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PRIORITY DEPARTMENTS PROJECTS DEPARTMENT C.1.C

REQUESTED RECOMMENDS
Division of City Wide Park and Playground
A-3 Public Works Improvements
(Park and Rec) $ 200,000 $ 200,000

Parks and playgrounds city wide are in need of improvements. Among those requiring immediate attention is the
playground located off Harris Rd behind the Dube ballfield it has not been replaced in over 30 years. Replacement of
swings, slides and other equipment repair to the basketball court are needed. Improvements of lighting, fencing,
signage and pruning of and removing some trees and general repairs and upgrades to the surrounding area are also
needed.

Division of
A-3 Public Works Pool Repairs & Upgrades
(Park and Rec) $ 65,000 $ 65,000

City pools are in constant need of repairs and upgrades to maintain quality, facilities for the residents of Nashua. An
immediate need is the replacement of the Rotary Pool filter to ensure the facility is working for the coming season.

Dehumidification System

A-3 School District Charlotte, Fairgrounds, &
Ledge St Elementary Schools $ 460,000 $ 460,000

These three schools underwent renovations to the mechanical & Electrical systems between 2011 and 2013. Due to
funding short falls the rear classroom wings did not receive the dehumidification systems installed in the other school
classrooms. This provides an inequitable atmosphere for students and staff in those rear wings.

Community Heritage Trail East
A-3 Development Access to Commuter Rail
Division Station $ 68,307 $ 68,307

This request is to increase the matching funds for the construction of an off street pedestrian/bicycle path between
Main Street and the proposed Commuter Rail Station at 25 Crown St. Similar to the existing Heritage Trail west of
Main St., connecting also to future re-development east of downtown including Renaissance Development. The
request is for $68,307 in addition to the existing matching funds as the project costs have risen based on final
engineering and additional funds are expected from the CMAQ fund in the amount of $273,230 to cover construction
costs. As a federal grant this project requires a minimum of 80% federal and 20% city matching funds.

Community Lock Street and Whitney Street
A-3 Development Sidewalk Improvements
Division and Bike Lanes $ 217,052 $ 217,052

This project will repair/improve sidewalks and add bike lanes on Lock and Whitney Streets, located in a walking school
neighborhood. Sidewalks will be widened to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, and sidewalk plows. A federal grant
has been awarded and City funds would provide the 20% match. The City has appropriated $45,584 of the $217,
051.87 funds need for the match of the $1.1 million dollar grant. These improvements are included in the 2000 Master
Plan and meet definition #6, of the definition of a capital improvement.

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PRIORITY DEPARTMENTS PROJECTS DEPARTMENT C.1.C

REQUESTED RECOMMENDS
Division of Traffic Communication
A-3 Public Works & Detection Upgrades
(Streets) $ 145,000 $ 145,000

Without constant communications at all of the traffic control cabinets, the clocks in the cabinets wander. The installation
of fiber optic cable or wireless communications connected to these cabinets allows the clocks to be the same in real
time. This supports good traffic coordination and traffic flow on the street. It also allows the traffic technicians, traffic
foreman and traffic signal contractors to access and make changes on the street from the office, rather than in the field.

Division of Mine Falls Park
A-3 Public Works Artificial Fields
(Park and Rec) $ 770,000 $ 770,000

The need for more rectangular fields is very evident by the amount of play the existing fields received and the number
of requests that are received for fields. The conversion of 1-2 fields at Mine Falls Park to an artificial surface with lights
would create better playing conditions; reduce the need for fertilization, painting and mowing. This would also create
more available playing time for residents

TOTAL FY 2022 SHORT-TERM "A" PROJECTS: $8,912,711 $8,912,711

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vf B"

B = Desirable (second priority)! Programs/Projects which benefit the community whose validity of planning and timing have
been established.

PRIORITY DEPARTMENTS PROJECTS DEPARTMENT C.1.C
REQUESTED RECOMMENDS
Community
B-1 Development Railroad Square CMAQ
Division Project $ 299,999 $ 299,999

The purpose of this project is to improve circulation around Railroad Square and at the Main St/Canal St/Franklin St
intersection to accommodate increased traffic converging from Franklin St and Canal St on to the Main St.
intersection. The improvements also include upgrades to pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure to improve safety.
The total project cost is $1,499,999, with the City 20% match of $299,999.

