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4 a high priority on affordable housing and so there may be a willingness to seek alternative funding, but commented that he could not make a prediction either way. Ms. Fenollosa asked if the Select Board would seek AHT funding from the General Fund. Mr. Sandeen shared that the Select Board has not had a conversation pertaining to alternative funding as of yet. Ms. Fenollosa expressed concern that the Select Board is placing a large responsibility on the CPC to be the sole funder of the Town’s affordable housing priorities and expressed interest in greater dialogue between the Board and the CPC to better understand where the funding will come from. Mr. Sandeen commented that he would be happy to share Ms. Fenollosa’s message to the Select Board. Ms. Heitz asked if other applicants for CPA funding are also asked about additional funding sources. Ms. Fenollosa explained that the CPC’s application includes a question about additional and supplemental funding for projects. Ms. O’Brien added that Recreation also utilizes CPA funding for specific types of capital projects in a way that is different from a pre-funding request. Ms. Rhodes added that Recreation capital projects are also vetted by the Finance Department to determine which projects are best funded via CPA, Enterprise Fund, etc. Mr. Pressman commented that there is an expectation for Recreation to receive funding from the tax levy and added that since the CPA was adopted, Recreation capital projects, when applicable, have been funded solely by CPA. Mr. Pressman commented that capital projects funded by the Enterprise Fund have all been at the golf course. Mr. Sandeen commented that the Select Board in the past has also allocated ARPA funding for affordable housing and has considered allocating Town-owned land as a contribution for affordable housing. Ms. Fenollosa commented that the CPC cannot make any decisions at this time as they have not met with all applicants, but conveyed that affordable housing is a priority for the CPC. Ms. Fenollosa thanked Ms. Tung for her presentation and for the information and comments from her and the AHT’s advocates. FY25 CPA Funding Request – LexHAB Affordable Housing Support, Restoration, Preservation & Decarbonization- Ms. Morrison requested $478,865 for LexHAB’s affordable housing support, restoration, preservation, and decarbonization in FY2025. LexHAB’s request includes $90,700 for the preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of seven CPA funded units; $108,100 for the preservation of 19 non-CPA funded units; $91,000 for the rehabilitation for decarbonization for five CPA funded units; and $115,740 for the support of six CPA funded and 13 non-CPA funded units. Ms. Morrison gave the CPC a presentation detailing the specifics for each element of the project (see LexHAB’s FY25 CPA Application Presentation for more information). Mr. Hornig left the meeting at 5:21 PM. Ms. Fenollosa thanked Ms. Morrison for her presentation and commented that all projects are required to be vetted by Town Counsel, noting her uncertainty for painting’s eligibility. Mr.