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Board defers decision on reallocation of leftover funds from middle school track project
Summary
Supervisors voted 5-0 to postpone a reappropriation request of remaining Fluvanna Middle School track project funds and asked staff for detailed cost estimates for ADA access and safety work before final approval.
The Savannah County Board of Supervisors on April 2 voted 5-0 to defer action on a staff request to reappropriate $129,661.25 remaining from the Fluvanna Middle School (FMS) track project budget.
Board members and school staff discussed specific needs at the site, including paving to reduce gravel tracking onto the new surface, ADA access to the bleachers, drainage and ramping, and security cameras. Staff said $38,000 of the remaining funds were tied to enumerated paving items but other items—bleacher access, ramps, additional security, and minor repairs—were not yet costed. The school and county staff agreed to return with precise cost estimates and a breakdown of capital vs. operations items and proposed using remaining CIP funds only for capital needs.
Supervisors emphasized that some listed items (for example, routine cleaning or concession stand maintenance) are operational and not typically paid from CIP funds. The board asked staff to get specific quotes for ADA ramping/access so the board could transparently justify any reallocation of CIP dollars. The motion as recorded directs staff to return with cost estimates and schedules; the board scheduled a follow-up discussion for May 21, 2025.
Ending: The board deferred the reappropriation so staff could supply detailed cost estimates and clarify which items are CIP‑eligible versus operational; staff will present figures at the May follow-up meeting.
