Economic Stimulus Projects

City of Raleigh
Economic Stimulus Projects

City of Raleigh
Clarence E. Lightner Public Safety Center
Background:
Provide new facility housing the Police Department Headquarters; Fire De-
partment Headquarters, City Emergency Communications Center (911); City
Emergency Operations Center; Traffic Signal System Operations, Data Center
Information Technology Consolidation; Building Maintenance Administration
for Avery C. Upchurch Complex, Large Assembly Hall for staff and Com-
munity use; and a Public Gallery & Café. Project is being designed to attain
LEED Gold certification.
Cost:
Estimated cost of this projects is $226,070,000.00
Construction Management
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City of Raleigh
Remote Operations - Solid Waste Services Operations Center
Background:
The Wilders Grove Solid Waste Service Center Facility is one of the initial
service facility elements targeted for development and is currently under de-
sign. The Wilders Grove Solid Waste Service Center Facility is approximately
20,000 SF in size and will accommodate over 240 Solid Waste staff and op-
erations personnel at the new site. The new facility will encompass approxi-
mately 14 acres when completed and will provide 300 parking spaces for em-
ployees and the public. The facility will provide for new solid waste vehicle
wash and fuel facilities and parking for solid waste vehicle fleet of over 150
vehicles. The facility shall be designed to attain LEED Silver certifications.
Cost:
Estimated cost of this projects is $18,000,000.00
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City of Raleigh
Remote Operations - Building Maintenance Downtown

Operations Center
Background:
Upfit existing building for Building maintenance operations center serving
Downtown General Government office and operations buildings and Central
Area Parks and Recreation Facilities. Facility renovation shall be designed to
attain LEED Certification.
Cost:
Total estimated cost of this project is $ 2,350,000. This includes $1,600,000
for land purchase and $750,000 for renovations and upfit.
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City of Raleigh
Remote Operations - Mount Herman
Background:
The remote operations network operation network planed for this site will
include new facilities for Street Maintenance, Vehicle Fleet Services, Traffic
Engineering, Parks and Recreation and Building Maintenance. The program
needs are projected at over 215,000 SF of building and shops and 233,000
SF of storage. Over 160 employees will eventually be located at the site with
parking and with over 360 City vehicles being assigned to the site. Total site
requirements are projected to be approximately 30 acres. Facility construction
shall be designed to attain LEED Silver certification.
Cost:
Total estimated cost of this project including design and construction is
$80,000,000.00.
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City of Raleigh
Remote Operations - Vehicle Fleet Services - multiple sites
Background:
New facilities are planned for 4 nodes of the City, located in high growth
areas. The networks have been identified as the Downtown Remote Opera-
tions Facility Site, the Wilders Grove Remote Operations Facility Site, the Mt.
Herman Remote Operations Facility, and the North East Remote Operations
Facility Site: The vehicle fleet network is to include planning, design, engi-
neering and other services to provide for an integrated City wide vehicle fleet
management system at all Remote Operations Facilities. The facilities, equip-
ment, functional areas and operational standards are desired to be of uniform
design for all sites to allow for uniformity and management efficiency across
the entire City network. Facility construction shall be designed to attain
LEED Silver certification.
Cost:
$75,000,000.
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City of Raleigh
Downtown District Station
Background:
Provide upfit of purchased facility for Downtown Police Field Operations
center and relocate Criminal Evidence Storage to enable demolition for the
Clarence E Lightner facility construction.
Cost:
$3,500,000.
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City of Raleigh
Six Forks Road Police Headquarters Relocation
Background:
Provide renovation and upfit of purchased facility for Police Head Quarters
and Detectives Operations center to enable demolition for the Clarence E
Lightner facility construction.
Cost:
$2,500,000.00.
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City of Raleigh
Walnut Creek Softball Complex Field Fencing
Background:
WCSBC, the premiere athletic facility for the City of Raleigh, is programmed five
nights per week starting in March through mid November and accommodates 36
(+/-) tournaments per year. Current fencing is damaged to the point where replace-
ment is required. This includes bowing, curled edges, peeling coating and lack of
structural integrity. Installed in the early 1990's combined with the amount of use at
these facilities has reached the end of it's life-cycle.
Replacement of perimeter fencing, to include dugouts, of the nine softball fields at

Walnut Creek Softball Complex (WCSBC). WCSBC houses two, spoke-type field
layouts with five and four fields respectively. The fifth field on the second spoke is
yet to be developed due to construction limitations. Scope of the project would in-
clude complete removal and replacement of all existing fencing, gates, perimeter
fencing that secures the spokes and awnings over the dugouts. Installation would be
per specifications outlined by the City of Raleigh. Fence type to be a minimum #9
gauge galvanized core with a black vinyl coated finish.
This project is currently positioned in the five-year Capital Improvement Program

