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Article 19 - Recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee
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CCPC Available Funds
Source of Funds
Title Category Project Fund Fund Fund Undesignated Total
Code Balance Balance Balance Fund Balance
Reserved for Reserved for Reserved for Reserved for
Open Space Historic Community Community
& Recreation Resources Housing Preservation Act
(#32410) (#32420) (#32430) (#32440)
Fiscal 2014 set asides at ATM 2013 (article 41 motion 1) 48,000.00 48,000.00 48,000.00 316,000.00 412,000.00
Fiscal 2015 set asides at ATM 2014 (article 21 motion 2) 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 390,000.00 510,000.00
High school tennis courts (motion 3) Recreation A1564 (108,000.00) - - (92,000.00) (92,000.00)
Veterans housing electrical boxes (motion 4) Housing A1572 - - (30,000.00) - (30,000.00)
Veterans housing smoke detectors (motion 5) Housing A1573 - - (18,000.00) (45,700.00) (63,700.00)
Cemetery gravestones (motion 6) Historic A1574 - (25,000.00) - - (25,000.00)
Friendship quilt (motion 7) Historic A1575 - (2,705.00) - - (2,705.00)
Civil war statue (motion 8) Historic A1576 - (30,000.00) - - (30,000.00)
Fiscal 2015 projects approved at ATM 2014 (108,000.00) (57,705.00) (48,000.00) (137,700.00) (243,405.00)
Balances after ATM 2014 - 50,295.00 60,000.00 568,300.00 678,595.00
Fiscal 2016 set asides at ATM 2015 (article 19 motion 2) 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 390,000.00 510,000.00
Cemetery Receiving Tomb & Retaining Wall (motion 3) Historic A1637 - (11,000.00) - - (11,000.00)
Ponkapoag Station Fire Bell Restoration (motion 4) Historic A1638 - (15,000.00) - - (15,000.00)
Tilden House Restoration (motion 5) Historic A1639 - (84,295.00) - (329,855.00) (414,150.00)
Historical Document Master Plan (motion 6) Historic A1640 - - - (10,000.00) (10,000.00)
Martha Howard Petticoat Restoration (motion 7) Historic A1641 - - - (5,895.00) (5,895.00)
First Parish Church Steeple and Spire Restoration (motion 8) Historic A1642 - - - (99,120.00) (99,120.00)
Veteran’s Housing Project (motion 9) Housing A1643 - - (100,000.00) - (100,000.00)
Fiscal 2016 projects approved at ATM 2015 - (110,295.00) (100,000.00) (444,870.00) (655,165.00)
Balances after ATM 2015 60,000.00 - 20,000.00 513,430.00 533,430.00
Fiscal 2017 set asides at ATM 2016 (article 24 motion 2) 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 390,000.00 510,000.00
Balances available at ATM 2016 for projects 120,000.00 60,000.00 80,000.00 903,430.00 1,043,430.00
Crane's Guards Militia flag (motion 3) Historic A1717 - (18,900.00) - - (18,900.00)
Cemetery gravestones (motion 4) Historic A1718 - (36,915.00) - - (36,915.00)
Cemetery Receiving Tomb & Retaining Wall (motion 5) Historic A1719 - (4,185.00) - (155,815.00) (160,000.00)
Hagan Court Senior Housing buidling repairs (motion 6) Housing A1720 - - (80,000.00) (40,000.00) (120,000.00)
Outdoor recreational facilities master plan (motion 7) Recreation A1721 (50,000.00) - - - -
Fiscal 2017 projects approved at ATM 2016 (50,000.00) (60,000.00) (80,000.00) (195,815.00) (335,815.00)
Balances after ATM 2016 70,000.00 - - 707,615.00 707,615.00
Housing projects closed out by CCPC on 11/28/16 Housing - - 111,121.72 - 111,121.72
Fiscal 2018 set asides at ATM 2017 (article 27 motion 2) 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 390,000.00 510,000.00
Balances available at ATM 2017 for FY 18 projects 130,000.00 60,000.00 171,121.72 1,097,615.00 1,328,736.72
Rolling Mill copper roof (motion 3) Historic A1816 - - - (148,975.00) (148,975.00)
Library entrance (motion 4) Historic A1817 - (35,000.00) - - (35,000.00)
Pequitside Farm architectual study (motion 5) Historic A1818 - (25,000.00) - (3,000.00) (28,000.00)
Rubin Court bathroom fan project (motion 6) Housing A1819 - - (80,000.00) - (80,000.00)
Tilden & Devoll playgrounds (motion 7) Recreation A1820 - - - (401,300.00) (401,300.00)
