Whereas, the 90-day period may not terminate until after the beginning of the next fiscal year; and

Whereas, certain obligations and expenses incident to the operation of state departments and institutions will become due and payable prior to June 30, 2001; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

PART A

Sec. A-1. Supplemental appropriations and allocations. There are appropriated and allocated from various funds for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2003, to the departments listed, the following sums.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 18

Central Motor Pool 0703

Provide for a safe, efficient and cost-effective fleet of vehicles to support state employees in carrying out their official duties.

New Initiative: Provide funding for 2 positions in CFM. An Auto Mechanic II position and a Fleet Support Specialist position are required to prepare vehicles, manage maintenance and process new, used and surplused vehicles.

Central Motor Pool Fund 2001-02 2002-03

Positions - Legislative Count (2.000) (2.000)

Personal Services $62,158 $64,992

All Other 8,966 8,357

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Total 71,124 73,349

Central Services - Purchases 0004

Establish and maintain an effective and efficient operation for the provision of mail, central warehouse, reproduction/publication, audio-visual and surplus property.