FY17 CPC Central Library Mold Recommendation — File 202208

JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FY17 FUNDING RECOMMENDATION FOR CENTRAL LIBRARY MOLD REMEDIATION, CITY OF SOMERVILLE PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project will provide resources for the City of Somerville to remediate historic materials damaged by mold in the Closed Stacks, move them to the Library’s Local History Room, and install a 10,000 BTU air conditioning unit in the Local History Room to ensure the historic materials are appropriately stored and preserved. ELIGIBILITY Historic resources: This project will rehabilitate and restore historic resources. The Historic Preservation Commission determined the historic documents in the Central Library’s closed stacks as historically significant. RECOMMENDED FUNDING On September 28, 2016, by a vote of 7-0, the Community Preservation Committee recommended appropriating $21,279 for this project from the historic resources reserve budget to the control of the City of Somerville Public Libraries for the overall purposes summarized in this document. Project Budget Expenses Amount Soft costs $9,704 Construction $11,575 Total $21,279 Sources CPA historic resources funds- requested $21,279 Total $21,279 ALIGNMENT WITH FY17 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. 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