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r <br />C <br />1 <br />c <br />The $30,000 related to the i/I reduction had been used for minor repairs and sealing of sewer lines and <br />manholes. It is now proposed to be used for more permanent rehabilitation, such as lining clay tile <br />pipes to address large cracks and structural failures. The capital portion of the sewer fund budget <br />includes $85,000 for lining clay tile pipe. This will provide major improvements to the oldest portions <br />of the sewer system, including significant reductions in I/I.. The capital budget also includes $40,000 <br />for lifi station rehabilitation. This level of expenditure is similar to the level in previous years. <br />Storm Water Fund <br />Operating Expenditures <br />The operating expenditures in this fund are related to the allocation of portions of the pay and benefits <br />costs of public works positions to this fund, as well as an administrative service charge. The Personal <br />Services expenditures have increased by $9,950, or 35.61% due to the allocation of a portion of the new <br />public works maintenance position’s pay to this fund. <br />Capital Expenditures <br />The largest capital item is the replacement of the street sweeper, at a cost of $150,000. The current <br />sweeper is 15 years old. <br />Also, the wet weather in the late spring this year highlighted a large number of stormwater drainage <br />problems. These problem areas were documented, so that they can be addressed through capital <br />improvement projects. The proposed budget includes $50,000 for drainage improvement projects. This <br />will enable a small number of the most significant problem areas to be addressed. It is important that <br />the stormwater fee is increased a minimum of 3% per year, on an annual basis, to provide sufficient <br />funding to address the many problem areas. <br />HMAyU