Matters ▸ Attachment
FY15 BUDGET MASTER FINAL — File 197108
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Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone
Municipal Budget
FY2015
City of Somerville
{Proposed}
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City Government
Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor
Edward Bean, Finance Director
Skye Stewart, Budget Manager
Daniel Hadley, SomerStat Director
Board of Aldermen
William A. White Jr., President, At‐large
John M. Connolly, Vice‐President, At‐large
Dennis M. Sullivan, At‐large
Mary Jo Rossetti, At‐large
Matthew C. McLaughlin, Ward 1
Maryann M. Heuston, Ward 2
Robert J. McWatters, Ward 3
Tony G. Lafuente, Ward 4
Mark Niedergang, Ward 5
Rebekah L. Gewirtz, Ward 6
Katjana Ballantyne, Ward 7
GFOA BUDGET AWARD – FY2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Organizational Chart ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Operating Budget Summary ............................................................................................................................... 7
Transmittal Letter ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Budget Table ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Revenue Summary Table .................................................................................................................................. 14
Budget Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Revenue Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Appropriation Overview ............................................................................................................................. 26
General Government .................................................................................................................................. 28
Board of Aldermen ............................................................................................................................... 28
Clerk of Committees ............................................................................................................................ 30
Executive Office ................................................................................................................................... 31
Executive Administration ............................................................................................................... 31
SomerStat ...................................................................................................................................... 34
Capital Projects .............................................................................................................................. 39
SomerPromise ................................................................................................................................ 44
Council on Aging ............................................................................................................................ 48
Arts Council .................................................................................................................................... 53
Constituent Services ...................................................................................................................... 58
Office of Sustainability and Environment ...................................................................................... 64
Communications & Community Engagement ...................................................................................... 68
Personnel ............................................................................................................................................. 76
Information Technology ....................................................................................................................... 82
Elections ............................................................................................................................................... 86
Veteran’s Services ................................................................................................................................ 91
Finance ................................................................................................................................................. 96
Treasurer ........................................................................................................................................ 96
Auditing ........................................................................................................................................ 101
Purchasing .................................................................................................................................... 107
Board of Assessors ....................................................................................................................... 111
Grants Development .................................................................................................................... 117
City Clerk ............................................................................................................................................ 120
Licensing Commission .................................................................................................................. 124
Law ..................................................................................................................................................... 125
Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development .............................................................. 129
OSPCD Administration ................................................................................................................. 129
Planning and Zoning .................................................................................................................... 134
Housing ........................................................................................................................................ 138
Economic Development ............................................................................................................... 141
Redevelopment Authority ........................................................................................................... 144
Transportation and Infrastructure ............................................................................................... 145
Inspectional Services ................................................................................................................... 149
Public Safety ............................................................................................................................................. 154
Fire ..................................................................................................................................................... 154
Fire Alarm..................................................................................................................................... 165
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Emergency Management ............................................................................................................. 166
Police .................................................................................................................................................. 167
Police Animal Control .................................................................................................................. 179
Police E‐911 ................................................................................................................................. 180
Traffic and Parking ............................................................................................................................. 181
Health & Human Services .................................................................................................................. 187
Culture and Recreation ............................................................................................................................ 201
Libraries .............................................................................................................................................. 201
Recreation .......................................................................................................................................... 208
Public Works ............................................................................................................................................. 214
DPW Administration .......................................................................................................................... 214
Buildings and Grounds ....................................................................................................................... 218
School Custodians .............................................................................................................................. 223
Solid Waste ........................................................................................................................................ 225
Highway .............................................................................................................................................. 226
Electrical ............................................................................................................................................. 231
Engineering ........................................................................................................................................ 234
Snow Removal ................................................................................................................................... 237
Weights and Measures ...................................................................................................................... 238
Non‐Departmental ......................................................................................................................................... 240
Debt Service ............................................................................................................................................. 240
State Assessments .................................................................................................................................... 241
Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Medicare Payroll........................................................................... 243
Worker’s Compensation........................................................................................................................... 244
Unemployment Compensation ................................................................................................................ 245
Pensions ................................................................................................................................................... 246
Damages and Building Insurance ............................................................................................................. 247
Salary Contingency ................................................................................................................................... 248
Enterprise Funds ............................................................................................................................................. 249
Sewer ........................................................................................................................................................ 250
Water ........................................................................................................................................................ 255
Ice Rinks .................................................................................................................................................... 261
Dilboy ....................................................................................................................................................... 262
Revolving Funds .............................................................................................................................................. 263
Telecommunications ................................................................................................................................ 264
Special Revenue Fund: Community Preservation Act Fund ........................................................................... 266
Appendix A: Budget Calendar ......................................................................................................................... 267
Appendix B: Glossary ...................................................................................................................................... 268
SOMERVILLE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
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Mayor
Dept of Finance
Treasury
Auditing
Purchasing
Board of Assessors
Grants Development
Executive Office
SomerStat
SomerPromise
Council on Aging
Arts Council
Constituent Services
Capital Projects
Sustain and Environ
Communcations &
Community
Engagement
Personnel
Public Works
Administration
Electrical
Engineering
Highway
Snow Removal
Sanitation
Building and Grounds
School Custodians
Weights & Measures
OSPCD
Administration
Transportation
Planning
Housing
Redevelopment
Economic Develop
Inspectional Svcs
Elections
Law
Veteran’s Services
Information Tech
City Clerk
Licensing Commision
Libraries
Recreation
Fire
Fire Alarm
Emergency Mngmt
Police
Police E911
Animal Control
Traffic and Parking
Health & Human Svcs
Chief of Staff
Aide to the Mayor
SOMERVILLE ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
SUMMARY: FY2015 OPERATING BUDGET
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PROGRAM EXPENDITURES
FY2013 ACTUAL
FY2014 BUDGET
FY2015 BUDGET
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
$12,521,965
$15,048,934
$16,790,745
PUBLIC SAFETY
$35,062,081
$36,928,975
$37,827,542
CULTURE AND RECREATION
$2,741,283
$2,705,423
$2,768,810
PUBLIC WORKS
$20,226,820
$22,782,276
$22,905,515
PENSION AND FRINGE
$34,619,916
$35,913,552
$35,636,399
DEBT SERVICE
$9,792,267
$9,672,724
$10,655,954
OTHER
$1,301,049.59
$1,395,789
$1,125,000
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
$52,545,257
$56,590,504
$60,317,201
OVERLAY RESERVE
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
$1,700,000
STATE ASSESSMENTS
$11,189,172
$12,406,821
$13,378,453
TOTAL
$181,399,811
$195,042,998
$203,105,619
GENERAL GOV
8%
PUBLIC
SAFETY
19%
CULTURE
RECREATION
1%
PUBLIC
WORKS
11%
PENSION &
FRINGE
17%
DEBT SERVICE
5%
OTHER
1%
SCHOOL DEPT
30%
OVERLAY
RESERVE
1%
STATE
ASSESSMENTS
7%
FY15 Proposed Budget
FINANCING SOURCES
FY2015
BUDGET
TAXES
131,311,417
PENALTIES AND INTEREST
ON TAXES AND EXCISES
855,630
STATE AID
48,334,524
FINES AND FORFEITS
6,331,207
LICENSES AND PERMITS
7,185,590
FEES
1,244,870
MISCELLANEOUS
RECURRING
1,300,100
OTHER REVENUE
SOURCES
6,542,281
TOTAL
203,105,619
MAYOR’S MESSAGE
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CITY OF SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS
Joseph A. Curtatone
MAYOR
To the Honorable Board of Aldermen, Somerville Residents and Business Owners:
Over the past decade, together we have faced down the challenges that confronted our city, whether a
crippled economy, ever‐dwindling outside aid or soaring fixed costs. And year after year, we have beaten
those challenges and forged a path to today, a day when we have already achieved so much and yet look
forward to an even brighter future. We did this together by believing in ourselves—which is to say, we
invested in ourselves.
With this $203.1 million budget, we continue on
that proven path to prosperity. The plan we have
put in action over the past 10 years has yielded
some of the greatest successes in our city’s history.
Our budget practices have been lauded by agencies
that have awarded us the highest bond ratings in
our city’s history, and we have earned accolades
for our commitment to the best practices of
governmental budgeting. In this budget, we stay
true to those principles and the community’s
vision by targeting our investments to the core
services of education, public health and public
safety and to services that impact our quality of life both today and tomorrow, including neighborhood
planning, recreation, and arts and culture. And we will do all of this in a cost‐conscious and effective
manner, keeping our eye on the horizon and ensuring that Somerville will realize real, sustainable
property tax relief when we unlock the economic opportunities that will broaden our tax base. With this
budget, we continue on the path that has led us out of the uncertain fog of the past and toward a bright
future for Somerville.
This budget includes a $3.7 million increase in the foundation of our community—our schools. Every
success of our city, from our stunning drop in crime to the thriving local economy, starts with how highly
we value education. This year’s investment mirrors the increased commitment we made to our students
in last year’s budget—the largest increase for Somerville Public Schools in city history—as our schools
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continue the initiatives that began last year to improve student achievement, equip our students for the
21st century job market and educate the whole child, both inside and outside the classroom. It also
focuses on universal kindergarten readiness and an innovative citywide early childhood network with a
single point of entry, for both public and private providers that can ensure that every family and every
child can easily access the support they need to become capable learners. High‐quality preschool
education narrows the achievement gap by as much as half, and Somerville Public Schools are moving to
make this a fundamental right for every student in our city.
Our Inspectional Services Division made great strides
in the past year, with reorganization, reinvestment
and new leadership, creating more efficient and
effective services that protect our public health and
quality of life. We continue that reorganization and
reinvestment, as ISD tackles an increasing workload,
by including in this budget a new Senior Code
Enforcement Inspector dedicated to food safety, a
Plumbing & Gas fitting inspector that dedicates that
work to a full‐time employee, and a new Zoning
Review Planner that will also act as a liaison between
ISD, Planning and Zoning, keeping all departments on
the same page and solving issues quickly. A paralegal
dedicated to ISD is added to the Legal Department, giving the department a dedicated employee to handle
legal needs of the department; and additional investments are made in food safety and emergency
preparedness.
Our community thrives when residents are connected with the resources they need, including those in
public health. This budget adds a Human Services Division to our Health Department, which will improve
referral networking with our community partners and will work closely with our successful SomerViva
language liaisons program to reach all residents who need assistance. The Human Services Division will
centralize resources for people throughout the City working to protect the rights of all residents, from
people with disabilities to members of the LGBTQI community.
Public safety remains the first priority for our city, and this budget includes new investments that will
both realize cost savings in the long run while allowing our public safety officials to better respond to the
needs of the community. In the Fire Department, a new civilian Fire Protection Engineer will allow the
Department to move a firefighter from the prevention unit back into the suppression unit, while in the
Police Department, a civilian Senior IT Specialist will free a trained police officer from information
technology duties and allow the officer’s deployment elsewhere. The budget includes funding for a new
K9 unit to replace a police dog that retired, due to promotion of his handler, and keep that important
resource in place for the department. Also, the budget funds additional pavement markings that make our
roadways true complete streets, keeping drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians safe.
This budget also invests in our quality of life with an additional transportation planner. With the
community’s dream of a Green Line Extension and extended Community Path to Boston now a reality,
this additional position will ensure that the city sees the community’s vision through to completion. Also
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addressing our quality of life is an additional $300,000 for the city’s snow budget, so that the city can
keep sidewalks and streets clear and safe.
Recreation and arts are more than luxuries, as studies have shown they
yield a demonstrable return on our investments. Recreation goes a long
way toward preventing problems in our children’s future and is part of
our commitment to educating the whole child. This budget continues that
commitment with additional funding for youth programs through our
Recreation Department. The arts activate our neighborhoods and
squares, make them destinations and have a direct impact on our
economy, with every dollar spent on by ArtsUnion creating between $3
and $5 in economic impacts. This budget includes additional funding for
more arts programming that nurtures the creativity of our community
while supporting local businesses.
We are all the richer for the community’s ideas, perspectives and
contributions to all city efforts, which is why we are continuing to invest
more in community‐based neighborhood planning. This budget includes
additional funding for the Somerville by Design community engagement
and planning charrettes program, which blends the technical know‐how
of our city planners and best practices in urban design with the
