Presentation

Capital Improvement
PROGRAM
FY 2027 – 2031
Presented By:
Date: 
Brian A. Ritschel – Office of Management and Budget Director 
Chris Lynch – Office of Management and Budget CIP Coordinator
April 16, 2026

Introduction to the CIP Funding Plan
This is a funding plan
Allows for the scheduling and allocation of financial resources to address 
infrastructure needs
8-year plan developed
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Aligns infrastructure projects with the City’s goals
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Unfunded projects remain part of the plan and considered each year in the 
prioritization of infrastructure needs and resource availability
5-year plan approved by Council per Charter
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Exclusively includes projects with identified funding sources
First year funding is appropriated as part of the annual budget adoption
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Local Revenues
Regional Awards/Grants
General Obligation (GO) Bonds
Excise Tax Obligation
Utility
Utility Revenues
Utility Revenue Obligations
Capacity Fee
Utility Taxable Obligations
CMC Steel
CIP Funding Sources
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Non-Utility

One-time start up purchases and ongoing costs are reviewed and 
included in the financial forecast with the completion of a project to 
ensure the City can meet the operational requirements.
Examples of ongoing:
Staffing a new fire station, library, or utility plant expansion
Landscape maintenance at City parks
Examples of one-time:
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
Vehicles
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Operations and Maintenance

Rising labor costs and continued cost pressures across 
commodities, services, and contracts
Inflation is moderating, but prices remain elevated and 
have not declined from prior increases
Keeping up with growth while maintaining current 
infrastructure
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Current Challenges in CIP

Broadway Road
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Utility Capital Improvement Program
Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant

Water Resources 
Energy Resources
LG Gas Line
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Central Mesa Reuse Pipeline
Harris Drive Water Main Improvements
Sewer Diversion Structure Rehabs: Sites 6, 
14, 15, 19, 21, 28, 39, 41, 42, 43
McDowell Rd. Water Transmission Main
McKellips Rd. Water Transmission Main
Falcon Field & Desert Sage Water 
Transmission Main
Hohokam Irrigation Service & Waterline
Gas Quarter Sections (44B & 44D – Phase 1)
LG Gas Line Construction
Westwood Street Gas Main
New Services: CPLC Residences on Main
Completed Utility Projects FY 25/26

Energy Resources 
Water Resources
Energy and Water 
Resources Joint Projects
Gantzel Road High Pressure Gas Main (Gas)
Clausen Gate Station (Gas)
Val Vista Pueblo to US 60 (Gas)
AZ Farms Gas Line Replacement (Gas)
New Services (GRID, Cabana Mesa)
Transform 17 (Design) 
Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant Phase 2
New Groundwater Wells (DW24, DW25, DW26, 
DW30, DW33)
GWRP Consolidated Reliability Improvements
Smart Metering 
Broadway Road
Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant
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Current Utility CIP Projects

Water Resources
Greenfield Aeration Basin Concrete Rehabilitation
NWWRP Programmable Logic Controller Upgrade
NWWRP Solids Stream Equipment Replacement
Broadway Rd. Sewer Relocation - UPRR Tracks
Baseline Rd. Interceptor Sewer Rehabilitation
Sewer Improvements – Various Locations (Phase 1A, 2, 3)
Noche de Paz Lift Station (LS6) & SCS (SS3) Rehabilitation
Energy Resources
69kV Looping (Electric)
Country Club & Southern (Gas)
New Services (Club & Main, AC Hotel)
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Utility Projects to Begin Construction FY 26/27

Capacity Fee Projects in FY 26/27
Water Resources
Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant Expansion
East Mesa Water Interconnect Pipes
New Groundwater Wells and Collection Lines
New Lift Stations
New Pump Station
New Sewer Lines 
New Groundwater Well
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Water Resources
Brown Road Water Treatment Plant (BRWTP) Main 
Switchgear and Transformers Replacement (Construction)
SRP\CAP Interconnect Facility 
Advanced Water Purification 
Bartlett Dam and Reservoir Expansion
Energy Resources
Transwestern Gate Station (Construction)
Bella Vista Road High Pressure Upgrade (Gas)
Clausen Gate Station Phase 2 (Gas)
Transform 17 (Construction)
Solid Waste
East & West Mesa Service Centers
Transfer Station
Material Recovery Facility
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Future Utility Projects Needed

Vehicle Replacements
Pumps and Motors
Utility Valves
Fire Hydrants
Compliance Lab Equipment
Plant Equipment
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Utility Lifecycle Purchases

Gateway Library
NE Public Safety Facility
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Non-Utility Capital Improvement Program

