The City of Philomath
continues to update its long term Capital Improvement Plan . This plan identifies future infrastructure projects in a prioritized format and their
associated funding mechanisms. It is a document that will be adjusted periodically
and fine-tuned to meet the changing priorities and available funding.
Projects are funded through system development charges (SDC), utility user fees,
gas taxes, reserve funds, grants, and loans. Improvements are planned for the
transportation system, parks and recreation, and the water, stormwater and
wastewater utilities.
One of the objectives in this all-inclusive document is to examine all potential
funding sources during the planning phase. For instance, if funding is not readily
available for an important project, saving and earning interest for a year or two
might be more cost effective than securing a loan and paying interest.
Another objective is to create a broad perspective that encourages timely
scheduling of projects. An example is to replace old water or wastewater lines
prior to a planned asphalt surface restoration project.
Listed below are some of the projects in various stages of development for the
next few years:
- Water treatment plant chemical
mixing improvement
- Street overlays (locations to be
determined)
- Neighborhood park development
- Increase of water treatment plant
filtration capacity
- Westside reservoir construction
- Replacement of sewer Pump Station
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- Sewer repairs to reduce
infiltration & inflow (I&I)
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