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A crack filling machine is reauested for purchase in 1996. <br />Crack filling has become a very important maintenance <br />procedure to prolong the pavement life of the City's streets. <br />Staff has been crack filling for the past three (3) years, <br />with rental machines. Although this practice has been somewhat <br />acceptable in the past, numerous problems have been <br />encountered with rental machines. Scheduling, breakdowns, <br />unreliable equipment, and cost have prompted staff to request <br />the purchase of this equipment. <br />Estimated cost: $25,000. Program: Pavement Management <br />Staff is recommending the purchase of a dump truck equipped <br />with snow removal equipment for 1996. This truck will be <br />necessary when the turnbacks are effective. With the <br />additional mileage the city would then have a ratio of 1 piece <br />of equipment for every 10 miles of street. Although this is <br />considered a very good service level, only two vehicles can <br />apply chemicals. <br />Major breakdowns of equipment during snow storms can provide <br />hazardous conditions for motorist. This has not been the case <br />with the current equipment, but as snow removal equipment <br />ages, it's reliability is lessened. The ability to create safe <br />driving conditions, is a major concern of staff. The City <br />currently does not have enough snow removal equipment should <br />one breakdown. The purchase of this equipment is recommended <br />to be funded from the Water and Wastewater Funds also. Total <br />equipment expenditure is estimated at $81,000. <br />Estimated cost: $28,800. Program: Snow and Ice, and Pavement <br />Management. <br />A seasonal position is requested for 1996. This position was <br />addressed in the 1994 LTFP staffing level projection. The <br />addition of this position will lessen the amount of projects <br />and programs that are contracted. <br />Estimated cost: $ 5,000. Program: Pavement Management. <br />SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT <br />Ditch and retention pond cleaning will be needed in this and <br />future years program. <br />Estimated cost: $ 25,000. <br />WATER <br />Additional lab equipment is reauested to enable staff to <br />conduct various tests required by the Safe Water Drinking <br />Water Act. <br />Estimated cost: $ 1,500. Program: Water Production. <br />System maintenance is reauired on a scheduled basis for all <br />wells and pumps. This procedure provides preventative <br />A A <br />