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Community Preservation Committee
UPDATES
TO THE
Report to
2016 Annual Town Meeting
Article 8: Community Preservation Committee,
Community Preservation Act Projects
Submitted by:
Marilyn Fenollosa, Chair
Richard Wolk, Vice Chair
Richard Canale
Norman Cohen
David Horton
Jeanne Krieger
Leo McSweeney
Robert Pressman
Sandra Shaw
Elizabeth Lane, Administrative Assistant
Approved March 31, 2016
Community Preservation Committee
Annual Town Meeting 2016
Updates:
This document reflects changes that have come to the CPC's attention since the date of
publication of the Community Preservation Committee Report to 2016 Annual Town Meeting.
The recommended funding for Article 8(o), Grain Mill Alley Design Implementation, was
reduced due to the revised scope of the proposed project.
Due to the reduced amount being requested under Article 8(o) several tables and descriptions
have been updated to reflect the adjusted amounts.
The following pages of the CPC Report to 2016 Annual Town Meeting(approved March 17,
2016) have been replaced and are included in their entirety in this publication:
• Page 1-Summary of Recommended CPA Projects under Article 8 for Annual Town
Meeting.
• Page 27-Article 8(o), Grain Mill Alley Design Implementation-Project Summary.
• Page 51-FY17 CPA Project Costs and Summary.
• Page 52-Summary of net balance available after 2016 Annual Town Meeting.
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Community Preservation Committee
Annual Town Meeting 2016
Summary of Recommended Community Preservation Act Projects
under Article 8 for Annual Town Meeting
FY 2017
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC)is recommending 15 projects to the 2016
Annual Town Meeting for funding under Article 8. Four projects fall within the area of Historic
Preservation, two under Open Space, seven under Recreation and two under Community
Housing.
Described on pages 9 through 27 of the Community Preservation Committee's Report to
2016 Annual Town Meeting, each project was reviewed and evaluated by the CPC in light of its
statutory eligibility and importance to the Town; all 15 received Town Counsel approval. All
FY17 applications were discussed in public CPC meetings and were presented at the Town
Meeting Members Association Information Session on March 16, 2016. The total cost of the 15
projects which the CPC is recommending to Annual Town Meeting is $1,297,368.
The CPC is also recommending approval of Debt Service and Administrative Expenses to
be paid from the Community Preservation Fund (CPF). There are four commitments for debt
service, which include payments for the Wright Farm Acquisition, Community Center
Acquisition, Cary Memorial Building Upgrades and Community Center Renovations. The
approved Administrative Budget remains constant at $150,000. These Debt Service and
Administrative costs total $3,439,721 and are detailed on pages 28 through 30 of the CPC's
Report to 2016 Annual Town Meeting.
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ARTICLE 8 (o)
Project: Grain Mill Alley Design Implementation
CPA Category: Open Space
Amount Requested: $127,838
Amount Recommended: $127,838
CPC Vote: (7-0)
Project Description:
The improvement of Grain Mill Alley, an historic pathway located between 1761 and 1775
Massachusetts Avenue, is a public space project that has been embraced by the Center
Committee for over 10 years. The 2013 and 2015 Annual Town Meetings approved CPA funds
for the schematic design phase of the project. The initial FY17 CPA request was for further
design and construction funds for the space, including the connecting alleyway which is owned
by the abutting property owners. The request was subsequently revised to exclude funding for
the Mass. Ave. and alleyway portions of the project due to the rejection of a proposed legal
agreement by the abutting property owners and pending Center Streetscape improvements. The
revised proposal, Phase I of the larger project, focuses solely on development of the space
adjacent to the Minuteman Bikeway.
An alternative transportation node is envisioned for this Town-owned space. The plans call for
the installation of bike racks, fixed seating, a bike repair station, information kiosk, plantings and
a raised pedestrian crossing to improve safety. The Town maintains an easement for use of the
connecting alleyway so although undeveloped, the public can continue to access the pathway
connecting the alternative transportation node to Mass. Ave.
Project Goals and Objectives:
• Develop an alternative transportation node to provide quality pedestrian and bicycle
conditions;
• Enhance bicycle accommodations for those utilizing the Minuteman Bikeway;
• Improve safety for Center users by slowing traffic and improving the ground surface; and
• Create a sense of place and community through the addition of new seating and trees.
Project Benefit:
The bikeway-to-alley connection is used year-round by over 300,000 users. It is a critical
passage that connects people from the parking lot and bikeway to the retail corridor, channeling
much-needed foot traffic to local businesses. This project will ensure an enjoyable Center
experience resulting in increased business activity for Center merchants and serve as a catalyst
for reinvestment in Lexington Center.
Funding Request:
The total project cost is $132,838. The CPC recommends $127,838 in FY17. A $5,000 balance
from the FY16 design allocation will be used to supplement the FY17 funds.
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FY17 CPA PROJECT COSTS AND SUMMARY
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING-ARTICLE 8 VOTE AMOUNT
HISTORIC RESOURCES
Art. 8(a) Munroe Tavern Archaeological Dig I.P
Art. 8(b) Munroe Center for the Arts Window Study 9-0 $30,000
Lexington Arts&Crafts Society Parsons Gallery Lighting
Art. 8(c) Renovation 8-0 $24,280
Art. 8(d) Visitors Center Renovation I.P
Subtotal $54,280
COMMUNITY HOUSING
Art. 8(e) Keeler Farm Community Housing Acquisition 9-0 $185,000
Art. 8(f) Greeley Village Rear Door and Porch Preservation 9-0 $263,250
Subtotal $448,250
OPEN SPACE
Art. 8(g) Wright Farm Barn Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study 8-0-1 $35,000
Art. 8(o) Grain Mill Alley Design Implementation 7-0 $127,838
Subtotal $162,838
RECREATION
Art. 8(h) Antony Park Construction Funds 5-4 $60,000
Art. 8(i) Minuteman Bikeway Wayfinding Signs Implementation 9-0 $120,000
Art. 8(j) Town Pool Renovation Design and Engineering Costs 9-0 $166,000
Art. 8(k) Park Improvements- Hard Court Resurfacing 9-0 $61,000
Art. 8(1) Granite Forest Pocket Park Construction at Lincoln Park 8-1 $30,000
Art. 8(m) Park Improvements-Athletic Fields 9-0 $120,000
Art. 8(n) Park and Playground Improvements 9-0 $75,000
Subtotal $632,000
Total ATM Projects Art. 8 (a-o) $1,297,368
Art. 8(p) CPA Debt Service 7-0 $3,289,721
Art. 8(q) Administrative Budget 9-0 $150,000
Subtotal $3,439,721
TOTAL FY17 COSTS FOR ARTICLE 8 (a-q) $4,737,089
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SUMMARY
FINANCING SOURCES
AVAILABLE CASH BALANCES $2,243,333
ESTIMATED FY17 REVENUE $5,386,000
TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR FY17 $7,629,333
FY17 COSTS(Annual Town Meeting)
PROJECT COSTS TO BE TAKEN FROM CPF CASH $1,297,368
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES AND DEBT SERVICE $3,439,721
TOTAL $4,737,089
NET BALANCE(AVAILABLE FOR FY18) $2,892,244
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