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Approval of a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026 Operating and Capital Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget will provide an appropriation of $625,208,612 in FY2026 for operating and capital expenses that are supported by projected revenue and other funding sources.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Goal Alignment:
? 1. Customer ? 2. Community
? 3. Workforce ? 4. Organizational Effectiveness
EXPLANATION OF STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT: The proposed FY2026 budget includes funding to maintain CapMetro's current services while also maintaining innovative mobility initiatives, customer service enhancements and building infrastructure needed to support the region's current and future growth. The five-year capital improvement plan identifies projects that support the achievement of CapMetro's strategic goals, ensures regulatory compliance and maintains assets in a state of good repair.
BUSINESS CASE: CapMetro has prepared a structurally balanced budget that provides the funding needed to continue delivering high-quality and efficient transportation services.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: This item will be presented to the full board on September 22, 2025.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The complete proposed FY2026 Operating and Capital Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan is available online at https://www.capmetro.org/financial-info.
The proposed FY2026 budget is structurally sound and balanced. Ongoing revenue is sufficient to fund operations and will also help provide funding for needed capital investments, including the replacement of transit assets nearing the end or at the end of life cycles.
The FY2026 budget is drafted with the intent to remain efficient and fiscally responsible. This budget enables CapMetro to continue improving our operations and service levels while also delivering crucial projects and commitment...
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