Budget and Finance Subcommittee
Regular MeetingAmesbury, MA · April 24, 2023
Minutes
City of Amesbury
Office of the City Clerk
62 Friend St.
Amesbury, MA 01913
By City Clerk at 9:53 am, Jun 22, 2023
City Council Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 24, 2023, at 7:00 PM
Chairman Hickok called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM.
Roll Call:
• Roll call was taken, and present were Councilor Deschenes, Councilor Stanganelli, and Chairman
Hickok.
Minutes for Approval:
March 21, 2023
Councilor Deschenes moved continue the minutes from March 21, 2023 to the next Budget and
Finance meeting. Chairman Hickok seconded, and the motion passed unanimously (3 voting
members present).
Communications & Updates:
• CFO Marisa Batista shared monthly reports (see attached).
Public Comment:
• Chairman Hickok stated that comments related to 2023-040 would be taken during that section of
the agenda.
2023-032 An Order to fund the employment agreement between the City of Amesbury and the
International Association of Firefighters Local 1783, I.A.F.F., dated July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. -Mayor
Sponsor
• Chief of Staff Ann Marie Casey gave a brief explanation of the bill.
• Chief James Nolan further explained the bill, giving a background of how the bill came to be.
• Councilor Deschenes asked if this is backpay. Chief Nolan stated that this is retroactive pay.
• Chairman Hickok asked if this is how the city budgeted the reserve for the salary increase a year
ago. CFO Marisa Batista replied that this was realized about halfway through last year.
• Ms. Batista stated that the current free cash is $4.3 million. After the transfer of $284,532.76, the
amount would be $4,055,647.90.
Councilor Stanganelli moved to send bill 2023-032 as presented back to the full City Council with
a positive recommendation. He was seconded by Councilor Deschenes. The motion passed
unanimously (3 voting members present).
Councilor Deschenes moved to take 2023-036 out of order. He was seconded by Councilor
Stanganelli. The motion passed unanimously (3 voting members present).
2023-036 An Order to request the City Council vote to adopt an additional 2% Cost-of-Living (COLA)
increase for FY 2023 for all eligible retirees and survivors in the Amesbury retirement system. -Mayor
Sponsor
• Chief of Staff Ann Marie Casey introduced Dan Sherman of Sherman Actuarial Services.
• Mr. Sherman presented various options for the COLA (see attached).
• Councilors asked clarifying questions regarding the COLA.
• Chairman Hickok passed the gavel to Councilor Stanganelli.
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Chairman Hickok moved to send bill 2023-036 as presented back to the full City Council with a
positive recommendation amending to have the city use $556,038 for free cash instead of using a
payment schedule. He was seconded by Councilor Deschenes. The motion passed 2-1 (3 voting
members present).
Councilor Stanganelli passed the gavel back to Chairman Hickok.
Councilor Deschenes moved to take 2023-040 out of order. He was seconded by Councilor
Stanganelli. The motion passed unanimously (3 voting members present).
2023-040 An Ordinance to update various Special Event usage fees and amend the Amesbury Code of
Ordinances Chapter 396 Special Events. -Mayor Sponsor
• Chief of Staff Ann Marie Casey acknowledged the mixed feelings regarding this bill and clarified
the intent behind the bill.
• Chairman Hickok reopened public comment at 8:25 PM.
o Michelle Leblanc, 162 Elm Street, stated her opposition to the bill.
o Chris Hunt, 12 Perkins Street, shared his concern over the condition of the softball field
and the inequities regarding access to the field.
o Crystal Sorgini, 82 Prospect Street, stated her opposition to the bill, mentioning the lack
of usability of the field.
o Belen Wieler Hawes, Market Street, stated her opposition to the bill.
• Councilor Deschenes shared his lack of faith in the process that led to this bill.
• Councilor Stanganelli asked if the city still has a parks commission, and if there are talks of
implementing something similar to the Athletic Organization Stakeholder Committee. Chief of
Staff Ann Marie Casey stated that the commission has not met since 2021 and that she is not
familiar with this committee but will look further into it.
Councilor Stanganelli moved to send bill 2023-040 with no recommendation. There was no
second.
Councilor Deschenes moved to send bill 2023-040 to the May 23rd meeting to postpone indefinitely
and encourage the administration and school department to engage in fair and open consultation
and negotiation with all stakeholders. He was seconded by Councilor Stanganelli. The motion
passed 2-1 (3 voting members present).
