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Committee reviews updated five-year capital plan, flags levy and public safety timing
Summary
Committee members reviewed an updated interactive five-year capital plan showing debt, reserves and projected spending; staff said $1 million was budgeted in 2025 for schematic work on the Public Safety Building and that center-of-government and public safety timelines could create levy spikes in 2029–2031.
The Facilities & Infrastructure Committee spent substantial time on Dec. 4 reviewing an updated interactive five-year capital plan (ID 13741) that lays out projected debt service, reserve usage and timing for major projects including the center of government, the Public Safety Building and bridge/culvert work.
Norma, who manages the capital chart, demonstrated an online tool committee members can use to see how removing or delaying specific projects affects debt and the tax levy. She said $1,000,000 was placed in the 2025 budget for schematic work on the Public Safety Building, and staff are building a 20-year capital plan alongside the five-year program to avoid future lapses.
Legislators asked for spreadsheets that show updated expense lines and reserve draws by year. Randy Brown requested a clearer presentation of reserves set aside (for example a $9 million reserve for the center-of-government project) and how using reserves would affect levy impacts in specific years. County administration told the committee staff will make the underlying data available and continue refining projections for the 2026 budget process.
Committee members emphasized the need to brief the new legislature early so incoming members understand the fiscal implications of near-term capital commitments. Staff said the intent is to provide continuous updates and make the capital improvement plan publicly accessible.
