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Agenda Item Summary
Airport Board Meeting Date: September 8, 2026
Joint Finance Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Agenda Item Title: #4) Review and Possible Action on the 2027 Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) Annual
Budget
Staff Responsible: David Drozd, Assistant Airport Director-Finance
Background:
• The Joint Airport Board is required to prepare an annual budget and submit it to both Finance
Committees for approval. This is included in Resolution No. 300 which was approved in 1977.
2027 Budget Notables:
• No county tax levy is requested for 2027.
• Debt service payments total $511,862.50 for 2027. Of this amount, $69,149.21 will be paid from
Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) fees, and the remaining $442,713.29 will be paid from operational
revenue and/or fund balance.
• No bonding is requested from either owner county in 2027, or anticipated in 2028.
• Federal Capital Projects in 2027 include the following which is included on our Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) approved Terminal Area Master Plan (TAMP):
o Design and future construction of a replacement Snow Removal Equipment (SRE)/Aircraft
Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) facility.
▪ $25.7 million total estimated project cost.
▪ Local funding estimate for design and construction: $4.7 million. Local funding
budgeted in 2027 of $2.2 million for final design, which is approximately 95%
reimbursable with PFCs once the final eligibility has been calculated.
▪ Estimated physical construction start date (Actual date will be based on grant awards):
Fall 2028 with completion in 2030.
▪ See Attachment A.
• No new employee positions have been requested or budgeted for in 2027.
• Total Fund Balance usage budgeted in 2027: $61,200.
• Sale of 945 State Hwy 153 – Hangar 4/5 with a flight operation office (originally the Wausau Insurance
hangar) is included in this budget based on an independent appraisal. Estimated at $1.6 million.
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Local Capital Expense Budgeted for in 2027:
Local Capital Expenses for 2027
Expense Item Estimated Cost
Replacement landside snow removal equipment $45,000
Replacement batwing mower for airside operations $20,000
Terminal replacement items/updates, i.e., carpet, automatic doors,
etc.
$50,000
IT network equipment $25,000
Local share of the final design for the replacement Snow Removal
Equipment (SRE) / Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF)
/Maintenance Building
$2,200,000
Total Estimated Costs $2,340,000
Debt Service Update:
• No County issued debt is requested for 2027.
• Marathon County holds both General Obligation (GO) Airport Bonds/Notes. No debt for CWA is held by
Portage County.
• 2012 GO Promissory Note – Total Principal & Interest: $3,371,510.60 (Final Maturity 12/1/2028)
• 2015 GO Bond – Total Principal & Interest: $3,455,786.81 (Final Maturity 12/1/2030)
• Debt service payments total $511,862.50 for 2027. Of this amount, $69,149.21 will be paid from
Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) fees, and the remaining $442,713.29 will be paid from operational
revenues. Attachment B.
• Payments for 2028 and beyond (after 2027 payments):
o 2012 GO Bond – 2028 balance: $ 103,375 (of which $21,331.68 is PFC eligible)
o 2015 GO Bond – 2028-2030 balance: $ 898,125 (of which $76,852.33 is PFC eligible)
CWA Fund Balance Update:
• Unrestricted Fund Balance 12/31/2025 (audited): $ 4,494,561 Decrease of $317,734 over 2024
• Restricted Fund Balance (PFC) 12/31/2025 (audited): $ 1,523,788 Increase of $212,393 over 2024
• Restricted (PFC) Fund Balance as of 6/30/2026: $ 1,735,115
• Fund Balance historical chart: Attachment C.
Central Wisconsin Airport Ownership Update:
• Airport Ownership Calculation:
2025 Equalized Valuation
County Equalized Valuation Ownership %
Marathon $18,799,570,100 65.14%
Portage $10,062,208,900 34.86%
Total $28,861,779,000
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• The County’s investment in the airport is based on the respective equalized value of each county,
revised every five years. Attachment D.
• The current split above is for the period of 2026-2030. Approval (if needed) of new ownership
percentage takes place within each county separately. No action needed by the Joint Airport Board or
Joint Finance Committee.
