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File #: 193846    Version: 1
Type: Mayor's Request Status: Approved
File created: 9/26/2012 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/11/2012 Final action: 11/20/2012
Enactment date: 11/20/2012 Enactment #: 193846
Title: Requesting the acceptance of an overtime reimbursement up to $6,600 from Federal Realty to cover Police expenses associated with the Riverfest Fireworks event on September 15, 2012.
Code sections: Grant/Gift -

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Requesting the acceptance of an overtime reimbursement up to $6,600 from Federal Realty to cover Police expenses associated with the Riverfest Fireworks event on September 15, 2012.

 

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To the Honorable Board:

 

I respectfully request that the Honorable Board of Alderman approve the acceptance a reimbursement  for expenses incurred during the Riverfest Fireworks event on September 15, 2012.

Federal Realty has agreed to reimburse the Somerville Police Department up to $6,600.00 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 Alderman for the expenditure of grants, or gifts from the federal government and from charitable foundation, private corporation, or an individual, or from the Commonwealth, a County or Municipality or agency thereof, I request that you accept this grant for final approval.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Respectfully Submitted,

Joseph A. Curtatone

Mayor