Finance Committee — Agenda, Jan 21, 2025

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, January 21, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__rKGwddKQBaFuSTQxjZREg (Posted online: 1/16/25 at 9:30 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__rKGwddKQBaFuSTQxjZREg 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 # 24-1769) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of December 10, 2024. Grant and Gift Acceptances 2. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0021) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities to the Office of Housing Stability for a Senior Housing Bridge pilot program. Page 1 of 4

Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda January 21, 2025 3. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0018) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the Barr Foundation to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for a Community Heat Resilience Pilot Grant Program. 4. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1659) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $60,000 grant with no new match required, from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traffic safety enforcement. 5. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1660) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $40,021 grant with no new match required, from Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for the continuation of partial funding for the Jail Diversion Coordinator position. 6. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1727) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $295,463 grant with no new match required, from Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for 911 personnel costs. 7. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1728) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $133,427.11 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for training and recertification and additional staffing support. 8. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1729) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,500 grant with no new match required, from Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for ambulance service. 9. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0016) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $109,296 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to the Fire Department for staffing costs. 10. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0020) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $100,000 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Economic Development to the Economic Development Division for a Small Business Success Technical Assistance program. Page 2 of 4

Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda January 21, 2025 Communications and Discussions 11. Officer's Communication (ID # 25-0019) Sent for Discussion: Director of Economic Development and Director of the Arts Council conveying an updated draft Armory Master Plan. Transfers 12. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1718) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval of a transfer of $60,159 from the Public Space and Urban Forestry Capital Account to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Ordinary Maintenance Account for Tree Keeper/311 Integration expenses. Appropriations 13. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1713) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting the appropriation of $110,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the 90 Washington Demonstration Project Account for ongoing litigation costs. 14. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0047) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting the appropriation of $100,000 from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to satisfy a court judgment. Bonding 15. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1694) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting authorization to borrow $4,757,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the recurring FY 2025 Sewer Improvements program. Prior Year Invoices 16. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1642) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,725.65 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Administration In State Travel Account for EZ pass. 17. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1643) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,063.40 using available funds in the Department of Public Works Buildings Fire Alarm R&M Account for fire alarm equipment programming. Page 3 of 4

Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda January 21, 2025 18. Mayor's Request (ID # 24-1725) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $545.03 using available funds in the Human Resources Professional & Technical Services for reimbursement of expenses relating to the Chief of Police interview process. 19. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-0017) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $15,764.40 using available funds in the Information Technology Maintenance Software Account for voice maintenance, and in the Information Technology Computer Hardware Account for laptop accessories. Orders and Resolutions 20. Order (ID # 25-0068) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Wilson and Councilor Scott That the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on short- and long-term plans for the Founders Memorial Skating Rink. Page 4 of 4