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FY22 Budget PDF — File 212004
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FY22 Budget Information
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
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City of Somerville
Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
Ed Bean, Director of Finance
Mike Mastrobuoni, Budget Manager
Somerville City Council
Matthew C. McLaughlin, President, Ward 1
Mary Jo Rossetti, Vice President, At-large
Wilfred N. Mbah, At-large
Kristen Strezo, At-large
William A. White Jr., At-large
Jefferson Thomas Scott, Ward 2
Ben Ewen-Campen, Ward 3
Jesse Clingan, Ward 4
Mark Niedergang, Ward 5
Lance L. Davis, Ward 6
Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 7
Introduction & Overview
Departmental Budgets
Non-Departmental Budgets
Mayor's Message
Executive Summary
Organizational Chart
Community Profile
Expenditure Table
Revenue Table
COVID-19 & Incident Command
Update
City Council
Clerk of Committees
Executive Office
Administration
SomerStat
Arts Council
Office of Sustainability &
Environment
Racial & Social Justice
Communications & Community
Engagement
Communications & Community
Engagement
Constituent Services
SomerViva: Office of Immigrant
Affairs
Human Resources
Information Technology
Debt Service
State Assessments
Health & Life Insurance, Medicare
Worker's Compensation
Unemployment Compensation
Pension
Salary Contingency
Damages & Building Insurance
Revolving Funds
PEG/Access Fund
Special Revenue Fund: CPA
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Information Technology
Elections
City Clerk
Licensing Commission
Law
Inspectional Services
Infrastructure & Asset Management
Infrastructure & Asset Management
Capital Projects
Engineering
Finance
Treasury
Auditing
Procurement & Contracting
Services
Assessing
Grants Development
Office of Strategic Planning &
Community Development
Administration
Planning & Zoning
Housing
Housing Stability
Economic Development
Redevelopment Authority
Mobility
Public Space & Urban Forestry
Public Safety
Fire
Fire Alarm
Emergency Management
Police
Animal Control
E-911
Parking
Health & Human Services
Council on Aging
SomerPromise
Veterans Services
Culture & Recreation
Libraries
Parks & Recreation
Fields Maintenance
Public Works
Administration
Buildings
Grounds
School Custodians
Solid Waste
Highway
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Lights & Lines - Electrical
Fleet Management
Snow Removal
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FY21 Revenue Summary
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FY22 ICS and Pandemic-Related Funding
When the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States in March 2020, the City of Somerville quickly shifted into
emergency response mode, creating a robust virtual Incident Command System (“ICS”) that involved over 150 staff shifting
from their typical jobs to take on additional emergency management responsibilities. Over the last year, the work of the ICS
included:
Distributed food to more than 7,400 households through the Emergency Food Pantry when it was in operation. From July
1st, 2020 through May 2021, the City worked with Project SOUP to make 2,570 home deliveries and serve 6,900
individuals, including households and individuals who receive regular food deliveries as well as one-time households in
quarantine.
Provided multilingual support to over 1,000 families, ensuring they had access to food resources, rental assistance,
financial relief funds, utility assistance, and access to a vaccine appointment through the Immigrant Services Unit.
Provided advanced technical assistance to dozens of businesses and 385 COVID relief loans totaling over $4 million in
financial assistance.
Provided $2.44 million in rental assistance to families.
Held multiple virtual vaccine Q&A sessions in five languages, with record-breaking meeting attendance ranging from 250
to 2,300 per session.
Hosted/staffed 23 flu and 62 COVID-19 vaccine clinics across the community.
Created more than 180 pages of COVID-19 website content, contributing to a 72% annual increase in website traffic
compared to pre-pandemic usage.
Established a robust assurance testing for the Somerville Public School system, which currently tests over 4,200
students and staff each week. With the full return of students, the assurance testing program contributed to the positivity
rate not surpassing 0.20%.
Coordinated 10,000 COVID tests through our community testing program, in collaboration with the Cambridge Health
Alliance,
Communicated the results of over 22,000 COVID test results to residents and provided guidance on quarantine and
isolation for those who were positive through the community and school testing program.
Established and implemented local contact tracing with the capacity to make referrals to provide basic needs for
residents in isolation and quarantine when needed. The program investigated and traced 767 cases and connected 103
residents to social services.
Established health and safety protocols for City and community operations and provided guidance to businesses,
organizations, and individuals seeking to run a business or activity or hold an event. As part of this effort, the
Inspectional Services Department reviewed over 1,200 Health and Safety Plans.
Secured a substantial PPE cache to safeguard our community against COVID-19 through multiple surges.
Coordinated regional meetings for mayors and city managers with experts and state officials.
Each turn in the ever-changing course of the pandemic and subsequent public policies meant new responsibilities for staff.
These responsibilities did not necessarily displace pre-existing duties, nor give way to proportional decreases in public
health response or economic recovery efforts. Between infection waves, public health response efforts grew to include
economic recovery even as preparations were underway for a potential second surge and the subsequent vaccine roll-out
campaign.
Although employees are largely working remotely, staff output never ceased. Instead, staff have had to learn and adapt to
new, virtual systems. Staff developed and implemented new processes to conduct core, day-to-day business and provide
services to the best of their abilities and have refined these processes as the situation on the ground has changed.
COVID-19 Response Update
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Now that new cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are declining and over 60% of all Somerville residents have been
vaccinated, the ICS is continuing to evolve with these changes and is preparing to wind down as the City transitions from
emergency response to recovery. The City’s ICS work has the following goal and objectives:
Goal: Continue to address equitable access to services and information until incident demobilization
Objective 1: Maintain comprehensive support of vaccination access
Objective 2: Continue to support public health response
Objective 3: Provide for on-going, multi-lingual external communications
Objective 4: Plan for and support the reopening of City business, schools and buildings as public health data and the
evolving science allows
Objective 5: Begin to transition support from an ICS response into more regular channels and recovery efforts
The pandemic forced municipalities to immediately pivot from their standard operations to address a wide range of new
challenges. Cities and towns now had to contend with the novel coronavirus and constantly evolving restrictions from both
federal and state agencies, in addition to managing a completely unique financial situation: incurring new and necessary
costs that had not previously been appropriated or planned for, to implement strategies that would keep the public safe and
mitigate the spread of the virus.
The initial funding available to help cities and towns recover these costs was FEMA’s Public Assistance (PA) Program,
which has historically supported disaster recovery costs resulting from hurricanes, tropical storms, snow storms, and the
like. The CARES Act, passed by Congress in late March 2020, provided additional monetary support for local governments,
and covered a wider range of expense categories than the limited FEMA PA program, which focuses on funding “emergency
protective measures'' incurred by local governments. The CARES Act’s Coronavirus Relief Fund Municipal Program (CvRF-
MP) gave cities and towns the ability to recover dollars spent on cost categories not allowable by FEMA, such as increased
pandemic-related elections costs and short-term rental assistance programs. The third significant source of funding for local
governments was established by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law on March 11, 2021. ARPA’s
Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF) offer the greatest flexibility in terms of usage of the three
mentioned here, as these dollars can be used for not only urgent COVID-19 response efforts but also for systemic public
health and economic challenges that have led to an inequitable pandemic impact on certain populations, in addition to lost
public sector revenue and economic stabilization for households and businesses.
As of May 27, Somerville has received $38,605,150 from the FEMA PA Program, CvRF-MP, and ARPA CLFRF combined.
Here is additional detail about these three funding sources, the total amounts allocated to Somerville, how these funds have
been or can be spent, and additional pandemic-related funding notes.
1. FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Program:
FEMA PA is a federally administered reimbursement program, funding expenditures for work that is a direct result of the
COVID-19 emergency. Initially, localities were responsible for 25% of approved costs; however, on January 21, 2021, a
presidential memo was signed to increase the federal reimbursement rate from 75% of approved costs to 100% of approved
costs, retroactive to the beginning of the pandemic. The new presidential administration also revisited earlier guidance and
granted allowability for select municipal- and school-related reopening costs, as long as they were incurred after January
20, 2021. Also, new phases of the national pandemic response have prompted additional guidance and clarification from
FEMA, sometimes after costs have been incurred. For example, while Massachusetts’ most robust vaccination phase began
in February, FEMA was still publishing vaccination documentation requirements for localities in April. Monitoring the
changing status of cost eligibility has been challenging, but Somerville has consistently led in number of applications
submitted to and funds obligated by FEMA/Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA); as of May 27,
Somerville was second, trailing only Boston, in Massachusetts’ cities with the most dollars obligated by FEMA, and third in
the country for most obligations of cities of comparable size (population 70,000 to 100,000).
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The FEMA PA and CARES Act Municipal Program were meant to work in tandem to some extent, prior to the
announcement of the ARPA local funds, with FEMA PA supporting costs more clearly and directly linked to pandemic
response and prevention, and CARES funding what might be considered risk mitigation or other secondary effects of the
pandemic. Another difference between the FEMA PA and CARES Act Municipal Program is that while the CARES Act
provided set allocations for municipalities, FEMA PA is an application program, with local entities submitting costs as they
are incurred. To date, Somerville has submitted 27 “project worksheets”, or applications, to FEMA, seeking reimbursement
of approximately $3 million. As of May 27, $563,543 had been awarded, and the bulk of project worksheets are still in the
FEMA or MEMA queue for final review (both agencies conduct reviews of applicant submissions).
Somerville has submitted the following expenses to the FEMA PA Program for reimbursement:
PPE, including face masks and gloves, for public health and safety departments
Cleaning and disinfecting materials, hand sanitizer, bleach wipes - purchases made at outset of pandemic, utilized by
first responders responding to identified or suspected COVID-19 cases
Increased communications needs, including costs for translation, signage, mailers, fliers, community outreach, and
constituent response
Staff time and overtime costs for increased public safety and health response
Emergency management response and incident command support
COVID-19 testing services
2. CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund - Municipal Program:
The CARES Act Coronavirus Relief Fund - Municipal Program (CvRF-MP), administered by the Commonwealth’s
Administration & Finance (A&F) Office on behalf of the U.S. Treasury, may only be used to cover costs that meet three
statutory requirements:
Are necessary expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to COVID–19;
Were not accounted for in the budget most recently approved as of March 27, 2020 for the State or government; and
Were incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020 and ends on December 31, 2021.
Somerville’s allocation of CvRF-MP funds was $7.19 million; the full allocation was received in fall 2020, and the City is
spending the funds according to a budget of planned expenditures. Funds must be expended by December 31, 2021.
Overall, CvRF-MP dollars have had more flexibility than the FEMA PA program allowed for and were intended to help cities
and towns cover expenditures where FEMA left off, with a few exceptions. A&F’s interpretation was based on a more
conservative understanding of the Treasury guidance; therefore some cost categories, such as small business supports,
were deemed ineligible in 2020 and the City was not able to respond to these clear needs in the community with CvRF-MP
dollars and henceforth established funding in the City’s COVID Stabilization fund (see below).
Somerville has or will be utilizing its CvRF-MP allocation for the following expense categories:
PPE, including face masks and gloves, for school and city departments
Cleaning and disinfecting materials, hand sanitizer, bleach wipes, used as preventive measures
HVAC improvements and risk assessments in the school buildings
Short-term rental support program, administered by Somerville Homeless Coalition
Contact tracing staffing and consultant costs
Certain social distancing measures, such as plexiglas or air scrubbers for use in public-facing City departments
Increased Elections Department costs, incurred due to social distancing requirements and increased early voting
Virtual out-of-school programming for youth
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3. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds
While the public health emergency may be nearing the end, cities and towns will be dealing with the impacts of COVID-19
on their communities and residents for some time to come; the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was passed in
recognition of this and provides $350 billion to help state, local, tribal, and territorial governments turn the corner on both
the health crisis and begin the process of economic recovery. Somerville will receive approximately $61.7 million as a direct
recipient of ARPA Coronavirus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF), plus additional funds from the Middlesex
County allocation, offering us an unprecedented opportunity to meet both the immediate needs of our residents and
businesses and also to address systemic and historic inequities to rebuild as a more resilient community. Funds must be
obligated by the end of 2024, but can be spent through December 31, 2026.
The City will be conducting extensive internal and external assessments to prioritize needs for allocated CLFRF dollars.
The external assessment work has already begun, with a community outreach workplan, workshops, and more in
development.
At this point, the Treasury has released what they are calling “interim” guidance on how CLFRF dollars can be spent, and
many government advisory groups and accounting and auditing firms assume there will be multiple rounds and iterations of
Treasury guidance to come, based on experience with CvRF-MP funds.
For now, the CLFRF interim guidance stipulates that funds can be spent on the following:
To respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts
To respond to essential work with premium pay
The provision of government services relating to the reduction in revenue
To make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure
We are currently using this baseline guidance, along with other documents published by the Treasury regarding CLFRF
usage, to fund the following categories of FY22 Program Improvement Requests submitted by city staff:
Cybersecurity needs
Mental health and social service supports
Small business and other economic development supports
Technology and digital literacy needs
And others
This infusion of funds truly represents a once-in-a-lifetime investment in Somerville and it is of the utmost importance to the
administration that the community has a voice in determining usage of funds, while also ensuring projects and programs are
developed in a transparent and unbiased manner. Somerville will work with consultants to both document the entire
planning process and to ensure administration of CLFRF dollars is in compliance with all federal and state reporting
requirements.
4. Other Funding Sources:
The City of Somerville received other grant funds to help offset costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These
include:
Mass. Department of Public Health’s Local Efforts for Coronavirus funding for nurse staffing costs, PPE purchases, tent
rentals, COVID risk signage and flyers, COVID contact tracing technical support, and more - $342,334
Dept of Justice Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding, used for first responder overtime costs - $54,438
Mass. Board of Library Commissioners, for virtual programming - $3,418
MAPC’s Emergency COVID-19 Taxicab, Livery, and Hackney Partnership Grant, for increased transportation costs for
vulnerable populations, including seniors and individuals with disabilities - $121,800
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Center for Tech and Civic Life’s COVID-19 Response Grant for Elections Departments, for increased elections expenses
- $53,437
HUD’s Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs, increases to annual allocations,
and Shared Streets funding, for additional support to standard eligible programmatic expenses - $3,754,625 and
$133,930, respectively
COVID Stabilization Fund, appropriated by City Council to ensure sufficient funds were available for specific COVID-
related purposes, including $5M for small business relief - $10,517,320
Somerville Public Schools’ various funding sources, including the ESSER I, II, and II funds, the School Reopening Grant,
and the Remote Learning Technology Essentials Grant, which can be used for a variety of staffing, technology, and other
needs - $12M
These funds have been, and will continue to be, essential to the City as it works to address the health and safety needs of
our community as well as support residents and businesses to weather the economic and social impacts of the pandemic.
While our emergency efforts are winding down, we know that our recovery efforts will be needed for years to come. We will
be working hand in hand with the community over the summer to determine how to most effectively utilize our CLFRF funds
to strengthen our community and address historic and systemic inequities while also making funds immediately available for
pressing needs such as housing assistance and business relief.
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Mission Statement
The City Council is the City’s legislative branch. Members are elected every two years. Four members serve at-
large and seven members represent individual wards. The Council passes ordinances on a range of issues,
from setting zoning laws to creating boards and commissions. It also has the power to approve or disapprove
the Mayor’s budget appropriations.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 20% for FY22.
A new full time Policy Analyst position is proposed for FY22
in order to support the City Council's policy development
processes.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected down 77% for
FY22.
Professional & Technical Services allocated in FY21 for the
Civilian Oversight process have been removed for FY22
and reallocated to the Racial & Social Justice Department.
See below for details.
A new line for Legal Services related to ongoing/existing
litigation has been proposed for FY22.
The In State Conferences line has been returned to FY20
levels.
Transition of Civilian Oversight Process
For FY22, the process of developing a civilian oversight review of the Somerville Police department will be managed by the
newly-formed Racial & Social Justice Department. The Council has decided that the RSJ Department is best suited to
carrying on this work moving forward in collaboration with the Council, the Community, and the rest of the Administration.
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Personnel Listing
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Incumbent Name
Position Name
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FTE
Allocation %
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Total Comp ($)
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City Councilor - Ward ¹
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Mbah, Wilfred
City Councilor - At Large
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White, William
City Councilor - At Large
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Davis, Lance
City Councilor - Ward ¼
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Clingan, James
City Councilor - Ward º
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Strezo, Kristen
City Councilor - At Large
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Policy Analyst - City Council
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Scott, Jefferson
City Councilor - Ward ¸
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Long, John
City Clerk Monthly
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City Councilor - Ward ½
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Mclaughlin, Matthew
City Councilor - Ward ·
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City Councilor - Ward »
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Rossetti, Mary Jo
City Councilor - At Large
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Mission Statement
The Clerk of Committees provides clerical support to the committees of the City Council. They prepare
correspondence for each committee, keep a record of every item of business before each committee, notify
every member of the City Council of all committee meetings, and prepare the agenda and minutes of each
committee meeting. The Clerk of Committees also prepares and delivers to the City Clerk all orders, ordinances
and resolutions.
Personal Services Changes
Personal Services are projected up 5% for FY22.
This is due to an increased allocation for Clerks salaries due to the potential for a higher volume of work in FY22 with new
Councillors and continued virtual meetings.
