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TOWN OF LEXINGTON BUILDING FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
STUDY REPORT
14 JANUARY 2005
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHARGE
The 2004 Building Finance Advisory Committee (BFAC) was convened under a Charge
from the Lexington Board of Selectmen adopted on October 20, 2003 to advise the Selectmen on
the budgetary requirements associated with capital investments to maintain and support the
Town’s building infrastructure.
SCOPE
As directed in the Charge from the Board of Selectmen, the 2004 BFAC members
used the 1995 Building Finance Committee report as an initial framework for the 2004
study and made extensive reference to it in terms of current recommendations.
The 2004 BFAC did not address issues pertaining to use of the Town’s
Buildings (appropriateness of use, efficiency of use, or suitability of use), except where
such use was considered to be inappropriate for, or in conflict with, the building’s
design or structural capability. The three building which did fall into this category
were:
a)the School Administration Building
b)the East Lexington Library
c)the Department of Public Works facility on Bedford Street.
The Committee did evaluate the envelopes and functional systems (electric, heat, plumbing, etc.)
of the buildings that were surveyed.
The 2004 BFAC did not include, in its report, any ongoing or proposed work if it was
informed that funds for that work were already in place. The 2004 BFAC did not address capital
requirements beyond the 10 year time frame.
The 2004 BFAC did not address the capital requirements of the Town’s school
buildings (other than the School Administration building) nor the Cary library, since
these buildings currently have major renovations in process and capital expenditure plans
are already in place.
The 2004 BFAC did not address the potentially extensive capital requirements associated
with making the Town’s buildings compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
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These costs may possibly run into the millions of dollars, but these costs cannot be determined
until studies are performed to address:
a) What is required to minimally meet the ADA requirements?
b) What does the Town wish to do in excess of the ADA, if anything?
c) How could handicapped access requirements be implemented in each Town building?
Note that in many cases, such modifications will be complicated by the fact that many of
the Town’s buildings are old and not easily modified, and many are also within the
Town’s Historic Districts.
The BFAC understands that the Commission on Disability has ongoing studies in one or more of
these areas. It is recommended that these studies are completed as soon as possible and that
they are supplemented, where required, to provide cost estimates for the work proposed.
Appropriate capital should then be budgeted in the 2-10 year time frame to implement the
recommendations that are subsequently approved.
BFAC MEMBERSHIP
Chairman: Jerry Moloney
Members: John Austin
Mark Elefante
Maureen Lagarde
Richard Perry (PBC liaison)
Other liaison: George Burnell (CE liaison)
Peter Kelly ( Selectmen liaison)
STUDY DURATION
The BFAC members met with Department Heads and building managers and surveyed all
the buildings included in this report during the Fall of 2004.
FORMAT OF REPORT
Following the format of the 1995 BFC Report, a separate page of the report, including the
recommended budgetary requirements and commentary, is provided for each of the buildings
surveyed. The recommended budgets do not include minor maintenance-related items that
should be funded through the normal operating budgets of the Departments responsible (i.e.
painting, small carpentry repairs etc).
The budgetary schedule recommendations of the 2004 BFAC differs slightly from those
of the 1995 Committee in that recommended capital expenditures have been broken into the
following time periods:
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1 year (indicating that a significant problem exists that should be
addressed in the short term, e.g. personnel safety issues or repairs required
to avoid the risk of significant additional expense that may be incurred by
inaction)
2 - 4 years (indicating that capital expenditure is required in the near term, but that
these items can be held temporarily in abeyance if immediate funding is
not available)
5 - 10 years (indicating that a need exists for capital expenditure for maintaining the
building’s serviceability with the 5 – 10 year time frame)
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS
The recommended capital budget for each building can be found in the related sheet for
that building. The total expenditure recommendations for all the buildings surveyed are as
follows:
1 year $ 3,028,000. *
2-4 year $ 5,785,500. to $ 8,785,500.