community’s vision for our neighborhoods and squares. This program has already yielded impressive
resident‐driven visions for Ball, Magoun, Gilman, and Davis Squares, and we will bring this successful
program to other neighborhoods of the city.
We have survived some of the darkest economic times in our city’s history by making smart, strategic
investments, based on analysis of data that has led us to even greater returns on those investments. We
have been driven by our belief in effective, cost‐efficient government. No longer do we manage budget to
budget, but with a long view, basing every investment we make both on what we need now and, critically,
what we know we will need tomorrow. Meeting those ever‐evolving needs has required us to do more
than fill out a financial spreadsheet every spring. It requires us listening to what the community tells us
they need, understanding what they value and then basing every decision and policy on those values. This
budget is more than investments in buildings, vehicles and textbooks. It is an investment in our people,
our quality of life and our collective vision for the future.
Sincerely,
Joseph A. Curtatone
Mayor
BUDGET TABLE
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FY15 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
PERSONAL
SERVICES
ORDINARY
MAINTENANCE
SPECIAL
ITEMS
CAPITAL
ITEMS
TOTAL
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
BOARD OF ALDERMAN
284,922
40,660
325,582
CLERK OF COMMITTEES
56,244
1,000
57,244
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION
433,611
62,900
166,500
663,011
EXEC‐SOMERSTAT
353,614
16,800
370,414
EXEC‐CAPITAL PROJECTS
419,733
27,495
150,000
597,228
EXEC‐SOMERPROMISE
76,193
120,170
196,363
EXEC‐COUNCIL ON AGING
327,129
99,227
426,356
EXEC‐CONSTITUENT SERVICES
635,351
45,250
680,601
EXEC‐ARTS COUNCIL
235,528
138,000
373,528
OFFICE OF SUSTAIN & ENVIRON
155,867
4,500
160,367
COMMUNICATIONS
243,753
24,825
268,578
PERSONNEL
716,337
277,775
61,010
1,055,122
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
682,828
1,239,380
1,922,208
ELECTIONS
350,833
98,370
449,203
VETERAN'S SERVICES
114,878
606,669
721,547
FINANCE DEPT‐TREASURER/COLL
662,849
286,740
949,589
FINANCE DEPT‐AUDITING
735,750
107,095
842,845
FINANCE DEPT‐PURCHASING
372,717
34,570
407,287
FINANCE DEPT‐ASSESSING
511,594
93,100
604,694
FINANCE DEPT‐GRANTS
127,364
5,776
133,140
CITY CLERK
423,855
167,617
591,472
LICENSING COMMISSION
10,800
10,800
LAW
679,396
175,275
854,671
OSPCD ADMINISTRATION
246,407
21,550
267,957
OSPCD TRANSPORTATION
231,272
197,080
428,352
OSPCD PLANNING
601,928
285,558
887,486
OSPCD HOUSING
230,947
2,000
232,947
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
18,000
18,000
OSPCD ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
244,394
90,417
334,811
OSPCD INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
1,643,249
316,093
1,959,342
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT
11,827,343
4,585,892
227,510
150,000
16,790,745
PUBLIC SAFETY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
20,747
5,700
26,447
FIRE
15,145,842
405,600
‐
15,551,442
FIRE ALARM
919,540
919,540
POLICE‐911
495,500
495,500
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FY15 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
PERSONAL
SERVICES
ORDINARY
MAINTENANCE
SPECIAL
ITEMS
CAPITAL
ITEMS
TOTAL
POLICE‐ANIMAL CONTROL
101,980
16,395
118,375
POLICE
14,281,303
589,883
51,314
14,922,500
TRAFFIC AND PARKING
2,501,351
1,363,918
3,865,269
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
1,768,139
160,330
1,928,469
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY
35,234,402
2,541,826
51,314
‐
37,827,542
CULTURE & RECREATION
LIBRARIES
1,656,170
321,000
1,977,170
RECREATION
580,515
211,125
791,640
TOTAL CULTURE & RECREATION
2,236,685
532,125
‐
‐
2,768,810
PUBLIC WORKS
DPW‐ADMINISTRATION
573,831
811,450
1,385,281
DPW‐ELECTRICAL
291,079
229,000
520,079
DPW‐ENGINEERING
161,985
207,100
369,085
DPW‐HIGHWAY
2,265,045
953,845
3,218,890
DPW‐SNOW REMOVAL
936,000
936,000
DPW‐SANITATION
4,607,000
4,607,000
DPW‐BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
2,078,943
7,153,742
9,232,685
DPW‐SCHOOL CUSTODIANS
1,660,151
854,000
2,514,151
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
119,554
2,790
122,344
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS
7,150,588
15,754,927
‐
‐
22,905,515
PENSION & FRINGE
HEALTH INSURANCE
20,401,677
281,000
20,682,677
LIFE INSURANCE & FLEX SPENDING
99,727
99,727
MEDICARE PAYROLL TAXES
1,400,000
1,400,000
WORKER'S COMPENSATION
443,927
318,350
762,277
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
125,000
125,000
PENSION ACCUMULATION FUND
12,324,940
12,324,940
NON CONTRIB PENSION
241,778
241,778
TOTAL PENSION & FRINGE
34,795,271
841,128
‐
‐
35,636,399
DEBT SERVICE
10,655,954
10,655,954
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE
‐
10,655,954
‐
‐
10,655,954
OTHER
DAMAGE TO PERSONS AND PROPERTY
175,000
175,000
BUDGET TABLE
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FY15 GENERAL FUND BUDGET
PERSONAL
SERVICES
ORDINARY
MAINTENANCE
SPECIAL
ITEMS
CAPITAL
ITEMS
TOTAL
SALARY CONTINGENCY
300,000
300,000
BUILDING INSURANCE
500,000
500,000
SUBSIDY TO ICE RINK ENTERPRISE
150,000
150,000
TOTAL OTHER
300,000
675,000
150,000
‐
1,125,000
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
60,317,201
60,317,201
TOTAL MUNICIPAL APPROPRIATIONS
91,544,289
35,586,852 60,746,025
150,000 188,027,166
OVERLAY RESERVE
1,700,000
1,700,000
STATE ASSESSMENTS
RETIRED EMPLOYEES INSURANCE
‐
‐
AIR POLLUTION DISTRICTS
21,932
21,932
METRO AREA PLANNING COUNCIL
24,985
24,985
RMV NON RENEWAL SURCHARGE
193,680
193,680
MBTA
4,922,554
4,922,554
BOSTON METRO TRANSIT DISTRICT
1,039
1,039
SPECIAL EDUCATION
17,511
17,511
SCHOOL CHOICE SEND TUITION
6,625
6,625
CHARTER SCHOOL SEND TUITION
8,190,127
8,190,127
TOTAL STATE ASSESSMENTS
13,378,453
13,378,453
GRAND TOTAL
91,544,289
35,586,852 75,824,478
150,000 203,105,619
REVENUE
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GENERAL FUND REVENUE
2013 ACTUAL
2014 BUDGET
2015
PROJECTED
%
Change
(411000) PROPERTY TAXES
108,407,664
116,112,598
123,015,413
5.9%
(414200) TAX TITLE REDEEMED
1,117,237
0
0
0.0%
(414500) TAX FORECLOSURE REDEEMED
1,242
0
0
0.0%
PROPERTY TAXES
109,526,143
116,112,598
123,015,413
5.9%
(415000) MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE TAX
5,357,851
5,400,000
5,750,000
6.5%
(466002) URBAN EXCISE DEVELOPMENT
132,090
125,000
125,000
0.0%
(468001) LOCAL MEALS EXCISE
1,078,541
1,189,963
1,437,448
20.8%
(468002) LOCAL OPTION ROOM EXCISE
638,422
672,323
703,556
4.6%
EXCISE TAXES
7,206,904
7,387,286
8,016,004
8.5%
(417001) INTEREST ‐ PERSONAL PRO
7,029
4,500
5,000
11.1%
(417002) INTEREST ‐ REAL ESTATE
219,407
200,000
200,000
0.0%
(417003) INTEREST ‐ EXCISE TAX
20,889
16,000
16,000
0.0%
(417004) INTEREST ‐ TAX TITLE
326,997
125,000
175,000
40.0%
(417006) PENALTIES TAX TITLE
375
0
0
0.0%
(417007) DEMAND & PENALTIES TAX/EX
384,532
350,000
350,000
0.0%
(417009) PENALTIES NON CRIMINAL DE
44,060
41,500
44,485
7.2%
(417010) PENALTIES NON CRIMINAL LIEN
67,041
66,000
65,145
‐1.3%
PENALTIES AND INTEREST ON TAXES
1,070,331
803,000
855,630
6.6%
(418000) PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES
182,347
280,000
280,000
0.0%
PILOT PAYMENTS
182,347
280,000
280,000
0.0%
(432017) RESIDENTIAL TRASH FEE
52,354
55,000
20,000
‐63.6%
(432019) ROYALTY FEES VENDOR
246,458
20,455
0
‐100.0%
(432020) SANITATION FEES
79,891
65,000
65,000
0.0%
CHARGES ‐ TRASH
378,703
140,455
85,000
‐39.5%
REVENUE
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GENERAL FUND REVENUE
2013 ACTUAL
2014 BUDGET
2015
PROJECTED
%
Change
(432001) ADVERTISING FEES
300
600
25,000
4066.7%
(432002) BUS CERTIFICATE
31,720
30,000
30,000
0.0%
(432003) CERT OF LIENS
185,790
160,000
160,000
0.0%
(432004) CONDO APPL FEE
74,000
74,000
65,000
‐12.2%
(432005) CONSTABLE FEES
1,300
1,500
1,500
0.0%
(432006) COPIES OF RECORDS
91,035
91,000
90,300
‐0.8%
(432008)POLICE DETAIL SURCHARGE
170,016
160,000
160,000
0.0%
(432008) FIRE DETAIL SURCHARGE
21,699
5,500
20,000
263.6%
(432008) CUSTODIAL DETAIL SURCHARG
10,182
8,000
8,000
0.0%
(432009) FALSE ALARM FEE
51,900
45,000
45,000
0.0%
(432010) FINGERPRINTING FEES
2,525
2,000
2,000
0.0%
(432011) FIRE ALARM REIMB
130,375
100,000
125,000
25.0%
(432012) MISC FEES
36,324
30,000
32,625
8.8%
(432014) NOTARIZATION
340
400
400
0.0%
(432015) PARKING FINE CC FEE
0
145
145
0.0%
(432016) POLICE CRUISER FEES
6,021
6,000
18,000
200.0%
(432018) RETURNED CHECK FEE
4,115
4,500
3,000
‐33.3%
(432021) SMOKE DETECTOR INSP
57,225
55,000
50,000
‐9.1%
(432022) SPGA FEES
1,665
1,125
1,125
0.0%
(432023) WITNESS FEES
255
100
100
0.0%
(432028) CURB CUT FEE
14,800
16,000
12,000
‐25.0%
(432029) TEMPORARY NO PARKING SIGN
54,081
45,625
45,625
0.0%
(432033) TAXICAB REINSPECTION FEE
50
150
150
0.0%
(432035) POOL FEES
0
7,500
7,500
0.0%
(437002) BUS ROUTES REVENUE
0
0
0
0.0%
(437003) BUS SHELTER ADVERTISING RE
15,308
15,000
20,000
33.3%
(437006) E‐RATE REIMBURSEMENT
3,471
3,700
3,500
‐5.4%
REVENUE
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GENERAL FUND REVENUE
2013 ACTUAL
2014 BUDGET
2015
PROJECTED
%
Change
(437017) BIKE ADVERTISING FEE
0
0
16,000
100.0%
(445013) SEALING FEES
16,896
22,000
22,000
0.0%
FEES
981,394
884,845
963,970
8.9%
(436000) RENTAL INCOME
263,199
121,000
18,400
‐84.8%
(436100) BUILDING USE REVENUE
54,855
57,000
57,000
0.0%
RENTALS
318,053
178,000
75,400
‐57.6%
(437001) PLANNING & ZONING
124,619
110,000
120,000
9.1%
(437004) COMMISSION ON MACHINES
503
500
500
0.0%
OTHER DEPARTMENT REVENUE
125,122
110,500
120,500
9.0%
(441001) CLUB RESTR LIC‐7 DAY
23,000
23,000
20,800
‐9.6%
(441002) COMMON VICTUALLERS
56,150
55,000
55,000
0.0%
(441003) INNHOLDER LICENSE
1,550
1,500
1,500
0.0%
(441004) MALT & WINES EDC INT
0
3,200
3,200
0.0%
(441005) MALT BEV & WINE STOR
22,900
22,500
22,500
0.0%
(441006) MALT BEV/WINE RESTRN
37,000
40,000
32,000
‐20.0%
(441007) PACKAGE STORE LIC
69,800
64,000
64,000
0.0%
(441008) RESTAURANT LIC‐LIQUR
218,500
228,800
250,000
9.3%
(441009) SPEC ALCOHOL LICENSE
4,350
2,000
2,500
25.0%
(442002) AUTO AMUSM'T DEVICE
0
300
0
‐100.0%
(442003) BILL/POOL/BOWL/ LIC
120
960
1,500
56.3%
(442004) BUILDERS LICENSE
350
350
350
0.0%
(442005) CLOSE OUT SALE
300
0
0
0.0%
(442006) CONSTABLES LICENSE
4,050
3,750
3,750
0.0%
(442008) DOG KENNEL LICENSE
0
200
0
‐100.0%
(442009) DOG LICENSE
41,569
44,100
42,000
‐4.8%
REVENUE
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GENERAL FUND REVENUE
2013 ACTUAL
2014 BUDGET
2015
PROJECTED
%
Change
(442010) DRAINLAYER LICENSE
13,000
12,500
10,000
‐20.0%
(442011) ENTERTAINMENT LIC
34,000
40,000
32,800
‐18.0%
(442012) FUNERAL DIRECT LICS
570
570
380
‐33.3%
(442013) HAWKER/PEDDLER LICN
1,950
3,600
1,800
‐50.0%
(442014) JUNK DEALER LICENSE
3,750
3,750
3,750
0.0%
(442015) LIVERY/ LIMOUSINE
100
300
300
0.0%
(442016) LODGING LICENSE
21,450
22,000
22,000
0.0%
(442018) MILK LICENSE
8,385
7,500
7,500
0.0%
(442019) MOVING VANS & PODS
66,200
75,000
50,000
‐33.3%
(442020) OUTDOOR PARKING SPACE
15,180
14,000
14,000
0.0%
(442021) OUTDOOR SEATING
3,600
4,500
5,100
13.3%
(442022) PHYSICAL THER LICNSE
7,400
8,500
8,500
0.0%
(442023) PHYSICIANS/ OSTEOPTH
60
60
0
‐100.0%
(442024) SIGNS AND AWNING
3,750
4,000
5,000
25.0%
(442026) SWIM POOL LICENSE
2,160
2,880
1,440
‐50.0%
(442027) TAXI STAND LIC
4,350
4,500
4,500
0.0%
(442028) TAXICAB MEDALLION
41,125
30,250
30,250
0.0%
(442029) USED CAR DEALER LIC
30,250
27,500
30,250
10.0%
(442031) FORTUNE TELLER
250
500
500
0.0%
(442032) URBAN AGRICULTURE LICENSE
200
150
200
33.3%
(442033) BOA MOBILE FOOD VENDOR
0
150
600
300.0%
(445001) BURIAL PERMITS
3,775
3,600
3,100
‐13.9%
(445002) DUMPSTER CONTRACTORS
5,940
4,620
5,280
14.3%
(445003) EXPLOSIVE STOR FLAMB
15,805
15,000
13,000
‐13.3%
(445004) EXTENDED RETAIL HOUR
7,700
8,250
8,250
0.0%
(445005) FLAMMABLE PERMIT
25,850
27,500
24,750
‐10.0%
(445006) GARAGE PERMITS
67,100
60,000
60,500
0.8%
(445007) MARRIAGE PERMIT
25,700
27,500
27,500
0.0%
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GENERAL FUND REVENUE
2013 ACTUAL
2014 BUDGET
2015
PROJECTED
%
Change
(445008) POLICE REVOLVER PERMIT
6,838
6,500
6,500
0.0%
(445009) RAFFLE/BAZAAR PERMIT
50
250
250
0.0%
(445011) RESIDENT PARK PERMIT
1,578,941
1,596,000
1,596,000
0.0%
(445012) RETAIL&FOOD PERMIT
218,965
183,000
190,000
3.8%
(445014) SWORN WEIGHER
0
300
0
‐100.0%
(448002) BUILDING PERMIT
2,082,847
2,317,358
3,838,660
65.6%
(448004) DUMPSTER PERMIT
32,220
35,000
48,000
37.1%
(448005) ELECTRICAL PERMIT
393,376
250,000
250,000
0.0%
(448006) GAS PERMIT
60,160
59,150
63,000
6.5%
(448007) GRANT OF LOCATION
14,300
11,000
11,000
0.0%
(448008) HOUSING CERTIFICATE
440
500
330
‐34.0%
(448009) INSPECTION
44,210
60,000
60,000
0.0%
(448010) OCCUPANCY PERMIT
33,582
28,000
31,500
12.5%
(448011) PLUMBING PERMIT
119,160
95,000
120,000
26.3%
(448012) SIDEWALK OPENING
132,730
135,000
100,000
‐25.9%
(477007) OPEN AIR VENDOR
150
150
0
‐100.0%
LICENSES AND PERMITS
5,607,207
5,675,548
7,185,590
26.6%
(468003) COURT FINES
6,685
5,000
5,000
0.0%
(468006) MASS COURT MOVING VIOLATI
395,840
370,000
370,000
0.0%
(477001) PARKING FINES
5,894,646
5,358,660
5,187,507
‐3.2%
(477002) PARKING FINE SURCHAG
117,650
66,000
66,000
0.0%
(477003) LIBRARY FINES
24,195
20,000
20,000
0.0%
(477005) LANDCOURT/RECORDING
15,177
10,000
10,000
0.0%
(477006) ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS
318,629
330,000
330,000
0.0%
(477009) RESTITUTION
182
500
500
0.0%
(477010) RMV NON RENEWAL SURCHAR
56,868
60,000
66,000
10.0%
(477011) TOBACCO FINES
1,500
1,500
1,200
‐20.0%
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GENERAL FUND REVENUE
2013 ACTUAL
2014 BUDGET
2015
PROJECTED
%
Change
(477013) DELINQUENT PARKING TICKET
45,461
40,000
30,000
‐25.0%
(477014) EXPIRED REG & SAFETY INSPE
470,470
270,000
200,000
‐25.9%
(484005) TOWING CHARGES
46,500
45,000
45,000
0.0%
FINES AND FORFEITS
7,393,803
6,576,660
6,331,207
‐3.7%
(482000) INVESTMENT INCOME
219,363
200,000
200,000
0.0%
INVESTMENT INCOME
219,363
200,000
200,000
0.0%
(437005) DPW RECYCLING REVENUE
5,469
0
0
0.0%
(454001) MEDICARE REIMBURSEMNT
54,703
245,000
500,000
104.1%
(468007) MEDICAID REIMBURSEMNT
812,511
695,000
700,100
0.7%
(468008) C OF M MISC
130
0
0
0.0%
(468009) C OF M REIMB C‐O‐L‐A
7,620
0
0
0.0%
(468010) C OF M REIMBURSEMENT
0
0
0
0.0%
(468011) REIMBURSEMENT ‐ MISC.
22,338
0
0
0.0%
(494002) SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
0
0
0
0.0%
(494003) SALE OF VEHICLES
12,549
0
0
0.0%
(484000) MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
102,599
16,211
0
‐100.0%
(484001) PRIOR YEAR REIMBURSEMENTS
237,954
120,727
0
‐100.0%
(484012) BANK REVENUE SHARE
0
70,000
100,000
42.9%
MISC RECURRING
1,255,874
1,146,938
1,300,100
13.4%
(461002) REIM ABATE SURV/ELDERLY
304,178
308,703
298,065
‐3.4%
(462001) SCHOOL AID CHAPTER 70
18,642,968
19,448,713
19,582,488
0.7%
(462004) CONSTRUCTION OF SCHL PROJ
4,230,955
4,230,955
4,230,955
0.0%
(462005) CHARTER SCHOOL REIMBURSM
745,495
1,343,233
1,504,680
12.0%
(466000) UNRESTRICTED GEN GOVT AID
21,311,532
21,815,292
22,420,271
2.8%
(466003) VETERANS AND BENEFITS
206,109
333,552
298,065
‐10.6%
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GENERAL FUND REVENUE
2013 ACTUAL
2014 BUDGET
2015
PROJECTED
%
Change
(468014) STATE QUALIFIED BONDS
673,919
0
0
0.0%
STATE REVENUE
46,115,156
47,480,448
48,334,524
1.8%
(493000) BOND PREMIUM
0
600,000
0
‐100.0%
(497002) TRANSFERS FROM PARKING
2,289,998
2,105,982
1,736,899
‐17.5%
(497004) TRANSFERS FROM CAPITAL
538,325
0
0
0.0%
(497005) INDIRECT COSTS/ ENTERPRISE
1,111,591
1,105,382
1,105,382
0.0%
FREE CASH
3,500,000
3,500,000
3,500,000
0.0%
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
7,439,914
7,311,364
6,342,281
‐13.3%
GRAND TOTAL
187,820,313
194,287,642
203,105,619
4.5%
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The FY2015 General Fund Municipal Appropriation for the Operating Budget is $188,027,166 and was
submitted to the Board of Aldermen for approval on June 5, 2014. Below are explanations and details
concerning the FY2015 revenue collection assumptions and spending appropriations. Following the
appropriations overview, each department’s detailed budget is presented along with performance highlights
and goals.
REVENUE
INTRODUCTION
The following is a summary of major revenue sources to the City budget, including highlights of significant
changes. The operating budget is financed with funds generated from property taxes, local motor vehicle
excise taxes, local option meals tax, local option hotel/motel excise tax, state aid, transfers from other local
sources, investment earnings, and other local fees and charges. Taxes account for approximately 64% of the
City’s revenue base, State Aid approximately 24%, local receipts 8% and other funding sources 4%.
The amount of State Aid allocated to Somerville has declined precipitously over the last ten years. This has
forced the city to raise more revenue through local receipts—fines, permits, fees, etc. Additionally, it has
forced the City to rely very heavily on the property tax to fund city services. Below is a graphic showing
Somerville’s FY2015 revenue composition as compared to the revenue composition eleven years earlier.
54%
36%
6%
4%
Fiscal Year 2004
Taxes
State Aid
Local Receipts
Other
64%
24%
8%
4%
Fiscal Year 2015
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Taxes
64%
Penalties &
Interest on
Taxes and
Excises
0%
State Aid
24%
Fines &
Forfeits
3%
Licenses &
Permits
4%
Fees
1%
Misc.
Recurring
1%
Other
Revenue
Sources
3%
FY2015 Revenue by Source
REVENUE ASSUMPTIONS AND PROJECTIONS
The City’s policy is to budget revenues conservatively.
Revenue projections for FY2015 are based on FY2012
and FY2013 actual collections, FY2014 projected
collections, other historical trends and anticipated
changes that impact the particular revenue source.
1. TAXES
FY2015
tax
revenues
are
projected
to
be
$131,311,417. The components of this revenue
category are Property Taxes (real estate and personal
property), Motor Vehicle Excise, Local Option Room
and Meals, Urban Excise Tax Agreements, and
Payments In Lieu of Taxes. As noted earlier, 64% of the
operating budget is funded from this revenue
category.
Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes
The property tax levy is the City’s largest and most
dependable source of revenue. Within the tax
category, the real and personal property tax items are the largest at $123,015,413 and represent 60.6% of the
total general fund operating revenues.
Real and personal property taxes are based on values assessed as of January 1 each year. By law, all taxable
property must be assessed at 100% of fair cash value. Also by law, property taxes must be levied at least 30
days prior to their due date. Once levied, these taxes are recorded as receivables, net of estimated
uncollectible balances. Property taxes that remain unpaid after the respective due dates are subject to
penalties and interest charges. The City successfully completed a state mandated valuation process of all
property values in FY2014. Ordinarily, the State requires a tri‐annual revaluation but requested the last
revaluation be conducted over a four year period. The City is required to perform a statistical validation in the
interim years in order to ensure that it maintains fair market values.
Based on the City’s experience, most property taxes (approximately 99%) are collected during the year in
which they are assessed. The lien of properties on which taxes remain unpaid occurs annually. The City
ultimately has the right to foreclose on all properties where the taxes remain unpaid.
The total property tax levy is impacted by Proposition 2½, which was voted into state law in 1980. Proposition
2½ limits the property tax levy in a city or town to no more than 2.5% of the total fair market value of all
taxable real and personal property. In addition, it limits the total property tax levy increase to no more than
2.5% over the prior year’s total levy limit plus new construction, known as “new growth”.
The City has promoted economic development over the past several years in order to generate new growth.
These efforts have been fruitful. In FY2014, a total of $3.45 million dollars was generated in new growth, the
highest in over a decade. The projected value of new growth for the FY2015 is $4 million, much of this from
the Assembly Square Project. The City adopted an innovative financing tool known as District Improvement
Financing, (“DIF”) to fund infrastructure improvements in the Assembly Square Area which in turn helped to
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stimulate new business development. For FY2015, the Chief Assessor predicts that the DIF financing tool will
generate an additional $924,999 in tax dollars net of debt service for infrastructure improvements. These
additional tax dollars are built into the real estate taxes projection for FY2015.
TAX RATES
Fiscal Year
Commercial/Industrial
Residential
2014
$21.51
$12.66
2013
$22.38
$13.42
2012
21.85
13.09
2011
21.21
12.71
2010
20.44
12.30
2009
19.25
11.71
Residential Tax
Rate Comparison
FY 2014
Tax Rate
(per $1,000)
FY 2013
Tax Rate
(per $1,000)
FY 2012
Tax Rate
(per $1,000)
FY 2011
Tax Rate
(per $1,000)
Somerville
$12.66
$13.42
$13.09
$12.71
Brookline
$11.39
$11.65
$11.40
$11.30
Cambridge
$8.38
$8.66
$8.48
$8.16
Boston
$12.58
$13.14
$13.04
$12.79
Watertown
$14.96
$14.68
$14.40
$13.92
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
Motor vehicle excise taxes are assessed annually for each vehicle registered in the City and are recorded as
receivables in the fiscal year of the levy. The Commonwealth is responsible for reporting the number of
vehicles registered and the fair values of those vehicles. The tax calculation is the fair value of the vehicle
multiplied by $25 per $1,000 of value. The allowance for uncollectibles is estimated based on historical trends
and specific account analysis. With the rebound in car markets and the accompanying increase in the sale of
new cars, the estimated Motor Vehicle Excise increased by $350,000.