Councilor Deschenes moved to take 2023-039 out of order. He was seconded by Councilor
Stanganelli. The motion passed unanimously (3 voting members present).
2023-039 An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend FY23 formula grant funding for the
Amesbury Council on Aging from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) in the amount of
$54,660.00. -Mayor Sponsor
• Doreen Arnfield, Council on Aging Director, spoke in favor of the bill.
Councilor Stanganelli moved to send bill 2023-039 as presented back to the full City Council with
a positive recommendation. He was seconded by Councilor Deschenes. The motion passed
unanimously (3 voting members present).
2023-035 An Order to appropriate $200,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings to Sewer Other Expenses. -
Mayor Sponsor
• CFO Marisa Batista referred to the monthly report.
Councilor Deschenes moved to send bill 2023-035 as presented back to the full City Council with a
positive recommendation. He was seconded by Councilor Stanganelli. The motion passed
unanimously (3 voting members present).
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2023-037 An Ordinance to adopt a Schedule of Fees for the Harbormaster’s Office, which is a function of
the Amesbury Police Department. -Mayor Sponsor
• Chief Craig Bailey gave a brief history of the lack of fees.
Councilor Stanganelli moved to send bill 2023-037 as presented back to the full City Council with
a positive recommendation. He was seconded by Councilor Deschenes. The motion passed
unanimously (3 voting members present).
2023-038 An Ordinance to update various fees for the Treasurer/Collector Department and adopt a
Schedule of Fees. -Mayor Sponsor
• Treasurer Donna Cornoni shared that the fees have not changed in over 30 years.
• Councilor Stanganelli asked why there is no automatic increase in the fees. Chairman Hickok
agreed with this sentiment.
Councilor Stanganelli moved to send bill 2023-038 as presented back to the full City Council with
a positive recommendation. He was seconded by Councilor Deschenes. The motion passed
unanimously (3 voting members present).
Adjourn: Councilor Stanganelli moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:59 PM. He was seconded by
Councilor Deschenes. The motion passed unanimously (3 voting members present).
Respectfully submitted,
Jasmine Looney
May 10, 2023
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Year to Date Salaries Benchmark - Salaries paid through 3/16/23 71.44%
Year to Date Expenses Benchmark - Expenses paid through 3/31/23 75.00%
City Budget Expended
Unexpended (YTD) % Expended
Department (YTD) (YTD)
Council Salaries $ 45,243 $ 29,501 $ 15,742 65.21%
Council Expenses $ 92,595 $ 55,698 $ 36,897 60.2%
Mayor Salaries $ 305,637 $ 213,847 $ 91,790 70.0%
Mayor Expenses $ 12,090 $ 8,097 $ 3,993 67.0%
Administration & Finance Salaries $ 360,375 $ 232,100 $ 128,274 64.4%
Administration & Finance Expenses $ 13,658 $ 6,603 $ 7,055 48.3%
Assessors Salaries $ 207,327 $ 121,540 $ 85,788 58.6%
Assessors Expenses $ 43,170 $ 17,424 $ 25,746 40.4%
