6.2.
| CC Regular Session |
| Meeting Date: | 12/09/2025 |
| Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: | {ud_pd4} |
Title:
Public Hearing: Adopt Resolution #25-287 Adopting the City's 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Purpose/Background:
Purpose: The 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a strategic planning tool to assist the City Council in identifying proposed capital improvement projects over the next ten years.
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a long-term financial plan of at least five years that consists of projects and facilities that are, or will be needed by the City in carrying out the future needs for the public health, safety and welfare of the City. The City's charter directs that a five-year capital improvement program will be adopted annually. The City is undertaking a 10-year plan for years 2026-2035.
The CIP has been prepared in an attempt to anticipate major capital expenditures in advance of the year in which they are budget requests. Further, several projects may interrelate or require other improvements prior to initiation which would cause delays without prior planning. Additionally, projects may require budgeting over several years or receipt of funds from other sources (i.e. grants) requiring planning completion prior to the funding year. Finally, the plan enables a snapshot of the identified capital needs of the community, allowing for continual prioritization of these needs.
Approval of the CIP by Council does not authorize spending or initiation of a given project. It does, however, provide a guide for the community for a whole array of private and public decision-making, impacted by public capital expenditures. It shall further be noted that initial project design of public infrastructure projects identified within this plan often begins two years or more prior to the date of construction. Also, the CIP reflects priorities for projects and equipment that have been identified as priorities in the City's adopted Strategic Plan.
The CIP is not intended to provide for precise budgeting. Capital costs are projected as estimates. Upon each update of the plan, deletions, additions, delays, or other revisions may occur, reflecting changing community needs. These changes allow for budget refinements as a particular project nears actual construction.
Each project includes preliminary funding sources and appropriate background information citing needs and projected cost estimates.
A supplemental section titled 'Future Consideration Projects' has also been included. This is a listing of park projects that are contingent upon availability of resources. These projects are unfunded and unscheduled until resources become available.
The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is a long-term financial plan of at least five years that consists of projects and facilities that are, or will be needed by the City in carrying out the future needs for the public health, safety and welfare of the City. The City's charter directs that a five-year capital improvement program will be adopted annually. The City is undertaking a 10-year plan for years 2026-2035.
The CIP has been prepared in an attempt to anticipate major capital expenditures in advance of the year in which they are budget requests. Further, several projects may interrelate or require other improvements prior to initiation which would cause delays without prior planning. Additionally, projects may require budgeting over several years or receipt of funds from other sources (i.e. grants) requiring planning completion prior to the funding year. Finally, the plan enables a snapshot of the identified capital needs of the community, allowing for continual prioritization of these needs.
Approval of the CIP by Council does not authorize spending or initiation of a given project. It does, however, provide a guide for the community for a whole array of private and public decision-making, impacted by public capital expenditures. It shall further be noted that initial project design of public infrastructure projects identified within this plan often begins two years or more prior to the date of construction. Also, the CIP reflects priorities for projects and equipment that have been identified as priorities in the City's adopted Strategic Plan.
The CIP is not intended to provide for precise budgeting. Capital costs are projected as estimates. Upon each update of the plan, deletions, additions, delays, or other revisions may occur, reflecting changing community needs. These changes allow for budget refinements as a particular project nears actual construction.
Each project includes preliminary funding sources and appropriate background information citing needs and projected cost estimates.
A supplemental section titled 'Future Consideration Projects' has also been included. This is a listing of park projects that are contingent upon availability of resources. These projects are unfunded and unscheduled until resources become available.
Notification:
The draft document of the 2026-2035 CIP was presented at the worksession of November 10, 2025.
The request for the public hearing was adopted at the regular City Council meeting of November 25, 2025, and the notice was posted in the Anoka County Union Herald on November 28, 2025.
The request for the public hearing was adopted at the regular City Council meeting of November 25, 2025, and the notice was posted in the Anoka County Union Herald on November 28, 2025.
Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives:
1. Adopt Plan as outlined noting that this is a planning tool only and not the authorization of any one project listed.
2. Take no Action at this time for further review of each project. Per the City Charter, at least a five-year Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) needs to be adopted annually.
2. Take no Action at this time for further review of each project. Per the City Charter, at least a five-year Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) needs to be adopted annually.
Funding Source:
Each project contained within the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan states the respective funding source(s).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends Option#1 to adopt the 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program that is attached, noting that this is a forecasting tool and not actual, committed projects and expenditures.
Outcome/Action:
Motion to adopt Resolution #25-287 Adopting the City of Ramsey's 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Plan.
Attachments
- 2026-2035 Capital Improvement Program
- Park Supplemental 2026-2035
- Reso #25-287 Adopting 2026-2035 CIP
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Brian Hagen | Brian Hagen | 12/04/2025 01:19 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Diana Lund
- Started On:
- 12/02/2025 08:48 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 12/04/2025