Consider action to adopt an ordinance by the City Council of the City of Watauga, Texas, adopting the Capital Outlay Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031; providing for repeal; providing a savings clause; and providing an effective date.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The 5-year Capital Outlay Plan (COP) outlines the capital costs associated with providing City services to include vehicles, equipment, and technology and identifies funding sources for replacement of these items.   The COP summarizes capital outlay items by Category/Type and Funding Source, and provides detailed listings by fund and department.  This plan will be reviewed and updated annually through a committee process that includes all City departments.  <br><br>The 5-year COP identifies funding needs and a replacement schedule for capital equipment, vehicles and technology totaling $987,136  The Equipment Replacement Fund will fund $358,436 with the remaining coming from the General, Water/Sewer, and Storm Drain Funds.  These items have been included in the City Manager's Proposed 2026-2027 Fiscal Year Budget.  The Capital Outlay Plan is attached as "Exhibit A".

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