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Town Manager
TOWN OF
WAT1RTOWN
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Watertown, MA 02472
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To: Honorable Town Council
From: Michael., Driscoll, Town Manager
Date: January 26, 2016
RE: Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Program
Pursuant to the provisions of the Watertown Home Rule Charter, the Town Council Resolution on
the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Process and the Town Council Resolution on Watertown's-Ongoing
Capital Project Budget Guidelines, therewith present the Proposed Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP).
The Proposed Fiscal Year 2017-2021 General Fund CIP 'totals $139,979,800, which represents an
increase of $].,959,300 from the Fiscal Year 2016-2020 CIP. The bonding requirement: is
$40,467,200 and the Street and Sidewalk bonds of $65,735,800 listed in Fiscal Year 2021 are not
included in the bonding requirement.
The funding source of $15,90Q,000 of the CIP has not been determined. The followrng are he
projects/items v✓.ith the funding source to be determined (TBD).
Watertown Square Structured Parking $ 5,000,000
• Former Police Facility Renovation/Reuse $ 4,800,000
• Coolidge Square Design & Renovation $ 3,000,000
• Former East Branch Renovation/Reuse $ 1,500,000
• Fenner North Branch Renovation/Reuse $ 1,100,000
• Multi -Service Center Renovation $ 250,000
• Information Technology Improvements $ 250.000
TOTAL: $15,900,000
The CIF includes all known capital needs, regardless of the source offitndin$, During Fiscal Year
2008, in accordance with one of the Honorable Town Council's Budget Policy Guidelines, funding
was included to obtain a Facilities Assessment Study, The Architecture firm ofB. Goba &
Associates completed the Facilities Assessment Study of nineteen buildings and provided
recommendations for repairs and maintenance over the next ten years totaling $14,539,546;
The Study has been utilized in the development of the Fiscal Year 2017-2021 CIP and has served as
a gijide to allocate monies for ongoing maintenance.
In accordance with Fiscal. Year 2017 BudgetPolicy Guideline ILL, a Request for Proposal will be
issued in Fiscal Year 2016 for an updated Facilities Assessment Study that will detail the repairs
and improvements needed to maintain the existing municipal facilities.
Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
The proposed Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Water and Sewer EnterpriseFunds CIP totals $22,142,000,
which represents an increase of $3,357,000 fiom the Fiscal Year 2016-2020' Enterprise Funds CIP;
and is attached in this document.
Stonnwater InfiastructureImproveinents of $37,200,000 are included in the same document with
the funding source to be determined.(TED). As stated in the Fiscal Year 201613udget Message,"In
accordance with Town Council's I3udget Policy Guideline,, a determination of how to find future
stormwater infrastructure improvements will be undertaken. Options exist including the creation of
a stormwater utility, which could be set up as, an Enterprise Fund (as the City of Newton has done);
or financing could be established through the General Fund. It will be important to first have the
NPDES permit issued by EPA In order to determine exactly what costs will need to be addressed.
The Stormwater Advisory Committee will be giving an informational presentation to the Honorable
Town Council on options for funding Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements".
OnApril28, 2015, the.Honorable Town Council approved a proposed Loan Order totaling
$530,000 utilizing monies from the MWRA Inflow and Infiltration 1/I Local Financial Assistance
Progrnri which consists of a $238,500 giant (45%) and a $291,500 interest free loan (55%) payable
over five years.
On AprI128, 2015, the Honorable Town Council also approved a proposed interest free Loan Order
totaling $90Q,000 utilizing monies fiom the MWRA Local Water System Assistance Program.
(LWSAP). This program provides Thuds for replacing outdated unlined cast iron water mains in the
Town's distribution system which will improve system water quality and increase system pressures
and flows:
Additionally, the acquisition of a water service box truck totaling $160,000 was included in a
proposed Loan Order approved by the Honorable Town Council at the June 23, 2015 Town Council
Meeting,
Included in the Fiscal Year 2016 Enterprise Funds CIP is the utilization of $550,000 from the
MWfAJnflow and Infiltration TAI Local Financial Assistance Program which consists ofa
$24.7,500 grant (45%) and a $302,500 interest free loan(55%) payable over live.yeam. The
Proposed Loan Order for this project will be brought forward prior to the -end of Fiscal Year 2016.
