AgdaPkt 2014-04-07 Closed and Regular

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9.B. - Page 3 ANALYSIS Staff evaluated and analyzed the proposed CIP budget from the perspective of project delivery, including timing of project phases. Additionally, programs are evaluated and scheduled from the perspective of optimizing adjoining or related projects, as appropriate. For example, ongoing infrastructure maintenance may be timed to coincide with new development, to minimize disruption. As a result, these ongoing program expenditures may be less linear than in prior years. Also, emphasis is placed on funding projects that are ready for construction, to help ensure that funds are utilized in a timely manner while also reducing the need to accumulate funds and carry balances forward from year to year. The GTCF and TF supports Redwood City's ongoing roadway management program. In FY 2014-15 Whipple Avenue and a section of Veterans Boulevard (near Kaiser) will be included in the street overlay project. The cape seal project will include several residential streets. Significant upgrades to and replacements of sewer systems are planned for FY 2014- 15. These improvements are more extensive than in prior years and are supported by increased sewer fees that were implemented in FY 2013-14. Council has previously directed staff to explore opportunities for increased operational efficiency citywide, including automation and space reconfiguration. CIP funds are being programmed for these technological needs and facility improvements. Technology and Software Automation: CIP allocations include $850,000 for telephone system replacement, $100,000 for Geographic Information System (GIS) development, $185,000 for Information Services (IT) server replacement, $75,000 for converting library computers for VMWare, and $175,000 for mobile technology (Fire Department). Existing CIP fund balances include $1,527,000 to support the ongoing upgrade and automation of the City's financial system including software and applications used for financial and human resources management. Buildings/Facilities and Parks/Streetscapes: Project budgets for FY 2014-15 include $1,500,000 for replacement of the synthetic turf at Red Morton Community Center, $162,500 for the library materials handling upgrade, improvements in and near Stulstaft Park including $500,000 for creek bank improvement and $400,000 for a retaining wall, $125,000 for park and playground equipment replacement, $160,000 for consolidation of fire stations #12 and #16, $100,000 for a facility plan for the new Fair Oaks Library and Community Center, and $550,000 for remodels and upgrades to the Fair Oaks Community Center. Two multi-million projects are being programmed in the budget: • A $30 million Community Wellness facility, co-developed with YMCA. In FY 2014-15 $500,000 is budgeted for the project EIR and master plan.