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,�yrxrasr�.a <br /> Town of Mashpee Community Preservation Commission <br /> " 16 Great Neck Road North <br /> ° Mashpee, MA 02649 <br /> Veterans Memorial <br /> The Veterans Memorial proj ect's bids came in dramatically higher than expected—approximately $2 <br /> million vs. the original—$455k estimate. The applicant is requesting $151,355 in additional CPA funds. <br /> Committee members expressed concern about cost escalation, the lack of a signed application from the <br /> Town Manager, and uncertainties about the design changes. <br /> • Request: $151,355 additional. <br /> • Bids: —$2M vs. —$455k estimate. <br /> • Application lacks Town Manager signature. <br /> • Committee needs revised plans showing which elements were removed. <br /> Water features, lighting, and long-term operating and maintenance costs were discussed. The Chair will <br /> request a formal DPW maintenance burden statement due to recurring DPW and water-use obligations. <br /> • Water features increase long-term costs. <br /> • DPW must confirm long-term maintenance feasibility. <br /> The applicant will be asked to appear at the next meeting to present design changes and confirm that <br /> revised costs align with the lowest responsible bid. <br /> • Revised cost alignment with low bid required. <br /> • Maintenance and lighting concerns must be addressed. <br /> Affordable Housing Trust <br /> The committee reviewed recent allocations to the Affordable Housing Trust: a $500,000 award (recent) <br /> and an earlier $330,000 pass-through for specific projects. None of the awarded funds appear to have <br /> been spent. Members questioned the Trust's current available balance and spending commitments. <br /> • $500k awarded recently; $330k awarded earlier. <br /> • None appear to have been spent. <br /> • Committee requires updated accounting from the Trust. <br /> A committee member noted that Mashpee lacks a community development nonprofita structural gap <br /> contrasted with other towns. Discussion followed regarding staffing, grant-reporting responsibilities, and <br /> acquisition criteria. <br /> The Chair stated that she has a list of questions for the applicant. <br /> • Lack of community development nonprofit noted. <br /> • Grant reporting roles unclear. <br /> • Need clarity on acquisition criteria and internal procedures. <br /> 4 <br />