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Finance Committee — Agenda, Sep 26, 2023

Finance Committee meeting, Sep 26, 2023·4 pages·📄 Original PDF (city portal)
City of Somerville, Massachusetts Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, September 26, 2023 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lvQJwkiSSxCtWIeFc72Xwg (Posted online: 9/20/23 at 10:00 PM) 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_lvQJwkiSSxCtWIeFc72Xwg 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 [phone removed] x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 23-1383) Approval Review: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee meeting of September 12, 2023. Contracts & Easements 2. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1316) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to extend and amend a contract with Warner Larson Incorporated for an additional three years, and a revised amount of $123,683.35, for the redesign and improvements of the Auxiliary Sports Fields at Dilboy Park. Page 1 of 4
Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2023 Transfers 3. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1260) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,105.53 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Medicare Account for Medicare tax reimbursement. Prior Year Invoices 4. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1348) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $118.44 using available funds in the Department of Infrastructure and Management Office Supplies Account for office supplies. 5. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1160) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,867.08 using available funds in the Health and Human Services Professional & Technical Services Account for revenue management consulting services. 6. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1246) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,867.08 using available funds in the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account for Public Consulting Group for Medicaid billing services. 7. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1251) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,684 using available funds in the Health and Human Services Professional and Technical Services Account for The Throne Depot for portable restrooms. Resolutions 8. Resolution (ID # 23-1291) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor McLaughlin, Councilor Burnley Jr. and Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Administration update this Council regarding progress toward Portland Loos. Grant Acceptances 9. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1127) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend an additional $300,000, with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Infectious Disease & Laboratory Sciences to the Health and Human Services Department for COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing. Page 2 of 4
Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2023 10. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1244) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $61,710 grant that requires a match, from Metro North Regional Employment Board to the Health and Human Services Department for YouthWorks Summer Program. 11. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1252) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $3,830 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General to the Health and Human Services Department for the FY 2024 Healthy Summer Youth Jobs program. 12. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1234) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Housing and Community Development to the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development Mobility Division for the study/design of sound walls for interstate-93 near the Mystic housing developments. 13. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1262) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $13,616.79 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for the purchase of ten motorcycle operator headsets that include microphones. 14. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1263) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $75,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department to support the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) sustainability and upgrades. Appropriations 15. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1298) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to appropriate $513,421 from the Capital Stabilization Fund to replace seven police vehicles. 16. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1204) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to appropriate $150,000 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to the Police Department - Personnel Services - Other Lump Sum Benefits Account to settle pending litigation. Page 3 of 4
Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda September 26, 2023 17. Mayor's Request (ID # 23-1351) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to appropriate $100,000 from the Encore Artist and Cultural Support Stabilization Fund to support Local Cultural Council grants to artists, organizations, and schools. Page 4 of 4