GREAT BARRINGTON COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE APPLICATION FOR CPA FUNDING

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1 GREAT BARRINGTON COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE APPLICATION FOR CPA FUNDING There are 2 Steps to the CPA application. Only applicants that successfully complete both Steps can be considered for funding. Step 1 applications will be accepted until October 2, 2017, at 4:00 PM. Any Step 1 application received after October 2, 2017, 4:00 PM will be rejected. After reviewing the Step 1 applications, the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) will invite the eligible applicants to submit Step 2 of the Application. Only projects that complete Step 1, and are invited to continue the process by the CPC, may submit Step 2. Step 2 applications must be received not later than November 6, 2017, by 4:00 PM. For both steps, ten (10) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (PDF) of the application must be received on or before the deadline. Hard copies must be received by the Town Planner, Great Barrington Town Hall, 334 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA on or before the deadline. In addition, an electronic copy of each document must be submitted either in the form of a CD (delivered with the 10 hard copies) or in the form of an electronic PDF ile sent to crembold@townofgb.org on or before the deadline. Please note, the sooner applicants submit Step 1, the sooner they may receive an invitation to submit Step 2 (and therefore have more time to prepare a thorough Step 2 application.) In addition, please note that the CPC reserves the right to refuse to consider applications that are incomplete and/or to request additional information of any applicant. Before submitting an application, applicants should familiarize themselves with the CPA legislation, the Great Barrington CPA bylaw, the Great Barrington Community Preservation Plan, and the application guidelines. These items are available on the town website at this link: Hard copies are also available in the Town libraries and in the Town Clerk s of ice. Applicants are also encouraged to consult the Community Preservation Coalition s website at: for more background and information on CPA and CPA eligibility requirements. Review and Approval Process The CPC will review all applications and make all decisions during open public meetings. Applicants will be informed of the meetings and are required to attend. Step 1, p.1

2 Great Barrington CPA Application Overview GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application Eligible Step 2 applications will be invited to present their project to the CPC at a public meeting. The CPC may request additional information, schedule additional meeting(s) and/or schedule a project site visit. Following the review, the Committee will recommend projects to Town Meeting for funding. Applicants, the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee will be noti ied of the decisions before the end of January The inal decision to fund or not to fund a project rests with the town voters at the May 2018 Town Meeting. Successful applicants are required to assist in preparing a presentation of their project for the May 2018 Town Meeting, and they are required to attend the Town Meeting. All non-municipal project applicants whose projects are funded by Town Meeting will be expected to enter into a contract with the Town of Great Barrington that will govern the project scope, timeline, deliverables, payment amount and timing, insurance, and other special conditions as may be required. Applicants should be aware that the Committee may withhold some or all funds until applicable permits and approvals are in place. The Committee may also require performance or completion bonds and may withhold funds for nonperformance. The CPC may, under highly extraordinary circumstances, vote to accept applications that, because of market opportunities or other deadlines, require consideration outside of the normal funding cycle. Potential applicants who believe that their circumstances call for such unusual action may contact the Town Planner or CPC Chair to discuss the possible submission of an off-cycle application. Step 1, p. 2

3 Great Barrington CPA Application Overview GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application GREAT BARRINGTON COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE APPLICATION FOR CPA FUNDING Step 1 Date Received (for of ice use only) Applicant Name: Great Barrington Land Conservancy Project Name: Riverfront Trail/Construction Phase Project Address: P.O. Box 987, Great Barrington, MA Contact Person: Dale Abrams/Janice Kabel Title: Members of the GBLC Board Phone No.: (Dale); (Janice) abramsdale@gmail.com ; Janice.Kabel@gmail.com Brief Project Description (attach up to 1 additional page if necessary): The Great Barrington Land Conservancy is requesting funding from the Great Barrington Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for Recreational Land Creation. The funds will be used for construction of two sections of the Riverfront Trail, a 1.25-mile-long recreational path along the Housatonic River from Bridge Street to Brookside Road. Funds will be used to establish the pathway of the trail. Along most of its length, the trail will be a level, compacted, and mowed pathway, 6 to 8 feet wide with portions built to ADA accessibility standards. This summer, with support from the Great Barrington CPC, GBLC contracted trail designer Peter Jensen to determine and lag the optimal route for the riverfront trail, including two options for connecting Olympian Meadows and the Fairgrounds. Peter Jensen s route is based on multiple site visits and resource area delineation work completed by Foresight Land Services over the past Step 1, p. 3

