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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE REPORT TO 2016 ATM operability of the fire protection system. A total of 328 hydrants (approximately 22% of the system) have been replaced. Hydrants typically have a 50 year life unless they are damaged." [Brown Book, Page XI -23] Project Description Amount Requested Funding Source Committee Recommends (f) Comprehensive Watershed Storm Water Management Study and Implementation $390,000 GF (Debt) Approval (5 -0) "This is an annual request. DPW- Engineering and Conservation are collaborating on addressing drainage/brook management issues. The Charles River, Shawsheen River, and Mystic River watershed management plans have all been completed with funding from prior authorizations. Design work is completed and construction is underway for the daylighting and drainage improvements at Willards Woods and the bank stabilization at Vine Brook in the Saddle Club Road area. The Whipple Brook area design is also underway. This request is for the continuing design / implementation of the watershed plans and for the construction of priorities established in the watershed plans. Staff has reviewed the three watershed plans and developed a likely prioritization schedule with built -in flexibility pending unforeseen changes. The requested funding will be used to move forward with the determined prioritized areas. Please note that there is some overlap with the Town Wide Culvert Replacement project, as some of these projects include culvert work as well as stream management work. Possible priority areas include the Valleyfield area design (which is within the Clematis Brook area) and the Whipple Brook area construction." [Brown Book, Page XI -7] Project Description Amount Requested Funding Source Committee Recommends (g) Massachusetts Avenue — Three Intersections Improvements and Easements $6,900,000 $350,000 GF (Free Cash) + $6,550,000 State TIP Approval (5 -0) "This ongoing project includes the design of the major intersections on Mass Ave from Marrett Road to Pleasant Street (intersections include Pleasant Street, Maple Street and Marrett Road) to mitigate congestion and address safety concerns for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. $125,000 was appropriated by the 2010 Annual Town Meeting for 25% of the design. $500,000 was appropriated by the 2014 Annual Town Meeting to complete the design plans and bid specifications. The 25% design plans were submitted to MassDOT and all comments received as of September 2014. Public hearings and meetings have also been held. "MassDOT Transportation Improvement Plan (T.I.P) construction funding is anticipated to cover the cost of the project. Construction estimates value the project at approximately $6.5 million. The project has scored high in project ratings which help determine eligibility and scheduling. "The FY17 request seeks funds for temporary construction easements; permanent acquisition is not anticipated. Federal requirements for land acquisition require the Town to appraise and offer to purchase the temporary easement based on the appraised value. As the process moves forward, it will be determined if there are any potential non - participatory costs that the Town will be responsible for funding." [Brown Book, Page XI -22] 44