Opportunities for you to engage with the 2025 budget, Northeast Area Plans, and noise study

Northeast Area - Park Development Plans

From Parks: "After gathering input from residents and reviewing the existing park amenities and condition, we have now prepared Park Development Plans for each park. The plans are available for viewing on the project website and are attached to this email. Please review and provide any comments you may have."

The plans will be included on the agenda and considered for potential adoption at the Board of Park Commissioners March 13th meeting. Residents will be able to provide written comments to BPC or register to speak at the meeting.

If you have any comments prior to March 1, please email:

Adam Kaniewski, PLA, CPSI (he/him/his), City of Madison Parks Division – Park Planner

akaniewski@cityofmadison.com

Part 150 Noise Study Open House

Learn more about the airport's noise study

Information Series on the 2025 Budget Outlook

The Finance Department recorded a four-part series to explain the fundamentals of the City’s budget and options for closing the budget deficit. One goal of the series is to provide a general understanding of the overall City budget as a first step, followed by an explanation of what has been termed the “structural deficit”.  This informational series is a first step toward deciding on an approach to balancing next year’s budget.  

Part 1: Budget Foundations

• Understanding the City’s fund structure & main components of the operating budget
• Presentation | Recording | Summary

Part 2: The Structural Budget Deficit

• Internal and external factors driving the deficit
• Presentation | Recording | Summary

Part 3: Budget Balancing Strategies – Expenditures 

• Impact of personnel costs and debt service
• Presentation | Recording | Summary

Part 4: Budget Balancing Strategies – Revenues 

• Options for raising local revenues, special charges and the property tax
• Presentation | Recording | Summary

Public Meetings