(CIP). Due to the significant cost of this project it is phased over two years. If pro-
posed as a one year project the total cost of would be 1/10th of the annual Parks and
Recreation CIP budget. Spanning over two years makes it more palatable but sig-
nificantly limits the ability to address other departmental needs.
Cost:
$600,000.00.
Parks and Recreation
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City of Raleigh
Parks Structure Repair & Replacement
Background:
The Parks Division completes an annual inspection of approximately 1/5 of
its wooden structures (i.e bridges, boardwalks, etc.) by a structural engineer-
ing firm. Routine inspections are also completed 3x/year by in-house staff.
The result of these inspections will determine what structures require major
repair or modification or have reached the point where they need to be re-
placed due to structural failure.
Repair and replacement of bridges and/or other structures as determined by
Structural Engineer. The function of the assessment is to identify the current
structural integrity and identify needed repairs. In some instances wholesale
replacement is required to insure users are not at risk in using. Structures are
used to provide access across bodies of water to connect trail segments con-
structed at individual park facilities. Current requiring replacement include:
Lions Park #391
Fallon Park #394 & #395
Durant Nature Park #303
Millbrook Exchange #302
Eastgate #313 & #314
Current approved funding in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is

$75,000. This would cover two of the above listed bridges. Additionally in
FY 08-09, 2x the structures will be engineer evaluated.
Cost:
$260,000.00.
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City of Raleigh
Parks Improvement Projects
Background:
Various structures at community Parks require upgrading and improvements.
Many of these projects have been deferred due to budget limitations. This
includes upgrading the picnic shelters at Chavis, Jaycee, Roberts, and Ki-
wanis parks and upgrading comfort stations (restrooms) at Jaycee, Roberts,
and Shelley Lake. In addition, Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Community Center
is in need of renovations. And the Martin Luther King, Jr. Gardens requires
renovations and expansion. Also, the synthetic turf athletic field requires im-
provements as well.
Cost:
Total estimated cost of all the listed projects is $3,975,000.
Picnic shelter improvements - $500,000
Comfort Stations Improvements - $600,000
Sgt. Courtney T. Johnson Community Center Renovations -
$900,000
Martin Luther King, Jr. Gardens Expansion/Renovations - $625,000
Synthetic Turf Athletic Field - $1,350,000
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City of Raleigh
Neuse River Greenway - Falls of Neuse Dam to CASL
Background:
The City of Raleigh has completed the design for this section of the Neuse
River Trail. The City does not adequate funding to complete the entire 26
mile section of non-vehicular greenway from Falls Lake Dam to the Wake/
Johnston County line.:
The project includes paving a 10’ wide non-vehicular trail and replacing a
number of foot bridges to current standards to meet the current requirements.
There are insufficient funds available to complete the Neuse River Greenway
Trail. The Upper Neuse Project is ready to bid and start construction within
6 months and is scheduled to be completed within 14 months of the start.
Cost:
Total estimated cost of this project is $5,800,000.
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City of Raleigh
Bridge Replacement and Removal
Background:
The City of Raleigh currently has a contract with Dewberry & Davis, Inc for
engineering services related to bridge removal and replacement. Construction
plans are nearly 100 complete. The following is a list of the project scope for
each segment of greenway:
Ironwood Trail – Trail relocation, bridge removal, new 500 lf of asphalt
Rocky Branch Trail – Bridge removal, new 65 lf of asphalt
Little Rock – New 10’ x 37’ pedestrian bridge
Lake Park – Bridge removal, 110 lf of new gravel path, new 10’ x 28’
pedestrian bridge
These projects are currently unfunded and the design is nearly complete.
These segments of greenway are in need of repair as the existing bridges are
older wooden bridges and jeopardized by stream bank erosion.
Cost:
Total estimated cost of this project is $330,000.00.
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City of Raleigh
Neuse River Greenway Paving - Lake Lynn Greenway
Background:
Several greenway trails are in need of repaving. Lake Lynn Trail is approxi-
mately 2.2 miles in length and critically needs to be repaved.
It is necessary to resurface asphalt greenway trails when they become cracked

and broken due to tree root invasion. This work is necessary to eliminate trip
hazards on the trail and to meet ADA requirements.
The scope of the work includes removing the existing asphalt surfacing, re-
placing/repairing a number of storm drainage structures and repaving the en-
tire trail.
The City has insufficient funds to complete this work in the coming fiscal
year.
Cost:
Total estimated cost of this project is $500,000.00.
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City of Raleigh
Neuse River Greenway Trail Extension
Background:
The City of Raleigh has funding for the design of the Neuse River Trail ex-
tending from Falls of Neuse Road at Falls of Neuse Dam south to the Wake
Johnston County Line. This trail length is 28 miles long. Most of this trail
will require approximately 2 years to complete engineering drawings and se-
cure needed permits. The section from Skycrest Drive south to Anderson
Point Park is 4.2 miles in length and will be ready for construction within
one year .
The project includes paving a 10’ wide non-vehicular trail and replacing a
number of foot bridges to current standards to meet the current requirements.
The design for this project is funded but the construction is unfunded. Plans
and permits can be completed within one year so that construction can begin.
Cost:
Total estimated cost of this project is $2,810,000.00.
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City of Raleigh
NRWWTP Emergency Generator and Switchgear Improvements
Background:
The Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant (NRWWTP) is a regional
plant that treats wastewater from Raleigh, Garner, Knightdale, Wendell,
Rolesville, and parts of Wake Forest, North Carolina with a current treatment
capacity of 60 MGD. An NPDES permit has been issued to expand the
treatment capacity to 75 MGD. The 15 MGD expansion project is currently
under design.
Electrical improvements to provide an additional standby generator and paral-

