Budget Hearing

On Monday November 10th 2025 after the commencement of the Town Board Meeting around 7:30pm a Public Hearing will take place for the Proposed 2026 Town Budget.

TOWN OF SHIELDS, DODGE COUNTY

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Monday, November 10, 2025, being held at/ around 7:30pm, at the Emmet Town Hall, W6777 Second Street Road, Watertown, WI will hold PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED 2025 BUDGET of the Town of Shields in Dodge County will be held. The proposed budget is available for inspection at the town clerk’s office by appointment.

 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF

THE TOWN OF SHIELDS, DODGE COUNTY

 

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 10, 2025 immediately following completion of the Public Hearing on the proposed 2026 Budget which begins at 7:30 pm, at the Emmet Town Hall, W6777 Second Street Road, Watertown, WI a Special Town Meeting of the Electors called pursuant to Section 60.12(1) (c) of the Wisconsin Statutes by the town board of the following proposed will be held.

  1. To adopt 2025 tax levy to be paid in 2026 pursuant to Section 60.10(1) (a) of Wisconsin Statutes.

Dated this 22nd day October, 2025

By Clerk Julie Klusken  920-261-7154

 

                                                   2025                                     2026

Budget                         Proposed Budget     % change

REVENUES:                                                    

TAXES (Levy)                      $161,424                           $163,202         +1.10

InterGov. Revenues            $147,337                             $149,495         +1.46

License & Permits              $    3,200                                 $21,200          +562.5

Public Charges                   $    1,150                                  $ 1,150            + 0

TOTAL REVENUE             $313,111                                 $335,047          +7.01

 

EXPENDITURES:

General Government         $73,686                                   $73,624           -.08

Public Safety   (Fire Protection) $58,800                           $92,300            +56.97

Public Works (Transfer Site)    $22,825                             $25,123             +10.1

Highway Maintenance   $119,500                                      $124,500         +4.1

Health & Human Services  $3,300                                     $19,500           +491

Capital Outlay                  $35,000                                   $0                       -100

TOTAL EXPENDITURES   $313,111                                 $335,047         +7.01