4 Great Barrington CPA Application Overview GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application three months. Subsequently, Foresight Land Services has created a preliminary topographic survey of the riverfront trail, showing the trail route, wetlands, and loodplain elevations. This survey map is included. The proposed route largely follows the Town s sewer easement on the north and south segments of the trail. The route varies from the easement alignment in the middle segment in order to create an interesting walking path that highlights spectacular views of the Housatonic River and native lora along the route. The trail will also provide users with views of the Searles Castle and the Truman Wheeler farmstead. In the next two weeks, inal decisions will be made about the trail route (where two options exist), surface materials, and other construction elements, allowing us to solidify the preliminary estimates provided in this Step 1 application. Preliminary estimates are that the trail would include these elements in each of the three sections: The northern section of the trail (approximately 3,050 feet in length) would run from Bridge Street through Olympian Meadows. It would include a split rail fence (1,920 feet in length) through the Searles Castle property to ensure privacy for the school operations, a small bridge structure (approximately 20 feet in length) between the Searles property and Olympian Meadows and a crushed stone surface. The estimated cost of these features is $127,500. A mowed surface may be substituted on the Searles property. The southern section of the trail, extending from Brookside Road to the southern boundary of the Fairgrounds, ( approximately 840 feet in length) will be leveled and surfaced with permeable, compacted crushed stone that will allow persons who use assistive devices (wheelchairs or walkers) to use the trail and access river views. No fencing is planned in this section. The estimated cost of this section is $24,700. Step 1, p. 4

5 Great Barrington CPA Application Overview GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application These costs are estimated based on local commerical labor rates. Labor charges could be higher if prevailing wages are required on Town property. In the middle section of the trail through the Fairgrounds properties, a split rail fence would be installed. The segment connecting Olympian Meadows to the Fairgrounds, will require some sort of elevated footbridge and/or boardwalk (roughly 420 feet long including lenthty access ramps) to traverse wetlands and other low-lying areas. Signage will be installed along the trail to inform users of the appropriate use of the path for walking, hiking or snowshoeing, hours of operation, and to point out natural and historic places of interest. GBLC has worked with the landowners along the trail route to build support for the donation of trail easements along the proposed route. These property owners are the Great Barrington Youth Foundation, Dewey Academy, the Town of Great Barrington, the Great Barrington Fairgrounds Development Corp., Monument Valley LLC, and Bostwick Gardens. We have identi ied any unique needs for infrastructure and addressed those in the plan. We have made the landowners aware of how state law and GBLC s insurance will protect them from liability and how GBLC will maintain the trail. The trail route passes through important loodplain, wetland and Natural Heritage areas. GBLC has contracted with Foresight to prepare and ile Notices of Intent with the Great Barrington Conservation Commission, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection/Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, and will ensure that the trail protects the habitats in the area. The Great Barrington Land Conservancy has a long track record of success with trail building and maintenance in town, as demonstrated by the Housatonic River Walk and the Lake Mans ield Conservation Forest Trails. Within the past year, GBLC rebuilt the walking trail boardwalk and viewing platform at the Pfeiffer Arboretum on Long Pond Road. Attached to the application are copies of the preliminary topographic survey which shows the proposed trail route, including two alternatives across the Olympian Meadows and Fairgrounds Step 1, p. 5

6 Great Barrington CPA Application Overview GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application properties, completed by Foresight Land Services and Peter S. Jensen Trailbuilders. These irms are also preparing wetland and Natural Heritage permit applications and will provide construction details with cost estimates. At present, the inal survey and design work is still in process. Once the full scope of work is completed, we will have legal descriptions of the trail route which are required to complete the trail easements with the landowners, and full construction speci ications for trail design so the project can be put out to bid. GBLC expects to hire Peter Jensen Associates or a comparable irm to construct the trail, utilizing the services of Greenagers and volunteers, to reduce costs and engage the community in the construction process. GBLC expect sthat the total cost of construction of Phase One and Phase Two of the trail infrastructure could cost up to $700,00, depending upon construction choices, especially on the Fairgrounds property, and labor costs. Because of the complexity of the design and the potential cost, GBLC has decided to approach this project in two phases, and seeks funding in this application of $175,000 only for the two sections that run from Bridge Street through Olympian Meadows, and from Brookside Road to the Fairgrounds boundary. Preliminary estimates for cost of construction of these two segments is $144,200. GBLC seeks an additional $25,000 to cover the costs of trail use signage, trailhead kiosks, and historical marker, and preparation of bid documents. GBLC expects to have budget details, construction design plans and other documentation completed for the Step 2 CPA submission. Construction of the trail through the Fairgrounds property will be in Phase Two, and requires additional discussion with the community and the property owners concerning construction choices and selection of a inal route. In order to provide a continuous north-south route in Phase One without utilizing the Fairgrounds property, GBLC will explore a trail detour that connects the trail at the southern Fairgounds area over Town-owned property (20-foot wide drainage area) to Reed Street. GBLC seeks $5,000 for preparation of amended design and site plans. Step 1, p. 6

