2021

Draft Capital Project Listing

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 City of Fort St. John | 2021 Draft Capital Project Listing 1

Capital Projects at a Glance

Funding sources Peace River Agreement Investment
$61,408,232 by84.1%
component
Condi�onal & Local Grants $3,344,500 4.6%
Sewer Capital Reserve $3,445,000 4.7%
Water Capital Reserve $2,939,500 4.0% C1 $17,960,000 24.6%
C2 $37,708,000 51.6%
Long-term Borrowing $725,000 1.0% C3 $4,639,500 6.4%
Federal Gas Tax $615,000 0.8% C4 $7,121,975 9.7%
Development Cost Charges $550,000 0.8% C5 $5,622,757 7.7%

Peace River Agreement $61,408,232 84.1% Roads and Related Infrastructure $17,960,000 24.6%

Conditional & Local Grants $3,344,500 4.6% Facilities, Buildings, and Parks $37,708,000 51.6%

Sewer Capital Reserve $3,445,000 4.7% Water and Sewer $4,639,500 6.4%

Water Capital Reserve $2,939,500 4.0% Equipment, Vehicles, and Machinery $7,121,975 9.7%

Long-term Borrowing $725,000 1.0% Studies, Plans, and Special Projects $5,622,757 7.7%

Federal Gas Tax $615,000 0.8%

Development Cost Charges $550,000 0.8%

FESTIVAL PLAZA DEVELOPMENT

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Roads and Related Infrastructure
Project
100 St Rebuild from 96 Ave to
105 Ave
112 Ave from 103 St to 106 St
81 St from 100 Ave to 101 Ave
93 St from 77 Ave to 79 Ave
96 St from 114A Ave to north of
119 Ave
Local Area Service - 106 St from
95 Ave to 97 Ave
Local Area Service - 96 Ave from
104 St to 106 St
Pre-Engineering for future
projects
Road Overlay - Major
Maintenance
Sidewalks and Streetlighting on
107 Ave from 90 St to 92 St
Traffic Signal Controller
Upgrades
ARTIST RENDERING OF 100 STREET REDEVELOPMENT
Description
Replace underground infrastructure and improve the public realm along 100 Street as designed
during the Let’s Talk 100 Street engagement. This year's project phase will see 96 Ave to 99 Ave
completed.
Replacement of water main and upgrade the existing paved road with storm sewer, street
lighting, sidewalks, and reconstruction of the road base.
Upgrade existing road to paved standards with street lighting, sidewalks, and reconstruction of
the road base.
Pre-engineering to bring the existing gravel road to paved standards with storm sewer and
improved street lighting.
Bring existing road near Kin Park to paved standards with street lighting, sidewalks, and
reconstruction of the road base. Also, installing an additional sanitary sewer main. In 2021, the
second and final of the project will be completed from 114a Avenue to 117 Avenue.
Local Area Service project to upgrade existing gravel road to paved standards.
Local Area Service project to upgrade existing gravel road to paved standards.
Funds used to pre-engineering of future projects.
Overlay of existing paved roads to ensure safe and efficient movement of traffic and extend the
life of the road base.
The construction of a sidewalk and installation of streetlighting to improve safety on the north
side of 107 Ave from 90 St to 92 St, by Dr. Kearney Middle School.
Camera and software upgrades to the existing traffic control boxes. Improvement allow for faster
remediation of issues, traffic coordination and effective operations and maintenance.
Roads and Related Infrastructure Component Total - $17,960,000

