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Participatory Capital Budgeting
The Participatory Capital Budgeting program was launched by the Town of Andover during Fiscal Year 2022 and is currently in its third year. The process allows residents to play a part in determining how a portion of the Town’s capital improvement funds are spent by submitting proposals for community projects or programs. Projects funded through the program must be one-time expenses and be for a municipal purpose or on town land.
Following submission deadlines, proposals submitted by members of the community are reviewed by a Committee comprised of Town staff representing Purchasing, CD&P, Community Services, DPW, Facilities, Library, Police, Fire, Sustainability and Veterans Services. Projects are evaluated to assess their safety, feasibility, cost, and benefit to the Town.
Information about projects approved to be funded through the Participatory Capital Budgeting program are detailed on this page. Solicitation for project proposals generally takes place during the winter. Information on how to apply for funding will be available on this page when the application period is open.
FY2024 PrOJECT APPLICATION
The Town of Andover is now accepting applications for the FY2024 Participatory Capital Budgeting program.
To be eligible for funding, projects must be a one-time expense, and to be on Town property or serve a municipal purpose.
Click here to submit an application.
The deadline to submit applications is January 14, 2024.
Following the application deadline, submissions will be reviewed by a committee comprised of Town staff from various departments. Projects will be evaluated to assess their safety, feasibility, cost, and benefit to the Town.
Projects selected to be funded through the program for FY2024 will be announced this spring.
FY2023 PROGRAM YEAR AWARDS
The table below lists projects/programs that were awarded funding in FY2023 through the Participatory Capital Budgeting process. As these projects advance, more information on each project will be provided including photos, and information on how to access, enjoy, or view these projects. Projects listed as "In Progress" indicates that departments are actively working to work with the submitter to purchase or install materials. Projects listed as "Department Further Study" indicates that the program has received conditional approval, but further study is required by departments in order to determine feasibility.
| Project Title | Submitter | Budget Estimate | Project Status | Supporting Departments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Drinking Fountains in the Park | Margot Dillon | $10,000 | In Progress | Public Works |
| Park Gazebo Lighting | Sharon Marlow | $500 | In Progress | Facilities |
| Bicycle Repair Station at Lower Shawsheen Track | Andrew Lewine | $2,000 | In Progress | Facilities |
| Stream and River Signs | Michael Dempsey | $2,000 | In Progress | Conservation |
| Park Canon Signage | Robert C. Rogers | $2,000 | In Progress | Veterans |
| Main Street Crosswalk Lighting | Gisella Spreizer | $10,392 | In Progress | Police & Facilities |
| Pollinator Garden | Sue Curtis | $10,000 | In Progress | Sustainability |
| Speed Signage/Traffic Calming on Central Streen | Judy Wilson Ferstenberg & Sara Hidalgo |
$10,392 | In Progress | Police & Facilities |
| Accessible Outdoor Game Tables | Barbara Burke | $5,000 | In Progress | Facilities |
| York & Haverhill Street Flashing Beacons | Caroline Cranshaw | $10,000 | In Progress | Police & Facilities |
FY2022 Program Year Awards
Below are the Participatory Capital Budgeting project/programs that were awarded in FY2022. Most projected supported in FY2022 have been completed. The links in the "project status column" show the results of the project, including photos and information on how to access, enjoy, or view these projects.
| Project Title | Submitter | Budget Estimate | Project Status | Supporting Departments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hall Library of Things Additions | Friends of Memorial Hall Library | $2,000 | Complete | Memorial Hall Library |
| Induction Cooktops at Library of Things | Kate Margolese | $1,000 | Complete | Memorial Hall Library |
| Robb Center Landscaping | Dana MacKay | $2,050 | Complete | Public Works |
| Public WiFi for the Park | Karen Van Welden Herman | $5,000 | Complete | Facilities & Information Technology |
| Summer Street Benches | Jane Morrissey | $3,200 | Complete | Public Works |
| Speed Signage/Traffic Calming on Elm Street | William Stewart | $10,000 | Complete | Police |
| Senior Center Garden Path Benches | Helen Knepper | $3,200 | Complete | Facilities |
| Plantings Along Shawsheen River | Willow Cheeley | $3,500 | In Progress | Sustainability & Conservation |
| Community Message Board at Ballardvale Playground | Rachel Keller | $2,500 | Complete | Facilities |
| Planting at Burnham Road and High Street | Willow Cheeley | $7,500 | In Progress | Sustainability & Conservation |