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Resolutions 2010CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS . _ Jrc �itc� C,ourcccl' ...................... February -4.,- 2010 .............................. ....... ......... ......... .......... Upon the recommendation of the Mayor Mary Clare Higgins, the Community Preservation "',Cominiltee 'City'Councilo'r'Gerie'Tacy; Conservation 'Commission; Recreation Commission, and _�.. ulruommission WHEREAS, the Northampton Open Space and Recreation Plan and the Sustainable Northampton Comprehensive Plan recommend expanding recreation opportunities, preserving farmland, and acquiring riparian land along the Mill River; and WHEREAS, the Agriculture, Recreation, and Conservation Commissions and the Bean Farm Task Force recommend the permanent preservation of the Bean and Allard Farms; and WHEREAS, on December 18, 2009, City Council created a Bean Farm Task Force and created a public process for making recommendations on the ultimate uses of the Bean Farm, with said process now being used to hear from the community and make recommendations on both the Bean Farm and the Allard Farm; and WHEREAS, the Bean/Allard Task Force recommendations will be the basis for the City's negotiation with the Trust-for Public Land, who is the lead agency working to Preserve this property; and . WHEREAS, no acquisitions will actually take place before Bean/Allard Farm Task Force recommendations are made on those acquisitions; and WHEREAS, the project uses Community Preservation funds effectively to leverage other grant and community funding; and WHEREAS, no athletic fields will be developed on the property until there is funding to develop such fields and a plan for maintaining the fields if city maintenance funding is limited or unavailable; _ NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That City Council appropriates $990,000 for the acquisition of fee or less than fee interests for all or a portion of the Bean and Allard Farms; And that to meet this appropriation $80,000 is appropriated from CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 3599300); And that the City Treasurer with the approval of the . Mayor is authorized to borrow $910,000, over 15 years, under G.L. c.44B, § 11 or any other enabling authority, and the debt repayment is i appropriated fiom the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 3599300); i And that the Conservation Commission and Recreation Commission are authorized to contract for and expend any federal, state, or other aid available for this project, including but not limited to: • Any grant from the Division of Conservation Services of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, under the Self -Help Act, Section 11 of Chapter 132A of the General Laws; • Any Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grants; • Any Agriculture Preservation Restriction grants And that the City of Northampton, acting through its Recreation Commission and Conservation Commission, is authorized to purchase or otherwise acquire for conservation, passive recreation, and active recreation purposes, as provided by MGL Chapter 40, Section 8C, MGL Chapter 45, Section 45, and other applicable sections of General Laws, any fee, easement, and any conservation restriction and/or agriculture preservation restriction as defined in MGL Chapter 184, Section 31of the General Laws or any other interest in the above land and any immediately adjoining land and consistent with Article 97 of the amendments to the Massachusetts Constitution and the Community Preservation Act; And that City Council approves such conservation and agriculture preservation restrictions. In City Council, February 4, 2010 Passed First Reading on a Roll Call Vote of 8 Yes, 0 No, 1 Absent (Councilor Murphy absent) Attes o.�.��, iY��c9e�.�.,C ofCouncil In City Council, March 4, 2010 Passed Second Reading on a Roll Call Vote of 8 Yes, 0 No, I Absent C (Councilor Murphy absent) Attest - Clerk of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. I hereby certify that the above order passed the Northampton City Council, March 4, 2010 on a Roll Call Vote of 8 Yes, 0 No I Absent (Councilor Murphy absent) Her Honor Mayor Mary Clare Higgins approved the order on March 4, 2010. Attest o! . tV� C�eci„ Clerk of Council CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS •..... M ................... ...................I.......... 6, 2010 A ��t� co�� ... ...........:................... . Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the(Coin�ununity Preservation__ .......... Conunittee. :.::::::� ............................. ......................I........ . O rdered. that WHEREAS, the ,project restores and upgrades a iniunicipal historical resource and adaptively reuses an historic site; WHEREAS, the project receives broad public support, contributes to the vitality. of the community, and enhances the quality of life for its residents; WHEREAS, the project places high value on sustaiunable, ecologically responsible, energy conserving structures, locations, aind materials; atu l ininiinizes ecological footpriint WHEREAS, on April 21, 2010, the Northampton Conmiunity Preservation Committee, voted -Lmaidnnously to recommend $150,000 iun Corlimunity Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, Tliat $150,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Nlorthampton Conununity Music Center Project for renovation of the lower level of the South Street building. And, that the grantee meets the conditions substantially approved by the Conhnnunity Preservation Corrunittee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $150,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930 - 359930). in City Council, May 20, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest: .'��&.� o— ,Qlerk of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor A true copy. Attest: 1 �n oL `l V� e�1� Clerk of Council f I CITY OF - NORTHAMPTON -- - - - - -- — -- - -- - MAS- S -ACHUS E --- - - - - -- -- --- - - - - -- - - -- -- - - - -- -- � May 6, 2010 Ct� CounCil ............................. ............................... ............... ............................... Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation ............. ........:................................................................................................................................................... // Counit /tee. Ordered t4at WHEREAS, the Fund makes possible time - sensitive acquisitions to protect open space; WHEREAS, the Fluid meets the goals of the Open Space and Recreation Plan and the Agricultural Commission; WHEREAS, the Fund protects forever undeveloped land in Northampton WHEREAS, on April 21, 2010, the Northampton Con -nuiiity Preservation Coinrnittee voted unanimously to recommend 550,000 in Communit Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE EE IT ORDERED, That $50,000 be appropriated from Conununity Preservation Act furlding to the Conservation Fund for high priority, time sensitive open space acquisition and preservation projects. And, that the grantee meets the conditions substantially approved b the Conununity Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $50,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930). In City Council, May 20, 2010 __Rules suspended, - pas t }vo r eadin gs and enrolled. Attest: J � o� , Clerk of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor A true copy. Attest Clerk of Council . 1 CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS /� �J p May 6, 2010 —9n C,itc, ClunciC .......:.................................................................. ............................... Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the ConunLulity Preservation ............. . .................. ............................... ` tee. O rdered ' that WHEREAS, the project supports passive recreation and environmental education; WHEREAS, the project provides open space opportunities in an urban neighborhood; WHEREAS, the project contributes to the preservation of Northampton's unique character WHEREAS, on April 21, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, Noted unanimously to recommend $6,350 in Comm - Lenity Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $6,350 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Child's Park Foundation for dredging of the Child's Park North Pond. And, that the grantee meets the conditions substantially approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $6,350 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930). In City Council, May 20, 2010 Rules suspended, passed t♦vo readings and enrolled. Attest: �l� C(1� . c, , of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor N A true copy. Attest: `t c a o„ C lerk of Council i I i In City Council, September 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest: Clerk of Council- � -ca.�� •��C�`1- �,.:�� -, Approved: Mary Clare Higgins; Mayor C A true copy. Attest: r�cu.� •�^��a Clerk of Council CITY OF NORTHAMPTON r -------------------------------- MASSACHUSET- T- S----------—------------- - - - - -- - �- September 2, 2010 i 6 f pp ..... ........................ ............................... Upon the recommendation of Mayor M . ar . .. y Cl . . are Higgins and the Community .............Preserva -tion Ctim1 nett- ee.................... ......................... . O rdered ' that WHEREAS, the project creates community housing and encourages use by diverse populations WHEREAS, the project places high value on sustainable, ecologically responsible construction WHEREAS, the project is widely supported by the community WHEREAS, the project leverages funds effectively WHEREAS, the project serves educational purpose in partnering with Smith Vocational High School WHEREAS, on November 18, 2009, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $180,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project; $60,000 per year for three years. ' WHEREAS, this is the second year of the three year recommendation period NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $60,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Garfield Avenue Habitat for Humanity Project. And, that the grantee meets the conditions substantially approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City - - - Council. Specifically, $60,000 is appropriated from the CPA Affordable Housing Reserve (account #2344930 - 359933). CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS _ Lifts Loun.cif, ... ......... ............................... ............ ......... ......... ......... ............................... Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation ........... . Connit te� :............................................ ............................... ................................. ............................... Ordered , u fhaf WHEREAS, this is a pilot program to determine the extent to which Northampton homeowners of historic properties are willing to place permanent historic preservation restrictions on those properties. WHEREAS, all properties are eligible for which documentation of historic status has been submitted to the Mass Historic Commission. WHEREAS, the project contributes to the city's goals of historic preservation. WHEREAS, the project contributes to the preservation of Northampton's unique character. WHEREAS, the project saves resources that would otherwise be threatened. WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $10,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $10,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Local Historic Preservation Restriction Program. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $10,000 is appropriated from the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve (account #2344930- 359932). In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest:` of Council Approved: Mary Clare -H - iggins,_Mayor A true copy. Attest: y��c, C(1�c�a , Clerk of Council CI'T'Y OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS . yn oty council, ............. ......... ....... _ .... ............... .... ............ ..... ........ . ............................... Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation ............. / ' t / ee :............................................................................................................ ............................... O rdered. WHEREAS, the fund makes possible increased acquisition or protection of open space parcels in Northampton by supporting fast action on time- sensitive real estate opportunities. WHEREAS, the project may leverage additional public and/or private funds WHEREAS, the project meets the goals of the Northampton Sustainability Plan for protection of open space and agricultural lands. WHEREAS, the applicant has used these funds effectively in the past WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $60,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $60,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Northampton Conservation Fund. