County Manager York presented the proposed capital improvement plan for fiscal year 2025-29 and the fiscal year 2024-25 capital budget. She emphasized that this was just an introduction. She planned to delve deeper into the projects during the special work session on April 22nd at 10:00 a.m.
She said the theme was rebuilding a foundation like the school system had experienced this year. She continued by saying that they were playing catch-up on facility maintenance. She noted there were no new large projects in the plan and that all of the projects next year were either deferred maintenance or unfitting spaces to accommodate existing services and state-mandated needs within the justice system. County Manager York reminded the Board that the capital improvement plan was a multi-year plan of proposed capital projects that also forecasted future spending needs. She explained that the capital budget was the upcoming year's costs of the capital improvement plan. She noted that those projects and expenditures require an annual vote from the County Commissioners. She said even though they favored a five-year plan, the Board was only adopting it annually.
County Manager York shared that the plan was a comprehensive plan to include all of the county’s needs, capital needs, the court system, ABSS, and the Alamance Community College. She shared that by definition, what would be considered capital improvement projects have a cost of $50,000 or more, must have a useful lifespan of 10 years or more, and must meet the definition provided in the presentation. She mentioned that the budget would be presented and followed by the budget public hearing in June. She noted that this year, they would adopt the budget and the capital improvement plan at the same time.
Commissioner Thompson asked about the utility situation with ACC. County Manager York answered that the increase would be paid out of their operating budget.
Commissioner Thompson asked about a timeline for completing B.EverettJordan (B.E.J.)/Saxapahaw Ball Field. Brian Baker, Assistant County Manager, answered that it will be ready by next April.
Commissioner Lashley commented that the B.E.J. project was completed through the county's recreation department because the school system was unable to do it. He thanked the recreation department for its work.
Chairman Paisley said this was an excellent CIP presentation. He acknowledged Dr. Ingle, President of ACC, who attended the meeting.
Rebecca Crawford, Director of Budget and Management, briefly explained the document provided to the County Commissioners and recognized Jessica Mooty and Alex Norwood for their help in collecting information.