7 Great Barrington CPA Application Overview GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application GBLC also expects to seek funding for the project from Massachusetts Recreational Trails Program, Fields Ponds Foundation and other grant funding sources. GBLC will also help to underwrite the cost of the project through private donations, volunteer time by its Board and members and in-kind contribution of services by lawyers and other professionals in the community. Amount of CPA funding you are seeking: $ 175,000 When do you request the CPA funding be received by your project?: July 1, Property Owner (if different from applicant): Landowner Contact Information Youth Center/Great Barrington Youth Foundation, Inc. Great Barrington Youth Foundation Incorporated P0 Box 132 Great Barrington, MA Contact: Steven Agar, board president ; charleswagar@aol.com The John Dewey Academy 389 Main Street Great Barrington, MA Contact: Andrea Nathans, Psy ; anathans@jda.org Olympian Meadows and Memorial Field Town Sewer Easement and Related Properties Town of Great Barrington 334 Main Street Great Barrington, MA Contacts: Jennifer Tabakin ; jtabakin@townofgb.org Great Barrington Fairgrounds Fair Grounds Community Redevelopment Project PO Box 121 Great Barrington, MA Step 1, p. 7

8 Great Barrington CPA Application Overview Contact: Janet Elsbach ; GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application Brookside Road/Route 7 Lots Monument Valley LLC 212 North Plain Road Great Barrington, MA Contact: Dale Culleton ; daculleton@gmail.com Bostwick Gardens Berkshire Housing Development Corporation P.O. Box Fenn Street Pittsfield, Ma Elton Ogden, President eogden@berkshirehousing.com If Owner is different from applicant, you must include a letter signed by the Owner giving permission to apply for funds for the speci ied project on the Owner s property. In the following chart, mark the box(es) that best apply to your project. Boxes with an X through them are not CPA eligible activities. OPEN SPACE HISTORIC RESOURCES RECREATIONAL LAND COMMUNITY HOUSING Activities (refer to Glossary for de initions) Land to protect existing and future well ields, aquifers and recharge areas, watershed land, agricultural land, grasslands, ields, forest land, wetland, river, stream, lake and pond frontage, land to protect scenic vistas, land for wildlife or nature preserve, and land for recreation use. Building, structure, vessel, real property, document or artifact listed on the state register of historic places or determined by the local historic preservation commission to be signi icant in the history, archeology, architecture or culture of the city or town. Land for active or passive recreational use including, but not limited to, the use of land for community gardens, trails, and noncommercial youth and adult sports, and the use of land as a park, playground or athletic ield Does not include horse or dog racing or the use of land for a stadium, gymnasium or similar structure. Housing for low and moderate income individuals and families, including low or moderate income seniors. Moderate income is less than 100%, and low income is less than 80%, of US HUD Area Wide Median Income. ACQUISITION Obtain property interest by gift, purchase, devise, grant, rental, rental purchase, lease or otherwise. Only includes eminent domain taking as provided by G.L. c. 44B X Step 1, p. 8

9 Great Barrington CPA Application Overview GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application CREATION To bring into being or cause to exist. Seideman v. City of Newton, 452 Mass. 472 (2008) X PRESERVATION Protect personal or real property from injury, harm or destruction SUPPORT Provide grants, loans, rental assistance, security deposits, interest-rate write downs or other forms of assistance directly to individuals and families who are eligible for community housing, or to entity that owns, operates or manages such housing, for the purpose of making housing affordable REHABILITATION AND/OR RESTORATION Make capital improvements, or extraordinary repairs to make assets functional for intended use, including improvements to comply with federal, state or local building or access codes or federal standards for rehabilitation of historic properties Only applies if property was acquired or created with CPA funds Chart adapted from Recent Developments in Municipal Law, Massachusetts Department of Revenue, October X Only applies if housing was acquired or created with CPA funds End of Step 1 application Step 1, p. 9

