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Article 17 - Recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee pdf file

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Community Preservation Committee

         FY 23 PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS

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Fiscal Year      Surcharge Revenue      Surcharge Revenue
                                       ESTIMATED               ACTUAL
                  FY2014                    $480,000.00            $480,993.57

     FY 23        FY2015                    $490,000.00            $491,959.51

 Estimated        FY2016                    $500,000.00            $520,788.81

  Revenue         FY2017                    $500,000.00            $545,946.62

                  FY2018                    $500,000.00            $581,951.58

Local Surcharge   FY2019                    $500,000.00            $613,699.65

                  FY2020                    $550,000.00            $619,735.77

                  FY2021                    $600,000.00            $684,473.45

                  FY2022                    $625,000.00          --

                  FY2023                    $705,000.00          --


                   FY 23 Estimate recommended by Finance Director.
                   FY 22 surcharge collections exceed $529K with more
                    than a quarter of the fiscal year remaining.

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FY 23
Estimated
Revenue

All Revenue Sources

STATE                                      LIENS /

ia]             CPATAX STATEMATCH %of TAX          INTEREST PENALTIES           TOTAL

2019            613,700          110,487 18.00%               28,746             3,778          756,710

2020            619,736          147,419 23.79%              27,169             3,380          797,703

2024            684,473          181,402 26.50%                9,499             7,025          882,400

2022 EST.        659,200         118,656 18.00%             10,000           3,000         790,856

2023 EST,        705,008         126,901          18.00%         10,000           3,000         844,909
3.00%

“ The total FY 23 estimated revenue includes the local
surcharge, an estimated State match of 18% and other
revenue sources (interest, liens/penalties).

“ The estimated revenue figure of $844,909 is exclusive of
funds available in the CPA Reserve Funds from
collections in the current and prior fiscal years.

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FY 23
     Estimated
      Revenue
All Revenue Sources

                       The total FY 23 estimated revenue includes the local
                        surcharge, an estimated State match of 18% and other
                        revenue sources (interest, liens/penalties).
                       The estimated revenue figure of $844,909 is exclusive of
                        funds available in the CPA Reserve Funds from
                        collections in the current and prior fiscal years.

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Fiscal Year         State Match            State Match
                                         ESTIMATED                ACTUAL
                     FY2014                            $0.00                  $0.00
       FY 23         FY2015                     $110,000.00            $153,822.00

   Estimated         FY2016
                     FY2017
                                                $100,000.00
                                                $100,000.00
                                                                       $145,336.00
                                                                       $108,001.00
    Revenue          FY2018                     $100,000.00             $94,671.00
                     FY2019                     $100,000.00            $110,487.00
                     FY2020                     $100,000.00            $147,419.00
State Distribution   FY2021                     $100,000.00            $181,402.00
                     FY2022                     $100,000.00            $299,178.00
                     FY2023                     $126,900.00                        --
                      In FY 22, the CPA Trust Fund distributed over $88 million
                       to communities; representing an increase in the base
                       match for a fourth consecutive year.
                      The State CPA Trust Fund collects fees from November
                       through October and distributes to CPA communities each
                       November. After 3 months of collections towards the FY 23
                       match, the balance in the State’s CPA Trust Fund exceeds
                       $19 million. Collections to date are running about 10%
                       under last year’s rate.

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Additional
CPA Funds
Available for

Appropriation

Estimated FY22 Revenue

ORG              OBJ               ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION                                  ORIGINAL APPROP
32460           41420           TAX LIENS REDEEMED-TITLE                                          3,000.00
32460            41901            CPA TAX                                                                    659,200.00
32460            46800            OTHER STATE REVENUE                                                 118,656.00
32460           48200           EARNINGS ON INVESTMENTS                                         10,000.00
Revenue Total                                    790,856.00
FY21 Undesignated Balance                                       657,677.60
FY22 Revenue Projection                                           790,856.00
Total FY21 Undes & FY22 Rev Estimate Estimated             1,448,533.60
Less FY22 Projects                                                  (1,151,568.00)
Available Balance prior to FY23 Revenue Estimate               296,965.60
Open Space Reserve                                   47,600
Historic Reserve                                     108.05
Housing Rserve                                         121.72
Grand Total Available prior to FY23 Revenue                     344,795.37

¢ Other State Revenue ($118,656) does not reflect actual FY
22 distribution of $299,178. The delta of $180,522
represents additional funds available prior to FY 23 revenue.