A proposed interest free Loan Order. totaling; $500,000 will also be brought forward prior to the end
of Fiseal Year 2016 utilizing monies fiom the MWRA Local Water "System -Assistance Program
(LWSAP). As indicated above, this program provides funds forrcplaeing outdated unla'ncd rest
iron water maids in the Town's distribution system which will improve system water quality and;
increase systemm preaSures"and flows.
The CouneiPs-Committee. on Public Works will be exploring options fertile Department of Public-
Works' proposed replacement of Town -wide residential and commercial water meters,
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In Fiscal Year 2017, The-Deparintent of Public Works will be undertaking multiple projects'
throughout the Town utilizing previously appropriated capital funds. The various projects are
related to the following:
• Inflow and Infiltration Removal
• Sewer and Drain Replacement & Relining
• Water System Improvements
• Water Main Replacements
All ofthe work to the water, sewer and drain systems directly impacts the Water and Sewer rates
Interest flee loans and outright grams will enable the Town to perform necessary work with little or
minimal impaet on the rate payers.
Fiscal Year 2013 Proposed Loan Orders
As a follow up to the Honorable Town Council's adoption of conceptual recommendations on the
Fiscal Year 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Program, the following was the revised list of items
contained in the Fiscal Year 2013 CIP. Proposed Loan Orders were to be brought forward for these
capital items.
• Administration Building Improvements
• Library Building Improvements (Slate Roof)
• Fire Stations (3) Improvements
• Public Works Equipment (#51 Dump Truck)
• Police Equipment (Microwave Link and Computers);
TOTAL:
$ 852,0001
$ 325,000
$ 500,000
$ 160,000
$ 111;000.
$1,948,000
:1 An: additional $271,700 will be utilized rrem previously appropriatedrnonies
On April 28, 2015, the Honorable Town Council approved a proposed Loan Order totaling
$262,800 related to a roofing project at the North Fite: Station and Administration Building, The
two roofing projects were combined for economy of scale and efficiency. These projects were
originally part of a larger project for repairs at five Town buildings (Administration Building,
Library, Main Fire Station, North Fire Station and East Fire Station) that will be bid in' the coming
months,
On June 23, 2015, the honorable Town Council approved a proposed Loan Order that included'
Department of Public Works Equipment of $160,000 and Police Equipment totaling $111,000 from
the Fiscal Year 2013 CIP,
The following is a revised list of items contained in the Fiscal Year 2013 GIP. Proposed Loan
Orders will be brought forward subsequent to the Honorable Town Council's adoption of
conceptual recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Program.
Administration Building Improvements
• Library I3uilding Improvements (Slate Roof)
• Fire Stations (3) Improvements
TOTAL:
1 An $271,760 will be utilized from prevtgisly apt
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oprialed monies;
$ sszooai
$ 325,000
$ 500;000
$1,677,00
Energy Services Company (ESCO) Project
One of the top priorities of the Honorable Town Council's Fiscal Year2013 Budget Policy Guidelines
was to work with the Town's selected Energy Services Company .(ESCO)'to'develop and implement a
plan toward reducing municipal baseline energy usage by 20% in five years; and having been certified
as a Green Community, continue to pursue every related grant.
On February 26, 2013 the Honorable Town Council approved a loan order of$7,350,000 to move
forward on the optimized ESCO Project, The following is a summary of the ESCO Project;
• Covers 14 Town and School Buildings
• 97 Energy Infrastructure Upgrade Projects
• $7.35 Million ini.Energy Infrastructure lnvestrnents
• Estimated 22.110%0 savings of baseline energy usage in electricity
• Estimated 32.01% savings of baseline energy usage in natural. gas
The Energy Performance and Management Service Agreement with Johnson Controls has been
negotiated and executed. The following are some of the highlights of the Agreement
• Creative financing method that leverages existing operating and energy budgets toimplement
turnkey energy infrastructure solutions, increase building efficiency and reduce operating
costs.
• Annual realized energy and operational savings are reallocated to pay debt service obligations
plus any annual program costs.
• Permanent financing payment obligations are met by the guaranteed annual energy savings.
The guaranteed annual energy savings is required by both State law and contractual
obligations.
• The performance contracting program has been properly optimized to result in the proposed
implementation of key infrastructure upgrades that will produce long-termsustainable. energy
and operational: savings, along with key environmental benefits.
