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V Town of Lexington - FY2024-28 CPA Project Project Name: Park Improvements - Site Amenities Date: 9/14/21 Project ID: Rec-CPA-3 Department: Recreation & Community Programs Revised: 9/20/22 Submitted by: Peter Coleman Phone: (781) 698-4803 Email: pcoleman@lexingtonma.gov Description of Capital Program: The Recreation Committee requests $30,000 in FY2025 to update and replace site amenities at various parks and recreational facilities. Site amenities can include, but are not limited to, signage, shade structures, park and player benches, fencing, gates, backstops, bike racks, trash and recycle receptacles, and water fountains. Justification/Benefit: While the 2020 Community Needs Assessment highlighted several strengths that currently exist within the Town's park system, one area for improvement is in regards to the amenities present at each site. Twenty-seven (27) individual park/site assessments were completed during the Community Needs Assessments and approximately 80% of the assessments completed (21 out of 27) identified site amenities as a deficiency with the lack and/or poor condition of signage, spectator seating, pedestrian lighting, and trash/recycle receptacles as the most commonly listed deficiencies. Recent capital improvement projects have included the installation of new amenities, whereas the amenities at other parks have aged and are in poor condition or are non-existent altogether. Establishing consistent signage throughout the Town's parks will enhance the overall appearance as well as the user's experience while at these facilities. This request will help to address the shortcomings that were identified in the Community Needs Assessment. Impact if Not Completed: The Public Works Department oversees the maintenance of the Town's parks, playgrounds, and athletic facilities. The impact of not approving this request is a continuing deterioration of the amenities that are currently in place, which could ultimately lead to their removal. This would be to the detriment of all park users, whether it be residents, non-residents, the Lexington Public Schools, youth and adult sports organizations, and Recreation and Community Programs Department -sponsored programs and activities. Timeframe: FY2025 and FY2027 Replacement Frequency: 10-15 years, depending on the amenity Planned Spending for Next 5 Years: FY2027 - $30,000 for upgrades and enhancements to site amenities at the various parks Basis for Cost Projections: Based on the actual cost for these items when purchased during previous capital improvement projects Stakeholders: Residents, Non -Residents, Lexington Public Schools, Youth and Adult League programs, Recreation & Community Programs, Recreation Committee Operating Budget Impact: If this request is not approved, then these items would need to be purchased out of the Department's operating budget. Funding Source: CPA Recreation - Page 29 Printed October 10, 2022