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Committee discusses proposed jail day-stay fee increase to fund canine unit

Marathon County Public Safety Committee · November 12, 2025
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Summary

During 2026 budget discussion, staff described a possible amendment to raise the in-county subsequent jail day-stay fee from $18 (packet proposed $20) to $23; staff estimated the $3 increment could yield roughly $16,000'$18,000 annually at full collection, but noted collection shortfalls and raised equity and reentry concerns.

County staff and supervisors discussed a proposed 2026 budget amendment to increase the in-county subsequent jail day-stay fee with the intent to create a non-lapsing account that could help fund the sheriff's canine program.

Administrator Lance explained the background: state rules require each county to identify a single public safety answering point and the packet…

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