Article 12. Municipal Facilities Planning

ARTICLE 12. To determine whether the Town will raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager to fund site evaluations, feasibility studies, or other legal, administrative, or other consulting needs regarding repurposing, renovation, construction, acquisition or disposal of various municipal facilities; or take any other action relative thereto.

Article Explanation

This article requests funding to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager for professional services needed to evaluate options for the renovation, consolidation, relocation, acquisition, construction, or disposal of municipal facilities. This work builds upon and advances the analysis and recommendations by the Land Use Working Group. Funds may be used for site assessments, feasibility studies, cost estimates, environmental review, legal analysis, and other consulting services. The purpose of this article is to ensure the Town has the necessary technical and financial information to make informed decisions about future municipal facility planning. No construction or property acquisition is authorized under this article.

Article Motion

Mr. Howell moves that the Town transfer $600,000 from Free Cash to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager to fund site evaluations, feasibility studies, or other legal, administrative, or other consulting needs regarding repurposing, renovation, construction, acquisition or disposal of various municipal facilities.