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Farmington Planning Commission schedules March 10 public hearing on $59 million draft capital improvement program
Summary
The Farmington Planning Commission voted to schedule a March 10 public hearing on the draft 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Program, which lists 120 proposed projects totaling $59,000,302, with major spending earmarked for water/sewer and vehicles/equipment.
The Farmington Planning Commission voted to add a public hearing to its March 10, 2025 meeting for the draft 2026–2031 Capital Improvement Program, City staff reported.
City staff member Mister Weber presented the CIP as a six-year draft listing 120 proposed projects with a combined cost of $59,000,302. "It is a list of all of the things that people are talking about, so we have that all in one place," Mr. Weber said, noting the document is intended as a comprehensive inventory rather than a fully funded work plan.
The draft covers fiscal years 2026–2031 and groups projects by category. Mr. Weber identified the two largest categories as water and sewer ($16,689,000) and vehicles and equipment ($17,000,326). He highlighted new additions that include $472,000 for fitness courts at Shiawassee and Flanders parks, $199,000 for Riley Park and the Sunquist Pavilion, $200,000 for sidewalks on the south side of Thomas Street and the west side of School Street, and a $8,000,000 allocation for sewer lining. "Our city, most of our sewer system was built 70 years ago, and it's getting to the point where that's gonna need to be replaced," Mr. Weber said.
The draft also notes completed or near-complete projects anticipated by June 30, 2025, including the Maxfield Training Center demolition and cleanup, repaving on Thomas and School streets, approximately $500,000 in Warner Mansion improvements and near-completion of the Masonic Lodge Plaza. Mr. Weber said the full draft and an accompanying spreadsheet listing each project and dollar value are available on the city's website and at city hall.
A commissioner praised the CIP process as thorough and reflective of staff feedback. "The process has always been very thorough," the commissioner said. Commissioners emphasized prioritizing core infrastructure and public safety while acknowledging recreational projects remain important.
A commissioner moved to add to the March 10 Planning Commission agenda a presentation and public hearing on the draft CIP for fiscal years 2026–2031. The motion was made, supported and approved by voice vote; the commission set the public hearing for March 10 at 7:00 p.m.
The public hearing provides residents an opportunity to review the draft and comment before the commission forwards recommendations. The commission adjourned the Feb. 10 meeting after routine updates.
