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Receive a report on Key Capital Improvement Projects managed by the Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department (PWFP) for the period of July 1, 2025 through December, 31 2025 (Fiscal Year 2025-26, Quarters One and Two).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Budget Committee receive a report on Key Capital Improvement Projects managed by the Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department (PWFP) for the period of July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 (Fiscal Year 2025-26, Quarters One and Two).
SUMMARY:
This report provides a status update of key capital improvement projects managed by PWFP that were completed or had significant activity during the first and second quarters of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26. During this period, there were 44 active capital projects totaling $728.7 million: 20 Public Works (Road and Bridge) projects at $273.2 million and 24 Facilities projects at $455.5 million.
DISCUSSION:
Capital improvement projects are non-reoccurring, exceed $100,000 and have an estimated useful life of at least five years, resulting in long-term assets for the County of Monterey. Active capital improvement projects managed by PWFP are summarized in Attachment A. Additional details are provided in Attachments B & C for selected completed projects and those with significant activity during the first quarter (Q1) and second quarter (Q2) of FY 2025-26.
OTHER KEY PROJECTS
In addition to the key capital projects discussed above, PWFP is implementing many water and sewer infrastructure projects using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Updates on the status of these projects are provided via a separate report. Also, PWFP is managing construction of the first phase of the Carmel River Flood plain Restoration and Environmental Enhancement Project (CRFREE), and the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) manages the overall project and provides updates via a separate report.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
This report will be presented to the Capital Improvement Committee on April 13, 2026
FINANCING:
The attached FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement Projects Status Report list key capital improvement projects managed by PWFP and presents summary information, including projects’ costs, development phase, and status.
Prepared by: Lindsay Lerable, Assistant Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Reviewed by: Jessica Cordiero-Martinez, Finance Manager III
Approved by: Randell Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE, Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Attachments:
Attachment A - PWFP CIP Status FY 2025-26 Q1 & Q2
Attachment B - Public Works Projects
Attachment C - Facilities Projects