City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 201500

• File #: 201500
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Approved
• File created: 5/24/2016
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 5/26/2016
• Final action: 7/14/2016
• Enactment date: 5/26/2016
• Enactment #: 201500
• Title: That the Administration and City Solicitor prepare a Home Rule Petition to allow a transfer fee on all real estate transactions, the proceeds of which would be used for affordable housing and perhaps the City’s potential financial commitment to the Green Line Extension.
• Sponsors: Mark Niedergang, Matthew McLaughlin, Lance L. Davis

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/14/2016	4	City Council	Work completed
7/12/2016	3	Legislative Matters Committee	Placed on file
5/26/2016	2	City Council	Approved

  Agenda Text

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That the Administration and City Solicitor prepare a Home Rule Petition to allow a transfer fee on all real estate transactions, the proceeds of which would be used for affordable housing and perhaps the Citys potential financial commitment to the Green Line Extension.

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Official Text

  That the Administration and City Solicitor prepare a Home Rule Petition to allow a transfer fee on all real estate transactions, the proceeds of which would be used for affordable housing and perhaps the Citys potential financial commitment to the Green Line Extension.