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The Capital Improvements Program
The Capital Improvement’s Program is part of the City’s Community planning process. This six year program links infrastructure spending to the goals and values outlined in the City’s Master Plan. Through this process projects are outlined and identified within the six year timeline based upon priorities established in the Master Plan.
Below you will find a listing of the projects contained within year one of the 2014 – 2019 CIP. Additionally, below all the projects is an interactive map that you can use to review the locations of projects. Click here to view the full Capital Improvements Program 2014 – 2019 (CIP) locations of projects.
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General Government Capital Reserve – Infrastructure & Equipment
This project transfers funds from the operating budget into reserve account for payment of future projects and equipment.
This project costs $575,000 and is funded through the operating budget.
Cemetery Improvements The cemetery roadways are in poor condition and are in need of paving. Improvements which are funded through the Cemetery Trust include overlaying the roads within the cemetery and replacing trees that have been removed due to disease.
This project also includes the development of new burial sections on existing land. Finally, it will establish options for cremation burials which are becoming more popular in the death care industry. These options include scattering gardens, niches, columbarium’s, and converting a 1888 receiving tomb into a cremation mausoleum
This project costs $30,000, and is funded through the cemetery fund.
Police Police Vehicle Replacement This is a continuance of the City's plan to replace front line fully marked police cruisers. The program purchases 5 vehicles one year and 4 in the next. This 5/4 plan is essential to maintain safe vehicle operation and limit maintenance costs. Vehicles taken off line are sold. The revenue from the sales is used to purchase smaller more fuel efficient vehicle for police detectives, inspection services and other city departments in need of vehicles. The front line cruisers are used for two full years then replaced.
The new fuel efficient vehicles purchased with revenue from the sale of the front line vehicles are expected to be in service for at least 10 years.
This project costs $126,000 in FY 2014, and is funded through the capital reserve.
New Police Facility The Police Department currently occupies the ground floor of City Hall. There is no unused space and no room for expansion. Some work areas such as the Records Bureau and the Investigations Section are already experiencing congestion which will only worsen. The current space lacks privacy for victims of crime as well as training and storage space. The proposal provides funding from debt financing for the design, engineering, and construction of a new facility.
This project costs $9,900,000, and is funded through the debt financing. The Police Department would use this funding to retain an architect/engineer to design the facility and then retain a contractor to construct the facility.
Fire and Rescue Pumper/Quint Replacement This Fire pumper is used Citywide. The new fire pumper will replace our current front line Quint, a pumper/ladder combination that has run front line for the last 12 years. The current vehicle would be used as a trade in so we would not have to keep 3 aerial devices, which would increase yearly maintenance cost. The new vehicle has a 55 foot ladder on top of it. This project is funded through the Capital Reserve fund in the Fire and Rescue category.
This project costs $500,000, funded through the capital reserve fund.
Community Services - Public Works PW Heavy Equipment This is an annual replacement of Public Works heavy equipment. The current truck is 33 years old and parts are becoming very difficult to obtain. The frame of the truck is also showing signs of deterioration. $200,000 from the capital reserve fund will cover the cost of this project.
General Streets Improvements This project includes annual road paving based on road surface management program, and includes preventive maintenance. Street overlays should last ten to fifteen years before additional preventative maintenance is required.
The cost of this project is $1,800,000 and is funded through the operating budget.
General Sidewalk Improvements This project includes annual sidewalk patching and preventive maintenance. Sidewalk overlays last ten to twenty years depending on the material used for the work.
The cost of this project is $100,000 and is funded through the operating budget.
Bridge Improvements Annual project is to provide bridge maintenance based on bridge repair program for the city’s 11 bridges. Preventative maintenance is needed for bridges to ensure they do not deteriorate and become more costly to repair.
The cost of this project is $100,000 which is funded through the operating budget.
Drainage System Improvements This project provides maintenance for the city’s drainage system. This utility must have adequate funding in order to be maintained. Without regular maintenance and repairs, costs will become more significant.
The City of Dover falls under the USEPA Phase II Stormwater Regulations, which require improvements to systems to improve water quality.
The cost for this project is $150,000. It is funded through the operating budget.
