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ASSET
MANAGEMENT
PLAN
2023
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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HOW THIS PLAN IS ORGANIZED ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
TOTAL MUNICIPAL ASSET VALUES ................................................................................................................................................. 5
WATER AND SEWER ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6
STREETSCAPES ................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
FACILITIES ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
RISK MATRIX ................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
SOURCES OF CAPITAL FUNDING ................................................................................................................................................... 10
RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Watermain Asset Management Report Card ............................................................................................................................... 12
Watermain: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service .......................................................................................................... 13
Pumping Stations Asset Management Report Card ..................................................................................................................... 15
Pumping Stations: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service ................................................................................................ 16
Storm Sewers Asset Management Report Card ........................................................................................................................... 18
Storm Sewers: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service...................................................................................................... 19
Sanitary Sewers Asset Management Report Card ....................................................................................................................... 21
Sanitary Sewers: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service .................................................................................................. 22
Storm Pond Management Asset Management Report Card ....................................................................................................... 25
Storm Pond Management: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service .................................................................................. 26
Pollution Control Asset Management Report Card ...................................................................................................................... 27
Pollution Control: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service ................................................................................................ 28
Bridges and Culverts Asset Management Report Card ................................................................................................................ 30
Bridges and Culverts: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service ........................................................................................... 31
Roads & Public Lanes Asset Management Report Card ............................................................................................................... 32
Roads & Public Lanes: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service .......................................................................................... 33
Traffic Signals Asset Management Report Card ........................................................................................................................... 36
Traffic Signals: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service ...................................................................................................... 37
Streetlights Asset Management Report Card............................................................................................................................... 38
Streetlights: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service ......................................................................................................... 39
Fleet Asset Management Report Card ......................................................................................................................................... 40
Fleet: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service .................................................................................................................... 41
Municipal & Facility Parking Lots & Paved Trails Asset Management Report Card ..................................................................... 42
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Municipal & Facility Parking Lots & Paved Trails: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service ................................................ 43
City Owned Buildings Asset Management Report Card ............................................................................................................... 45
City Owned Buildings: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service .......................................................................................... 46
Housing Corporation Properties Asset Management Report Card .............................................................................................. 48
Airport Asset Management Report Card...................................................................................................................................... 51
Airport: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service ................................................................................................................ 52
Playgrounds Asset Management Report Card ............................................................................................................................. 54
Playgrounds: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service ........................................................................................................ 55
Outdoor Recreation Facilities Asset Management Report Card .................................................................................................. 56
Outdoor Recreations Facilities: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service ........................................................................... 57
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HOW THIS PLAN IS ORGANIZED
There are 17 major asset classes that in total are worth $1.221B that are looked after by the City
of St. Thomas.
The following pages show summaries of the total assets owned by St. Thomas, the average
condition, the annual funding deficit, and the back logged work (often called the infrastructure
gap). While St. Thomas has some infrastructure deficit and gaps, it still compares well to most
Canadian cities.
The municipal assets are portrayed in a series of infographics that conveying a snapshot of the
current state of the City's infrastructure. There are infographics for the overall asset value and then
each of the 3 main categories: Water and Sewer, Streetscapes, and Facilities.
A risk matrix portraying the relative order of the 17 asset classes in terms of likelihood and
consequence is then shown to guide decisions.
A financial plan shows how much we have been spending and then illustrates how much we should
be spending. The various sources of financing are discussed in terms of their sustainability and
preferred use.
Next, each asset has its own detailed asset report card describing condition, Canadian average
condition, condition trend, historical funding, infrastructure surplus/deficit, and infrastructure gap.
Finally, there are asset descriptions, age distributions, staff assigned to manage the asset, condition
assessment methodology; process to develop capital plans, existing levels of service, lifecycle
management activities, and finally the proposed levels of service.
This plan is developed in accordance with the requirements as set out in Ontario Regulation 588/17:
Asset Management Planning for Municipal Infrastructure under the Infrastructure for Jobs and
Prosperity Act, 2015.
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TOTAL MUNICIPAL ASSET VALUES
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WATER AND SEWER
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STREETSCAPES
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FACILITIES
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RISK MATRIX
This Risk Matrix can be used to prioritize choices in capital budgeting and daily operations. It is not
recommended to make large shifts as neglecting an asset can lead to a compounded financial risk.
ASSET
RELATIVE
RISK
WATER
90
POLLUTION
CONTROL
72
PUMPING
STATIONS
53
TRAFFIC
SIGNALS
42
SANITARY
SEWER
40
CITY OWNED
BUILDINGS
30
HOUSING
CORPORATION
PROPERTIES
22
AIRPORT
18
STORM SEWER
15
BRDIGES &
CULVERTS
13
FLEET
11
ROADS
10
STREETLIGHTS
9
PLAYGROUND
6
OUTDOOR
RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES
4
STORM POND
MANAGEMENT
3
MUNICIPAL
LOTS, FACILITY
PARKING LOTS
AND PAVED
TRAILS
2
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SOURCES OF CAPITAL FUNDING
The chart below illustrates approved capital budgets from 2010 to 2020 broken down into the
sources of financing. The target annual capital funding was calculated using each detailed asset
report card and shown in a gradually increasing slope due to population growth. The wide column
on the right illustrates the ideal sustainable funding from each source.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Financial:
- Increase tax based capital from current $5.0M to $10M over next decade
- Monitor and prepare for reduced provincial and federal funding
- Reduce number and value of assets where possible
- Ensure development charges fully fund growth
- Don't expand levels of service until we understand and accept the long term operating cost
- Continue sustainably funding Sewer and Water assets through planned rate increases
- Do not rely on Estates, Selling of Assets, or Reserves as sustainable sources
Council and Community:
- Prioritize annual funding increases to assets with the largest 5-year average infrastructure
deficits including Roads, City Housing Properties, and City Owned Buildings.
- City programs and decisions should focus on the lowest net societal cost which includes capital,
operating, user fees, and private costs.
- Don't build new facilities until we understand and accept the long term operating costs
- Consider operating costs when increasing levels of service.
- Improve accessibility to the Library by investing in the Justice Parking Lot adjacent to the Library.
Administrative:
- Publish asset management plan annually to aide staff, council and the community in financial
decisions.
- Create individual Annual Asset Projects for each of the 17 assets.
- Staff asset owners should only request the minimum funding required to achieve levels of
service.
- Every asset needs a 10 year plan that is updated annually to minimize unplanned projects.
- Use risk matrix, which includes likelihoood and consequence of asset failure, to prioritize
spending choices.
