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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: April 6, 2021
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-e
SUBJECT: Presentation of Manager's Recommended FY 2021-26 Capital Investment Plan
(CIP)
DEPARTMENT: County Manager and Finance and
Administrative Services
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Attachment 1. County Manager's CIP Bonnie Hammersley, County Manager,
Transmittal Letter (919) 245-2300
Travis Myren, Deputy County Manager,
UNDER SEPARATE COVER (919) 245-2308
Attachment 2. FY 2021-26 Capital Gary Donaldson, Financial Services,
Investment Plan (919) 245-2453
Presentation Paul Laughton, Financial Services,
Attachment 3. Manager Recommended (919) 245-2152
FY 2021-26 Capital
Investment Plan
Attachments 2 & 3 To Be Provided
Prior to or in Conjunction with the
Meeting; Will also be Available
Electronically at.-
http://www.co.orange.nc.us/Archive.aspx?
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PURPOSE: To present the Manager's Recommended FY 2021-26 Capital Investment Plan to
the Board of County Commissioners.
BACKGROUND: Each year, the County produces a Capital Investment Plan (CIP) that
establishes a budget planning guide related to capital needs for the County as well as Schools.
The current CIP consists of a 5-year plan that is evaluated annually to include year-to-year
changes in priorities, needs, and available resources. Approval of the CIP commits the County
to the first year funding only of the capital projects; all other years are used as a planning tool
and serves as a financial plan.
Capital Investment Plan — Overview
The FY 2021-26 CIP includes County Projects, School Projects, and Proprietary Projects. The
School Projects include Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and
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Durham Technical Community College — Orange County Campus projects. The Proprietary
Projects include Water and Sewer, Solid Waste Enterprise Fund, and Sportsplex projects.
The CIP has been prepared anticipating moderate economic growth of approximately 2% in
property tax growth and 4% in sales tax growth annually over the next five years. Many of the
projects in the CIP will rely on debt financing to fund the projects.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no immediate financial impact associated with the presentation
of the FY 2021-26 Capital Investment Plan. It is a long-range financial planning tool with a
financial impact in Year 1(FY 2021-22), if the first year of the CIP is approved by the Board of
County Commissioners with the adoption of the Annual Budget.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There are no Orange County Social Justice Goal impacts
associated with this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There are no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impacts associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board receive the presentation of the
Manager's Recommended FY 2021-26 Capital Investment Plan and provide direction to staff in
preparation of the April 13, 2021 Budget work session.
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Attachment 1
ORANGE COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
April 6, 2021
TO: Board of Orange County Commissioners
FROM: Bonnie Hammersley
County Manager
Travis Myren
Deputy County Manager
RE: Manager's Recommended FY 2021-26 Capital Investment Plan
We are pleased to submit the County Manager's Recommended Capital Investment Plan (CIP)for
FY 2021-26 for your consideration. During the past fiscal year, the Board conducted a detailed
review of the Plan in an effort to accelerate the $26.5 million Durham Technical Community
College (Durham Tech) building expansion in Orange County. This review resulted in the deferral
several other capital projects in order to minimize the impact that the Durham Tech project
would have on the County's overall five-year debt profile. The Recommended CIP maintains
those adjustments and continues to focus on supporting public health and safety needs as well
as capital investments in both School and County facilities to extend the life and viability of those
buildings.
Although the Board only appropriates funds for the first year of the Capital Investment Plan, the
other four years serve as the basis for the County's long range debt model and long range
financial planning. The debt model relies on the five-year plan to project debt service
requirements and monitor compliance with the County's debt to revenue policy. Projected debt
service ultimately manifests in a tax rate equivalent to pay the annual installments on borrowing.
The debt service to revenue policy measures the County's ability to pay these annual installments
relative to the amount of revenue forecasted. This metric is also used by credit rating agencies
to assign a credit rating when the County issues new debt. The County's current debt policy
target is fifteen percent (15%) of general fund revenues. Based on the County's thoughtful
approach to debt financing and resilient economy, the County has been assigned the highest
credit rating (AAA) by three rating agencies for the past seven (7) years. This rating secures the
lowest possible interest rates and, therefore, the lowest cost of borrowing in the bond market.
