The following terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Includes the following:
A. 
The acquisition of land;
B. 
The lease of land or buildings;
C. 
The acquisition or construction of buildings or facilities, including preconstruction, survey and engineering costs;
D. 
The improvement, expansion or reconstruction of existing buildings or facilities in excess of normal maintenance work; and
E. 
The purchase of items of equipment which have a useful life in excess of five years and which have a cost in excess of $10,000.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
A. 
Water supply production, treatment, storage and distribution facilities;
B. 
Wastewater and solid waste collection, treatment and disposal facilities;
C. 
Roads, streets, bridges, including rights-of-way, traffic signals, landscaping and local improvements of state and federal highways;
D. 
Stormwater collection, retention, detention, treatment and disposal facilities, flood control facilities, flood control facilities, bank and shore projections and enhancement improvements;
E. 
Parks, open space areas and recreational facilities;
F. 
Police, emergency medical, rescue and fire protection facilities;
G. 
Public schools and libraries; and
H. 
Other public facilities consistent with the Smithfield Capital Improvement Plan or Comprehensive Community Plan, including but not limited to historic preservation or restoration projects.