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2025-064 · BUDGET · 2025

An Order that pursuant to G.L. c.44B, the Community Preservation Act, the following amounts be reserved from the FY2026 estimated annual revenues of the Community Preservation Fund, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee: $56,488 to the Community Housing Reserve, $56,488 to the Historic Resources Reserve, and $56,488 to the Open Space and Recreation Reserve.

The City Council reserves portions of FY2026 CPA revenues into reserves for housing, historic resources, and open space/recreation, and allocates a portion to CPC administrative costs. The remainder stays in the CPA unreserved balance for future eligible uses.

approved CITYWIDEENVIRONMENTAL
  1. STEP 1
    Submitted
    MAY 27 2025
  2. STEP 2 · CURRENT
    Approved
    JUN 24 2025
AI summary · plain-language

The Amesbury City Council authorizes transfers of FY2026 estimated Community Preservation Act revenues: 10% is reserved for the Community Housing Reserve, Historic Resources Reserve, and Open Space and Recreation Reserve; 5% is set aside for the Community Preservation Committee Administrative account to cover CPC administrative expenses; the remaining funds are placed in the CPA Unreserved Balance. These actions ensure funds are set aside for eligible CPA purposes and are consistent with the CPA requirements and the CPC’s recommendation. The order notes a state match and reflects the annual CPA planning process, with funds to be expended by future City Council votes.

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Key provisions

§1 Allocates 10% of FY2026 CPA revenues to Community Housing Reserve, Historic Resources Reserve, and Open Space and Recreation Reserve.
§2 Allocates 5% of FY2026 CPA revenues to the Community Preservation Committee Administrative account.
§3 Remaining FY2026 CPA revenues are placed in the CPA Unreserved Balance.
§4 Administrative funds are to be expended under CPC direction for administrative and operational expenses related to implementing the Act.

Discussed at meetings

City CouncilCity Council MeetingJune 24, 2025
approve2025-064
Approve Order 2025-064 CPA FY2026 reserve allocations and CPC administrative appropriation.
MOVED BY COUNCILOR HAGGSTROM · SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HOGG · VOTE: APPROVED 8-0
City CouncilBudget and Finance Subcommittee MeetingJune 17, 2025
other2025-064
Councilor Frederique made a motion to return 2025-064 to the City Council with a positive recommendation.
MOVED BY COUNCILOR FREDERIQUE · SECONDED BY COUNCILOR REDFERN · VOTE: PASSED 3-0
2025-0642025-064
City CouncilCity Council MeetingMay 27, 2025
refer2025-064
Refer 2025-064 CPA FY2026 reserve allocations and administrative appropriation to the Budget and Finance Subcommittee with the second hearing to be at the June 24th City Council Meeting.
MOVED BY COUNCILOR WHEELER · SECONDED BY COUNCILOR GILDAY · VOTE: REFERRED 7-1 (COUNCILOR STANGANELLI OPPOSED)