Hotel/Motel Excise Taxes
A city or town may impose a local excise of up to 6% on the rental of rooms in hotels, motels, lodging houses
and bed and breakfast establishments. The local excise applies to all room occupancies subject to the state
room occupancy excise. Local Hotel/Motel excise tax revenues are collected by the State and distributed to
the cities and towns on a quarterly basis. Hotel/Motel tax revenues of $703,556 are included in the FY2015
Budget, which is an increase of 4.6%. The projection is based on the last four quarters of actual revenues
received at the time of the preparation of this budget—from April 2013 to April 2014.
Local Option Meals Excise
In August of 2009 the State legislature allowed cities and towns to add a .75% local option excise to the state’s
6.25% meals tax. The Local Option Meal Excise is expected to increase to $1,437,448 an increase of 20.8%. A
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total of twelve new restaurants will open in Assembly Square in the next several months. The restaurant
sector base continues to grow and we expect this revenue source to show strong growth for the city now and
into the foreseeable future. The budget is based on the most recent four quarters of actual collections from
April 2013 to April 2014 and projected revenue sales from the new restaurants.
Payments in Lieu of Taxes
The largest participant in the City’s Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program is Tufts University at $275,000.
A total of $200,000 of the $275,000 is budgeted as a revenue source for the Operating Budget; a total of
$75,000 is budgeted in a gift account for educational, recreational, and cultural uses. The remaining $80,000 is
generally made up of payments from private non‐profit social service agencies. The total FY2015 budgeted
PILOT amount is $280,000, which is the same as FY2014.
2. PENALTIES AND DELINQUENT INTEREST
The City receives interest and penalties on overdue taxes and excise taxes. This revenue is budgeted at
$855,630 in FY2015 based on projected FY2014 revenues and reflects a $52,630 increase. The City will
continue to emphasize collection of outstanding real estate, personal property and excise taxes. These
revenues are budgeted conservatively since there is great volatility from year to year in these revenues, based
on the number of outstanding accounts.
3. LICENSE AND PERMITS
The City issues over 50 types of licenses and permits. Most are business or construction related. Licenses and
Permits are primarily issued by the Inspectional Services Department, the Licensing Commission, and the City
Clerk.
Estimated FY2015 License and Permit revenue totals $7,185,590. The largest revenue source in this category is
building permits, which is budgeted at $3,838,660 in FY2015. This is $1.5 million more than the amount
budgeted in FY2014 and is based on the planned development at Assembly Square and other areas of the city.
Residential Parking Permits are budgeted at $1,596,000, which is the same as FY2014.
4. FINES AND FORFEITS
Budgeted FY2015 revenue from Fines and Forfeits totals $6,331,207 from 13 different categories. Some fine
revenue is distributed to the City by the State (Moving Violations, Court Fines) but most result from violations
of city ordinances. The largest revenue source for this category is parking fines, which totals $5,187,507 a
decrease of $171,153 (3.2%) from FY2014 budgeted revenues. The cause of the decrease in parking fine
revenues is two‐fold. First, with increased enforcement there has been greater compliance with parking
regulations. Second, the City recently installed new parking meter kiosks that accept credit card payments. As
these meter kiosks make paying more convenient the number of violations issued is decreasing.
The Traffic and Parking Department began to ticketing for expired/invalid vehicle registrations and expired
vehicle safety inspections in FY2013. An estimated $200,000 will be collected between these two violations.
5. FEES
By law, fee levels cannot exceed the cost of delivering the service. The cost includes both direct service and
administrative costs. The “Fees” category totals $963,970 or less than 1% of all operating revenues. With the
closure of the waste transfer station, the city will be missing $250,000 in royalty fees that it previously
collected as well as $240,000 in rental income.
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6. STATE AID
The Estimated FY2015 State Aid amount totals $48,334,524 broken down as follows: $44,242,074 from the
State Cherry Sheet and $4,230,955 as reimbursement from School Building Assistance Bureau (SBAB) funds.
Named for the cherry colored paper on which it was originally printed, the Cherry Sheet is the official
notification from the Commissioner of Revenue of the next fiscal year’s state aid and assessments to
communities and regional school districts. State aid to municipalities and regional school districts consists of
two major types – distributions and reimbursements. Distributions provide funds based on formulas, while
reimbursements provide funds for costs incurred during a prior period for certain programs or services. In
addition, communities may receive “offset items” which must be spent on specific programs. Cherry Sheet
Assessments are advance estimates of state assessments and charges and county tax assessments. Local
assessors are required to use these figures in setting
the local tax rate. Local aid refers primarily to
distributions from the Commonwealth to municipal
general revenue for Chapter 70 education aid and
Unrestricted General Government Aid. The amount
of these funds to be distributed is listed on each
community’s cherry sheet along with other, relatively
smaller, Commonwealth programs such as library aid,
veteran’s benefits, police career incentive, school
lunch and other reimbursements. School building
reimbursements, which were once part of the Cherry
Sheet, were removed when a new authority (School
Building Authority) was created to administer the
program under the control of the State Treasurer’s
Office. The City anticipates $4,230,955 in School Building Authority funds as reimbursement for the
construction of the Kennedy, Healey, West Somerville Neighborhood, and Capuano Schools.
Net State Aid is the difference between Cherry Sheet revenue and State Assessments charged against the City.
Since FY2002, the City’s net State Aid has been cut almost in half from $57 million in FY2002 to $30.8 million in
FY2015.
7. MISCELLANOUS RECURRING AND OTHER REVENUE SOURCES
These categories include reimbursements from vendors, Medicaid, and Medicare Part D Drug Reimbursement;
recycling, rental income, settlement of claims, indirect cost reimbursements from Enterprise Funds, interest
earnings, and reserves appropriated to balance the budget. Miscellaneous and Other Revenue categories total
$7,917,781 for FY2015.
Interest Earnings
Throughout the year, the City has temporarily available operating cash balances allowed by state law to be
invested in money market accounts or investments with a maximum term of one year. The return from these
accounts is subject to the prevailing short‐term interest rates. This revenue source has been subject to
considerable volatility in the past several years. Interest on investments of $200,000 has been included in the
FY2015 Budget, which is the same as last year.
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INTRODUCTION
This section contains the FY2015 Somerville Operating Budget detailing how the City plans to allocate its
resources. A brief overview of the operating budget is included. This is followed by a detailed description of
each department’s budget. The departmental presentations are broken down into the following components:
o Mission Statement
o Financial Summary Table
o Budgetary Changes from FY2014 to FY2015
o Organizational Charts
o Grants Awarded to Department
o FY2014 Accomplishments
o Departmental Goals
o Performance Metrics
o Appropriation Breakdown by Line Item
See SAMPLE BUDGET TABLE below
o Personnel Listing
SAMPLE BUDGET TABLE:
DEPARTMENT NAME
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
LINE ITEM PERSONAL SERVICES
100.00
100.00
70.00
100.00
PRIME PERSONAL SERVICES ACCT
100.00
100.00
70.00
100.00
0.0%
LINE ITEM ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
‐
10.00
3.00
10.00
LINE ITEM ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
10.00
10.00
5.00
10.00
LINE ITEM ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
200.00
200.00
200.00
200.00
LINE ITEM ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
‐
50.00
‐
50.00
PRIME ORDINARY MAINT. ACCT
210.00
270.00
208.00
270.00
0.0%
TOTAL
310.00
370.00
278.00
370.00
0.0%
Total spent
in FY13
Total spent or
encumbered as
of 5/1/14
FY14 budget including
any supplemental
appropriations in FY14
Proposed budget
for FY15
% difference from FY14
budget (column 3) to
FY15 proposed budget
APPROPRIATION OVERVIEW
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THE ROLE OF CITY OFFICIALS
As required by Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 44, Section 32, the Mayor must submit to the Board of
Aldermen within 170 days after the annual organization of the city government an annual budget which shall
be a statement of the amounts recommended for proposed expenditures of the city for the next fiscal year.
The annual budget shall be classified and designated so as to show separately with respect to each officer,
department or undertaking for which an appropriation is recommended:—
(a) salaries and wages of officers, officials and employees other than laborers or persons performing the
duties of laborers; and
(b) ordinary maintenance not included under and which shall also include debt and interest charges
matured and maturing during the next fiscal year,
(c) proposed expenditures for other than ordinary maintenance, which includes special items and
departmental capital.
The Board of Aldermen votes an appropriation for each Prime Account (Personal Service, Ordinary
Maintenance, Special Items, and Capital Outlay) in each City Department. The Board of Aldermen may by
majority vote reduce or reject any amount recommended in the annual budget.
The School Committee votes an annual budget and submits the budget to the Mayor and the Board of
Aldermen. The School Budget is included in the overall annual budget submission to the Board of Aldermen.
The Mayor and the Board of Aldermen may reduce the bottom‐line School Department budget but have no
authority to reduce individual line items.
State Assessments and Overlay Reserve are not appropriated. The legal appropriation order does not include
these items. The budget presentation includes these items to provide a complete picture of all sources and
expenditures of the General Fund.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
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The Board of Aldermen is the city’s legislative branch. Members are elected every two years (on the odd‐
numbered years). Four members serve at large. Seven members represent individual wards. The Board passes
ordinances on a broad 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.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
283,235.04
284,922.00
284,922.00
0.0%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
38,016.58
40,660.00
40,660.00
0.0%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
321,251.62
325,582.00
325,582.00
0.0%
BUDGET:
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
(511002) SALARIES ‐ MONTHLY
283,235.04
284,922.00
237,434.60
284,922.00
SUB‐TOTAL PERSONAL SVS.
283,235.04
284,922.00
237,434.60
284,922.00
0.0%
(524034) R&M – SERVICE
‐
500.00
‐
500.00
(530011) ADVERTISING
952.00
2,000.00
750.00
1,400.00
(534003) POSTAGE
‐
100.00
‐
100.00
(542000) OFFICE SUPPLIES
837.71
800.00
1,152.30
1,400.00
(542001) STATIONERY
405.00
800.00
‐
800.00
(542005) OFFICE EQUIPMENT
‐
400.00
‐
400.00
(542008) BOOKS &
1,380.34
960.00
624.05
960.00
(549000) FOOD SUPPLIES
99.90
600.00
600.00
600.00
(558011) FLOWERS & FLAGS
‐
‐
481.00
‐
(578021) DIRECT EXPENSE
34,341.63
34,500.00
28,750.00
34,500.00
SUB‐TOTAL ORDINARY MAINT.
38,016.58
40,660.00
32,357.35
40,660.00
0.0%
TOTAL
321,251.62
325,582.00
269,791.95
325,582.00
0.0%
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
ALDERMAN AT LARGE
CONNOLLY, JOHN M.
2,083.33
24,999.96
24,999.96
ALDERMAN AT LARGE
ROSSETTI, MARY JO
2,083.33
24,999.96
24,999.96
ALDERMAN AT LARGE
SULLIVAN, DENNIS M.
2,083.33
24,999.96
24,999.96
ALDERMAN AT LARGE
WHITE, JR., WILLIAM A.
2,083.33
24,999.96
24,999.96
ALDERMAN WARD I
MCLAUGHLIN, MATTHEW C.
2,083.33
24,999.96
24,999.96
ALDERMAN WARD II
HEUSTON, MARYANN M.
2,083.33
24,999.96
24,999.96
ALDERMAN WARD III
MCWATTERS, ROBERT J.
2,083.33
24,999.96
24,999.96
BOARD OF ALDERMEN
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ALDERMAN WARD IV
LAFUENTE, TONY G.
2,083.33
24,999.96
24,999.96
ALDERMAN WARD V
NIEDERGANG, MARK
2,083.33
24,999.96
24,999.96
ALDERMAN WARD VI
GEWIRTZ, REBEKAH L.
2,083.33
24,999.96
24,999.96
ALDERMAN WARD VII
BALLANTYNE, KATJANA
2,083.33
24,999.96
24,999.96
CLERK
LONG, JOHN
826.83
9,921.96
9,921.96
CLERK OF COMMITTEES
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ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
57,074.56
56,244.00
56,244.00
0.0%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
651.86
1,000.00
1,000.00
0.0%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
57,726.42
57,244.00
57,244.00
0.0%
BUDGET:
CLERK OF COMMITTEES
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
(511002) SALARIES ‐ MONTHLY
57,074.56
56,244.00
40,987.91
56,244.00
SUB‐TOTAL PERSONAL SVS.
57,074.56
56,244.00
40,987.91
56,244.00
0.0%
(542001) STATIONERY
‐
250.00
‐
250.00
(549000) FOOD SUPPLIES
651.86
750.00
‐
750.00
SUB‐TOTAL ORDINARY MAINT.
651.86
1,000.00
‐
1,000.00
0.0%
TOTAL
57,726.42
57,244.00
40,987.91
57,244.00
0.0%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
CLERK OF COMMITTEES
DURHAM, ROSITHA
1,973.53
23,682.36
23,682.36
ASST. CLERK OF COMMITTEES
SILLARI, CHARLES
1,380.10
16,561.20
16,561.20
ASST. CLERK OF COMMITTEES
FORCELLESE, PETER
27.60/hr
16,000.00
16,000.00
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION
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MISSION STATEMENT:
The City of Somerville strives to provide the most responsive and responsible public service in support of a
safe, healthy, thriving community. We embrace innovation, foster maximum citizen participation in
government, and practice sound fiscal management. We believe Somerville should be an attractive, active,
environmentally‐conscious city with a sustainable quality of life for its citizens and businesses, one that serves
as a model for other communities in the state and across the nation.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
449,250.84
427,003.00
433,611.00
1.5%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
56,774.26
62,900.00
62,900.00
0.0%
SPECIAL ITEMS
130,435.00
175,000.00
166,500.00
‐4.9%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
636,460.10
664,903.00
663,011.00
‐0.3%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2013 AND FY2014:
Differences in salaries are due merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance
reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
FY2015 GOALS:
Goal 1: [Education] Provide High‐Quality Education Opportunities to Meet the Needs of our Students and our
Community
Mayor
Chief of Staff
Aide to the
Mayor
Administrative
Aide (2)
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION
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Goal 2: [Quality of Life] Celebrate Somerville as an Exceptional Place to Live, Work, Play, and Raise a Family
Goal 3: [Safe Neighborhoods] Protect and Support Residents and Visitors
Goal 4: [Fiscally‐sound Management] Maximize Return on Taxpayer Dollars
Goal 5: [Economic Development & Community Vision] Promote Economic Development Consistent with the
City’s Comprehensive Master Plan and SomerVision
Goal 6: [Accountability & Performance] Improve City Performance by Demonstrating Accountability and
Transparency
Goal 7: [Customer Service] Offer Professional and Courteous Service, Prompt and Accurate Responses to
Constituent Requests, and Reliable Access to Government Services
Goal 8: [Innovation & Technology] Utilize New Technologies to Better Coordinate, Support, and Deliver City
Services
Goal 9: [Environment] Promote a Healthy Environment by Adopting Eco‐Friendly Policies and Implementing
Energy Efficiency Initiatives
Goal 10: [Innovative and Responsive Workforce] Promote an Innovative and Responsive Workplace that
Solves Problems, Achieves Goals and Delivers Quality Services to Citizens
BUDGET:
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
(511000) SALARIES
449,250.84
427,003.00
343,565.46 433,611.00
SUB‐TOTAL PERSONAL SVS.
449,250.84
427,003.00
343,565.46 433,611.00
1.5%
(524034) R&M ‐ SERVICE
1,254.66
4,000.00
‐
4,000.00
(530000) PROF & TECH SVS
1,175.50
3,000.00
1,050.50
3,000.00
(534003) POSTAGE
83.64
100.00
169.65
100.00
(538005) PHOTOGRAPHY
‐
750.00
658.80
750.00
(542000) OFFICE SUPPLIES
3,689.37
3,000.00
2,158.24
3,000.00
(542001) STATIONERY
2,200.00
3,000.00
1,444.59
3,000.00
(542002) PHOTOCOPYING
‐
300.00
‐
300.00
(549000) FOOD SUPPLIES
11,882.13
13,000.00
10,958.57
13,000.00
(558004) MAGAZINES/SUBSCRI
‐
500.00
500.00
500.00
(558011) FLOWERS & FLAGS
428.21
500.00
1,387.00
500.00
(558012) BADGES
2,408.84
2,250.00
2,250.00
2,250.00
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(571001) IN STATE CONFERENCES
‐
500.00
‐
500.00
(572000) OUT OF STATE
218.91
‐
‐
‐
(573000) DUES AND MEMB
33,433.00
32,000.00
33,616.00
32,000.00
SUB‐TOTAL ORDINARY MAINT
56,774.26
62,900.00
54,193.35
62,900.00
0.0%
(512002) SUMMER YOUTH
118,560.00
175,000.00
125,358.00 166,500.00
(530000) PROF. & TECH. SVC.
‐
‐
8,000.00
‐
(578022) DISPATCH STUDY
11,875.00
‐
‐
‐
SUB‐TOTAL SPECIAL ITEMS
130,435.00
175,000.00
133,358.00 166,500.00
‐4.9%
TOTAL
636,460.10
664,903.00
531,116.81 663,011.00
‐0.3%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
MAYOR
JOSEPH A. CURTATONE
2,788.47
145,558.13
145,558.13
CHIEF OF STAFF
DANIEL HADLEY
1,882.13
98,247.19
98,247.19
AIDE TO THE MAYOR
OMAR BOUKILI
1,600.00
83,519.92
83,519.92
ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE
NANCY AYLWARD
1,093.44
57,077.32
57,077.32
ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE
VERONICA GEE
942.68
49,208.01
49,208.01
SOMERSTAT: MAYOR’S OFFICE OF INNOVATION & ANALYTICS
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To better understand our City government and community, to improve performance, and to help drive
innovation locally using data‐driven methods. With the office’s flagship performance management program,
SomerStat regularly collaborates with departments to analyze and enhance overall performance, identify
efficiencies and cost savings, and craft policies that improve our City. In tandem, our Performance Budgeting
program works with departments across local government to develop and manage the City’s budgetary
processes. Moreover, SomerStat continually works to spur community innovation with programs and projects
focusing on areas like resident wellbeing, adaptive leadership, data transparency, and systems change, to
name a few.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
398,332.70
338,813.00
353,614.00
4.4%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
20,080.59
22,840.00
16,800.00
‐26.4%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
418,413.29
361,653.00
370,414.00
2.4%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
Director
SomerStat
Analysts (3)
Budget
Manager
CPA Manager
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Spearheaded the effort to replace all streetlights with LED technology, which is expected to save
$200,000 annually on top of the $500,000 that is saved by purchasing the lights from NSTAR.
Began programming software to help prioritize preventive maintenance of Somerville’s roadways. If
done correctly, this could help the City avoid millions of dollars in street repairs.
Discovered an error in the Ch. 90 formula used by MassDOT which could bring in an additional $60,000
annually when corrected.
Saved $25,000 per year by programming a data‐rich website with key indicators instead of contracting
with a software developer.
Managed skilled volunteers, who performed approximately $40,000 worth of work for free.
Performed critical data analysis on pedestrian collisions, property values, solid waste, parking tickets,
heroin abuse, arson, family development, building permits, and capital planning, to name a few.
Successfully completed the City’s FY14 Operating Budget in a timely manner.
Conducted a second happiness and neighborhood satisfaction survey.
Collaborated to launch innovative community initiatives, including Community Budgeting, Happathon,
Community System Indicators Dashboard, and NEXUS (Somerville’s Network for Exploring &
Understanding Systems).
