# 8/13/2026 Public Property Committee

Waupaca County Public Property Committee meeting, August 13, 2026: The committee received an update on courthouse modernization. Phase one was complete, with departments moving into renovated areas and phase-two demolition and construction preparations underway. Site paving, painting, lighting, and landscaping were reported complete. The project’s contingency began at $1.5 million and stood at $494,000 at the time of the meeting. No contract awards, bid approvals, or other procurement votes were reported; the committee expressed appreciation for the project team and discussed construction sequencing and building operations.

Maintenance staff are awaiting an engineer’s study of jail air-conditioning needs to inform options and future budget planning, potentially for 2027. An $86,000 rebuild of part of the existing system was cited as one possible cost, while a new system could offer lower operating costs; no purchasing decision was made. Members also discussed managing employee comfort and limiting personal heating devices while the courthouse geothermal system is balanced, with maintenance and HR to address individual concerns. The committee discussed transferring oversight of in-rem properties to the treasurer’s office. A motion to approve the minutes carried, and the meeting adjourned without other procurement action.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** August 13, 2026

### Sources
- [8/13/2026 Public Property Committee](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccR2qA8Gw-4) - Waupaca County