Administrative Information

A.) Aaron Clausen

B.) May 3, 2022

C.) aclausen@lynnma.gov

D.) 17815866853

General Project Information

Title: Harbor Park Shoreline Restoration – Preliminary Design

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: September 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: March 31, 2023

C.) Estimated Start Date:

See attached scope

D. Additional Files: https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzUxNHxmaWxlbmFtZTpTaG9yZWxpbmUtUmVzdHJhdGlvbi1EZXNpZ25fTHlubi1XYXRlcmZyb250LWF0LUxhbmRmaWxsX0RyYWZ0Lnhsc3g=

Project Description

Project includes site analysis, and preliminary design development for shoreline restoration in proximity to the Lynn Harbor Park project. The design work will seek to meet design objectives of the Lynn Waterfront Open Space Master Plan and Harbor Park master plan currently underway. The final deliverable will include a preferred shoreline restoration plan and permitting strategy that has been vetted by state regulatory agencies.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Negative Economic Impacts (Household/Business/Non-Profit Assistance)

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts: 2.22 Strong Healthy Communities: Neighborhood Features that Promote Health and Safety

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

The funding will support shoreline restoration in proximity to the proposed Harbor Park project. Design and engineering work to support this work is necessary to identify a preferred restoration of the shoreline. By restoring the shoreline the City will be able to advance work related the Harbor Park project creating a new 30+ acre park on the City’s waterfront.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Shoreline restoration is necessary to ensure the existing landfill park is resilient to the effects of climate change, in particular sea level rise and flooding during coastal storm surge. The restoration project is also necessary to mitigate further erosion of the shoreline and preserve 10+ acres of the site for publicly accessible recreational open space.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Shoreline restoration is an important component of the creation of a 30+ acre public park and recreational open space for all Lynn residents.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

preferred design & permitting approach for shoreline restoration

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: $258,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: $158,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: Yes

If yes, identify:

$100,000 was appropriated through state earmark of ARPA 2022 Spending Bill..

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

H.) Increase in future City revenue: No  

If yes, identify:

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Once implemented the public park is located in an eligible census tract and will provide new public park and recreational opportunities for all Lynners

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Shoreline restoration will improve resiliency of the existing landfill materials from sea level rise, and coastal flooding from storm surge.

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) Aaron Clausen

B.) May 3, 2022

C.) aclausen@lynnma.gov

D.) 17815866853

General Project Information

Title: Lynn Harbor Park – Phase I Implementation

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: November 30, 2023

B.) Estimated Completion Date: April 30, 2025

C.) Estimated Start Date:

Attached Exhibits include project schedule, and preliminary budget

D. Additional Files: https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzUxNXxmaWxlbmFtZTozLjMuMjItRXhoaWJpdHMucGRm

Project Description

Phase I of the Lynn Harbor Park project seeks to transform an existing legacy municipal landfill on Lynn’s waterfront into a 30+ acre public park, and recreational amenity. The first phase will create park elements directly on-top of the existing landfill, parking and public access to the landfill park. Additional information available upon request.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Negative Economic Impacts (Household/Business/Non-Profit Assistance)

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts: 2.22 Strong Healthy Communities: Neighborhood Features that Promote Health and Safety

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

The project will be the first phase in creating a new public park and open space on Lynn’s waterfront. Phase I will include approximately 20 acres of the full park build-out and will include parking and public access to this new park amenity.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

A new public park will provide additional access to the community for open space and recreational opportunities.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

The harbor park will offer a new signature park on the waterfront for access to outdoor recreational opportunities. The Waterfront Open Space Master Plan envisioned a network of open spaces and pathways improving access to existing and new open spaces as part of a broader waterfront redevelopment plan. The harbor park is envisioned has the signature park and central meeting space of this new envisioned network of open spaces. he park is also envisioned as a catalyst for redevelopment of Lynn’s waterfront consistent with the Lynn Waterfront Master Plan and Open Space Master Plan.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

In addition to the creation of a new open space it is expected that this investment will catalyze new private investment and economic development on Lynn’s waterfront.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: $10,500,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 3,100,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: Yes

If yes, identify:

They Commonwealth through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has committed $7.4 million dollars to the project. The funding is currently included in the Governor’s proposed budget for FY 2023

E.) Other funding opportunities: Yes

If yes, identify:

Once the property is transferred to a public agency (proposed MassDevelopment) the City can seek additional grant funds to implement future phases of the project

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: Yes

If yes, identify:

Park Maintenance, and Landfill monitoring costs. Future phases of park buildout will require additional funds.

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

It is expected the park project will drive economic development and private investment to the City’s waterfront.

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

The park project is located in an eligible census tract. The park resource will improve access to open space and recreational amenities to all Lynners.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

The park project transforms an existing landfill, containing waste material, and provides a park for community benefit.

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) dan oneill

B.) May 6, 2022

C.) doneill@lynnwatersewer.org

D.) 7818440569

General Project Information

Title: LWSC Wastewater Treatment Facility Capital Improvement Projects

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: June 30, 2026

C.) Estimated Start Date:

design 7/21; construction 7/22

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

CIP at WWTP to assure compliance w Clean Water Act for 100,000 residents of Lynn for the next 20 years

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Infrastructure Improvements

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements: 5.2 Clean Water: Centralized wastewater collection and conveyance

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

Improvements to 11 wastewater pump stations throughout Lynn and odor control at the WWTP facility to the benefits of Lynn residents and businesses.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Importance of wastewater treatment in residential neighborhoods and odor control for Lynnway developments, businesses and the downtown area.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Replacement of antiquated wastewater pump stations in residential areas and odor control for Lynnway businesses, development and downtown areas.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

Compliance with wastewater conveyance and odor control protection for the next 20 years

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 13,000,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 13,000,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Phased

D.) Matching funds available from another source: Yes

If yes, identify:

MADEP State Revolving Fund Program will finance this project at 2% interest to the ratepayers of Lynn

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

The ratepayers of Lynn

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: Yes

If yes, identify:

Maintenace of the wastewater pump stations and odor control facilities are contracted to outside vendors

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

Costs repair savings; environmental compliance savings; residential sewerage backup in neighborhoods savings

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

Odor control Will assist with Lynnway developments pump station improvements will benefit residential areas

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Benefits lower income residents and communities of color in the West Lynn area

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) Capt. Dave Brown

B.) May 9, 2022

C.) brown@lynnpolice.org

D.) 7814774309

General Project Information

Title: Tele-Language Non-Emergent Translation Services for Lynn Police Department

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: July 1, 2022

C.) Estimated Start Date:

Once authorized, the services become operational.

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

The translation services connect non-English speaking citizens of Lynn, to police services, 24/7. All languages are covered. This is for non-emergency purposes, not serviced by 911.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Public Health-Negative Economic Impact: Public Sector Capacity

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities: 3.4 Public Sector Capacity: Effective Service Delivery

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

Tele-language translation services, will provide the LPD with translation services for non-emergency purposes 24/7. People can request police assistance, and this will help prevent gaps in police services, due to language barriers.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Due to COVID, Zoom and other means of communicating have become common practice. This translation phone service will be another tool, especially for those who do not speak English, or have access to a computer.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

This translation service will help connect police services to those who do not speak English 24/7.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

A better police service to the community.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: Approximately 6,000 to 10,000 per year.

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 10,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Phased

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: Yes

If yes, identify:

Each year there will be a cost for this translation service.

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

H.) Increase in future City revenue: No  

If yes, identify:

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Citizen’s who do not speak English as a first language will benefit from this service. Non English speaking residents reside in areas impacted by COVID.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

This would connect city wide police services to those in need.

Administrative Information

A.) Daniel O’Neill

B.) May 9, 2022

C.) doneill@lynnwatersewer.org

D.) 781-596-2400

General Project Information

Title: LWSC Water System Improvements: Various Locations

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: April 15, 2024

C.) Estimated Start Date:

1. July 1-December 21, 2022: Design, model, prepare specifications 2. January 1, 2023- April 15, 2024: Bid and Construction

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

Upgrade and installation of water mains that are undersized or new mains to supplement water supply in various area of the city.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Infrastructure Improvements

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements: 5.11 Drinking water: Transmission & distribution��

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

Water mains transmit, carry, and distribute drinking water.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

COVID-19 emphasized the importance of fire and domestic water availability, especially individuals working remotely and remaining confined to their residences.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Increased flows will result in improved fire protection, and availability for increased domestic usage, especially during peak times.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

This project will result in improvements to overall safety, access to water, and water availability.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: $3,900,000.00

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: $3,900,000.00

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Phased

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

Savings will be realized beyond 2026 from less frequent need for repairs, unaccounted for water, and losses due to fire protection inadequacy.

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

Will allow additional volume and capacity for future city planning.

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Yes, many aged pipes are located in low-income areas of the city which are often more densely populated, which the old infrastructure is not designed for.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Yes, water loss reduction and reducing “Unaccounted for Water” promote environmental sustainability so precious, clean water is not wasted.

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) Daniel O’Neill

B.) May 9, 2022

C.) doneill@lynnwatersewer.org

D.) 7815962400

General Project Information

Title: LWSC Water System Improvements: Phase 4&5

A.) New project or expansion to existing: Expansion of Existing Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable: Continuation of water main replacement in conjunction with ongoing sewer and drain improvement projects which have been deemed ineligible for a loan through the State Revolving Fund.

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: June 30, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: October 15, 2024

C.) Estimated Start Date:

1. 100% Design Completed (submitted April 2022) 2. Construction to be completed October 15, 2024

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

Replacement of old, problematic water mains in the vicinity of an ongoing sewer and drain project (WLSS).

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Infrastructure Improvements

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements: 5.11 Drinking water: Transmission & distribution��

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

Water mains transmit & carry drinking water, providing access to potable water.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

COVID-19 emphasized the importance of fire and domestic water availability, especially individuals working remotely and remaining confined to their residences.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Increased flows will result in improved fire protection, and availability for increased domestic usage, especially during peak times.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

Increased flow for increased usages in the city, in addition to more reliable fire protection.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: $3,500,000.00

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: $3,500,000.00

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

Savings will be realized beyond 2026 from less frequent need for repairs, unaccounted for water, and losses due to fire protection inadequacy.

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

Will allow additional volume and capacity for future city planning.

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Yes, many aged pipes are located in low-income areas of the city which are often more densely populated, which the old infrastructure is not designed for.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Yes, water loss reduction and reducing “Unaccounted for Water” promote environmental sustainability so precious, clean water is not wasted.

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) Daniel O’Neill

B.) May 9, 2022

C.) doneill@lynnwatersewer.org

D.) 781-596-2400

General Project Information

Title: LWSC Water System Improvements: Broadway- Lynnfield Street

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: September 30, 2023

C.) Estimated Start Date:

1. July 1-December 21, 2022: Design, model, prepare specifications 2. January 1, 2023- September 30, 2023: Bid and Construction

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

Water Main upgrade and replacement for infrastructure that is outdated, carries low pressure, and provides low flows; increasing overall volume in the system.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Infrastructure Improvements

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements: 5.11 Drinking water: Transmission & distribution��

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

Water Mains transmit and distribute water for use throughout the City.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

COVID-19 emphasized the importance of fire and domestic water availability, especially individuals working remotely and remaining confined to their residences.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Increased flows will result in improved fire protection, and availability for increased domestic usage, especially during peak times.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

This project will result in improvements to overall safety, access to water, and water availability.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: $2,600,000.00

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: $2,600,000.00

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Phased

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

Savings will be realized beyond 2026 from less frequent need for repairs, unaccounted for water, and losses due to fire protection inadequacy.

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

Will provide additional volume and allowed capacity for future city planning.

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Will provide benefits for businesses and residents located in project proximity.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Yes, water loss reduction and reducing “Unaccounted for Water” promote environmental sustainability so precious, clean water is not wasted.

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Region (Ward, District)

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) Christopher Gomez-Farewell

B.) May 11, 2022

C.) cgomez@lynnma.gov

D.) 7817181763

General Project Information

Title:

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: July 1, 2023

C.) Estimated Start Date:

Initially we would reach out to the contractors, dealerships and businesses the city has relationships with to see if any brand new handicap accessible vans with wheelchair lifts are available. From doing research we know everything is on back order due to the chip shortage and it would take about a year to receive a new van.

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

This project would entail the purchasing of a van or bus below cdl regulations for use at the senior center. Lynn’ s seniors have been without a senior center for almost three years and now that we are about to open a new location it would be perfect timing for a new van/bus as well. Lynn’s seniors have long struggled with transportation access especially our minority and impoverished community. This van could be the difference between someone making it to a doctors appointment or not, going food shopping, picking up medicine or making it to the senior center to receive services and attend programming and activities. This van will also be used for senior center activities, outings and events.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Public Health

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health: 1.14 Other Public Health Services

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

Many seniors suffered with isolation, fear and depression during the pandemic. Having a van to drive them to their appointments, food shopping, outings and the senior center would alleviate the stress of having to find a ride and having to pay for it. This van could bring them to reconnect with old friends at the senior center and enjoy the many programs they enjoyed there.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

During the pandemic seniors were stuck at home and in fear because they are the most vulnerable population so many became depressed and isolated. Often choosing to miss doctor’s appointments or go food shopping for fear of catching Covid-19. Now that we are returning to some semblance of normalcy the seniors need our help to get back active in the community. This funding can buy a van which will give them safe, free access to transportation to go see there friends at the senior center, go to doctor’s appointments and food shopping.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Transportation access is a major problem in the city and this will help our elder population get around in Lynn especially are low-income seniors that are on fixed incomes and can’t afford to pay for UBER or Lyft all the time. It will also help our elderly handicap population who have limited options when it comes to transportation.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

The major accomplishment of this project is that we will be able to offer far better services and programming to our most vulnerable population , our senior population. This could improve the overall health of our senior population by being bale to bring them to doctors appointments where they can be more mindful of their health consistently, driving them to super markets where they can buy healthier foods instead of eating out and bringing them places where they can socialize with other seniors so they are no longer isolated.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 75,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 75,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities:

If yes, identify:

Their could possibly be some funding from The Elder Services budget but not much.

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

This will save the elder services department from having to buy another van in the future where undoubtedly the price for handicap vans with wheelchair lifts will continue to rise. It will help the community save money by not having to pay for rides from ride share companies, taxi’s and other forms of public transportation.

