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Cupertino council adopts new special‑project policy; residents urge $50,000 cap
Summary
The City Council voted to adopt a new special‑project policy that narrows what qualifies as a special project and requires council reapproval to reappropriate savings. Residents urged adding a fiscal cap and limits on staff time before projects proceed.
The Cupertino City Council adopted a new special‑project policy after a staff presentation and public comment, voting to approve the policy by unanimous vote.
City finance staff presented the policy changes and said the document narrows which items qualify as special projects, establishes reporting frequency and follow‑up, and requires council authority to reappropriate savings into new special projects. "Most notably, the policy requires that even if sufficient appropriations or budget exist to create a new special project ... we will need to come back to council on a consent item for the authority to reappropriate those funds," said Christine Alfaro, director of administrative services.
The policy removes recurring maintenance items and routine capital work from the special‑project listing; examples staff cited include…
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