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Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and before the summary and inserting the following:
‘Sec. 1. Fundraising. The Town of Springvale is authorized to seek and accept funds, gifts and other donations to be used solely to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Sec. 2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.
 
DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
 
Veterans Services 0110
 
Initiative: Provides funding for 2 Groundskeeper II positions at the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Reorganizes one seasonal Equipment Operator I position to full-time and establishes one Office Associate II position, both of which are unfunded.

GENERAL FUND	2011-12	2012-13	
POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT	0.000	3.500	
Personal Services	$0	$150,000	
			
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$0	$150,000	
 
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SUMMARY
This amendment reduces the cost of the bill by reducing the number of funded positions and delays the funding until July 1, 2012. It also authorizes the Town of Springvale to seek donations to assist with the funding of the provisions.
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED
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