10 Great Barrington CPA Application Overview GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application GREAT BARRINGTON COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE APPLICATION FOR CPA FUNDING Step 2 Date Received (for of ice use only) All applicants invited to submit Step 2 must include a copy of their Step 1 application. All applicants must answer questions 1-11, and question 19. For question 12-18, only answer questions are applicable to your CPA priorities. For example, if your project has to do with Historical Preservation but does not have to do with Housing then you may skip questions 12, 13 and 14, but you must answer all questions under the subheading Historical Preservation Projects. You may attach additional sheets as necessary to answer the numbered questions, up to a maximum of 8 additional pages of narrative. These additional pages must be formatted with a minimum 11 point font, 1 inch margins. If your project combines two or more CPA priorities, such as Community Housing AND Open Space, then you must answer ALL questions under both of those 2 subheadings and you may include up to 10 additional pages of narrative. (Please note Open Space and Recreation is considered one CPA priority.) Please number each attached Page 1 of 8, Page 2 of 8, etc. Please number each answer so that it corresponds with the number of the question you are answering. Address Map Lot Deed Book / Page / 1.) Existing use or deed restrictions, permanent easements, historic designations, special permits, etc. if any: 2.) Project Budget (list all sources and uses, including grants, fundraising, etc.) Source Name Amount % of total Used for Committed? Step 1, p. 10

11 Great Barrington CPA Application Overview Total budget: Attach additional budget sheets or project budget if necessary. Budget pages do not count towards the 8 page limit. Be sure to include project management, oversight, engineering, and administrative costs that may be incurred. Describe all funding that has been sought and/or is available for this project. 3.) Timing of Funds: Describe when CPA funds and other funding sources are to be received. 4.) Proposed Use or Deed Restrictions after Project Completion (in accordance with CPA rules): 5.) Describe the project team, including project management personnel, design professionals, contractors, and other applicable consultants, their relevant experience, so forth. Attach additional pages/resumes as needed. Additional Information: These pages do not count towards the 8 page limit. Attach additional information as appropriate, for example: Project timeline; Plans or drawings stamped and signed by an Engineer or Architect as appropriate; Photographs; Map showing project location in town; Ownership letters or site control veri ication; Budgets; Feasibility studies; Existing conditions reports or needs assessments; Letters of support; Resumes and experience of key personnel; Step 1, p. 11

12 Great Barrington CPA Application Overview GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application For Historic Preservation projects, if the project is not state register-listed, the applicant must provide a letter from the Historical Commission which details the signi icance of the project to Great Barrington s history, culture, architecture or archeology. Funding Considerations 6.) Consistency: Describe how the proposed project is consistent with the Community Preservation Plan and with the Great Barrington Master Plan. 7.) Town Projects: Is the proposed project for a town-owned asset? Yes No If yes, please describe funding options. For example, what portion of the project budget is CPA funding? If CPA funds are not received, what are the alternative funding options, if any? 8.) Public Benefits: Describe the public bene its of the project. 9.) Leverage: Will the CPA funds be used to leverage or supplement other funding for this project? Please explain other sources and whether they have been committed. Step 1, p. 12

13 Great Barrington CPA Application Overview GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application 10.) Community Input and Support: Describe any community input and/or organization support that you have for your proposed project. Include support letters as applicable (they will not be counted towards the 4-page limit). 11.) Permits: Describe permits that may be required, the status of those permits or applications, and/or when the applications will be submitted and permits received. Affordable Housing Projects 12.) Affordable Housing Projects: Clearly describe how the project meets the Affordable Housing goals of the Community Preservation Plan. 13.) Affordability Level(s): % of area median income no. of units % of area median income no. of units % of area median income no. of units 14.) Other Information: Describe any other relevant information about the project and the site. For example: Is the site zoned for the proposed use and if not what is the plan for zoning approvals; does the project reuse a building or previously-developed site? Is the site or could the site be contaminated and if so what is the plan for remediation? Step 1, p. 13