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Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Durham, Rositha
Clerk of Committees
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Forcellese, Peter
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Wells, Kimberly
Assistant Clerk of Committees
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Mission Statement
The City of Somerville strives to provide exceptionally responsive, fiscally responsible, and efficient public
services in support of a safe, healthy, and thriving community. We embrace innovation, practice data-based and
systems-informed decision making, foster maximum citizen participation in government, and anchor all of our
efforts on the principles of equity and access. We believe Somerville should be an attractive, active, diverse,
and environmentally responsible city with a sustainable quality of life for our citizens and businesses and that
Somerville should serve as a model regionally and nationally for how to build a community that is a great place
to live, work, play, and raise a family.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 48% for FY22.
The FY22 PS budget includes funding for two Charter
Review Project Managers, and for two positions to support
the upcoming Mayoral transition.
The Director of Racial & Social Justice is no longer in the
Administration budget and has been moved to the newly-
created Racial & Social Justice department.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 35% for
FY22.
OM lines have been returned to pre-COVID levels.
Special Items Changes
The Special Items lines represent the following allocations:
The Youth Employment line has been increased to $250,000 to increase the availability of summer jobs for students.
The Official Celebrations line has been returned to FY20 levels.
A Charter Reform Study line is budgeted at $92,550 to fund the work of the Charter Review Committee.
Professional & Technical Services includes the following items :
Trainings for incoming elected officials and Department Heads,
Funding for the Mayoral transition,
and funding for the Somerville Academy of Innovative Learning (SAIL).
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Set the City up for long-term operational success by identifying and filling critical capacity gaps, modernizing our
government, taking care of our assets, prioritizing strong financial management, investing in our staff, and preparing for a
smooth mayoral transition.
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GOAL 2: Support the launch of the Racial and Social Justice Office and prioritize work in the organization that advances
racial and social justice.
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Personnel Listing
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Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
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Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Curtatone, Joseph
Mayor
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Gee, Veronica
Executive Administrative Aide
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Racaniello, Lauren
Legislative Liaison
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Webber, Khushbu
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
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Monea, Emily
Chief of Staff
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Reynolds, Karen
Administrative Aide
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Mission Statement
SomerStat integrates data into City decision-making; partners with City departments to improve operational
efficiency and constituent satisfaction; contributes to the City’s policy planning and implementation; and
increases governmental transparency by sharing data with the community. In this work we strive to be
innovative, for us, that means helping departments find the right solutions to their problems. The SomerStat
team is guided by five values: equitable public service, listening with empathy and respect, being open to hard
conversations, continuous learning, and collaboration based on trust and accountability.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 1% for FY22.
The proposed budget includes a new position, Digital
Innovation Officer, which will be responsible for continued
development of data tracking systems and automation as
well as digitizing existing analog processes.
This Budget Manager position had been moved to the
Auditing Division of Finance for FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected down 61% for
FY22.
A reduction in Printing is due to FY22 being an off-year for
the biennial happiness survey
A reduction in Professional & Technical Services is due to
the completion of a case management software
implementation project -- ongoing costs have shifted to the
IT Department.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Collaborate with other departments to streamline service delivery, identify cost savings, improve customer service,
and enhance overall performance.
StatShop or department check in meeting held with every department in the City; survey of StatShop program completed
in order to gauge efficacy.
GOAL 2: Use innovative analytic methods and data visualization to increase transparency of City’s progress toward its
strategic goals and priorities, including: Racial and Social Justice, SomerVision, Vision Zero, Climate Forward, and COVID-
19 response and recovery.
SomerStat daily dashboard expanded to include at least one additional dashboard page.
GOAL 3: Increase data collection and improve integrity and integration of existing data sources.
Data Investment Plan published that establishes data standards and a long-term vision for how the City should invest in
its data. The plan articulates how the City will improve the quality and diversity of data available for decision making as
well as how to increase transparency by expanding the data available on the City’s Open Data Portal.
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Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Vacant (New)
Digital Innovation Officer (New)
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Vacant
Analyst
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Noonan, Brianna
Analyst
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Stelljes, Kristen
Director of Somerstat
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·
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Desir, Cortni
Principal Analyst
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·
·
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Mission Statement
The Arts Council works to make the arts an integral part of life reflective of our diverse city. In addition, the Arts
Council is active in supporting local artists, cultural organizations, and in contributing to the economic
development of the City. Overall, the Council serves as both a resource and an advocate for the arts.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 10% for FY22.
Three positions have had their grade reclassified for FY22:
Arts Coordinator, Cultural Culinary Director, and the
Cultural Director.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are unchanged for FY22.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Conduct a City-wide Cultural Planning process, inclusive of multiple stakeholders, that ensures the arts are
embedded in the City fabric, creating stability and expansion from production to distribution.
Develop a robust database of all arts sectors; establish a cultural plan with policy recommendations that are specific to
needs and assets of the community; ensure that stakeholders of the plan are beyond the arts community and incorporate
multiple sectors, ie. business, education, planning and development.
GOAL 2: Revise zoning and development policies to ensure stability and opportunities for art related production and
commerce. Finalize alignment of arts-related uses relating to new zoning ordinance.
Ensure breadth of stakeholders to revise zoning and policies to ensure tangible stability in key arts studio spaces. Refine
policies to create expanded opportunities in set asides within the City’s transformative districts. Expand arts related
spaces by 15% determined through ongoing database and expanded set asides. Hire staff member to serve as liaison to
Arts Council, Planning Dept., and developers.
GOAL 3: Create agreements with developers around public art and temporary rehearsal spaces, develop agreements with
OSPCD PSUF, and create public art at Gilman TPSS site.
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Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
·¸º
Jenkins, Gregory
Director of Arts Council
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·
·
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Menjivar, Iaritza
Special Events Manager
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·
·
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Baum, Anthony
Cultural Culinary Coordinator (PT ¸»Hrs)
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Strutt, Rachel
Cultural Director
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·
·
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Lopez Calzada, Aly
Kitchen Manager
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·
·
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Balchunas, Heather
Arts Coordinator
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·
·
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Mission Statement
To develop and implement policies and programs that minimize environmental impacts, reduce greenhouse gas
emissions, build resilience, and increase equity, enabling a healthy and enjoyable environment for all the
people of Somerville and a responsible City government.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 20% for FY22.
The proposed budget includes a new Community
Engagement Specialist position. The three primary roles for
this position will be developing new community
engagement programs, serving as liaison to the schools,
and supporting equity-focused projects on climate change
resilience.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 72% for
FY22.
This is primarily due to a return to previous levels of
Professional & Technical services funding for electric
vehicle, solar, greenhouse gas accounting, Climate
Forward Ambassador and zoning-related projects.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Reduce City buildings' energy consumption by 10%.
MMBTU (million British thermal unit)
GOAL 2: Engage 50 new Somerville residents in meaningful climate engagement programs.
Number of participants in climate programs.
GOAL 3: Increase renewable energy generation by 50%.
kW (kilowatt) generation capacity attributable to City.
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Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
·¸¼
Vacant (New)
Community Engagement Specialist
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·
·
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Payne, Hannah
Climate Change Program Manager
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·
·
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Vacant
Energy Manager
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·
·
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Sellers-Garcia, Oliver
Director of OSE
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·
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Deshpande, Vithal
Environmental Program Manager
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·
·
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¿¸,º¿¸.¶¶
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Mission Statement
The office of Racial and Social Justice is the City's leading department in equity work and collaborates with city
departments, constituents and stakeholders to eliminate the institutional and structural systems that create racial inequities,
social disparities and injustices.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
The Racial & Social Justice Department is new for FY22.
Proposed staff are listed below along with projected hire
dates.
The Racial & Social Justice Department is new for FY22.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Develop Strategic Plan for the next three years.
GOAL 2: Identify services and operations for the department.
GOAL 3: Develop content for Community and stakeholder communication.
GOAL 4: Develop a database that will inform the work to eliminate institutional and structural racism and its intersections.
GOAL 5: Develop Task Force and plan for:
Reimaging Policing
Civilian Oversight
Digital Bridge Initiative
FY22 Budget
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Racial & Social Justice
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
·¹¶
Vacant (New)
Community Engagement Specialist (New)
·¸/¶·/¸¶¸·
·
·
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Vacant (New)
Commissions Coordinator (New)
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·
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Vacant (New)
Public Information Officer - RSJ (New)
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Vacant (New)
Project Specialist (New)
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·
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Vacant (New)
Analyst (New)
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Vacant (New)
RSJ Coordinator (New)
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Vacant (New)
Deputy Director of RSJ (New)
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Molina Capers, Denise
Director of Racial & Social Justice
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Vacant
ADA Coordinator
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·
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Mission Statement
The Communications and Community Engagement (CCE) Department’s overarching mission is to maintain robust two-way
communication between the city and the community. Using a broad range of communication tools and outreach initiatives,
CCE strives to provide both vital outgoing information on emergencies, preparedness, services, programs, civic processes,
public meetings, initiatives, events and other important needs as well as facilitate opportunities for comment, feedback,
requests, suggestions, and discussion. In this role, CCE aims to ensure access for all residents to all City functions and
services and also facilitates and encourages resident participation in City government and community activities. In its
efforts to inform, serve, and engage the community, the CCE Department aims to provide quality constituent service,
enhance the quality of life within the city, and help city government be responsive to community needs.
The Department encompasses the Constituent Services Office (311), the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs, and six
additional core service areas:
Public Information/Emergency Communications/Media Relations
City Website and Departmental Online Communications
City & Educational Cable TV/Video: Government, Education, and Emergency content
Civic Engagement/ResiStat Neighborhood Outreach
City & Departmental Social Media/New Media Communications
Intergovernmental and Civic Communications and Event Management
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected down 33% for FY22.
Starting in FY22, the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs
(SOIA) is now a division withing Communications &
Community Engagement with a dedicated budget. As such,
5.25 FT positions and approximately $23,000 in part-time
temporary wages have been moved out of the core
Communications Budget into the new SOIA Division
budget.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 16% for
FY22.
Changes to OM reflect the shift of SOIA-related OM to the
new SOIA Division budget, an addition of approximately
$65,000 in needed website expenses in the P&T and online
subscription lines including for the Phase II development
costs for the required website Drupal updgrade. An
additional $31,000 in line item increases throughout
reflects a return to pre-pandemic service levels.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Continue to keep the community informed of all relevant COVID-19, vaccine, and recovery-related information
including service and support access channels to aid in the protection of public safety, public health, and both individual
and community pandemic recovery.
Issuance of timely and informative multilingual information. Coordination and production of needed materials, meetings,
webinars, programs, videos, etc. Maintenance and coordination support for two-way community-city communication
channels to support a responsive and equitable recovery.
Communications & Community Engagement
Communications & Community Engagement
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Goal 2: Continue to build the reach and efficacy of the SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs (SOIA) by transitioning from a
program to a division and from 100% emergency pandemic status to recovery status allowing for advancements in services
and initiatives disrupted by the pandemic including leadership development, expansion of immigration services, and
establishment of a formal language access 5-year plan.
Hire SOIA Director. Maintain pandemic staffing supports to create capacity for regular programming and service activity.
Delivery of formal 5-year Language Access Plan and proposal of Language Access ordinance. Enhance immigration and
related services including rebooting legal clinics.
Goal 3: Enhance both website and video services accessibility via video closed captioning and ADA-compliant website
upgrades.
Complete full Drupal upgrade of City website including updating and upgrading ADA compliance to incorporate newer
guidelines. Establish closed captioning services for CityTV programming.
Goal 4: Support the equitable integration of hybrid virtual-onsite participation tools and approaches into all City and City
Council meetings by both developing and providing needed technology as well as supporting Digital Bridge Initiative efforts
to remove barriers to Internet access, devices, and training for the under-connected.
Establish hybrid systems for City Council, School Committee, and committee meetings as well as mobile kits for
additional public meetings and train staff citywide on usage. Continue to build out systems as needed. Participate in
strategic planning for the Digital Bridge Initiative and support all DBI efforts with needed communications and
engagement supports. Assist in hiring of and collaboration with proposed DBI Coordinator.
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Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Moore, Daniel
Web Developer & Multimedia Designer
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Vacant
Principal Clerk
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Mace, Erica
Public Information Officer
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Taylor, B Denise
Director of Communications
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Bernt, Sarah
Community Engagement Specialist
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Gamble, Meredith
Public Information Officer - Construction
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Ackerman, Meghann
Deputy Director of Communications
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·
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Mission Statement
To deliver accurate, courteous, and easy customer experiences to all members of the Somerville community
seeking to access services, information, and supports. To facilitate the review, routing, and response to
constituent feedback or concerns. Our commitment to excellent service, support, and engagements is achieved
both through the management of the City's integrated 3-1-1 contact center, switchboard, and Welcome Desk,
and also via citywide service-training and quality assurance through a range of customer-focused initiatives.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 22% for FY22.
The proposed budget includes a new position, Service
Operations Manager, which will be responsible for
improving the speed and accuracy of information available
to staff as well as advancing the City's mobile app and web
portal functionality.
This budget also includes a new Senior Customer Service
Representative reclassification for some existing positions.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 15% for
FY22.
This is due to increases in Training, Office Furniture, and
Supplies lines.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Establish customer experience management program to improve City's understanding of the community's
perceptions and expectations of City services.
Total amount of customer satisfaction surveys (CSAT) administered, CSAT scores, number of feedback submittals,
changes resulting from data
GOAL 2: Continued improvements to multi-channel 311 services. Complete 311 email and live chat deployment.
Number of requests managed through each channel, but total and as a percent of overall 311 volume. Additional SLAs
will also be established. Number of staff trained to provide blended service support
GOAL 3: Formally establish a comprehensive Quality Assurance/Performance program to better enable and develop
department staff (311) to engage with customers, utilize technical systems, and expand individual knowledgebase of City
information.
Total number of engagement reviews for team, individual employee performance metrics, employee feedback
GOAL 4: Improve City-wide customer service operations by expanding and improving the number of programs and services
supported by department.
New service request types added, modifications/improvements to existing service requests, back-end, request-specific
SLA data, and additional program and policy improvements.
Constituent Services
Constituent Services
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FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Haynes, Sherice
Customer Service Rep (PT ·¿Hrs)
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De La Cruz, Heather
Senior Customer Service Rep
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Caturello, Mary Beth
Customer Service Rep (PT)
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Craig, Steven
Director of Constituent Services
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Vacant, C·¸»-¸
Quality Manager
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Vacant, C·¸»-¹
Telephone Operator
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·
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Douglas, Norma
Telephone Operator
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Costa, Eileen
Senior Customer Service Rep
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·
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Bakey, Frank
Customer Service Rep (PT)
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·
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Portillo-Perez, Gabriela
Senior Customer Service Rep
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·
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Gaddy, Camila
Customer Service Rep
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Viveiros, Elena
Call Center Manager
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Powers, Robert
Senior Customer Service Rep
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Geragosian, Brian
Customer Service Rep
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Tenorio, Patricia
Senior Customer Service Rep
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Ayana Amiri
Customer Experience Manager
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Mission Statement
To enhance wellbeing and equity through programs, services, and policies that aim to facilitate the successful
inclusion of Somerville’s immigrant residents and workers in the City’s civic, economic, and cultural life.
Through multilingual, culturally competent program and service design and collaboration with departments and
partners citywide, advance the equitable access to municipal services, community resources, information,
public discourse, and opportunities for civic leadership and personal advancement of Somerville’s immigrant
community members—and thereby strengthen the fabric of our community overall.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
FY22 marks the first fiscal year that SOIA is being funded
via a dedicated division budget.
A new position for the Director of SOIA as previously
approved by the City Council is now included in PS, and a
total of 5.25 FT positions and approximately $23,000 in
part-time temporary wages have been moved into this
division budget out of the Communications & Community
Engagement (CCE) Budget.
The part time Spanish Language Community Engagement
Specialist Position is proposed as a full time position for
FY22 in order to meet growing demand for Spanish-
language services.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
FY22 marks the first fiscal year that SOIA is being funded
via a dedicated division budget.
Changes in OM over previous spending included in the
CCE budget include a bookkeeping change across
departments: going forward Language Line subscriptions
from all City departments subscribing will be purchased via
one account manged by SOIA budgeted for level service at
$44,000 for FY22. An additional $34,000 in P&T and
$9,000 across other lines primarily reflects a return to pre-
pandemic service levels.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Strive for and equitable pandemic recovery for Somerville’s immigrant residents through participation in planning,
policy development, multilingual communications, and multilingual direct services and service referrals and the
interdepartmental tracking thereof.
Track case management numbers, review equity and inclusion efforts within recovery efforts, and expand multilingual
alert and info subscriptions with an assessment of totals counts at fiscal year-end.
Goal 2: With new Director of SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs, advance strategic planning by collaborating with SPS
and SFLC on multilingual services long-range planning, developing annual and 5-year division strategic plans, and
coordinating with the Racial and Social Justice (RSJ) Office on shared goals.
Delivery of plans, successful engagement of stakeholders, effective collaboration with RSJ Office.
Goal 3: Conversion of existing language access efforts into formal Language Access 5-Year Plan and proposed Language
Access ordinance.
Delivery of plan and successful collaboration with stakeholders on ordinance proposal and submission.
Goal 4: Expand leadership development and leadership opportunities for immigrant community members through
recruitment, promotion of opportunities, and coordination of in-language public discourse as well as leadership development
SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs
SomerViva Office of Immigrant Affairs
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programs for persons with limited English proficiency.
Track persons successfully recruited to boards, commissions, public processes, leadership training, etc, and track
delivery of in-language civic discourse opportunities and leadership development programming.
