completed by the end of October or the beginning of November. Mr. Klopsch shared that this is a $2.3 million-dollar project and is one of the largest infrastructure replacement projects the city has undertaken.
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CenterPoint Gas Line Work: The multi-year CenterPoint infrastructure replacement project in Oakwood is scheduled to be completed at the end of this year.
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Gardner Pool: Ms. Collins commented on the 2023 pool season and the 2024 pool liner project plans. Ms. Collins shared that 2023 was a very successful pool season. Due to staffing limitations, the pool was closed for 15 hours out of a total of 101 days of pool activities. Mr. Klopsch commented on this year’s Dog Splash event.
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Traffic Signal System Analysis and Master Plan: Mr. Klopsch shared that city leaders have not decided on the future design of the Five Points intersection. The greatest consideration on whether to build the roundabout is the impact on public safety. Studies have shown that roundabouts slow down traffic and lower the severity of crashes. City staff submitted a grant application for state and federal funding assistance which will answer the question of how a roundabout project would impact the city budget, if pursued. A general discussion took place amongst committee members regarding the pros and cons of a roundabout.
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Chevy Blazer EV PPV: Mr. Klopsch mentioned that he planned to show a short video on the all-electric police patrol vehicle for the Oakwood Public Safety Department, but given the length of the meeting, he will email it to BRC members to view on their own. Chief Hill shared that the vehicle will be ordered as soon as it is available and is scheduled for production during the first quarter of 2024.
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2024 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS/CAPITAL EQUIPMENT: Mr. Klopsch briefly reviewed the following capital projects proposed for 2024:
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General City Services
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Gardner Pool Liner: $100,000
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Salt Storage and PW Yard Improvements: $300,000
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Medic/Ambulance Vehicle: $300,000
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Concrete Street Repair: $100,000
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Far Hills Repaving: $1,500,000 (80% ODOT; 20% City)
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Harman Boulevard Median: $175,000
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Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Aprons: $175,000
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Refuse Utility
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Front-end Loader Replacement, 2000: $90,000
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Hook Truck Replacement, 2007: $150,000
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Water Utility
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Dump Truck Replacement, 2003: $150,000
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Water Main and Service Improvements: $400,000
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Sanitary Sewer Utility
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Sewer Line Cleaner for Easements: $125,000
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Sewer Line Repairs: $50,000
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Sanitary Sewer Lining: $125,000
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Sanitary Manhole Rehabs: $100,000
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Stormwater Utility
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Street Sweeper: $280,000
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WATER RATES: The last water rate increase was imposed in 2017. There are upcoming costs related to infrastructure improvements and capital equipment including water mains and service lines, water well maintenance, water tower refurbishments, and meter