Pulaski Park Additional Q&A---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: James R. Laurila PE <jlaurila@northamptonma.gov> Date: Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 4:53 PM Subject: Re: Fwd: Additional Questions for Applicant/Pulaski
Park CPC To: Sarah LaValley <slavalley@northamptonma.gov> Cc: Mayor of Northampton <mayor@northamptonma.gov>, "DVeleta@northamptonma.gov" <DVeleta@northamptonma.gov>
Hi Sarah: Please
see responses below.
1) the movable furniture; The cost of movable furniture is about $7,000. 2) the purchase, transportation and planting of the large evergreen tree; The cost
to provide and plant a new evergreen tree (18-20 ft tall) is about $7,500. 3) the cost of fabricating and installing the proposed entrance sign is about $7,000. Please also explain
the expected lifespan of the movable furniture and provide a commitment on the part of the City to replace at regular intervals the furniture becomes damaged, degraded or is stolen.
In
a high use area like the main plaza, Stimson expects a lifespan of about 7-10 years. Stimson has suggested that the City budget replacing tables/chairs approximately every 5-years. Since
the tables and chairs are a key element to the enjoyment and function of the plaza, the City is committed to maintaining adequate furniture in future years.
James R. Laurila, P.E.
City
Engineer
Department of Public Works
125 Locust Street
Northampton, MA 01060
T: 413-587-1570 x4307
F: 413-587-1576
E: JLaurila@northamptonma.gov
W: www.Northamptonma.gov/dpw