Canton Little League restroom facility (motion 8) Recreation A1821 - - - (173,500.00) (173,500.00)
Open space & recreational plans update (motion 9) Open Space & A1822 (110,000.00) - - (40,000.00) (40,000.00)
Recreation
Paul Revere Heritage Site conservation restriction (motion 10) Open Space A1823 (20,000.00) - - - -
Fiscal 2018 projects to be approved at ATM 2017 (130,000.00) (60,000.00) (80,000.00) (766,775.00) (906,775.00)
Balances after ATM 2017 - - 91,121.72 330,840.00 421,961.72
Cemetery project closed out by CCPC Historic A1574 - 133.55 - - 133.55
Firefighters' Bell project closed out by CCPC Historic A1638 - 7,825.00 - - 7,825.00
Historic Documents project closed out by CCPC Historic A1640 - - - 2,646.05 2,646.05
Fiscal 2019 set asides at ATM 2018 60,000.00 60,000.00 60,000.00 390,000.00 510,000.00
Balances available at ATM 2018 for FY 19 projects 60,000.00 67,958.55 151,121.72 723,486.05 942,566.32
Additional borrowing of $325,500 for Paul Revere Heritage Open Space & - - - - -
site land improvements (motion 3) Recreation
Restore Ponkapoag Playground (motion 4) Open Space & (60,000.00) - - (3,500.00) (3,500.00)
Recreation
Bolivar Pool resurfacing & deck replacement (motion 5) Open Space & - - - (300,000.00) (300,000.00)
Recreation
Kennedy School bathroom & storage facility (motion 6) Open Space & - - - (173,500.00) (173,500.00)
Recreation
Walsh Field lights (motion 7) Open Space & - - - (150,000.00) (150,000.00)
Recreation
Exhaust fans at Rubin Court Housing (motion 8) Housing - - (80,000.00) - (80,000.00)
Transfer unspent funds of $362,697.50 to Tilden House Historic - - - - -
lessee (motion 9)
Fiscal 2019 projects to be approved at ATM 2018 (60,000.00) - (80,000.00) (627,000.00) (707,000.00)
Balances after ATM 2018 - 67,958.55 71,121.72 96,486.05 235,566.32
CPA Funds.xlsx 2/23/2018Source page 2
OPEN SPACE /RECREATION
P►•oject: Paul Revere Heritage Site —Purchase of improved land
Applicant: Laura Smead, Town Planner on behalf of the Board of Selectmen and Paul Revere Heritage
Commission
Amount: $325,500
• 2015 Annual Town Meeting approved a 10-year bond in the amount of $1.74 million to
purchase 6.85 acres of open space at the former Plymouth Rubber site. With the passage of
time as well as improvements to the land, including an irrigation system to keep the new
"Town Green" green, the land has appreciated in value.
• As proposed, the CCPC recommends modifying the bond issuance approved in 2015 (from
$1.74 million to $2,065,500) to account for the increase in value of the parcel to be purchased.
CCPC' Vote: Recommend to Town Meeting for funding in the amount of $325,500
Project: Restore Ponkapoag Playground
Applicant: Recreation Commission
Amount: $63,500
• Playground installed in the late 1990s.
• Structures have broken, cracked and/or missing pieces and replacement parts are no longer
available. Playground does not meet safety guidelines.
• Significant public support expressed by residents. Project is a priority for the Playground and
Recreation Commission and the Playground Task Force.
• DPW and Recreation Department have committed resources for the removal of existing
equipment and site preparation, resulting in costs savings of approximately $5,000.
• Town Departments cannot undertake work beyond demolition and site preparation due to
warranty agreement with manufacturers of playground structures.
• Proposed budget is significantly less than $$ approved for prior CPA playground projects
(Tilden and Devoll) due to the use of engineered wood fiber rather than a poured in place
ground surface.
cC'~'1~cC ~Jote: recommend to Town Meeting for funding in the amount of $63,500
P~•oject: Bolivar Pool Resurfacing &Deck Replacement
Applicant: Recreation Commission
Amount: $300,000
• Pool was used by more than 5,000 visitors over the summer of 2017, offers reasonably priced
family memberships and swim lessons. Serves Canton Recreation Day Camp and Dolphins
Swim Team.
