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Executive committee adopts 2027 capital improvement plan, removes regional mobile command center
Summary
The committee approved the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan (about $1.9 million) but amended it to remove the regional mobile command center after members questioned its infrequent use and storage costs; staff said the unit is functional but older and regionally available.
The Dunn County Executive Committee voted on May 13 to adopt the county's 2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) after approving an amendment removing the regional mobile command center from the five-year plan.
The county manager summarized the 2027 CIP (roughly $1.9 million before an item adjustment) and noted funding sources could include fund balance, borrowing and operations. He walked members through several items: a proposed $300,000 refurbishment of the mobile command unit (originally purchased with grant funds in 2004), roof replacements for county storage buildings, parking-lot chip sealing, fleet adjustments and design costs related to a proposed highway storage addition.
Supervisors pressed staff on usage frequency, storage and whether costs could be recovered from neighboring counties. Melissa, who joined the meeting to answer questions, said the mobile command unit had been in service since about 2004'005 and "it's all in working condition. There is nothing major wrong with it at this point," but acknowledged it was older and had low recent utilization. Committee members raised concerns about storage availability and whether the unit's value justified a $300,000 refurbishment this year.
A committee member moved to amend the CIP to remove the regional mobile command center; another member seconded the amendment and the committee approved it by voice vote. The committee then approved the amended CIP plan by voice vote.
What happens next
The amended 2027 CIP will go to the full county board for consideration. Staff said it can provide additional information about repair scope, potential regional cost-sharing or fee-for-service options and storage alternatives if the board or committee requests them.
Key details
- Original 2027 CIP total discussed: about $1.9 million (approximate; staff noted some items may be eliminated or rescheduled). - Mobile command refurbishment: staff estimated about $300,000 for engine/structural work and interior upgrades; the unit was purchased with Department of Homeland Security grant funds and has regional availability but limited recent use. - Amendment: the committee voted to remove the regional mobile command center from the 2027 CIP and approved the amended CIP.
The transcript shows voice votes for both the amendment and the final CIP adoption; the record does not provide a roll-call tally in the committee proceedings.
