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Town of Arlington, Massachusetts
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Article 40 | | | |
| | | | | | | | Warrant Article Title:CAPITAL BUDGET | | | |
| | | | | | | | Warrant Article Text:To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum of money to defray the expense of purchasing, leasing, or bonding of capital equipment, infrastructure, buildings or other projects of the Town or to acquire real property for municipal purposes; to appropriate a sum of money to fund previously incurred or future Town debt, to acquire land for said projects where necessary by purchase, eminent domain taking or otherwise, determine how the money shall be raised including the possibility of borrowing any or all of the same, or the transfer of funds from any previous appropriation, determine how such money shall be expended; or take any action related thereto. | | | |
| | | | | | | | Requested by:Inserted by the Select Board, and at the request of the Town Manager and the Capital Planning Committee | | | |
| | | | | | | | Vote Language:1. That the sum of $405,342.88 is hereby transferred from amounts previously appropriated and borrowed under the following warrant articles and for the purposes set forth below:
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Item
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Amount to be Transferred
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From Original Purpose
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Meeting Date
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Warrant Article
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1.1
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$205,652.15
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Community Safety Building
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4/29/2015
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24
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1.2
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$1,569.65
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Library HVAC Replacement
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4/25/2018
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30
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1.3
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$101,904.08
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Radio Upgrade Replacement
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5/08/2019
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58
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1.4
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$1,260.00
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Repointing Library
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5/08/2019
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58
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1.5
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$13,800.00
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Ottoson Elevator
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6/15/2020
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54
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1.6
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$5,483.23
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Ottoson HVAC Rooftop
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6/15/2020
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54
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1.7
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$30,607.61
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Engineering Study - Schools
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5/17/2021
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56
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1.8
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$40,776.16
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Backhoe - Cemetery
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5/16/2022
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51
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1.9
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$4,290.00
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Bleacher Lift
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6/15/2020
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54
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$405,342.88
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TOTAL
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which amounts are no longer needed to complete the projects for which they were initially borrowed, to pay costs of the following:
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Item
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Amount to be Paid
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For New Purpose
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1.10
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$75,000.00
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Town Hall Renovations
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1.11
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$100,000.00
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ADA Accessibility Construction
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1.12
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$30,652.15
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School Weatherization Projects
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1.13
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$8,312.88
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School Boilers
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1.14
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$191,377.85
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Sidewalks and Curbstones
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$405,342.88
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TOTAL
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(2) That the sum of $4,952,417 be and hereby is appropriated for various capital projects and equipment as shown below, and expended under the direction of the Town Manager:
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Item
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Amount
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Project
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Department
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2.1
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$ 15,000
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Ballot Envelope Addressing System
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CLERK’S OFFICE
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2.2
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$ 14,000
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Ballot Opening System
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CLERK’S OFFICE
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2.3
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$ 39,000
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Firefighter Protective Gear
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COMMUNITY SAFETY – Fire
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2.4
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$ 57,000
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Vehicle Replacement #1022 (2014 Ford Interceptor)
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COMMUNITY SAFETY – Fire
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2.5
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$ 160,000
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Vehicle Replacement Program
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COMMUNITY SAFETY – Police
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2.6
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$ 18,000
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Dust Collection System – Maintenance Shop
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FACILITIES
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2.7
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$ 75,000
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Town Hall – Renovations
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FACILITIES
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2.8
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$ 100,000
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AHS – 1-to-1 Academic Device Program
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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2.9
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$ 45,000
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Conference Room Presentation Technology Program
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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2.10
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$ 70,000
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Modernizing Agenda and Minutes
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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2.11
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$ 90,000
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Network Infrastructure
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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2.12
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$ 80,000
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Schools – Admin Computers and Peripherals
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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2.13
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$ 400,000
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Schools – Districtwide Replacement Academic PCs
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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2.14
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$ 23,000
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Schools – Software Licensing
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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2.15
