County Council to discuss parkland acquisition Nov 3, 2009
The upgrade has been in the county's capital improvement plan for the past five years, county officials said. Since the $16 million system was installed in 1993, many of its components have become obsolete and are no longer supported by the system vendor, officials said. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Lining up for youth sports grants Nov 3, 2009
The city had at first planned to only send one for improvements to Klapprich Park lights, hockey boards and a sidewalk, at a total cost of $230,000, and chose that project after looking at its capital improvement projects list to see if any items qualified, said City Engineer Mike Kelly ... That project has been talked about for nearly a decade, but it was removed from the capital improvement plan last year because of costs that ranged from $100,000 to $300,000. (Minnetonka Lakeshore Weekly News, MN)
City May Seek Sales Tax to Fund Sports Complex Nov 1, 2009
"We would have to decide on a design, look at the funding mechanism and based on the numbers do research and go to the public to see if a capital improvement sales tax is something voters would support," he said. He added that a quarter-cent sales tax would not provide enough to pay the $98,000 bank note on the property, but a half cent sales tax would "guarantee" the complex would be built. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
More of this story Nov 1, 2009
With most of the BRTA revenues tax increment finance funds and capital improvement funds coming first through the city, the memo states that it seems prudent to return accounting services to the city s finance director. The agreement states that accounting services be provided to the BRTA by the city through the end of this fiscal year at a monthly cost of 250. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Mayor Urges Citizens to Attend Sales Tax Forums Oct 31, 2009
The half-cent tax, which has been in effect since 1988, is due to expire at the end of next June unless voters approve it for a fourth time. Plans are to present renewal of the sales tax to voters at next April's municipal election, but the city council has not yet voted to place the issue on the ballot. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
School board considers spending $100K for PR employee Oct 30, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009 Edition. First, the proposed salary for the proposed position was not a six-figure salary, but was instead approximately $85K (not including benefits). (Malibu Times, CA)
Norbord Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results Oct 30, 2009
" Market Conditions In North America, the North Central OSB benchmark price peaked at $191 and averaged $178 in the third quarter - $32 higher than the average price in the second quarter, but $23 lower than the same period last year. South East prices averaged $157 in the third quarter compared to $140 in the second quarter and $158 in third quarter of 2008. A modest seasonal increase in housing demand was supported, in part, by the $8,000 tax credit for new home buyers. This tax credit... (Canada Newswire)
Candidates speak out Oct 30, 2009
Creating a capital improvement program to fund much-needed town building repairs and funding for future equipment purchases, breaking away from the habit of borrowing money on a long-term basis to pay for these items now. Moriarty: My biggest thing is, because of my experience with construction, to get the school projects done and finally come up with something that the taxpayers can afford and will take care of the needs of schools. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Look for bigger bills: MP&W proposes rate increases Oct 29, 2009
The increase will help offset increased labor and chemical costs, and fund capital improvement projects. We have old infrastructure that has to be replaced, LoBianco said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Republicans look to maintain majorities Promise lower taxes, increased business tax base Oct 29, 2009
He said the town should develop a capital improvement fund, so that when construction needs to be done, the town could pay for it on its own instead of paying bonding costs. "There should be enough to do the basics," said Mr. Primini. (Town Times, CT)
Headline: Deal or no deal? Subhead: Indian Lake makes final offer to Shanksville Oct 29, 2009
Headline: Deal or no deal. Subhead: Indian Lake makes final offer to Shanksville - Somerset - Daily American. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
City Can't Use Capital Tax for Bridge Study Oct 28, 2009
Members of the Missouri Highway 47 Bridge Committee last week suggested including funds for such a study in the anticipated campaign to seek renewal of the tax. The city will begin public forums with citizens next week to get input and gauge support for renewal of the half-cent tax which has been in effect for the last 20 years. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Candidates Meet in LWV-Hosted Monroe Debate Oct 28, 2009
Mr. Buzi said he would take direction from the Capital Improvement Task Force which indicated roads were the top priority. He added the Town Hall needs a new roof and windows and the police station needs attention. (Voices, CT)
