Capital Program

The Capital Program outlines the City’s plans for major projects and equipment.

When considering a major purchase like a home or a vehicle, most people plan ahead and budget for this new expense. That’s true for the City too. Every year, we gather feedback from each City department on what assets they will need in the next five years. We prioritize these needs and map out a financing strategy in the Capital Program. This strategy explains the sources of funding and the intended uses for each project.

The current five-year focus prioritizes public safety, infrastructure, and quality-of-life needs.

The proposed 2027-2031 Capital Program totals nearly $1.1 billion and addresses the community's immediate needs while planning for future growth. Major investments include:

• Public Safety: Design work for a future eastside police report-to-work station/substation and Fire Station 14, with the possibility of co-locating the facilities to serve a rapidly developing area of Sioux Falls.
• Streets and Highways: $440 million for major road projects, including reconstruction of the Minnesota Avenue and Interstate 229 interchange and completion of South Veterans Parkway.
• Utilities: New sewer basin construction and expanded water system connections to support growth.
• Parks and Recreation: New neighborhood parks, Recreation Trail expansions and an indoor recreation center at Frank Olson.

View the complete 2027-2031 Capital Program for detailed project information and timelines.

What qualifies as a capital project?

To be included in the Capital Program, projects must:

• Add value of $7,500 or more.
• Represent a physical asset (e.g., buildings, equipment, infrastructure).
• Provide benefits lasting more than one year.

Within the Capital Program, there are 2 programs.

The Capital Improvements Program (CIP) includes major infrastructure projects and focuses on:

• Purchasing land or facilities.
• Paying for infrastructure improvements such as streets or utilities.
• Other major purchases related to the development and improvements of parks and trails.

The Other Capital Expenditures Program (OCEP) covers equipment and technology investments and focuses on:

• Purchasing vehicles and machinery.
• Paying for other capital equipment that requires extended financing.

The Capital Program is only one component of our financial planning.

Each year, the five-year Capital Program is reviewed and updated by all departments and eventually presented to the City Council. Capital programs are a blueprint for general planning. The first year of the program is incorporated into the next year’s budget. This allows us to forecast and adapt to changing needs as the City grows.

Learn more about the City Budget or view our Annual Financial Reports. You can also find the schedule for the Mayor's Budget Address and department presentations on our budget page.

We maintain public access to capital program reports for the past five years.

Capital program reports are official City records. Any reports older than five years are archived and available by request. Anyone can request a historical report from the Finance Department.