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$ 65,000
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Town Microcomputer Program
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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2.16
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$ 30,000
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Town Software Upgrades and Standardization
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
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2.17
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$ 54,700
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MLN Equipment Schedule
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LIBRARY
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2.18
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$ 35,000
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Design and engineering consultants
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PLANNING
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2.19
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$ 100,000
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Townwide ADA accessibility upgrades
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PLANNING
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2.20
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$ 325,000
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Roadway Consulting Services
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PUBLIC WORKS – Engineering
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2.21
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$ 220,763
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Accessibility Improvements (Override 2019)
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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2.22
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$ 50,000
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Asphalt Pavement Hot Box
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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2.23
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$ 200,000
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Mobility Improvements (Override 2023)
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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2.24
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$ 560,000
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Roadway Reconstruction
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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2.25
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$ 537,954
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Roadway Reconstruction (Override 2011)
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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2.26
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$ 18,000
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Sander Body
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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2.27
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$ 65,000
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Sidewalk Ramp Installation
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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2.28
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$ 430,000
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Sidewalks and Curbstones
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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2.29
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$ 12,500
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Snow Plow Replacement
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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2.30
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$ 105,000
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Traffic Signal Upgrades
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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2.31
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$ 81,000
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Utility Trucks (2)
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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2.32
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$ 69,000
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3/4 Ton Pickups (2 w/ liftgate, 1 w/ plow)
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PUBLIC WORKS – Natural Resources
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2.33
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$ 78,000
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Stump Grinder
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PUBLIC WORKS – Natural Resources
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2.34
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$ 80,000
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Utility Vehicles (2)
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PUBLIC WORKS – Natural Resources
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2.35
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$ 74,700
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Photocopier Replacement Program
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PURCHASING
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2.36
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$ 50,000
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ADA Study Implementation Program
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RECREATION
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2.37
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$ 10,000
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Feasibility Study
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RECREATION
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2.38
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$ 75,000
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Playground Audit and Safety Improvements
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RECREATION
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2.39
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$ 100,000
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All Schools – Boilers
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SCHOOLS
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2.40
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$ 120,000
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All Schools – Photocopier Lease Program
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SCHOOLS
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2.41
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$ 50,000
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All Schools – Security Updates
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SCHOOLS
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2.42
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$ 15,000
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Communication Upgrades
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SCHOOLS
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2.43
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$ 84,800
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School Weatherization Projects
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SCHOOLS
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2.44
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$ 70,000
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Thompson School – Generator Upgrade
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SCHOOLS
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$ 4,952,417
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Total Cash Expenditure
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(3) That the sum of $20,000,879 be and hereby is appropriated for debt service of the Town, and expended under the direction of the Town Manager, $19,016,618 of said sum to be raised by general tax and $221,344 from the Antenna Fund, $691,661 from capital carryforwards, $15,000 from Recreation Enterprise Funds, and $56,256 from Rink Enterprise Funds, for a total of $984,261 to be raised by transfers and capital carry forwards:
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General Fund Debt Service
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Total Non-Exempt Debt
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$ 7,478,172
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Exempt Debt
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$ 12,522,707
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Total Debt Service Appropriation
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$ 20,000,879
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Less
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Antenna Fund
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$ (221,344)
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Capital Carryforwards
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$ (691,661)
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Recreation Enterprise Funds
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$ (15,000)
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Rink Enterprise Funds
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$ (56,256)
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Total Other Financing Sources
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$ (984,261)
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NET General Fund Debt Service
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$ 19,016,618
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Cash Capital
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$ 4,952,417
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TOTAL NET Capital Appropriation
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$ 23,969,035
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(4) That the various capital projects and equipment purchases shown below shall be undertaken and financed by grants or other funds as shown below, such grants to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager.
