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ARTICLE 10 (b) Project: Community Center Sidewalk CPA Category: Historic Resources Amount Requested: $365,000 Amount Recommended: $365,000 CPC Vote: 6-1) Project Description: The 2014 March Special Town Meeting appropriated funds to renovate the Community Center. At the time of the funding request, the design of the sidewalk from Marrett Road to the Community Center was not yet complete. $50,000 for design was appropriated by the 2015 Annual Town Meeting and since that time, the Town has conducted meetings with the proprietors of the adjacent Scottish Rite Museum to determine the location and design of the sidewalk. The proposed plan will fund the installation of a new, 435' cement concrete sidewalk to connect with the existing sidewalk along the Community Center driveway. The project also includes the installation of pedestrian-level solar LED lights and two handicapped-accessible ramps at the Community Center entrance on Marrett Road. The construction of a third ramp on the far side of Marrett Road and a crosswalk will also be included as part of the project but will not be funded with CPA monies. (As of this report's publication date, the funding source for the ramp and crosswalk was undetermined). Project Goals and Objectives: • Construct a sidewalk connecting Marrett Road to the Community Center; and • Provide safe pedestrian access to the Town-owned facility. Project Benefit: Currently a public sidewalk leading to the Community Center does not exist. Constructing a path from Marrett Road to the building will provide a safe pedestrian path for those who do not access the Community Center by car. The construction of a sidewalk will also put the Community Center in compliance with the Board of Selectmen directive that requires all public buildings to be accessible by sidewalk. The new sidewalk will also improve handicapped- accessibility to the facility. Funding Request: $365,000 is requested in FYI for construction. 10