Funding Recommendations from the Community Preservation Committee– Feb 1, 2008 Funding Cycle
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PROJECT: Preserving the Elm Street Historic District in the 21st Century – comprehensive update of design standards and update of historic properties.
APPLICANT: Elm Street Historic Commission
PROJECT BUDGET/AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CPC: $39,778/$38,778
AMOUNT RECOMMENDED: $35,681.25
PROJECT: Forbes Library Building Envelope Restoration. Complete repair and restoration of exterior walls, portico, roof and windows.
APPLICANT: Forbes Library
PROJECT BUDGET/AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CPC: $1.6 million/$1.6/million
AMOUNT RECOMMENDED: $1 million plus costs of borrowing
PROJECT: Horace Lamb Wire Mill Renovation (53 Clark Ave) Project to remove leaks, upgrade sump pump system, etc, and then repair affected foundation columns and joists. 53 Clark Ave is currently condos but was a mill driven by water power.
APPLICANT: Clark Avenue Condominium Association
PROJECT BUDGET/AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CPC: $150,000/whatever CPC will contribute
AMOUNT RECOMMENDED: None
PROJECT: First Churches Preservation Campaign – Slate Roof
APPLICANT: First Churches/Jonathan Edwards Inc.
PROJECT BUDGET/AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CPC: $2 million/$250,000
AMOUNT RECOMMENDED: $250,000
RECREATION
PROJECT: Sheldon Field Recreation Area, Jasinski Donation. 1.7 acres which would become available in ten years. Soft costs application.
APPLICANT: Northampton Recreation Commission
PROJECT BUDGET/AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CPC: $1,500/$1,500
AMOUNT RECOMMENDED: $1,500
OPEN SPACE
PROJECT: Mineral Hills Conservation Area, Turkey Hill Road Addition. To add 90 (approx) acres in three parcels.
APPLICANT: Northampton Conservation Commission
PROJECT BUDGET/AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CPC: $982,000/$350,000
AMOUNT RECOMMENDED: $350,000 (Note: this project has now been approved by the Mayor and City Council)
COMMUNITY HOUSING
PROJECT: Mortgage Subsidy Program to assist five low median income first time homebuyers who currently live and/or work in Northampton to buy their first homes in the city. Five $50,000 mortgage subsidies.
APPLICANT: Valley CDC
PROJECT BUDGET/AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CPC: $276,161/$276,161
AMOUNT RECOMMENDED: $26,161
PROJECT: Community Housing Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan. PROJECT BUDGET/AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CPC: $35,000/$35,000
Northampton Housing Partnership
AMOUNT RECOMMENDED: $5,000
PROJECT: Community Housing for Chronically Homeless. Purchase of a house in Northampton to provide up to six units of housing for chronically homeless individuals in Northampton.
APPLICANT: Friends of Hampshire County Homeless Individuals, Inc.
PROJECT BUDGET/AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CPC: $395,000/$220,000
AMOUNT RECOMMENDED: $220,000
PROJECT: Garfield Avenue Habitat Project – construction of six homes for very low income families
APPLICANT: Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity
PROJECT BUDGET/AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM CPC: $699,975/$63,000
AMOUNT RECOMMENDED: $63,000