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Muti, Maria
Immigration Services Coordinator (¸¶hrs /week)
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Vacant
Community Engagement Specialist - Spanish
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Flores, Irma
Community Engagement Specialist - Spanish
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Fernandes, Adriana
Community Engagement Specialist - Portuguese
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Saint-Surin, Jhenny
Community Engagement Specialist - Kreyol
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Vacant
Director of SomerViva
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Phuyal, Parashu
Community Engagement Specialist - Spanish
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Mission Statement
To ensure the successful delivery of city services by recruiting, developing, motivating, and retaining qualified
employees to provide the highest possible level of public service. Human Resources promotes and supports
organizational excellence through effective human resources programming regarding compensation, benefits,
training, safety initiatives, quality customer service, and professional development, in an environment that
embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. Human Resources also works with City managers and staff to ensure
that the workplace adheres to applicable employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, and payroll
administration.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 22% for FY22.
This budget proposes a new Human Resources Assistant
position to support the department in the significant amount
of projects planned for FY22.
The Deputy Director and Human Resources Manager
positions have been reclassified to new grades for FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 122% for
FY22.
This is driven by increases to Professional & Technical
Services to support projects such as a Police Chief search,
Fire Chief Assessment Center, Munis/HRIS improvements,
a periodic Non-Union salary study, return-to-work planning,
and more.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: A Human Resource Information System (HRIS) is a software or online solution for the data entry, data tracking,
and data information needs of the Human Resources and Payroll Divisions within the City. The HRIS FY22 goal is to build
out and improve the MUNIS Payroll and HR modules. The City needs an applicant tracking system as well as employee
time & attendance improvements in order to build towards an Employee Self-Service system for benefits, training, and other
administrative functions.
The HRIS goals will be to hire a consultant in Q1, conduct a full analysis of current utilization in Q2, finalize a workplan
with timeline and benchmarks in Q3, and begin systematic improvements in Q4.
GOAL 2: Human Resources will focus on employee retention strategies throughout FY22. Attracting and hiring talent is only
the start; creating an engaged workforce requires clear communication where individual contributions are recognized,
professional development and skill-building is encouraged, enhanced benefits are offered, and a culture of respect and
teamwork is a common goal. This budget contains funding for a full non-union salary study, as the last comprehensive study
has been in place for 5 years. There are also FY22 funded studies for the return to work plan coming out of the COVID-19
pandemic, and a study on options to Civil Service hiring for public safety positions. In addition to compensation review and
considering all options on how to offer the best customer service to the public in a post-COVID work environment, new hire
orientations have been reworked beginning in April 2021, and the HR Department staff will considering retention in all
aspects of their work in FY22; administration, benefits, payroll, and safety & training.
Employee retention goals will be to release bids for a salary study, RTW study and Civil Service study in Q1, select
vendors and implement contractual work in Q2 and Q3, and consolidate results in Q4. It is anticipated that the RTW
study will be on an accelerated timeline, and that the salary study will require the most time to complete.
Human Resources
Human Resources
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Vacant (New)
Human Resources Assistant (New)
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·
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Furtado, Deborah
Payroll Coordinator
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Forbes, Kelli
Payroll Coordinator
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Joy, Donna
¿¼¶ Employee (HR Admin Assistant)
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·
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Lally, Maryalice
HR Benefits Coordinator
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·
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O'Regan, Melanie
Payroll Coordinator
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Vacant, C·»¸
Talent Acquisition Manager
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Collins, Ellen
Deputy Director of Human Resources
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Shea, Phyllis
Payroll Director
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Pavao, Jessica
HR Generalist
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·
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Torres-Evangelis, Julie
HR Benefits Coordinator
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·
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Vacant, C·»¸
Human Resources Manager
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·
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Brown, Marie
Benefits Manager
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Falaise, Beatrice
HR Generalist
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Gill, Anne
Director of Human Resources
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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June 04, 2021
Mission Statement
Establish and maintain a network infrastructure that is secure, reliable, accessible and flexible while providing
timely and effective technology support services to city staff that maximizes and enhances their productivity and
their ability to provide ever-improving city services.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 22% for FY22.
This budget proposes two new additional positions:
A Project Manager to support the implementation of
digital time and attendance software.
An IT Specialist to support Email and Office 365
applications.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 19% for
FY22.
Primary drivers of the increase include the Software
Maintenance, Cellular Equipment, and Computer
Equipment lines.
This budget also include three years of funding for the
eRate program, enabling an 80% cost share through the
program to replace vital network infrastructure.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Deploy computers as part of hardware refresh.
Deploy DPW computers and City Hall computers.
GOAL 2: Reduce Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) phone expenses.
Save an estimated $7,000 through copper conversion .
GOAL 3: Provide support and analysis for Citywide and department-level application deployments and upgrades.
Implement Munis Version 2019.1, support Munis Doc Origin conversion, and support at least 3 department-level
application implementations.
GOAL 4: Continue to update network infrastructure.
Upgrade network modules to increase internal bandwidth and upgrade eRate-funded fiber infrastructure.
Information Technology
Information Technology
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
·»»
Vacant (New)
Project Manager (New)
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·
·
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Vacant (New)
IT Specialist (New)
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·
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Goodridge, Alicia
IT Specialist NU
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·
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Vicente, Teresa
Administrative Assistant SMEA A
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·
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Santana, Miguel
IT Specialist
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·
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Dasilva, Edward
Computer Technician/System Administrator
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·
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Goodridge, David
Chief Information Officer
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Slonina, David
Deputy Director of IT
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·
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Joshi-Musyaju, Jessica
Senior Clerk & IT Help Desk Admin
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·
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Vacant, C·»»
IT Project Manager
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Santos, Joseph
IT Supervisor/Computer Info Systems
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Rizzo, Joseph
IT Network Manager
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
To conduct elections, oversee the collection of census data, and maintain a collection of public records
including voter and resident lists, campaign finance records, and election results. The Elections Department
conducts fair and orderly elections by distributing and administering nomination papers and petitions, certifying
signatures, preparing ballots, administering early elections, staffing polling locations, maintaining voting
machines, training wardens and clerks, tabulating votes, publishing the official results of all elections, and
ensuring candidates’ compliance with campaign finance laws and the Somerville Ethics Ordinance.
TheDepartment also administers the annual city census, which is mandated by the City Charter and the general
laws of Massachusetts. Census information is used by the Election Department to ensure accurate voting lists
and is used as a critical data source by many city agencies.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected down 5% for FY22.
This decrease is driven by a Temporary Wages line
reduction to right-size for the election year.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected down 18% for
FY22.
This decrease is driven by reductions to lines to right-size
for the election year.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Conduct impartial and efficient elections.
Adhere to state laws and regulations along with the mandates of our city charter.
GOAL 2: Increase census rate and voter turnout.
Conduct three census mailings. We expect that the census mailings will also increase voter registration and turnout.
Elections
Elections
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Arruda, Megan
Assist Election Commissioner
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·
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Pierotti, Maria
Deputy Election Commissioner
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Alibrandi, Anthony
Election Commission
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Bosley, Douglas
Election Commission
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Salerno, Nicholas
Chairman of Elections
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Forristall, Sheila
Senior Clerk
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Mccarthy, Louise
Election Commission
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·
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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June 04, 2021
Mission Statement
To record, maintain, and certify municipal records, including resident vital statistics, business licenses and
permits, and legislative acts. We provide technical assistance to individuals and businesses, and professional
support to public officials. We also provide professional and clerical support to the City Council and Licensing
Commission, including meeting preparation, interdepartmental communication, license and permit processing,
and document management.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 20% for FY22.
A new Assistant City Clerk position is proposed for FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 17% for
FY22.
This is primarily due to increases in Software Maintenance
and Books and Bookbinding lines.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Provide consistent administrative support for municipal government, including City Council and the licensing
commission.
Publish City Council agendas in compliance with the Open Meeting Law, and City Council minutes within 3 business
days of the meeting.
Successfully organize Councilors College for all newly-elected City Councilors.
Present licensing commission decisions on licenses (e.g. alcohol licenses) to the corresponding state agency within 5
business days.
GOAL 2: Provide accurate, courteous, and easy customer service with respect to vital records, licenses, and other
residential services.
City Clerk staff fulfills requests for vital records, business certificates, and dog licenses within 3 workdays of receipt, and
issues business licenses within 5 workdays of final authorization.
Expand the Archives Division’s collection of city records posted online and available to the public.
Post online the City's complete election records from 1884 to 1978, a project funded by the Community Preservation Act.
City Clerk
City Clerk
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
Incumbent Name
Position Name
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
Fiscal Year
Dixson, Nadia
Archivist
·
·
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Long, John
City Clerk
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·
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Ramos Torres, Andrea
Principal Clerk
·
·
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Batzek, Lori
Administrative Assistant SMEA B
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·
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Piwinski, Margaret
Head Clerk
·
·
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Joyce, Thomas
Principal Clerk
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·
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Revilla, Andrea
Principal Clerk
·
·
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Pagliaro, Jenneen
Administrative Assistant SMEA B
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Vacant (New)
Assistant City Clerk (New)
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·
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
The Licensing Commission is charged with the responsibility of issuing various types of alcohol licenses,
common victualer, innholder, and entertainment licenses, adopting and enforcing rules and regulations
pertaining to such licenses as well as local ordinances and laws. The Commission determines the amount of
license fees and the hours of operation in accordance with local and state laws.
Additionally, the Commission acts on complaints received from public safety officials, elected officials and the
general public relative to alleged violations of its rules and regulations, Massachusetts General Laws and/or
local ordinances by food, liquor, or entertainment establishments in the city. Complaints are investigated, and if
warranted, a hearing is held. If an establishment is found in violation, sanctions are levied against the
establishment that may include a license modification, suspension, revocation, or reduction in hours.
Changes from FY21
There are no changes to this budget from FY21.
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Lynch, Joseph
Chairman
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·
·
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Allen, Christopher
Commissioner
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·
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Mckenna, John
Commissioner
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·
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Licensing Commission
Licensing Commission
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
Mission Statement
To provide high-quality, cost-effective legal services to the Mayor, City Council, Department Heads, Boards,
Commissions, and other municipal employees. The Law Department strives to successfully prosecute and
defend actions before state and federal courts and administrative agencies, provide well-reasoned, timely legal
opinions, draft legislation, draft and review contracts, advocate for the City in matters before the state
legislature, and facilitate the lawful implementation of programs, technologies, and best practices.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 9% for FY22.
The Temporary Salaries line has increased to $18,000 to
fund legal interns in FY22, a return to FY20 levels.
The Chief Labor Counsel position has been reclassified for
FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
There are no changes to Ordinary Maintenance in FY22.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Address ongoing GLX Construction matters to facilitate the opening of Green Line and the Community Path.
Maintain ongoing progress so as to avoid delays in openings.
GOAL 2: Effectuate labor/workplace-related police reform in conjunction with the Racial & Social Justice Director.
Anticipate labor, employment and workplace issues to allow for timely implementation.
GOAL 3: Provide a legal avenue to open a Safe Consumption Site.
Prepare to address legal issues necessary to satisfy federal and/or state court.
Law
Law
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
·»·
Mcgettigan, Eileen
Assistant City Solicitor
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Wright, Francis
City Solicitor
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·
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Pappenheim, Hannah
Assistant City Solicitor
¶½/¶·/¸¶¸·
·
·
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Tkaczuk, Susan
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
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Mckenzie, Julie
Chief Labor Counsel
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·
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Donato, Kelly
Assistant Director of Housing & Housing Co…
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Spezzafero, Kimberly
Legal Administrative Assistant
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Roche, William
Municipal Hearing Officer
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·
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Phillips, Shannon
Assistant City Solicitor
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·
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Zaino, Matthew
ISD Paralegal
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·
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Shapiro, David
Deputy City Solicitor
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
To ensure the safety of residents, community members, and workers by enforcing all laws and regulations
pertaining to building construction, health and safety. ISD provides residents and community members with
consistent information and education to navigate the permitting process to comply with local and state
ordinances; provide local, state and federal code enforcement; emergency services and support to improve the
health and safety in the City of Somerville.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 15% for FY22.
Three new positions are proposed for FY22:
A Deputy (Junior) Sealer to continue responding to the
growth in the Weights & Measures program and create
redundancy in this essential duty.
A Senior Zoning Review Planner to train new staff, work
on complex projects, and coordinate with the
Superintendent of ISD on zoning-related matters.
A Director of Administration & Finance to lead the
increasingly complex financials within this growing
department.
The Superintendent and Deputy Director positions have
been reclassified for FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 9% for FY22.
This is due to an increase in the Exterminations line offset
by a slight reduction in the Books & Bookbinding line.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Continue to develop efficiencies in the permit application process.
Track time to approval for applications and volume of applications.
GOAL 2: Expand the City’s residential property rodent control program.
Collaborate with the Environmental Health Coordinator to create and distribute educational materials pertaining to the
program and other rodent control best practices.
Determine efficiency improvements to increase the number of participating properties to at least 1,000 properties per
year.
GOAL 3: Increase the efficiency of the zoning review workflow.
Create and onboard the new position of Senior Zoning Review Planner to act as the point of contact for items requiring
zoning review.
Decrease the average time for zoning review completion.
GOAL 4: Begin development of a City construction safety program to provide policies and guidelines for contractors and
developers to comply with the City’s Safety Ordinance.
Develop a phased implementation plan of short range and long range goals, as well as the necessary documents and
materials to implement each phase.
Inspectional Services
Inspectional Services
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Vacant (New)
Director of Administration & Finance (New)
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Vacant (New)
Deputy Sealer (New)
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·
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Vacant (New)
Senior Zoning Review Planner (New)
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·
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·¾½
Como, Kelly
ISD Admin Assistant
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·
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·¾½
Roche, Christopher
Safety Inspector
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·
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Smith, Paul - recent vacancy
Building Inspector
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Driscoll, John
Building Inspector
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Ross, Steven
Sr Code Enforcement Inspector
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Mccaffery, William
Plumbing & Gas Fitting Inspector
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Luis, Victoria
Code Enforcement Inspector
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Pickett, Donna
Administrative Assistant SMEA B
¶½/¶·/¸¶¸·
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Vacant, C·¾½
Deputy Director
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Vacant, C·¾½
Code Enforcement Inspector
¶½/¶·/¸¶¸·
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·¾½
Nonni, Paul
Sr Building Inspector
¶½/¶·/¸¶¸·
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Sousa, Jennifer
Inspectional Coordinator
¶½/¶·/¸¶¸·
·
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·¾½
Vacant, C·¾½
Safety Inspector
¶½/¶·/¸¶¸·
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·¾½
Aurilio, James
Building Inspector
¶½/¶·/¸¶¸·
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·
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·¾½
Sarcione, Matthew
Zoning Review Planner
¶½/¶·/¸¶¸·
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·¾½
Waldron, Luis
Building Inspector
¶½/¶·/¸¶¸·
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·¾½
Como, Andrea
Senior Clerk
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·¾½
Antanavica, Nicholas
Superintendent of ISD
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·¾½
Richardson, Floyd
Building Inspector
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·
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Bargoot, Albert
Building Inspector
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·
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Cahill, William
Wire Inspector
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Klein, Kevin
Chief Plumbing & Gas Inspector
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·
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Halloran, James
Sealer
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·
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·¾½
Jensen, Hans
Zoning Review Planner
¶½/¶·/¸¶¸·
·
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Vacant, C·¾½
Senior Clerk
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·
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Bowler, Michelle
Chief Code Enforcement Inspector
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Building Inspector
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Chief Wire & Electrical Inspector
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Wire Inspector
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Mission Statement
The Department of Infrastructure and Asset Management (IAM), through Capital Projects for buildings and
Engineering for utilities, and in close collaboration with DPW, OSPCD, and Water & Sewer, develops and
implements a comprehensive plan to effectively maintain, modernize, and replace Somerville’s full range of
horizontal and vertical infrastructure assets. While IAM seeks to optimize the City’s capital investments through
technical evaluation of operations costs against capital improvements, the broader goal of the department is to
establish and utilize evaluation criteria, in consultation with virtually every other City department, by which
options are rated and projects are prioritized. IAM also seeks to identify and evaluate alternative forms of
funding with the objective of minimizing overall costs to taxpayers and water and sewer ratepayers.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 58% for FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
The proposed budget includes a new non-union position,
Senior Project Manager, which will be responsible for
developing and maintaining the department’s asset
management program.
The proposed budget includes a transferred union position
from DPW, Head Clerk, which will be responsible for
clerical and administrative duties while assisting IAM,
Capital Projects, and Engineering staff.
Two positions have had their grade reclassified for FY22:
Director of IAM and Construction Liaison & Compliance
Manager.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 142% for
FY22.
An increase to the Rental of Land Space line is due to a
department program intended to lease vacant land to be
used as lay-down area by contractors on City projects. The
intent is to increase bidding competition on construction
projects and decrease construction costs by providing a
local staging area for contractors, attracting contractors
that may not otherwise bid on City projects.
An increase to the Police Detail line is due to expected
details on various small projects.
An increase to the Out of State Travel and Out of State
Conferences lines is due to reinstating previous allowances
to allow staff to attend out of state conferences.
A decrease in the Dues and Membership line and increase
in the Reimbursement of Licenses line is due to balancing
expected spending on related staff professional
development and licensure.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Develop a computer-based system for asset management and capital planning that enables IAM to prioritize
capital expenditures and maintenance activities using a transparent, data-driven decision making framework.
Create a road map for achieving necessary milestones, which include: digitizing record information, standardizing asset
data, completing condition assessments, integrating the City’s customer engagement 311 system, developing a work
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order management system that both provides field crews with asset data and captures the repairs completed into the
asset database, and deploying mobile devises to the operational division crews.
