To continue to be a national leader in utility services delivery and environmental stewardship, the City continues to use the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to provide needed infrastructure improvement and construction for the electric, gas, water, and sewer utilities. The CIP also is used to purchase major equipment replacement for regulatory water and wastewater facilities and solid waste. The City's Underground Utilities and Public Infrastructure Department uses the CIP to complete projects for ongoing roadway improvements, sidewalks construction and maintenance, traffic operations, and new street reconstruction, all of which enhance the livability and preserve unique characteristics of local neighborhoods.

The number one priority of the City Commission and City leadership is for a continued commitment of public safety in our community. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is an essential piece to this, as it is a central tool to enhance and modernize infrastructure, such as the new Public Safety Campus and the New Fire Station 17 on Lake Bradford Road. The CIP is also a tool where departments can invest in the necessary equipment, technologies, and tools needed to ensure the safety of the community and first responders. 

Quality of life is the general health, well-being, comfort and happiness experienced by citizens. To provide continue growth of this priority, City staff can use the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to fund significant improvements or additions to local neighborhoods. Some examples of this within the CIP are with the construction of new sidewalks in neighborhoods and continued investment in our Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Affairs Department.

To ensure that Tallahassee continues to be one of the fastest-growing economies in Florida, City Departments utilize the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to complete projects to reinvest in the community. Significant projects are underway at the Tallahassee Internatioanl Airport, such as modernizing the Terminal and the International Passenger, to increase the capacity for passenger and shipping growth while also laying the groundwork to become a recognized Foreign Trade Zone. The CIP also provides a platform for City staff to modernize public buildings are ensure new infrastructure is built to support ongoing business and promote future growth.

Rising economic inequality and the human impact of poverty nationwide continue to be a challenge that demands a collective community response. Through the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), funding for programs like Neighborhood First, is provided which allows an avenue for the City to support the community to addresses various influencing factors of poverty and affordable housing. The CIP also provides funding for community programs that incentivize the preservation and improvement of existing housing.

The City is the largest provider of municipal services in the region and has a workforce of more than 3,000 employees. In order to provide the needed customer service to the region, City staff are provided with the necessary tools to ensure that success. Within the Capital Improvement Plan, City staff are able to plan for and implement new technologies to support external customers, such as the Utility Technology Master Project and the new UMAX system, but also able to ensure the day-to-day operations of internal staff flow effectively and efficiently through technological and building infrastructure.