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23 I GOAL 6.13: Develop a City utility map. Utility maps for water and sanitary sewer have been created. The format is currently in AutoCAD and is in the process of being converted to GIS via the City's GIS Division and GIS Consultant. The Utility Mapping Program (UMP) began in December 2005 with the signing of a contract with the Claunch and Miller Engineering firm. Initial data was coded to the conversion system (Geo-coding) in January 2006 which covered only 50% of the City. The collection of additional data points is being accomplished in a joint effort by the GIS and Survey Divisions using the newly acquired Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment. The input of information such as pipe sizes, fire hydrant type, leak records, and manhole depths are currently being input into GIS and are partially complete. The anticipated completion date for the UMP is now April 2007. Training is ongoing and the maintenance of the database will remain with the GIS Division. GOAL 6.14: Assure adequate capital funding for infrastructure improvements. In January 2006, The City Council directed a review of funding for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) projected for the next 10 years. Beginning with the Pre-budget workshop in April 2006, the City Staff will generate a CIP for review by a "blue ribbon" panel to assist in establishing priorities and sources for funding all capital improvements. Utility extensions to serve private development are the burden and responsibility of the developer. La Porte often enters into cost sharing programs for drainage improvements with HCFCD on large scale drainage projects. GOAL 6.15: Maintain effective refuse collection system. The City contracts with Waste Management Corp. to dispose of municipal solid waste and Wastewater Treatment Plant dried sludge at their Baytown facility. This facility is a Type I municipal solid waste disposal site. Heavy trash pick up is based on zones and occurs weekly. The same is true for municipal trash. This operation is maintained by the Public Works Department. A non-curbside citizen drop off recycling program is in effect. GOAL 6.16: Improve the aesthetics of the refuse pick-up system. OBJ. 6.16a: Screen dumpsters. All site plans submitted to the City must include screening for all dumpsters. This is regularly enforced. The City's Code Enforcement Officer responds to complaints about trash. Non-conforming lots of record are reviewed as additional development occurs to enforce screening requirements at every opportunity. The majority of dumpsters not conforming to current regulations due to a "pre-existing status" are located on the Northeast side of La Porte.