[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Norton
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 5-8-2017 ATM by Art. 16]
There are hereby established in the Town of Norton, pursuant
to the provisions of MGL c. 44, § 53E 1/2, the following
revolving funds:
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237 Mansfield Avenue (Wendell Jackson Property) Revolving
Fund
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Authorized to spend:
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Board of Selectmen
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Revenue source:
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Fees and other funds associated with use of the property commonly
known as the "Wendell Jackson Property" and located at 237 Mansfield
Avenue, Norton, Massachusetts, including but not limited to revenue
resulting from leasing or licensing of the property, or public parking
on the property for access to the Norton Reservoir
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Use of fund:
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Expenses directly related to use, rental, development, and maintenance
of the property, including creating and providing access to the Norton
Reservoir
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Forestry Revolving Fund
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Authorized to spend:
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Norton Conservation Commission and Norton Tree Warden
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Revenue source:
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Fees and other funds in connection with the sale and harvest
of timber and other forestry products from conservation and Town-owned
land
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Use of fund:
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Creation and implementation of forest stewardship plans and
other forestry projects within the Town of Norton
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Home Composting Bin Distribution Program Revolving Fund
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Authorized to spend:
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Board of Health
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Revenue source:
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To receive revenue from home composting bin sales or donations
to the Home Composting Bin Distribution Program
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Use of fund:
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For the purchase of additional compost bins, advertising, administrative
expenses, or other such expenses as are directly related to furthering
the Town's Home Composting Bin Distribution Program, and should funds
remain in this account after demand for compost bins has been satisfied,
such funds may be used for public education on home composting, or
another solid waste program approved by MassDEP
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Recycling Revolving Fund
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Authorized to spend:
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Highway Superintendent
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Revenue source:
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To receive fees for processing recycled materials, including
but not limited to white goods, newspapers, tires, etc.
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Use of fund:
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To support recycling activities such as the operation of the
Recycling Center; public education efforts; seminars, workshops, information
for the Highway Department; studies and reports on recycling issues
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Certified Hazardous Materials Technician(s) Revolving
Fund
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Authorized to spend:
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Norton Fire Department
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Revenue source:
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To receive funds from the Southeastern Massachusetts Fire Chief's
Hazardous Materials Committee and other available sources for hazardous
materials incidents attended by the Department's Hazardous Materials
Technician(s)
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Use of fund:
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To fund salaries and expenses related to the Norton Fire Department's
Certified Hazardous Materials Technician(s)
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Fund balance disposition:
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Balance available for expenditure in the following fiscal year
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Council on Aging Revolving Fund
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Authorized to spend:
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Council on Aging Department
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Revenue source:
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To receive fees from programs
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Use of fund:
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To fund expenses for programs
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Fund balance disposition:
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Balance available for expenditure in the following fiscal year
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Stormwater Bylaw Revolving Fund
[Added 5-16-2018 ATM by Art. 15[1]] | |
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Authorized to spend:
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Norton Highway Department
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Revenue source:
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Fees and other funds associated with the Stormwater Bylaw[2]
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Use of fund:
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Operation and maintenance of stormwater drainage systems accepted
on Town roads
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Fund balance disposition:
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Balance available for expenditure in the following fiscal year
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79 North Worcester Street (Camp Edith Read Property) Revolving
Fund
[Added 5-16-2018 ATM by Art. 15[3]] | |
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Authorized to spend:
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Norton Conservation Commission
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Revenue source:
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Fees and other funds associated with the use of the property
commonly known as the "Camp Edith Read" and located at 79 North Worcester
Street, Norton, Massachusetts, including but not limited to revenue
resulting from leasing the property
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Use of fund:
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Expenses directly related to use, rental, development, operation,
and maintenance of Camp Edith Read, 79 North Worcester Street
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Fund balance disposition:
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Balance available for expenditure in the following fiscal year
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Expenditures from each revolving fund set forth herein shall
be subject to the limitation established by Town Meeting or any increase
therein as may be authorized in accordance with MGL c. 44, § 53E 1/2.
[Adopted 5-8-2017 ATM by Art. 17]
There shall hereby be established in the Town of Norton, pursuant to MGL c. 44, § 53G 1/2, a performance deposit account into which shall be deposited cash, bonds, negotiable securities or other financial guarantees to secure an applicant's performance of any obligation as a condition of a license, permit or other approval or authorization. The funds in such account shall be used, consistent with the rules and regulations promulgated in accordance with § 58-4 of this bylaw, to complete the work or perform the obligations, as provided in the bylaw or rule or regulation. Deposits or other financial sureties received under MGL c. 41, § 81U, or other general or special law, shall not be subject to this bylaw.
The Board of Selectmen shall promulgate rules and regulations
to implement the terms and conditions of this performance deposit
account in accordance with the requirements of MGL c. 44, § 53G 1/2,
including but not limited to:
A.
The type
of financial guarantees required;
B.
The treatment
of investment earnings, if any;
C.
The performance
required and standards for determining satisfactory completion or
default;
D.
The procedures
the applicant must follow to obtain a return of the monies or other
security;
E.
The use
of monies in the account upon default; and
F.
Any other
conditions or rules the Town determines are reasonable to ensure compliance
with the obligations.
