ABSTRACT
Although some on-site infrastructure is built by private developers in the course of developing subdivisions or individual projects, most off-site and other large-scale capital improvements, including the replacement of older infrastructure in the right-of-way, are built and financed by public agencies. About half of this is the responsibility of the local general purpose government (GPG), while the remainder is the purview of special districts for water, sewer, and the local school district. Indeed, annual expenditures for the capital budget can account for a substantial part of the GPG’s annual budget. It is likely that most local practitioners will be involved with the development of an infrastructure project sometime in their careers. Many will be project managers, while others will be on the project team, or will review the project as it is permitted. Therefore, an overview of how to develop a public infrastructure project is important.