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General Obligation (G.O.) Bonds Issued
Authorized
 Issued thru 2026 CY % Issued
Parks & Culture
2018
91,200,000
$    
91,200,000
$                 
100%
2024
170,000,000
$  
18,000,000
$                 
11%
Library
2018
19,800,000
$    
19,800,000
$                 
100%
Public Safety
2013
51,700,000
$    
51,700,000
$                 
100%
2018
85,000,000
$    
85,000,000
$                 
100%
2022
157,000,000
$  
94,000,000
$                 
60%
2024
90,000,000
$    
-
$                                
0%
Streets
2013
79,100,000
$    
79,100,000
$                 
100%
2020
100,000,000
$  
75,090,000
$                 
75%

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Public Safety: Northeast Public Safety Facility 
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Library: Gateway Library 
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PRCF: Reed Park Playground Improvements  
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PRCF: Non-Playable Turf Conversions
Reed Park Playground
Gateway Library Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon
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Non-Utility Projects Completed in FY 25/26
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Transportation: Gateway Library Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon 
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Transportation: Sossaman Road: Ray Rd to Warner Rd 
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Transportation: Eastern Canal SUP & Signals - Brown to Broadway 
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Transportation: L202 Red Mountain SUP - Power Rd. past Thomas Rd.

Arts & Culture: idea Museum Renovation Phase 2 
DoIT: Citywide Fiber Phase 2
Fire: Fire Station 224 
Fire: Fire Station 205 (Rebuild) 
Fire: Fire Fuel Station Tanks 
Police: PD Headquarters 
Falcon Field: Design RWY 22L Holding Bay and Future Taxiway 
Falcon Field: Design Reconstruct West Airport Perimeter Road 
Falcon Field: Design Eastside Dual Taxi Lane Phase 2
PRCF: Signal Butte Park Phase 2  
PRCF: The Courts at Eastmark  
PRCF: Cemetery SRP Canal Relocation 
PRCF: Eastmark Aquatic Complex (Design)
PRCF: Red Mountain Aquatic Complex (Design)
Transportation: Broadway Road - Mesa Dr to Stapley 
Transportation: Val Vista Dr - Pueblo to US 60 
Transportation: Ellsworth Road Widening 
Transportation: Ray Road Connection at Ellsworth
Fire Station 224
PD Headquarters
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Current Non-Utility CIP Projects

Arts & Culture: MAC Lighting System Replacement Phase 1
Fire: Fire Station 223 
Fire: Fire Station Restroom Remodel s
Falcon Field: Construct: Future Taxiway H (Anzio) (Phase 1 of 2) 
Falcon Field: Design & Construct: Anzio Ramp Reconstruction Phase 2 
Falcon Field: Construct: Reconstruct Portions of West Airport 
Perimeter Road 
Transportation: Southern Avenue & Country Club Drive Roadway 
Improvements  
Transportation: Eastern Canal - Brown to Broadway – Pathways 
Transportation: Warner Rd Widening - Mountain to Meridian (S Side) 
Transportation: Elliot Road – East Maricopa Floodway to Ellsworth 
PRCF: Multiple Dog Park Renovations
PRCF: Multiple Park Playground Improvements 
PRCF: Water Conservation Projects
Fire Station 223
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Non-Utility Projects 
To Begin Construction in FY 26/27

Arts & Culture: MAC Lighting Replacement Future Phases
Arts & Culture: Arizona Natural History Museum Renovations
Facilities Management: City Owned Parking Lots
Fire: Fire Administration Building
Library: Dobson Ranch Renovations 
Library: Book Locker Expansions 
Library: Main Library North Lawn Redevelopment
Police: Substation Remodels
PRCF: Cemetery Operations Building 
PRCF: Cemetery SW Expansion 
PRCF: New Park at Mountain & Adobe 
PRCF: Mesa Convention Center Upgrades
PRCF: Amphitheater Upgrades 
PRCF: Dobson Ranch Lake 6 Rehab 
PRCF & Facilities Management: Deferred Maintenance 
Convention Center Lobby (concept)
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Future Non-Utility Projects Needed

Computer Cycle Replacement 
Software Maintenance and IT Infrastructure  
Vehicle Replacements
Police & Fire Radio Upgrade & Replacement s
Police Technical Services Replacements
Police Equipment Replacements
Police Bomb Robot 
Fire Apparatus Replacements 
Fire Equipment Replacements 
Pavement Maintenance 
MAC Equipment Replacement s
Aging City Facilities Infrastructure  
Transportation End-of-Life Infrastructure Replacements
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Non-Utility Lifecycle Projects