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County facilities director flags HVAC, windows and generator repairs as FY26 budget concerns
Summary
Facilities staff warned that aging HVAC units, deferred window and soffit repairs and a damaged generator could drive higher maintenance costs and asked commissioners to retain replacement funds in the FY26 budget.
Rick, the county facilities director, told the commissioners that he reduced his request for building maintenance from $200,000 to $180,000 for FY26 after historical spending review, but warned this may be tight because of above-average HVAC repairs this year. He said the county had to transfer funds earlier in the fiscal year to cover unexpected HVAC work and that some units are 12 years old — a typical end of life for continuous-use systems such as jail HVAC.
Why it matters: HVAC, roof, window and generator…
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