Consultants have completed the initial assessment phase for the Master Facilities Plan (MFP). This has resulted in an updated database of nearly 100 County facilities and real property assets. The consultant team toured and assessed existing buildings and prepared conditions reports. In addition, the team conducted more than 30 interviews with County officials, department staff, and community stakeholders.

At the November 21, 2022 Board meeting, team members shared initial facility assessment results and summarized the challenges of providing continuous service delivery in existing facilities as the County continues to grow. The team shared an adjacencies graphic, illustrating the interdepartmental relationships that need to be considered in the development of facilities plan options. The team is currently finalizing those options and calculating cost projections.

A summary of external stakeholder interviews revealed common concerns surrounding growth and the need for collaboration to address growth. Workforce housing was cited as a significant need.

The project is currently ahead of schedule. The MFP is the initial step of a multi-phase process that will culminate in a Comprehensive Financial Plan to guide future budgeting decisions. Population projections, anticipated revenues, operating costs, service delivery trends, and development trends will be incorporated in the preparation of final recommendations for County Commissioners to consider.

This proactive planning effort will ensure consistent delivery of County services and provide long-term strategic guidance for future decisions.