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Larkspur council adopts $1.8M of new capital projects and final FY2026–27 budget
Summary
The council approved the five‑year capital improvement program and the city’s FY2026–27 budget after a public hearing. The CIP adds about $1.785 million in new capital spending this year and carries major ongoing projects (Piper Park rec offices, pump‑station and storm‑drain work) into the next fiscal year.
The Larkspur City Council on Wednesday approved its five‑year capital improvement program (CIP) and adopted the fiscal year 2026–27 budget following a public hearing and presentations from staff.
The council voted to add roughly $1,785,000 in new capital funding to the CIP and to carry forward previously allocated project funds for ongoing work, city Public Works Director Julian Skinner said. The CIP lists priorities that include pump‑station replacements to address frequent king‑tide flooding, continued storm‑drain improvements, pathway repairs and pavement maintenance, and several parks projects such as dugout shade and tennis‑court resurfacing at Piper Park.
"A total of $1,785,000 is proposed to be added in, to the capital program this year," Skinner said during his presentation. He told the council that some projects are rolling into next year because of grant timing and contractor schedules, and that the city’s pavement condition index remains strong but will require more maintenance in coming years.
City Manager Dan Schwartz summarized changes incorporated into the final budget after prior council direction, including restoring a planning position and additional library staffing. Schwartz said the city is maintaining a prudent reserve policy to manage cash flow and potential revenue shocks.
Council members pressed staff on project details and trade‑offs. Several raised the city’s strategy for electric‑vehicle charging at Piper Park: Skinner said staff separated EV chargers from the rec‑offices CIP entry to pursue available grants and PG&E programs without subjecting the entire recreation project to federal grant restrictions.
The council adopted the CIP resolution and then took up the set of budget resolutions authorizing appropriations and administrative policies for FY2026–27. After a roll‑call motion to adopt the enumerated resolutions, the mayor declared the budget adopted.
What’s next: A number of unfunded projects remain on the five‑year list, including long‑term items such as a potential library Phase 2 and a larger trash‑capture program for storm drains. Staff will return to council with grant opportunities and program details as funding is identified.
