Budget Amendment ID: FY2016-S3-242

ENV 242

Metropolitan Beaches Commission Matching Grants Program

Messrs. McGee, Keenan and Petruccelli, Ms. Forry and Mr. Hedlund moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 2800-0401, by inserting after item 2800-0401 the following item: 2800-0500 For the existing maintenance, operational and infrastructure needs of the metropolitan beaches as set forth in Section 70 of chapter 3 of the General Laws, provided that not less than $700,000 shall be expended for the Metropolitan Beaches in Lynn, Nahant, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy and Hull to be fully maintained and seasonally staffed as recommended by the Metropolitan Beaches Commission in coordination with the department of conservation and recreation; and provided further, that not less than $190,000 shall be expended for matching grants to public and nonpublic entities to support free public events and programs on the Metropolitan Beaches as part of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay's Better Beaches Grants Program as recommended by the Metropolitan Beaches Commission; .....................$1,000,000