ARTICLE II. - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Part of the Code of Ordinances of West Warwick, RI.
The text
Sec. 2-27. - Definitions.#
For the purposes of this article, the term "capital improvement project" shall be defined as the type of project or acquisition which fits within one or more of the following categories: (1)
Acquisition or lease of land.
(2)
Construction of new buildings or facilities, including engineering, design and other pre-construction costs.
(3)
Improvements or additions to existing buildings or facilities, not including annual replacements or items of routine maintenance and repair.
(4)
Purchase of major items of equipment under the following conditions:
a.
The equipment shall have an anticipated life of two years or more.
b.
The cost of the equipment shall be in excess of $2,000.00.
(Code 1970, § 2-16; Ord. of 1-11-1972, § 1)
Sec. 2-28. - Participating town agencies and officials.#
Not later than November 1 of each year, the following town agencies and officials shall submit requests for capital improvement projects to the town planning board: (1)
Board of canvassers.
(2)
Building and zoning department.
(3)
Director of welfare.
(4)
Fire department.
(5)
Highway, sanitation and garbage.
(6)
Housing authority.
(7)
Police department.
(8)
Redevelopment agency.
(9)
School commission.
(10)
Tax assessor.
(11)
Tax collector.
(12)
Town clerk.
(13)
Town council.
(14)
Town engineer.
(15)
Town solicitor's department.
(16)
Town treasurer.
(17)
Trustees of the town library system.
(18)
Any other town agency, official or department having need for capital acquisitions as defined by section 2-27.
(Code 1970, § 2-17; Ord. of 1-11-1972, § 2)
Sec. 2-29. - Procedure for submitting requests.#
Requests for capital improvement projects shall be submitted on forms supplied by the town planning board in accordance with instructions contained in the Capital Improvement Manual, to be supplied to each participating agency, department and official by the planning board. Each request shall be reviewed by the planning board in the light of current development plans and programs of the town.
(Code 1970, § 2-18; Ord. of 1-11-1972, § 3)
Sec. 2-30. - Project priority.#
In evaluating requests and recommending a capital improvement program, the town planning board shall base its recommendations on the following major criteria and others that may be considered essential to the general welfare of the community: (1)
Protection of life.
(2)
Maintenance of public health.
(3)
Protection of property.
(4)
Conservation of resources.
(5)
Provision of necessary public services.
(6)
Replacement or improvement of obsolete facilities.
(7)
Reduction of operating costs.
(8)
Public comfort and convenience.
(Code 1970, § 2-19; Ord. of 1-11-1972, § 4)
Sec. 2-31. - Financial aspects.#
The town planning board, in consultation with the town treasurer and town council, shall review the requests with respect to the financial resources of the town and shall prepare a schedule showing the effect of requested projects upon the current annual budget and the future debt and debt service charges for the town.
(Code 1970, § 2-20; Ord. of 1-11-1972, § 5)
Sec. 2-32. - Presentation to the town council.#
Not later than January 1 of each year, the town planning board shall forward to the town council and make public a recommended capital budget and capital improvement program for the following six-year period. The first year of this six-year program shall be designated as the capital budget. The town council shall consider this recommended program in assembling the budget for presentation to the annual financial town meeting.
(Code 1970, § 2-21; Ord. of 1-1-1972, § 6)