FINAL FY17 CPC Milk Row Cemetery Recommendation — File 203090

JOSEPH A. CURTATONE MAYOR COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE FY17 FUNDING RECOMMENDATION FOR MILK ROW CEMETERY OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN UPDATE PROJECT DESCRIPTION This funded portion of this project will restore additional grave markers that were not possible to preserve using FY16 CPA funds. ELIGIBILITY Historic resources: This project will restore historic grave markers. RECOMMENDED FUNDING On March 22, 2017 by a vote of 6-0 the Community Preservation Committee recommended appropriating $6,300 for this project from the undesignated reserve budget to the control of the City of Somerville for the overall purposes summarized in this document. Project Budget Expenses Amount Study $15,000 Soft costs $0 Construction $6,300 Total $21,300 Sources CPA open space/recreation land or historic resources funds- requested $19,300 OSPCD Planning Division $2,000 Total $21,300 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. FUNDING CONDITIONS 1. Upon commencement of the Project and as appropriate, the City of Somerville agrees to post a sign stating that the Project was funded through the City of Somerville’s Community Preservation Act program. CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE

2. The City of Somerville agrees to execute a public access agreement with the City, the terms of which will be negotiated by the City and the CPC. MEASURES OF SUCCESS Success will be determined by: • Completed repair of all significantly damaged and destabilized grave and foot markers in the Cemetery The full proposal is available at: http://www.somervillema.gov/departments/community-preservation- act/2017-cpa-projects .