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $32,037 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930), and $27,963 is appropriated from the CPA Open Space Reserve (account #2344930 - 359931) In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. d- Attest: c� •a-, . , Clerk of Council - - A_ pproved_ Mary Clare Higgins, Ma yor C C _ A true copy. Attest: c • Y 1�c9 �.�0 - _ , Clerk of Council CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS —trt Chao Council, ........... .................. .................... ......... ........_ .................. Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation .......... " .......... ....................................................................................................... ............................... Cbm rrutf / ee. Ord l ered // ' thut WHEREAS, the project provides funding for a pilot program to preserve Northampton farmland through the purchase of Agricultural Protection Restrictions (APRs) on the land WHEREAS, the project will especially target tracts of land that are important to protect but are not large enough or valuable enough to qualify for the Commonwealth's APR Program WHEREAS, the project saves resources that would otherwise be threatened WHEREAS, the project leverages funds effectively WHEREAS, the project contributes to a goal of the Northampton Sustainability Plan to protect agricultural land WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $60,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $60,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Northampton Agricultural Preservation Restriction Program. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved. by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $60,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930). In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest: of Council f Approved:_ Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor A true copy. Attest: .��. , , Cl erk of Council CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS Jn Qt4 Louncit, ... ......... ................. .................. ...... ............................ Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation Coii / ttee. O rdered r ' th.t WHEREAS, this project allows the applicant to act quickly on time- sensitive real estate opportunities in support of the development of affordable housing in Northampton. WHEREAS, the project leverages funds effectively, and successful projects return money expended to the Loan Fund, creating a highly leveraged used of CPA funds. WHEREAS, a Loan Fund of substantial size is important in Northampton s real estate market to move properties into the affordable housing pipeline WHEREAS, the project creates community housing and encourages use by diverse populations WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $80,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $80,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Valley CDC Predevelopment Loan Fund. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $80,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930). In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest: Cleric of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor A true copy. Attest �a, C lerk. of Council CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS CityC.,ouncil. .......... ......... ............................ ............................... Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation ....................... ....................._.............................................................. ............................... O rclered ' thut WHEREAS, funds will support the restoration and re- hanging of 13 historically significant stained glass windows in the Library. WHEREAS, this project will complete a recent major restoration and extension of the Library. WHEREAS, the project meets the goals of the Northampton Sustainability Plan for the preservation of historic resources. WHEREAS, the project contributes to the preservation of Northampton's unique character. WHEREAS, the project has received wide public support. WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $13,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $13,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Lilly Library Window Restoration. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $13,000 is appropriated from the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve (account #2344930 - 359932). In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest o[ • Y , C lerk of Council Approved: Mary C Higg Mayor A true copy. Attest: • � C lerk of Council CITY OF NIORTHA-MPT01\ MASSACHUSETTS December 2, 2010 -Yn UtV Coun.cit, .................................. Upon the recon rnendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Con Preservation .............. ................................................................................................................. ............................... // Coiirriiriitrtee. O rdered' ' that WHEREAS, the project will provide permanent housing for at least five chronically homeless people in Northampton who are committed to sobriety. WHEREAS, The project will be carried out with the Gandara Center, in ConjUlLCtion Wltl'l the Alliance for Sober Living and the Recover Project, to provide a carefully supported residential recovery program WHEREAS, the project provides services for underserved populations. WHEREAS, the project provides housing that is harmonious with surrounding community. WHEREAS, the applicant has a strong record of success with the previously supported "Yvonne's House ". WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unalumously to recommend $120,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $120,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Sober Housing for Chronically Homeless Individuals project. