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Finance Committee — Minutes, Jun 16, 2026
City of Somerville, Massachusetts
City Council Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes
6:00 PM
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
This meeting was held via Zoom and was called to order by Chair Wheeler at 6:02 pm and adjourned at
8:32 pm on a roll call vote of 5 in favor (Councilors Link, Strezo, Hardt, Scott, Wheeler), and 0 absent.
Others present: Alan Inacio – Director of Finance and Administration for Strategy and Development,
Anne Gill – Director of Human Resources, Anoop Malik – Finance Manager for Health and Human
Services, Ashley Speliotis – Director of the Council on Aging, Cindy Amara – City Solicitor, Courtney
Henderson – City Clerk, Ed Bean – Director of Finance, Ellen Shachter – Director of Housing Stability,
Kimberly Wells – Chief Administrative Office, Matt Sirigu – Assistant City Solicitor, Richard Daiche –
Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management, Roberta Berretta – Chief Financial Officer,
Somerville Public Schools, Shumeane Benford – Chief of Police, Suzanne Rinfret – Director of Traffic
and Parking, Linda Duong – Finance Manager of Recreation, Tina Los- Director of Prevention Services,
Megan Huckenpahler – Director of Finance for Department of Public Works, Emily Wisdom – Director
of Finance for Police, Amanda Nagim-Williams – Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Madalyn
Letellier – Assistant City Clerk.
Roll Call
City Councilor At Large Jon Link, City Councilor At Large
Kristen Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Emily Hardt,
Ward Two City Councilor Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott
and City Councilor At Large Ben Wheeler
Present:
1.
Community Preservation Act Appropriations
1.1
Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $8,367,344 in estimated Fiscal
Year 2027 Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenue for CPA projects
and expenses.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0968)
Director Inacio stated this is the second year the city will receive funds and
the first year the city will receive 3%. In response to Councilor Link the
projected match rate is 15.5%. Councilor Wheeler asked if Community
Preservation Act (CPA) funds for debt service. Director Inacio stated next
year will be the first year there will be a debt service payment across all
three project areas.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
2.
Parking
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2.1
Requesting approval to execute the Fifth Amendment to the lease agreement
with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through
June 30, 2027.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0977)
Director Rinfret stated the lease is for the parking lot behind McKinnon’s
lot. It is a year-by-year lease until development starts at the building site.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
3.
Arts
3.1
Requesting approval to increase the Special Event Revolving Fund
Expenditure Limit for FY 2026.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0949)
Director Huckenpahler stated this is to increase the fund from $10,000 to
$20,000. The funds are from events where city staff are present to put out
barriers, road closures, and operations during road races. Councilor Hardt
inquired about the need to increase the limit of the revolving fund. Director
Huckenpahler stated more folks are utilizing the fund than in the past.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
4.
People Operations
4.1
Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance ("Free Cash") to the Unemployment Compensation Account to
remediate a year-end deficit.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0920)
Director Gill stated the city is behind on unemployment claims from the last
six months and the amount requested should cover what is needed.
Councilor Wheeler asked to what extent these claims are related to recent
layoffs and Director Gill said those claims will not come in until after July 1
as people are still being paid on administrative leave through the end of the
current fiscal year. The budget will reflect any additional amount needed
because of recent layoffs.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
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City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
5.
Health and Human Services
5.1
Requesting approval of a transfer of $4,966.16 from various Council on
Aging Ordinary Maintenance Accounts and the Health and Human Services
Salaries Account to various Council on Aging Personal Services Account to
cover an expected year-end deficit.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0881)
Director Speliotis stated there is a deficit on the Personal Services line and
this will transfer small amounts from other lines to cover the costs.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
5.2
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $58,642 grant that requires a
match, from Metro North Regional Employment Board to the Health and
Human Services Department for the YouthWorks Summer Program.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0876)
Manager Malik shared the grant will cover 22 teens through the program
through two cycles.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
5.3
Requesting approval of a transfer of $127,358 from various Office of
Housing Stability Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the Housing
Assistance Stabilization Fund for housing assistance programs.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0874)
Director Inacio stated the transfer is to allow the department to reserve
unused funds which can be appropriated next year and will not be subject to
the year end general fund capture. Director Shachter gave an overview about
how these funds will be spent next year including full funding for the legal
services program and some funding for the rental assistance programming.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
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5.4
Requesting the appropriation of $144,235 from the Opioid Recovery and
Remediation Stabilization Fund to support various projects related to opioid
initiatives.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-1001)
Manager Malik stated the amount will support projects through fiscal year
2027. Initiatives include public heath vending machines, sharp kiosks,
comprehensive data management software, AED device maintenance, pilot
transportation, and detection devices project. In response to Councilor Link
Director Los clarified a detection device can detect no motion in an area,
mainly targeted at individuals who may be experiencing an overdose, these
devises will be implemented at the Homeless Coalition and the West Branch
Library. There is on-going research into the specific software being chosen
and Councilor Wheeler flagged a possible conversation around the
Surveillance Technology Ordinance. Director Los clarified no cameras are
attached, it is similar technology to a motion detector.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
6.