14 Great Barrington CPA Application Overview GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application Historic Preservation Projects Applicants should note: all CPA-funded historic preservation projects must comply with the US Secretary of the Interior s standards for the treatment of historic properties. 15.) Historic Preservation Projects: Clearly describe how the project meets the Historic Preservation goals of the Community Preservation Plan. 16.) Other Information: Describe any other relevant information about the project and the site. For example: is the site zoned for the proposed use and if not what is the plan for zoning approvals; does the project reuse a building or previously-developed site; is the site or could the site be contaminated and if so what is the plan for remediation. Open Space and Recreation Projects 17.) Open Space and Recreation: Clearly describe how the project meets the Open Space and Recreation goals of the Community Preservation Plan. Step 1, p. 14

15 Great Barrington CPA Application Overview GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application 18.) Other Information: Describe any other relevant information about the project and the site. For example: Is the site zoned for the proposed use and if not what is the plan for zoning approvals? Does the project reuse a building or previously-developed site? Is the site or could the site be contaminated and if so what is the plan for remediation. Certification 19.) This application was prepared, reviewed, submitted by: Name: Janice Kabel, member of the Board, Great Barrington Land Conservancy Ph: Janice.Kabel@gmail.com I hereby certify that all of the above and included information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. [For non-municipal applicants only: I further declare my willingness to enter into a Contract with the Town of Great Barrington to govern the use and expenditure of CPA funds.] Signature: Date: _Oct. 2, 2017 Step 1, p. 15

16 GREAT BARRINGTON COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE APPLICATION FOR CPA FUNDING Step 2 Date Received (for office use only) All applicants invited to submit Step 2 must include a copy of their Step 1 application. All applicants must answer questions 1-11, and question 19. For question 12-18, only answer questions are applicable to your CPA priorities. For example, if your project has to do with Historical Preservation but does not have to do with Housing then you may skip questions 12, 13 and 14, but you must answer all questions under the subheading Historical Preservation Projects. You may attach additional sheets as necessary to answer the numbered questions, up to a maximum of 8 additional pages of narrative. These additional pages must be formatted with a minimum 11 point font, 1 inch margins. If your project combines two or more CPA priorities, such as Community Housing AND Open Space, then you must answer ALL questions under both of those 2 subheadings and you may include up to 10 additional pages of narrative. (Please note Open Space and Recreation is considered one CPA priority.) Please number each attached Page 1 of 8, Page 2 of 8, etc. Please number each answer so that it corresponds with the number of the question you are answering. Address: Great Barrington Land Conservancy, P.O. Box 987, Great Barrington, MA Map/Lot: A (Great Barrington Youth Foundation, Inc.,) (Memorial Field), (Dewey Academy), (Olympian Meadows), 38-12E Monument Valley, LLC), 38-12F, 38-12C (Berkshire Housing Development Corp.) Deed Book / Page: 303/142 (Great Barrington Youth Foundation, Inc), 267/289 (Memorial Field), 559/201 (Dewey Academy), 170/485 (Olympian Meadows), 1818/135 (Monument Valley, LLC.), 2389/298 (Berkshire Housing Development Corp.) 254/21 (National Grid Easement), 384/630 (Town Sewer Easement). 1.) Existing use or deed restrictions, permanent easements, historic designations, special permits, etc. if any: The proposed Riverfront Trail will traverse six separate properties in the Town of Great Barrington: The Great Barrington Youth Foundation, Memorial Field (eastside of skate park fence), Step 2, p. 1

17 Dewey Academy, Olympian Meadows, property of Monument Valley LLC, and Berkshire Housing Development Corp. s Bostwick Gardens expansion parcel. An existing easement for a sewer line taken by the Town runs through several of these properties and an easement for electric utilities at Olympian Meadows was granted to National Grid. Each of these has been identified by a survey completed by Foresight Land Services. An existing trail easement on the Dewey Academy property was granted to the Town on Feb. 7, 2000 (Book 1170, Page 282). The proposed trail will be constructed on part of these easements. 2.) Project Budget (list all sources and uses, including grants, fundraising, etc.) The total estimated project budget is $208,748. GBLC is requesting $170,000 in CPA funds to help cover the cost of construction of a Phase I of the Riverfront Trail. The trail will feature a 5 to 6-foot wide walking path, mostly constructed of crushed stone. Some fencing, signage and benches will be added. Phase I encompasses two sections: From Bridge Street through Olympian Meadows, and from Brookside Road to near the Fairgrounds boundary. (Construction of Phase II, a trail through the Fairgrounds, is anticipated after construction of Phase I is completed.) In order to accommodate trail users who walk both sections, a temporary bypass along State Road is being designed. This will allow trail users to exit Olympian Meadows via the existing access road, utilize existing sidewalks past the Historical Society property, and then access the second section via an east-west spur trail at the Monument Valley, LLC parcel and then through to Brookside Road. Source Name Amount % of total Used for Committed? GBLC $9,773 Administrative & Volunteer Labor Yes Mass Recreation Trails $25,000 Construction No Fields Pond Foundation $5,000 Construction No Great Barrington CPA $170,000 81% Construction No Step 2, p. 2

