Matters βΈ Attachment
Minutes - Finance - 6-16-26 Dispositions β File 26-1103
City of Somerville,
Massachusetts
Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes Dispositions
6:00 PM
Virtual
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
This meeting was held via Zoom and was called to order by Chair Wheeler at 6:02 pm and adjourned at
8:32 pm on a roll call vote of 5 in favor (Councilors Link, Strezo, Hardt, Scott, Wheeler), and 0 absent.
Others present: Alan Inacio β Director of Finance and Administration for Strategy and Development,
Anne Gill β Director of Human Resources, Anoop Malik β Finance Manager for Health and Human
Services, Ashley Speliotis β Director of the Council on Aging, Cindy Amara β City Solicitor, Courtney
Henderson β City Clerk, Ed Bean β Director of Finance, Ellen Shachter β Director of Housing Stability,
Kimberly Wells β Chief Administrative Office, Matt Sirigu β Assistant City Solicitor, Richard Daiche β
Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management, Roberta Berretta β Chief Financial Officer,
Somerville Public Schools, Shumeane Benford β Chief of Police, Suzanne Rinfret β Director of Traffic
and Parking, Linda Duong β Finance Manager of Recreation, Tina Los- Director of Prevention Services,
Megan Huckenpahler β Director of Finance for Department of Public Works, Emily Wisdom β Director
of Finance for Police, Amanda Nagim-Williams β Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Madalyn
Letellier β Assistant City Clerk.
Roll Call
City Councilor At Large Jon Link, City Councilor At Large Kristen
Strezo, Ward Seven City Councilor Emily Hardt, Ward Two City
Councilor Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) Scott and City Councilor At
Large Ben Wheeler
Present:
1.
Community Preservation Act Appropriations
1.1 Requesting the appropriation or reserve of $8,367,344 in estimated Fiscal
Year 2027 Community Preservation Act (CPA) revenue for CPA projects
and expenses.
26-0968
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
2.
Parking
2.1 Requesting approval to execute the Fifth Amendment to the lease agreement
26-0977
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with Dana Family Series, LLC, for the Grove Street parking lot, through June
30, 2027.
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
3.
Arts
3.1 Requesting approval to increase the Special Event Revolving Fund
Expenditure Limit for FY 2026.
26-0949
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
4.
People Operations
4.1 Requesting the appropriation of $250,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
("Free Cash") to the Unemployment Compensation Account to remediate a
year-end deficit.
26-0920
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
5.
Health and Human Services
5.1 Requesting approval of a transfer of $4,966.16 from various Council on
Aging Ordinary Maintenance Accounts and the Health and Human Services
Salaries Account to various Council on Aging Personal Services Account to
cover an expected year-end deficit.
26-0881
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
5.2 Requesting approval to accept and expend a $58,642 grant that requires a
match, from Metro North Regional Employment Board to the Health and
Human Services Department for the YouthWorks Summer Program.
26-0876
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
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5.3 Requesting approval of a transfer of $127,358 from various Office of
Housing Stability Ordinary Maintenance Accounts to the Housing Assistance
Stabilization Fund for housing assistance programs.
26-0874
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
5.4 Requesting the appropriation of $144,235 from the Opioid Recovery and
Remediation Stabilization Fund to support various projects related to opioid
initiatives.
26-1001
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
6.
Infrastructure
6.1 Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 9/5/2028 for the
contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for the Mystic River Outfall
Sewer Separation design project.
26-0869
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
6.2 Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 12/31/2028 for
the contract with Symmes Maini & McKee for Owners Project Manager
Services for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Capital
Projects.
26-0853
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
7.
Strategy and Development
7.1 Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,403.70 from the Planning,
Preservation and Zoning Salaries Account to the Department of Public
Works Highway Overtime Account for the Davis Square Activation project.
26-0875
Recommended to be approved
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City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
8.
Mobility
8.1 Requesting approval to accept and expend a $222,502 grant that requires a
match, from the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization to the
Mobility Division for Blue Bikes State of Good Repair project.
26-0744
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
8.2 Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new
match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation to the
Mobility Division for the Western Pearl Street construction project.
26-0879
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
9.
Public Space and Urban Forestry
9.1 Requesting approval of a transfer of $100,000 from the Public Space and
Urban Forestry Capital Account to the Street Tree Stabilization Fund for
additional Fiscal Year 2027 tree planting and maintenance.
