2/2/2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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6 Capital Improvement Program Committee Minutes February 2, 2016 Planning& Construction: (continued) It is hopeful that grants will cover(PC-2)the HVAC project at the Coombs School. In the past,the Cape Light Compact has funded 100% of the energy management system. It is hopeful the Cape Light Compact and National Grid will cover the balance to alleviate the need for CIP funding. To obtain a funding advantage,it was recommended the DPW Director optimize the rebates and incentives. The replacement of the emergency generator$60,000 at the Quashnet School(E-3)is prioritized for funding in fiscal year 2017. The replacement generator has been in the CIP for a number of years. This year, $2,000 has been expended on repairs. It is an unreliable unit that is actually inside the building. The town is required by law to have a generator in the schools. Rental fees are estimated to cost$5,000 per week. Listed at PC-4 is an upgrade Of securityameras and access controls. The new equipment would give improved control and have the ability to remotely view/access the equipment via the town's network as well as with mobile devices. The project will also fund the upgrade of equipment at the Police Station,Fire Station, Library and DPW. It will also allow for the installation of cameras at the Transfer Station. The upgrades will convert all of the security equipment to one vendor for continuity and interconnection. The requested appropriation is $75,000. Ms. Laurent indicated previous funding was depleted for this project. It is identified on the CIP list for the upcoming fiscal year to complete the upgrade. The Town Manager reported there are no problems with the existing systems to date. In the CIP, a project moved forward should have a sense of urgency. There is no urgency to move this project forward at this time. The reconstruction of six tennis courts and two basketball courts(PC-5) at the Middle/High School original to the school construction in 1996 have been identified for funding. The courts are used by the school for gym and athletics and are used on a regular basis during the summer months and on weekends by Mashpce residents and groups. In FY10,the courts were professionally crack-filled and repainted. The estimated cost to reconstruct the tennis and basketball courts is$250,000. The use of Community Preservation Act funding is under consideration and identified as a funding source for this project. It was also recommended the school projects,windows and tennis courts, and high school track be considered for funding under one bond for the schools.