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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 comnaction. The current comnactor is very cumbersome <br />and somewhat ineffective in confined spaces, when trying to <br />compact material around underground utilities. <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 />1997 - 2000 CAPITAL EXPENDITURES <br />See LTFP Cacital Worksheet <br />4t, <br />