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The first year of the Recommended CIP totals $54 million in capital investments. Of this amount,
$18.6 million is recommended for County capital projects, $4.9 million is recommended for
proprietary fund spending including water and sewer projects, Solid Waste, and Sportsplex, and
$30.6 million is recommended for school capital improvements.
The recommended FY 2021-22 CIP represents an increase of approximately $20.2 million
compared to the FY2020-21 Amended CIP. This increase is attributable to $8.7 million for the
203 S. Greensboro project moving into year one (1) of the Plan and the final 2016 general
obligation bond draw for school facilities. The remaining bond allocations are $1.9 million for
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and $11.4 million for Orange County Schools.
The balance of this memorandum describes projects supported by the General Fund that are
recommended in the first year of the FY2021-26 CIP as well as any significant changes that are
recommended for consideration in future years.
Education Capital Improvements
The recommended CIP includes a total of $30,584,864 to finance a variety of school capital
improvements, more aggressively fund the backlog of deferred maintenance, finalize the 2016
bond projects, and finance a new facility for the Orange County Campus of Durham Technical
Community College.
• Supplemental Deferred Maintenance Program -$3.6 million
The Supplemental Deferred Maintenance Program was started in FY2020-21 to address
deferred maintenance and life and safety improvements in school facilities. The program
was designed to finance $30 million in school projects over the next three years on a
schedule and sequence determined by the Districts.
The total $30 million was divided between the Districts based on the average daily
membership in the FY2020-21 fiscal year. As a result, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
was allocated 60.14%or$18,042,000 of the$30 million total while Orange County Schools
was allocated 39.86% or $11,958,000 of the total amount. Given these allocations, each
District was asked to provide a three year plan for these expenditures.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools was appropriated $1,800,000 this fiscal year. However,
due to the demands of the COVID-19 response, these projects have been delayed, so the
District is not requesting any additional funding in FY2021-22. Rather, the District has
requested to extend the spending timeframe by one year, requesting $10 million in
FY2022-23 and the remaining $6.2 million in FY2023-24. This request is reflected in the
Recommended CIP.
Orange County Schools was appropriated $4,150,000 this fiscal year. The District is
requesting an additional $3.6 million in FY2021-22 and the remaining amount of
approximately$4.3 million in FY2022-23.
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• Final 2016 General Obligation Bond Allocations - $13.3 million
In 2016, Orange County voters approved a bond referendum that included $120 million
for school facility repairs and improvements. FY2021-22 represents the final draw on
those funds. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is requesting $1.9 million to be applied to
the Chapel Hill High School major renovation project. Orange County Schools has
requested to use their remaining $11.4 million to fund mechanical system replacements
at Cameron Park Elementary, Hillsborough Elementary, New Hope Elementary, Efland
Cheeks Global Elementary, Central Elementary, and A.L. Stanback Middle School.
• Traditional School Facility Repair and Improvement Projects-$10.6 million
The remainder of the funding for school capital projects, $10.6 million, is used to fund a
variety of other capital improvements in schools ranging from accessibility and classroom
improvements to technology and sustainability projects. This more traditional allocation
is financed by a mix of sources including traditional debt financing, additional pay-as-you-
go (from lottery proceeds), and Article 46 sales tax proceeds.
• Orange County Campus Expansion — Durham Technical Community College - $3.1
million
The Recommended CIP for FY2021-22 includes $3.1 million to complete the site work for
a new academic building on the Orange County Campus. The new facility will be
approximately 56,000 square feet with about 250 surface parking spaces.
The College is currently updating and verifying program needs for this facility through a
facility master planning process that will be completed in late May. Some of the
programming may include Health Technology,Skilled Trades,and Public Safety education.
Funding for facility construction of $22.5 million is recommended in FY2022-23. In
addition to capital funding, the County will be responsible for non-instructional operating
costs when the facility is operational. Those costs are currently estimated at $365,000
annually beginning in FY2023-24.
