Impact of the CIP on Operating Budget
Operating Expenses
Most capital projects will impact the County’s operating budget by increasing expenditures. Sometimes, those increases can be offset by anticipated savings in other expense accounts or new revenues generated by that project. Many projects have a negligible impact, an unknown impact, or the impact to the operating budget falls outside of the five-year capital plan. When possible, the County considers these impacts in the capital project approval process.
An example to consider is construction of a new library. The new library will require personnel and related materials and supplies to operate once completed. The operating expenditures identified in the table below include personnel costs and annual building and equipment maintenance.
Another example is the addition of a pump station and force main. There will be expenses each year to continue to maintain the equipment and to ensure smooth functioning for our citizens.
The table below shows the projected operating expenses associated with many of the County's current approved capital projects: