Approve the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2022-2026. (No general fund impact) (Rinde/Van Hoosear)

Approve the Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2022-2026.

In Support of All Goals (Internal Departments Only)

The County Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is updated each year as projects and funding necessitate. The County utilizes a rolling five year CIP, which includes potential capital projects that could be recommended for implementation. Any new projects greater than $200,000 are included in the CIP budget, and anything under this amount will be included in the General Services Department budget. Approval of this plan does not constitute approval of specific projects within the plan; individual projects still require project approval from the Board. The 2022-2026 CIP is included as Attachment A.

The CIP includes modifications to facilities, infrastructure projects, maintenance, and information systems. In addition, these plans are tracked through e-Builder, a construction management software program. New projects added to the 2022-2026 CIP include a run-up area at the County Airport to provide a safe area for pilots to complete pre-flight safety checks; a major upgrade to the County's INFOR financial information system; a new Parks and Facilities shop that will facilitate department moves to vacate the Ag Campus; and several landfill projects that will generate power, ensure safe storage and growth of the County's liquid waste program, support appliance recycling, and improve landfill road maintenance. 

The CIP Finance Plan is created for a three-year fixed period called the CIP Financing Period. This facilitates maintaining each block of financing separate and distinct, in addition to following the time constraints typically associated with certain types of financing, such as bonds, which require 85% be spent within three years of the debt transaction. At the end of the three-year financing period a new CIP Finance Plan will be developed in coordination with Board approval.

Capital Improvement Committee, including members from the County Administrator's Office, Department of Financial Services, and General Services Department.