# Scott County Board Workshop: September 15, 2026


**Body:** Scott County
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Scott County Board Workshop held on September 15, 2026, focused primarily on environmental and tax district issues related to local lakes, particularly McMahon Lake. Key procurement-related discussions included the progress on a special tax district established to fund operation and maintenance of a water control structure, supported by a $600,000 state bond matched 50/50 by the county. The board discussed the delicate process of acquiring easements from private landowners, finalizing engineering designs, and preparing for a bidding process later in the year. The board also debated the appropriate tax levy amount for operation and maintenance, ultimately recommending maintaining a reduced levy of $75 per resident for the current year due to the absence of active operations. Additionally, the meeting addressed the management of lake water levels, with recommendations to adjust operational parameters to better handle extreme high and low water conditions. Another significant topic was a new Department of Revenue study on cross-county tax jurisdiction assessments, which could impact local tax rates and require coordination with neighboring counties and school districts. The board acknowledged uncertainties in implementation and the need for further legislative discussion. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.

**Source:** Scott County