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Buildings & Grounds reports ongoing maintenance needs, projects carried into 2026
Summary
County buildings and grounds staff reviewed daily maintenance activities across county properties, listed deferred‑maintenance projects to be carried into 2026 and flagged rising gas/electric and contractor costs as budget pressures.
Speaker 5, responsible for buildings and grounds, told the legislature the department conducts daily checks and routine maintenance across county properties including the courthouse, the Public Safety Building and other facilities. The presentation listed ongoing tasks (snow removal, HVAC, plumbing, painting, moves) and named in‑progress projects: HVAC upgrades, a new boiler at HBO, window replacements and sidewalk/stair repairs.
Speaker 5 said most unfinished projects from 2025 will be carried forward into the 2026 budget rather than re‑requested, and gave the example of paving and parking‑lot work that remains on hold. The presenter noted use of seasonal crews and a youth mobile work crew program for lower‑cost labor and emphasized reliance on outside vendors for specialized high‑tech work to save money. The department is also assisting with relocation and outfitting of the 911 backup center.
Costs that will affect next year’s request include rising gas and electric bills (presenter cited an expected increase above 10%), and new cleaning contract work with an external firm. Speaker 5 said the department aims to keep work in house where possible to reduce vendor costs and preserve budget flexibility.
Next steps: projects will be prioritized and funds rolled forward as needed; the legislature did not take a vote on specific Buildings & Grounds line items during this presentation.
