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Policy Order O-10

City Council, March 30, 2015

Councillor Toomey

WHEREAS: The Foundry re-use study conducted by the City of Cambridge has determined that the cost of upgrades needed in the building to be approximately 11 million dollars; and

WHEREAS: Having the City of Cambridge complete the necessary upgrades can expand interest in the building to more arts related organizations because upgrade expenses are no longer a factor; and

WHEREAS: There has been significant interest in a building to house the arts and operate as an art center serving the residents of Cambridge; now therefore be it

ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to confer with the Cambridge Arts Council to determine the types of spaces that are most needed within the local arts community with the view of using the Foundry to fill those needs; and be it further

ORDERED: That the City Manager be and hereby is requested to allocate appropriate funds to make appropriate upgrades to the Foundry for the purpose of creating a community arts center.

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