10/21/1997 MASHPEE COMMONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE Minutes

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Mr. Brais suggested Town Officials be interviewed individually Police Chief, Fire Chief, school Superintendent) . The results of which are to be presented on a summary spread sheet analysis of both benefits and costs. Associated costs to the commercial development, as well as residential should be noted. The analysis should include some sensitivity analysis, break even levels on certain items should be identified.. The impact of real estate taxes upon the Town should also be determined. final report in draft form should be presented for review and revision. In conclusion, Mr. Brais stated his request that the above concerns be incorporated into the fiscal analysis report . mr.. Whritenour commented on the "marginal cost basis, ,, and inquired as to bow issues that do not apply on a marginal basis new fire fighting equipment) would be taken into account. Mr. rail agreed something like this would be considered a marginal cost . In some sense, a capacity analysis is being considered as well . If a new school were needed as a result of this development, it would be considered to be a substantial fiscal impact. on the other hand, if the existing capital facilities for the schools are sufficient, the marginal costs of the additional students are related more to teacher salaries, supplies, etc. , and would not create additional capital costs associated with educating a student . Selectman Dinizio, inquired as to the procedure for assessing impact fees for operational costs. Mr. Brais suggested they be amortized over a period of time. Where are to be revenues associated with this project, which will be lower or higher over a period of time. Mr. Brais explained that some revenues and costs are to be annualized, and some are to be capitalized as one-time costs or payments, and are to be factored into the analysis as such. Ir. Fudala commented on the marginality of school facilities. School facilities are built in anticipation of students, in effect paying now for future students . Every student entering the system has a share in the capital costs. 1r. Brais agreed this point was well taken. There are qualitative aspects that are imbued in the assumptions made with regard to future Town population, Mr. Fudala stated, projections made for the School Facilities/Department in connection with the Comprehensive Plan, have included a certain number of students from Mashpee orrnons.