Regional Plan: Capital Improvement Plan and Implementation

This phase of the project includes the ultimate planning document associated with the LRGV Regional EAP.  There are six major elements to this phase:

1. Identification of Projects
2. Cost Estimates
3. Prioritization and Ranking of Projects
4. Identification of Potential Funding Sources
5. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Schedule
6. Implementation

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1.  Identification of Projects.  Each team member will visit their assigned entities and obtain the following thru interview / discussion:
a. Develop list of issues and challenges during and resulting from Hurricanes Dolly and Ike. 
b. Develop list and obtain copies of projects and/or studies.
c. Obtain copies of city and county design standards associated with each entity.
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2.  Cost Estimates.  Each team member will review and/or develop cost estimates for each project (for current and future costs).
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3.  Prioritization / Ranking.  Each project shall be ranked utilizing the Project Identification / Ranking Form.  Project ranking will be in groups: Small, Medium, and Large.  The current Project Identification / Ranking Form includes: ProjID-Rank2010-9-22.  At this time, the form is being reviewed to modify the following:

• Under the second goal group, incorporating points for area impacts compared to the local entity's tax base;
• Under the second goal group, incorporating points for recognizing if the project improves health, safety, and/or quality of life;
• Under the third goal group, reducing points to accomodate the two above to keep within a 100-point scoring system;
• Overall, thresholds are being developed for scoring criteria (i.e. -- what equates to 5 points, 7 points, 15 points, etc.).

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4.  Identification of Potential Funding Sources.  Potential funding sources will be identified for each project.
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5.  Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Schedule.  A CIP schedule will be prepared based on funding availability and project ranking.
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6.  Implementation.  Recommendations will be incorporated regarding implementation and administration strategies.
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