Future enhancements to Asset Management Plan:
- Create and share 10 year plans for those assets that aren't currently included in this plan.
- Continue to perfect condition assessments and databases.
- Use 5 year averages to calculate funding as invidual years move up and down with large
projects.
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Watermain Asset Management Report Card
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Watermain: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service
Asset description:
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Approximately 223km of watermain
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Sizes between 25mm and 900mm
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Materials include ductile iron, cast iron, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), copper, concrete.
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2 water pumping stations
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Water services to property line for approximately 15,000 properties
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Water sample stations
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Water valves
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Pressure reducing chambers and valves
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Fire Hydrants
Age distribution: A full database of every watermain link is stored in our asset repository (Municipal Data Works). A separate
customized replacement model is kept to estimate year and value of replacement needs. The figure below is an excerpt from
that water model.
Staff assigned to manage asset: Manager of Water and Sewer in conjunction with Manager of Capital Works.
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Condition assessment and methodology
1. The water model applies a customizable age-
based deterioration using material, Weibull curves
for end of life, and coordination adjustments for
relining, capital projects, and system
improvements.
2. A risk matrix is used in the creation of the long-
term capital plan which combines watermains,
storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and roads. The risk
matrix includes factors for size, location,
environmental impact, and social impact. The end
product is shown in the figure to the right.
3. The maintenance of watermains comply with the
Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and
associated Drinking Water Quality Management
System (DWQMS) policies and procedures.
4. 10-year capital plan submitted into sewer rate
study every 5 years.
5. 10-year capital plan submitted into 5-year update
of asset management plan.
Existing Levels of Service (LOS)
1. The city is legislated to maintain the water system as per detailed procedures and levels of service defined in the
SDWA.
2. Number of breaks per year per km is modelled into the long-term capital plan.
3. The long-term capital plan combines risk, condition, and financial factors for water, storm, sanitary, and road
systems.
Lifecycle Management Activities
The expected useful life of a watermain is 75 years, on average. The city performs a multitude of lifecycle activities
depending on the condition rating of the water and risk associated with its failure. These include:
1. Flushing and testing as defined by DWQMS
2. Hydrant and valve maintenance
3. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system monitoring and work orders.
4. Watermain and service repairs.
5. Water pump maintenance and repairs at 1 water pumping station.
6. Relining.
Proposed Levels of Service (LOS):
It is expected that all levels of service for watermain will remain as dictated by DWQMS. Funding of the system is required to
be sustainable and is reviewed every 5 years as part of a rate study. Each year the rates are adjusted by City Council.
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Pumping Stations Asset Management Report Card
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Pumping Stations: Condition, Assessment & Levels of
Service
Asset description:
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12 pumping stations
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Capacities between 600 cubic meters/day and 11700 cubic meters/day.
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Backup power systems
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Scada systems
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The newest station was added in 2019 on Elm Street east of Peach Tree Blvd
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Note there are 5 stations owned by Central Elgin that are maintained by St. Thomas that are not part of the asset
management system
Age
distribution:
Each station is
broken down
into
components
that vary in
age.
Staff assigned to manage asset: Manager of Pollution Control.
Condition assessment and methodology:
1. Each station has a projected long-term capital replacement program that is included as part of the Sewer Rate
studies. These studies are required to be completed every 5 years and are target a fully sustainable funding level.
2. 10-year capital plan submitted into sewer rate study every 5 years.
3. 10-year capital plan submitted into 5-year update of asset management plan.
Existing Levels of Service (LOS):
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) has strict guidelines for certificates of approval,
inspections, testing, reporting, and operating. These standards for the absolute bottom limit for level of service. Some output
parameters
Lifecycle Management Activities
1. Staff perform numerous maintenance, repair, testing and reporting activities. A Computerized Maintenance
Management System (CMMS) is used to generate planned work orders and record ad hoc repairs.
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
1965-1975
1975-1985
1985-1995
1995-2005
2005-2020
# of Pumping Sations
Age range (years)
Sewage Pumping Stations - Age Distribution
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2. Capital replacement can be interrupted and upsized due to new growth. New growth is typically then funded
through Development Charges which are calculated at a 5-year frequency.
3. Any overflows are reported under a strict process to the MECP.
Proposed Levels of Service (LOS)
No change is predicted to provincial regulations which dictate level of service. If the MECP does rerate a station, or redefine
capacity per person, or demand new controls on overflows then the resulting funding would need to be added to the City
Financial Plan and future Sewer Wastewater Rate Studies.
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Storm Sewers Asset Management Report Card
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Storm Sewers: Condition, Assessment & Levels of
Service
Asset description:
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Approximately 161 km of storm sewers
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Sizes between 10 mm and 3000 mm
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Materials include High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), CSP, concrete.
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Storm manholes
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Ditch inlet grates
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Storm outlet structures
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Catch basins and leads
Age distribution: A full database of every storm sewer link is stored in the asset repository, MDW. A separate customized
replacement model is kept to estimate year and value of replacement needs. The figure below is an excerpt from that storm
and sanitary sewer model.
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Staff assigned to manage asset: Manager of Water and Sewer in conjunction with Manager of Capital Works.
Condition assessment and methodology
1. The sewer model applies a customizable age-based deterioration using material, Weibull curves for end of life, and
coordination adjustments for relining, capital projects, and system improvements.
2. The long-term capital plan combines watermains, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and roads. Considerations include
size, location, environmental impact, and social impact.
3. 10-year capital plan submitted into sewer rate study every 5 years.
4. 10-year capital plan submitted into 5-year update of asset management plan.
Existing Levels of Service (LOS)
1. The city is legislated to maintain the sewer system as per the Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA) and various
other Federal and Provincial legislation.
2. The following ministries and agencies are involved in approvals, monitoring, and reporting. MECP, Ministry of
Natural Resources, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, and the Department of Fisheries.
3. Number of breaks per year per km is modelled into the long-term capital plan.
4. The long-term capital plan combines risk, condition, and financial factors for water, storm, sanitary, and road
systems.
Lifecycle Management Activities
The expected useful life of a storm sewer various by material, size, depth, and location but is 75 years, on average. The city
performs the following management activities via the CMMS:
1. Outlet cleaning
2. SCADA system monitoring.
3. Catch basin cleaning
4. Private drain service repairs.
5. Street sweeping (removal of debris on roadway prior to entry in storm sewer system).
6. Sewer break repairs.
7. Capital replacement can be interrupted and upsized due to new growth. New growth is typically then funded
through Development Charges which are calculated at a 5-year frequency.
