Unique CPA Programs for Unique CPA Communities
We believe that all towns and cities across Massachusetts are unique in their history, resources, values, demographics, and goals. Our Team seeks to engage all corners of a community to best understand how to tailor a CPA Program to best serve every individual community in the Commonwealth.
We cater our services and the work we do with each municipality to their specific needs and priorities. We will work with you and your residents to address the areas where your CPA Program needs assistance.
Our Services
Program
development
Whether CPA is new to your municipality and you are setting up the program for the first time, or you have had a CPA Program for years but it is not efficient or needs fine-tuning, we will work closely with you to develop a process that works best for your community.
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Creation of CPA application forms and processes
Creation of an annual calendar detailing the funding cycle
Development of system for funded project monitoring
Project
oversight
CPP will work as a liaison between your CPC, the applicable municipal departments, and all the parties involved in the project (general contractor, architect, landscape architect, etc.).
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Ongoing monitoring of individual projects
Site inspections and/or meetings with design and construction teams to ensure compliance on scoping
Budget monitoring
CPA
planning
After adopting CPA, a new community must implement a Community Preservation Plan. After the initial plan is created, the CPC must hold a public hearing and update the plan every year. Our team can help!
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Creation of a new CPA Plan
Updating an existing Plan
Public engagement
Hosting hearings, virtual or in-person
Application
review
Our team is able to bring our unique experiences and expertise to the table in order to assist you and your Committee in reviewing grant applications.
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Annual review of all CPA applications
A recommended slate of projects with funding amounts to present to the Committee
Future funding round considerations and priorities
Program
administration
Once your CPA Program is up and running, CPP can take on the role of a Contract Program Administrator to assist with the ongoing management of the program.
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Monitoring of ongoing CPA-funded projects
Overseeing of public hearings and meetings
Coordination with the Community Preservation Committee, including during the onboarding process for new Committee members
Program
assessment
For communities with existing CPA Programs, our team is able to critically assess the program to ensure that it is functioning efficiently and meeting your municipality's unique needs.
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Our team will assess existing CPA programs based on factors such as:
Does the CPA Program and funding align with the MGL?
Does the CPA Program and funding align with the local ordinance or by-law, and is it meeting local goals?
Is the CPA program meeting the goals set forth in the Community Preservation Plan?
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