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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE REPORT TO 2016 ATM Project Description Amount Requested Funding Source Committee Recommends (b) Pump Station Upgrades $800,000 Wastewater EF (Debt) Approval (5 -0) "This is an ongoing program for upgrade of the stations including bringing them in compliance with federal (OSHA) regulations, equipment replacement and generator installations. Lexington has 10 Sewer pumping stations valued at over $6 million. In July 2013 a detailed evaluation and capital plan was developed for the town with the assistance of Wright- Pierce. This includes a detailed engineering survey of the pumps stations to determine current and future needs as well as a time table and probable costs for the proposed work. FY17 funding is requested for full pump station replacement which will likely be used for the Marshall Road Pump Station as shown in year 4 of the Capital Improvement Plan developed by Wright- Pierce. Installation of back -up generators at Concord Avenue and Potter Pond pump stations as well as other upgrades at Potter Pond have recently been completed and significant improvements to the main pump station are underway that include HVAC upgrades, the installation of variable frequency drives on all the pumps to minimize wear and tear, save energy and eliminate hammering in the force main, and the installation of a surge tank." [Brown Book, Page XI -11] Article 13: Appropriate for School Capital Projects and Equipment Funds Requested Funding Source Committee Recommends $1,384,087 $427,607 GF (Debt) + $956,480 GF (Free Cash) Approval (5 -0) Project Description Amount Requested Funding Source Committee Recommends (a) System Wide School Furniture, Equipment and Systems $186,087 GF (Free Cash) Approval (5 -0) "The School Department submits annual requests for replacement of classroom and office furniture that has reached the end of its useful life. The FY17 request will support new furniture for increased enrollment and staff and additional classroom space for Lexington Children's Place. "The FY17 Furniture, Equipment and Systems Replacement Program includes requests for: • Student, Teacher and Staff Desks and Chairs • Additional Classroom Furniture and Equipment for Lexington Children's Place • Principal's Office furniture at Harrington • Cafeteria Tables • Bookshelves • Activity Tables • Stand -Up Student Desks • Corkboard/ Markerboards • Stools • Supply Cabinets • Computer Tables 50