2024 CAPITAL PROJECTS/EXPENSES: Below is a comparison of the 2022 budget, 2023 budget, and proposed 2024 capital expenses:

• 2022: $2,700,889
• 2023: $5,337,994
• 2024: $4,494,100

The 2023 budget included $2.2 million for the Far Hills Storm Sewer project. The 2024 budget includes $1,206,400 for the Far Hills Resurfacing project.

Mr. Klopsch reviewed the following capital projects proposed for 2024:

• General City Services
  • Computer Equipment: $50,000
  • Hanging Baskets: $35,000
  • S-29 Air Compressor: $30,000
  • Seal City Parking Lot & ORSC Lot: $27,500
  • OCC Carpet Replacement – Lower Level and Great Room: $24,000
  • Gardner Pool Liners: $100,000
  • PW Center Salt Storage & Yard Improvements: $300,000
  • Med-26 2005 Ford Ambulance: $300,000
  • S-75 2016 GMC Sierra: $45,000
  • A-8 2008 Ford Escape: $25,000
  • A-4 Engineering Vehicle: $57,000
  • Concrete Street Program: $200,000
  • 2024 Far Hills Resurfacing ($80% payment by ODOT): $1,206,400
  • Harman Blvd. 400 Block Median: $175,000
  • Orchardly Park Fencing: $38,000
  • Sidewalk, Curb & Driveway Apron Program: $200,000
• Refuse Utility
  • S-89 2002 Kramer Loader: $115,000
  • S-04 2009 Cushman: $25,000
• Water Utility
  • EZ Valves: $50,000
  • Caton/Far Hills Water Main Improvement: $215,000
  • Oakwood/Briar Hill/ Far Hills Water Main Improvement: $150,000
  • Peach Orchard Vault: $30,000
  • Well #6 Underground Electric Service: $52,000
  • Water Line Repairs: $50,000
• Sanitary Sewer Utility
  • Sewer Easement Cleaner Machine: $125,000
  • Trench Box & Trailer: $20,000
  • Sanitary Sewer Repairs: $50,000
  • Sanitary Sewer Lining: $125,000
  • Sanitary Manhole Rehab: $100,000
• Stormwater Utility
  • S-20 2002 Johnston Street Sweeper: $280,000

2024 LINE ITEM BUDGET: Mr. Klopsch briefly reviewed the line item budgets for General City Services, Refuse Operations, Water Utility, Sanitary Sewer Utility and Stormwater Utility.