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Council hears CIP preview: $56M in parks, $150M in water funds and hurdles for bike-ped overcrossing
Summary
Staff reported plans to accelerate delivery of parks, water and transportation projects, including a planned Roseland Creek Park crossing to the elementary school and a bicycle-pedestrian overcrossing pending Caltrans and PG&E approvals.
City staff told the Santa Rosa City Council they have shifted funds and accelerated schedules to deliver dozens of capital projects over the next 12–18 months and the coming fiscal years. The presentation covered parks, water, sewer and transportation projects and identified specific milestones and remaining approvals for several high-profile efforts.
Parks: Director Hennessy said there is just over $56 million currently available for parks capital planning, with more than $30 million allocated to projects now in design and the majority expected to be delivered next fiscal year. The five top projects shown in staff slides are scheduled for delivery beginning next fiscal year. Hennessy said the MLK Jr. Neighborhood Park shows $2 million remaining and staff were instructed to consider phasing to ensure at least a Phase 1 can proceed. "We want to make certain…
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