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Finance Committee backs $470,000 borrowing for DW Field Golf Course equipment after debate on enterprise funding
Summary
The committee recommended borrowing $470,000 to replace aging maintenance equipment at DW Field Golf Course, with officials saying enterprise fund revenues will cover debt service; several councilors questioned borrowing instead of using recently recorded municipal surplus.
The Brockton Finance Committee on Sept. 2 recommended favorably an order to borrow $470,000 to purchase maintenance equipment for DW Field Golf Course.
Why it matters: City officials said DW Field is a high-performing municipal course whose condition drives patronage and enterprise fund revenue. The equipment purchase would be financed through bonds or notes under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 44 and repaid from the golf enterprise fund.
What officials said: CFO Dr. Troy Clarkson said…
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