Public Health and Safety
As the County continues to plan for COVID-19 recovery, the FY2021-22 Recommended CIP
includes investments that will support the County's public health and safety functions to continue
to reliably and efficiently respond to emergencies and to effectively communicate with one
another.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Substation and Location Study- $2.7 million
The County has been working with the Orange Rural Fire Department to design and fund a
co-located EMS substation and fire station in the Waterstone community in Hillsborough. Co-
locations offer the benefit of sharing the construction cost of site infrastructure, mechanical
and electrical systems, and common areas as well as the eventual operating costs of the
facility.
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The Waterstone location was selected based on this location's proximity to current and
planned residential and non-residential growth as well as easy access to the Interstate.
Orange County's portion of this project is estimated to be approximately $3.4 million. A
portion of this amount, $950,000, was approved in prior years, so the FY2021-22
Recommended CIP adds the $2.45 million to fully fund the County's share of the construction
budget.
This project also includes $250,000 to fund an EMS substation location study. Development
patterns have changed over time in both the incorporated and unincorporated parts of the
County. This location study will identify these changes and the associated projected call
volumes to strategically locate future shared or independent substations.
• Communication System Improvements - $160,300
New technology is mandating the phased implementation of Time Division Multiple Access
functionality to improve the overall capacity of the State's emergency responder radio
system. This technology allows multiple users to share the same frequency by assigning them
time slots. Funding is included through FY2025-26 for these radio upgrades. Each year is
escalated by a 5% inflationary factor based on recent history.
• Climate Change Mitigation Project- $536,645
The Climate Change Mitigation Project was established in FY2019-20 to fund initiatives to
combat climate change. At that time, the Board of Commissioners dedicated a quarter-cent
increase on the Ad Valorem property tax to fund this project. In FY2021-22, the quarter-cent
tax is expected to generate approximately $536,645 that will be awarded through a
competitive grant process.
Climate Change Mitigation funds are transferred from the General Fund into this multi-year
capital fund each year so that funds that are unspent at the end of the fiscal year are
preserved in the fund rather than being absorbed into the County's undesignated fund
balance.
County Facility and Infrastructure Projects
The FY2021-22 CIP is continuing to recommend repair and improvements to County facilities and
infrastructure. These investments are intended to improve resiliency, extend the life of facilities,
and improve service delivery to residents.
o New Project—Phillip Nick Waters Warehouse Air Handling System -$685,193
The Phillips Nick Waters Facility that serves as the administrative home for the
Emergency Services Department has undergone significant remediation efforts over
the past several years to combat indoor air quality threats. Although the interior of
the facility has been completed, the attached warehouse that stores emergency
response equipment, ambulance supplies, and basic necessity stockpiles has also
been affected by poor humidity control. However, this project was separated from
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the interior project since the County was able provide temporary alternative storage
sites such as the Cedar Grove Community Center and rented storage space.
This project would fully remediate the warehouse and then install an air handling
system to manage heat, humidity, and indoor air quality. The project also modifies
the sprinkler system in the warehouse to meet current fire code requirements for high
bay storage.
In order to help balance the overall spending in FY2021-22 to accommodate this new
project, three more discretionary projects were deferred: a shower at the Cedar
Grove Community Center, planning funds to explore expansion options for the Efland
Cheeks Center, and the Historic Courthouse Elevator Modernization which is better
aligned with other work on that facility scheduled in year five.
o Facility Accessibility, Safety and Security Improvements-$368,200
The FY2021-22 CIP recommends $368,200 to fund accessibility, safety, and security
improvements in County facilities. The largest single project in this category
($150,000) is the Wheelchair Lift Replacement at Central Recreation. The second
most significant project is the installation of a dry fire suppression system ($100,000)
in the Register of Deeds Office to prevent water damage from a traditional sprinkler
system release in the event of a fire. This project will also be used to install a security
fence around the back parking lot of the Emergency Services building where
emergency response resources are stored and staged and to upgrade fire alarm
systems and security systems at other County facilities.
o Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling (HVAQ Projects-$540,000
A total of $350,000 is recommended to replace HVAC system at the Whitted Office
and Clinic Complex. The remaining funds would be used to conduct humidity impact
studies at several facilities, replace a small HVAC system in the Eno River Parking Deck
Equipment Room, and to install new major components such as compressors and
motors to extend the useful life of existing HVAC systems.
o Parking Lot Improvements-$30,000
The Parking Lot Improvements Project is used to repaint lines in existing parking lots
and to fill cracks in the asphalt to extend the life of the parking lot.
o Roofing and FaVade Projects-$98,700
The goal of the Roofing and Facade project is to repair known points of failure and to
proactively identify measures to protect County facilities from water intrusions.
