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ARTICLE S (o) Project: Muzzey Senior Center Improvement Study CPA Category: Historic Resources Amount Requested: $45,100 Amount Recommended: $45,1.00 CPC Vote: (7-2) Project Description: This project requests funding to address critical building improvements needed in the areas of life safety, accessibility and programming space at the Lexington Senior Center, located at the Muzzey Condominium at 1475 Massachusetts Avenue. The project will be implemented in two phases, the first being this FY 2011 request for design development funds, and the second for a FY 2012 request for building funds, currently estimated at $251,600. The current Muzzey Senior Center space does not meet the standards of the MAAB (Massachusetts Architectural Access Board) and presents unsafe conditions for users of the space. Included in the design project would be the: • Redesign of communicating staircase and installation of a wheelchair lift • Replacement of the HVAC system. • Redesign of the program spaces for expansion, improve lighting and signage. • Correction of all violations of MAAB, including enclosing exposed steel beams. The above issues have been identified and described in two studies: (1) TBA Architects, Inc., Waltham, MA, Apri19, 2008: Envelope and Systems Analysis of the Muzzey Condominium, and(2)Bargmann Hendrie+Archetype, Inc., Boston, MA, 2008: Muzzey Senior Center and White House Conceptual and Feasibility Study. Project Goals and Objectives: • Eliminate unsafe stairway conditions and provide handicapped access to both levels of the Muzzey Senior Center. Provide an energy efficient space for Senior Center participants and staff. • Bring Muzzey Senior Center into compliance with fire safety codes. Project Benefit: The redesign of the communicating staircase will benefit users of the Muzzey Senior Center by providing safe access to both levels and will enlarge usable program space. A new HVAC system will not only improve comfort but will result in a reduction in energy costs. Compliance with the fire code will benefit the safety of seniors, residents and firefighters and decrease property damage in the event of a fire. Funding Request: The request for the initial phase of this project is $45,100 to fund a design development study. 20