Atlantic City Council Approves 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan

Plan includes pay increases, sick leave, and retirement benefit changes for city employees

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:27pm

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The city's long-term capital plan aims to modernize Atlantic's aging infrastructure and prepare for future growth.Atlantic Today

The Atlantic City Council has approved a 10-year, $16.9 million Capital Improvement Plan that will fund major upgrades to the city's infrastructure, including the airport, public safety, parks, and wastewater systems. The council also approved a 3% pay increase for all city employees and changes to the city's sick leave and retirement benefits policies.

Why it matters

The capital plan represents a long-term investment in Atlantic's future, addressing aging infrastructure and preparing the city for growth. The employee compensation and benefit changes are aimed at retaining and attracting talent in a competitive job market.

The details

The 10-year Capital Improvement Plan covers a wide range of city assets, including the airport, ambulance service, civil defense, code enforcement, fire department, library, parks, police, public works, streets, and the wastewater system. The plan fully funds all $16.9 million in proposed improvements. Funding will come from a mix of debt proceeds, taxes, utility fees, and state/federal grants.

The 10-year plan covers fiscal years 2027 through 2037.
The pay increases and benefit changes take effect on July 1, 2026.
The Produce in the Park event will be held on Thursdays from June 4 to September 24, 2026.

The players

John Lund

Atlantic City Administrator who stated that long-term planning is key to the city's financial stability and business climate.