“What Good Infrastructure Governance Looks Like”

Purpose
This framework shows how a municipality can fix existing infrastructure shortfalls without hiding costs or gambling on growth.

The model

1. Identify life-safety gaps first
   Fire flow, water, sewer, flood protection come before growth.

2. Lock funding before approvals
   Projects proceed only after borrowing, levies, or grants are legally secured.

3. Tie revenue to projects
   Taxes or utility rates are transparently linked to specific works, with end dates.

4. Build, then grow
   No new density until capacity is live and tested.

5. Operate what you build
   Annual funding for training, inspections, and maintenance is mandatory.

Why this works

• Residents see real costs up front

• Risk is reduced, not deferred

• Trust improves because nothing is hidden

Key principle
Infrastructure is a financial commitment, not a planning exercise.

(Independent policy framework. Not a Village plan.)
Last updated: Jan 04, 2026