Management at Cliffview presented a 2026 operating and capital budget that included a request to replace aging windows, complete deferred boiler work and fund other building repairs.

Cliffview directors said the facility budget anticipates net operating losses without county support and requested permission to proceed with a window replacement estimated at about $166,000 for a full replacement quote; the facility has roughly $44,000 in the current capital line and reported receiving $55,000 this year toward boiler replacement. The presenter said one vendor quoted about $345,000 previously, then sourced an alternative quote around $166,000; Cliffview asked commissioners for direction to proceed with replacement if county support or grant matches are available.

Why it matters: Cliffview is a county‑related long-term care provider that reported full occupancy at the time of the hearing. Management said many window frames and latches have deteriorated and some windows require temporary field repairs; commissioners were told replacement would improve safety, energy efficiency and the facility’s ability to remain competitive for residents.

Other budget points presented: Cliffview plans a modest 3% room‑rate increase, a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for staff, and continued recruitment incentives and differential pay for night shifts. The facility listed capital work including parking-lot sealcoating, furniture replacement, exterior painting and kitchen repairs in 2026. Staff said grants and donations have offset food and capital costs in the past (the presentation noted donated meat and family donations of outdoor storage), and management indicated they will continue pursuing grant funding for boilers and windows.

Commissioners asked whether the windows could be phased and whether grant funds would cover a portion of the work. Cliffview staff said some grant awards are pending and that a portion of the window and boiler costs could be reduced by previously committed grant support. The transcript shows no final county appropriation decision for the window project within the excerpt.