These replacements and repairs are prioritized based on a Roof Asset Management
Plan which is being updated in FY2020-21. Funding of $55,000 annually is
recommended for an annual inspection and repair program, and planning and design
funds are programmed in FY2021-22 for roof replacements for the Whitted Building
A and the Dickson House which is used as the Hillsborough Visitors Center.
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0 203 South Greensboro Project as Amended—$8.7 million
In March of 2021, the Board of Commissioners considered options to fully fund the
estimated cost of construction for the 203 South Greensboro Project following an
escalation of approximately$1.8 million in costs associated with the parking structure.
The Board deferred $950,000 in other projects to accommodate this increase and
modified other elements of the project budget to result in a net increase of
approximately $275,000 in new borrowing required to proceed with the project.
Based on the current project schedule,the Construction Manager at Risk is scheduled
present a guaranteed maximum price in October of 2021 with the facility opening in
early 2023.
The CIP also continues to recognize the additional operating expenses that will be
required to operate the new Library. The net new operating costs are currently
estimated at approximately $537,670 annually after deducting the operating costs
associated with the two existing County funded library resources in the Town of
Carrboro.
o Sustainability Projects -$50,000
The Capital Investment Plan includes an annual recommendation of$50,000 per year
to design and implement Sustainability and renewable energy projects on County
property. A portion of funding ($10,000) is set aside to provide a local match for
sustainability grant programs. The balance of funds ($40,000) is recommended for
lighting upgrades and to facilitate the further electrification of the County's vehicle
fleet.
Economic Development Investments
In FY2017-18, the Board authorized funding to conduct an analysis of the County's Economic
Development Districts (EDD's). This report highlighted the importance of having sites that are
prepared for development including the availability of water and sewer service. The County has
previously appropriated over $5.5 million to build out water and sewer infrastructure in the
economic development districts to stimulate commercial and industrial development and job
creation.
Debt service on water and sewer projects is paid using the portion of Article 46 sales tax
revenue dedicated to economic development. Likewise, the improvements to the PFAP
facility are recommended to be funded using Article 46 Economic Development sales tax fund
balance.
o Sewer Extension in the Buckhorn EDD-$1,235,000
The recommended CIP for FY2021-22 adds $1,235,000 to fund sewer installation and
associated project management in the Buckhorn EDD. This project will extend sewer
service under the interstate to a 200 acre area that has rail access. This area is known
as "Area A" in the new Buckhorn Area Plan. Consistent with other sewer extensions
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in this area of the County, the system would be owned, operated and maintained by
the City of Mebane once it is installed, consistent with the terms of an Interlocal
agreement.
o Buckhorn-Mebane EDD Potential Investment Area-$115,000
Over the coming months, the Board will consider next steps for the Buckhorn Area
Plan. The Recommended CIP currently includes $115,000 to examine other areas for
potential investment. Unless those next steps are defined by the time the budget is
ready for approval, staff will recommend deferral of this project.
o Piedmont Food Processing Facility Improvements-$140,000
Part of the County's economic development strategy is to facilitate the use of locally
grown food and to support the growth of small businesses. The Piedmont Food
Processing Facility provides a low cost food production environment to reduce the
barriers of entering the food production market. This project recommends installing
a roofing system to protect freezers that extend beyond the current roof.
Information Technology
Significant information technology and communication improvements are financed through the
Capital Investment Plan. These projects maintain and expand the capabilities of the County's
current information technology infrastructure, employ new technologies to better meet the
needs of County residents, protect and store critical data, and improve internal operating
efficiencies.
o Information Technologies Governance Council Initiatives -$500,000
Every other year, new information technology initiatives are proposed by
departments and then evaluated and scored by an interdepartmental group called the
Information Technologies Governance Council. Those projects receiving the highest
scores are funded, up to the available budgeted amount of$500,000. In FY2021-22,
those projects include the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal system in Tax
Administration, the Parcel Identification Number system used by multiple
departments involved in land records, an electronic tax bill presentment and
processing software, call management software for the Department on Aging, a
switchboard upgrade for the Department of Social Services, contactless service
delivery for the Library, and enterprise Geographic Information System software
upgrades used by several departments.
