ATTLEBORO - Time are tough, but it hasn't stopped the city from pushing ahead with millions of dollars worth of capital improvements funded by federal, state and city money as well as grants, Mayor Kevin Dumas said Tuesday in submitting his annual capital improvement plan to the city council.

The 118-page plan analyzes the city's needs and proposes funding sources while updating the status of projects approved in the past.

It lists more than 100 projects or purchases that are under way or complete. Projects under way are funded and are scheduled for completion this year or in 2012.

"The city has moved forward and is moving forward," the mayor said. "I think it's absolutely fantastic given the state of the economy."

He praised the council for its efforts in scrutinizing past plans and working with the administration to make projects happen.

"Hopefully, you'll be just as proud of this document as I am," Dumas said.

Capital improvements include the purchase of a new fire department rescue in October for $174,410 with money from the emergency medical services revolving fund.

The historic Academy Building got nearly $55,000 worth of upgrades, including a handicapped ramp, thanks to a state grant.

A $20,000 marketing analysis for the new industrial business park was completed with cash from the Massachusetts Office of Business Development.

The ongoing $1.9 million streetscape beautification plan for downtown - Phase I - is expected to be completed this year.

The city is using cash from its state highway appropriation and the federal Community Development Block Grant as its main funding sources for the project that's rebuilding sidewalks and crosswalks and installing new lighting and planting new trees for downtown.

A $3.1 million water line crucial for improved fire protection in South Attleboro was completed in June and paid for by water customers.

More than $500,000 of street paving was done and nearly $100,000 worth of sidewalks were built with last year with state highway money.

New roofs for schools, various building upgrades and a number of new vehicles have been funded for the current year. Most vehicles are paid for with city money.