The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a five-year plan that outlines the community's present and future public needs. The CIP identifies the capital outlay anticipated for projects, provides a proposed schedule of public improvements, and reflects the City Council's priorities regarding community and economic development.

A capital improvement is defined as any expenditure for equipment, buildings, infrastructure, land acquisition and the like in which the cost exceeds $25,000 and the estimated useful life is greater than one year.

• FY 2025-2029 CIP 

CIP Process 

The need or idea for capital improvements can originate from the City Council, residents, City team members or other stakeholders. These items are compiled into the CIP document and presented annually to the City Council, which prioritizes the first year's expenditures. During the annual budget process, first-year projects are refined and a financing plan is put into place within the budget available.

Capital project planning is an ongoing process, and the CIP document is updated each year. Changing community needs and priorities, emergencies, cost adjustments, mandates, changes in technology and other factors can all cause projections to shift. 

The CIP enables the City to plan thoughtfully and holistically, use taxpayer dollars most efficiently and effectively, and focus efforts on community goals, needs and opportunities.