TIP-Traffic Signal Improvements This project will fund ongoing repairs and upgrades to the City's traffic light network.
The cost for this project is $75,000. It is funded through the transportation reserve fund.
Downtown Traffic Efficiency Improvements This project, as recommended in the Master Plan, would mitigate back-ups downtown during peak hours and improve traffic flow, complimenting pedestrian use by incorporating safe ways across the wide upper square where there currently is none. A consultant will be retained to work with residents, property and business owners to develop a context sensitive design, which will then be engineered. Finally, new streetscape, pedestrian ways and lighting would be designed and installed. This project is funded through debt financing in the public works category.
The cost for this project is $50,000. It is funded through debt financing.
Central Avenue Signal Coordination Indian Brook traffic light major intersection has been coordinated with Weeks Lane, Webb Place and Hotel Drive. Counting loops have also been installed to fine tune coordination. Communication computer installed at Mast Road facility.
The cost for this project is $187,000. It is funded through the operating budget.
Drainage Old Colony Road This project would include the installation of drainage on Old Colony Road to prevent homes from flooding. Additionally, the street would be paved.
The cost of this project is $75,000 and it is funded through the operating budget. The project was cut from FY13 budget but will be added back to FY14 CIP.
Mast Road/Spruce Lane Sidewalk This project will improve pedestrian safety and loop existing sidewalks, by installing sidewalks on Mast Road from Spruce Lane to Back River Road and on Spruce Lane from Mast Road to Back River Road. Engineering for this project has been completed. This project is funded through debt financing in the public works category.
The cost for this project is $300,000. It is funded through the operating budget.
Street Reconstruction-Lisa Beth Circle/Drive Residents have filed numerous complaints on the condition of the roadway and drainage which are both in need of repair and upgrades. This project, funded through debt financing in the public works category, will reconstruct the entire street, make drainage improvements, replace curbing and reconnect water services.
This project costs $675,000 and is debt financed.
Water service work will cost $50,000 and be reserve financed.
Street Reconstruction Tolend Road This roadway is an ongoing maintenance problem as it lacks proper drainage; roadway gravels are inadequate; and frost heaves are a problem in the winter. Tolend Road has deteriorated much more rapidly than it should. Drainage improvements and structural roadway enhancements are required. Final design is nearing completion by CMA Engineering. The next step is to finalize design and bid documents for late summer bid. This project should be completed in 2013.
The cost of this project is $2,500,000, and is funded through debt financing. An additional $2,500,000 was appropriated in 2013.
Street Reconstruction Union Street This project focuses on the lower section of Union Street between Central Avenue and Court Street, and will include the replacement of drainage, sidewalks and roadway.
The cost of this project is $30,000, and it will be funded through debt financing.
Traffic Calming - Atkinson to Cushing Streets Traffic speed, volume, and safety concerns continue to increase on streets between Washington and Silver St. which are used as a short-cut to downtown. Traffic calming devises and measures mitigate excessive speeds and potentially lower traffic volumes through residential neighborhoods adding to safety for children and families. In the summer of 2012, traffic data was collected and analyzed and neighborhood meetings were held, to design the proposed improvements.
This project costs $75,000 and will be funded through the operating budget.
Culture and Recreation Capital Reserve – Park/Playground Improvements This project places funds within the capital reserve fund for ongoing repair and improvements to park and playground equipment and infrastructure. Budget allocation was made in FY12. The next step is to move ahead with scheduled projects designated to be funded by this allocation, including Henry Law Park, Amanda Howard Park, Maglaras Park, Skatepark and general parking improvements City-wide.
This is an ongoing project with funding each year to assist the City in lowering the amount of money bonded to pay for projects.
The cost of this project is $112,500, and is funded through the operating budget (revenue from the sale of gravel).
Indoor Pool Roof Replacement The Indoor Pool has a rubber membrane roof that was put over a tar and gravel roof in 1995. This roof has had several leaks and a serious deterioration of the wooden roof surface where the leaks occurred. The entire roof needs to be stripped and repaired and a new layer of insulation added along with the new rubber membrane, Gutters and proper roof drainage system also needs to be installed and the interconnection with the Rotary Arts Pavilion must be improved.