26-0872
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
9.2 Requesting approval of a transfer of $2,500 from the Planning, Preservation
and Zoning Salaries Account to the Public Space and Urban Forestry Salaries
Account to cover a year-end budget deficit.
26-0871
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
10.
Fire Department
10.1Requesting the appropriation of $360,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account for settlement
payments relative to the lease between BRE-BMR, Middlesex LLC and the
26-1010
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City of Somerville for the Assembly Square Fire Station at 45 Middlesex
Avenue.
Recommended to be discharged with no recommendation
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
10.2Requesting the appropriation of $18,850 from the Unreserved Fund Balance
("Free Cash") to the Judgments & Settlements Account for closing costs
relative to the purchase of the Assembly Square Fire Station Condominium
Unit at 45 Middlesex Avenue.
26-1009
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
11.
Parks and Recreation
11.1Requesting approval to increase the Somertime Revolving Account
Expenditure Limit for Fiscal Year 2026.
26-0877
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
11.2Requesting approval to repurpose and appropriate $45,000 from the
COVID-19 Stabilization fund to continue the Playworks Program at the
Winter Hill Community School for the 2026-2027 School Year.
26-1014
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
11.3Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $2,500 using
available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Professional Services
Account for removal and storage of floating docks at the Blessing of the Bay
boathouse.
26-0868
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
12.
Financial Management
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12.1Requesting the appropriation of $196,086 from the Salary & Wage
Stabilization Fund to various departmental Other Lump Sum Payment
Accounts to fund a collective bargaining agreement with Somerville
Municipal Employees Union, Unit D.
26-1017
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
12.2Conveying information regarding changes in positions in the Fiscal Year
2027 budget.
26-1035
Recommended to be marked work completed
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
12.3Requesting the approval of the expenditure limitations for departmental
Revolving Funds for Fiscal Year 2027.
26-0948
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
13.
Oversight
13.1That the City Clerk inform this Council as to the final status of item
#25-0905, a unanimous vote in favor of adopting Chapter 329 of the Acts of
1987 on May 22, 2025.
26-1026
Councilor Scott
Sponsors:
Recommended to be marked work completed
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
13.2That the City Attorney advise this Council on the Mayor's compliance with
Section 6-4 of the Somerville Charter as it relates to the submission of the
Fiscal Year 2027 budget, particularly "the school budget, as adopted by the
school committee".
26-1025
Councilor Scott
Sponsors:
Recommended to be marked work completed
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
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14.
Department of Public Works
14.1Requesting approval of a transfer of $400,000 from the Department of Public
Works Sanitation Rubbish Removal Account to the Snow Removal Account
to cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
26-0903
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
14.2Requesting approval of a transfer of $300,000 from the Department of Public
Works Sanitation Recycling Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover
expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
26-0899
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
14.3Requesting approval of a transfer of $300,000 from the Department of Public
Works Custodial Salaries Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover
expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
26-0898
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
14.4Requesting approval of a transfer of $150,000 from the Department of Public
Works Grounds Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover
expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
26-0897
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
14.5Requesting approval of a transfer of $110,000 from the Department of Public
Works Buildings Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover
expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
26-0896
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
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14.6Requesting approval of a transfer of $455,000 from the Department of Public
Works Highway Wages Account to the Snow Removal Account to cover
expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
26-0893
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
14.7Requesting approval of a transfer of $125,000 from the Department of Public
Works Administration Salaries Account to the Snow Removal Account to
cover expenses from the Fiscal Year 2026 winter weather season.
26-0885
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
14.8Requesting the appropriation of $1,624,494 from the Unreserved Fund
Balance ("Free Cash") to the Department of Public Works Snow Removal
Account to reduce a year-end deficit.
26-0922
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
14.9Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $41,257.05 using
available funds in various Department of Public Works accounts for various
services.
26-0998
Recommended to be approved
City Councilor At Large Link, City Councilor At Large Strezo, Ward
Seven City Councilor Hardt, Ward Two City Councilor Scott and City
Councilor At Large Wheeler
Aye:
15.
Police Department
15.1Requesting approval to accept and expend a $231,635 grant with no new
match required, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety
and Security to the Police Department for a body-worn camera program.
26-0378
Kept in committee
16.
Unfinished Business
16.1
Resolution By Councilor Strezo 6/9/26
That the collective salaries of Licensing Commissioners be increased to $15,180 with the Chair
receiving $5,180 and Licensing Commissioners 2 and 3 receiving $5,000 each annually.
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Kept in committee
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