Capital Improvement Programs Projects

Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) projects are city-funded improvements to city land, parks, building and infrastructure. A Capital Improvement is a project that enhances the unit of property, restores or prolongs the useful life of the unit of property, or adapts the property to a new or different use. Capital Improvements are assets that are capitalized each year, routine maintenance projects are not. The CIP is a multi-year plan that identifies, plans and implements improvements over time, accounting for budgetary and staffing constraints, as well as ongoing facility and infrastructure needs.

How do we prioritize/rank the CIP projects?

• Repair or upgrading necessary to protect public Health and Safety take highest priority.
• Council Priorities, Commission suggestions and Community input.
• Subsequent phases of existing projects.
• Master Plans and General Plan have many stated goals and policies that affect the generation of CIP projects.
• Fiscally responsible use of City resources, including staff time and funding. If projects have secured (or could secure) outside funding, that is also considered.