• The measurement and verification program, as negotiated between Johnson Controls and the
Town: balances risk with cost and provides for a quarterly review of performance to support the
mum/II review.
As a follow up to the above summary and highlights of the Energy Performance and Management
Service Agreement, the Honorable Town Council reviewed the establishment of an Energy Stabilization
Fund in which to place rebates, grants and funds from departmental energy savings. On May 14, 2013,
the Honorable Town Council established the ESCO Capital Projects Stabilization Fund which will be
used to pay the debt service on theenergy efficiency projects incurred under; the ESCO Project.
At the September 10, 2014 Town Council Meeting, Beth Greenblatt, Beacon Integrated Solutions and
Owner's Agent, providedan update on the ESCO Project. At thatpresentatlon, Ms. Greenblatt indicated
Johnson Controlsis expected to complete the project on budget; projected utility rebatesfincentives were
$274,066 and the actual incentives received total $351,639; and Johnson Controls will be hosting
Measurement and Verification Workshop for all stakeholders.
The Nleasurenent slid Verification Workshop was held on February 27, 2015 and was\designed to
update all stakeholders on the Measurement_ and Verification Program and set expectations as to the
requirements, obligations and information during the performance phase of the ESCO Project.
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Fiseai Year 2014 Proposed Loan Orders
Asa follow up to the Honorable Town Council's adoption of conceptual recommendations on the Fiscal
Year 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Program, the following was the revised list of items contained in
the Fiscal Year 2014 CIP. Proposed Loan Orders were to be brought forward far these capital items.
• Skating Arena Improvements, $ 34,000
• Public Works Equipment $ 502,000.
• Library Building Improvements $ 100,000
TOTAL: $ 636,000
On June 23, 2015, the Honorable Town Council approved a proposed Loan Order that included
Department of Public Works Equipment totaling $502,000 from the Fiscal Year 2014 CIP.
The following is a revised list of items contained in the Fiscal Year 2014 CIP.. Proposed Loan
Orders will be brought forward subsequent to the Honorable Town Council'sadoption of
conceptual recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Program,
• Skating Arena Improvements:
r Library Building Improvements.
$ 34,000
$ 00,000
TOTAL: $ 134,000;
Fiscal Year 201.5 Proposed Loan Orders
As a follow up to the Honorable Town Council's adoption of conceptual recommendations on the
Fiscal Year 2016-2020 Capital Improvement Program, the following was a revised list of items
contained in the Fiscal Year 2015 CIP. Proposed Loan Orders were to be brought forward for these
capital items:
• Street & Sidewalk Improvements $2,500,000
• Various School Improvements $ 915,000
• Filippello Park/Grove,Street End of Park $ 600,000
• Public Works Equipment $ 426,000
• Underground Duct for Utilities $ 300,000
• Library Building Improvements $ 65,000
• Fire Equipment (Emergency Ambulance Vehicle) $ 235,000
TOTAL: $5,041,000
On April 14, 2015,, the Honorable Town Council approved a Loan Order totaling $770,000 for two
Fiscal Year 2015 Projects that construction was completed this past surntner. The two projects, are
as fellows
• Homer —Unit Ventilators Replacement $595,000
• Middle School — Floor Replacement $175,000
TOTAL; $770,000
On June 23, 2015, the Honorable Town Council authorized a Loan, Ortler totaling $2,800,000 to
fiend Street and Sidewalk Improvements and underground duet for utilities contained in the Fiscal
Year 2015 CIP,
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On June 23, 2015, the Honorable Town Council also approved a proposed Loan Order that included
Department of Public Works Equipment of$426,000; Library Building Improvementsof$65,000,
and a Fire Department Emergency Ambulance Vehicle totaling $235,000,
The following is a revised list of items contained in the Fiscal Year 2015 CIP. Proposed Loan'
Orders will bebroughtforward subsequent to the Honorable Town Council's adoption of
conceptual recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Program,
• Homer School Pre -School Walkway $ 145,000
• Filippello Park/Grove Street End of Park $ 600;000
TOTAL:. $ 745,000
School Capital Projects
Since 1995 and through tonight's submission, the Honorable Town Council has appropriated
$51,055,900 in Loan Order authorizations and additional transfer of funds for the renovating,
expanding and equipping of all the schools.
