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Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is the City of De Soto’s roadmap for identifying and funding large-scale infrastructure projects over the next five years. It’s how we plan, prioritize, and invest in the systems that support our everyday lives—from roads and water lines to parks and public buildings.
The CIP helps ensure that De Soto grows with intention—guided by community input, financial capacity, and long-term vision.
Current Capital Improvement Plan (2021)
What Qualifies as a Capital Project?
- Major Investment: Involve large, one-time expenditures typically exceeding $50,000.
- Public Infrastructure Focused: Improve transportation systems, water, sewer, parks, and public facilities—not regular maintenance or operations.
- Long-Term Value to the Community: Have a useful life of five years or more, providing lasting benefit to the community.
- Strategically Planned: Require coordination of planning, design, funding, and construction phases to align with long-term City goals
What Has the CIP Previously Funded?
Over the last several years, CIP dollars have been used to complete transformative improvements across De Soto. Examples include:
- Parks & Recreation
- Public Facilities
- Sidewalks & Pedestrian Safety
- Streets & Transportation
- Utilities & Infrastructure
Parks & Recreation
- Riverfest Park Restrooms (2020): Permanent facilities to support events and daily park use.
- Riverfest Soccer Field Complex (In Progress): Includes fields, parking, trails, and amenities in multiple phases.
- Miller Park Playground Replacement (2024): Installed new equipment as part of ongoing park improvements.
- Miller Park Drainage Improvements: Solved standing water and usability issues in key park areas.
- Aquatic Center Painting & Improvements: Maintained long-term viability of the public pool.
- Brush Hog for Parks Dept: Equipment purchase to maintain green space more efficiently.
Public Facilities
- City Hall Renovation (In Progress): Added office space and security upgrades to support expanding staff and public needs.
Sidewalks & Pedestrian Safety
- Sidewalk Replacement Program (Ongoing): Annual program to repair or replace aging sidewalks.
- Trail from 82nd & Ottawa to Riverfest Park (Completed 2023): Expanded trail access and connectivity across the community.
- Lexington Multi-Use Path, from Commerce to 95th (Underway)
Streets & Transportation
- Annual Street Maintenance Program: Ongoing overlays and repairs across city streets to maintain road quality. Some of the projects from the previous years include:
- 2024: Peoria St., 84th to 83rd | W 83rd St., Ottawa to Peoria, | Timber Trails & Cedar Ridge West | W. 88th St., Cedar Creek to Hillview Dr.
- Corliss Road Improvements: In-house resurfacing project to extend road life and improve driving conditions.
- Ottawa Street Reconstruction: Full street reconstruction with new pavement and drainage improvements.
- 83rd Street Bridge (Design Phase): Replacing the bridge over the Sunflower rail spur with a federally supported project.
- 91st Street Westward Extension (Design & Construction): Supports development and access in the western part of the city.
Utilities & Infrastructure
- Waverly Water Tower (Design & Construction): Added capacity for growing areas, including southwest development.
- 82nd Street Force Main Replacement: Replaced an aging sewer line to prevent future failures.
- Lexington Avenue Waterline Upsizing: Funded betterment costs for increasing an 8" line to 12" during KDOT-led roadwork.
- Lift Station Generator Program (In Progress): Funding backup generators at key wastewater lift stations citywide.
2025 CIP Update in Progress
We’re currently in the process of updating De Soto’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which will guide investments through 2030. This update will reflect current priorities, infrastructure demands, and long-term community goals—including major growth in the southwest area and increased public interest in quality-of-life projects.
2025 Capital Improvement Plan Update Page
The updated plan will:
- Re-evaluate existing projects and priorities
- Add new projects identified by City staff, Council, and community feedback
- Align with available funding—including federal, state, and Panasonic-related sources
- Be completed in time to inform the 2026 City Budget
Key Drivers of the 2025 Update:
- Growth-Driven Demand: Infrastructure expansion to support the Panasonic, Astra, and Flint development areas remains a top priority.
- Strategic Planning Alignment: The update will follow the completion of the City’s Strategic Plan and include opportunities for public input.
- Funding Capacity: Based on current projections, the City has approximately $3.2 million in unallocated CIP funds available for new or expanded projects.
Example Projects Under Review
As part of the update, staff have identified a wide range of potential new projects to be considered. Some are large-scale, multi-phase investments. Others are smaller upgrades or amenity enhancements suggested by residents or City departments.
- Street & Pedestrian Projects like adding lighting along Lexington Avenue, replacing the bridge over Kill Creek, and upgrading sidewalks and streetscapes in Downtown De Soto.
- Parks & Recreation Projects such as building a new splash pad at Miller Park, extending multi-use trails along 83rd Street and Corliss Road, reconstructing Riverfest restrooms, and adding a path from City Hall to the Lexington Avenue trail.
- Pipeline Projects like the proposed 83rd Street Corridor rebuild and expansion, long-term planning and construction of a Community Center, and future phases of 95th Street infrastructure upgrades.
To view the full list of potential projects, please visit the 2025 CIP Projects Page