5-10 year $ 980,000.
*Note: the condition of the garage floor in the Main Fire Station on Bedford
Street is currently under evaluation. The cost of any required repairs/replacement
of the Fire Station’s garage floor is not included here.
Three buildings examined by the Committee deserve special mention:
School Administration Building.
This building is in very bad repair and is being used for a purpose far removed
from that for which it was designed. A structural engineering analysis needs to be
performed to assess whether the building can safely support the floor loads to which it is
being subjected. This is a safety concern. Emergency egress for the School Departments
employees appears inadequate and should be examined by a professional consultant.
This is a building well frequented by the public, but no provisions for handicapped access
are provided.
Piecemeal repairs to this building are unlikely to solve the serious flaws of the
structure. Either total renovation or replacement of the building should be considered.
The estimated cost of extensive renovation or replacement is $2.5M. Depending on the
recommendations of the proposed consultants’ reports, this expenditure may be near
term. Architectural design studies should be started for the renovation or replacement of
the building.
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In the long term, maintenance responsibility for this building should not rest with
the School Department. Political considerations will always require that available
education funds be spent on the schools themselves and the education of our children;
maintenance of the school administration building will likely always be a low priority.
Considering, in addition, that this building is part of the town center’s public-building
complex, it is recommended that fiscal responsibility for maintenance of this building
should be from the general Town building-maintenance budgets.
DPW Facility
The office building and particularly the barn structure at the DPW on Bedford
Street are quite inadequate for the current requirements of the Department of Public
Works. The barn is antiquated, in poor repair, and does not support the current space
needs of the Department. Although repairs and renovations have been considered, these
will not solve the problem in the long term. Expenditures should be limited to the
minimum necessary for health and safety while a design and costing study is performed
for renovation or replacement of the office building and total replacement of the barn.
The likely cost of this project will obviously be dependent on the design proposed, but is
likely to be of the order of $ 5 – 8M.
East Lexington Library
This building, though well liked in the community, is unsuited to its current use as
a public library. The structure should be examined by a Professional Engineer to assess
its ability to support the loads to which may be subjected (an existing very significant
book load and a worst case human occupant load). This is another building well
frequented by the public, but no provisions for handicapped access are provided. In the
long term, this antiquated building will require extensive, ongoing and very expensive
maintenance. It is suggested that the library function be relocated to a more appropriate
setting, and either another use be found for the building or, preferably, the building
should be divested.
CONCLUSIONS
With the exception of the three buildings mentioned above, the town’s buildings are in
acceptable shape and can remain that way if a reasonable ongoing maintenance and updating
plan is implemented. The Committee noted and wishes to highlight the fact that the recently
challenging fiscal environment has led to under budgeting and under staffing for the ongoing
general maintenance of our buildings. To repeat the comment made by one individual, “only
fatality maintenance is being performed at present”– meaning that little or no preventive
maintenance is being performed and that money is spent only in response to serious failures.
The town’s buildings need to be managed and funded more consistently to avoid incurring much
larger capital expenditures for more significant repairs in the long term.
Resolving the problems with the School Administration Building and the DPW facility
will require the Town to devote significant fiscal resources to these buildings. The BFAC
recommends that initial design concept studies to renovate or replace these buildings commence
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as soon as funds are available. Budgetary plans for financing the projects should be prepared
accordingly.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The BFAC wishes to acknowledge the willing and helpful assistance provided by all
Department Heads and their staffs who provided information to the Committee and met with us
at sometimes inconvenient hours. Particular thanks are due to Peter Chalpin and Wayne Medlin
for their extensive assistance and support.