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Item
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Amount
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Project
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Department
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4.1
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$ 32,000
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Parking Control Vehicle
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COMMUNITY SAFETY – Police
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4.2
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$ 40,000
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Council on Aging Van Replacement
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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4.3
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$ 750,000
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Solid Waste Trash and Recycling Toters – Grant
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PUBLIC WORKS – Administration
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4.4
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$ 10,000
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Headstone Cleaning and Repair
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PUBLIC WORKS – Cemetery
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4.5
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$ 760,000
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Chapter 90 Roadway
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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4.6
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$ 100,000
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Install Sidewalk Ramps - CDBG
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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4.7
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$ 450,000
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Drainage Rehab – Regulatory Compliance (Ch 308)
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PUBLIC WORKS – Water/Sewer
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4.8
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$ 50,000
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Hydrant and Valve Replacement Program
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PUBLIC WORKS – Water/Sewer
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4.9
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$ 900,000
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Sewer System Rehabilitation
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PUBLIC WORKS – Water/Sewer
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4.10
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$ 1,500,000
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Water System Rehabilitation
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PUBLIC WORKS – Water/Sewer
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$ 4,592,000
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Total Other Expenditure
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(5) That the sum of $6,578,000 be and hereby is appropriated for extraordinary repairs to public facilities, acquisition of land and the purchase and installation of equipment and for costs incidental and related thereto as follows:
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Item
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Amount
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Project
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Department
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5.1
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$ 725,000
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Robbins Library – Main Entry Masonry Renovation
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FACILITIES
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5.2
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$ 750,000
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Solid Waste Trash and Recycling Toters
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PUBLIC WORKS – Administration
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5.3
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$ 125,000
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1 Ton Dump Truck w/ Plow Sander
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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5.4
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$ 230,000
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44,000 lb GWV 4WD Truck w/ Dump Body
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PUBLIC WORKS – Highway
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5.5
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$ 600,000
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Parallel Park
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RECREATION
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5.6
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$ 300,000
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All Schools – Fire Alarm Upgrade
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SCHOOLS
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5.7
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$ 300,000
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All Schools – Roof Top Units HVAC Upgrade
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SCHOOLS
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5.8
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$ 350,000
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Bishop School – Front Office Reconfiguration
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SCHOOLS
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5.9
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$ 500,000
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Bishop School – Envelope: Windows, Masonry
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SCHOOLS
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5.10
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$ 150,000
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Brackett School – Exterior Door Replacement
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SCHOOLS
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5.11
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$ 800,000
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Brackett School – Playground Renovation
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SCHOOLS
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5.12
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$ 250,000
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Gibbs School – Additional Classrooms
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SCHOOLS
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5.13
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$ 600,000
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Hardy School – Roof Replacement
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SCHOOLS
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5.14
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$ 348,000
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Bishop School – Solar Array
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SCHOOLS
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5.15
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$ 400,000
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Stratton School – Main Lobby Renovation and Office Additions
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SCHOOLS
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5.16
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$ 150,000
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Student Transportation Vehicle Replacement Program
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SCHOOLS
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$ 6,578,000
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Total Bond Expenditure
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and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is hereby authorized to borrow not exceeding the sum of $6,578,000 under and pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 44 and any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor, said sum to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager.
(6) That the Town Manager is authorized and directed to apply for and accept any further federal, state or other grants that may be available for any one or more of the foregoing projects and equipment.
(7) Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that monies are not expended for the purposes delineated above, then the Comptroller is authorized and directed not to transfer these excess funds to available funds, but said funds shall remain and be accounted for in the warrant article pending further vote of the Town Meeting, except as otherwise provided by law, and,
(8) That any amounts appropriated under Sections (2 or 5) above for a particular purpose under any section of Chapter 44 and not needed for such purpose may be expended by the Town Manager, with the approval of the Capital Planning Committee, for any other purpose listed in Sections (2 or 5) above under the same section of Chapter 44.
(9) That any premium received by the Town upon the sale of any bonds or notes approved by this vote, less any such premium applied to the payment of the costs of issuance of such bonds or notes, may be applied to the payment of costs approved by this vote in accordance with Chapter 44, Section 20 of the General Laws, thereby reducing the amount authorized to be borrowed to pay such costs by a like amount.
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