12/11/2007 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Minutes

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3 Capital Improvement Program Committee Minutes December 11, Zoo - APPOINTMENTS AND ARIIGS; Department of Public Works: (continued) The vehicle used by the Assistant Director of Public Works, x. 1998 Ford Expedition was included in the CIP for replacement in FY09. The vehicle was a noted transfer from the Fire Department in October 2004 with 104,000 miles. The CIP vehicle replacement request is $40,000. A more definitive cost estimate would be obtained if the CIP elects to onsider a new vehicle purchase for the DPW in FY09. It was noted a smaller 4 WD SUV, pick-up or hybrid vehicle would be considered by the department i an effort to reduce budgetary constraints. The older vehicle would be used s a trade--in or transferred to,another depdrtment for linmit d usage. There is approximately 120,000 miles on the vehicle to slate. An ongoing capital request of the DPW is to replace the 1995 sweeper. The purchase.of a neer sweeper was initially proposed in FY02. The sweeper, estimated to cost$5 0,00 is used by the DPW every spring to clear sand from the Town roads after the winter season. Approximately o ails of road are swept during the winter months. It is also used to sweep roads prior to paving. At the direction of the Board ofSelectmen,the extension of the Route 130 bikeway/walkway from Heritage Park to Pickerel Cove Road was presented to the CIP for funding consideration. The project is supported by the community and as a warrant article at the May 2007 Torn Meeting. To reduce cost constraints,the DPW would serve as construction manager. To date,the project design$60,000 has been paid in full. Mitigation funds in the amount of$176,000 are available from the Cape Cod Commission to support the ,too' bikeway/sidewalk project which includes the installation of a new crossing light for safety. The CIP funding request is $236,,000. Mr. Taylor also has met before the Cor unuru'ty Preservation Committee seeking a funding contribution for the project.