Collection and centralization of all existing asset data and operational procedures employed by Water & Sewer and
DPW.
Completion of a gap analysis to determine additional data needs and operational best practices.
Development of a framework for both project prioritization and work order management.
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Vacant (New)
Senior Project Manager (New)
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Moos, Jesse
Construction Liaison & Compliance Manager
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Richards, Michael
Director of Finance & Administration
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Johnson, Keith
GIS Coordinator
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Vacant (New)
Head Clerk (New)
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Raiche, Richard
Director of IAM
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Mission Statement
To oversee the construction, reconstruction, renovation, and preventive maintenance of all City-owned buildings
which currently consist of 32 facilities and approximately 1.9 million square feet. In all of its work, the Capital
Projects Department strives to be efficient and responsive to community needs, to enhance sustainable design
and energy efficiency, and to improve safety and accessibility for all users.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 39% for FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
The proposed budget includes a new non-union position,
Deputy Director of Capital Projects, which will be
responsible for overseeing the annual recurring Capital
Investment Program and managing technical staff within
the department.
The proposed budget renames a non-union position,
Building Improvements Manager (formerly Preventive
Maintenance Manager), which will be responsible for
planning, organizing, and directing the scheduling and
processes for preventive and corrective maintenance of
building systems.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are level-funded in FY22.
Capital Outlay Changes
Capital Outlay is projected up 38% for FY22.
An increase to the Engineering/Architectural Services line is due to greater need for engineering and design services
required to undertake necessary building improvements to various municipal buildings.
A decrease to the Building Reconstruction line and increase to the Building Improvements line is a level-funded re-
allocation of funds to better define the renovation project needs with the funding type.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Manage updates to building systems to achieve code and regulatory compliance, correct deficiencies resulting
from deferred maintenance, and advance our Climate Forward goals particularly for improved energy performance and City
government leading by example.
Complete two projects that facilitate the continued use and occupancy of existing City-owned buildings, including public
health-related building improvements to facilitate safe access for staff and constituents
Complete two projects that enhance accessibility in existing City-owned buildings.
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GOAL 2: Develop a comprehensive plan for major renovations and departmental relocations to improve constituent service
experience, create synergies and efficiencies for employees, and systematically address deferred maintenance, code
updates, and ADA compliance costs in our municipal buildings.
Complete preliminary design plan, engage stakeholders, and develop long-term Capital Investment Plan.
GOAL 3: Advance the design and construction of a new public safety facility, associated property, and streetscape
improvements necessary to accommodate state-of-the-art Police and Fire Stations, and public and community spaces.
Complete design and break ground for construction of the public safety building.
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Cassano, Robert
Project Manager - Capital Projects
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Mitrano, Debora
Project Assistant
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Woods, Melissa
Project Manager - ¿¶ Washington
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Pierantozzi, Anthony
¿¼¶ Employee
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Nuzzo, Edward
Capital Projects Manager
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Henry, Ralph
Green Facilities Manager
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Massaro, Frederick
Director of Capital Projects Management
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Vacant
Deputy Director of Capital Projects
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Building Improvements Manager (fmr Preventive M…
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Mission Statement
The Engineering Department facilitates the improvement and modernization of the City’s infrastructure including
roadways, sidewalks, water distribution, sewer and stormwater management systems by engineering safe,
multimodal, functional, and sustainable infrastructure maintenance and capital investment projects. The
Department manages the street opening and trench permit programs, reviews private development site plans to
ensure compliance with City standards and sound engineering practices, administers the city’s pavement
management program, and acts as the City’s liaison to state and federal agencies such as the MBTA, MassDOT,
EPA, MassDEP, and the MWRA on engineering issues.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services is projected up 49% for FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
The proposed budget includes a new non-union position,
Deputy Director of Engineering Projects, which will be
responsible for managing the Engineering Projects Group
responsible for the planning, design, and construction of
improvements to the City’s infrastructure.
The proposed budget includes a new non-union position,
Senior Project Manager – Streetscapes, which will be
responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and
construction of municipal utility improvement projects
including roadway, sidewalk, water, wastewater, and
stormwater infrastructure.
The Deputy Director of Engineering Services position
(formerly named Assistant Director of Engineering) had its
grade reclassified for FY22.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 4% for FY22.
An increase to the Repairs & Maintenance – Highways line
is due to increased need and inflation adjustments for
pavement markings necessary to ensure vehicle, bicycle,
and pedestrian safety.
Capital Outlay Changes
Capital Outlay budget is projected up 2% for FY22.
An increase to the Engineering/Architectural Services line is due to greater need and inflation adjustments for engineering
and design services required for necessary roadway and infrastructure improvements.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Expand the City’s paving program into a more comprehensive street and sidewalk reconstruction program in
collaboration with the OSPCD Mobility division to improve accessibility and safety for all users and advance Vision Zero,
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Climate Forward, and SomerVision goals.
Achieve substantial completion of the reconstruction of College Avenue (Davis Square to Powderhouse Square), and
break ground on the reconstruction of Holland Street (Simpson Avenue to Claremon Street). Both include new bus stops,
bicycle lanes, and safer pedestrian street crossings.
Complete design and break ground for the Pearl Street reconstruction project & 6 prioritized intersection pedestrian
safety improvements. This project will also include additional accessibility, pavement and mobility improvements
throughout the City.
Complete design for the West Washington Street & Tufts Street reconstruction project. This project will also include
additional accessibility, pavement and mobility improvements throughout the City.
GOAL 2: Improve Union Square infrastructure to reduce the risk associated with aging infrastructure, solve existing system
deficiencies, achieve regulatory compliance, create I/I offsets and increase system capacity to accommodate planned
commercial and housing development, improve stormwater management consistent with SomerVision and Climate Forward
goals, and create a multi-modal transportation network in line with our Vision Zero goals.
Achieve substantial completion of construction of the Somerville Avenue Utility & Streetscape Improvements Project
(SAUSI), including beneficial use of new water, sewer and drainage infrastructure, bike lanes, protected bicycle lanes,
and enhanced streetscape features.
Complete the design for Phase 1 of the Spring Hill Sewer Separation Project, which has expanded to provide renewed
water mains consistent with the Division’s recently completed Water System Improvement Plan, and enhanced
streetscapes in targeted corridors.
Complete the design for the Poplar Street Stormwater Pump Station Project, which fundamentally changes the way in
which the city manages the drainage system for 60-percent of Somerville by creating the new opportunity to discharge
stormwater to the MBTA drainage system, and which is now fully integrated with the ArtFarm project providing critical
open space and art community performance support.
GOAL 3: Advance several strategic projects to plan and implement long-term improvements to our infrastructure systems
and assure regulatory compliance required to avoid enforcement actions.
For four of the major sewer subsystems, complete the technical definition and evaluation of long-term solutions to
reduce flooding, mitigate CSOs, and improve water quality, and initiate the community outreach to prioritize those capital
improvement projects.
Complete the investigations and remedial work required to comply with our Administrative Order for the MS4 permit
issued by EPA.
Rehabilitate 1 mile of water main with a combination of cleaning/lining and full replacement and 1.5 miles of sewer with
cured-in-place lining and spot repairs, aided by completing CCTV inspections of 40 miles of City sewer lines. To provide
useable inspections, many lines will include substantial cleaning, which provides the additional benefit to marginally
increase system capacity.
Replace 60 lead water service connections.
GOAL 4: Review, issue, and enforce construction permits on the public right of way and for site construction in a timely
manner to maintain the safety of the public way, protect of the City's infrastructure and environmental resources, and
coordinate between the numerous construction projects.
Distribute three guidance documents to supplement our published rules and regulations to aid project proponents and
home owners meet the City’s engineering requirements with less confusion and redesign.
Coordinate with SOIA to translate existing and new guidance documents to provide more equitable enforcement of the
City’s engineering requirements.
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FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Smith, Jonathan
Engineering Project Manager
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Duane, Eamon
Trench Inspector
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Qureshi, Haleemah
Engineering Project Manager
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Vacant
Senior Project Manager - Streetscapes
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Cuarezma, Karla
Junior Civil Engineer
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Hiller, Lucica
Stormwater Progam Manager
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Postlewaite, Brian
Director of Engineering
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Bellow, Jessica
Traffic Engineer
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Vacant
Deputy Director - Engineering Services
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Vacant
Deputy Director - Engineering Projects (New)
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Amelin, Daniel
Utilities Project Manager
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Mission Statement
To efficiently manage City assets, including cash and receivables. The Treasurer ensures that all assets are
accounted for and all receipts due to the City are collected. In accordance with Mass General Laws Ch44
Section 55B, the Treasury is responsible for ensuring the safety and liquidity of the City’s funds while earning
the highest yield possible. The Treasurer also maintains banking relationships, electronic payment
relationships, City debt, and building insurance for all City-owned property.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 10% for FY22.
Primary drivers of the increase include fully funding
positions that were reduced for FY21 as well as a small
Temporary Salaries line increase for a full-year intern.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 10% for
FY22.
Primary drivers of increases to various lines are returns to
pre-COVID levels of funding as well as re-allocations of
funding to better align spending projections for FY22.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Increase treasury’s online presence
Implement Debt Tracking module for debt service management.
Implement online debt exclusion calculator tool so taxpayers cans see the Somerville High School debt exclusion portion
of their tax bill.
Implement the Citizen Self-Service (CSS) Munis module and publicize it to taxpayers, closing attorneys, and mortgage
companies and mortgage holding banks.
GOAL 2: Increase sustainability efforts.
Work with personnel and payroll departments to encourage employees to sign up for direct deposit with email notification
in lieu of a printed direct deposit notice or a paper check and promote the idea that all new hires should be required to
have direct deposit with email notification as a condition of employment.
Work with auditing, Information Technology, and Tyler Technologies to implement direct deposit option to enable
payment of vendors via EFT.
GOAL 3: Improve website content with the assistance of the SomerViva department to further translate treasury handouts,
forms and website content into multiple languages.
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FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Stillings, Deborah
Head Clerk
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Bedi, Sarbjeet
Principal Clerk
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Cruz, Cheryl
Deputy Treasurer
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Barrows, Lucy
Administrative Assistant SMEA A
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Liddell, Joan
Principal Clerk
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·
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Belabdi, Ali
Principal Clerk
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·
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Lowenstein, Rie
Accountant
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Dubuque, Linda
Treasurer/Collector
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Donovan-De Klerk, Janneke
Tax Assistant/Paralegal
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Shute, Joan
Assistant Tax Collector
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Scarpelli, Dina
Head Cashier
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Vacant
PT Customer Service Rep (·¿ Hrs)
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Mission Statement
To protect the fiduciary interests of the City by providing independent, timely oversight of the City’s finances
and by ensuring that financial transactions are executed legally, efficiently, and effectively. The Auditing
Division serves as a barrier to potential fraud or misuse of city resources.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 24% for FY22.
The Budget Manager Position has been transferred from
SomerStat to the Auditing department for FY22 as well as
reclassified to become a Budget Director.
A new position is proposed for FY22, a Budget Analyst to
support the increasingly complex budget development
process as well as efforts around fiscal transparency and
reporting, ongoing budget management, and capital
planning.
The Director of Finance Position has been reclassified for
FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected down 6% for
FY22.
This is due to a reduction in the Accounting and Auditing
line, offset by slight increases in Employee Training,
Printing, Supplies, and Dues & Memberships.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Update the 10-year General Fund projection of revenues and expenditures.
Complete by August 15, 2021.
GOAL 2: Implement debt management software capable of tracking type of debt, fund group, purpose of the issuance, and
generating amortization and outstanding debt schedules.
Complete by September 30, 2021.
GOAL 3: Expand the Electronic Transfer Fund (ETF) Program by enrolling more vendors.
Enroll 100 vendors by June 30, 2022.
GOAL 4: Improve the transparency and accessibility of the City's budgeting, capital planning, and long-range forecasting.
Release an updated General Fund Capital Investment Plan including an online presentation with information on
proposed projects during calendar year 2021.
Auditing
Auditing
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FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
·¹»
Vacant (New)
Budget Analyst (New)
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·
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Bean, Edward
Finance Director & City Auditor
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Mancia, Jonathan
Accounting Analyst
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Tam, Colleen
Deputy City Auditor
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Johnson, Monique
Systems Accountant
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Macmullen, Diane
Grant Accountant
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·
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Carron, Corrie
Principal Clerk
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Mastrobuoni, Michael
Budget Director
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Landry, Kathryn
Principal Clerk
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Gallagher Noonan, Lisa
Manager of Accounts Payable
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Liberatore, Jo-Ann
Administrative Assistant SMEA B
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Toner, Karen
Principal Clerk
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Godin, David
Internal Auditor
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Mission Statement
Assist City departments in obtaining the best possible value of services and supplies in a timely fashion. Ensure
procurement processes are inclusive and transparent.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 26% for FY22.
This budget proposes a new position, Senior Procurement
Manager, to meet the City's growing need and demand for
increasingly sophisticated procurement and contracting
services.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 1% for FY22.
This is due to modest increases in Training, Tuition, and
Dues lines.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Improve understanding of and compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Develop and offer new
training approaches, materials and increased frequency of opportunities to learn about how to purchase goods and services
for the City,
Staff professional development enhanced at multiple levels (from management to clerical), percent of employees trained
per employee category (department head, manager, administrative support staff). Effectiveness of training to be
measured through surveys, tests, reduced staff time spent on resolving avoidable problems.
GOAL 2: Attract and retain more diverse and local vendors to apply for contract opportunities. Make procurement
experience more welcoming, inclusive, clear, and accessible.
Targeted outreach, number of certified suppliers and service providers directly contacted about the City’s contracting
opportunities. Increased lead time given to prospective vendors about specific business opportunities to compete for City
of Somerville's contracts and purchases. Number of bids and proposals received by certified MBE, WBE and similar
categories recognized by the Mass. Supplier Diversity Office. Number of contracts awarded to diversity-certified
suppliers.
GOAL 3: Establish baseline data and meaningful targets for utilization of diversity-certified suppliers through a collaborative
disparity study.
Procure consultant to conduct disparity study. Harness regional interest in DE&I in public procurement through multi-
jurisdictional disparity study; measure comparative costs and impact of multi-city study and program versus single-city
focus.
Procurement & Contracting Services
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FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
·¹¾
Vacant (New)
Senior Procurement Manager (New)
¶¿/¶·/¸¶¸·
·
·
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¼½,¸¶¹.¶¶
·¹¾
Chukhatsang, Thupten
Procurement Analyst
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·
·
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Bedi, Navnit
Principal Clerk
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Assistant Director of Purchasing
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Construction Procurement Mgr
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Administrative Assistant SMEA B
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Director of Purchasing
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Mission Statement
To provide taxpayers and the general public with the best professional service and information available about
property assessments in the City. Efficient and effective assistance allows taxpayers, the public, other City
departments, and state agencies to maintain the highest level of confidence in the Assessors and their data.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 12% for FY22.
This is due to fully funding positions which were reduced in
the FY21 budget.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected down 15% for
FY22.
This is primarily due to a reduction in the Property Data
Services line of $44,000 offset by modest increases to
Appraisals and Professional & Technical Services.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
FY22 Budget
Assessing
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Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Hogan, Michael
Assessor Analyst
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Dauria, Russell
Sales/Personal Prop Analyst
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Morales, Heriberto
Director of Commercial Assessments
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Chief Assessor & Chairman of Board of Assesso…
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Rocha, Carla
Senior Clerk
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Flynn, Michael
Board of Assessors Member
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Scanlon, Richard
Board of Assessors Member
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Administrative Assistant SMEA B
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Principal Clerk
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Manager of Residential Assessments
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Mission Statement
The Grants office is responsible for seeking out and applying for public and private funds in collaboration with
City departments to support new and existing programs and projects, thus augmenting the City’s budget; and
managing and maximizing the City’s approximately $90 million in pandemic-related and post-pandemic recovery
funds. The department’s development work includes identifying and assessing potential funding opportunities;
working with City staff to develop and design projects and programs that are viable, achievable, and represent
the goals and values established by municipal leadership, our constituents, and community partners; and
crafting competitive proposals in partnership with City departments. Pandemic and recovery fund oversight
includes strategizing with City leadership on how to best utilize and leverage external funds and prioritize
internal and external needs; continually managing and monitoring fund budgets; analyzing and interpreting
federal and state grant guidance to ensure compliance with external regulations; and developing and
implementing internal mechanisms and protocols to track costs, gather documentation, and meet reporting
requirements established by federal and state agencies.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 41% for FY22.
A new Grant Writer position has been added for FY22 to
increase the capacity of the division.
The Grants Development Manager Position has been
reclassified and retitled to Director of Grants & External
Funds.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 88% for
FY22.
This $5,000 increase is budgeted to purchase technology
and office equipment for new staff.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Ensure that City departments can obtain grant funds as needed to support and enhance their programmatic
responses to municipal goals, municipal partnerships, and constituent needs.
Support the submission of at least 25 grants by providing City staff with resource identification, program development,
research and writing, and submission assistance.
GOAL 2: Manage ARPA, CARES Act, and other pandemic-related funds effectively, efficiently, and for purposes that adhere
to federal guidance to maximize and leverage federal dollars and minimize audit risks.
Develop and implement processes and protocols to guide the utilization, documentation, and reporting of approximately
$90 million in funds in ways that provide the most impact and benefit for the City’s constituents.