Facilities, Buildings and Parks
Project
Cemetery Upgrades
City Hall Reno's
Cultural Centre Facility
Remediation
Curling Club Facility Remediation
Curling Rink Paving
Existing Parks Improvements
Festival Plaza Development
Fire Hall Upgrades
Fire Training Centre
Kids Arena Facility Remediation
New RCMP Detachment Building
North Peace Arena Upgrades
Parks and Grounds Building
Pomeroy Sport Centre Upgrades
Pre-Engineering for Future
Projects
Public Works Expansion
Skateboard Park Washroom
Surerus and Kin Park Upgrades
Trails Development
Urban Forest Annual
Urban Tourism Sign Plan
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Description
Addressing draining issues at Woodlawn Cemetery and updates to the maintenance garage.
Upgrades will also include asphalt overlay of roads in both cemeteries and the parking lot at
Woodlawn Cemetery.
Replacement of carpeting in Council Chambers.
Pre-engineering for exterior renovations and upgrades as a critical component of the 100 Street
redevelopment project.
Installation of glass door between lounge area and banquet hall.
Installation of additional drainage and re-paving of the existing parking lot.
Installation of additional surveillance capacity due to increased vandalism. Playground upgrades
and installation of additional garbage cans and park benches.
Completion of the Festival Plaza construction that began in 2021.
Installation of perimeter drainage tile to rectify ground water issues.
Completion of a test pit for training operations.
Renovations of washrooms, main floor concession and upstairs meeting room.
Construction of a new RCMP Detachment to Net Zero Standards just north of the current
detachment to meet the needs of our growing community. Construction timelines show completion
in 2022.
Replacing the roofing membrane and 7 roof HVAC units.
Repairs to the concrete pad in the maintenance area.
Recommissioning of the water reclamation system and replacement of irrigation systems and
installation of new HVAC control system and second dehydrator.
Funds used to pre-engineering of future projects.
To pursue purchasing a shop that fits the needs of our mechanics.
Completion of the washroom located in Toboggan Hill Park near the Rotary Skateboard Park.
Based on Let’s Talk Surerus and Kin Parks engagement, the first phase of construction on the Kin
Park upgrades will begin in 2021 on the west side of the park.
Address several underdeveloped and unpaved trails throughout the city.
Implementation of Urban Forest Strategy with planting of civic, boulevard and park trees.
Replacement of the entrance signage on 100 Street near Fish Creek and pre-work to replace the
Alaska Highway sign near Charlie Lake in 2022.
Facilities, Buildings and Park Component Total - $37,708,000
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Water and Sewer
Project
Charlie Lake Dam Anchor Pilings
Collector Well Study
High Lift Pump Station - Refurbish
500 HP Pump
High Lift Pump Station - Well
Rehabilitation
High Lift Pumping Station Backup
Power Supply
Line Locating Equipment
North Lagoon Berm Repairs
Resource Recovery Centre
Sewage Lift Station Upgrades
Slope Stability
Water Main Looping and Fire
Hydrant Installations
Water Programmable Logic
Controller Upgrades
WATER RECOVERY FACILITY
Description
Regular interval inspection of anchor pilings at the Charlie Lake Dam.
Feasibility study of a radial collector well system at the existing water well site.
Regular refurbishment of existing pump.
Rehabilitation of two existing wells.
Backup supply generator installation at the high lift pump station.
Update the electronic underground line locating equipment that is used prior to starting an
excavation.
Remediate sections of erosion along North Lagoon holding cells.
Completion of the Water Recovery Facility to allow the use of treated effluent.
Upgrades to extend the life of the existing lift station.
Remedial measures to address slope stability issues in identified areas around the city.
Water Main Looping and Fire Hydrant Installations.
Replacement of existing logic controller.
Water and Sewer Component Total - $4,639,500