Bay Area hopes to tax its way to funding Oct 27, 2009
The city's capital improvement budget, which is usually around $1. 7 million a year for new roofs and other repairs, has been slashed to zero. (San Francisco Chronicle)
More views from Keokuk mayoral candidates Oct 27, 2009
The City of Keokuk must continue to develop a capital improvement plan. Within that plan we are able to apply for grant money from several sources (I have developed a list of how to prioritize our grant requests). (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Bohenko deserving of performance evaluation Oct 26, 2009
Under his leadership, the Capital Improvement Program has been implemented, ensuring the infrastructure within our city is properly maintained and is planned for six years in advance as to not overburden any one budget year. His ability to institute budgetary programs for the health insurance costs and the termination pay at retirement for our city workers has made it easy to manage the peaks and valleys of those expenditures. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Budget Fix Bills Begin Going to New Mexico Gov Oct 24, 2009
Swapping the financing for 243 previously approved capital improvement projects. Severance tax bonds would be issued for them, freeing up $136 million in the state's general fund account that had been set aside for the projects. (Newsmax)
Exclusively Exeter: Exeter N.H. Town Blog Oct 24, 2009
Town Manager Russell Dean said a plan for improvements to water and sewer line infrastructure is included in the Capital Improvement Program. A full story on this will follow in the Friday, June 12 edition of the Exeter News-Letter. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
BPOL, donations are issues in Aquia Milde faces two challengers in Stafford's Aquia District supervisor race Oct 23, 2009
IRENE M. EGAN Address: 64 Meadowbrook Lane Political party: Independent Political experience: None Age: 42 Family: Husband, Richard; two school-age sons Occupation: Recently served as director of government affairs for CH2M HILL Engineering Education: B.A., George Washington University Columbian College Community Activities: Board member, Stafford County Crime Solvers; Stafford schools capital improvement planning advisory committee; Women in Government Relations Most important issues: Ensuring... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Letter: Ounce of prevention worth pound of cure Oct 23, 2009
After reading the proposed charter that I received in the mail last month, I was delighted to find that the town manager will be required to develop and update a five-year capital improvement plan for Saugus. I also took note of a special committee, chaired by the manager and appointed by the Select Board, known as the Planning and Construction Committee. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Resident Asks Commission To Delay Building Project Oct 23, 2009
The commissioners reiterated it was their desire to use reserves in the capital improvements fund and possibly general revenue to help pay for the building ... 3 million for capital improvements and just under $2 million in general revenue reserves ... Engelage previously said an extra $1 million should be received in the capital improvement fund by the end of the current fiscal year in July 2010. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
New courthouse equals safety & security Oct 21, 2009
JACKSON The Northampton County Commissioners unanimously approved to make the building of a new courthouse part of the Northampton County Capital Improvement Plan to be adopted in January of 2010. Advertisement. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Tax revenue decline has Normal in budget crunch Oct 20, 2009
Peterson said the town has delayed capital improvement projects, delayed equipment purchases, left positions vacant, and made 2 percent across-the-board cuts in all departments, but the reserve fund still took a big hit. "We're still in the black but it's important to take a two-, three-, or four-year approach on this. If we don't take action and continue as we are we could have serious problems in two to three years," he said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Wheels turning on Civic Center makeover Oct 19, 2009
commenter wrote on Oct 18, 2009 10:16 PM:" I'd prefer the park stay how it is. Save the music/entertainment venue for the lake. There is more space for people and parking as well as less traffic. I also agree with the circle having complete right of way for traffic. Any traffic entering the circle should yield to vehicles already in the circle. I'm not sure about removing the parking along the park, but maybe add a bike route on the street. As for the funds, they are from a grant and from... (Longview Daily News, WA)
The votes are in Oct 18, 2009
The school board s 2009 Capital Improvement Plan passed with 3,148 votes for Proposition No. 1 and 1,641 votes against. The proposal included the 60 million, 20-year bond funded by the renewal of the current 21. (New Iberia, LA)
Cass County Board of Commissioners Oct 18, 2009
Establish Nov. 17 hearing for Capital Improvement Plan. To Subscribe to the Brainerd Dispatch. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Mohesky Says He Plans to Run for Mayor's Seat Oct 17, 2009
