Deadline for applications: July 15, 2011
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1. Mission Statement
2. Guidelines for Submission
3. Application Form
4. Status Reports on Projects
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Community Preservation Committee is to study the needs of the Town of Wellfleet in cooperation with various Town boards, institutions, organizations, and citizens and to solicit and evaluate proposals for the use of CPA funds for the maximum benefit to the Town of Wellfleet. The CPC will recommend to the Town Meeting those projects which it feels will best achieve the purpose of the Community Preservation act legislation which includes open space, historical preservation, affordable housing and recreation. Proposals should be consistent with the Town’s long term planning goals.
Community Preservation Act
Town of Wellfleet
Guidelines for Project Submission
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The Town of Wellfleet is pleased to be able to offer the attached application form for Community Preservation Act Funds. These funds are available for the following purposes:
1. The acquisition, creation and preservation of open space
2. The acquisition and preservation of historic resources
3. The acquisition, creation and preservation of land for recreational use
4. The creation, preservation and support of community housing
A project may encompass more than one funding category. Please keep in mind that there are legal limitations on the uses of CPA funds. The full text of the Community Preservation Act and other useful information can be found at www.communitypreservation.org. If you have any questions about the CPA or the application process, please contact Peter Hall (349-2269) or Mary Rogers (349-0330)
Submission:
Proposals for Community Preservation Funding must be submitted using the attached application form. All relevant information requested on the application form must be included with the proposal.
Applications must be typewritten and ten copies of the application and all supporting documentation must be submitted to:
Community Preservation Committee
Wellfleet Town Hall,
300 Main Street
Wellfleet, MA 02667.
Applicants should obtain quotes for project costs whenever possible. If not available, estimates may be used provided the basis of the estimate if fully explained.
For applicants that have multiple project requests, please prioritize projects.
Requests must be received by November 15 of each year to be considered for recommendation at the Annual Town Meeting in April. Unless an applicant can demonstrate that a significant opportunity would otherwise be lost, applications submitted after this date will be considered for the fall Special Town Meeting.
Review by the Community Preservation Committee
Each application will be acknowledged when it is received. It will be reviewed for completeness and the applicant will be notified if additional information is required.
Once the CPC has determined that an application is complete, the project sponsors will be given an opportunity to present the scope and details of the project to the CPC.
From time to time, the CPC will schedule public hearings to discuss its work, to review proposals under consideration and to receive comments from the citizens of Wellfleet. In addition, there is an opportunity for citizens to speak as a part of the agenda at each CPC meeting.
The CPC will submit its recommendations for the use of CPA funds to Town Meeting for approval.
General Criteria
The Wellfleet Community Preservation Committee encourages proposals that address as many of the following general criteria as possible:
~ Contribution to the preservation of Wellfleet’s unique character, contribution to the vitality of the community, and contribution to the quality of life for its residents
~ Consistency with Wellfleet’s Local Comprehensive Plan and other planning documents
~ Feasibility
~ Urgency
~ Affordable cost
~ Service to a currently under-served population
~ Acquisition of threatened resources
~ Strong community support
~ Preservation of a resource or opportunity that would otherwise be lost
~ Leverage for additional public and/or private funds
~ Service to more than one CPA category
CPC Members:
DTerry Gips Conservation Commission
Marcia Seeler Historical Commission
Janet Reinhart Planning Board
Deirdre Poole Recreation Committee
Elaine McIlroy Housing Authority
Janis Plaue Open Space Committee
Judy P. Taylor Local Housing Partnership
Peter Hall At Large
John A. Ketchum At Large
Town of Wellfleet
Application for Community Preservation Funding
Please submit 10 copies to:
Wellfleet Community Preservation Committee
300 Main Street
Wellfleet, MA 02667
508-349-0330
Date: ____________________
Project Title: _________________________________________________________________
Project Sponsor/Organization: __________________________________________________
Contact Name: _______________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________
Telephone: ___________________________ Email: _____________________
Federal Tax Identification number (if nonprofit): ________________________
CPA Category (circle all that apply):
Community Housing Historic Preservation Recreation Open Space
CPA Funding Requested: _______________Total Project Cost: ___________
Project Description: Please answer the following questions, keeping answers brief but complete. Include supporting materials as necessary.
1. Goals: What are the goals of this project? How does this project benefit Wellfleet and meet the goals of the Community Preservation Act?
