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County examines capital fund, developer contributions and Route 37 first-leg funding options
Summary
Frederick County staff presented a revised capital fund balance and discussed using capital reserves or developer contributions to fund the first leg of Route 37; board members asked about VDOT sign-off, bonds and the timing of capital outlays relative to rising school debt.
County staff reviewed an updated capital-fund worksheet showing an adjusted beginning balance and a draft list of department capital requests; staff said early reductions removed some large one-time items and that the capital list remains under review.
Staff explained that the capital fund balance shown in the presentation reflected existing commitments (including a fire station and ambulance funding), leaving an adjusted uncommitted balance staff estimated at about $27 million for FY26 after removing those prior commitments. Staff also modeled moving several recurring…
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