18 Please see detailed budget spreadsheets, attached. Total budget: $208,748 Attach additional budget sheets or project budget if necessary. Budget pages do not count towards the 8-page limit. Be sure to include project management, oversight, engineering, and administrative costs that may be incurred. Describe all funding that has been sought and/or is available for this project. 3.) Timing of Funds: Describe when CPA funds and other funding sources are to be received. CPA funds are anticipated to be received on or after July 1, GBLC funds and volunteer time will be on-going upon receipt of the CPC funding. The Fields Pond Foundation provides grants on a rolling basis, so funds could be received by the release of CPA funds. Mass Recreational Trails invites applications by February 1 and releases funds for approved projects on a reimbursement basis. 4.) Proposed Use or Deed Restrictions after Project Completion (in accordance with CPA rules): Upon completion, the GBLC and the town will have the use of a complete trail route from Bridge Street to Brookside Road. The trail will provide passive recreation (walking and snowshoeing) throughout the year. The trail treadway in these two sections will be constructed of a crushed stone surface at grade level, 5 to 6 feet in width dependent on location. The trail measures 4,432 feet long; 3,507 feet from Bridge Street through Olympian Meadows, and 925 feet from Brookside to the Fairgrounds boundary. The access spur from State Road is approximately 250 feet long. A split-rail fence will be placed on the western edge of the trail through the Skate Park and Dewey Academy properties, with access gates along the Dewey property. In the meadow behind the school, a storm culvert that is partially collapsed will be rebuilt with a 7 x 20-foot steel culvert to increase storm water capacity. At the Dewey/Olympian Meadows property line a 20 x 6-foot wooden footbridge with stone cribbing approaches will traverse a wetland area. A viewing area at the river behind the Truman Wheeler farm will feature two seating benches in a fenced in cul-de-sac. At Brookside Road, both fixed and removable steel bollards will permit access to the Town sewer easement by the Town, but restrict other types of vehicles. At each end of the trail there will be informational kiosks and signage. At various points on the route, visitors will enjoy views of the Housatonic River that have been inaccessible by the public for many years. Interpretive signage will provide information about the river, its ecology, and local Step 2, p. 3

19 history. GBLC expects the property owners and easement holders along the route to provide GBLC with a trail easement. Letters of support attached reflect the willingness of property owners to provide these easements. 5.) Describe the project team, including project management personnel, design professionals, contractors, and other applicable consultants, their relevant experience, so forth. Attach additional pages/resumes as needed. The trail route has been laid out and designed by Peter S. Jensen, a professional trail designer and the principal in Peter S. Jensen Associates. Mr. Jensen is the principal designer and builder of the Housatonic River Walk and of dozens of trail projects in New England. GBLC expects that this firm or one of similar experience will construct the trail. The project will proceed after responses to a Request for Proposals/Bid are received. GBLC is currently discussing with Greenagers, the possibility that their young adult crews could complete some part of the project, especially fencing, signage and kiosks. The project will make use of the land survey, mapping, floodplain, wetlands and Natural Heritage delineation work already done by Foresight Land Services. Ira Kaplan, Esq. will be providing legal services. Project management has not yet been selected. GBLC has extensive experience in supervision of trail projects in Great Barrington. Additional Information: These pages do not count towards the 8-page limit. Attach additional information as appropriate, for example: Project timeline; Plans or drawings stamped and signed by an Engineer or Architect as appropriate; Photographs; Map showing project location in town; Ownership letters or site control verification; Budgets; Feasibility studies; Existing conditions reports or needs assessments; Letters of support; Resumes and experience of key personnel; For Historic Preservation projects, if the project is not state register-listed, the applicant must provide a letter from the Historical Commission which details the significance of the project to Great Barrington s history, culture, architecture or archeology. Funding Considerations 6.) Consistency: Describe how the proposed project is consistent with the Community Preservation Plan and with the Great Barrington Master Plan. Step 2, p. 4