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Additional
  CPA Funds
 Available for
Appropriation


                  Other State Revenue ($118,656) does not reflect actual FY
                   22 distribution of $299,178. The delta of $180,522
                   represents additional funds available prior to FY 23 revenue.

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FY 23 Estimated Revenue
                                       +
                 Reserve Funds Available Prior to FY 23 Revenue

       FY 23                           +

 Total Funds     FY 22 State Match Funds in excess of Estimate

 Available for
Appropriation                      $844,909
                                   $344,795
                                 + $180,522
                                $1,370,226

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Bonds          Principal                       Annual Debt
                 Fiscal Year   Outstanding      Payment         Bond Interest     Service

                    2019           $1,849,000
       FY 22        2020           $1,849,000        $186,000         $85,090        $271,090

 Debt Service       2021           $1,663,000        $186,000         $75,790        $261,790

  Obligation        2022           $1,477,000        $185,000         $66,490        $251,490

                    2023           $1,292,000        $185,000         $57,240        $242,240

  Paul Revere       2024           $1,107,000        $185,000         $47,990        $232,990

 Heritage Site      2025             $922,000        $185,000         $38,740        $223,740

Acquisition &       2026             $737,000        $185,000         $29,490        $214,490

Improvements        2027             $552,000        $184,000         $20,240        $204,240

                    2028             $368,000        $184,000         $11,040        $195,040

                    2029             $184,000        $184,000          $7,360        $191,360




                 TOTALS                            $1,849,000        $439,470       $2,288,470

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1925 American LaFrance Fire Engine Restoration
                              Applicant: Canton Fire Department
                                    Project Cost: $198,000
                              CPA Funding Requested: $198,000

 The antique fire apparatus was purchased for just
  under $20K in 1925. It was the first motorized Fire
  Truck purchased by the Town of Canton.

 Complete restoration of the artifact includes body,
  paint, mechanical, decoration and plating, and
  includes operation and maintenance training for Fire
  Department personnel.

 The Fire Department intends to display the restored
  truck and to use the engine in parades as a tribute to
  the Town’s firefighting history.
                                                           Image is similar model after restoration


              CCPC Vote: Recommend Partial Funding of $168,000

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Hagan Court Emergency Egress
                           Applicant: Canton Housing Authority
                                  Project Cost: $330,000
                            CPA Funding Requested: $80,000

   Constructed in 1964, Hagan Court provides 74 units of
    affordable housing to local seniors and veterans.

   The failing external steel staircases are original to the
    buildings. This project will replace the emergency
    egress staircases across all nine building.

   This is a supplemental funding request. In 2021, ATM
    approved $100K to undertake this work. Given
    impacts of COVID and supply chain issues, the project
    cost has more than doubled.



    CCPC Vote: Recommend Funding Full CPA Request of $80,000

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Affordable Housing Trust Transfer
           Applicant: Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
                       Project Cost: $60,000
                 CPA Funding Requested: $60,000

                       The Municipal Affordable Housing Trust was created through a vote of
                        Annual Town Meeting in 2021, and a CPA Fund transfer of $50,000 was
                        approved at the same time for the purpose of hiring a consultant to update
                        Canton’s Housing Action Plan.
                       The Housing Production Plan is nearing completion, and the Housing Trust
                        has determined that increased staffing capacity is critical to implementing
                        their goals and priorities.
                       The recommended fund transfer will support the hiring of a part-time
                        Housing Coordinator who will be responsible for managing the existing
                        affordable housing inventory and for expanding the Trust’s ability to
                        implement affordable housing strategies.


