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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE REPORT TO 2011 ATM
<br /> Requested funding in FY2012 will allow for continued Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) investigation and
<br /> removal which includes smoke testing, TV inspection, sealing of pipes and manholes, open-cut
<br /> replacement, and pipelining (see Article 11(a)) and improvements to, and rehabilitation of, two small
<br /> Pump Stations (see Article 11(b)).
<br /> Because wastewater costs are related to water consumption, the Sewer Department would be sharing the
<br /> cost of an Automatic Water-Meter Reading System; however, as noted above under Water Distribution
<br /> System, funding for this project has been deferred by the Town Manager.
<br /> DPW Equipment
<br /> DPW equipment has approximately 160 pieces of equipment. Of those, 100 pieces had an individual
<br /> acquisition cost in excess of $25,000; therefore, their replacement would normally be subject to this
<br /> Committee's review. The total acquisition cost of the 160 pieces was approximately $6.8 million and their
<br /> replacement today is estimated to cost around $11 million. DPW has developed a well-conceived program
<br /> of replacing the older, less fuel-efficient and high-maintenance-cost equipment with standard, off-the-
<br /> shelf vehicles and equipment that will last longer and cost less to maintain and operate. Equipment
<br /> owned, operated, and maintained by DPW includes: autos, dump trucks, sanders, cranes, trailers, pick-
<br /> ups, loaders, rollers, backhoes, tractor-mounted snow throwers, sweepers, brush chippers, mowers,
<br /> sprayers, vacuums, compressors, welders, portable generators, pumps, lifts, and compactors. Equipment
<br /> with acquisition costs under $25,000 is funded with operating funds. The current 5-year equipment-
<br /> replacement schedule projects annual costs of about$500,000 per year, in 2011 dollars.
<br /> The FY2012 program, which replaces a tractor with a snow blower and mower attachments, a slice
<br /> seeder, an aerator, a mower with collection system, a street sweeper, and a 10-wheel dump truck used by
<br /> the Water Division, is consistent with the 5-year replacement schedule. In addition to the replacement
<br /> vehicles,the Public Grounds Division will procure a utility cart,with attachments. (See Article 10(b))
<br /> New DPW Facility
<br /> See below, under Public Services Building,for the discussion of this facility.
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