Committee Report - Finance - 4-3-13 — File 194508

April 3, 2013 Finance Committee Page 1 of 4 Printed 4/11/2013 REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Maryann M. Heuston Chair Present John M Connolly Vice Chair Present Robert C. Trane Ward Seven Alderman Present Tony Lafuente Ward Four Alderman Absent William A. White Jr. Alderman At Large Present 194314 - Requesting approval of a $10,000 grant from the MA Cultural Council to support the Arts Council's ArtsUnion programming.: RESULT: APPROVED 194315 - Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $3,920 from the Somerville Health Foundation so the Council on Aging can provide a Fit 4 Life fitness and wellness program for LBT (Lesbian, Bi-Sexual, Trans-gender) women-only clients.: RESULT: APPROVED 194370 - Requesting the transfer of a portion of the former Assembly Square Drive to the Redevelopment Authority.: Alderman Trane recused himself from all discussion and action on this item. RESULT: KEPT IN COMMITTEE 194371 - Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $394,700 in a bond for Retaining Wall Repairs to the bike path east of Davis Square.: RESULT: APPROVED 194374 - Requesting acceptance of a mitigation payment of $11,750 to establish the Linwood Street Sidewalk Improvements Stabilization Fund.:

Committee Meeting April 3, 2013 Finance Committee Page 2 of 4 Printed 4/11/2013 RESULT: APPROVED 194375 - Requesting an appropriation of $11,750 from the Linwood Street Sidewalk Improvements Stabilization Fund to carry out the purposes of the fund.: RESULT: APPROVED 194376 - Requesting acceptance of a mitigation payment of $8,000 to establish the Davis Square Traffic and Sign Stabilization Fund.: RESULT: APPROVED 194377 - Requesting an appropriation of $8,000 from the Davis Square Traffic and Sign Stabilization Fund to carry out the purposes of the Fund.: RESULT: APPROVED 194378 - Requesting a transfer of $3,073 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Personnel Salaries Account to fund a salary adjustment in the Personnel Dept.: RESULT: APPROVED 194379 - Requesting approval to pay 3 prior year invoices in the Traffic and Parking Dept., totalling $1,855.70.: RESULT: APPROVED 194380 - Requesting the acceptance of an Assistance to Firefighters Grant of $201,600 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the Fire Dept.: RESULT: APPROVED 194395 - Requesting a transfer of $8,500 in the Inspectional Services Department, from its Professional and Technical Services Account to its Salaries Account.: RESULT: APPROVED 194418 - Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $304,000 in a bond for Firefighter Protective Bunker Gear.: RESULT: APPROVED

Committee Meeting April 3, 2013 Finance Committee Page 3 of 4 Printed 4/11/2013 194422 - Requesting a transfer of $1,265 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Personnel Dept. Salaries Account to implement a salary adjustment.: RESULT: APPROVED 194423 - Requesting authorization for the Department of Public Works to pay prior fiscal year invoices totaling $18,833.37 using FY13 appropriations.: Approved subject to the DPW Commissioner's explanation of why invoices are being paid late. RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 194424 - Requesting the acceptance of a lumber donation totaling $12,000 from the Eastman Chemical Company, for the Quincy Park Boardwalk.: RESULT: APPROVED 194468 - Requesting an appropriation of $100,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Hurricane Sandy Damage-General Fund Account to fund the required deductible under the City's insurance policy.: RESULT: APPROVED 194469 - Requesting an appropriation of $10,720 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Insurance Losses Account to the Hurricane Sandy Damage-School Dept. Account.: RESULT: APPROVED 194470 - Requesting a transfer of $10,771.90 from the Traffic and Parking Renovation and Maintenance Buildings and Grounds Account to the Public Works Building Maintenance Account for painting services.: RESULT: APPROVED 194472 - Requesting a transfer of $2,558 from the Salary Contingency Account to the Health Salaries Account to correct for an underappropriation.: RESULT: APPROVED 194473 - Requesting the transfer of $200 from SPCD's Transportation and Infrastructure In State Travel Account to the Capital Stabilization Fund for Kenney Park to cover additional construction document costs.:

Committee Meeting April 3, 2013 Finance Committee Page 4 of 4 Printed 4/11/2013 RESULT: APPROVED 194474 - Requesting the acceptance of a grant of $23,348 from the MA Office of Public Safety, for the Municipal Police Services Staffing program.: RESULT: APPROVED 194475 - Requesting the acceptance of a donation of computers valued at $500 from Tufts University, for the Council on Aging.: RESULT: APPROVED 194491 - Requesting approval to hire the law firm of Kerbey Harrington LLP as outside counsel to finish negotiating the renewal of the City's Comcast Licence.: Alderman Trane recused himself from all discussion and action on this item. RESULT: APPROVED • Release of Executive Session Minutes The committee moved to Executive Session to consider the release of prior Executive Session minutes. Five votes were taken in Executive Session, including a vote to release the Executive Session minutes from this evening and the vote to adjourn.