20 This proposal supports the Great Barrington Master Plan by implementing Master Plan Strategy OSR 8.2: Utilize CPA funds to accomplish the long-held vision of extending River Walk south, to connect downtown with Olympian Meadows, the Fairgrounds, the Historical Society at the Truman Wheeler Farm, and the senior housing and Senior Center, as detailed in the 1997 Master Plan and in feasibility studies. The proposal supports the Community Preservation Plan (CPP) which states that the town s Open Space and Recreation Plan and Master Plan seek to: Serve the changing needs of our community, including an aging and less mobile population, as well as people who are seeking low impact and heart healthy exercise, connect recreation, historic, community resources, neighborhoods, and village centers, create additional greenways (walking and biking trails)... In further support of the CPP, the Riverfront Trail will create an additional greenway for town residents and visitors. It will connect an area with a high density of senior citizens who may be less mobile to areas of scenic beauty, community resources, local shopping services and the town center by way of a level, smooth trail that will accommodate assistive devices. The trail provides low impact and heart healthy exercise for hikers and walkers. It would provide easy access to the Appalachian Trail near its southern terminus and the Housatonic River Walk and WEB Du Bois River Garden at its northern terminus. It is designed to serve the needs of all residents and visitors, especially senior citizens. 7.) Town Projects: Is the proposed project for a town-owned asset? Yes If yes, please describe funding options. For example, what portion of the project budget is CPA funding? If CPA funds are not received, what are the alternative funding options, if any? Yes, partially. This project traverses the edge of the Memorial Field/Skate Park property (on east side of the Skate Park) and loops around the edge of the town ballfields at Olympian Meadows. We envision that Olympian Meadows will serve as one of three trail access points with some the space available there for vehicle parking. The other trail entrances will be located at Bridge Street, Brookside Road, and by a spur trail near the Historical Society s Truman Wheeler farm. CPA funding represents 81% of the total project funding. Grant funds are anticipated from the Fields Pond Foundation and the Massachusetts Recreation Trails program. Other sources are GBLC s contributions of volunteer time, donated funds, and donated services. If CPA funds are not received, GBLC would not have sufficient funds to complete this project at this time. 8.) Public Benefits: Describe the public benefits of the project. This project would provide the community with the opportunity to enjoy a long recreational trail that offers views of the Housatonic River along a stretch that has been inaccessible for many years. The trail would provide opportunities for exercise and recreation for residents and visitors alike, Step 2, p. 5

21 including a level and vehicle-free walking route for the many senior citizens living near Brookside Road. It significantly extends the experience of those visiting the Housatonic River Walk and the Dubois Garden Park. Additional public benefits are outlined in our response to question 6 above. 9.) Leverage: Will the CPA funds be used to leverage or supplement other funding for this project? Please explain other sources and whether they have been committed. Yes. Additional funds raised by GBLC will support this project. Funds awarded by the CPC will be augmented with grants from the Fields Pond Foundation and the Massachusetts Recreational Trail program. Both of these programs require matching funds and a CPA award would fulfill the matching requirement. 10.) Community Input and Support: Describe any community input and/or organization support that you have for your proposed project. Include support letters as applicable (they will not be counted towards the 4-page limit). GBLC is pleased to provide letters of support from the property owners along the route, many of whom are important community organizations in their own right: The Great Barrington Youth Foundation, The John Dewey Academy, the Town of Great Barrington, Monument Valley, LLC, and the Berkshire Housing Development Corp. Previously provided in the design phase application to the CPC, were letters of support from the Housatonic Valley Association, advocates for the protection and use of the Housatonic River, and Rachel Fletcher, founding director of Housatonic River Walk. 11.) Permits: Describe permits that may be required, the status of those permits or applications, and/or when the applications will be submitted and permits received. GBLC anticipates that permits will be required from MA DEP concerning construction of the trail in or near the wetlands and natural habitat areas. GBLC also anticipates the it will require the approval of the Great Barrington Conservation Commission for construction of the trail near wetlands and within the floodplain.. Affordable Housing Projects 12.) Affordable Housing Projects: Clearly describe how the project meets the Affordable Housing goals of the Community Preservation Plan. N/A 13.) Affordability Level(s): N/A % of area median income % of area median income % of area median income no. of units no. of units no. of units Step 2, p. 6

