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Planning commission recommends $148 million FY2026–31 capital improvements program to City Council
Summary
The Falls Church City Planning Commission unanimously recommended the proposed FY2026–31 Capital Improvements Program — a $148 million, six‑year plan — to City Council on March 5, 2025, and added a request that rooftop solar projects with positive utility paybacks be funded for earlier completion.
The Falls Church City Planning Commission unanimously recommended the city’s proposed six‑year Capital Improvements Program (FY2026–31) to City Council on March 5, 2025.
In a staff presentation, the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) coordinator said the proposed six‑year total is $148 million. Staff estimated $46 million of that would come from grants over the six years, with about $12.3 million identified as federal funding within the grant total. Staff also reported approximately $50 million in prior‑year grant appropriations remain active; $24 million of those prior appropriations are for transportation projects.
The commission’s motion, moved by Commissioner Krasner, found the proposed CIP consistent with adopted comprehensive and small‑area plans and cited priorities used to shape the program: effective project delivery,…
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