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CPA costs by 10 to15% of the project costs. Mr. Keane said he is usually informed of the award of a DHDC grant prior to Annual Town Meeting. Mr. Keane was questioned about the status of previous CPA-funded projects, including Drainage Improvements for Vynebrook Village ($364,800) and the Accessible Housing Project at Greeley Village ($810,673). He explained that the Drainage project is in the permitting stage, and that the Accessible Units project has yet to be commenced. Mr. Cohen asked whether the Housing Authority could put off the FY14 project, given the number of projects they would be undertaking in the coming year. Mr. Keane stressed the importance of replacing the doors, a fact that was attested to by Mr. McSweeney. 11.ACROSS Lexington – Pedestrian/Bicycle Route System, $5,875 –Keith Ohmart (Chair) and Rick Abrams of the West Lexington Greenways Committee presented an initiative to create 35 miles of pedestrian and bicycle routes throughout Lexington. Mr. Ohmart explained that the ACROSS Lexington proposal envisions linking conservation trails, bikeways and sidewalks to create a series of linear and looped trails throughout the Town. A 3.5 mile “Pilot Loop” has already been completed with help from the Conservation Commission and the MIS Departments. Mr. Ohmart said the Greenways Committee is hoping to expand upon this initial loop, and formalize it with trail markers, maps and brochures. Mr. Ohmart explained that the application sought funding for a GIS Map consultant, a Graphic Design consultant (for a website, maps and brochures), Route Marking materials and Collateral Materials (maps and brochures). He said he expected the project to take 2-3 years and noted that the Greenways Committee anticipated applying for $5,875 in the next two consecutive fiscal years. Mr. Ohmart said the proposed three-year project was considered “Step 1”; he envisioned that signs might eventually contain barcodes from which historical information could be accessed. Mr. Kanter questioned whether the project application could be combined into a single year, given the modest funding request. Mr. Ohmart and Mr. Abrams felt there would be merit to this idea, though they did not feel they could accomplish all three year’s work in one year. After discussion by the CPC, it was agreed that the applicant could submit a revised application to seek funding for the entire project in FY 14. The meeting was adjourned at 4:12 pm. Respectfully submitted, Nathalie Rice Administrative Assistant Community Preservation Committee 5