CWA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Project History:
CWA Capital Investment History
Year Project Project Cost
2017 Fuel Farm Rehab/General Aviation (GA) Apron/Taxiway C
repairs/SRE Loader Mount Blower
$1,316,847
2018 Commercial Apron Repairs/Boarding Bridge
Replacement/SRE Snowblower
$5,279,021
2019 Concourse Rehab/Plow, Broom, and Loader purchase/Land
Acquisition
$5,966,987
2020 Runway 17/35 Reconstruction/Taxiway B Rehab $24,166,869
2021 Taxi lane E and Flightline Drive/Runway 17/35 Navaids $3,158,883
2022 Runway Shift and LED Lighting Project $18,857,352
2023 Terminal Area Master Plan (TAMP) $802,562
2024 Air Traffic Control Tower Rehabilitation $1,392,868
2026 GA Transient Hangar $3,654,000
2026 GA Passenger Terminal $6,558,000
2026 Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting Vehicle (ARFF) $916,281
2026 GA Access Road (Flightline Drive) $336,697
2026 GA Apron Reconstruction $3,013,141
2026 SRE Loader $394,500
Total Project Costs $75,814,008
2026 Items of Interest:
• General Aviation Projects:
o Construction resumed on the General Aviation (GA) Transient Hangar this spring. Total
estimated cost is $3,811,260 and broken down as follows:
▪ FAA Grant Funding: $3,654,000
▪ CWA Local Share: $157,260
o The GA Terminal broke ground this spring and is progressing very quickly. Total estimated cost
is $6,558,000 and broken down as follows:
▪ FAA Grant Funding: $5,755,160
▪ State of Wisconsin: $151,451
▪ CWA Local Share: $651,389
o A new GA Access Road was completed this August east of the GFO Aviation hangar. Total
estimated cost is $336,697 and broken down as follows:
▪ State of Wisconsin: $269,357
▪ CWA Local Share: $67,340
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o GA Apron Replacement – August 21st start date. Total estimated cost is $3,013,141 and broken
down as follows:
▪ FAA Grant Funding: $2,862,484
▪ State of Wisconsin: $75,328
▪ CWA Local Share: $75,329
All four GA projects should be completed by year end depending on weather and/or
material availability. Progress photos included in Attachment E.
• United Airlines moved their return to CWA from October 2026 to the fall of 2027 based on capacity
limitations imposed and extended by FAA at Chicago O’Hare. See Attachment F.
• The Central Wisconsin Regional Air Service Development Fund, managed by Centergy, has secured
approximately $800,000 in commitments so far to support the recruitment and expansion of
commercial air service at CWA. In 2026, CWA applied for a U.S. Department of Transportation Small
Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) grant focused on restoring nonstop service
between CWA and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW). If awarded, the grant would provide an
opportunity to leverage the region's existing commitments and significantly expand the resources
available for air service development initiatives, including efforts to restore Detroit service.
• CWA received our new Rosenbauer Panther ARFF truck this spring. Total cost of $916,281 paid with
Airport Improvement Funds (AIP) and PFCs. Attachment G.
• A replacement SRE loader was ordered and is scheduled for delivery this year yet. Total cost of
$394,500 will be paid from PFCs as approved by the FAA in our application.
• CWA staged the U.S. Navy West Coast Rhino Super Hornet Demo Team which was part of the Wings
Over Wausau event that was held in June at the Wausau Downtown Airport.
• CWA and Ovation CWA, LLC (our Fixed Based Operator) hosted the Cherokees to Oshkosh group here
before EAA AirVenture, which included around 30 aircraft.
• CWA started PFC Application #7 requesting approval for the collection and use of $3,149,114 of PFC
fees. This application includes the following projects: Construct General Aviation Terminal Building,
Reconstruct General Aviation Apron & Taxilane 3, Design ARFF/SRE Building, Rehabilitate Snow
Removal Equipment, Acquire ARFF Protective Clothing, and PFC Administration Costs. An air carrier
consultation meeting will be held in October with FAA approval tentatively in late 2026/early 2027.
This will extend our collection authority into 2036 based on current estimates. The maximum PFC
allowable is $4.50 per enplaned passenger.
Timeline:
• The 2027 CWA Annual Budget will be presented to the Joint Airport Board on Tuesday, September 8,
2026, and the Joint Finance Committee on Monday, September 14, 2026. Upon approval by all entities
at these meetings, each county will include the CWA Annual Budget as part of their comprehensive
annual county budget. This budget was sent and reviewed in advance of the Joint Airport Board & Joint
Finance Committee meetings with both Marathon & Portage County’s Finance Directors.
