2010-10-00-CPC-rpt (Needs Assessment Report)

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become a resource for carrying out the thoughtful community preservation recommendations contained in these studies. The subsequent sections of this Plan discuss community goals and projects specific to preservation within each of the four designated purposes of the CPA. In addition to these goals, the CPC has articulated a set of overarching guidelines that apply to all projects, regardless of the categories under which they fall. The CPC will use these guidelines in its review and decision- making process. They are intended to provide additional guidance to those preparing applications for funding. Not all guidelines will be appropriate for every project. Decision NNaI�� g Guidelines The Lexington Community Preservation Committee will only consider proposals that are eligible for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding according to the terms of the CPA legislation; specifically, proposals for: • The acquisition, creation, and preservation of open space. • The acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of historic resources. CR'eaQ-➢ *E} i$B9t- r , , ')ik-f➢t:.wit-. -The rehabilitation and restoration of open space, land for recreational use, and community housing that is acquired or created using monies from the fund. F ie acepui sn1noii, crea1noii, and g resemvafioii of tai d for recreafioiia� �tsel. Preference will be given to proposals which meet 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 1.'TOWn; • Preserve the essential character of the Mown as described in the Comprehensive Plan; • Save resources that would otherwise be threatened; • Benefit 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. The general guidelines stated above apply in combination with category -specific goals outlined below in the next four sections of this plan. Commented [TE2]: I think we should always keep recreatiion as a 4" tterm, since it does not have the same status as the other buckets.