Division of Truck Wash Bay

B-1 Public Works
(Street Department) $ 1,080,000 $ 1,080,000

The construction of the truck and chassis wash bay will extend the life of the city vehicles. Currently we have a pressure
washer that does not remove the salt residue from the undercarriage of the vehicles. A thorough wash after working
in winter conditions will help to ensure the fleet is maintained at a higher level and will last much longer.

B-1 Fire Department Priority One — Fire/IT Facilities
Safety and Security Video $ 80,000 $ 80,000

Adding Video Security to all 7 facilities to assist in the safety of all personnel and City property 24/7

B-1 Police Department Parking Lot Repaving $ 338,169 $ 338,169

Project to include remove the existing pavement, grade and compact the existing underlying material. Install a 2”
binder course and 1 %” top course and adding one or two catch basins with 300 feet of pipe, granite curbing to be reset
and parking lines to be installed. The current parking has exceeded the anticipated life expectancy; the life expectancy
of the new paving is in excess of 10 years.

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Finance Committee — 02/16/2022 Page 8
MOTION CARRIED

GENERAL DISCUSSION

Alderman Klee

Thank you Mr. Mayor. Yesterday | believe Alderman Comeau had asked about the Records of Expenditure and signing
the document that we all sign. | had suggested that | believe when we get the Record of Expenditures there’s a sheet on
the back that he could sign that and then just bring that in. | just want to make sure that | was accurate when | told him
that and the same would apply to Alderman Moran.

Mayor Donchess

Okay, yeah. | think that’s correct and | do have it here for those that are present.
Alderman Klee
Thank you very much.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Laurie Ortolano

Laurie Ortolano, 41 Berkeley Street. I’d like to talk to you a little bit tonight about the barriers and the barrier issue. I’m
really disappointed to learn and today | learned there was a public meeting of the Downtown Improvement Committee
January 14" that was never posted. | would say legally such that the public knew the meeting took place. It was a 90
minute meeting. The bulk of the discussion was about the placement of the barriers. On January 12*, | sent an e-mail to
Alderman O’Brien and Tim Cummings requesting any information on this committee, any committee meetings that were
going to happen. The Right to Know was actually ignored. | never got a response on the 12".

This is my file that | put together today that has about six e-mails that were sent to Alderman O’Brien and Cummings
trying to find out when meetings were going to happen, how the committee was being set up, and how | could participate
or Know about it. | got stonewalled for two months. | learned through a back door that there was never going to be a
committee picked as said in the public meeting on December 8" that the stakeholders — and | have confirmation of this
through e-mails — was going to be just a downtown committee of stakeholders. Well | realize now that that committee is
the Downtown Improvement Committee. It was never directly said. Tim Cummings was meeting with them for two
months to go over developing the plan and getting input from them. | can tell you if the public had known, there would
have been 25 people out there. | know there would have been. The best place for the public to have their input is in
these smaller subcommittee meetings. They're much more productive that coming to a board meeting.

| received the most offensive e-mail last night from Tim Cummings telling me that | didn’t miss anything. | shouldn't be
concerned that those two meeting weren't really posted because you'll have all the opportunity you need when it goes to
the board. You know what, that’s the normal process. The normal process is that I’m allowed to attend all public
meetings that are public meetings. You don’t get to pick what meetings | get to go to. At any time the Board of Aldermen
can cancel public comment. They’ve done it before. The Board of Aldermen doesn't answer questions.

I’ve got a drawing in front of me now that | actually have questions about. If | had gone to those two committee meetings,
| could have asked questions. When this come up...

Alderman Gouveia

30 seconds
Laurie Ortolano

...| can’t ask questions. Today | went over to City Hall to try and get the records for the minutes for the Downtown
Improvement. | was treated so hostile by Tim Cummings | was floored. | waited 45 minutes outside this office at that
table just left a message when he was done his meeting that | wanted to talk to him. He literally ran down the stairs,
yelled at me that | didn’t have an appointment and refused to answer if the minutes were in his office.

