Budget Amendment ID: FY2024-S3-952-R1
Redraft EPS 952
Fire Services
Mr. Pacheco moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8324-0050, by adding the following words:- “; provided further, that notwithstanding the construction of a new public safety facility in the city of Taunton, not less than $500,000 shall be made available for upgrades to the existing central fire station located at 50 School street for its continued use for firefighting services with at least 1 fire truck and personnel; provided further, that if at any time the city of Taunton ceases to continuously operate the central fire station for firefighting services, the city shall reimburse the commonwealth for all funds it received pursuant to this item"; and by striking out the figure “$100,000” and inserting in place thereof the following figure:- “$600,000”.