H.) Increase in future City revenue: No  

If yes, identify:

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Our senior population who has been disproportionately impacted by Covid-19 the most will benefit most from this project in a number of ways. The purchase of van for the senior center will help seniors rejoin the community and society as a whole as we regain some normalcy. They will be able to get rides to and from the senior center where they can receive services, participate in activities and go on trips. It will also help many seniors with their day-to-day struggles that most people take for granted. This could be an immense help to seniors who have struggled with transportation access.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Lynn’s seniors live everywhere throughout the city so it would benefit the city as a whole.

Administrative Information

A.) Jennifer Almonte

B.) May 12, 2022

C.) jalmonte@lynnma.gov

D.) 17815866943

General Project Information

Title: Vaccination Temperature Protection

A.) New project or expansion to existing: Expansion of Existing Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable: Health Department Vaccination Clinics

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: June 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: June 30, 2022

C.) Estimated Start Date:

N/A as the project is the one time purchase of a cooler to transport and store  vaccines.

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

Per CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Guidelines, the protection and efficiency of delivering temperature sensitive vaccines are one of the most important logistical systems of the medical field. With more and more of the drugs available on the market needing to be stored in a controlled environment, a constant improvement of cold chain management is required. Packaging and temperature monitoring are critical facets of cold chain logistics. Protecting temperature-sensitive vaccines are vital to the function and effectiveness of the drug and therefore, vaccines that undergo any form of divergence can be deemed unusable and unsafe…meaning a wasted product. Therefore, proper packaging and monitoring is essential when attempting to maintain product integrity

 

The cooler requested passively controls the temperature of vaccines or other medications for an extended period of time in most cases days. It utilizes phase change material (PCM) in the form of 6 interior panels to control its internal temperature. There are three temperature profiles for the cooler, Frozen, Fridge and Room Temp. Based on the volume and types of vaccines our department administers we are requesting the following cooler and interior panels:

 

Cool Cube 96 at Refrigerator temps-$2,299

Lab Freezer Temps PCM System for Cool Cube™ 96 (6 Panels)-$749.00

See Link: Protect the Cold Chain – VeriCor, LLC (vericormed.com)

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Public Health

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health: 1.1 COVID-19 Vaccination

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

The cooler will support the following Public Health Functions:

Mobile vaccinations- COVID-19 vaccines, flu clinics, other vaccines or medications as needed

Transport and Transfer of vaccines from other sources- our department receives vaccines directly from the State in bulk. At times the need arises for smaller quantities of vaccines which we can request from other facilities such as Community Health Center, Hospital, another Health Dept., or Community Pharmacy which we go and personally pickup. Per CDC and manufacturer guidelines, the temp and cold chain of these vaccines during transport must be maintained and properly accounted. This cooler will allow our department to better account for maintenance of vaccines cold chain. 

Emergency Backup- protect vaccine or medication inventory in the case of a power outage.

Emergency Preparedness- able to transport and mobilize medications while maintaining the integrity of the products.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic emphasized the need of our Lynn residents to have access to medical resources. With vaccinations playing a vital role in the lowering the risks of severe illness, hospitalizations, and death that may come with vaccine preventable diseases, the ability to provide these services within the community is crucial. The cooler requested will help the Health Department’s efforts in providing mobile vaccinations of COVID-19 and other vaccines for our residents.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Our mobile vaccination clinics help reduce the incidence of vaccine preventable disease and protect the overall health and well-being of our Lynn residents including its workforce.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

As we continue to work towards increasing the rates of vaccinated individuals in our population, our vaccination program should have the flexibility to be able to meet our residents “where they are.” If the need arises in an outdoor setting, our department will have the proper tools to be able to mobilize and provide vaccination in that setting for extended periods of time regardless of the environmental factors that may arise. With the purchase of this cooler, the Lynn Health Department’s Vaccination program will be better positioned to provide access to our residents to vaccinations of COVID-19 and other vaccines and helps us be better prepared in the case of a future pandemic.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 3048

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 3048

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

Increase our department’s ability to have mobile vaccination clinics regardless of the environmental conditions that may spoil vaccines. Should the need arise to mobilize a vaccine clinic in the near or distant future and as long as the vaccines storage volume and temp is within the capacity of this cooler, there would not be need to purchase a fridge for a mobile clinic site.

H.) Increase in future City revenue: No  

If yes, identify:

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Allows our department to be more assessible to the community as we would be able to continue to provide mobile vaccination opportunities without the current time constraints and concerns of vaccine spoilage.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) Christopher Gaeta

B.) May 13, 2022

C.) cgaeta@lynnma.gov

D.) 781-586-6700

General Project Information

Title: AssessPro AP5 Upgrade – CAMA (Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal) Software

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable: n/a

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: May 1, 2023

B.) Estimated Completion Date: June 3, 2024

C.) Estimated Start Date:

Launch: 5/1/2023

Install new servers: 6/1/2023

System conversion: 8/1/2023

AP5 training: 1/1/2024

Webpro AP5 live: 3/1/2024

Completion: 6/3/2024

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

Complete CAMA system conversion upgrade.

• AssessPro AP5 Upgrade (RE/PP/GIS/WEB) Approx. 23,000 Parcels costing $32,570.
• 7 Years of conversion data available with upgrade
• Additional years @ $750 each
• WebPro AP5 Online Property Search
• Installation and set-up

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Public Health-Negative Economic Impact: Public Sector Capacity

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities: 3.4 Public Sector Capacity: Effective Service Delivery

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements: 5.21 Broadband: Other projects

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

The CAMA (computer-assisted mass appraisal) software we currently use is version 4.5.4, last updated in 2009. Our vendor has notified us that version 4.5.4 may not work on future Window upgrades.

As the Assessing Department continues to accelerate its cutting edge technology in the industry, the leading software component is holding us back. The new technology the Assessing Department has brought into the office is not compatible with many of the features and requires additional programming to make it work with the current system. Through the Covid-19 shut-downs, we began working with multiple software companies that continually run into compatibility issues with version 4.5.4. The compatibility of the current system results in increased programmer costs and makes the implementation process less efficient.

The CAMA system, typically referred to as “Patriot,” is the software the Assessors for a multitude of functions that assist in the execution of evaluation and taxation of real estate and personal property. We also maintain public records and our costing and land tables in the CAMA system.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Through the Covid-19 shut-downs, we began working with multiple software companies that continually run into compatibility issues with version 4.5.4. The compatibility of the current system results in increased programmer costs and makes the implementation process less efficient. Some of the technology that does not function properly with our current system is our GIS Mapping and imagery, automated deed entry, and report exports. Since the pandemic, we have seen a shift in customers to more online-based requests and fewer walk-in customers. To better serve the taxpayers of Lynn, our CAMA system should be the most up-to-date available.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

As the tax base increases and more technology evolves, we must provide the most efficient and accurate services to the residents and businesses of Lynn. As the largest municipality in Essex County and one of the most technologically advanced Assessing Department, we continue to operate on the oldest Patriot CAMA system active. If we can improve our primary system, it will allow us to continue integrating cutting-edge technology to serve taxpayers better. If we run into an issue where computer upgrades are not compatible with our CAMA system, the Assessing Department would come to a standstill. A shutdown of our system would directly impact issuing new values and tax bills. We do not know when this could happen; however, it is something we should address proactively.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

Improved efficiencies and technology. An upgrade of our CAMA system is paramount in attaining our goals of being among the most technologically advanced Assessing Departments in the State.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 45000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 45000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities:

If yes, identify:

None

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: Yes

If yes, identify:

Support for Patriot is currently contracted through the Information Technology Department at a costs of roughly $25,000 per year.

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

H.) Increase in future City revenue: No  

If yes, identify:

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) Christopher Gomez-Farewell

B.) May 13, 2022

C.) cgomez@lynnma.gov

D.) 7817181763

General Project Information

Title: Food for Seniors in need

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: July 1, 2023

C.) Estimated Start Date:

Once money is dispersed we will enter into an agreement with a catering company to begin to deliver congregate meals to the senior center. Once delivered we disperse food to those that need food at the senior center. This meal that we will be possibly be giving to seniors at the senior center is crucial to them because many seniors don’t have quality food to eat at home. When the senior center was open before for many that was their only quality meal for the day and they would go home and eat anything available (ex. crackers, chips). Our project milestones would be to begin to serve our senior community with a nutritious meal Monday thru Friday and help against the fight against senior food insecurity.

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

Once funding is available we will enter into an agreement with a catering company who will deliver congregate meals to the senior center. Every month we will receive a menu for the following months meals. Each Wednesday we will place a order for how many meals cold and hot we want for the following week. Once we receive the meals we distribute to the seniors accordingly.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Negative Economic Impacts (Household/Business/Non-Profit Assistance)

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts: 2.1 Household Assistance: Food Programs

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

Food insecurity is one of the biggest issues we face in Lynn, especially our senior population. So being able to distribute food to our most vulnerable population in a location where they can also receive services and programming is huge. Seniors will be able to receive most of the services needed in one location.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

The proposed project relates to the pandemic because the pandemic exasperated and put a light on the issue of food insecurity for seniors. Being able to provide a nutritious meal 5 days a week for a senior who would otherwise be eating anything available is huge. This ARPA funding would help us fight against food insecurity for a year and give us time to figure out other long term accommodations and possible partnerships for food distribution at the senior center.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

This project will benefit the residents of Lynn by giving the senior population a place where they can count on a quality, nutritious meal 5 days a week. This his will have a calming affect on many seniors because they will no longer have to worry on a daily basis where there next meal is coming from.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

In doing this project we hope to help seniors who are in need of a quality meal and can’t afford to buy one on their own. Once word gets out about our food distribtuion we hope to be the hub of food distribution for Lynn’s seniors in need.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 200,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 200,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Phased

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities:

If yes, identify:

As of right now their isn’t but my department will be working diligently  on finding other sources of funding.

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: Yes

If yes, identify:

The money requested will give my department a year to find alternate funding in terms of grants or partnerships. If no alternate funding is found we will have now had the time to allocate it to our elder services budget.

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

H.) Increase in future City revenue: No  

If yes, identify:

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

The Covid-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted the senior population most as they are the most vulnerable population and have suffered a lot during the pandemic. This project will directly benefit Lynn’s seniors.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Lynn’s senior population is spread out throughout the entire city.

Administrative Information

A.) Dick Parker

B.) May 13, 2022

C.) rdpar4@aol.com

D.) 508-527-4795

General Project Information

Title: GAR Hall and Museum Capital Improvements

A.) New project or expansion to existing: Expansion of Existing Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable: The GAR property is an existing City property. At the moment, the Trustees of the GAR, Planning Department, and Inspectional Services Department are utilizing a Massachusetts Historic Commission Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund grant to conduct a comprehensive building needs assessment with Spencer Preservation Group. This application is to implement the immediate needs that assessment has identified.

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: January 1, 2023

B.) Estimated Completion Date: December 1, 2024

C.) Estimated Start Date:

Finalize Construction Documents: Fall 2023

Bid Construction: End of 2023

Construction: Calendar Year 2024

D. Additional Files: https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcwMXxmaWxlbmFtZToxLUZhY2FkZS1SZXN0b3JhdGlvbi1hbmQtRWxldmF0b3ItRGVzaWduLUdvYWxzLTIwMjIwNTExLnBkZg==, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcwMnxmaWxlbmFtZToxQS0yMDE2LUVtZXJnZW5jeS1GYWNhZGUtUHJvcG9zYWwucGRm, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcwM3xmaWxlbmFtZToxQi1TdHJ1Y3R1cmVzLU5vcnRoLURSQUZULUdBUi1CdWxkaW5nLUx5bm4uZG9jeC0yMDIyMDUxMS5wZGY=, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcwNHxmaWxlbmFtZToxQy1EcmF3aW5ncy1GYWNhZGVfRWxldmF0b3JfRWdyZXNzLTIwMjIwNTEyLnBkZg==, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcwNXxmaWxlbmFtZToyLUdBUi1CbGRnLU5lZWRlZC1CdWlsZGluZy1TeXN0ZW0tVXBncmFkZXMtMjAyMjA1MTEucGRm, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcwNnxmaWxlbmFtZToyQS1NRVBGUC1SZXBvcnQtR0FSLUJsZGctTHlubi0yMDIyMDUxMS5wZGY=, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcwN3xmaWxlbmFtZTozLUdlbmVyYWwtQ29zdC1Fc3RpbWF0ZS1NYXktMjAyMi0yMDIyMDUxMS5wZGY=, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcwOHxmaWxlbmFtZTo0LUx5bm4tR0FSLU91dGxpbmUtU3BlY2lmaWNhdGlvbi1Xb3JrLVN1bW1hcnktMjAyMjA1MTEucGRm, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcwOXxmaWxlbmFtZTo1LUx5bm4tR0FSLVNjaGVkdWxlLWZvci1BUlBBLVByb2plY3QtMjAyMjA1MTEucGRm

Project Description

Proposed Project

The proposed project includes necessary building repairs and improvements to the City’s Grand Army of the Republic Building and Museum (GAR Building) in downtown Lynn. There are four main components to this proposed work:

1. Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Upgrades ($2,550,000)
2. Façade Restoration ($500,000)
3. Addition to North Alley ($1,296,000)
4. Elevator ($180,000)

Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection Upgrades: The building requires modernization of its basic systems. Although some improvements have been made, the problems with the systems require a more holistic approach to ensure safety, reliability, and prevent further damage to the building and its collection.

Façade Restoration: In 2016, during repairs to the buildings, it was discovered that the stonework had debonded from the back-up construction, and was in imminent danger of peeling off the facade. A temporary bracing system was put in place, one which not only looks bad but is not a permanent solution to the problem.

Addition to North Alley & Elevator: One challenge that has stymied efforts to invest in the GAR previously is the fact that the building is inaccessible. Massachusetts law limits the amount that can be spent on capital improvements which do not also make the building accessible to those with disabilities. This proposed project outlines both the upgrades and repairs that are needed as well as the necessary accessibility improvements in one holistic project. The addition to North Alley and the elevator are the aspects of this project that will make the building accessible, by providing an accessible entrance in the North Alley that leads to an elevator providing access to each floor of the GAR. 

