# Marquette County Board Meeting 09-15-2026

The Marquette County Board meeting on September 15, 2026, included extensive discussions on several procurement and budget matters. Key procurement topics involved awarding contracts for elevator upgrades ($460,600 to Metro Elevator), parking lot improvements at the Nagani Service Center, and multiple FAA-funded airport projects totaling several million dollars with no local cost. The board also approved a $103,000 state grant allocation for master plan implementation and a $50,000 DNR grant for wildfire protection plan updates, including related fire break maintenance work. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a contentious debate over the county's 911 Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system procurement, with public comments and commissioners discussing the merits and interoperability of Motorola versus Tyler systems. A motion directing the Central Dispatch Policy Board to consolidate information and advise on the CAD decision failed on a 3-3 vote. The board planned a future demonstration by Motorola to address technical questions. Additionally, the board approved a $5 million contribution to pension and OPED funding from general fund reserves and accepted the annual audit report. Several public comments emphasized the importance of funding the Marquette County Conservation District, which requested $75,000 for private land conservation partnerships. The meeting reflected active public engagement and highlighted the board's fiduciary responsibilities and challenges in technology procurement and public safety communications.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [Marquette County Board Meeting 09-15-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jz9L520b1I) - ISDEPT MQTCO