Committee Report - Finance - 2-8-12 — File 192552

February 8, 2012 Finance Committee Page 1 of 7 Printed 2/9/2012 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Maryann M. Heuston Chair Present William A. White Jr. Vice Chair Present John M Connolly Alderman At Large Present Robert C. Trane Ward Seven Alderman Absent Thomas F. Taylor Ward Three Alderman Present William M. Roche Ward One Alderman Present Bruce M. Desmond Alderman At Large Present Omar Boukili Administrative Assistant Present Michael Glavin Exec. Director, OSPCD Present Anne Thomas Counsel, OSPCD Present Paul Upton Deputy Police Chief Present Paulette Renault-Caragianes Director of Health Present Eddie Nuzzo Supt., ISD Present Ed Bean CFO Present David Webster FRIT Present The committee reviewed several item before it and determined that no further action was needed. 188313 - Requesting an Appropriation Of, and Authorization to Borrow, $300,000, in a Bond for the Purchase of an Artificial Ice-Skating Rink.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 188404 - Requesting Approval to Extend a Contract with Symmes Maini & McKee Associates Inc. for Architectural Services at the Argenziano School, to August 31, 2010.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 188669 - Requesting Authorization for the City Treasurer to File an Application with the MA Municipal Finance Oversight Board to Qualify Under MGL C44A Any and All Bonds Authorized But Unissued, and to Execute Such Documents as the MA Board May Require.:

Committee Meeting February 8, 2012 Finance Committee Page 2 of 7 Printed 2/9/2012 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 188877 - Requesting Approval to Return $20,000 from the MaxPak Stabilization Fund to KSS Investment LLC.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 189601 - That This Board of Aldermen Hereby Requests that the Administration Provide This Board with an Update on Efforts it Has Taken to Initiate a Car Sharing Program Within City Departments.: RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 189721 - That OSPCD and the Law Department Provide the Committee on Finance with Information Regarding Fines and Legal Action Taken Relative to To the Owner of 46 Pearl Street.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 190197 - That the Director of Finance appear before this Board's Committee on Finance to discuss all insurance claims relating to the July 10, 2010 flood, including the claims approved and rejected, and that a representative of the City Solicitor's Office appear to discuss the claims that have been rejected.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 190263 - Bradford Johnson submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 190264 - Grace Kessenich submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 190265 - Ruth Nunnally submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF.:

Committee Meeting February 8, 2012 Finance Committee Page 3 of 7 Printed 2/9/2012 RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 190266 - Kate Wheeler submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 190267 - Lori Johnston submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 190268 - Jeff Levine submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 190269 - David Scott submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 190270 - Tom Marchese submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 190271 - Barry Rafkind submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 190272 - Michael Chiu submitting comments re: the Union Sq. DIF.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 191434 - Senator Brown responding to #190904 re: the federal CDBG program.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED

Committee Meeting February 8, 2012 Finance Committee Page 4 of 7 Printed 2/9/2012 191887 - Requesting an appropriation of $24,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 6 mobile radios for the Police Dept.: Deputy Chief Upton spoke about the need for this item. RESULT: APPROVED 191971 - Requesting an appropriation of $45,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund for the purchase of 1 Ford 14-passenger van for the Police Dept.: Deputy Chief Upton spoke about the proposed use of the van and the problems with the current van, noting that the model of the current van should not be used to transport children. RESULT: APPROVED 192091 - Requesting acceptance of a $10,120.20 grant from the Cambridge Health Alliance acting as agent for the MA Dept. of Public Health, for the Health Dept.'s tuberculosis prevention and control efforts.: Chairman Heuston recused herself from discussion and action pertaining to this item. Ms. Renault-Caragianes explained how the funds would be used. RESULT: APPROVED 192190 - Requesting the acceptance of $2,856.87 from Federal Realty Investment Trust for the Fire Dept. to cover overtime associated with the Riverfest Fireworks.: RESULT: APPROVED 192260 - Requesting a transfer of $1,000 in the Public Health Dept., from the Salaries Acct. to the Professional and Technical Services Acct., to support the Youth Risk Behavior Survey.: Ms. Renault-Caragianes explained how the funds would be used. RESULT: APPROVED 192323 - Requesting an appropriation of $150,000 and authorization to borrow that amount in a bond for renovations to the ISD Office.: Mr. Nuzzo explained how the proposed renovations would streamline the department’s procedures and make the permitting process more current.

