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MA H3831

MA H3831
Establishing a community enhancement fee stabilization fund in the city of Everett


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Introduced
10/29/2015
In Committee
01/25/2016
Crossed Over
04/07/2016
Passed
04/11/2016
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/20/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

That the city of Everett be authorized to establish a community enhancement fee stabilization fund. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the city of Everett to establish a Community Enhancement Fee Stabilization Fund, which will be used to hold payments made under a specific Host Community Agreement with Wynn, MA, LLC, and other funds appropriated by the Everett City Council. This fund can be used for capital projects, defined as acquisitions or projects with a useful life of at least five years and costing at least $50,000, including land acquisition, tangible assets, or projects that involve paying off debt for such projects, even if they were approved before this bill becomes law. Additionally, the fund can be used for non-capital projects, but only up to 2.5% of the city's most recent certified tax revenue and requires a two-thirds vote from the Everett City Council.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Signed by the Governor, Chapter 82 of the Acts of 2016 (on 04/20/2016)

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