County staff asks planning commission to recommend CIP projects; Feb. 5 submission deadline set
Jan 14, 2026
Lancaster County finance staff outlined an expanded role for the planning commission in the annual capital improvement plan: commissioners may propose projects via a form due Feb. 5, staff will vet submissions, the commission will select five projects by March 3, and final rankings will be done April 21.
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Josiah Park, budget analyst for Lancaster County finance, briefed the planning commission on the capital improvement plan (CIP) process and the commission’s new ability this year to recommend project ideas for inclusion. The CIP is a 10‑year planning tool; adoption of funding for projects occurs later through the county’s annual operating budget ordinance.
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