Information on Proposed Road Millage
Proposed Road Millage to Appear on November Ballot
At its July meeting, the Marathon Township Board approved a resolution to place a proposed 1-mill road millage on the November ballot. If approved by voters, this millage would provide a reliable, dedicated source of funding for road and drainage improvements throughout Marathon Township.
What Would It Cost?
A 1-mill levy equals $1 for every $1,000 of taxable value. For example, a property with a taxable value of $100,000 would pay $100 per year.
Current Road Maintenance
The Township's current annual road maintenance budget allows for:
- Approximately 4 miles of gravel road overlay
- Seasonal brine application
- Replacement of 2–4 cross culverts
- Matching the Road Commission's funding for ditching, brush cutting, and mowing
- Limited funding set aside for maintaining the Township's 6.63 miles of paved roads
While these efforts help maintain our roads, they do not fully address the Township's long-term infrastructure needs.
Why Additional Funding Matters
Dedicated funding would allow the Township to better maintain roads and drainage systems by:
- Improving drainage to help reduce washouts and localized flooding
- Protecting property values
- Extending the life of both gravel and paved roads
- Reducing the need for more expensive road reconstruction in the future
- Supporting safe, reliable travel for residents, families, businesses, and emergency services
What Could a 1-Mill Road Millage Provide?
The revenue generated by the proposed 1-mill road millage could fund one or a combination of the following improvements each year, depending on the Township's greatest needs and project costs:
- Approximately 4 additional miles of gravel road overlay
- Approximately 2 additional miles of ditching
- Replacement of approximately 22 additional culverts
Actual projects completed each year will depend on construction costs, road conditions, and the Township's annual priorities.
How Projects Would Be Selected
Road and drainage projects would be prioritized based on:
- Road and drainage condition assessments
- Resident input
- Cost-effectiveness
- The greatest overall benefit to the Township
The Marathon Township Board is committed to making thoughtful, responsible investments that help preserve our infrastructure and improve the safety and quality of our roads for years to come.
All revenue generated by the proposed road millage would be dedicated exclusively to Township road and drainage improvements.
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