Two projects on Tuesday night received the green light from Selectmen to apply for Community Preservation Act funds – an off leash dog park and a new roof for the Town Hall auditorium.

Dog park proponents, which include members of the Dog Park Study Committee and the Dog Park Affiliation of Wareham, will apply for $20,000 in funds to construct a park on Maple Springs Road, near the Route 25 overpass.

Each year, the Community Preservation Committee allocates money to projects through the Community Preservation Act in four categories: open space, historic preservation, affordable housing and recreation. The money is raised through a surcharge on property tax bills. The state then matches a percentage of the town-raised funds. Community Preservation Act funds must be approved at Town Meeting.

The dog park is being spearheaded by members of the Dog Park Affiliation of Wareham who started the effort in 2015.

Initially, the group hoped to open a park at Minot Forest with $100,000 in Community Preservation Act funds. At a previous Town Meeting, the group withdrew its request after issues regarding safety, liability and maintenance were raised.

On Tuesday, Dog Park Study Committee Chair Trenton Blanchard said with the new location several problem areas had been addressed, including liability insurance. Blanchard said the Dog Park Affiliation of Wareham has agreed to take additional insurance for the park, limiting the town’s liability.

Selectmen had questions for Blanchard related to security, what breeds will be allowed and cleanliness.

“Who will clean up the poop?” Selectman Judith Whiteside wanted to know.

Blanchard said the park will have a “carry in, carry out” policy with dog owners expected to clean up after themselves. As for security, the park will be entirely fenced in, he said, adding the location isn’t near homes, which would limit noise complaints.

Selectmen Chair Peter Teitelbaum noted that state law prohibits cities and towns from passing laws that prevent certain breeds of dogs, such as pit bulls or German shepherds, from public places. However, individual dogs causing problems can be banned from the park, he said.

Blanchard said the Community Preservation Act funds would be a small portion of the park’s proposed $200,000 price tag. He said with the approval, the committee now plans to apply for a grant from the Stanton Foundation that would provide 90 percent of the rest of the cost if awarded. The foundation has given large grants to other towns on Cape Cod and the South Coast for dog parks.

Selectmen applauded the efforts of the groups for continuing the difficult effort to bring a dog park to town.

The second application, a $120,000 request to replace the leaking roof over the Town Hall auditorium, was unanimously approved with minimal discussion.