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Citrus County’s $113M draft CIP spotlights road backlog, generator costs and asset‑management debate
Summary
The county’s proposed 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Program totals about $113.5 million with roughly one‑third grant funded; commissioners pressed staff on an asset‑management software proposal, high generator and sprinkler replacement estimates, and how to address a reported $750M road resurfacing backlog, asking staff for MSTU modeling and tighter cost verification.
Tammy Wilson, Citrus County director of budget and management, presented the county’s draft 2027–2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at the April 28 workshop, describing a recommended five‑year plan totaling about $113.49 million and a staff‑trimmed package 7% smaller than initial departmental requests.
Key figures and funding mix Wilson summarized where the money is expected to come from: roughly 32% in grant funding, about 14% from general ad valorem, 18% from transportation/gas tax, 10% identified as unfunded in the draft and the remaining balance from other user fees and enterprise funds. She showed an initial FY‑2027 ad valorem general fund allocation near $15.83 million and noted staff had prioritized and reduced some requests.
Top project areas raised in the workshop - Transportation: commissioners focused on a large…
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