Finance Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 9 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 3/7/24 at 6:30 AM) Original (Posted online: 3/7/24 at 8:00 AM) Revised
2. 1 This meeting was held via Zoom, was called to order by Chair Wilson at 6:00 pm and adjourned at 6:34 pm with a roll call vote of all in favor (Councilor Clingan, Councilor Burnley, Councilor Sait, Councilor Scott and Chair Wilson), none opposed, and none absent. Others present: Hannah Carrillo – Mayor’s Office, Kimberly Wells – City Clerk, Richard Raiche – IAM, Stephanie Widzowski – Clerk of Committees.
3. 2 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, 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_NPyVq99kTTiLZ5VAu6AVmw 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 February 20, 2024. 24-0188 Accepted Pass
6. 2. Requesting authorization to borrow $2,240,740 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount to participate in the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund for the Lead Line Service Replacement program. 24-0201 Recommended to be approved Pass
7. 3. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $14,327.56 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for the purchase of firefighter safety equipment. 24-0189 Recommended to be approved Pass
8. 4. Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,000 from the City Council Legal Services Account to the City Council Office Supplies Account for the purchase of furniture and supplies to create a space for children in the City Council Chamber. 24-0174 Recommended to be approved Pass
9. 7 Referenced Documents: • Finance - 2024-03-12 Fire Memo 3.8.24 Mtg (with 24-0189) • Finance - 2024-03-12 Lead Service Program Trends 2024Mar11 (with 24-0201)