Throughout the year, it is necessary to balance the overall budget mainly by transferring funds from expense accounts with a surplus to bring back into balance those with an anticipated shortfall.  However, projects not included in the budget are handled in a different manner.

As the Town of Blooming Grove prepares for its final attachment to the City of Madison in 2027, the Town Plan Commission conducted a public survey as how best to improve public parks beforehand.

After much discussion and soliciting bids, the Plan Commission made a recommendation to the Town Board at their July 8, 2026 meeting for several improvements to the three parks.  The cost will likely exceed $18,000.  Over $10,000 has been set aside in outlay accounts to apply to these improvements.  To address the anticipated shortfall, the Board has approved up to a total of $20,000 with the difference to be drawn from unallocated reserves.

A copy of the proposed changes to be considered by resolution by the Town Board at their July 22, 2026 meeting can be found here.