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.
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