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Report regarding the proposed Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Year 2026-27. (Eunejune Kim, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, and Matthew Ruble, Principal Engineer)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council review and provide feedback on the proposed Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Year 2026-27.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) outlines major capital expenditures and infrastructure improvement projects throughout the City. City departments identify necessary improvements and prioritize project implementation as part of the annual CIP development process.
City staff considers the following criteria when selecting projects for inclusion in the CIP:
? Grant-funded projects requiring a City contribution
? Previously approved projects under construction or contract
? Projects required for regulatory compliance
? Projects necessary to maintain or upgrade existing City infrastructure
? Projects with no General Fund allocations
? Projects requested by the community or City departments
? Projects that can be reasonably delayed, are complete, or are no longer necessary
Based on the established guidelines, staff proposes the following Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 CIP budget appropriations. The proposed FY 2026-27 CIP budget totals approximately $570.43 million, including $20.15 million of new appropriations and approximately $550.28 million of previously authorized appropriations for continuing projects.
A key enhancement to this year's CIP is the inclusion of an expanded five-year planning outlook. While the City has historically incorporated multi-year planning, the FY 2026-27 CIP places greater emphasis on forward-looking projections to improve transparency, strengthen long-term infrastructure planning, and provide a clearer understanding of future capital needs. The attached CIP Budget Book includes out-year project forecasts for planning and financial forecasting pur...
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