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Community Preservation Corrunittee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $66,342 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930), and $53;658 -is appropriated from the CPA Affordable Housing Reserve (account #2344930- 359933) 1 In City Council, December 1(, 2010 R ules suspended, passed hvo readings and enrolled. Attest: mc,," C lerk of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor p A true copy. Attest: �� 4- "" SSo" C lerlc of Council CITY OF NORTHAMPTON i MASSACHUSETTS .Yn. ' Cit y Coun.ci, DecemLe] ? 201C Upon the recommendation of May Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation .......... ................................................................................................... ............................... �/� Coin / iriittee. O rdered ' tout WHEREAS, the project will continue infrastructure development and support construction for the Florence Fields Recreation Center, which Will eventually provide five multi- purpose fields and t1vo baseball fields, along with services and parking. WHEREAS, this is a long - standing goal of the Department of Recreation to increase the availability of much - needed playvng fields WHEREAS, CPA funds have already supported acquisition of the land for this project. WHEREAS, the project meets the goals of the Northampton Sustainability Plan in contributing to healthy recreational opportunities for our citizens. WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Cornrnunity Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $130,000 in CommUrnity Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $130,000 be appropriated from Coinmunit57 Preservation Act funding to the Florence Fields Recreational Center Development. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved b37 the Cornmunity Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $130,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930) In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest: cl ' ., Clerk of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins,- A4ayor c A true copy. Attest: 1�� Clerk 01 Council CITY OF NORTHAMPTON I`ON MASSACHUSETTS -Yn Oty Counsel; ... ......... ........................... ....... ....... ............................ ......... Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation ........... .Ooir /tiitif/ tie ..................... ............................... ............................................... ............................... Ordered, thut WHEREAS, the funds contribute to the purchase of a 30 -acre open space parcel on Turkey Hill Road. WHEREAS, the parcel extends existing conservation land and abuts additional land being preserved in Westhampton. WHEREAS, this is a strategically important location WHEREAS, the purchase will allow discontinuance of approximately 1 /2 mile of Turkey Hill Road, which will eliminate cost to the city and a threat from possible development. WHEREAS, the project meets the goals of the Northampton Sustainability Plan to protect open space and provide for passive recreation. WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $85,720 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $85,720 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Turkey Hill Land Acquisition. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $85,720 is appropriated from the CPA Open Space Reserve (account #2344930 - 359931)': R In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest: Cleric of Council ti Approved:- Mary Clare Biggins, Mayor A true copy. Attest: Clerk of Council CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation ......................... ee. .................................................................................................... ............................... / Coin / mitt / . O tha WHEREAS, this ,project will contribute to a census of Northampton s downtown public trees, by providing identifying signage and a clickable and printable GIS- based map of approximately 250 trees. WHEREAS, the project will provide information to the Department of Public Works critical to the long -term protection and replacement of downtown trees. WHEREAS, the project will contribute to public education, enjoyment, and recreation. WHEREAS, the project will contribute to the health and sustainability of our "urban forest ". WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $5,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That up to $5,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Northampton Tree Census. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $5,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930). In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest c- . Jerk of Council f Approyed: Mary Clare - Higgins, Mayor _I A true copy. G Attest: Y\ • , Clerk of Council CI'T'Y OF NORTHAMP'T'ON MASSACHUSETTS -`n. City C,ouncit ......... ........................ ...................._ ..................... ...... Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation .. ......................................................................................... ............................... Comnuftee: Order edr/ '' ' that WHEREAS, the project will provide permanent housing for at least five chronically homeless people in Northampton who are committed to sobriety. WHEREAS, The project will be carried out with the Gandara Center, in conjunction with the Alliance for Sober Living and the Recover Project, to provide a carefully supported residential recovery program WHEREAS, the project provides services for underserved populations. WHEREAS, the project provides housing that is harmonious with surrounding community. WHEREAS, the applicant has a strong record of success with the previously supported "Yvonne's House". WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $120,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $120,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Sober Housing for Chronically Homeless Individuals project. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $66,342 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930), and $53,658 is appropriated from the CPA Affordable Housing Reserve (account #2344930- 359933) i In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest: Clerk of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor A true copy. �P Attest: "\—o— � e )N—& e- , Clerk of Council CITY OF NORTHAMPTON - _ _ I MASSACHUSETTS December 2, 201.0 -yn Uty C-oit cit. .... Upon the recoininendatlon of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation ................................................................................. ............................... O rclered ' th't WHEREAS, the funds contribute to the purchase of a 30 -acre open space parcel on Turkey Hill Road. WHEREAS, the parcel extends existing conservation land and abuts additional land being preserved in Westhampton. WHEREAS, this is a strategically important location WHEREAS, the purchase will allo A7 discontinuance of approximately 1/2 mile of Turkey Hill Road, which will eliminate cost to the city and a threat from possible development. WHEREAS, the project meets the goals of the Northampton Sustainability Plan to protect open space and provide for passive recreation. WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $85,720 in Coirunu.nity Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $85,720 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Turkey Hill Land Acquisition. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Con Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $85,720 is appropriated from the CPA Open Space Reserve (account #2344930- 359931)'. In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed 1hvo readings and enrolled. Attest — Clerk of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor A true copy. C lerk of Council Attest: �o -�C� �,•�c, , CI'T'Y OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS -Yn Utry. Uoune December 2, 2010 Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation . .. ................................................................................................................... ............................... .......... //. Coli iiili.tt O rdered / ' that WHEREAS, the project provides funding for a pilot program to preserve Northampton farmland through the purchase of Agricultural Protection Restrictions (APRs) on the land WHEREAS, the project will especially target tracts of land that are important to protect but are not large enough or valuable enough to qualify for the Commonwealth's APR Program WHEREAS, the project saves resources that would otherwise be threatened WHEREAS, the project leverages funds effectively WHEREAS, the project contributes to a goal of the Northampton Sustainability Plan to protect agricultural land WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $60,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $60,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Northampton Agricultural Preservation Restriction Program. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved. by the Community Preservation Conunittee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $60,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930). In City Council, December 16, 2010 R ules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest: Ykc�-v � Clerk of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor p A true copy. Attest •`( 6- , Clerk of Council CITY OF NORTH-A-MPTON MASSACHUSETTS December 2, 2010 -Yn Uity (,oun.cit, ......................... ............. . Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Conununity Preservation .......... ... . Cdi�liiiittee .................................................................................... ....... ............. . .......... ...................... nn CJrc / erecl d at WHEREAS, the fund makes possible increased acquisition or protection of open space parcels in Northampton by supporting fast action on time- sensitive real estate opportunities. WHEREAS, the project may leverage additional public and /or private funds WHEREAS, the project meets the goals of the Northampton Sustainability Plan for protection of open space and agricultural lands. WHEREAS, the applicant has used these funds effectively in the past WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Corfunurut �7 Preservation Conunittee, voted unanimously to recommend $60,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $60,000 be appropriated from CornmUrdty Preservation Act funding to the Northampton Conservation Fund. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Cornmunity Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $32,037 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930) and $27,963 is appropriated from the CPA Open Space Reserve (account #2344930- 359931) In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, p two readings and enrolled. Attest: Ss �.��- Two a , Clerk of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor A true copy. Attest � �•C�u� , Clerk of Council CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS -` n City Loun,ci� .... ............................... ......... ..................... ............................... Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation ............. .................................................................................................... ........._.._.................. o rdered ' thut WHEREAS, the project will continue infrastructure development and support construction for the Florence Fields Recreation Center, which will eventually provide five multi- purpose fields and two baseball fields, along with services and parking. WHEREAS, this is a long - standing goal of the Department of Recreation to increase the availability of much - needed playing fields WHEREAS, CPA funds have already supported acquisition of the land for this project. WHEREAS, the project meets the goals of the Northampton Sustainability Plan in contributing to healthy recreational opportunities for our citizens. WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Corrununity Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $130,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $130,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Florence Fields Recreational Center Development. