Discussion and possible action to adopt RES. 2024-31 approving the Fiscal Years 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program.

The Capital Improvement Program ("CIP") is the City’s budget for financing capital projects. This is an essential part of the City’s plan to extend services and facilities to the community. This 10-year funded program aligns with the City’s General Plan and incorporates the facility and infrastructure master plans prepared and maintained by various departments throughout the organization. Each year, the City reexamines this program to ensure projects align with current requirements to preserve levels of service provided.

The proposed CIP is a $1,387,763,462 plan to support various projects through FY2034. The FY2025 capital budget of $432,312,909 reflects the first year of the plan, which includes $249,774,720 carryover requests from FY2024. The 10-year capital plan is fiscally balanced, meaning that the capital costs of each project have an identified funding source based on reliable revenues. The CIP addresses projects that are needed—or will be needed—across a broad spectrum of areas, including drainage, economic development, operational facilities, parks, public safety, streets, traffic control, and water and wastewater systems.

At the March 28, 2024, Budget Study Session, Mayor and Council received a presentation and supporting project details on the proposed FY2025-FY2034 CIP. As follow-up to this review and discussion of various projects included in said program, the following adjustments have taken place: 

Adoption of the CIP establishes the City’s plan for infrastructure development over the next 10 years; it does not provide the legal appropriation needed to expend public funds on the projects included in the program. Adoption of the City’s final budget (scheduled for City Council action on May 28, 2024) appropriates the first year of the CIP, providing the budget authority required to expend money on projects scheduled for FY2025.

Notable projects planned for the next five years are summarized herein.

Drainage Projects

• The 67th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road Regional Drainage Improvements project includes coordination with the Flood Control District of Maricopa County (FCDMC) to implement a regional storm drain system in the area of 67th Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road. The project includes storm water basins, channel improvements, box culverts, storm drains, laterals, and catch basins that are an extension of the overall drainage system.

• The 75th Avenue and Olive Avenue Regional Basin project is a potential cost sharing opportunity with FCDMC for the implementation of a regional storm drain basin and other facilities on the parcel northwest of 75th Avenue and Golden Lane. As part of this project, half-street improvements along the north side of Golden Lane will take place.

• The 83rd Avenue, Peoria Avenue and Grand Avenue Drainage Improvement project is another collaboration with FCDMC to complete a study on the impact and efficacy of relocating the existing basin, installing a new storm drain, and an evaluation of possible land acquisition needs.

Economic Development Projects

• Project Grandview Half Street Improvements support public infrastructure for two half-streets as part of an economic development incentive strategy for Amkor. Amkor is a semiconductor technology manufacturing company that provides semiconductor packaging and test services globally. They are planning construction at a 55-acre parcel at FIVE North in Vistancia. The half street improvements are for Westward Skies and Espial.

• The Downtown Redevelopment project aims to create a “place to be” by bringing restaurants such as Caldwell County BBQ and the Jefferson House. It will also create pedestrian amenities, wider sidewalks, landscaping, lighting, patios, and seating. This will aim to improve the economic vitality of downtown Peoria.

• The Whitney Drive project will extend Whitney Drive from Cotton Crossing North. The project includes a multi-use path, sidewalk, landscaping, lighting, and traffic signal at Cotton Crossing. This will create an opportunity for future parking and city facilities.

Operational Facilities Projects

• The Municipal Complex projects includes renovations to Council Chambers, a City Hall Roof Replacement, and improvements to the Municipal Complex Entry Plaza.

• The Rio Vista Recreation Center Facility Upgrades project includes the demolition of existing and installation of new counters, partitions, wall tiles, floor tiles, and lockers. The restrooms will also be re-painted once complete.

• The Fleet Shop Replacement project to build a new replacement maintenance facility sized and equipped to meet the needs of the City's fleet growth and increase efficiency in the delivery of services.

