Public Works warns multi‑year capital shortfall as resurfacing costs climb
Public Works presented a $264 million CIP and flagged a growing five‑year shortfall driven by rising resurfacing and construction costs; staff proposed prioritizing safety, drainage and ADA work and exploring preservation treatments to stretch funding.
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Public Works director Joe Conkle (speaker 17) told the Board that Orange County faces a growing multi‑year capital shortfall in transportation and stormwater programs. The department proposed a $264.4 million capital improvement program for FY27 that includes major roadway projects, resurfacing (175 lane miles planned), drainage improvements and pedestrian/ADA projects. Conkle said resurfacing costs have more than doubled since 2019 and the county currently runs an approximate 34‑year resurfacing cycle—far from an industry target of 15 years.
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