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APPROPRIATION COMMITTEE REPORT TO NOVEMBER 2011 STM <br /> Preface <br /> This Preface describes the structure and stylistic conventions used in this report. It is followed by an In- <br /> troduction discussing changes in the Town's financial status since the most recent Annual Town Meeting <br /> in May 2011, and issues pertinent to the Town's general financial situation. The main body of this report <br /> contains article-by-article discussions and recommendations on those articles that, in our opinion, have <br /> substantial financial relevance. <br /> The discussion for each article presents the consensus view of the Committee, as well as any other con- <br /> siderations or cautions that we feel Town Meeting should be informed of. In the case where one or more <br /> committee members are strongly opposed to the majority position, we summarize the opposing perspec- <br /> tive. Each Article discussion concludes with the most recent vote of the Committee prior to publication. <br /> This is summarized by the number of members in favor, followed by the number of members opposed, <br /> and lastly (when applicable) the number of members abstaining, e.g. "(6-2-1)" indicates six members in <br /> favor, two opposed, and one abstaining. For convenience, Committee votes are also summarized on the <br /> preceding page. <br /> This report does not replicate information readily available to Town Meeting members elsewhere. Key <br /> documents that inform our analysis and provide a more thorough picture of the Town finances are: <br /> • FY2012 Recommended Budget&Financing Plan, dated February 28, 2011, commonly known as <br /> the "Brown Book", which documents the complete municipal budget of the Town of Lexington. <br /> The Brown Book also summarizes budget laws and bylaws (Appendix B) and includes a glossary <br /> of financial terms (Appendix D). <br /> • Fiscal Year 2012 School Committee Annual Town Meeting Budget Request, commonly known as <br /> the"Blue Book",which details the budget plans for the Lexington Public School System. <br /> • TMMA Warrant Information Report(November 2011),published by the Town Meeting Members <br /> Association. <br /> • Capital Expenditures Committee (CEC)Report to the 2011 Special Town Meeting. <br /> • Community Preservation Committee Report to the 2011 Annual Town Meeting. <br /> Acknowledgements <br /> The content of this report, except where otherwise noted, was researched, written and edited by members <br /> of the Committee with support from town staff. Our Committee has the pleasure and the privilege of <br /> working with Town Manager, Carl Valente; Assistant Town Manager for Finance, Rob Addelson; our <br /> new Budget Officer, Theo Kalivas; the Capital Expenditures Committee; the Community Preservation <br /> Committee; the School Committee; the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Paul Ash; the Assistant Superin- <br /> tendent for Finance and Operations, Mary Ellen Dunn; and the Board of Selectmen. We thank the munic- <br /> ipal and school staff, Town officials, boards and volunteers who have contributed time and expertise in <br /> support of our work. <br /> Page 3 <br />
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