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Public Works outlines transportation, fleet and facilities spending; plans road projects, new truck barn and shop upgrades
Summary
Public Works presented its FY26 outlook: ongoing pavement‑preservation, road projects drawn from the road maintenance sales tax (Prop 403), expanded in‑house paving/repair capability, and mechanical services proposals to update labor and parts charge methodology to stabilize the fleet fund.
Coconino County Public Works on Monday previewed fiscal 2026 transportation and facilities plans that emphasize pavement preservation, targeted reconstruction projects, equipment renewal and in‑house fleet expansion.
Public Works Director Christopher Tressler and his leadership team told supervisors the department is pursuing a mix of county funding (road maintenance sales tax and highway user revenue funds) and federal grants for capital work, while investing in facilities and mechanical services to improve equipment readiness.
Why it matters: The county manages more than 600 miles of gravel roads and more than 300 miles of paved roads; choices about prioritizing preservation versus reconstruction and about retaining in‑house paving and mechanical capability affect both road condition and annual costs.
Key details
- Revenues and fund balance: Administrative staff reported steady growth in core transportation…
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