8. Relining.
Proposed Levels of Service (LOS)
It is expected that all levels of service for storm sewers will remain as dictated by federal and provincial legislation. Funding
of the system is required to be sustainable and is reviewed every 5 years as part of a rate study. Each year the rates are
adjusted by City Council.
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Sanitary Sewers Asset Management Report Card
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Sanitary Sewers: Condition, Assessment & Levels of
Service
Asset description:
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Approximately 194 km of sanitary sewers
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Sizes between 100 mm and 1350 mm
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Materials include HDPE, PVC, CSP, concrete.
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Sanitary manholes
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Private Drain connections to property line
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Overflow control structure in Mill Creek
Age distribution: A full database of every sanitary sewer link is stored in Municipal Data Works. A separate customized
replacement model is kept to estimate year and value of replacement needs. The figure below is an excerpt from that sewer
model.
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Staff assigned to manage asset: Manager of Water and Sewer in conjunction with Manager of Capital Works.
Condition assessment and methodology
1. The sewer model applies a customizable age-based deterioration using material, Weibull curves for end of life, and
coordination adjustments for relining, capital projects, and system improvements.
2. A risk matrix is used in the creation of the long-term capital plan which combines watermains, storm sewers, sanitary
sewers, and roads. The risk matrix includes factors for size, location, environmental impact, and social impact. The
end product is shown in the map to the right.
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Existing Levels of Service (LOS)
1. The city is legislated to maintain the sewer system as per the Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA) and various
other Federal and Provincial legislation.
2. The following ministries and agencies are involved in approvals, monitoring, and reporting. MECP, Ministry of
Natural Resources, Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, and the Department of Fisheries.
3. Number of breaks per year per km is modelled into the long-term capital plan.
4. The long-term capital plan combines risk, condition, and financial factors for water, storm, sanitary, and road
systems.
5. 10-year capital plan submitted into sewer rate study every 5 years.
6. 10-year capital plan submitted into 5-year update of asset management plan.
Lifecycle Management Activities
The expected useful life of a storm sewer various by material, size, depth, and location but is 75 years, on average. The city
performs the following management activities via the CMMS:
1. Sewer flushing
2. Rodding
3. Outlet cleaning
4. SCADA system monitoring and work orders.
5. Catch basin cleaning
6. Private drain service repairs.
7. Sewer break repairs.
8. Capital replacement can be interrupted and upsized due to new growth. New growth is typically then funded
through Development Charges which are calculated at a 5-year frequency.
9. Relining.
Proposed Levels of Service (LOS)
It is expected that all levels of service for storm sewers will remain as dictated by federal and provincial legislation. Funding
of the system is required to be sustainable and is reviewed every 5 years as part of a rate study. Each year the rates are
adjusted by City Council.
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Storm Pond Management Asset Management Report Card
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Storm Pond Management: Condition, Assessment &
Levels of Service
Asset description:
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24 Ponds ranging
in size from 200
sq.m to 28,000
sq.m
Age distribution: The
majority of swm ponds
were built within the
1990's and 2000's. There
are several new ponds
that will be assumed in
2020 to 2025
approximately.
Staff assigned to manage asset: Manager of Water and Sewer.
Condition assessment and methodology:
1. Existing ponds are monitored as part of the regular monthly activities dictated by the CMMS work order system.
Ponds are regularly monitored for inlet flow, outlet flow, overflow, vegetation encroachment, and silt levels.
2. Cleanouts are completed as necessary. However, it is unclear if replacement will ever be needed. It is more likely
that efficiencies in cleanouts will become an operating/maintenance function and seldom require capital clean outs.
3. 10-year capital plan submitted into sewer rate study every 5 years.
4. 10-year capital plan submitted into 5-year update of asset management plan.
Existing Levels of Service (LOS)
1. Ponds are required to function as defined in their original design briefs.
2. The funding for SWM pond maintenance and capital is included in the Sewer Rate Studies which occur on a 5-year
cycle although rates are adjusted annually.
Lifecycle Management Activities
1. Outlet cleaning
2. Vegetation removal
3. Street sweeping
4. Cleanouts as required
Proposed Levels of Service (LOS)
There are no planned or forecasted changes in LOS.
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1990-1995
1995-2000
2000-2005
2005-2010
2010-2015
2015-2020
2016-2025
# of Pumping Sations
Age range (years)
Storm Water Management Ponds - Age Distribution
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Pollution Control Asset Management Report Card
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Pollution Control: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service
Asset description:
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Inlet pipes and screen room
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Grit chamber
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3 plants each containing tank systems
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Aeration system including blowers, distribution piping, and diffusers
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Full plant back up power system
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Administration building
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Electrical system and controls
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SCADA
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Lab and testing equipment
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Biosolids system (Lystek) including holding tanks, building, process, odour control, and storage)
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Pumps and forcemains between processes
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UV disinfection
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Final pumping station and outlet
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Trailers with portable power and portable pumping capability
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The Mill creek storage system is included in the sanitary sewer system
Age distribution:
The original plant was built in the early 1900's (Plant 1). There have been 3 plants added since and Plant 1 has been
decommissioned. The biosolids system was built in 2017/2018. The backup power was built in 2017. The administration and
some outbuildings were built in the 1960's. Each individual asset component above the financial thresholds are listed in
MDW
Staff assigned to manage asset: Manager of Pollution Control.
Condition assessment and methodology
1. Staff and the manager keep a prioritized live list of short, medium, and long-term priorities that are not included as
regular work orders. These lists are reviewed and adjusted weekly.
2. Each component is kept based on remaining functional ability except when repair time exceeds the cost of
replacement.
3. Redundant parts and supplies are kept for most components in the plant
4. 10-year capital plan submitted into sewer rate study every 5 years.
5. 10-year capital plan submitted into 5-year update of asset management plan.
Existing Levels of Service (LOS)
1. The MECP defines strict operating parameters, testing, and reporting limits. Each altered functional component in
the plant requires approval of the MECP.
2. Operating parameters are defined with targets and limits which are reported to the province and federal
governments through online portals.
3. Inflow and Infiltration objectives are tracked via a KPI of Treated Flow Percentage. There are collaborative activities
including each ESD service area and the Building/Planning department to decrease I/I. To mitigate I/I, storage and
rapid treatment should be expanded within a 5 year timeline.
4. A Pollution Prevention Control Plan (PPCP) is being developed to compile all the ongoing operating and capital
activities that contribute to improvements in operating parameters.