Financial Impact:
• No tax levy is requested in 2027 from Marathon or Portage Counties.
Contributions to Airport Goals:
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• Mission Statement: Provide premier access to the world through aviation and be a catalyst for
economic growth in our communities.
• Vision Statement: To be the airport of choice for central and northern Wisconsin.
Recommended Action: Airport staff recommend approval of the 2027 CWA Annual Budget as presented.
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2027 Budget Summary
Revenue 2027 2027 2026 Adopted 2026 Adopted % CHANGE 26-27
Operating Revenue $6,743,265 $4,218,000 59.87%
Fund Balance $61,200 $398,205 -84.63%
Total Revenues $6,804,465 $4,616,205 47.40%
Less:
Expenses
Personnel Expenses $2,228,202 $2,153,029 3.49%
Contractual Services $1,099,900 $966,500 13.80%
Supplies and Expense $543,650 $513,500 5.87%
Building Materials $40,000 $38,000 5.26%
Fixed Charges-Insurance $110,000 $120,000 -8.33%
Capital Outlay $2,340,000 $380,000 515.79%
Debt Service - Non PFC $442,713 $445,176 -0.55%
Total Expenses $6,804,465 $4,616,205 47.40%
Balance $0 $0
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Capital Item Account Project Budget Category Total
IT Equipment and Hardware 58132
Network Equipment Upgrades $25,000.00
Category Total $25,000.00
Other Capital Equipment 58190
Landside Snow Removal Equipment - Replacement $45,000.00
Mini-Batwing Mower - Replacement $20,000.00
Category Total $65,000.00
General Municipal Buildings 58220
Terminal Wear Items - Replacement/Updates $50,000.00
Category Total $50,000.00
Airport Facilities 58227
Local Share of SRE/ARFF Building-Final Design $2,200,000.00
Category Total $2,200,000.00
Grand Total $2,340,000.00 $2,340,000.00
CENTRAL WISCONSIN AIRPORT
2027 Capital Expense Breakdown
CWA Capital Improvement / Non-AIP / Funded by CWA
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$43,308.22 PFC-2012 2012 PRINCIPAL $200,000.00
$25,840.99 PFC-2015 2012 INTEREST $9,875.00
$166,566.78 605-GENERAL 2012 2015 PRINCIPAL $265,000.00
$276,146.51 605-GENERAL 2015 2015 INTEREST $36,987.50
TOTAL PRINCIPAL $465,000.00
TOTAL INTEREST $46,862.50
$511,862.50 TOTAL $511,862.50
$442,713.29 CWA Funded - 605
$69,149.21 Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)
$511,862.50
CENTRAL WISCONSIN AIRPORT
2027 DEBT SERVICE
Total by Fund Total by Principal/Interest
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Marathon County Budget Report
Central Wisconsin Airport
Org. Level: CWA Operations Cost Center
2027 Requested Budget Tax
Levy
Fund: 605 Central Wisconsin Airport Fund -
Revenues 2026 Modified Budget 2027 Requested Budget Variance Notes
46330 - 46330 Parking Fees 1,150,000 1,175,000 25,000
46340 - 46340 Airport Fuel Flow 68,000 83,000 15,000
46340 - 46341 Airport Fuel Sales 35,000 35,000 -
46340 - 46342 Lease of Airport Land 125,000 135,000 10,000
46340 - 46343 Airport Parking lots, Ramps and Meters - 75,000 75,000
46340 - 46344 Airport Landing Fees 275,000 295,000 20,000
46340 - 46345 Airport Public Charges 1,540,000 880,000 (660,000)
46340 - 46348 Rent of Hangars 330,000 542,265 212,265
46340 - 46346 Airport Car Rental Commission & Rent - 480,000 480,000
46340 - 46349 Airport Customer Facility Charge (CFC) Revenue - 188,000 188,000
