2012-2013 Budget - City of Saginaw MI

CITY OF SAGINAWCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN(please note that only those items that were budgeted or has request for multiple years are reflected in the report)ManagerRequest ApprovedFuture YearsDept. Project Funding FY 13 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17WEED ABATEMENT4480 Replacement of Flail Mowers (TRF-75C) GF 27,000 0 0 9,000 0 9,000If deferred: Deferred due to fiscal constraints. Priority 1TOTAL PROJECT COST 45,000Analysis and Explanation:Purchase of three (3) replacement flail mower attachments in FY13 and one every other year to stay ahead of breakdowns and repairs. Each year weed abatementsightings and number of cuts increases between 6% to 8%.Operational ImpactWith over 7,000 property cuts annually, it is critical to the operation of the parks to provide compliance with the noxious weed ordinance and cut properties tokeep the blight to a minimum as it relates to noxious weeds and keep safety at intersections for corner clearances.4480 Replacement of Utility Tractor GF 24,000 0 12,000 0 12,000 0If deferred: Deferred due to fiscal constraints. Priority 1TOTAL PROJECT COST 48,000Analysis and Explanation:Purchase two replacement diesel utility tractors for FY12/13 for cutting lots that are in violation of City high weed abatement codes. The current tractors werepurchased in 1999 and are old and unreliable costing more to keep repaired. Additional purchases are needed in FY13/14 and FY15/16 to maintain reliableequipment and services.Operational ImpactWith over 7,000 property cuts annually, it is critical to the operation of the parks to provide compliance with the noxious weed ordinance and cut properties tokeep the blight to a minimum as it relates to noxious weeds and keep safety at intersections for corner clearances. If the existing tractors are no longer serviceable,the City will be unable to keep up with the cuts required.4480 4x4 Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks GF 68,000 0 0 36,000 0 36,000If deferred: Deferred due to fiscal constraints. Priority 1TOTAL PROJECT COST 140,000Analysis and Explanation:Purchase 2 new weed abatement support trucks in FY13 and one new truck every other year thru FY17. These new trucks are should have heavy duty suspensionand snow plows to remove snow during the winter season.Operational ImpactThe City requires these pick ups to provide monitoring and citing for noxious weed ordinances and snow removal in the winter. If the City does not haveoperational vehicles it will not be able to monitor grass cutting and cite property owners. Also, the City may not be able to provide snow removal services.TOTAL WEED ABATEMENT233,000348