approve2026-039
i would like to move to accept 2026-039 as presented
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2026-039 · GRANT · 2026
An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a FY26 Legislative Earmark Grant Award from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $49,000.00 for Chromebooks for third-grade students in the Amesbury Public Schools.
The City Council authorizes the Mayor to accept a $49,000 state earmark grant to purchase Chromebooks for third-grade students in the Amesbury Public Schools. The Mayor will administer the grant per state guidelines and use it for technology in the classroom.
approved CITYWIDE
- STEP 1SubmittedFEB 10 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedMAR 04 2026
AI summary · plain-language
This ordinance authorizes the City of Amesbury to accept and spend a $49,000 FY26 Legislative Earmark Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The funds are designated for Chromebooks for third-grade students in the Amesbury Public Schools, advancing digital learning and equity in access to technology. The Mayor is authorized to administer and expend the grant in accordance with the grant’s terms and requirements, which were requested by the city’s state legislative delegation in the FY26 Budget.
Key provisions
§1 Accept and expend a FY26 Legislative Earmark Grant of $49,000 for Chromebooks for Amesbury third-grade students.
§2 Funds to be used solely for purchase of Chromebooks for third-grade students in the Amesbury Public Schools.
§3 Mayor authorized to administer and expend grant funds in accordance with grant terms.
§4 Earmark was requested by Amesbury’s state legislative delegation in the FY26 Budget.
Discussed at meetings
City CouncilCity Council Special Meeting
City CouncilBudget and Finance Subcommittee Meeting
other2026-039
Return 2026-039 to the full City Council with a positive recommendation.
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City CouncilCity Council Meeting
refer2026-039
i'd like to make a motion to refer 2026-039 to budget and finance for second reading on february 24th