Parks & Recreation Projects

• The Parks Refresh Program, Facility Refurbishment, Court Renovations, Playground Improvements, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance projects for maintenance and replacement needs that include, but are not limited to accessibility, practice fields, sport courts, turf, playgrounds, lighting, furniture, building and fitness equipment, landscape, shade, and more.

• The Stadium Trail Phase 2 project will construct a pedestrian bridge over Skunk Creek, as well as add a trail connection to ACDC Trail and Skunk Creek Trail.

• The Water Conservation project for turf reduction in various parks and retention basins as part of the City’s effort to reduce consumption and increase resiliency.

Public Safety Projects

•  The Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center (GRPSTC) investment increases the City’s use of the state-of-the-art public safety training facility, including tactical shooting ranges and a fire “burn house”.

The Peoria Police Department Evidence Facility project for the construction of a new 21,000 SF warehouse and customer service center near the City Hall Campus with storage systems, furnishings, security, information technology, and audiovisual systems.

• Public Safety Facility project for a new fire station in the northwest section of the City that will mirror a fire station 4-bay prototype but also accommodate a police patrol operation. This project will also include the installation of a traffic signal.

Streets Projects

•  The 67th Avenue Widening project extends from Pinnacle Peak Road to Happy Valley Road adding travel lanes, converting a portion of the above ground utilities underground but also includes the installation of bike lanes, raised medians, curb, gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, and landscaping.

•  The Northern Parkway project extends from Agua Fria and 91st Avenue, and will widen the roadway, provide pedestrian connectivity, and increase the lighting. The project will also include construction of a new Northern/Loop 101 Interchange as well as add a signal light at 111th Avenue.

• The El Mirage Road project will extend El Mirage Road from the Loop 303 to Jomax Road. This will lead to improved access for economic development. This project will be coordinated with MAG to obtain federal funding for the design, the land, and the construction.

Traffic Control Projects

• The Vistancia Blvd & Happy Valley Rd Intersection Re-Alignment project will create a long-term solution to re-align the intersection of Vistancia Blvd and Happy Valley Road.

•  The Yearling & Lake Pleasant Parkway Alternate Access project includes the design and construction of a new traffic signal and entrance driveway on Lake Pleasant Parkway.

•  The Intelligent Transportation System Advance Technology Enhancements project for Adaptive Signal Control Technology (ASCT) installations throughout the City’s signal network and upgrades such as flashing yellow arrows (FYA) to allow for time of day protection.

Water Projects

• The CAP/LLP Intersection Wellfield for the addition of five new potable water wells to provide redundancy and enhance water reliability. The design and construction of a new reservoir and booster pump station is also included in the project.

•  The Zone 6E Reservoir & Booster Pump Station will serve as a regional storage and booster pump facility to serve commercial and residential growth near the Lake Pleasant Parkway corridor, as well as provide water treatment to various nearby wells.

• There are multiple well projects, including the relocation of the 83rd Avenue and Northern Well and the Stadium Trail Well, rehab for the Sweetwater Well and the Weedville Well, and the construction cost of new wells throughout the city.

Wastewater Projects

•  The Beardsley Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Expansion project to increase treatment capacity from 4 MGD to 6 MGD. This project will also include a new reclaimed water pump station.

• The Reclaimed Water System projects to install new systems between the City’s water reclamation facilities, as a means of enhancing use of recycled water but also address existing infrastructure maintenance needs.

• The Jomax Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Expansion project to increase treatment capacity from 2.25 MGD to 3 MGD. This is a joint development project with Vistancia LLC.

Mayor and Council reviewed and discussed the proposed Fiscal Years 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program at the March 28, 2024, Study Session.

Staff recommends approval of the resolution to adopt the Fiscal Years 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program.

Preparing and managing the Capital Improvement Program is a major undertaking. It requires careful coordination of the cost estimating, financing, timing, and prioritization of projects. Debt capacity limits, constitutional requirements, and voter authorization must be carefully considered. Although the plan is updated annually, it is subject to change during the year with the authorization of the City’s Mayor and Council. Proposed adjustments to project budgets will be brought to Mayor and Council on a project-by-project basis.