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POL Government Bureaus & Offices City Budget Office Get Involved Additional Background Info & Resources CIP: Capital Projects Website The Lifecycle of a Capital Improvement Project
From planning to pre-design, scheduling to budget approval, and finally to design and construction, the lifetime of a capital project can span many years. From gathering community ideas and input to addressing concerns about design and traffic or other disruptions are just phases of the full cycle. There are a couple of different key periods where community involvement can influence projects and ensure they are included in the city budget. The information here can help you understand how the planning and construction cycles work and how you can become informed and involved.
A presentation on the why, how, and when of capital project planning, budgeting & construction

A brief definition of how the City determines what projects are included in the Capital Budget

Volume III of the City's budget includes all capital improvment projects with financial detail

What the City Council requires bureaus to explain in the budget

The planning process follows legal requirements and ensures consistency with the City's Comprehensive Plan
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