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there are a lot of requests for CPA funding and the Committee will have to prioritize projects. Mr. Pressman stated that the project should move forward with tax levy funds and not CPA funds. Mr. DeAngelis stated that the bathrooms are in woeful condition and users do not feel comfortable using the current facilitates. The Committee voted by a roll call vote in a straw poll to support the project (8-1). Mr. Pressman voted no, he supports the project but believes CPA is not an appropriate funding source. Mr. Pato and Mr. Langseth voted yes contingent on the project not being torn down during the High School construction. FY23 CPA Funding Request- Playground Enhancements- Pour-in-Place Surfaces- Multiple Elementary Schools- Mr. Newell requested $1,508,700 in CPA funds to replace the current safety surfacing with Pour in Place (PIP) safety surfacing at the Bowman, Bridge, Estabrook and Fiske Elementary schools. A new playground will be installed at the Fiske Elementary school with PIP surfacing. PIP surfacing has a life cycle of approximately 15 years. Ms. Fenollosa noted that the Capital Improvement Request (CIP) had some errors and that a revised version should be submitted. Ms. Fenollosa stated that as proposed the playgrounds safety surfacing would all be on the same life cycle and deteriorate at the same time. Mr. Newell explained that the surfacing at each school could be replaced in consecutive years starting on year 15. Ms. Walker stated that she is concerned that some of the project is not funded through the school budget and feels as if municipal and school requests are getting away from the intent of the CPA legislation. Mr. Horton stated that before CPA most school playgrounds were funded through PTA fundraisers. Mr. Pressman asked about the cost per school and Mr. Newell said it was approximately $350,000 per school with Fiske costing more. Mr. Hornig stated that he doesn't understand why four schools are requested at once. Mr. Newell stated that they want to get the schools on the same life cycle and then space out future funding requests. Ms. Fenollosa stated that the Committee is going to hold off on a straw vote given the questions and lack of information provided in the CIP request. Ms. Fenollosa invited Mr. Newell and Mr. Cronin back to a CPC meeting in December to present a revised CIP. FY23 CPA Funding Request- Park Improvements-Athletic Fields- Fiske- Ms. Battite requested $250,000 in CPA funds to renovate the Fiske School Fields. The renovation will include the installation of an irrigation system, laser grading, new natural grass, and the installation of new backstops, fencing and signage. This request is a part of an annual program that Recreation and DPW work together on. Ms. Fenollosa asked how this request would impact with the Fiske Playground renovation previously presented by Facilities. Ms. Battite stated that Recreation and Facilities would work 2