Cowlitz County staff revises five‑year facilities plan; board debates deferring maintenance vs. debt
Facilties staff presented a revised 2026 five‑year plan that delays several roof and HVAC projects and proposes using a fund supported by real‑estate excise tax; commissioners debated pausing a $1 million transfer and whether to use long‑term debt for large deferred maintenance needs such as the juvenile facility roof.
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Facilities staff presented a revised submission of the county’s 2026 five‑year plan, showing multiple projects moved later in the schedule to reduce near‑term outlays. Staff said the facilities fund is primarily supported by real‑estate excise tax revenue and that recent changes allowed more flexibility to use the balance for maintenance items.
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