Board Of Aldermen - Agenda - 3/9/2021 - P38
PRIORITY DEPARTMENTS PROJECTS DEPARTMENT C.1.C
REQUESTED RECOMMENDS
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.
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.
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