2009-10 Adopted Budget - City of Hoquiam

CITY OF HOQUIAM2009-2010 CAPITAL BUDGETProject Budget NarrativeDepartment: General Government Department Director: ShayProject Name: Capital Projects Fund Number: 001Project Descriptions and Objectives:This project group provides funding for the following General Government itemslisted.Upgrade Finance Software ($10,000):The City's current business license software is out of date. We are unable to easilyretrieve data and support from the current vendor has been less than stellar.City Hall improvements ($25,000 in 2009 and $25,000 in 2010):Pruojects for the biennium include upgrades to the City's email system and anadditional server. Also, the need for increased security will be a priority for the 2009-2010 biennium.Library and Polson Museum Painting ($30,000):These historic building are in need of painting.Library and Fire Dept Heat Pumps ($16,500):The current heat pumps in these buildings are not energy efficient and are due forreplacement.Street Tree Planting ($20,000):The City will undertake an aggressive project to beautify streets with trees as a partof our Street Tree USA designation.Park Improvements ($400,000):The City will be aggressively improving our parks in the 2009-2010 biennium. Askate park and restrooms will be added to Gable Park, the restroom at PocklingtonPark will be replaced and the small parks will get new play equipment.Current Status:These projects are new for 2009-2010.Impact on Annual Operating Budget:Under normal operating conditions, these projects will not have a significant impacton operating costs. However, other operating costs may be reduced as the heatpumps at the Fire Department and the Library will use less electricity.218