Lifecycle Management Activities
1. CMMS is used to plan a very large program of maintenance activities for 5 daily shifts.
2. Outsourced repairs and maintenance as necessary.
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Proposed Levels of Service (LOS)
It is expected that all levels of service for pollution control will remain as dictated by federal and provincial legislation.
Storage and rapid treatment should be expanded within a 5 year timeline to improve environmental protection.
There has some indication that the MECP may lower allowable overflows as dictated by Provincial Guideline F5-5. In the
event this occurs, a significant increase in funding will be required.
Funding of the system is required to be sustainable and is reviewed every 5 years as part of a rate study. Each year the rates
are adjusted by City Council.
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Bridges and Culverts Asset Management Report Card
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Bridges and Culverts: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service
Asset description:
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13 Bridges
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9 Large culverts
Age distribution:
See chart output from MDW
database. They included a
distributed asset age.
Staff assigned to manage
asset: Manager of Capital
Works.
Condition assessment and
methodology:
1. Bi-annual structural
review by a P.Eng
legislated in Ontario
2. Asset inspection
typically conforms to
OSIMS (Ontario
Structures Inspection
Manual) format or
achieves the principles
3. Each asset is broken down into components for inspection, maintenance recommendations, and capital
recommendations.
4. The results of the biannual inspection advise the Manager of Capital works who introduces capital projects for the
following year. Note that capital projects may have a 5-year cycle from planning to design to construction.
5. The maintenance recommendations from the inspections are forwarded to the Manager of Roads and
Transportation who may choose and in-house or outsourced solution.
6. 10-year capital plan submitted into 5-year update of asset management plan.
Existing Levels of Service (LOS)
A structure is required to pass the biannual inspection. In the event the inspection, or an inter-period review, recommends
the structure is unsuitable then 3 options exist:
1. Closure
2. Traffic load limit
3. Traffic limitation via signals or signs.
Lifecycle Management Activities
1. Bridge washing
2. Vegetation removal and trimming
3. Railing and end treatment repairs
4. Drainage system clearing and repair
5. Erosion protection monitoring and repair
6. Minor concrete repairs
7. Road surface paving
8. Joint monitoring and cleaning
Proposed Levels of Service (LOS)
No changes are proposed.
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Roads & Public Lanes Asset Management Report Card
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Roads & Public Lanes: Condition, Assessment & Levels
of Service
Asset description:
105 km of Local roads
52 km of Arterial roads
35 km of Collector roads
1.5 km of Public Lanes
Age distribution: The majority of roads were
either built or rebuilt between 1984 and 2009, as
shown in Figure 1.
Staff assigned to manage asset: Manager of
Roads and Transportation.
Condition assessment and methodology
1. Road inspections are carried out by senior Roads and Traffic technologist (experienced) and the Asset Management
Coordinator. PCI training and detailed knowledge is required to maintain consistent and accurate ratings.
2. The City of St. Thomas's road network is broken up into block sections, each with a unique ID. Each section will be
rated separately and should reference the unique ID to correspond with the Asset Management System.
3. An industry standard rating system, Pavement Condition Index (PCI), is used to rank these roads based on condition
and produce an equivalent number that corresponds to a plan of action to replace or reconstruct road.
4. The PCI combines two sets of criteria to come up with one rating number. The first is the Ride Comfort Rating.
Ride Comfort Rating
Description
0 - 2
Very Poor - Uncomfortable with constant bumps or
2 - 4
Poor - Uncomfortable with frequent bumps or depressions
4 - 6
Fair - Comfortable with intermittent bumps or depressions
6 - 8
Good - Smooth with a few bumps or depressions
8 - 10
Excellent - Very smooth
5. The second set of criteria of the PCI focuses on the physical state of the road including: Surface Defects, Surface
Deformations and Cracking.
i.
The Surface Defects include: Ravelling & loss of surface aggregate and Flushing.
ii.
The Surface Deformations include: Rippling and Shoving, Wheel Track Rutting and Distortion.
iii.
Cracking is broken into Longitudinal Wheel Track, Centerline, Pavement Edge, Transverse, and Longitudinal -
meander or mid-lane and Random. The first 4 cracking categories are further broken down into Single and
Multiple or Alligator forms of cracking.
6. Each Pavement defect, deformation or cracking is given a severity of distress rating of either Very Slight, Sight,
Moderate, Severe or Very Severe as well as a Density of Distress of either Few (<10% of area) Intermittent (10-20% of
area), Frequent (20-40%), Extensive (40-80%) or Throughout (>80%). Explanations of how the Severity of Distress is
determined can be found in the Manual for condition rating of flexible pavement SP-024 by the MTO.
7. The scores are entered into the program and a calculation produces the PCI. The PCI Decision Matrix is used to
determine the remaining useful life of a road asset. This is only a guideline and will need to be used in conjunction with
the personal observations of the road inspectors.
PCI Decision Matrix
TIME OF IMPROVEMENT
FREEWAY
ARTERIAL
COLLECTOR
LOCAL
NOW Reconstruct
< 60
< 50
< 45
< 40
NOW Rehabilitate
60 to 65
50 to 55
45 to 50
40 to 45
1 to 5 years
66 to 75
56 to 75
51 to 70
46 to 65
6 to 10 years
76 to 85
76 to 85
71 to 80
66 o 80
Adequate
>85
>85
>80
>80
172
37
51
177
549
209
1880-1905
1906-1931
1932-1957
1958-1983
1984-2009
2010-2035
Number of roads within City
Age distribution (years)
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Existing Levels of Service (LOS)
1. As shown in Figure 3, the city maintains around 192 km of paved roads; 55% of which are local roads, 27% are
arterial roads, and 18% are collector roads. These roads are marked based on the optimal condition rating and
lifecycle options.
2. The average PCI for paved roads within the city is 75 (as of 2018). There is about 800 metres of unpaved road that is
in the Good-Fair category for surface condition.
3. The performance of the roads assets is based solely on the road inspection performed annually.
4. All inspections are done in compliance with Ontario's minimum maintenance standards (MMS) for municipal highways
(O. Reg. 366/18).
5. The maintenance of roads complies with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and applicable sections of Ontario Traffic
Manual (OTM)
6. The figure below shows the end results of the condition rating process.
7. The full City map figure on the following page is the compilation of the sewer, water, and road condition ratings. It
also factors in new development work, system upsizing, traffic network disruption, business impact, and social
impact. Each year this long term captial plan is adjusted based on predicted asset funding.