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13 ACTUAL
FY14 PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Regular SomerStat meetings held
43
70
86
86
New analytic methods used
1
(regression
analysis)
2 (GIS spatial
analysis, SWOT
analysis)
3 (Systems mapping,
Random forest,
Knapsack)
3
Skilled volunteer hours overseen
800
900
900
Innovative programs launched
1
(Happiness)
2 (SAIL,
MIMBY)
5 (Happathon, NEXUS,
Community Budgeting,
Community System
Indicators Dashboard,
PreventionStat)
3
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Collaborate with other departments to streamline service delivery, identify cost savings, and enhance overall
performance
Spearhead an effort to switch streetlights to LED technology
Nearly Complete
Encourage and monitor other efforts to make the City’s assets more
energy efficient
Ongoing
Provide financial analysis and consulting for key policy decisions, such as
labor agreements, vendor contracts, capital planning, and project
proposals
Ongoing
Work with department heads to monitor overtime, sick time, and other
variable spending
Ongoing
Borrow cost‐saving ideas from other governments and the private sector
Ongoing
Simplify processes for capital requests and current contracts for
departments, the Mayor, and the Board of Aldermen
New for FY15
Find redundant program offerings and consolidate them, where possible
Ongoing
Work with IT and Finance to offer more services online or in a
convenient, streamlined format
New for FY15
Prioritize capital requests using an advanced algorithmic approach
New for FY15
Help departments make optimal decisions regarding the purchase,
maintenance, and use of city vehicles
Ongoing
Make a detailed review of renewable energy options, such as solar
panels affixed to street lights
New for FY15
43
86
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Regular SomerStat Meetings Held
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Continue to pursue consolidation strategies that would allow the City to
save on its building maintenance costs
Ongoing
Work with internal and external stakeholders to plan and implement key
cross‐functional City projects
New for FY15
Increase government transparency by sharing more data and analysis
Update the system indicators website
(http://www.somervillema.gov/dashboard) with new data
New for FY15
Create a new data portal based on the federal “Data.gov” model with
datasets that are interesting to residents
New for FY15
Continue releasing relevant reports to residents
Ongoing
Manage the City’s budgetary processes
Develop annual operating budget
New for FY15
Develop capital budget
New for FY15
Work with Communications and other City offices to manage Community
Budgeting processes
New for FY15
Use innovative analytic methods to better understand our community and improve resident satisfaction
Measure satisfaction and happiness for residents using a scientific survey
Complete
Correlate data to other metrics, and use modeling tools to predict what
policies will increase satisfaction
Complete
Share the survey results and analysis with city departments, nonprofits,
and elected officials
Complete
Finish SafeStart update and continue to analyze pedestrian collision data
Complete
Work with the police and fire analysts to continually monitor public
safety hazards
Ongoing
Automate analysis for key health data (e.g. rat sightings, crime/blight
reports, emergency response time, etc.)
Partially complete
Collaborate with community partners via the NEXUS initiative to model
Somerville’s family development system and identify key drivers of
family satisfaction locally (http://www.somervillema.gov/nexus)
New for FY15
Develop targeted policies to enhance levels of family satisfaction across
our community
New for FY15
BUDGET:
SOMERSTAT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
398,332.70
338,813.00
256,388.18 353,614.00
SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
398,332.70
338,813.00
256,388.18 353,614.00
4.4%
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL SVC
14,500.00
21,240.00
3,090.00
15,000.00
530011 ADVERTISING
70.00
‐
‐
‐
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
18.05
600.00
759.12
800.00
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542001 STATIONERY
60.00
‐
‐
‐
542004 COMPUTER SUPPLIES
‐
500.00
‐
‐
542005 OFFICE EQUIPMENT
‐
500.00
‐
500.00
549000 FOOD SUPP & REFRESHMT
‐
‐
189.48
500.00
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
25.27
‐
‐
‐
578014 NEIGHBORHOOD IMP.
5,407.27
‐
‐
‐
SUBTOTAL ORDINARY MAINT.
20,080.59
22,840.00
4,038.60
16,800.00
‐26.4%
TOTAL
418,413.29
361,653.00
260,426.78 370,414.00
2.4%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
SOMERSTAT DIRECTOR
STEWART, SKYE
1,584.96
82,734.91
82,734.91
BUDGET MANAGER
VACANT
1,287.79
67,222.64
67,222.64
SOMERSTAT SENIOR ANALYST
HARDING, JOHN
1,299.52
67,834.95
67,834.95
SOMERSTAT ANALYST
COSTA LEABO, STEFANIE
1,153.85
60,230.97
60,230.97
SOMERSTAT ANALYST
BARLOW, LEANNA
1,153.85
60,230.97
60,230.97
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT MANAGER
MONEA, EMILY
1,471.16
76,794.35
15,358.87
CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To oversee the renovation and new construction of City‐owned buildings, currently consisting of 32 structures
and 2.2 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.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
199,251.70
371,190.00
419,733.00
13.1%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
12,243.15
27,495.00
27,495.00
0.0%
CAPITAL
‐
150,000.00
150,000.00
0.0%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
211,494.85
548,685.00
597,228.00
8.8%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Managed the $350,000 replacement of the Somerville High School (SHS) atrium roof.
Coordinated efforts for the SHS auditorium repair and began bid process.
Coordinated specification, bid process, and work on the special education classroom at SHS.
Prepared Statement of Interest for the MSBA on the renovation of SHS/construction of a new high
school. MSBA selected the project to advance in the grant process.
Capital Projects
Director
Project Manager (2)
Preventive
Maintenance Manager
Project
Assistant
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Secured $75,000 in funding to implement energy efficiency upgrades at SHS and the West Somerville
Neighborhood School, which are expected to reduce energy usage by over 90,000 KWH and save the
City more than $25,000 per year (a payback of less than 3 years).
Addressed safety concerns with repairs to the Prospect Hill Monument.
Closed out all remaining work on the Founders Ice Rink.
Oversaw two studies on structural deficiency concerns at Engines 6 and 7 and began bid process.
Oversaw feasibility and assessment study for the East and West Branch Library annexes.
Oversaw structural study for an Arts Beacon on the SCAT building.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Renovation/construction projects in process or
completed
N/A
2
6
7
Studies and designs overseen
N/A
0
9
2
New annual energy savings
N/A
$9,075
$25,000
$25,000
Cumulative annual energy savings
N/A
$9,075
$34,075
$59,075
GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Standardize and increase efficiency of capital projects operations.
Develop a standard RFQ and contract for designer services.
New for FY15
Develop standard general conditions, bid form, and front end for
Chapter 149 and 193 contracts.
New for FY15
$25,000
$59,075
$0
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
$70,000
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Energy Savings
New annual energy savings
Cumulative annual energy savings
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Develop standard RFQ and contract for owner’s project manager
for projects larger than $1.5 million.
New for FY15
Create a construction close‐out list to ensure extra materials; as‐
builts, warranties/guarantees, etc. are in accordance with
contract.
New for FY15
Catalog components, uses, existing condition, and history of all
City‐owned buildings.
Ongoing
Oversee completion of renovation/construction projects that are fully funded and lay groundwork for
unfunded projects.
Renovate SHS atrium roof
Complete
Close out Founders Ice Rink
Complete
Renovate special education room at SHS
Ongoing; scheduled for
completion by September 2014
Renovate SHS auditorium
Ongoing; bid process underway
Coordinate effort to move forward MSBA grant proposal for high
school.
Ongoing; MSBA advanced
project to second round
Install Arts Beacon at SCAT building
Ongoing; structural study
complete
Renovate East and West Branch Library annexes
Ongoing; feasibility and
assessment studies complete
Renovate Engine #6 apparatus floor
Ongoing; bid process underway
Renovate Engine #7 brickwork and roof
Ongoing; bid process underway
Replace Engine #3 residential trailer
New for FY15
Repair North Wall at SHS
New for FY15
Renovate Prospect Hill Tower
New for FY15
Renovate City Hall
New for FY15
Address drainage concerns at School Administration Building
New for FY15
Conduct feasibility study for new public safety building
New for FY15
Utilize preventive maintenance to reduce costs and improve safety and quality of buildings.
Establish basic preventive maintenance plan for all City buildings
in FY15, collaborating with Buildings and Grounds Division to
identify preventive maintenance work that is currently underway.
New for FY15
Gradually establish comprehensive preventive maintenance plan
for all City buildings starting with newest buildings to protect
warranties and guarantees.
New for FY15
Research and implement preventive maintenance tracking
software systems, collaborating with Constituent Services to
determine if Intelligov is a viable option.
New for FY15
Enhance the sustainability and energy efficiency of City‐owned buildings.
Develop a set of sustainability standards for new construction and
renovation.
Ongoing
Work with energy contractors to identify energy‐saving projects,
Ongoing; projects funded and
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pursue funding for them, and implement them, prioritizing those
with the shortest payback period.
implemented at WSNS and SHS.
Collaborate with Communications to inform the public about
energy‐efficiency projects and associated savings.
New for FY15
Prioritize existing and new capital projects on a continuous basis.
Develop forms for receiving capital project requests from
department heads within a timeframe to meet the budget
deadline.
Complete
Collaborate with SomerStat to develop FY14 Five‐Year Capital
Plan.
Complete
Collaborate with SomerStat and Finance to create an online,
dynamic capital plan.
New for FY15
BUDGET:
CAPITAL PROJECTS
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
199,251.70
371,190.00
217,120.26 419,733.00
(0112351) EXEC‐CPM PERSONAL S
199,251.70
371,190.00
217,120.26 419,733.00
13.1%
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
7,730.00
20,000.00
6,195.00
20,000.00
530006 ENGINEER'G/ARCHITCT'L
‐
‐
‐
‐
534015 FEE
‐
‐
100.00
100.00
538008 MOVING SERVICES
‐
‐
1,343.69
‐
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
830.92
1,500.00
999.97
1,500.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
557.38
2,500.00
3,077.82
2,400.00
542006 OFFICE FURNITURE NOT
2,217.50
‐
‐
‐
542007 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
167.35
‐
‐
‐
558006 UNIFORMS
‐
500.00
‐
500.00
571001 IN STATE CONFERENCES
‐
1,500.00
‐
1,500.00
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
740.00
1,495.00
580.00
1,495.00
578007 REIMB OF LICENSES
‐
‐
‐
‐
(0112352) EXEC‐CPM ORDINARY
12,243.15
27,495.00
12,296.48
27,495.00
0.0%
530000 PROF & TECHNCAL SVC
‐
75,000.00
74,990.73
75,000.00
530006 ENGINEER'G/ARCHITCT'L
‐
75,000.00
51,651.25
75,000.00
582002 BUILDING RECONSTRUC
‐
‐
6,600.00
‐
(0112358) EXEC‐CPM CAPITAL OU
‐ 150,000.00
133,241.98 150,000.00
0.0%
TOTAL
211,494.85
548,685.00
362,658.72 597,228.00
8.8%
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PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
CAPITAL PROJECTS DIRECTOR
VACANT
2,168.26
113,183.41
113,183.41
PROJECT MANAGER
NUZZO, ED
1,749.52
91,324.90
91,324.90
PROJECT MANAGER
VITELLO, STEPHEN
1,553.84
81,110.69
81,110.69
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE MANAGER
VACANT
1,538.46
80,307.61
80,307.61
PROJECT ASSISTANT
MITRANO, DEB
1,030.76
53,805.70
53,805.70
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To improve the educational outcomes of Somerville’s children and youth. The Somerville Promise Alliance 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.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
69,370.04
75,000.00
76,193.00
1.6%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
101,192.18
120,000.00
120,170.00
0.1%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
170,562.22
195,000.00
196,363.00
0.7%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
GRANTS AWARDED:
GRANT NAME
GRANTING AGENCY
AMOUNT
Early Education Partnerships: Birth to Grade 3
Alignment (to SPS in partnership with
SomerPromise)
MA Department of Early
Education & Care
$200,000
Physical Education Program (PEP) (to SPS in
partnership with SomerPromise)
United States Department of
Education
$1,399,006 over 3 years
($613,554 in year 1)
PT Project
Director
PT Project
Coordinator
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Supported submission of 3 grant applications
o September: Tufts submitted a proposal to the Institute for Education Sciences for $413,032 to
address the early literacy achievement gap among low‐income and dual language learners.
Outcome: Denied funding. Based on high score, encouraged to reapply.
o February: Somerville Public Schools submitted a proposal to the MA Department of Early
Education and Care for $200,000 over two years to support Birth through Grade 3 Alignment
Efforts. Outcome: Proposal was fully funded in March.
o April: Somerville Public Schools to submit a proposal for $100,000 to USDA for a Farm to School
grant that would improve food access, quality, and knowledge for SPS students and the
community. Outcome: Pending.
Co‐authored SomerReady: Creating a Citywide, Universal Kindergarten Readiness System report aimed
at guiding the City, Schools, and Community toward the development of an aligned, Birth‐Grade 3
system to support children and families. Recommendations are beginning to be implemented.
Supported efforts to develop a website to serve as an online portal for resources serving families,
caregivers, and providers of children ages Birth‐Grade 3. Launch expected by September.
Continued building relationships and identifying strengths, needs, and opportunities among
community stakeholders through cross‐sector efforts to support young people and their families.
Implemented cross‐organization family engagement early literacy project. Partners included Mystic
Learning Center, the Welcome Project, CAAS Head Start, SFLC, Shape Up Somerville, and Healey
School.
Continued acquisition and dissemination of research pertaining to collective impact, content
knowledge in our priority areas, and of lessons learned from other cradle to career initiatives.
Actively involved in ongoing meetings through the Early Childhood Advisory Council, the Shape Up
Somerville Steering Committee, the Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge Grant Alignment Advisory
Board, the English Language Learner Task Force, and the Tufts‐led Integrated Data Systems project as
well as other City, Schools, and Community‐led cross‐sector systems change work.
Participated in reviewing CDBG grant proposals from organizations that work with low‐income
children, youth, families, and other residents. Through this work, we are moving toward better aligning
funds with needs.
Invited and sponsored to participate in 2 national conferences in Washington, D.C. through America’s
Promise Alliance (September and April). Focus of work centers on school readiness, early literacy,
parent engagement, and supporting programs and efforts that increase graduation rates and college
readiness.
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Conducted needs assessment of city and district‐wide afterschool and out of school time opportunities
for children and youth of all ages, with particular emphasis on the elementary and middle school years.
GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Vet and build collective impact model in Somerville so that the City, Schools, and Community work in concert
to improve educational outcomes for Somerville’s children and youth.
Create working groups made up of knowledgeable stakeholders in
our identified priority areas, with initial focus on factors affecting
Kindergarten Readiness and Third Grade Reading Proficiency.
Ongoing
Convene groups on an ongoing basis to identify children and youth
needs, and the ability of the community to meet needs.
Ongoing
Use data to determine scope of intervention, including the number
of students to be served, intensity and duration of service(s), and
cost.
Ongoing
Develop shared understanding of the approach to a cradle to career
initiative that SomerPromise is undertaking, increasing awareness of
what systemic alignment of resources and priorities looks like
(timeline, budget, evidence‐based strategies), and building support
for advancing this work.
Steady progress remains
ongoing
Improve how decision‐making occurs across our cross‐sector
collaborative.
Ongoing
Lead process of developing guiding principles and establishing
criteria for how decisions are made.
New for FY15
Advance work on the development of a Birth‐Grade 3 comprehensive plan
Participate in process to map current landscape of Birth‐Grade 3
offerings, report on resources and gaps, and make recommendations
for next steps.
Completed for FY14/Ongoing
Collaborate with SPS, community, and consultants to carry out
recommendations.
Ongoing
Support the creation of a website that centralizes information about
resources and services for families, caregivers, and childcare
providers of children ages Birth‐Grade 3.
Ongoing
Support re‐envisioned early childhood advisory council
Ongoing
Strengthen and expand ASOST learning opportunities for pre‐K to 3rd
grade students.
Ongoing
Align and mobilize resources to address the array of factors affecting student success
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Advance work on the development of an Integrated Data System to
allow information sharing and research that will identify and support
students in need of additional services.
Ongoing
Work with Tufts University and community stakeholders to build
capacity (staffing, funding, infrastructure) to reach next phase of
Integrated Data System project.
Ongoing
BUDGET:
SOMERPROMISE
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
69,370.04
75,000.00
41,808.26
76,193.00
SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
69,370.04
75,000.00
41,808.26
76,193.00
1.6%
530000 PROF & TECHNCAL SVC
100,550.00
119,500.00
30,170.00 119,500.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
199.96
200.00
132.06
200.00
542008 BOOKS & BOOKBINDING
300.00
‐
797.03
‐
549000 FOOD SUPPLIES &
142.22
300.00
‐
300.00
571001 IN STATE CONFERENCES
‐
‐
‐
170.00
SUBTOTAL ORDINARY MAINT.
101,192.18
120,000.00
31,099.09 120,170.00
0.1%
TOTAL
170,562.22
195,000.00
72,907.35 196,363.00
0.7%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
PROJECT DIRECTOR
DOHERTY, ANNA
883.62
46,125.06
46,125.06
COORDINATOR
SADOWSKI, KATHERINE
576.00
30,067.20
30,067.20
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To enhance the lives of the older adult population and enrich the community at large. The COA is deeply
committed to providing programs that reflect the health, wellness, and the diversity of our older adult
population. We promote and support the concept of aging in place in our community. We promote and
safeguard the health and independence of older adults by advocating for them in many areas, arranging
services, and providing meaningful social and recreational options to enhance their lives. The COA advocates
and provides informational, referral, and case management services in addition to coordination of services to
keep older adults in the community and other support programs.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
283,994.40
291,631.00
327,129.00
12.2%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
39,793.35
95,177.00
99,227.00
4.3%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
323,787.75
386,808.00
426,356.00
10.2%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
Added a new part‐time Outreach Worker to engage the older adult residents in our community.
