City Council · June 11, 2024 · 7:00 PM
City Council Meeting
Council adopted the FY25 operating budget (2024-001), approving a Total Appropriation of $86,598,257 and key line items including school and library funding; the council also confirmed the reappointment of KP Law, P.C. as City Attorney (2024-077).
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Key decisions
Adopted FY25 Total Appropriation of $86,598,257 (all funds)
Approved Total General Fund amount of $79,414,528
Approved appropriation by taxation of $77,059,308
Approved City Council Personal Services (line 111) at $49,167
Approved Total City Council (line 111) for a total of $145,602
Accepted Amesbury Public Schools total line item (300) as specified in the Mayor’s budget book at $37,945,439
Approved Library Personal Services (line 610) at $673,176
Approved Library Other Expenses (line 610) at $231,680
Approved Total Library (line 610) for a total of $904,856
Reappointment of KP Law, P.C. to the position of City Attorney for a term to expire June 3, 2025 (2024-077)
Accepted 2024-082 as a late file (inter-municipal animal control agreement renewal)
Referred bills to Budget & Finance Subcommittee with second readings: 2024-078, 2024-079, 2024-080, 2024-081, 2024-082
Agenda
Minutes
4. Act on Minutes
Act on minutes from the March 13, 2024 joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Board; March 13, 2024 joint meeting of the City Council and Library Board of Trustees; and the May 28, 2024 City Council meeting.
Mayoral Appointments
2024-077. Reappointment of KP Law, P.C. (City Attorney)
Reappointment of KP Law, P.C. to the position of City Attorney for a term to expire June 3, 2025.
Second Readings
2024-001. Operating Budget for FY25
Public hearing on an order to adopt the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25).
First Readings
2024-078. EMHOT Grant Acceptance ($298,834)
Authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a $298,834 grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs to fund the Amesbury Council on Aging’s FY25 and FY26 Elder Mental Health Outreach Team (EMHOT); funds to supplement salaries, fringe, transportation, and allowable program expenses.
First Readings
2024-079. Inter-departmental Transfers (MGL c.44 §33B)
Authorize inter-departmental transfers of general fund appropriations in accordance with MGL c.44 Section 33B; summary and details provided in transfer summary.
First Readings
2024-080. Collins Street Park Improvements ($32,699.28)
Appropriate $32,699.28 from the Quality of Life fund (8020) to fund improvements to Collins Street Park basketball court and surrounding area, including removal and disposal of existing surface, installation of new hoop, subgrade work, new paving and striping, and landscaping as funding allows.
First Readings
2024-081. AMS Performance Center – Roof Replacement ($6,063,254)
Appropriate $6,063,254 to pay costs of the AMS Performance Center roof replacement project, including all incidental costs; authorizes the Treasurer, with Mayor approval, to borrow the amount. Passage requires a two-thirds vote.
Late Files
2024-082. Inter-municipal Animal Control Agreement Renewal (Salisbury)
Authorize the Mayor to enter into a one-year renewal of the inter-municipal agreement for animal control services with the Town of Salisbury, extending the agreement through June 30, 2025.