City Council · November 19, 2024 · 6:30 PM
Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
Committee recommended approval of the FY25 annual tax classification (2024-138) and an increase in exemption amounts (2024-139); recommended a $1,800 transfer for Veterans Services (2024-147); and recommended the mayor be authorized to acquire 5 Market St with a $3,150,000 appropriation (2024-149).
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Key decisions
Return 2024-138 Article 1 (FY25 Annual Classification Hearing) to the City Council with a positive recommendation
Return 2024-138 Article 2 (FY25 Annual Classification Hearing) to the City Council with a positive recommendation
Return 2024-138 Article 3 (FY25 Annual Classification Hearing) to the City Council with a positive recommendation
Return 2024-138 Article 4 (FY25 Annual Classification Hearing) to the City Council with a positive recommendation
Return 2024-138 (all 4 articles together) to the City Council with a positive recommendation
Return 2024-139 (Increase in Exemption Amount) to the City Council with a positive recommendation
Return 2024-147 (Transfer $1,800 from Veterans Other Expenses to Veterans Salaries & Wages) to the City Council with a positive recommendation
Return 2024-149 (Authorize acquisition of 5 Market St and appropriate $3,150,000) to the City Council with a positive recommendation
Agenda
2024-138. 2024-138
An Order to request the City Council vote to hold the annual Classification Hearing to vote on four separate items in order to establish the tax burdens for each class of property.
2024-139. 2024-139
An Order to request the City Council vote to increase the exemption amount of qualified applicants.
2024-147. 2024-147
An Order to authorize a transfer of $1,800.00 from Veterans Services Department Other Expenses to Veterans Services Department Salaries & Wages.
2024-149. 2024-149
An Order authorizing the Mayor to acquire the land, building, and structures located at 5 Market Street, Amesbury, for the purpose of using the building for City Hall purposes, and the appropriation of $3,150,000 to fund such acquisition, including the payment of all costs incidental and related thereto.