01/06/2022 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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12 Community Preservation Committee Minutes January 6, 2022 Catherine Laurent; Application: Multi-Purpose Track &Field Stadium Renovation- $1,709,400: (continued) The funding source within the CPA was considered. The Community Preservation Committee has discretion to use a combination of available funding from the Budgeted for Appropriation Reserve, Open Space/Recreation Reserve and or Uncommitted Fund Balance or to fund the project entirely from the Uncommitted Fund Balance of$4,566,419.60. Given the magnitude of this project discussion continued. It was suggested the facility be constructed on Town land adjacent to the school property to allow for increased public access and further,seek outside funding opportunities. School Superintendent Patricia DeBoer indicated the plans for the Multi-Purpose Track & Field Stadium renovation project are at 90% design. The School Department in conjunction with the Town has been reviewing this much needed project for the past several years. There has been a lot of input, and the track itself is widely used by the public during after school hours and on the weekends. The track has been resurfaced and it is well over its 25-year life span. It its present condition,it is not safe for use. A new facility would generate a hub for multiple sports, town and recreation use and outside use with upgraded outdoor LED lighting that is cost effective. The Town of Mashpee has grown over the years, and there is an increased demand on the fields. The new track&field would contain a hydration system and new fencing. Improvements would allow Mashpec to remain current with other districts. The project is ready to move forward following graduation to prepare the stadium for fall use. It is hopeful the CPC and CIP would move forward with the project to allow the voters to determine the outcome at the May 2022 Town Meeting. The School Department would ensure the project is well communicated prior to Town Meeting. Under the Capital Improvement Plan this project has been discussed for a number of years. The original request was much broader, and this proposal is more refined and modest. The CIP process is expected to be defined after the article filing deadline on February 14, 2022. This affords the opportunity to mix funding sources and identify other possible funding initiatives. It was recommended the CPC consider this application to begin the funding process. Finance Committee member John Miller asked if the S 1.7 million expenditure would impact any subsequent open space the town may wish to obtain. It was noted the CPC coffers are healthy and monies are replenished every fall with tax payments. Appropriation of this project would still retain funds in various CPA balances available for future appropriations. And,theoretically, the CPC is able to bond if it is so required.