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City council previews $7.8 million FY2027 capital plan, highlights street, water and drainage priorities

Washington City Council · February 17, 2026
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Summary

City staff presented a FY2027 capital kickoff proposing $7,827,000 in capital spending and a five‑year plan of about $63 million, noting low bids on Catherine Street, proposed sidewalks to connect Safe Routes to School gaps, and a proposed Washington Estates drainage basin requiring council direction.

City staff on Feb. 16 asked the Washington City Council for early guidance on the fiscal year 2027 capital plan, outlining a $7,827,000 ask for next year and a five‑year capital program of about $63,000,008.81.

"This is the start of my fifth week, and I'm, starting to be involved in several of the strategic goals," City Administrator Fateman Hsu said, introducing the presentation and asking department heads to summarize the maps and funding sources. Finance and public‑works staff walked the council through a new GIS "story map" designed to show residents where work was completed and where projects are planned.

Public‑works manager Dennis said the apparent low bidder for Catherine Street Phase 3 came in "about…

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