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From a message dated September 27, 2022: Here are responses to most of Sanjay’s questions – for your review ahead of the meeting tonight. Mr. Cronin and both Chief’s will be joining the meeting to answer questions. I will be in car/dialing in via phone, but can weigh in if needed. From Chief Sencabaugh: Answers based on our meeting with the Fire, Police, IT, Facilities, Vendors, and MEMA Representatives yesterday afternoon. 1. What are the differences between the equipment contemplated in the Police Station construction budget versus what is being requested as part of this project? This equipment is separate from equipment included in the construction project. There will be no overlap with the two projects. 2. When was the equipment that is planned to be replaced by this project originally installed? Mostly in the 1998 to early 2000’s 3. Will the new equipment in the 9(?) towers require new cables (fiber optic?) to be installed? What happens to the existing copper wire? 4. What is the expected lifespan of the new equipment? Approx. 10 years for the antenna system. 5. What modifications will need to be made (if any) to 173 Bedford Street and the new Lexington Fire Station as part of this project? None 6. Is there any impact to the approved Police Station construction budget? No 7. Is any of the equipment going to be placed (eventually) in the new tower behind the new Police HQ? If yes, is the price for relocation included? Temporary antennas at the back of Cary would migrate to the new tower. There is a Cyber Comm quote in this bundle for new antennas to go on the Tower. Installation is being negotiated with the Tower Company. 8. Have competitive bids been received for this project? State Bid List PSE-01 9. What is the planned depreciation schedule for this expenditure? (Carolyn: as with most equipment this expected to be depreciated over 3 or 5 years. While depreciation is recognized in our GAAP financial statements, this does not have an impact on the town’s budget or finances.) 10. Are the communication issues being faced limited to Lexington or also impacting neighboring communities? Will they have to make any changes to their equipment? At this time this is a Lexington Issue. Other communities would face it upon their decision to implement capital projects that are impacted by the Utilities decision to no longer supply/support copper lines. 11. What is the rationale for not using ARPA funds for this project? (Carolyn: Given that this was an unexpected need that was both time sensitive and public safety related, staff presented this project to the Select Board with ARPA as the recommended funding source. The Select Board may want to speak to their decision not to approve ARPA funds for this expense – I would recommend reaching out to them). Carolyn Kosnoff Assistant Town Manager for Finance Town of Lexington 1625 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington, MA 02420