Marathon County Human Resources Finance and Property Committee - 8/12/26

The Marathon County Human Resources Finance and Property Committee met on August 12, 2026, to discuss several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included a recommendation to modify the health department's fee schedule for tattoo and piercing licenses, aiming to clarify licensing fees for temporary events and permanent establishments. The committee also reviewed and approved new position requests and reclassifications for the 2027 budget, including fully funded social services positions and reclassifications in various departments, with an emphasis on minimizing levy impact. Additionally, the committee authorized staff to proceed with phase three construction of a new highway facility, including finalizing design and preparing bid packages, and discussed financing strategies involving debt issuance and leveraging existing debt to minimize borrowing costs. The committee approved the tentative 2027 capital improvement program project list, focusing on prioritizing projects within available funding. Finally, the committee approved creating a non-lapsing contingency fund for the medical examiner's office to manage revenue volatility and equipment replacement needs. Motions related to claims disallowance and budget amendments for local road improvement funding were also approved. These actions set the stage for further budget development and capital project planning, with final approvals anticipated at the full county board level.