In an effort to protect that investment, the Fiscal Year 2017-2021 CIP includes funding of various
school improvements totaling $9,758,000 over the next five years including $858,600 in Fiscal Year
2017, of which $461,600 will be included in the "School Capital Projects" appropriation, $197,000
will be included in a future loan order and $200,000 related to technology will be funded within the
School Department's operating budget.
As stated in the Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010 Budget Messages, beginning in Fiscal Year 2011,
Technology will be funded within the School Department's operating budget.,
The following is a breakdown by location of the School Capital Projects included in the Fiscal Year
2017 CIP.
• Lowell $ 195,000
• District $ 132,700
• Middle School $ 122,500
• High School $ 79,300
• Hosmer $ 76,600
• Conniff $ 4700
7.500
. TOTAL: $ 65$,600
One of the Honorable Town Council's Fiscal Years 2015 through and 2017 Budget Policy
Guidelines is to "Work with the School Committee and Administration to develop long-range plans,
including budget, timeline, and identification of funding; sources and mechanisms to address school
building requirements in prder to meet the identified needs for enrollment and programs",.
As a follow up to that Budget Policy Guideline, on February 10, 2015 the Honorable Town Council
approved the submission of an Accelerated, Repair Program Statement of Interest to the
Massaehusetts'Sohool Building Authority. The Accelerated Repair Program (ARP) is primarily fox
the repair and/or replacement of roofs, windows and/or boilers. The Reimbutteiltent Rate for
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calendar years 2014 and 2015 for Watertown is 48.47%. The Accelerated Repair in question is the
replacement of windows at the Middle School.
On June 3, 2015, the Town was informed that the MSBA had voted to invite the Town of
Watertown into the Accelerated Repair Program to partner with the MSBA in conducting a
Schematic Design Study at the Watertown Middle School for a potential-windowjdoor replacement
project.
On September 14, 2015, in keepingwith the program requirements .of the MSBA's Accelerated
Repair Program (ARP), the MSBA assigned both an owner's project manager (OPM) and a
designer to the Middle School project the Town had been invited to participate in the ARP.
On October 5, 2015, the MSBA provided the Town an additional 45 days to execute and submit the
Contract for Project Management Services as well as the Contract for Designer Services. The.
submission of the Contracts needed, to be made to the MSBA prior to November 25, 2015.
On October 21, 2015, Dr, Fitzgerald, Superintendent of Schools, provided an update to the
Honorable School Committee on the Middle School Windows Project indicating the cost estimate
by the MSBA for construction (excluding OPM and designer fees) was between $2.6 and $2.9
million, significantly more the original estimate of $302;642.
As a follow-up to the above mentioned October 2h 2015 eotxespondence, upon the completion of
the Fiscal Year 2017 Prelminai'y Budget Overview at the October 27, 2015 Town Council Meeting,
the MSBA Accelerated Repair Program Award (Middle School windows) was referred to the
Committee on Budget and Fiscal Oversight.
The Committee on Budget and Fiscal Oversight' met on November 4, 2015 on the above mentioned
referral. Emerging from' that discussion was the following motion "To recommend that the fulj
TownCowwil:endoisse this prgjectandproceed with the revised scope of work and to have the
En at Reading of a $224,40 Loan Order at its November 10 meeting, and a subsequent Public
Hearing on Novemnber 24; to meet the November 25 deadline".
On November 24, 2015, the Honorable Town Council approved the above mentioned Loan Order of
$224,400 to pay costs for design services and project management services related to a -potential
partialwindow/door replacement at the Middle School. This project is ltsted in the Fiscal Year 2018 CI? at a cost of $3,000,000, of which $1,455,000 is anticipated to be reirnbursed from MSBA.
On March 10, 2015, the Honorable Town Council approved the, submission of a Core Progran'
Statement of nterest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The Core Program is
pnmai 1y for projects beyond the scope of the Accelerated ItepairPwogram, including extensive
repairs, renovations, addition/renovations, and new school construction. The Core Program in
question is the High School
On December 1$, 2015, the MSBA informed the Town' that the Watertown High School SO1 will
not be invited into the MSBA's Fiscal Year 2015 eligibility period. MSBA indicated if Watertown
would like the High School to be considered for future collaboration with the MSBA, the Town
should file an 501 in Fiscal Year 2016 by April S, 2016.