lel switchgear were originally planned to be part of the 15 MGD expansion
project. However, recent electrical failures on both the switchgear and on-site
standby power facilities have emphasized the need to fast track the electrical
improvements components of that project. The proposed electrical improve-
ments include installation of a new 3 megawatt standby generator and parallel
25 KV switchgear to provide adequate emergency standby power and pro-
vide redundancy in the plant’s electrical distribution system.
The design plans for the electrical improvements are 98 complete. Design is
scheduled to be complete in January 2009. Design costs have already been
encumbered.
Cost:
The estimated construction cost is $7,100,000. Funds are not currently avail-
able for the construction costs.
Public Utilities
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City of Raleigh
East Neuse River Parallel Sewer Interceptor
Background:
The East Neuse Parallel Sewer Interceptor project includes installation of ap-
proximately 12,200 LF of 48” sanitary sewer main on the east side of the
Neuse River from south of Buffaloe Road up to the Harris Creek Interceptor
that provides sewer service for the Town of Rolesville. The sewer interceptor
will provide gravity sewer service to the east side of the Neuse River and help
accommodate projected growth in the Rolesville and east Raleigh service ar-
eas. The interceptor will also provide relief to the existing sewer interceptor
main on the west side of the river, and accommodate abandonment of a pri-
vate packaged wastewater treatment plant that serves a mobile home park.
The project is completely designed, and all easements have been obtained.
All environmental permits and approvals have been obtained including the
FONSI. The project is ready for bidding.
Cost:
The estimated construction cost is $8,000,000. Funds are not currently avail-
able for construction.
Public Utilities
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City of Raleigh
Falls of Neuse Road Realignment and Widening
Background:
Widening and realignment of existing Falls of Neuse Road to a multi-lane
section with sidewalks and streetlights between Raven Ridge Road to existing
New Falls of Neuse Road, including a new bridge crossing of the Neuse
River.
Current Funding: $25.9 million (including approximately $13.4 million in

NC DOT/Federal funding commitment through FY 13)
Cost:
Estimated Additional Funding Needed: $4.0 million (assuming current design
proposal presented to Council at 12/2/08 Public Hearing)
Public Works
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City of Raleigh
Rock Quarry Road Widening, Part B
Background:
Widening of existing Rock Quarry Road to a five-lane section with sidewalks
and streetlights between Sunnybrook Road and New Hope Road.
Current Funding: $5.2 million
Cost:
Estimated Additional Funding Needed: $7.2 million
Public Works
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City of Raleigh
Wade Avenue Improvements
Background:
Add curb and gutter, sidewalks and streetlights to Wade Avenue between
Ridge Road and Faircloth Street.
Current Funding: $111,000
Cost:
Estimated Additional Funding Needed: $864,000
Public Works
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City of Raleigh
Buck Jones Road Widening
Background:
Widening of Buck Jones Road to a three-lane section with sidewalks and
streetlights between Farmgate Road to Xebec Way.
Current Funding: $1.8 million
Cost:
Estimated Additional Funding Needed: $6.8 million
Public Works
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City of Raleigh
Lake Wheeler Road Improvements
Background:
Addition of multi-use path along west side and turn lane additions at two in-
tersections along Lake Wheeler Road between Tryon Road and the I-40 in-
terchange.
Current Funding: $0 (Programmed with FY 09 CIP for first, and only, year
funding in FY 10)
Cost:
Estimated Additional Funding Needed: $2.0 million (based upon FY 09 CIP
funding projection plus right-of-way cost estimate not previously included)
Public Works
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City of Raleigh
South Street/Lenoir Street Two-Way Conversion
Background:
Complete conversions of South Street and Lenoir Street to two-way opera-
tion in those areas where they are still one-way operation between South
Saunders Street and East Street.
Current Funding: $0 (Programmed with FY 09 CIP for first of two years of