Treasurer/Collector Salaries $ 211,500 $ 147,764 $ 63,737 69.9%
Treasurer/Collector Expenses $ 33,700 $ 18,654 $ 15,046 55.4%
Legal $ 150,000 $ 65,117 $ 84,883 43.4%
MIS Salaries $ 346,800 $ 211,412 $ 135,388 61.0%
MIS Expenses $ 504,646 $ 331,797 $ 172,849 65.7%
Central Supplies $ 62,335 $ 49,330 $ 13,005 79.1%
Clerk Salaries $ 193,078 $ 131,039 $ 62,039 67.9%
Clerk Expenses $ 5,275 $ 2,988 $ 2,287 56.7%
Elections $ 55,617 $ 42,833 $ 12,784 77.0%
Conservation Commission $ 59,603 $ 23,111 $ 36,491 38.8%
Planning Board $ 5,525 $ 1,206 $ 4,319 21.8%
Zoning Appeals Board $ 525 $ 265 $ 260 50.5%
Community/Economic Dvlp. Salaries $ 312,779 $ 197,303 $ 115,477 63.1%
Community/Economic Dvlp. Expenses $ 5,200 $ 3,517 $ 1,683 67.6%
Other Assessments $ 7,718 $ 6,718 $ 1,000 87.0%
Municipal Buildings $ 166,800 $ 74,212 $ 92,588 44.5%
Police Salaries $ 4,395,133 $ 3,098,966 $ 1,296,167 70.5%
Police Expenses $ 423,195 $ 354,278 $ 68,917 83.7%
Fire Salaries $ 3,533,134 $ 2,672,412 $ 860,723 75.6%
Fire Expenses $ 363,449 $ 285,248 $ 78,201 78.5%
Building Inspection Salaries $ 313,535 $ 229,593 $ 83,942 73.2%
Building Inspection Expenses $ 27,426 $ 18,825 $ 8,601 68.6%
Weights & Measures $ 4,500 $ 4,500 $ - 100.0%
Harbormaster $ 32,500 $ 4,958 $ 27,542 15.3%
School Department $ 35,032,129 $ 24,075,717 $ 10,956,412 68.7%
Regional School Assessment $ 2,311,691 $ 2,149,376 $ 162,315 93.0%
DPW Salaries $ 951,886 $ 547,199 $ 404,687 57.5%
DPW Expenses $ 819,849 $ 590,481 $ 229,368 72.0%
Snow & Ice $ 250,000 $ 611,594 $ (361,594) 244.6%
Street Lighting $ 150,000 $ 108,282 $ 41,718 72.2%
Expense Report as of 3/31/23
City Budget Expended
Unexpended (YTD) % Expended
Department (YTD) (YTD)
Refuse Collection & Disposal $ 1,470,000 $ 972,451 $ 497,549 66.2%
Health Inspection Salaries $ 95,000 $ 41,428 $ 53,572 43.6%
Health Inspection Expenses $ 13,424 $ 7,794 $ 5,630 58.1%
Council on Aging Salaries $ 172,443 $ 102,785 $ 69,657 59.6%
Council on Aging Expenses $ 4,700 $ 2,846 $ 1,854 60.6%
Youth Services Salaries $ 374,819 $ 257,827 $ 116,991 68.8%
Youth Services Expenses $ 42,070 $ 23,300 $ 18,770 55.4%
Veterans Salaries $ 4,800 $ 3,600 $ 1,200 75.0%
Veterans Expenses $ 373,071 $ 238,517 $ 134,554 63.9%
Library Salaries $ 664,006 $ 438,775 $ 225,231 66.1%
Library Expenses $ 215,465 $ 173,489 $ 41,976 80.5%
Debt Service $ 3,851,693 $ 2,315,608 $ 1,536,085 60.1%
State Assessment $ 3,776,077 $ 2,557,224 $ 1,218,853 67.7%
Employee Benefits $ 7,197,915 $ 6,046,138 $ 1,151,777 84.0%
Liability Insurance $ 400,167 $ 276,725 $ 123,442 69.2%
Other Reserves $ 122,168 $ - $ 122,168 0.0%
Transfers $ 578,405 $ 578,405 $ - 100.0%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 71,165,846 $ 50,780,415 $ 20,385,431 71.4%
(Softright Recon) $71,165,846 $50,780,415
Water Department Salaries $ 1,246,187 $ 867,200 $ 378,987 69.6%
Water Department Expenses $ 3,917,648 $ 2,940,318 $ 977,330 75.1%
Total Water Department Expenses $ 5,163,835 $ 3,807,518 $ 1,356,317 73.7%
Water Department Revenue $ 4,010,000 $ 3,017,598 $ (992,402) 75.3%
Net Profit (Loss) YTD - Water $ (789,921)