The Honorable School Committee and Honorable Town Council will consider the submission 'ofa
Fiscal Year 2016 SOI in the coming months and in advance of the above mentioned deadline.
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Fiscal Year 2016 Proposed Loan Orders
As you recall, the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Message dated April 28, 2015 stated Proposed Loan Ordet_s
would be !nought fozward ,for the various capital items contained in the Fiscal Year 2016 CIP. The
acquisition of the proposed items is consistent with one of the Honorable Town Council's priorities of not
defecting maintenance and/or recognition of costs of capital equipment, facilities and infrastructure to
future years. The items that were to be included in the Proposed Loan Orders, are as follows:
• Street & Sidewalk Improvements $2,500,000
• Victory Field Improvements (Phase. II) $2,500,000
• Public Works apiipnent $1,490,000-
• Moxley Courts Renovations & Lighting $ 900,000
• Various School Improvements $ 460,000
• Fire Stations (2) Improvements $ 325,000
• Police Equipment $ 263,800
• Parks Control Link Retrofit $ 100000
TOTAL; $8,538;$00
The following is a revised list of items contained in the Fiscal Year 2016 CJP. Proposed Loan Orders will
be brought forward subsequent to the Honorable Town Council's adoption of conceptual
recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Program.
• Street & Sidewalk Improvements $2,500,000
• Public Works.Equipment $1,196,000'
• Moxley Courts Renovations & Lighting $ 900,000
• Fire Stations (2) Improvements $ 325,000
• Various School Improvements $ -150,000
• Administration Building Emergency Generator $ 150,000
• Police Equipment $ 104,200
• Parks Control Link Retrofit $ 100,000
TOTAL: $5,425,200
Fiscal Year 2016 Transfers of Funds
The foilowing items «re not'ineluded in the Fiscal Year 2017-2021. Capital Improvement Program as the
intent is to have the Honorable Town Connell consider transfer of funds requests during Fiscal Year 2016
or the utilization of previously appropriated mantes, The items are as follows:
• Redesign of T<wn's website
• Updated Facilities Assessment Study
• Records Storage Management & related issues
• Repair off existing elevator at Victory Field Grandstand
-Linear Park —Walkway Lighting
• Community Path Design (Mt, Auburn to Main Street)
• Fleet Management Information System
Capital Projects Stabilization Fund
The original North East Solid Waste Committee Agreement (NESWC) expired m September 2005
and the Town has executed three Post 2005 Agreements through Fiscal Year 2020. As a result, of
theseactionsand the foresight the Town had in funding the significant costs of the NESWC
Agreement, transfers of $500,000 annually from the NESWC/Capital Projects Stabilization Fund
began in Fiscal Year 2006 and will continue through Fiscal Year 2019.
In order to continue the annual transfer of $500,000 beyond Fiscal Year 2019, we will look for
opportunities to make transfers to thisStabilization Fund in an effort to support Capital Projects.
Street and Sidewalk Improvements
Street and sidewalk maintenance is one of the top priorities in the Honorable Town Council's Fiscal
Years 2009 through 2017 Budget Policy Guidelines. Within the Fiscal Year 2017-2021 CIP,
$88,715,800 is designated for street and sidewalk improvements, The Fiscal. Year 2016 General
Fund Budget includes $873,341 to augment projected Chapter 90 monies. Beginning in Fiscal Year
1999 and including Fiscal Year 2016, the Honorable Town Council has approved $11,202,778 for
the Street and Sidewalk Improvements appropriation, an average of $622,377 for each of the
eighteen fiscal years.
One of the top priorities of the Honorable Town Council's Budget Policy Guidelines was to update
the RoadwayManagementStudy to develop a priority list and funding schedule for the
improvements of the Town's streets and sidewalks. Implement infrastructure recommendations
from the Strategic Framework for Economic Developmentand pursue state/federal funding such as
the 'Transportation Itnptovernent Program (TIP) and School Safety Zone funding to improve traffic
and safety.
The updated Roadway Management Study was presented to the Committee en Public Works on
February 21, 2012 and a report ofthat was provided to the Honorable Town Council at the
February 28, 2012 Town Council Meeting...
The following is <a summary of the updated Roadway Management Study andrelated points Dour
the Committee on Public Works minutes.