Infrastructure
6.1
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 9/5/2028 for the
contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Mystic River Outfall
Sewer Separation design project.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0869)
Director Raiche clarified the project will be longer than the three year
approved contract so there will be multiple contract extensions to finish the
project.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
6.2
Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 12/31/2028 for
the contract with Symmes Maini & McKee for Owners Project Manager
Services for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Capital
Projects.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0853)
Director Raiche shared State Law requires a manager for such projects.
There are projects in process at two school buildings, and this contract
extension will continue to work and bring in additional Heating, Ventilation,
and Air Conditioning (HVAC) expertise and third-party cost estimators.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
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City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
7.
Strategy and Development
7.1
Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,403.70 from the Planning,
Preservation and Zoning Salaries Account to the Department of Public
Works Highway Overtime Account for the Davis Square Activation project.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0875)
Director Inacio stated this transfer was a highly anticipated Spring project
and this accounts for a salary transfer to fund overtime costs associated.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
8.
Mobility
8.1
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $222,502 grant that requires a
match, from the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization to the
Mobility Division for Blue Bikes State of Good Repair project.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0744)
Director Inacio shared there is a cash match on hand, and this will not
require another appropriation to match the grant. The funds were captured
from fees related to Blue Bikes.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
8.2
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new
match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the
Mobility Division for the Western Pearl Street construction project.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0879)
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
9.
Public Space and Urban Forestry
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9.1
Requesting approval of a transfer of $100,000 from the Public Space and
Urban Forestry Capital Account to the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for
additional Fiscal Year 2027 tree planting and maintenance.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0872)
Director Inacio stated the transfer allows the department to carry over in a
stabilization fund and save funds for fiscal year 2027.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
9.2
Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,500 from the Planning, Preservation
and Zoning Salaries Account to the Public Space and Urban Forestry
Salaries Account to cover a year-end budget deficit.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0871)
Director Inacio shared this is to balance the books due to less projects being
grant eligible staff time.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
10.
Fire Department
10.1
Requesting the appropriation of $360,000 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance ("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account for
settlement payments relative to the lease between BRE-BMR, Middlesex
LLC and the City of Somerville for the Assembly Square Fire Station at 45
Middlesex Avenue.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-1010)
This item will be re-entered at a future City Council meeting with a lower
amount.
RECOMMENDED TO BE DISCHARGED WITH NO
RECOMMENDATION
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
10.2
Requesting the appropriation of $18,850 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account for closing costs
relative to the purchase of the Assembly Square Fire Station Condominium
Unit at 45 Middlesex Avenue.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-1009)
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
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City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
11.
Parks and Recreation
11.1
Requesting approval to increase the Somertime Revolving Account
Expenditure Limit for Fiscal Year 2026.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0877)
Finance Manager Duong stated the request is to increase the funds by
$10,000 to $185,000 based off vendor quotes that have already been
received.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
11.2
Requesting approval to repurpose and appropriate $45,000 from the
COVID-19 Stabilization fund to continue the Playworks Program at the
Winter Hill Community School for the 2026-2027 School Year.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-1014)
Chief Financial Officer for Somerville Public Schools Berretta stated the
funds will be used for structured recess. Director Bean clarified these funds
are being repurposed from their original allocation and there was a previous
commitment to fund Playworks outside of the School budget.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
11.3
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,500 using
available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Professional Services
Account for removal and storage of floating docks at the Blessing of the Bay
boathouse.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0868)
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
12.
Financial Management
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12.1
Requesting the appropriation of $196,086 from the Salary & Wage
Stabilization Fund to various departmental Other Lump Sum Payment
Accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with Somerville
Municipal Employees Union, Unit D.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-1017)
Assistant City Solicitor Sirigu stated this appropriation is to fund the
vacation pay out of the collective bargaining agreement, so employees do
not carry over large vacation amounts year to year. This pays off balances
through 2024 and started in 2025 employees are capped at carrying over
three weeks of vacation.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
12.2
Conveying information regarding changes in positions in the Fiscal Year
2027 budget.
Mayor's
Communication
(ID # 26-1035)
RECOMMENDED TO BE MARKED WORK
COMPLETED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
12.3
Requesting the approval of the expenditure limitations for departmental
Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2027.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0948)
Director Bean stated the legislative body votes on a cap for revolving funds
every year. Three have been requested to change the cap while the remaining
six are the same. In response to Councilor Scott Director Bean said these
funds were set up at the department level and there are other types of funds
that can be made but there are specific guidelines within the law about what
can be created and categorized as a revolving fund. There are specific state
regulations that list out what is allowed for revolving funds with the school
committee having many more types of revolving funds than the city.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
13.
Oversight
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13.1
By Councilor Scott
That the City Clerk inform this Council as to the final status of item
#25-0905, a unanimous vote in favor of adopting Chapter 329 of the Acts of
1987 on May 22, 2025.