The Right Time

This is the right moment to invest in the GAR. Thanks to generous funding from the Massachusetts Historic Commission, matched by Lynn’s Community Development Department, we have been working with Spencer Preservation Group on creating a comprehensive building needs assessment. As you can see from the attachments, we have a very thorough outline of the work that must be accomplished in order to turn the GAR into a modern, accessible, and safe resource for downtown Lynn. By making a major investment now, we can get out of the cycle of emergency and temporary repairs to this historic building. We have never been better informed and better prepared to invest strategically in this building.

Benefits of this Project

The benefits of a fully restored GAR building will benefit the Lynn community as a whole. In addition to creating more accessible public community space and preserving an institution of immense local historic value, this effort can position the GAR building to be a more successful tourist destination. History enthusiasts travel throughout the country to visit Civil War points of interest, and Lynn’s GAR Hall would be a true draw for these tourists. 

The preservation of this property is also consistent with the goals identified in the Downtown Lynn Cultural District Rapid Recovery Plan, completed in 2021. This project will activate underutilized property and increase foot traffic in downtown Lynn.

About the GAR

Originally built in 1885 in the Romanesque Revival style as a fraternal club and social services facility for veterans of the Civil War, the GAR Building played an important role in the city for more than twenty years, providing significant social and philanthropic support to the community. At the time, the General Lander Post #5 chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic had about 1,100 living members and was the largest chapter in the country. The most important space in the building is the two-story high Fellowship Hall located on the third floor, which is covered in 1,243 portraits of Union veterans from the G.A.R. Lynn chapter. This preservation of this space is mandated in the Acts of 1919, which transferred the building to the City.

Currently, the building houses storage and a meeting room in the basement. The basement meeting room contains artifacts from the World Wars. On the first floor, there are two storefronts, one of which has been leased to a law office. On the second floor, there is a reading room with a wall-sized bookcase built by GAR members in the 19th century, an administrative space, and exhibition space. The third floor offers more exhibition space and entry into the breathtaking Fellowship Hall.

Attachments

1 Façade Restoration and Elevator Design Goals – Discusses the design goals, design solutions, implementation, and materials for the façade restoration and the elevator addition.

1A Emergency Façade Proposal – 2016 Document discussing the delaminated brick wythe on the main façade and the emergency solution that was proposed and implemented in 2016, to be followed by a proper restoration of the brickwork on the front of the building.

1B Structures North Draft – 2022 Report from Structural Engineer

1C Drawings – Conceptual Drawings showing the location of the new elevator, the new egress for the GAR Building, and the proposed new window system.

2 GAR Bldg – Needed Building System Upgrades – Summary of work needed to bring the GAR Building up to current requirements for: Accessibility, Life Safety, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Suppression and Structural Integrity

2A MEP&FP Report – 2022 Report from MEP Engineers

3 General Cost Estimate May 2022 

4 Lynn GAR Outline Specification Work Summary – General Outline Specifications for this entire project

5 Lynn GAR Schedule –Proposed timeline for the entire project.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Negative Economic Impacts (Household/Business/Non-Profit Assistance)

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts: 2.35 Aid to Tourism, Travel, or Hospitality

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

We selected Revenue Replacement / Provision of Government Services based on the advice of Capital Strategic Solutions. 

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

The COVID-19 pandemic made it impossible to use the G.A.R. building for its intended use as a public gathering place. Emergency repairs that were needed for the building could not be paid for, in part because monies needed to be prioritized for ventilation improvements in the schools and other city buildings. As a result, the building is in a greater state of disrepair and requires immediate funding to prevent further damage.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

This project will benefit numerous stakeholders. Residents will be able to use this building because of its improved access and repair. Currently, the building is in severe danger of permanent damage, and is totally inaccessible to anyone who cannot comfortably use stairs. This project will increase the number of residents who can use the building and make it a safer, more enjoyable space for all.

The building, properly restored, can also serve as an economic driver for Downtown Lynn. Tourists flock to Civil War monuments and places of interest; the GAR’s unique status could unlock a number of new visitors to downtown Lynn. This, in turn, can support local businesses who will benefit from increased tourism and foot traffic.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

This project will achieve the following outcomes:

• The implementation of necessary improvements and repairs that have long been deferred
• An increase in the number of public meetings housed in the facility
• An increase in the number of dollars raised by nonprofits in support of programming of the museum
• An increase in the number of dollars received by the City or the Trustees of the GAR for further preservation and activation of the site through other grants. (Many grants are currently difficult to utilize because of the major accessibility issues and the sheer scale of repairs needed.)
• An increase in the number of tourists to Lynn, dollars spent in food and retail businesses in the downtown, and jobs in these businesses

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: $4,526,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: $4,526,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: Yes

If yes, identify:

We are happy to seek HUD Community Development Block Grant funds, funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund or further funding from the Massachusetts Historic Commission to help pay for this work. 

In addition, local community members have organized the Friends of the GAR, a 501(c)3 dedicated to fundraising for the building. Once the scope of the repairs are clear, this organization may be able to help raise donations to support the reconstruction of the building.

However, the cost of renovating the building is substantial. Grants and donations will not be enough alone to cover the cost, and other funders may be hesitant to make contributions at all if the City isn’t able to appropriate funds as well.

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

Although the price tag for this work is steep, it will ultimately save the City money if we can preemptively repair the building before further damage occurs. For example, the poor HVAC system has caused steam damage and mold damage throughout the building and collection. Our “temporary” fix for the facade is also in danger of failing. If we continue to defer these projects, we are likely to have more urgent and more costly repairs in the future. In addition, by making these necessary improvements to the building, we can improve energy efficiency for the building, which will likely result in further cost savings to the City.

H.) Increase in future City revenue: No  

If yes, identify:

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

This project will make the GAR building accessible to persons with disabilities, who were disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Currently, the building is inaccessible to anyone who cannot use stairs.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Presumably, the upgrades to the HVAC system and building envelope will improve energy efficiency for the building.

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Although the restoration and preservation of the GAR Building promises economic benefits to the downtown area in particular, this is a community resource that all Lynners should be able to access. By making the building safe and accessible, Lynners will be able to use this space for public meetings, making it an asset that benefits everyone.

Administrative Information

A.) Candice McClory

B.) May 13, 2022

C.) cmcclory@lynnma.gov

D.) 7814796883

General Project Information

Title: CHA Implementation project

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date:

B.) Estimated Completion Date: December 31, 2026

C.) Estimated Start Date:

Start date dependent on completion of Community Health Assessment

Launch will be designed according to identified community needs in health assessment

Phase 1: Select advisory board to prioritize needs and even strategies

Phase 2&3 : Develop community events to support”

• Physical health
• Mental Health
• Substance misuse
• Youth Prevention
• other identified community needs listed in assessment

 

 

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

Based on the community health assessment guidelines , this project aims to give support to public health initiatives through strengthening civic and community engagement. Outreach efforts will create partnerships between the community and providers through public events based on needs assessment, such as, mental health, healthcare, prevention, and overdose education.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Public Health

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities: 3.4 Public Sector Capacity: Effective Service Delivery

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

Outreach and community engagement efforts directly support effective service delivery though building and maintaining relationships with the community and public health providers in the area.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

According to the ARPA survey, 932 individuals prioritized public health as a main concern, with 49% stating mental health needs and 33% addressing substance abuse needs. 72.6% of respondents indicated that the pandemic had a negative impact on their household with 16.2% stating that mental health/substance abuse was a concern. The effects of Covid-19 disrupted critical development stages within school-aged children. CDC states that “The household income of many families with young children has been affected during Covid-19 pandemic due to job lost and wages. Economic insecurity is linked to adverse childhood experiences that can negatively impact their social-emotional development, learning and health. Young children living in families that are experiencing economic difficulties may feel unsafe. They may have inconsistent access to healthy foods, safe transportation and housing.” Funding for this project  will provide community engagement and reintroduce the resources available in the area to those in need.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Funding of project will create opportunities for local providers to build relationships and reengage the community with services provided as well as update on community events,.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

Specific outcomes of this project include, but are not limited to, community engagement, and strengthening of provider relationships. Examples of intended accomplishments include , awareness events in community, such as, Prom night safety event with vendors and educational component, overdose awareness events and trainings, youth prevention campaigns including “Hidden in Plain Site” campaign for parental/guardian awareness on teen substance misuse.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 20,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 20,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

This project will work towards strengthening mental health and wellness in the community by reengaging providers and local community through awareness events and campaigns. To date there has been 146 overdoses in Lynn which is up from 108 at this time in 2021. This project aims to increase quality of life within the community which can result in a savings of lives.

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

This project will host events open to vendors and promotes campaigns strengthening awareness of providers and businesses in the area which will increase revenues for both providers and businesses.

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

According to Mass.gov, “More than 48% of Massachusetts youth report feeling sad or hopeless everyday for more than 2 weeks.” Which is up from 27% in 2017. 35% of youth reported that they need information on how to access a therapist. More than 44% of black youth (non hispanic) reported using more substances since the pandemic began. The youth latinx community had reported using 17% more substances since the pandemic began.” This project aims to strengthen the relationships between at risk communities and providers.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

932 of the 1600 respondents to the ARPA survey stated that public health measures are a concern, respondents were both business owners and residents of the city. This show that public health concerns are across a broad spectrum of consumers as well as providers.

Administrative Information

A.) Norris Guscott

B.) May 13, 2022

C.) nguscott@lynnma.gov

D.) 17817181148

General Project Information

Title: Health Division Accreditation: CHA & CHIP

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: September 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: December 1, 2024

C.) Estimated Start Date:

Please see uploaded Document titled ‘ARPA MILESTONES’

D. Additional Files: https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcxMHxmaWxlbmFtZTpBUlBBLU1JTEVTVE9ORVMueGxzeA==, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcxMXxmaWxlbmFtZTpBUlBBLVBST0pFQ1QtQkFDS0dST1VORC5kb2N4, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcxMnxmaWxlbmFtZTpFWFBFTkRJVFVSRS1FWFBMQU5BVElPTi1BUlBBLmRvY3g=, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcxM3xmaWxlbmFtZTpFWFBFTkRJVFVSRS1FWFBMQU5BVElPTi1BUlBBLTEuZG9jeA==, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcxNHxmaWxlbmFtZTpRVUVTVElPTi0xMC1BUlBBLmRvY3g=

Project Description

PROJECT BACKGROUND

In order to empower the City’s ability to protect the health of residents and businesses, the Public Health Division seeks to begin the process of national accreditation by spearheading the City’s inaugural CHA (Community Health Assessment) and CHIP (Community Health Implementation Plan). Not only does accreditation ensure City Hall officials are aware of the clinical and social needs of Lynn’s most vulnerable residents/stakeholders, but also provides multiple frameworks for successful implementation of various public health interventions to diverse populations of the highest quality thanks to its prodigious national network; it also provides the Health Division with national contacts and strategies that enable it to wisely use existing resources while strategically placing it in positions for future exclusive public health funding opportunities.

 

To receive national accreditation, the City of Lynn’s Health Division/BOH must undergo a rigorous, cross-sectoral, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed assessment process to ensure it is excelling in multiple areas of the public health quality standards and measures (set by the Public Health Accreditation Board). The Health Division requests $115,000 dollars to implement (over 3 years):

• The Application Process
• A Community Health Assessment (and associated costs)
• A Community Health Improvement Plan (and associated costs)

The CHA and CHIP are both core components in the Health Division being granted Accreditation and the Health Division anticipates addressing these areas of the process now will ensure a more efficient application process.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Public Health

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities: 3.4 Public Sector Capacity: Effective Service Delivery

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

The spending for the Accreditation: CHA and CHIP project qualifies under ‘Public Sector Capacity: Effective Service Delivery’ expenditure given the expected impact Accreditation will have on the City of Lynn’s Public Health’s Division capacity to plan, deliver, and research health-related policies and programming for residents and businesses. According to  a report published by PHAB, Accreditation yields the following capacity building results for health divisions/departments:

Quality Improvement:

• 80% of local health departments accredited by June 2017 reported they had implemented a

formal quality improvement program. This is a larger percentage than those health departments

reported in earlier profiles, and larger than the percentage among non-accredited health

departments.

• When surveyed one year after becoming accredited, more than 95% of respondents agree or

strongly agree that accreditation has stimulated QI and PM opportunities within their health

departments.

• Numerous studies report that health departments have documented measurable improvements in the efficiency of processes, programs, or services and increased effectiveness because of their engagement in QI.

Partnerships

• 78% of health departments surveyed four years after becoming accredited report that since

becoming accredited, their health department has strengthened their relationships with key

partners in other sectors.

• A longitudinal study found that jurisdictions with accredited health departments, when

compared to non-accredited health departments, offer a broader array of public health

services, involve more partners in the delivery of those services, and enjoy a higher percentage

of comprehensive public health systems.

Accountability:

• 89% of health departments surveyed one year after becoming accredited said that accreditation

has stimulated greater accountability and transparency within the health department.

• 79% of health departments surveyed one year after becoming accredited said that accreditation

has improved the health department’s accountability to external stakeholders.

• Average return on investment of $8.56 for every dollar spent

Workforce:

• Nearly 90% of health departments surveyed one year after becoming accredited reported

that accreditation has improved their health department’s ability to identify and address

gaps in employee training and workforce development.

• Evaluation data and several case studies highlight the effect that accreditation has in

boosting staff pride, removing silos, and increasing collaboration within agencies.

Resources:

• 68% of health departments accredited for four years indicated that since becoming

accredited, there has been improved utilization of resources in their health department.

• 41% of health departments that have been accredited for four years said accreditation has

improved their health department’s competitiveness for funding opportunities.

Community Health/Equity:

• In a survey of health departments four years after becoming accredited, 50% said health

department activities implemented as a result of being accredited have led to improved

health outcomes in the community.

• In a survey of health departments shortly after becoming reaccredited, 61% said

reaccreditation helped their health department use health equity as a lens for identifying and

addressing health priorities.

Emergency Preparedness:

• The Accreditation Standards & Measures include many requirements related to preparedness.

Due to the relationship between accreditation and preparedness efforts, the National Health

Security Preparedness Index (NHSPI) includes whether the state health department is PHAB accredited as a positive indicator.

• In a survey of accredited health departments, more than 80% indicated that overall,

accreditation has helped their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Preparation for accreditation has been particularly helpful in response to the COVID-19

pandemic in the areas of preparedness plans and policies and relationships with other sectors

and stakeholders.

