Commissioners push for clearer CIP process and more public engagement

May 26, 2026

Commissioners urged staff to clarify how projects are selected and capitalized in the CIP and suggested earlier advisory board and public engagement to set capital priorities, while staff said an RFP and concurrent nexus study will inform next year's process.

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Commissioners used the capital improvement plan discussion to press staff for a clearer, more collaborative process for setting capital priorities and for consistency in what the city treats as "capital." Commissioner Wenham said he was concerned by inconsistent capitalization across departments and urged staff to standardize what gets elevated into the CIP.

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