o Information Technology Infrastructure Initiatives-$1,164,000
The FY2021-22 CIP recommends $1,164,000 for Information Technology
Infrastructure Initiatives. Of this total amount, $100,000 is designated for
cybersecurity improvements, $240,000 is related to server upgrades, data storage,
network improvements, wireless expansion and replacements, and file security,
outbreak prevention, and outbreak mitigation. The remaining$824,000 is designated
to fund the laptop and desktop replacement schedule.
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o Register of Deeds Automation -$80,000
The Register of Deeds Automation project is funded using automation fees that are
specifically designated by State Statute to improve technology capabilities in the
Register of Deeds Office. Each year, the County budgets $80,000 which is allowed to
accumulate over time to make significant technology investments.
Parks, Open Space, and Trail Development
The Board has consistently funded projects for parks, open space, and trail development that
preserve natural areas of the County and promote nature activities for County residents. Funding
recommendations are generally guided by the Parks and Open Space Master Plan, as well as the
individual master plans that have been adopted and periodically updated for each park property.
The FY2021-22 CIP recommends funding for the following projects:
o Blackwood Farm Park—$15,000
Blackwood Farm Park is a 152-acre regional park between Chapel Hill and
Hillsborough on NC Highway 86 and New Hope Church Road. A variety of
improvements will be started in the summer of 2021 to construct new turn lanes into
the park and develop an improved entryway and parking using funding appropriated
in prior years.
The Park is designed to host recreational and educational events. The FY2021-22 CIP
is recommending the addition of a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) to provide
transportation assistance to individuals with disabilities to fully participate in those
events.
o Lands Legacy Program -$500,000
The Lands Legacy Program was originally established in 2000 to conserve and protect
the County's most critical natural and cultural resources, including prime and
threatened farmland, future parklands, natural areas, wildlife habitat and prime
forests, watershed stream buffers, and historic archaeological sites. Based on
planned projects, the existing $1.7 million balance in this program will be exhausted.
As a result, funding is proposed in FY2021-22 to begin replenishing funds. An annual
appropriations approach is recommended in future years to provide ongoing support
of the program.
o Little River Park-$100,000
Little River Park is a cooperative park project, funded fifty percent (50%) each by
Orange and Durham counties. Funding of $100,000 is recommended for FY 2021-22
to repave the park entry road and parking area.These repairs are pending completion
of the updated master plan for the full park by both Orange and Durham counties and
renewal of the Interlocal agreement that is expected in May 2021. Consistent with the
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Interlocal Agreement, Orange County's share of the road and parking improvements
is $50,000.
o Mountains to Sea Trail-$181,000
The Mountains to Sea Trail (MST) is a part of the N.C. State Parks system and is
intended to connect the Great Smoky Mountains to the Outer Banks by trail. The trail
route through Orange County was adopted in January 2018. Work on the first phase
of the project from Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area to the County's Upper
Eno Nature Preserve (Seven Mile Creek Nature Park) is currently underway.
The Recommended FY2021-22 CIP funds the second phase ($181,000) of the project
that will address the trail segment from Buckhorn Road south on and around the
Orange Water and Sewer Authority owned lands at Cane Creek Reservoir continuing
to the Alamance County line. The County expects grant funds from North Carolina
State Parks of approximately $35,500 to help with land acquisition. As a result, the
County's share of this project is $145,500.
o Implementation of Neuse River Rules for Nutrient Management -$175,000
The State-mandated Falls Lake Nutrient Management Rules call for each jurisdiction
in the upper Neuse River Basin to reduce total nitrogen levels by 77% and total
phosphorus levels by 40% over a period of years to improve water quality.
