12/02/2021 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT COMMITTEE Minutes

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12 Community Preservation Committee Minutes December 2, 2021 Kimberly Conn Application: Breezy Way Roofs, Siding & Windows: $264,893 (continued) Kyle Moore, Project Manager of the Southeast Regional Capital Assistance Team inspected the building envelope components, windows, siding, trim and roofs, all original to the 1990 building. The roofs and siding are brittle, curling and missing in some areas. The windows are failing and are not energy efficient. The CPA funding request for this project is $264,893. The total estimated cost is $327,393. The Mashpee Housing Authority has $60,000 within their capital plan for this project. In reviewing correspondence from the Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) dated May 30, 2013 activities classified as "rehabilitation" are not allowed under the CPA Act. However, "preservation" work on existing community housing resources is allowed. In general, work that protects the housing structure (not residents) from future injury, harm or destruction is permitted under CPA. In moving forward discussions regarding the (2) proposals the projects have become preservation work as a result of neglect. If CPA funding is secured it is hopeful the Mashpee Housing Authority would be on track to preserve and maintain these buildings. Ms. Conn was in agreement and stating the Housing authority is attempting to preserve what they are responsible for to make the buildings safe from destruction. Maintenance activities are not allowed with CPA funding. In the future it is hopeful the Housing Authority would only return to the CPC for funding for increased affordable housing projects. In further considering the two proposals there was concern regarding funding associated to the building envelope and the soft costs associated to the project proposal. There was a question regarding the bid process, if the bid comes in less than the CPA award, unexpended funds are required to be returned to the CPC. If the actual amount received from the CPC is reduced, does that affect the leveraged funding? There is concern the leveraged funding may be reduced and impact funding for the cost of windows, etc. Since this is an emergency repair, the CPC also requested written confirmation from DHCD regarding window replacement compliance and affirming qualified preservation activities appropriate for CPA funding. A possible merger of the two projects was also considered. This may not be desirable under DHCD mandates.