City of San Diego's "Capital Improvement Program"

The City of San Diego’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is defined as the City’s financial

plan for the construction of the City’s capital improvements. Capital improvements are the

addition of a permanent structure, structural change, or the restoration of the City’s assets that

will either enhance the asset’s overall value, prolong its useful life, or adapt it to new uses. The

City’s assets span a wide variety of categories that include: streets and related right-of-way

features; storm water and drainage systems; water and sewer systems; public buildings such as

libraries, parks, recreational and community centers; and public safety facilities such as police,

fire and lifeguard stations. Capital investments are necessary for the construction of all parts of

the City’s infrastructure.

At the start of each calendar year, the 5-Year CIP Outlook establishes the CIP program plan for

the next five fiscal years. The 5-Year CIP is developed from the following sources: (1) the

Asset Management Planning Program software (AMP) that identifies needs based on a

calculated risk assessment and operational maintenance strategies developed by the asset

managing departments (AMD); (2) input from City Council; (3) adopted plans and policies,

including but not limited to Ordinances, the Municipal Code, the General Plan, Community

Plans, Mobility Plans, and the Parks Master Plan, the Climate Action Plan, and Climate

Resilient SD; and (4) ongoing public input. Needs are prioritized using the AMD’s unique

strategies for each asset type, for inclusion in the 5-Year CIP.  Important documents are available to download and read below.

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