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County earmarks $30 million in highway reserves and approves phase‑one design funding for a new highway facility
Summary
Marathon County committed $30 million from highway reserves toward a proposed new highway facility and approved funding for phase‑one design services; the board emphasized minimizing borrowing and will evaluate financing options as project planning continues.
The Marathon County Board on Sept. 18 authorized committing $30 million in highway reserve funds toward a proposed new highway facility and approved a follow‑on resolution to expend reserve funds for phase‑one design services.
Supervisor Robinson moved the resolution to commit highway reserve funds; the motion carried with some dissent. The board also approved a separate resolution authorizing expenditure of reserve funds for phase‑one design work; the second resolution was presented as a budget amendment and passed by the two‑thirds majority required for that action.
Why it matters: County staff said the…
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