The cost of this project is $110,000, and it is funded through the capital reserve.
Public Library Books and Collections Annual funding of library’s Books and Collections budget is essential to maintaining high quality, useful, and popular collection, and to fulfilling its mission to provide “a broad range of information and popular formats, which entertain, empower, educate, and enrich the citizens we serve.
This project funds ongoing purchases of library materials. Including: • hardcover and soft cover books • paperbacks, • fiction, non-fiction, • reference books, • DVDs, spoken word audio and music CDs for adults, teens and children.
The cost of this project is $128,745 and is funded through the operating budget, as well as the Fund Balance of Library Fines.
Library Automation System/Self Checkout The original library automation system was funded in 1994. This project would migrate six DoverNet libraries to a new library automation system, which includes servers and software modules for circulation, cataloging, and acquisition at the Public Library and the School Libraries. The current server reaches end of support life in 2013. It is critical to replace the system because it handles all patron materials and records, the online catalog, as well as other general and essential library functions. The new automation system costs will be split equally with school libraries and be funded in the operating budget.
The cost of this project is $56,000 and is funded through the operating budget, split between the City ($40,000) and School District ($16,000).
Education Facilities/School Maintenance and Repairs Maintenance of facilities and schools is imperative to the Dover School District operations. Renovation is needed for items such as: HVAC systems, plumbing and electrical upgrades, window replacements, cafeteria/kitchen maintenance, bathroom replacement and expansions and remodeling or enlarging the classrooms to meet NH state standards. The project will be funded in the operating budget.
The cost for this project is $50,000 and is funded by the operating budget.
Library Automation System/Self Checkout The original library automation system was funded in 1994. This project would migrate six DoverNet libraries to a new library automation system, which includes servers and software modules for circulation, cataloging, and acquisition at the Public Library and the School Libraries. The current server reaches end of support life in 2013. It is critical to replace the system because it handles all patron materials and records, the online catalog, as well as other general and essential library functions. The new automation system costs will be split equally with school libraries and be funded in the operating budget.
The cost of this project is $56,000 and is funded through the operating budget, split between the City ($40,000) and School District ($16,000).
Special Revenue Downtown parking System Improvements This proposal provides funding for a comprehensive approach to improve the downtown parking system to include the design, engineering and construction of a 450 space parking facility to meet the parking needs of the city. Costs associated with the evaluation, appraisal, acquisition, survey, engineering, design and sale of parking lots to assist in funding the project are included.
The cost for this project is $100,000 and is funded through debt financing.
Parking Deck - School Street Purchase, School Street parking lot, design and construct a 75+ space (one level) parking deck over an existing parking lot. The lot was purchased using CDBG funds and must be purchased from the CDBG program to complete full build out.
The cost for this project is $100,000 and is funded through debt financing.
Water Fund Projects Transfer to Capital Reserve This project places funds within the capital reserve fund for ongoing repair and improvements to the water utility’s equipment and infrastructure. This is an ongoing project with funding each year to assist the City in lowering the amount of money bonded to pay for projects.
The cost of this project is $500,000 and is funded through the water fund operating budget.
Water Meter Replacement This project funds a continuing process of replacing existing meters in the field that have met their life expectancy. Replacement of the meters ensures that water meters in system are not outdated and are recording water usage correctly. This is an ongoing process. The City will continue the meter replacement program as well as pilot a new direct meter read system from customer to Water and Sewer Billing.
The cost of this project is $75,000 and is funded through the water fund operating budget.
Water Treatment Plan and Well Equipment This project funds the ongoing maintenance of the City’s wells and water treatment plants. The City has several wells and water treatment plants that are in need of equipment upgrades and replacement. The wells and treatment plants need to be kept in faultless condition in order to provide water for City residents. There is a new funding source that will be used towards large items in the city's wells and water treatment plants needing replacement. Equipment replacement will follow recommendations of the water facilities plan. This is an ongoing project.
The cost of this project is $75,000 and is funded through the water fund operating budget.
Water Exploration The City needs to keep looking for new water supply sources to keep up with future needs of the City. This project provides funds for water exploration and purchase of land for a new water supply well.
The cost of this project is $100,000, and is funded through the a capital reserve fund.
