Summary
The $3.2 billion capital budget hearing opened, and climate advocates said it shortchanges the city's carbon-free electricity goals — funding only a fraction of needed solar and storage while labeling unrelated maintenance as carbon-free spending. Councilmember Cole demanded alternatives on artificial turf, solar funding, and street maintenance before the May 4 adoption.
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Last discussed Apr 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
$243 million recommended for next year out of a $3.2 billion program, with $1.7 billion unfunded; advocates want $235 million redirected to solar and storage.
Residents receiving infrastructure improvements — streets, parks, storm drains, and utility upgrades.
Climate advocates argue ratepayers and the carbon-free goal are harmed if deferred maintenance is funded under the guise of clean-energy spending.
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City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Apr 13, 2026
The $3.2 billion capital budget hearing opened, and climate advocates said it shortchanges the city's carbon-free electricity goals — funding only a fraction of needed solar and storage while labeling unrelated maintenance as carbon-free spending. Councilmember Cole demanded alternatives on artificial turf, solar funding, and street maintenance before the May 4 adoption.
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Apr 7, 2026
Roughly a dozen residents blasted the draft CIP for leaving municipal solar and the Broadway battery storage unfunded while allocating $33 million for a new PWP headquarters, defying the 2030 carbon-free goal. Council members echoed the criticism, and staff promised a clarifying funding document before next week's CIP hearing.
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