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County releases preliminary five‑year CIP showing wastewater projects dominate requests
Summary
Johnson County staff presented a preliminary capital improvement program (CIP) showing $382.5 million in adopted FY2025–29 projects and $324.3 million requested for FY2026, with wastewater representing about 71% of FY2026 requests and approximately 92% of proposed CIP funding coming from dedicated revenue sources.
Johnson County budget staff presented a preliminary five‑year capital improvement program (CIP) update on April 17, outlining the county’s approach and funding profile ahead of the FY2026 proposed budget.
Rebecca Hodge, senior analyst and CIP coordinator, told commissioners that the county prioritizes maintaining existing capital assets and addressing deferred maintenance and safety before adding new projects. Hodge said the adopted FY2025–29 CIP includes $382.5 million for projects adopted in 2025, while the FY2026 request list totals about $324.3 million across 82 projects. She said roughly 92% of the FY2026 requests are funded through dedicated revenue sources, with wastewater accounting for approximately 71.3% of the CIP requests. General‑fund allocations represent roughly 7.7% of the total FY2026 requests.
Hodge described what qualifies as a capital improvement project under county charter and policy (projects or equipment costing more than $100,000, land acquisition, new construction, major remodeling, roads, bridges, equipment and technology). She also reminded the board that the CIP is a five‑year planning guide but only the first year is formally funded; later years provide planning direction for departments and the board.
Commissioners asked for more detail on funding sources and risk. Commissioner Fast requested clarification on which projects rely on federal or state grants and how those projects would be rescheduled if outside funding does not materialize. Commissioner Burrows asked staff to indicate, in the CIP list, which line items draw on other funding sources versus the general fund and to flag projects where funding is uncertain so the board can better visualize risk.
Hodge said departments will provide specific presentations during the upcoming budget process and staff will supply requested breakdowns showing funding sources and any items with heightened risk of not receiving specified external funds.
