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Council hears CIP updates — PFAS master plan, lead-and-copper work, public-works equipment and parks improvements highlighted
Summary
Staff presented revisions to the 10-year Capital Improvements Program, noting a PFAS master plan funded by principal-forgiveness funds, timing changes for Westover Acres water improvements, lead-and-copper compliance planning, new public-works equipment requests and several fire department facility and apparatus needs.
City staff presented revisions to the 10-year Capital Improvements Program and briefed City Council on notable changes affecting utilities, public works, parks and the fire department.
Public-works and utilities staff said the Riverside Water Treatment Facility will incorporate a PFAS master plan after the city received principal-forgiveness funding from a state revolving fund in July 2024; staff said planned improvements to the treatment plant were pushed back to incorporate the master-plan findings. Staff also said water service-line replacement projects were included to comply with revisions to the federal/state lead-and-copper rule and that the Westover Acres water system improvements were rescheduled to 2029.
Public-works staff described equipment and facility requests for streets, sanitation and parks: a larger sweeper with higher capacity, replacement of tractors with a compact loader (Dingo) for tight areas like the Riverwalk, security camera additions at the public-works facility, storage to protect roll carts, resealing and striping park parking lots, remote-control brush cutter for steep banks and a new shed and break room at Moffett Street Riverwalk.
Fire Department leadership reviewed proposed capital items, including a 107-foot quint ladder truck requested for fiscal year 2026 as an interim, versatile apparatus that can operate in engine or ladder roles, swiftwater dry suits for rescue operations, mobile data terminals replacement schedule, community paramedicine equipment (cardiac monitor and mechanical CPR device), facility renovations (showers/restrooms), HVAC replacement and an outside storage building. The chief said several station HVAC units were roughly 25 years old and have been evaluated by contractors.
Council members asked about timing and whether some noncritical items should wait for development plans at Riverwalk; staff responded that the CIP is a planning document and timing and scope can be adjusted as budget and projects develop. Staff said the CIP revisions will be folded into the annual budget process and that additional feedback from council will be taken as staff formulates the 10-year plan.
