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new lamppost shared cost program. 83 customers signed up to light up their neighborhoods. <br />Engineering manages the GIS for the city, providing an effective tool for neighborhood planners <br />and police. We use it to keep track of infrastructure and determine acreage for field application <br />ofbiosolids from the wastewater treatment plant. It holds a wealth of information. You can see <br />this technology at www.rnac®_com. Our staff designs and oversees various construction <br />projects, saving the cost of consultants. We are currently analyzing downtown traffic signals in <br />consideration of establishing twa-way traffic. One of our major projects in 2004 was phase II of <br />::-~ - - <br />.T~~r <br />•'~~ 3~ ~ <br />l:.~ _ -~~ <br />streetlights that we negotiated on t] <br />SB dam repairs. This wank stabilized the structure, <br />redirected water flow, and secured the base for <br />Keepers of the Fire. Staff also worked with the Army <br />Corps of Engineers on stabilization and restoration of <br />r ~ Leeper Park Island wall, preserving this 1930's public <br />_ _ works project. Even more visible will be the historic <br />Ze Michigan Street bridge when the State rebuilds it in 2005-6. <br />Engineering has played a key role in development and construction of the new Studebaker <br />Museum building. We are eager to hold the grand opening this fall. <br />Central Services also stars iu~ a support role. <br />We have our own body shop {unusual for a <br />municipality), that can do complete collision <br />repairs, prep work on new vehicles and restoration <br />on certain units. It is also responsible for <br />maintenance of snow equipment, which is critical <br />this time of year. Equipment Services maintains <br />more than 1100 pieces of equipment from small <br />engine units to loaders and graders; it achieved 98.5% fleet availability in 2004. All city vehicle <br />repair locations have received 5 star rating {highest) for waste management from 1DEM. Radio <br />Communications is responsible for all two-way communications for the city; it also maintains <br />equipment in our 911 Dispatch Center; and services and installs overhead light bars, sirens and <br />laptops on police cruisers. We are studying the technical and economic feasibility of changing <br />all city radio communications to 800 megahertz franking to allow city and county public safety <br />and resource personnel to communicate better. <br />A-27 <br />