Other differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit
increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins
Center guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
GRANTS AWARDED:
Director
Mental Health
Coordinator
Health &
Wellness
Director
Geriatric Social
Worker (2)
Outreach
Worker
Administrative
Assistant
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GRANT NAME
GRANTING AGENCY
AMOUNT
Title lllB Transportation
Som. Camb. Elder Services
$6,200
Title lllD Program Assistance
Som. Camb. Elder Services
$7,316
Formula 14 Exec. Office of Elder Affairs
Exec. Office of Elder Affairs
$78,080
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
City of Somerville
$13,500
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The “Fit 4 Life” Program has reached over 100 participants
Added a nutritional fair and a multicultural fair
Building the LGBT movies, dinner, and lunch programs
Building a more active intergenerational program (e.g. symphony)
Increased number of SHINE clients for Medicare, Medicaid, and Health Insurance
Chosen to offer the National Council on Aging (NCOA) “Aging Mastery” program (out of 349
Massachusetts centers, Somerville was 1 of 9 that was selected and 1 of 15,000 across the country)
Visited by a leading expert from Geneva, Switzerland to ask us to join his research in prompting this
health initiative
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12 ACTUAL
FY13 ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Total program hours
3,324
3,946
5,119
5,300
Volunteers
87
93
102
125
Newsletter signups
6,000
6,180
6,276
6,500
Exercise Program Participants
30
67
75
150
Garden Club Participants
8‐10
15‐20
20
25
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Improve the health and wellness of Somerville Elders
Add 2 new exercise programs with Tufts medical students
Complete
(67 participants working
with the OT and PT students)
Plant herbs, spices, and vegetables to use in our lunch program
Ongoing
(15‐20 ongoing participants
in the Garden Club)
Introduce quarterly therapeutic groups
Complete
(30‐35 participants in the Art
Therapy and Music
Conversation programs)
Take senior centers on the road to community buildings (3 new
programs)
Ongoing
(75 participants)
Develop a medical escort program utilizing community volunteers
Complete
(10‐15 participants in the
Medical Escorts and
Volunteer program)
Hold monthly SHINE office hours in each of the three centers and
during quarterly meetings
Ongoing
(150 participants)
Develop an “Sponsor a Senior” program that has scholarships for
clients that cannot afford a program, training, or trip
Complete
(5 scholarships have been
awarded)
3,324
5,300
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
5,500
6,000
FY12 Actual FY13 Actual
FY14
Projected
FY15
Proposed
Total Program Hours
87
125
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
FY12 Actual FY13 Actual
FY14
Projected
FY15
Proposed
Volunteers
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Introduce the exercise program with isolated adults
New for FY15
Hold 3 special LGBT extra activities a year (e.g. skating, dance)
New for FY15
Hold class on self‐defense with the Somerville Police Department
New for FY15
Work with the Office of Elder Affairs to begin a “Keep Moving”
program for outdoor walking with other COAs
New for FY15
Improve connection and communication with Somerville Elders
Increase the number of client emergency forms in a database for
clients to update their information
Complete
(increased completed client
emergency forms to more
than 250 and still collecting
for FY14)
Hold development talks with the Police and/or Fire department for
safety tips 6‐8 times a year
Complete/Ongoing
(135 attended first 2
meetings)
Create an Alzheimer’s registry with the Police department
New for FY15
Create a hoarding task force with other city agencies
New for FY15
Help seniors find and maintain proper housing
Work with OSPCD’s Housing Division to facilitate “aging in place”
opportunities among seniors
New for FY15
Survey seniors to ascertain housing needs
New for FY15
Manage and enhance COA programming and events
Increase the “Fit 4 Life” program attendance to 150 members by
spring of FY14
Ongoing
Increase the programming and outreach to LGBT community
members
Ongoing
Increase program outreach efforts to attract under‐represented
residents, and create a welcome program for new retirees
Ongoing
Reach 2,000 seniors with frailty testing program
New for FY15
Build on the intergenerational program
New for FY15
Hold annual multicultural fair
New for FY15
Hold 16‐week education program (two times per year)
New for FY15
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BUDGET:
COUNCIL ON AGING
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
(511000) SALARIES
283,994.40
291,631.00
210,812.20
327,129.00
SUB‐TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
283,994.40
291,631.00
210,812.20
327,129.00
12.2%
524000 REPAIRS & MAINTENANC
‐
125.00
100.00
1,000.00
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐OFFC
250.00
450.00
270.00
450.00
527001 RENTAL ‐ BUILDINGS
25,899.73
78,877.00
34,822.90
78,877.00
530000 PROFESSIONL &
550.00
800.00
‐
800.00
534003 POSTAGE
3,546.00
4,000.00
3,312.00
4,000.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
766.64
1,200.00
1,137.39
2,000.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
3,864.00
4,100.00
2,484.00
4,100.00
549000 FOOD SUPP & RFRESHM
3,970.93
4,500.00
3,200.78
6,000.00
558018 PROGRAM SUPP & MATL
946.05
1,125.00
193.98
2,000.00
SUB‐TOTAL ORDINARY MAINT.
39,793.35
95,177.00
45,521.05
99,227.00
4.3%
TOTAL
323,787.75
386,808.00 256,333.25
426,356.00
10.2%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
HICKEY, CINDY
1,400.98
73,131.17
73,131.17
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
LORENTI, CONCETTA
824.18
43,022.15
43,022.15
HEALTH & WELLNESS COORDINATOR KOWALESKI, CHRISTOPHER
882.91
46,088.01
46,088.01
GERIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER
NORTON, SUZANNE
1,218.45
63,603.00
63,603.00
GERIATRIC SOCIAL WORKER
VACANT
594.36
31,025.59
31,025.59
PROJECT MANAGER
LOTTI, JANINE
739.20
38,586.24
38,586.24
OUTREACH COORDINATOR (PT)
BASTARDI, MAUREEN
606.75
31,672.35
31,672.35
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To cultivate and celebrate the creative expressions of the Somerville community. Through innovative
collaborations and quality programming we work 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.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
139,980.76
223,883.00
235,528.00
5.2%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
99,719.79
111,000.00
138,000.00
24.3%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
239,700.55
334,883.00
373,528.00
11.5%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
An increase in the Professional & Technical OM budget line has been included for civic programming.
$12,000 in Police Detail funding allocated for SomerStreets and other events has been transferred to
the Arts Council budget from Communications & Community Engagement.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
GRANTS AWARDED:
GRANT NAME
GRANTING AGENCY
AMOUNT
LCC grant: re‐grant funds to community
Mass Cultural Council
$29,520
Operational support
Mass Cultural Council
$5,500
Director
Cultural
Director
Office
Manager
Over 250 Volunteers
Community
Relations
Director
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ArtsUnion: support for cultural economic
development in Union Square
Mass Cultural Council
$19,175
Mystic mural program support
Somerville Housing
Authority
$3,000
Mystic mural program support
Eastern Bank Foundation
$2,500
Arts advocacy project
MassCreative
$2,500
Art in a Garden & Mystic mural prg support
CDBG
$8,500
Business sponsorship for ArtBeat, ArtsUnion
Various local and regional
businesses
$19,225 (t/d 2/14)
Earned income from Council product
development; books, dogtags, tours, t‐shirts,
programs; vendor fees
Council derived income
$37,264 (t/d 2/14)
General individual donations from community
Individual donations
$2,270 (t/d 2/14)
NEA Our Town Place Making grant for East Som
National Endowment for the
Arts
$50,000
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Received a $50K NEA Grant with East Somerville Main Streets for two year place making initiative.
Launched an artist space needs analysis project using web technology.
Completed a creative economy assets analysis and report with UMass Center for Policy Analysis,
funded by a $12K state grant.
Developing a mobile Art Bus to better serve the community.
Serving on the MBTA integrated art program for GLX and Union Square Advisory committee.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Street Festivals/events
25
27
30
32
Business sponsors
45
52
55
58
# of youth served through programs/events
2,000
2,200
2,400
2,500
Amount of outside financial support
N/A
N/A
$ 131,000
$135,000
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing,
New for FY15)
Develop a study to measure the asset base of the City’s creative industry in terms of employment, wages, and tax
base and compare those metrics to the city’s other major sectors.
Work with UMass Center for Policy Analysis, OSPCD, and
SomerStat to develop surveys and research data that will inform
the study.
Ongoing
Expand physical space infrastructure, increasing traditional (work & live/work) and non‐traditional spaces (public
spaces), thereby providing the creative community opportunities to expand their personal work, economic vitality,
25
32
45
58
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Street Events & Business Sponsors
Street festivals/events
Business sponsors
2,000
2,500
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
1,800
2,000
2,200
2,400
2,600
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Youth Served through Programming & Events
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and engagement with the broader community.
Work with existing artist groups to identify artists willing to work
together to purchase or lease additional commercial space.
Ongoing
Create a web‐based tool to track space needs within the arts
community. Work with OSPCD to track commercial space
available and to develop models to match artists’ space needs
with available space in the community.
Ongoing; we have developed a
brokerage/needs program with
OSPCD whereby data is continuously
updated.
Formalize a partnership with state agencies to help assist in this
process.
Ongoing; plan to work with local
developers in addition to gov’t
Work with the Brickbottom community to create a viable
transformation of the waste transfer site.
New for FY15
Launch the City’s ArtBus to reach underserved neighborhoods
with art programming.
Ongoing
To increase the City’s social capital through civic and art programming with resident participation thereby
providing a breadth of social engagement.
Continue to partner with other nonprofits and artist groups to
expand our services and events.
Ongoing; working with East
Somerville Main Streets for two year
place making initiative.
Leverage our OM budget to raise more money through grants
and earned income to expand services.
Ongoing; see grants and revenue
above; expanding to gain support for
City’s civic events like SomerStreets
Fully integrate City’s civic events, SomerStreets, Fireworks, etc.
into department and expand private/business support.
Ongoing
Maintain foundation and business support of our arts and
cultural events and programs, thereby minimizing costs to City
tax base.
Ongoing
To increase the City’s cultural economic development and strengthen the City’s brand as a creative community
through expanded partnership with individual artists, artist groups, local businesses, and other city departments.
Continue to guide Union Square cultural economic development
(ArtsUnion) toward a self‐sustaining model.
Ongoing
Continue our partnership with East Somerville Main Streets on
their two year NEA place making project—“This is East...”
Ongoing
Represent the City and Arts community via the Union Square
Advisory Committee and the MBTA’s GLX “integrated art”
program.
Ongoing
To expand support of the City’s diverse community, including individuals and local businesses, creating models by
which their traditions can be supported, while showcasing their assets to a broader community.
Explore ways to expand support for culinary entrepreneurs of
diverse backgrounds beyond cooking classes in partnership with
Kitchen, Inc., and/or continue to forge partnerships with local
culinary businesses and local immigrant communities.
Ongoing
Continue our Intercambio language and culture exchange, which
now partners with the Welcome Project, as an opportunity to
support cultural traditions within the city and to invite
immigrants to be active cultural producers and participants.
Ongoing
Building on the success of ArtsUnion Nibble work, launch a tour
New for FY15
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and brochure to promote culinary culture and diversity in
Magoun Square.
BUDGET:
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FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
(511000) SALARIES
139,980.76
223,883.00
180,312.72 235,528.00
SUB‐TOTAL PERSONAL SVS.
139,980.76
223,883.00
180,312.72 235,528.00
5.2%
(530000) PROF & TECH SVS
98,720.43
100,000.00
55,039.83 125,000.00
(530018) POLICE DETAIL
‐
‐
‐
12,000.00
(542000) OFFICE SUPPLIES
999.36
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
(585001) VEHICLES
‐
10,000.00
4,900.00
‐
SUB‐TOTAL ORDINARY MAINT.
99,719.79
111,000.00
60,939.83 138,000.00
24.3%
TOTAL
239,700.55
334,883.00
241,252.55 373,528.00
11.5%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
DIRECTOR
JENKINS, GREGORY
1,379.78
72,024.52
72,024.52
CULTURAL DIRECTOR
STRUTT, RACHEL
1,125.04
58,727.26
58,727.26
COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR
CAMPBELL, CARLENE
1,402.26
73,197.97
59,050.26
OFFICE MANAGER
BALCHUNAS, HEATHER
875.96
45,725.11
45,725.11
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To deliver accurate, courteous, and easy customer service throughout the City. This goal is achieved through
the management of five primary point‐of‐contact centers in the City: the 311 call center; the City Hall welcome
desk; the City’s switchboard operators; the customer service operators at the public safety building; and
online/electronic services (web, email, social media & mobile devices). To help achieve this goal, the Office of
Constituent Services also provides high quality training courses to City employees.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
619,397.27
648,833.00
635,351.00
‐2.1%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
7,371.56
21,850.00
45,250.00
107.1%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
626,768.83
670,683.00
680,601.00
1.5%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
Eliminated the System Coordinator role due to technological and staffing efficiencies.
Increased part‐time staffing funds to more efficiently respond to resident calls during high volume
periods.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
Director
Call Center
Manager
Customer Service
Representatives (7)
PT Customer
Service Rep (1)
Phone Operators (2)
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Increased volume of 311 calls handled for 3 consecutive years
Successfully launched new partnership with an after‐hours answering service better suited to handle
the volume of night and weekend calls with no increase to the budget.
Published more 311 call center information than ever before, staying in line with our goals of open
data and transparency.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Answer >80% of calls within department Service
Level Agreement (SLA)
85.41%
85.12%
80%
80%
Average queue time of 20 seconds or less
15 sec
15 sec
<20 sec
<20 sec
Abandon rate of <3.5% of all calls to 311
3.5%
3.6%
3.5%
3.5%
Maintain an average handle time for all calls to 2
minutes or less
1:37
1:33
1:33
1:35
31,302
66,812
113,337
91,680
0
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Total Calls Presented (Calendar Year 2006 ‐ 2013)
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GOALS REVIEW:
Goal
Strategic Objective
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing, New
for FY15)
Increase outreach of 311 services
Drive traffic to the website through extended outreach
and greater web visibility.
Ongoing. With the help of the City
website and social media we have been
able to increase our outreach to and
receive more input and feedback from
constituents than ever.
Introduce new technologies to engage more residents.
Work with a vendor to produce smartphone applications
for each major platform to allow constituents to make
service requests.
Phase 1 Complete, additional work is
Ongoing. The City has signed on with
the CIC grant funded Commonwealth
Connect program that is launching this
summer. This has allowed residents who
use smart phones to connect with
Somerville as well as with over 3 dozen
additional cities in MA all from one app.
However, manual input is still required
by 311 reps for requests to be linked to
our work order management system at
this time.
Improve workflow and performance of 311 requests and
data.
Ongoing. 311 is working to release
scorecards to the public with more
information on departmental
85.41%
80%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Percent Calls Answered within Department SLA
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performance.
Increase access to call center information for constituents.
Put more time sensitive information in the automated
response tool on the City’s phone system.
Ongoing. The “barge‐in” message has
allowed constituents to get the basic
information needed for snow
emergencies and other major events in
the city, freeing up phone lines for other
callers who require more in‐depth
information or have other questions.
Some of these calls show up as
“abandoned call” in the Cisco system; IT
is working on a solution.
Answer calls in a timely manner.
To meet our department goal of answering 80%+ of calls
in 20 seconds or less, divert calls more quickly to a local
call center, particularly during nights and weekends
when there are a limited number of reps available.
Review call data with in‐house customer service agents,
making them aware of their individual contributions to
department performance.
Complete/Ongoing. Reconfigured SPD
queue to route calls to backup
answering service in under 1 minute,
previous wait time was 2 minutes. Calls
are not being transferred during normal
business hours unless there is an
emergency situation because City
employees are best equipped to handle
these calls.
Offer consistent, high‐level customer service from 311 on a 24/7/365 basis.
Training for 311 staff on policies, procedures and any
other pertinent information from all departments we
assist in order to provide a quality experience during all
constituent interactions.
Ongoing
Strategic planning with afterhours answering service to
ensure questions are answered correctly, and work
orders are processed properly by courteous,
professional call takers with strong working knowledge
of City services.
Ongoing
Provide training for constituent services staff on policies,
procedures and any other pertinent information from all
departments in order to deliver top quality experience
to all constituent interactions.
New for FY15/Ongoing
Meet or exceed department service levels and other key
A.C.E. metrics without increasing cost of department
operations.
Ongoing
Increase department performance.
Replace existing PCs with laptops, enabling employees
to take 311 calls remotely in the event of a snow
emergency or other major event that could disrupt
Incomplete
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service within the call center.
Replace call monitoring software so that managers are
able to more effectively supervise calls and provide
better coaching and feedback to employees.
New for FY15
Expand the use of the Commonwealth Connect app for
users to make use of self‐serve 311 work orders. The
program launch has been successful overall, but there
needs to be less redundancy.
Ongoing
Meeting regularly with the Mayor’s office, department
staff and managers to ensure proper entry of work
orders, as well as to identify new questions to ask for
better data capturing which will facilitate faster and
more efficient completion of requests.
Ongoing
Identify new service requests that may be created to
improve workflow.
New for FY15/Ongoing
Explore new methods for constituent engagement to go
along with our walk‐in centers, call centers, mail,
webmail, social media and mobile app.
New for FY15
BUDGET:
CONSTITUENT SERVICES
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
(511000) SALARIES
570,261.23
602,333.00
456,085.83
587,651.00
(512000) SAL & WAGES TEMP
35,715.02
35,000.00
30,091.00
35,000.00
(513000) OVERTIME
7,921.02
8,000.00
6,334.68
10,000.00
(514006) LONGEVITY
2,800.00
2,800.00
1,400.00
2,000.00
(519004) UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
700.00
700.00
700.00
700.00
(519013) OTHER LUMP SUM
2,000.00
‐
‐
‐
SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
619,397.27
648,833.00
494,611.51
635,351.00
‐2.1%
(530000) PROF & TECH SVS
4,371.10
6,600.00
22,190.62
30,000.00
(530008) EMPLOYEE TRAINING
‐
5,000.00
‐
5,000.00
(534003) POSTAGE
‐
1,000.00
‐
1,000.00
(542000) OFFICE SUPPLIES
2,525.46
5,000.00
4,607.62
5,000.00
(542001) PRINTING & STATIONERY
475.00
3,500.00
‐
3,500.00
(542006) OFFICE FURNITURE
‐
750.00
‐
750.00
SUBTOTAL ORDINARY MAINT.
7,371.56
21,850.00
26,798.24
45,250.00
107.1%
TOTAL
626,768.83
670,683.00
521,409.75
680,601.00
1.5%
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PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
DIRECTOR
CRAIG, STEVE
1,624.58
84,803.08
84,803.08
CALL CENTER MANAGER
VIVEIROS, ELENA
1,030.22
53,777.48
53,777.48
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP I
COSTA, EILEEN
907.08
47,349.36
47,349.36
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP I
CONNELLY, LINDA
808.33
42,194.83
42,194.83
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP I
COOK, LORI
816.25
42,608.25
42,608.25
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP I
JOSEPH, WIDLINE
816.25
42,608.25
42,608.25
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP I
DUCASSE, BELIA
800.40
41,780.88
41,780.88
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP I
PERRONE, EMILY
824.18
43,022.20
43,022.20
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP I
MITCHELL, PAM
808.33
42,194.83
42,194.83
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP I
WRIGHT, HEATHER
816.25
42,608.25
42,608.25
OPERATOR, CITY HALL
DOUGLAS, NORMA
829.38
43,293.64
45,043.64
OPERATOR, CITY HALL
FELONI, MARLENE
764.22
10,699.08
42,709.88
813.11
31,060.80
CUSTOMER SERVICE REP (PT)
VACANT (NEW)
376.43
19,649.54
19,649.54
OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To identify, implement and promote cost effective strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of
Somerville’s residents, businesses, and City government. OSE strives to make Somerville a sustainable city by
reducing the energy use and environmental impacts of City operations, adopting and promoting
environmentally sensitive practices, fixing the environmental problems of the past, and advocating for a
healthy and enjoyable environment for the citizens of Somerville.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
151,268.24
156,584.00
155,867.00
‐0.5%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
11,000.00
2,500.00
4,500.00
80.0%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
162,268.24
159,084.00
160,367.00
0.8%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Established electronics waste recycling program at the DPW, which is available weekdays for residents
and businesses
Developed a systems map relative to climate change adaptation and mitigation (CCAM) in Somerville
Began the installation of LED street lighting across the City
Collaborated with City departments to roll out a citywide uniform trash bin program
Director
Environmental
Coordinator
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PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Total GHG Emissions (Metric Tons)
11,050
10,500
9,500
9,000
Recycling Rate (diversion of solid waste)
25%
32%
35%
40%
Renewable and Alternative Energy
Generation (kW)
13
64
300
64
11,050
9,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
11,000
12,000
FY12 Actual FY13 Actual
FY14
Projected
FY15
Projected
Total GHG Emissions
(Metric Tons)
25%
40%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
45%
FY12 Actual FY13 Actual
FY14
Projected
FY15
Projected
Recycling Rate
(diversion of solid waste)
13
300
64
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Projected
Renewable & Alternative Energy Generation (kW)
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Find new resources to support city programs
Identify “low hanging fruit,” i.e., policy or operating changes that
when made will result in net savings for the City in the short and
medium term
Ongoing
Actively seek new grant opportunities to support environmental and
clean energy programs
Ongoing
Increase solid waste diversion rate
Expand Zero Sort Recycling to commercial and large residential
buildings
Complete (150 new
participants in recycling
program)
Reduce amount of hard‐to‐handle waste (e‐waste, white goods, etc.)
