In a recent government meeting, officials outlined an ambitious Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the years 2025 to 2030, with a planned expenditure of $107.4 million aimed at enhancing the city’s infrastructure. The program encompasses a diverse range of projects across various departments, focusing primarily on utilities, facilities, fleet, and transportation.

Key highlights from the CIP include significant investments in community facilities and infrastructure. The East Boulder Community Center is set to undergo a $53 million renovation, funded by the renewed Community, Culture, Resilience, and Safety Tax approved by voters in 2021. This project aims to promote healthy lifestyles and is expected to be completed by 2027.

Another major initiative is the Alpine Balsam Western City Campus project, which will consolidate city facilities and introduce 144 new affordable housing units, marking the city’s largest affordable housing development to date. The project is allocated $40 million in the 2025 budget, with an additional $6.2 million earmarked for anticipated debt issuance.

The meeting also addressed the urgent need for replacing outdated fire stations. A total of $38 million is designated for the design and construction of new facilities to better serve the community and meet operational standards.

Additional projects include the University Hill Streetscape Renovations, which will enhance the area with drought-resistant landscaping and improved lighting, and the Ramos Park and Violet Bridge Project, which aims to upgrade park amenities and improve neighborhood connectivity.

Critical utility projects were also discussed, including the $54.4 million Barker Water System Rehabilitation, essential for maintaining the city’s water supply, and the $9.7 million Main Sewer Improvements Phase 2, which will enhance wastewater infrastructure.

Lastly, the South Boulder Creek flood mitigation project is in the advanced design phase, with plans to seek council approval for $63 million in appropriations and related debt in 2025.

These initiatives reflect the city’s commitment to addressing infrastructure needs while promoting community well-being and resilience against future challenges.