Open Space Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2016 03 09

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• Five -Year Capital Improvement Program Request for Capital Equipment or Capital Improvement Project Project or Equipment Identification roject Name: ro ep acements Version of Request: 4/1712015 qutpment or Project Costs Year 1 2016 Estimated Expenditure Schedule oar 2 2017 Year 3 2018 Year 4 2019 ear 5 2020 ve -Year Total eyond 5 Years Submitting Department/ 'vision. Parks & Recreation Impacted Departments /Divisions: Parks & Recreation Funding Source(s): Open Space & Parks Fund • Total Funding Department Priority Percent 100% Land Acqulsitlon Design & Engineering Other Prof Services Construction Other Capital Equipment 15,000 15,000 15,000 15.000 15,000 75,000 15,000 100 A Total Project Costs 5.000 15,000 15.000 15,000 75,000 75,000 15.000 Grant(s) or Other Project Revenue Impact to Annual 32 Maint/Op Costs 1,500 1,500 500 1.500 1.500 ,.500 1.500 Project Location Map, Equipment Identification Photo, or Other _ Project or Equipment Description and Justification Please provide a general project description and include the cost allocation methodology if more than one funding source is requested: The tree budget will be utilized to fund replacement treos for those that were removed for a variety of reasons which could be due to safety, insects and diseases problems which could include Emerald Ash Borer, vandalism, etc. Deciduous trees (with loaves) will be 2" caliper while coniferous trees (with noodles) will be 5-6 ft tall. Deciduous species include oak, honeylocust, linden, maple, catalpa, among others well suited for our climate. likewise, coniferous species will include pinion pino, ponderosa pine, austrian pino, southwestern white pine, scotch pino. white fir and spruce. Please describe why this project is needed, how it supports City•wide goals and objectives, what realistic options or alternatives have been considered, and what payback, or return on investment, has been calculated: The City of Louisville's urban forest is an asset In constant flux. Every year, older, over - mature trees decline and eventually dio, troos are lost duo to construction, insect and disease problems continue to place trees in jeopardy, and vandalism and accidents continue to tako their toil on our urban forest inventory. By planting trees every year, the City ensures that the urban forest's population is maintained. Additionally, now areas are identified for tree planting. Street trees are a tremendous asset to the community by providing shade, noise reduction, pollution roduction, and provide aesthetic value. Please provide a description of any grants and/or other revenue associated with this project and tho ongoing operational and /maintenance costs associated with this project.: Replacement trees aro planted in areas whoro irrigation currently oxists, so ongoing maintenance is somowhat minimal eirk