Sewer Department Salaries $ 754,715 $ 540,298 $ 214,417 71.6%
Sewer Department Expenses $ 2,160,214 $ 1,920,907 $ 239,306 88.9%
Total Sewer Department Expenses $ 2,914,929 $ 2,461,205 $ 453,724 84.4%
Sewer Department Revenue $ 2,700,000 $ 2,035,437 $ (664,563) 75.4%
Net Profit (Loss) YTD - Sewer $ (425,768)
Expense Report as of 3/31/23
City of Amesbury
Revenue Report
Period Ending 3/31/23
Year to Year Comparison
Revenue Source 3/31/2021 3/31/2022 3/31/2023 FY 22 to 23 Change FY 21-23 Trendline
Real Estate & Pers Property $ 35,933,767 $ 37,821,371 $ 39,494,918 $ 1,673,547
Motor Vehicle Excise $ 1,809,170 $ 1,823,783 $ 1,832,949 $ 9,166
Cannabis Excise $ 520,147 $ 339,346 $ 265,360 $ (73,986)
Opioid Settlement $ - $ - $ 114,124 $ 114,124
Other Excise (Hotel, Meals, Boat) $ 319,411 $ 552,221 $ 645,105 $ 92,884
Penalties & Interest $ 137,629 $ 159,799 $ 101,529 $ (58,270)
PILOT $ 12,586 $ 12,774 $ 12,855 $ 81
Sewer Enterprise Fund $ 2,220,500 $ 2,215,080 $ 2,035,437 $ (179,643)
Water Enterprise Fund $ 3,173,665 $ 3,091,081 $ 3,017,598 $ (73,483)
Cable Public Access Fund $ 195,107 $ 235,696 $ 276,784 $ 41,088
Ambulance $ 375,144 $ 707,573 $ 721,067 $ 13,494
Youth Revolving $ 114,425 $ 274,056 $ 402,077 $ 128,021
Fees $ 124,087 $ 111,583 $ 98,593 $ (12,990)
Departmental Revenue $ 15,561 $ 7,873 $ 11,692 $ 3,819
Rentals $ 18,966 $ 75,155 $ 58,794 $ (16,361)
License & Permits $ 527,778 $ 491,947 $ 512,017 $ 20,070
Fines & Forefits $ 27,714 $ 45,303 $ 38,149 $ (7,154)
Investment Income $ 40,813 $ 32,362 $ 278,576 $ 246,214
**Comm of MA Cherry Sheet $ 8,876,730 $ 8,997,943 $ 9,396,355 $ 398,412
***Cherry Sheet Charges & Assessments $ (1,890,641) $ (2,546,723) $ (2,557,224) $ (10,501)
*Misc Revenue $ 72,262 $ 285,142 $ 22,489 $ (262,653)
Medicaid Reimbursement $ 61,571 $ - $ - $ -
Tax Liens Redeemed $ 235,539 $ 330,850 $ 138,370 $ (192,480)
Other GF Rev - Trnsf From Sp Rev & Free Cash $ 1,853,852 $ 1,811,576 $ 1,289,408 $ (522,168)
Total $ 54,775,783 $ 56,875,791 $ 58,207,023 $ 1,331,232
Prepared by Marisa Batista, Chief Financial Officer
City of Amesbury
Revenue Report
Period Ending 3/31/23
Collections as a Percent of Budget
75% of Fiscal Year Complete
Revenue Source FY 23 Estimated FY 23 Actual Variance % Collected
Real Estate & Pers Property $ 52,464,375 $ 39,494,918 $ (12,969,457) 75.3%
Motor Vehicle Excise $ 2,350,000 $ 1,832,949 $ (517,051) 78.0%
Other Excise (Hotel, Meals, Boat) $ 549,000 $ 645,105 $ 96,105 117.5%
Cannabis Excise $ 550,000 $ 265,360 $ (284,640) 48.2%
Opioid Settlement $ - $ 114,124 $ 114,124 #DIV/0!
Penalties & Interest $ 180,000 $ 101,529 $ (78,471) 56.4%
PILOT $ 12,000 $ 12,855 $ 855 107.1%
Fees $ 135,500 $ 98,593 $ (36,907) 72.8%
Departmental Revenue $ 20,000 $ 11,692 $ (8,308) 58.5%
License & Permits $ 600,000 $ 512,017 $ (87,983) 85.3%
Fines & Forefits $ 45,000 $ 38,149 $ (6,851) 84.8%
Investments $ 45,000 $ 278,576 $ 233,576 619.1%
Medicaid Reimbursement $ 64,000 $ - $ (64,000) 0.0%
Rentals $ - $ 58,794 $ 58,794 #DIV/0!
*Misc Revenue $ 4,500 $ 22,489 $ 17,989 499.8%
Tax Liens Redeemed $ - $ 138,370 $ 138,370 #DIV/0!