Grants Development
Grants Development
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FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Vacant (New)
Grant Writer (New)
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Haas, Laura
Grant Writer
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Hartke, Kate
Director of Grants and External Funds
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Mission Statement
The Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) is committed to making
Somerville an even more exceptional place to live, work, play and raise a family by implementing the goals,
policies, and actions of the SomerVision comprehensive plan. OSPCD seeks to enhance low and moderate
income areas of the City, stimulate economic development, increase job opportunities, create future
development opportunities, improve the City’s neighborhoods, expand housing options, preserve and enhance
Somerville’s public space and urban forest and improve transportation access, with a focus on Somerville’s
long-term economic, environmental, and social quality of life.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 31% for FY22.
This budget proposes a Strategic Planning & Equity
Manager position to support the work of the Racial & Social
Justice department while natively working within OSPCD.
The Director of Finance & Administration position has been
reclassified and retitled for FY22 as Director of Finance &
Community Development.
Changes in salaries are due to adjustments to CDBG grant
allocations, negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases based on annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 37% for
FY22.
This primarily due to a return to pre-COVID funding levels.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Strengthen OSPCD's capacity to foster equitable development and to implement programs and initiatives that
address racial and social inequities in the city.
Hire and integrate into OSPCD operations a Strategic Planning and Equity Manager who be responsible for coordinating
efforts to incorporate fair housing into zoning, supervising outreach and efforts to grow involvement of BIPOC residents
in community planning efforts, and implementing a racial and social justice lens to OSPCD initiatives.
Incorporate fair housing metrics into the new zoning ordinance.
GOAL 2: Continue to administer and disburse approximately $3.5M in supplemental CARES act funding across the CDBG
and ESG programs addressing Covid-19 related hardships in the area's of rental assistance, food security, workforce
training, remote learning transitions, and other pandemic driven impacts.
Complete and close out existing contracts with our network of 16 local non-profits across 19 CARES Act contracts.
GOAL 3: Continue to promote and support the number and diversity of projects funded through the Community
Preservation Act.
Increase applications received by 10%.
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OSPCD: Administration
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FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Twomey, Elizabeth
Program Compliance Officer (PT ¸¾Hrs)
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Strategic Planning & Equity Manager (New)
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Morton, Lauren
Program Compliance Officer
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Mengestu, Zewditu
Senior Accountant
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Proakis, George
Executive Director of OSPCD
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Inacio, Alan
Director of Finance & Administration
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Lynch, Nancy
Executive Assistant
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Carvalho, Jennifer
Senior Accountant
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Tumusiime, Judith
CPA Manager
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Mcgettigan, Eileen
Assistant City Solicitor
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Mission Statement
The OSPCD Planning, Zoning, & Preservation division coordinates the long-range comprehensive growth for the
city while protecting the unique built character and history of Somerville. We manage outreach and public
engagement projects for infill and redevelopment plans from SomerVision through neighborhood planning to
zoning, and we maintain the Somerville Zoning Ordinance to administer development review so proposals meet
the City’s goals of sustainability, diversity, opportunity, connectivity, and community.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 30% for FY22.
The FY22 budget proposes a new Deputy Director position
with a portfolio focusing on land use, zoning language, and
regulatory issues.
The Director of Planning & Zoning position has been
reclassified for FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 39% for
FY22.
This is due to a $75,000 increase in Professional &
Technical Services.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Ensure that the Somerville Zoning Ordinance clearly establishes the City’s expectation for development and
reflects the vision and goals of SomerVision, Climate Forward, and Vision Zero.
Continue close collaboration with the City Council, especially through the Land Use Committee, to refine the ordinance
by incorporating amendments and new concepts that support the City’s goals.
Work with the Ward Councilors to establish additional zoning map amendments as needed to implement neighborhood
planning efforts and SomerVision goals.
GOAL 2: Maintain and enhance the City’s transparent, streamlined, fair, efficient, and effective permit review process.
Implement a user-friendly online system for proposals requiring Board Review with a transparent interface for City Staff
and viewing capabilities for the public to follow where a project is in the workflow.
Continue review and permitting of large multi-building master plan projects – such as Boynton Yards, Middlesex Avenue,
and McGrath Highway sites - to ensure continued growth opportunities for the City.
Support all Boards and Commissions under division purview with timely scheduling of meetings and delivery of review
materials, preparation of agendas and meeting minutes, and staff reports and decisions.
GOAL 3: Develop neighborhood plans based on community consensus that inform zoning and provide predictable
outcomes through the “Somerville by Design” process.
Complete Brickbottom Vision Plan and Assembly Square Plan
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Undertake a planning initiative for the Union East area to coordinate the Union Square Neighborhood Plan, the plans by
Mass DOT for grounding McGrath Highway, and the BrickBottom Vision Plan
Develop a Station Area Plan for Ball Square in preparation for the forthcoming Green Line station
Prepare a Lower Broadway Infill Study to include improved multi-modal mobility connections to Assembly Square and
the Sullivan Square MBTA Station.
GOAL 4: Celebrate, promote, and protect the important history and historic elements of Somerville.
Provide support to the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission for Local Historic Districts and Demolition Review
proposals.
Administer the CPA-funded Historic District Homeowner Small Grant Fund.
Organize, arrange, and manage educational preservation activities, awards, and celebrations of historic events, and
outreach projects.
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Deputy Director of Planning & Zoning (Ne…
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Planner
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Graminski, Andrew
Planner
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Cooper, Rebecca
Senior Planner
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Vacant
Appeals Board Alternate
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Lewis, Sarah
Director Planning And Zoning
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Buchanan, Robert
Planning Board Member
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Habib, Jahan
Planning Board Member
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Geno, Erin
Planning Board Member
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Severino, Elaine
Appeals Board Member
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Nascimento, Victor
Outreach Coord Plan & Zoning
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Bent, Thomas
MPO Representative
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Safdie, Josh
Appeals Board Member
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Bartman, Daniel
Senior Planner
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Capuano, Michael
Planning Board Member Chair
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Planning Board Alternate
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White, Sarah
Senior Planner
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Leis, Charlotte
Planner
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Mission Statement
The Housing Division is responsible for delivering safe, affordable, and sustainable housing for Somerville
residents. In serving this mission, it administers programs and/or funding for Affordable Rental and
Homeownership Opportunities (known as Inclusionary Housing), Heat System Replacement and Housing Rehab,
Lead Paint Abatement, and Residential Energy Efficiency efforts. The Division’s staff also support three boards
and commissions and serve as a liaison to the Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC), which provides
services and housing for homeless individuals and families.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 60% for FY22.
This budget proposes two new positions to begin the
Mayor's 2,000 Homes initiative:
2,000 Homes Program Manager
Paralegal
Multiple positions in the Housing division have been
reclassified and/or retitled for FY22:
Two Program Specialists have been reclassified
A Housing Coordinator has been reclassified and retitled
to Affordable Housing Coordinator
The Sustainable Neighborhoods Program Coordinator
has been reclassified and retitled to Housing Policy
Coordinator
The Assistant Housing Director/Housing Counsel has
been reclassified
The Director of Housing position has been reclassified
Changes in salaries are due to adjustments to CDBG grant
allocations, negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases based on annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 73% for
FY22.
This change is driven by a $40,000 increase to
Professional & Technical Services to fund a program
evaluation study for the 2,000 Homes program.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Preserve and expand an integrated, balanced mix of safe, affordable and environmentally sound rental and
homeownership units for households of all sizes and types from diverse social and economic groups.
Expand preservation through acquisition efforts: 100 Homes program has averaged roughly 10 units per year over the
past 5 years. Increase that average by 5 percent, to at least 15 units to be acquired in FY22.
Identify and address lead hazards in 30 housing units through the Lead Paint Safe Somerville program and HUD-funded
Healthy Home grant; this is an increase of 5 units compared to FY21 totals.
Reach 20 housing units through the Heat System Replacement and Rehab program.
Support implementation of the Rental Building and Energy Efficient Standards Initiative (RBEES) ordinance.
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GOAL 2: Promote mixed-use, mixed-income transit-oriented development (TOD) to provide new housing and employment
options.
Fund at least one new mixed use, mixed-income construction project to generate an estimated 30 to 35 housing units.
Support work by the Somerville Community Land Trust to address racial disparities in home mortgages, including
programs like Boston's One+ program to increase assistance for first-time and low-income home buyers.
GOAL 3: Mitigate displacement of low and moderate income residents by retaining existing affordable stock and by policies
that allow residents to remain in Somerville.
Complete Phases 2: Community Engagement and Phase 3: Implementation, of the consolidated waitlist for affordable
rental housing.
Complete implementation of changes to zoning brought about by the December 2019 zoning overhaul; remaining
measures include posting the 3rd unit-in-NR districts policy and posting rent, homeownership, and fractional payment
calculations.
FY22 Budget
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Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Paralegal (New)
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Program Manager - ¸,¶¶¶ Homes (New)
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Vacant
Inclusionary Housing Program Manager
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Persoff, Evelynn
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Kanda, Vikram
Condo Rev Board Member
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Vacant
Housing Policy Coordinator
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Donato, Kelly
Assistant Director of Housing & Housing Counsel
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Nicholas, Amber
Program Compliance officer
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Joyce, Kenneth
Housing Rehab Program Manager
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Feloney, Michael
Director of Housing
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Koty, Russell
Lead Program Manager
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Gaspard, Bryant
Program Specialist
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Paul, Patricha
Condo Rev Board Member
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Inclusionary Housing Specialist
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Janiak, Elizabeth
Condo Rev Board Member
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Andrews, Christine
Housing Coordinator
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Goldstein, Paul
Affordable Housing Coordinator
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Zasloff, Zachary
Condo Rev Board Member Chair
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Carrington, Gerry
Lead Program Coordinator
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Davidson, Lisa-Anne
Housing Grants Manager
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Bueno, Andres
Program Specialist
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Medeiros, William
Condo Rev Board Member
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Mission Statement
To prevent the involuntary displacement of Somerville residents who are in the process of eviction or at other
risk of losing their housing; to rehouse the homeless and those needing to relocate; and to enact policies to
combat displacement and enhance tenants’ rights.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 53% for FY22.
A new Housing Search Case Manager is proposed for
FY22 to specialize in housing searches for residents with
the most complex needs.
The Director of Housing Stability has been reclassified for
FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to adjustments to CDBG
allocations, negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases based on annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 29% for
FY22.
This is primarily due to a $100,000 increase in the City's
allocation of FlexFunds for homelessness prevention and
rental stabilization.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Assist Somerville tenants, landlords, homeowners, and City/community service providers with housing-related
matters by providing advice, case management, and advocacy to prevent eviction/displacement and ensure housing
stability; Ensure service to those who have been historically underinvested.
Directly serve between 500 and750 households.
Administer and monitor contracts for housing search, legal assistance, and tenant education and outreach.
Work in coalition with providers to continue proactive work to decrease the number of eviction cases filed from pre-
pandemic levels.
Work closely with SOIA and the school department to ensure service for LEP families.
Provide technical support and training to the Eviction Response Network as needed.
GOAL 2: Distribute information and provide workshops about landlord/tenant rights and responsibilities, and resources
available to assist at-risk tenants and homeowners.
Host a minimum of 10 outreach/training events and four (4) workshops with and/or in addition to those initiated under
contract by non-profit providers.
Continue to update online materials and resources available on the OHS website and through the Know Your Rights
Coalition.
Conduct outreach to landlords to encourage working collaboratively with OHS to promote tenancy stabilization and
participation in tenant-based subsidized housing programs.
Continue ongoing work to develop a compilation of information regarding landlords and management companies in
Somerville and do individualized outreach to real estate agents and landlords.
Continue to monitor implementation of the SomerVIP and compliance with the Housing Stability Notification Act.
OSPCD: Housing Stability
OSPCD: Housing Stability
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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GOAL 3: Work toward the passage and implementation of policies and programs that increase the supply of affordable
housing, target more resources to those at imminent risk of displacement, and enhance tenants’ rights.
Active participation in efforts to pass state legislation including, but not limited to, Transfer Fee Enabling Legislation,
Right to Counsel, Eviction Record Sealing and Tenant Right to Purchase (TOPA).
Identify and pursue local programmatic and legislative strategies including: defending condominium conversation
ordinance; inclusion of fair housing principles into Zoning; working to expand rental assistance resources; and relaxing
requirements which create barriers to access.
Collaborate with the Housing Division to explore strategies for enhancing affordability of deed-restricted properties for
households with incomes under 50% area median income (AMI).
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Vacant (New)
Housing Search Case Manager (New)
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Berman, Frederic
Deputy Director of Housing Stability (PT ·¾Hrs)
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Lopez, Lydia
Housing Case Mgr Comm Liaison
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Lievanos, Francelia
Housing Intake Specialist
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Shachter, Ellen
Director of Housing Stability
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Forbes, Ebenezer
Housing Case Mgr & Landlord Outreach Coordinator
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Mohamed, Amina
Case Manager/Special Initiatives Manager
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Chimene, Susan
Deputy Director of Housing Stability
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
The Economic Development division fosters the growth of a resilient and equitable economic base in Somerville
by facilitating the creation of good jobs, preparing Somerville’s workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow,
stimulating the growth of new and existing businesses and expanding the commercial tax base. The division
pursues this mission within three core strategy areas: real estate development, workforce development, and
business development.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 48% for FY22.
This budget proposes a new Senior Planner for Women &
Minority Business Support to develop and implement
programs to women-owned, BIPOC-owned, immigrant-
owned, and other disadvantaged Somerville businesses.
The Director of Economic Development position has been
reclassified for FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to adjustments to CDBG grant
allocations, negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases based on annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 89% for
FY22.
This is due to an increase in Professional & Technical
Services to support workforce development, small business
development and support, the creation of a plan for the
Armory, and more.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Stimulate development in the transform and enhance areas outlined in SomerVision to increase vitality, business
attraction, and growth of the commercial tax base.
Implement the Winter Hill Urban Renewal Plan, Gilman Square Neighborhood Plan, and 90 Washington Street
Demonstration Project Plan.
Complete a District Improvement Financing Plan for the Boynton Yards neighborhood.
GOAL 2: Invest in the talents, skills, and education of residents to support growth and provide opportunities to residents of
all social and economic levels as outlined in the Somerville Talent Equity Playbook.
Invest in industry specific training, contextualized education for adult & English Language Learners, and Wage
Theft/worker rights programs.
Collaborate with Somerville Public Schools to relaunch the FabVille community makerspace within the new Somerville
High School.
Track number of residents trained and placed in jobs through workforce development programs.
GOAL 3: Support local businesses throughout the post-Covid economic recovery.
Provide strategic business technical assistance, targeted recovery grants and other support services to enable
businesses, especially locally-owned independents, to stabilize and prosper.
Number of businesses receiving technical assistance and recovery grants, as well as total dollar amount of assistance
provided.
OSPCD: Economic Development
OSPCD: Economic Development
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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GOAL 4: Develop and implement programs to support women-owned, BIPOC-owned, immigrant-owned, and other
disadvantaged Somerville businesses.
Hire and onboard a Senior Planner: Women and Minority-Owned Business Support to identify barriers, provide strategic
advice to OSPCD staff, and develop programs to address barriers for women-owned, BIPOC-owned, immigrant-owned,
and other disadvantaged Somerville businesses.
Host first of series of annual summits with women-owned, BIPOC-owned and immigrant owned businesses in Somerville.
Publish the second edition of the Somerville Diversity Catalogue.
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Vacant (New)
Senior Planner - Women & Minority Business Support (New)
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Nadkarni, Rachel
Senior Planner - Urban Revitalization Specialist
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Galligani, Thomas
Director of Economic Development
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Schonberger, Nicholas
Economic Development Assistant
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Vacant - ·
Senior Planner - Economic Development Specialist
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Vacant
Workforce Development Coordinator
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Carrillo, Daniela
Economic Development Assistant
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Vacant - ¸
Senior Planner
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Somerville Redevelopment Authority is to eliminate blight and decadence whereverit may
exist in the City by the creation and implementation of demonstration projects and urban renewal plans, while
furthering the goals of the SomerVision plan.
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
·¾º
Ercolini, Philip
Redevelopment Board Mbr Chair
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Gage, William
Redevelopment Board Member
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Mccormick, Patrick
Redevelopment Board Member
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Bonney, Iwona
Redevelopment Board Member
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Hedeman, Emily
Redevelopment Board Member
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Vacant, C·¾º
Redevelopment Board Member
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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OSPCD: Redevelopment Authority
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
Mission Statement
The OSPCD Mobility Division plans, designs, implements, and evaluates projects and programs that advance
Somerville’s goal of becoming the most walkable, bikable, transit-accessible city in the United States.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 90% for FY22.
This budget includes three positions added mid-year in
FY21, two Senior Planners and an Outreach Coordinator.
The Director of Mobility position has been reclassified for
FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 82% for
FY22.
This is due to an increase in Professional & Technical
Services in order to compete four specific activities:
A Citywide bike network plan,
A Citywide bus network plan,
A municipal workforce transportation demand
management plan,
Continuation of the National Association of City
Transportation Officials (NACTO) organizational design
planning effort.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Collaborate with other departments and state agencies to implement the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan to reduce
and eliminate fatal and severe crashes in Somerville.
Construct accessible sidewalks, raised crosswalks, speed humps, refuge islands and curb extensions, focusing on
College Avenue as a primary project in FY22
Construct traffic calming curb extensions at Tufts Street/Washington Street and at Ball Square.
Construct new accessibility and safety infrastructure on State Route 38 (Mystic Avenue) and State Route 28 (McGrath
Highway).
