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County hears risk-assessment findings; commission favors low-cost fixes, insurance consultation before major work

Brown County Board of Commissioners · January 5, 2026
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Summary

A private risk assessment of county properties identified mostly minor fixes and some high-cost items (thermal imaging, lightning protection). Commissioners agreed to address low-cost items first, consult the county's insurer and the assessor (Patrick Smith), and return with options before authorizing expensive measures.

Brown County commissioners reviewed a risk-assessment walk-through of county properties that flagged several minor corrections and a few costlier recommendations.

The assessor’s report, performed in October, identified routine items — fire extinguisher tagging, removing obstructions near electrical panels, and signage — and recommended follow-up on a small number of…

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