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Town o Lexington - FY2024-28 Capital Improvement Project Project Name: Park Improvements - Athletic Fields Date: 9/20/22 Project ID: Rec-24-3 Department: Recreation & Community Programs Revised: Submitted by: Melissa Battite Phone: (781) 698-4801 Email: mbattite@lexingtonma.gov Description of Project: The Recreation Committee is requesting a total of $6,180,000 in FY2028 for the construction of new athletic fields at the current site of the Lexington Public School administrative offices building. This project is contingent upon the Lexington Public Schools administrative offices being relocated. For this project, $2,000,000 is not CPA - eligible (additional information is located under request Rec-CPA-2 - Park Improvements - Athletic Fields). This project calls for the installation of two full-size multi-purpose synthetic turf fields (330'x 195'). These fields would be lighted and other amenities would include expanding the parking area outside of school traffic lanes and constructing ADA accessible pathways that connect the parking areas to the different fields throughout the site. The configuration of facilities and fields allows for independent and concurrent field use. Justification/Benefit: In the 2021-2022 Comprehensive Study of Athletic & Outdoor Recreation Facilities, an annual deficiency of 6,100 hours between available field hours as compared to the field hours needed was identified. Specifically, the Town has a field shortage equivalent to one (1) large rectangle, multi-purpose field and fourteen (14) small rectangle, multi-purpose fields. It is estimated that approximately 4,600 hours of field use would be gained as a result of this project, so it would help to address the Town's field shortage in a significant manner. Impact if Not Completed: The impact of not approving this request is the Town will continue to experience a significant field shortage with its rectangular, multi-purpose fields. This would impact the Lexington Public Schools, youth and adult sports leagues, and residents. Timeframe: FY2028 Replacement Frequency: 10 years Basis for Cost Projections: Cost projections are based on similar past projects and information provided by vendors and architects in September 2022. All cost estimates are provided in then -year dollars (FY2028 request in FY2028 dollars). Stakeholders: Residents, Non -Residents, Lexington Public Schools, Youth and Adult Organizations, DPW, Recreation & Community Programs, Recreation Committee Operating Budget Impact: DPW staff hours, equipment, and materials costs should decrease with improved field conditions that will require routine maintenance and not emergency repairs. Funding Source: Cash Capital, Bonding, CPA Prior Authorizations: Recreation - Page 15 Printed October 10, 2022