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2026-040 · 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 $20,000.00 for a comprehensive study of city-wide parking space capacity and needs related to future development, including strategies for surface parking lots and parking fees.
Amesbury accepts a $20,000 state grant to fund Phase II of a Downtown Amesbury Parking Study to assess citywide parking capacity and future development needs, including paid parking strategies.
approved CITYWIDEBUSINESS DISTRICT
- STEP 1SubmittedFEB 10 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedMAR 04 2026
AI summary · plain-language
Amesbury will accept a $20,000 FY26 legislative earmark grant to fund Phase II of a city-wide parking study. The effort, led by consultant John M. Burke, will evaluate current parking conditions and future demand with an emphasis on downtown parking, including paid parking, handicapped parking, and surface lots, with recommendations for management and fees. The study will be completed within roughly four months, with monthly invoicing and City ownership of produced materials.
Key provisions
§1 Accepts a $20,000 FY26 Legislative Earmark Grant for a city-wide parking study.
§2 Contracts John M. Burke, P.E., for Phase II Downtown Amesbury Parking Study.
§3 Consultant fee: $14,750 lump-sum; $175/hour for extra work.
§4 Materials produced become the City’s property; project to run ~4 months with monthly invoicing.
Discussed at meetings
City CouncilCity Council Special Meeting
City Council**CANCELLED** City Council Meeting
2026-0402026-040 Accept FY26 Earmark - Parking Study Phase 2
City CouncilBudget and Finance Subcommittee Meeting
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Return 2026-040 to the full City Council with a positive recommendation.
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City CouncilCity Council Meeting
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i'd like to refer bill 2026-040 to budget and finance with a second reading to occur on february 24th