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application must be detailed, containing specifics of the cost and type of work that will be done and on which property. 3) Historical Renovation &Adaptive Re-use of 9 Oakland Street- Mr. Noonan appeared before the Committee to request $70,000 in supplemental CPA funds for a new structural design for the building located at 9 Oakland Street. Mr. Noonan appeared before the Committee on November 30, 2017 to request FY19 CPA funding in the amount of$200,000 for the historic renovation and adaptive re-use of 9 Oakland Street, the small building adjacent to the Douglas House at 7 Oakland Street. The reason for the supplemental funding request is because during the permitting process it was discovered that a new structural design would be required to make the building safer. Mr. Noonan explained that if he didn't receive the funds that the lower level of the facility would still open and the administrative level located upstairs would be delayed until funds were available. He then showed a short video about the Douglas House and its programs. The CPC voted in a straw poll to support the project (9-0). 4) Willard's Woods Site Improvements- Mr. McCarron and Ms. Mullins requested $138,273 in CPA funds for site improvements to Willard's Woods, specifically updating the accessibility of the stone bike path. Mr. McCarron explained that the request is similar to other CPA requests made in the past and that the project is to be completed in three parts. Part one would be a full land management and site plan completed by a natural resource firm. Part two would be to hire a designer to design accessibility improvements for different trails to create multiple entry points into Willard's Woods. Part three would be construction.The construction would be similar to the Wright Farm project. This project was identified as a top priority due to the lack of accessibility. A photo was circulated to demonstrate the lack of accessibility of the trail.The photo was of a muddy trial with pedestrians walking on the side of the trail near rocks and brush. Ms. Mullins stated that this would be a two year request.The first year would be design and the second year construction. Ms. Fenollosa commented that if FY20 is approved that there is no guarantee that FY21 will also be approved. Ms. Mullins stated that they structured their request this way because there is no definite plan yet. The CPC questioned how much of the funding request would be allocated to Open Space and how much will be allocated to Recreation. At the moment the answer is unknown and the Committee suggested coordination and prioritization occur between the Recreation and Conservation Departments.The CPC voted in a straw 3