PRIORITY DEPARTMENTS PROJECTS DEPARTMENT C.1.C

REQUESTED RECOMMENDS
Division of
B-1 Public Works Replacing Mechanic Pits
(Street Department) Purchase of Portable Lifts $ 200,000 $ 200,000

The existing truck pits in the fleet area are a hazard and it has been recommended they be filled in. This will create a
much safer working environment. The existing pits will be filled and portable lifts will be purchased as replacement

Division of
B-1 Public Works Labine Park at
(Park and Rec) Fairgrounds Rehab $ 125,000 $ 125,000

This facility is in much need of renovation and repair. There is currently a plan to rebuild the restrooms. The softball
fence is old and rusted. The turf has an uneven playing surface. This would be a worthwhile project for rehab due to
the proximity of the schools and the Rotary Pool. The ice skating area is in need of grading and new hockey boards
and it would benefit from a roof to create a pavilion. The ice skating area is in need of grading and new hockey boards.
This complex is used by the Elm Street Junior High Girls’ softball team and the adult leagues.

B-2 Fire Department Priority One — Fire/IT Gamewell
& Fiber Optic Infrastructure $ 97,000 $ 97,000

Nashua Fire Rescue and City of Nashua IT Dept. are requesting an upgrade to the Gamewell and Fiber Optic
Infrastructure throughout the City.

Division of
B-2 Public Works Holman Stadium
(Park and Rec) Infrastructure Improvements $ 155,000 $ 155,000

The Holman Stadium Facility continues to be a gathering point for City sporting and civic events. There are some
areas that need attention that were not addressed in the stadium work that occurred in 2003. There is a need to
upgrade the locker rooms with better floor surfacing, improved shower and bathroom services and more efficient HVAC
systems. The field is in need of having the clay surface replaced and have upgrades made to the irrigation system.
There is a need to repair failing roofs and walls, replace and reconstruct portions of the upper wooden outfield walls.
There is a need to pave areas inside the stadium and parking lot to eliminate trip and fall hazards. Replace out buildings;
upgrade electrical and security systems. The field requires some rehab and the marque sign on Amherst St.

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PRIORITY DEPARTMENTS PROJECTS DEPARTMENT C.1.C
REQUESTED RECOMMENDS

Division of
B-2 Public Works Greeley Park
(Park and Rec) Facility Rehab $ 260,000 $ 260,000

The infrastructure of Greeley Park is in need of attention, road paving is needed on the park roads, signage needs
replacing, parking improvements are needed, fencing needs to be replaced, stage improvements are needed and
repairs/improvements to the Stone House are required. The need to look at better lighting and security including
additional cameras is very evident.

Division of
B-3 Public Works Ledge Street at
(Engineering) Nashua Canal EDC-5 $ 75,000 $ 75,000

Along Ledge Street between Stevens Ave. and Patten Ct., a chain link fence is the only protection between traveling
vehicles and the canal. This request is to replace the existing chain link fence with a crash rated barrier to improve
vehicle safety while maintaining proper pedestrian access. On October 11, 2009, a vehicle crashed into the fence and
landed in the water of the canal highlighting the need for the improvements.

B-3 Library Plaza Renovations $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000

The Library and Community Development Division worked with CRGJ Landscape Architects and team to create
plans and bid documents for the renovation of the plaza between the Library and 14 Court St. This renovation will
correct a variety of problems including lighting, access to power, irrigation on the plaza and correcting non-ADA
compliant slopes. The renovations will also improve the connections between the downtown area and the riverfront.

Division of

B-3 Public Works Traffic Signal Upgrades
(Engineering) $ 50,000 $ 50,000

The City has over 90 signalized intersections, each with electronic equipment requiring periodic replacement. It’s
important to replace traffic signal controllers, network switches, and other hardware every 10 to 20 years to ensure
system integrity/function. About ten years ago the City completed a major project to upgrade our coordinated signal
system. Capital investment is needed to protect that previous investment.

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PRIORITY DEPARTMENTS PROJECTS DEPARTMENT C.1.C

REQUESTED RECOMMENDS
Division of
B-3 Public Works City Wide Ball Field
(Park and Rec) Improvements $ 100,000 $ 100,000

The Softball, Baseball, and rectangular fields are all in need of improvements based on current usage. These
improvements would include fencing, infields, dugouts, scoreboards, and lighting, sod and drainage improvements.

