12/8/2016 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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5 Capital Improvement Program Committee Minutes December 8, 2016 Fire Department: (continued) Correspondence in the CIP booklet was received from Robert Luongo, Head Mechanic dated September 15, 2016 recommending urgent replacement of the ambulances. It was suggested the Town replace one ambulance vehicle per year with a heavier duty chassis, and to maintain a three-year replacement schedule in the future to minimize costly repairs. Chief Rullo indicated he is currently reviewing different types of ambulances to suit the needs of the Town. The CIP cost estimate for the purchase of one ambulance is $250,000. The vehicle itself is projected to cost $240,000 and the equipment$15,000. The existing ambulance would serve as a trade vehicle, and any remaining funds would be deposited into free cash. In addition to the consideration to purchase a new ambulance, privatization is also being reviewed. It was noted the purchase of one ambulance in FYI 8 could be fully funded by the Ambulance Receipts Account. It was recommended the purchase of ambulances be considered in a three- year program for FYI 8, 19 and 20 and staggered thereafter. After the initial purchase of three ambulances, it was determined the ambulances would not have to be replaced on a three year cycle. Therefore the sum of$250,000 earmarked for FY 21, 22 and 23 was removed from estimated disbursements within the CIP program for the following three years. Motion made by Mr. Richardson to support the purchase of(1) Ambulance in FY2018 for $250,000 with funding to fully derive from the Ambulance Receipts Account. Motion seconded by Mr. Gasior. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. It was noted the Town Mechanic is also recommending the CTP consider a Vehicle Replacement Program for the Fire Department. This is anticipated to begin in fiscal year 2020 with the lease/purchase of two utility vehicles. COMMUNICATIONS & CORRESPONDENCE Local Meals Tax Option: At the last meeting the CIP discussed the possibility of using funds from the Meals Tax as seed money for the Capital Expenditure Fund. Currently fourteen Cape towns have adopted this statute. Proceeds from the collected tax would be deposited into free cash and then certified as free cash and serve as a potential source of revenue for the CIP reserve fund. It was agreed a Town Meeting article would be recommended to the Board of Selectmen to adopt the Local Meals Tax Option in the Town of Mashpee.