• There are two significant differences in the new study that were not included in the previous
study:
• Use of advanced technologies to preserve a road surface and extend the Mount of tithe
before repaving is needed, such as erack sealing and nriero-planing.
• Change of scope to include curbs, sidewalks, and planting strip rehabilitation in .addition to
paving of the street surface.
• The study indicated that Watertown has 73.68 miles of road, not the 71.80 that MassDOT
shows, thus Watertown may be eligible for additional Chapter 90 fluids,
• Every road was surveyed and assigned a Road Surface Rating (RSR) of 1 to 100, where 100
is a newly paved road. The composite RSR is 70, and Watertown's RSR is 59.
• The leading cause of road failure is water infiltration through cracksandutility, patches, andF
heavy vehicle loads from trucks to buses,
• The estimated cost to bring all roads to a RSR of 100 in one year is abortt $92M, but this
will change each year as new roads age and old roads are fixed.
• The purpose of this study is to develop a long-term plan to maximize the use of Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) funds to increase the Town's overall RSR average,
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Op August 14, 2012, the Honorable Town Council authorized a Loan Order totaling $2,500,000 to
fund Street and .Sidewalk Improvements.
On June 24, 2014, the Honorable Town Council authorized another Loan Order totaling $2,500,000 to
fund Street and Sidewalk Improvements contained in the Fiscal Year 2014 CIP.
As previously stated, on June 23, 2015 the Honorable Town Council authorized a Loan Order totaling
$2,800,000 to fund Street and Sidewalk Improvements and underground duct for utilities contained in the
Fiscal Year 2015 CIP.
As a follow up to the adoption of conceptual recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2016-2020 Capital
Improvement Program, the plan for a Loan Order totaling $2,500,000 in the Fiscal Year 2016 GIP was
refened to the Public Works Committee for policy guidance in accordance with Resolution 2013-76
Watertown's Ongoing Capital Project Budget Guidelines,
Five future Loan Orders for Street and Sidewalk Improvements totaling$13,475,000 are included m the
Proposed Fiscal Year 2017-2021 CIP. A Loan Order of $3,475,000 is proposed for Fiscal Year 2017, and
four Loan Orders of $2,500,000 are proposed for Fiscal Years 2018 through and including Fiscal Year
2021.
In summary, beginning in Fiscal Year 2013 and continuing through Fiscal Year 2021, the Honorable
Town Council has or isplanningon authorizing loan orders totaling $233,475,000 over the nine fiscal
years, all within the confines of Proposition 2' l2.
Monument Restoration
Funding of $50,000 was included in the Fiscal Year 2013 Budget to move forward with restoring
the various monuments around Town to their appropriate condition for the remembrance of the
various people or events that are being recognized.
The Conservation staff, working with the Historic Commission, Historic Society, and citizens, have
completed the restoration of the vandalized and damaged monuments in various locations around
Town, consistent with the initial intent of these funds. Estimates secured for preservation
work at the Arlington Street Cemetery. It was also discovered that there may be grant:funds
available for this works ifthe location is on the National 1istoric-Register. In order to leverage
existing dollars, the Town should consider pursuing National Historie.Registex designation. Bids
are being seonred.to.help. Process such an application for the Town's two historic cemeteries. The
designation would then be followed up with grant applications and contracting with a preservationist
to uti'lizethesefunds to repair and preserve as many resources as possible in Town's two historic
cemeteries..
Annual funding of$15,000 has been included in the Proposed Fiscal Year 2017-2021 CIP to allow
for the above, mentioned efforts to continue and provide forregular upkeep and maintenance of
Town monuments.
Town CapitalProjects
The Town Capital Projects line item includes $200,000 for
Fiscal Year 2017 CIP,
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creational playground improvements in the,
CLOSING
In addition to all of the above mentioned Capital Projects, I respectfully recommend discussion continue
with the Honorable Town Council on the following items:
o Reuse of Town Buildings (Former Branch Libraries& Former Police Station)
® Record Storage
a Recreation and Open Space Improvements/Opportunities
• Structured Parking Watertown Square
Discussions will need to be held regarding integrating additional improvements in Fiscal Years
2017-2021 and, at the same time, looking to identify how best to fund these improvements. 1 look
forward to working with the Honorable Town Council in their adoption of conceptual
recommendations on the Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Program.
cc: Honorable School Committee
Honorable Library Boarcl of Trustees
All Department Heads
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