
A Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), or Capital Improvement Program is a long-rang plan which usually covers a year span of four to ten years. The CIP is a multi-year plan for major capital expenditures such as the acquisition of land, construction or significant renovation for public facilities, construction of infrastructure such as roads and sewer. This plan identifies capital projects and large equipment purchases for the City of Trinity. The CIP will provide a planning schedule which will aid in the City identifying their options for financing future projects. Each department will provide a listing of future capital improvements and outlays. The capital improvements will be for major construction, repair of, or additions to buildings, parks, streets, and other City facilities. Capital Improvements projects cost $45,000 or more and have a useful life of more than three years. Capital outlays are defined as vehicles, equipment, improvements, software, and furniture with an acquisition value of $5,000 or more. The City’s staff have conducted an extensive review of each department to determine what improvements will be needed for the betterment for the City of Trinity. The following improvements will be listed according to the departments and the departments needs/improvements to present to the Trinity City Council for assistance with scheduling the rehab, replace or upgrades of these listing(s).