1. Public
Works
FACILITIES, PARKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PRESENTATION TO THE
EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

2. INTRODUCTION
Section 1 Facilities: Homayoon Pirooz,
Assistant Director of Public Works
Infrastructure and Engineering
Section 2 Parks: Stefanie Levine,
Senior Project Manager Facilities and Parks
Section 3 Streets, Sidewalks & Alleys:
Suzette Robinson, Director of Public Works
Public Works Summary: Suzette Robinson
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3. SECTION 1
FACILITIES OVERVIEW
2009 to 2013 Cost Summary Slides and Tables
• Civic Center
• Other City Facilities
• Community Facilities
• Lakefront Facilities
Proposed Projects for 2014
Future Focus
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4. LORRAINE H. MORTON
CIVIC CENTER
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$1,772,200
$99,000
$417,000
$139,000
$135,000
$66,000
$44,500
$221,000
$16,300
$49,200
$329,000
2009-13 Capital Investments
Roof replacement - $1,772,200 Front entry reconstruction - $99,000
Washrooms renovations - $417,000 Fire pump replacement - $139,000
Asbestos abatement - $135,000 Tuckpointing - $66,000
Hallway carpet tiles - $44,500 Parking lot lighting - $221,000
ADA doors - $16,300 Misc. HVAC - $49,200
Miscellaneous - $329,000
Total 5 year investment: $3.29 million

5. OTHER CITY
FACILITIES
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$1,214,300
$710,000
$3,277,000
2009-13 Capital Investments
Service Center - $1,214,300 Fire Stations - $710,000
Police/Fire Headquarters - $3,277,000
Total 5 year investment: $5.20 million

6. COMMUNITY
CENTERS
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$82,000
$173,000
$15,000
$252,000
$246,000$1,267,500
2009-13 Capital Investments
Chandler-Newberger Center - $82,000 Crown Center - $173,000
Ecology Center - $15,000 Fleetwood-Jourdain Center - $252,000
Levy Senior Center - $246,000 Noyes Cultural Arts Center - $1,267,500
Total 5 year investment: $2.04 million

7. LAKEFRONT
FACILITIES
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$1,324,700
$435,000
$1,542,000
$98,000 $32,000
2009-13 Capital Investments
Clark Street Beach House / Entry Drive - $1,324,700
Dempster Street Locker Building and Boat Racks - $435,000
Lakefront Bike Path - $1,542,000
Lagoon Renovation (design only) - $98,000
Harley Clark Mansion - $32,000
Total 5 year investment: $3.43 million

8. FACILITIES
EXPENDITURES
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24%
37%
15%
25%
2009-13 Capital Investments By Percentages
Civic Center - 24% Other City Facilities - 37%
Community Centers - 15% Lakefront Facilities - 25%
Total 5 year investment: $13.96 million

9. PROPOSED 2014
FACILITIES PROJECTS
Project Name GO Bonds Carryover Other Sources Total
Animal Shelter Roof / HVAC $120,000 $120,000
Arrington Lakefront Lagoon Renovations $275,000 $200,000 $900,000 $1,375,000
Chandler-Newberger Study / Interior Improvements $250,000 $250,000
Church Street Boat Ramp Repairs $350,000 $200,000 $550,000
Civic Center Boiler Building Roof and Masonry $120,000 $120,000
Civic Center Security $300,000 $300,000
Clark Street Beach Bird Habitat Restoration $173,000 $173,000
Crown Partnership Study $73,000 $73,000
Dempster Street Beach Boat Racks $75,000 $75,000
Ecology Center Addition $100,000 $100,000
Facilities Capital Contingency $250,000 $250,000
Fire Station 2 First Floor Remodeling $360,000 $360,000
Fleetwood-Jourdain Study / Interior Improvements $250,000 $250,000
Levy Center Structural Study $100,000 $100,000
Salt Dome Reconstruction $380,000 $380,000
Service Center Electrical Study $35,000 $35,000
Total $2,200,000 $1,038,000 $1,273,000 $4,511,000
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10. FACILITIES
EXPENDITURES
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19%
35%15%
30%
2009-14 Capital Investments By Percentages
Civic Center - 19% Other City Facilities - 35%
Community Centers - 15% Lakefront Facilities - 30%
Total 6 year investment: $18.47 million

11. FACILITIES FUTURE
FOCUS
1. Investments in Existing Community Centers
• Increase investment rate (15% current)?
• Chandler
• Fleetwood
• Levy
2. Harley Clarke Mansion
• Recreation facility?
• Park expansion?
3. Robert Crown
• P3 update
• What next?
4. Skate Park
• Council direction needed
• Locations for consideration
5. Recycling Center
• Recreation facility?
• Park expansion?
6. Shared Recreation Facilities
• District 65
• ETHS
• Northwestern University
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12. SECTION 2
PARKS OVERVIEW
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2009 to 2013 Cost Summary
Proposed Projects for 2014
Future Focus

