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Minutes of the Lexington Capital Expenditures Committee (CEC) Meeting November 15, 2016 Correct what are believed to be incorrect dollar amounts in the CIPÓs cite of the Appropriation HistoryÏincluding any other allocation(s) in those years to specific projects outside of the usual scope of this CIP. #645 Dam Repair: The FY2018 funding is for the extraordinary repairs and improvements to the Old Res\[ervoir\] Dam. Most of the trees identified for removal are not healthy. DPW is working with the Conservation Commission that will notify abutters when this project is ready to move forward. The project is currently in the design phase; if the FY2018 funding is approved, the construction would move forward in the next construction season. The Committee added its support for temporarily lowering water levels to save $150,000, as described in the backup to the CIP. #672 Battle Green Master PlanÏPhase 3: Previous appropriations allow for Battle Green improvements, but some are on hold until it is determined whether they might be impacted by CIP #321 Center Streetscape Improvements. Additional funding requests will be delayed until FY2019. The Committee requests: A sketch of the Battle Green area identifying projects, and their costs, under this Plan that have been accomplished; are currently under contract for execution; are moving forward to being under contract; ones that are funded, (See but on hold; and ones remaining that are identified for future funding. #922, below, for other project efforts to be added to the same sketch.) A revisit of the funding amounts is requested as the basis is now over 6-years old. #683 Town Wide Culvert Replacement: Town culverts are being identified and evaluated to determine the need for replacement. #688 Town-wide Signalization Improvements: The signal at the Munroe Center for the Arts is one of those identified for replacement, partially due to unreliability. Because the current location does not meet Federal standards (the ÐwarrantsÑ) for a comparable signal installation, an alternative pedestrian signal needs to be identified (such as the Rectangular, Rapid-Flashing Beacons \[RRFB\] used along Spring Street). Changes at Worthen Road and Bedford Street need to be coordinated with plans to replace the Fire & Rescue Department Headquarters. The Committee requests: Annotate the list of signal locations with the type of mechanism that determines when the lights change. #850 Hartwell Avenue Infrastructure Improvements: This project, which incorporates Maguire Road intersection improvements and a renovated bridge over Kiln Brook, faces serious challenges, including wetland issues and the need for undisrupted utility services at Hanscom Air Force Base. An informal discussion with the Conservation Commission is being scheduled. The selected intersection design would impact the bridge repairs and utility services. Relocating utility lines would be complex and costly. A signal at Maguire Road would be less complex and less costly than a roundabout. The almost $2.2 million funding request is based on the costliest options. It is advantageous to solicit bids in the winter. Design preparation is unlikely before winter 2017, causing a delay in the project. The Committee requests: A brief description of previously appropriated funds and a phased project evaluation. Updates as the options are narrowed. Page 4 of 6