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Facilities budget rises as utilities and maintenance costs climb, district says
Summary
Facilities and operations staff told the Finance Committee utility cost increases and vehicle replacement needs are the primary drivers of a proposed rise in the maintenance budget for 2025–26.
Michael Slaughter, presenting for Facilities and Operations, told the Finance Committee the department manages upkeep for 21 buildings across roughly 2,000,000 square feet and 500 acres and is proposing an increase in the 2025–26 operating budget largely driven by utility cost increases.
Slaughter said the department’s proposed 2025–26 budget is $19,800,000 with salaries and benefits accounting for about $12,300,000. He said utility and waste services rose to $4,200,000 — a 25% increase from the prior year — driven by higher electricity…
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