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TR-2014-46
A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $91,000.00
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;
WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue will not allow an estimate of
FY15 revenue to exceed FY14 actual receipts; and
WHEREAS, the FY15 Agawam Golf Course budget must be in balance prior to
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; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL appropriates an amount not to
exceed $91,000.00 from free cash to the Agawam Golf Course.
DATED THIS DAY OF k6,/JAjj �.r--, 2014.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAVVAM CITY COUNCIL Ct �
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MAYORAL ACTION
Received this day of IbLk 2014 from Council Clerk.
Signed by Council President this 1,-7 rK— day of 2014_
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Aga�' Charter, as
ended, 1 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 COUNCIL CLERK
Returned to Council Clerk this D day of Wk (- 2014.
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TR-2014-46
A RESOLUTION TO APPROPRIATE AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $91,000.00
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;
WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue will not allow an estimate of
FY15 revenue to exceed FY14 actual receipts; and
WHEREAS, the FY15 Agawam Golf Course budget must be in balance prior to
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; and
NOW THEREFORE, THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL appropriates an amount not to
exceed $91,000.00 from free cash to the Agawam Golf Course.
DATED THIS DAY OF , 2014.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM CITY COUNCIL
Christ her C. Johnson, President �= `
AP OV D AS FORM AND LEGALITY
Vincent F, cia, Solicitor