Install protected bicycle lane infrastructure on Medford Street, Shore Drive, Broadway, Washington Street and at Powder
House Circle.
GOAL 2: Collaborate with other departments and state agencies to implement the City’s Somerville Climate Forward Plan
to improve mass transit in Somerville.
Complete construction of MBTA Green Line Extension project.
Install dedicated bus lanes in East Somerville on Washington Street and Broadway.
Construct accessibility upgrades at bus stops on College Avenue, Broadway, Pearl Street, Elm Street and Bow Street.
Install Transit Signal Priority equipment to improve MBTA bus reliability in Davis Square.
GOAL 3: Continue work to make the OSPCD Mobility division a national model for a small city implementing best practices
of the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO).
Completion of Mobility Division strategic planning work with NACTO team
OSPCD: Mobility
OSPCD: Mobility
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
·¾»
Vacant
Outreach Coordinator
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·
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Vacant
Transportation Planner
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Vacant
Transportation Planner
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Augustin, Viola
Senior Planner
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Kleyman, Alexandra
Senior Transportaton Planner
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Schreiber, Justin
Transportation Planner
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Polinski, Adam
Senior Planner
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Rawson, Bradley
Director of Mobility
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
The OSPCD Public Space & Urban Forestry Division plans, designs, implements and evaluates projects and
programs that advance the goals of the 2018-2023 Open Space and Recreation Plan.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Capital Outlay Changes
Personal Services are projected up
7% for FY22.
The Director of PSUF position has
been reclassified for FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to
negotiated collective bargaining
agreements and merit increases
based on annual performance
reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are
projected up 41% for FY22.
This is due to increased investments
in the following programs:
The Parks Tree Health program
The Young Tree Training program
A landscape design contract
Tree planting funds have been
returned to the operating budget after
removal in FY21. This $150,000 will
fund tree plantings without having to
tap the City's stabilzation funds.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Begin the cleanup process for Conway Park.
Complete 90% of cleanup by December 2021.
Goal 2: Begin reconstruction of Healey Schoolyard.
Complete Totlot and 60% of entire project by December 2021.
Goal 3: Complete construction of Central Hill Library Playground.
Complete 100% construction.
Goal 4: Plan and manage expanded seasonal tree planting (350 trees) programs and continue tree and horticultural
maintenance programs to assure health of plants and trees in city spaces.
Complete 100% planting and maintenance of these trees.
OSPCD: Public Space & Urban Forestry
OSPCD: Public Space & Urban Forestry
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
·¿·
Boukili, Vanessa
Senior Planner
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·
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Kirk, Cortney
Senior Planner
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Drayton, Malik
Planner
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Louw, Andrew
Planner
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Franzen, Arn
Project Manager / Director of Parks
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Oliveira, Luisa
Director of Public Space Urban Forestry
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
To protect the people and property of our City. The Fire Department is responsive to the needs of our residents
by providing rapid, professional, and humanitarian services essential to the health, safety, and well being of the
City. We will achieve our mission through prevention, education, fire suppression, emergency medical services,
disaster response, and defense against terrorist attacks. We strive to provide a work environment that values
cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination. We actively participate in our community, serve
as role models, and strive to effectively and efficiently utilize all of the resources at our command to provide a
quality of service deemed excellent by our residents with “Courage, Integrity, and Honor."
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Special Items Changes
Personal Services are projected up
2.8% for FY22.
The FY22 budget proposes a new
Director of Finance & Administration
position which will be 75% funded in
Police and 25% funded in Fire.
Changes in salaries are due to
negotiated collective bargaining
agreements and merit increases
based on annual performance
reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are
projected flat for FY22.
The Grant Match line is projected at
$54,834 for FY22, a 107% increase.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Complete Active Threat Response training and equip apparatus with the required safety equipment needed for
such events.
Over 90% of department trained and required equipment purchase and issued to all fire apparatus.
GOAL 2: Increase the number of trained Hazardous Material Technicians on the Department. This is due to the increase in
proposed lab space within the city.
Complete training for at least 12 new Hazardous Material Technicians.
GOAL 3: Conduct training on new Green Line stations, right of ways and Maintenance facilities and the challenges these
new facilities may present.
Complete training for 90% of department members and purchase safety equipment for operating at incidents at these
locations.
GOAL 4: Coordinate with the OSPCD Mobility Division in the implementation of Vision Zero goals.
Continue to monitor response times and other data for any potential conflicts.
Fire Department
Fire Department
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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ANZALONE, MICHAEL
DEPUTY CHIEF
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AVERY, MICHAEL
DEPUTY CHIEF
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HALLINAN, WILLIAM
DEPUTY CHIEF
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LAMPLEY, VINCENT
DEPUTY CHIEF
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MCCARTHY, ROBERT
DEPUTY CHIEF
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TIERNEY, SEAN
DEPUTY CHIEF
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LEE, FRANK J
DISTRICT CHIEF
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HALLORAN, PATRICK
CAPTAIN
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SILVA, KENNETH
DISTRICT CHIEF
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WALL, MATTHEW
DISTRICT CHIEF
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ARDOLINO, MARC
CAPTAIN
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BONNER, JUSTIN
CAPTAIN
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FRENCH, GREGORY
CAPTAIN
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GORMAN, THOMAS
CAPTAIN
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MAURAS, STEVEN
DISTRICT CHIEF
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KEANE, SEAN
CAPTAIN
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KHOURY, MICHAEL
CAPTAIN
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MATTHEWS, MARK
CAPTAIN
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NOLAN, DEREK
CAPTAIN
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RICHARDSON, CHARLES D.
CAPTAIN
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STILTNER, DAVID
CAPTAIN
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SULLIVAN, DENNIS
CAPTAIN
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ALCARAZ, BLANCA
LIEUTENANT
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BAKEY, TIMOTHY
LIEUTENANT
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BELLINI, THOMAS
LIEUTENANT
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BELSKI, STEPHEN
LIEUTENANT
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BYRNE, JOHN JR
LIEUTENANT
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COLBERT, JOHN
LIEUTENANT
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DIPALMA, DANIEL R
LIEUTENANT
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DONOVAN, JOHN PAUL
LIEUTENANT
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DONOVAN, TIMOTHY
LIEUTENANT
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FLYNN, TIMOTHY
LIEUTENANT
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Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 3.6% for FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are unchanged for FY22.
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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ALFANO, DARIO
FIRE ALARM OPERATOR
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BREEN, SCOTT
FIRE ALARM OPERATOR
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BREEN, TODD
SENIOR FIRE ALARM OPERATOR
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BRIEN, KYLE
FIRE ALARM OPERATOR
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CASTLE, JASON
FIRE ALARM OPERATOR
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ENGELSMAN, MARK
FIRE ALARM OPERATOR
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HERMAN, BRIAN
SENIOR FIRE ALARM OPERATOR
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SLOANE, STEPHEN
SENIOR FIRE ALARM OPERATOR
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SWANTON, JAMES
CHIEF FIRE ALARM OPERATOR
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WALSH, DAVID
SENIOR FIRE ALARM OPERATOR
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¿½,¿¾¾.º½
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Fire Alarm
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
¸¿·
Graney, Thomas
Homeland Security Coordinator
¶½/¶·/¸¶¸·
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¸¶,¾¸¼.¶¶
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Fire: Emergency Management
Fire: Emergency Management
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
Mission Statement
The Somerville Police Department is resolute in its conviction to compassionate policing and providing our
community the highest level of service. We pledge to treat all persons with courtesy, dignity, and respect; and to
work closely with elected officials, community organizers, and the Director of Racial & Social Justice on
reimagining policing in the City of Somerville. We will pursue these goals through the implementation of a pre-
arrest co-response jail diversion model of policing, continuous engagement with the community as part of our
award-winning community policing philosphy, and our dedication to the youth of the community.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 9.9% for FY22.
The FY22 budget incorporates the recently-settled SPEA
contract, which accounts for nearly all of the Personal
Services increase.
The Overtime line has been inreased by 10% to account for
increased salaries within the Patrol ranks. This change will
fund the same number of hours as FY21, while accounting
for salary adjustments.
The FY22 budget proposes a new Director of Finance &
Administration position which will be 75% funded in Police
and 25% funded in Fire.
Six vacant Patrol Officer positions have been funded at
50% for FY22, pending results of the staffing study and
reimagining police process.
Other changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 19.5% for
FY22.
The Professional & Technical Services line includes a
$60,000 increase to fund a staffing study with the goal of
defining the appropriate level of sworn personnel for the
SPD moving forward.
The Vehicles Rental line has been increased to $35,000.
This was previously funded through the Law Enforcement
Trust Fund (LETF).
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Provide every neighborhood a sense of security and improve quality of life by building trust and legitimacy through
compassionate policing. Continue engagement with the community as part of our award winning community policing
philosophy, and our dedication to the youth of the community
Increase traffic enforcement by 10%.
Reinstate Park Walk & Talks.
COHR will increase collaborations with community service providers by having a minimum of quarterly meetings with
Vinfen and Somerville Cambridge Elder Services.
GOAL 2: Continue and expand internal management best practices to foster a more efficient, collaborative, and responsive
police force. We pledge to treat all persons with courtesy, dignity and respect; and to work closely with elected officials,
community organizers and the Director of Racial and Social Justice on reimagining policing in the City of Somerville.
Police Department
Police Department
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Pass annual Accreditation audit
Increase data transparency by increasing the number of datasets available to the public.
Meet or surpass deadlines in implementation of State Police Reform Bill
GOAL 3: Provide high quality training to ensure officers are equipped with the skills and information needed to serve and
protect the Somerville community. This includes mandatory trainings that meet all criteria set by the Massachusetts
Municipal Police Training Committee as well as expanded training relevant to racial and social justice such as implicit bias,
de-escalation, crisis intervention, health and mental wellness, and other similar training.
Increase the number of trainings in the areas of Racial and Social Justice by 3-5 trainings and ensure 100% of Officer
Completion.
FY22 Budget
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Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Femino, Charles
CHIEF OF POLICE
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STANFORD, JAMES
DEPUTY CHIEF
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WARD, CHRISTOPHER
DEPUTY CHIEF
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DONOVAN, JAMES
CAPTAIN
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LAVEY, RICHARD
CAPTAIN
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DIGREGORIO, JEFFREY
CAPTAIN
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DEOLIVEIRA, DIOGO
LIEUTENANT
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MITSAKIS, TIMOTHY
LIEUTENANT
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POLITO, JAMES
LIEUTENANT
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RYMILL, A WILLIAM
LIEUTENANT
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RYMILL, GERARD J
LIEUTENANT
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SHEEHAN, SEAN
LIEUTENANT
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VIVOLO, CARMINE C
LIEUTENANT
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HOLLAND, MICHAEL
LIEUTENANT
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CAPASSO JR., MICHAEL R.
LIEUTENANT
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PERRONE, MICHAEL
LIEUTENANT
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SHACKELFORD, KEVIN
LIEUTENANT
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CHAILLE, WARREN
SERGEANT
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FUSCO, SALVATORE
SERGEANT
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GOBIEL, JOHN J
SERGEANT
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ISIDORO, RICO J
SERGEANT
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KIELY, MICHAEL R
SERGEANT
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MARINO, JOHN
SERGEANT
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MONTE, DAVID
SERGEANT
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REGO, DANIEL
SERGEANT
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TAM, JOHN Q
SERGEANT
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WHALEN, SCOTT
SERGEANT
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MCCAREY, MICHAEL
SERGEANT
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SLATTERY, JAMES, JR.
SERGEANT
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SYLVESTER, SEAN
SERGEANT
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ANDERSON, PAUL
SERGEANT
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SCHNEIDER, DEVIN
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Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 8% for FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected down 77% for
FY22.
This is due to a reduction in the Professional & Technical
Services line which was budgeted in FY21 for contracted
services. With full staffing, this is no longer being
requested.
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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HALEY LAMONICA
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
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RACHEL TAYLOR
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
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Personal Services Changes
Personal Services are projected up 15% for FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases based on annual
performance reviews.
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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CORNELIO, CHRISTINE
E-¿·· OPERATOR
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DEFRANZO, ROBYN
E-¿·· OPERATOR
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DESOUSA, SUSAN
E-¿·· OPERATOR
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HARTSGROVE, CARA
E-¿·· OPERATOR
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HICKEY, JOHN
E-¿·· OPERATOR
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KIELY, JULIE
E-¿·· OPERATOR
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LENNON, SCOTT
E-¿·· OPERATOR
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MAHONEY, JEANNE
E-¿·· OPERATOR
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MCKENNA, JOAN
E-¿·· OPERATOR
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MEDEIROS, THERESA
E-¿·· OPERATOR
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MOBILIA-DOWLING, JANEEN
E-¿·· OPERATOR
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RIVERA, BETSY
E-¿·· OPERATOR
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VALLERY, KRISTINE
E-¿·· OPERATOR
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WARD, KENNETH
E-¿·· OPERATOR
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E-911
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Mission Statement
The Parking Department serves resident, business, and visitor parking needs through the work of its three
divisions: Administration, Enforcement, and Maintenance. The Department issues over 20 permit types,
enforces parking regulations citywide, and maintains the City’s meters and signs. The Department advises and
coordinates with every department in the City on all matters related to parking and advises the City’s Traffic
Commission in developing rules and regulations. The Parking Department is dedicated to providing accurate,
courteous, and efficient customer service to our residents, businesses, and visitors through enhanced
technologies, extensive business analysis, and consistently high professional performance.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 3% for FY22.
There are no significant changes to staffing proposed for
FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 37% for
FY22.
Professional & Technical Services includes an additional
$150,000 for Phase 2 of the City's comprehensive parking
study.
The FY22 OM budget also includes costs related to a
transition to a newer, more modern parking payment
system.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Leverage new technologies to improve operational efficiency and enhance customer service.
Upgrade to a web-based permitting and enforcement platform that will provide a dedicated client success representative
to support the Parking Department in current and future integrations with meter/kiosks/pay by cell technologies as well
as data reporting and newest technology in handheld devices for enforcement and reporting.
Expand meter payment options by adding at least two new touchless payment systems.
GOAL 2: Evaluate parking policies and operations to meet current and future constituent needs, as well as Climate Forward
mobility priorities.
Assess the parking website at least quarterly for ease of navigation and use, as well as to ensure clear, accurate
information.
Complete Phase One: Parking Data Inventory of the comprehensive parking study in collaboration with OSPCD Mobility
Division.
Initiate Phase Two: Parking Policy Study of the comprehensive parking study in collaboration with OSPCD Mobility
Division.
GOAL 3: Improve accessibility and safety of streets, supporting the City’s Vision Zero goals, through maintenance of signs
and enforcement of safety regulations.
Utilize QAlert to manage sign maintenance workload, including constituent and internal missing and damaged sign
reports, and document sign repair work completed.
Install and maintain safety zone signage throughout neighborhoods reducing the speed limit to 20 MPH.
Parking
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Personnel Listing
June 04, 2021
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Susi, Delio
Hearing Officer - PT ¸¶Hrs
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Vacant, C¸¿¹
Hearing Officer - PT ¸¾Hrs
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Morris, Paul
Parking Control Officer
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·
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De Bona, Julliane
Head Clerk
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Parziale, Lisa
Principal Clerk
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Edouard, Fedler
Parking Control Officer
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Pu, Sharon
Accountant
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Ford, Kimberly
Head Clerk
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Dodin, Delince
Parking Meter Repairman
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Haynes, Olyver
Parking Control Officer
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Accaputo, Laura
Administrative Assistant SMEA B
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Zambakis, Theofanis
Sign Repairman
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Smith, Linda
PCO Supervisor
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Singh, Dalvir
Parking Control Officer
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·
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Saez, Emanuel
Senior Clerk
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Politano, Dakota
Senior Clerk
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Vacant, Senior Clerk
Senior Clerk
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Krouch, Brahim
Principal Clerk
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Stagnari, Jacqueline
Project Analyst
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Killoren, Mary
Parking Control Officer
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Lafee, Robert
Parking Control Officer
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Nadile, Brian
Parking Control Officer
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Jahan, Kawsar
Senior Clerk
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Carr, Mary
Senior Clerk
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Carey, Thomas
Parking Control Officer
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Haynes, Andrew
Parking Control Officer
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·
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Mello, James
Parking Control Officer
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Saint Cyr, Denis
Parking Control Officer
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O'Brien, Gregory
Parking Control Officer
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Fucile Iii, Salvatore
Parking Control Officer
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Anderson, Lee
Parking Control Officer
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Paiva, Gregg
Parking Control Officer
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Rebelo, Anna
Director of Operations & PCO Supervisor
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Doe, Tammy
PCO Supervisor
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Vacant, PCO
Parking Control Officer
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Rinfret, Suzanne
Director of Parking
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Brescia, Richard
Parking Control Officer
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·
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Soares, Ana
Parking Control Officer
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Masci, Jason
Parking Control Officer
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Browne-Lefort, Cherry
Parking Control Officer
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Fuentes, Alexandra
Senior Clerk
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Hallett, Edward
Sign Repairman
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Paul, Jeaneddy
Parking Control Officer
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·
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Como, Andrew
Parking Control Officer
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·
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º¾,·¶¾.¶¶
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Mahan-Pratt, Katherine
Parking Control Officer
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Verge, Nathan
Parking Control Officer
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Nima, Gebremariam
Parking Control Officer
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·
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Capuano, David
Parking Control Officer
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·
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Ventura, Wilber
Parking Control Officer
¶½/¶·/¸¶¸·
·
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Vacant
Foreman/Parking Meter Repairman
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·
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Mission Statement
To protect and improve the community’s health and well-being through prevention, community engagement,
inclusion, accessibility, and promotion of healthy behaviors and environment.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected down 50% for FY22.
