Title
2026-2031 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan
Recommended Action
Receive a briefing on the projects contained in the 2026-2031 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan and provide feedback.
Report
Issue:
Receive a briefing on the 2026-2031 Preliminary Capital Facilities Plan for Storm and Surface Water, Wastewater, Drinking Water utilities and Waste Resources.
* The UAC is requested to forward a summary of comments to the Olympia Planning Commission by September 15, 2025, if any.
* The UAC is also requested to forward their recommendations to the City Council by October 6, 2025.
Staff Contact:
Susan Clark, Engineering and Planning Manager, Public Works Water Resources, 360.753.8321
Presenters:
Susan Clark, Engineering and Planning Manager
James Patton, Storm and Surface Water Engineer
David Dunn, Wastewater Engineer
Mike Vessey, Drinking Water Utility Director
Kimberly Ramuno, Drinking Water Engineer
Gary Franks, Interim Water Resources Director
Background and Analysis:
The Utility Advisory Committee (UAC) reviews City utility preliminary budgets, finances, capital investments, and rates annually. Staff will brief the UAC on the capital projects contained in the 2026-2031 Preliminary Capital Facility Plan (2026-2031 CFP) for the Water Resources utilities (Storm and Surface Water and Wastewater), Drinking Water Utility and Waste ReSources. The UAC will review the preliminary 2026 budget and rate analysis separately in September and October.
The City's three water-related utilities and Waste Resources provide critical, uninterrupted services that affect public and environmental health. Responsibilities include delivering clean and reliable drinking water, conveying wastewater to LOTT, minimizing flooding, protecting our natural resources, and managing garbage and recycling services.
City infrastructure is aging, and utilities must meet service needs while maintaining and upgrading systems. Capital project decisions are informed by utility ...
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