IMPACT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
ON CITY’S OPERATING BUDGET
Wastewater Utility
Capital Improvement Budget 2005
KR-4-2 Sanitary Sewer Improvement
Project Description: Pipe improvement project in Kansas River Basin at 9th and Avalon.
Cost: $91,000
Operating Budget Impact: Projects performed by a contractor would involve project monitoring by staff (plan/spec review, inspection, etc.) Potential for reduced frequency of repairs to pipe and appurtenances.
WR-3-1 Sanitary Sewer Improvement
Project Description: Pipe improvement project in Kansas River Basin at Clinton Parkway & Kasold.
Cost: $771,000
Operating Budget Impact: Projects performed by a contractor would involve project monitoring by staff (plan/spec review, inspection, etc.) Potential for reduced frequency of repairs to pipe and appurtenances.
WR-3-3 Sanitary Sewer Improvement
Project Description: Pipe improvement project in Wakarusa River Basin at Alvamar Drive
Cost: $957,000
Operating Budget Impact: Projects performed by a contractor would involve project monitoring by staff (plan/spec review, inspection, etc.) Potential for reduced frequency of repairs to pipe and appurtenances.
WR-6-1 Sanitary Sewer Improvement
Project Description: Pipe improvement project in Wakarusa River Basin in lower Naismith Valley area.
Cost: $763,000
Operating Budget Impact: Projects performed by a contractor would involve project monitoring by staff (plan/spec review, inspection, etc.) Potential for reduced frequency of repairs to pipe and appurtenances.
WR-6-2 Sanitary Sewer Improvement
Project Description: Pipe improvement project in 28th Terrace and Ousdahl area.
Cost: $207,000
Operating Budget Impact: Projects performed by a contractor would involve project monitoring by staff (plan/spec review, inspection, etc.) Potential for reduced frequency of repairs to pipe and appurtenances.
Vehicle/Equipment Storage Building
Project Description: Construction of storage building at Kansas River WWTP.
Cost: $487,000
Operating Budget Impact: Projects performed by a contractor would involve project monitoring by staff (plan/spec review, inspection, etc.). Ongoing maintenance to facility will become part of annual operating expense for facility.
Wakarusa WWTP Site Selection Project
Project Description: Environmental study and site selection process for eventual construction of Wakarusa River WWTP.
Cost: $541,000
Operating Budget Impact: Eventual construction of new WWTP on Wakarusa River will require personnel, equipment, vehicles, commodities, contractual services, etc. to allow for ongoing operations and maintenance of facility.
Inflow/Infiltration Reduction Program
Project description: Projects designed to reduce the inflow and infiltration of stormwater into the sanitary sewer system based on system monitoring results and flow data.
Cost: $704,000
Operating Budget Impact: Projects are performed by contractors. Staff involvement would include determination of appropriate projects from priority list, selection of design engineer, review of plans/specs, project inspection, and customer service during project. Reduced maintenance, including reduced wear/tear on pump stations (due to reduced flow), fewer responses to customer complaints, and improved system reliability are project outcomes. Projects are selected annually and are typically in older neighborhoods, due to the age of existing infrastructure.
General Sanitary Sewer System Improvements
Project Description: General sanitary sewer collection system improvements throughout the City.
Cost: $649,000
Operating Budget Impact: Projects performed by a contractor would involve project monitoring by staff (plan/spec review, inspection, etc.). Potential for reduced frequent day-to-day maintenance on equipment (pumps, motors, pipe repairs, etc.).
General Pumping Station Improvements
Project Description: Miscellaneous improvements to sanitary sewer pumping stations located throughout the system, as per prioritized project list, to improve reliability.
Cost: $217,000
Operating Budget Impact: Projects performed by a contractor would involve project monitoring by staff (plan/spec review, inspection, etc.) Potential for reduced frequency of repairs to pumps, equipment, etc.
General WWTP Improvements
Project Description: Miscellaneous improvements to WWTP located throughout the facility, as per prioritized project list, to improve reliability.
Cost: $217,000
Operating Budget Impact: Projects performed by a contractor would involve project monitoring by staff (plan/spec review, inspection, etc.) Potential for reduced frequency of repairs to pumps, equipment, etc.