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City outlines FY26 capital priorities, including $36M for water/wastewater and funding set aside for Oak Hill bridge work
Summary
City budget staff presented a FY26 capital plan totaling approximately $73.6 million, with major allocations for water and wastewater projects, stormwater work and facility upgrades; funding for Oak Hill bridge temporary measures and long‑term replacement was discussed in public comment and staff said appropriations have been made.
Budget manager Gary Kozy presented a high‑level overview of the FY26 capital improvement plan Sept. 2, showing a proposed total of $73,565,326 for the fiscal year and highlighting several major project categories.
Kozy’s breakdown showed facilities at an estimated $16,059,700 (including renovations at City Hall, courts and HVAC work), water and wastewater projects totaling roughly $36,000,000, stormwater projects at $9,000,000, street operations at $6,000,000, transit capital at $2,800,000, engineering at $775,000, IT at $72,000 and fire/EMS expected at about $210,000 for the year. He said many projects are funded from a mix of capital reserves, grants, bonds and other identified sources.
At the start of the meeting, during public comment, resident Ken Pritchett raised the long‑standing Oak Hill bridge closure (referred to in public remarks as the Bridal/Oak Hill bridge). The City Manager replied that staff have a short‑term solution under development, a long‑term reconstruction plan is being designed, and “the funding’s been appropriated by council.” The manager said a temporary fix that restores limited vehicle and public‑safety access is expected to be implemented shortly while bids and final designs are developed for a permanent replacement.
Kozy also noted specific planned projects in FY26: stormwater projects tied to grants, the Wilcox Lake dam work (FY26 spend estimate shown for the year at $1,500,000), and transit investments. Councilmembers asked for more detail on Wilcox Lake timing and whether grant funds remain set aside; staff said contract and bid documents are being prepared and additional funding applications are underway to supplement available appropriations.
Ending: Council members pressed for timely project delivery and for staff to return with more detailed 5‑year CIP materials at a subsequent meeting; staff said a fuller, multi‑year plan would be presented soon.