Equipment, Vehicles, and Machinery
Project
Cemetery Shoring
Community Service Passenger
Van
Decontamination Units
Facility Floor Scrubbers
Fire Apparatus: Long Term
Replacement
Fire Department Chief Officer
Vehicle
Fire Department Prevention
Vehicle Replacement
Fire Department Training Vehicle
Fire Prevention Trailer
Grounds Cemetery Mower
Grounds Landscape Trailers
Grounds Multi-use Vehicles
Grounds W465 Sidewalk Machine Replacement of a sidewalk machine.
Ice Resurfacer
IT Infrastructure
IT Office Technology
IT Systems Development
Pomeroy Sport Centre Forklift
Portable Electronic Traffic Control Purchase of portable electronic traffic control signage to enhance traffic management and to ensure
Signage
Portable Radio Upgrade
Public Works Bulldozer
Public Works Hook Truck
Public Works Hook Lift Truck
Attachments
Public Works Loader
Public Works Pickup Trucks
Public Works Excavator
Public Works Snowblower
Public Works Street Sweeper
Public Works Utility Maintenance
Equipment
Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus (SCBA) Washer
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Description
Purchase of excavation shoring for use during cemetery operations.
Replacement of the current 12 passenger van that has reached is end of life.
Purchase of three decontamination units, one each for the Fire and Public Works Departments and
one for other departmental use, to increase safety and improve sanitation practices through the
pandemic and following biohazard work.
The purchase of three floor scrubbers for use in civic facilities.
Replacement of an existing fire engine with delivery expected in spring 2022.
Purchase an additional truck for Fire Department Chief Officer use.
Replacement of the existing Fire Prevention vehicle used for fire inspections and public education.
Purchase an additional truck for Fire Department use.
Purchase of a multi-purpose public education safety trailer for use at various community events.
Low-ground pressure mower designed to cut grass in wet conditions
The replacement of two landscape trailers that have reached their end of life.
The replacement of an open cab tractor with two multi-use service vehicles.
Replace existing ice resurfacer with an electric model; expected to arrive in 2021.
Ongoing upgrades and replacements of networking, servers, and storage.
Ongoing replacement of end-user IT office equipment.
All hardware, software, and system implementations or changes required by the organization.
Replacement of the forklift that has reached is end of life.
the safety of employees while working in traffic.
Upgrade existing portable radios.
Replacement of existing the bulldozer that has reached its end of life.
Replacement of existing the multi-use hook truck that has reached its end of life.
Purchase of debris boxes and water tank for the Hook Lift Truck.
Purchase of a loader to replace existing unit that has reached its end of life.
Replace four units as per the Fleet Management Schedule.
Replacement of existing the rubber tracked excavator that has reached its end of life.
Purchase a loader-mounted snow blower to replace a self-propelled snow blower.
Purchase of an additional street sweeper.
Purchase of excavation shoring and mainline flushing camera to aid in the maintenance of storm and
sewer mains.
Purchase of a purpose built SCBA washer for the Fire Department after being used in hazardous
respiratory areas.
Equipment, Vehicles and Machinery Component Total - $7,121,975
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Studies, Plans, and Special Projects
Project Description
100 Street Rights-of-Way
Segments To cover the costs of establishing necessary Right-of-Way segments.
Air Photo and Lidar Contract The supply of a yearly air photo and bi-annual lidar scan through a 5-year contract.
Business Resilience Audit and
Planning Conduct audits and create plans related to disaster recovery, business continuity and cyber security.
Capital Asset Management Plans Continued development of the capital asset management plans.
Community Foundation Establishment of the Community Foundation after extensive community engagement.
Council Chambers Replacement
Planning Design consulting services for the replacement of the audio visual equipment in Council Chambers.
Downtown Action Plan Support for the 100 Street construction and implementation of the Downtown Action Plan including
Implementation the creation of a parking strategy.
Continuation of existing Economic Development activities including Brownfields strategy, downtown
lot development and marketing, and support for the Mayor's Standing Committee on Community
Economic Development Initiatives Economic Recovery and implementation of the Social and Economic Development Framework.
Facility audit on City Hall, the Pomeroy Sport Centre, Grounds Building, Protective Services Building
Facilities Audit and the Fire Hall using the same parameters of past audits.
Fire Department Community
Wildfire Protection Plan Creation of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Fire Department Pre-Incident
Plans Development of pre-incident plans including the data collection and entry and related planning.
Great Plains: Assessment and Full
Documentation Complete review and documentation of the City's financial information systems.
Implementation of elements within the Health and Safety Master Plan to ensure the health and
Health and Safety Master Plan safety of all employees.
Health and Safety Program Development of the Corporate Health and Safety Program to provide a safe and healthy workplace.
Housing Strategy Implementation Implementation of actions identified in the Housing Strategy developed in 2021.
HRMS Procurement Needs assessment and procurement preparation fro a Human Resources Management System.
Integrated Community Tourism Creation of a strategy encompassing five sectors of tourism; Art, Culture, Heritage, Sport and
Strategy Business.
Lands: acquisition and disposal To cover the costs associated with the disposal or acquisition of lands.
Mechanical Networks Audit and
Planning Conduct audits and create future investment plans for various mechanical systems.
Neighbourhood Plan Areas: Urban Public engagement on the creation of Neighbourhood Plans for the areas near Swanson Lumber Road
Development and East of 86 Street.
Continued membership in the Resource Municipalities Coalition advocate for, protect, and enhance
Resource Municipalities Coalition the sustainability of resource municipalities.
Urban Tree Inventory Inventory of existing urban trees to ensure continued maintenance of our community tree canopy.
Visitor Centre Feasibility Study Continued work and engagement on the visitor centre feasibility study.
Implementing recommendations from the Winter City Micro-Project Strategy including lighting at
Winter Cities Program Mathew’s Park.
Studies, Plans and Special Projects Component Total - $5,622,757
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CAPITAL BUDGET
2021-2025

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$191.9 Million Capital projects 2021-2025 are funded by:
➢ Peace River Agreement Will average $24 million annually over the next 5 years

➢ Capital Reserves $50.0 Million (PRA related)

