FINAL FY16 CPC Milk Row Recommendation — File 201279

JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FY16 FUNDING RECOMMENDATION FOR MILK ROW CEMETERY, CITY OF SOMERVILLE PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project will provide resources for the City of Somerville to rehabilitate and conserve 48 grave markers and the Civil War Monument in the Milk Row Cemetery. The Cemetery is maintained by the Department of Public Works and the Somerville Garden Club. ELIGIBILITY Historic resources: This project will rehabilitate and restore historic resources. Milk Row Cemetery is a Somerville Local Historic District and is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. RECOMMENDED FUNDING On March 23, 2016, by a vote of 6-0, the Community Preservation Committee recommended appropriating $26,808 for this project from the undesignated fund balance to the control of the City of Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development for the overall purposes summarized in this document. Project Budget Expenses Amount Soft costs $4,025 Construction $22,783 Total $26,808 Sources CPA historic resources funds- requested $26,808 Total $26,808 ALIGNMENT WITH FY16 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN The Community Preservation Plan prioritizes historic resources projects that address crucial, longstanding needs in Somerville’s historic landmarks and properties, especially those at risk. CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

FUNDING CONDITIONS 1. The City of Somerville Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development agrees to establish a public access agreement for the Milk Row Cemetery, the terms of which will be negotiated by the City and the CPC. 2. Upon commencement of the Project and as appropriate, the Grantee agrees to post a sign stating that the Project was funded through the City of Somerville’s Community Preservation Act program. The full proposal is available at: http://www.somervillema.gov/cpa/projects/2016 2