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1. What defines a capital improvement project? What is a "facility"? What types of projects are considered for the process?

Projects can include upgrades and major maintenance to existing buildings, or creating new buildings or facilities. Types of capital improvement projects:

• Animal control
• General government
• Libraries
• Parks
• Recreational facilities
• Schools
• Trails
• Transit

2. How are projects funded?

Projects can be funded through several means. The Facilities Maintenance Reserve Fund is expected to be the primary source for local funding. Bonding and grants may also be proposed as a mechanism for funding projects.

3. How are projects scored? Will the score sheet be made public?

Projects will be scored using the nomination forms. The questions used to score projects are the same questions asked in the nomination form. Generally speaking, the nomination form questions are ordered from highest-weighed to lowest-weighed.

4. Does project cost/estimate weigh into the scoring?

No, the cost of the project is not weighed.

5. Does the amount of times a project is nominated help it get moved to the top of the list?

No, the amount of times a project is nominated does not help it in the scoring process. Only one nomination for the same project is needed. (Additional support should be demonstrated in question number 24 of the nomination form.)

6. Who will be on the scoring committee?

Engineering, public works, and department-related staff will all be on the scoring committee. We also have room for one member of the public with vertical building analysis or work-related skills.

7. What is the estimated timeline of the different stages in the cycle?

The nomination period closes on October 11th. Nominations will be evaluated and recommendations will go to the Assembly in the form of a resolution around January 2020. Once projects have been approved by the Assembly, they will be scored by a technical scoring committee. The administration will use the technical scores to help prioritize the projects and place them into the plan. The completed 10-year plan will be presented to the Assembly around April 2020.

8. Will you consider partnerships with other institutions like the University or hospital?

We are always looking for innovative ideas!

9. Will you consider green field development for new facilities, or do we need to find existing properties to house facilities?

If a new facility is put into the plan, the siting of the facility will be part of the design process. Ideas for locations of new facilities are always welcome.

10. Are the utility, operations, and maintenance expenses for existing facilities available to the public (in order to answer questions numbers 17, 18, and 22)?

Generally speaking, yes. When completing the form, please keep in mind that the actual costs are not required. Staff can help fill these in during the evaluation phase.