Renewal of the half-cent capital improvement sales tax is "really important" to the city's continued growth, he said. "Look at what we've been able to accomplish in the past" thanks to the tax revenue, Mohesky remarked. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Clayton council redirects SPLOST funds Oct 16, 2009
7 (million) on sewer and water," Marcellino said. "I think it needs to be specific, and let's get it fixed. ""I want to add that I'm not in favor of it, but I'm not going to fight it," Ramey said after the resolution was read aloud.Marcellino's motion to approve the resolution passed with a 4-0 vote. Councilman Roy Quilliams was not present.The city will move forward in November with another project to improve the water system after council accepted bids for the purchasing, retrofitting and... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Exempla OKs hospital transfer Oct 15, 2009
Officials with the Sisters of Charity said the litigation delayed capital improvement projects (including a $1 billion expansion of Saint Joseph Hospital to the former Children s Hospital site in Denver) an assertion that Selberg repeatedly denied. Sisters of Charity will assume operational control over Exempla including approving Exempla s future strategic plans and all operating and capital budgets, with Exempla executives reporting to the Sisters of Charity, Selberg s letter said. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Guy Cosentino: Five big questions for county hopefuls Oct 14, 2009
For nearly three years, the former county administrator had a capital improvement plan languishing within the Legislature. He rightly suggested that the county needs to have a plan in place to fix what it currently owns. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Law Reduces City Collector's Salary Oct 14, 2009
Copeland said the city can save funds by not attending conferences, not giving city employees raises and stop "cost overruns" on capital improvement projects. "To have the right to create democracy and vote taken away is nothing but wrong, wrong, wrong," he said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Plan to move city health facility advances Oct 9, 2009
5 million through the state s Community Health Centers Capital Program and the Federal funds include about $700,000 allocated in two rounds through the Department of Health and Human Services through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Health Center ARRA Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The organization is hoping for a completion date in fall 2010. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Editorial: Time for changes in state SPLOST law Oct 8, 2009
First, a bit of background: Since 1985, state law has allowed counties to use SPLOST proceeds to fund capital improvement projects - roads and other infrastructure, building construction and equipment purchases. Assessment of a SPLOST must be approved by voters in a referendum listing all of the projects slated for funding with the special levy. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Water tower troublescould be big expense Oct 8, 2009
The project was part of the capital improvement program long before Gallup came to the city, and found its home when the city acquired the roughly 50 acre property where the tank is now located. Gallup said that though development took a hit with the economy, he wants to have everything in place so that when stalled projects gain momentum, the city will be ready to accommodate them. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Financial Matters Dominate MonroeTown Council Meeting Oct 7, 2009
MONROE - The Town Council, meeting Tuesday, September 29, reviewed the status of funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the capital improvement budget and the condition of the 2009 grand list ... Council member Tony Unger noted the capital improvement committee had recommended projects that would exceed $8 million in costs. (Voices, CT)
Early voting gets started in Teche Oct 7, 2009
Blanchard said the Iberia Parish School Board s bond propositions, including a 60 million, 20-year bond issue for the school system s capital improvement plan, are generating interest. Other items on the ballot include several measures proposed by the Iberia Parish Council, including a pay raise for council members. (New Iberia, LA)
Brandel: We must be a voice for all of Newton Oct 7, 2009
As a result, I became immersed in working on citywide issues that included reforming how the board functions; advocating for responsible and transparent fiscal management; streamlining the budget process; getting road repair and major park and field rehabilitation on the capital improvement plan; and developing sustainable public/private partnerships to keep city programs, like branch libraries, afloat. I am vacating the seat of ward alderman and now running for alderman at-large for the simple... (Newton Tab, MA)
Locals attend Media Appreciation Day at UT Oct 7, 2009
Men s Athletic Director, Mike Hamilton, explained the changes were part of a multi-year, $200 million capital improvement program designed to insure the stadium remains among the elite sporting venues in the country. Sports Information Director, Bud Ford, introduced the legendary Big Orange broadcaster, John Ward, to the group who explained the origins and history of the Vol Radio Network. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Voting information Oct 6, 2009
