Perth County’s 2024 $16.9-million capital budget includes 37 projects planned for the coming months.
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Shared by Perth County finance manager Corey Bridges at a recent county council meeting, the capital budget will be funded through $10.5 million from reserves; $2.42 million from the Canada Community Building Fund, Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund and municipal partners; and $4.1 million from external financing.
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A total of $3.76 million will be transferred to reserves for future capital projects, Bridges told advisors.
Under the technology services and information technology services umbrella, $80,000 has been allocated for new radio and communications equipment to complete system upgrades that began last year.
Additional network equipment replacements will include network switches, attendance time clock and video projection devices for paramedic services, and audio record equipment for court services for a combined total of roughly $91,000.
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Bridges told councilors that all projects will be completed in collaboration with local support providers and area fire chiefs to ensure that new equipment will meet current and future needs.
For public works, major projects include three bridge rehabilitations and two culvert replacements at a combined total of roughly $2.4 million.
The Perth County Courthouse will continue to be upgraded in 2024. The planned improvements include a generator upgrade; repairs to the stone entrance, steps and arches; the replacement of a second-floor wooden entrance; a council chambers upgrade; roof repairs; boiler and air-conditioning unit upgrades. The combined total for the courthouse work is approximately $715,000.
The other major planned capital purchase is a replacement snow plow, which carries a price tag of about $440,000.
A draft of the 2024 Perth County budget is available for viewing on Perth County’s website under the County Government and Budget and Finance tabs.
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