Order
(ID # 26-1026)
Councilor Scott stated this item was entered in response to public confusion
about the Council’s ability to vote on the budget. Clerk Henderson
responded that the item had been vetoed by the previous administration. The
Mayor’s signature is required to adopt Chapter 329 and without the Mayor’s
signature the item does not move forward. Clerk Henderson stated there was
a letter that was presented to the Council about why the administration chose
not to approve the item. City Solicitor Amara stated that “veto” is not the
specific action but rather the previous Mayor did not approve the item,
which is required to be in place for adoption. City Solicitor Amara clarified
even if there was approval it would not be in effect for this current budget
cycle.
RECOMMENDED TO BE MARKED WORK
COMPLETED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
13.2
By Councilor Scott
That the City Attorney advise this Council on the Mayor's compliance with
Section 6-4 of the Somerville Charter as it relates to the submission of the
Fiscal Year 2027 budget, particularly "the school budget, as adopted by the
school committee".
Order
(ID # 26-1025)
City Solicitor Amara shared an opinion from Law that the budget put before
the Council was lawful. Upon review of Charter meetings, it is the opinion
that the goal was to enforce more timely submissions to the City Council so
there was more time to review the budget. The requirement is that the
School Committee as a Department submit their budget to the Mayor and
the Mayor include that in the general operating budget which includes the
School’s Budget in the submission. At the time of the budget’s submission
the vote from the Finance sub-committee was not lawful but there has since
been a vote to approve the budgeted amount that is consistent from the
School Committee and what is within the Mayor’s budget submission.
Conversation continued around previous budget seasons and actions taken
by the Council to vote down a previous budget submission by a Mayor and
around the interpretation around the language included in the City Charter.
Councilor Link expressed his understanding of the City Charter language
being that the Mayor’s Budget would be inclusive of the School’s
Committee voted on budget.
RECOMMENDED TO BE MARKED WORK
COMPLETED
RESULT:
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City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
14.
Department of Public Works
14.1
Requesting approval of a transfer of $400,000 from the Department of
Public Works Sanitation Rubbish Removal Account to the Snow Removal
Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather
season.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0903)
Director Huckenpahler was present to discuss the numerous items related to
snow removal from fiscal year 2026. All the items combined cover the
remaining snow balance from this winter season. Under state law this is one
line that can exceed its original appropriations and combining these transfers
and appropriations cover the current deficit. Money comes from salary lags
as well as funds from where an entire budget was not going to be utilized
before the end of fiscal year 2026.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
14.2
Requesting approval of a transfer of $300,000 from the Department of
Public Works Sanitation Recycling Account to the Snow Removal Account
to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0899)
This item was discussed with item #26-0903.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
14.3
Requesting approval of a transfer of $300,000 from the Department of
Public Works Custodial Salaries Account to the Snow Removal Account to
cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0898)
This item was discussed with item #26-0903.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
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14.4
Requesting approval of a transfer of $150,000 from the Department of
Public Works Grounds Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to
cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0897)
This item was discussed with item #26-0903.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
14.5
Requesting approval of a transfer of $110,000 from the Department of
Public Works Buildings Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to
cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0896)
This item was discussed with item #26-0903.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
14.6
Requesting approval of a transfer of $455,000 from the Department of
Public Works Highway Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to
cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0893)
This item was discussed with item #26-0903.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
14.7
Requesting approval of a transfer of $125,000 from the Department of
Public Works Administration Salaries Account to the Snow Removal
Account to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather
season.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0885)
This item was discussed with item #26-0903.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
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14.8
Requesting the appropriation of $1,624,494 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Snow Removal
Account to reduce a year-end deficit.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0922)
This item was discussed with item #26-0903.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
14.9
Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $41,257.05 using
available funds in various Department of Public Works accounts for various
services.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0998)
Director Huckenpahler shared there are multiple invoices from 2025 to pay
vendors that have partnered with the city. In most cases the vendors were
unable to get the invoices to the city directly and in one specifically a vendor
was unable to access funds and did not notify the city in a timely manner.
RECOMMENDED TO BE APPROVED
RESULT:
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Scott and City Councilor At Large Wheeler
AYE:
15.
Police Department
15.1
Requesting approval to accept and expend a $231,635 grant with no new
match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety
and Security to the Police Department for a body-worn camera program.
Mayor's Request
(ID # 26-0378)
Director Wisdom stated the grant is still an on-going discussion and in
summary the grant would cover the initial start-up costs for the first year and
a partial payment for the second year of reoccurring costs. Director of
Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) Nagim-Williams stated the number is not
going to change but the administration is looking to come to the Council
with more information about the grant at the full amount will purchase.
Director of IGA Nagim-Williams clarified that the funds can be accepted but
they cannot be spent until the technology impact reports are approved and is
in support of the pending public hearing be heard. In response to Councilor
Wheeler Director of IGA Nagim-Williams is aware of the on-going
conversations and has been in contact with the state about where the city is
in the process of possibly accepting funds.
KEPT IN COMMITTEE
RESULT:
16.
Unfinished Business
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16.1
Resolution By Councilor Strezo 6/9/26
That the collective salaries of Licensing Commissioners be increased to $15,180 with the Chair
receiving $5,180 and Licensing Commissioners 2 and 3 receiving $5,000 each annually.
This item was placed on the agenda in error.
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