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Committee reviews capital priorities including roofs, retaining wall at 911 center; funding participation questioned
Summary
Facilities staff presented a prioritized list of capital projects — including multiple roof replacements, retaining walls and sidewalks — and committee members debated whether the 911 center should help pay for a retaining wall affecting its access.
Eric, a staff member in the county facilities maintenance department, presented a list of priority capital projects and ballpark cost estimates and told the committee the department has identified more than $5 million in facilities projects that will need attention in coming years.
Key cost figures and priorities Eric cited included a $200,000 estimate for replacing an older roof and related rooftop platforms; retaining walls and sidewalk work with an estimated range up to $2,100,000 for the most extensive option; a $68,500 water-softening system for the LEC; a $143,000 estimate for the new courthouse north roof; a $250,000 roof replacement entry for the building labeled FMD; and smaller items such as a $28,000 water-heater replacement and a $115,000 first-floor flooring project at the health department. Eric said these are estimates and subject to change.
Why it matters: The projects represent multi‑year capital needs for county facilities. Committee members noted the county already has large ongoing and planned capital commitments and said delaying maintenance can increase total costs over time.
Retaining wall and 911 participation: Committee discussion focused on a proposed retaining wall near the 911 center. Jeremy, a county staff member, and other committee members said the 911 board has indicated it cannot contribute funds unless the work is on its property. One committee member asked whether the county could sell four feet of property so 911 could participate in the cost of widening the site; the member said he preferred shared participation rather than the county paying the entire $300,000 estimated cost for the wall.
Staff said they would continue discussions with Shelley and the 911 board to seek a funding arrangement and that the project will be further developed over the next months. Committee members emphasized that budget listings do not guarantee funding and that capital projects will be paced over multiple fiscal years — for example, some roofs were listed for FY 2026, FY 2027 and later.
Discussion vs. decision: The committee reviewed and discussed budget priorities and cost estimates but did not approve any specific capital appropriation or contract at the meeting.
Next steps: Staff will continue coordinating with the 911 board and refine cost and timeline estimates for recommendation to the finance team and the board.
