IMPACT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

ON CITY’S OPERATING BUDGET

Water Utility

Capital Improvement Budget 2005

 

Kaw WTP Improvements

Project Description:  Pumping system improvements to include replacement.

Cost: $500,781

Operating Budget Impact: Staff time to work with a design consultant to review design and specs, provide assistance during construction phase and administration of construction contract. Some inspection time for staff is also anticipated.

Kaw WTP Piping Modifications

Project Description: Central service level discharge piping modifications for improved reliability.

Cost: $811,200

Operating Budget Impact: Staff time to work with a design consultant to review design and specs, provide assistance during construction phase and administration of construction contract. Some inspection time for staff is also anticipated.

 

Clinton WTP Expansion (design)

Project Description: Design for expansion of plant facility to accommodate growth of system and improve reliability

Cost: $569,787

Operating Budget Impact: Staff time to work with a design consultant to review design and specs, provide assistance during construction phase and administration of construction contract as well as some inspection time for staff.

 

Clinton WTP Expansion (construction)

Project Description: First phase of construction for expansion of plant facility to accommodate growth of system and improve reliability.

Cost: $2,350,014

Operating Budget Impact: Staff time to develop and RFP, select a design engineer, and work with the design consultant to review design and specs.

 

Clinton WTP Pump Improvements

Project Description: Construction of high service pumping station building to accommodate growth of system.

Cost: $473,200

Operating Budget Impact: Staff time to provide assistance during construction phase and administration of construction contract as well as some inspection time.

Waterline Improvements

Project Description: Replacement of existing waterlines to improve the quality, quantity, and reliability of water distributed.

Cost: $1,081,600

Operating Budget Impact: Projects are performed by contractor. Staff involvement would include selection of design engineer, review of plans/specs, project inspection, and customer service during project. Reduced maintenance, including line flushing, response 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.

 

Security Improvements

Project Description: Improvements within water supply and distribution system to reduce vulnerability and improve security/safety/reliability of system.

Cost: $540,800

Operating Budget Impact: Staff time to work with a design consultant to review design and specs, provide assistance during installation phase and administration of service contract. Some inspection time for staff is also anticipated.  Ongoing maintenance of system costs will become part of the operating budget, as well.

 

Misc. Water System Improvements

Project Description: General water system improvements and replacements, such as pump replacements, chemical feed equipment upgrades/replacement, etc.

Cost: $1,081,600

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, chemical feed equipment, etc.).