FY 08 Adopted CIP Book
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THE ADOPTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM F I S C A L Y E A R 2 0 0 8 Presented by Patrick H.West City Manager This information is available in an alternate format by request to the Public Works Department (562) 570-6634. Fiscal Year 2008 Capital Improvement Program Table of Contents Page Section/Description iii Adopted Transmittal Memo v Proposed Transmittal Memo 1 Capital Program Overview 3 Guide to the CIP 7 Financial Summaries 29 Highlighted Projects 67 Airport 71 Community Development 75 Marinas, Beaches, and Waterways 83 Parks and Recreation 91 Public Facilities 97 Storm Drains 101 Street Rehabilitation 109 Transportation Enhancements 123 Gas and Oil 125 Harbor 127 Water 129 Future Years’ Work Plan 137 Index 143 Glossary i ii iii iv v vi Capital Improvement Program Overview Capital Improvement Planning Process Operating Budget Impacts/Operating and The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Maintenance Costs Committee was responsible for developing the One of the many issues evaluated through the Fiscal Year 2008 (FY 08) CIP. The CIP CIP process is the impact new projects may Committee included senior managers from have on departmental operating budgets. various departments who assumed the task of These “hidden” costs can affect the ability to compiling the CIP for final approval. The fully utilize the facility and provide quality Committee worked together to carefully review services. By addressing these costs at the the City’s capital needs and to prioritize project outset of the process and including necessary submittals based on established criteria. In FY enhancements in the operating budget, other 03, another component – Guiding Principles – important services will not be compromised in was added to the CIP evaluation criteria. The future years. introduction of the Guiding Principles provided further support and direction toward refocusing Information Document the Program and extracting projects that The CIP identifies the adopted budget for each represent operating activity. program that will receive funding in FY 08, including the funding sources and charts The Department of Financial Management showing funding allocation percentages. The provided the revenue projections necessary for CIP also includes an historical perspective. The the CIP Committee to determine the type and CIP’s multi-year character is reflected in the amount of resources available to finance historical summaries to show the fiscal activity proposed capital projects. Specifically, Financial for each program, from inception to FY 07. The Management monitors fiscal trends at both the majority of the Highlighted Projects section local and state levels. Analyses of property, spotlights construction contracts valued at sales, and user tax revenues and State and $1,000,000 or greater. Federal legislation contribute to their economic forecast. 1 FY08 Adopted CIP City of Long Beach Fiscal Year 2008 Capital Improvement Program Capital Program Overview FY08 Adopted CIP City of Long Beach 2 Guide to the Capital Improvement Program Introduction based on the priorities established in the The Fiscal Year 2008 (FY 08) Capital Transition Plan and is in the close out process. Improvement Program (CIP) represents the City’s short-range strategic capital investment. The CIP New projects in FY 08 include ADA upgrades identifies and provides for two types of for Orizaba Park, Somerset Park, Ramona expenditures: the first covers strategic Park, and Rose Park, Special Studies improvements to the City’s existing infrastructure Building, Claremont Beach Launch Ramp, and the second involves one-time projects Fireman’s Museum, and the Fire Department’s designed to address important community needs. Training Center. How this Document is Organized 3. Marinas, Beaches, and Waterways - Two The majority of the book is composed of the assets that make Long Beach unique are its eleven major categories of capital improvement beaches and marinas. These City maintained programs that are defined by the type of capital resources provide recreational enjoyment to investment. The Public Works Department both residents and tourists. manages CIP projects in categories 1 through 8; the indicated departments manage projects in In FY 08, construction will begin to replace categories 9 through 11. The following is a docks as well as improvements to the summary of each category. seawalls in the Alamitos Bay Marina. Construction is expected to be completed 1. Airport - Long Beach Airport offers a variety during FY 08 on major bluff erosion control of services required by commercial and projects at 5th Place, 7th Place, 12th Place, and general aviation users, as well as the general enhancements to Bixby Park bluff, including