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A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE COMMUNITY
PRESERVATION FUND ANO AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUNDS FOR THE REHABILITATION AND
PRESERVATI�N OF TOWN OWNED LAND
Whereas,voters of Agawam chose r
form a Community Preservation Committee
(CPA);and
Whereas, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44B,Section 5(2)allows the
CPA Committee to make recommendations to the legislative body;and
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Whereas,pursuant to Massachuse General Law Chapter 44B,Section 5(3xd)states
that the legislative body shall then tike such action and approve such appropriations for
the CPA Committee;and f
Whereas,The Community Preservation Committee has recommended appropriation and
expenditure in the amount of eight thousand dollars($8,000.00)from the budgeted
reserve fund balance;and
Whereas,this expenditure will rehabilitate and preserve the following land owned by the
Tows,of Agawam:Agawam Town call,McGrath Park, Suffield Street island,Elm&
Main Street(Helen's Garden), Ind al Park-Garden Street,DPW Suffield Stred
Bike Path-River Road, Anne SullivanMemorial Park, Springfield Street Island across
from Sacred Heart,Pynchon Point aad the Veteran's Green;
Whereas,this expenditure will supqort the ongoing efforts by the Beautification
Committee;
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NOW THEREFORE,THE AGAW M CITY COUNCIL hereby further resolves,
appropriates and authorizes the expdpditure of Community Preservation Funds in the
amount of eight thousand dollars($,,000.00)from the budgeted reserve fiord balance for
the rehabilitation and preservation o town owned land in accordance with M.G.L.Ch.
44b,Sec. 2.
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THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNC4 hereby further resolves that the Mayor is authorized
to expend said funds,as permitted law,and to do all things necessary for the purposes
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MAYORAL ACTION
Received this 4�r l day of -aO2015 from Council Clerk.
Signed by Council President this day of 2015.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agaw Charter, as
ended,l h by approve the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2015.
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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
2015 for the following reason(s):
Richard A. Cohen,Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK
Returned to Council Clerk this day oft2AAWaL ,2015.
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PER ORDER OF THE AGANVAM C iTY COUNCIL
Christopher C.John n,President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND I EGALTFY
Vincent F. oscia,City Solicitor
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TR-2015-39
A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FROM THE COMMUNITY
PRESERVATION FUND AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUNDS FOR THE REHABILITATION AND
PRESERVATION OF TOWN OWNED LAND
Whereas, voters of Agawam .hose to form a Community Preservation Committee
(CPA); and
Whereas,pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44B, Section 5(2)allows the
CPA Committee to make recommendations to the Iegislative body;and
Whereas;pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44B, Section 5(3)(d) states
that the legislative body shall then take such action and approve such appropriations for
the CPA Committee; and !
Whereas, The Community Preservation Committee has recommended appropriation and
expenditure in the amount of eight thousand dollars($8,000.00) from the budgeted
reserve fund balance; and
Whereas, this expenditure will rehabilitate and preserve the following land owned by the
Town of Agawam: Agawam Town Hall, McGrath Park, Suffield Street island,Elm&
Main Street(Helen's Garden), Industrial Park- Garden Street,DPW Suffield Street
Bike Path- River Road, Anne Sullivan Memorial Park, Springfield Street- Island across
from Sacred Heart, Pynchon Point acid the Veteran's Green;
Whereas,this expenditure will support the ongoing efforts by the Beautification
Committee;
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NOW THEREFORE, THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL hereby further resolves,
appropriates and authorizes the expenditure of Community Preservation Funds in the
amoimt of eight thousand dollars ($8,000.00)from the budgeted reserve fund balance for
the rehabilitation and preservation of town owned land in accordance with M.G.L. Ch.
44b, Sec. 2.
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THE AGAWAM TOWN 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 I , 2015.
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PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
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Vincent F Gioscia, City Solicitor ;
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COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
PROJECT APPLICATION COVER SHEET
7Proi�ecC_Title: Beautification Committee Preservation Trust
mmary:
The Beautification Committee is requesting funds for the preservation and restoration of areas in town in which
they adopted. This funding will support the efforts by the beautification committee.
Estimated start date: Summer 2015 Estimated completion date: Fall 2015
CPA Program Area(check all that apply):
X Open Space __Historic Preservation
_Community Housing ,Recreation
7Contacterson and or/primary applicant: Vi Baldwin
on (if applicable): Town of Agawam
Mailing Address: 36 Main Street Agawam,MA 01001
Daytime phone#: 789-1554 Fax#:
E-mail address: CPA@agawam.ma.us
Project Manager: Vi Baldwin
Total budget for project: $ 8,000.00
CPA funding request: $8,000.00
CPA request as percentage of total budget: 100%
Applicant's Signature:
Date Submitted:
Town of Agawam Page 1 of 2
2010 Community Preservation Plan
This project preserves, utilizes, and enhances town-owned assets. Other funding sources are not readily available.
This project is economically or otherwise reasonably feasible to implement and can be implemented expeditiously
and within budget.
The Beautification Committee will request funding as needed from the Community Preservation Administrator and
Chairperson with supporting quotes.
The Beautification Committee receives funding annually from Berkshire Power which has to be divided between the
commercial areas in town and the remaining adopted sites. This does not provide adequate funding for the restoration
and preservation of these adopted sites.
Currently the Beautification Committee has adopted the following sites:
Agawam Town Hall
Zophia's Garden @ Town Hall
McGrath Park
Carol Pignatare's Garden Suffield Street
Elm &Main Street(Helen's Garden)
Industrial Park- Garden Street
DPW Suffield Street
Bike Path- River Road
Anne Sullivan Memorial Park
Springfield Street- Island across from Sacred Heart
Pynchon Point
Bridge Planters-planted twice each year
Urns in front of Town Hall- planted twice each year
Barrels(65)around town
Fund plantings for Veteran's Green annually
MA Procurement laws(M.G.L. c.30B, §4c))
Contracts under$5,000. Use sound business practices.8 "Sound business practices" is defined as ensuring the receipt
of a favorable price by periodically soliciting price lists or quotes. While the law does not require a formal
competitive process, it does require local jurisdictions to ensure that they have received the needed quality of supplies
and services at a reasonable price.
Town of Agawam Page 2 of 2
2010 Community Preservation Plan