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Monroe County staff seeks flexible two-year EDIT capital plan amid debate over funding a justice center
Summary
County staff told commissioners they must submit a capital improvement plan covering at least 75% of projected economic development income tax (EDIT) receipts for 2026'27. Commissioners and council members debated reserving EDIT funds for a justice center versus alternative projects such as airport improvements, housing infrastructure, transit or initial fire consolidation costs.
County staff and commissioners met Dec. 4 to begin drafting a capital improvement plan tied to the county's economic development income tax (EDIT), with staff warning that state law requires the plan to account for at least 75% of projected EDIT revenue over the plan period.
"The plan has to account for at least 75% of the revenue that is coming into the county during the time of that plan," staff speaker Mr. Cockrell said, giving a 2026 revenue estimate of about $12,346,000 and noting the plan may include existing balances as well as projected receipts.
The discussion centered on how much of the EDIT should be reserved for a previously contemplated justice…
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