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Requesting the acceptance of an overtime reimbursement from Federal Realty to cover Police expenses associated with the Riverfest Fireworks event on September 17, 2011.
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To the Honorable Board:
I respectfully request your approval to accept reimbursement for Police Department expenses incurred during the Riverfest Fireworks Event occurring on September 17, 2011.
Federal Realty has agreed to reimburse the Somerville Police Department up to $5,300.00 to ensure the safety of people attending the event and to manage the heavy pedestrian and vehicular traffic flow associated with the fireworks display.
In accordance with M.G.L., Chapter 44, Section 53A, which requires a vote of the Board of Aldermen for the expenditure of grants or gifts from the federal government and from a charitable foundation, private corporation, or an individual, or from the Commonwealth, a County or Municipality or agency thereof, I request the approval to accept reimbursement of the above mentioned expenditures.
Thank you for consideration of this matter.
Joseph A. Curtatone
Mayor