Article 41. Stormwater System Expenditures

ARTICLE 41. To determine whether the Town will appropriate the amount required for the total expenses of the Stormwater Enterprise Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027 for the operation of the Stormwater System, in accordance with Mass. Gen. Laws c. 44, § 53F ½, to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager; or take any other action relative thereto.

Article Explanation

Pursuant to Article 16 of the 2024 ATM, this article authorizes the Town Manager to use cash on hand in the Stormwater Enterprise Fund and fiscal year 2027 revenue for the operation and maintenance and improvement of the Town’s stormwater system. Similar to the Town’s Water, Sewer and Light Plant Funds, the Sewer Fund is an enterprise fund. The entire cost of operations, maintenance, and capital replacement and renewal is funded by user fees. The Stormwater System Expenditures Budget will be submitted by the Town Manager and reviewed at a public hearing of the Finance Committee on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Article Motion

That the Town will take affirmative action on Article 41 as printed in the Briefing Book.