Marshall Board of Public Works Approves Energy Center Agreement

The board also approved change orders and repairs for other utility projects.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

The Marshall Municipal Utilities Board of Public Works approved a Common Facilities Agreement with the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission for items used in the Marshall Energy Center project. The agreement includes the Miami Substation switchgear, diesel tanks, and access to those facilities. The board also approved a change order for a heating boiler replacement project at the Recycle Center and repairs to the MMU Natural Gas line.

Why it matters

The approval of the Common Facilities Agreement is an important step in the development of the Marshall Energy Center, a key infrastructure project for the city. The additional change orders and repairs highlight the ongoing maintenance and upgrades required for the city's utility systems.

The details

The Common Facilities Agreement allows the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission to purchase MMU's diesel fuel inventory and manage that inventory moving forward. The board also approved a $6,494 change order for the heating boiler replacement at the Recycle Center, adding almost $11,000 to the original $36,017 bid price. Additionally, the board approved $66,000 in repairs to the MMU Natural Gas line and a motion to negotiate with TNT Underground to complete conduit installation at the Marshall Junction.

  • The board meeting was held on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
  • The Marshall City Council will consider authorizing the Common Facilities Agreement at its next meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • The board's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Marshall Municipal Utilities Board of Public Works

The governing body responsible for overseeing the operations and infrastructure of the city's municipal utilities.

Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission

A commission that represents the interests of municipal electric utilities in the state of Missouri and facilitates collaborative projects.

Chuck Hines

A member of the Marshall Municipal Utilities Board of Public Works who voted against the change order for the heating boiler replacement project.

Beerman Heating and Cooling

The contractor that completed the heating boiler replacement project at the Recycle Center.

TNT Underground

The contractor that the board plans to negotiate with to complete conduit installation at the Marshall Junction.

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What’s next

The Marshall City Council will consider authorizing the Common Facilities Agreement at its next meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

The takeaway

The approval of the Common Facilities Agreement is a significant step forward for the Marshall Energy Center project, while the additional change orders and repairs highlight the ongoing maintenance and upgrades required for the city's utility infrastructure. The collaboration between the Board of Public Works and the Missouri Joint Municipal Electric Utility Commission demonstrates the importance of regional cooperation in managing critical energy resources.