Bond oversight committee urges ready‑to‑start project pipeline and 3‑D design use for SMART work
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Summary
The bond oversight committee urged the district to keep a robust pipeline of ready‑to‑start projects, increase field inspections and expand use of three‑dimensional building information models to speed SMART bond work.
The bond oversight committee (BOC) presented a quarterly update on SMART bond projects and urged the district to accelerate delivery by maintaining a pipeline of ready‑to‑start projects, increasing field inspection presence and adopting 3‑D building information models (BIM) more broadly.
BOC recommendations: committee members, many with building and engineering backgrounds, recommended a district staffing analysis to ensure project delivery teams match workload; a portfolio of projects fully designed and procurement‑ready so construction can begin as funds are available; routine site walkthroughs by plan reviewers and inspectors to catch issues early; and adoption of BIM for better three‑dimensional coordination between designers and field staff.
Financial status: district staff said the program has spent the large majority of the SMART bond allocation. Staff reported remaining commitments and reserved balances in purchase orders of about $143.5 million and an additional $55.3 million in other balances — roughly $199 million in combined remaining commitments at the time of the June 30 quarter close. Staff said they will provide an updated December/January report after closing the October month and will continue quarterly reporting of former SMART projects as they transition into capital program reporting.
Operational notes: BOC members said prior SMART work showed the value of community town halls and early outreach; they recommended continuing that approach for future projects. The committee also praised internal and external staff and thanked auditors and TaxWatch members for financial oversight.
What’s next: staff will deliver the next detailed SMART/ capital report after month‑end close in early December and present the January board workshop update; the BOC recommended the district pair capacity planning with a prioritized project pipeline and field‑based inspection cadence to reduce later redesign and punch‑list delays.