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Councilor Wheeler offered a motion to pass 2024-015 as presented.
2024-015 · BUDGET · 2024
An Order to request the City Council to authorize the Department of Public Works to overspend the fiscal 2024 snow and ice appropriation
This ordinance requests City Council authorization to overspend Amesbury's fiscal 2024 snow and ice appropriation. It notes that $142,563.34 has already been spent as of January 18, 2024 and argues overspending is necessary to protect residents' life and safety.
approved CITYWIDE
- STEP 1SubmittedMAR 26 2024
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedMAR 26 2024
AI summary · plain-language
The City of Amesbury seeks authorization under MGL c. 44 s. 31D to exceed the $250,000 fiscal 2024 snow and ice appropriation for snow removal. As of January 18, 2024, reported expenditures total $142,563.34, with remaining encumbrances, and the ordinance argues that overspending is necessary to protect life and safety.
Key provisions
§1 Authorizes overspending of the fiscal 2024 snow and ice appropriation per MGL c. 44 s. 31D.
§2 Requires City Council approval to authorize expenditures in excess of the appropriation.
§3 As of January 18, 2024, snow and ice expenditures total $142,563.34.
§4 Overspending is intended to protect the life and safety of Amesbury residents.
Discussed at meetings
City CouncilCity Clerk Meeting
City CouncilCity Council Meeting
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Pass 2024-015 An Order to authorize the Department of Public Works to overspend the fiscal 2024 snow and ice appropriation of $250,000
City CouncilCity Council Budget and Finance Committee Meeting
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An Order to request the City Council to authorize the Department of Public Works to overspend the fiscal 2024 snow and ice appropriation of $250,000.
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