funding in FY 11)
Cost:
Estimated Additional Funding Needed: $1.7 million (based upon FY 09 CIP
funding projection)
Public Works
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City of Raleigh
Carolina Pines Dam Rehabilitation
Background:
The Carolina Pines Dam is classified by the North Carolina Dam Safety Of-
fice as a small, high-hazard dam. If the dam were to fail, it would potentially
pose a risk for loss of life or significant property damage. Based on an analy-
sis of the existing spillway, the dam is expected to overtop in a 10 Annual-
Chance (or 10-year) storm. Currently, the dam does not meet North Caro-
lina Dam Safety standards. This poses a significant risk to both Carolina
Pines Avenue and to the single-family dwellings in Oleander Park Subdivi-
sion. Available records suggest that the dam was built sometime between
1946 and 1952. The City of Raleigh took ownership of the dam in 1978
(DB 2584, page 145). No problems had been experienced with the dam un-
til Hurricane Fran struck 1996, when the dam overtopped. The dam again
overtopped on June 14, 2006 due to Tropical Storm Alberto. The City plans
to replace the three 36-inch concrete pipes, which currently act as the only
spillway for Carolina Pines Lake, with a spillway structure in the lake and a 5'
x 10' concrete culvert. The construction duration is expected to take up to
eleven months.
Cost:
COST ESTIMATE
1. Engineer’s Estimate: $ 1,860,047

2. 15 Contingency $ 279,007
3. Easement Purchases $ 44,178
4. Utility Relocations $ 93,002
Subtotal $ 2,276,234
5. Property Purchases (recoverable) $ 750,000

TOTAL PROJECT ESTIMATE $ 3,026,234
Stormwater Management
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City of Raleigh
Five Points Drainage Improvement Project

Background:
The Five Points Drainage Study area is bound by Glenwood Avenue, Fairview Road, St. Mary’s Street,
and Five Points intersections. The residents and business owners in this area have noted drainage issues
during mild and severe rainfall events. A detailed study of the area was performed by Jacobs, Carter &
Burgess, our consulting engineer for the project. The study concluded that there was a need for addi-
tional storm drain inlets and increased capacity in the existing systems in vicinity of Fairview Road,
Myrtle Avenue, and Glenwood Avenue.
The proposed improvements call for constructing of additional storm drainage along Myrtle Avenue
(24” and 36” RCP) to alleviate surface flows on Fairview Road and Glenwood Avenue. This proposed
plan also includes adding catch basins on Reid Street and along Myrtle Avenue. In addition to adding
infrastructure, the plans calls of replacing aging and undersized pipes of various materials with appro-
priately sized concrete piping. The existing storm sewer outfall currently crossing Glenwood Avenue
and daylighting on the backside of a privately owned retaining wall to an existing open channel would
be increased to a size of 48”RCP. In order to minimize impacts to existing private property improve-
ments, a new discharge point to the open channel would be added instead of removing and replacing
the existing retaining wall downstream.
The pipe improvements under Glenwood Avenue could be accomplished via open cut or jack and bore
and would require NCDOT approval of the project and we would need to obtain temporary and per-
manent drainage improvements from approximately 4 property owners.
The construction cost for the entire project would be approximately $575,000. Of this total amount,
$134,000 of this amount is for jack and boring of a new 48” encased RCP for 62 LF under Glenwood
Avenue only. The remaining $441,000 would be for the portion of the work outside of the NCDOT
right-of-way and would fall under the City’s financial responsibility.
Additional survey work would be necessary to gather necessary water, sewer, and private utility service
information to property owners along the work area. The outlet of the pipe system downstream does
not affect a blue line stream downstream or any regulated wetland areas. This project could be expe-
dited to begin in 90 to 120 days.
Cost:
1. Engineer’s Estimate: $ 480,000
TOTAL PROJECT ESTIMATE $ 575,000

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City of Raleigh
Five Points Drainage Improvement Project

Background:
The Five Points Drainage Study area is bound by Glenwood Avenue, Fairview Road, St. Mary’s Street,
and Five Points intersections. The residents and business owners in this area have noted drainage issues
during mild and severe rainfall events. A detailed study of the area was performed by Jacobs, Carter &
Burgess, our consulting engineer for the project. The study concluded that there was a need for addi-
tional storm drain inlets and increased capacity in the existing systems in vicinity of Fairview Road,
Myrtle Avenue, and Glenwood Avenue.
The proposed improvements call for constructing of additional storm drainage along Myrtle Avenue
(24” and 36” RCP) to alleviate surface flows on Fairview Road and Glenwood Avenue. This proposed
plan also includes adding catch basins on Reid Street and along Myrtle Avenue. In addition to adding
infrastructure, the plans calls of replacing aging and undersized pipes of various materials with appro-
priately sized concrete piping. The existing storm sewer outfall currently crossing Glenwood Avenue
and daylighting on the backside of a privately owned retaining wall to an existing open channel would
be increased to a size of 48”RCP. In order to minimize impacts to existing private property improve-
ments, a new discharge point to the open channel would be added instead of removing and replacing
the existing retaining wall downstream.
The pipe improvements under Glenwood Avenue could be accomplished via open cut or jack and bore
and would require NCDOT approval of the project and we would need to obtain temporary and per-
manent drainage improvements from approximately 4 property owners.
The construction cost for the entire project would be approximately $575,000. Of this total amount,
$134,000 of this amount is for jack and boring of a new 48” encased RCP for 62 LF under Glenwood
Avenue only. The remaining $441,000 would be for the portion of the work outside of the NCDOT
right-of-way and would fall under the City’s financial responsibility.
Additional survey work would be necessary to gather necessary water, sewer, and private utility service
information to property owners along the work area. The outlet of the pipe system downstream does
not affect a blue line stream downstream or any regulated wetland areas. This project could be expe-
dited to begin in 90 to 120 days.
Cost:
1. Engineer’s Estimate: $ 480,000
TOTAL PROJECT ESTIMATE $ 575,000

