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AC–2015ATM PPROPRIATIONOMMITTEE Phase one of the project (Lincoln Park Field #1) had funds approved in 2013, initial installation com- pleted by Spring of 2014, but problems were found with the synthetic blades of grass and seams in between panels after installation. An agreement was reached in Nov 2014 with the installation con- tractor, who is removing the turf and having another turf installed at no cost to Lexington by Spring 2015. For phase two (Lincoln Park Field #2), $620,000 in funding was approved in 2014, the bid was put out in winter and work should start in June of 2015. If phase three is approved under this request (Lincoln Park Field #3), specifications will be devel- oped and renovations will be completed in the summer/fall of 2015. Eligible for CPA funding as Recreation. Article 8(n) Minuteman Bikeway Culvert Rehabilitation Funding Amount Source GFDebt $100,000 CPA $290,000 Total $390,000 This project will replace a culvert along the Minuteman Bikeway, just north of Camellia Place at the headwaters of the North Lexington Brook. The replacement frequency for this culvert is 50 years. Project will cover design/engineering ($65,000 General Fund debt), construction ($250,000 in CPA Recreation funds) and contingency ($75,000, also General Fund debt). Eligible for CPA funding as Recreation. Article 8(o) Grain Mill Alley Additional Design - $18,000 This is a request to fund additional design development of a pocket park in the alley between 1775 and 1778 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington center. The alley is a pedestrian connection between the Min- uteman Bikeway and the Center’s retail corridor along Massachusetts Avenue, roughly 27 by 233 feet, (or roughly 6,300 sq. ft.). This public space project is designed to enliven the Center by improving underuti- lized areas and create a sense of place that attracts activity, improves pedestrian access and generated business for the Center. In 2013, the CPC approved $24,000 for preliminary schematic design, which includes site analysis, de- sign development, an analysis of cost estimates, as well as legal services to develop a contract with the adjacent property owners. The additional $18,000 in design development will allow for public outreach, for schematic design, and will cover $2,000 in anticipated legal expenses. Funding source is CPA Open Space funds. The additional $18,000 in design development will allow for public outreach, for schematic design, and will cover $2,000 in anticipated legal expenses. The anticipated FY2017 cost of design development, final design and construction is $325,000. Eligible for CPA funding as Open Space. Article 8(p) Minuteman Bikeway Wayfinding - $39,000 This request would fund an initial design phase of the project to install signage along Minuteman Bikeway, adjacent roads and connection points. The signage will provide directional information to bikeway users, will indicate nearby points of interests (e.g. businesses, shops, tourist attractions), and will describe bikeway etiquette. 23