Kenosha stormwater utility committee reviews maintenance agreements and budget plans

KENOSHA, Wis. — The Kenosha Stormwater Utility Committee convened on November 16, 2026, to consider key agreements and budgets affecting stormwater management in the city. The committee reviewed several maintenance and access agreements with local entities and discussed the utility’s budget for upcoming years.

Among the items on the agenda was an addendum to the professional services agreement with Mandlik & Rhodes Information Systems, Inc., to extend their contract through December 31, 2027. This agreement supports the yard waste coupon program, which provides a $2 coupon for city-approved biodegradable bags to promote environmentally friendly waste disposal. The coupons are set to be printed in March ahead of the spring curbside yard waste collection.

The committee also examined stormwater management maintenance and access agreements with Advia Credit Union, covering facilities in District 14, and a maintenance agreement alongside a permanent storm sewer easement with Gracewood Estates, LLC, in District 17. These agreements ensure proper upkeep and access to stormwater infrastructure critical for flood prevention and water quality.

Earlier meetings on November 2 and 4 addressed citizen concerns about stormwater flooding and HOA responsibilities. Residents from affected neighborhoods highlighted issues with property flooding and inadequate maintenance of stormwater facilities by local homeowners associations. Committee members heard calls to enforce HOA accountability to protect public safety and property.

In the November 4 meeting, the committee unanimously recommended the five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for 2027 through 2031 and the 2027 Stormwater Utility operating budget to the Finance Committee. Discussions included funding for detention basin dredging and street resurfacing projects, as well as staffing needs for engineering roles critical to the utility’s operations.

The Stormwater Utility Committee continues to focus on balancing infrastructure upkeep, budget management, and community concerns to improve stormwater management and mitigate flooding risks across Kenosha.