1. 2017 Proposed Capital Budget

2. *Ranked Numerically by Importance Within Category*
Rating System
A - Safety Issue / Essential
B - Best Practice / Need to Maintain Current Level of Service
C - Recommend Upgrade to Service And/or Improve Productivity
D - Capital Suggestions Not Ready to Implement at this Time
*Ranked Numerically by Importance Within Category*

3. 2017 Administration Capital Projects
Building Renovations
Domain Server
Wide Format Scanner/Printer
Desk Top Computer Set Ups (12)
Microsoft Office (22)

4. Building Renovations Rating : A1
Includes : Movement of Administration From Current Location to Upstairs.
Justification : In an Effort to Get the Police Station Accredited, Administration Must Relocated in Order to Free Up Space.
2017 Cost : $1,000,000

5. Domain - Server Rating : B1
Includes : New Server for Administration/Police Department
Justification : Need to Have an Up-To-Date Server in Order to Work Efficiently & Safely.
2017 Cost : $17,000

6. Wide Format Scanner/Printer
Rating : B-2
Includes : Wide Format Scanner/Printer Capable of Scanning Property Files and Plans.
Justification : Township Currently Lacks Adequate Storage For These Types of Plans/Files.
2017 Cost : $9,400

7. 12 Desktop Computer Setups
Rating : B-3
Includes : Computer Towers, Monitors, Mouse and Keyboards
Justification : Current Computers are Quickly Becoming Outdated. Each Computer Currently Has Different Performance Capabilities.
2017 Cost : $10,765

8. (22) Microsoft Office Rating : B-4
Includes : Microsoft Office For ALL Computers Located Throughout the Township Building
Justification : Current Computers Have Different Versions of Microsoft Office Making Work Susceptible to Error.
2017 Cost : $6,736

9. 2018-2021 Administration Capital Needs
Administration Building Renovations - $4 Million
2019
Postage Meter - $3,533
Administration Building Renovations - $5 Million
2020
Admin Scan Server - $19,040
2021
Desktop Scanners Replacement - $6,916
Large Color Copier - $27,416
Small Black and White Copier - $2,967
Security Server - $9,200

10. 2017 Public Works Capital Projects
Perform Traffic Signal Upgrades
Sign Replacement Program
New Ford F550
Replaces Old 2004 Ford F550 (Truck #10)
Survey Work of Township Properties
Greer Park Playground Replacement Program
18” Wood Chipper
Bobcat 3650 with Comb/Broom and Plow Attachments
Safety Equipment for Road Work

11. Perform Traffic Signal Upgrades
Rating : A -1
Includes : 2 Battery Backups, 3 Generator Capacity Upgrades
Justification : Traffic Signals Become Inoperable During Power Outages
Part of 6 Year Program
2017 Cost : $15,000
Overall Cost : $69,000

12. Sign Replacement Program
Rating : A-2
Includes : Full Replacement of Street Signage in Precinct 4
Justification : Federal Highway Administration Requires Street Signage to Maintain Minimum Level of Retroreflectivity.
Part of 6 Year Program
2017 Cost : $14,000
Overall Cost : $70,000

13. Ford F550
Rating : B-2
Includes : Stainless Steel Dump Body, Plow and Salt Spreader
Justification : Current 2004 Ford F550 is Nearing End of Life Due to Age and Regular Wear and Tear.
2017 Cost : $85,000

14. Road Work Safety Equipment
Rating : B-3
Includes : Arrow Board, 10 Barricades and 50 Traffic Cones
Justification : This Will Increase Safety For Public Works Employees While Performing Road Work.
2017 Cost : $10,000

15. 18” Wood Chipper Rating : C-2 Includes : Bandit 18” Wood Chipper
Justification : Presently Public Works Does Not Own a Wood Chipper and Rents One. Yard Waste Collections and Tree Maintenance Needs Have Grown. DEP is Furthering Mandating Yard Waste Collection Regulations. Increase Use With Emerald Ash Borer Response.
2017 Cost : $67,600

