Matters ▸ Attachment
Museum Collection Care CPC Funding Recommendation — File 211203
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ALIGNMENT WITH FY21 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PLAN
The Somerville Museum collections are at risk of being lost as a result of the poor climate conditions in
the basement, where they are stored.
FUNDING CONDITIONS
1. Execution, and recording, of an historic preservation restriction, which includes a provision for
public access, that was required by the FY15 CPA grant.
2. Upon commencement of the Project and as appropriate, the Somerville Museum agrees to post
a sign stating that the Project was funded through the City of Somerville’s Community
Preservation Act program.
3. CPA funds will only go towards the eligible costs.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
The goal of this project is to provide greater use of the collections by the public.
Success will be measured through timely completion of the project and lack of mold found on collection
items after packing has occurred.
The full proposal is available at: https://www.somervillema.gov/cpa