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Executive Committee approves $40,000 capital amendment for Community Education Center study

5435062 ยท July 14, 2025
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Summary

Walworth County authorized a $40,000 budget amendment to complete a study for a Community Education Center; staff said a pending PSTAP grant could later cover the expense.

The Walworth County Board Executive Committee approved a $40,000 amendment to the capital project fund on July 14 to complete a Community Education Center study and allow the county to execute a vendor contract. Staff said the county originally budgeted $60,000 for the study in the 2025 budget but vendor bids left roughly a $40,000 shortfall. The presenter said staff is also researching a potential PSTAP grant that, if awarded, might cover the additional cost and possibly more of the study expense; if that grant is successful the county could use the grant funds in place of the transfer identified in the amendment. During discussion, a committee member noted the large communications and public-safety radio upgrade program planned or underway countywide and referenced a finance presentation. Staff said the total communications project costs are roughly $22,000,000 and included redundancies such as using Whitewater and Lake Geneva as backups. The amendment was approved by committee vote to allow contracting while the grant application is still pending.