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system is insufficient and water penetration has created a damp environment in the basement. There is evidence of mold in several locations. There is no sprinkler system. The windows are not sufficient nor air tight. The project jointly submitted by the Town, DPW and Historic Commission is contained in the Capital Needs Assessment. Work for the $207,500 project includes engineering/design, HVAC/climate control, window replacement, a sprinkler/fire alarm system, basement waterproofing, roof drainage repair, an electrical upgrade, new archival storage and display units, and structural and accessibility improvements. *The Community Preservation Committee voted 7-0 to support the Mashpee Archive preservation and restoration project to derive from the 10% Historic Reserve Account. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. The Finance Committee recommends approval by a vote of 5-0. Motion made by Selectman Carol Sherman. Motion: I move the Town vote to appropriate and transfer $200,000 from the Community Preservation Fund Historical Purposes Reserve, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5, for the purpose of funding the preservation and restoration of the Mashpee Archives, including necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee. Motion passes unanimously at 7:30PM Article 6 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate and transfer from the Community Preservation Fund, in accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 44B, §5, $25,000 for the purposes of funding (1) one Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod affordable home located at 12 Russell Road, Mashpee, including any necessary costs and expenses related thereto, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee Explanation: This article seeks funding from the Community Preservation 10% Affordable Housing reserve to assist in the construction of a three-bedroom home on land located at 12 Russell Road, Mashpee, to be acquired by Habitat for Humanity. The home would be deeded with an affordable housing deed restriction to maintain the home affordable in perpetuity, thereby permanently adding to the Town's affordable Subsidized Housing Inventory, and contributing to the Town's goal of achieving an affordable housing inventory of 10%. *The Community Preservation Committee voted 4-3 to recommend the article to the May Town Meeting, stipulating that a comprehensive permit has been obtained from the Zoning Board of Appeals, and that the sum of$25,000 in CPA funds would be used to assist in the construction only of the affordable home on 12 Russell Road. Said funds to derive from the 10% Affordable Housing Reserves may not be used for the land purchase. 4