Educational and Related Capital Improvement Bonds Totaling 31,725,000. WASILLA. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Override elections looming Oct 4, 2009
Capital improvement bond: Bond money is used for facility improvements including health and safety, preventative maintenance, equipment and energy savings. Overrides. (AZCentral -- News)
Seven Bibb Schools Join Adequate Yearly Progress List Oct 4, 2009
Friday, school supe 000022EC rintendent Sharon Patterson recognized the school district for the achievement, but also gave credit to the Capital Improvement program, which gave schools new buildings or building improvements. Patterson said almost all schools meeting AYP have benefitted from the program supported by a sales tax. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Housing Authority builds on stimulus warchest Oct 3, 2009
5 million from HUD for roughly 20 energy-efficient modernization and large-scale capital improvement projects and has committed 92 to 95 percent of the funding, said Jerome Ryans, housing authority president and CEO.. HUD has led the country in getting the stimulus dollars out the door, and will be quick to obligate the new rounds of funding like the $10. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Water rates go up today Oct 2, 2009
Tom Phelps, Brainerd Public Utilities superintendent, said the rate increases are due to increases from Minnesota Power, from which the city buys electricity; and for capital improvement projects, which the utility spends about $1 million a year for electric projects and $500,000 a year for water. "We're always updating our systems," Phelps said. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Zoning Board Gives Input to Planning Firm Oct 1, 2009
City Administrator Russell Rost noted that the comprehensive plan will help the city with financial planning and capital improvement planning. "We can take items from the plan and determine how they fit into our capital improvement program," he said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Hagerstown cuts more than $2M from this years budget Oct 1, 2009
$110,682 from capital outlays not in the capital improvement plan, or 53. 7 percent. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Bartow Budget Gets Green Light Oct 1, 2009
City managers were able to whittle down the upcoming budget by some $2 million from current year funding through scalebacks in capital improvement projects. City residents will see also a nominal $1. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
City to Seek Consultants to Review Flood Issues Sep 30, 2009
"So, maybe thre is some money that the council wants to set aside in the capital improvement sales tax fund for work on major drainage basins.". Midkiff warned council members of the effects of updating the city's floodplain maps. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
224 S. Wipf: 1925-2009 Sep 30, 2009
But in 2005, with the district faced with significant fire code violations and, therefore, capital improvement projects, school officials asked the question: Should a new school be considered. Those discussions never materialized, however - an engineering study had revealed that the building was structurally sound - and the district spent the next few years patching Freeman Elementary while quietly wrestling with what the future had in store. (Freeman Courier, SD)
A year later, despite TARP, construction bumpy Sep 26, 2009
Our fear is that in the upcoming special session of the Legislature, they will dip into the capital improvements budget to fix the deficit. Right now, contractors are living on these capital improvement projects, said Ralph Baldwin, CEO of Enterprise Builders. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Titusville's budget brings staff to lowest in 10 year Sep 25, 2009
Council cut capital improvement projects such as painting fire stations and fixing the roof of the police station from the budget and added $123,000 for additional code enforcement officers and $365,000 for improvements to streets and sidewalks. "Everyone up here realizes the risk we're at with our streets and the risk we've been at for a number of years," Tulley said, adding that bids for construction were 60 percent lower and the money would go further than it had in the past. (Florida Today)
DWP grant funding a possible solution Sep 24, 2009
The DWP has identified more than 100 million in capital improvement projects that need to be completed to improve existing infrastructure and bring the water system up to safe standards ... If all goes well, the shovel-ready capital improvement projects could receive funding from the USDA by May 2010 if approved. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
County budget has no tax hike included Sep 23, 2009
In a practice that has become routine, Mr. Onorato is relying on a one-time revenue source to balance the budget -- the impending receipt of $30 million from the state in reimbursements for capital improvement projects ... The state reimbursement for capital improvements, which is normally injected into ongoing projects, Mr. Onorato said, will be used to balance the budget instead, possibly for the last time. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Auburn school project to go on ballot Sep 23, 2009
