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TOWN OF LEXINGTON COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE General Criteria The Lexington Community Preservation Committee will only consider proposals that are eligible for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding according to the requirements described in the CPA legislation, specifically: The acquisition, creation, and preservation of open space. The acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of historic resources. The acquisition, creation, and preservation of land for recreational use. The creation, preservation, and support of community housing (including items such as annual payments to the housing authority to preserve or expand the affordable housing supply). The rehabilitation and restoration of open space, land for recreational use, and community housing that is acquired or created using monies from the fund. Preference will be given to proposals that address as many of the following general criteria as possible: Are consistent with current planning documents that have received wide scrutiny and input and have been adopted by the town; Preserve the essential character of the town as described in the Comprehensive Plan; Save resources that would otherwise be threatened and/or serve a currently under-served population; Either serve more than one CPA purpose (especially in linking open space, recreation and community housing) or demonstrate why serving multiple needs is not feasible; Demonstrate practicality and feasibility, and demonstrate that they can be implemented expeditiously and within budget; Produce an advantageous cost/benefit value; Leverage additional public and/or private funds; Preserve or utilize currently owned town assets; and Receive endorsement by other municipal boards or departments. Category Specific Criteria Open space proposals that address as many of the following specific criteria as possible will receive preference: Permanently protect important wildlife habitat, including areas that are of local significance for biodiversity; contain a variety of habitats, with a diversity of geologic features and types of vegetation; contain a habitat type that is in danger of vanishing from Lexington; or preserve habitat for threatened or endangered species of plants or animals. Provide opportunities for passive recreation and environmental education. Preserve and/or restore threatened or deteriorating public lands. Protect or enhance wildlife corridors, promote connectivity of habitat or prevent fragmentation of habitats. 3