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Future considerations for Building Improvement Fund: <br /> <br />• Renewal of Community Center Lease in 2028. <br />• Review adequacy of building improvement levy in connection with results of the Oertel <br />evaluation of City Buildings that was conducted in 2023. <br /> <br />Capital Equipment Fund <br /> <br />Police <br />• Two squads are scheduled for replacement in 2024. Squad mileage is still used as the main <br />factor for replacement. Currently the squad replacement cycle ranges 3-4 years. That cycle is <br />reflected in the Police Capital Improvement plan. <br /> <br />• As in past years, certain of the retiring squads are assigned to other purposes until their full <br />useful life has been met. In 2024 either squad 711 or 712, a 2020 Dodge Durango or 2021 <br />Dodge Charger, will repurposed for the PD backup vehicle depending on mileage and daily <br />vehicle needs. <br /> <br />• The replacement of body worn cameras took place in 2023. Future costs include the <br />replacement of facility and squad video cameras in 2025 at an expected cost of $83,000. <br /> <br />Fire <br />• The Fire department’s self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment was replaced in <br />2023 at a cost of $218,240. <br /> <br />• 2024 Fire department costs include replacement of turnout gear and helmets, expected to <br />cost around $36,000. <br /> <br />Public Works <br /> <br />• Public Works – Streets Division: The 1995 plow truck was replaced in 2023 at a cost of <br />$89,749; the plow and additional build up costs will occur in 2024 and are estimated to be <br />$169,000. The replacement of the 2008 aerial truck is reflected as occurring in 2024-2027. The <br />priority and timing of this purchase will continue to be evaluated over the coming seasons. <br /> <br />• Public Works – Parks Division: The 2023 replacement of a John Deere 4500 Tractor has been <br />rescheduled to 2026 as the tractor is in reasonable condition. The Bobcat 3400G Utility <br />Vehicle is expected to be replace in 2025 at an estimated cost of $13,200. <br /> <br />Admin. and Finance <br /> <br />• Administration and Finance – 2024 costs include replacing Network Access devices and Wi-Fi <br />routers through Metro I-Net, the cost is expected to be $10,525. Purchases for election <br />equipment, office furniture and additional financial software are slated for 2024-2026. The <br />priority and timing of these replacements will be evaluated year to year. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />