FY 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan

Capital Improvement Plan City of Spencer, Iowa PROJECT SUMMARIES

FY 20 FY 24 thru

Solid Waste

The proposed project will consist of the purchase of a new Automated residential garbage truck. At the time of replacement in 2020, the truck will be 7 years old and at the point of replacement. This project will be an ongoing truck replacement schedule for the two automated collection trucks the city has. 13-SW-001 AUTOMATED RESIDENTIAL TRUCK To maintain reliable equipment, the City schedules replacement of vehicles based on usage and life expectancy. This will ensure that vehicles are getting replaced at the correct timing intervals to ensure continued service delivery. Maintenance costs could increase on these types of trucks versus the traditional rear load due to more mechanics and moving parts. The proposed project is an on going project consisting of the replacement of rear load containers and roll-off collection boxes. 13-SW-002 CONTAINER REPLACEMENT Due to activity and wear, and tear, these containers reach a point of when it is no longer to economically make repairs to them and replacement is the only option.

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Container maintenance will decrease with newer containers.

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The proposed project would replace the 2005 unit currently being used on the commercial pick up route. 16-SW-001 COMMERCIAL PACKER TRUCK REPLACEMEN

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At the time of replacement, the current truck would be 11 years old. Maintenance costs should be lower with a newer vehicle.

The proposed project consists of purchasing a new replacement arm for one of the automated collection trucks. 20-SW-001 AUTOMATED ARM REPLACEMENT Each arm cycles between 600 - 700 times everyday the truck is in operation. General wear and tear will dictate replacement of the arm at this time.

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Maintenance costs should decrease due to new equipment being installed.

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The proposed project would upgrade the lighting in the transfer station and truck shop. 20-SW-002 LIGHTING UPGRADE

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The city conducted an energy audit a couple of years ago at the transfer station facility and the lighting upgrade was recommended at that time. This project will improve safety by increasing the amount of light and should cut down on operational costs due to a more efficient lighting system.

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The proposed project would consist of the purchase of a new semi tractor to haul solid waste to the landfill. 23-SW-001 SEMI TRACTOR This purchase will replace the 2010 International truck that is currently being used. At the time of replacement, the current vehicle will be 12 years old. The City will retain the current vehicle for use as a spare unit.

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