Finance Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 16 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 6/5/25 at 7:15 AM)
2. 1 The meeting took place remotely via Zoom and was called to order at 6:00 PM by Chair Wilson and adjourned at 6:54 PM on a roll call vote of 4 in favor (Councilors Mbah, Burnley, Clingan and Wilson), none against and 1 absent (Councilor Scott). Others present: Charles Breen - Somerville Fire Department Chief, Neha Singh - Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Brian Postlewaite - Director of Engineering, Michael Richards - Director of Finance, Catherine Lester Salchert - Special Counsel, Delaney Fisher-Cassiol - Clerk of Committees
3. 2 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kbovYNS8RGuaubwuAVEeMg Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov.
4. 3 Roll Call
5. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of May 20, 2025. 25-1021 Accepted Pass
6. 5 Grants and Gift Acceptances
7. 2. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $38,500 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for Special Response Team equipment. 25-0848 Kept in committee
8. 3. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $127,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for Special Response Team equipment and training. 25-0849 Kept in committee
9. 4. Requesting approval to accept and use a gift with an approximate value of $5,399 from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) to the Fire Department for improving rescue capabilities during a rail incident. 25-0903 Recommended to be approved Pass
10. 5. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $257,540 grant with no new match required, from Eversource Energy to the Engineering Division for permanent resurfacing and restoration of various streets. 25-0948 Recommended to be approved Pass
11. 6. Requesting approval to accept and expend an $82,357.50 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Aging and Independence to the Council on Aging for social, educational, and physical wellness programming. 25-0971 Recommended to be approved Pass
12. 11 Prior Year Invoices
13. 7. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $575.16 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Office Supplies Account for cork boards. 25-0785 Recommended to be approved Pass
14. 13 Contracts and Easements
15. 8. Requesting approval of a Substation Easement near 51 Prospect Street for NStar Electric Company. 25-0967 Recommended to be approved Pass
16. 14 Referenced Documents: • Finance - 2025-06-09 P&R PYI Memo (with 25-0785) • Finance - 2025-06-09 COA Grant Memo (with 25-0971) • Finance - 2025-06-09 Prospect Place Easement NSTAR (with 25-0967)