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PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATIONAL MEETING July 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 3805 S. Casper Dr. Published: 7/10/2026 NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING AND POSSIBLE QUORUM MEETING PURPOSE: The purpose of this meeting is to provide information regarding the proposed Public Safety Referendum, including an overview of the City's public safety needs, funding proposal, and an opportunity for attendees to ask questions. Rubina R. Medina New Berlin City Clerk Please Note: A. This meeting is being held for informational purposes only. The purpose of the meeting is to provide information regarding the Public Safety Referendum and to answer questions from attendees. The meeting will consist of a presentation followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion. No formal action will be taken. B. A quorum of the Common Council and potentially a quorum of other governmental bodies of the City may be present for the purpose of receiving information. No action will be taken by any governmental body during this informational meeting. C. With reasonable notice, accommodations will be provided under the Americans with Disabilities Act to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities through appropriate aids and services. For more information or to request assistance, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (262) 786-8610. Page 1 of 3  PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION MEETINGS Strategic Planning for Reliable Police, Fire, and EMS Services MEETING PURPOSE WHY ARE WE HERE? The City of New Berlin is These meetings explain how community growth, service demands, financial evaluating future public safety considerations, and state levy limits are shaping future public safety planning. staffing needs as part of its Long Range Strategic Public Safety Plan. These meetings provide factual information about community growth, COMMUNITY FIRE & EMS POLICE FINANCIAL public safety service demands, GROWTH DEMAND DEMAND CONSIDERATIONS financial considerations, and the referendum process before • Residential & • EMS demand • High calls for • State levy limits any decision is made by the commercial continues to service restrict growth Common Council. growth rise • Extensive • Inflation and These meetings are • Aging • Overlapping training increased costs ! intended to provide factual information. population incidents requirements • Long-term planning • Daytime • Staffing needs • Staffing to maintain services No referendum question population to maintain challenges & has been approved by the Common Council at this time. continues to response succession grow times & safety planning PROPOSED PUBLIC SAFETY INVESTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE DEPARTMENT 12 Firefighter/Paramedics 3 Police Officers 1 Division Chief 2 PT Police Service Aides 3 Captain Promotions 1 Contracted Crisis Worker (Previously approved but unfunded) ESTIMATED ANNUAL INVESTMENT $3.12 MILLION SCAN TO PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING DATES LEARN MORE CITY HALL MONDAY TUESDAY Council Chambers JULY JULY JULY 13, 2026 JULY 21, 2026 3805 S. Casper Drive 13 6:00 - 7:00 PM 21 6:00 - 7:00 PM New Berlin, WI 53151 City of New Berlin | Public Safety Information | July 2026 | newberlinwi.gov/referendum Page 1 of 2 Page 2 of 3  FINANCIAL OVERVIEW STRONG FINANCIAL RESPONSIBLE LIMITED BUDGET STATE LEVY FOUNDATION FINANCIAL PLANNING FLEXIBILITY LIMITS The City of New Berlin Most of the budget Annual property tax Long-range planning maintains a Aaa bond supports essential revenue increases are helps ensure the City rating through services, leaving limited restricted by state law, remains financially responsible flexibility for significant making it difficult to strong for the future. financial management. reductions. keep pace with costs. ESTIMATED PROPERTY TAX IMPACT Personnel Equipment $41.60 per $100,000 of assessed value Total Annual + = Investment Average Home (Assessed Value $375,246) $156 / year $2,948,349 $173,800 $3,122,149 $13 / month WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? JULY 13 & JULY 21 AUGUST 13 IF APPROVED BY NOVEMBER 3, 2026 Public Information Common Council COMMON COUNCIL Voter Decision Meetings Discussion Placed on November Ballot Residents will decide Learn about community Council is expected A referendum questions whether to approve needs, staffing, and to consider whether would appear on the the public safety financial considerations. to place a referendum November 3, 2026, ballot referendum. question on the for voter consideration. November ballot. LEARN MORE & STAY INFORMED Presentation slides, FAQs, recordings, and updates YOUR INPUT MATTERS Visit We encourage all residents to attend, newberlinwi.gov/referendum ask questions, and stay informed as we plan for the future of New Berlin’s public email safety services. CitizenComments@newberlin.org City of New Berlin | Public Safety Information | July 2026 | newberlinwi.gov/referendum Page 2 of 2 Page 3 of 3