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Mr. Steven Bocian, Assistant City Manager, was present to represent the Capital Improvement Program and to answer any questions for the Commissioners. In response to Chairman McGuirk's question regarding sidewalk repair, Mr. Swift stated the $150,000 sidewalk repair line item is a fIxed amount the City charges to repair as many sidewalks as possible within that amount. Mr. Higdon stated the City prioritizes sidewalk repair throughout the year, such as where no sidewalks exist, construction of handicapped ramps where needed, repair sidewalks near schools, etc. Regarding the line items appropriated for asphalt and slurry sealing, Mr. Higdon advised that every two years the City reevaluates all City streets as to needed maintenance or possible rebuilding. He advised that the budget allows for approximately 75% of the revenue needed to accomplish the year's street maintenance costs. This revenue comes from the Gas Tax monies. Commissioner Hovingh inquired as to what funds are allocated to sidewalk repair. Mr. Higdon advised that repair work performed by City crews comes out of the General Fund. When sidewalks, curbs and gutters are repaired in conjunction with a street project, those funds come out of the Gas Tax. Mr. Higdon also stated that the water/sewer lines are done a year before the paving project to allow for settling to take place. Also, a percentage of every sewer bill is set aside to pay for sewer replacement. Mr. Swift stated that maintenance amortization programs are now in place to fund water and sewer lines, although the City is having to do some catch-up replacement work in some parts of the City. In response to Chairman McGuirk, Mr. Bocian advised that the new community pool is a funded project, funded over a three year period for the planning and construction process. Staff will be studying various locations for the pool this year. Chairman McGuirk suggested a central location for the new community pool. Mr. Bocian also stated that staff will look at the efficiency of locating the new community pool at the existing Aquatic Center. Chairman McGuirk inquired if the City would consider approaching the high school shop classes to help with park bench and park table improvements. Mr. Bocian advised that the City has successfully had high school students perform this type of maintenance work. Commissioner Wright asked if the Aquatic Park was also a potential site for the skateboard park. Mr. Bocian advised the skateboard park location has not been identified, although the general thought is to locate it at the front of the Sports Park. Commissioner Wright inquired what tennis court bang boards were; he was advised that they are the cement walls to hit tennis balls against. Commissioner Wright asked if combining the two projects (tennis court park and the skateboard park) in one facility would save budget Planning Commission Minutes Page 3 July 13, 1994 " .