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Facilities CIP adjusted; county repurposes bonded dollars for KCBC roof and budgets project manager capitalization
Summary
Kenosha County’s Facilities budget was approved after staff described reallocation of existing bonded funds to reduce new bonding for a KCBC roof replacement, a possible Westman Tower site evaluation and capitalizing the facilities project manager position; staff also reported energy-efficiency reimbursements and ongoing savings.
Committee members approved the Facilities budget and several CIP adjustments after staff explained how repurposed funds and project rollovers reduced new bonding needs for major projects.
Staff said the KCBC (Kenosha County Building Complex) roof replacement budget line was adjusted downward in the public presentation because staff identified rollover funds from other projects to apply toward the roof, reducing the amount the county must bond. Westman Tower design and construction funding was also trimmed modestly because staff reallocated funds from a radio redundancy project. Staff reported the Westman Tower feasibility/design work is targeting Kenosha County Veterans Memorial Park as a likely location pending final design and frequency studies.
Capitalization and staffing: Facilities staff said the facilities project manager role was capitalized in the 2026 budget to allow reimbursement from capital projects rather than levy; the presentation also referenced adding a 0.25 FTE custodian in 2026 that will grow to 0.7 FTE when phased in.
Energy projects and savings: Facilities staff reported the county’s energy-efficiency program (begun in 2017) has returned roughly $106,000 in reimbursements and is producing annual utility savings of around $167,000 as of a recent report.
Why it matters: The repurposing of previously bonded funds and capitalization choices affect the county’s bond needs and levy pressure in the near term. Energy-efficiency investments have yielded measurable reimbursements and lower operating costs, staff said.
Committee action: The Facilities budget, with adjusted CIP lines and the capitalization decision for the project manager, was approved by voice vote.