                    CCPC Vote: Pending

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Reading Garden Design Study
                  Applicant: Canton Public Library
                       Project Cost: $17,700
                  CPA Funding Requested: $15,000

                       In response to the pandemic, the Canton Public Library
                        introduced a series of widely popular outdoor programs,
                        serving more than 4,000 residents in 2021.
                       The library intends to continue outdoor programming, but
                        realize the need to improve the nearly 10,000 ft2 of outdoor
                        space to meet current programming needs and to address
                        safety and accessibility concerns.
                       The estimated cost of the design study is $18K and will
                        address all outdoor areas on the library property. The Library
                        Trustees vote to cover costs in excess of $15K.



   CCPC Vote: Recommend Funding Full CPA Request of $15,000

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Mutch Rink Design Study
      Applicant: Parks & Recreation Department & Canton Youth Hockey
                           Project Cost: $50,000
                      CPA Funding Requested: $50,000


                             The Mutch outdoor skating rink was constructed
                              in 1999 and resurfaced in 2010.
                             Despite ongoing maintenance, the asphalt
                              surface of the rink has significant cracks. In
                              addition, the rink is not ADA accessible.
                             Canton Youth Hockey withdrew a CPA funding
                              request to rebuild the rink in order to partner
                              with the Recreation Department in pursuit of a
                              design study that will identify project needs and
                              create a reliable cost estimate for construction.



   CCPC Vote: Recommend Funding Full CPA Request of $50,000

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Galvin Basketball Courts
                 Applicant: Canton School Department
                         Project Cost: $54,095
                   CPA Funding Requested: $54,095

                     The CCPC recommended and Town Meeting approved $35K for
                      the rehabilitation of the courts in 2020. The School Department
                      reconsidered the scope of work after observing the appearance of
                      cracks in the courts at the Kennedy School shortly after
                      resurfacing.
                     The revised approach involves removing roots, repairing the
                      concrete and installing a modular tile court system. The modular
                      system carries a 15 year warranty.
                     This was the School Committee’s priority project for FY 23. The
                      combined CPA commitment to this project is just over $89K.



   CCPC Vote: Recommend Funding Full CPA Request of $54,095

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Heritage Site Restrooms
                   Applicant: Select Board and Revere & Son Heritage Trust
                                   Project Cost: $228,000
                              CPA Funding Requested: $210,000

 The Paul Revere Heritage Site was purchased using CPA
  funds approved in 2015. Now that the green space is open to
  the public, it receives significant foot-traffic and will
  increasingly serve as a host site for public events.
 The proposed, 4-unit, ADA accessible, prefabricated
  bathroom facilities will provide a much needed amenity for
  the growing number of park users and for future events and
  site rentals.
 The Town agreed to provide in-kind (trenching) services
  needed for installation, and ongoing maintenance costs will
  be covered by the Revere & Son Heritage Trust.


       CCPC Vote: Recommend Funding Full CPA Request of $210,000

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Hansen School Playground Replacement
                                Applicant: School Department
                                   Project Cost: $290,124
                              CPA Funding Requested: $286,924

 The Hansen Playground is the second oldest in the
  Canton School System. A 2017 Playground Inspection
  noted the age and numerous retrofits to existing
  equipment and found the structures to be inappropriate
  for the space and users.
 The estimated cost of a new playground is approximately
  $290K. The rehabilitation project includes poured-in-
  place surfacing, which adds significantly to the project
  cost, but greatly improves accessibility.
 The School Department has committed to covering any
  expenses that exceed the $286,924 requested from CPA.