• From 2015-2019, emergency preparedness was the most common emerging health topic

addressed by health departments, as reported in their Annual Reports. In 2020, health equity

became the most common topic

 

Works Cited

The Value and Impact of Public Health Department Accreditation . Public Health Accreditation Board, https://phaboard.org/wp-content/uploads/PHAB-Value-and-Impact.pdf.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Health Divisions/departments play a critical role in preparing for, responding to, and recovering from emergencies as evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic. The PHAB Standards & Measures include specific preparedness requirements to ensure a health department’s ability to appropriately respond to public health emergencies, such as:

• Timely investigations of health problems and environmental public health hazards (Standard 2.1)
• Containment/mitigation of health problems and environmental public health hazards (Standard 2.2)
• Access to laboratory and epidemiological/environmental public health expertise and capacity to investigate and contain/mitigate public health problems and environmental public health hazards (Standard 2.3)
• Urgent and non-urgent communications, including risk communications plan (Standard 2.4 & Measure 3.2.4)
• All hazards emergency operations plan (Standard 5.4)
• A commitment to Health Equity and Community outreach (CHA & CHIP)

A quote from Goodhue County Health and Human Services in MN below outlines just how crucial accreditation is to their COVID-19 response.

 

“We truly believe being accredited is helping our department respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Our public information and social media work has been fantastic – our Facebook page is reaching tens of thousands of people a week! Our accreditation work in the area of emergency preparedness helped us have more clarity about when and how to activate incident command and implement our continuity of operations plan (COOP). Our disease prevention and control work helped all of us better understand the state’s role and our role. We called a meeting of our ethics committee to decide how to distribute our stockpile of expired N-95s and surgical masks.”

– Goodhue County Health and Human Services

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

In addition to all of the information listed in above sections (i.e background information), please see below:

Accreditation will help the City of Lynn residents in the following ways:

• Increasing the capacity of the public health division to deliver public health programs, policies, and initiatives
• Increasing the department’s national and local networks to specialists, funding sources, and public health interventions which bodes well for residents and businesses
• Ensures the public health division implements ‘gold star’ standards that improves all areas of the City’s economic health (i.e building a diverse & skilled workforce, innovation/evaluation for quality improvement, and health regulatory/policy implementation) mass monitoring and social health (i.e equitable access, mobilize communities/partnerships, and cross-sectoral collaboration)

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

In addition to all of the information listed in above sections (i.e background information, milestones, expenditure), please see below:

The City of Lynn will receive the following outcomes/accomplishments during (and following) the implementation of the intended project:

• Access to additional national/local funding sources
• Access to network of public health specialists
• Access to laboratory
• Codified, peer-reviewed standards (regulations/SOPs) that all accredited health divisions/departments who partake in this process implement. For Lynn, this means our capacity to deliver and expand on the standards below would increase exponentially with them being:
  • Building an maintaining a strong organizational structure for public health
  • Assessing and monitoring population health in real time
  • Investigating, diagnosing, and addressing health hazards and root causes
  • Communicating effectively to inform and educate residents and businesses
  • Strengthening, supporting, and mobilizing communities and partnerships
  • Creating, championing, and implementing policies, plans, and laws
  • Utilizing legal and regulatory actions
  • Enabling equitable access for programs
  • Building a diverse and skilled workforce
  • Improving and innovating through evaluation, research, and quality improvement

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 115,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 115,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: Yes

If yes, identify:

The Public Health Coordinator has extensive background in evaluation /impact analysis, oversees  the division’s grants operations, and has successfully brought in prior large-sum grants. If directed to do so by the Public Health Director/ Mayor, the PH Coordinator can allocate time to identifying and applying for grants to offset the cost (please note grant identification takes time and would extend original timeline. Also, as with all grants- it is NOT guaranteed).

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

Not immediately but per PHAB Report:

“One study found that across 35 public health projects that sought to capture the economic
impact of their QI work, there was an average return on investment of $8.56 for every dollar
spent.”

The Value and Impact of Public Health Department Accreditation . Public Health Accreditation Board, https://phaboard.org/wp-content/uploads/PHAB-Value-and-Impact.pdf.

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

Per PHAB Report:

“One study found that across 35 public health projects that sought to capture the economic
impact of their QI work, there was an average return on investment of $8.56 for every dollar
spent.”

The Value and Impact of Public Health Department Accreditation . Public Health Accreditation Board, https://phaboard.org/wp-content/uploads/PHAB-Value-and-Impact.pdf.

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Yes, you can re-read the benefits in the following sections: ‘Project Background’, ‘Project Milestones’, ‘Outcomes’, ‘Question 10’

To further expand, Accreditation allows the division as a whole to expand it’s capacity to deliver new, cutting edge programs (i.e grant funded programs geared towards social and clinical determinants of health) to the most vulnerable in a cutting edge, efficient manner. As public health experts, we know the pandemic impacted the most vulnerable (minorities, low ses, senior-citizens, members of the disability community) negatively than other groups. Given the CHA and CHIP are geared towards assessing the City’s  health needs  with a focus on the most vulnerable(and then implementing it), One can argue that a municipality having a CHA and CHIP are required in order to engage residents disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

As most sections have referenced earlier, the CHA & CHIP are focused on improving the clinical and social determinants of health of Lynn residents and businesses.  Part of social (and clinical)  determinants of health is the environment of where target populations are residing, Given this fact alone, one can deduct there will be ample data/policies/programming related to environment that yields from this project.

Also, please see below for specific PHAB standards that relate to environment:

• Timely investigations of health problems and environmental public health hazards (Standard 2.1)
• Containment/mitigation of health problems and environmental public health hazards (Standard 2.2)
• Access to laboratory and epidemiological/environmental public health expertise and capacity to investigate and contain/mitigate public health problems and environmental public health hazards (Standard 2.3)
• Urgent and non-urgent communications, including risk communications plan (Standard 2.4 & Measure 3.2.4)
• All hazards emergency operations plan (Standard 5.4)
• A commitment to Health Equity and Community outreach (CHA & CHIP)

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Please see all sections above as they give breakdowns on how Accreditation: CHA & CHIP will benefit the entire City

In short, accreditation: CHA & CHIP will provide the health division/department with additional means of funding, programming, means to acquire specialists, means to analyze data, data-sets, and a slew of other resources beneficial to Public Health. Given that we, the health division are charged with overseeing public health for the entire city then the entire city (especially the most vulnerable), businesses, our wards- Lynn residents and Lynn in general will benefit.

Administrative Information

A.) James Marsh

B.) May 13, 2022

C.) jmarsh@lynnma.gov

D.) 781-586-6770

General Project Information

Title: Barry Park Phase I Supplemental Funding

A.) New project or expansion to existing: Expansion of Existing Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable: The sought funds will supplement received PARC Grant award and CBDG allotment.

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2021

B.) Estimated Completion Date: June 30, 2022

C.) Estimated Start Date:

Barry Park Phase I is on course to be completed with the FY22 grant cycle.

D. Additional Files: https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6NzcxNnxmaWxlbmFtZTpCYXJyeS1QYXJrLUJpZC1TZXQtRHJhd2luZ3MucGRm

Project Description

The City of Lynn Community and Economic Development Department was awarded $400,000 through the Commonwealth’s PARC Grant Program in 2021 to fund the installation of a splash pad and multiuse court. The grant proposal also included upgrades to accessible walkways, seating and hardware including trash receptacles and bollards. The City of Lynn Community and Economic Development Department contributed a match of $180,000 in CBDG resources. As a result of our current economic situation and supply chain complications because of COVID-19, the estimated cost of phase one has increased and caused in a funding shortfall. Therefore, The City of Lynn Community and Economic Development Department seeks funds to complete this segment of signature improvements to Barry Park.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Negative Economic Impacts (Household/Business/Non-Profit Assistance)

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts: 2.22 Strong Healthy Communities: Neighborhood Features that Promote Health and Safety

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

This project will increase access to open space and to a splash pad, a cooling mechanism installed to ease the impacts of rising temperatures.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Surrounded by Environmental Justice populations and located in within a Minority Population area, there are Minority, Income and English Isolation Populations that will greatly benefit from these improvements. Now accessible form the Northern Strand Community Path, Barry Park’s status of a destination park will be further elevated with continued improvements to infrastructure will provide post COVID-19 access to green space and promote physical activity, resulting in positive physical and mental health benefits.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Barry Park is an epicenter of youth sports and community recreation. Infrastructure improvements will establish Barry Park as a destination playground within Lynn and allow for increased contracted usage, a youth sport tournament host site and increase patronage of abutting businesses that include stores and restaurants.

 

This project caters to the needs of this Environmental Justice and Minority Population by providing access to amenities, such as a splash pad, that are available in other parts of the City. Geographically, the closest splash pad is over one mile from Barry Park.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

This project can be measured by tracking park usage, documenting the number of games played, practices held, and organizations requesting use of City facilities.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 830,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 300,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: Yes

If yes, identify:

Barry Park funding sources include FY22 PARC Grant funding as well as CBDG resources.

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

Sport tournament fees and annual league rentals will provide revenues.

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

This project impacts an Environmental Justice and Minority Population area of Lynn that was disproportionately impacted by that COVID-19 pandemic both locally and nationally.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

The proposed splash pad is a cheaper and safer alternative to swimming pools to act as a community cooling location.

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) James Marsh

B.) May 13, 2022

C.) jmarsh@lynnma.gov

D.) 781-586-6770

General Project Information

Title: Rehabilitation and Restoration of E Dock at Lynn Municipal Marina, Seaport Landing

A.) New project or expansion to existing: Expansion of Existing Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable: Rehabilitation and Restoration of E Dock at Lynn Municipal Marina, Seaport Landing

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: June 30, 2024

C.) Estimated Start Date:

The Department of Community and Economic Development is currently rehabbing and expanding access to Lynn Harbor through improvements at the Lynn Municipal Marina, Seaport Landing.  As a result of a bankruptcy filing the construction of E Dock has been canceled and the City was unable to recuperate payments already made and only $3,000 recovered through the claim process.

An upgraded E Dock will serve as a wave attenuator to protect the existing infrastructure, introduce additional profitable dock space, and mitigate the impact of tidal trends caused by Climate Change.

The solicited funds would allow for the needed infrastructure improvements that will increase and improve public access to the City’s waterfront.

D. Additional Files: https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6Nzc2NHxmaWxlbmFtZTpBQ0stUHJvcG9zYWwtc3VibWl0dGVkLTMuMTYuMjAyMi5wZGY=

Project Description

Funding will provide the City of Lynn Department of Community and Economic Development with the resources to guarantee the marina is fully functional after the devastating damage in February of 2013 caused by the Northeast Snowfall Impact Scale (NESIS) category 3 storm.

The City has worked in partnership with FEMA since 2013 to rebuild damaged docks and mitigate future vulnerabilities. The installation of an upgraded dock and implementation the recommendations highlighted through a study that has been funded by the Seaport Economic Council, will undertake modernization and improvement of localized infrastructure to make the entire marina fully functional and better support development growth near the Lynn Harbor and to increase and improve public access to the City’s waterfront.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Negative Economic Impacts (Household/Business/Non-Profit Assistance)

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts: 2.37 Economic Impact Assistance: Other

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

This project will increase access to the Harbor. Additionally, E Dock will mitigate against the impacts of storm surge caused by extreme weather.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Surrounded by Environmental Justice populations and located near a Minority Population area, there are Minority, Income and English Isolation Populations that will greatly benefit from these improvements. These improvements will mitigate the results of Climate Change including rising sea levels, increased storm surge, and impacts of extreme weather.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Recent studies and plans such as the Lynn Harbor Plan pay a great deal of attention to the City’s need to reclaim the Harbor and waterfront and to restore and/or create better public access to and use of the waterfront. The City of Lynn has been aggressively pursuing repositioning of its harbor and has made substantial investments in such things as the relocation of high voltage power lines and a serious of comprehensive plans to encourage reconnecting the harbor-front to the rest of the City and encourage desirable and complimentary development there while preserving and enhancing public access to the waterfront. Areas immediately adjacent or in proximity to the north, south and west of the Lynn Municipal Marina/Heritage State Park are currently experiencing rapid reinvestment with major residential and ancillary retail development projects in various stages of planning/construction. Public infrastructure investments are supporting these developments and continued invest by the City will continue to spur private investment. The installation of a newly constructed E Dock will stimulate growth at the Lynn Municipal Marina, Seaport Landing.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

Funding will enable the City to take the necessary steps to connect the downtown and other areas of the City with the emerging revitalized waterfront. The Heritage Park and Municipal Marina together will be accessible, resilient and user friendly. Together these component projects will advance both the City’s economic development objectives and the public vision articulated by the City’s harbor plan.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 756,500

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 500,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: Yes

If yes, identify:

The City of Lynn Department of Community and Economic Development has been awarded $210,000 from the Seaport Economic Council and an additional $300,000 through a Commonwealth of Massachusetts ARPA earmark.

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

The introduction of E Dock is a cost saving measure that will protect the City’s current invested from future storm damage. It will also act as a mitigation tool against Climate Change.

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

Reinstating E Dock will increase marina revenues through annual leases as well as event specific programming.

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

This project impacts an Environmental Justice and Minority Population area of Lynn that was disproportionately impacted by that COVID-19 pandemic both locally and nationally.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

The installation of the wave attenuator will protect the existing infrastructure and mitigate the impact of tidal trends caused by Climate Change.

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) Christopher Reddy

B.) May 13, 2022

C.) creddy@lynnpolice.org

D.) 7814774301

General Project Information

Title: Police Department Data Analyst

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date:

C.) Estimated Start Date:

July 1, 2022 – Post job description and begin accepting candidate applications.

July 15, 2022 – Application period ends and candidate evaluation and background check process begins.

August 1, 2022 – Anticipated hire date.

D. Additional Files: https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6Nzc2NXxmaWxlbmFtZTpSZWNvbW1lbmRhdGlvbi1DcmltZS1BbmFseXN0LVBvc2l0aW9uLmRvY3g=

Project Description

Please see attached letter with proposal for establishing a Crime Analyst position within the police department.