2. Community Need: Why is this project needed? Does it address needs identified in existing Town plans?
3. Community Support: What is the nature and level of support for this project?
4. Timeline: What is the schedule for project implementation?
5. Implementation: Who will be responsible for implementing and overseeing this project?
6. Success Factors: How will the success of this project be measured?
7. Budget: What is the total budget for the project and how will CPA funds be spent?
8. Other Funding: What additional funding sources are available, committed, or under consideration? Include copies of commitment letters, if available.
9. Maintenance: If ongoing maintenance will be required, who will be responsible and how will it be funded?
10. Other information: Any additional information that might benefit the CPC in consideration of this project.
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File #___________________________
Date Received__________________________
Determination________________________________________________________________________
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CPA FUNDS – STATUS REPORT
CPA Funding Approved at Town Meeting April 4, 2006
Gull Pond Affordable Homes – in permitting process
CPA Funding - $144,112
Project – Construction of 5 affordable homes
Location – Gull Pond Rd. (Map 8, Parcel 39)
CPA Funding Approved at Special Town Meeting November 13, 2006
Uncle Tim’s Bridge – Completed
CPA Funding - $107,000
Project – Restoration of Uncle Tim’s Bridge
Location – Commercial St. (Map 15, Parcel 151)
Paine Hollow Affordable Homes – in litigation
CPA Funding - $175,000
Project – Construction of 7 rental units with 3 acres left as Open Space
Location – Paine Hollow Rd. (Map 29, Parcel 300)
Skateboard Park – Completed
CPA Funding - $155,000 (also see 2007 Additional funding)
Project – Construction of state of the art skateboard park
Location – Baker’s Field (Map 20, Parcel 4)
CPA Funding Approved at Special Town Meeting December 3, 2007
Historic Museum – Completed
CPA Funding - $270,000
Project – Purchase of Additional Portion of Museum Building
Location – 258 Main St. (Section C) (Map 15, Parcel 46)
Preservation Hall – Completed 2011
CPA Funding - $500,000
Project – Preservation of Church for use as Cultural Center
Location – 335 Main St. (Map 14, Parcel 173)
Route 6 Rental Housing – in progress
CPA Funding - $425,000
Project – Development of up to 5 Affordable rental units
Location – 2082 State Highway/Route 6 (Map 29, Parcel 129)
Additional Funding for Skateboard Park – Completed
CPA Funding - $18,000
Project – Complete Skateboard Park
Location – Baker’s Field (Map 20, Parcel 4)
CPA Funding Approved at Town Meeting April 28, 2008
Gips House – Completed
CPA Funding - $100,000
Project – Restoration of Modernist house by Modern House Trust
Location – on North East Pond (Map 17, Parcel 13)
USDA Grant/Land Acquisition – in progress
CPA Funding - $240,000
Project – Acquisition of land for 6 to 10 Affordable Homes in order to receive USDA loan.
Location – Various available lots
Pilgrim Springs Woodlands Conservation Area – Completed
CPA Funding - $100,000
Project – Purchase of additional lot at the trailhead of the Pilgrim Springs Woodlands Conservation Area.
Location – 105 Pilgrim Spring Rd. (Map 29, Parcel 282.2)
CPA Funding Approved at Town Meeting April 27, 2009 & STM October 26, 2009
Housing NOW – in progress
CPA Funding - $330,000 At ATM $300,000 and at STM $30,000
Project – Provide rental assistance and home owner assistance programs while other WHA housing projects come into existence.
Location – Various, for up to 20 rentals and at least one affordable homeownership opportunity
Drummer Cove Trailhead Lot - Completed
CPA Funding - $100,000
Project – Contribute to the purchase of the 1.53-acre lot which will provide access to the salt marsh and tidal flats of Drummer Cove.
Location - 110 Old Paine Hollow Rd. (Map 30, Lot 89)
Annual Town Meeting April 26, 2010
Pond Hill School - Underway
CPA Funding - $250,000
Project – Restoration of historic Pond Hill School (South Wellfleet Neighborhood Association)
Location – 65 Old Paine Hollow Rd. (Map 30, Parcel 85)
Habitat for Humanity - Completed
CPA Funding - $25,000
Project – Contribute to installation of affordable Habitat house
Location – 285 Chequessett Neck Rd. (Map 12, Parcel 295)
Hatch Cottage - Awaiting Lease with Department of Interior
CPC Funding - $100,000
Project – Restoration of Modernist style Hatch Cottage by Cape Cod Mondern House Trust
Location – 309 Bound Brook Way, (Map 6, Parcel 8)
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