Council hears multi‑million CIP priorities: bridge, outfall and Spanish Valley tank

Apr 15, 2026

Staff outlined high‑cost capital projects in the CIP: bridge improvements now estimated near $10–12 million, a $7M outfall line in the sewer plan, and the Spanish Valley water tank needing roughly $3.9M beyond a $1.7M state allocation. Staff stressed heavy reliance on grants and federal appropriations.

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City staff walked council through the general CIP and highlighted several high‑cost projects that would materially affect fund balances. Pat said the bridge improvements line has risen toward $10–12 million and that the city does not currently have the full resources to build it without external grant funding.

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