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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE REPORT TO 2017 ATM&STM 2017-1 programming)—with the design update for the whole building expected this June. (See Article 16(e)) Additionally, a new sidewalk is proposed to improve access. (See Article 10(k)) At present, there is no decision on use of the space in the Muzzey High Condominiums that previously housed the Senior Center. Deed restrictions on that space limit it to uses for the benefit of seniors. The Department of Public Facilities currently maintains the space in a caretaker mode Fire & Rescue The Fire & Rescue Department uses industry standards and its own experience to establish the replacement schedule for its capital equipment. Unlike many pieces of Town equipment, fire engines and medic trucks (rescue-ambulances) are partially custom-made and equipped, require detailed specifications, and typically require many months between placing the order and the delivery and acceptance. The mission of this Department in the 21st century has shifted beyond traditional firefighting to emergency services, homeland security, and community education, with our firefighters now being trained for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS). The equipment to perform these missions has changed with new technologies for firefighting and communications, yet the basic pumper truck, ladder truck, and rescue-ambulance are still essential to the mission. For the FY2018 Capital request, see STM Articles 2&3, and Article 12(x) Lexington must continue to replace its aging equipment and retain back-up capacity. The table on the next page includes the forecasted need for replacing major capital vehicles in the current Department inventory. 16