# Council Action Planning Session: 11-09-2026

The City of Ankeny Council Action Planning Session on November 9, 2026, reviewed the proposed five-year capital improvement program (CIP). Staff presented approximately $250.4 million in transportation, facilities, and public-space projects; the full CIP, including utilities and funding sources, totals $320.7 million. Major proposed work includes the $18.2 million 18th Street bridge over I-35, about $19 million for two Northwest 36th Street corridor phases, and an approximately $18 million South Ankeny Boulevard/Southeast Oralabor corridor project. The plan also includes a city maintenance complex expansion, street and intersection improvements, trail connections, park projects, and facility upgrades. Some projects rely on outside support, including grants and partnerships; for example, Rush Soccer would contribute $250,000 toward $500,000 in soccer-field lighting, and the West First Street–Neil Smith Trail connection is estimated at $964,000, with the city’s share described as $103,000.

Staff outlined financing rather than presenting contract awards or vendor selections. Local option sales tax is projected to provide about $56.6 million over five years; just over $9 million is allocated to 2027 projects, with a reserve planned for later years. The proposed financing also uses utility revenues, property taxes, tax increment financing, grants, and prior-year proceeds. Staff said the debt-service levy is projected to decrease from $3.00 to $2.30 per $1,000 of taxable valuation, with the plan structured to keep it at that level for the period discussed. No spending or procurement votes, motions, or contract approvals were identified; the CIP and funding approach remain proposals for further budget development.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 09, 2026

### Sources
- [Council Action Planning Session: 11-09-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgOYDLW6nRE) - City of Ankeny