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Board approves 2026–27 capital improvement plan; board also passes multiple routine resolutions and ordinances
Summary
After a detailed discussion of a $33 million capital improvement plan and the county’s approach to sales‑tax allocations, the Washington County Board approved the CIP and a slate of routine resolutions and ordinances, most by unanimous vote.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors on May 7 approved the county’s capital improvement plan (CIP) covering projects through the coming biennium and voted on several routine resolutions and ordinances that were on the consent calendar.
County staff presented a proposed $33 million CIP focused on projects across county facilities, highways, parks, public safety and IT. Staff said the plan is primarily a planning document for 2026–27 and noted that it proposes shifting a larger share of projected sales tax into the operating budget (from about 52% in the current budget to roughly 55.5% in the CIP projection), which staff estimated would generate about $660,000 of additional operating revenue. The board discussed project timing, priority setting if revenues fall, and particular facility items (roof membrane replacements, the Fair Park…
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