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CIP Discussion 4/12/2007 Page 2 · Outlined strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats relative to technology; · Articulated management principles to guide the City in its purchasing and use of technology; · Defined specific strategic initiatives and corresponding implementation timelines; . Delineated a specific three year technology investment plan (capital improvement plan) and investment principles. At this time, City staff is working with the Roseville IT Department on updating the City's Technology Master Plan. The original plan covered the 2003 to 2006 fiscal years. During the 2008 budget planning process, City staff will present to the City Council an updated Technology Master Plan for the 2008 to 2012 calendar years. Parks (Gre2IMichelle 0.) The CIP has always included playground replacement, tenni's court resurfacing, large park projects, and trail improvements/additions. Due to changes in state statute, the Park Fund can no longer be utilized for maintenance projects. In 2004, the Legislature enacted several changes to the parkland dedication statute. The new law (statute 462.358, subdivision 2b) specified that Park Dedication funds may not be used for ongoing operation and maintenance. In 2006, this statute was modified to read that Park Dedication funds may be used only for the acquisition and development or improvement of parks and must not be used for ongoing operation and maintenance of parks. The Legislature has made it clear that park dedication funds may be used only for new or improved park facilities. Funds are not to be used for routine maintenance such as painting, grass mowing, or roof repair. However, improvements that enhance or expand facilities would be considered an appropriate use of park dedication fees. Therefore, maintenance projects will need to be funded from the general fund in the future. Detailed information regarding specific Park CIP Projects follows: Plavground Structure Replacement - In the past, the City has used a 15 year replacement schedule on all of its playground structures. However, staff has researched the schedule and is in favor of changing this replacement schedule to a 20 year plan. It is important for this replacement schedule to be flexible to account for safety regulation changes, ADA compliance standards, and unexpected equipment failures or problems. All playground structures are entered into an asset management software program, where all specifications, repairs, damages, and replacement parts are documented. Our structures are inspected monthly and small minor repairs are taken care of by the Public Works staff. Tennis Court Resurfacing/Reconstruction - In 2006, staff presented a tennis court/hard court replacement schedule which placed the courts on a 6-8 year cycle. In most situations, the maintenance plan will consist of court resurfacing. However, if resurfacing does not solve previous crack issues in the court, reconstruction would be considered. As part of the annual budget process the year before the scheduled replacement is to take place, staff will make an assessment on the court and recommend the plan of action.