NEW BERLIN — New Berlin Common Council members are pushing for federal funding to repair infrastructure damaged during historic flooding, after FEMA denied the initial request for public assistance .

The Common Council passed a resolution Tuesday night, sponsored by Council President Kenneth Harenda, asking Wisconsin lawmakers to use their influence in the appeal process after FEMA's decision to deny federal public infrastructure funding.

New Berlin city leaders seek appeal in FEMA assistance denial

The resolution comes after widespread flooding in Waukesha County caused millions of dollars in damage to local infrastructure.

"The damages that occurred in the city have an impact on the infrastructure, and the costs are not really calculated in our operating budgets," Harenda said. "Ou

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