Summary
Council adopted the six-year capital roadmap identifying nearly $99 million in desired projects — roads, water mains, parks, and City Hall/police facility work — though funding is not secured. About $28 million is tied to lead service line replacement.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
No immediate budget hit, but it shapes where millions in future spending and potential bond money could go.
All residents, especially those served by aging water, road, and city facilities.
Deferred maintenance means residents may face water backups, poor roads, and rising long-term costs if projects go unfunded.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Budget Workshop - Mar 21, 2026
FY27 marks the start of concentrated capital spending to catch up on years of deferred maintenance at city facilities, using revenue growth from the Headlee override millage. Expect higher capital costs through FY27-28.
City Council - Mar 9, 2026
Council adopted the six-year capital roadmap identifying nearly $99 million in desired projects — roads, water mains, parks, and City Hall/police facility work — though funding is not secured. About $28 million is tied to lead service line replacement.
Planning Commission - Feb 18, 2026
The city's six-year infrastructure and facilities wish list totals over $112 million, including lead service line replacement, road work, and City Hall/DPW repairs. The commission's recommendation sends it to council for adoption, but funding depends on the spring budget process, where less than a third of requests have been funded in recent years.
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