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Lifecycle Management Activities
The expected useful life of a road asset is 25 years, on average. The city performs a multitude of lifecycle activities depending
on the condition rating of the road and risk associated with its failure. These include:
1. Road surface maintenance: road inspection, road patrol, asphalt repairs, shoulder maintenance, asphalt patching, bridge
surface, street cleaning, litter on road surface, crack sealing capital
2. Roadside maintenance: sidewalk inspection, sidewalk/curb/gutter maintenance, roadside litter, Safety device maintenance,
pavement marking, street and traffic control signs, guidepost and guiderail maintenance, Winter maintenance
3. Winter maintenance: winter patrol, snow plowing, snow removal, sidewalk plowing and bus stop clearing, manual sidewalk,
sanding/salting streets, sanding sidewalks, spring cleanup, snow fencing
Proposed Levels of Service (LOS)
No changes are proposed
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Traffic Signals Asset Management Report Card
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Traffic Signals: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service
Asset description:
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40 Traffic signals predominantly with 4 legs and pedestrian signals
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40 Traffic controllers and 1 spare.
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Each signal location includes a power source, poles, arms, heads, electrical wiring, conduits and junction boxes
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12 Pedestrian crossings (mix of powered, solar, and signs/lines)
Age distribution: Vary in age between 1984 and 2019.
Staff assigned to manage asset: Manager of Roads and Transportation
Condition assessment and methodology:
1. Annual inspections are done in compliance with Ontario's minimum maintenance standards (MMS) for municipal
highways (O. Reg. 366/18).
2. Each traffic signal is also considered as part of the capital work plan as the street or intersection is reconstructed.
3. New or replacement signals are included as part of the capital budget process.
4. New growth impacts are forecast in development studies, forecasted for inclusion in the development charges, and
then constructed as part of the annual capital budget process.
Existing Levels of Service (LOS)
1. All inspections are done in compliance with Ontario's minimum maintenance standards (MMS) for municipal highways
(O. Reg. 366/18).
2. The maintenance of traffic signals complies with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and applicable sections of Ontario
Traffic Manual (OTM)
Lifecycle Management Activities:
1. Ongoing work orders based on requests from City to outsourced maintenance contractor.
2. Bulb replacement, head adjustment, and electrical repairs via outsourced maintenance contractor.
3. Collision repair
Proposed Levels of Service (LOS)
No changes are forecasted for this asset. New growth can increase the demand for a traffic signal as traffic volumes rise
however those costs are captured in the DC fund process.
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Streetlights Asset Management Report Card
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Streetlights: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service
Asset description:
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5352 Streetlights
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2577 poles.
Age distribution: Poles and arms vary in age between 1920 and present. A mass relamping occurred in 2015/2016 to
upgrade to LED. The figure to the right shows a variety of poles types and ages. Note that a large portion of streetlights are
located on Entegrus poles.
Staff assigned to manage asset: Manager of Roads and Transportation.
Condition assessment and methodology:
1. Ongoing maintenance is done in compliance with Ontario's minimum maintenance standards (MMS) for municipal
highways (O. Reg. 366/18).
2. Each street light section is also considered as part of the capital work plan as the street or intersection is reconstructed.
3. New growth impacts are forecasted in development studies, forecasted for inclusion in the development charges, and
then constructed as part of the annual capital budget process.
Existing Levels of Service (LOS)
1. Having streetlights or not is a subjective choice based on perception of walking safety.
2. Lit intersections can reduce accidents. Particular focus should be directed to consistent light levels.
3. All inspections are done in compliance with Ontario's minimum maintenance standards (MMS) for municipal highways
(O. Reg. 366/18).
4. The maintenance of traffic signals complies with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act and applicable sections of Ontario
Traffic Manual (OTM)
Lifecycle Management Activities:
1. Ongoing work orders based on requests from City to outsourced maintenance contractor.
2. Bulb replacement, head adjustment, and electrical repairs via outsourced maintenance contractor.
3. Collision repair
Proposed Levels of Service (LOS)
No changes are forecasted for this asset. New growth can increase the demand for a streetlights in semi-urban areas which
become urban. Ideally, each new subdivision covers that cost or DC funds are used.
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
1990
2015-2020
# of poles & streetlights
Age range (years)
Age distribution for streetlights
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Fleet Asset Management Report Card
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Fleet: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service
Asset description:
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78 Vehicles
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53 pieces of equipment worth $25k or more.
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11 Transit Buses
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Passenger vehicles, medium/large trucks, firetrucks, transit buses, street cleaning, water/sewer equipment vehicles.
Age distribution: Vary in age between 1980 and 2021. Vehicle and major equipment inventory housed in MDW.
Staff assigned to manage asset: Manager of Roads and Transportation
Condition assessment and methodology:
1. Annual inspections are done inhouse.
2. At expected year of replacement, each vehicle is assessed in terms of its expected operating costs vs the costs of
ownership.
3. Decisions are made in conjunction with mechanics, departmental users, and Treasury whether to keep a vehicle past
its expected lifecycle or dispose of the asset.
4. Level of service changes are addressed through adjustment in Fleet capabilities, size, and features during the
replacement process
5. Replacement vehicles are procured in groups where possible or through regional procurement groups.
6. New growth impacts are forecast in development studies, forecasted for inclusion in the development charges, and
then constructed as part of the annual capital budget process.
7. All replacement vehicles and capitalized equipment are reviewed in a 10 year plan and accommodated within a
single annual program.
8. Any new vehicles or major equipment request are proposed as separate capital project submissions which require
justification administratively and to council.
Existing Levels of Service (LOS)
1. Inspect and maintain assets as per Ontario Commercial Vehicle Operator's Registration (CVOR) regulations, other
applicable legislation, and industry best practices.
2. Speciality vehicles like Fire apparatus and passenger buses have some unique inspections requirements.
3. Fueling systems have unique requirements
4. Licensing requirements dictated by province.
5. Infrastructure gap is due to exemplary asset maintenance which allows assets to function at an adequate level of service
outside of it's expected lifecycle.
Lifecycle Management Activities:
1. Vehicles and equipment are inspected and maintained per regulatory requirements and best practices. Details of
the accomplishments and costs are recorded in the CMMS. Planned maintenance and inspection works orders are
automatically generated by the work order software.
2. Very minor outsourcing due to speciality repairs
3. Having in-house mechanics with detailed knowledge of every piece of equipment and fleet allows more informed
decisions.
Proposed Levels of Service (LOS)
No changes are forecasted for this asset. New growth can increase the demand for new vehicles based on a larger population
and area however those costs are captured in the DC fund process. New facilities can create the need for new vehicles and
equipment.
