The following projects, funded by general obligation bonds and supported by the City-at-large, are slated for the 2005 construction year.  Included are project costs and any anticipated operating budget and/or related service impacts.

 

Public Building Improvements

Project Description: improvements to public buildings as needed. Examples of projects completed in 2004 include upgrades at various fire stations, library improvements, etc.

Cost: $500,000

Operating Budget Impact: staff time to develop specs, prepare plans and bid documents, and monitor progress of projects.

 

Connecting Link Road Projects

Project Description: The project scheduled for 2005 is the improvement of 6^th Street, from Arkansas to Massachusetts Street.

Cost: $400,000

Operating Budget Impact: staff time to develop specs, prepare plans and bid documents, and monitor progress of projects.

 

Major Thoroughfare Improvements

Project Description: Program to maintain the existing streets, including milling, overlay, and curb repair projects, per prioritized list.

Cost: $700,000

Operating Budget Impact: staff time to develop specs, prepare bid documents, and monitor progress of projects.

 

Traffic Signal Renovation

Project Description: A renovation project is scheduled for an intersection geometric improvement at 19^th Street and Louisiana Street.  This may be a multi-year funded project.

Cost: $300,000

Operating Budget Impact: staff time to develop specs, prepare bid documents, and monitor progress of projects.  Potential for reduced maintenance.

 

New Traffic Signal Installation

Project Description: New traffic signals will be added in 2005 as needed, based on recommendations and study by the Traffic Safety Commission.

Cost: $300,000

Operating Budget Impact: staff time to develop specs, prepare bid documents, and monitor progress of projects.  There will be maintenance requirements for the added signals.

 

Public Works Facility Improvements

Project Description: Completion of a revised site plan and additional grading work at the public works facility on Wakarusa Drive.

Cost: $250,000

Operating Budget Impact: staff time to develop site plan and perform grading duties in-house.  Projects dependent on the site plan process and coordination with the adjoining Clinton Water Treatment Plant facilities.

 

Carnegie Building Renovation

Project Description: Project to improve the current condition (to include renovations necessary to bring building into compliance with ADA etc.)

Cost: $750,000

Operating Budget Impact: staff time to work with consultant to develop specs, prepare bid documents, and monitor progress of project.  Depending on ultimate use, ongoing maintenance/operating costs may be a City responsibility.

 

Fire Station #5 Construction

Project Description: Construction of new fire station at 19^th and Stewart Ave.

Cost: $5,000,000

Operating Budget Impact: staff time to work with design consultant to review design and specs, provide assistance during construction phase and administration of construction contract.  Operating costs are estimated at $50,000 - $75,000 per year.  Personnel costs are estimated at $500,000 per year to cover the costs of hiring and maintaining twelve new firefighter positions.

 

Airport Improvements

Project Description: City’s 5% match to FAA funding for project to construct partial parallel taxiway between Runway 15-33 and Runway 19 and construct parallel taxiway from taxiway A to Runway 1, along with various lighting (REILS) and signing improvements.

Cost: $35,000

Operating Budget Impact: staff time to adhere to FAA requirements and progress through design, bidding and construction phases.  Potential for improved safety related cost savings.