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Spokane County weighs ARP funds, bonds to cover $35 million campus boiler and infrastructure project
Summary
County staff told commissioners the campus heating, electrical and switch‑gear replacement will cost roughly $35 million; staff proposed using ARP leftover funds, unrestricted fund balance or bonds and asked for direction on near‑term payments.
Spokane County officials asked the Board of County Commissioners on June 2 for direction on financing a multiyear campus infrastructure project that includes replacement of boilers, switch gear and other systems estimated at about $35 million.
The issue: Construction contracts and invoices are already being billed and county staff said they have spent about $3.1 million to date on the project. Staff recommended creating an appropriate capital account and asked commissioners whether they want to commit remaining ARP (American Rescue Plan) balances, unrestricted general fund balance, internal borrowing or a municipal bond issuance for the remainder.
Why it matters: The work is large, affects multiple county buildings and involves both immediate cash flow (existing invoices) and long‑term financing decisions. Commissioners must weigh short‑term cash available in ARP accounts against preserving…
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