Committee Report - Finance - 5-8-13 — File 194844

May 8, 2013 Finance Committee Page 1 of 3 Printed 5/9/2013 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 Absent Tony Lafuente Ward Four Alderman Present William A. White Jr. Alderman At Large Present 194193 - That the Director of SPCD create with the Ward 6 Alderman a Davis Square Hotel Advisory Group that includes neighborhood residents, and lay out a public process so community members know where, when and how to engage in this conversation.: RESULT: WORK COMPLETED 194312 - Requesting an appropriation of $24,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Office of Sustainability and Environment Professional Services Account to fund a Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Summit.: Chairman Heuston's motion that the climate change consultant, Seed Systems, appear before the Finance Committee to make a presentation on the breakdown of services, the scope of the work to be provided for the requested appropriation amount of $24,000 and the phases of consultation, was approved. This item was approved with the condition that the Administration arrange for the consultant to appear before the Finance Committee. RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 194370 - Requesting the transfer of a portion of the former Assembly Square Drive to the Redevelopment Authority.: The item was approved with the condition that OSPCD provide the Finance Committee with a written breakdown of the cost of the land swap as well as a chronology of the process.

Committee Meeting May 8, 2013 Finance Committee Page 2 of 3 Printed 5/9/2013 RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 194515 - Requesting the appropriation of $1,455,100 and the authorization to borrow $1,455,100 in a bond as part of the MWRA Infiltration/Inflow Local Financial Assistance Program.: RESULT: APPROVED 194516 - Requesting the appropriation of $1,242,340 and the authorization to borrow $1,242,340 in a bond as part of the MWRA Local Pipeline Assistance Program.: RESULT: APPROVED 194518 - Requesting a transfer in the Sewer Enterprise Fund of $196,000, from the Capital Improvements Account to the Professional and Technical Services Account, to fund two projects.: RESULT: APPROVED 194520 - Requesting an appropriation of $15,000 from Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Information Technology Computer Equipment Account to purchase barcode printers for MUNIS bill processing across city departments.: RESULT: APPROVED 194521 - Requesting acceptance of a grant from the MWRA of $654,795 for participation in the Infiltration/Inflow Local Financial Assistance program.: RESULT: APPROVED 194687 - Requesting an appropriation of $93,000 for the cost of the Library's Security System from Unreserved Fund Balance to the Library Capital Equipment Account.: RESULT: APPROVED 194688 - Requesting a transfer of $5,095 from the Elections Salaries Account and $7,655 from the Elections Temporary Salaries Account to the Special Election Account, to help offset the cost of the US Senate Special Election.: RESULT: APPROVED

Committee Meeting May 8, 2013 Finance Committee Page 3 of 3 Printed 5/9/2013 194765 - Requesting acceptance of the Fee Interest in 4 parcels comprising Grand Union Boulevard at Assembly Row.: The item was approved with the condition that OSPCD provide the Finance Committee with a written breakdown of the cost of the land swap as well as a chronology of the process. RESULT: APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS 194766 - Requesting the transfer of a city-owned parcel in the North Prospect Block to the Redevelopment Authority, for the Union Square Green Line station.: RESULT: APPROVED