Title
Adopt a resolution approving the County of Monterey Capital Improvement Program Five-Year Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2022/23 through 2026/27.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution approving the County of Monterey Capital Improvement Program Five-Year Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2022/23 through 2026/27.
SUMMARY:
The draft County of Monterey Capital Improvement Program Five-Year Plan for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2022/23 through 2026/27 (CIP) is presented annually to the Board of Supervisors to review proposed funded and unfunded capital projects for the upcoming fiscal year. The CIP sets forth public projects essential to maintain and improve County public facilities and facilitate the orderly implementation of the County General Plan. Public facilities include buildings, major equipment, telecommunications infrastructure, parks and open spaces, and transportation systems. CIP projects are those with an estimated cost of more than $100,000 and which provide long-term assets to Monterey County.
DISCUSSION:
The CIP includes capital projects planned as part of the capital budgets managed by the Public Works, Facilities and Parks Department (PWFP), Natividad Medical Center (NMC) and Information Technology Department (ITD). Monterey County Water Resources Agency (MCWRA) is not considered a department of the County, so the CIP does not include MCWRA projects. A long-term CIP provides several benefits:
?? Prioritizes needs and establishes an orderly basis for sound budgetary decisions
?? Focuses attention on both mandated and community goals, needs, and capabilities for best
use of public funds and establishes a long-term plan to address future needs
?? Improves the likelihood of obtaining State and Federal financing assistance for projects
?? Encourages project coordination between the County and public agencies which serves to
reduce scheduling conflicts
?? Permits private enterprise t...
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