Fiscal Year 2013-2015 Special Budget Meeting

Proposed CIP Page 8  Minor Capital Improvements, which would fund repairs or replacement of assets that are not planned but are of an urgent nature, are recommended for funding in the proposed policy operating budget. These include roof repairs and replacement; hot water heater, chiller and boiler replacement; appliance replacement; mold, asbestos and lead paint abatement; HVAC major repair and/or replacement; Fire Station apron replacement; electrical panel upgrades; sewer line/lateral replacements; interior plumbing replacement at aged facilities (e.g. PAB); various facilities –fire and burglar alarm system upgrades; Parks and Recreation Tot Lot surface replacement; Fire Station roll up door replacement; Parks and Recreation swimming pools, pumps, boilers and filters; fencing at a variety of facilities; pathway and parking lot paving at all facilities; Ball field and park lighting. The category is listed here for consideration should funding for this work be removed from the proposed operating budget. Other Unmet Requests This category includes all other department requests for capital projects. These include completion of some or all of the Library Master Plan; improvements to Recreation Centers and Parks; construction of New Fire Stations and upgrades to facilities throughout Oakland. Next Steps ‐ Long Term Planning Because capital assets are linked directly to services provided by the City organization, any long term capital project planning requires a careful assessment of core services. In seeking input from departments for the preparation of this CIP, it became clear that the requests for capital investment vastly outweigh our capacity to fund them. Oakland maintains a significant inventory of assets, from the street and sidewalk network to buildings, grounds and facilities. Many of our assets have reached the end of their useful life and need replacement. Others have historic value or other intrinsic value to the community. Our inventory also includes facilities that have been abandoned, are no longer used for their original intended purpose or are functionally obsolete. Abandoned assets in particular pose an ongoing maintenance burden and often present liability to the City. Before any significant investment can be made to these assets, a prioritization must be completed. Such prioritization must take into account the current condition and the current and future need and use. It must include a risk assessment, an analysis of the highest and best use of each asset, and a cost-benefit analysis to maintaining ownership and use. Finally, it should consider all options to deliver the service associated with the asset.