➢ Utility Reserves $18.2 Million

➢ Long term Borrowing $17.9 Million

➢ Grants Federal Gas Tax $1.1 Million

Provincial Conditional $3.3 million
➢ Developer Contributions $0.6 million

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 Fiscal 2019 Fiscal 2020
$$$ $$$
Capital Reserves (Dec. 17th)
Capital Reserves (for C1 to C4 Projects)
General Infrastructure Fund 45,417,391 72,297,450
Growth Infrastructure Reserve 12,241,229 12,551,169
Community Works (Gas Tax) Fund 1,087,583 2,010,463
Sub-Total $ 58,746,203 $ 86,859,082
(8.99%) 47.85%
Utilities Capital Reserves:
Future Capital Expenditures - Water 15,882,856 15,882,856
Future Capital Expenditures - Sewer 2,222,418 2,222,418
Sub-Total $ 18,105,274 $ 18,105,274
2.36% 0.00%
Statutory or Regulatory Reserves
Development Cost Charges - Sewer 2,850,580 2,967,731
Development Cost Charges - Water 2,567,676 2,693,592
Sale of City Owned Property 693,074 703,168
Parking Reserve 70,807 69,360
Parks Reserve 394,742 401,781
Sub-Total $ 6,576,879 $ 6,835,632
21.89% 3.93%
Total Capital Reserves $ 83,428,356 $ 111,799,988
 Financing Capital Program
2021 - 2025
Project Revenues and Expenses by GL Category
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Capital Reserves (PRA and FSJ) 37,365,107 365,457 265,457 50,000 50,000
Peace River Agreement Grant 24,068,125 35,125,000 26,888,000 13,794,000 10,471,000
Conditional - Provincial 3,294,500
Sewer Capital Reserve 3,445,000 500,000 500,000
Water Capital Reserve 2,939,500 2,375,000 4,160,000 1,980,000 2,700,000
Debenture Proceeds 725,000 14,565,000 590,000 1,125,000 850,000
Federal Gas Tax 615,000 500,000
Development Cost Charges 550,000
Regional and Other Grant 50,000 2,000,000
Total Financing of Capital Projects 73,052,232 55,430,457 32,403,457 16,949,000 14,071,000

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Capital Financing for 2021
Peace River Agreement 61,408,232 84.09%
Conditional - Provincial 3,294,500 4.51%
Sewer Capital Reserve 3,445,000 4.72%
Water Capital Reserve 2,939,500 4.03%
Debenture Proceeds 725,000 0.99%
Federal Gas Tax 615,000 0.84%
Development Cost Charges 550,000 0.75%
Regional and Other Grant 50,000 0.07%
73,027,232 100.00%

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C1 - Transportation, Roads, Sidewalks 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
100 St Rebuild X X X
112 Ave from 103 St to 106 St X
96 St (114A Ave to north of 119 Ave) X
LAS 106 St (95 Ave to 97 Ave) X
LAS 96 Ave (104 St - 106 St) X
Road Overlay - Major Maintenance X X X X X
81 St (100 Ave to 101 Ave) X
Sidewalks and Streetlighting 107 Ave (90 St - 92 St) X
Traffic Signal Controller Upgrades X
Pre-Engineering for future projects X X X X X
93 St (77 Ave to 79 Ave) X X
Street Lights - Coversion to LED X
LAS 81 Ave from 89A St to 93 St X
LAS 101 St (105 Ave to 108 Ave) X
LAS 111 Ave from 98 St to 100 St X
LAS 90 St from 77 Ave to 81 Ave X
82 St (100 Ave to 101 Ave) X X
LAS - 105 Ave from 104 St to west end (CDC) X X
102 St (110 Ave to 113 Ave)
109 Ave (102 St to 104 St)
95 Ave (95 St to 96 St)
X
X
X
X
X
X
$77.5 Million
101 Ave from 104 St to 108 St X X X
111 Ave Cul-de-sac from Peace River Road to east end X
LAS 101 Ave (79 St to 86 St) X X
LAS 90 St from 77 Ave to 81 Ave X
79 Ave (90 St to 93 St) X X
LAS - 73 Ave (100 St to East End) X
111 Ave (100 St to 102 St) X X
103 St (112 Ave Triange Park) X
LAS Beaver Rd and 103 St (Alaska Rd South to Cree Rd and 107 St) X X
LAS 96 Ave (104 St to 106 St) X X
104 Ave from 102 St to 106 St X X
98A Ave (98 St to 100 St) X X
77 Ave (90 St - 93 St) X X
105 Ave from 106 St to 108 St X
LAS 98 St from Alaska Rd south to 85 Ave X
105 Ave (102 St to 104 St) X
97 Ave (100 St to 102 St) X
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100 St (Cree Rd to 85 Ave) X
Total to be Spent on Roads = $77,530,000 17,960,000 15,745,000 22,555,000 10,175,000 11,095,000
C1 - Local Area Service 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
LAS 106 St (95 Ave to 97 Ave) X
LAS 96 Ave (104 St - 106 St) X
LAS 81 Ave from 89A St to 93 St X
LAS 101 St (105 Ave to 108 Ave) X
LAS 111 Ave from 98 St to 100 St X
LAS 90 St from 77 Ave to 81 Ave X
LAS - 105 Ave from 104 St to west end (CDC) X X
LAS 101 Ave (79 St to 86 St) X X
LAS 90 St from 77 Ave to 81 Ave X
LAS - 73 Ave (100 St to East End) X
LAS Beaver Rd and 103 St (Alaska Rd South to Cree Rd and 107 St) X X
LAS 96 Ave (104 St to 106 St) X X
LAS 98 St from Alaska Rd south to 85 Ave X
Total Spent on Roads = $17,355,000 2,615,000 5,080,000 3,970,000 2,880,000 2,810,000

