[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Franklin 6-7-2017 by Bylaw Amendment 17-791. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Administration of government — See Ch. 4.
This bylaw establishes and authorizes revolving funds for use
by Town departments, boards, committees, agencies or officers in connection
with the operation of programs or activities that generate fees, charges
or other receipts to support all or some of the expenses of those
programs or activities. These revolving funds are established under
and governed by MGL c. 44, § 53E 1/2.
A department or agency head, board, committee or officer may
incur liabilities against and spend monies from a revolving fund established
and authorized by this bylaw without appropriation subject to the
following limitations:
A.
Fringe benefits of full-time employees whose salaries or wages are
paid from the fund shall also be paid from the fund.
B.
No liability shall be incurred in excess of the available balance
of the fund.
C.
The total amount spent during a fiscal year shall not exceed the
amount authorized by the Town Council on or before July 1 of that
fiscal year, or any increased amount of that authorization that is
later approved during that fiscal year.
Interest earned on monies credited to a revolving fund established
by this bylaw shall be credited to the general fund.
Except as provided in MGL c. 44, § 53E 1/2, and this
bylaw, the laws, charter provisions, bylaws, rules, regulations, policies
or procedures that govern the receipt and custody of Town monies and
the expenditure and payment of Town funds shall apply to the use of
a revolving fund established and authorized by this bylaw. The Comptroller
shall include a statement on the collections credited to each fund,
the encumbrances and expenditures charged to the fund and the balance
available for expenditure in the regular report the Comptroller provides
the department, board, committee, agency or officer on appropriations
made for its use.
A.
Council on Aging Senior Center Respite Program Revolving Fund.
(1)
Fund name. There shall be a separate fund called the "Council on
Aging Senior Center Respite Program Revolving Fund" for the use of
the Council on Aging Senior Center Respite Program.
(2)
Revenues. The Comptroller shall establish the Council on Aging Senior
Center Respite Program Revolving Fund as a separate account and credit
to the fund all fees generated from the participation in the Council
on Aging Senior Center Respite Program.
(3)
Purposes and expenditures. During each fiscal year the Director of
the Council on Aging may incur liabilities against and spend monies
from the Council on Aging Senior Center Respite Program Revolving
Fund for costs directly related to the Council on Aging Senior Center
Respite Program.
(4)
Fiscal years. The Council on Aging Senior Center Respite Program
Revolving Fund shall operate for fiscal years that begin on or after
July 1, 2017.
B.
Council on Aging Senior Center Activities Program Revolving Fund.
(1)
Fund name. There shall be a separate fund called the "Council on
Aging Senior Center Activities Program Revolving Fund" for the use
of the Council on Aging Senior Center Activities Program.
(2)
Revenues. The Comptroller shall establish the Council on Aging Senior
Center Activities Program Revolving Fund as a separate account and
credit to the fund all fees generated from the participation in all
senior center activities offered, other than the supportive day program
and respite program, but including the Council on Aging Senior Center
Gift Store.
(3)
Purposes and expenditures. During each fiscal year the Director of
the Council on Aging Senior Center Activities Program may incur liabilities
against and spend monies from the Senior Center Activities Program
Revolving Fund for costs directly related to the Senior Center activities
and programs.
(4)
Fiscal years. The Council on Aging Senior Center Activities Program
Revolving Fund shall operate for fiscal years that begin on or after
July 1, 2017.
C.
Council on Aging Senior Center Supportive Day Program Revolving Fund.
(1)
Fund name. There shall be a separate fund called the "Council on
Aging Senior Center Supportive Day Program Revolving Fund" for the
use of the Council on Aging Senior Center Supportive Day Program.
(2)
Revenues. The Comptroller shall establish the Council on Aging Senior
Center Supportive Day Program Revolving Fund as a separate account
and credit to the fund all fees generated from participation in the
Council on Aging Senior Center Supportive Day Program.
(3)
Purposes and expenditures. During each fiscal year the Director of
the Council may incur liabilities against and spend monies from the
Council on Aging Senior Center Supportive Day Program Revolving Fund
for costs directly related to the Council on Aging Senior Center Supportive
Day Program.
(4)
Fiscal years. The Council on Aging Senior Center Supportive Day Program
Revolving Fund shall operate for fiscal years that begin on or after
July 1, 2017.
D.
Use of Facilities Revolving Fund.
(1)
Fund name. There shall be a separate fund called the "Use of Facilities
Revolving Fund" for the use of the Public Facilities Department.
(2)
Revenues. The Comptroller shall establish the Use of Facilities Revolving
Fund as a separate account and credit to the fund all revenues generated
from the imposition of fees for use of Town and school buildings to
defray costs of utilities and maintenance of said buildings.
(3)
Purposes and expenditures. During each fiscal year the Public Facilities
Director may incur liabilities against and spend monies from the Use
of Facilities Revolving Fund for costs directly related to the utility
service and maintenance of buildings.
(4)
Fiscal years. The Use of Facilities Revolving Fund shall operate
for fiscal years that begin on or after July 1, 2017.
E.
Fire Department Fire Rescue Training Program Revolving Fund.
(1)
Fund name. There shall be a separate fund called the "Fire Department
Fire Rescue Training Program Revolving Fund" for the use of the Fire
Department.
(2)
Revenues. The Comptroller shall establish the Fire Department Fire
Rescue Training Program Revolving Fund as a separate account and credit
to the fund all fees generated from participation in the Fire Department
Fire Rescue Training Program.
(3)
Purposes and expenditures. During each fiscal year the Fire Chief
may incur liabilities against and spend monies from the Fire Department
Fire Rescue Training Revolving Fund for costs directly related to
the Fire Department Fire Rescue Training Program.
(4)
Fiscal years. The Fire Department Fire Rescue Training Program Revolving
Fund shall operate for fiscal years that begin on or after July 1,
2017.
F.
Community Policing Programs Revolving Fund.
(1)
Fund name. There shall be a separate fund called the "Community Policing
Programs Revolving Fund" for the use of the Police Department.
(2)
Revenues. The Comptroller shall establish the Community Policing
Programs Revolving Fund as a separate account and credit to the fund
all fees generated from participation in the Community Policing Programs.
(3)
Purposes and expenditures. During each fiscal year the Police Chief
may incur liabilities against and spend monies from the Community
Policing Programs Revolving Fund for costs directly related to the
Community Policing Programs.
(4)
Fiscal years. The Community Policing Programs Revolving Fund shall
operate for fiscal years that begin on or after July 1, 2017.