This position would enable us to better analyze and understand the data that we collect through a range of our operations so that we could recognized crime trends earlier and adapt response protocols to address emerging problems in a timely manner.  This position would also enable us to evaluate our data over a variety of metrics and publish information to the community regarding arrests, use of force, crime patterns and other measures to increase transparency and accountability.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Public Health-Negative Economic Impact: Public Sector Capacity

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health: 1.11 Community Violence Interventions

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

The position would enable us to identify patterns or trends that contribute to crime or disorder so that we can more effectively incorporate resources toward prevention and intervention.  It would also enhance our ability to coordinate with other service providers and community representatives.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

We have experienced an increase in crime since the onset of the pandemic.  Most especially we have experienced a substantial increase in reports of domestic violence which may have resulted from ongoing anxiety, trauma and financial insecurity as a result of the pandemic.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

This will enable the police department to respond more effectively to address various categories of crime which will decrease victimization.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

This project will help to identify areas for increased or decreased resource deployment which will help to impact various crime trends in a positive manner.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: $80,000 per year

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: $80,000 per year

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

No

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: Yes

If yes, identify:

This is intended to establish a permanent position within the police department.

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

H.) Increase in future City revenue: No  

If yes, identify:

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

As previously stated it will help to identify patterns or trends in crime that have resulted in increased victimization.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) William Sharpe

B.) May 13, 2022

C.) sharpe@lynnpolice.org

D.) 781-477-4308

General Project Information

Title: Lynn Police Range Target System

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: September 12, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: September 21, 2022

C.) Estimated Start Date:

Order Placement: 18 weeks manufacturing time.

9/12-9/21/2022:  Disassembly of existing firing range target system.  Installation of “Genesis” target range system.

 

The attached proposal is valid for 30 days from 5/10/2022.

D. Additional Files: https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6Nzc2NnxmaWxlbmFtZTpMeW5uLVBELUdlbmVzaXMtUXVvdGUtNS0xMC0yMi5wZGY=

Project Description

The Lynn Police firing range is 16 years old.  The current target system used for officer training is obsolete and at the end of its’ serviceability.  More specifically, as an older target system, the current firing range is limited in the types of training that can be provided to officers including critical contemporary skills such as de-escalation.  The current target system was principally designed for live-fire courses and this has hampered our Training unit’s capacity to instruct officers in a simulated high-stress environment.   The Genesis target system replacement will improve the capacity to deliver this type of training as it has been designed with a broad arrange of pre-programmed training drills that touch upon the contemporary training needs of police officers.   The system also features the ability to custom build program drills easily to leverage local training priorities.

On this last element, we will also be proposing a virtual trainer that we would wish to incorporate as a package with the intent to elevate the Lynn Police Department by providing the highest quality of officer training on the use of force in the state.  In combination, this modern target system will be integrated seamlessly into a training plan that will focus on improving officer communication and de-escalation skills, officer decision-making as it relates to force, use of force itself, and force reporting.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Public Health-Negative Economic Impact: Public Sector Capacity

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities: 3.4 Public Sector Capacity: Effective Service Delivery

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

With the recent passage of Police reform legislation, the City of Lynn and its’ Police Department face a number of challenges as it strives to meet requirements related to de-escalation, use of force, and officer accountability.   While these demands are codified in legislation, the funds needed to develop these skills have not been provided to the city or this agency.   As part of the effort to deliver police service that is more equitable and fair, training is the critical component for assuring that these goals are achieved.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Our recent crime statistics indicate that crime is on the rise in the City of Lynn.  Our agency has hired many new officers in the last two years as a large group of veteran officers chose to retire during the pandemic.  Empirically, police studies examining the use of force have found younger officers tend to use force at higher rates.  The COVID-19 pandemic in this way has affected the agency by altering the workforce at the same time that crime and police interactions are on the rise.   This project will proactively address the correlation between officer age and the use of force by providing high-quality training.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Residents of the city will benefit from this project as it will result in a well-trained police force.  In this way, both citizens and businesses will have confidence in the decisions and actions of the police officers serving the community in a spirit that matches current police reform goals.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

We would hope to see declines in use of force and better decision-making in use of force decisions.  Many of these decisions cannot be quantified, but are accessed in terms of outcome success.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 143,291

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 143,291

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Phased

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

Potentially.  Crime and the reputation of the city have been inextricably linked for some time (unfairly often).  A well-trained and professional police agency assists with developing perceptions of safety and well-being.

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Much attention has been drawn to the role of race in police interactions and the use of force.  Training will improve outcomes in this regard by empowering officers to use their discretion and judgment towards the de-escalation of encounters across racial contexts.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

The goal of this project is to have the most highly trained officers in the State.  This will enable better service to residents and businesses in the state and will set Lynn as the benchmark for other police agencies.

Administrative Information

A.) William Sharpe

B.) May 13, 2022

C.) sharpe@lynnpolice.org

D.) 781-477-4308

General Project Information

Title: VirTra Training System

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: August 9, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: August 12, 2022

C.) Estimated Start Date:

Timeline flexible based on order placement.

 

8/9/2022-8/12/2022:  Installation and system training

D. Additional Files: https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6Nzc2N3xmaWxlbmFtZTpMeW5uLVBETUEtVi0xMDAtUXVvdGVfVjEucGRm, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6Nzc2OHxmaWxlbmFtZTpWMTAwLVVTLVNlcnZpY2UtUGxhbi1hbmQtV2FycmFudHktUHJvdmlzaW9ucy1Gb3ItQ2FwaXRhbC1QdXJjaGFzZS5wZGY=

Project Description

This project will allow the Lynn Police Department to implement a Nationally-accredited training curriculum in a virtual training environment that will improve officer decision-making and communication skills in the context of simulated non-force and use of force scenarios.  This training environment is intended to link with a proposal for upgrading the target system within the Lynn Police Department’s firing range.  Together, these projects will elevate the quality of training for police officers in Lynn well above our current capacity.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Public Health-Negative Economic Impact: Public Sector Capacity

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities: 3.4 Public Sector Capacity: Effective Service Delivery

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

With the recent passage of Police reform legislation, the City of Lynn and its’ Police Department face a number of challenges as it strives to meet requirements related to de-escalation, use of force, and officer accountability.   While these demands are codified in legislation, the funds needed to develop these skills have not been provided to the city or this agency.   As part of the effort to deliver police service that is more equitable and fair, training is the critical component for assuring that these goals are achieved.

The VirTra-Virtual Interactive Coursework and Training Academy™ consists of a certified simulator training curriculum. V-VICTA™ is a progressive science-based approach to the use of simulation as a training system. Program materials include teacher lesson plans, student outline, presentation material, pre-tests, post-tests, course evaluations as well as interactive video learning material in conjunction with the simulator for each course.   Virtual Instructor scenarios teach, train, and test participants on a number of important skills including mental illness response, crisis de-escalation, de-escalation, and interaction with special populations such as the autistic.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Our recent crime statistics indicate that crime is on the rise in the City of Lynn.  Our agency has hired many new officers in the last two years as a large group of veteran officers chose to retire during the pandemic.  Empirically, police studies examining the use of force have found younger officers tend to use force at higher rates.  The COVID-19 pandemic in this way has affected the agency by altering the workforce at the same time that crime and police interactions are on the rise.   This project will proactively address the correlation between officer age and the use of force by providing high-quality training.   It is very important to note as well, that many of the officers that we added did not attend traditional academies due to COVID 19, and that the quantity and level of training these officers received was diminished because of remote learning and Academy shut-downs.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Residents and businesses of Lynn will benefit from having a highly trained police force dedicated to the goals of the police reform laws of the state.  The virtual trainer project will elevate officer competency and skills as it relates to use of force decisions through realistic-based, interactive training scenarios.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

We would expect better outcomes for both officers and citizens to arrive through the use of the VirTra simulator and the certified interactive courses.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 76,582.86

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 76,582.86

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: Yes

If yes, identify:

A service plan of 10% of total system investment minus installation and training costs will be incurred. This will cost the agency approximately $7100 annually beginning in 2023.

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

Potentially.   A highly trained police force that the public has confidence in should encourage people to live in Lynn and for people to establish businesses in.

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

This type of project will truly enhance the response of officers to calls involving crisis.  Contemporaneous concerns related to the use of force in encounters along racial lines should be addressed with a workforce capacity through training of making better decisions in those situations.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

The VirTra system along with our range proposal will ensure the City of Lynn is serviced by the most well-trained police officers in the state.

Administrative Information

A.) Daniel O’Neill

B.) May 17, 2022

C.) doneill@lynnwatersewer.org

D.) 7815962400

General Project Information

Title: LWSC West Lynn Sewer Separation Project: Phase 4 & 5

A.) New project or expansion to existing: Expansion of Existing Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable: Phase 4 and 5 of ongoing West Lynn Sewer Separation Project

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: June 30, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: October 15, 2024

C.) Estimated Start Date:

1. 100% Design Completed (submitted April 2022)
2. Construction to be completed October 15, 2024

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

Separation of the combined, single pipe system into separate sewers for sanitary and storm water flows tributary to the West Lynn area.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Infrastructure (Water/Sewer/Broadband)

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements: 5.4 Clean Water: Combined sewer overflows

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

Separation of the combined sewer and drain system increases capacity of the sanitary system which greatly reduces the occurrence of combined sewer overflows.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Since COVID-19, there has been a substantial increase of residents working remotely which has led to an increase in flow into the sanitary system and a greater demand . The ARPA funding would alleviate the financial burden on those residents and those who might have lost their jobs due to the pandemic.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

The West Lynn Sewer Separation will increase both storm and sanitary capacity which will reduce the occurrence of combined sewer overflows.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

Reduction in the amount of combined sewer overflows experienced per year.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: $25,000,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: $25,000,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: Yes

If yes, identify:

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection State Revolving Fund

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

Will allow for additional capacity for future city planning.

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

With the increase in rainfall frequencies and intensities, the demand for additional stormwater capacity has increased.

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Region (Ward, District)

Please identify if “yes”:

West Lynn and the area tributary.

Administrative Information

A.) Lauren Drago

B.) May 21, 2022

C.) Lauren.Drago@LynnMA.gov

D.) 7815866856

General Project Information

Title: Community Engagement Event

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: June 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: September 30, 2022

C.) Estimated Start Date:

Begin planning: June 2022

Complete contracting: July 2022

Host event: August or September 2022

D. Additional Files: https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6ODA2NHxmaWxlbmFtZTpFbmdhZ2VtZW50LUV2ZW50LUJ1ZGdldC1TaGVldDEucGRm

Project Description

The proposed project is to host a Community Engagement Event in the late Summer or early Fall 2022 to connect Lynn residents to City resources and to help City staff gather feedback from the public on key initiatives.

Existing Context

In the Vision Lynn kick off survey, one of the top concerns of respondents related to city government. Many Lynners articulated a need for improved governance often focusing on transparency and access to information. Many also felt frustrated about a lack of community-wide events and programming for kids, something probably more acutely felt because of COVID-19.

Fortunately, many City departments and staff are engaging in community engagement efforts. Some current examples include:

• The Planning Department is working on Vision Lynn, the city’s first-ever comprehensive plan.  
• The Mayor’s office is conducting outreach related to the spending of ARPA dollars.
• The Office of Elder Services has been seeking input regarding the new senior center.
• The Health Department has been working hard to help get the community vaccinated.

Although the increase in surveys, events, and meetings is a sign towards a more accessible government, it is worth noting that participating in these activities requires time from our community members. In addition to the usual barriers of engagement — language, literacy, cultural preference, digital access, disability, etc. — Lynners also need to determine whether they have the time to participate in yet another survey or public meeting. When City staff ask Lynners to share their opinions, we are asking them to take the time to make our jobs easier. However, we aren’t always able to adequately compensate for that time.

Project Proposal

The Planning Department will be hosting some sort of community meeting as a part of Vision Lynn in late Summer or early Fall, one we can fund through our Vision Lynn budget. Our proposal is to replace this standard community meeting with a larger event outdoors at the Lynn Museum, one that would incorporate other City departments, and perhaps set the stage for an annual event. Our vision is to create an outdoor event with entertainment, activities, and free food to entice Lynners to visit and turn City Hall “Lynnside Out” to provide an opportunity for staff to get feedback from the community and for Lynners to interact with their government.

Staff could provide a number of resources for an event like this. The Mayor’s office can be conducting outreach on ARPA, the Planning team can be doing our outreach on Vision Lynn, and anyone else seeking survey responses can be doing the same. In addition, other departments can provide information about their programs, be present to answer questions, provide people with library cards, register people to vote, or any other number of tasks. Once the basics of the event are in place, it would be easy to add components based on demand. For example, community groups or state agencies like the MBTA might be willing to table or host activities as well.

If this event were a success, we’d suggest establishing it as an annual tradition. Planning would work plan our projects around such an event to take advantage of it each year, and other departments might utilize it as an easy way for them to increase face time with the community without having to expend resources or plan an event by themselves.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Negative Economic Impacts (Household/Business/Non-Profit Assistance)

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts: 2.37 Economic Impact Assistance: Other

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities: 3.4 Public Sector Capacity: Effective Service Delivery

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

This project could qualify because it will increase the access of City services to communities hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is an efficient way to provide resources to the community. In addition, because we would be hiring local businesses and artists for food and entertainment, it is also a form of direct assistance to local businesses.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

During COVID-19, many services had to transition into an online-only format. Nearly 1 in 3 Lynn households does not have reliable access to the Internet at home. In terms of hardware, 13% of Lynn households have no computing device at all, and an additional 11% have a smart phone only. Maps indicate that the households facing barriers to digital access are concentrated in the downtown core, near the Lynn Commons, and closer to the waterfront. These are generally aligned with our Qualified Census Tracts and where we’d propose to host the event.

Turning City Hall “Lynnside Out” and creating an opportunity for people to access resources outside, in the community, in conjunction with free food and entertainment will help increase visibility for these services and hopefully help these disproportionately-affected communities feel more comfortable visiting City Hall for resources in the future. Those who were scared to visit City Hall in person or who were unable to access resources online will be able to have this face-to-face contact.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Residents will benefit from this event because it will improve their access and connection to City Hall services. They will also have a more efficient opportunity to provide feedback into important government initiatives.