Compliance with these rules would be costly to each of the local governments located
in the basin. However, the Upper Neuse River Basin Association has successfully
proposed an implementation approach that would be less expensive and include a
mix of storm water control or wetlands creation improvements, conservation
acquisitions and practices, and other methods. The FY2021-22 CIP recommends that
$175,000 be allocated to the design and implementation of one or more of these
measures in Orange County.
o Parks and Recreation Facility Renovations and Repairs -$180,000
Funding of $180,000 is recommended in FY 2021-22 for ongoing safety,
lighting/energy, park infrastructure, signage, preventive maintenance and landscape
improvements to the County's seven parks. Each year, park and recreation equipment
and facilities need renovation, safety improvements, repair, replacement and
upgrades. This project provides for a scheduled and prioritized funding source for
these needs identified in the 2030 Parks & Recreation Master Plan process.
Lake Orange Dam Rehabilitation - $360,000
Lake Orange is a Class II public water supply reservoir owned by Orange County. The lake's
primary uses are to serve as a public water supply and to maintain minimum flows in the Eno
River as defined within the Eno River Water Management Plan.
The Lake Orange dam was classified by North Carolina Division of Environmental Quality(NCDEQ)
as a "High Hazard" dam in August 2011. This designation means that failure of the dam could
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result in severe property damage and/or possible loss of life downstream. In 2018, NCDEQ and
a private engineering firm conducted inspections of the dam that identified deficiencies in this
52-year old structure.
Additional inspections conducted in the Fall of 2020 revealed additional structural deficiencies in
the intake tower and along the concrete spillway. As a result, individual projects have been
reprioritized and sequenced so that the FY2021-22 CIP recommends financing the repair of the
erosion control barrier, FY2022-23 addresses the intake tower and gates, and FY2023-24 includes
spillway repairs.
Vehicle Replacements -$1.3 million
The Capital Investment Plan is also used to procure replacement vehicles used by County
Departments. In public safety, funding of $630,341 is recommended in FY 2021-22 to replace
Sheriff's Office vehicles, remount an Animal Control vehicle, and purchase one (1) ambulance
and one (1) administrative vehicle in Emergency Services. In Transportation Services, $560,000 is
allocated to replace nine (9) buses. State and Federal resources pay for eighty percent (80%) of
the cost of vehicles in Transportation Services, so the total County cost of these replacements is
$112,000. Finally, four vehicles used by Asset Management Services and the Department of
Agriculture, Parks and Recreation are in need of replacement. The newest vehicle of this group
is over seventeen years old with an average of 115,670 miles.
Financing the Capital Investment Plan
The Recommended Capital Investment Plan for FY2021-22 totals $54 million in expenditures. Of
that amount, $44.1 million is recommended to be financed by County funded debt. Other
significant sources of funds include additional pay-as-you-go (from Lottery Proceeds) and Article
46 sales tax proceeds. Both of these sources are dedicated to fund school capital needs and are
estimated to contribute approximately$3.6 million to the resources used to support the CIP.
Debt Capacity Target
County policy establishes a debt service capacity target of fifteen percent (15%) of general fund
revenues. Based on prior borrowing approved by the Board, this policy has and is expected to
be exceeded in future years. As the Board considers the CIP, staff will provide updates and
recommend necessary adjustments so that the Board is comfortable with the current and
planned debt over the course of the FY2021-26 CIP.
Planning for Future Significant Capital Projects
As the CIP evolves in the future, two significant capital expenditures may be considered. The first
is a replacement of the emergency responder radio system. The total cost of this project was
originally expected to exceed $40 million. However,through additional research and discussions
with State partners, this project may cost less than originally anticipated. Until a new, reliable
cost estimate is created, this project is programmed in years six through ten of this CIP.
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The second major project consideration is whether the County pursues additional general
obligation school bonds for school repairs and improvements. The Plan does not currently
anticipate additional general obligation bond funding.
Thanks and Appreciation
The development of this year's CIP again took place outside of the typical office environment as
all of the meetings and problem solving that went into the development of these
recommendations were done remotely. Everyone who participated in the development of the
CIP deserves thanks and appreciation for their creativity and flexibility during this process. Again,
the County's Finance and Administrative Services team, most notably Chief Financial Officer, Gary
Donaldson, Deputy Finance Director, Paul Laughton, and Budget Analyst, Kirk Vaughn, provided
exemplary support, advice, and attention to detail.
We look forward to working with you over the next several weeks to improve upon the Manager's
Recommended Capital Investment Plan. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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