Wellhead Protection The City needs to protect its water sources to protect them for future needs of the City. This project provides funds for wellhead protection through the purchase of land. This is an ongoing project.
The cost of this project is $100,000 and is funded through the capital reserve fund.
Smith Well Replacement The Smith and Cummings well field supply 600 gallons per minute (gpm). The water from the two wells is pumped to a water treatment plant at Lowell Avenue, where it is treated and then pumped to the Garrison hill tower to maintain pressure throughout the City. Both wells have been losing capacity during the past few years as the well screens become clogged with the accumulation of minerals. Both wells were inspected and proposed for cleaning in 2011. The inspection revealed that the screen in the Smith well was damaged and could not be rehabilitated. It was hoped that cleaning the Cummings well screen would increase the well’s pumping capacity which was 650 gpm when it was originally drilled. Unfortunately the cleaning resulted in a modest increase in capacity of around 300 gpm. The loss of the Smith well has significantly reduced the water supply available to the City. A prolonged dry period during the summer when water demand is high would create a water shortage for the city. The Smith well needs to be replaced to insure the City has water available for its customer base.
The cost of this project is $135,000 and is funded through the capital reserve fund.
Water Main - Willand Pond In FY09, the City funded a remediation plan for Willand Pond. This new project, funded through debt financing under the water fund category, will install a water main from Willand Pond to the Smith and Cummings Wells, so the water can be treated and used. It will provide an additional water source to the city as well as provide water elevation control of Willand Pond.
The cost of this project is $300,000 and is funded through debt financing.
Sewer Fund Projects Transfer to Capital Reserve This project places funds within the capital reserve fund for ongoing repair and improvements to the sewer utility’s equipment and infrastructure. This is an ongoing project with funding each year to assist the City in lowering the amount of money bonded to pay for projects.
The cost of this project is $460,000 and is funded through the sewer fund operating budget.
Pump Station Equipment Replacement This project funds the ongoing maintenance of the City’s pump stations. The City has several pump stations that are in need of equipment upgrades and replacement.
These stations must continue to be in top operating condition in order to prevent violations of the City’s NPDES permit.
The cost of this project is $75,000 and is funded through the sewer fund operating budget.
Inflow/Infiltration Study/Mitigation During periods of heavy rainfall and snow melt, clean water enters the sewer distribution system and occasionally causes surcharging of the system resulting in the bypass of untreated sewerage to the Bellamy and Cochecho Rivers. This storm water is known as Inflow and Infiltration and must be reduced. It enters the systems through leaking manholes, pipes, roof leaders, basement drains and catch basins discharging to the sewer system. The City is under order from the USEPA and NHDES to take steps reducing I & I in the sewer distribution center. Improvements have been implemented and are showing positive benefits. This is an ongoing process.
The cost of this project is $300,000, and is funded through a capital reserve fund.
Leighton Way Pump Station Replacement This station was evaluated in January 2009 and recommended to be replaced. The existing pump station is a 1960’s injector station that will be replaced with a suction lift pump station with funding from debt financing within the sewer fund. This is an air injection pump station and parts are no longer available from the manufacturer. NHDES is no longer allowing these types of stations to be built.
The cost of this project is $30,000 (for design), and is funded through sewer fund debt financing.
Sewer Main - Henry Law Avenue This project will reline portions of the existing sewer main on Henry Law Avenue between Washington Street and River Street. Relining the existing main is more cost effective and will add to the life expectancy of the main.
The cost of this project is $200,000, and is funded through the sewer fund capital reserve.
Waste Water Treatment Plant Facility Upgrade This project replaces the 20 year infrastructure and facility with an enhanced technology. This upgrade is required to meet the needs anticipated as part of the new EPA discharge permit that will be issued to the City. This level of funding is based up a permit allowing 8 mh/L discharge. If the EPA requires 3 mg/L, the project cost will increase.
The cost of this project is $3,000,000 a year for 4 years, and is funded through sewer fund debt financing.
The City Council and Planning Board will meet in joint session on October 3, 2012 to review the projects. From there, the Planning Board will hold a workshop on October 3 and a public hearing on October 25th. The City Council will hold workshops beginning on October 17 and hold a public hearing in December.
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