The board of education unanimously passed resolutions Tuesday to put a proposed capital improvement project on a ballot for voters to approve ... During Tuesday's meeting, financial consultant Bernard Donegan discussed the capital improvement plan's potential impact on the district and members of the public. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Onorato introduces 2010 budget plan Sep 23, 2009
6 million, including 97 infrastructure and capital improvement projects. It requires the use of $47. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
California Avenue trees get the axe Sep 23, 2009
Maybe there is a bit of human nature's need to "want to make a change, to demonstrate one's power or knowledge.....i.e. a city beautification committee and some city council member's (or arborist's) grand scheme. I guess in this particular case regarding California Avenue's tree slaughter, it seems the citizens and business owners weren't really duly informed, and given a chance to decide which, if any, trees should be cut. Unfortunately, the repercussions will last decades. I suggest someone... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Sim Baby can crash in new KCC nursing complex Sep 23, 2009
Cox said that process involved many hands including the Office of the Vice President for Community Colleges, Vice President John Morton and Associate Vice President Michael Unebasami, overseeing the Capital Improvement Project from inception to completion. Brian Kashiwaeda, director, and Rodney Yim, Registered Engineer from the Physical Facilities, Planning and Construction for the University of Hawai i Community Colleges as well as members of the building design, planning and construction... (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Palm Coast to brainstorm on trimming proposed tax Sep 21, 2009
Meeker said he would do it by delaying some projects in the capital improvement plan, such as pushing back the approximately $2. 3 million replacement of Fire Station No. 22 at 307 Palm Coast Parkway. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Miami-Dade County Commission OKs budget Sep 19, 2009
Money that allowed county administrators to stave off deeper cuts came from a few different sources: savings from delaying capital improvement projects, cutting employee expenses such as travel and putting a hold on merit raises. County employees also will have to absorb $106 million in salary cuts. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
City Proposes $19.7 Million Budget for Next Fiscal Year Sep 19, 2009
Capital improvement fund, $90,000. Transportation sales tax fund, $1,763,200. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Budget, time crunch merge Sep 18, 2009
The city s Revenues Committee on Monday recommended devoting over 800,000 of that money toward capital improvement projects (including street projects) in the 2010 budget. Another 200,000 the city received for allowing the state to take responsibility for the Highway 178-Seymour Cray Sr. Boulevard will also be used for the projects, along with 52,000 left over from a 2008 bond issue. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Dodge County hopes to expand highway shop Sep 17, 2009
Along with the Juneau highway shop addition, according to the five-year capital improvement plan adopted by the board last month, the highway committee is also seeking 75,000 in the 2010 budget to purchase property for the Neosho highway shop. Supervisors were informed last month the shop lacks space and its septic system is failing. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Bond Savings to Reduce Mill Rate Sep 17, 2009
"Then we can take whatever money is leftover from capital improvement projects, if any, and divide it over two years and reduce the mill rate." ... Discussion would migrate to splitting the money into thirds, with one portion going to capital improvement funds and the other two portions used to reduce taxes for the next two years ... Mr. Mancini then questioned what could be gained by placing $250,000 in the capital improvement fund. (Town Times, CT)
Wallace Group explains its fees Sep 17, 2009
Wallace and Paul Boyer were also present in response to the agenda item to terminate task order No. 9 of the Capital Improvement Plan. The order was to install emergency generators for wastewater lift stations and a water well. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
City to end public works job Sep 14, 2009
Deputy City Manager Keith Mills, who already oversees city-funded capital improvement projects, will absorb most of the public works director's duties. Changes were also made in the budget for the police department, which accounts for the largest part of the city's general fund. (Florida Today)
Legislative Council Discusses Noise Ordinance;Approves Motion for $2M Appropriation Sep 12, 2009
Ruby Johnson, 16 Chestnut Hill Rd., Sandy Hook, spoke during public participation, asking council members to question the contents of the Capital Improvement Plan when they discuss it in the near future. She pointed out discrepancies between what appears in the CIP and what is delivered, referring to playing fields that will not be built despite an expectation that they would. (Voices, CT)
