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The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 16 by a vote of 7-0 Motion Made by Selectman Weeden: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 16 as printed in the Warrant, with the exception of the phrase “or take any other action relating thereto.” Motion passes unanimously at 7:35 PM Article 17 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund Uncommitted Fund Balance in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter 44B, §5, the sum of $1,709,400 for the purpose of funding the Multi-Purpose Track & Field Stadium Renovation Project including necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee Explanation: The goal of this project is to sustain the current athletic program at the Mashpee Middle/High School (MMHS) by replacing the track and multi-purpose field in the stadium original to the school’s construction in 1996. Complete reconstruction is necessary. Over the past 25 years the track has been resurfaced. The surface is now defective and it is deteriorating extending into the base and sub-base of the track creating un-safe conditions. A total of 25 teams, more than 4,500 students use the facility during the fall and spring seasons and it is also used by all MMHS students as part of the gym curriculum. The facility is used and is available for the public during non- school hours. It is expected the field would be available for Mashpee youth sport leagues and/or Recreation Department programs during non-school hours, and would be available for rental by other organizations, subject to scheduled usages. The total projected cost is $2,970,350. The total CPA request is $1,709,400. CPA funding would support general contracting, site preparation/demolition, concrete, track, fencing, walkways/access, site amenities, utilities, site improvements, stadium lighting (LED conversion) and contingency in the amount of 20% due to uncertain economic conditions. Work proposed under the CPA conforms to the mandates of the Community Preservation Act. Improvements to the field will not be CPA funded and that component of the work is included in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) plan presented as a separate article. With approvals the project would go to bid in early spring with construction to commence in the Summer of 2022. It is anticipated the majority of work would be completed prior to the onset of the new school year. The Community Preservation Committee recommends approval of Article 17 by a vote of 8-1. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 17 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 17 by a vote of 6-0 Motion Made by Selectman Gottlieb; I move that the Town vote to approve Article 17 as printed in the Warrant, with the exception of the phrase “or take any other action relating thereto.” Motion passes at 7:35 PM