College Place council adopts six‑year capital plan, approves modest tax and utility increases to shore up reserves

College Place’s City Council on Nov. 25 adopted a six‑year capital facilities plan and approved related budget measures that city staff say are intended to preserve reserve levels while advancing a slate of infrastructure projects. The measures include staff recommendations to increase the city’s property‑tax levy by 2% and raise the utility tax from 10% to 13%.

Mister Carlton, who presented the plan, said the city anticipates roughly $53 million in capital spending in 2026 and about $179 million across 2026–2031, with individual projects contingent on grant and low‑interest loan funding. Major items highlighted in the plan include wastewater treatment plant improvements ($10,000,000 next year, funded largely by Department of Ecology grants and loans), the Mjolnir Road project (~$9,600,000), Reservoir 4 construction…