During the FY2027 budget hearing on June 10, 2026, Western Dakota Technical College leadership approved a budget realignment that explicitly moves reserve dollars from the repairs/maintenance line in the Restricted column into the Plant column to fund a security system and chiller repairs. The total FY2027 budget was set at approximately 25693448 after a small overall reduction, and equipment spending in some grant and general fund areas was cut to prioritize salaries and these facilities needs. This action signals that the college intends to spend from reserves on security system work and HVAC chiller repairs in FY2027, although no specific vendors, scopes, or procurement methods are named in the minutes.For facilities, security, and HVAC vendors, this is an early indication that capital and maintenance work for campus security infrastructure and chiller equipment is funded and likely to be scoped and bid. A useful next conversation would focus on helping the college define requirements, phasing, and total cost of ownership for upgraded security systems and chiller repair or replacement options that fit within their Plant budget allocation.

Security system and chiller repair work are to be funded from reserve dollars via the Plant column, indicating non-grant capital/maintenance funding rather than operating funds.