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City of Raleigh
City Fiber Network
Background:
The City of Raleigh would like to construct a high-speed optical fiber net-
work to connect many of its critical buildings together. This network would
benefit the City of Raleigh’s internal operations by lowering operational costs
and providing higher speed network connections to city staff. More impor-
tantly, however, it will enhance the interoperability of public safety agencies,
the ability for essential departments to operate in the event of a disaster, pro-
vide opportunities to extend wireless broadband to the community, and allow
for enhanced collaboration with other government agencies in the fu-
ture. Construction of the network would include placing conduit and fiber
underground as well as aerial installation of fiber when necessary.
Cost:
Funding in the amount of $2 million if the estimated project cost.
Jonathan Minter
Assistant IT Director - Enterprise Infrastructure Management
Information Technology
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City of Raleigh
Generators
Goal:
Acquire funding to purchase generators to
protect critical police facilities for the Raleigh
Police Department
Need/Purpose:
The Raleigh Police Department strives to
ensure the safety and property of citizens in
our community. In order to guarantee this
safety, the department needs the ability to protect critical police facilities, reduce the
exposure to liability and minimize community disruption.
Public safety offers a line of communication to access external resources. The pro-
ficiency in retrieving and safeguarding sensitive documents during these hazards is
essential. Without power, the ability to dispense emergency equipment is impeded.
The City of Raleigh has two major watershed and is in close proximity to the
Shearon Harris Nuclear Facility. Six hazards have been rated moderate to high risk
in this are. It includes floods, severe storm/tornadoes, hurricanes/coastal storms,
winter storms/freezes, drought/heat waves and wildfires. The police department
requires the ability to respond to those emergencies expeditiously when disasters
occur.
In summary, the funds will allow each facility to sustain police activities without
disruption and deliver critical police services to citizens of Raleigh.
Cost:
Funding in the amount of $1,500,000.00 is the estimated project cost for the pur-
chase of generators and engineering/administrative fees for the police facilities.
Belinda C. Barrow
Grants Manager
110 S. McDowell St.
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 996‐1112
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City of Raleigh
Firing Range Support Building

Goal:
Acquire funding build a new Firing Range Support Building for the Ra-
leigh Police Department
Need/Purpose:
The Raleigh Police Department requires funding to
build a new Firing Range Support Building at the
Battlebridge Training Facility. The photo shown to
the right is the current building in use by the de-
partment. This building was constructed in 1978.
Fund for the project would include a new range house for RPD’s firing
range, upgrades of the site fencing and
necessary repairs to the grounds. The
building will house some training staff
and provide classroom seating for up to
50 officers. Additionally, it will provide
restrooms and storage space for range
maintenance equipment and training
supplies. The building to the right is an il-
lustration of the proposed request.
Cost:
Funding in the amount of $900,000.00 is required to build a new facility
and necessary repairs and upgrades.
Belinda C. Barrow
Grants Manager
110 S. McDowell St.
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 996‐1112
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City of Raleigh
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Belinda C. Barrow
Grants Manager
110 S. McDowell St.
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 996‐1112
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City of Raleigh
Mobile Command Center

Goal:
Acquire funding to purchase a Mobile Command Center for the Raleigh Police Depart-
ment.
Need/Purpose:
The Mobile Command Center is used for
a variety of events. It can act as an incident
command center, disaster recovery or as a
means of crowd control for a local parade.
It can be used in high-crime areas to coor-
dinate operations or even as a mobile sub-
station. Any of these situations can bring a
strong police presence into the commu-
nity.
The Mobile Command Center would be
assigned to the Special Operations Divi-
sion. This is a compact and flexible division of the
Raleigh Police Department that often sees the nature
of its assignments change in response to crime trends
and other identified special needs. The division closely
monitors statistical information, along with intelli-
gence gathered from field operations and other
sources, to specifically target criminal activities and
assist with investigations.
Cost:
Funding in the amount of $750,000.00 is required for the purchase of the Mobile Com-
mand Center and required equipment such as a server, monitors and cameras.
Belinda C. Barrow
Grants Manager
110 S. McDowell St.
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 996‐1112
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City of Raleigh
Capital Area Transit Operations and Maintenance Facilities