46700 - 46724 Advertising Income 60,000 60,000 -
48900 - 48900 Other Miscellaneous Revenues 25,000 25,000 -
48900 - 48902 Other Reimbursements 75,000 1,100,000 1,025,000 PFC Reimbursement
48110 - 48110 Interest Income 45,000 70,000 25,000
49200 - 49260 Transfer for Enterprise Fund 398,205 61,200 (337,005) CWA Fund Balance
49400 - 49400 Sale of General Fixed Assets 490,000 1,600,000 1,110,000
Total 4,616,205 6,804,465 2,188,260
Operating Expenses 2026 Modified Budget 2027 Requested Budget Variance
50210 - 52130 Accounting and Audit Services 13,000 14,000 1,000
50210 - 52131 Financial, Banking and Investment Services 40,000 41,000 1,000
50210 - 52132 Fringe Benefit Admin Overhead 6,000 - (6,000)
50210 - 52150 Architectural, Engineering and Planning Services 72,000 72,000 -
50210 - 52192 Other Professional Services 130,000 120,000 (10,000)
50210 - 52198 Marketing and Promotional Services 100,000 150,000 50,000
50220 - 52210 Water 23,000 28,000 5,000
50220 - 52220 Electric 225,000 220,000 (5,000)
50220 - 52240 Natural / Propane Gas 45,000 50,000 5,000
50220 - 52250 Telephone, Internet and Cable 24,000 26,000 2,000
50240 - 52370 Mowing, Grounds and Landscaping Services - 10,000 10,000
50240 -52163 Contractor Services - 30,000 30,000
50240 - 52409 Motor Vehicles Repairs Services 5,000 5,000 -
50240 - 52420 Machinery/Equipment Maintenance Services 55,000 40,000 (15,000)
50240 - 52443 Elevator Maintenance Contractual Services 8,000 8,000 -
50240 - 52460 Building Repair & Maintenance Services 10,000 15,000 5,000
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50240 - 52470 Building Equipment Maintenance Services 30,000 30,000 -
50250 - 52133 Indirect Cost Expense - Workday/Teller/Etc. 34,000 79,000 45,000 Marathon County Fees
50250 - 52140 Technology Services 95,000 105,000 10,000
50250 - 52164 Contractual Services 40,000 45,000 5,000
50290 - 52932 Copier Charges 2,000 2,400 400
50290 - 52970 Refuse Collection 9,500 9,500 - 966,500 1,099,900
50310 - 53110 Postage and Courier 650 500 (150)
50310 - 53130 Printing and Forms 1,500 1,500 -
50310 - 53141 Small Office Equipment 1,500 1,500 -
50310 - 53143 Equipment & Supplies - IT - 10,000 10,000
50310 - 53190 Office Supplies 2,500 2,800 300
50320 - 53210 Publication Of Legal Notices 200 200 -
50320 - 53220 Subscriptions 150 150 -
50320 - 53240 Membership Dues 9,000 11,000 2,000
50320 - 53250 Registration Fees/tuition 23,000 29,000 6,000
50320 - 53260 Advertising 10,000 2,500 (7,500)
50330 - 53321 Personal Auto Mileage 500 2,000 1,500
50330 - 53340 Commercial Travel 15,000 15,000 -
50330 - 53350 Meals 1,000 1,000 -
50330 - 53360 Lodging 12,000 12,000 -
50340 - 53410 Meeting Expenses 3,500 3,500 -
50340 - 53440 Household and Janitorial Supplies 25,000 30,000 5,000
50340 - 53441 HVAC supplies 3,500 3,500 -
50340 - 53460 Clothing and Uniforms 3,500 7,500 4,000
50350 - 53510 Gasoline and Diesel Fuel 100,000 105,000 5,000
50350 - 53512 Motor Vehicle Fluids - Oil, Grase, Antifreeze 3,500 11,000 7,500
50350 - 53520 Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies 36,000 32,000 (4,000)
50360 - 53620 Consumable Tools/Supplies 9,000 9,000 -
50360 - 53623 Shop Equipment-Tools-Supplies 11,000 18,000 7,000
50360 - 53630 Machinery and Equipment Parts 35,000 30,000 (5,000)
50360 - 53631 Radio Parts & Supplies 500 2,000 1,500
