FY23 FULL BUDGET REPORT ADOPTED

The CIP is a five-year plan. Allocations of CIP funds included in the proposed FY 2023 operating and capital budget request include the following: $1,608,000 for Public Safety Radios. Comprehensive replacement of communication equipment for police, fire and public works to meet state and county compliance requirements. Future replacements of this equipment will be handled through vehicle/equipment replacement reserve annual incremental funding to prepare for that expenditure. $1,000,000 for a proposed Dog Park. The dog park is currently in discussion by Town Council, anticipated to be located at/near Franklin Upchurch Senior Street. This allocation would be for design and construction to begin as soon as Town Council provides final approval for a site and concept. $604,000 for Shiloh Park Renovations. Planned renovations include resurfacing and lights for an upgraded and enhanced user experience on the basketball court as well as an upgraded playground. $500,000 for International Drive Extension. Environmental permit mitigation costs as part of a development agreement to make a full connection on International Drive and provide enhanced east/west connectivity, most notably to divert commercial vehicle traffic from NC54. $260,000 for Sidewalk Connectivity Future Service Improvements. Design funding for future sidewalk segment projects as bond funds become available for construction. $200,000 for Intersection Improvements. Design and construction funding for Phase 1 pedestrian improvements. Airport Boulevard Extension Phase 1: A new 4-lane divided roadway segment, including a landscaped median, streetlights, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and traffic signals from Garden Square Lane to Church Street. This project will connect existing parts of Airport Boulevard through to Davis Drive to relieve some congestion on NC 54 and support future improvements at NC 54/Airport Boulevard. The project is partially funded through a CAMPO LAPP grant and is managed by the Town. Design and right-of-way acquisition have continued this year; a construction award is anticipated in December 2022. Church Street Park Amenity Enhancements/Expansion: Additions (bleachers, screens, hospitality, and other operational support needs) to the main cricket grounds to support international competition and construction of cricket practice pitches, parking, and community amenities (basketball and other sport courts) on the southern lot. The southern lot project is currently advertised for a design/build delivery award before the end of the fiscal year to work toward a completion date in FY 2023. Crabtree Creek Nature Park Design: Construction drawings are nearing completion for a nature park that includes open space and passive park amenities, with nature education components and walking trail. A $500,000 PARTF grant has been awarded for this project with terms that require project completion by fall of 2023. The project completion date will be determined once the design is finalized. Active capital investment projects include:

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