Community Value:
Capital Area Transit (CAT) is currently operating from
a facility that is beyond its useful life as defined by the
Federal Transit Administration. With the continued
implementation of the Capital Area Transit adopted
five year transit plan and with a new 2025 planning
initiative scheduled to begin in the fall of 2008, a new
and expanded facility is needed to support current and
future growth of transit services in the region. The
dramatic fuel price increases that occurred in early
calendar year 2008 have increased CAT’s ridership
substantially. CAT recorded a 17 increase in rider-
ship in June and a 25 increase in July of 2008 as compared to the same months in 2007.
Background:
CAT currently utilizes an operations and mainte-
nance facility situated on approximately 4 acres.
The existing facility is over 30 years old and was
originally built to support a fleet of 50 buses; this
facility currently houses over 90 buses and support
vehicles. Funding has been secured for the pur-
chase of a 23 acre site for the transit operations and
maintenance facility. An additional 12.2 million in
federal funds are being sought in order to begin
the construction phase of this project. The new
facility has been strategically located in order to
support local and regional transit services. This
project is programmed in the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s State Transporta-
tion Improvement Program and the City of Raleigh’s Capital Improvement Program.
Cost:
Appropriate $12,240,000.00 to construct a new and expanded bus operations and maintenance
facility.
David Eatman
Transit Administrator
222 West Hargett Street, Suite 400
Phone: (919) 996-4040

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City of Raleigh
Capital Area Transit 40-Foot Low Floor Transit Bus

Community Value:
Capital Area Transit (CAT) is currently operating buses that are beyond their useful life
as defined by the Federal Transit Admini-
stration. With the continued implementa-
tion of the Capital Area Transit adopted
five year transit plan and with a new 2025
planning initiative scheduled to begin in
the fall of 2008, new buses are critical to
increase reliability, expand service, and to
improve public perception. All new CAT
buses will be bio-diesel compatible or Hy-
brid-Electric, low floor, and have particu-
late traps that greatly reduce particulate
emissions.

Background:
The dramatic fuel price increases that occurred in early calendar year 2008 have in-
creased CAT’s ridership substantially. CAT recorded a 20 increase in ridership in the
first quarter of FY2009 as compared to the same quarter in FY2008. The increased rid-
ership has stretched existing resources and highlighted the need for the immediate re-
placement of outdated equipment and expanded services. Years 3 and 4 of the transit
plan require 10 expansion buses while an additional 14 are in need of immediate replace-
ment. These projects are programmed in the North Carolina Department of Transporta-
tion’s State Transportation Improvement Program and the City of Raleigh’s Capital Im-
provement Program.
Cost:
Appropriate $4,373,000.00 to purchase 14 replacement buses. Appropriate
$3,666,000.00 to purchase 10 expansion buses. Total Bus Request: $8,039,000.00.
David Eatman
Phone: (919) 996-4040

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City of Raleigh
Capital Area Transit Bus Transfer Facility

Community Value:
Urban and regional transit services are continuing to expand within the City of Ra-
leigh. Moore Square Station serves as the primary transfer point for local and regional
routes serving the central business district. Needed improvements to the facility will
increase passenger convenience and safety by upgrading current amenities and remov-
ing transfers from adjoining rights of way.
Background:
CAT’s main transfer terminal in downtown Raleigh, Moore Square, is over 25 years
old. While this facility is perfectly situated within the CBD it is in need of substantial
upgrades and expansion to accommodate existing and future local / regional transit
services. Due to expanded services buses now use peripheral transfer points located on
Blount Street and Wil-
mington Street. Passen-
ger waiting areas, rest-
rooms, and the Capital
Area Transit ticket /
information booth are
all in need of improve-
ment. This project is
programmed in the
North Carolina Depart-
ment of Transporta-
tion’s State Transporta-
tion Improvement Pro-
gram and the City of
Raleigh’s Capital Improvement Program.
David Eatman
Phone: (919) 996-4040

34
City of Raleigh
House Creek Greenway

Background:
The House Creek Greenway is a 2.9 mile greenway project connecting the existing
Reedy Creek Greenway with the Crabtree Creek Greenway. This greenway con-
nection provides both recreation and transportation benefits. The major destinations
that will be connecting in completing this trail include North Carolina Museum of
Art, Meredith College, Umstead State Forest, RBC Sports Center, Crabtree Valley
Mall, and the residents of north Raleigh. Construction is scheduled to begin in
spring, 2009
Cost:
Total estimated cost of the project is $3.8 million. North Carolina and Federal
funds in the amount of $647,000 have previously been committed.
Victor (Vic) Lebsock

