12/02/2021 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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4 Community Preservation Committee Minutes December 2, 2021 Catherine Laurent Application: Multi -Purpose Track & Field Stadium Renovation: $1,709,400 (continued) The goal of this project is to replace the track and multi -purpose field in the Stadium of the Mashpee Middle/High School. The facilities are original to the school's construction in 1996. The track was resurfaced approximately 13 years ago. The surface is defective extending into the base and sub -base of the track. Complete reconstruction is necessary. The School Committee is in consensus to replace the track and multi -purpose field and to convert the fields from grass to synthetic turf. Natural turf has been difficult to maintain due to high usage, and weather impacts. There has been an increase in field usage over the years as well. In addition to the MMHS teams, the field is used for special events such as graduation, and the Special Olympics. During the summer the track and field are used for community athletics, numerous day camps and by the public. Most towns have made the transition to synthetic turf. Improvements would allow the Town of Mashpee to be on a level playing field with other school districts. The $760,000 expenditure for the synthetic turf field would not be funded under the CPA program. Project costs under the CPA would support general contracting, site preparation, demolition, concrete, the track, fencing, ADA compliant walkways and access, site amenities, utilities, site improvements, LED stadium lighting and project contingency fees. Additional storage would be provided for equipment and field maintenance equipment, the extension of a water services for the concession building and a hydration station. New perimeter fencing would separate the track and field. The existing site amenities within the Stadium, the bleachers, press box, concession building, storage building, athletic lighting and electronic scoreboards would not be improved. With CPA and CIP approval, the project would go to bid in the early spring with construction to commence in the summer of 2022. It is anticipated that a majority of work would be complete prior to the onset of the new school year. To remain within budget constraints a 20% contingency is budgeted for CPC and CIP project expenditures. Any used funds would be returned to the coffers of the Community Preservation Committee.