13 Local Area Service projects expected to be started or finished over the next 5 years.

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C2: Facilities, Buildings and Parks 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
New RCMP FMP X X X
Surerus and Kin Park Upgrades X X X X
PW Expansion X
North Peace Arena X X X
PSC Upgrades X X X X X
Festival/Frostival Market Development X
Cemetery Upgrades (Master Plan) X X
Trails Development X X
Fire Hall Upgrades X
Parks Improvement: Existing Parks X X
Curling Rink Paving X
Urban Tourism Sign Plan X X X
Kids Arena Facility Remediation X X
Curling Club Facility Remediation X
Cultural Centre Facility Remediation X X X X X
Parks and Grounds Building X
City Hall Reno's X X
Urban Forest Annual X X X X X
Fire Training Centre X
Pre-Engineering for Future Projects X X X X X
Visitor Centre Construction Project X
Retrofit RCMP Building X
PSC Acoustics X X
Skateboard Park Washroom X
Total Spent on Facilities, Buildings and Parks = $81,718,000 37,708,000 35,880,000 6,310,000 1,410,000 410,000
C3: Water and Sewer 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Sewage Lift Station Upgrades X
Water Main Looping and Fire Hydrant Installations X X X X X
HLPS Backup Power Supply X
High Lift Pump Station - Well Rehabilitation X X X X X
HLPS - Refurbish 500 HP Pump X X X X
Water PLC upgrades X
Line Locating Equipment X
Charlie Lake Dam Anchor Pilings X
Resource Recovery Centre X
Slope Stablity X
North Lagoon Berm Repairs X
Collector Well Study X

100% financed through the Water and Sewer Reserves and Development Cost Charges

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C4: Equipment, Vehicles, Machinery 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
IT Infrastructure X X X X X
IT Software/Systems Development X X X X X
Fire Apparatus: Long Term Replacement - Engine 2 X X
PW Bulldozer X
Office Technology - Replacements/Additions X X X X X
PW Street Sweeper X
PW Loader X
PW Hook Lift Truck X
Ice Resurfacer X
GDS Multi-use Service Vehicle X
PW Pickup Trucks X X X X X
PW Snowblower X
PW Rubber Tracked Excavator X
GDS Cemetery Mower X
Fire Department Fire Prevention Vehicle X
Fire Department Chief Officer Vehicle X
FD Training Vehicle Replacement X
Utility Maintenance Equipment X
FD SCBA Decon Washer X
GDS Landscape Trailer X
CS Passenger Van X
PSC Forklift X
Portable Electronic Traffic Control Signage X
Floor Scrubbers X
Fire Prevention Public Education/Safety Training Trailer X
PW Decontamination Unit X
PW Hook Lift Truck Attachments X X
Cemetery Shoring X
GDS W465 Sidewalk Machine X
Portable Radio Upgrade X
FD AeroClave Units X
PW Grader X
GDS Trackless X
C5: Studies, Plans, Projects 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Community Foundation X
Economic Development Strategy X X
Visitor Centre Feasibility Study X
Health & Safety Master Plan X
Northeast Resource Municipalities Coalition X X X
Facilities Audit X
Capital Asset Management Plan X X
Integrated Community Tourism Strategy X X X X X
Air Photo and Lidar Contract X X X X X
Neighbourhood Plan Areas: Urban Development X
Winter Cities Program X X X X
Urban Tree Inventory X X
Business Resilience Audit and Planning X X
Mechanical Networks Audit and Planning X
Fire Department Pre-Incident Plans X
Downtown Action Plan Implementation X
FD Community Wildfire Protecton Plan X
Land acquisition and disposal X
Health & Safety Program X
100th Street Rights-of-Way Segments X X
Great Plains: Assessment and Full Documentaton X
FD Strategic Plan (Master Plan) X
Housing Strategy Implementation X
Council Chambers Replacement Planning X
HRMS Procurement X
School District 60 Partnerships X
Discussion/Questions