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SUMMARY REPORT
Capital Budget Capital Budget Capital Budget
Building (Year 1) (Years 2-4) (Years 5-10) TOTAL
Town Office Building $0 $240,000 $450,000 $690,000
Cary Hall $20,000 $12,500 $0 $32,500
Police Station $0 $78,000 $350,000 $428,000
DPW Facility $300,000 $5,000,000 to $0 $5,300,000 to
$8,000,000 $8,300,000
Cemetery Office Building $10,000 $0 $10,000 $20,000
Animal Shelter $0 $0 $0 $0
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Fire Station Headquarters $15,000 $70,000 $0 $85,000
East Fire Station $0 $18,000 $60,000 $78,000
Reservoir Building $0 $0 $0 $0
Center Park Service Building $10,000 $0 $0 $10,000
Munroe Arts Building $160,000 $145,000 $70,000 $375,000
Munroe Cemetery Building $0 $20,000 $0 $20,000
Bandstand $0 $0 $0 $0
Pine Meadow Facility $0 $22,000 $0 $22,000
East Library $13,000 $180,000 $0 $193,000
Senior Center $0 $0 $0 $0
Visitor Center $0 $0 $40,000 $40,000
School Administration Building $2,500,000 $0 $0 $2,500,000
TOTALS: $3,028,000 $5,785,500 to $980,000 $9,793,500 to
$8,785,500 $12,793,500
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This summary does not include costs relating to potential repairs to the fire station garage floor that are unknown at the time of this
report.
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TOWN OFFICE BUILDING
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
ADA Compliance $18,000 $0 $0 $0 This work, which relates to signs, door handles
and elevators, has been completed.
Replace Storm Not Applicable $0 $60,000 $0 The storm windows do not function well and
Windows and should be replaced with energy efficient storm
Repair Sashes windows. At that time, it will be necessary to re-
paint and re-glaze the windows in order to
encapsulate lead paint.
Repave Parking Not Applicable $0 $150,000 $0 The pavement in the parking area located behind
Area the Town Office Building is deteriorated and will
need to be replaced.
Gutter and Not Applicable $0 $30,000 $0 Certain gutters and downspouts have deteriorated,
Downspout Repair which causes leaking into the building. These
gutters and downspouts will need to be repaired.
Upgrade Electrical Not Applicable $0 $0 $250,000 The current electrical system is inadequate to deal
System with increased usage of computers and similar
equipment, and this system should be upgraded.
Re-Pointing and Not Applicable $0 $0 $200,000 The old portion of the building will require sealing
Sealing of Masonry of the brick envelope.
TOTALS: $18,000 $0 $240,000 $450,000
Except as noted above, the exterior of the building is generally in good repair, but periodic painting of the exterior masonry repair and roof repair are required and should be
funded out of the Operating Budget.
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CARY HALL
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Repair Roof $25,000 $0 $0 $0 This work has been completed.
Rebuild Exterior $40,000 $0 $0 $0 This work has been completed.
Stairs
Upgrade Life Safety $60,000 $0 $0 $0 This work has been completed
Systems
Replace Rusted Not Applicable $20,000 $0 $0 Some lintels are rusted, which has caused
Steel Lintels deterioration of surrounding masonry. Inaction
could lead to structural damage.
Replace Storm Not Applicable $0 $12,500 $0 The storm windows do not function well and
Windows should be replaced with energy efficient storm
windows.
TOTALS: $125,000 $20,000 $12,500 $0
Except as noted above, the exterior of the building is generally in good repair, but periodic painting of the exterior, masonry repair and roof repair are required and should be
funded out of the Operating Budget.
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POLICE STATION
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Replace Storm Not Applicable $0 $28,000 $0 The storm windows do not function well and
Windows should be replaced with energy efficient storm
windows.
Replace Condensers Not Applicable $0 $30,000 $0 The condensers are not energy efficient and are
nearing the end of their useful life and will need to
be replaced.
Replace Rear Roof Not Applicable $0 $20,000 $0 The rear roof should be replaced when the
condensers are replaced.
Install Elevator Not Applicable $0 $0 $350,000 Further study is required concerning elevator
installation requirement.
