2/3/2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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Capital Improvement Program Committee Minutes February 3, 2015 POLICE DEPARTMENT: (continued) Pump -out Boat - $90,771: The acquisition of a new pump -out boat would allow the Town to pump and dispose of waste to protect the waterways and the environment while recouping fees for this type of service. At the end of last year, the vessel went out-of- commission ut-ofcommission and fortunately, the Town of Falmouth supplied a loaner boat to allow the Town of Mashpee to continue to offer this amenity to protect the waterways. Chief Collins indicated the plan is to replace the boat projected to cost $90,771. It was noted the Town received notification of grant funding for this project. In the pump -out program, the State would reimburse the Town 75% towards the cost of a boat suitable for this type of service. The Town's program is self-sustaining and funding from the Town's Pump -out Account would offset costs associated to the purchase. The Town anticipates receiving $56,250 in reimbursable grant funds, and $10,000 in trade-in costs. Currently, the Town's Pump -out Account has a balance of $25,422.77. With available funding and State reimbursement there is no additional cost to the Town to replace the pump -out vessel. Last year, the project was presented to the CIP, and a separate article for temporary borrowing authorization was considered for the reimbursement of funds for this purpose. Portable Radios, Firearms: Chief Collins noted that his operating budget has increased to allow for the purchase of operational equipment such as portable radios and firearms. This action will alleviate future capital budget requests for operational items.