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Open Source Asset Management Software for Small Communities

Open Source Asset Management Software for Small Communities. Peter Le.Voir Doug Abbott. Maryland Center for Environmental Training (MCET) Delaware Environmental Training Center (DelTech). Pilot Program. Partnership between EPA, MCET and DelTech. 4-year grant from EPA to...

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Open Source Asset Management Software for Small Communities

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  1. Open Source Asset Management Software for Small Communities Peter Le.Voir Doug Abbott Maryland Center for Environmental Training (MCET) Delaware Environmental Training Center (DelTech)

  2. Pilot Program • Partnership between EPA, MCET and DelTech. • 4-year grant from EPA to... • Pilot A.M. at four small- to medium-sized wastewater utilities in MD and DE • Develop “user friendly” software • Develop training curriculum for national distribution

  3. Asset Management Program • ID Stakeholders • Mission Statement / Goals and objectives • Asset inventory • Criticality, Condition and Valuation • Maintenance management • Renewal / Replacement • Financial plan

  4. Open Source Software • MS Office Suite v ‘97/2000/2003 • Data Entry using MS Access • Export to MS Excel for Financial Analyses • Linked Help Files in MS Word

  5. Data Entry Menu

  6. Report Menu

  7. Advantages of this Software for Small Utilities • Full Integration of Asset Management Principles • Real-time valuation of all assets • Stand-alone Maintenance Management Program • Decision matrix for renewal / replacement • Predictive tool for life cycle planning, capital improvements, O&M budgeting, rate setting • Logical scheduling and allocation of funds

  8. Advantages of this Software for Small Utilities • Cost Efficient • LOE for Start-up Flexible • Gets smarter with use • Conforms with CMOM & GASB requirements

  9. For more information… • Attend our poster session tonight • After conference contact MCET at 301-934-7500 or info@mcet.org

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