We would hire local businesses and performers to provide food and entertainment for the event, and businesses around the venue would likely see a slight uptick in business if we can draw enough attendees into the area.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

• Number of survey respondents / people providing feedback to Vision Lynn
• Number of survey respondents / people providing feedback on how to spend ARPA dollars
• Number of attendees, each who would be more acquainted with City services and resources.
• $ spent on performers and food-based businesses

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: $15,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: $15,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: Yes

If yes, identify:

We could explore if Community Development or EDIC/Lynn may be willing to contribute some amount to the event.

The possibility of accessing state or federal grants for this kind of event seems unlikely.

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

H.) Increase in future City revenue: No  

If yes, identify:

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

If the budget for an event planner were cut, additional staff would be needed to organize and implement the event successfully.

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

As described below, this event would make City Hall more accessible specifically to communities who were disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. This includes households without Internet access, households with children and low-to-moderate income residents.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

The entire City would benefit, but the downtown core of the City would perhaps be more likely to benefit given the proposed venue for the event.

Administrative Information

A.) Andrew Hall

B.) May 23, 2022

C.) ahall@lynnma.gov

D.) 781-858-7505

General Project Information

Title: Big Belly Trash Receptacle Procurement

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: August 12, 2022

C.) Estimated Start Date:

Purchase 60 Big Belly HC5 solar compacting trash receptacles for litter control.

Install in locations to be determined by litter control committee.

Service receptacles (on going)

D. Additional Files: https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6ODA2NnxmaWxlbmFtZTpRNDAyOTItMS1jaXR5LW9mLWx5bm4tNS0xMS0yMi5wZGY=

Project Description

Install Big Belly solar compacting trash barrels in locations to be determined by litter prevention committee.  Barrels include telemetry to communicate when they need to be serviced (emptied).

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Negative Economic Impacts (Household/Business/Non-Profit Assistance)

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts: 2.22 Strong Healthy Communities: Neighborhood Features that Promote Health and Safety

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

These receptacles will allow DPW to visit sites only when barrel is full versus on a scheduled basis.

They will provide a safer and cleaner outdoor experience for the residents and guests of the City of Lynn.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Pandemic drove residents outside to recreate and City parks and public spaces were overwhelmed with litter.  We would be unable to afford these receptacles without ARPA funding

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Project will benefit residents by providing cleaner parks and public spaces.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

see above

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 298,155

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 298,155

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

Negative

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: Yes

If yes, identify:

City of Lynn DPW general fund appropriation for Parks budget and Sanitation budget will be required to empty these barrels on a recurring basis.

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

H.) Increase in future City revenue: No  

If yes, identify:

I.) Additional staff required:   

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) Charles Gaeta

B.) May 24, 2022

C.) kpalomares@lhand.org

D.) (781) 581-8614

General Project Information

Title: Rental Assistance

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: June 30, 2023

C.) Estimated Start Date:

7/1/2022 – Project implementation will coincide with start of state fiscal year to supplement the funding received through the RAFT program, which targets households below 50% Area Median Income (AMI) that are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. Utilizing existing program eligibility criteria, structure, and applicant pool, the implementation will be relatively quick.

1/15/2023 – Evaluation of expended funding and program participation to assess equitable and efficient program delivery and distribution of funds after initial 6 months of implementation.

7/15/2023 – Summary of prior year utilization, demographic, and financial distribution of program funds.

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

The Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) is the Regional Administering Agency (RAA) of the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program for the North Shore of Massachusetts.  In the years prior to the pandemic and in the years since, Lynn h0useholds generally account for half of the applicants and recipients of these funds in the North Shore region, including approximately 2,000 Lynn households over the past year. The maximum benefit for the RAFT program, traditionally $4,000 per household per year, was raised to a maximum of $10,000 during the pandemic, but as of January 1, 2022 was reduced to $7,000 per household per year.  The ARPA funds would be utilized to supplement the maximum benefit for Lynn households to the pandemic-level of $10,000 by supplementing an additional $3,000 per household per year, for the purpose of preventing or resolving an impending housing crisis, such as homelessness, eviction, health and safety concerns, domestic violence, etc. that otherwise would not have been resolved at the current benefit maximum.

The funds would be used primarily for rent arrears and rent stipends, as well as utility assistance, move-in costs such as Security Deposit and First & Last Month’s Rent, and other moving or housing-related expenses.  The funds would be paid directly to the landlord or the vendor, as applicable, for the approved purpose.  These households would also have access to other case management and supportive services offered through LHAND and partner agencies for job training and placement, financial literacy counseling, legal services, educational resources, and more.

LHAND is requesting $1,650,000 for the project, with $1,500,000 for direct client service dollars to assist up to 500 households with an additional $3,000 to supplement awarded RAFT funds.  The project would be ongoing until all client service funds have been expended or until the end of the project period, whichever is sooner.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Negative Economic Impacts (Household/Business/Non-Profit Assistance)

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts: 2.2 Household Assistance: Rent, Mortgage, and Utility Aid

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

The project would provide direct rent and utility assistance for households that are facing housing instability, utilizing the existing framework of the established RAFT program.  The funds would be awarded as a supplement to the benefit allowed by the RAFT program, for households whose need exceeds the current benefit maximum, and whose housing crisis would not be resolved but for this additional funding.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Recipients of these funds have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 due to lost income, increased expenses, medical concerns, childcare needs, etc.  As other emergency resources have stopped or are ending, such as Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, a significant need still exists amongst the most vulnerable populations and those that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. Households that experience greater barriers returning to employment, are immunocompromised, lack affordable childcare, etc. will continue to be impacted by the negative economic effects of the pandemic, as the rest of the world begins its return to normalcy.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

The most significant benefit of the project will be the prevention of the eviction of vulnerable households. Housing instability has been shown to have significantly adverse effects on an individual’s employment, finances, health, and mental well-being.  Children are especially vulnerable when in unstable housing situations, which can have a significant impact on their education and social and emotional well-being.  These funds would be intended to prevent these adverse effects of housing instability and homelessness, and assist households by connecting them to resources that will promote stability and economic self-sufficiency.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

The project will track the number of assisted households, the average benefit level per household, and housing outcomes that were achieved as a result of the funds.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 1,650,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 1,650,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: Yes

If yes, identify:

These funds will be used to supplement the existing RAFT program for an estimated 500 eligible Lynn households.  An estimated 500 households receiving $7,000 in RAFT funding equals $3,500,000 in match funds.

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: Yes

If yes, identify:

Administrative costs related to the implementation and execution of the project are needed for staffing and other overhead costs related to it.  These costs are estimated at approximately 10% of the requested budget or $150,000.

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

The savings will be immeasurable as the positive potential impact that they could have for a household that has been able to successfully prevent homelessness is difficult to quantify.  The negative impacts of housing instability are vast and affect employment, education, health and mental well-being, etc.  Ensuring housing stability reduces costs related to displacement, public safety, healthcare, schools, and more.

H.) Increase in future City revenue: No  

If yes, identify:

I.) Additional staff required: Yes  

If yes, identify:

Program staff will work directly with program participants to gather pertinent information about current housing status, determine eligibility and need, verify payee information, and communicate information related to benefit levels.  Fiscal staff will oversee the financial recordkeeping and distribute funds in a timely manner.  Supervisory staff will oversee the administration of the project to track and report on outcomes and ensure equitable and efficient program delivery.

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

The project will directly benefit those who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and target those who have been disproportionately and continue to be affected by it.  The need for these funds is greatest among those who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, as the risk of homelessness is greater among these populations.  LHAND has increased options for online application and documentation submission, but also offers resources, such as translation services for those with limited English proficiency, in-person or telephonic options for those with transportation or technology barriers, and a network of providers who can assist with a myriad of other services.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

The project is open to all residents of the City of Lynn who meet the eligibility criteria of the RAFT program, which is documentation of an eligible housing crisis and household income under 50% AMI.

Administrative Information

A.) Lisa Nerich

B.) May 12, 2022

C.) lisanerich@lynnma.gov

D.) 6172127269

General Project Information

Title: Park Improvements

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable: Park Renovations

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: July 5, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: June 30, 2023

C.) Estimated Start Date:

All park projects will be pending start and finish dates.

Scope: The City of Lynn needs to INVEST in OUR neighborhood parks that are in dire need. We have over 35 City Parks and Playgrounds in dense and growing neighborhoods that haven’t seen any capital improvements in years. In 2020-202, park renovations took place at the Bennett St., Warren St., and Williams Ave. playgrounds through Community Development funds. The City may want to look into redesigning and reconstruction of some of these parks. Improvements are needed to enhance programs at various parks throughout the City to promote healthy lifestyles, participation in sports, and overall safety of residents.

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

Parks as a priority: Kiley Park: New fencing on the outskirts of the park, all new playground equiptment, park signage, dog park, security lighthing a the parks in all the corners, bathroom facility renovation, masonary to the stairs, update the clubhouse, baseball fields infield mix fenching and back stop.

Bowzer Complex – Turf fields, baseball fields Jr. and Sr Diamonds and the two softball fields. Update the lighting system and fix all the fences inside the complex at each field and dug outs, batting cage needs sturdies fencing all around. Bathrooms and storage area need some updates.

Keaney Park: Mutlipurpose turf for the footbal, soccer, lacrosse baseball and soft ball outside track, new playstructure and swings, remove all the clubhouse and add a splash pad in this area, also we need to update the restroom, updat the irrigation system.

Lynnwoods Playground: (Greatwoods Road) is in a NO FUNDING ARE. Lynnwoods playgorund neeed a complete overhaul. All new playground equiptment. Basketball count and security lights.

Ames Playground: All new playground equiptment, more green space with benches and expand the Community Garden. Angle parking and small dog park.

Gallagher Park: All new playground equipment, pickle ball court, irrigation system and update the lights at the courts, baseball and softball fields infield mix.

Mc Manus Park: Lighting, all new multi purpose turf field update the skatboard park, lights and the restrooms. Large Parks The major parks that are utilized year-round need to be addressed: Barry, Breed (Bowzer Complex), Frey, Gallagher, GEAA, Hood, and Keaney. Following are universal improvements that need to be made at each park, respectively: Play structures and swing sets with rubber surface Baseball and softball fields need new dugout areas, fencing, clay Basketball and Tennis Courts: New rims, backboards and resurface courts. Field lights and security lights Water bubblers Signage Benches Park exterior fencing Update irrigation systems

A Recommendation to Redesign Keaney Park: Keaney Park is used by multiple organizations and is a priority for remodeling. Proposed is a turf, outdoor track, multi-purpose fields for football, soccer, baseball and softball, stadium lighting, bathroom facility. Midsize Parks Ames, Clark St., Cook St., Henry Ave., High Rock, Kiley, Lynnwood’s, Marian Gardens, River street, Northern Ave, Sagamore, Sheridan, Smith, Neptune Following are improvements that need to be made at individual parks based on need: Play structures and swing sets with rubber surface Basketball and Tennis Courts: New rims, backboards and resurface courts. Field lights and security lights Water bubblers Signage Benches Park exterior fencing Install “park fitness equipment” Install new splash pads New pickleball court Skateboarding park Ponds Goldfish Pond: New trash receptacles, benches, fountain, and aerators Sluice Pond: Upgrade boat ramp, new trash receptacles, water sports Flax Pond: Update fountain Lynn Commons With the abundance of groups renting Lynn Commons, the bathroom facility needs to be updated and the fountain needs to be repaired. Dog Park Dogs are our family too, so we need to make sure we take care of them!

In addition to upgrades at our existing dog park, the community needs a NEW, more centralized park. Parkland Ave: Lights, dog play ramps, functional water bubbler, small and large dog park sections landscaped with rice pebbles, shelter for shade, benches, signage, trash receptacles Personnel plays a big role to keep our parks maintained and cleaned: In order to do this, the City needs to provide more resources to our parks. Propose hiring 4 to 6 employees whose responsibilities include maintaining fields, park equipment, minor repairs, and trash collection.

An example schedule for the Park Staff is shown below:

Weekend Crew: 7:00am to 3:00pm;

Evening Crew: 1:00pm to 9:00pm

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Negative Economic Impacts (Household/Business/Non-Profit Assistance)

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts: 2.22 Strong Healthy Communities: Neighborhood Features that Promote Health and Safety

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

By the renovations being done we will promote a stronger community and have a safe and healthy environment for all Lynn residents of all ages.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Community members utilized the open spaces that are available in the city of Lynn and the trend is that the space is needed and more community members are using the outdoor space. The park spaces that we currently have a high number of people who use them and it is trending up and the space is in need of complete renovations.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

The project will bring the community together and organizations and groups will be using the parks on a regular basis. Renovations will be inviting to the neigborhoods and will be a safe place for families and youth to gather for events.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

Better community relationships, less complaints about the conditions of the parks. The parks will be a more welcoming addition to the neighborhoods. This will allow families to have a safe place to have their children play and enjoy the outdoors.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: $25,000,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: $25,000,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Phased

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: Yes

If yes, identify:

PARC Grant, Community Development Block Grant. The funds that we’ve been budgeted alone cannot fix the problems. More money in the budget line is necessary to maintain these investments in our community parks. Equipment for the fields, funds to repair and replace equipment, electricity, and landscaping, are all expenses that will continue to need to be met after the initial improvements are made.

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: Yes

If yes, identify:

After the renovations are completed their will be upkeep on the equiptment.

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

If the projects are completed as specified there are cost savings that will happen. For example if turf is installed, their will be little to no maintenance that will be needed.

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

There can be user fees from organizations that use the fields or facilities to offset the cost of maintaining the parks and also be used as a revenue source.

I.) Additional staff required: Yes  

If yes, identify:

The project manager would need to be brought on to help maintain the integrity of the project and assure that the contractors and projects are on schedule and are meeting the requirements for the job

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

The city parks will need to meet the ADA requirements. The parks are throughout the city that are in the proposal and will benefit all the community members of the city of Lynn.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

The proposed plans would include envriomentally friendly products and be sustainable. We would work with contractors on purchasing materials that are made from recycled products/ materials. Also we would work to assure that the materials that are chosen would reduce the advers climat impacts.

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Neighborhood

Please identify if “yes”:

I understand the magnitude of what we have requested, and I hope the City will use the funds from the American Rescue Plan, Parc Grant, Block Grant Funds and other City Funds, to approve this request. The parks have been underfunded for many years! Let’s act now while we have the ARP funds. This proposal represents the big picture and an ideal model for our parks for the future. We need to stop placing band aids and fix the parks for the safety of the children, senior citizens, and all residents of Lynn! WE NEED TO INVEST IN OUR PARKS! If you don’t ask you don’t receive…I hope you will consider. Thank you for your time.