Comm of MA Cherry Sheet $ 13,010,209 $ 9,396,355 $ (3,613,854) 72.2%
***Cherry Sheet Charges & Assessments $ (3,776,077) $ (2,557,224) $ 1,218,853 67.7%
Sewer Enterprise Fund $ 2,700,000 $ 2,035,437 $ (664,563) 75.4%
Water Enterprise Fund $ 4,010,000 $ 3,017,598 $ (992,402) 75.3%
Cable Public Access Fund $ 300,000 $ 276,784 $ (23,216) 92.3%
Youth Revolving $ 250,000 $ 402,077 $ 152,077 160.8%
Ambulance $ 650,000 $ 721,067 $ 71,067 110.9%
Other GF Rev - Trnsf From Sp Rev & Free Cash $ 1,289,408 $ 1,289,408 $ - 100.0%
Total $ 75,452,915 $ 58,207,023 $ (17,245,892) 77.1%
Estimated General Fund Revenue $ 71,318,992 $ 54,197,160 $ (17,121,832) 76.0%
Estimated Local Receipts $ 4,555,000 $ 3,878,110 $ (676,890) 85.1%
Prepared by Marisa Batista, Chief Financial Officer
Report Summary:
5% COLA one-time Current
Hiehlishts Janaaw 1,2022 Januarv 1.2022 Difference
Contributions
Funding Schedule FY 2023 $5,339,061 $5,339,061
Funding Schedule Fy 2024 $5,835,312 $5,772,925 $62,487
Funded Ratio
GAS No.25 60.6% 609%
Participants
Actives 290 290
Retirees and Beneficiaries 251 251
Vested 0 0
Inactives 72 72
Disabled 16 l5
Total 629 629
Payroll
Payroll of Active Members $ 16,61 8,669 $16,619,669
Average Payroll 57,306 57,306
NormalCost
Employer 647,845 647,945
Employee 1,502,995 1,502,995
Administrative Expenses 175.000 175.000
Total 2,325,740 2,325,740
Actuarial Accrued Liabilities
Actives 39,365,930 39,365,930
Retirees, Beneficiaries, Disabilities and Inactives 76.985^827 76.429.789 $556,038
Total 116,351,757 115,795,719 $556,039
Actuarial Value of Assets 70"562.551 70.562.551
Unfunded Actuarial Accrued I .iabilities $45,789,206 $45,233,169 $556,038
5%C0LA,one-time Current
Fiscal Employer Employer
Year Total Cost Total Cost
Endins with Interest with Interest Difference
2023 $5,339,061 $5,339,061
2024 $5,835,312 $5,772,925 $62,497
2025 $6,055,964 $5,990,979 $64,996
2026 $5,904,107 $5,836,521 $67,596
2027 $6,124,595 $6,054,296 $70,299
2028 $6,353,254 $6,280,153 $73,101
2029 $6,590,417 $6,514,392 $76,025
2030 $6,836,399 $6,757,323 $79,066
2031 $7,091,492 $7,009,264 s82,229
2032 $7,356,066 $7,270,549 $85,517
2033 $7,630,460 $7,541,522 $89,939
2034 $7,915,036 $7,822,540 $92,496
2035 $8,210,169 $8,113,973 $96, I 96
2036 $ 1,151,791 $ 1,151,791 $o
5%COLA-one-time Current
Fiscal Employer Employer
Year Total Cost Total Cost
Ending with Interest with Interest Difference
2023 $5,339,061 $5,339,061
2024 $5,772,g25 $5,772,925 $0
2025 $6,063,131 $5,990,979 $72,153
2026 $5,911,560 $5,836,521 $75,039
2027 $6,132,336 $6,054,296 $78,040
2029 $6,361,315 $6,290,153 $81,162
2029 $6,599,900 $6,514,392 $84,409
2030 $6,945,107 $6,757,323 $87,785
2031 $7,100,560 $7,009,264 $91,296
2032 $7,365,497 $7,270,549 $94,948
2033 $7,640,269 $7,541,522 $98,746
2034 $7,925,236 $7,822,540 $102,696
2035 $9,220,776 $8,113,973 $106,804
2036 $1,151,791 $ 1,151,791 $0
5%C0hone-time Current
Fiscal Employer Employer
Year Total Cost Total Cost
Endins with Interest with Interest Difference
2023 $5,339,061 $5,339,061
2024 $5,772,925 $5,772,925 $o
2025 $5,990,979 $5,990,97g $o
2026 $5,920,522 $5,936,521 $84,000
2027 $6,141,656 $6,054,296 $87,360
2028 $6,371,009 $6,290,153 $90,955
2029 $6,609,991 $6,514,392 $94,499
2030 $6,855,591 $6,757,323 $99,269
203t $7,11r,463 $7,009,264 $102,199
2032 $7,376,936 $7,270,549 $106,287
2033 $7,652,061 $7,541,522 $l10,539
2034 $7,937,500 $7,822,540 $114,960
203s $8,233,532 $9,113,973 $ 1 19,559
2036 $1,151,791 $ 1,151,791 $0
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By City Clerk at 11:56 am, Apr 18, 2023 City of Amesbury
