Asset management and open data

You should be able called up the city's capital register and not only find the asset but rank it in terms of replacement date, service record  maintenance cost and more.

Since we do not have that list we have to take staff word for it.Azthis is neither ideal nor satisfactory.

Asset management

Every major asset in Ottawa should be on a list.

associated with that item should be the following details.

The date the asset was brought into service.

The purchase price.

The annual cost of operation.

The annual depreciation

The expected date for replacement

Comments on its status of note

So, where is the list and why is it not publicly available?

For greater clarity

A capital asset management list (often called an asset register) is a centralized database used to track and maintain an organization's physical and financial assets. It monitors lifecycle costs, replacement schedules, and operational health to ensure infrastructure runs efficiently and within budget.

. Basic Identification

• Asset Name & Description: Common name and a clear description of the asset.
• Asset ID: A unique serial number, barcode, or property ID tag for tracking.
• Custodian/Owner: The department, team, or individual responsible for the asset.
• Location: Exact address, building, and room number where the asset is housed. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

2. Financial & Accounting Details

• Original Cost: The total cost to acquire the asset (including shipping, taxes, and installation).
• Date in Service: The exact date the asset began being actively used.
• Capitalization Threshold: Indication of whether the item meets your organization’s financial criteria for capitalization (e.g., items over \(\$5,000\)).
• Depreciation & Residual Value: Estimated drop in value over time and anticipated value at the end of its useful life. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

3. Lifecycle & Performance Data

• Original Useful Life: The expected time span the asset will remain functional.
• Condition Rating: Current state of the asset (e.g., Excellent, Good, Poor, or rated on a 1-10 scale).
• Maintenance History: Records of past repairs, upgrades, and preventative maintenance dates.
• Replacement Value: The current estimated financial cost to replace the asset at today's prices. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

If I was on council I would tend to this matter. It's about open data.