50360 - 53650 Plumbing and Electrical Supplies 16,000 13,000 (3,000)
50390 - 53936 Other Supplies 190,000 190,000 - 513,500 543,650
50420 - 54250 Small Hardware/Wire/Nails 1,000 1,000 -
50420 - 54290 Other Metal Products 1,500 1,500 -
50430 - 54390 Other Building Materials 500 12,500 12,000
50430 - 54410 Concrete and Clay Products 10,000 - (10,000)
50450 - 54590 Other Raw Materials 15,000 15,000 -
50480 - 54810 Asphalt and Asphalt Filler 10,000 10,000 - 38,000 40,000
50510 - 55120 Insurance Equipment Premium 14,000 14,000 -
50510 - 55122 Insurance Auto Liability Premium 5,000 4,000 (1,000)
50510 - 55142 Insurance General Liability 59,000 40,000 (19,000)
50510 - 55150 Insurance Boiler Premium 2,000 2,000 -
50510 - 55151 Insurance Building & Contents 15,000 30,000 15,000
50510 - 55190 Insurance Other Premiums 25,000 20,000 (5,000) 120,000 110,000
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50610 - 56110 Bond Principal 391,612 401,036 9,425
50620 - 56210 Bond Interest 53,564 41,677 (11,887) 445,176 442,713
60000 - 58132 IT Equipment and Hardware - Capital 30,000 25,000 (5,000)
60000 - 58190 Other Capital Equipment 85,000 65,000 (20,000)
60000 - 58191 Other Capital Equipment-Rolling Stock - - -
60000 - 58220 General Municipal Buildings 105,000 50,000 (55,000)
60000 - 58227 Airport Facilities 130,000 2,200,000 2,070,000
60000 - 58244 Parking Lot Improvements 30,000 - (30,000)
60000 - 58291 Other Capital Improvements - - - 380,000 2,340,000
Total 2,463,176 4,576,263 2,113,087
Personnel Expenses 2026 Modified Budget 2027 Requested Budget Variance
50110 - 51111 Salaries and Wages 1,460,522 1,433,918 (26,604)
50110 - 51120 Overtime 75,925 77,963 2,038
50110 - 51140 Shift Differential 3,401 3,401 0
50110 - 51312 On Call Pay 23,985 23,985 -
50130 - 51370 Uniform Allowance 4,600 4,350 (250)
50130 - 51390 Other Special Pay 1,600 1,500 (100)
50150 - 51510 Social Security 113,570 103,886 (9,684)
50150 - 51520 Retirement Employers Share 102,607 111,215 8,608
50150 - 51541 Dental Insurance 9,252 11,072 1,820
50150 - 51550 Life Insurance 590 497 (93)
50150 - 51560 Workers Compensation 32,349 31,581 (768)
50150 - 51580 Unemployment Compensation - - -
50150 - 51590 Other Employer Contributions 11,653 11,074 (579)
50150 - 51593 Health Insurance 312,975 413,760 100,785
Total 2,153,029 2,228,202 75,173 2,153,029 2,228,202
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Central Wisconsin Airport
Fund Balance History
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Restricted 2,204,742$ 2,254,501$ 2,078,434$ 1,263,242$ 1,077,293$ 635,487$ 506,728$ 657,001$ 967,655$ 1,311,295$ $1,523,788
Unrestricted 2,474,087$ 2,485,220$ 2,873,544$ 2,547,270$ 2,372,312$ 2,752,111$ 2,593,884$ 4,539,314$ 4,393,286$ 4,812,095$ $4,494,561
Total 4,678,829$ 4,739,721$ 4,951,978$ 3,810,512$ 3,449,605$ 3,387,598$ 3,100,612$ 5,196,315$ 5,360,941$ 6,123,390$ 6,018,349$
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2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Fund Balance ($ millions)
Millions
Year
Restricted vs. Unrestricted Fund Balances
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3348 SF
ARFF BAYS
121
150 SF
HOSE DRY
122
200 SF
SCBA
123
195 SF
GEAR WASH
111
100 SF
RESTROOM
101
73 SF
WC
107
71 SF
WC
108
100 SF
RESTROOM
102
100 SF
