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Commissioners direct capital committee to prepare prioritized $500,000 project list
Summary
Following award of a detention-center HVAC contract, commissioners directed the capital committee and staff to present a prioritized list of projects for potential funding, with multiple commissioners expressing preference for an initial $500,000 allocation and staff to return after the holidays.
After approving the detention-center contract, commissioners resumed discussion on adding previously removed capital projects to the current budget (agenda item C4). Rebecca Romero and Gene Legurski summarized closed projects and carryover that freed roughly $940,000 and noted existing capital reserves and ARPA/PILT balances.
Several commissioners suggested giving the capital committee a clear dollar target to prioritize projects. Commissioner Jones proposed an initial $500,000 allocation with a plan B for additional spending if revenues permit; Commissioner Slaughter supported $500,000 as a workable starting point. The board directed staff and the capital committee to return with prioritized lists and scenarios so the board can act early next year.
