MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Mayor Dave Cieslewicz on Tuesday introduced his 2011 Capital Budget, which includes millions of dollars for downtown projects and facelifts for other parts of the city.

Critics argue the mayor is ignoring basic services, WISC-TV reported.

Cieslewicz said the budget does address basic services and two other key areas -- neighborhoods and economic development.

Cieslewicz announced his plans to upgrade equipment at local parks and to invest $100,000 to study the development of new neighborhood centers

"The money in the 2011 budget is about thinking strategically. So, the idea is to make some money available in 2012 and spend 2011 to find out where they are needed the most," Cieslewicz said.

But critics said spending money on researching neighborhood centers is unnecessary.

"We all know what the needs are of the Meadwood neighborhood. We know what's going on in other Madison neighborhoods. This is no surprise to anyone that the city needs to invest in neighborhoods," said Noel Radomski, a likely candidate for mayor.

The mayor said it was also important to improve fire and police services. Next year's budget includes a new fire engine and renovating fire station No. 2, which the mayor said this will keep response times down.

The budget also calls for building a new police training facility.

"It was important for us to have our own facility. For the first time ever, the city of Madison will have its own dedicated facility for training police officers," Cieslewicz said.

A large piece of the budget will go toward funding a public market near the future high speed rail.

Radomski said he believes that's the wrong direction to go with tax dollars.

"This administration continues to avoid and ignore basic city services and is instead spending money on luxury items," Radomski said.

The mayor said his 2011 budget is about making smart investments in the city's infrastructure so when the economy recovers the city will be able to take advantage of that.

The mayor is formally presenting his budget Tuesday night to the Madison Common Council. The council is expected to review it and make amendments before voting on it in November.