A communication transmitted from Yi-An Huang, City Manager, relative to a recommendation that in accordance with the requirements of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), the Cambridge City Council adopt an order for the Statement of Interest Form for the replacement of the Cambridgeport School building roof

City of Cambridge Agenda Item No. 2 IN CITY COUNCIL March 3, 2025 WHEREAS: Having convened in an open meeting on February 4, 2025prior to the SOI submission closing date, the Cambridge School Committee of Cambridge, Massachusetts, in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest Form dated no later than March 21, 2025 for the Cambridgeport School building located at 89 Elm Street which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category for which an application may be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future. WHEREAS: The funds are sought to be used for the replacement of the building’s roof; and WHEREAS: The Elm Street building’s roof is approximately forty-five years old, and has had multiple leaks repaired; and WHEREAS: This project falls under priority category number 5, which is for the replacement, ORDERED: renovation, or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility, as determined in the judgment of the Authority; and The Cambridge City Council hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest Form, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the City/School District to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. In City Council March 3, 2025. Adopted by a yea and nay vote:- Yeas 9; Nays 0; Absent 0. Attest:- Diane P. LeBlanc, City Clerk A true copy; ATTEST:- Diane P. LeBlanc City Clerk