RE: FCI computer program (8)Thanks for the information on the FCI Application. Is there any way to
get a sample of a program that is in operation? I would like to see
what printouts look like, ets. Does someone in NW Montana use the
system so I could look at it in progress?
Fred A. Leistiko
Airport Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
406-250-3065
From: Brewer, Katharine [mailto:kbrewer@montana.edu]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 3:40 PM
To: Fred Leistiko
Subject: RE: FCI computer program
Hi, I just spoke briefly with Doug Conners about this project. MSU
distributes the FCI Application to be used "as is". The application is
locked, and isn't modifiable by the people to whom we distribute it. It
is an Access based program, so requires Microsoft Access (2007 is
recommended). I hope that it will fit your needs. The application
doesn't specifically track an appraised value, but does have replacement
value, renewal cost, etc.
When the application was designed, we were asked to develop something
that could be used across the state of Montana. One important part of
the project was to ensure that all organizations used an even playing
field. To that end, the application was locked to prevent users from
using their own creative pricing schemes. The prices and components in
the application are updated every year or two by MSU Facilities staff.
Pricing is based on RS Means data and calculations developed in-house.
If you need further information as to how the prices are calculated,
please let me know and I can provide you with a spreadsheet with further
information.
You may download the application free of charge from
http://www.facilities.montana.edu/pdc/planning/FCIDownload/. Please see
the troubleshooting tips on the page if you have any problems with the
download, or feel free to call me.
Thanks for your interest in the FCI Application.
From: Fred Leistiko [mailto:fleistiko@kalispell.com]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 3:06 PM
To: Brewer, Katharine
Subject: FCI computer program
Katharine:
I have been tasked with a project to set up a Facility Plan for the City
of Kalispell. This project will be started from scratch and will
include the total inventory of property and improvements owned by the
City. It will also provide an area for listing suggested improvements
and repairs to the structures in each area. I will have to do a gap
analysis to determine what, when, and how long it will take to bring all
assets up to par. The three costs will be current appraised value,
replacement value, and the cost to bring the structure up to par.
I was directed towards your Facilities Condition Inventory program as a
possible model to use in developing this plan. My question is, Do you
think your program can be modified to meet the format the City of
Kalispell wants their Facilities Plan to look like? If so, I would sure
like to work with a proven product rather than start from scratch. Is
your plan based off of a Microsoft program? Outlook or something like
it?
Fred A. Leistiko
Airport Manager
City of Kalispell
P.O. Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
406-250-3065