Marathon County Infrastructure Committee Meeting - 7/2/26

The Marathon County Infrastructure Committee met on July 2, 2026, to discuss several procurement and infrastructure-related topics. Key procurement discussions included a motion to recommend the full county board provide a letter of support for Serenity's broadband expansion grant application, with no financial contribution requested but emphasizing the county's partnership. The committee also approved a 50/50 cost-sharing proposal for road strengthening work on County Highway F to remove seasonal weight limits, with an estimated total cost of $30,000. Additionally, the committee reviewed updates on transportation aids, the 2027 budget development process including capital improvement projects such as a new highway shop, and received a year-to-date budget report showing expenditures and revenues on track. The meeting also covered ongoing highway projects, intersection safety studies, and IT infrastructure upgrades, with no direct contract awards but several budget and policy decisions impacting future procurement and capital projects.