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County staff flag capital backlog, vehicle procurement delays and fire‑station design plan
Summary
Finance staff and department representatives told supervisors the county faces significant capital delivery delays—vehicle orders are running 18 months to two years—and outlined plans for a new fire station using a design‑bid‑build approach. Capital requests and outstanding purchase orders will be presented Friday for prioritization.
Frederick County staff told supervisors the county’s capital program includes outstanding purchase orders and construction planning delays that will affect FY‑26 budgeting and project timing.
Cheryl, the county presenter, said the capital tab in the budget book includes grant‑related capital and a $5.5 million transfer that staff factored into the draft operating comparison. She also described the capital backup files provided to supervisors and said operating costs tied to capital requests were included as notes so supervisors can see ongoing cost implications.
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