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The program will be expandable to allow for typical maintenance used by the City of Saint Anthony along with anticipated costs and expected life. This information can be updated in the future with current techniques and costs. The program will be modified so that all of the items identified in Task 1 will be included. Examples of the software data screens, reports, and graphs produced with the results are included in the Appendix. Task 6: Perform Surface Condition Surveys and/or Train City Staff Braun Intertec Pavement Inc. will work closely with Saint Anthony staff during training and collection of the surface condition information. We have done surface condition ratings on hundreds of miles of pavements both in Minnesota and throughout the country. We are also experienced in training city personnel on the collection of pavement surface distress information. Certain criteria will be developed after discussing with city staff regarding how to deal with intersections. The rating system we used is similar to the one endorsed by the American Public Works Association known as PAVER. The rating system measures actual quantities of cracking and distress rather than applying some type of numerical rating. Each type of distress is identified and measured along with its severity. A numerical rating is then calculated by the computer.for use in prioritizing the streets. In the City's Request for Proposal it was indicated that the surface condition surveys may be done entirely by the Consultant or entirely by Consultant trained city staff. We have given estimates for both types of data collection and entry in the cost estimate portion of the proposal. Task 7: Installation and Office Training The software developed through the above tasks will be installed on the City's computer system. This will involve installing the software, providing users manuals, and training office staff on the use of the pavement management software. As mentioned previously, the program will be user friendly which allows it to be used by someone with every little experience in pavements, database software, or engineering details. Typically the data are entered by clerical staff in the street or engineering departments. Task 8: Develop Long-Range Maintenance Recommendations Long-range maintenance recommendations will be given based on the results of the surface condition surveys and the subsequently developed pavement decay curves. This report will detail which blocks of street are recommended for receiving certain types of rehabilitation based on their cost, benefit, and expected life. All of the reports generated will be done using the pavement management software and can be duplicated by City staff in the future. Task 9: Develop a City Assessment Policy " The results of the long range maintenance recommendations will be used to develop a citywide assessment policy. It is anticipated that contacts will be made with many municipalities to research any assessment policies they may have in place. Once all the data have been received, a preliminary assessment policy will be presented to the City Manager for discussion. Once this policy is refined and felt to meet the City's needs, a formal policy will be drafted for review by the - -council. The policy will also be reviewed by the City Attorney to determine its legality. •