2026 capital projects plan
City plan to borrow money for public and utility capital projects.
Watch for when the near-north lead service line contract with Mammoth Construction is executed and when council takes up final quotes and any survey results tied to the Neshotah concessions project.
Typically discussed at Personnel and Finance Committee. Check back when the next agenda is published.
Council voted 8-1 to approve up to $2.565 million in borrowing for 2026 projects, including $255,000 listed for the Neshotah Beach concessions project. After that, utility staff shifted to the on-the-ground stuff: lead service line repairs (east side starting the week of March 2) and planning for a Lincoln Avenue water main rebuild meant to avoid tearing up newer asphalt.
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passed 8-1 City Council · Feb 16, 2026 26-026 Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Establishing Parameters For the Sale of Not to Exceed $2,565,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes
Motion to waive reading and adopt the resolution
Mark Bittner YesDoug Brandt YesShannon Derby YesBill LeClair YesDarla LeClair YesTim Petri YesBonnie Shimulunas YesScott Stechmesser YesAdam Wachowski No
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Committee reviewed the capital projects list and an updated borrowing plan; total list was $3,416,500 with $2,204,818 planned to be covered by the property tax levy and the remainder from other sources.
Personnel and Finance Committee -
City Council approved a resolution authorizing borrowing limits for up to $2,565,000 for the 2026 capital improvement program.
City Council -
The borrowing plan described $2,215,000 supported by the property tax levy and $350,000 supported by the Electric Utility.
City Council -
The plan included $255,000 listed for the Neshotah Beach concessions project.
City Council -
The resolution passed on an 8-1 vote.
City Council -
A resident said borrowing can create practical pressure to spend later, and noted council had not yet seen final quotes or requested public survey results related to Neshotah.
City Council -
Staff reported sewer mains were being cleaned and televised ahead of pipe-lining work.
Public Utilities Committee -
Staff said lead service line repairs on the east side were expected to start the week of March 2.
Public Utilities Committee -
Staff reported a separate 2026 lead service line contract was moving toward execution with Mammoth Construction for the near-north area (22nd–31st Streets, Forest Ave east to the East Twin River).
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Staff reported final plans were being wrapped up for a Lincoln Avenue water main reconstruction intended to avoid tearing up a relatively new asphalt roadway, though Raider Trail may need patching.
Public Utilities Committee