TOTAL FY 2022 SHORT-TERM "B" PROJECTS: $ 3,860,168 $ 3,860,168

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“Cc”

C= Acceptable (third priority): Programs/Projects which are adequately planned, but can be postponed if budget cuts are required.

PRIORITY DEPARTMENTS PROJECTS DEPARTMENT C.1.C
REQUESTED RECOMMENDS
Division of Jeff Morin Fields
C-1 Public Works at Roby Park
(Park and Rec) Ice Rink Roof $ 40,000 $ 40,000

The ice rink at the park is very popular. Having a roof over the rink would accomplish three things. The quality of the
ice would improve by keeping the sun and winter elements off of it. The winter ice skating season would be extended
again by keeping the sun off the rink. The roof would also provide a covered space creating a pavilion which residents
could reserve for functions in the park such as family reunions, birthdays and other events.

Priority Two -Station 1 Kitchen
C-1 Fire Department Renovations Architectural $ 30,000 $ 30,000

The last renovation was conducted over 20 years ago and this Station is in need of updating the kitchen and paint the
first and second floors. Improvements needed include, new cabinets, sink, dishwasher, flooring, lighting, suspended
ceiling and ventilation improvements. This request if for Architectural review cost for this year and next year 2023, for
construction cost.

Police
C-2 Department Locker Room Project $ 102,483 $ 102,483

This project will replace all of the existing original lockers in the male and female patrol locker rooms. These lockers
are 39 years old and 37 of them are no longer working due to old worn out parts, due to damage and faulty hinges. 88
shed hasps were added to secure the inoperable lockers.

Police NPD Building Renovations
C-2 Department and Addition $ 12,258,649 $ 12,258,649

This project is needed to update the aging building and better accommodate the growing NPD workforce. The detention
area and evidence lab area need a complete remodel to be up to standards with current trends in law enforcement and
to bring the department up to date in these areas. The project meets the definition of a capital improvement in that it’s
a rehabilitation of an existing facility and the estimated cost is in excess of $50,000 with an anticipated life expectancy
in excess of 10 years.

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PRIORITY DEPARTMENTS PROJECTS DEPARTMENT C.1.C
REQUESTED RECOMMENDS

Division of
C-3 Public Works Water Park Development
(Parks & Rec) at Rotary Pool $ 300,000 $ 300,000

The development of a Splash Pad/Water Park would provide summer activity for many children of the City. The idea
would be to build this water park next to Rotary pool. Building at this location would allow the water park to utilize the
sanitation system already in place at the pool, the restrooms that already exist, and the supervision (lifeguards). Taking
advantage of the existing infrastructure would make the project affordable and would provide a high level of service to
the community.

Community
C-3 Development Heritage Trail East
Division Beautification $ 550,000 $ 550,000

This request is to fund the landscaping, pocket parks, garden areas and general improvements to compliment the
pedestrian/bike path between Main St. and 25 Crown St Commuter Rail Station. After completed final engineering
and due to significant increases in project costs since 2018 when the grant was applied for the full budget (and
additional requested budget) will be consumed by the basic trail construction, including removal of contaminated
soils. The funding is required to complete the project as designed and meet the neighborhoods project goals.

TOTAL FY 2022 SHORT-TERM "C" PROJECTS: $13,281,132 $13,281,132

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D = Deferrable (fourth priority): Programs/Projects which are definitely recommended for postponement or elimination from the
capital improvement program since they pose serious questions of adequate planning, proper timing, or community need.

PRIORITY DEPARTMENTS PROJECTS DEPARTMENT C.1.C
REQUESTED RECOMMENDS
Division of
D-1 Public Works Portable Ice Chiller
(Park and Rec) $ 180,000 $ 180,000

The ability to manage our ice rinks with the current weather changes has been difficult. Having a portable ice chiller
would allow us to provide better quality skating ice for a longer period of time giving residents an option for a good
winter activity.

TOTAL FY 2022 SHORT-TERM "D" PROJECTS: $ 180,000 $ 180,000

FY 2022 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

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