Finance Committee
Virtual
Agenda — 22 items
- 1 (Posted online: 2/14/24 at 7:30 AM)
- 1 This meeting was held via Zoom, was called to order by Chair Wilson at 6:01 pm and adjourned at 7:33 pm with a roll call vote of four in favor (Councilor Clingan, Councilor Burnley, Councilor Scott and Chair Wilson), none opposed, and one absent (Councilor Sait). Others present: Hannah Carrillo – Mayor’s Office, Timothy Mitsakis – SPD, Charles Breen – Fire, James Mucci – Fire, Erik Larson – OSE, Mohammed Uddin – Finance Analyst, Cathy Piantigini – Libraries, Alan Inacio – OSPCD, Stephanie Widzowski – Clerk of Committees.
- 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_eFff56LaSrSGW2-bAZl10w 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.
- 3 Roll Call
- 1. Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of February 6, 2024.
- 5 Personnel Requests
- 2. Requesting the use of available funds in the amount of $24,317 from the Library's Personal Services account to reestablish a Librarian III West Branch Manager position.
- 7 Appropriations
- 3. Requesting approval to appropriate $75,900 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for design services for a building project at 42 Cross Street.
- 4. Requesting approval to appropriate $49,250 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for insulation projects for Department of Public Works steam systems.
- 5. Requesting the appropriation of $650,000 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund for the Capital Projects Division to restore the City Hall clock tower and roof.
- 11 Transfers
- 6. Requesting the transfer of $280,010 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Historic Preservation Reserve.
- 7. 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.
- 14 Prior-Year Invoices
- 8. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $638 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Public Safety Supplies Account for Verizon Fleet subscription services.
- 9. Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $278.40 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Plumbing Supply Account for building related plumbing materials.
- 17 Contracts & Easements
- 10. Requesting the acceptance of a 30-year lease with BRE-BMR Assembly Innovation I LLC, and the appropriation of $171,969 from Free Cash to the Fire Department Special Items Account to fund said lease, for the Assembly Square Fire Station for the remainder of FY 2024.
- 20 Grant Acceptances
- 11. Requesting approval to accept and expend a $48,529.99 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for installation of access controls, card entry access, and indoor fencing.
- 21 Referenced Documents: • Finance - 2024-02-20 DPW response (with 24-0127, 24-0128)