RESTROOM
103
256 SF
LOCKER
104
150 SF
MED DECON
125
119 SF
FIRST AID
124
249 SF
TRAINING
113
161 SF
OPS SUPERVISOR
116
160 SF
OPS SUPERVISOR
115
200 SF
MECH OFFICE
114
99 SF
VEST
106
6083 SF
SRE DRIVE-THRU LANE 1
135
6932 SF
SRE EQUIPMENT STORAGE
134
6404 SF
SRE DRIVE-THRU LANE 2
136
920 SF
ELECTRICAL VAULT
100
558 SF
SAND STORAGE
133
173 SF
MECH
105
191 SF
TURNOUT
112
37 SF
JAN. CLOSET
110
ELIGIBLE NON-ELIGIBLE
1043 SF
CORRIDOR
109
20/20B SNOW
PLOW / RW
BROOM
22/22P RAMP PLOW
LOADER/PLOW
21/21B SNOW
PLOW / RW
BROOM
18
E-36
24 RAMP PLOW
LOADER
23 SAND LOADER
12/25 SNOW BLOWER /
BLOWER LOADER
16 SAND
14 SAND
15 NAC
R2 ARFFR1 ARFF
26 SPILL
TRAILER
325 SF
SALT
126
342 SF
SRE PARTS STORAGE
132
300 SF
USED OIL
128
200 SF
OIL STORAGE
129
359 SF
DE-ICE
137388 SF
KITCHEN
120
128 SF
DAY ROOM
117
100 SF
OPEN SPACE FOR SHIFT
COMMANDER
118
128 SF
WATCH ROOM
119
4802 SF
SRE STORAGE
127
PRO-RATED
455 SF
BROOM/PLOW STORAGE
131
11 SNOW BLOWER
4 CFME
7 CWA F-350
19/19B
SNOW PLOW/BROOM
1723 SF
ARFF
MAINTENANCE/SUPPORT
SPACE
130
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONPRELIMINARY
CENTRAL WISCONSIN AIRPORT
ARFF & SRE FIRST FLOOR PLAN
- ELIGIBILITY PLAN
1ST FLOOR ELIGIBLE SPACE
ARFF L1 TOTAL AREA FOOTPRINT = 38,609 SF
L1 TOTAL ELIGIBLE AREA = 36,843 SF
L1 ELIGIBILITY = 95.426%
TOTAL AREA FOOTPRINT (L1) = 38,609 SF
TOTAL AREA FOOTPRINT (L2) = 4,767 SF
OVERALL TOTAL ELIGIBLE AREA = 36,843 SF
OVERALL NON-ELIGIBILITY = 1,766 SF
OVERALL PRO-RATED = 4,940 SF AT 95.426%
ELIGIBILITY TOTAL% = 95.426%
ELIGIBILITY BUILDING TOTAL
N
MULTI-
PURPOSE
ARFF/SRE
PRO-RATED
SRE
$WWDFKPHQW$
16
124 SF
IT ROOM
203
ELIGIBLE NON-ELIGIBLE
3209 SF (L1) =
1604 MAX WEST
MEZZANINE (L2)
WEST MEZZ. = 1601 SF.
6130 SF (L1) =
3065 SF MAX EAST MEZZANINE
(L2)
EAST MEZZ. + PLATFORM =
3041 SF.
PRO-RATED
2122 SF
EAST MEZZANINE
201
785 SF
PLATFORM
200
1601 SF
WEST MEZZANINE
202
OPEN TO BELOW
AHU
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTIONPRELIMINARY
CENTRAL WISCONSIN AIRPORT
ARFF & SRE MEZZANINE FLOOR
PLAN - ELIGIBILITY PLAN
MEZZANINE FLOOR ELIGIBLE SPACE
L2 TOTAL AREA FOOTPRINT = 4,767 SF
L2 TOTAL ELIGIBLE AREA = 4,548 SF
L2 ELIGIBILITY = 95.426%
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PRO-RATED
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GENERAL AVIATION APRON
HANGAR
ATCT
COMMERCIAL SERVICE APRON
CONCOURSE
TERMINAL
CWA DRIVE
T-HANGAR
T-HANGAR
PROPOSED ARFF-SRE BUILDING
EXISTING GENERATOR
TO BE RELOCATED
RENTAL CAR FACILITY
RELOCATED GENERATOR
PROPOSED SECURITY FENCE (TYP)
GATE A
PROPOSED ACCESS ROAD
GATE B
PROPOSED LANDSIDE SRE ACCESS
CONCRETE PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION
ASPHALT PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION
PROPOSED SIDEWALK (TYP)
PROPOSED GREEN SPACE (TYP)
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129,829 127,836 127,275
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FAA extends flight cuts at Chicago O’Hare
for another year
Fargo, ND, USA / The Mighty 790 KFGO | KFGO
Thomson Reuters
Jul 10, 2026 | 2:18 PM
By David Shepardson
WASHINGTON, July 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said
it will extend 10% flight cuts for another year at Chicago O’Hare to prevent delays and
address concerns about congestion at the busy United Airlines and American Airlines hub.
