Topic:"Capital Expenditures" in M03089

Budget Version - 2010 04/08 Forecast Forecast Start 10/01/2010 Operational 10/30/2010 Final Cost 12/31/2010 2010 $1,063,981.00 Total: $1,063,981.00 Original Cost: $960,000.00 This project provides for costs associated with the purchase of...

AI summary The budget forecast for the purchase of 10 light work vehicles, including commissioning, accessories, and the salvage value of retired vehicles, is outlined with a total forecast cost of $1,063,981.00 for the year 2010.

Capital Item Accounts Acct Actv Account Activity Forecast Amount Amount Variance 092 092-Vehicle T&D Reg. Labour AO 424 0 424 095 095-COPS Regular Labour AO 1,464 0 1,464 001 066 001 - T&D Regular Labour 066 - GP - Work Vehicles 1,850 0 1,...

AI summary The table presents capital item accounts with forecast amounts, actual amounts, and variances for various activities related to work vehicles and general-purpose expenses. The total cost is listed as $1,063,981, with an original cost of $960,000.

Capital Item Justification Justification Criteria: WORK SUPPORT FACILITIES Sub-Criteria: VEHICLES Name of Report : Document Location: Person Responsible:

AI summary The document outlines a template for justifying capital expenditures under 'WORK SUPPORT FACILITIES' with a sub-criteria focus on 'VEHICLES'. It includes empty fields for report details, location, and responsible personnel, suggesting it is an unfilled form or draft.

NSPI - 2010 Annual Capital Expenditure Plan (2010-2014) - P-128.09 NSPI Responses to DARB Information Requests

AI summary NSPI provided responses to DARB's information requests regarding its 2010-2014 Annual Capital Expenditure Plan. The document outlines NSPI's planned capital investments during this period, addressing regulatory inquiries about financial commitments and infrastructure projects.

NSPI - 2010 Annual Capital Expenditure Plan (2010-2014) - P-128.09 NSPI Responses to UARB Information Requests

AI summary NSPI submitted its 2010-2014 Annual Capital Expenditure Plan and responded to UARB information requests. The document outlines NSPI's capital spending commitments and compliance with regulatory disclosure requirements.

REDACTED 1 Response IR-GPI6: (cont'd) 2 3 The 2010 contract cost to purchase these light work vehicles is confidential. Suppliers seek 4 to keep the terms and conditions of their supply arrangements confidential from their other 5 customer...

AI summary NSPI argues that disclosing terms of a 2010 light work vehicle contract would harm suppliers' competitive advantage and NSPI's ability to secure favorable pricing. The response emphasizes confidentiality to protect business interests, noting that public disclosure would outweigh public interest in transparency. Beacons, racks, and radios are included in the purchase with no spares.

20 Year Maint 2007 Maint 2008 Maint 2009 Total Veh Equip Type Purchased Kms ($) ($) ($) ($) 2330 Cube Van 2001 168203 8,369 6,411 7,450 22,231 3302 Cube Van 1995 1,399 1,624 60 3,083 5600 Oil Filter 1995 13585 3,319 3,548 6,852 13,719 5644...

AI summary The document presents a table detailing maintenance costs for various vehicles and equipment owned by NSPI from 2007 to 2009, along with a reference to NSPI's 2010 Annual Capital Expenditure Plan. The table provides details such as equipment type, purchase year, kilometers driven, and maintenance costs over three years.

REDACTED I Response IR-GPI6: (cont'd) 2 3 f) This equipment is purchased through NSPI's alliance partners Ford and Altes Industries. If 4 NSPI requires specialized equipment such as box vans or small cranes, NSPI goes to market. 5 6 g) Veh...

AI summary The text discusses NSPI's procurement of specialized equipment through alliance partners and disposal methods for retired vehicles. It also includes financial details such as corporate tax rate, interest discount rate, CCA rate, and acquisition costs for a vehicle asset.

July 15, 2010 Nancy McNeil Clerk of the Board Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board 1601 Lower Water Street, 3 rd Floor P.O. Box 1692, Unit "M" Halifax, NS B3J 3S3 NSPI - Responses to Information Requests (IRs) - P - 128.10 CI #34582 - Clas...

AI summary Responses to information requests (IRs) regarding capital items CI #34582, CI #34583, and CI #38852 are enclosed, received on June 30, 2010. The letter is from Lee Thomson-Lutz to Nancy McNeil, Clerk of the Board at the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

NON-CONFIDENTIAL 1 Request IR-2: 2 3 This project was identified on page 254 of the 2010 ACE Plan for the amount of $3,446,332. 4 NSPl's request is asking for approval of $1,723,031 to cover the purchase of 64 5 transportation vehicles. NS...

AI summary NSPI requested approval for $1,723,031 to purchase 64 transportation vehicles, noting the project's scope changed from a two-year to one-year initiative. The variance reflects 2011 vehicle purchases, to be funded separately under Routine Capital. The 2010 ACE Plan originally allocated $3,446,332 for this project.