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Town of South Windsor Referendum: 16, 2021

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EXPLANATORY TEXT CONCERNING EXPLANATORY TEXT CONCERNING EXPLANATORY TEXT CONCERNING EXPLANATORY TEXT CONCERNING PROPOSED PURCHASE OF 1645 ELLINGTON PROPOSED FUNDING FOR RENOVATION PROPOSED FUNDING FOR CONSTRUCTION PROPOSED FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY ROAD FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES OF 1540 SULLIVAN AVENUE OF THE NEVERS SPORTS FACILITY COMPLEX CENTER AND PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY ROOF REPLACEMENTS On March 16, 2021 the Town of South Windsor will On March 16, 2021 the Town of South Windsor will On March 16, 2021 the Town of South Windsor will conduct a referendum concerning the question set forth conduct a referendum concerning the question set forth conduct a referendum concerning the question set forth On March 16, 2021 the Town of South Windsor will below. Pursuant to the Town Council’s authorization of Feb below. Pursuant to the Town Council’s authorization of below. Pursuant to the Town Council’s authorization of conduct a referendum concerning the question set forth 1, 2021, this explanatory text describes the proposed Feb 1, 2021, this explanatory text describes the proposed 1, 2021 this explanatory text describes the below. Pursuant to the Town Council’s authorization of purchase of the property at 1645 Ellington Road for the renovation of 1540 Sullivan Avenue. The $1.3 M proposed project to construct an athletics complex in , 2021 this explanatory text describes the housing of municipal offices and vital community documents. referendum will cover the five-year renovation items as laid Nevers Park. proposed project to replace the roofing systems at the out in the table below. Community Center at 150 Nevers Road and the Public The Town is considering the purchase of 1645 Ellington The proposal is to build an athletics complex in Nevers Works Facility located at 157 Burgess Road. Road, a building constructed in 2000, to allow for expansion Five Years Park. The total cost is $3,950,625 and would provide The Public Buildings Division has received budget estimates of space for municipal offices and the housing of vital Item Cost additional sports fields for the High School consistent with community records. The cost to purchase the building is the NEASC report that was received by the Board of to replace the roofing systems at the Community Center on Roofing $ 350,000 $3,925,000 and the estimated cost to modify the building for Education. 150 Nevers Rd. and the Public Works Facility located at 157 municipal purposes is $1,550,000, as set forth below. On Code Related ADA $ 20,000 Burgess Rd. Both roofs were inspected and evaluated by

December 21, 2020, the Town Council voted to direct the Safety/Security $ 100,000 Project Scope: Garland, Inc., a roofing manufacturer.

Town Manager to sign the Purchase and Sale Agreement for  Synthetic Field $1,000,000 Windows $ 450,000 The Public Works Facility roof consists of a modified 1645 Ellington Road.  Lighting $400,000 bitumen and EPDM (rubber roof) covering an area of Concrete, Masonry, Brick $ 140,000  Bleachers / Press Box $575,000 approximately 34,000 sq. /ft. Similar roofing systems would Project & Project Budget Doors Exterior $ 20,000  Site Improvements A: be installed, the estimate for this work is $900,000.  1645 Ellington Road purchase $3,925,000 Generator $ 150,000 Driveway, ADA Parking, Gravel Lot $500,000 The Community Center roof is also slated to be replaced.  New vault construction $500,000 (est.) HVAC Systems $ 75,000  Site Improvements B: The roof would be replaced with similar roofing materials  Office design/Reno and FF&E $850,000 Sub Total $ 1,305,000 Locker Rooms, Public Restrooms, consisting of three tab architectural shingles, base layer, ice  Project Contingency $200,000 (7.2%) Officials Room, Training Room and water shield, fascia trim and gutters. The roof (w/ appropriate toilets/sinks) $1,200,000 Referendum Question: “Shall the resolution entitled replacement estimate totals $240,000. Referendum Question: “Shall the resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $1,305,000 for the Planning,  Sub-total: $3,675,000 “Resolution Appropriating $5,475,000 for the Acquisition, Design, Acquisition, Renovation, Equipping, and Furnishing  Contingency $275,625 Referendum Question: “Shall the resolution entitled Renovation, Improvement, Equipping, and Furnishing of 1645 of the Town Hall at 1540 Sullivan Avenue and Authorizing  TOTAL $3,950,625 “Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Ellington Road and Authorizing the Issuance of $5,475,000 the Issuance of $1,305,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Referendum Question: “Shall the resolution entitled Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose,” “Resolution Appropriating $3,950,625 for the Planning, Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making for Such Purpose,” adopted by the Town Council on adopted by the Town Council on February 1, 2021, be Design, Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose,” adopted by February 1, 2021, be approved?” approved?” Furnishing of the Nevers Park Sports Facility and the Town Council on February 1, 2021, be approved?” Authorizing the Issuance of $3,950,625 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose,” adopted by the Town Council on February 1, 2021, be approved?

Questions?Phone: 860-644-2511 ext. 200 Email: [email protected] Town of South Windsor Referendum: March 16, 2021 design and permit this project in 2021-2022 and bid it for construction in 2023. The estimated construction cost is $2,550,000.

