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Bozeman staff outline $289 million five‑year CIP; water projects, public‑safety tech and housing funding highlighted

Bozeman City Commission · December 9, 2025
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Summary

Staff presented a draft five‑year Capital Improvement Plan (~$289M) that prioritizes public works and utilities spending, proposes a $1.9M public‑safety technology subscription, sets aside $1.5M for ERP replacement and adds $2.1M for community housing design; commissioners asked about timing, sustainability and project tradeoffs.

City staff presented a draft five‑year Capital Improvement Plan totaling about $289 million and walked the commission through major programmatic priorities, funding sources and several projects likely to require further policy decisions.

Finance Director Melissa (presenting with staff) said the plan focuses on protecting existing assets, addressing deferred maintenance and planning for growth. Public works and utilities account for the large majority of the proposed spending; staff described a multi‑year program of water and sewer main replacements, tank and intake rehabilitations, a Highlight Reservoir optimization study and investments in stormwater treatment to protect Bozeman Creek.

Key items highlighted in discussion:

- Water & wastewater: Utilities Director Sean Coats outlined ongoing condition assessments (Lyman…

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