Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Today, the County Board’s Finance Committee approved a budget amendment by Shawn Rolland, Steve F. Taylor, and Juan Miguel Martinez to provide funds to improve both parks and infrastructure in Milwaukee County. Adoption of the proposal was unanimously recommended.

“As a lifelong user of Mitchell Park, I know how essential improvement is,” said Supervisor Martinez. District 12 cannot reach its full potential unless this green space thrives, and this amendment will provide much-needed improvements to the Oak Leaf Trail. I would like to applaud that fact, and I would like my colleagues to endorse it as well.“

“Vendor park access is a priority for me and this amendment helps us reach that goal,” said supervisor Taylor. “Millions of dollars are now being invested by the City of Oak Creek in Lake He Vista Park, increasing visitor numbers to this Milwaukee County gem. It is important that we value this asset. I would like to thank my colleagues on the committee for their support.”

“My neighbor told me, ‘Fix our parks and the crumbling park roads.’ That would help a unanimous vote of our Finance Committee,” said the supervisor. said Roland. “This vote will encourage improvements to our parks and parkways, making Wauwatosa and Milwaukee counties even better places to live, hike, bike and have fun. We are also funding a new Strategic Plan for the future.I am grateful for the 7-0 vote and optimistic about our future investments!”

With this amendment, the Capital Improvements plan will be able to fund seven additional projects. Underwood Creek Parkway road replacement, Bender Park Roadway repair and drainage, KK Garage boiler and boiler pump, Lyons Playground replacement, park sidewalks, and Noyes, Cool Waters improvements. , Mitchell Park. It will do so by removing funds for Charles Allis’ façade repairs.

This amendment does not affect senior debt financing or sales tax financing. It was unanimously adopted by the Finance Committee at today’s meeting.