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Finance Committee — Agenda, Oct 7, 2025

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City of Somerville, Massachusetts Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 7, 2025 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Srfw6ZSRSyGcdfU9UGYyvw (Posted online: 10/2/25 at 10:45 AM) Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, 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_Srfw6ZSRSyGcdfU9UGYyvw 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 # 25-1511) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of September 23, 2025. Contracts and Agreements 2. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1462) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to extend and amend a contract with City Hall Systems for an additional two years until 12/17/2027, for online bill payment services. Personnel Requests 3. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1494) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to use available funds in the Law Department Personal Services accounts in the amount of $6,296.88 to increase the annual salary of the Municipal Hearing Officer. Page 1 of 3
Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda October 7, 2025 Prior Year Invoices 4. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1479) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $121,818.23 using available funds in various Department of Public Works Accounts for various services. 5. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1419) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $159.96 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for picnic blankets. 6. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1452) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $527 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Equipment Rental Account for truck rental. 7. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1453) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $94.75 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for carbon dioxide tank refill at Dilboy Pool. Appropriations 8. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1449) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting the appropriation of $240,664.10 from the Transportation Network Company Special Revenue Fund for FY 2026 Vision Zero safety efforts. 9. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1459) 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. Grant and Gift Acceptances 10. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1447) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $54,400 grant with no new match required, from the Mass Cultural Council to the Arts Council for the Local Cultural Council grant program. 11. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1418) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $10,000 grant with no new match required, from the Fenway Community Health Center to the Police Department for post-overdose support. Page 2 of 3
Finance Committee Regular Meeting Agenda October 7, 2025 12. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1408) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $155,271.38 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts State 911 Department to the Police Department for training costs for 911 certification. 13. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1409) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $295,463 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts State 911 Department to the Police Department for enhanced 911 telecommunicator personnel costs. 14. Mayor's Request (ID # 25-1410) Referred for Recommendation: Requesting approval to accept and expend a $24,500 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts State 911 Department to the Police Department for emergency medical dispatch. Orders and Resolutions 15. Order (ID # 25-1344) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Mbah That the Director of Finance provide a comprehensive accounting of all stabilization accounts that have remained unspent for three or more fiscal years and provide a report for each fund. Public Communications 16. Public Communication (ID # 25-1514) Sent for Discussion: Bill Valletta submitting comments re: item #25-1344, an Order that the Director of Finance provide a comprehensive accounting of all stabilization accounts. Page 3 of 3