IMPACT OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

ON CITY’S OPERATING BUDGET

Stormwater Utility

Capital Improvement Budget 2005

 

Minor Misc. System Improvements

Project Description: Projects needed to improve overall effectiveness of stormwater system.

Cost: $150,000

Operating Budget Impact: Projects performed by contractor would involve project monitoring by staff. In-house projects will require staff time and effort, materials, and equipment for completion. Potential exists for reduced maintenance as a project outcome.

 

Curb and/or Inlet Repairs

Project Description: Repairs to curbs and/or inlets, essential components of the stormwater system, as necessary throughout the year.

Cost: $150,000

Operating Budget Impact: Projects performed by contractor would involve project monitoring by staff (plan/spec review, inspection, etc.).  Potential exists for reduced maintenance as a project outcome, such as fewer spot repairs to curbs and inlet monitoring.

 

West 20th, Alabama to Naismith

Project Description: Improvement to stormwater system on West 20th Street, between Alabama Street and Naismith Drive.  Will be designed in 2005 to alleviate recurring flooding that results from inadequacy of existing stormwater system.  Construction scheduled to occur in 2006.

Cost: $416,000

Operating Budget Impact:  Staff involvement in design engineer selection process, specs and plan review, and project conformance to Stormwater Master Plan.