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Town of Lexington - FY2024-28 Capital Improvement Project Project Name: Pool Water Chemistry Automated Controllers Date: 9/23/22 Project ID: Rec-24-4 Department: Recreation & Community Programs Revised: Submitted by: Melissa Battite Phone: (781) 698-4801 Email: mbattite@lexingtonma.gov Description of Project: The Recreation Committee requests $35,000 in FY2024 to replace the water chemistry automated controllers that are at the Irving H. Mabee Town Pool Complex. The new automated controller system, manufactured by BECS Technology, would ensure that the four pools at the complex remain chemically balanced at all times as it features technology that enables staff to adjust the water chemistry settings either in person or remotely. Justification/Benefit: The current Pentair automated system was installed during the Town Pool renovations in 2017. However, the technology used in this system is antiquated, outdated, and no longer supported by the manufacturer. This has made it extremely difficult for staff to troubleshoot problems as they have occurred. The BECS system is the leader in aquatics technology and comes highly recommended from service providers in the commercial pool industry. Impact if Not Completed: If the current system falters, then DPW staff would need to balance the pools manually, which is not an efficient use of time or resources. Additionally, it could also result in the facility closing when water chemistry could not be achieved. If that was to happen, the loss of this seasonal, community resource would negatively impact thousands of visitors and significantly damage the department's financial standing and reputation. Timeframe: Winter 2024 Replacement Frequency: 20 years Basis for Cost Projections: Cost estimate is based on similar past projects and information provided by vendors in September 2022. Stakeholders: Residents, Non -Residents, DPW, Recreation & Community Programs, Recreation Committee Operating Budget Impact: If the current automated controllers fail, then the department would incur additional expenses for chlorine and operations would not be as efficient as possible. There would also be a possibility of the Town Pool experiencing closures when the pools were not chemically balanced, which would impact the revenue generated by the facility. Funding Source: Cash Capital Recreation - Page 17 Printed October 10, 2022