Create a Dynamic Capital Improvement Program

Langlade CountyYou’ll rarely find a municipal engineering firm that knows how to design infrastructure and integrate GIS and financial analysis into your ‘big picture’ view. At Ruekert/Mielke, we’re leaders in just that. Our approach to Capital Improvement Programs is simple and straightforward: ensure efficient use of funds, provide direction and guidance to help your community manage infrastructure assets, and help create a vision for both the short and long-term.

We believe that a thorough and dynamic Capital Improvement Program should:

  • Determine the community's level of services
  • Prioritize maintenance and system expansion needs
  • Evaluate the community's current financial condition
  • Pinpoint phasing of projects to meet level of services
  • Anticipate the effect of tax rate or water and/or sewer rates
  • Identify impact fee revenues or other funding sources
  • Educate elected officials about the municipality's financial situation
  • Influence decisions about how to finance improvements
  • Coordinate capital decisions between departments

We believe in developing tailored solutions for each of our client communities. Through our in-depth discovery process, we learn about your community inside and out and help develop a plan that takes into account asset life cycles, service levels, operation and maintenance costs, cash flows and future system expansion. Are you ready to develop a long-range capital improvement plan for your community?

The Village of Bonduel, Wisconsin was. It's as easy as following the yellow brick road. With a 20-year Capital Improvement Program, the Village of Bonduel has a roadmap for Village board and staff. Now they’re equipped with a consolidated list of projects and costs divided into three priority levels. So not only can they identify critical projects, now they can budget for them and maintain a high level of service for local residents, too. See how they did it.

How can I get started with Capital Improvement Projects?

  1. What length Capital Improvement Plan is right for my community?
  2. What is the best way to manage my Capital Improvement Program?
  3. How is Asset Management different from a Capital Improvement Plan