       CCPC Vote: Recommend Funding Full CPA Request of $286,924

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Project Title                                        Applicant/Sponsor                                              Category                Estimated Project Cost     Recommendation


1925 American LaFrance Fire Engine                   Canton Fire Department                            Historic                                          $198,000.00             $168,000.00
                                                                                                       Total CPA Recommendation - Historic                                       $168,000.00


Hagan Court Exterior Egress - supplemental funding   Canton Housing Authority                          Community Housing                                 $330,000.00              $80,000.00
MAHT Transfer - Housing Coordinator*                 Canton Affordable Housing Trust                   Community Housing                                  $30,000.00              $30,000.00
                                                                                                       Total CPA Recommendation - Community Housing                              $110,000.00


Reading Garden Design Study                          Canton Public Library                             Recreation                                         $17,689.00              $15,000.00
Mutch Skating Rink Design                            Recreation Department & Canton Youth Hockey       Recreation                                         $50,000.00              $50,000.00
Revere Heritage Site - Restrooms                     Select Board, Revere & Son Heritage Trust, PRHC   Open Space & Recreation                           $227,560.00             $210,000.00
Galvin Basketball Courts - supplemental funding      Canton Public Schools                             Recreation                                         $90,770.00              $54,095.00
Hansen Elementary Front Playground                   Canton Public Schools                             Recreation                                        $290,124.00             $286,924.00
                                                                                                       Total CPA Recommendation - Open Space/Recreation                          $616,019.00


                                                                                                       Total CPA Recommendation - All Categories                                 $894,019.00


                                                                                                       Paul Revere Heritage Site Debt Service - FY 23                            $242,240.00


                                                                                                       Administrative Budget (5% of Estimated Revenue)                            $41,595.00


                                                                                                       Total FY 22 CPA Recommendations & Obligations                            $1,177,854.00




                              Summary of FY 23 CCPC Recommendations

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FY 2023 - CPA Recommenations
Project Title                                            Applicant/Sponsor                                                Category              Estimated Project Cost        CPA Funding Recommended                       Vote

1925 American LaFrance Fire Engine                       Canton Fire Department                                Historic                                       $198,000.00                       $168,000.00         8-0-0 to recommend

                                                                                                               Total CPA Recommendation - Historic                                              $168,000.00

Hagan Court Exterior Egress - supplemental funding       Canton Housing Authority                              Community Housing                              $330,000.00                        $80,000.00         8-0-0 to recommend
MAHT Transfer - Housing Coordinator*                     Canton Affordable Housing Trust                       Community Housing                               $30,000.00                        $30,000.00                  TBD

                                                                                                               Total CPA Recommendation - Community Housing                                     $110,000.00

Reading Garden Design Study                              Canton Public Library                                 Recreation                                      $17,689.00                        $15,000.00         8-0-0 to recommend
Mutch Skating Rink Design                                Recreation Department & Canton Youth Hockey           Recreation                                      $50,000.00                        $50,000.00         8-0-0 to recommend
Revere Heritage Site - Restrooms                         Select Board, Revere & Son Heritage Trust, PRHC       Open Space & Recreation                        $227,560.00                       $210,000.00         8-0-0 to recommend
Galvin Basketball Courts - supplemental funding          Canton Public Schools                                 Recreation                                      $90,770.00                        $54,095.00
Hansen Elementary Front Playground                       Canton Public Schools                                 Recreation                                     $290,124.00                       $286,924.00         8-0-0 to recommend

                                                                                                               Total CPA Recommendation - Open Space/Recreation                                 $616,019.00

                                                                                                               Total CPA Recommendation - All Categories                                        $894,019.00

*The CCPC voted 7-1-0 to recommend the original MAHT fund transfer request of $60,000 to support a Housing Coordinator. The proposal contemplated funding the position for up to two (2) years. The CCPC was advised that a Town Meeting
appropriation to hire an employee could only be for a single year. The CCPC intends to hold a vote to recommend funding of $30,000 at their 3/14/22 meeting.

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FY 2023 Estimated CPA Revenue (provided by R. Scollins)




 Other Funds Available prior to FY 23 (provided by K. Butters)




** Note that the above calculation uses an FY 22 State Match of $118,656.
The actual match for FY 22 was $299,178. The delta of $180,522 represents
additional funds available prior to FY 23 revenue.

        Total funds available for appropriation in FY 2023
(FY 23 Estimate + Funds available prior to FY 23 + state match ∆) =
                               $1,370,226