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Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). The scope of the project includes replacing the windows and exterior doors as well as preserving the ramp, decking structures and the second level porch at the Community Building. Ms. Foley explained that the Community Building provides TV, Wi-Fi, and kitchen use for residents as well as housing laundry units and an emergency generator. Mr. Pressman also noted that there is a library for residents to use. Mr. Pato asked when the building was built. Ms. Foley stated that the building was built in 1974. Mr. Hornig stated that the Committee has not been presented with financial figures for FY21 yet and as with every project CPA funding availability and project priorities need to be considered. Mr. Wolk discussed the possibility of the structure being located around wetlands and Ms. Foley stated that the architect has mentioned it in preliminary talks. The Committee voted in a straw poll to support the project (8-0). FY21 CPA Funding Request LexHAB- 116 Vine Street- Mr. Kennedy requested $75,000 in CPA funds to select a design team, conduct neighborhood meetings, and develop the project scope, budget, and schedule for affordable housing units at 116 Vine Street (Leary Farm). A subsequent request of$3,425,000 is anticipated for FY2022 for design, construction, and contingency. Mr. Kennedy explained that in 2009 $2.7 million in CPA funds were appropriated to acquire 14.2 acres of farm land known as Leary Farm, and 30,000 square feet of the land was reserved for use as affordable housing. A report was issued in May 2011, entitled "The Final Report of the Leary Property Community Housing Task Force", recommending that five or six units of affordable housing be built in one or two structures. Mr. Kennedy explained that the affordable housing would be similar to the units at Farmview. Mr. Wolk asked if a specific 30,000 square feet has been designated for the project. Mr. Savage explained that there is a rough idea of where it is located but survey work has not been done. Ms. Fenollosa inquired about the Hosmer House and if there are plans to relocate the building to the Leary Farm. Ms. Barry stated that at a Board of Selectmen (BOS) meeting the Selectmen voted in favor 5-0 to move the house but a location has not been determined. Ms. Barry explained that the BOS will discuss the police station renovation and the Hosmer House at a BOS meeting in November. Mr. Hornig asked if the FY22 request is for new construction, not including moving the Hosmer House, and if LexHAB will be able to produce six units of housing within the "Guidelines for the Use of CPA Funding by LexHAB". Mr. Kennedy explained that the request does not factor in the Hosmer House and that LexHAB has learned from Farmview. Ms. Krieger asked if the scope of the project were to change to include the Hosmer House, would $75,000 be an adequate request. Mr. Kennedy explained that the request is based solely on five or six units of new construction at Leary Farm. Mr. Pressman suggested increasing the request to $100,000 if the Hosmer House were to be included. Mr. Kennedy noted that $100,000 is not his estimate but LexHAB would need additional funds to include the Hosmer House in the scope of the project. Mr. Hornig suggested a straw vote on $75,000 and if the Hosmer House is a part 2