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Council presses planners on Trinity Square spending and prioritization as $25M CIP bond is presented
Summary
Planning and finance staff presented a $25 million proposed FY27 CIP bond and project book; councilors and community members demanded documentation after funds tied to Trinity Square appeared to have been reallocated, and staff pledged to locate PO backups and pursue a community engagement/participatory budgeting approach.
The committee reviewed the capital improvement plan book and a proposed $25 million CIP bond for fiscal year 2027. Staff said the CIP is presented by project and funding source and includes previously committed projects that are under contract, limiting the ability to repurpose funds without formal reappropriation.
Parks and planning staff highlighted major projects in the bond package, including adaptive‑shoreline and waterfront work at India Point Park (funded partly with federal earmarks), Valley Parkway trail connections, bridge replacements, and a zoo education‑center closeout. Staff said many projects…
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