Finance Committee — Agenda, Oct 22, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 22, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U76x5jVSSPqYvAYV8ZXNIQ (Posted online: 10/18/24 at 9:45 AM) 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_U76x5jVSSPqYvAYV8ZXNIQ 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 # 24-1387) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of September 24, 2024. Prior Year Invoices 2. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1417) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $45.97 using available funds in the City Clerk Maintenance Contract Account for printer/copier service. 3. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1429) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $24,802.06 using available funds in the Information Technology Cellular & Paging Services and Leased - Photocopier Equipment Accounts for cellular and copier services. Page 1 of 4

Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda October 22, 2024 4. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1378) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $160 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Administration License Reimbursement Account for commercial license employee expense. 5. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1381) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $15 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Highway Rubbish Removal Account for disposal of break out material. 6. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1444) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $60 using available funds in the Department of Public Works License Reimbursement Account for employee reimbursement for hoisting licensing. 7. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1379) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $22,633.58 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Natural Gas Account for prior year balances on bills. 8. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1380) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $4,675 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Highway Rubbish Removal Account for Recycling Services. 9. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1443) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $48,930.22 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Electricity Account for solar net metering. Grant and Gift Acceptances 10. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1445) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept a donation of equipment valued at $15,000 with no new match required, from the City of Boston Department of Emergency Management to the Department of Public Works for two trailers. 11. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1410) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $33,940.50 grant from Metro North Regional Employment Board to the Health and Human Services Department for the Mayor's Summer Jobs Program. Page 2 of 4

Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda October 22, 2024 12. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1434) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $310,100 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for resilience hubs. 13. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1377) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $250,000 grant with no new match required, from MA Department of Transportation to the Mobility Division for an East Somerville soundwall feasibility study. Contracts and Easements 14. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1374) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting the approval of a time-only contract extension for three years with a new expiration date of 9/1/2027, for the Somerville Hispanic Association for community development for restoration of 59 Cross Street. 15. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1477) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting acceptance of an easement for a pedestrian bridge over the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line. Appropriations 16. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1332) 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. 17. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1333) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting the appropriation of $220,120.80 from the Receipts Reserved-Transportation Network Company Revenue Fund to the Transportation Network Company Special Revenue Fund for Vision Zero Safety efforts. 18. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1335) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to appropriate $262,000 from the Prospect Street Traffic Conditions Stabilization Fund to implement the conditions of Planning Board case PB 2019-04. Page 3 of 4

Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda October 22, 2024 19. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1430) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting the appropriation of $542,675 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Open Space Reserve Fund for the development of the ArtFarm park improvement project. Transfers 20. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1431) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting the transfer of $174,776 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund Undesignated Fund Balance to the Open Space Reserve. Funds and Accounts 21. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1334) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to create the Prospect Street Traffic Conditions Stabilization Fund and accept a payment to the fund of $262,000 from the Union Square RELP Master Developer LLC to satisfy special permit conditions. Orders and Resolutions 22. Order (ID # 24-1300) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Pineda Neufeld That the Director of Grants Development and External Funds and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Director update this Council on ARPA grant encumbrances ahead of the obligation deadline of December 31, 2024. Page 4 of 4