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Milton trims capital spending but advances sidewalks, trail extension and park projects
Summary
Council heard that capital improvement fund expenditures fall about $1.6 million in 2026 as grants and prior projects wind down, while staff highlighted planned sidewalk missing‑link work (20 Third, 20 Eighth, Oak Street), SR‑99 Porter Way completion, interurban trail engineering funding and Milton Community Park improvements.
Milton City Council study session — Staff told council on Oct. 13 that the Capital Improvement Fund’s 2026 expenditures are down about $1.6 million as projects initiated in 2025 advance toward completion, but several sidewalk, trail and park projects remain programmed for next year.
Interim Finance Director Robec listed completed or ongoing 2025 projects including the SR‑99 Porter Way intersection, additional Porter Way sidewalk work funded by a Washington State Transportation Improvement Board grant, and the Milton Community Park outdoor meeting venue. Robec said the park venue was “partially funded with coronavirus local fiscal recovery funds…
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