Fiscal Year 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan Work Session - May 28, 2026

The Arlington County Board held a Fiscal Year 2027-2036 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) work session on May 28, 2026, focusing extensively on storm water management, utilities, and neighborhood infrastructure projects. The storm water CIP was presented with a proposed 10-year investment of $265 million, emphasizing capacity improvements, maintenance, and water quality projects funded primarily through bonds and storm water utility fees. Discussions included property acquisitions for flood mitigation, project execution challenges, and regulatory compliance. The utilities CIP, totaling approximately $830 million after adjustments, covered water and sewer system reinvestments, resiliency projects, and the water pollution control plant upgrades, including the renewable natural gas initiative. The Arlington Neighborhoods Program CIP was proposed at $77.1 million, funded by bonds and PIGO, supporting community-driven infrastructure projects. Board members raised questions about project costs, funding sources, community engagement, equity in civic association participation, and the long-term sustainability of utility fees and debt service. Several motions and funding allocations were discussed, with an emphasis on balancing capital investments with operational capacity and community priorities.