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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE REPORT TO 2022 ATM& STMs 2022-1 & -2 starting in the spring of 2021 and ending in the fall of 2022. The 2021 work is now complete and the DPW reports the project at this point is on schedule and within budget. DPW Equipment DPW currently has 146 pieces of significant equipment (including vehicles). The current equipment—replacement value is approximately $10 million and includes pick-up and dump trucks, construction vehicles, and specialized equipment including pumps, rollers, sprayers, and mowers. Replacement intervals vary from 5 to 20 years and are based upon manufacturers' recommendations and DPW experience. Most of these vehicles have individual acquisition costs more than $25,000; therefore, their replacement would normally be characterized as Capital and subject to this Committee's review. DPW has developed a well-conceived program, which includes annual updates produced by Division Superintendents, with review by the Manager of Operations and Department of Public Works Director. This program replaces older, less fuel-efficient, and high-maintenance equipment with standard, off—the—shelf, vehicles and equipment that will last longer and cost less to maintain and operate. (The Department is beginning to transition some of its light-duty,non-emergency vehicles to hybrid or electric; much of its heavy-duty or continuous-use equipment is not yet available in battery-powered alternatives.) Automobile replacement and all equipment with individual acquisition costs under $25,000 are funded with operating funds. The current 5-year equipment-replacement schedule projects annual costs of around $1.5 million per year. For the FY2023 funding request, see Article 12(g). 28