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Public works details surtax-funded projects, asks commissioners to plan renewal and West 98 collector outreach
Summary
Public works presented a $161 million departmental budget with about $100 million tied to the local-option surtax, reviewed completed and upcoming projects (dirt-road stabilization, Crestview bypass, Bridge to Bridle multiuse path) and urged planning for surtax renewal and upcoming West 98 collector public meeting July 31.
Scott Bitterman, interim director of public works, told commissioners the department’s proposed fiscal 2026 budget is roughly $161 million, with almost $100 million driven by voter-approved local-option surtax projects that have funded roads, stormwater and public-safety infrastructure.
Bitterman reviewed completed surtax work — including 130 miles of dirt-road stabilization (31 miles surfaced with asphalt), improvements to Highway 2 and public-safety communications and training facilities…
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