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TR-2014-45
A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE AN AMOUNT $22,245.20 FROM FREE CASH
TO THE AGAWAM GOLF COURSE
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam owns and operates a Municipal Golf Course located
at 128 Southwick St, Feeding Hills, MA 01030; and
WHEREAS, playing conditions at the Agawam Golf Course have and continue to
improve; and
WHEREAS, the popularity of golf has diminished in recent years and there is a
nationwide decline in the number of rounds played; and
WHEREAS, various golf courses have closed over the last five years; and
WHEREAS, the Agawam Golf Course has experienced similar economic issues as a
result of the economy, weather and a general decline in the popularity of golf; and
WHEREAS, the FY14 fund balance of the Agawam Golf Course is a deficit of
$22,245.20; and
WHEREAS, the FY14 Agawam Golf Course deficit must be funded prior to the
certification of the Tax Rate by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue; and
WHEREAS, the Administration does not wish to raise the necessary funds on the Tax
Rate; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds available in free cash.
NOW THEREFORE, THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL appropriates $22,245.20 from
free cash to fund the fiscal year 2014 golf fund balance deficit, account number 65200-
31510.
DATED THIS DAY OF U , 2014.
PER ORDER OF THE AG AW CITY COUNCIL �,
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Christopher C. Jo on, President et- T119ju-ttC
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Vmcent F. N9cia, Solicitor
MAYORAL ACTION
Received this day of Q"` n6tA-- ,2014 from Council Clerk.
Signed by Council President this �-j 'fh day of IV O. 2014.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Aga�harter, as
ended, I hereby approve the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2014.
Richard A. Cohen, Mayor
DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as
amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2014 for the following reason(s):
Richard A. Cohen,Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCEL CLERK
( {l b Returned to Council Clerk this �� day of` e , 2014.
TR-2014-45
A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE AN AMOUNT $22,245.20 FROM FREE CASH
TO THE AGAWAM GOLF COURSE
WHEREAS, the Town of Agawam owns and operates a Municipal Golf Course located
at 128 Southwick St, Feeding Hills, MA 01030; and
WHEREAS, playing conditions at the Agawam Golf Course have and continue to
improve; and
WHEREAS, the popularity of golf has diminished in recent years and there is a
nationwide decline in the number of rounds played; and
WHEREAS, various golf courses have closed over the last five years; and
WHEREAS, the Agawam Golf Course has experienced similar economic issues as a
result of the economy, weather and a general decline in the popularity of golf; and
WHEREAS, the FY14 fund balance of the Agawam Golf Course is a deficit of
$22,245.20, and
WHEREAS, the FY14 Agawam Golf Course deficit must be funded prior to the
certification of the Tax Rate by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue; and
WHEREAS, the Administration does not wish to raise the necessary funds on the Tax
Rate; and
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds available in free cash.
NOW THEREFORE, THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL appropriates $22,245.20 from
free cash to fund the fiscal year 2014 golf fund balance deficit, account number 65200-
31510.
DATED THIS DAY OF , 2014, -
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Christopher C. Jo son, President
AP V D AS Q FORM AND LEGALITY
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Vincent F. cia, Solicitor