Office of the City Clerk
62 Friend St.
Amesbury, MA 01913
MEETING NOTICE
POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF M.G.L. CHAPTER 30A §§18-25
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City Council Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
Monday, April 24, 2023, at 7:00 PM
City Hall Auditorium- 62 Friend Street
Topics for Discussion / Agenda:
Roll Call
Minutes for Approval: March 21, 2023
Communications & Updates
· Monthly Financial Reports from CFO
Public Comment
2023-032 An Order to fund the employment agreement between the City of Amesbury and the
International Association of Firefighters Local 1783, I.A.F.F., dated July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2025. -Mayor
Sponsor
Summary: This appropriation will transfer $284,532.76 from Free Cash to the
Fire Department Personal Services to adjust the approved FY23 Budget in order to reflect salary
adjustments and the cost of the FY 2023 portion of the 3-year labor contract between the City of
Amesbury and the International Association of Firefighters Local 1783, I.A.F.F.
Pursuant to Chapter 95, Section 95-2 of the City Ordinances, the initial request for appropriations for
funding of a labor contract agreement must be submitted by the Mayor as a unique measure separately
from the annual operating budget and be accompanied by a copy of the contract for which funding is
requested.
2023-035 An Order to appropriate $200,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings to Sewer Other Expenses. -
Mayor Sponsor
Summary: This order requests an appropriation from the Sewer Retained Earnings to cover operating
expenses in the Sewer fund. These funds will be used to cover the increased cost of electricity and other
operating expenses (i.e. repairs & maintenance of equipment, vehicle supplies, etc.). The Sewer
Retained Earnings balance is $1,211,837.
2023-036 An Order to request the City Council vote to adopt an additional 2% Cost-of-Living (COLA)
increase for FY 2023 for all eligible retirees and survivors in the Amesbury retirement system. -Mayor
Sponsor
Summary: On November 16, 2022, the Governor signed Chapter 269 of the Acts of 2022 into law. This
act provides the local retirement systems with a local option to increase the Cost-of-Living (COLA) for FY
2023 up to 5%, based on the amount specified pursuant to MGL Chapter 32 Section 103. At the January
26, 2022 monthly meeting of the Amesbury Retirement Board, members of the Board unanimously voted
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to grant an additional 2% COLA increase to all eligible retirees and survivors, effective July 1, 2022. This
COLA increase to 5% is a one-time adjustment, after which the maximum returns to 3% beginning July 1,
2023. The total cost of this adjustment is $556,038 and will be amortized through 2036 with payments
beginning in FY 2026.
2023-037 An Ordinance to adopt a Schedule of Fees for the Harbormaster’s Office, which is a function of
the Amesbury Police Department. -Mayor Sponsor
Summary: The intention of this ordinance is to adopt a Harbormaster’s Office Schedule of Fees to help
fund City services. Well-designed charges and fees service reimburse the City for the costs of
particularized services and promote service efficiency. It is expected that these fees will be periodically
reviewed and updated.
2023-038 An Ordinance to update various fees for the Treasurer/Collector Department and adopt a
Schedule of Fees. -Mayor Sponsor
Summary: The intention of this ordinance is to update the Treasurer/Collector Department’s Schedule of
Fees to help fund City services. Well-designed charges and fees serve to reimburse the City for the costs
or particularized services and promote service efficiency. It is expected that these fees will be periodically
reviewed and updated.
2023-039 An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend FY23 formula grant funding for the
Amesbury Council on Aging from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) in the amount of
$54,660.00. -Mayor Sponsor
Summary: This formula grant funding from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) is issued on an
annual basis to support all Massachusetts Councils on Aging. Funding is to be used to support older
adults, and the yearly award is calculated at $12 per older adult with a minimum contract amount of
$6,000.00. EOEA’s allocation is based on data provided from UMass Donahue Institute’s 2020 Elder 60+
Population, which is 4,555 adults in the City of Amesbury.
2023-040 An Ordinance to update various Special Event usage fees and amend the Amesbury Code of
Ordinances Chapter 396 Special Events. -Mayor Sponsor
Summary: The intention of this ordinance is to update usage fees for special events in the City of
Amesbury. These fees were adopted in Bill No. 2005-104. Well-designed charges and fees reimburse the
City for the costs of particularized services and promote service efficiency. It is expected that these fees
will be periodically reviewed and updated.
Adjourn
Amanda Haggstrom
April 18, 2023
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