OVERVIEW: Planning today for the Ellsworth of tomorrow.
Every day, City employees rely on roads, buildings, parks, sidewalks, water and wastewater systems, vehicles, technology, and public safety equipment to provide the services our community depends on. The City of Ellsworth’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is our roadmap for maintaining, improving, and investing in those public assets—today and for years to come. It helps us identify future needs, prioritize projects, explore funding opportunities, and make thoughtful decisions that protect taxpayer investments while preparing for the future.
A Capital Improvement Plan is not a promise that every project will happen immediately. Instead, it is a long-range planning tool that helps City leaders evaluate priorities, coordinate projects across departments, and make informed budget decisions each year. Every proposed project is carefully reviewed based on factors such as community benefit, urgency, alignment with the City’s Comprehensive Plan, project readiness, and available funding.
By planning ahead, the City can better maintain existing infrastructure, reduce costly emergency repairs, pursue grants and outside funding whenever possible, and make responsible investments that support a safe, resilient, and thriving community. The Capital Improvement Plan is updated annually and reflects Ellsworth’s ongoing commitment to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and thoughtful stewardship of the public resources entrusted to us.
- Our Capital Improvement Plan
- Looking Ahead ...
Please click the link below for the full CIP Book – ADD LINK TO PDF WHEN READY
At a Glance
The Capital Improvement Plan includes projects in areas such as:
- 🚧 Roads, sidewalks, and transportation
- 🚒 Public safety facilities and equipment
- 🏛️ City buildings and infrastructure
- 🌳 Parks, trails, and recreational spaces
- 💧 Water and wastewater systems
- 🚚 Fleet vehicles and equipment
- 💻 Technology and digital services
- 📋 Planning and future studies
