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Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) - City of Delaware

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<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>Delaware</strong><br />

Ohio<br />

current need for these stations and our strategic approach. Also, we will discuss the<br />

amount <strong>of</strong> recreation levy dollars that will be available from the levy and the timing and<br />

possible projects that may be funded by this source <strong>of</strong> revenue. As we discuss public<br />

utilities projects we will focus on our current problems with storm water infiltrating our<br />

sewer system and impacting our wastewater operation and how we are addressing this<br />

issue.<br />

As you review the <strong>CIP</strong> you will see that the format <strong>of</strong> the 2009-2013 <strong>CIP</strong> is somewhat<br />

different compared to past years. <strong>City</strong> staff felt the need to include additional information<br />

in this year’s plan to serve as reference material as <strong>City</strong> Council reviews and understands<br />

the issues surrounding this year’s plan. We have included three new sections that we may<br />

have only briefly touched on in the past. These new sections include: Glenn Road; tax<br />

increment financing improvements; and the Project Trust Fund. Given the <strong>City</strong>’s<br />

considerable infrastructure investment in Glenn Road we felt the appropriate forum to<br />

discuss the status <strong>of</strong> the parkway was <strong>CIP</strong> review. During our subsequent <strong>CIP</strong> meetings<br />

we will discuss the details <strong>of</strong> what the <strong>City</strong> has spent on Glenn Road, the current<br />

financing mechanisms in place, and our future strategic and financial plan moving<br />

forward. Given the current state <strong>of</strong> the economy and its effect on the residential housing<br />

market the <strong>City</strong> is taking a cautious and focused spending approach to the Glenn Road<br />

project until future development commitments are made and identifiable sources <strong>of</strong><br />

revenue are apparent. <strong>City</strong> staff will also be discussing projects that are financially<br />

supported by a portion <strong>of</strong> developer contributions deposited into the Project Trust Fund<br />

and the operation <strong>of</strong> this fund. We also want to discuss the city’s involvement with tax<br />

increment financing, what it is, how it works, and what projects are associated with it.<br />

In summary the 2009-2013 <strong>CIP</strong> is an attempt to balance the very important needs <strong>of</strong> a<br />

growing community with its limited resources. Over the course <strong>of</strong> the next several weeks,<br />

city staff and I look forward to reviewing this important proposal with Council.<br />

Yours Sincerely,<br />

R. Thomas Homan<br />

<strong>City</strong> Manager<br />

1 South Sandusky Street • <strong>City</strong> Hall <strong>Delaware</strong>, OH 43015 p: 740-203-1200 f: 740-203-1224<br />

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