Matters ▸ Attachment
CPC Funding Rec Brown Schoolyard FY24 Off-cycle — File 23-1201
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR
Brown Schoolyard FY24 Construction
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Somerville Public Space and Urban Forestry Division (PSUF) is seeking additional funding
for construction for the renovation of the Brown Schoolyard. This project will expand the budget
available to construct the improvements envisioned in a design funded through a previous CPA grant.
The CPA funds will cover the cost of unforeseen subsurface issues identified during the construction of
the Brown Schoolyard. A renovated schoolyard will provide safe and accessible open space and
recreational environments for the Brown School and the Community.
ELIGIBILITY
OpenSpace/Recreational Land: This project would rehabilitate recreational land and provide new
amenities. CPA funds will not be used for site preparation or installation of artificial turf.
RECOMMENDATION
On July 26, 2023 by a vote of 7‐0, the Community Preservation Committee recommended approval to
City Council that PSUF be awarded $97,000 of Community Preservation Act funds for construction of
the improvements to the Brown Schoolyard, as described in their application from the following
account:
Category: Open Space/Recreation
Recommended Funding Source
Amount
Henry Hansen Park FY24 Construction
Open Space Reserve
$97,000
Total
$97,000
FUNDING CONDITIONS
1. The CPA‐funded portion of the project must be initiated within three years unless extension is
granted by the CPC.
2. CPA funds will be used only for CPA eligible expenses.
3. The City of Somerville will install a permanent sign noting CPA funding at the completion of the
project and a temporary sign during construction.
4. Unspent contingency funds will be returned to the CPA fund.
DOCUMENTATION
FY24 Application and Off‐Cycle Funding Request
KATJANA BALLANTYNE
MAYOR
CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE