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Douglas County adopts $2.98 million 2026 capital projects package
Summary
The Douglas County Board approved the 2026 capital projects package (Resolution #19‑26), allocating roughly $2.98 million across courthouse/security, highway, forestry, IT and other projects; the roll call vote was 17–Yes, 0–No, 4–Absent.
The Douglas County Board of Supervisors on June 18 adopted Resolution #19‑26 approving the 2026 capital projects package totaling $2,984,236. Major items include courthouse/government center security and Treasurer’s Office improvements ($150,000), Zoning Office security ($200,000), an IT phone system upgrade (VOIP, $125,000), a GNSS collector and software for Highway ($18,000), garage doors ($65,000), and Gordon Dam repair in Forestry ($325,000). The motion to adopt was made by Supervisor Jaques and seconded by Supervisor Skowlund; the roll call recorded 17 Yes, 0 No, 4 Absent.
The resolution's fiscal note lists specific adjustments to capital asset and fund balances, including increases to Highway capital assets ($420,000), Forestry capital assets ($390,000), and decreases to the 2026 Capital Projects Reserve and Discretionary Reserve to fund projects. Committee action was unanimous before the board vote.
