Manteca has identified $690 million worth of capital improvement needs ranging from vehicle replacement, citywide Wifi upgrades to Tidewater repaving and a major expansion of the wastewater treatment plant.

The Manteca Planning Commission on Thursday when they meet at 6 p.m. will weigh whether the city’s five-year capital improvement conforms to Manteca’s 2045 general plan that serves as a guideline for growth.

The projects generally replace or repair aging facilities including streets, replacing or outdated equipment, replace aging vehicles and such.

The city prioritizes its needs based on what is the most pressing and available funds.

There are 256 projects totaling $690,071,811 in the capital improvement plan.

They are funded from a variety of sources such as growth fees, water/sewer/solid waste fees, grants, and the general fund.

Examples of projects targeted for the next five years are:

*$35,000 to replace three police drones.

*$12 million to build the sixth fire station in southwest Manteca.

*$146.3 million to expand the wastewater treatment plant.

*$348,000 to refurbish the Tidewater Bike Path from Sandalwood Avenue to Louise Avenue.

*$225,000 for an urban forestry chip and boom truck.

*$1.6 million in police vehicle replacement.

*$3.1 million for replacing solid waste trucks.

$528,000 to replace a street sweeper.

*$1.1 million for Flock license plate readers.

The Capital Improvement Program and its budget process enable the City of Manteca to comprehensively plan, schedule, manage and financially monitor capital projects in accordance with established goals and policies consistent with the City’s General Plan.

The CIP was created based on the following factors:

*Does it complete an existing project?

*Is it mandated by the state or federal government?
*Is there significant outside funding for the project?

*Is it necessary to address an immediate public health or safety concern that cannot be deferred beyond the next fiscal year?

*Is it necessary to adequately maintain existing facilities, infrastructure, or equipment?

*Does it implement a high priority Council goal for the upcoming fiscal year?

*Will it result in significant operating savings in the future that make a compelling case for making this investment solely on a financial basis? If yes, how can the city ensure that these savings will in fact occur?

• Was the project included in a currently adopted master plan, rate study, or fee nexus?

The capital needs for the City, particularly in the area of transportation and drainage maintenance and improvements, far exceed the amount of available (and anticipated) revenue. Therefore, the 5-year CIP identifies the highest priority needs that can be addressed within the forecasted revenue.

To contact Dennis Wyatt, email dwyatt@mantecabulletin.com