Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) - City of Delaware
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) - City of Delaware
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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