Ongoing
Implement a Solid Waste Reduction program to limit the amount of
trash per unit
Ongoing
Increase opportunities for residents and businesses to recycle hard‐
to‐handle wastes
Complete
Complete roll out of citywide solid waste program, which will ensure
a new trash bin for each household in the City of a certain size
New for FY15
Implement curbside composting pilot
New for FY15
Reduce the City of Somerville’s carbon footprint in line with the City’s goal to be Net Zero by 2050
Develop a performance contract to upgrade all City streetlights to
LED or other energy saving technology
New for FY15
Expand residents’ opportunities to improve energy efficiency in their
homes through a partnership with NSTAR
Complete (over 500
audits and 60 retrofit
projects completed)
Expand residential EE program through innovative financing model,
and partnership with OSPCD
Ongoing
Increase the City’s use of renewable energy technologies on City
property
Ongoing
Engage city and community leaders on long range planning for
climate change
Complete for
FY14/Ongoing
Work toward achieving a Net Zero Emissions target by 2050
Complete greenhouse gas inventory
New for FY15
Lay the groundwork for future planning efforts by performing a
systems analysis of factors that impact the City’s long‐term
environmental sustainability
Complete
Establish working group to develop strategy
New for FY15
Engage all city departments, elected officials, and interested
New for FY15
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community partners in an ambitious planning effort that addresses
both adaptation and mitigation strategies for dealing with climate
change
BUDGET:
SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
(511000) SALARIES
151,268.24
156,584.00
125,986.56
155,867.00
SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
151,268.24
156,584.00
125,986.56
155,867.00
‐0.5%
(521001) ELECTRICITY
‐
1,500.00
‐
3,000.00
(530000) PROF & TECH SVS
11,000.00
‐
‐
‐
(534003) POSTAGE
‐
50.00
‐
50.00
(542000) OFFICE SUPPLIES
‐
500.00
‐
1,000.00
(542001) PRINTING & STATIONERY
‐
200.00
‐
200.00
(542005) OFFICE EQUIPMENT
‐
250.00
‐
250.00
SUBTOTAL ORDINARY MAINT.
11,000.00
2,500.00
‐
4,500.00
80.0%
TOTAL
162,268.24
159,084.00
125,986.56
160,367.00
0.8%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
DIRECTOR
SELLERS‐GARCIA, OLIVER*
1,584.96
82,734.91
82,734.91
ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR
DESHPANDE, VITHAL
1,400.98
73,131.17
73,131.17
*July 1 start date
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MISSION STATEMENT:
The Communications and Community Engagement (CCE) Department strives to use a broad and innovative
range of communications channels and outreach initiatives to ensure that the greatest possible number of
community members is reached with information on emergencies, programs, initiatives, events, public
meetings, and services. The department also facilitates and encourages resident participation in all aspects of
City government and community activities. While balancing the need to continue traditional outreach via print
and local media, the department also provides constituents expanded access to government information and
services via a range of outreach services from public meetings to eGovernment technologies including
innovative web‐based services, social media, and video streaming. In its efforts to inform 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 six core program areas. Their missions and services are as follows:
Public Information/Media Relations/Intergovernmental Relations/Event Management:
Coordinate public emergency communications in with Fire, Police, Public Health, DPW and Water.
Maintain, manage, and operate community alert system.
Coordinate, schedule, and promote civic events and ceremonies.
Develop and implement citywide public outreach/education campaigns for City initiatives.
Via multiple communications channels, disseminate information on City services, policy decisions,
initiatives, programs, meetings, events, and community activities to the community and BOA.
Write and distribute media releases, coordinate press conferences, arrange media interviews, and
respond to media and public queries.
Support the Mayor’s advocacy for City interests at the local, State, and Federal level and build
collaborative ties to other cities, agencies, and institutions via speechwriting, presentation
development, and advance coordination.
Oversee and enforce the City's cable television franchises with Comcast and RCN.
Facilitate responsive government and improved constituent services by answering constituent
correspondence and ensuring it reaches and is acted upon by appropriate staff.
City Cable TV:
Make public meetings and community, school, and sports events accessible to the public.
Share programming via cable television broadcast (City Cable TV and The Education Channel), live
streaming video, videos on‐demand, YouTube, social media, and other services.
Produce civically oriented programming, public service announcements, and informational videos to
improve access to government services, information, and decision makers.
Keep public informed by programming and managing 24/7 electronic announcement “cable wheel.”
Manage cable connectivity and school intranet for the public schools.
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Immigrant Outreach/SomerViva Language Liaison Program:
Facilitate the full participation of Somerville immigrants in the economic, civic, social, and cultural life
of the City of Somerville.
Inform diverse linguistic communities about City services and programs via a range of outreach and
communication channels: radio, TV, public meetings, site visits, home visits, community bulletin board
program, social media, web, etc.
Provide one‐on‐one support to aid immigrants in navigating City services; provide referrals to
community services.
Assist departments citywide in better serving immigrant communities via language and cultural
competency support.
Host free citizenship clinics, develop leadership among immigrant communities, intensively facilitate
engagement in public processes and all aspects of government, and celebrate the contributions of the
immigrant community.
Civic Engagement/ResiStat:
Bring data‐driven discussions and decision‐making to residents and promote civic engagement via a
range of innovative outreach.
Maintain and provide daily management of city’s main social media accounts and oversee social media
citywide for more than 25 departmental social media programs.
Provide citywide civic engagement, outreach, and meeting support to all departments.
Host ResiStat community meetings, online chats, social media forums, MIMBY’s, crowd funding, etc.
Run Somerville Academy for Innovative Leadership.
Respond to resident concerns and questions via meetings, social media, email, and the ResiStat blog,
and ensure feedback is used to improve city services.
Produce City newsletter providing citywide information on meetings, programs, and events.
Make data on Somerville and city services accessible to the public through the ResiStat website.
Arts and Culture Programming and Support:
Provide significant organizational support for cultural/community events: including Weekend of Play,
SomerStreets, annual tree lighting, Fitness Challenge, Spring Clean‐Up, Riverfest, and Fluff Fest, etc.
Via the Youth Arts Coordinator, provide free arts enrichment programs for youths and seniors and free
community performances including
o the Somerville Sunsetters,
o the Council on Aging Moonlighters,
o the Project Star performing arts summer camp,
o the youth music writing and recording workshop,
o support for the annual high school musical.
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City Website and Departmental Online Communications:
Maintain City website, overseeing all content and development and supporting all City departments, to
provide 24/7 constituent access to City information and online services.
Provide technical and web development support citywide for departmental microsites and blogs.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
52,354.49
237,787.00
243,753.00
2.5%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
11,676.65
31,875.00
24,825.00
‐22.1%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
64,031.14
269,662.00
268,578.00
‐0.4%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
The SomerViva Program had no designated budget in FY14. To fund event/meeting expenses including
additional interpretation services, printing costs, on‐site licensed childcare for parents attending public
meetings, outreach materials (with multilingual information), and other supplies, as well as two
cultural programs/events to celebrate and serve the immigrant community, this budget requests an
additional $4,000.
A total of $12,000 in Police Detail funding allocated for SomerStreets and other events now under the
purview of the Arts Council has been moved to the Arts Council budget.
Please note the CCE Department is funded via two budgets: the General Appropriations budget listed
here and the Cable Telco Revolving Fund on page 265.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
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DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY14 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Launched SomerViva Language Liaison Program, completed immigrant surveys, and implemented
numerous new initiatives and outreach efforts serving immigrants based on survey feedback.
Increased sign‐ups to and usage of the Blackboard Connect alert system, City social media feeds, and
the City/ResiStat newsletter.
Via multi‐pronged outreach strategy, successfully drove up attendance at wide range of community
meetings and recruited diverse applicants from the public for City commissions, committees, and
advisory groups including the Union Square Advisory Committee, the Community Preservation
Committee, and the Curbside Composting Committee.
Successfully renegotiated a new 10‐year Cable Franchise contract with Comcast.
Established cost‐saving collaboration with Code for America for a full redesign of website in 2015 to
increase usability and information access for residents and businesses.
Developed plan for and began Phase I of modernization of City Cable facilities to current HDTV
standards including the studio, broadcast, and production equipment and Aldermanic Chambers.
Introduced multi‐lingual programming to City Cable in Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole.
Director
Deputy Director
Admin Clerk
Youth Arts
Coordinator
Media Manager
Director of City Cable
Senior Program
Manager
Production
Programmer
Team of Freelancers
Social Media &
Community
Engagement Specialist
Language Liaisons
(3 PT)
Webmaster
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Increased participation in the Moonlighters senior chorus by 50 percent (average age is 75) and in the
Project Star free summer theater workshop by 30 percent.
Increased social media reach to unprecedented levels including averaging individual total reach of
120,000 per month on www.facebook.com/SomervilleCity.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
CY 2012
ACTUAL
CY 2013
ACTUAL
CY 2014
PROJECTED
CY 2015
PROPOSED
Number of persons signed up for
Community Alerts
35,391
42,676
43,000
50,000
Average monthly unique views City
Facebook
26,863
78,137
25k‐60k
25k‐60k
Hours of cable programs broadcast
136
138
180
185
Average monthly unique visitors to City
website
28,868
32,639
34,000
45,000
Newsletter subscribers
N/A
5,000
7,000
10,000
28,868
45,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
2012 Actual2013 Actual
2014
Projected
2015
Proposed
Avg. Monthly Unique Visitors to City
Website
136
185
80
100
120
140
160
[phone removed] Actual 2013 Actual
2014
Projected
2015
Proposed
Hours of Cable Programs Broadcast
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GOALS:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing,
New for FY15)
Complete full redesign of City website.
Reorganize/update to improve ease of navigation and access
to information and online services
Ongoing
Modernize site to include mobile‐friendly loading, integration
of social media, improved calendar, etc.
Ongoing
Collaborate with Code for America to create open source
website code
New for FY15
Modernize and enhance City Cable services
Review programming with community and/or higher ed
partner and enhance as appropriate
Complete
Increase educational programming on Channel 15
Complete
Upgrade studio to current high‐definition (HDTV) standards
Ongoing; plan developed and
vendor selected
Launch upgrade process for Aldermanic Chambers
New for FY15
Add content scrolls to identify programming onscreen for
viewers
New for FY15
Improve communications to underserved populations
Establish Language Liaison Program serving immigrant
populations.
Complete
Develop new, innovative outreach initiatives for other
underserved populations.
Complete
35,391
42,676
43,000
50,000
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2012 Actual
2013 Actual
2014 Projected
2015 Proposed
Persons Signed Up for Community Alerts
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Increase communications via local foreign‐language radio
New for FY15
Expand community bulletin board pilot to new locations
New for FY15
Increase translation and outreach/engagement support to
assist City departments in better serving immigrants
New for FY15
Enhance the communications capabilities of City government
Represent City goals, initiatives, services, and
accomplishments through accurate, informative press
releases, community notes, and presentations
Complete
Partner with other departments to help open channels of
communication between the City and residents/community
members
Complete
Further explore best practices for and enhance use of social
media for emergency communications
Complete
Introduce strategic use of new social media tools for
community engagement and information sharing
Complete
Add City‐originated Spanish, Portuguese, and Haitian Creole
CTY services as well as auto‐translated services in other
languages
New for FY15
Work with the Board of Aldermen and other elected officials
to explore new communications channels to enhance
information flows between the Aldermen, their constituents,
and City Hall.
New for FY15
Continue to grow robust ResiStat program
Expand reach of blog, newsletter, meetings, and social media
Complete
Support open government data sharing efforts
Complete
Continue to provide highly responsive and timely social media
services
Complete
Introduce Phase II of the Somerville Academy for Innovative
Leadership
New for FY15
BUDGET:
COMMUNICATIONS
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
49,754.49
156,187.00
125,666.52 165,534.00
512000 SALARIES & WAGES
‐
75,000.00
47,845.00
76,544.00
513000 OVERTIME
‐
5,000.00
1,239.14
‐
514006 LONGEVITY
1,250.00
1,250.00
625.00
1,325.00
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
350.00
350.00
350.00
350.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
1,000.00
‐
‐
‐
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SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
52,354.49
237,787.00
175,725.66 243,753.00
2.5%
524006 REPAIRS‐COMMUN.
‐
300.00
‐
300.00
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐OFFC
‐
400.00
‐
400.00
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
‐
‐
967.50
2,000.00
530008 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
‐
‐
500.00
1,500.00
530011 ADVERTISING
‐
‐
‐
‐
530018 POLICE DETAIL
8,642.00
20,000.00
3,568.32
3,000.00
530020 FIRE DETAIL
‐
‐
722.00
2,000.00
530029 CUSTODIAL DETAIL
‐
‐
‐
‐
534003 POSTAGE
‐
200.00
‐
200.00
534006 EXPRESS/FREIGHT
278.09
300.00
300.00
300.00
534010 BAPERN LINE RENTAL
1,475.00
1,475.00
1,625.00
1,625.00
540000 SUPPLIES
‐
‐
45.31
250.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,281.56
200.00
588.99
750.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
‐
‐
62.00
3,000.00
542006 OFFICE FURNITURE NOT
‐
‐
613.00
‐
558004 SUBSCRIPTS/PUBLICAT
‐
‐
9.99
500.00
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
‐
500.00
149.00
500.00
578014 NEIGHBORHOOD IMP.
‐
8,500.00
1,871.22
8,500.00
SUBTOTAL ORDINARY MAINTENANC
11,676.65
31,875.00
11,022.33
24,825.00
‐22.1%
TOTAL
64,031.14
269,662.00
186,747.99 268,578.00
‐0.4%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
MEDIA MANAGER
DEMAINA, DANIEL
1,176.93
61,435.59
61,435.59
SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST
ACKERMAN, MEGHANN
1,100.00
57,419.87
57,419.87
PRINCIPAL CLERK
SHERWOOD, ANNA
894.22
46,678.28
48,353.28
LANGUAGE LIAISON ‐ SPANISH
FLORES, IRMA
490.39
25,598.12
25,598.12
LANGUAGE LIAISON ‐ PORTUGUESE
FERNANDES, ADRIANA
490.39
25,598.12
25,598.12
LANGUAGE LIAISON ‐ HAITIAN‐CREOLE
SAINT‐SURIN, JHENNY
485.58
25,347.16
25,347.16
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Director
Deputy Director
Civil Service
Manager
Administrative
Assistant
Payroll
Manager
Payroll
Coordinator
Payroll
Coordinator
HR Generalist
Benefits
Manager
Benefits
Coordinator
Benefits
Specialist
Workers' Comp.
Manager
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. The Department also promotes and supports
organizational excellence through effective human resources programming regarding benefits, compensation,
training and safety, administered in an environment that embraces diversity, quality customer service and
professional development.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
453,566.97
687,739.00
716,337.00
4.2%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
110,789.97
257,195.00
277,775.00
8.0%
SPECIAL ITEMS
13,041.06
44,000.00
61,010.100
38.7%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
577,398.00
988,934.00
1,055,122.00
6.7%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
An increase for Professional & Technical Services has been included for the following uses: Job
Enhancement Training, Summer Jobs Drug Screening, and required Health Care Reform mailings.
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Increased library patron safety by validating the need for sharps containers and then installing them in
all library bathroom locations.
Conducted AED supply assessment and replaced all AED pads and batteries.
Scheduled and coordinated CPR training for employees.
Conducted multi‐session educational sessions at all city locations on flexible spending accounts
resulting in increased subscribers.
Held 2 blood drives by working in conjunction with SHS students from Health Careers and Red Cross.
Conducted full compliance audit on approximately 3,200 medical files
Successfully launched Weight Watchers at Work program
Hired and promoted 9 Firefighters and 6 Police Officers through the civil service process.
Fulfilled Wellness Committee recommendation as recommended by City Hall employees to update City
Hall break room.
Increased the number of vendors participating in the employee annual perk fair through the Chamber
of Commerce.
Conducted a full dental vendor assessment resulting in lower rates from our current provider which
was passed on to subscribers.
Streamlined the void check process for School and City for more efficient tracking of funds.
Rolled out training to managers and employees on Conflict Resolution and Sensitivity Awareness.
Developed an Anti‐Harassment / Anti‐Discrimination policy and administered citywide.
Rolled out Reasonable Suspicion training for managers, SMEA Union Leaders, affected DPW staff and
foremen.
Created and administered new teacher benefit packets in coordination with the School Dept.
Conducted annual ethics training update for all employees – 100% participation.
Revamped and reissued the Non‐Union Guidebook.
Took on 3rd party monitoring of premium payments.
Selected vendor for police chief nationwide search, established selection committee and started the
selection process.
Performed and completed full I‐9 compliance audit.
Converted application and resumes to electronic format allowing managers to have shared access to
applicant information in real time.
