Open-Space-Acquisition-Fund-City-of-Somerville — File 26-0299

Monday, September 15, 2025 CPA Full Application FY26 City of Somerville Community Preservation Act Fund Please contact Community Preservation Act Manager, Roberta Cameron, with questions about this form. rcameron@somervillema.gov Project Information Project Name: Open Space Acquisition Fund Project Location: City of Somerville Please indicate all categories that apply to this project: Open Space/Recreation CPA Funding Request 200000 Total Budget for Project 200000 Applicant Information Applicant(s) Name / Organization: Luisa Oliveira Co-Applicant(s) Name / Organization City of Somerville, MA Does another organization or entity own the property or hold an interest in the property? No Contact Person: Luisa Oliveira Email loliveira@somervillema.gov Phone Number [phone removed] Narrative Questions Please respond thoroughly to each of the questions below. Description: The City of Somerville is looking to add to the open space acquisition fund, to provide a funding source to purchase land when the opportunity presents itself. Purpose: To expand open space in the City. CPA Objectives: This project will expand open space in the city of Somerville, This alights with the objectives outlined in the Now create your own Jotform PDF document - It's Free Create your own PDF Document 1

Community Preservation Plan, as well as the objective from Somervoice 2040 to expand open space in the City. Project Scope: We are looking to ask for the remaining open space funds for this years CPA funding cycle to be put towards the acquisition fund. From rough estimates, there would be a remainder of roughly $200,000 to be put towards the acquisition fund. Cost Estimate: Acquisition - $200,000 Funding Sources: N/A Anticipated Future Funding: N/A Applicant Description: This project is being proposed by and will be managed by the City’s Division of Public Space and Urban Forestry (PSUF) within the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD). Director Luisa Oliveira, with the help from the Economic Development, and Law departments to help acquire new properties. Project Coordination: This is just fund allocations, so no real project manager needs to be assigned. Timeline: N/A Project Feasibility: N/A Compliance with Standards: N/A Required Restrictions/Public Access: N/A Please check each item included in your submission, which should include the applicable items in the order listed below. Items with an asterisk (*) are required for all applications.  Submit attachments here or email to rcameron@somervillema.gov. Please combine all required and optional attachments into a single PDF before uploading. XLSX CPA Itemized Budget - Acquisition Fu… .xlsx PDF FY24 CPA Budget Summary Form - Ac… .pdf Now create your own Jotform PDF document - It's Free Create your own PDF Document 2

General * Budget Summary Form *  Itemized budget of all project costs, including the proposed funding source for each cost (Use CPA Itemized Budget Template or your own budget format) Print and fill out the Budget Summary Form. FY24 CPA Budget Summary Form Fillable.pdf Downloadable CPA Itemized Budget Template Downloadable Certificate of Authority Now create your own Jotform PDF document - It's Free Create your own PDF Document 3

CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS  FY24 CPA FUNDING CYCLE BUDGET SUMMARY FORM    26  PROJECT NAME:      APPLICANT:       SUMMARY OF PROJECT COSTS  In addition to this form please include a complete itemized budget of all project expenses, including the proposed funding source for each expense, in your submission.  PROPOSED SOURCE  EXPENSES  STUDY  SOFT COSTS (1)  ACQUISITION CONSTRUCTION (2)  CONTINGENCY (3)  TOTAL  1  Somerville CPA              2               3                4               5               TOTAL PROJECT COSTS              (1) Soft costs include design, professional services, permitting fees, closing costs, legal, etc.  (2) Construction includes new construction, preservation, rehabilitation, restoration work, and/or accessibility related expenses.  (3) A 15% contingency is strongly recommended for all construction projects.    EXPLANATION OF FUNDING SOURCES  Please explain the status of each funding source (i.e., submitting application on X date, applied on X date, received award notification on X date, funds on hand, etc.). For  sources where funding has been awarded or funds are on hand, please attach documentation from the funding source (e.g., commitment letter, bank statement).    SOURCE  SECURED? (YES/NO)  STATUS OF FUNDING SOURCE  1        2        3        4        5           Open Space Acquisition Fund Jon Bronenkant - City of Somerville PSUF $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000