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Review Capital Improvement Programs - Continued review of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 and Fiscal Year 2027/28 Capital Improvement Program budgets and future capital projects for the General Fund.
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Agenda Date: 05/13/2026
Prepared by:
Nichol Ritchie, Finance Manager, Nichol.Ritchie@Visalia.gov, (559) 713-4379;
Renee Nagel, Finance and Technology Director, Renee.Nagel@Visalia.gov, (559) 713-4375.
Department Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive the sixth (final) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) presentation and provide directions as appropriate. City Council is scheduled to act upon the CIP budget during the month of June in conjunction with the operating budget. No formal action is required or requested at this time.
Summary:
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) represents a comprehensive six-year plan for capital projects and equipment. The first two fiscal years (FY 2026/27 and FY 2027/28) are proposed for appropriation, while the subsequent four years are included for long-range planning purposes to provide transparency regarding anticipated infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment needs, along with funding capacity and future project timing.
Only the first two years of the CIP will be appropriated in the proposed two-year budget and therefore warrant the greatest level of review.
This CIP includes proposed capital projects for the general government and public safety vehicles. The General Funds projects range from equipment, vehicle, and technology replacement to regulatory compliance needs.
Background Discussion:
Capital Review Process: This item represents Council's final review of the City's proposed Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2026/27 and 2027/28. The CIP is being presented in a series of meetings from February through May 2026 to allow for detailed review and discussion of each funding category and proposed projects.
The two fiscal years (2026/27 and 2027/28) are pr...
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