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City Council approves grants and fund transfers

FitchburgMar 11, 20261 min read

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The City Council approved several financial actions, including $10,000 for an overnight Winter Warming Center, approximately $67,000 for an ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, and $10,086 for police K-9 equipment.

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The approved grants and transfers direct funding to winter shelter services, accessibility planning, police equipment, airport improvements, wastewater work, and other city purposes. The Council also approved $195,099.20 for FATV franchise fees and capital grant proceeds. A proposed change to temporary appointments and a resolution related to airport grant proceeds were referred to committees for further review.

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Adopted Orders 019-26 through 021-26, transferring funds within DPW Water and Wastewater Division personal-services accounts by a 9-1 vote.
Approved $10,086 in Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog, Inc. grant funds for a police cruiser insert and Ace K-9 system.
Approved transfers totaling $191,000 within Police Department accounts.
Approved approximately $67,000 in Massachusetts Office of Disability grant funds for an ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.
Approved $10,000 from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts for an overnight Winter Warming Center.
Appropriated $195,099.20 for FATV's fourth-quarter 2025 franchise fee and share of annual capital grant proceeds.
Approved approximately $119,768.03 in Federal Aviation Administration grant funds for improvements and deferred maintenance at Fitchburg Municipal Airport.
Approved an easement related to the City of Fitchburg pump station project.
Referred a proposed amendment concerning temporary appointments to the Legislative Affairs Committee.
Referred a resolution concerning repayment of recoverable grant proceeds related to the Fitchburg Municipal Airport to the Finance Committee.

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