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Town staff updates: court facility progress, bond settlement, bids and federally funded projects on hold
Summary
Town staff reported construction progress on the Sussex County court facility, a bond settlement for the police and public‑works project, an upcoming bid award for the Public Works and Salt Barn, federally funded projects on hold (Reconnecting Georgetown rail crossing study), and the FY 2026 budget timeline.
Town staff provided several project and administrative updates during the council meeting.
Construction progress: The Sussex County court facility work was described in percentage terms: third‑floor ceiling and soffit work at roughly 95%, ceiling grids about 60%; second‑floor drywall about 85% with a phase‑1 ceiling grid at 50%; and first‑floor mechanical, electrical and plumbing at about 80% with drywall at about 70%. Masonry work continued on the front canopy and clock tower and the parking‑garage precast erection was expected to be completed around the end of the week.
Bond settlement and bidding: Town staff said a bond settlement for the police department and public works facility is scheduled for Thursday, and provided a sales summary noting that the town’s small offering was "well subscribed" and was described in the meeting record as "subscribed in excess of $96,000,000". The Public Works and Salt Barn received three bids at a February bid opening; staff said an award will be made at the Feb. 24 Town Council meeting.
Federally funded projects and grants: Staff said several federally funded projects are currently on hold. The town received $75,300 through an Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant and $100,000 through the Neighborhood Access and Equity Program from the Federal Highway Administration to study seven railroad crossings under a project titled "Reconnecting Georgetown." Staff indicated these programs are paused and discussed timing implications.
Budget and meetings: Staff said the fiscal 2026 budget presentation is expected at the Feb. 24 council meeting and that budget workshops will be scheduled as needed. Upcoming meetings noted in the record included a Planning Commission meeting (Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Town Hall) and a corrected Hill Day in Washington, D.C., scheduled for March; staff asked anyone wishing to attend to notify the office by the stated deadline.
No formal council action was taken on these informational items during the portion of the meeting recorded in the transcript.
