If the merger happens, what will happen to the City of Pewaukee’s undeveloped land?
Under the preliminary plan, the City’s undeveloped land would become part of the new City created with a merger. As discussions have continued, some have stated that if the City and Village remain separate, the City’s tax rates would significantly benefit from future development. However, if the City remains separate, it may cost more for the City to provide the sewer and water services to support new development than if the two municipalities were combined. The preliminary plan estimates that a merger of utilities could save about $8.3 million in future water utility infrastructure. Also, new development may not result in lower tax rates because new development creates demand for City services. Over the long term, new development may further increase the tax rate, as new development has in other municipalities.
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