County outlines $2.39 million CIP needs; $1.7M potential special funds identified

Aug 18, 2026

Staff presented a draft capital improvement plan listing roughly $2,385,000 in project needs, of which about $1.7M could come from special or grant funds; general-fund gaps include the Hawkins Peak battery replacement shortfall and unallocated funding for Heritage Park restrooms and HHS parking-lot ADA remediation.

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County Executive Officer Sam Booth presented the proposed 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Project schedule, summarizing department project requests and funding options. Staff listed a projected need of approximately $2,385,000 across projects and estimated roughly $1.7 million could be covered by special or grant funds; the remaining balance includes near-term general-fund implications for projects such as the Hawkins Peak battery replacement.

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