As city staff members start developing the capital improvement plan for 2027-2031, they’re asking residents to submit project requests to help guide the plan’s development.
The city is particularly interested in projects that would cost $100,000 or more, last for more than two years and address a need in the submitter’s neighborhood or another location in the city.
“(Or), if you are developing a project that will be funded through the creation of benefit districts and you anticipate City participation, now is the time to submit those projects,” according to a news release from the city.
The city works on a five-year CIP annually so staff and city commissioners can align the yearly city budget with the plan’s goals.
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CIPs generally include infrastructure repairs and improvements to existing streets, parks, city facilities, sewers or other items. They also entail the creation or acquisition of new infrastructure, such as fire stations, traffic signals and roundabouts. The projects typically cost $100,000 or more.
The public can submit proposals for the 2027-2031 CIP from now until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. People can submit materials through an online portal here or take in-person submissions to the Budget, Strategy & Performance Office at City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St.
Learn more about the CIP development process at this link. Folks can send more questions to budget@lawrenceks.gov.
Two of the projects with the highest price tags in the last CIP included a portion of the first phase of the city’s Municipal Services and Operations campus and improvements to the Kansas River Wastewater Treatment Plant. The plan also included two expansion Fire Medical stations, a major renovation to the outdoor aquatic center and more.
Read more about the 2026 budget approval process and 2026-2030 CIP at this link.
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