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PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12 ACTUAL
FY13 ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Number of New Hires
126
122
102
110
Percent of Unions Currently in Contract
70%
70%
70%
70%
Flexible Spending and Dependent Care
Account Enrollees
198
225
248
260
Opt Out Program Savings
N/A
N/A
$185,502
$190,000
FMLA Notifications / Applications
102
130
176
180
GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing,
New for FY15)
Recruit, hire, and maintain talented professionals
Recruit and hire all city employees including public safety
Ongoing
Administer comprehensive health and welfare benefits for City and
School employees, retirees, and surviving spouses
Ongoing
Administer Workers’ Compensation in compliance with Ch. 152
Ongoing
Continue to train and educate employees
Conduct FMLA Training to educate managers on employee rights
and responsibilities
Complete
Conduct safety trainings to reduce injuries (there are approximately
an average of 11.3 injuries per month)
Ongoing
126
110
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
ACTUAL
FY15
PROPOSED
New Hires
102
180
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
ACTUAL
FY15
PROPOSED
FMLA Notifications / Applications
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Collaborate with Retirement to hold quarterly information sessions for
retirement planning
New for FY15
Continue committee facilitation
Absorb duties and role of Wellness Ambassador to increase
facilitation of the Wellness Committee
Complete
Continue joint SMEA management/union safety committee to
effectively identify employee safety and training needs
Ongoing
Work with SMEA leadership through Joint Labor Management
meetings
Ongoing
Improve Employee and Labor Relations
Maintain positive relationships with non‐union and union staff
Ongoing
Foster positive relationships and communication with union
leadership
Ongoing
Enhance Employee Benefits
Continue to work with vendor for guidance on health care reform
Ongoing
Create partnership with new vendor to offer additional voluntary
benefits and conduct employee outreach for enrollment
Complete
Obtain vendor for COBRA Administrator in relation to dental
benefits
Complete
Mailing to newly eligible employees under the Healthcare Reform
Act
New for FY15
Review long term disability plans and select best value(s)
New for FY15
In conjunction with the wellness committee, begin to update all
employee lounge areas
New for FY15
Review Vision Plans (new benefit), determine if cost effective for
employees, and select based on best value(s)
New for FY15
Streamline Processes
Evaluate combining 111F and WC
Ongoing
Implement MUNIS payroll
On Hold – pending funding
Select HRIS and determine implementation date / begin
implementation
Selection Complete / Pending
funding for implementation
Implement MUNIS HRIS
New for FY15
Comply with State and Federal guidelines
Perform beneficiary audit on Group Life and Voluntary Life
Insurance with Boston Mutual
New for FY15
Conduct HIRD audit and mailings
New for FY15
Administer benefits and process payments in accordance with the
Healthcare Reform Act
New for FY15
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BUDGET:
PERSONNEL
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
440,546.83
678,959.00
521,976.69
707,557.00
511002 SALARIES ‐ MONTHLY
6,343.26
‐
‐
‐
512000 SALARIES & WAGES
1,420.00
2,080.00
1,150.40
2,080.00
513000 OVERTIME
281.88
3,000.00
623.43
3,000.00
514006 LONGEVITY
3,425.00
3,350.00
1,675.00
3,350.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
200.00
‐
1,500.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
350.00
350.00
350.00
350.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
1,000.00
‐
‐
‐
(0115251) PERSONNEL PERSONAL SERV
453,566.97
687,739.00
527,275.52
716,337.00
4.2%
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐OFFC
565.37
300.00
606.62
1,440.00
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
82,233.75
188,295.00
151,902.65
197,890.00
530008 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
5,827.00
10,000.00
7,305.80
15,200.00
530011 ADVERTISING
11,865.00
20,000.00
9,591.25
20,000.00
530017 ARBITRATION SERVICES
‐
25,000.00
3,250.00
25,000.00
534003 POSTAGE
47.55
400.00
6.57
400.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,700.83
1,200.00
1,723.80
2,200.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
1,200.70
1,000.00
3,409.00
3,000.00
542006 OFFICE FURNITURE NOT
2,976.00
‐
3,659.74
‐
549000 FOOD SUPPLIES &
130.40
‐
142.32
1,000.00
558004 MAGAZINES &
477.59
1,000.00
653.00
1,000.00
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
‐
‐
22.00
‐
571001 IN STATE CONFERENCES
60.00
1,000.00
95.00
1,000.00
572001 OUT OF STATE
‐
‐
925.00
‐
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
455.00
1,000.00
1,600.95
1,645.00
578008 REIMB/ALLOWANCES
3,250.78
5,000.00
‐
5,000.00
578015 AWARDS
‐
3,000.00
787.68
3,000.00
(0115252) PERSONNEL ORDINARY
110,789.97
257,195.00
185,681.38
277,775.00
8.0%
519016 ED INCENTIVES SMEA A
215.00
7,500.00
599.00
7,500.00
519017 EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE ‐ B
8,326.06
20,000.00
22,038.41
37,010.00
519018 ED INCENTIVE ‐ FIRE ALARM
‐
5,000.00
‐
5,000.00
519019 ED INCENTIVE ‐ E911
‐
3,500.00
‐
3,500.00
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519020 SMEA EMPLOY FLUENCY
4,500.00
8,000.00
7,500.00
8,000.00
(0115260) PERSONNEL SPECIAL ITE
13,041.06
44,000.00
30,137.41
61,010.00
38.7%
TOTAL
577,398.00
988,934.00
743,094.31
1,055,122.0
6.7%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
DIRECTOR
ROCHE, BILL
2,077.52
108,446.79
108,446.79
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
COOPER, CANDACE
1,600.00
83,519.92
83,519.92
PAYROLL MANAGER
SHEA, PHYLLIS
1,432.91
74,797.93
74,797.93
PAYROLL COORDINATOR
O'REGAN, MELANIE
961.54
50,192.39
50,192.39
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATIVE ASST.
GAFFNEY, PAUL
1,000.52
52,227.30
52,227.30
HUMAN RESOURCE COORDINATOR
CONNOLLY, DEBORAH
1,000.00
52,200.08
52,200.08
HR GENERALIST
STEIN, DEBORAH
975.96
50,945.27
50,945.27
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
JOY, DONNA
1,050.43
54,832.45
56,582.45
BENEFITS MANAGER
COMEIRO, JENNIFER
1,421.48
74,201.38
74,201.38
BENEFITS SPECIALIST
BROWN, MARIE BARBARA
887.14
46,308.58
46,308.58
BENEFITS COORDINATOR
LALLY, MARY ALICE
1,147.21
59,884.36
61,834.36
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To leverage technology to maximize the productivity of city staff. The IT Department also improves customer
services by partnering closely with other departments to foster and build functional commonality across
organizations while maintaining, improving and delivering reliable technology infrastructure for city
employees and residents.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
630,671.87
601,506.00
682,828
13.5%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
1,026,527.12
1,253,140.00
1,239,380
‐1.1%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
1,657,198.99
1,854,646.00
1,922,208
3.6%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
Deputy Director of IT for Public Safety will be paid from the IT budget once Police grant funds have
been expended. The Deputy Director is spearheading the Combined Dispatch implementation in
addition to other projects.
Other differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit
increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins
Center guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
Director
Deputy Director
for Public Safety
IT Specialist
IT Project
Manager
Network
Manager
Computer
Systems
Supervisor
Tech Specialist
(3)
Administrative
Prog/Tech
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Upgraded City & School Departments core network infrastructure
Implemented a new network security system
Deployed tablets for field users for inspection and code enforcement
Design, planning and implementation for a new permits & code enforcement system
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12 ACTUAL
FY13 ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
IT work orders
2,316
2,141
2,142
2,500
IT work orders completed
2,292
2,140
2,111
2,475
Percent of work orders completed
98.96%
99.95%
98.55%
99.00%
Major projects
11
12
14
14
Smartphones/tablets
21
35
77
100
GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing,
New for FY15)
Implement MUNIS modules
Continue to work with functional groups in the City
to convert data accurately, train the end users and
implement the project
Scheduled for completion in August 2014
2,292
2,140
2,111
2,475
1,900
2,000
2,100
2,200
2,300
2,400
2,500
2,600
FY12 ACTUAL
FY13 ACTUAL
FY14 PROJECTED
FY15 PROPOSED
IT Work Orders Completed
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Plan, manage and implement a comprehensive
Human Resource and Payroll Management System
New for FY15
Work with the Finance and Personnel Departments
to formulate the requirements for a comprehensive
HR system
Completed. Finalized product solution and
implementation costs.
Server and desktop virtualization
Continue to reduce new hardware procurement by
leveraging virtual servers and desktops
Ongoing. Finalized implementation plan.
Scheduled to be completed in FY15
Increase server virtualization and implement end‐
user desktop virtualization
New for FY15
Faster response to FOI requests
Empower departments to access electronic
information for public requests
Completed. New email archival system has
reduced average retrieval time from 2 hours to
15 minutes.
Improve the phone directory system
Clean up old entries in the phone directory in
conjunction with Personnel
New for FY15
Investigate the effectiveness of the voice dictation
software used for the phone directory (increase use
of aliases, etc.)
New for FY15
Expand the City’s data center footprint
Continue to diversify locations for failover and
disaster recovery needs for city systems
Ongoing. Full fail‐over capabilities completed
for the VOIP phone systems across City and
Public Safety dispatch locations
Integration of email systems
Upgrade the current email system to consolidate
the infrastructure for City and Police Departments
while maintaining the individuality for security
purposes
New for FY15
BUDGET:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
619,406.30
596,881.00
479,987.34
677,928.00
514006 LONGEVITY
3,925.00
4,275.00
2,000.00
4,550.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
1,100.00
‐
600.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
350.00
350.00
350.00
350.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
5,890.57
‐
‐
‐
(0115551) INFO TECH PERSONAL SVCS
630,671.87
601,506.00
482,937.34
682,828.00
13.5%
524015 REPAIRS COMPUTER
75,741.96
23,000.00
24,227.09
23,000.00
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524033 MAINT SOFTWARE
473,226.72
472,300.00
382,924.58
463,100.00
527006 LEASE ‐ PHOTOCPIER
10,575.20
24,600.00
30,668.42
42,750.00
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
5,753.33
5,000.00
6,760.00
5,000.00
530008 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
31,406.00
51,600.00
10,994.24
30,800.00
530028 SOFTWARE
‐
131,200.00
92,000.00
111,100.00
534001 PHONE MAINTENANCE
2,955.59
500.00
‐
500.00
534002 CELLUAR & PAGING
84,913.76
95,400.00
94,700.00
108,600.00
534003 POSTAGE
‐
200.00
‐
200.00
534007 PSTN‐USAGE
40,315.65
44,680.00
36,711.98
49,300.00
534009 INTERNET MAINTENANCE
15,930.54
39,000.00
11,461.50
39,000.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
297.39
1,500.00
1,002.98
1,500.00
542004 COMPUTER SUPPLIES
6,417.50
15,000.00
4,999.00
15,000.00
542007 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
273,425.04
223,900.00
257,989.43
334,950.00
542010 CELLULAR DEVICES
5,548.44
9,000.00
24,100.00
3,750.00
572000 OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
‐
‐
‐
‐
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
20.00
830.00
817.00
830.00
585019 CABLEING
‐
115,430.00
106,480.95
10,000.00
(0115552) INFO TECH ORDINARY MAI
1,026,527.1
1,253,140.0
1,085,837.1
1,239,380.0
‐1.1%
TOTAL
1,657,199
1,854,646.0
1,568,775
1,922,208.0
3.6%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
DIRECTOR
VISWANATHAN, KARTHIK
2,238.90
116,870.44
116,870.44
DY. DIRECTOR/PS MANAGER
DESMOND, BRUCE
1,649.20
86,088.17
64,318.75
NETWORK MANAGER
GOODRIDGE, DAVID
1,379.78
72,024.43
72,024.43
IT SPECIALIST‐PUBLIC SAFETY
SANTANA, MIGUEL
1,015.37
53,002.05
53,002.05
IT PROJECT MANAGER
SLONINA, DAVID
1,339.30
69,911.54
69,911.54
SUPV COMPUTER SYS
SANTOS, JOSEPH
1,737.94
84,116.30
92,135.10
1,741.79
6,618.80
COMP TECH/ SYS ADMN
DASILVA, EDWARD
1,460.38
10,514.74
77,805.09
1,464.23
65,890.35
ADMIN PROG/TECH
VICENTE, TERESA
1,424.05
42,436.69
75,671.65
1,427.90
31,984.96
IT SERVER SUPPORT TECH
DESMOND, MATT
1,154.00
60,238.80
61,088.80
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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 Election Department
strives to conduct fair and orderly elections by distributing and administering nomination papers and
petitions, certifying signatures, preparing ballots, 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. The Department also
administers the annual city census, which is a several‐month project, mandated by the City Charter and the
general laws of Massachusetts. Census information is used by the Election Department to ensure accurate
voting lists. Our census information is also used by the Assessing Department, Treasury Department, School
Department, the Council on Aging, Police Department, Law Department, DPW, Personnel Department, OSPCD,
Inspectional Services, and the Jury Commission.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
365,402.75
341,486.00
350,833.00
2.7%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
180,380.57
94,370.00
98,370.00
4.2%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
545,783.32
435,856.00
449,203.00
3.1%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
Election
Commissioner
Deputy
Election
Commissioner
Senior Clerk
Assistant
Election
Commissioner
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Completed the design, mailing, and updating of the annual cenus.
Conducted 4 successful elections – Sept & Nov City Elections and April & June Special Senate Elections.
Conducted a successful Retirement Election.
Collected and promptly posted all campaign finance reports to the City website in accordance with the
Mayor’s Goal #6: Accountability and Transparency.
Archived all election results online in accordance with the Mayor’s Goal #6: Accountability and
Transparency.
Continued to deliver quality customer service in accordance with the Mayor’s Goal #7: Customer
Service.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Census return rate
60%
45%
60%
60%
Number of registered voters
42,507
49,164
46,451
46,616
Number of votes cast in November election
9073
35,490
10,241
12,000
60%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
55%
60%
65%
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Census Return Rate
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing,
New for FY15)
Increase voter awareness of deadlines for registration and the dates of upcoming elections
Increased use of portable signs, bank message boards, and
Church Bulletins for publicity.
Ongoing
Register more voters in the City.
Continue census/voter outreach programs through various
citizen groups & activities such as ArtBeat, ResiStat, social
media, etc.
22,410 transactions processed in
FY14 (new registrations, name,
address or party changes, and/or
moves out of Somerville)
Accurately estimate the population for our use and for all other city departments.
Design & mail census forms to 40,158 households.
Ongoing. 100% of forms (39,924
households) were mailed on time in
FY14.
Design & mail follow‐up census forms & postcards.
Ongoing. 100% of follow‐up forms
were mailed out on time in FY14.
Collect and input data from the census in a timely and
accurate manner.
Ongoing. 100% of forms were
entered into the state system on
time in FY14.
Increase the census response rate.
Ongoing
Work with Traffic & Parking to increase the number of
residents listed in our census.
Ongoing
Work with the School Department Parent Information
Ongoing. We collect & process
46,616
12,000
0
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Registered Voters & Votes Cast in November Election
# registered voters
# votes cast in November election
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Center to capture census information from parents
registering their children for school.
forms as we receive them.
Investigate replacement of voting machines: attend and
host demonstrations by potential vendors, including ES&S
and LHS.
Ongoing.
Run impartial, smooth & efficient elections.
Ensure all precincts have a sufficient number workers,
supplies & equipment.
Ongoing. 21 Precincts were fully
staffed on election day.
Run all elections in a transparent manner in order to
maintain voter confidence in the integrity of the process.
Ongoing
Analyze voter turnout in past elections to make
predictions about where and when the most voters will
arrive.
Ongoing
Use the analysis mentioned above to consolidate or
change some polling locations prior to the 2014 elections.
New for FY15
Ensure proper maintenance of and access to public records.
Keep all census records, voter records, Campaign Finance
Reports, and Ethics Forms up to date and in good order.
Complete. 100% of records and
reports available online.
Provide access to more records online.
259 records and reports and forms
posted online.
Post final election results on the City's website.
Complete. 4 elections with results
posted online.
Put in place an evacuation and relocation plan for all polling locations.
Work collectively with Police, Fire and School
Departments.
Ongoing
Work with the Superintendent to increase security at
schools that are polling locations.
New for FY15
BUDGET:
ELECTIONS
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
275,442.67
241,086.00
193,467.47 250,233.00
511002 SALARIES ‐ MONTHLY
10,354.88
10,800.00
9,000.00
10,800.00
512000 SALARIES & WAGES
52,685.00
63,200.00
34,265.00
63,200.00
513000 OVERTIME
23,320.20
25,000.00
5,907.01
25,000.00
514006 LONGEVITY
850.00
1,050.00
425.00
1,250.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
400.00
‐
300.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
350.00
350.00
350.00
350.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
2,000.00
‐
‐
‐
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(0116251) ELECTIONS PERSONAL SVC
365,402.75
341,486.00
243,714.48 350,833.00
2.7%
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐OFFC
806.00
850.00
848.83
950.00
527001 RENTALS‐BUILDINGS
200.00
470.00
335.00
470.00
527016 RENTALS ‐ VEHICLE
‐
‐
‐
‐
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
16,655.84
17,000.00
10,859.63
17,000.00
530011 ADVERTISING
7,182.88
8,000.00
3,249.90
10,000.00
534003 POSTAGE
25,412.69
36,000.00
38,395.10
43,000.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
2,963.83
2,500.00
1,666.04
2,500.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
9,168.70
16,750.00
7,578.48
10,000.00
542008 BOOKS & BOOKBINDING
753.95
1,000.00
291.78
500.00
549000 FOOD SUPPLIES &
432.60
500.00
605.60
650.00
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
546.00
600.00
‐
600.00
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
‐
200.00
90.00
200.00
578016 CENSUS
5,788.98
10,500.00
10,700.00
12,500.00
578017 SPECIAL ELECTION
110,469.10
‐
‐
‐
(0116252) ELECTIONS ORDINARY MA
180,380.57
94,370.00
74,620.36
98,370.00
4.2%
TOTAL
545,783.32
435,856.00
318,334.84 449,203.00
3.1%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
CHAIRMAN
SALERNO, NICHOLAS
1,400.98
73,131.17
73,131.17
DEPUTY ELECTION COMMISSIONER
PIEROTTI, MARIA
1,221.06
7,326.36
65,712.53
1,263.77
58,386.17
ASSISTANT ELECTION COMMISSIONER
MURRAY, EDNA
1,356.47
28,485.87
72,177.85
1,360.32
42,441.98
SR. CLERK
CONNOLLY, MEGAN
775.11
40,460.74
40,810.74
P/T ELECTION COMMISSIONER
ALIBRANDI, ANTHONY
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
P/T ELECTION COMMISSIONER
MCCARTHY, LOUISE
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
P/T ELECTION COMMISSIONER
MACHADO, ISAAC
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To advocate for the men and women of Somerville who have performed military service. The Department of
Veterans Services administers a program of financial assistance to indigent veterans and their dependents in
accordance with chapter 115 of the Massachusetts General Laws, which is reimbursed by the State at a rate of
$0.75 for every City dollar expended. It also assists veterans in applying for dozens of federal and state
benefits, such as disability compensation, pensions, annuities, and deployment bonuses. It serves as the City’s
registrar of veterans’ graves and, in conjunction with the Mayor’s Office and the Somerville Allied Veterans
Council, coordinates ceremonies, dedications, and public events, including the annual Memorial Day parade.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
117,111.43
112,346.00
114,878.00
2.3%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
479,228.56
489,819.00
606,669.00
23.9%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
596,339.99
602,165.00
721,547.00
19.8%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
Significant increase in Veterans’ Benefits budget for residents of the newly‐opened Massachusetts Bay
Veterans Center.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Coordinated efforts with the Volunteers of America to open the Massachusetts Bay Veterans Center on
North Street, a facility that has seven permanent and 22 transitional housing units for veterans.
Enrolled 25 veterans in the Chapter 115 financial assistance program, an increase of 39% over FY2013.
Director
Principal
Clerk
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Provided nearly $500,000 in Chapter 115 financial assistance, perfectly matching state authorizations
and payments.
Filed 16 service‐connected disability claims with the VA. All twelve of the claims adjudicated so far by
the VA have resulted in monthly payments to the veteran. The other four decisions are pending.
Conducted an impressive ceremony at City Hall to establish a POW‐MIA memorial chair, a permanent
fixture that reminds the public of the sacrifices made by American military personnel captured or killed
in action.
Staged a successful Memorial Day parade, with 66 participating organizations, despite the non‐
availability of 23 organizations from the 2013 parade.
Procured the U.S. Navy Band Pops Ensemble for the 2014 Independence Day event, after the U.S. Air
Force band of Liberty was disbanded.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
New Chapter 115 applications
24
18
25
20
Total Chapter 115 recipients
69
72
75
74
Chapter 115 benefit dollars distributed
$302,091
$436,000
$425,000
$543,600
Number of chapter 115 cases closed after
finding employment for the veteran
n/a
4
5
5
Number of VA disability and pension claims
filed or appealed
6
8
16
16
Percent of VA disability and pension
claims/appeals with successful outcome
66%
88%
100%
Unpredictable
Number of public events
9
13
21
25
Number of partner organizations
3
5
9
13
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Improve the lives of veterans in Somerville.
Contact every veteran residing in Somerville who has recently left active
duty to offer support through Veterans Services.
Ongoing
Maximize chapter 115 benefit dollars distributed by ensuring that all
payments match the amount authorized by the Commonwealth.
Ongoing. All payments
matched so far in FY14.
Monitor chapter 115 claims for out‐of‐pocket medical expenses to
ensure proper reimbursement.
Ongoing. All medical
expenses properly
reimbursed so far in FY14.
Devise a strategy for processing the influx of chapter 115 financial
assistance applications from the Massachusetts Bay Veterans Center
(MBVC); coordinate with the MBVC staff to ensure a timely flow of
documents.
New for FY15
Create an employment plan for every employable chapter 115 recipient.
Ongoing. All current
recipients have
employment plans.
