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Upper Arlington council hears $217 million CIP plan; budget ordinances set for public hearing
Summary
City staff outlined a $217 million capital improvement program and a five‑year CIP, flagged coordination with Columbia Gas transmission work, and set public hearings for budget ordinances with final votes scheduled for Dec. 8; council approved two routine ordinances this evening.
City staff presented the 2026 capital improvement program to Upper Arlington City Council, describing a $217 million multi‑year plan that will pair bond issuances and cash funding to address streets, waterlines, parks and facility projects.
Director Lewis (presenting the CIP financing overview) summarized funding approaches and timing: about $132 million in bond issues is projected over the next decade while the remainder is expected to come from cash, fees (water, sewer, storm), and grant funding. “This is an aggressive plan,” Director Lewis said, noting the city’s AAA bond rating and the need to balance project funding with reserve policies.
Staff highlighted key 2026 projects: Northwest Boulevard Phase 3 (construction after the Fourth of July…
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