2006-03-06-TE-Warrant-and-2006-03-27-ATM-Warrant

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and determine whether the money shall be provided by the tax levy, by transfer from available funds, including enterprise funds, by borrowing, or by any combination of these methods, to determine if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to apply for, accept, expend and borrow in anticipation of state aid for such capital improvements, or act in any other manner in relation thereto (Inserted by the Board of Selectmen) FUNDS REQUESTED $3,232,000 (see estimates below) DESCRIPTION a) Sidewalk Improvements - $300,000: This request is for funding to rebuild and/or repave existing asphalt sidewalks throughout town that are in poor condition, heavily traveled, or on main arterial streets Improvements to existing sidewalks will increase pedestrian safety, support the Safe Routes to School Program, and diminish liability for injuries to pedestrians The Sidewalk Committee will recommend a Master Plan for sidewalk improvements From this appropriation, $100,000 will be used to continue sidewalk replacement on Massachusetts Avenue from the driveway east of the Cary Library to Waltham Street. b)Lincoln Field Methane Gas Mitigation - $200,000: This request is for the design, permitting, and construction of a subsurface methane gas mitigation system for Lincoln Field. Corrective action is needed to prevent the accumulation of landfill gases under the athletic fields that were constructed on the site of an old landfill c)Building Envelope - $355,000: This is an annual request to support construction repair/replacement projects for the maintenance and upgrade of municipal buildings systems The preliminary project schedule for FY2007 includes a) Westview Cemetery Office Building heating system, Munroe Cemetery Building roof repairs, & Park Department Building upgrades, b) ADA Upgrade - handicap accessible ramp and door for the front of the Town Office Building; c) Visitors' Center electrical system replacement; d) Fire Station floor; e)Fire Station drainage, roof repairs and construction of a women's shower The 2003-2004 Statement of Values set the value of Town Buildings at $36 4 million exclusive of school buildings Projects that are given priority under the Building Envelope Program are those considered most vital to preventing building deterioration and increasing safety for employees and the public Improvements are generally more efficient than the systems they replace and reduce operating and maintenance cost. d)DPW Equipment Replacement- $435,000: This is an annual request to replace equipment used by the Department of Public Works Vehicles scheduled for replacement based on manufacturers' recommendations are assessed as to mechanical condition and work requirements before funding is requested for replacement. FY2007 requests are two F450 Dump Body Trucks with plows, a Navistar Dump-6 Wheel with plow/underscraper, a 1 ton HD Pick up with Plow Package, an F450 Rack Body w/plow, an F350 one-ton HD pick up with plow package, and a Toro Grounds Master 21