# Marathon County Board Educational Meeting - 10/15/26


**Body:** Marathon County Board Meetings
**Date:** October 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Physical Infrastructure


The Marathon County Board of Supervisors held an educational meeting on October 15, 2026, to review items planned for its next meeting. The main procurement and capital-project discussion was the proposed Phase 4 construction of a new County Highway Facility. The presented guaranteed maximum price was $54,981,537, including contingencies, with construction costs of about $53.3 million. Officials described sealed bids, validation of the lowest qualified bidders, and Myron’s role as construction manager; they also discussed geothermal heating, including a $1.9 million borefield and an estimated $760,000 IRA tax credit. No construction award or project approval was made at this meeting. The resolution is scheduled for Human Resources, Finance and Property Committee review on October 20, followed by consideration by the full board.

Other upcoming resolutions reviewed included reclassifying excess ARPA funds for the Regional Forensic Science Center, establishing $150 in imprest funds, selling two tax-deed properties, and authorizing the purchase of up to 15 acres adjacent to Cherokee Park. The parkland purchase discussion covered possible outside stewardship funding, limited current tax revenue from the parcel, and potential future trails; no votes on these items were taken. Supervisors also discussed the county’s procedural role in reviewing town wind, solar, and data-center ordinances. The only vote recorded was to adjourn.

**Source:** Marathon County Board Meetings