Matters ▸ Attachment
CPA Amendment Council Order — File 24-1186
CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS
ORDER FOR CITY COUNCIL
ORDERED: That the Somerville City Council amends the August 16, 2012 acceptance of Sections
3 to 7 of Chapter 44B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, also known as the Community
Preservation Act (Act), by amending the surcharge on real property for the purposes permitted by
said Act from 1.5 % to 3.0 %, starting with taxes assessed for the fiscal year beginning on July 1,
2025.
In all other respects, this body’s acceptance of the Act is re-affirmed.
This day ______ of ___________, 2024
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President
City Council