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TR-2013-9
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM MASSACHUSETTS
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS
CHAPTER 44, SECTION 53A TO TOWN OF AGAWAM
(Sponsored by Richard A. Cohen)
WHEREAS, on January 2, 2013 the Town of Agawam was notified that
the Massachusetts Historical Commission was accepting application to the
Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund and that these applications are due
on March 8, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund provides up
to $100,000 for National Register listed properties for such activities as
stabilization, protection, rehabilitation and restoration; and
WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund is a 50%
matching grant reimbursement program; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam desires to apply for a grant from the o
Massachusetts Historical Commission; and x
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam desires to accept said grant; and ter,
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WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam seeks to apply for a grant in the amou`s'nt -Ir�
of one hundred thousand and 001100 ($100,000.00) dollars; -P v�
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WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam will use the funds in conjunction withi
funds from the Community Preservation Funds to preserve, restore and`J
rehabilitate the "School Street Barn"; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam to apply for
and accept the grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, the Agawam City Council hereby resolves pursuant
to M.G.L. c.44, §53A to apply for and accept this grant from Massachusetts
Historical Commission; and
The AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby further resolves that the Mayor is
authorized to expend said funds, as permitted by law, and to do all things
necessary for the purposes so stated.
DATED THIS DAY OF rem ZV61( y , 2013.
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MAYORAL ACTION
Received this day of (b Ua , 2013 from Council Clerk.
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Signed by Council President this - q day of __b ) 2013,
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam harter, as
e ded, I hereby approve the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2013.
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as
amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2013 for the following reason(s):
Richard A. Cohen,Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK
Returned to Council Clerk this day of , 2013.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
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Christopher C. tnson, President
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Vincent F. oscia, Solicitor
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TR-2013-9
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM MASSACHUSETTS
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS
CHAPTER 44, SECTION 53A TO TOWN OF AGAWAM
(Sponsored by Richard A. Cohen)
WHEREAS, on January 2, 2013 the Town of Agawam was notified that
the Massachusetts Historical Commission was accepting application to the
Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund and that these applications are due
on March 8, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund provides up
to $100,000 for National Register listed properties for such activities as
stabilization, protection, rehabilitation and restoration; and
WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund is a 50%
matching grant reimbursement program; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam desires to apply for a grant from the
Massachusetts Historical Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam desires to accept said grant; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam seeks to apply for a grant in the amount
of one hundred thousand and OO/100 ($100,000.00) dollars;
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam will use the funds in conjunction with
funds from the Community Preservation Funds to preserve, restore and
rehabilitate the "School Street Barn"; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Town of Agawam to apply for
and accept the grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, the Agawam City Council hereby resolves pur nt
to M.G.L. c.44, §53A to apply for and accept this grant from MassachufLetts�S'
Historical Commission; and wr
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The AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby further resolves that the Mayo34S �Pp 3a
authorized to expend said funds, as permitted by law, and to do all thirV
necessary for the purposes so stated. m
DATED THIS DAY OF , 2012.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Christopher C. Johnson, President
AP OVE S TO FORM AND LEGALITY
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Town of Agawam
Interoffice Memorandum
To: Christopher C. Johnson, President, Agawam City Council
CC: Mayor Richard A. Cohen
From: Deborah S. Dachos, Director of Planning and Community Development
Date: 211113 .
Subject: Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Projects Fund
On January 2, 2013, the Town of Agawam received notification from the Massachusetts
Historical Commission (MHC) that they were accepting applications for Round 19 of the
Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund. The Town has been preparing to apply for
MHC funding to augment Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding for the restoration
of the School Street Barn for approximately 1 '/z years. The Massachusetts
Preservation Projects Fund is a 50% matching grant reimbursement program which was
established "for the preservation of historic properties, landscapes and site that are
listed in the State Register of Historic Places". The only properties located in Agawam
that are listed on the State Register are: the Captain Charles Leonard House, the
Purchase — Ferre House, the Thomas Smith House, the buildings located with the Main
Street Historic District (24-196 Elm Street, 551-1008 Main Street) and the School
Street Barn.
Eligible applicants for these funds must be "nonprofit organizations and municipalities
who own or have a long-term interest in the property". Eligible projects include the
stabilization, protection, rehabilitation and restoration of eligible properties.
As a matching grant program, the applicant must submit proof of a binding commitment
to provide the matching funds with the MHC grant application. The $315,000 of
requested Community Preservation Act funds is proposed to be the Town's match for
the $100,000 MHC funds.
The MHC Preservation Project Fund.applications are due on March 8, 2013.
1 would be happy to provide additional information concerning the MHC Preservation
FROM THE DESK OF...
DEBORAH S.DACHOS
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
TOWN OF AGAWAM
36 MAIN 5T
AGAWAM,MA 01001
Email address planning@agawam.ma.us
413-786-0400 X 8738
Fax:413-786-9927
Project Fund program if necessary. Elizabeth Rairgh, Historic Preservation Planner for
the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission who will be assisting in preparing the grant
application will be in attendance at the City Council's February 19th meeting to answer
questions concerning this grant program.