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Oakland County advances capital improvement financing; first draw estimated at $232M

Oakland County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee · December 4, 2025

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Summary

Committee moved forward with issuance steps for limited-tax general obligation bonds to fund county capital improvements, describing an $800M, 13-year CIP plan and a first draw of approximately $232M to address high-priority deferred maintenance across county facilities.

County facilities staff and bond counsel presented the capital improvement program and sought authorization to move forward with limited-tax GO financing. Staff said the county has about $800 million in deferred capital needs across county-owned buildings and the first prioritized draw would be approximately $232 million to address high-priority projects over the next 1-3 years.

Bond counsel explained the legal steps: publish a notice of intent to issue bonds (45-day period to allow qualifying referenda), create debt service and capital project funds, and establish a repair-and-replacement account to set aside funds for long-term maintenance. Counsel noted the county will assess borrowing timing against market conditions and intends not to over-borrow. Commissioners asked about vendor pools, underwriters and the proposed timeline; staff said underwriting teams and draw schedules are being solicited and the earliest issuance could occur in February following the 45-day notice period.