Referendum Question: “Shall the resolution entitled “Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said EXPLANATORY TEXT CONCERNING EXPLANATORY TEXT CONCERNING EXPLANATORY TEXT CONCERNING Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the Making PROPOSED FUNDING FOR POLICE PROPOSED FUNDING FOR REPLACEMENT OF PROPOSED FUNDING FOR BUCKLAND ROAD of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose,” adopted by DEPARTMENT WOMEN’S LOCKER ROOM TIMOTHY EDWARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL ROOF AND PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD the Town Council on February 1, 2021, be approved?” UPGRADES RECONSTRUCTION On March 16, 2021 the Town of South Windsor will TAX IMPACT conduct a referendum concerning the question set forth On March 16, 2021 the Town of South Windsor will On March 16, 2021 the Town of South Windsor will Total Referendum Tax Impact: below. Pursuant to the Town Council’s authorization of conduct a referendum concerning the question set forth conduct a referendum concerning the question set forth $20,565,625 February 1, 2021 this explanatory text describes the below. Pursuant to the Town Council’s authorization of below. Pursuant to the Town Council’s authorization of Avg February 1, 2021 this explanatory text describes the proposed project to replace the roof system at Timothy February 1, 2021 this explanatory text describes the Home Taxable 2022 Total Cost Monthly proposed project to design and construct an expansion to Edwards Middle School, 100 Arnold Way. proposed project to reconstruct Buckland Road and Market Value Assessment Cost Police Headquarters, with a primary focus on renovating and Pleasant Valley Road. The roof was installed in 1999 with a useful life expanding the women’s locker room facilities. 200,000 140,000 $ 39.20 $ 39.20 $ 3.27 expectancy of 20 years. An inspection was completed by These two roads have required many repairs and need 250,000 175,000 $ 49.00 $ 49.00 $ 4.08 The existing South Windsor Police Headquarters facility was Garland, Inc. in 2016. Almost five (5) years ago this significant improvements to continue to effectively serve built in 1984. At the time of construction, the law visual and core inspection found the roof system to be the transportation needs of the public. The total estimated 300,000 210,000 $ 58.80 $ 58.80 $ 4.90 tired, worn, in overall poor condition, fast approaching the cost of these two road projects is $5,000,000. enforcement profession was overwhelmingly comprised of 350,000 245,000 $ 68.60 $ 68.60 $ 5.72 males and the police department locker rooms were end of its useful life and it was recommended for Buckland Road: The top 3 inches of old pavement will be designed accordingly. Over the last 35 years, the replacement in the near future. 400,000 280,000 $ 78.40 $ 78.40 $ 6.53 milled off and the old curb will be removed and replaced composition and size of the police force has changed The roof will be replaced with a Modified Bitumen roofing with new bituminous curb. Catch basin tops will be 450,000 315,000 $ 88.20 $ 88.20 $ 7.35 markedly which has begun to create significant space needs system covering approximately 108,337 sq/ft. with a replaced and minor drainage repairs made as needed and within the existing facility. The Women’s Locker Room has 500,000 350,000 $ 98.00 $ 98.00 $ 8.17 budget estimate of $3.2M. However, this project is eligible the road will be repaved. The obsolete traffic signal reached maximum capacity. The locker room includes toilet, for a state school construction grant reimbursement of controllers will be replaced with modern controllers that Mill Rate Increase/(Decrease): 0.28 showering, and locker facilities utilized by all of our female approximately 46%, meaning the town portion of the are compatible with a central traffic management system. employees, and each uniformed female employee has an $3.2M would be approximately $1.73M with a state school This upgraded system can accommodate connected Total Referendum Tax Impact After State Grants: assigned locker. Due to the composition of the current construction grant reimbursement of approximately vehicles and an adaptive traffic signal control system. The workforce, there are currently no available lockers for any $19,065,625 $1.5M. timeline is to design these improvements in 2021 and bid women hired in the future. The $500,000 for this project is Avg for construction in 2022. The total estimated cost of this Home Taxable intended to design and construct an expansion to the 2022 Total Cost Monthly Referendum Question: “Shall the resolution entitled project is $2,450,000. Market Value Assessment women’s locker room facilities. “Resolution Appropriating $9,340,000 for Roof Cost Replacements and Road Repairs and Authorizing the Pleasant Valley Road: The section of Pleasant Valley 200,000 140,000 $ 35.00 $ 35.00 $ 2.92 Referendum Question: “Shall the resolution entitled Issuance of $9,340,000 Bonds of the Town to Meet Said Road between Long Hill Road and Clark Street is in the 250,000 175,000 $ 43.75 $ 43.75 $ 3.65 “Resolution Appropriating $500,000 for the Planning, Design, Appropriation and Pending the Issuance Thereof the worst condition and will be reconstructed first. Acquisition, Construction, Equipping, and Furnishing of an Making of Temporary Borrowings for Such Purpose,” Improvements will be made to the storm water drainage 300,000 210,000 $ 52.50 $ 52.50 $ 4.38 expansion to the Women’s Locker Room at the Police adopted by the Town Council on February 1, 2021, be system with new catch basins and pipes where needed. The Department and Authorizing the Issuance of $500,000 Bonds approved?” old pavement and base will be removed and replaced with 350,000 245,000 $ 61.25 $ 61.25 $ 5.10 of the Town to Meet Said Appropriation and Pending the new stone base and pavement. The geometry will be 400,000 280,000 $ 70.00 $ 70.00 $ 5.83 Issuance Thereof the Making of Temporary Borrowings for improved and this road reconstructed to a uniform width. Such Purpose,” adopted by the Town Council on February 1, Sidewalks will be evaluated for inclusion in this project 450,000 315,000 $ 78.75 $ 78.75 $ 6.56 2021, be approved?” during the design phase. Drainage and pavement improvements can also be made on the section of Pleasant 500,000 350,000 $ 87.50 $ 87.50 $ 7.29 Valley Road between Hilton Drive and Ellington Road Mill Rate Increase/(Decrease): 0.25 (Phase 2) if sufficient funds are available. The timeline is to Questions?Phone: 860-644-2511 ext. 200 Email: [email protected]