Franklin, MA: Town Council - budget hearing 1 of 2 - May 22 at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

May 22, 2024 - 7 PM

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.

3. PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 PM

a. FY25 Town Council Annual Operating Budget Hearing

i. FY25 Voting Document

ii. FY25 Town Administrator Budget Message (per Town Charter Section 6-4-1)

iii. Appendix A1 - Town Administrator Recommended Budget Voting Document & Budget Book (per Town Charter provision 6-5-1 & 6-5-2)

iv. Appendix B1 - Franklin Superintendent's Recommended FY25 Budget Executive Summary

v. Appendix C1 - Historic Data: Budget Breakdown

vi. Appendix C2 - Historic Data: Operating Revenue

vii. Appendix C3 - Historic Data: Fixed Cost

viii. Appendix C4 - Historic Data: Local Aid

ix. Appendix C5 - Historic Data: Local Receipts

x. Appendix C6 - Historic Data: Assessments

xi. Appendix C7 - Historic Data: New Growth

xii. Appendix C8 - Historic Data: Free Cash Balances

xiii. Appendix C9 - Historic Data: FC & RE

4. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc (also contains remote participation info)

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/may_22_2024_town_council_meeting_agenda.pdf

Franklin, MA: Town Council - budget hearing 1 of 2 - May 22 at 7 PM