County staff present 10‑year capital plan and urge ARPA‑timing decisions

Rudy, a county capital projects lead, presented the county’s Capital Improvement Program (10‑year outlook) and the Capital Improvement Plan covering 2022–24. He explained that the CIP program lists long‑range projects while the plan identifies projects the county intends to program and budget over the next three years. Staff estimated a roughly $98.7 million total for the 10‑year program and approximately $47 million for the next three years.

Rudy and staff described the process used to prioritize projects and noted that while the county programs out‑year projects, annual budgeting funds one year at a time. They reviewed a schedule and milestone approach and said staff will provide the commission an electronic version of the plan. The presentation emphasized that ARPA‑eligible projects should be advanced now because the ARPA obligation window requires contracts and obligations to be in place by early 2024. Officers noted that several items are flagged as ARPA eligible (green) and that most projects have received prior commissioner approvals; one line item — an electrical upgrade needed to complete the HVAC replacement at the admin building — remained unapproved and was raised as a follow‑up item.

Commissioners asked for breakdowns of the totals and clarification about funding sources. Staff explained funding would come from a mix of ARPA funds, general county funds, MAG/quasi‑regional funding, B‑Road and fourth‑quarter funds for road projects, and NRCS participation for debris basin projects where the county’s construction match would apply. Staff also described a recapitalization approach to reserve funds for future replacement of capital assets.

Commissioners and staff discussed next steps: staff will provide the CIP documents electronically, make any requested revisions within a week, and return with a final plan for approval so ARPA forms and obligations can be completed in time. No formal vote to adopt the CIP occurred at this meeting; commissioners provided guidance and requested follow‑up materials.