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Municipal & Facility Parking Lots & Paved Trails Asset
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Municipal & Facility Parking Lots & Paved Trails:
Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service
Asset description:
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21 Municipally run parking lots
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9 Municipally owned facility paved parking lots
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6 Municipally owned facility unpaved parking lots
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11.2 km of paved trails
Age distribution: Varies from 1 year to 70 years.
Staff assigned to manage asset:
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Municipal Parking Lots: Manager of Roads and Transportation
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Facility Parking Lots: Supervisor of Property Management
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Paved Trails: Supervisor of Parks and Forestry
Condition assessment and methodology:
1. Municipal and Facility Parking Lots and Paved Trails are carried out by senior Roads and Traffic technologist
(experienced) and the Asset Management Coordinator. Condition Assessment training and detailed knowledge is
required to maintain consistent and accurate ratings.
2. Each Parking Lot and Trail will be rated separately and should reference the unique ID to correspond with the Asset
Management System.
3. The industry standard rating system for Roads, Pavement Condition Index (PCI), has been modified and used to rank
parking lots and paved trails on condition and produce an equivalent number that corresponds to a plan of action to
replace or reconstruct road.
4. Condition Assessment for Parking Lots and Trails is based on an Industry standard Rating system that is used for
Roads, Pavement Condition Index (PCI) and is modified to rank the Parking Lots and Trails based on condition and
produce an equivalent number that corresponds to a plan of action to replace or reconstruct the Parking Lot or Trail.
5. The PCI combines two sets of criteria to come up with one rating number. The first is the Ride Comfort Rating. The
Ride Comfort Rating will take into consideration many modes of transportation including automobile, bicycle, wheelchair,
etc.
Ride Comfort Rating
Description
0 - 2
Very Poor - Uncomfortable with constant bumps or
2 - 4
Poor - Uncomfortable with frequent bumps or depressions
4 - 6
Fair - Comfortable with intermittent bumps or depressions
6 - 8
Good - Smooth with a few bumps or depressions
8 - 10
Excellent - Very smooth
6. The second set of criteria of the PCI focuses on the physical state of the Parking Lot or Trail including: Surface Defects,
Surface Deformations and Cracking.
iv.
The Surface Defects include: Ravelling & loss of surface aggregate and Flushing.
v.
The Surface Deformations include: Rippling and Shoving, Wheel Track Rutting and Distortion.
vi.
Cracking is broken into Longitudinal Wheel Track, Centerline, Pavement Edge, Transverse, and Longitudinal -
meander or mid-lane and Random. The first 4 cracking categories are further broken down into Single and
Multiple or Alligator forms of cracking.
7. The scores are entered into the program and a calculation produces the PCI. The PCI Decision Matrix is used to
determine the remaining useful life of a Parking Lot or Trail asset. This is only a guideline and will need to be used in
conjunction with the personal observations of the road inspectors.
TIME OF IMPROVEMENT
PARKING LOT/TRAIL
NOW Reconstruct
< 40
NOW Rehabilitate
40 to 45
1 to 5 years
46 to 65
6 to 10 years
67 o 80
Adequate
>80
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Existing Levels of Service (LOS)
1. The city maintains around 230 000 m² of parking lots and 11.2 km of paved trails and 695 640 m² of Public Lanes.
These assets are marked based on the optimal condition rating and lifecycle options.
2. The average modified PCI for parking lots and paved trails is 80 (as of 2019).
3. The performance of the parking lots and trails based solely on the parking lot and trails inspection performed annually.
4. There are 6 gravel parking lots maintained by the City. These 6 have a level of service adequate to it's function.
Lifecycle Management Activities
The expected useful life of a parking lot or pave trail is 25 years, on average. The city performs a multitude of lifecycle
activities depending on the condition rating of the asset and risk associated with its failure. These include:
1. Surface maintenance: inspection, asphalt patching, crack sealing, pavement marking
2. Winter maintenance: snow plowing, snow removal, salting
Proposed Levels of Service (LOS)
1. The Justice Building Parking Lot has recently become available for use by the Library, which is adjacent to the
Parking Lot. The use of this parking lot will allow patrons to park next to the Library avoiding crossing the road
and easily accessing the Library. This parking lot has a very low score of 44.9 and needs to be rehabilitated to
accommodate the Level of Service needed to function as a parking lot with multiple accessibility needs.
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City Owned Buildings Asset Management Report Card
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City Owned Buildings: Condition, Assessment & Levels
of Service
Asset description:
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Approximately 66 assets
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Asset types include: Arenas, Fire Stations, Police Station, City Hall, Library, Social Services (Ontario Works), Senior
Citizens, Long term Care, Community Recycling, Public Works, Markets, Tourism Office, Animal Shelter, Transit
Terminal, Monuments, Park Shelters/Pavilions, Signs, Sculptures
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A new phase of 230 Talbot Street will add 45 affordable housing units in 2023 as well as a new fire substation.
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A new Child Care facility is scheduled for 2024.
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A new Animal Shelter is slated to be built by 2024.
Age Distribution: Assets range from Heritage 1898 to present.
Staff assigned to manage asset: Supervisor of Property Management.
Condition Assessment and methodology:
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Property Management will conducted building condition assessments (BCA's) on all City Buildings in 2019/2020.
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BCA's will be conducted every 5 years.
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The information will be stored in a new condition assessment database software system called AssetPlanner, which
contains a condition assessment Module called Asset Planning.
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20% of the building portfolio will then be reassessed annually and the database updated.
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Any new major building system replacements will be uploaded into the database.
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The Asset Planning Module will be used to create 5-10 year Capital Plans with funding requirements.
Lifecycle Management Activities:
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Property Management began using the CMMS Maintenance Module in the AssetPlanner software system starting in
2019. The Module will be used for accepting on-line customer service requests, creating work orders for reactive
maintenance, scheduling preventative maintenance activities, and for reporting performance indicators.
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AssetPlanner also contains a Project Module that will be used to develop major maintenance and capital projects for
building system replacements identified in the Capital Plans above.
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Levels of Service (LOS):
Service Attribute
Service Objective
Performance Measure Process
Current Performance
Expected position in 5 years
Quality
Building facilities are clean and in good
condition for users
Customer service requests relating to
service quality
50-75 / month average
Likely to increase
Organizational measure
% of buildings in very good/good and
poor/very poor condition
- 70 % of buildings in very good/good
condition
- 30% of buildings in poor condition
- 50 % of buildings in very good/good
condition
- 50% of buildings in poor condition
- Condition is likely to reduce as renewal
requirements are not being fully funded
Confidence level Low/Medium/High
Low-Medium (not data based -
professional judgement)
Low-Medium (not data based -
professional judgement)
Function
Facilities meet users' and program
delivery needs
Customer service requests relating to
usage and availability
2-3 / average - Just completed
Environmental Services Area
same
Organizational measure.
