Committee debates inflation assumptions and data presentation for CIP
Members debated whether CIP figures should be shown in present dollars or adjusted for inflation and asked staff to provide an inflation-adjusted summary table or exportable spreadsheet; the committee agreed to refine the narrative and data display before a September review and October public hearing.
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Committee members raised concerns that multi-year CIP projections can mislead voters or reviewers if inflation is not shown; one member advocated adding inflation assumptions (e.g., a flat 3'5% or item-specific adjustments) while others noted different materials (asphalt vs equipment) inflate at different rates.
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