City Council · May 26, 2026
City Council Meeting
Council approved a $513,316.36 FY2027 capital appropriation (2026-092), set FY27 revolving fund spending limits (2026-093), reserved FY2027 Community Preservation Act funds for open space, historic resources, and housing (2026-094), authorized SAFE and Senior SAFE grants and a $15,000 ARSL library grant (2026-095, 2026-096), approved a $22,881.86 transfer from the Greenleaf Supportive Day fund to the Council on Aging (2026-097), and appropriated $55,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings for an emergency wastewater treatment plant repair (2026-098); Resolution 2026-086 (Housing Production Plan 2024–2029) was continued to June 23 pending Planning Board recommendation and referral to the Amesbury Housing Trust.
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Key decisions
Approved the May list of licenses and permits.
Approved 2026-092: Appropriate $513,316.36 from Free Cash to fund FY2027 capital expenditures.
Approved 2026-093: Establish spending limits for departmental revolving funds pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §53E½ for FY27.
Approved 2026-094: Reserve FY2027 Community Preservation Fund estimated revenues: $59,427 to Open Space & Recreation, $59,427 to Historic Resources, and $59,427 to Community Housing.
Approved 2026-095: Authorize the Mayor to accept and expend EOPSS/DFS SAFE grant ($6,727.92) and Senior SAFE grant ($2,859.19).
Approved 2026-096: Authorize the Mayor to accept and expend the ARSL Sustainable & Resilient New England Libraries grant in the amount of $15,000.
Approved 2026-097: Transfer $22,881.86 from the Greenleaf Supportive Day Revolving Fund to the Council on Aging Revolving Fund.
Approved 2026-098: Appropriate $55,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings to Sludge Disposal, Repair & Maintenance Other Equipment and Consulting accounts for emergency wastewater treatment plant repair.
Agenda
Appointments
4. Mayoral Appointments
Mayoral appointments to city boards, commissions, or positions (specific appointments not listed on agenda).
Presentations
6. Presentations from Mayor and Officials
Presentations from the Mayor, City staff, other elected officials, and official representatives of boards and commissions.
Licenses
7. Licenses and Permits – May
Consideration of Licenses and Permits for May (specific licenses/permits not itemized on the agenda).
Second Readings
2026-086 A Resolution to adopt Housing Production Plan 2024-2029
Resolution to adopt the City of Amesbury Housing Production Plan 2024–2029 to guide housing goals and implementation strategies.
Second Readings
2026-092 An Order to appropriate $513,316.36 from Free Cash for FY2027 capital expenditures
Order to appropriate $513,316.36 from Free Cash to fund listed Fiscal Year 2027 capital expenditures.
Second Readings
2026-093 An Order to establish spending limits for departmental revolving funds
Order to establish spending limits for departmental revolving funds pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §53E½ for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.
Second Readings
2026-094 An Order to reserve FY2027 CPA revenues
Order reserving FY2027 Community Preservation Fund estimated revenues: 10% each to Open Space & Recreation, Historic Resources, and Community Housing (and 5% for CPC administrative/operational expenses) per G.L. c.44B.
Second Readings
2026-095 An Order to accept and expend SAFE and Senior SAFE grants
Order authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend two EOPSS/DFS grants: SAFE program ($6,727.92) and Senior SAFE program ($2,859.19) to support fire and life-safety education.
Second Readings
2026-096 An Order to accept and expend ARSL Sustainable & Resilient Libraries grant ($15,000)
Order authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend a $15,000 Association for Rural and Small Libraries grant to replace the temporary ADA ramp at the Amesbury Public Library.
Second Readings
2026-097 An Order to transfer Greenleaf Supportive Day funds to Council on Aging
Order to transfer $22,881.86 from the Greenleaf Supportive Day Revolving Fund to the Council on Aging Revolving Fund following discontinuation of the Greenleaf program.
Second Readings
2026-098 An Order to appropriate $55,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings for emergency WWTP repair
Order to appropriate $55,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings to cover sludge disposal, repair & maintenance, other equipment, and consulting for an emergency wastewater treatment plant repair following centrifuge failure.