% of buildings with very good/good and
poor/very poor functionality
- 90 % of buildings with very good/good
functionality
- 10% of buildings with poor functionality
- 90 % of buildings with very good/good
functionality
- 10% of buildings with poor functionality
- Functionality should remain stable as
space is renovated to meet new
programming needs
Confidence level Low/Medium/High
Low-Medium (Professional Judgement)
Low-Medium (Professional Judgement)
Capacity/ Utilization
Building facilities have sufficient capacity
to meet program delivery needs
Customer service requests relating to
usage and availability
2 -3 / year average
same
Organizational measure.
% of buildings with very good/good and
poor/very poor capacity/utilization
- 90 % of buildings with very good/good
capacity/utilization
- 10% of buildings with poor
capacity/utilization
- 90 % of buildings with very good/good
capacity/utilization
- 10% of buildings with poor
capacity/utilization
- Capacity/utilization should remain stable
as space is renovated and new buildings
are introduced
Confidence level Low/Medium/High
Low-Medium (Professional Judgement)
Low-Medium (Professional Judgement)
Service Attribute
Service Objective
Activity Measure Process
Current Performance
Desired for optimum life cycle cost
TECHNICAL LEVELS OF SERVICE
Operation
Building facilities meet user's needs
- 20% of buildings/year will have condition
assessments
- currently no condition assessments exist
- Plan to do all City Buildings in 2019/2020
to establish baseline
- New condition assessment software
system
Condition - 5 year rolling program
Buildings are clean
Cleaning scheduled tasks & frequency
- Cleaning Contract in place
- task frequencies vary by
daily/weekly/monthly/annually
- Continue with same
Budget
- Condition Assessments - no budget
allocation currently
- Cleaning $ 97.37k
- Condition Assessments - $ 20-30k/yr
- Cleaning $ 120k/yr
Maintenance
Buildings are suitable for purpose
Reactive service requests completed
within adopted time frames
- work order cycle time averages 10-15
working days
- new Maintenance Management (CMMS)
system starting in 2019
Not anticipated to change significantly
Planned maintenance activities completed
to schedule
- 100% of planned maintenance activities
required can be completed to agreed
schedule
- many more PM schedule will be added
Not anticipated to change significantly
Budget
- under budget
- significant backlog in deferred
maintenance
- Reactive & PM's Maintenance $ 810k
- Reactive maintenance = 1% of CRV
- Planned maintenance = 0.5% of CRV
Renewal
Building facilities meet user's needs
- Most building system renewals required
are funded in the Major Maintenance
budget
- Significant system replacements require
Capital funding
Major Maintenance $525k
- 1.5% of Curent Replacement Value (CRV)
City Building Services - Customer Level of Service (LOS)
CLIENT LEVELS OF SERVICE
City Building Services - Technical Level of Service (LOS)
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Housing Corporation Properties Asset Management
Report Card
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Housing Corporation Properties: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service
Asset description:
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113 Assets
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Total area: approximately 409,010 ft2
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Current Replacement Value (CRV): $79,00,000
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Building types include: Single Storey Duplexes, 2 Storey Duplexes, Single Family Homes, 2 Storey Townhouses, 2-4
Storey Apartment Buildings
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A new phase of 230 Talbot Street will add 45 affordable housing units in 2023 as well as a new fire substation.
Age Distribution: Assets range from 1952 - 2021
Staff assigned to manage asset: Supervisor of Property Management.
Condition Assessment and methodology:
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Condition assessments on all assets were conducted in 2015.
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No assessments have been done since; however, they will all be updated in 2020.
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The information is stored in a condition assessment database software system called AssetPlanner, which contains a
condition assessment Module called Asset Planning.
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20% of the building portfolio will be reassessed annually and the database updated.
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Any new major building system replacements will be uploaded into the database.
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The Asset Planning Module will be used to create 5-10 year Capital Plans with funding requirements.
Lifecycle Management Activities:
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Property Management began using the CMMS Maintenance Module in the AssetPlanner software system in 2020.
The Module will be used for accepting on-line customer service requests, creating work orders for reactive
maintenance, scheduling preventative maintenance activities, and for reporting performance indicators.
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AssetPlanner also contains a Project Module that will be used to develop major maintenance and capital projects for
building system replacements identified in the Capital Plans above.
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Levels of Service (LOS):
Service Attribute
Service Objective
Performance Measure Process
Current Performance
Expected position in 5 years
Quality
Building facilities are clean and in good
condition for users
Customer service requests relating to
service quality
250-300 / month average
- will likely remain the same
Organizational measure
% of buildings in very good/good and
poor/very poor condition
- 90 % of buildings in good condition
- 10% of buildings in poor condition
- 80 % of buildings in good condition
- 20% of buildings in poor condition
- Condition is likely to reduce as renewal
requirements increase and buildings age
Confidence level Low/Medium/High
Low-Medium (not data based -
professional judgement)
Low-Medium (not data based -
professional judgement)
Service Attribute
Service Objective
Activity Measure Process
Current Performance
Desired for optimum life cycle cost
TECHNICAL LEVELS OF SERVICE
Operation
Building facilities meet user's needs
- 20% of buildings/year will have condition
assessments
- condition assessments completed in 2015
- Plan to start new assessments in 2020
Condition - 5 year rolling program
Buildings are clean
Cleaning scheduled tasks & frequency
- Cleaning Contract in place
- task frequencies vary by
daily/weekly/monthly/annually
- Continue with same
Budget
- Condition Assessments - no budget
allocation currently
- Cleaning $ 59k
- Condition Assessments - $ 20-30k/yr
- Cleaning $ 80k/yr
Maintenance
Buildings are suitable for purpose
Reactive service requests completed
within adopted time frames
- work order cycle time averages 10-15
working days
Not anticipated to change significantly
Planned maintenance activities completed
to schedule
- 100% of planned maintenance activities
required can be completed to agreed
schedule
Not anticipated to change significantly
Budget
- under budget
- significant backlog in deferred
maintenance
- Reactive & PM's $ 714k
- Reactive maintenance = 1% of CRV
- Planned maintenance = 0.5% of CRV
Renewal
Building facilities meet user's needs
- Most building system renewals required
are funded in the Major Maintenance
budget
- Significant system replacements require
Capital funding
- Major Maintenance $372k
- 1.5% of Curent Replacement Value
(CRV)
Housing - Building Services - Customer Level of Service (LOS)
CLIENT LEVELS OF SERVICE
Housing Building Services - Technical Level of Service (LOS)
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Airport Asset Management Report Card
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Airport: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service
Asset description:
A detailed asset database is kept in Municipal Data Works (MDW) including age, initial value, location, replacement value,
quantity, asset condition. These assets can be generally categorized as follows:
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Runways
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Taxiways
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Internal roadways and parking lots
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Large Hangers
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Small Hangers
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Sewage treatment
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Water distribution
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Administration buildings
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Maintenance garage
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Fueling equipment
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Fleet
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Airport lighting systems
Age distribution: The airport assets vary in age. Although original construction was in the 1940's however most assets have
been upgraded to some degree since then. The average age of the runways has been a noted concern for the last decade as
dedicated funding has not been available. Consequently, 1 of 3 runways has been closed due to safety concerns. This closure
greatly impacts the safety of landing planes in various wind conditions.