Senior Greenway Planner
333 Fayetteville Street, Suite 300
Telephone (919) 807-5139
35
City of Raleigh
Relocation of Fire Station #12
Background:
Fire Station #12 was designed and built in 1973 to be a one-company (4 personnel)
station. The station is only 3200 sq. ft., including the bay area for apparatus storage,
and is built on a .6 acre lot. Due to development in the area, the need currently exists
to house a second apparatus (aerial device) and a passenger vehicle at this station. Due
to the size of the lot, we are unable to renovate and expand this station. Property is
available nearby that would enable us to relocate this station and build a facility capa-
ble of housing all three apparatus and personnel.
Cost:
The total cost of both the relocation of Fire State #12 and construction of Fire
Satiation is #29 is estimated to be $1.1 million.
L. Bryant Woodall
Assistant Fire Chief
919-250-2815
36
City of Raleigh
Construction of Fire Station #29
Background:
Due to recent growth in the area, the need exists to construct a fire station in the
northwest quadrant of the city. The area is required to be served by two of our
fire stations (providing response by two pumping engines and one aerial appara-
tus) and we currently only have access to the area by one of our stations. Such a
new facility would house one pumping engine, including personnel, and provide
needed apparatus storage area for our reserve fire apparatus.
Cost:
The total cost of both the relocation of Fire State #12 and construction of Fire
Satiation is #29 is estimated to be $1.1 million.
L. Bryant Woodall
Assistant Fire Chief
919-250-2815
37
City of Raleigh
Interoperable Government Communications System

Background:
Currently, the City of Raleigh public safety agencies utilize an 800 MHz radio
system owned and operated by Wake County. However, all other government
services are assigned to radio channels (high band and UHF) that are incom-
patible with this system and with each other, rely on aging equipment, and lack
capacity and coverage to adequately serve our citizens. Critical peer-to-peer com-
munications cannot be accomplished, adversely impacting day-to-day operations,
and greatly minimizing the effect of the National Incident Management System
during disasters. Currently, city departments cannot communicate with each
other; in fact, some divisions within the same department are on disparate radio
channels.
Creating an interoperable government communications system would provide
coordination between Public Works, Inspections, Parks, Transit, Solid Waste
and all other city services, and allow for the issuance of a standardized non-
public safety radio to all users, simplifying training and maintenance. This
“non-public safety network” would be integrated to the public safety network at
the Emergency Communications Center, but would also function in a stand-
alone mode. Should the primary law enforcement and fire services network fail,
this system would be used as an emergency back-up.
Since this system would serve all City of Raleigh departments it would benefit
every resident receiving city services.
Cost:
The estimate cost of this project is $2 million.
Barry Furey
ECC Director
222 West Hargett Street, Suit 012
919-996-5015
38
City of Raleigh
Modernization of Fire Dispatching Infrastructure

Background:
Last year, the Raleigh Fire Department responded to more than 33,000 fires
and medical emergencies. While personnel utilize the most modern life saving
techniques, their method of dispatching and alerting is built upon 1970’s tech-
nology. As of 2013, many of the major components will have to be replaced
as they will no longer be approved for use by the Federal Communications
Commission. It is the intent of this proposal to replace this aging system with
a hybrid, intelligent system utilizing both radio and computer components that
would interconnect all fire companies with each other and with the Emergency
Communications Center. The utilization of dual technologies would provide a
redundant and robust system that would meet the stringent standards of the
Insurance Services Office (ISO) and National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA). More importantly, it would assure the delivery of critical data imme-
diately to the appropriate first responder, thereby improving fire department
response.
Since this system would serve the City of Raleigh Fire Department, it would
benefit every resident receiving city services.
Cost:
The projected cost of to modernize the fire dispatching infrastructure is
$560,000.
Barry Furey
ECC Director
919-996-5015
39
City of Raleigh
Back-up 9-1-1 Center Infrastructure Improvements

Background:
The Raleigh-Wake Emergency Communications Center maintains an alter-
nate site for use during critical emergencies. This facility provides room for
training, as well as serving as a critical back-up should the primary 9-1-1
center need to be evacuated for any reason. While some work has been done
over the past two years, additional construction and systems upgrades are
required in order to provide sufficient security, electrical power, and connec-
tivity to make this unit truly self-sufficient for long periods of time.
The scope of this project would provide additional barriers to pedestrian and
vehicular traffic, add filtering capacity to the heating, ventilating, and air con-
ditioning system, upgrade security devices, and enhance the network to pro-
vide more redundancy and connectivity to city and county first responders.
Since this facility serves the bulk of Wake County, and has been utilized by
other communities as a back-up answering point in the past, this infrastruc-
ture upgrade would benefit all of Wake County.
Cost:
The estimate cost of improving the Back-up 9-1-1 Center infrastructure is
$524,000.
Barry Furey
ECC Director
919-996-5015
40
City of Raleigh
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation/Replacement Projects