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $130,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930) In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest: � C lerk of Council Approved: Mary C Higgin Mayor A true copy. Attest:` . "rv-� L - , Cleric of Council CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS December 2, 2010 -Yn Utif Uou.n.cil. ................................... ............................... Upon the reconiunendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Coniununity Preservation .................................................................................. ............................... O rclered ' d't WHEREAS, this is a pilot program to deterinine the extent to which Northampton homeowners of historic properties are willing to place permanent historic preservation restrictions on those properties. WHEREAS, all properties are eligible for which documentation of historic status has been submitted to the Mass Historic Cominission. WHEREAS, the project contributes to the city's goals of historic preservation. WHEREAS, the project contributes to the preservation of Northampton's unique character. WHEREAS, the project saves resources that would otherwise be threatened. J^THEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $10,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $10,000 be appropriated from Coizununity Preservation Act funding to the Local Historic Preservation Restriction Program. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Coirununity Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $10,000 is appropriated from the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve (account #2344930 - 359932). In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest: � � �. Yv ` moo. , Clerk of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor A true copy. C- �{ Attest: r v—a-L" Clerk of Council CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS December ouncit. ................................................ ............................... .............. ............................... Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the COI mUrlity Preservation ............. ................................................................................................... ............................... Coiiiiruti:ee: Ord // ered that WHEREAS, this project allows the applicant to act quickly on time - sensitive real estate opportunities in support of the development of affordable housing in Northampton. WHEREAS, the project leverages funds effectively, and successful projects return money expended to the Loan Fund, creating a highly leveraged used of CPA funds. WHEREAS, a Loan Fund of substantial size is important in Nortlzamptoiz s real estate market to move properties into the affordable housing pipeline WHEREAS, the project creates corununity housing and encourages use by diverse populations WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $80,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $80,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Valley CDC Predevelopment Loan Fund. And, that the grantee meets tlu conditions approved by the Community Preservation Coininittee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $80,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930) . - In City Council, December 10, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest: Ywo � �.� �^�c �c� Clerk of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins, ]YIayor f A true copy. Attest: tic, �., d• �c9 utio, , Clerk of Council CITY OF NORTHAMPTON I MASSACHUSETTS 2010 .Yn City Council, ...................... ............................... .............. ............................. ....................... Upon the recommendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation .............................................................................................................. ............................... // Cbm //nutEee. O rdered ' thut WHEREAS, this project will contribute to a census of Northampton s downtown public trees, by providing identifying signage and a clickable and printable GIS- based map of approximately 250 trees. WHEREAS, the project will provide information to the Department of Public Works critical to the long -term protection and replacement of downtown trees. WHEREAS, the project will contribute to public education, enjoyment, and recreation. WHEREAS, the project will contribute to the health and sustainability of our "urban forest ". WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $5,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That up to $5,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Northampton Tree Census. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $5,000 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account #2344930- 359930). In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest: leric of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor A true copy. Attest: C lerk of Council CITY OF NORTHAMPTON MASSACHUSETTS . December 2, 2 01 0 —./In 9--ttry C— oun.ccc., ................ ............................... .... . ............................... Upon the reconunendation of Mayor Clare Higgins and the Community Preservation Coii iilYittee.. ............................................................................................................ ............................... Order / ' t4at WHEREAS, funds will support the restoration and re- hanging of 13 historically significant stained glass windows in the Library. WHEREAS, this project will complete a recent major restoration and extension of the Library. WHEREAS, the project meets the goals of the Northampton Sustainability Plan for the preservation of historic resources. WHEREAS, the project contributes to the preservation of Northampton's unique character. T�THEREAS, the project has received wide public support. WHEREAS, on November 17, 2010, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee, voted unanimously to recommend $13,000 in Community Preservation Act funds be used to support this project. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, That $13,000 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Lilly Library Window Restoration. And, that the grantee meets the conditions approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor, and City Council. Specifically, $13,000 is appropriated from the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve (account #2344930 - 359932). In City Council, December 16, 2010 Rules suspended, passed two readings and enrolled. Attest: \- Clerk of Council Approved: Mary Clare Higgins, Mayor A true copy. Attest: Clerk of Council