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.).