Chesapeake presents $55.25 million first-year CIP request; Career Center replacement estimated at $101.5 million
Summary
Planning administrator Pedro Martinez presented the superintendent's 2026–2036 Capital Improvement Plan, including a $55,247,900 first-year request and a five-year ask of $621,595,000; major projects and timelines were detailed and final funding depends on City Council appropriations.
Planning administrator Pedro Martinez presented the superintendent’s proposed 2026–2036 Capital Improvement Plan and reviewed completed projects, active work, and proposed year‑one projects.
Martinez highlighted the new Crestwood Elementary as a recent completion and listed ongoing projects including the Southeastern Elementary addition and a new elementary at the Culpeper Landing site. He described the Chesapeake Career Center replacement (district‑owned Clearfield Avenue site) as a primary long‑range objective with an estimated construction cost of approximately $101,500,000 and said design funding is currently allocated while construction funding remains subject to the City’s determination.
The proposal lists Carver Intermediate’s replacement and conversion to a K–5 elementary (facility age: 73 years) with an estimated cost of $84,200,000. Major maintenance work (roofs, HVAC), athletic upgrades (lighting, track replacement, ADA field design), and planned turf field designs were included. Martinez said the first‑year CIP request totals $55,247,900 and the five‑year request totals $621,595,000.
Martinez emphasized that the City Council’s May appropriation will determine which projects can proceed next year and that the board will hold a public hearing and seek final action on Dec. 8. Several projects are staged in design or are currently unfunded; staff will continue to advocate for construction funding in coordination with the City.