Committee Meeting February 8, 2012 Finance Committee Page 5 of 7 Printed 2/9/2012 RESULT: APPROVED 192326 - Requesting the acceptance of $7,665 grant from the MA Dept. of Fire Services for the FIre Dept.'s Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) campaign.: RESULT: APPROVED 192407 - Requesting that this Board review and approve the attached MBTA lease relating to the Community Path.: Ms. Thomas discussed the terms of the lease, a copy of which was sent to aldermen over a week ago, and noted certain obligations of the city which respect to the leased land. The city cannot derive any revenue from the land used for the path and the MBTA can locate utilities underground, however, air rights would have to be renegotiated. There will be a vote on this item which will become an exhibit to the lease. The MBTA has made it clear that the lease is not negotiable. Mass DOT will not review the project until the lease is signed, therefore it is a pressing issue due to funding. Alderman White expressed concern regarding the need for an immediate vote, saying that since this is a substantial undertaking, he would like time to review it and does not feel that a 2 week delay would be a problem. Ms. Thomas stated that since federal funds are involved, the project must be advertised in a timely manner or the funds could disappear, however, she will contact the MBTA and find out if a 2 week delay is a problem. Alderman White raised questions regarding the responsibility to remove hazardous waste, environmental testing/remediation, funding of the surfacing and the responsibility of the existing bike path’s maintenance. Ms. Thomas informed the members that the total cost will be from federal funds, however remediation will not be programmed by those funds. In her opinion, the MBTA has no responsibility for the condition of the premises. The city will share the cost of repairing a retaining wall in Davis Square with the MBTA. Both Mr. Bean and Mr. Renault- Caragianes assured the members that there is insurance for the bike path. Chairman Heuston wants it understood that action on this item is not going to impede the public’s input with respect to design RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 192445 - Requesting the acceptance of a $60,000 grant from the MA Dept. of Public Health for the Health Dept.'s strategies to increase healthy eating and active living.: Ms. Renault-Caragianes explained how the funds would be used. RESULT: APPROVED

Committee Meeting February 8, 2012 Finance Committee Page 6 of 7 Printed 2/9/2012 192446 - Requesting the acceptance of a $4,950 grant from the MA Public Safety and Security Highway Safety Division for the Police Dept.'s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Mobilization.: RESULT: APPROVED 192461 - Attorney Paul Hynes submitting comments re: the arbitration decision with the Firefighters Union.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 192462 - Paul Kafka-Gibbons submitting comments re: Veterans Memorial Rink operating hours.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 192472 - Requesting departmental transfers totalling $1,157,534 as described within to the Fire Dept. Salaries Acct. to fund the JLMC Decision in the Arbitration with the International Association of Firefighters Local 76.: This item is no longer relevant due to the recent agreement reached between the City and Fire Fighter Local 76. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 192473 - Requesting Use of $418,957 in available funds in the Fire Dept. Salaries Acct. to fund the JLMC Decision in the Arbitration with the International Association of Firefighters Local 76.: This item is no longer relevant due to the recent agreement reached between the City and Fire Fighter Local 76. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 192474 - Requesting an appropriation of $255,648 from Unreserved Fund Balance to the Fire Dept. Salaries Acct. to fund the JLMC Decision in the Arbitration with the International Association of Firefighters Local 76.: This item is no longer relevant due to the recent agreement reached between the City and Fire Fighter Local 76.

Committee Meeting February 8, 2012 Finance Committee Page 7 of 7 Printed 2/9/2012 RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 192475 - Requesting a transfer of $2,400,000 from the Salary Contingency Acct. to the Fire Dept. Salaries Acct. to fund the JLMC Decision in the Arbitration with the International Association of Firefighters Local 76.: This item is no longer relevant due to the recent agreement reached between the City and Fire Fighter Local 76. RESULT: PLACED ON FILE 192506 - Requesting approval of two Amended and Restated Easement Agreements for Assembly Square.: Mr. Webster and Ms. Thomas spoke about the need for an amended easement, the layout and alteration of Assembly Square Drive, the terms of the easement and the opening of the roadway. RESULT: APPROVED 192507 - Requesting approval of an Amendment to the Assembly Square Layout and Alteration Order adopted by this Board in January, 2010.: Mr. Webster and Ms. Thomas spoke about the need for an amended easement, the layout and alteration of Assembly Square Drive, the terms of the easement and the opening of the roadway. RESULT: APPROVED