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. . . . . - REPORTS AND HANDOUTS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT - I) Overview of CIP funding; Community Development Director Nelson advised that the purpose of this Study Session was to have staff learn from the Council what priorities and projects Council wanted to include in the Capital Improvement Program for FY 1998/99, FY 199/2000 and for the next five years. She said tonight's discussion would focus on the two areas of funding subject to Council discretion. Director Nelson used overheads of the Reports and reported first on the proposed CIP for FY 1998/99. She said the City received $2.1 million annually from the Utilities Users Tax which goes directly to the C.I.P. She described the $1.75 million already committed to Council priorities including carpet for the main Library, new Fire Station 11, Stulsaft and Stafford Parks, HV AC for the Veterans Memorial Building and sidewalk replacement. She said if the Council wished, the sidewalk project could be extended over two years, leaving $300,000 available for other projects. Director Nelson said staff would like to initiate discussions this year on medians and parking lot projects. Director Nelson said the remaining $350,000 could be used for storm drainage projects, including Roosevelt at Valota, and some pump projects, Herkner Pool, and - other on-going projects. Director Nelson explained funding the City received from the Gas Tax Construction Fund which is typically spent on the street pavement management program according to specified criteria, $925,000 from Measure A Funds, and $500,000 in the General Fund. 2) Review ofFY 98/99 and 99/2000; Director Nelson described the proposed CIP for FY 1999/2000. She listed smaller projects for the main Library, additional improvements to Herkner Pool and Veterans Memorial, sidewalk replacement, islands and medians, parking lots, communication and technology projects, restroom renovations, roofs and HV AC, exterior painting and storm drainage. She said $160,000 from the Gas Tax Construction Fund would be used for traffic calming and street lighting. She said any General Fund monies left over should be kept in the General Fund for future projects. Director Nelson showed slides of the spread sheets included in the Reports. She said staff was looking for direction from Council specifically in the first two years of the CIP, as well as input on the proposed ideal funding concepts which were outlined in - the Reports. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING STUDY SESSION MINUTE BOOK NO. 56 MARCH 23,1998 MINUTES Page No. 347 PAGE 2