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Fire (Page 20) Fire has been separated into a new category in order to more clearly identify the capital projects related to Fire. There are not any major projects proposed for 2020. As in past, funds have been included to replace the furnace ($12,000) and air conditioner/ furnaces ($30,000). These funds will only be used if replacement is needed in 2020. The reserve line of $41,910 is the amount that has been requested by the LCFD as part of the 2020 budget. The City levies $160,000 in property taxes for fire equipment. The next large fire items to be replaced are the fire radios ($160,000) in 2021 and the aerial truck ($1,352,000) in 2022. All large fire vehicles and equipment have been included in the plan due to the large replacement cost. If an item will not be replaced by 2024, the anticipated replacement costs are identified in the future column. Parks & Recreation Department (Page 21-22) The Parks & Recreation Commission has continued to be involved in Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) planning. The Commission sets a top three priorities for the year, which helps staff work towards those goals. For 2020, the top priories by the Commission are to complete the Gervais Mill entrance ($51,750), to complete the Pioneer Park Master Plan process ($30,000), and to complete the Spooner Park Lower Shelter ($75,000). The Parks Master Plan is also being used as a guiding document to program Parks & Recreation capital projects. It should be noted that financial considerations were not a part of the Parks Master Plan. The plan is meant to guide future park decisions based on the input that was received during the planning process. As projects that were identified in the Parks Master Plan are added to the CIP, a plan for financing these projects will need to be developed. In addition to programmed projects, the City has the unique opportunity to add even more enhancements to our parks system with donations from the Little Canada Recreation Association (LCRA). Staff has met with the LCRA and has identified projects that fall within the LCRA’s mission. These are projects that have had their initial support and that they would consider funding. A list of those projects is below. If not funded by the LCRA, those projects would not be going forward in 2020. Potential projects funded by the LCRA in 2020: •New rink boards at the Old Fire Hall (OFH) rink. The anticipated price for new rink boards, fencing, concrete work, and installation is $102,400. •Electronic scoreboard at Gilbertson Field. The anticipated price for the scoreboard and installation materials is $12,550. Highlights of the 2020 projects are as follows: •Gervais Mill Entrance - Upgrade and enhance the Gervais Mill Park Entrance (Noel Street side). The Parks & Recreation has recommended a preliminary design and staff will be working on getting bids to begin the project in spring 2020. This project was one of the top priorities the Commission set for 2019. At this time, the anticipated price for the project is $51,750. •Spooner Park Lower Shelter – This item was identified in the Parks Master Plan as needing major improvements. A new open-air shelter structure will be put up and a concrete patio area. The site will also see drainage improvements. The anticipated price to complete the work is $75,000. 4