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Murrieta adopts $123.2 million CIP for FY26–27, identifies $37 million in appropriations
Summary
The council approved a five-year capital improvement plan and a FY26–27 CIP budget of about $123.2 million, including a recommended $37 million appropriation. Major items include a $2.4M Measure T-funded fire truck and $750K each for equestrian center maintenance and City Hall first-floor improvements.
The Murrieta City Council voted 4-0 on July 7 to adopt the city's proposed capital improvement plan (CIP) for FY26–27 and the five-year CIP framework through 2030–31.
Director of Finance Javier Carcamo told the council the CIP includes roughly 107 active projects and a proposed additional appropriation of about $37 million for FY26–27, bringing the proposed FY26–27 CIP to approximately $123.2 million. The plan identifies approximately $40.5 million in restricted funding anticipated in future years.
Financial analyst Aaron Mendoza said the proposed FY26–27 package includes roughly $4.5 million in funding for new capital projects and noted the largest single new local outlay is $2.4 million from Measure T for a fire department tiller truck. The budget also includes $750,000 for maintenance at the equestrian center and $750,000 for first-floor City Hall improvements to provide additional office space for development and engineering staff.
Carcamo and staff explained that about 86% of CIP funding comes from restricted revenue sources (development impact fees, Measure A, SB1, state and federal grants), with general fund and Measure T contributions comprising roughly 10% ($12 million) of the total. Staff told council they identified approximately $37 million in restricted balances that could be reallocated to priority projects and will return with refined funding strategies, including potential use of unassigned balances or external financing.
Council members questioned construction schedules, permitting risks (Caltrans for some corridors), and whether some long projects could be accelerated through financing; staff said specific allocations and timelines will be refined in follow-up reports.
The council adopted the joint resolution approving the CIP and related appropriations by unanimous vote, 4-0.
