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t\ <br /> • Stormwater system <br /> • Streets, bridges, alleys, and sidewalks <br /> - Traffic signals, signs, pavement markings and street lights <br /> • Wastewater pump stations <br /> • Wastewater system <br /> • Wetland bank system <br /> Unfortunately, the lack of funding for an adequate preservation program in recent years means <br /> that the City currently has a backlog of rehabilitation projects, primarily related to General Fund <br /> assets and to Eugene's street system. <br /> New Capital Facilities and Capacity Enhancements <br /> As the community's population base expands, the need to provide safe and efficient capital <br /> facilities increases. New streets are necessary to provide access and the delivery of goods and <br /> services to developing areas. In addition, wastewater and stormwater systems are necessary for <br /> the health, welfare and safety of the community. <br /> '1 <br /> The increased need for additional capacity is reflected not only in the City's wastewater, <br /> stormwater and road systems but in other areas as well, such as facilities for parks, recreational <br /> services and emergency services. At times, rehabilitation and preservation efforts do not meet <br /> many of the needs related to capital infrastructure. For example, the current downtown fire <br /> station will be replaced in part due to concerns regarding the building's ability to withstand an <br /> earthquake. <br /> ' Project Priorities and Funding Sources <br /> i <br /> The underlying strategy of the CII' is to plan for land acquisition, construction, and major <br /> ~ maintenance of public facilities necessary for the safe and efficient provision of City services. A <br /> critical element of a balanced CIP is the provision of funds to preserve or enhance existing <br /> ~ facilities and provide new assets which will help the City respond to changing service needs and <br /> community growth. <br /> The replacement value for City facilities and park buildings (not including the land and <br /> developed parks) supported by the General Fund is approximately $174 million. Based on this <br /> figure, in November 1999 the Budget Committee developed General Fund targets for the CIP to <br /> _ preserve and maintain the City's capital assets. The replacement value of buildings supported by <br /> other funds is estimated at $106 million. The condition of each existing capital asset is assessed <br /> periodically through various established programs such as the Facilities Condition Report, the <br /> Parking Structure Architectural Study and the Pavement Management System. This data is used <br /> to evaluate existing capital needs and develop proposed capital projects for the CIP. See the <br /> Public Buildings and Facilities section of the document for more detailed information on the <br /> strategies for maintaining the City's building inventory. <br /> i <br /> ( City of Eugene 2004 - 2009 Capital Improvement Program <br /> Page 9 <br /> <br /> ~ <br /> <br />