22 GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application 14.) Other Information: Describe any other relevant information about the project and the site. For example: Is the site zoned for the proposed use and if not what is the plan for zoning approvals; does the project reuse a building or previously-developed site? Is the site or could the site be contaminated and if so what is the plan for remediation? Historic Preservation Projects Applicants should note: all CPA-funded historic preservation projects must comply with the US Secretary of the Interior s standards for the treatment of historic properties. 15.) Historic Preservation Projects: Clearly describe how the project meets the Historic Preservation goals of the Community Preservation Plan. N/A 16.) Other Information: Describe any other relevant information about the project and the site. For example: is the site zoned for the proposed use and if not what is the plan for zoning approvals; does the project reuse a building or previously-developed site; is the site or could the site be contaminated and if so what is the plan for remediation. Open Space and Recreation Projects 17.) Open Space and Recreation: Clearly describe how the project meets the Open Space and Recreation goals of the Community Preservation Plan. In addition to what we described above in question 6 regarding consistency with the CPP, the project is closely aligned with the following goals and objectives from the town s Open Space and Recreation Plan which was updated in May 2013: Goal OSR 5: Provide linkage between our parks, open space, and recreation resources as well as to community facilities, neighborhoods, and village centers. Objective 5.5: Complete the River Walk south, as detailed below in 8.2 Goal OSR 6: Create new open space and recreational resources by partnering with the private sector. Objective 6.2: Cooperate with the new owners of the Fairgrounds to improve the site and create a recreation and scenic space that benefits the entire community. This includes the extension of the Housatonic River Greenway through the rear (east) of the property, roughly along the existing sewer easement, to connect the new trail north and south. Town participation may include community events, grant writing, funding, or other efforts. Step 2, p. 7

23 GBLC Riverfront Trail CPA Application Goal OSR 8: Embrace the Housatonic River. Objective 8.2: Utilize CPA funds to accomplish the long-held vision of extending River Walk south, to connect downtown with Olympian Meadows, the Fairgrounds, the Historical Society at the Truman Wheeler Farm, and the senior housing and Senior Center, as detailed in the 1997 Master Plan and in feasibility studies. Reach out to and cooperate with the John Dewey Academy school at Searles Castle to attend to their access, insurance, and liability concerns. Explore alternate routes if needed. 18.) Other Information: Describe any other relevant information about the project and the site. For example: Is the site zoned for the proposed use and if not what is the plan for zoning approvals? No additional zoning approvals are anticipated. Does the project reuse a building or previously-developed site? No. Is the site or could the site be contaminated and if so what is the plan for remediation? It is unknown whether this site has any contamination. The trail pathway that requires excavation can be tested for potential contaminants and the soil removed and disposed of within legally required standards. Attached to the application are budget spreadsheets with details of the construction costs, a map of the trail, sketches of the structural elements, letters of support, and photos of key locations along the trail. Certification 19.) This application was prepared, reviewed, submitted by: Name: Dale Abrams; Janice Kabel Ph: (413) ; (413) Emai:l abramsdale@gmail.com; Janice.Kabel@gmail.com. I hereby certify that all of the above and included information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. [For non-municipal applicants only: I further declare my willingness to enter into a Contract with the Town of Great Barrington to govern the use and expenditure of CPA funds.] Signature: Date: Step 2, p. 8

24 Additional Answer to Question 2. Riverfront Trail Project - Budget Summary Trail Construction Cost - Phase I $181,975 (Refer to Peter Jensen & Associates worksheet for full detailed budget) Additional Trail Infrastructure, Professional and Administrative Costs Signage (two informational kiosks and interpretive signage) $5,000 On-site project manager $5,000 Additional engineering services (bid documents, technical design drawings) $5,000 Legal Services (legal fees, in-kind services, filing fees) $2,000 Benches $5,000 Additional In-kind Services $4,773 (GBLC project supervisors, 150 hours at $27.82/hr., staff administrative assistant, 30 hours at $20/hr.) Total Additional Expenses $26,773 Total Project Expense (Including In-kind Services) $208,748 Income Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Grant $25,000 (anticipated) Fields Pond Foundation $5,000 (anticipated) CPA Grant Requested $170,000 Additional Grant Funding $30,000 GBLC Contribution $9,773 Total Project Income $209,773 Step 2 additional information p. 1 of 2

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