A southern Tennessee city is considering more than $11 million in strategic investments for public infrastructure in fiscal year 2025-2026.
The City of Germantown is creating a new budget for the next fiscal year—a process that includes funding the city’s new Capital Improvement Program (CIP). While the city outlines funding priorities, the amended CIP is expected to guide the city’s investments in public safety, roadways, park expansions and utilities for six years.
The CIP would be funded by a combination of enterprise funds from user fees, general fund reserves and federal and state grants. The new CIP would utilize a combination of funding to alleviate the costs and taxes on residents and taxpayers.
The amended CIP for fiscal year 2026 features funding for a variety of infrastructure, utility and capacity projects that improve public safety, health and quality of life, as well as funding for roads, stormwater management, utilities, parks and recreation, athletic club improvements and investments for the future.
Major roads and intersections would benefit from $2.76 million in support from the state to mill and repave Wolf River Boulevard at Nashoba, Forest Hill-Irene Road, Poplar/Kimbrough and Germantown/West Street.
The proposed CIP provides $4.05 million for stormwater and utility upgrades to the Germantown water system. The projects extend water service to the far southwest quadrant, along with improving the Blair Lane drainage system, water treatment plant, sanitary sewer system and the city’s water distribution network.
Parks and recreational facilities would receive a $1.89 million boost from the state to enhance local parks and recreational activities. The effort features an investment in the replacement of C.O. Franklin Park playground, support for the Houston Levee Park bridge and trail and initial planning and design work for the future sports and recreational complex.
The city will also invest approximately $18,000 for the upgrade and modernization of the Germantown Athletic Club.
As the city’s contract is ending in June, Germantown will seek a new contractor for solid waste management and to ensure a cost-effective approach to equipment availability, storage and maintenance.
Germantown officials have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for solid waste collection projects and services. The RFP period will continue into summer as the city anticipates announcing awarded contracts for enactment on July 1.
Looking ahead, the proposed CIP includes several investments to improve Germantown’s infrastructure and public amenities. In fiscal year 2027, the CIP would fund up to $4.5 million for LED street light technology, $4.4 million to modernize the Germantown Athletic Club indoor pool and $8 million to renovate Houston High School with enhanced facilities.
For more resources on Germantown’s amended CIP and funding priorities for fiscal year 2025-2026, check the city’s “Investing in Germantown’s Future” webpage.
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