The primary driver of this change is a transfer of the school
nurse program to the School Department.
Additionally, the Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
position has been transferred to the newly-created Racial &
Social Justice Department and retitled to ADA Coordinator.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected down 13% for
FY22.
This is due to reductions in Professional & Technical
Services as well as Medical/Dental Supplies -- both related
to the transfer of the school nurse program.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Continue to work toward health equity for all Somerville constituents by leading and supporting efforts to improve
healthy food access, safe and active mobility, access to mental health services, prevention education, environmental health
resources, and quality public health.
Increase community engagement and participation in HHS services and programs by 10% and identify a suite of tools
that staff will use during planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs to ensure that work includes an equity
frame.
Goal 2: Expand the role of the HHS staff to increase community outreach and engagement
Implement partnerships with public health nurses and youth service providers to develop services and programming.
Goal 3: Provide prevention, education and service opportunities to Somerville youth and the community.
Expand opportunities and educational materials for mental health services, trainings and support for youth, parents and
the community.
Health & Human Services
Health & Human Services
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FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Robinson, Lisa
Shape Up Somerville Director
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·
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Holland, Denise
Grants Analyst
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Administrative Assistant SMEA A
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Program Director
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Board of Health Member
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Public Health Preparedness Nurse
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Clinical Youth Specialist
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Director of Health & Human Services
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
The Somerville Council on Aging (COA) provides comprehensive services that enhance the lives of the older
adult population and enriches the community at large. The Somerville Council on Aging supports older adults in
their efforts to maintain their independence by enhancing growth, dignity, and a sense of belonging in mind,
body, and spirit while they age in place. The CoA promotes and safeguards the health and independence of
older adults through advocacy and providing meaningful social and recreational opportunities. The Council on
Aging provides access to fitness, health and wellness activities, socialization opportunities, educational
programing, and mental health and support services.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 3% for FY22.
There are no significant changes to Personal Services for
FY22.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 2% for FY22.
There are no significant changes to Ordinary Maintenance
for FY22.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Enhance educational, social, and daily living programs to meet the needs of Somerville’s older adult population.
In addition to our three monthly sessions to reduce hoarding tendencies, create and implement two therapeutic
opportunities for family members and friends of those living with hoarding tendencies.
Expand mental health programming aimed at improving the mental health of older adults by instituting a monthly mental
health workshop.
Create and implement programing focused on reducing the digital divide. Programming to include group classes
teaching internet skills and how to set up and use email.
Facilitate social programming such as cultural tours, musical performances and day trips which promote offerings in the
Somerville Community and surrounding areas.
GOAL 2: Expand access and equity to health and wellness programs for older adults in Somerville.
Reformat in person Fit-4-Life Program to include online streaming.
Offer fitness programming in at least one new language.
Strengthen the collaboration with Tufts NEPS Lab, Psychology Lab and Occupation Therapy to bring expanded research
opportunities and educational programming to the center.
GOAL 3: Expand outreach efforts and programming to reach new clients.
Work in partnerships with agencies such as The Veterans Administration, Shape-Up Somerville, Public Health Nursing
and Somerville Housing Authority.
Create Retirement Readiness programs focused towards the younger senior.
Examine social media platforms and evaluate areas of growth.
Council on Aging
Council on Aging
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Higgins, Debra
Outreach Coordinator
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Lorenti, Concetta
Administrative Assistant Non-Union
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Kowaleski, Christopher
Health & Wellness Coordinator
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Vacant
Social Worker
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Bastardi, Maureen
Program Coordinator
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Speliotis, Ashley
Director of Council On Aging
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Calvey, Judith
Holland St Center Director
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Raczkowski, Josephine
Receptionist (Grant)
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Naim, Natasha
Geriatric Social Worker
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
SomerPromise is a community-wide effort that focuses on aligning and mobilizing resources to address the
academic, social, and environmental factors that affect student success. We are committed to equity and
excellence in children’s lives during and out of school, from cradle to career.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 34% for FY22.
A new Youth & Family Resource Navigator position is
proposed for FY22 to support the implementation of the
Somerville Hub Single Point of Entry platform for
Somerville families and providers.
A SomerBaby Home Visitor has been budgeted on the
General fund, to continue the work of this program and
ensure funding viability going forward.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected flat for FY22.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Support the overall well-being of children and youth by connecting, aligning, and mobilizing community partners
and resources to ensure every child in Somerville has the opportunity to thrive, from cradle to career.
Re-structure and institutionalize Somerville Children’s Cabinet
Develop Children’s Cabinet web presence and data dashboard
Develop collaborative work plan to establish a Children’s Budget for the City of Somerville
Establish a service map that streamlines the referral process and integrates the offerings of the City’s Health and Human
Services Department and the Somerville Public Schools. Support the cross-sector work of the Immigrant Services Unit
and SOIA as it relates to children and families
GOAL 2: Increase access to high-quality affordable childcare for Somerville families from infancy through grade 6.
Support the incorporation of community providers into the Somerville Public Schools for increased access to high quality
childcare programming by developing shared program handbooks and space usage agreements between community
partners and SPS.
Measure access to programming through Somerville Hub Single-Point-of-Entry expansion and establish baseline data for
future year tracking.
Raise awareness of Single-Point-Of-Entry Work by facilitating 3 presentations of the new Somerville Hub system to
internal staff and community providers
Establish a braided funding systems that includes public and private funding sources to enable the creation of a
childcare affordability fund.
SomerPromise
SomerPromise
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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GOAL 3: Continue to support the Birth-to-School-Entry pipe line through coordinated efforts to increase access and support
families.
Increase the number of families reached through SomerBaby by building new early identification systems.
Align Birth – 3 work with preschool work by facilitating quarterly Early Childhood Advisory Committee meetings as part of
the newly formed First Five Somerville Steering Committee.
Establish partnership with Riverside Behavioral Health to provide formal and informal childcare providers with the
behavioral health support necessary to best serve BIPOC/immigrant/low-income families.
GOAL 4: Increase the quality of Out of School Time (OST) programs by implementing the Assessment of Program
Practices Tool (APPT) developed by the National Institute of Out of School Time.
Offer in-person observations using the APPT tool and provide feedback to 5 OST Task Force program providers.
Provide training and funding opportunities for program staff based on the 5 observations.
Develop and implement an afterschool workforce development program that will create jobs within after school programs
that allow students seeking teaching licensure to accrue pre-practicum hours.
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Vacant (New)
Youth & Family Resource Navigator (New)
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Apolaya, Flor
Home Visitor
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Vacant
SomerPromise Coordinator
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Mendez, Jose
Out of School Time Coordinator
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Holz, Maria
Home Visitor
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Hosman, Christopher
Director of SomerPromise
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
The Somerville Department of Veterans’ Services honors the service and sacrifice of veterans through
advocacy, services and engagement. The Department strives to take a “Veterans Come First” approach to all
services by taking the time to engage with Somerville’s veterans, learn their concerns, and work to improve
their lives and our responsiveness in meeting their needs.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 8% for FY22.
There are no significant personnel changes within the
department.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 12% for
FY22.
The Professional & Technical Services budget has been
returned to pre-pandemic levels to support upcoming
events.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Marketing, Communication and Advertising program development to proactively identify Veterans not currently
engaged that are residents of in the City of Somerville.
Analyze social media engagement, response to other strategic marketing/communications activities.
Goal 2: Improve accessibility of mental resources for Veterans by 10%.
Create data analysis pipeline by improved tracking and reporting for Veterans referrals to compare YOY referrals.
Goal 3: Relaunch and revamp Commission on Monuments, Memorials and Dedications to recognize and honor living
Veterans.
Successful completion of at least 5 dedications honoring living Veterans.
FY22 Budget
Veterans Services
Veterans Services
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Henry, Shannon
Principal Clerk
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Louis-Jacques, Ted
Director of Veterans' Services
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
The Somerville Public Library enhances the Somerville experience by acting as a trusted community connector,
providing cultural and learning opportunities to all.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 14% for FY22.
The FY22 budget proposes two new positions for the West
Branch Library, one Librarian I, and a Librarian II.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 22% for
FY22.
The primary driver of this increase is due to skyrocketing
demand for online services over the past year. This budget
has been increased by $80,000 for FY22.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
GOAL 1: Expand number of branch libraries in Somerville.
Pilot a temporary storefront library.
GOAL 2: Develop programming plan and procedures that enables groups and organizations to utilize new programmatic
spaces at West Branch.
Develop policies and procedures for hosting non-library events in community spaces at West Branch.
GOAL 3: Advance racial and social justice within the public library community.
Offer a series of programs or special events to the public, as well as two staff trainings during the year.
GOAL 4: Serve as a trusted community connector.
Launch website that guides users to community resources in multiple languages.
Libraries
Libraries
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Vacant (New)
Librarian I (New)
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Vacant (New)
Librarian II (New)
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Terry, Mary
Librarian I
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Carr, Melinda
Librarian I
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Fletcher, Sojourner
Library Technician II
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Hall, Patricia
Library First Assistant
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O'Donnell, Kerry
Librarian I
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Ventura, James
Librarian II
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Murphy, Maria
Library Senior Assistant
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Imperioso, Ramo
Library Technician III
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Toeum, Thy
Library Technician II
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Ragland, Margaret
Librarian II
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Perriello, James
Library Technician III
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Stevens, Karen
Deputy Director
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Vacant, C¼·¶
Library First Assistant
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Ghebremicael, Freweini
Library Technician II
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Cassesso-Ercolini, Ann
Librarian II
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Mitchell, Alison
Library Technician III
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Miller, Jessica
Librarian I
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Pigott, Brigid
Librarian I
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Piantigini, Catherine
Director of Libraries
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O'Kelly, Kevin
Librarian II
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Coombs, Marita
Branch Librarian - East
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Sanchez, Carlos
Library Technician II
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Jacobs, Ellen
Librarian I
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Vacant, C¼·¶
Manager of Branch Services
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Jacobs, Ellen
Librarian II
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Jones, Rita
Library First Assistant
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Almeida, Annamarie
Library Technician III
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Forsell, Meghan
Library Technician III
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Devin, Tim
Administrative Assistant SMEA B
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Librarian I
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Librarian II
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Librarian I
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
The Parks & Recreation department operates year-round programs throughout the City’s public facilities,
playgrounds, schoolyards, and various other locations to promote positive and healthy activities for all members
of the Somerville community.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 7% for FY22.
Five Program Coordinator positions have been reclassified
for FY22 and renamed to Specialized Program
Coordinators.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 0.6% for
FY22.
There are no major changes to OM for FY22.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Increase accessibility for youth/adult leagues and special events by maximizing all available City facilities and
fields.
Utilize the small rink for programming during the summer months, coordinate with school district facilities to ensure
100% of available gym space is utilized for recreational programs benefiting Somerville residents, and acquire 1-2 more
open spaces.
Goal 2: As part of the field’s master plan, maximize opportunities utilizing permitted field space to improve field
maintenance usability, and sustainability.
Develop plans to use permit revenue to improve energy efficient lighting, general maintenance, and turf maintenance at
least 1 field per year.
Goal 3: Develop opportunities that increase recreational passive and active participation.
Expand Champion’s workforce development program, increase female participation in programs, and expand
programming for residents with special needs.
Goal 4: Improve Parks & Recreation department’s outreach capacity.
Create new partnerships with compatible community departments and/or organizations that will improve accessibility to
leisure and recreational opportunities for Somerville residents of all ages, languages, and backgrounds.
Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Curley, John
Facilities Mgr - Ice Rink
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Palazzo, Danielle
Administrative Assistant SMEA B
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Querusio, Alicia
Specialized Program Coordinator
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Scarpelli, George
Recreation Program Developer
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Ballerini, Jamie
Asst Pool Manager-Kennedy Pool
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Lathan, Jill
Director of Parks & Recreation
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Vallesio, Jeremy
Specialized Program Coordinator
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Hudson, Stephanie
Pool Manager
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Osoy, Marco
Specialized Program Coordinator
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Fenton, Makonnen
Specialized Program Coordinator
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Bowdridge, Michael
Ice Resurf/Oper Specialist
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Tsirigotis, Johnathan
Specialized Program Coordinator
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
The Field Maintenance Division is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the City’s many athletic fields
from the ground up. Field Maintenance ensures proper soil health and composition, care for the City’s synthetic
turf fields, as well as long-term improvements to all playing surfaces.
Personal Services Changes
Ordinary Maintenance Changes
Personal Services are projected up 9% for FY22.
This is primarily driven by an increase to the Overtime line.
Changes in salaries are due to negotiated collective
bargaining agreements and merit increases based on
annual performance reviews.
Ordinary Maintenance costs are projected up 21% for
FY22.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Continue Aeration/Topdressing on Lincoln park as well as all Parks and Recreation Maintained Fields and continue
Training that was lost from FY20 for Parks and Recreation Fields Crew
Obtain needed and requested equipment for aeration/topdressing and complete at least one training for fields crew.
Goal 2: Upgrade irrigation at Hodgkin’s Park and Nunziato to match the remote access systems at Lincoln park and Trum
Field
Complete irrigation upgrade.
Goal 3: Begin Construction at Dilboy Auxiliary Fields and Dilboy Stadium CIP Projects
Manage reconstruction of Dilboy Auxiliary site which will include the irrigation and drainage at the site along with
regrading and monitoring grow-in.
Goal 4: Manage Re-surfacing projects of Dilboy Stadium Synthetic Turf Field
Complete resurfacing and create a maintenance plan.
FY22 Budget
Fields Maintenance
Fields Maintenance
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
¼¹¹
Gambale, Stephen
Athletic Field Laborer
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Carter, Richard
Working Foreman
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Waldrip, Benjamin
Director of Operations - Fields Maintenance
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Aufiero, Bryant
Athletic Field Laborer
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
To maintain the City’s infrastructure and guarantee a clean and safe environment for all. The Department of
Public Works (DPW) administers and oversees the City’s lights and electrical lines, streets and public ways,
city-wide vehicle fleet including Police, Fire, DPW and all City departments, refuse removal, environmental
improvement programs, public buildings and grounds, parks and playgrounds, snow removal, open spaces, and
school custodial services. The DPW Administration team oversees all personnel and financial matters related to
the department.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Continue to update the DPW website to enable vendor and community relations and transition to paperless
practices where possible including electronic archiving for retention of records such as invoices.
Create online customer satisfaction surveys, online payment options, and showcase community engagement efforts on
the DPW website.
Goal 2: Create best practices for encumbrances which represent the reserved commitment of funds arising from purchase
orders.
Publish and implement best practices documentation.
Goal 3: Create metrics to improve services for the City by analyzing the volume of vendor email communications with DPW
including when and how DPW responds.
Number of metrics analyzed on a regular basis related to vendor email communications.
Goal 4: Provide training opportunities for Admin & Clerical Staff and for employees who operate vehicles and other large
equipment.
Number of trainings offered to staff.
FY22 Budget
DPW Administration
DPW Administration
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Wingate, Julia
Head Clerk
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Principal Clerk
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Estrela, Stephanie
Administrative Assistant SMEA B
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Lathan, Jill (Interim)
Commissioner of DPW
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Bonaventura, Sheena
Senior Clerk
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Head Clerk
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Weisman, Eric
Director of Operations
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Dell'Anno, Christine
Executive Administrative Assistant Non-U…
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Sicard, Balkys
Director of Finance & Administration
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
To ensure all City buildings and schools are safe, clean, and welcoming to all that enter. To maintain optimal
performance of City buildings & schools by performing preventative maintenance and repair services to
elevators, mechanical, HVAC and control systems, electrical, plumbing, alarm, and security systems. Perform
interior/exterior repairs and renovations including physical support. Provide custodial and maintenance
services, clearing of snow from all City owned facilities and walkways, salting walkway surfaces.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Improved documentation for cleaning City buildings.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures for cleaning City buildings
Goal 2: Increase preventative maintenance initiatives for City and School buildings.
Develop a preventative maintenance plan and schedule for City and School buildings.
Goal 3: Complete renovations and upgrades at the Edgerly school to provide additional City and School Department
capacity.
Number of upgrades completed at the Edgerly school.
DPW: Buildings
DPW: Buildings
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Vacant, Cº¶½
Superintendent of Buildings & Custodia…
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Vacant (New)
Preventive Maintenance Manager (New)
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Vacant (New)
Day Supervisor of Custodians (New)
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Norman, Tennyson
HMEO
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Mitrano, Vincent
Maintenance Mechanic/PWL
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Johnson, Matthew
HMEO
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Santangelo, Frank
Foreman - SMEA B
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Corbett, Stephen
HMEO
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Hanscom, Mark
Building Custodian City
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Vacant
Foreman - SMEA A
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Koslofsky, Alan
Sr Bldg Custodian City
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Logrippo, Patricia
Building Custodian City
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Marino, Joseph
Electrician
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Keating, David
Building Custodian City
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D'Agostino, Peter
Carpenter/Public Works Laborer
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Vieira, Matthew
Building Custodian City
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Hardy, Stephen
Plumber
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Mitchell, Mark
Building Custodian City
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Silva, James
Building Custodian City
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Pothier, Gerald
Electrician
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Walsh, John
Working Foreman / Carpenter
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Mckenzie, Stewart
Working Foreman / Plumber
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City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Mission Statement
To ensure the functionality and safety within the City of Somerville’s parks, playgrounds, dog parks, bike path,
school yards, and green spaces. The Grounds Division maintains and services all city parks with daily duties
including trash pickup and removal, recycling, equipment staging for events, flower and ornamental planning,
mulching, spring and fall cleanups, Christmas light and holiday set up and breakdown, irrigation
startup/winterization, and minor repairs.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Satisfy community gardener needs by working in conjunction to provide material resources.
