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Marin County, California Planned Capital Expenditure Increased By 17%

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FirmoGraphs keeps its clients up to date on capital plans of interest for long-term business development. We help our customers use this information to gain a competitive advantage and improve proactive conversations with their clients. We recently processed the latest capital spending plan by the Marin County, California. Here are our observations.

How Much Is Marin County Planning to Spend in Its 2025-2029 CIP?

In the CIP covering the 2025-2029 fiscal years, Marin County, California, detailed plans to spend $378 million on capital projects, an increase of 17% from $325 million in its 2024-2028 CIP. The current CIP has 49 line items, compared to 45 line items in the prior CIP. The table below breaks down Marin’s planned capital spending by business area for its last two CIPs.

Marin County planned capital spending by business area, 2024-2028 CIP vs. 2025-2029 CIP (*Numbers are Rounded).

Planned Spending Up Across All Business Areas

Planned spending increased across all business areas. The most significant increase came from the Road Infrastructure category, which received funding for ongoing programs. The Water Resources and Facilities categories also saw increases for the same reason.

Marin County Allocates $32M for Major Flood Protection Upgrades

Marin County, California, has two notable line items valued at over $10 million, both belonging to the Water Resources category. The most significant line item is the Proposed Santa Venetia Floodwall Project - Flood Zone 7, worth $20 million, under the Water Resources category. The project will replace the existing Timber-Reinforced Berm (TRB) that protects the community from tidal flooding in Las Gallinas Creek with a new elevated floodwall. Another $12 million is also planned for the Lower Las Gallinas Creek Dredge Csa 6 Santa Venetia project.

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Frequently asked questions

How much did Marin County's planned capital expenditure increase?
Marin County's planned capital expenditure increased 17%, from $325 million in its 2024-2028 CIP to $378 million in its 2025-2029 CIP.
What are Marin County's largest capital projects in the 2025-2029 CIP?
The two notable line items over $10 million are both in the Water Resources category: the Proposed Santa Venetia Floodwall Project - Flood Zone 7 at $20 million, and the Lower Las Gallinas Creek Dredge Csa 6 Santa Venetia project at $12 million.
Which business area saw the most significant spending increase?
The Road Infrastructure category saw the most significant increase, receiving funding for ongoing programs, with Water Resources and Facilities also increasing for the same reason.

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