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Clay County commissioners hear $371 million shortfall as staff seeks priorities for five‑year capital plan

Board of County Commissioners · March 10, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners reviewed a draft five‑year Capital Improvement Plan that staff say shows a growing unfunded need (staff cited a rise from about $196 million to $371 million), highlighted public‑safety and stormwater gaps, and discussed revenue options including mobility and impact fees.

The Clay County Board of County Commissioners met March 10 for a workshop on next year’s Capital Improvement Plan and were told staff recommend adding roughly $41 million in year‑six projects while the overall unfunded need has grown substantially.

“Departments give us more information; the biggest one on here is really gonna be your IT side,” said the staff member leading the presentation, noting new towers, radio equipment replacement and other long‑term needs. A commissioner noted the shortfall had increased and asked for the source of the discrepancy; staff said updated departmental…

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