Amount of mulch, stone dust, and irrigation resources provided to the community gardeners.
Goal 2: Maintain parks equipment through replacement, upgrades, and painting of equipment.
Replace several damaged slides, paint benches, and replace lumber and pressure treated boards.
Goal 3: Work with Public Space and Urban Forestry (PSUF) to establish proper maintenance practices and techniques in
newly renovated parks.
Establish a preventative maintenance program suitable for plantings and beds in new parks.
Goal 4: Increase efficiency within parks maintenance crews.
Research whether specifying work zones and specific tasks for workers will maximize production and reduce travel time
for crews.
FY22 Budget
DPW: Grounds
DPW: Grounds
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
June 04, 2021
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Vacant (New)
Tree Warden (New)
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Angiulo Jr, Anthony
HMEO/PWL
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Vacant, Cº¶½
SHMEO/PWL
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Ardolino, Mark
Working Foreman/SHMEO
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Pantanella, Martha
Foreman - SMEA B
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Kostopoulos, Cameron
Mechanic Equipment Repairman
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Vacant, Cº¶½
HMEO/PWL
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Preval, Jacques
Laborer
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Working Foreman/SHMEO/Tree …
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Maus, Bruce
Public Grounds Gardener
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SHMEO/Tree Climber/PWL
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Waldrip, Ben
Superintendent of Grounds
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O'Regan, Cornelius
SHMEO
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Quinn, Steven
Foreman - SMEA A
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Kalton, John
HMEO
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Falaise, Jean-Claude
Working Foreman/SHMEO
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Ferguson, Rasheenah
HMEO/PWL
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SHMEO/Tree Climber/PWL
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Mercier, Robert
Public Works Maintenance
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Douglas, Jordan
SHMEO/PWL
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Mission Statement
To provide a clean, safe, and productive learning environment for all students, teachers, and staff at Somerville
Schools.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Expand on Standard Operating Procedures by developing publishing a set of cleanliness standards for School
facilities.
Publish a set of cleanliness standards for school facilities.
Goal 2: Provide operational support for the expansion of the school composting and recycling programs.
Number of schools participating in school composting and recycling programs.
FY22 Budget
DPW: School Custodians
DPW: School Custodians
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
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Personnel Listing
June 04, 2021
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Shea, John
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Vacant
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Calioro, Peter
Sr Custodian ¸ G ·¶%
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Collette, Christopher
Sr Custodian ¸ G ·¶%
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Difranco, Antonio
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Mcdonald, Roy
Sr Custodian ¸ G ·¶%
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Szymkowski, Roman
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Logrippo, Vincent
Jr Building Custodian
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Bowler, Michael
Facilities Supervisor
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Valente, Cosmo
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Finigan, Michael
Jr Building Custodian
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Washington, Stanley
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Donovan, James
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Rogers, Michael
Sr Custodian ¸ G ·¶%
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Whitlock Jr, Joseph
Jr Building Custodian
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Barbetta, Anthony
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Mitrano, Anthony
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Reyes, Rodrigo
Jr Building Custodian
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Vacant, Cº··
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Guarino, Jason
Jr Building Custodian
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Sturniolo, James
Sr Custodian · G ·¶%
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Moore, Harry
Asst Super of Night Custodians
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Pena, Marco
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Hodgdon, Erinn
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Consolo, William
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Hodgdon, James
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Consolo, Joseph
Sr Custodian ¸ G ·¶%
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Bocart, Miller
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Hardy, John
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Fitzgerald, Robert
Jr Building Custodian
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Mcdaid, Thomas
Jr Building Custodian
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Baugh, St Patrick
Jr Building Custodian
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Blaikie, Peter
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Colman, Ronald
Jr Building Custodian
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Toledo, Roberilson
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Capaviella, Philip
Jr Building Custodian
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Capasso, Chris
Jr Building Custodian
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Menjivar, Rubio
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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Rodriguez, Edgar
Jr Building Custodian G ·¶%
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FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Decrease turnaround time to deliver new and replacement residential trash and recycling carts to 10 business days.
Service request time to close for trash and recycling cart-related requests.
Goal 2: Revise trash and recycling cart policy to be more equitable and make it easier for residents to obtain new and
replacement carts.
Publish an updated policy.
Goal 3: Work with the School Department and OSEE to provide composting and recycling of food services at all schools.
Number of schools using the composting and recycling food service.
FY22 Budget
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DPW: Solid Waste
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
Mission Statement
The Highway Department is dedicated to serving the City’s residents through its wide range of operations,
including sidewalk repairs, pothole repairs, snow operations, electronic waste pick-ups, and many other daily
services. The Highway Department also keeps our squares and streets clean and free of trash. Twenty-four
hours a day, seven days a week, Highway personnel is available to address immediate safety concerns.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Respond to all 311 sidewalk repairs, proactively survey and repair all unsafe or damaged sidewalk panels in
Somerville’s major business districts and commercial corridors.
Number of sidewalk-related 311 calls closed within SLA.
Goal 2: Provide cross-training to Highway Department crew to allow operation of all Highway vehicles and equipment.
Number of trainings held.
Goal 3: Train in-house crew on the installation of Flexi-Pave around tree. This will help maintain ADA compliance on
maybe streets and parks.
Number of employees trained to install flexi-pave and percent of flexi-pave needs met by in-house crew.
FY22 Budget
DPW: Highway
DPW: Highway
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
City of Somerville FY22 Budget
Personnel Listing
SDeptSubject
Incumbent Name
Position Name
Fiscal Year
FTE
Allocation %
Base ($)
Total Comp ($)
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Wingate, Thomas
Motor Equipment Repairman
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Kennedy, John
Watchman
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Mcdonough, Timothy
Motor Equipment Repairman
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Halloran, Edward
SHMEO/Curbsetter/PWL
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Hardy, Daniel
HMEO/PWL
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Corbin, Frank
Working Foreman/SHMEO/Curbsetter/P…
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Goode, Paul
SHMEO/PWL
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Lawhorne, Mark
Superintendent of Highway
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Diorio, Jason
SHMEO/Cement Finisher/PWL
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Cassesso, Christopher
Temp Laborer
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Hardy, Edward
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Mission Statement
To ensure electrical systems under the City’s purview, including fire alarm pull boxes, traffic signals, street
lighting, publicly displayed information systems (i.e. blue lights, traffic speed message boards, etc.), and the
City’s radio system, are well maintained, safe, and comply with all relevant regulations. The Division also
strives to respond to requests and concerns from residents, including wire concerns and Dig Safe compliance
requests, in a timely, courteous, and safe manner. Police, Fire and 311 receive special emphasis for traffic
controls that malfunction.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Repair and replace inferior quality pedestrian buttons, countdown timers and emergency call boxes.
Number of buttons, countdown timers, and emergency call boxes repaired or replaced.
Goal 2: Continue to transition to citywide wireless, solar-powered emergency call boxes.
Number of new citywide, solar-powered emergency call boxes installed.
Goal 3: Upgrade the City’s blue light emergency notification system.
Completion of the upgrade.
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Mission Statement
The Fleet Division is responsible for service and maintenance of all City owned vehicles which support city-wide
functions for public works, emergency response, fire & safety including snow removal equipment, including the
responsibility for the maintenance and service of the fuel management system.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Increase mobility for all sidewalk and road users by Installing speed limiters in all DPW vehicles to help prevent
motor vehicle crashes caused by speed.
Number of installations of speed limiters.
Goal 2: Implement a web-based fuel management system.
System installed by Sept 1, 2021.
Goal 3: Continue to support acquisition of departmental vehicle purchases by providing guidance on the purchase of safe,
sustainable vehicles.
Number of hybrid and/or electric vehicles purchased.
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Mission Statement
DPW Snow operations ensures that City roadways and walkways are maintained in such a manner as to prevent
or reduce accidents and injuries, facilitate the handling of emergencies by first responders, and maintain the
mobility of all residents, all while focusing on an efficient deployment of resources.
FY22 Goals & Measures of Progress
Goal 1: Improve mobility for all pedestrians and road users
Pilot snow clearing of sidewalks, develop a snow clearing dashboard.
Goal 2: Develop and implement policies for snow removal and maintenance of new infrastructure, including GLX and other
bike facilities
Policies developed by November 1.
Goal 3: Improve administrative procedures for snow-related procurement and contract management.
Number of MCPPO trainings completed by Project Managers who deal with winter-related procurements.
Goal 4: Review & update Internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
Number of snow-related SOP’s updated.
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FY22 Budget
This allotment is to finance the debt service on all City bonds with the exception of Water, Sewer, and Ice Rink Enterprise
debt issues. Funds to cover Enterprise debt service are included in the respective Enterprise Fund Budgets. Funds
budgeted in the cost codes below cover debt on a wide variety of projects, including Schools, equipment, street
improvements, renovations to public buildings, and improvements to the City’s many recreational facilities.
PRINCIPAL ON LONG TERM DEBTThis allotment covers the cost of principal payments on the City’s existing bonded debt
with the exception of Enterprise debt service, which is included in their respective budgets.
PRINCIPAL ON NOTESThis allotment covers the cost of interest-only payments on the City’s new Bond Anticipation Notes
(BANs) with the exception of Enterprise fund BAN interest.
INTEREST
The interest the City pays on Bond Anticipation Notes and bond issues is determined primarily by market conditions, the
City’s credit rating, the maturity schedule of the issue, and the supply of bonds at the time of the issue. The overall market
interest rates have remained near historic lows for some time and coupled with the City’s strong credit rating have benefited
the City with very favorable rates.
DEBT EXCLUSION
The FY22 budget proposal excludes debt service for the Somerville High School reconstruction project from the Proposition
2 1/2 limit. This amount is $6,033,611 and is included in the budget below as a separate line.
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The Cherry Sheet is a form showing all state and county charges assessed against the City, as certified by the State
Director of Accounts. The figures shown here are based on the latest version of the FY21 Cherry Sheet.
RETIRED EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE
This item is intended to reimburse the state for the costs of providing a health insurance plan for governmental retirees who
were pensioned prior to the implementation of Chapter 32B by their local governmental unit. Chapter 32B enabled
municipalities to establish a mechanism for group insurance for retirees. Each participating municipality is assessed for the
governmental share of health insurance premiums paid on behalf of its retirees by the state. The state pays 90 percent of
the total premium; the retiree’s co-payment is 10 percent of the total premium as well as full payment for catastrophic
illness coverage. A proportionate share of administrative expenses is also assessed to each municipality.
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
The Department of Environmental Protection supervises six districts statewide. The Metropolitan Boston Control District, of
which Somerville is a member, has a staff of 35 pollution inspectors. The Commission is empowered through the Office of
the Governor and has a mandate to control air pollution through the enforcement of the Metropolitan Boston Air Pollution
Control Acts.
METROPOLITAN AREA PLANNING COUNCIL
Assessments are made to municipalities to finance the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), which serves 101
communities. The MAPC promotes urban planning, regional collaboration and responds to common urban problems of
member communities.
MBTA
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) provides bus/minibus, trackless trolley and underground subway
transportation across the city. The MBTA is composed of 175 communities: the 14 original member communities of the
Metropolitan Transit Authority and 161 additional communities that are receiving MBTA service. The MBTA is required to
assess each community‘s share of the overall assessment. All communities associated with the Authority must contribute to
the MBTA State and Local Assistance Fund an amount not less than $136,026,868. Beginning in FY07, this amount is
adjusted each July 1 by the rate of inflation unless the total assessment exceeds 102.5 percent of the previous year‘s
assessment. An individual community’s assessment is determined based on the following formula: each community‘s
assessment shall equal its weighted share of the total population of the 175 communities in the MBTA. Chapter 161A of the
Acts of 2000, which increased the number of communities in the MBTA from 78 to 175, also determined the share for each
community in conjunction with the 2000 U.S. Census. A portion of the total MBTA assessment supports the Boston District
Commission (the District), which is responsible for bonds issued by the Transportation Authority prior to the creation of the
Metropolitan Transit Authority in 1947. This assessment pays for administrative costs incurred by the District and is charged
to the 14 cities and towns of the Boston Metropolitan District in proportion to their share of the District’s total equalized
valuation. The MBTA covers the District‘s debt service costs.
State Assessments
State Assessments
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REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES-HOLD PROGRAM
Since February 1985, the Parking Violations Bureau has implemented a provision of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter
90, which enables the City to request that the state Registry of Motor Vehicles not renew the license and registration of an
operator/owner of a motor vehicle who has two or more outstanding parking tickets. This provision is imposed after the
motorist has failed to pay the parking tickets and had an opportunity for a hearing. This program has resulted in a
significant decrease in the number of delinquent State Assessments payments.
EDUCATION
The primary component of this allocation is the Charter School Sending Tuition assessment which is the amount charged
for Somerville students who attend charter schools. The amount is based on the number of students multiplied by the tuition
rate of the charter school as calculated by the state. The other assessments contained in this allotment are for
grandfathered costs for special education services (Chapter 766 of the Acts of 1972) provided by other districts for students
who are state wards who reside in Somerville and school choice tuition charges (Chapter 71 of the Acts of 1993), which are
for Somerville residents attending another school district under school choice.
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This budget organization provides a centralized cost center for several employee and retiree benefits.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The City participates in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission (GIC). The GIC offers a number
of health maintenance organization(HMO), preferred provider (PPO), and indemnity health plan options to employees and
retirees delivered through Tufts Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim, and Unicare. Beginning in FY16, the City funds 80% of the
premium costs for HMO and PPO plans and 75% of the premium costs for indemnity plans; the subscribers contribute 20%
and 25% respectively. The budgetary item is the City’s share of health insurance costs and does not represent the full cost
of health insurance. The full cost of health insurance is financed through a combination of city appropriations, employee
and retiree contributions, and grant reimbursements. In FY22, the City will use all of these sources to meet its obligation to
fund health insurance.
MEDICARE PAYROLL TAX
Pursuant to federal law, all employees hired after April 1, 1986 are subject to a 1.45% payroll tax to pay for future Medicare
coverage. The City is obligated to match this 1.45% payment.
LIFE INSURANCE
Employees can elect to enroll in a $5,000 life insurance policy offered through Boston Mutual Life Insurance where the City
contributes half the cost of the premium. Additional life insurance can be purchased at the employees’ expense.
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Health Insurance, Life Insurance, & Medicare
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, & Medicare
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Mission Statement
The Workers’ Compensation Division is located within the Human Resources Department. Workers’
Compensation administers benefits for all City of Somerville and Somerville Public School employees excluding
public safety officials. The goal of the Workers’ Compensation Division is to ensure that eligible, injured
employees receive quality and timely medical services, receive timely benefits, and return to work as soon as
they are capable.
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Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation
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In Chapter 720 of the Acts of 1977, the Massachusetts Legislature extended unemployment compensation to eligible state
and local government employees. The City provides a reimbursement method of payment to the Department of Labor and
Workforce Development. This allotment also provides funds for disability insurance for non-union employees who suffer
long-term, disabling injuries or illnesses as well as certain other contractually required coverage.
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Unemployment Compensation
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The Somerville Retirement System is one of 105 contributory retirement systems for public employees in Massachusetts. A
Retirement Board governs each system, and all boards, although operating independently, are bound together under one
Retirement Law, Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Chapter 32 establishes benefits, contribution
requirements, and an accounting and funds structure for all systems. The Somerville Retirement Board is the Administrator
of the Somerville Retirement System. The Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC) is the state
regulatory authority that oversees all retirement systems in the Commonwealth.
PERAC is required by Chapter 32 to oversee an actuarial valuation of each retirement system every three years. Actuarial
funding determines the annual cost to fund a retirement system’s cost of benefits that accrue during the current year
(normal cost) as well as the costs associated with any past service liability (unfunded actuarial accrued liability). The
funding schedule derived from the actuarial valuation determines the series of payments to pay the annual normal cost as
well as to amortize the unfunded accrued liability over a period of years. In accordance with Chapter 32, each retirement
system’s unfunded accrued liability must be fully paid off by 2040. The City is required to pay into the Retirement System
the actuarially determined contribution. The budgeted appropriation is the actuarially determined contribution for FY22.
The Non-Contributory Pension Appropriation funds the pension costs for city retirees predating the adoption of Chapter 32
and for special situations requiring home-rule exemption from Chapter 32.
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Pension
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The appropriation for Salary Contingency funds various salary and benefit items for both union and non-union employees
that cannot be covered in the departmental budgets.
The Salary Contingency funds collective bargaining agreement settlements, salary adjustments not budgeted in
departmental accounts, cost of-living allowances, staffing for temporary vacancies, and administrative leaves. Some of the
most common employee benefits funded are sick-leave buybacks, vacation payouts, and perfect attendance allowances.
The City also maintains a Wage and Salary Stabilization Fund for similar purposes.
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Salary Contingency
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The City appropriates money to a “Damages to Persons and Property” account to fund any potential unforeseen litigation
settlements. The City’s Law Department represents the City in all pending and newly filed litigation matters. The
Department has successfully minimized the amount of judgments and settlements in negligence cases and contract actions.
The City holds an insurance policy on its buildings as well.
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Damages & Building Insurance
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