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layout of the units. Mr. Pressman stated that he thinks the Committee should set a date for LexHAB to come back after LexHAB works with Colin Smith and Bob Phelan on a cost estimate. Ms. Fenollosa agreed with the request. Mr. Hornig stated that it looks like the units were reduced from eleven to six. Mr. Savage explained that the original presentation to the neighbors was seven or eight units and then it was reduced to six. Mr. Hornig asked if there are any other construction projects in the works and that it seems like very few units are being produced for a lot of money over a long period of time. Additionally, with construction costs so volatile how can LexHAB project an accurate cost. Mr. Savage stated that there are no other construction projects in the works and that Colin Smith has a cost estimator to help develop an estimate. Mr. Pato reminded Mr. Kennedy that LexHAB has yet to present this to the Select Board and should get on their agenda as soon as possible. Ms. Fenollosa invited LexHAB back on December 91"to present the project with cost estimates. The Committee voted by a roll call vote in a straw poll to support the project (9-0). FY23 CPA Funding Request- LexHAB- Preservation and Rehabilitation/ Restoration- Mr. Phelan requested $234,000 in CPA funds for the preservation, rehabilitation and renovation of LexHAB units 9 of which were purchased with CPA funds. Ms. Fenollosa stated that an addendum to LexHAB's application was requested because the CPA only allows rehabilitation funding for units purchased with CPA funds. The application was preliminarily sent to Town Counsel because the requests for painting and the purchase of appliances are typically not allowed under the CPA. Town Counsel responded that the requests are permitted as long as they are part of a bigger capital project and that LexHAB should submit an addendum to clarify. Mr. Hornig asked if this type of project is going to become an annual request. Mr. Phelan stated that LexHAB has developed a 10 year plan to keep units up to date and that years two and three are extensive.The Committee should expect an annual request for unit rehabilitation, preservation and restoration from LexHAB. The Committee voted by a roll call vote in a straw poll to support the project (9-0). FY23 CPA Funding Request- Munroe Center for the Arts-Accessibility- Mr. Poltorzycki stated that the FY23 funding request for accessibility upgrades to the Munroe Center for the Arts (MCA) is premature and that the MCA would like to discuss the next steps with the Committee to address accessibility in the building. Mr. Poltorzycki stated that MCA operates out of a Town owned building under a 10 year lease with the Town. The lower level of the building recently became handicapped accessible but the other two levels are not. Ms. Burwell the building now annually hosts over 1,400 students of all ages and abilities as a community arts center, and strives to serve all residents with educational and creative opportunities in the arts. In order to do this, there needs to be a way to access all three floors for users who are not able to use the stairs. This includes potential tenants, staff, students, parents, and visitors. Their application to 2