Spanish and Mexican land grants-mercedes that political sub-divisions of the State are encouraged to participate in the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) process administered by the Department of Finance and Administration Local Government Division (DFA-LGD). The ICIP is a community’s plan for capital projects and infrastructure development over the next 5 years. Capital projects are defined as projects costing $25,000 or more, with a life cycle of at least 10 years and that are not a part of annual operating expenses. Capital projects can include construction or renovation of community infrastructure systems like water & wastewater, buildings, heavy equipment and vehicles. DFA-LGD administers the ICIP program through the use of an online database, where entities are able to input data about their planning process, current asset inventory, and infrastructure project needs. Projects listed on the ICIP by communities throughout the state are compiled and placed in a book that is distributed to legislators, the Governor and all state agencies. The ICIP online database is typically completed in the summer starting in June and all plans must be submitted by the end of September.
The ICIP is the start of the capital outlay process for obtaining state, Federal and other funding for infrastructure projects. Although the ICIP is a voluntary process legislative capital outlay requests, which are listed on the ICIP, are given a more favorable recommendation by State agencies, legislators and the Governor’s Office. As well capital projects listed on the ICIP can receive additional points on other funding applications like CDBG and Water Trust Board.
For more information about the ICIP process including a link to the online database, a guide for filling out the forms and a sample resolution for adopting the ICIP please see refer to the tabs on the left/right. For questions about the ICIP contact the Department of Finance and Administration Local Government Division, whose website for ICIP can be accessed by clicking on the DFA-LGD Tab on the left/right.
