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* A power valve wrench will increase the efficiency and safety <br /> for employees in operating system valves . These valves are <br /> exercised each year in part of the water main flushing <br /> program. Many of these valves require two (2) employees to <br /> turn. Utilization of a power valve wrench will decrease labor <br /> expenses, and the possibility of injury related to straining <br /> and twisting of employees backs . <br /> Estimated cost: $4 , 500 . Program: Infrastructure Maintenance. <br /> * A new compactor is requested for the 1996 budget . This <br /> purchase will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of <br /> trench compaction. The current compactor is very cumbersome <br /> and somewhat ineffective in confined spaces, when trying to <br /> compact material around—underground uti1-hies . <br /> Estimated cost: $2, 700 Program: Infrastructure Maintenance . <br /> SEWER • <br /> * A new heating system is requested for the old portion of the <br /> maintenance garage. The old high intensity infrared heaters <br /> are burning out and are not nearly as efficient as newer tube <br /> style . Staff has researched the possibility of installing used <br /> oil burning units to use as primary heat, and maintain the old <br /> system. Since the city has used oil supply on hand, purchasing <br /> oil burners may be a very cost effective alternative. A <br /> ventilation problem was identified by the Honeywell report <br /> which causes hazardous gases to remain within the building. <br /> This situation should be corrected. Total funds for the entire <br /> project are included in this estimate. This expenditure is <br /> recommended to be funded from the Water and Wastewater funds <br /> also. Total project is estimated at $30, 800 . <br /> Estimated cost : $ 10, 300 . Program: Infrastructure <br /> Maintenance. <br /> * A hot air blower is requested for 1996 . This blower will <br /> enable the inspection personnel to perform underground <br /> televising in the winter season. Being able to conduct this ' <br /> task during this season will increase productivity and <br /> decrease the amount of years necessary to complete the system , <br /> wide inspection. <br /> Estimated cost : $2, 350 . Program: Underground Inspection. <br /> * Dump Truck, see Streets <br /> Estimated cost : $28 , 800 . Program: Infrastructure Maintenance. <br /> • <br /> 1997 - 2000 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES <br /> See LTFP Capital Worksheet <br /> 41/ <br />