City Council to adopt new 5-year Capital Improvement Program funds

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Following a public hearing at the last City Council meeting, councilmembers will now look to adopt a resolution to approve the next five years of projects for the Capital Improvement Program.

Over the five-year planning period, from Fiscal Year 2028 through Fiscal Year 2032, projects totalling $104,031,053 were scheduled in five major categories.

City facilities can expect to see an investment of $6,664,039 in equipment acquisitions, upgrades and replacements.

Approximately $235,544 will go toward vehicle acquisition, upgrades and replacement.

Around $19,406,394 will go to repair, renovate and construct public buildings, while $42,763,076 will improve roads, bridges and hiking and bike trails.

A total of $34,962,000 will go toward other public infrastructure improvements.

As the City heads into FY 2027 of its CIP projects, residents can expect to see over $52 million in improvements, including $1.3 million in design for Cell 9 of the St. Joseph Sanitary Landfill and $6 million to help fund the YMCA's indoor pool.

Council will look to adopt the funding for FY28-32 at its Monday, June 8, meeting.