Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) - City of Delaware

Implement the recommendations of the Airport Master Plan which include high
priority projects such as expanding the existing apron, constructing T-hangers,
and acquiring land for airport development.
Focus on establishing protection areas to insure continued use of the airfield in the
future.
Seek funding for additional security fencing to protect both public and private
investments as well as reduce wildlife runway incursions.
Continue working on development of a drainage master plan that will be required
by existing storm water regulations to support any additional expansions at the
airport.
Building Maintenance
Continue heat pump replacements at the Justice Center based on industry standard
life cycles.
Reduce facility energy consumption.
Continue to consider centralizing all building maintenance functions so as to
minimize operation resources and establish consistent practices throughout
facility infrastructure.
Equipment Replacement
Maintain and disposal of the majority of city vehicles, trailers and motorized
equipment.
Ensure all department vehicles and motorized equipment are operational and safe
so that they provide routine and emergency services to citizens.
Administer a preventive maintenance program and provide specification services
for new equipment.
Operate a rotary fund and bill city departments for vehicle services rendered;
parts, fuel and materials supplied; and overhead.
Maintain a vehicle replacement schedule that details the original purchase date,
replacement year schedule, and estimated replacement year cost.
Continued consideration of a comprehensive review of the entire fleet inventory
to determine if departmental fleet sizes are greater than required to provide
current services.
Continued consideration of standardizing fleet purchases to assist in reducing
organization fuel consumption, parts inventory, and mechanic training demands.
Parks and Recreation
Focus on construction of Glen Ross Park.
Focus on neighborhood park improvements.
Target general fund dollars for parking lot resurfacing in Mingo, Eastside, and
Smith Park.
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