FY 26 Proposed Capital Budget Book

Athletic Field Improvements

PARKS AND RECREATION Project Number:

Expended/Encumbered as of 2/4/25: $24,958,820

P084117 Multiple Various

Council District:

Location:

Project Schedule/Status: FY 26: Aberdeen HS synthetic field replacement

Expended/Enc.

Budget

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project proposes major improvements to athletic fields both natural and synthetic at various locations throughout the County. The joint use agreement between Parks and Recreation and HCPS for turf fields, greatly benefits the Recreation Council programs as well as school athletics. This project supports Harford County's sports tourism industry through the improvement of playing surfaces at parks and recreation facilities throughout Harford County. This project also supports the goals and objectives of the 2022 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan and the Capital Improvements Program recommendations.

EXPENDITURE SCHEDULE

FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031

TOTAL

Cost Element

Prior

FY 2026 Approp Total

Engineering/Design Land Acquisition

1,675,000

1,675,000 250,000 250,000 300,000 300,000 300,000

3,075,000

0

0

Construction

29,005,000 1,000,000 30,005,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 36,105,000

Inspection Fees

370,000

370,000

370,000

Equipment/Furnishing

0 0 31,050,000 1,000,000 32,050,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 39,550,000

Total Cost:

FUNDING SCHEDULE R1515 Recordation Tax R6999 Other R7000 Future Bonds

1,350,000 1,800,000

1,350,000 1,800,000

1,350,000 1,800,000 7,500,000 27,900,000

0 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000

R7100 Prior Bonds R8027 Reapp Rec Tax

27,900,000

27,900,000 1,000,000

1,000,000 1,000,000 31,050,000 1,000,000 32,050,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 39,550,000

Total Cost:

ESTIMATED OPERATING BUDGET IMPACT: Estimated Debt Service

FY 2026 800,730

FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 FY 2030 FY 2031 760,694 720,657 560,511 640,584 600,548

TOTAL

4,083,723

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