public, and provides direct and indirect eco- an amphitheater, skate park, playground, pic- nomic benefits to the region. Funding for nic area, the Marine Stadium fence, Shoreline Airport CIPs can come from several sources Marina improvements, and a Beach Master including Federal Aviation Administration Plan. grants, Passenger Facility Charges, Airport fees and facility charges, commercial paper, 4. Parks and Recreation - Parks located and bonds. Infrastructure improvements are throughout the City provide recreational based on the existing allocated 41 commercial amenities and open space to enhance the airline flights and 25 commuter airline flights environment and provide leisure opportunities per day and up to an estimated 4.2 million to meet the needs and interests of residents passengers annually. Airport user and general and visitors. There is a constant effort to public safety and security, compliance with address and balance the issues of aging federal mandates, and operational needs of facilities, demographics, and the uneven the Airport provide the basis for capital distribution of park facilities throughout the projects. City. Planned projects include airfield pavement New projects in FY 08 include construction of rehabilitation, existing terminal building utility a community center for Orizaba Park, a infrastructure enhancements, airfield and mini-park on property acquired on Orange perimeter fencing repairs, air carrier ramp Avenue (Craftsman Park), and a bicycle and reconstruction, design phases for the airport pedestrian trail along the former railroad terminal development, and Parking structure right-of-way from Walnut to Lemon. No. 2. Continuing projects in FY 08 include the Homeland Cultural Center, the construction of 2. Community Development- In recent years, the California Recreation Center Teen Center, the primary focus of Community Development and miscellaneous bike path repairs. projects is to implement the City’s Transition Plan to comply with the Americans with 5. Public Facilities- Long-deferred critical Disabilities Act (ADA). The City has made repairs are needed to maintain and protect the significant progress in completing projects facility integrity at various libraries, health facilities, parks, police stations, and fire FY08 Adopted CIP 3 City of Long Beach stations. A facility assessment conducted in transportation improvements include street FY 06 examined the condition of 130 and intersection widening, traffic signal system structures totaling 1,861,769 square feet. This expansion and upgrades, transit assessment cataloged deficiencies in each improvements, parking restrictions and facility, while providing cost estimates for replacement parking, neighborhood traffic corrections to return each facility to reliable management, and bike lanes. This category operating condition. Due to the limited funding also includes programs that monitor and available for costly renovation projects, work evaluate traffic congestion areas throughout efforts will continue to target only critical life the City and respond with projects to relieve safety deficiencies and accelerate congestion or enhance traffic safety. deterioration affecting the safety of the structure’s occupants. 9. Harbor - The Harbor Department (Port) con- tinues to implement a long-term capital im- 6. Storm Drains - Rain water and storm water, provement program designed to (1) provide also known as urban runoff, is removed from Port tenants with safe and secure state-of-the- city streets through a vast network of curbside art facilities capable of accommodating inlets, underground pipes, and open channels international trade and (2) secure regional known as the storm drain system. Designed economic benefits in a sustainable manner to prevent flooding, the storm drain system that ensures economic vitality, ecological carries this water directly to the ocean. The health, and community integrity. Department of Public Works is responsible for the storm drain capital projects and storm In FY 08, substantial capital expenditures will drain maintenance except for the pump be invested in environmental and security stations. Under a Memorandum of projects. In addition, the two largest terminal Understanding, the Water Department development projects, Pier G and Middle operates and maintains the City-owned pump Harbor, will produce significant environmental stations and transfers related expenses to benefits. These include ship-to-shore Public Works. electricity that will reduce vessel emissions while at berth and on-dock rail that will reduce Projects to be initiated in FY 08 include final the use of trucks. Design of the Arlington (River Street) drain, Atherton Channel, and construction of the 10. Long Beach Gas and Oil - Long Beach Gas Termino Drain. and Oil (LBGO) is the largest of the three