23.310 An Order to Appropriate CPA Funds for Smith Charities Phase 2 Rehabilitation Project - Certified.pdfCity of Northampton
MASSACHUSETTS
In City Council, May 4, 2023
Upon the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee
23.310 An Order to Appropriate CPA Funds for Smith Charities Phase 2 Rehabilitation Project
Ordered, that
WHEREAS, the Trustees of Smith Charities submitted a CPA application for continued
critical exterior repairs to the Smith Charities Building at 51 Main Street;
WHEREAS, the project will continue to address the most critical needs identified in an
historic building assessment to ensure that it will remain a unique part of the
downtown streetscape in the future, and will leverage state grant funds;
WHEREAS, CPA funds will be utilized exclusively for critical exterior repairs, and in no
way contribute to the operating expenses of Smith Charities;
WHEREAS, Smith Charities agrees to pursue a strategic plan for establishing and securing
funds for long-term capital needs;
WHEREAS, the Trustees of Smith Charities will open the building to the public during
historic tours and other events, and will work to promote public awareness
of this downtown historic resource;
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2023, the Northampton Community Preservation Committee
voted unanimously to recommend that $234,618 in Community Preservation
Act funds be used to support this project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED,
That $234,618 be appropriated from Community Preservation Act funding to the Smith
Charities for the Smith Charities Phase 2 Rehabilitation project. And, that the grantee
meets the conditions approved by the Community Preservation Committee, the Mayor,
and City Council.
Specifically, $234,618 is appropriated from the CPA Budgeted Reserve (account
#2344930-359930).