Finance Committee — Agenda, May 7, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, May 7, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PdDVwFEMQzyDHglzlZS4zA (Posted online: 5/1/24 at 1:00 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_PdDVwFEMQzyDHglzlZS4zA 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 # 24-0571) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of April 23, 2024. Grant and Gift Acceptances 2. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0575) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $243,094 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to the Office of Sustainability and Environment, for a residential decarbonization outreach campaign and two-year Energy Advisor position. Contracts and Easemenst 3. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0565) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of a Pedestrian Access Sidewalk Easement and Maintenance License at 599 Somerville Avenue. Page 1 of 3

Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda May 7, 2024 Appropriations 4. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0579) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting the appropriation of $400,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Emergency Response Stabilization Fund to provide temporary shelter, food, and other common necessaries of life to displaced individuals and families. 5. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0580) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to appropriate $400,000 from the Emergency Stabilization Fund to support critical emergency shelter services. 6. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0577) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting the appropriation of $2,041,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Renovation and Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continued renovations to the Edgerly School to accommodate Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School students. 7. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0578) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to appropriate $2,041,000 from the Facility Renovation and Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for continued renovations to the Edgerly School to accommodate Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms for the Winter Hill Community Innovation School students. 8. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0572) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting the appropriation of $237,468 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Buildings Interior Building Maintenance Account for repairs to the Dilboy Pool. 9. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0576) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting the appropriation of $150,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Facility Renovation and Reconstruction Stabilization Fund for building improvements at 77 Broadway for the East Somerville Police sub-station. Transfers 10. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0564) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of a transfer of $13,800 from the Police Salaries Account to the Police Special Items Rental Buildings Account to pay the remaining East Substation lease payments for FY 2024. Page 2 of 3

Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda May 7, 2024 11. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0573) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of a transfer of $1,095,000 from various Department of Public Works personal services accounts to the Department of Public Works Buildings Electricity Account to cover a deficit. 12. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-0574) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting the appropriation of $248,111 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Buildings Natural Gas Account for the remediation of an expected year end deficit. Orders 13. Order (ID # 24-0337) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Scott That the Director of Water and Sewer and the Director of Procurement and Contracting Services update this Council on the bidding process for IFB 24-39 (Repairs to Water Main Gate Valves and Appurtenance) and IFB 24-29 (Water Distribution System Maintenance & Repairs) and ensure documentation is updated on the city's website for these bids and the previous versions of these bids (IFB 21-51 and IFB 21-52) when they were previously awarded in 2021. Page 3 of 3