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Matter 26-452

Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog

Infrastructure & Public Works City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 09 Apr 2026
2 Documents on file 4.85 MB · 2 extracted · 2 AI summaries
File
26-452
Type
Study Session
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
09 Apr 2026
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 20:19

The papers

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Memorandum

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This memorandum discusses a Study Session regarding the City’s Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog, which poses risks to the delivery of City services. It outlines the current backlog estimated at $2.6 billion and the annual ongoing need of $259 million. The document provides historical context, recent updates, and details on various infrastructure programs, including the need for strategic funding and maintenance to address the backlog. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the backlog for future budgetary discussions and decision-making.

Key points
  • The City’s Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog is significant and growing.
  • Current backlog estimated at $2.6 billion with an annual ongoing need of $259 million.
  • The backlog includes various capital programs and is critical for the delivery of City services.
  • Historical reports on the backlog date back to 2007, with updates provided annually and bi-annually since 2022.
  • The memorandum outlines the need for strategic funding and maintenance to address the backlog.
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STUDY SESSION: FILE: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 4/13/26 26-452 FROM: Matt Loesch DATE: April 8, 2026 Date: 4/9/26 SUBJECT: Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog Study Session PURPOSE The City’s significant and growing Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog jeopardizes the delivery of day-to-day City services over the medium and long-term; this Study Session will provide the City Council with a solid understanding of the backlog to guide its future decision-making on strategies to reduce the backlog and the trade-off those decisions may require. OUTCOME The City Council’s increased understanding of the City’s Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog will help inform future budgetary discussions and decisions regarding the implementation of strategies to minimize and ultimately reduce the backlog. BACKGROUND In October 2007, the first comprehensive report on the City’s Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog (DMIB) was presented to the City Council’s Transportation and Environment Committee and then to the full City Council in a special Study Session. The report analyzed the unfunded infrastructure and ongoing...
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Presentation

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The document discusses deferred maintenance and infrastructure backlog, highlighting various facilities and their associated funding needs. It includes a comparison of lifecycle costs, current backlog of deferred needs, and recent capital improvements. Specific figures for unfunded needs across different programs and facilities are provided, along with details on park components and roadway maintenance.

Key points
  • Deferred maintenance and infrastructure backlog are significant issues.
  • Total backlog across all funds is $2,624.5 million with various unfunded needs.
  • Specific facilities with significant backlog include cultural facilities, parks, and transportation infrastructure.
  • Recent capital improvements and their costs are outlined, including HVAC and roof replacements.
  • Detailed statistics on park facilities and components are provided, showing a total estimated backlog of $652.36 million.
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  • Specific dates, votes, and dollar amounts are not provided for all items.
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Deferred Maintenance and Infrastructure Backlog Matt Loesch – Public Works Director Jim Shannon – Budget Director 1 • • • • • • 2 • • • 3 • • • • • • • • 4 Comparison of Total Lifecycle Costs 5 Little to No Backlog Dedicated Funding; Relatively Easy to Increase Revenues as Needed Dedicated Funding; Relatively Difficult to Increase Revenues as Needed (General Fund supplement) No Dedicated Funding (General Fund only) Airport, Regional Wastewater Facility, Sanitary Sewer System, Water Utility System -- Emergency Fire Apparatus, Police Patrol Vehicles Significant Backlog -Communications, Convention Center and some Cultural Facilities, Fire Stations, Fleet, Libraries, Parks and Recreational Facilities, Service Yards, Sports Facilities, Storm Sewer System Animal Care and Services, City Hall, Police Headquarters, Other Cultural Facilities 6 • • • • • 7 Current Backlog of Deferred Needs (M) Program Annual Ongoing Unfunded Needs (M) Airport $0.0 City Operated Buildings $418.5  $90.9  Cultural Facilities Operated by Others (OCA) $73.4  $10.0  Sports Facilities Operated by Others $10.3  TBD Convention Center & Cultural Facilities (TSJ) $79.0  $12.6 Fleet $13.7  $7.7  Parks, Pools...