City of Somerville, Massachusetts - Meeting of Finance Committee on 6/16/2026 at 6:00 PM

26-0968

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0968
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1.1
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $8,367,344 in estimated Fiscal Year 2027 Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenue for CPA projects and expenses.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0977

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0977
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2.1
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to execute the Fifth Amendment to the lease agreement with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through June 30, 2027.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0949

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0949
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to increase the Special Event Revolving Fund Expenditure Limit for FY 2026.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0920

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0920
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4.1
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Unemployment Compensation Account to remediate a year-end deficit.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0881

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0881
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.1
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $4,966.16 from various Council on Aging Ordinary Maintenance Accounts and the Health and Human Services Salaries Account to various Council on Aging Personal Services Account to cover an expected year-end deficit.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0876

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0876
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.2
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $58,642 grant that requires a match, from Metro North Regional Employment Board to the Health and Human Services Department for the YouthWorks Summer Program.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0874

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0874
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.3
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $127,358 from various Office of Housing Stability Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the Housing Assistance Stabilization Fund for housing assistance programs.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-1001

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-1001
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5.4
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $144,235 from the Opioid Recovery and Remediation Stabilization Fund to support various projects related to opioid initiatives.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0869

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0869
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.1
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 9/5/2028 for the contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Mystic River Outfall Sewer Separation design project.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0853

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0853
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6.2
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 12/31/2028 for the contract with Symmes Maini & McKee for Owners Project Manager Services for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Capital Projects.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0875

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0875
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7.1
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,403.70 from the Planning, Preservation and Zoning Salaries Account to the Department of Public Works Highway Overtime Account for the Davis Square Activation project.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0744

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0744
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.1
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $222,502 grant that requires a match, from the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization to the Mobility Division for Blue Bikes State of Good Repair project.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0879

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0879
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8.2
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the Mobility Division for the Western Pearl Street construction project.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0872

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0872
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.1
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $100,000 from the Public Space and Urban Forestry Capital Account to the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for additional Fiscal Year 2027 tree planting and maintenance.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0871

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0871
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9.2
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,500 from the Planning, Preservation and Zoning Salaries Account to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Salaries Account to cover a year-end budget deficit.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-1010

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-1010
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.1
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $360,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account for settlement payments relative to the lease between BRE-BMR, Middlesex LLC and the City of Somerville for the Assembly Square Fire Station at 45 Middlesex Avenue.
Action: Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation
Result: Pass

26-1009

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-1009
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10.2
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $18,850 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account for closing costs relative to the purchase of the Assembly Square Fire Station Condominium Unit at 45 Middlesex Avenue.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0877

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0877
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.1
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to increase the Somertime Revolving Account Expenditure Limit for Fiscal Year 2026.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-1014

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-1014
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.2
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to repurpose and appropriate $45,000 from the COVID-19 Stabilization fund to continue the Playworks Program at the Winter Hill Community School for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0868

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0868
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.3
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,500 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Professional Services Account for removal and storage of floating docks at the Blessing of the Bay boathouse.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-1017

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-1017
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.1
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $196,086 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to various departmental Other Lump Sum Payment Accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit D.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-1035

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-1035
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.2
Type: Mayor's Communication
Title: Conveying information regarding changes in positions in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.
Action: Recommended to be marked work completed
Result: Pass

26-0948

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0948
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12.3
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the approval of the expenditure limitations for departmental Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2027.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-1026

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-1026
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.1
Type: Order
Title: That the City Clerk inform this Council as to the final status of item #25-0905, a unanimous vote in favor of adopting Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1987 on May 22, 2025.
Action: Recommended to be marked work completed
Result: Pass

26-1025

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-1025
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13.2
Type: Order
Title: That the City Attorney advise this Council on the Mayor's compliance with Section 6-4 of the Somerville Charter as it relates to the submission of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, particularly "the school budget, as adopted by the school committee".
Action: Recommended to be marked work completed
Result: Pass

26-0903

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0903
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.1
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $400,000 from the Department of Public Works Sanitation Rubbish Removal Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0899

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0899
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.2
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $300,000 from the Department of Public Works Sanitation Recycling Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0898

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0898
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.3
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $300,000 from the Department of Public Works Custodial Salaries Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0897

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0897
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.4
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $150,000 from the Department of Public Works Grounds Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0896

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0896
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.5
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $110,000 from the Department of Public Works Buildings Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0893

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0893
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.6
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $455,000 from the Department of Public Works Highway Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0885

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0885
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.7
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval of a transfer of $125,000 from the Department of Public Works Administration Salaries Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0922

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0922
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.8
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting the appropriation of $1,624,494 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Snow Removal Account to reduce a year-end deficit.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0998

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:36:57 GMT

File #: 26-0998
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14.9
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $41,257.05 using available funds in various Department of Public Works accounts for various services.
Action: Recommended to be approved
Result: Pass

26-0378

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:14:44 GMT

File #: 26-0378
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15.1
Type: Mayor's Request
Title: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $231,635 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for a body-worn camera program.
Action: Kept in committee
Result: