The Facilities Information and Communication Committee is working to provide information on the South River Road Police and Fire Complex (Warrant Article 4) to the community prior to the March 12 Town Election.
Will the new facility require additional funding for equipment and furnishings?
The requested bond amount includes funding for furnishing, fit up, and equipment. No additional money is expected to be required.
What are the annual operating costs of the new facility?
Annual operating costs are estimated to be in the $200,000 range. This projection is based on typical operation at the current Safety Complex; the different square footage of the current and proposed facilities; the conceptual design; and potential savings via rooftop solar panels.
In addition, insurance costs (P&L) are estimated to be around $180,000 annually. This utilizes the insurance rate from Primex for the 2024-2025 P&L portion of our premium – a factor of $9.63/$1,000 of building and contents coverage.