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Arlington outlines sequencing for $175 million capital program after 2025 bond election
Summary
City staff presented a proposed sequencing of projects approved in the 2025 bond election and a proposed FY2025 capital budget, highlighting stormwater and water utility programs, public safety equipment and radio replacements, and a tentative bond sale timeline.
At a May 27 Arlington City Council work session, staff presented a proposed sequencing of projects from the 2025 bond election and a draft capital budget that would direct major spending toward public safety, streets, water utilities and stormwater improvements.
The presentation matters because the schedule determines which bond projects the city will build first, what projects will be funded with pay-as-you-go versus debt, and how quickly the city will sell general obligation (GO) and certificate of obligation (CO) debt to pay for those projects.
Emil Randolph, staff member, described the work: "This comes after 14 months of work, regarding the 2025 bond election," and walked the council through the capital program cycle and financial principles used to sequence projects. City Treasurer Ethan Close said the city’s debt ratios remain within policy and that the financing plan assumes favorable market conditions as bonds are sequenced.
Key details from the presentation: - Total capital program overview: staff presented a $175 million total capital budget request across funds,…
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