Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

The Village of Saranac Lake Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is the Village’s long-term strategic roadmap for maintaining, improving, and investing in public infrastructure and capital assets. Adopted by the Village Board of Trustees, the CIP serves as the guiding framework for capital planning, project prioritization, and infrastructure investment across the community.

The Village owns and maintains more than $40 million in public assets, including:

• Streets and sidewalks
• Water and sewer infrastructure
• Stormwater systems
• Parks and recreational facilities
• Municipal buildings
• Public safety facilities
• Equipment and vehicles

These assets are essential to public health, safety, economic vitality, and quality of life. Many require ongoing maintenance, rehabilitation, replacement, or expansion to meet current and future community needs.

The Capital Improvement Plan was developed to provide a clear, transparent, and data-informed process for evaluating projects, identifying priorities, and planning for long-term investment. The plan integrates recommendations from numerous existing studies, infrastructure assessments, and community planning efforts into a unified framework that helps guide decision-making over multiple years.

The CIP promotes:

• Responsible stewardship of public infrastructure
• Long-term financial planning
• Strategic use of grants and outside funding
• Transparency in project prioritization
• Coordination between departments and community partners
• Sustainable and resilient infrastructure investment

The plan recognizes that infrastructure planning is an ongoing process. Project priorities, costs, timelines, and funding opportunities will continue to evolve as conditions change, grants become available, and community needs are reassessed. The CIP is therefore intended to be a living document that is regularly reviewed and updated by the Village Board and staff.

Through thoughtful planning and careful investment, the Village of Saranac Lake is working to strengthen essential infrastructure, support economic vitality, improve public spaces, and ensure the long-term sustainability of the community for future generations.

Capital Improvement Plan Documents

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