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the Town of a ballot question to exclude from the limitations of Proposition 2112, so-called, G.L. c.59, §21C, the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on any bonds, notes or certificates of indebtedness issued hereunder; or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Select Board Explanation: This article would provide funding for the construction of a new Police Station and associated site improvements at 19 Frank E. Hicks Drive. The existing building would remain in use until the new building was completed and ready for occupancy. The existing Police Station no longer adequately supports the operational needs of the department. The existing building (1 story section) was originally constructed in 1978. A 2-story addition was constructed in 1990. Other than minor interior remodeling, no renovation of the building has occurred in the 30+ years since. In that time, the size of the department has increased with the increase in the population and development of the Mashpee community. The proposed building is designed to support the operational needs of the department for the next 50 years. A needs assessment/conceptual design was completed in FY24 and funding for design/engineering for the new facility was authorized at the May 2024 ATM. Article 5 requires a 2/3 vote to pass. This article will also require approval of a corresponding Proposition 2 1/2 debt exclusion ballot question at the May 10, 2025 Annual Town Election. The Select Board recommends approval of Article 5 by a vote of 4-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 5 by a vote of 6-0 Motion made by Select Board Member Sherman Motion: I move the Town vote to authorize the Treasurer, upon the approval of the Select Board, to borrow the sum of $37,150,000 pursuant to G.L. c.44, §§7 or 8 or any other enabling authority and issues bonds and notes of the Town therefor; and to appropriate said sum for purposes of paying the costs of construction of a new police station located at 19 Frank E. Hicks Drive, Mashpee, MA, including costs of demolition and removal of any structures or features thereon, site preparation and all other costs incidental and related thereto, as recommended by the Capital Improvement Program Committee; and, further, to authorize the Select Board or other appropriate Town officials to execute documents and take such other actions as may be needed to effectuate this vote; provided, however, that this vote shall be expressly subject to and contingent upon approval by the voters of the Town of a ballot question to exclude from the limitations of Proposition 2 1/2, so-called, G.L. c.59, §21C, the amounts required to pay the principal and interest on any bonds, notes or certificates of indebtedness issued hereunder. Motion passes 229-50 at 8:31PM