The agency in April said it would limit O’Hare to 2,708 arrivals and departures a day from
May 17 through October 24, forcing the two major carriers to scale back plans, effectively
holding operations near last year’s levels to avoid a repeat of widespread delays. The FAA
said on Friday that the restrictions will now last until the end of October 2027.
Attachment F
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Airlines had planned to fly 3,080 daily operations this summer, about 15% higher than last
year.
The move shows that the Trump administration is taking a hard line in the capacity race
between the two carriers at the busy Midwest city, underscoring the limits of growth at
airports facing infrastructure constraints.
United and American have both been expanding in Chicago as they compete for market
share in one of the country’s most important hubs.
Despite the cuts, O’Hare has still suffered significant delays in recent weeks because of
runway construction and weather issues.
The FAA earlier said O’Hare’s overscheduling reflected competitive scheduling dynamics
between the airport’s two largest carriers, and rejected calls to use newer summer 2026
schedules as the baseline, saying that could encourage airlines to file unrealistic schedules
to improve their negotiating posture.
Last summer’s performance made the risks evident. Only about 56% of departures and
58% of arrivals operated on time as congestion and construction slowed traffic.
The restrictions were initially billed as a temporary measure tied to construction and were
to expire at the end of the summer travel season.
Both airlines praised the action. American said it was “a prudent decision that will help
maintain operational stability, improve reliability, reduce delays, and support a more
predictable travel experience.”
United said the order would support O’Hare’s reliability, adding that as construction
project progresses and the airport’s capacity increases, it was “looking forward to further
growth at our hometown hub.”
(Reporting by David Shepardson; Editing by Franklin Paul, Aurora Ellis and David Gaffen)
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Attachment G
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Attachment G
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Central Wisconsin Airport – Flight Schedule
September 8, 2026
Arrivals – Delta
4982 14:31 from MSP CRJ-900
4934 19:54 from MSP CRJ-900
Departures – Delta
5384 06.51 to MSP CRJ-900
4982 16:20 to MSP CRJ-900
Arrivals – American
3412 08:05 from ORD E170
3409 14:48 from ORD E170
3741 22:39 from ORD E170
Departures – American
3474 06:00 to ORD E170
3412 09:54 to ORD E170
3409 16:40 to ORD E170
Arrivals – United
Service begins November 2027
Departures – United
Service begins November 2027
MSP = Minneapolis
ORD = Chicago O’Hare
Total CWA Flights Daily = 5
Upcoming Charter Schedule
• September 21 – Honor Flight
• September 26 – Sun Country to Riverside / Laughlin
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CWA Legislative Update – August 2026
House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election
The Senate has already overwhelmingly approved the measure, so it now moves to President Donald
Trump’s desk for his signature.
(Source: Kevin Freking, federalnewsnetwork.com)
September 1, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government
into early December, a move designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for
reelection.
Lawmakers needed to act before the fiscal year concludes at the end of September to avoid a funding
lapse. They were determined not to bump up against that deadline during the campaign season
following this past year’s historic shutdowns.
The House passed the bill by a vote of 370-48. The Senate has already overwhelmingly approved the
measure, so it now moves to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.
“It gives the nation and our constituents certainty, certainty that the government will remain open,
certainty that our service members will be paid,” said Rep. Tom Cole, the Republican chairman of the
House Appropriations Committee.
A record 43-day shutdown occurred last fall when the two parties disagreed on renewing an expiring tax
credit that lowers the cost of health coverage obtained through Affordable Care Act marketplaces. Then
came the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which lasted 76 days before lawmakers
agreed to fund much of the department but not its immigration enforcement operations.
Lawmakers were wary of a repeat before voters go to the polls. They also blamed the other party for the
recent impasses.
“We’re going to avoid the threat of another Democratic shutdown,” House Speaker Mike Johnson told
reporters in advance of the vote.
