Approval to spend millions of dollars of ratepayers' funds is being sought from Tauranga City councillors tomorrow in a meeting to decide the futures of several city projects.

Councillors are being asked to approve $915,000 for lighting for the Bay Cricket Oval at Blake Park.

Spending decisions are being made by council tomorrow.

Tauranga Hockey is seeking $600,000 from the council for another hockey turf at Blake Park.

The council funded Matapihi community sewerage scheme - costing ratepayers $1.7 million over two financial years - is also awaiting the councillors' vote.

The approval sought for the $4.5 million in airport terminal precinct expansion and enhancements also requires council approval.

The proposal brings forward capital expenditure of $2.1 million from the 2017/18 and 2022/23 years and requires an additional $2.4 million that would be funded from airport operations.

The Papamoa Surf Club is seeking $1.199 million for a replacement surf club. The city council staff recommendation is for $100,000.

In community development funding applications, The Elms wants a $38,340 increase on the $150,000 it is already receiving from ratepayers.

Other community projects awaiting approval are the $139,320 Maungarangi Reserve playground, the $65,000 Adler Road playground, plus $10,000 for Sydenham Botanical Park and $17,000 for archaeology and footpaths at the Gate Pa reserve. And $100,000 for the Kopurererua Valley planting project.

The meeting starts at 9am instead of the usual 1pm.