TOTALS: $0 $0 $78,000 $350,000
Except as noted above, the exterior of the building is generally in good repair, but periodic painting of the exterior, masonry repair and roof repair are required and should be
funded out of the Operating Budget.
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DPW FACILITY
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS CAPITAL BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED BUDGET
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BUDGET (YEAR 1)
Ventilation Repairs $5,000 $10,000 $0 $0 The air quality in the DPW Facility likely presents a
safety hazard. Funding of necessary repairs should be
through the Operating Budget.
Vehicle Storage Not Applicable $100,000 $2,000,000 to $0 A preliminary design study is proposed in Year 1 for
Building and Other $3,000,000 the new vehicle storage facility. The new vehicle
Outbuildings storage facility will then need to be fully designed and
constructed in Years 2-4.
Office, Maintenance Not Applicable $200,000 $3,000,000 to $0 A preliminary design study is proposed in Year 1 for
and Storage Facility $5,000,000 the office, maintenance and storage facility. The new
or re-furbished facility will then need to be fully
designed and constructed in Years 2-4.
TOTALS $5,000 $300,000 $5,000,000 to $0
$8,000,000
The report prepared in 2002 by Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. to evaluate relocation of the DPW Facility to Hartwell Avenue clearly defined a number of problems with the existing
DPW Facility. The BFAC agrees with the assessment of deficiencies described in this report. In particular, the BFAC notes that issues relating to ventilation (and associated
health and safety concerns) were identified in this report, and the BFAC recommends that these issues be addressed on a prioritized basis. Otherwise, DPW Facility is so
inadequate that the BFAC would not recommend repairs to the DPW Facility at this time.
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The 1995 Report recommended an upgrade of the ventilation system in the Vehicle Storage Building and suggested a study of the DPW Facility with a view to replacing the
Vehicle Storage Building. Accordingly, the 1995 Report did not include a budget for repairs to the DPW Facility (other than $5,000 for the ventilation system upgrade).
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CEMETARY OFFICE BUILDING
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Replace Heating Not Applicable $10,000 $0 $0 The heating system does not function properly and
System should be replaced immediately.
Replace Roof Not Applicable $0 $0 $10,000 The roof currently functions adequately, but is
nearing the end of its useful life.
TOTALS $0 $10,000 $0 $10,000
Except as noted above, this building is in good repair.
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ANIMAL SHELTER
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Not Applicable $0 $0 $0
This building is in good repair.
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FIRE STATION HEADQUARTERS
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Replace Boiler and $110,000 $0 $0 $0 This work has been completed.
Heating System
Replace Slate Roof $50,000 $0 $0 $0 This work has been completed.
Replace Emergency $51,000 $0 $0 $0 This work has been completed.
Generator and
Electrical System
Replace Rear Roof Not Applicable $15,000 $0 $0 The flat rubber portion of the roof needs to be
replaced.
Reinforce Garage Not Applicable ? $0 $0 An engineering analysis is in process to determine
Floor requirements and costs associated with reinforcing
the garage floor to ensure sufficient structural
capacity.
Install Basement $10,000 $0 $20,000 $0 The basement periodically floods and a drainage
Drain system should be installed in order to prevent
damage.
Add Women’s Not Applicable $0 $25,000 $0 There is currently no women’s shower in the
Shower building.
Replace Storm Not Applicable $0 $25,000 $0 The storm windows do not function well and
Windows should be replaced.
TOTALS $201,000 $15,000 $70,000 $0
Except as otherwise indicated, this building is generally in good repair. The building’s most pressing interior needs are being addressed and have been funded, but the structural
issues concerning the garage floor are being studied and may require prompt attention. Since the extent and cost of the work required are unknown at this time, that work is not
included in this report. The building requires painting, which should be funded out of the Operating Budget. There has been discussion of an addition to house an expanded
exercise area; the requirements and costs for such an addition have not yet been determined.
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EAST LEXINGTON FIRE STATION
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Replace Storm Not Applicable $0 $18,000 $0 The storm windows do not function well and
Windows should be replaced.
