WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Capital Improvement Budget Overview
A graphic illustration of planned capital project distribution and funding sources for fiscal year 2026 is shown below. The fiscal year 2026 Capital Improvement Budget is funded mainly from: tax-supported and self-supported bonds, pay-go funds, Federal and State funds, and developer-based fees.
Operating Impact of Capital Improvement Projects
The operating impacts of capital projects are reviewed and considered during the Capital Improvement Plan review process. Estimated new revenues and/or operational efficiency savings associated with projects are also taken into consideration. The operating costs of the projects are identified and considered during the ranking evaluation. The operating costs of projects to be completed and in-service during the budget year are identified and justified as part of the operating budget process. Additions or eliminations of personnel, significant start-up costs, as well as operation and maintenance costs of the new facilities are included in the operating budget. These conservative operating cost estimates include personnel, equipment maintenance, building maintenance, and other major costs anticipated at the completion of the project. An important consideration in the County’s Capital Improvement Budget is the fis cal impact on the Operating Budget due to the additional debt service cost. Total debt service cost for fiscal 2026 is approximately $21.0 million. A detail of the full CIP budget for FY 2026 can be found by clicking here -> 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan
2026 Budget Document
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