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Alexandria presents $2.08 billion, 10‑year CIP; staff says plan stays within self‑imposed debt limits but faces tight capacity in late 2020s

Alexandria City Council · February 26, 2025
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Summary

City staff presented a $2.08 billion, 10‑year Capital Improvement Program and a $205.9 million FY26 capital budget, emphasizing state‑of‑good‑repair work and no net increase in long‑term borrowing while warning of tight debt capacity around FY29–31 and potential bond‑market risks.

City staff on Tuesday outlined the manager's proposed 10‑year Capital Improvement Program (FY26–35), a $2,080,000,000 plan with a year‑one capital budget of $205,900,000. "That's a 10 year funding total of $2,080,000,000, and a year 1 capital budget of $205,900,000," Arthur Wicks, who oversees the CIP in the Office of Management and Budget, told the council.

Wicks said the plan continues previously approved projects and prioritizes investments that maintain city assets and schools. He emphasized the proposed…

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