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Commissioners confront $185M in active projects and limited funding; staff to explore MSBUs, MSTU, impact fees and borrowing
Summary
County staff told Santa Rosa commissioners at the Jan. 30 workshop that 71 active capital projects total roughly $185 million and that recurring revenue streams will not cover identified needs.
County staff told Santa Rosa commissioners at the Jan. 30 workshop that 71 active capital projects total roughly $185 million and that recurring revenue streams will not cover identified needs.
Why it matters: Commissioners were warned that one‑time grants and nonrecurring revenue produced much of recent capital spending and that the county must identify new, steady revenue sources to maintain roads, bridges, parks and other infrastructure as growth continues.
Summary of staff analysis: Staff said 2024 capital spending included nearly $40 million drawn largely from nonrecurring sources (grants, ARPA, debt proceeds). The board was reminded that the half‑cent local option sales tax that funds capital…
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