Amendment ID: S2968-3

Amendment 3

250th Anniversary Funding

Messrs. Barrett and Keenan move that the proposed new text be amended by inserting the following item:-

7008-1776For the costs associated with celebrations of the United States’ semiquincentennial; provided, that funds shall be made available as grants to municipalities for public safety, transportation and logistical costs associated with the celebration of the anniversary; provided further, that not less than $50,000 shall be expended for planning and operating costs associated with the 250th anniversary celebrations in the town of Sudbury; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended for the town of Concord for planning, operating and transit costs associated with the 250th anniversary celebrations; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended for the town of Arlington for planning, operating and transit costs associated with the 250th anniversary celebrations; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended for the town of Lexington for planning, operating and transit costs associated with the 250th anniversary celebrations; provided further, that not less than $90,000 shall be expended for the town of Lincoln for planning, operating and transit costs associated with the 250th anniversary celebrations; provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the Berkshire Historical Society for coordination of 250th anniversary celebrations throughout Berkshire county; provided further, that not less than $100,000 shall be expended for the Revolution 250, Inc. for statewide programming, educational and outreach efforts; and provided further, that not less than $75,000 shall be expended for the city of Quincy for planning and operating costs associated with the 250th celebrations….....$20,000,000.