Capital Improvement Projects

The Board of Aldermen included $35,325,000 in the 2009-10 budget for Capital Improvement Projects.  A complete list of projects can be found in the budget document.

2009-2010*

Vivion Road West - $3,250,000
Design and reconstruct Vivion Road west of QuikTrip to the dead-end, including raising the elevation of Vivion Road.

Northwood Road Phase Two - $2,400,000
Reconstruct Northwood Road from the end of Phase One to 52nd feet (approximately 4,500 linear feet) as a two lane road with three lanes where feasible.

Line Creaek Bridge - $275,000
Address bridge deterioration and safety issues.

Vivion Road East / AA Intersection - $130,000
Intersection improvements to include a possible signal or roundabout.

L-385 Construction - $100,000
Scour hole repair.

2009-10 Annual Infrastructure Maintenance Program - $1,500,000
This annual program includes mill and overlay projects, curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA accessible ramp improvements, sanitary sewer and storm sewer improvements.

2009-10 Annual Water Line Improvements - $500,000
This annual program funds upgrades to the existing water lines throughout the City.

Streetscape/Landscape Program: Irrigation - $500,000
Extend irrigation lines along West Platte and Gateway.

Streetscape/Landscape Program: Sign at North End of City Limits - $950,000
Signage will be used to create a gateway entrance at the north end of the city.

Master Plan Update - $250,000
Update Master Plan with a focus on downtown, transportation and sustainability.

2009-10 Community Development - $3,300,000
Projects will be approved by the Board of Aldermen to accomplish goals identified in the Master Plan.

Animal Shelter - $150,000
City's contribution toward a County-wide Animal Shelter.

City Facility Security- $300,000
Upgrades to City campus security including CC TV and access control measures.

Graffiti Removal - $50,000
Provides funding to remove grafitti on the L-385 Levee.

City Annex Renovations - $3,000,000
Renovations to the City Annex building.

2009-10 Public Facility Upgrades - $200,000
Renovations or upgrades to all city buildings.  Specific budgets will be identified during the budget year.

Upper Line Creek Trail Connector - $600,000
Trail connection from Homestead Park to North City limits.  Construction on this project has not yet begun.

Line Creek Trail Connector - $510,000
Trail connection from EH Young Riverfront Park to Renner Brenner Park, which is approximately one mile in length.

Middle Line Creek Trail Connector - $250,000
Trail connection from St. Joe Blvd to Riverway.

Jumping Branch Trail Connector - $250,000

2009-10 Park/Trail Improvement Annual Program - $400,000
Part the funds ($200,000) will be used for trails associated with the Briarcliff project.  The Park Board will make recommendations to the Board of Aldermen on how to spend the remaining money.

City Park Security Project - $300,000
Provide cameras and gates in the park.

GIS System - $40,000
GIS Master Plan proposed to be finalized by Board of Aldermen and staff.

Outside Warning Siren Upgrades - $25,000

Document Imaging - $150,000
Archiving maps, plans and other large documents.

Wayside Horns - $300,000
Identify and make improvements to Riverside’s railway crossings that will allow for the creation of a Quiet Zone through town.  Project currently in progress.

Public Safety Radio System - $500,000
Conversion from analog system to digital system.

Horizons Parkway and Highway 9 Improvements - $1,295,000
This project includes improvements on Highway 9 at Northwood Road, a new intersection at Highway 9 and Horizons Parkway, and acceleration, deceleration and turn lanes.

East/West Connections - $11,950,000
Includes the construction of east-west connector roads with utility improvements/relocations and property acquisition.  Argosy Parkway Phase Two is anticipated to be completed in December 2010.

Horizons Utilities - $2,850,000
Utility improvements and relocations within the Horizons area.  The project is ongoing.

Wetlands - $300,000
The delineation and mitigation of wetlands in the area inside of the L-385 Levee System.

*Amounts shown are only the portion of the total costs that will be expended in the 2009-2010 fiscal year.