• Pool was built in the 1970s. Fiberglass lining installed more than a decade ago and requires
annual repairs. Cracked decking is a safety hazard.
• Pool house needs work but is not included in this request. The pool pumps are relatively new
and the drains and associated systems are all functioning.
• Comprehensive pool study to commence in early 2018 and is expected to be complete prior to
ATM 2018. Study will review all aspects of pool complex. Recreation Commission will
consider results of study in determining whether to move forward with proposed project.
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• If approved, the resurfacing and deck replacement would commence following pool closure in
August of this year. Due to the timing ofthe funding cycle,the Recreation Commission is
seeking funding prior to the completion ofthe pool study in order to undertake work in
advance ofthe 2019 pool season.
CCPC Vote: Recommend to Town Meeting for funding in the amount of $300,000
Pr°oject: Construct bathroom and storage facilities at Kennedy School fields
Applicant: Canton Little League
Amount: $173,500
• Canton Little League is seeking additional funding to construct a restroom and storage facility
at the Kennedy School to support numerous sports programs that utilize these fields (1,500+
annual users). During the original project review, the School Committee agreed to be the town-
side project sponsor and the BRC would oversee project administration.
• Total cost ofthe proposed project is $463,400. Ofthis, an estimated $113,000 is the cost ofthe
concession stand (cannot be funded through CPA).
• In 2017, the CCPC recommended and Town Meeting approved funding for 50% of the eligible
project costs ($347,000).
• Canton Little League pursued outside funding for the unmet financing needs and has
commitments for nearly $60,000; however this funding is earmarked for the concession stand
portion ofthe building.
• All permits for construction ofthe facility have been obtained and, if approved, construction
would commence in August of2018 with minimal to no disruption offall sports.
• Little League has committed to pay for monitoring and maintenance of the facility. The
building will be available to both the schools and other recreational organizations (football,
lacrosse, soccer, etc.) for their events.
CCPC Vote: Recommend to '~'oevn Meeting for funding in the amount of $173,500
P~°oject: Walsh Field Lights
Applicant: Canton Public Schools
Amount: $150,000
• Walsh Field is one of three Canton fields available for softball(none of which have lights).
Adding lights will allow an additional 1-2 games to be played each evening.
• Large and growing demand for softball fields: in addition to High School softball program,
there are 16 Little League and Ladies Softball teams.
• Project is supported by Canton Little League.
• Solid estimate from vendor who has completed other lighting projects in Canton.
~~'1~~' Vote: Recommend to Town Meeting for funding in the amount of $150,000
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COMMUNITY HOUSING
~r°oject: Install exhaust fans at Rubin Court Senior Housing Complex.
Applicant: Canton Housing Authority
Amount: $80,000
• Final phase ofthree-year project to address mold &mildew problems in public housing.
• 3 buildings(38 units) at Rubin Court Senior Housing Complex.
• Apartments are more than 50 years old, and failure to undertake this work may result in units
coming off line.
• If funding for this project is approved, CPA funding for Community Housing projects will
remain under the 10%threshold required by the statute.
CCPC Vote: Recommend to Town Meeting for funding in the amount of $80,000
HISTORIC RESOURCES
• A motion will be included as part ofthe FY 2019 CCPC warrant article to authorize a third party to
receive and spend the CPA funds approved in 2015 for historic preservation work at the Tilden House.
• This motion will not award any new funds, but rather clarifies the action taken at 2017 ATM when
Town Meeting authorized the lease of the Tilden House with the intent of having the lessee undertake
the preservation activities outlined in the historic structures report.
• Following the vote to approve the lease of the building, the CCPC was informed that the original
appropriation identified the Historic Commission and the BRC as the parties authorized to spend the
funds.
• As it currently stands, a third party lessee cannot spend the CPA funds awarded for this project unless
the original motion is modified to allow this arrangement.
• Accordingly, the CCPC warrant article will include a motion to authorize a qualified third party to spend
the remaining funds appropriated in FY16 for the preservation ofthe Tilden House.
JAN 1 ~ 201 +
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