City of Marshfield and Marshfield Clinic Resolve Differences Regarding City's Tax Assessment at Marshfield Locations

Thursday, March 14th, 2024 -- 10:15 AM

Today, the City of Marshfield and Marshfield Clinic Health System announced that they have resolved their differences regarding the City’s tax assessment of 1000 and 1001 North Oak Avenue in the City of Marshfield that include the Marshfield Medical Center hospital and medical offices.

The parties arrived at an agreement whereby the properties are deemed to be partially exempt, and the assessment structure fully addresses and resolves the tax payments for tax years 2020 – 2028.

“The City greatly values its relationship with Marshfield Clinic Health System, and we are pleased to have reached an agreement that is acceptable to both parties. This paves the way to continue and strengthen our cooperation and coordination to the greatest degree possible for the betterment of our community and the surrounding area,” said City Administrator Steve Barg.

“Marshfield has been our home for more than a century, and we are fully committed to seeing the community thrive. We employ thousands of community residents, support area business and community organizations and build and support educational programs, and as a major economic driver for the region, we continually look for ways to further make Marshfield a premier health care destination in Wisconsin.”

“We thank the City for its cooperation in arriving at a mutually beneficial resolution,” said Dr. Brian Hoerneman, interim chief executive officer for Marshfield Clinic Health System.

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