Anthony Cooper Sr as he hosts David Muhammed, Executive Director of the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, for a conversation about the Gun Violence Reduction Strategy, which has reduced gun violence by up to 60% in cities across the country since 1996. “Stop the Shootings” will take place on Tuesday, October 26, at 6:30pm virtually via Zoom. Register in advance here.

Fall Yard Waste Collection

Fall yard waste collection begins this week. You can get the dates when you should set out your yard waste by entering your address into the form found here. All neighborhoods will receive three curbside collection opportunities. Full details can be found here.

Day of the Dead Altar-Making

The Overture Center for the Arts is seeking participants to honor loved ones who have passed by making an altar box. The Community Altar will be displayed at Overture Rotunda Gallery, October 28 through November 14. This participatory project draws on the Day of the Dead altar-making traditions in Mexico and remembrance traditions worldwide. All are welcome to participate. You will receive the box from Overture, create the memorial altar and return it back to Overture by October 27 to be part of the Community Altar. You can make an altar in whatever way feels meaningful to you. It can be done as an individual or as a group, drawing from a specific tradition or something completely expressive. You will receive the altar back after November 14. If you are interested in participating, please reserve an altar box here. Please reach out with any questions at bracette@overture.org or head to the website.

Rehabilitation Loan Programs

The City of Madison’s Community Development Division has reopened the application process for all Rehabilitation Loan Programs. The application process had been forced to close temporarily in March 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions, and staff are excited to begin working again with property owners in Madison to assist them with rehabilitation needs. To find more information about Madison Rehabilitation Loan Programs, please visit the Community Development Division’s website. Questions about the loan program can be sent to homeloans@cityofmadison.com or by phone at 608-266-4719.

New Temporary Vaccination Clinic Location

Beginning on Tuesday, October 12, Public Health Madison & Dane County will open a new, temporary vaccination clinic at the Arena building at the Alliant Energy Center. The site will provide first and second vaccine doses for anyone 12 and older as well as booster doses for those who are eligible. Read more here.

Town of Madison Attachment

The next opportunity for the community to learn more about the Town of Madison Attachment is scheduled for 5 p.m., Oct. 14, 2021, at Penn Park Shelter, 2101 Fisher Street. Read more here.

Vision Zero Update

Beginning Monday, October 11, the City of Madison will move to the next location of speed changes supporting the Vision Zero initiative. The posted speed limit on the .7 mile stretch of North Thompson Drive, from Sycamore to Hwy 30, will change from 30 mph to 25 mph. Temporary digital signboards are present in the areas to remind drivers of the speed limit changes. Read more here.

Take care and stay safe.

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