HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 06-04-2026; 1 - Discussion and Decisions on FY 2026-36 Capital Investment Plan ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 4, 2026
Action Agenda
Item No. 1
SUBJECT: Discussion and Decisions on FY 2026-36 Capital Investment Plan
DEPARTMENT: County Manager
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Travis Myren, (919) 245-2308
Amendments to the Proposed Budget Caitlin Fenhagen, (919) 245-2303
available electronically at: Kirk Vaughn, (919) 245-2153
https://www.oran.gecountync...qov/budget/
amendments
PURPOSE: To discuss the FY 2026-36 Capital Investment Plan, accept the Ten-Year Capital
Investment Plan, and approve the Intent to Adopt Capital Funding for FY 2026-27.
BACKGROUND: For over 20 years, the County has produced 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 10-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 2026-36 CIP includes County Projects, School Projects, and Proprietary Projects. The
School Projects include Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, Orange County Schools, and 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% sales tax growth over the next ten years. Many of the projects in the
CIP will rely on debt financing to fund the projects.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The Ten-Year Capital Investment Plan is a long-range financial planning
tool with a financial impact in FY 2026-27, if the first year of the CIP is approved by the Board of
County Commissioners with the adoption of the Annual Operating Budget.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• MISSION STATEMENT — Orange County is a visionary leader in providing governmental
services valued by our community, beyond those required by law, in an equitable,
sustainable, innovative and efficient way.
• VISION STATEMENT — We are a diverse, inclusive, and healthy county working together
to strengthen our community and enhance the quality of life for all residents.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board accept the Ten-Year Capital
Investment Plan and approve the Intent to Adopt Capital Funding for FY 2026-27.