13. PARK
INVESTMENTS
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Total 5 year investment: $890,900
$269,300
$273,200
$139,800
$133,600
$75,000
2009-13 Capital Investments
Brummel Richmond Tot Lot - $269,300 Firemens Park - $273,200
James Park - $139,800 Ladd Arboretum - $133,600
Twiggs Park - $75,000

14. PROPOSED 2014
PARK PROJECTS
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Project Name GO Bonds Carryover Other Sources Total
Baker Park $75,000 $25,000 $100,000
Fountain Square Design Study $300,000 $300,000
Grey Park $56,500 $56,500
Ladd Arboretum $22,000 $88,000 $110,000
Needs Assessment and Evaluation $150,000 $150,000
Penny Park $130,000 $20,000 $150,000
Total $225,000 $208,500 $433,000 $866,500

15. PARKS FUTURE
FOCUS
1. Needs Assessment and Evaluation
• Establish current conditions and uses
• Determine park access / proximity to users
• Compare Evanston to national standards
• Define future needs
• Establish long term strategy for future improvements
2. Partnership Opportunities
• Schools
• Open streets / parking lots
3. Fund Raising
• Community groups
• Private organizations
• Grants
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16. SECTION 3 INFRASTRUCTURE
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Primary
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
89

17. 2010 TO 2014
PRIMARY STREET RESURFACING
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39.64%
3.32%
12.47%
8.97%
4.62%
7.86%
5.22%
7.41%
4.94%
5.55%
2010-2014 Streets Resurfaced by Ward/Square Yards
Primary Streets-173,176.58 sq yrds Ward 1-14,507.44 sq yrds Ward 2-54,483.11 sq yrds
Ward 3-39,206.66 Ward 4-20,177.77 Ward 5-34,315.44
Ward 6-22,799.83 Ward 7-32,354.44 Ward 8-21,572.44
Ward 9-24,257.67
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Primary
1
3
4
5
6
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18. SURFACE CONDITION
PRIMARY ROUTES
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13.35%
19.19%
34.02%
33.45% Very Poor less than 40
Poor 40-50
Poor 50-60
Fair 60-65

19. SURFACE CONDITION
BY WARD BELOW 40
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1
2
4
6
7
8
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20. SURFACE CONDITION
BY WARD 40 TO 49
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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21. SURFACE CONDITION
BY WARD 50 TO 59
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9 1
2
3
4
567
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22. SURFACE CONDITION
BY WARD 60 TO 65
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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23. CITY OF EVANSTON'S
METHODOLOGY FOR
RESURFACING
• Utility Priority
• Development Priority
• Grant/TIF Priority
• Ward Equity
• Surface Condition
• Citizen Input/Field Review
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24. RESURFACING
COMPARISON
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Area Percentage of City Average Percentage Resurfaced
Primary 42% 39.64%
Ward 1 3% 3.32%
Ward 2 9% 12.47%
Ward 3 5% 8.97%
Ward 4 5% 4.62%
Ward 5 4% 7.86%
Ward 6 10% 5.22%
Ward 7 9% 7.41%
Ward 8 6% 4.94%
Ward 9 7% 5.55%

25. STREETS SUMMARY
Total needed to bring roads up to Fair category by 2018
$36,684,999
Current Funding Levels and Methodology
• $1.4 million MFT, 1.8 million CIP
• $3.2 million total annually is not sufficient to achieve an
overall Fair condition
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26. PRIMARY ROUTE SUMMARY
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SURFACE
CONDITION Total SQ YD Cost
Less than 40 35722.42 $1,821,844
40 - 50 51374.89 $2,620,119
50 - 59 91053.18 $4,643,712
60 - 65 89531.91 $4,566,127
Total $13,651,802
SURFACE
CONDITION Total SQ YD Cost
Less than 40 31141.00 $1,276,781
40 - 50 96344.40 $3,950,120
50 - 59 225700.80 $9,253,733
60 - 65 208599.10 $8,552,563
Total $23,033,197
LOCAL STREETS SUMMARY

27. SIDEWALK PROGRAM
Total miles of sidewalk – 268 miles
Current Sidewalk Methodology
• Funding: 50% Resident/ 50% City
• Result: 50,000 SQ FT sidewalk replaced annually
Option One
• Funding: 60% Resident/ 40% City
• Result: 60,000 SQ FT sidewalk replaced annually
Option Two
• Funding: 80% Resident/ 20% City
• Result: 80,000 SQ FT sidewalk replaced annually
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Before
After

28. ALLEY PROGRAM
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Total length of alleys in the City – 70 miles
Length of paved alley – 41.7 miles
Previous Alley Methodology
• Funding: 100% Resident
• Result: Program participation dwindled
Current Alley Methodology
• Funding: 50% Resident/ 50% City
• Result: Initially increased and now program numbers are declining
Option One
• Funding: 40% Resident/ 60% City
• Result: More applications, depleting funds
Option Two
• Funding: 20% Resident/ 80% City
• Result: More applications, depleting funds

29. 29
QUESTIONS