approve2026-108
Establish a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §53F½ (2026-108).
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2026-108 · BUDGET · POLICY · 2026
An Order to establish a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund pursuant to M.G.L. c. 44, §53F1/2
Amesbury establishes a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund to fund the city’s waste and recycling programs. The fund will hold revenues from a planned residential trash fee and cover collection, disposal, and administration costs.
approved CITYWIDEENVIRONMENTAL
- STEP 1SubmittedJUN 09 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedJUN 23 2026
AI summary · plain-language
This order creates a dedicated Solid Waste Enterprise Fund under state law (Massachusetts) to support the city’s solid waste and recycling programs. It sets up a separate revenue stream in anticipation of a new residential trash collection fee and directs fund revenues to cover collection, disposal, and administration costs, aligning with Department of Revenue requirements.
Key provisions
§1 Creates the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund under M.G.L. c. 44, §53F1/2.
§2 Funds in the Enterprise Fund offset solid waste and recycling program costs.
§3 Receives revenues from a planned residential trash collection fee to support the fund.
§4 Complies with Department of Revenue requirements and guidance.
Discussed at meetings
City CouncilCity Council Meeting
City CouncilCity Council Standing Committee of the Whole Meeting
approve2026-108
Return 2026-108 (establish a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §53F½) to the full City Council with a positive recommendation.
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City CouncilCity Council Meeting
refer2026-108
I'd like to move to refer bills 2026 dash 102 through 2026 dashed 110 to the Standing Committee of the whole with a second reading to occur on June 23rd
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