2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET IMPACT ON CITY'S OPERATING BUDGET

The following projects are slated for the 2007 construction year.  Included are project costs and a description of any anticipated operating budget and/or related service impacts.

Kasold - Peterson Road to KTA

Project Description: Rebuild two lane road to city standards with sidewalk and rec path , curb and gutter, landscaped median, as well as roundabouts at Tillerman and Grand Vista.

City Cost: $1,600,000

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

23rd Access Management

Project Description: Consolidation of entrances to businesses along 23rd Street to improve traffic flow and reduce accidents.

City Cost: $500,000

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

KLINK - mill and overlay on Iowa- Yale to 6th Street and Irving Hill Bridge to 23rd St.

Project Description: The connecting link project scheduled for 2007 is the improvement of Iowa Street from Yale to 6th Street and from the Irving Hill Bridge to 23rd Street.

City Cost: $450,000

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

N. 2nd & Locust

Project Description: Reconstruction of the intersection of North 2nd Street and Locust, including the installation of a southbound left turn lane.

City Cost: $450,000

Operating Budget Impact:

N. Michigan / N. Iowa Bridges over KTA - sidewalks

Project Description: The Kansas Turnpike Authority is funding the installation of two bridges over the Kansas Turnpike-  N.  Michigan St. and N. Iowa Street.  They will fund the installation of one 6' sidewalk on the Iowa bridge and bike lanes on the N. Michigan Bridge.  These funds will pay for the additional cost of sidewalks on both sides of both bridges.

City Cost: $700,000

Operating Budget Impact: A minimal increase in street maintenance costs (snow removal, street cleaning, etc.) is anticipated however, no increase in personnel costs is expected.

Clinton Park Improvements

Project Description: This project will fund improvements to the restroom and shelter at Clinton Park, located at 901 W. 5th Street.

City Cost: $250,000

Operating Budget Impact: No impact to personnel costs is anticipated and maintenance costs are likely to decrease due to replacement of failing facilities.

Harvard Road Park Improvements

Project Description: Design and construction of a park located on Harvard Road, adjacent to Langston Hughes Elementary School.  The park will include playground equipment, a shelter, and a parking area.

City Cost: $200,000

Operating Budget Impact: No impact to personnel costs is anticipated however, maintenance costs are likely to increase due to additional facilities to maintain.

Rails to Trails

Project Description: Add bike and recreation trails along former railroad right of way between 15th street and 23rd Street, connecting neighborhoods to Parks per the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan.

City Cost: $300,000

Operating Budget Impact: No impact to personnel costs is anticipated however, maintenance costs are likely to increase due to additional facilities to maintain.

Road to Sesquicentennial Point

Project Description: Design and construction an improved surface to serve as a road to sesquicentennial point.

City Cost: $100,000

Operating Budget Impact: No impact to personnel costs is anticipated however, maintenance costs are likely to increase due to additional facilities to maintain.

Skate Board Park Improvements

Project Description: Design, construction and installation of a bowl at the skate board park located in Centennial Park.

City Cost: $50,000

Operating Budget Impact: No impact to personnel costs is anticipated however, maintenance costs are likely to increase due to additional facilities to maintain.

Traffic Signal Modernization

Project Description: Improvements to various intersections throughout the city including upgrading of traffic signals to LED and installation of battery backups, video detection systems, mast arm replacements, new wiring, and pedestrian countdown timers.

City Cost: $150,000

Operating Budget Impact: The City should experience some cost savings from more efficient LED signals, as well as more efficient wiring.  No additional staff or equipment will be required to install or maintain these improvements so there should be no impact on personnel costs.

Replace Apparatus - Quint 4

Project Description:  Purchase of a Quint unit to replace the existing apparatus that is 14 years old, has 49,471 miles and 7598 operation hours.  A Quint carries a pump, a water tank, hoses, an aerial ladder, and ground ladders.

Cost: $600,000

Operating Budget Impact:  The impact on the operating budget should be a decrease in maintenance costs.  Downtime of this apparatus should be decreased as well.

Improve Runway 15-33 Safety Area to C-11

Project Description: This is the City’s 5% match to FAA funding for a project to upgrade and improve the existing safety areas for Runways 15-33 to meet current C-11 FAA standards as recommended by the Airport Advisory Board and the Municipal Airport Master Plan.    The project will include widening, obstruction removal, and grading.

City Cost: $64,165

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.

31st Street from Haskell to O'Connell Rd. - concept design and property acquisition

Project Description: This project will plan and design an east-west arterial to respond to continued growth in the southeast area of the City. The City has obtained federal funds for planning and design of this project.

City Cost: $0.00

Operating Budget Impact: no impact to personnel cost or maintenance costs is anticipated however, staff time will be required to develop specifications, prepare plans and bid documents, and monitor progress of projects.

Sidewalk Connectivity / Traffic Calming

Project Description: Address sidewalk connectivity and pedestrian transportation by completing sidewalk network on BOTH sides of arterial streets with highway designations.  Install traffic calming measures in areas previously identified as having a high priority.

City Cost: $250,000

Operating Budget Impact: No impact to personnel costs is anticipated however, increased maintenance costs are expected due to additional feet of sidewalks that the City will maintain.  Increased commodities such as painting, signage, etc. are expected due to traffic calming.

George Williams Way - City participation in construction

Project Description: This project will provide funds for the City to participate in a benefit district to build George Williams Way.

City Cost: $200,000

Operating Budget Impact: No impact to personnel costs is anticipated however, increased maintenance costs are expected due to additional feet of streets that the City will maintain (snow removal, street sweeping, etc.).

Bowersock Dam Maint & Improvements

Project Description: Improvements to the Bowersock Dam over the Kansas River.

City Cost: $1,169,900

Operating Budget Impact: No impact on personnel costs is anticipated, and by making improvements should reduce the amount of maintenance needed thereby reducing maintenance costs associated with the dam.

Indiana 5th to 8th Main Replacement

Project Description:

City Cost: $231,100

Operating Budget Impact:

Indiana Kaw Plant to 5th Main Replacement

Project Description: This project replaces the main line from the Kaw Plant to 5th street and includes parallel supply siphon and CS discharge piping.

City Cost: $236,900

Operating Budget Impact:

West 6th Street Elevated Tank

Project Description:

City Cost: $1,684,700

Operating Budget Impact:

Repaint Clinton WTP Ground Storage Tanks

Project Description:

City Cost: $795,600

Operating Budget Impact:

Waterline Rehabilitation and Replacement

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

Cost: $1,170,000

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: $585,000

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: $1,170,000

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, chemical feed equipment, etc.).

KR-4-4 Pipe Project- Kansas River Basin

Project Description: Pipe improvement project in Kansas River Basin.

Cost: $500,000

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.

Improve PS#27 from 0.43 mgd to 1.0 mgd

Project Description:  Expansion of pump station capacity from .43mgd to 1.0 mgd

Cost: $321,000

Operating Budget Impact: Project performed by a contractor would involve project monitoring by staff (plan/spec review, inspection, etc.) Additional capacity may increase volume of wastewater to be treated, therefore, increasing the costs of operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Wakarusa Water Reclamation Facility

Project Description: Continue work associated with designing and engineering Wakarusa River Water Reclamation Facility.

Cost: $5,630,000

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 when it comes online in 2011.

Inflow/Infiltration Reduction Program

Project description: Projects designed to reduce the inflow and infiltration of storm water into the sanitary sewer system based on system monitoring results and flow data.

Cost: $761,000

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: $702,000

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: $234,000

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: $234,000

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.