In this episode, we’re talking about De Soto’s Capital Improvement Plan—what it is, how it works, and why it plays such a big role in shaping the city’s future.

City Administrator Mike Brungardt joins us to walk through how major projects like road improvements, park expansions, and water system upgrades are identified, prioritized, and funded. We also talk about why some projects take longer than others, and how community feedback helps shape the plan.

This episode is a good starting point for anyone who wants to understand how big projects come together—and how planning today affects what gets built tomorrow.

00:00 Pre-Intro

00:46 Welcome

03:13 Capital Improvement Plan Overview

05:23 Capital Improvement Plan Projects

08:59 CIP Overhaul

14:08 Grants, Partners, & Outside Funding Sources

17:29 Community Feedback

19:48 Outro

20:45 Bloopers