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Request to Include Article For May 10, 2004 Annual Town Meeting
(Town Division/Department)
Submitted by: Health Department
Heidi Griffin, Director of Community Development and Services
Susan Sawyer, Health Director
Date:
Requested Article:
Reauthorization of Revolving Escrow Account for Restaurant Inspections —
Board of Health. To see if the Town will reauthorize a revolving escrow account
pursuant to Chapter 44, §53E(%2) of Massachusetts General Laws to be funded by
annual food permit fees, to be expended by the Board of Health for the purpose of
retaining a consultant to provide necessary food-related services including
inspections, education and plan review; and that the total amount of expenditure shall
not exceed $50,000; or take any action relative thereto.
Draft Motion:
Motion to approve the reauthorization of the revolving fund for restaurant services for
the purpose of allowing the Board of Health to retain consultants and services and
expend funds as deemed necessary.
Reason(s) for Article:
This revolving fund was created for the purpose to hire outside consultants to perform
food-related services, including inspections, education, and plan review. Fees paid
by residents and businesses for the services performed cover the cost of the
consultant. Monies relating to fiscal year 2003 are as follows; as of February 10,
2004, total inflows from food permit fees were $14,905.00 and outflows for related
services were $13.425.66.
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Approved by Town Manager: Date:
Approved by Town Counsel: Date:
(as to form)
Approved by Bond Counsel: Date:
(for borrowing articles).
Approved by Board of Selectmen: Date:
(For inclusion in the warrant, majority vote required):
deptsubm9/21/00