2024-0792024-079
2024-079 · BUDGET · 2024
An Order to authorize inter-departmental transfers of general fund appropriations in accordance with MGL c.44 Section 33B.
Authorizes the Mayor to move general fund money between city departments in the last two months of the fiscal year or the first 15 days of the new year to cover overages and deficits. It lists specific department transfers and sources of funds.
approved CITYWIDE
- STEP 1SubmittedJUN 11 2024
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedJUN 25 2024
AI summary · plain-language
The City Council authorizes inter-departmental transfers of general fund appropriations per MGL c.44 §33B, to be completed in the final two months of the fiscal year or the first 15 days of the new fiscal year. Transfers may move appropriations from one department to another, excluding the municipal light department and the school department. The ordinance enumerates a total of $399,530 in transfers to fund staffing changes, legal reviews, overtime, snow and ice response, capital purchases, and other operating needs, funded by available funds from several departments and reserves.
Key provisions
§1 Allows inter-departmental transfers of general fund appropriations within the last 2 months of FY or the first 15 days of the new FY.
§2 Total transfers amount to $399,530 to cover overages and deficits.
§3 Transfers to Treasurer/Collector, Legal, IT, Conservation, Inspectional Services, Snow & Ice, Health Inspection, Library, Fire (Capital), and Administration & Finance.
§4 Transfers funded by available funds from HIT Personal Services, Veterans, Employee Benefits, Reserves, Fire Personal Services, and Conservation Personal Services.
Discussed at meetings
City CouncilCity Council Meeting
amend2024-079
to amend the proposal with the substituted amounts (for 2024-079).
approve2024-079
to accept 2024-079 as amended.
City CouncilCity Council Meeting
refer2024-079
Councilor Wheeler offered a motion to refer 2024-079 to the Budget and Finance Subcommittee with a second reading on Tuesday, June 25th.