County facilities staff told legislators that available capital funding for 2026 covers only part of the county’s deferred maintenance and that several larger projects — including roof replacements and major HVAC and elevator work — remain unfunded.

Administration said the Facilities Restoration program had requested $1.4 million but the 2026 budget included $700,000. Staff noted roof replacements previously delayed for five years (the library and a vehicle garage) are now showing higher cost estimates. A county facilities lead said, "700,000 is just not enough to do those types of projects... it's just not enough to do those types of projects," and listed routine items that will be funded (small repairs, library façade, elevator modernization) while major work remains deferred. (Facilities staff)

Why it matters: Long‑deferred building envelope and mechanical system upgrades can escalate in cost and risk; contractors and legislators noted that failures (e.g., boilers, generators) previously required emergency spending. One staff member said two of four emergency generators previously replaced had caught fire in 18 months, creating a heightened sense of urgency for generator and HVAC work in emergency response facilities.

Legislators requested a concise prioritized list of the top 3–4 deferred projects that pose the largest future cost risk so they can weigh budget trade‑offs. Facilities staff agreed to provide a menu of the most urgent items and cost estimates.

Ending: Staff will return with a prioritized list and more detailed cost estimates to inform decisions about increasing capital contributions or re‑scoping other projects.