Upgrade Kitchen Not Applicable $0 $0 $60,000 The kitchen and exercise area will need to be
and Exercise Room upgraded at some time.
TOTALS $0 $0 $18,000 $60,000
This building is in good repair. The building requires exterior maintenance (including painting and carpentry), which can be funded out of the Operating Budget.
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RESERVOIR SERVICE BUILDING
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Not Applicable $0 $0 $0
This building is in adequate condition.
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CENTER PARK SERVICE BUILDING
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Replace Roof Not Applicable $10,000 $0 $0 The roof of the building needs to be replaced.
TOTALS $0 $10,000 $0 $0
Except as otherwise indicated, this building is in adequate condition.
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MUNROE ARTS BUILDING
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS CAPITAL BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED BUDGET
BUDGET (YEAR 1)
Replace Gutters and Not Applicable $110,000 $0 $0 The gutters, downspouts and drainage system do not function
Downspouts, Re-properly, which poses a safety threat, especially due to icing of
route Drainage Pipes walkways in winter, and causes deterioration of the parking
and Install New area. The gutters and downspouts should be replaced, and the
Infiltrators drainage pipes should be re-routed, with new infiltrators
installed as necessary. Once this work is complete, disturbed
areas will need to be repaired (including brick walkway).
Re-pave Parking Not Applicable $40,000 $0 $0 The parking area is deteriorated, which poses a safety threat
Area especially in winter, and should be re-paved, but not until the
drainage issues affecting the parking area have been addressed.
This work should be undertaken at the same time as the work at
this property relating to drainage.
Replace Sewer Pipe Not Applicable $10,000 $0 $0 The sewer pipe from the building does not function properly,
which has periodically caused sewage to back-up into the
building. The sewer pipe should be replaced. This work should
be coordinated with other excavation work at this property.
Replace Boiler Not Applicable $0 $60,000 $0 The boiler currently does not function properly, which causes
the building to be unevenly heated and occasionally to be
without heat. The boiler should be replaced.
Replace Storm Not Applicable $0 $85,000 $0 The storm windows do not function properly and should be
Windows and replaced. Some of the existing double-hung windows do not
Repair Existing function well and should be repaired.
Windows
Replace Roof Not Applicable $0 $0 $70,000 The roof on the building functions currently, but will need to be
replaced within 10 years.
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TOTALS $0 $160,000 $145,000 $70,000
The 1995 Report recommended that the Town divest of the Munroe Arts Building and, accordingly, did not include a budget for repairs to the building. The BFAC does not recommend
that the Town divest of the Munroe Arts Building and, accordingly, recommends the work described above. This Report does not include any analysis of ADA requirements.
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MUNROE CEMETARY BUILDING
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Repair Sills and Not Applicable $0 $15,000 $0 The sills and siding have rotted and should be
Siding repaired.
Masonry Repair Not Applicable $0 $5,000 $0 The masonry of the tomb requires repair.
TOTALS $0 $0 $20,000 $0
To avoid long-term maintenance issues and possibly allow for increased use, the Town should consider pouring a concrete floor and re-building this structure.
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BANDSTAND
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Not Applicable $0 $0 $0
Necessary repairs have been scheduled and funded.
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PINE MEADOW FACILITY
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
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BUDGET
Replace Windows Not Applicable $0 $12,000 $0 The windows of the Pro Shop building should be
replaced.
Roof Repair Not Applicable $0 $10,000 $0 The roof of the Pro Shop building functions
currently, but will need repair in the relatively
near future.
TOTALS $0 $0 $22,000 $0
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The Pine Meadow Facility was not covered in the 1995 Report.
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EAST LEXINGTON LIBRARY
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Electrical Upgrade $21,000 $0 $0 $0 This work has been completed
Engineering Study Not Applicable $10,000 $0 $0 The current use of this building exceeds it
structural capacity. In order to avoid unnecessary
safety risks, an engineering analysis of the
building’s structural capacity should be
undertaken.