After the vote Johnson said the House delivered, despite those who doubted the Republican majority
would be able to push past its own divisions and rally support.
“We’re continuing to do the grown-up thing, get the job done,” he said.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the lead Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, encouraged her
Democratic colleagues to vote for the measure during a closed-door meeting Tuesday morning.
She said the bill was much improved from the product that passed the House earlier this summer on a
mostly party-line basis. For example, she said it prevents the Department of Homeland Security from
transferring funds to the Border Patrol, and it delays a proposed rule that would give political
appointees in the Trump administration more authority to stop federal grants from going out for
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programs they view as not in line with the president’s agenda. Those changes were made when the
Senate approved its version of the bill.
Democrats fear the administration will use the proposed regulation on grants to steer money away from
Democratic-led states. DeLauro called the delay an important first step, but said more must be done to
block the policy from taking effect.
“Whether a community receives disaster relief should not depend on who they voted for in the last
election,” DeLauro said.
The short-term measure funds federal agencies generally at current levels through Dec. 11. It will give
lawmakers more time to find compromise on a full-year measure, though that will likely be quite
difficult.
Republicans are seeking hundreds of billions of dollars in additional spending for the military while
cutting most non-defense programs. Democrats say that’s a non-starter and insist on a bipartisan
approach that treats domestic programs with parity.
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FIN - Budget vs Actual for Organization
Company County of Marathon
Organization Cost Center: 53510 CWA Operations
Period FY2026 - August
Ledger Account Budget Actuals (Current Period) Actuals (YTD) Budget Remaining Budget Used (%) Actuals (PY Current
Period)
Actuals (PY YTD)
Revenues
Federal Grants 0 0 0 0 8,248
Parking Fees 1,150,000 88,865 726,049 73,792 630,317
Airport Fees 2,373,000 196,151 1,805,639 254,101 1,799,194
Other Public Charges for Services-Advertising 60,000 0 47,717 0 51,794
Local Departments 0 33,939 33,939 0 0
Interest on Investments 45,000 0 43,977 37,799 182,280
Interest Income 45,000 0 43,977 37,799 182,280Property Sales 0 46,011 85,733 65,001 97,308
Other Miscellaneous Revenues 100,000 0 258 0 0
Transfer In from Other Funds 398,205 0 0 0 0
Gain/Loss Sales of Fixed Assets 490,000 0 0 0 0
Total Revenues 4,616,205 364,966 2,743,312 1,872,893 59.43% 430,693 2,769,140
Expenditures
Personnel 2,153,029 162,929 1,352,503 800,526 62.82% 203,119 1,243,645
Salaries and Wages 113,028 942,636
Employee Benefits 1,011 8,668
Employer Contributions 48,889 401,199
Contractual Services 966,500 29,901 527,860 438,640 54.62% 64,741 577,556
Professional Services 8,995 178,856
Utility Services 4,385 187,321
Repair and Maintenance Services - Other 2,438 60,578
Special Services - IT 14,083 93,001
Other Contractual Services 0 8,104
Materials and Supplies 513,500 5,245 364,715 148,785 71.03% 16,524 254,484
Office Supplies 0 19,470
Publications, Subscriptions and Dues 380 28,981
Travel 193 8,133
Operating Supplies 1,129 23,646
Repair and Maintenance Supplies 911 103,952
Other Repairs and Maintenance Supplies 1,182 36,140
Other Supplies and Expense 1,450 144,394
Building Materials 38,000 70 11,251 26,749 29.61% 6,411 45,734
Concrete and Clay Products 0 0
Metal Products 70 670
Wood Products 0 1,586
Raw Materials 0 4,754
Electrical Fixtures and Small Appliances 0 3,159
Fabricated Materials 0 1,083
Fixed Charges 120,000 1,125 28,044 91,956 23.37% 208 28,821
Insurance 0 26,248
Other Permits and Regulatory Fees 0 671
Rents and Leases 1,125 1,125
Capital Outlay 380,000 0 124,022 255,978 32.64% 69,839 605,846
Debt Service 445,176 0 30,381 414,795 6.82% 0 0
Total Expenditures 4,616,205 199,270 2,438,776 2,177,429 52.83% 360,841 2,756,084
Net Change 165,696 304,536 69,852 13,056
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Source: Portage County website. First collected Oct 1, 2026.