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Falls Church CIP work session outlines $162M six‑year plan, flags sewer and stormwater cost pressures

City of Falls Church Planning Commission · February 19, 2026
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Summary

Staff presented the FY27–32 Capital Improvements Program totaling $162 million, emphasizing infrastructure reinvestment, multimodal transportation and strategic project development; commissioners pressed for stronger energy and stormwater implementation language, and staff moved large projects (property yard and public safety HQ) into a 10‑year pipeline while advancing planning and grant work.

City staff presented the proposed FY2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program to the Planning Commission on Feb. 18, describing a six‑year total of $162,000,000 and a fiscal‑year‑27 appropriation of roughly $19,000,000. The CIP focuses on three priorities: sustaining a state of good repair for existing infrastructure, progressive multimodal transportation (Vision Zero/Complete Streets), and strategic project development to improve project readiness.

Key elements and figures noted by staff:

- Total CIP (6 years): $162,000,000; FY27 appropriation: $19,000,000. - Funds organized by program: general and school fund (~$20M), transportation fund (~$100M), sewer and stormwater enterprise funds (~$42M combined). - Transportation highlights: five prioritized traffic‑signal replacements, pedestrian bridge at Cavalier…

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