PRIORITY DEPARTMENTS PROJECTS DEPARTMENT C.1.C
REQUESTED RECOMMENDS
A-2 Economic East Hollis Street & Bridge St
Development Intersection Improvements $ 183,050 $ 183,050
This request will provide matching funds for a federally funded project improve the intersection of East Hollis and Bridge
Street, which serves as a vital link to the City's downtown core and is a major east/west commuter route. This project
will improve traffic flow, increase access to new housing and the future rail station, provide bicycle and pedestrian
accommodations, and enhance the gateway into the City. The first $3,661,000 does not require a local match and is
funded by NHDOT monies. Should costs exceed that amount by an additional 25%, then the City will be required to
provide 20% match (up to $183,050).
A-3 Library HVAC Renovation $ 365,000 $ 365,000
In 2015 the Library hired Peregrine Energy Group to evaluate the system. They found 2 of the air handlers are at the
end of their service life and all 3 of the condensers at or near the end of their service life. (In fact one of the condensers
failed in 2018 and was replaced) They have recommended complete replacement of many components along with the
reconditioning of others and the installation of 12 additional VAV dampers at a total cost of approximately $400,000.
Not only will the renovation of our HVAC system save on repair bills it will vastly increase the efficiency of the system
resulting in significant energy savings and increased comfort for staff and customers. Due to the age of the original
report and estimated cost increases the budget has increased by 5%.
A-3 Library Brick Repointing $ 275,000 $ 275,000
There are 24 alcoves on the top story of the library that extend out past the main structure that require repointing and
cleaning of the brick. The deterioration of the mortar is causing water infiltration in a number of areas whenever it
rains, causing the interior paint to blister, puddles to form on the rubber floor and soaking the carpeting.
Division of
A-3 Public Works Overhead Doors
(Street Department) $ 169,000 $ 169,000
The Street Department facility is in need of new overhead doors as the condition of the doors has degraded and
requires constant repairs due to the age of them. Many doors have been impacted by the weather and have rusted
out panels with holes in the doors. The doors are over twenty years old and have constant repairs made to the motors
and the track system. These doors are a vital part of the facility.
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