Administrative Information

A.) Charles Gaeta

B.) May 13, 2022

C.) kpalomares@lhand.org

D.) (781)581-8614

General Project Information

Title: Wall Plaza Kitchen, Bath, and Floor Renovation & Asbestos Remediation

A.) New project or expansion to existing: Expansion of Existing Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable: LHAND has Capital Funding dedicated to renovate kitchen and baths at the Wall Plaza Development. Asbestos remediation in the residential units is also part of this project. The funding is limited and additional funding will allow more work to be completed in more units.

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: December 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: May 1, 2025

C.) Estimated Start Date:

Lynn Housing Authority, through an RFP,  has contracted with Garofalo Design Inc.  They are currently in the design stages of the project.  Most recently testing has been performed on units to determine if asbestos remediation will be necessary given the building’s age.  It was determined that this will be an issue LHAND must address during the construction phase.  A scope of work for the project as well as the findings from the above mentioned testing is attached.

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

Lynn Housing Authority, through the Department of Housing and Urban Development Capital Fund, intends to renovate the kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring of units in two elderly and non-elderly disabled Federal Public Housing buildings.  The two buildings are located in the M. Henry Wall Plaza Development located at 18 Bond Street and 95 Tremont Street built in 1967. In order to improve the quality of life for our current elderly and non-elderly disabled residents and to compete with new housing opportunities in the City of Lynn, LHAND believes a comprehensive renovation of dwelling units is a necessity.  After consultation with industry professionals and after conducting a physical needs assessment on the property, the following improvements were identified:

KITCHENS:

All of the (non-accessible) kitchen cabinets are reported to be original and are in fair to good condition for their age. The kitchen cabinets have solid wood face frames, composite sides, and solid wood door and drawer fronts. The doors and drawers have “D”-pulls installed. The countertops are laminated particleboard and have a quarter-circle rounded edge and integrated back splash. The sinks are stainless steel and have a single bowl. The faucets have a double turn style handles and a remote spray attachment is installed.  Kitchens have circuit panels located above the countertops.

 

BATHROOMS

Most bathrooms feature the original glazed enamel cast iron bathtubs.  The bathtub surrounds have the original 4-inch ceramic tile surrounds (forest green, yellow and blue colors).  The Surrounds have the original SYMMONS/TEMPROL mixing and diverting valves and a grab bar installed.  A small number of the units have a newer Symmons valve but all units that are chosen will require a replacement.  The bathrooms have the original wall-mounted vitreous china lavatory.  A significant number of lavatories exhibit rust around the drains.  The lavatory faucets include individual hot and cold handles and the spouts have aerators installed. The toilets are typically by GERBER but some KOHLER toilets were noted.  Most of the toilets have a 1.6-GPF rating and have a floor discharge outlet.

Bathroom accessories include a mirrored medicine cabinet, a towel bar, a toilet paper holder a toothbrush holder, and a robe hook.   The accessible units have a mix of standard bathtubs with removable seats and roll-in shower stalls. The bathrooms have a 60-inch turning diameter. The shower stalls have fold down seats. The bathtubs have a compliant adjacent clear space. The bathtub surrounds have the mixing valves on the footwalls, a shower wand on a vertical bar, but do not have compliant grab bars installed.  The roll in stalls have a >1-inch lip. The lavatories are vitreous china and are set in a laminated particleboard countertop. The lavatory rims are installed between 34-36 inches high. The under lavatory pipe-work is all concealed. The faucet has a single turn and tilt style handle. The toilets have a compliant seat height and have the flush handles located on the open side. Bathroom accessories include a wall mirror (mounted between 39-41 inches high), a towel bar (mounted at 42 inches high) and grab bars. The side grab bars are 1.5 inches in diameter, 1.5 inches away from the wall and are mounted between 34-35 inches high. The sidebars are 42 inches long and the back bars are 36 inches long and positioned within 12 inches from the corner of the room.

 

 

FLOORING        

 

The units have vinyl tile installed throughout.  The tile is a mix of either the original 9×9 inch tile (suspected to contain asbestos) or new replacement VCT.  Some of the dwelling unit floor coverings have been replaced.  Some of the kitchens have newer VCT with the original vinyl tile in the living areas.  Some units have mismatched tiles.

 

3. CONSTRUCTION DETAIL      

             Kitchen Replacement of:

• Kitchen Cabinets – top and base (Replacement with HUD severe use grade cabinets)
• Countertops
• Sink and Faucet
• Backsplash
• Accessories including door handles and knobs
• Plumbing and Electrical necessary to complete work.
• Relocation of Circuit Panel

Bathroom Replacement of:

• Tile Walls & floor
• Bathtub
• Sink (Lavatory)
• Toilet – As needed
• Grab Bars
• Towel Bars
• Faucets and Shower Valve
• Accessories including medicine cabinet
• Plumbing and Electrical necessary to complete work

Flooring Replacement:

• Remove existing tile
• Encapsulate any existing Asbestos (if found)
• Install new tile or vinyl flooring

 

Kitchen and Bathroom Walls and Ceilings:

• Paint

 

 

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Negative Economic Impacts (Household/Business/Non-Profit Assistance)

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts: 2.23 Strong Healthy Communities: Demolition and Rehabilitation of Properties

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

The renovation of kitchens, baths, and floors in the Wall Plaza development will increase and ensure continued long-term housing security for seniors .   The pandemic has exacerbated housing instability for many residents in the City of Lynn, particularly housing instability for elderly and non-elderly disabled residents.   Successfully obtaining relief through the American Rescue Plan Act will also assist Lynn Housing Authority to remediate asbestos in the units.  The renovations and asbestos remediation will serve the community by ensuring LHAND residents continue to live in a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

The proposed project aims to improve resident’s dwelling units which have been subject to greater wear and tear due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Access to access to safe, affordable, and sanitary housing conditions are things Lynn Housing Authority believes its residents deserve.  The pandemic, especially at its inception,  limited LHAND’s access to units to perform routine maintenance repairs.  Many of the basic services residents utilized on a regular basis also ceased.  Basic services our elderly residents used so often such as homemaking and home health aids were terminated out of fear.   Additional ARPA funding will ensure the detrimental physical effects the pandemic had on the building will be addressed.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Applicants seeking to live in Wall Plaza are attracted to its proximity to the downtown Lynn business corridor as well as the proximity to public transportation.  Located in a mile radius from the development are the majority of services and businesses Wall Plaza Residents frequent.  The ease with which residents can access downtown businesses, health and mental services, as well as a variety of places to worship, are what attracts new residents to the development.  Ensuring that Wall Plaza is an attractive destination for elderly and non-elderly disabled individuals will make certain that residents continue to frequent Lynn businesses and establishments.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

The specific outcome of this project is to ensure the buildings viability for current and future elderly and non-elderly disabled residents of Wall Plaza.  The residents of the 176 unit development have historically been active in the downtown Lynn community.  Their dedication to civic and elder affairs is well known in the City of Lynn.  Ensuring the development is safe, affordable, and attracts new residents is an objective that is paramount to LHAND and the City of Lynn.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: $2,248,185.07

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: $400,000.00

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Phased

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

The project is currently federally funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Capital fund.  LHAND is seeking ARPA funding to supplement the limited budget it has already dedicated to this project.

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

The renovation of the existing kitchen and baths will result in considerable Capital Fund savings for the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development beyond 2026.  The Wall Plaza development is over fifty years old. Basic repairs and unit turn over for such an old building is a costly endeavor.  Renovations will minimize our financial burden significantly allowing for quicker and less expensive unit repairs and turnover.

 

 

 

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

The continued occupancy of Wall Plaza by elderly and non-elderly disabled Lynn Residents ensures a vibrant community remains in the downtown Lynn Area.  Our residents take pride in and look forward to frequenting local shops and restaurants.  Individuals seeking to live at Wall Plaza recognize that Lynn’s business district offers a variety of shopping facilities with easy access to pubic transportation. Additionally, a majority of the health and social services residents require are located in this area.

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

The proposed project specifically benefits low income elderly and non-elderly disabled residents living in the Wall Plaza Development located at 18 Bond Street and 95 Tremont Street, Lynn, MA.  The elderly and non-elderly disabled residents of this property, as with many other high rise properties in the city, faced especially dangerous challenges throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.  The advanced age and health issues of the majority of the tenants required residents to be more vigilant during this time.  Residents were forced to sequester themselves in their units for longer periods of time than they normally would.   Common areas and community rooms were closed forcing a higher degree of wear and tear on apartments in the complex.  This exacerbated the condition of the aging units.  Fear for resident’s own safety gave residents pause when having to report  routine maintenance issues.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Kitchen and bathroom renovations in the Wall Plaza development will also require asbestos remediation.  All asbestos that might be disturbed must be removed and properly disposed by a Massachusetts licensed asbestos abatement contractor under the supervision of a Massachusetts licensed asbestos monitor.  Air, water, and soil pollution are all areas of concern when it comes to asbestos in the environment.  As such, successful receipt of ARPA funding, will ensure the project will be environmentally sustainable.

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

The project will ensure that Wall Plaza continues to be a development where Lynn Residents can look forward to moving when searching for elderly or non-elderly disabled housing.   The development’s residents have historically been civically engaged and staunch advocates for Lynn’s elderly community.  Assuring that this continues to be a safe and attractive destination for Lynn’s residents is an asset to the entire City of Lynn.

Administrative Information

A.) Charles Gaeta

B.) May 24, 2022

C.) kpalomares@lhand.org

D.) 7815818632

General Project Information

Title: Affordable Housing Expansion Planning

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: June 27, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: October 3, 2022

C.) Estimated Start Date:

1.  June 27, 2022 – Site walk through with Cambridge Housing Authority
2. July 15, 2022 – Scope of work formalized specific to RAD conversion or obsolescence.
3. September 1, 2022 – Draft of Plan submitted to LHAND
4. September 15, 2022 – Edits to Plan discussed
5. October 3, 2022 – Final Plan submitted to LHAND

D. Additional Files: https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6ODA3MHxmaWxlbmFtZTpSZXBvc2l0aW9uaW5nLU9wdGlvbnMtZm9yLVBIQXNfQ2FtYnJpZGdlLUhvdXNpbmctQXV0aG9yaXR5LVByZXNlbnRhdGlvbi0yMDIxLnBkZg==

Project Description

Essex & Tilton is a 667 elderly housing complex managed and owned by the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development. On the site there are 45 units of one bedroom apartments which are entirely dependent upon DHCD funds to maintain. Unfortunately, the state has long neglected it’s public housing stock and the units are in dire need of a significant infusion of cash to even maintain the status quo. ARPA funds could be used to allow LHAND to flesh out and craft a development plan which would pull together the state and federal resources to update the site through a conversion based upon the sites obsolescence. This would include a feasibility, a site plan and concrete steps including a timeline to update and double the amount of housing on the property.  LHAND will look to create some family units on the site which will diversify LHAND’s portfolio, meet additional goals of affordable housing per the HPP plan approved by DHCD and the City, and will meet the needs of households at 30% plus of AMI.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Public Health-Negative Economic Impact: Public Sector Capacity

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts: 2.15 Long-term Housing Security: Affordable Housing

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

Lynn is facing a severe housing shortage which is coupled with skyrocketing housing costs. The proposed plan will provide  a concrete strategy for doubling the amount of housing located on a housing authority site while also improving upon the housing already located on the site. The plan will compile a list of federal and state resources to seek to expand public housing on the site. This directly addresses the goal of long-term affordable housing as the housing that will be created will be affordable in perpetuity at the lowest ends of the AMI.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

The COVID 19 pandemic put in high relief the inextricably linked issues between health, housing and economic stability. Specifically, households at the lowest end of the economic strata were impacted severely throughout the pandemic. Many families were living in tight quarters and were at high risk of spread, these same families were often employed in service sector industries and were forced to continue to work with the public as essential service providers (grocery, retail, health care) even while at high risk of contracting and spreading the virus. Increased affordable housing targeted at this population allows families to live in units affordable to them and at the appropriate size for their families, rather than being doubled or tripled in a small unit. Housing that is affordable and appropriately sized helps isolate COVID outbreaks and limits the urgency of families working while sick.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

1.  Creation of new affordable housing. The plan would provide a roadmap to update and create brand new affordable housing which the City of Lynn desperately needs.
2. Neighborhood Revitalization – This will be a catalyst for additional upgrades for existing housing and commercial space in the neighborhood. This will make the area a targeted neighborhood and LHAND can offer abuters access to various grants and low-interest loans to upgrade their property.
3. Freeing up funds for strapped renters to use towards recreation in the city of Lynn;

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

The funds will yield a development plan for the site, with an ultimate goal of increased affordable housing numbers/units, neighborhood and economic revitalization and meeting the goals of the HPP. The project performance is finite – the end product will be a plan laid out to LHAND and the City which then can be followed to engage a Project Manger and identify and pull together the resources needed for the project.  The project would require a thorough physical conditions assessment to be completed first and then an assessment of RAD/Section 18 appropriateness. Then there would be a preparation and submission of a RAD and/or Section 18 application (including resident process).  Each separate component would be measured by completion and the ability to submit to DHCD and HUD applications for future funding.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 125,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 100,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: Yes

If yes, identify:

CDBG/HOME Funds if needed.

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

Potentially funds may be available through a DHCD project grant for a feasibility study.

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

There is no on-going cost for this specific piece but will be costs associated with the redevelopment and expansion of affordable housing on the site that will be identified through the plan.

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

Once the study is complete and the site re-developed, LHAND will not have to make emergency repairs at the site and the income from the site will more than triple.

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

Expanded tax base through more renters being able to afford their housing and having funds freed up to enjoy more city based recreation such as going out to eat or shopping.

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Housing unstable families contracted COVID at much higher rates than stabilized families. This is due to the fact that families with housing instability often double and tripled up occupancy during the pandemic to be able to afford rent. Increased housing at affordable rates would be targeted toward this population.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

The plan would include green design and engineering as well as the most environmentally conscious HAVAC systems. The new units will be far more efficient than the current outdated units.