16. Bobcat 3560
Rating : C-3
Includes : Bobcat 3560 Fitted With Comb/Broom & Plow Blade
Justification : Kronum League Was Responsible for Maintaining Turf Field at Gable Park. Township Will Need This Equipment If Kronum Does Not Renew Agreement.
2017 Cost : $27,000

17. Greer Park Playground Equipment
Rating :D-1
Includes : Base Activity and Play Set That Will be Built Upon in Future Years
Justification : Greer Park Playground Equipment was Taken Down in This is Phase 1 of 3 To Rebuild Playground Equipment.
2017 Cost : $25,000

18. Survey of Township Property
Rating : D-3
Includes : A Comprehensive Survey of Township Properties.
Justification : Important When Determining Responsibility for Items Such as Tree Care and Property Maintenance
2017 Cost : $7,500

19. Road Program
Justification: Newtown Currently maintains Miles of Roadway. State Liquid Fuels Money (approximately $330,000) is Estimated to Only Cover 50% of Costs Based on Current Conditions.
2017 Cost – $100,000 General Fund Addition to State Liquid Fuels Money.

20. 2018 Public Works Capital Needs
Perform Traffic Signal Upgrades - $15,000
Street Sign Replacement Program (Precinct 1) - $14,000
Greer Park Playground Equipment (2 of 3) - $25,000
Brine Tank for Mack Truck - $ 30,000
Replace Case Backhoe - $96,151
Equipment Trailer for Road Patching Equipment - $50,000
Expand Road Program – $150,000

21. 2019 Public Works Capital Needs
Perform Traffic Signal Upgrades - $18,000
Street Sign Replacement Program (Precinct 8) - $14,000
Bobcat Compact Truck Loader - $75,000
Leeboy Model 1000 G Paving Machine - $78,100
Roller For Road Patching - $40,000
Leaf Machine - $23,260
Greer Park Playground Equipment (3 of 3) - $25,000
Expand Road Program - $200,000

22. 2020 Public Works Capital Needs
Perform Traffic Signal Upgrades - $18,000
Street Sign Replacement (Precinct 5) - $14,000
Replace Ford F550 - $90,000
Install Bleachers at Brookside Park- $13,400
Install Bleachers at Gable Field - $ 13,400
Expand Road Program – $250,000

23. 2021 Public Works Capital Needs
Replace Battery Backup At Traffic Signals- $3,000
Sign Replacement (State Roads & Misc.) - $14,000
Replace Mack Dump Truck - $150,000
Replace Case Loader $150,000
Expand Road Program - $300,000

24. Capital Items for Discussion
Install ½ Mile of Fence Along Trials - $39,000
Pave Goshen Trail - $138,000
Pave Bishop Hollow Trail - $138,000
Restore Ball field at Brookside Park - $35,000
Repair Dam # 1 At Drexel Lodge Park - $110,000
Repair Dam # 2 At Drexel Lodge Park - $110,000
Repair Damn At Greer Park – TBD
Dredge Estimate - $148,400

25. Capital Items for Discussion Cont.
Trash and Recycling Systems at Parks - $15,000
Emerald Ash Borer Response – TBD
Paper Mill House Pedestrian Bridge – TBD
Install New Portion of Goshen Trail – TBD
Traffic Calming Measures - TBD

26. 2017 Police Capital Projects
2 New Police Patrol Vehicles
Power DMS Software

27. 2 Police Patrol Vehicles
Rating : A-1 & A-2
Includes : Ford Interceptor Utility Patrol Vehicles with Police Upgrades
Justification : Current Vehicles Need to be Replaced Due to Age and Wear and Tear
2016 Cost : $40,500 Each

28. Power DMS Software Rating : C-1
Includes : Software Capable of Storage, Training, and Providing Guidance Though Accreditation.
Justification : Police Station is Currently Not Accredited. Software will Aid in the Process of Achieving Accreditation.
2016 Cost : $4,125

29. Police Capital Needs
2018
2 Replacement Ford Interceptor Utility Patrol Vehicles
Alert SQL Server - $18,020
2019
Scan Server - $18,530
2020
2021
Camera Server - $9,200