Replace Boiler Not Applicable $0 $15,000 $0 The building is inadequately heated. The boiler
should be replaced.
Repair Windows Not Applicable $0 $25,000 $0 The sashes and balances in many windows require
and Replace Storm replacement. The storm windows do not function
Windows properly and should be replaced.
Replace Shutters Not Applicable $0 $15,000 $0 Many of the shutters are missing or in disrepair,
the shutters should be replaced.
Repair and Restore Not Applicable $0 $35,000 $0 The gutters and copper flashing require
Soffits and Gutters replacement, along with some wood that was
rotted in the vicinity of the gutters. This work
should be coordinated with the work relating to
the columns.
Remove Paint from Not Applicable $0 $60,000 $0 Lead paint should be removed from columns at
Columns, and the front of the building and otherwise abated as
Repair and Repaint necessary. These columns should then be repaired
Columns as necessary and repainted.
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EAST LEXINGTON LIBRARY
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Replace Air $0 $0 $10,000 $0 The air conditioning condenser is near the end of
Conditioning its useful life and will need to be replaced.
Condenser
Install Insulation $0 $0 $20,000 $0 The building currently has no insulation. The
addition of insulation will require some amount of
lead paint encapsulation. Due to the aluminum
siding on the building, insulation would need to be
applied from the interior.
Repair Front $0 $3,000 $0 $0 The masonry at the front of the building has
Masonry deteriorated and will require repair.
TOTALS $21,000 $13,000 $180,000 $0
This building was not originally designed as a library and the current use of the building clearly exceeds its structural capacity. As noted above, in order to avoid any unnecessary
safety risks, the BFAC recommends an engineering analysis of the building’s structural and significant additional expenditures may be required in order to address any issues
raised by such an analysis. The BFAC recognizes that this building is highly valued by many Town residents, but in light of the costs associated with required repairs for this
building and the fact that ADA compliance for this building will be very difficult to address, the BFAC recommends that the Town consider divestiture of this building.
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SENIOR CENTER
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Air Quality $60,000 $0 $0 $0 This work has been completed.
Remediation Work
TOTALS: $60,000 $0 $0 $0
This building is in good repair.
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VISITOR CENTER
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Replace Roof and $40,000 $0 $0 $0 This work has been completed.
Flashing
Renovate Restrooms $50,000 $0 $0 $0 This work has been completed.
Upgrade Electrical Not Applicable $0 $0 $20,000 The existing electrical system will need to be
System upgraded at some point.
Upgrade Air Not Applicable $0 $0 $20,000 A central air-conditioning system should be
Conditioning installed in order to improve aesthetics and energy
efficiency.
TOTALS $90,000 $0 $0 $40,000
The existing electrical system is inadequate for office power needs; further evaluation and design need to be completed to more accurately project final costs.
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
PROJECT 1995 REPORT TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL TOWN CAPITAL COMMENTS
RECOMMENDATIONS BUDGET (YEAR 1) BUDGET (2-4 YRS) BUDGET (5-10 YRS)
AND PROPOSED
BUDGET
Repair Exterior $100,000 $0 $0 $0
Walls
Replace Roof $20,000 $0 $0 $0
Foundation Repairs $7,000 $0 $0 $0
Construct Exterior $25,000 $0 $0 $0
Ramp and Renovate
Restrooms for ADA
Compliance
Miscellaneous $8,000 $0 $0 $0
Design and Not Applicable $2,500,000 $0 $0 The condition of this structure requires immediate
Reconstruct action.
Building
TOTALS: $160,000 $2,500,000 $0 $0
This building was designed as a farm house and the current use of the building may exceed its structural capacity. ADA compliance for this building will be very difficult to
address. Accordingly, the BFAC recommends that the Town consider total renovation or replacement of this building.
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