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FY23 CPA Funding Request- Park and Playground Improvements- Kinneens Park- Ms. Battite requested $200,000 in CPA funds to update and replace the playground equipment and safety surfacing, install fencing around the playground, signage, park benches, and a bike rack at Kinneens Park. Ms. Battite stated that the play equipment would be for children ages two- twelve with PIP safety surfacing in specific locations. Mr. Coleman stated that fencing will be added around the playground because currently there is none. Ms. Fenollosa asked if the hardcourt surface that was funded in 2016 with CPA funds needs to be torn up for the park improvements. Mr. Coleman stated that the hardcourt surface does not need to be torn up. Ms. Fenollosa asked about community engagement. Mr. Coleman stated that there will be community involvement similar to Rindge Park. Mr. Hornig stated that there are a lot of requests for CPA funding this year and the Committee may have to prioritize which projects receive funding. The Committee voted by a roll call vote in a straw poll to support the project (9-0). FY23 CPA Funding Request- Community Park Master Plan- Lincoln Park- Ms. Battite requested $100,000 in CPA funds to complete a master plan of Lincoln Park. The results of the plan will provide a strategic road map for implementing improvements, enhancements and upgrades at Lincoln Park. Ms. Fenollosa asked about the difference between a master plan and a capital plan. Ms. Battite explained that a master plan evaluates everything including the entire parcel and a capital plan addresses end of life items. Mr. Horton asked about organizations that conduct a master plan study. Ms. Battite stated that Weston & Sampson has a division for master plans as well as Activitas. Ms. Kreiger stated that this is an opportunity to have a new set of eyes and prospective for the park. The Committee voted by a roll call vote in a straw poll to support the project (9-0). Ms. Dean arrived at 5:23 PM. Ms. Battite, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Cronin, Ms. Dean, Mr. DeAngelis, Mr. Filadoro, Mr. Newell, Mr. Pinsonneault and Ms. Spencer left at 5:2413M. 2021 Needs Assessment Report-The Committee discussed the yearly Needs Assessment Report and Ms. Federico reminded the Committee that a public hearing is scheduled for 12-16- 21 at 7:0013M. LexHAB Guidelines- Ms. Fenollosa suggested that Mr. Hornig, Mr. Pressman and Ms. Walker review and revise the LexHAB Guidelines for acquisitions because they may no longer be 4