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Milwaukee County committee reviews revised capital project scoring and design‑first approach
Summary
The Capital Improvements Committee reviewed its scoring criteria for the 2026–2030 capital improvements plan, including new climate and racial‑equity factors and a ‘design‑first’ approach intended to reduce contingency costs and improve cost accuracy.
Milwaukee County—5Capital Improvements Committee members reviewed an informational presentation Aug. 19, 2024, on the committee—9s capital project scoring criteria and the use of a design‑first approach in capital budgeting.
The presentation, delivered by a capital improvements staff member, summarized how the committee—9s quantitative scoring matrix assigns points for safety (including a cybersecurity subcomponent), policy and plan compliance, operational impacts (net operating cost, deferred maintenance and ADA issues), non‑county funding, program continuity, racial equity and a newly added climate action component. The staff member said the scoring data is intended to guide — but not replace — policymakers—9 qualitative judgment when…
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