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Council reviews scaled‑back FY27–31 CIP; Fire Station 3, property yard and buses flagged as large items
Summary
Staff presented the draft FY27–31 Capital Improvement Program (~$636.7M total; ~$449M from the general fund) and highlighted a reduced set of FY27 projects plus several large-ticket items (Fire Station 3, Van Dyke master plan, property yard at an updated estimate of $155M, and six Q‑buses). Council asked about phasing, interim uses for vacated buildings, staffing capacity to deliver projects, and opportunities for alternative funding.
Acting city manager Melanie Zipp and finance staff presented the draft FY27–31 CIP. Staff said they tightened CIP inclusion criteria to true capital assets (useful life ≥5 years, one‑time costs above $50,000) and moved recurring repair/maintenance items back into the operating budget. The total five‑year CIP request is $636.7 million, with about $449 million estimated to come from the general fund; staff noted the increase over the prior plan was primarily driven by school bond–related projects.
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