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Committee approves 50/50 cost‑share to strengthen County Highway F and remove seasonal weight limits for farm access
Summary
The committee approved a motion to proceed with repairs on County Highway F under a customary 50/50 cost‑share arrangement to remove seasonal weight limits so a farm can move agricultural products; staff presented two repair scenarios with county share estimated near $15,000 for the selected option.
The Marathon County Infrastructure Committee approved a recommendation to proceed with repairs on County Highway F to remove seasonal weight limits for a farm’s access. Highway staff presented two repair scenarios: a mixed aggregate/asphalt option estimated at $30,000 and an all‑asphalt option at roughly $42,000. Staff said past practice is a 50/50 cost‑share and estimated the county’s portion under the selected option would be about $15,000; the farmer offered $8,000 toward the work.
The committee discussed establishing a written policy for cost‑share requests so decisions are more objective and less ad hoc. A committee member moved to proceed with the project under the 50/50 cost‑share arrangement; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Kevin (Highway Department) said the department will bring a recommendation back to the committee with a cost‑share proposal following the standard practice and that the committee could consider drafting a formal policy for future requests.
