The College Place City Council on Nov. 25 voted to adopt its six‑year capital facilities plan, and at the same meeting approved related ordinances covering equipment replacement and information‑technology planning for 2026–2031.

Mr. Carlton presented the capital plan and listed major proposed projects for 2026, including a stormwater decant facility (about $2 million), Southeast Birch improvements (~$3.4 million), Mjolnir Road work (~$9.6 million), wastewater treatment plant improvements (~$10 million), Well Number 9 development (~$4 million), and a Reservoir 4 project (~$8 million). He told council the plan projects just under $53 million in capital spending in 2026 and roughly $178–179 million over 2026–2031. "A lot of that drives our projects" by pursuit of outside federal funding, Mr. Carlton said, noting projects will only proceed if funding is secured.

During a hearing, council and staff clarified that the earlier 'Well Number 8' project was abandoned and the city is pursuing Well Number 9; councilmember Sherman identified an incorrect $6,000,000 Well Number 9 entry for 2028, and council moved to adopt the capital plan with an amendment removing that line. Council approved ordinance number 20511 adopting the capital facility plan with the amendment by voice vote.

Council also adopted two companion ordinances: ordinance number 20512 to adopt the equipment replacement plan (covering capital equipment over $5,000 and a five‑ to six‑year replacement cycle) and ordinance number 20513 to adopt the 2026–2031 IT plan (which included implementing Tyler Technologies modules for permitting and public‑works asset management). The IT presentation noted the Community Development permitting module would go live on Dec. 8 and that software maintenance and contractor costs are driving IT budget pressures.

Council emphasized dependence on outside funding. "If we don't find the funding, the project won't move forward unless we have sufficient reserves," Mr. Carlton said. The council approved the ordinances by voice votes and scheduled final budget adoption for Dec. 9.

Next steps: staff will incorporate the adopted plans into the city’s capital program and pursue identified grants and low‑interest loans; the council asked staff to track funding status and return with updates as projects are developed.