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Though this project would be centered in Ward 4 and would ultimately improve upon the entire Essex Street corridor of the city, it would benefit the city as a whole. The site, as it is now, is in desperate need of repair and looks unsightly. If improved it would revitalize the neighborhood and increase affordable housing stock for the city.

Administrative Information

A.) Charles Gaeta

B.) May 13, 2022

C.) cgaeta@lhand.org

D.) 781 581-8600

General Project Information

Title: The Hennessey House – 48-52 Andrew Street, Lynn

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: September 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: March 31, 2024

C.) Estimated Start Date:

AHL Board of Directors Approves Project – November 2021

Commitment of ESG-CV Funds – December 2021

Commitment of HOME Funds – January 2022

Commitment of FCF Funds and Department of Mental Health Partnership January 2022

Submittal of One Stop Application to DHCD for Funding – January 2022

Projected Construction Commencement – September 2022

 

D. Additional Files: https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6ODA3MXxmaWxlbmFtZTpHUkVFTi1FU1NBWS5kb2N4, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6ODA3MnxmaWxlbmFtZTpQcm9qZWN0LURlc2NyaXB0aW9uLWFuZC1TVS5wZGY=, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6ODA3M3xmaWxlbmFtZTpIaXN0b3JpYy1JbmZvLWZyb20tTUhDLnBkZg==, https://lynnarpa.com/frm_file/aWQ6ODA3NHxmaWxlbmFtZTpFeGhpYml0LTEuNi1QaG90b2dyYXBocy1vZi10aGUtU2l0ZS5wZGY=

Project Description

The Hennessey House, an Affordable Associates of Lynn, Inc. rehabilitation project at 48-52 Andrew Street will be converting current single room occupancy (SRO) units into 51 efficiency studios with kitchen and bathroom in each. This project will create a safe living environment for our most vulnerable population.  This project represents a significant financial and physical commitment to Lynn and its citizens.  This project will have a very positive effect in many ways:  it will create a better living environment through upgraded units that provide a sense of dignity and belonging; it will provide a service rich resource center, which is close to transportation and so many other resources and it will upgrade a building that is a big part of the downtown landscape.    LHAND proposes to provide a service rich center that compliments the newly developed housing to meet the needs of the homeless or persons at risk of homelessness.

Rehabilitation work includes the replacement of all windows and doors with Energy Star approved materials and installation methods; new roofing system with solar panels; Exterior Walls on three sides will include an Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) which is an exterior wall cladding that utilizes rigid insulation boards on the exterior of the wall sheathing with a plaster appearance exterior skin and the front of the building will undergo a historic restoration; installation of a new elevator; creation of a “service rich resource center” on the ground floor with other tenant amenities; the interior will be reframed to accommodate the new studio units and all new energy efficient mechanical systems.

The project is fully permitted and it has the enthusiastic support of the City.  It will be as Green and accessible as we can make it, with four handicap units , including  laundry and storage.

Service Rich Resource Center:

The newly rehabilitated building will feature an enhanced service package to meet the ongoing needs of residents. In addition to building management, an on-site Full Time Resident Service Coordinator (RSC) will come to know and establish individual relationships and service plans with each of the residents. The RSC will coordinate services tailored specifically to meet the individual needs of each resident in an effort to maximize their independent living, and will act to connect residents to area service providers, monitor ongoing service delivery and assess for additional or changing needs in addition to monitoring quality of services.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Negative Economic Impacts (Household/Business/Non-Profit Assistance)

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts: 2.23 Strong Healthy Communities: Demolition and Rehabilitation of Properties

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

AHL and LHAND are committed to preserve this particular building for homeless and low-income tenants by transforming the traditional SRO single rooms into studios.  It will continue to serve a vulnerable population of primarily single-individuals including 10 DMH clients.  The Hennessey House is currently a single room occupancy building that houses a very vulnerable population.  It contains shared bathrooms and kitchens that are outdated and not very private or dignified.  The building has a history of deferred maintenance and upgrades due to lack of funds.  AHL has been able to keep the building operating but has not been able to put aside capital improvement funding.  The plan to revamp the entire building will provide affordable housing that is beneficial for the population it serves.  There is a substantial need for housing of this type that is close to amenities and transportation and with the enhanced service plan proposed- this building will be a “model” for all housing.   When you talk about Strong Healthy Communities – the rehabilitation of the Hennessey House will provide a healthy community that serves not only the fragile population but will be a proud historic landmark for the City of Lynn.

 

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

The current floor plan, which features shared bathrooms, kitchens and other common spaces, is not conducive to any type of quarantine, privacy or dignity.  It is very hard to isolate during a pandemic if your only choice is to use shared facilities.  It was also difficult to keep those areas cleaned with a reduced work force.  With the rehabilitation completed,  every tenant will have their own space to cook, eat and bathe.  Tenants will be able to appreciate all the new amenities and if another type of pandemic or health emergency occurs the tenants will be able to quarantine in the safety of their own unit.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

The Hennessey House represents not only a major revitalization effort to invigorate the downtown – but will provide critically needed services to a vulnerable population that is under serious stress.  In addition, this site is in a Qualified Census Tract and Lynn (a Massachusetts Gateway City) is classified as a Difficult to Develop Area.

The residents will benefit from having their own studio apartment and will no longer have to share the bath, kitchens and common spaces.  The Service Resource center will be on site and will provide a myriad of services.  A full time Resident Service Coordinator will be on site to assist the tenants when needed.  The department of mental health will have a presence on site as well and will provide services as well; because this is a very vulnerable population the compliment of the service resource center is literally life changing.

Affordable Housing is one of the most important topics of our time,  this project not only offers individuals with quality housing but it is also affordable.  Twenty-three of the units will be for ELI tenants with incomes below 30% of AMI, and another 23 will be for those below 60% of AMI. The final five “unrestricted units” are to provide flexibility and the ability to respond quickly to emergency situations.

 

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

Project will provide dignified housing that is affordable to low income individuals

Project will provide a Service Rich Resource Center

A historic building will be restored and will compliment the GAR building

The aforementioned rehab and preservation of affordable units in the Hennessey House proposal is consistent with the goals and recommendations from the City’s recently adopted housing production plan, Housing Lynn; A Plan for Inclusive Growth.

The Hennessey House will be one of the first opportunities to see plan recommendations implemented.

To create a partnership between AHL and LHAND to create more affordable housing opportunities.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: $14,000,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: $2,000,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Phased

D.) Matching funds available from another source: Yes

If yes, identify:

Home Investment Partnership Program Funds in the amount of $2,000,000

ESG-CV Funding in the amount of $1,250,000

 

E.) Other funding opportunities:

If yes, identify:

AHL submitted a One Stop Application for project funding to DHCD in January 2022, however since that time cost have accelerated and with the addition of the elevator AHL is experiencing a gap in projected funding.   AHL has exhausted most funding sources and is going to carry a large amount of debt on the building.   In order to provide a high efficiency, accessible, modern, green building AHL must look for additional grants as  funding resources in order to not incur additional debt.  Lynn residents of all income brackets and demographics deserve safe, clean, affordable housing.

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

This question is not applicable to this submittal.

H.) Increase in future City revenue: No  

If yes, identify:

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

Absolutely,  if this project comes to fruition,  all the current and future residents of the Hennessey House will experience dignified quality housing that quite frankly is not always available for this fragile population

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

The project will be environmentally friendly and will not use any fossil fuels for energy.  Solar panels will be installed on the roof.

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Neighborhood

Please identify if “yes”:

The Hennessey House represents a major revitalization effort to invigorate the downtown and to provide must needed low income affordable housing.  Helping and supporting a vulnerable population live an independent life helps not only the individual but also the community as a whole.

Administrative Information

A.) James Marsh

B.) June 3, 2022

C.) jmarsh@lynnma.gov

D.) 7815866770

General Project Information

Title: Lynn Memorial Auditorium – Upgraded Seating

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: July 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: June 30, 2023

C.) Estimated Start Date:

The procurement process will commence in July of 2022 and the Department of Community Development will schedule the installation of upgraded seating in phases around the performance calendar.

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

The Lynn Memorial Auditorium is a 2,087-seat venue in the heart of downtown Lynn. The Auditorium is accessible from public transportation and is a destination venue for residents of the Boston’s North Shore and beyond. The Auditorium was built in 1949 and was renovated in 2005-2007. As a result of the renovations now almost twenty years ago, the Auditorium has welcomed mainstream artist, and local acts alike. The requested funds would finance the upgrade of the seats within the Auditorium.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Negative Economic Impacts (Household/Business/Non-Profit Assistance)

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other: 7.2 Transfers to Other Units of Government

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

This project supports the travel and tourism industry in Lynn and will have a positive impact on economic growth in the downtown area and the City of Lynn as a whole.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Lynn’s travel and tourism industry was negatively impacted by COVID-19. Local businesses including restaurants, and retail stores experienced losses related to the closure of entertainment venues and restrictions on gathering. As the City transitions to a post pandemic chapter, cultural institutions like the Auditorium are key economic recovery and the revival of live, in-person community programming.

Installation of new seating will allow the Auditorium to compete with smaller but newly renovated venues in the region including the Cabot Theater (850 seats), the Larcom Theater (600 seats), and the Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts (432 seats).

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Renovations of the Auditorium will spur programming and subsequent revenues will have a ripple effect on the local economy. Additionally, Lynn residents will have increased opportunities to benefit from community events and the growth and development of the downtown district.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

Improvements funded by this initiative will result in increased usability of the venue and beautify the ageing theater.

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 200,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 200,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Phased

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

In the event that the proposed renovations exceeded the requested funds, revenue from ticket sales will be used to cover additional costs.

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

H.) Increase in future City revenue: Yes  

If yes, identify:

Upgrades to seating will allow the Auditorium to compete with smaller but newly renovated venues in the region.  Additionally, renovations will result in increased usability of the venue and beautify the ageing theater.

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

This project impacts an Environmental Justice and Minority Population area of Lynn that was disproportionately impacted by that COVID-19.

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

Yes

Please identify if “yes”:

The Auditorium can be used as a community cooling station and respite from extreme weather.

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) Stephen Archer

B.)

C.) firechief@lynnfire.org

D.) 7815931234

General Project Information

Title: Ventilated Turnout Gear Lockers in the Fire Stations

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: September 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: December 31, 2022

C.) Estimated Start Date:

The Fire Department needs new ventilated gear lockers for all six fire stations. Once ordered it will probably take 2-6 months to build and deliver the gear lockers.

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated how essential it is for firefighters to respond to the needs of the community. At the same time they need to keep themselves safe from being infected. Having well ventilated gear lockers is a critical step in keeping the firefighters healthy from contaminants in their personal protective equipment. (PPE)

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Public Health-Negative Economic Impact: Public Sector Capacity

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health: 1.5 Personal Protective Equipment

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities:

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

Firefighters’ Turnout Gear is essential PPE and provides protection from all types of contaminants including viruses. Storage in well ventilated locker facilities ensures the PPE will be available for use on subsequent calls for service.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Properly maintained turnout gear is essential to firefighter health and safety and allows for an effective and healthy public safety workforce to serve our community.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Public safety is maintained by providing clean and reusable PPE.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 159048

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 159048

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Appropriated

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: No 

If yes, identify:

H.) Increase in future City revenue: No  

If yes, identify:

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Entire City

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) Stephen Archer

B.)

C.) firechief@lynnfire.org

D.) 17815931234

General Project Information

Title: Fayette Street Fire Station Rehabilation

A.) New project or expansion to existing: Expansion of Existing Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable: This project was previously funded before the COVID-19 pandemic

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: September 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: June 30, 2026

C.) Estimated Start Date:

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

Complete rehabilitation of the fire station at Fayette Street.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Public Health-Negative Economic Impact: Public Sector Capacity

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities: 3.4 Public Sector Capacity: Effective Service Delivery

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

The Fayette Street fire station is in terrible condition. It will require major renovations in order to maintain service delivery to the community.

How Does Funding Relate to COVID-19 Pandemic?

Neighborhood fire stations have proven to be an effective resource to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. An effective public safety workforce has been and will continue to be, important for the citizens of the community.

Benefits to Residents/Businesses

Public safety benefits all stakeholders in a community.

Specific Outcomes or Accomplishments?

Project Cost & Financing

A.) Estimated TOTAL cost: 4,500,000

B.) Amount of Lynn ARPA funds requested: 4,500,000

C.) Appropriated or phased funding: Phased

D.) Matching funds available from another source: No

If yes, identify:

E.) Other funding opportunities: No

If yes, identify:

F.) Ongoing/recurring costs: No

If yes, identify:

G.) Cost savings beyond 2026: Yes 

If yes, identify:

The fire station will need some sort of rehabilitation in the future if none is forthcoming now.

H.) Increase in future City revenue: No  

If yes, identify:

I.) Additional staff required: No  

If yes, identify:

Benefit to residents disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the proposed project reduce adverse climate impacts and/or promote environmental sustainability?

No

Please identify if “yes”:

Does the project benefit a neighborhood, region of the City, or the City as a whole?

Region (Ward, District)

Please identify if “yes”:

Administrative Information

A.) Stephen Archer

B.)

C.) firechief@lynnfire.org

D.) 17815931234

General Project Information

Title: Rehab of Western Avenue Station Bathrooms

A.) New project or expansion to existing: New Project.

B.) Please identify if applicable:

Timeline

A.) Estimated Start Date: September 1, 2022

B.) Estimated Completion Date: December 31, 2022

C.) Estimated Start Date:

D. Additional Files:

Project Description

The officers and firefighters bathrooms are in need of remodeling. They are in disrepair and wholly inadequate for the needs of the responders.

Spending Category for Eligible Use

Eligible Use: Public Health-Negative Economic Impact: Public Sector Capacity

Allowable Expenditures for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds

• Public Health:

• Negative Economic Impacts:

• Services to Disproportionately Impacted Communities: 3.4 Public Sector Capacity: Effective Service Delivery

• Premium Pay:

• Infrastructure Improvements:

• Revenue Replacement:

• Administrative & Other:

Please explain how the project qualifies under the expenditure category

The current bathroom facilities at the Western Avenue Fire Station are wholly inadequate to service the needs of the firefighters assigned there. After an incident it is necessary for the firefighters to shower and disinfect themselves in order to be ready to provide the next service to the community. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when proper personal hygiene was essential to keeping all safe, the bathroom facilities were not adequate.