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or maintain the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities. These positions will only be created if the Federal SAFER Grant is approved. The increase in staff would ensure that the Town is meeting applicable NFPA staffing and deployment standards. The Town of Mashpee would be responsible for all salaries and expenses after three years or upon the expiration of the Federal SAFER Grant funds. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 13 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 13 by a vote of 6-0 Motion Made By Selectman Weeden: I move that the Town vote to approve Article 13 as printed in the Warrant, with the exception of the phrase “or take any other action relating thereto.” Motion passes unanimously at 8:33 PM Article 14 To see if the Town will vote to raise, borrow or transfer from available funds and appropriate a sum of money, not to exceed $750,000, to provide for road improvement projects under the Chapter 90 program, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Department of Public Works Explanation: This article authorizes use of funds which will be 100% reimbursed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The budget approved each fiscal year by the Legislature and Governor establishes the total funding available for Chapter 90 local transportation aid for that year. These funds are then apportioned to the 351 Massachusetts towns and cities. The funding authorized by this article is the maximum anticipated Town’s share of the FY23 Chapter 90 program. The Board of Selectmen recommends approval of Article 14 by a vote of 5-0 The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article 14 by a vote of 6-0 Motion Made By Selectman Gottlieb: I move that the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $596,054 to provide for road improvement projects in and for the Town, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 90 of the Massachusetts General Laws, and to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow said sum of $596,054 under and pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L., Chapter44, sections 7 & 8, or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds and notes of the Town therefore. Motion passes unanimously at 8:35 PM Article 15 To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $446,205, for the operation of the Kids Klub Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2023; said sum to be raised from $446,205 in receipts of the Enterprise, or take any other action relating thereto. Submitted by the Recreation Department Estimated Revenues Registration Fees $ 3,500 Tuition $ 442,430 Investment Income $ 275 Total Budgeted Revenue $ 446,205 Estimated Expenses Salary (full-time; incl. long.) $ 290,256 13