The City of Santa Cruz faces various infrastructure challenges, including the need to upgrade its aging water and sewer systems, maintain its transportation infrastructure, and address housing affordability issues. The City’s water supply is particularly vulnerable to drought and climate change, and efforts are underway to increase water conservation and explore alternative sources of water. In addition, the City’s roads and bridges require regular maintenance and repair, and the transportation system needs improvements to accommodate pedestrian, bicycle, and public transportation needs. Lastly, the City is facing a housing crisis, with high housing costs and a shortage of affordable units, making it difficult for many residents to find and maintain housing.
Sample Highlights from the Capital Improvement Plan
Project ID
Project Title
Project Start Year
Project Description
Project Spend Total
Page Ref
Project Satus
616809
Fire Station #2 Replacement
2025
Fire Station #2 Replacement (Current station is over capacity)
17000000
280
Not Started
616849
Chestnut Park Basketball Court Resurfacing
2024
Resurface the Chestnut Park basketball court.
40000
290
Not Started
616988
Wharf – East Parking Lot Paving Project
2025
Repair and refasten decking and substrate as needed, lay down giomat product and pave with polymer infused asphalt.
1700000
315
Not Started
617082
Market Street Sidewalk and Bike Lane
2025
“Construct sidewalk within the existing Market Street roadway, between Avalon and Stoney Creek Rd, where none currently exists. Requires installation of a new marked crosswalk
near Avalon St to provide continuity on the west side of the street. Project includes minor widening at Market/Goss Ave to complete sidewalk, ramp and bike lane. A grant has not
yet been approved.”
1020000
351
Not Started
617109
Shaffer Road Railroad Crossing and Route 1 Traffic Signal Improvements
2024
“Development of a benefit assessment district for the design and funding cost share of a new railroad crossing (with gates and surface improvements) and the installation of a traffic
signal at the Shaffer/Route 1 intersection. Development of adjacent properties require crossing installation to reduce impact to Delaware and residential uses, improve emergency
access and facilitate the Rail Trail Segment 7 Phase 3 implementations. The crossing is planned to be multi modal. Costs of assessment district development to be reimbursed if
district approved. This project is being coordinated with MB Sanctuary Scenic Trail (Rail Trai) Segment 7 – Phase 3 (c402208)”
1250000
358
Not Started
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How to Read a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Business Development?
When a city, municipality or state issues a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), it can be overwhelming and daunting, but there are a few key things you need to investigate. Let’s start with the definition of CIP – A Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) contains all the individual capital projects, equipment purchases, and major studies for a local government; in conjunction with construction and completion schedules, and in consort with financing plans. The plan provides a working blueprint for sustaining and improving the community’s infrastructures. It coordinates strategic planning, financial capacity, and physical development. A CIP stands at the epicenter of a government’s Planning, Public Works, and Finance departments. When a CIP is issued, it typically includes the following information:
- A listing of the capital projects or equipment to be purchased
- The projects ranked in order of preference
- The plan for financing the projects
- A timetable for the construction or completion of the project
- Justification for the project
- Explanation of expenses for the project
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