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Capital Facilities & Utilities Element

The Capital Facilities & Utilities Element inventories and plans for the provision of transportation, water, sewer, stormwater, parks, and public buildings needed to serve Lynnwood's growing population through 2044. It establishes level of service standards, coordinates with the Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan, and addresses major infrastructure investments including a multi-phase wastewater treatment plant reconstruction. The element emphasizes equitable distribution of services, climate resilience integration, and financial sustainability through diverse funding strategies.

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Key Commitments
WWTP capacity increase from 7.4 to 8.92 MGD by 2050; WWTP improvements begin 2025 complete 2031; Six-Year Capital Facilities Plan updated biennially
Goals (6 total)
  • CF Goal 1: Ensure equitable distribution of capital facilities, utilities, and services to maximize value for the community
  • CF Goal 2: Enhance the resiliency and sustainability of City-owned capital facilities, utilities and services while minimizing environmental impacts
  • CF Goal 3: Enhance capital facilities and utilities to ensure the efficient use of resources and adequate capacity to move people, goods, and information
  • CF Goal 4: Ensure that capital facilities and utilities are available, adequate, and concurrent to support growth and new development
  • CF Goal 5: Ensure that the Capital Facilities & Utilities Element is consistent with City of Lynnwood plans and regional/state adopted plans
  • CF Goal 6: Ensure that the City has the financial flexibility to balance long term fiscal responsibility and support emergency needs
Stronger Policy Language (16 policies)
  • CF Policy 1.3: Require Equity Impact Assessments for major infrastructure projects such as transportation improvements, public facilities, and City funded projects.
  • CF Policy 4.2: Design and construct capital facility and utility improvements as required to serve the City's projected capacity needs consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
  • CF Policy 4.3: Require the private sector to provide a proportional share of project related capital facility improvements and contributions with redevelopment.
  • CF Policy 5.7: Ensure Capital Budget decisions are consistent with the goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
  • CF Policy 6.3: Ensure utility rates reflect management, maintenance, operations, and capital facility needs.
Aspirational / Monitoring Language (10 policies)
  • CF Policy 2.1: Promote efficient use of resources by city owned facilities and fleets...
  • CF Policy 3.1: Use maintenance plans for capital facilities to make efficient use of limited financial and physical resources.
  • CF Policy 5.4: Encourage regional, state, federal, and special purpose agencies to participate in the implementation of capital facilities that are mutually beneficial.
  • CF Policy 5.6: Promote coordinated planning for services and facilities with counties, cities, tribes, and special purpose districts...

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