Staff assigned to manage asset: Airport Superintendent
Condition assessment and methodology:
1. Runways are inspected in a bi-annual process that rates based on pavement condition index similar to roads. These
inspections have been completed by City staff and by outsourced consultants.
2. Building condition assessments (BCA's) are to be conducted every 5 years either in-house or via consultant.
3. Building components are budgeted for in short, medium, and long term methods.
4. Immediate priorities from BCA's or other inspections are completed in house or via contract
5. Medium and long priorities are sorted based on risk, consequence of failure, best value return on investment,
maintaining service levels expectations of users, and coordination with long term airport strategy.
Existing Levels of Service (LOS)
1. BCA's are set based on maintaining occupancy and usage.
2. National Building Code requirements
3. Water and sewer legislation.
4. Runway capacity and usability.
5. Snow clearing as per Transport Canada(TC) regulations.
6. Airport lighting as per TC regulations.
7. Fuel equipment availability key performance indicators (KPI).
8. Fleet equipment availability KPI.
9. Available hangar space for commercial need.
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Lifecycle Management Activities
1. Survey and identify obstacles for conflict with airspace.
2. Crack sealing runways
3. Vegetation trimming and removal to maintain clear zones and site lines.
4. Watermain check valve and hydrant checking.
5. Fleet preventative maintenance.
6. Fix immediate needs from BCA's and plan for long term needs.
7. Relining runway pavement markings
8. Check and replace airport lighting
Proposed Levels of Service (LOS)
There are no proposed LOS however it is a key priority to re-open all runways to meet a fundamental safety need and
enhance air traffic as a transportation mode.
1 of 3 runways is currently closed. As a result, airport usability is negatively impacted which restricts commercial and private
air traffic to the City of St.Thomas and surrounding region.
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Playgrounds Asset Management Report Card
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Playgrounds: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service
Asset description:
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There are 23 playgrounds ranging in size, location, and features.
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3 splashpads
Age distribution: They vary
between 1 year old and
20years since the last major
renovation.
Staff assigned to manage
asset: Supervisor of Parks and
Forestry
Condition assessment and methodology:
1.
Annual update of rating.
2.
Overall playground rating out of 10.
3.
Sort annual needs into short, medium, and long term
4.
Short term needs are referred to playground practitioners who may fix themselves or contract out.
5.
Medium needs are referred into Major Maintenance program
6.
Long term needs are sorted into a 10 year plan and then upcoming year are placed into the capital budget.
7.
There is currently $200k in the annual capital budget that is allotted to 1 or 2 replacements or new builds.
Existing Levels of Service (LOS):
1. CSA standard Z614-14 is the chosen LOS.
2. Annex H is also met in terms of AODA requirements
3. Minimum playground rating of 2.
Lifecycle Management Activities
1. Daily, weekly, and monthly inspections depending on location, number of users, and features. Analyze for liability,
risk, and general maintenance requirements.
2. Work orders for students to maintain fibar, weeding.
3. Garbage pickup weekly minimum.
4. Repairs and minor maintenance by playground practitioners or contracted out.
Proposed Levels of Service (LOS)
.
1. AODA changes to Annex H have likely stabilized
2. New playgrounds are added as residential growth occurs. New playgrounds at future playgrounds in Orchard Park,
Shaw Valley, and Parish Park. These will impact operating and capital.
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Outdoor Recreation Facilities Asset Management
Report Card
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Outdoor Recreations Facilities: Condition, Assessment & Levels of Service
Asset description:
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1 outdoor pool
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1PWD - Soccer, basketball, football,
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Athletic and Cowan - Soccer
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New York Central - Baseball
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Lions Park - Baseball, 3 on 3 basketball
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DTL - softball
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Cardinal field - Baseball
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Centennial Ball Complex - baseball
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Pinafore Park - Tennis and Pickleball
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Emslie - Baseball
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Burwell Park - Baseball and basketball
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Gorman Rup - Baseball
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Optimist - Soccer, basketball, baseball
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Applewood - Soccer
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Railway City Skatepark - skateboard
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VA Barrie - Disc Golf
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Water Parks - Disc Golf
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1Password Park - Basketball, Soccer, multi-featured complex
Age distribution: Varies from 1 year to over 100 years.
Staff assigned to manage asset: Supervisor of Parks and Forestry
Condition assessment and methodology:
1. Annual update of rating.
2. Overall playground rating out of 10.
3. Sort annual needs into short, medium, and long term
4. Short term needs are referred to playground practitioners who may fix themselves or contract out.
5. Medium needs are referred into Major Maintenance program
6. Long term needs are sorted into a 10 year plan and then upcoming year are placed into the capital budget.
Existing Levels of Service (LOS)
1. Sports field monthly inspections for safety and playability
2. Daily and weekly inspections during active seasons.
3. Minimum playground rating of 2.
4. Offseason turf management.
Lifecycle Management Activities
1. Daily, weekly, and monthly inspections depending on location, number of users, and features. Analyze for liability,
risk, and general maintenance requirements.
2. Work orders for students to maintain grass cutting, prepping diamonds, lining, trimming
3. Garbage pickup weekly minimum.
4. Repairs and minor maintenance by playground staff or contracted out.
5. VA Barrie - user group involvement for improvements
6. Cleaning system and disinfection of pool
Proposed Levels of Service (LOS)
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Maintain existing outdoor recreational facilities as well as add new as population and usage increases.