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ARTICLE 10 (i) Project: Munroe School Window Restoration CPA Category: Historic Resources Amount Requested: $620,000 Amount Recommended: $620,000 CPC Vote: (9-0) Project Description: The 2016 Annual Town Meeting authorized $30,000 for the purpose of producing recommendations and cost estimates for the replacement or functional restoration of all windows at the former Munroe School Building. This FY18 request seeks funds to restore the current windows, based on the recommendations of the study. Restoration of the existing windows was shown to be less expensive than installing replacement windows. The 117 windows in the facility are believed to be original to the 110 year-old Town-owned building (rented and maintained by the Munroe Center for the Arts) or at least to the time of its 1915 addition. The windows are in poor condition and air infiltration makes the building uncomfortable in the colder months and significantly decreases the building's energy efficiency. The large windows are also difficult to operate and pose safety risks. The window restoration will be overseen by the Department of Public Facilities. The Munroe Center for the Art's agreement with the Town does not assign responsibility for capital projects. Nevertheless, the Center has paid for past projects and now requests CPA funds for the windows because this project exceeds its financial capabilities. Project Goals and Objectives: • Restore all existing windows at the Munroe School in order to prevent heat loss, improve safety and functionality and preserve the architectural integrity and historical significance of the building. Project Benefit: The Munroe Center for the Arts is an historic building located near Lexington Center and a major cultural resource for town residents. Approximately 1,180 people, mostly children and youth, subscribe to its programs on an annual basis. This project will ensure restoration of an historic town asset and improve the safety, comfort, environmental efficiency and aesthetic appeal of the facility for continued optimal use by tenants and the public. Potential demonstration workshops conducted during the restoration will educate Lexington homeowners about the feasibility and importance of restoring their own historic windows. Funding Request: $620,000 is requested to fund the window restoration. 18