Background:
Many of the existing sanitary sewer mains within the Raleigh Beltline were origi-
nally constructed between the early 1900’s and 1950’s, utilizing mainly vitrified
clay tile piping with poor joint integrity, which allows excessive inflow and infil-
tration (I&I) during wet weather. The old clay piping is also subject to struc-
tural failures which have led to collapses. Both the excessive I&I and structural
failures cause sanitary sewer overflows (SSO’s), which create public health haz-
ards and degrade water quality. The City of Raleigh’s collection system permit
issued by NCDENR/DWQ requires the City to take measures to prevent SSO’s.
The City has implemented a Capital Improvements Program to replace or reha-
bilitate the aging sanitary sewer infrastructure, starting with the oldest and most
vulnerable parts of the system. The sanitary sewer infrastructure replacement/
rehabilitation projects indicated below will address some the oldest and worst
conditions in the collection system:
Cemetery Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project:
This project is for replacement of approximately 5,000 linear feet of 12” and 18”
sanitary sewer mains along Cemetery Branch from Pigeon House Creek at Capi-
tal Boulevard to Oakwood Cemetery. The project is located in the historic Oak-
wood section of the City, one of the original neighborhoods in Raleigh. Design
of the project is complete and the construction permits have been issued by the
regulatory agencies. Easement acquisition is expected to be complete by Decem-
ber 2008. The project will be ready for bidding in January 2009 and is expected
to take 9 months to construct.
Cost:
The estimated cost of construction is $2,000,000.
Robert L. Massengill
Assistant Public Utilities Director
919-857-4543
41
City of Raleigh
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation/Replacement Projects Continued...
Southeast Beaverdam Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Replacement:
This project is for replacement of approximately 5,600 linear feet of 15” and 16”
sanitary sewer mains along the east branch of Beaverdam Creek between Glenwood
Avenue and Wade Avenue. The existing line is in poor structural condition which
has caused several SSO’s in the past. The existing line also crosses Beaverdam
Creek in several locations aerially which are subject to damage from high stream
flows and fallen trees. The replacement line will be installed deeper such that the
aerial creek crossings can be eliminated. Design of the project is complete and the
construction permits have been issued by the regulatory agencies. Easement acquisi-
tion is underway and is expected to be complete by January 2009. The project is
expected to be ready for bidding in January 2009, and is expected to take one year
to construct.
Cost:
The estimated cost of construction is $1,800,000.
Southeast Raleigh Reuse Distribution System Expansion:
City of Raleigh’s Water Supply Plan is construction of a reuse water distribution
system to provide water for nonpotable uses such as irrigation and cooling water for
HVAC chillers, which will reduce demand peaks. The primary source of reuse wa-
ter for Raleigh is the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant (NRWWTP) located
remotely in the eastern part of Wake County. The City has begun construction of a
new reuse water distribution pump station at the NRWWTP as well as a new ele-
vated reuse water tank in southeast Raleigh in accordance the City’s Reuse Water
Master Plan. The initial phase of the transmission mains will convey the reuse water
from the NRWWTP to the elevated tank and the users in Raleigh through 8,600 Lf
of 24” and 23,500 LF of 16” pipes. This phase has been designed, permitted by the
regulatory agencies, and is ready for bidding. All of the transmission mains will be
installed either on City owned property or within existing easements.
Robert L. Massengill
Assistant Public Utilities Director
919-857-4543
42

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Economic Stimulus Projects

Clarence E. Lightner Public Safety Center

Remote Operations - Solid Waste Services Operations Center

Remote Operations - Building Maintenance Downtown

Remote Operations - Mount Herman

Remote Operations - Vehicle Fleet Services - multiple sites

Downtown District Station

Six Forks Road Police Headquarters Relocation

Walnut Creek Softball Complex Field Fencing

Replacement of perimeter fencing, to include dugouts, of the nine softball fields at

This project is currently positioned in the five-year Capital Improvement Program

Parks Structure Repair & Replacement

Current approved funding in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is

Parks Improvement Projects

Neuse River Greenway - Falls of Neuse Dam to CASL

Bridge Replacement and Removal

Neuse River Greenway Paving - Lake Lynn Greenway

It is necessary to resurface asphalt greenway trails when they become cracked

Neuse River Greenway Trail Extension

NRWWTP Emergency Generator and Switchgear Improvements

Electrical improvements to provide an additional standby generator and paral-

East Neuse River Parallel Sewer Interceptor

Falls of Neuse Road Realignment and Widening

Current Funding: $25.9 million (including approximately $13.4 million in

Rock Quarry Road Widening, Part B

Current Funding: $5.2 million

Wade Avenue Improvements

Current Funding: $111,000

Buck Jones Road Widening

Current Funding: $1.8 million

Lake Wheeler Road Improvements

South Street/Lenoir Street Two-Way Conversion

Current Funding: $0 (Programmed with FY 09 CIP for first of two years of

Carolina Pines Dam Rehabilitation

1. Engineer’s Estimate: $ 1,860,047

5. Property Purchases (recoverable) $ 750,000

Five Points Drainage Improvement Project

Five Points Drainage Improvement Project

City Fiber Network

Firing Range Support Building

Firing Range Support Building

Mobile Command Center

Capital Area Transit Operations and Maintenance Facilities

Capital Area Transit 40-Foot Low Floor Transit Bus

Capital Area Transit Bus Transfer Facility

House Creek Greenway

Victor (Vic) Lebsock

Relocation of Fire Station #12

Construction of Fire Station #29

Interoperable Government Communications System

Modernization of Fire Dispatching Infrastructure

Back-up 9-1-1 Center Infrastructure Improvements

Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation/Replacement Projects

Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation/Replacement Projects Continued...

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