Improve the turnaround time for VA disability and pension claims by
working with claimants to take advantage of the VA’s new Fully
Developed Claims (FDC) system.
New for FY15
Monitor claims for processing by the VA.
New for FY15
Remain current on changes to federal and state benefits by attending
biannual Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services training
Complete for FY14
$302,091
$450,000
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
FY12
Actual
FY13
Actual
FY14
Projected
FY15
Proposed
Ch. 115 Benefit Dollars Distributed
24
20
69
74
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
FY12 Actual FY13 Actual
FY14
Projected
FY15
Proposed
Ch. 115 Recipients & New Applications
New Ch. 115 applications
Total Ch. 115 recipients
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conferences.
Become certified by the state under newly‐developed guidelines.
Incomplete. The state has
delayed its rollout of the
new certification plan.
Partner with community organizations to ensure all veterans’ needs are met, connect them with appropriate
services, and prevent duplication of services.
Run a monthly Veterans Group with the Council on Aging to provide
information and camaraderie to elder veterans.
New for FY15
Provide expert instruction to police officers about the effects of combat‐
related PTSD as part of a Public Health Department initiative.
New for FY15
Coordinate efforts with the Massachusetts Bay Veterans Center to
ensure that residents of that facility receive all necessary services, with
no duplication of effort.
New for FY15
Participate in monthly meetings of the Allied Veterans Council.
New for FY15
Increase public awareness of and engagement with veterans’ affairs.
Stage exceptional events for Memorial and Independence Day.
Ongoing
Attract a greater variety of participants for the Memorial Day parade.
New for FY15
Procure the U.S. Navy Northeast Pops Ensemble for the Independence
Day event at Trum Field.
New for FY15
Maximize efficiency of the Veterans Services department.
Create a reference manual for state and federal benefits.
Complete
Become even more proficient in the submission of chapter 115
applications to the Massachusetts Department of Veterans Services, to
ensure prompt payment and reimbursement from the State to the City.
New for FY15
Reduce the City’s chapter 115 expenditures by ensuring that all
employable chapter 115 recipients seek jobs in accordance with state
regulations.
Ongoing
Require every employable chapter 115 recipient to acknowledge his or
her job‐search obligations in writing.
Ongoing. Written
acknowledgements
obtained from all
recipients to date.
Establish a system for monitoring job searches.
Complete
Take appropriate sanctions against chapter 115 recipients who fail to
comply with job‐search requirements.
Ongoing
Evaluate programmatic changes made in FY13 and FY14 to ensure they
represent the best use of the department’s resources.
New for FY15
BUDGET:
VETERANS SERVICES
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
114,011.23
110,246.00
88,703.16
112,778.00
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VETERANS SERVICES
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
513000 OVERTIME
429.25
900.00
64.65
900.00
514006 LONGEVITY
850.00
850.00
425.00
850.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
470.95
‐
500.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
350.00
350.00
350.00
350.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
1,000.00
‐
‐
‐
(0154351) VETERANS PERSONA
117,111.43
112,346.00
90,042.81
114,878.00
2.3%
524001 GROUNDS
26.25
3,900.00
200.00
2,200.00
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
‐
200.00
35.24
200.00
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐
411.36
550.00
550.00
550.00
530000 PROFESSIONL &
44,689.01
55,000.00
33,550.00
55,000.00
534003 POSTAGE
274.00
600.00
92.00
600.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
190.97
400.00
1,420.98
500.00
542001 PRINTING &
80.00
600.00
‐
600.00
549000 FOOD SUPPLIES &
‐
1,000.00
‐
‐
558004 MAGAZINES
‐
34.00
34.00
34.00
558011 FLOWERS & FLAGS
2,170.99
2,300.00
1,082.95
2,300.00
558012 BADGES
‐
‐
‐
‐
571001 IN STATE CONFERENCES
‐
150.00
338.22
1,000.00
573000 DUES AND
85.00
85.00
85.00
85.00
577000 VETERANS BENEFITS 431,300.98
425,000.00
356,338.21
543,600.00
(0154352) VETERANS ORDINAR
479,228.56
489,819.00
393,726.60
606,669.00
23.9%
TOTAL
596,339.99
602,165.00
483,769.41
721,547.00
19.8%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
DIRECTOR
WEAVER, JAY
1,281.25
66,881.25
66,881.25
PRINCIPAL CLERK II
CAREY, KATHLEEN
879.23
45,895.81
47,095.81
TREASURER
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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 the City are collected. In accordance with Mass General Laws Ch44 Section
55B, 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,
deferred compensation plans, and building insurance for all City‐owned property.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
648,554.58
649,452.00
662,849.00
2.1%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
235,329.45
276,500.00
286,740.00
3.7%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
883,884.03
925,952.00
949,589.00
2.6%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
Treasurer
Accountant
Assistant
Collector
Head
Cashier
Clerks (2)
Senior Clerk
Customer
Service Rep
Tax Title
Attorney
Tax Title
Admin. Asst.
Admin. Asst.
Head Clerk
PT Advertising
Agent
TREASURER
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Oversaw two‐notch increase in bond rating to highest ever rating of AA+.
Implemented E‐Payables accounts payable service, which is projected to generate $70,000 in revenue
in FY14.
Worked with Assessing to seamlessly implement the Community Preservation Act and educate
customers.
Reduced Tax Title properties by more than 30.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Percent of real estate taxes collected
99.58%
99.65%
99.75%
99.75%
Number of tax title properties
218
125
95
90
Number of internet customers
807
1,100
1,500
2,000
Investment revenue collected
$302,077
$245,105
$200,000
$200,000
E‐Payables revenue
$0
$1,447
$70,000
$100,000
218
90
0
50
100
150
200
250
FY12
FY13
FY14
FY15
Tax Title Properties
807
2,000
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
FY12
FY13
FY14
FY15
Internet Customers
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Continuously enhance data availability and make all interactions with the department accurate, courteous,
and easy (ACE).
Work with revenue‐generating departments to implement
acceptance of credit cards.
New for FY15
Collaborate with Assessing to seamlessly implement Community
Preservation Act and educate customers.
Implementation complete;
education ongoing.
Collaborate with SomerStat to visualize and share interesting data
with the public through the City’s Key Systems Indicators website.
New for FY15
Expand revenue‐generating opportunities.
Implement E‐Payables accounts payable service through Commerce
Bank.
Completed in FY14
Further penetrate vendor relationships with E‐Payables to achieve
$100,000 in annual revenue.
New for FY15
Fully implement advertising program to maximize additional revenue
from City‐owned assets.
New for FY15
Improve efficiency of Treasury Department operations internally and with other departments.
Improve non‐criminal violation processing and collection.
Complete
Enhance cooperation across operating departments for revenue
projections, billing, and collection.
Ongoing
$200,000
$100,000
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
FY12
FY13
FY14
FY15
Investment & E‐Payables Revenue
Investment revenue collected
E‐Payables revenue
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BUDGET:
TREASURER/COLLECTOR
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
629,828.55
609,052.00
457,156.95
623,599.00
512000 SALARIES & WAGES
‐
25,000.00
‐
25,000.00
513000 OVERTIME
4,028.62
7,000.00
3,424.59
6,400.00
514006 LONGEVITY
6,575.00
6,650.00
3,325.00
5,500.00
514008 OUT OF GRADE
372.41
‐
409.41
600.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
‐
‐
500.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
1,750.00
1,750.00
1,750.00
1,750.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
6,000.00
‐
‐
‐
(0114551) TREAS/COLL PERSONAL
648,554.58
649,452.00
466,565.95
662,849.00
2.1%
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
‐
600.00
829.61
920.00
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
3,552.30
7,000.00
7,110.89
7,000.00
530008 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
1,268.15
1,400.00
‐
1,400.00
530011 ADVERTISING
2,860.00
10,000.00
4,255.00
10,000.00
530012 DATA
98,919.75
105,000.00
98,489.45
108,500.00
530026 BANK CHARGES
33,423.43
35,000.00
27,395.13
35,000.00
534003 POSTAGE
56,145.96
72,000.00
52,172.00
78,000.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
3,804.06
4,200.00
1,954.86
4,200.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
8,147.40
20,000.00
1,871.29
20,000.00
542005 OFFICE EQUIPMENT
‐
1,000.00
‐
1,000.00
542007 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
360.95
‐
‐
‐
558004 MAGAZINES
450.00
450.00
450.00
870.00
571001 IN STATE CONFERENCES
1,372.56
1,600.00
1,081.31
1,600.00
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
884.00
650.00
300.00
650.00
574000 INSURANCE PREMIUMS
2,600.00
2,600.00
2,600.00
2,600.00
574001 BUILDING INSURANCE
9,496.00
‐
‐
‐
578012 LAND COURT
12,044.89
15,000.00
11,577.10
15,000.00
(0114552) TREAS/COLL ORDINARY
235,329.45
276,500.00
210,086.64
286,740.00
3.7%
TOTAL
883,884.03
925,952.00
676,652.59
949,589.00
2.6%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
TREASURER/COLLECTOR
FORCELLESE, PETER JR
1,600.00
83,519.92
83,519.92
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ASSISTANT COLLECTOR
VACANT
1,188.73
62,051.71
62,051.71
TAX TITLE ATTORNEY
WESSLING, CAROL
1,057.12
55,181.56
55,181.56
TAX TITLE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
BURNS, ROSA
344.85
18,001.17
18,001.17
TREASURY ACCOUNTANT
LOWENSTEIN, RIE
1,213.98
63,369.72
63,369.72
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
TOBIN, FRED
1,552.01
70,771.66
82,292.33
1,555.86
10,268.68
HEAD CLERK
SHUTE, JOAN
961.46
50,188.21
51,938.21
HEAD CASHIER
STILLINGS, DEBBIE
889.43
46,428.25
47,628.25
PRINCIPAL CLERK II
MURPHY, MARY
879.23
45,895.81
47,645.81
PRINCIPAL CLERK II
BARROWS, LUCY
813.16
13,823.72
44,944.37
861.99
30,169.65
SENIOR CLERK
KELLY, JULIA
726.11
37,902.94
38,252.94
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
DIPASQUALE, JULIE
324.78
16,953.52
16,953.52
ADVERTISING AGENT
BURKE, PAUL
365.37
19,072.31
19,072.31
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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. To serve as a
barrier to potential fraud or misuse of city resources.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
737,653.89
656,268.00
735,750.00
12.1%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
3,065.42
105,990.00
107,095.00
1.0%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
740,719.31
762,258.00
842,845.00
10.6%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
An Accounting Analyst has been included in the budget. This position will add accounting capacity in
both the Recreation Department and the Council on Aging.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
Finance
Director
Deputy City
Auditor
Systems
Accountant
Grant
Accountant
Accounts
Payable
Supervisor
Accounting
Analyst
Administrative
Assistant
Principal Clerk
(2)
Senior Clerk
Internal Auditor
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Completed the FY13 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and was awarded a Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.
Awarded a two‐notch credit rating increase from Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services from AA‐ to AA+.
Attained $10,637,719 in “Free Cash” in State Department of Revenue Certification, the highest amount
certified in the City’s history.
Increased General Fund Equity on the Balance Sheet by $5,454,163, the largest one‐year increase in
the City’s history.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
General Fund Equity
$40,700,160
$41,612,751
$47,066,914
TBD
Free Cash
$7,646,537
$7,846,054
$10,637,719
TBD
Revenue—Budget to Actual
101.0%
101.5%
102.5%
100%
Expenditures—Budget to Actual
96.0%
97.5%
98.0%
97.5%
Number of Contracts Processed
548
532
540‐570
540‐570
Number of Invoices Processed
31,132
31,500
32,000
33,920
Number of ACI Payments (Electronic)
N/A
111
950
2,000
31,132
33,920
29,000
30,000
31,000
32,000
33,000
34,000
35,000
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Invoices Processed
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Undertake long‐term financial planning
Work with Retirement Board and consulting actuary to produce a
new actuarial valuation for the pension system as of Jan. 1, 2013.
Completed
Revise the 5‐year Capital Investment Plan in conjunction with the
Capital Projects Department
Completed
Update the 5‐year General Fund projection of revenues and
expenditures upon passage of the FY2014 Budget
Completed
Work with OSPCD to forecast new growth projections for the Union
Square Urban Renewal District
Ongoing
Determine asset allocation for the Health Claims Trust Fund
Ongoing
Incorporate recommendations for Community Preservation Act
spending into long‐range capital planning
Ongoing
Maintain the City's long‐term financial viability by forecasting the
City's funding sources; create successful strategies for capital
acquisitions; monitor revenue and expenditures for operating,
project grant, and capital budgets; identify potential financial
problems; research operational issues for resolution or
improvement; and share best practices.
New for FY15
Explore and evaluate alternative funding strategies to implement the
proposed projects in the FY2014‐2018 Capital investment Plan.
Potential alternative sources to include District Increment Financing,
public/private partnerships, Business Improvement Districts, the
Infrastructure Investment Incentive Program, the Local Infrastructure
Development Program, debt exclusion, and sale of assets.
New for FY15
Work with Assessing and OSPCD to forecast new growth projections
emanating from the Green Line Extension. Work with outside
consultant to monitor impact of Green Line Extension on property
values.
New for FY15
In conjunction with DPW, facilitate long‐range capital infrastructure
planning for water and sewer system; engage a long‐range rate
study; create water and sewer debt stabilization funds.
New for FY15
Issue an RFP to solicit crowdfunding vendors.
New for FY15
Collaborate with the Treasurer to fully implement advertising
program to maximize additional revenue from City‐owned assets.
New for FY15
Update the 5‐year General Fund projection of revenues and
expenditures upon passage of the FY2015 Budget
New for FY15
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Revise the multi‐year Capital Investment Plan
New for FY15
Continue to coordinate the development and review of all current
formal investment, debt service, and reserve policies to ensure
maintenance of our current AA+ and Aa2 bond ratings.
New for FY15
Provide state‐of‐the art solutions to improve financial processes and monitoring
Roll out procurement cards for selective departments effective for
the FY2014 budget.
Completed
Collaborate with the Treasurer to increase the number of vendors
participating in the E‐Payables Program.
Ongoing
Collaborate with the Treasurer to expand the number of City
programs accepting online and point‐of‐sale revenue collections via
credit card.
Ongoing
Increase the number of vendors paid through Electronic Funds
Transfer (EFT) rather than with a physical check and monitor
effectiveness.
New for FY15
Continue the use of scanning technology to scan documents into a
shared drive (Accounts Payable Mailbox) for access by users of the
financial system in order to streamline payments to routine vendors.
New for FY15
Ensure that City Departments comply with all municipal finance statutes and regulations of the State
Department of Revenue
Work with Internal Auditor to ensure that a working system of
internal checks and balances is in place for City Departmental
financial functions including but not limited to: the monitoring of
signatory approval for time sheets; the segregation of duties
involving financial transactions such as collecting, receiving, and
disbursements of funds; and the appropriate documentation of
financial transactions.
Ongoing
Analyze purchase requisitions to determine that the purchase is
legally allowable, charged to the correct ledger account, and that the
funds are available
Ongoing
Continue to work with City departments to ensure cash controls are
in place.
New for FY15
Conduct periodic audits on cash, payroll, and assets.
Ongoing
Collaborate with Purchasing to provide training to departmental
personnel on municipal finance and procurement law.
New for FY15
Collaborate with Purchasing to develop a grants repository on the
Share Point Drive for internal customers detailing grant accounting
and reporting procedures.
New for FY15
Improve City performance by demonstrating accountability and transparency
Collaborate with the Assessing and Communications Departments to
increase customer awareness of the City's schedule for mailing tax
bills, property values, property taxes, abatements/exemptions, and
New for FY15
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the City's budget through the publication and distribution of written
brochures, notices on the City's website, and on the City’s cable
channel.
Publish the City’s FY14 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
New for FY15
Develop methodologies to maximize return on taxpayer dollars
Develop an indirect cost rate plan for federal government grant
applications as recommended by the outside Auditors
Ongoing
Develop activity‐based costing for selected programs in DPW, Police,
and Fire
Ongoing
BUDGET:
AUDITING
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
710,442.18
641,088.00
456,127.97
720,070.00
512000 SALARIES & WAGES
1,240.00
2,080.00
‐
2,080.00
513000 OVERTIME
11,946.71
6,300.00
5,434.28
6,600.00
514006 LONGEVITY
5,025.00
5,400.00
2,700.00
5,600.00
514008 OUT OF GRADE
‐
‐
306.78
‐
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
1,600.00
‐
2,000.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
1,400.00
1,400.00
1,400.00
1,400.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
6,000.00
‐
‐
‐
(0113551) AUDITING PERSONAL
737,653.89
656,268.00
467,969.03
735,750.00
12.1%
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
‐
365.00
288.50
‐
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐OFFC
118.77
725.00
484.86
725.00
530008 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
1,103.00
1,100.00
249.19
1,100.00
530009 ACCOUNTING AND
310.00
90,000.00
76,923.00
90,000.00
534003 POSTAGE
‐
‐
47.47
50.00
534015 FEE
‐
‐
550.00
550.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
11.49
3,000.00
913.48
3,000.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
109.50
400.00
161.00
400.00
542005 OFFICE EQUIPMENT
‐
500.00
‐
500.00
542008 BOOKS & BOOKBINDING
812.16
‐
‐
500.00
558004 MAGAZINES
‐
300.00
‐
300.00
558013 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
‐
7,500.00
1,594.00
7,500.00
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
‐
100.00
30.00
200.00
571001 IN STATE CONFERENCES
165.00
400.00
270.00
670.00
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573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
435.50
1,600.00
1,533.50
1,600.00
(0113552) AUDITING ORDINARY
3,065.42
105,990.00
83,045.00
107,095.00
1.0%
TOTAL
740,719.31
762,258.00
551,014.03
842,845.00
10.6%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
FINANCE DIRECTOR/CITY AUDITOR
BEAN, EDWARD
2,047.56
106,882.66
106,882.66
DEPUTY CITY AUDITOR
TAM, COLLEEN
1,584.96
82,734.91
82,734.91
INTERNAL AUDITOR
HOLAK, CHRIS
1,268.75
66,228.75
66,228.75
ACCOUNTING ANALYST
VACANT (NEW)
1,153.85
60,230.77
60,230.77
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR
LIPMAN, ANITA
1,475.31
64,913.64
77,642.67
1,479.15
12,129.03
SYSTEMS ACCOUNTANT
VACANT
1,528.82
57,483.63
71,571.13
1,532.67
13,487.50
GRANT ACCOUNTANT
O'CONNELL, WILLIAM
1,274.32
66,519.50
68,019.50
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
LIBERATORE, JO‐ANN
1,050.43
54,832.45
56,582.45
PRINCIPAL CLERK I
MACMULLEN, DIANE
894.22
46,678.28
47,528.28
PRINCIPAL CLERK I
LANDRY, KATHRYN
894.22
46,678.28
47,528.28
SENIOR CLERK
CARRON, CORRIE
790.61
41,269.84
42,119.84
PURCHASING
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To assist City departments obtain the best possible value of services and supplies in a timely fashion. To
ensure compliance with all state statutes and local ordinances as well as to flag areas for potential abuse.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
332,382.82
363,459.00
372,717.00
2.5%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
29,973.04
33,760.00
34,570.00
2.4%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
362,355.86
397,219.00
407,287.00
2.5%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit
increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
As of May 2014, managed 95 advertised bids. This volume represents a notable increase over the past
two fiscal years. The total number of advertised bids was 74 in FY12 and 84 in FY13.
As of May 2014, prepared and executed approximately 480 contracts, including 350 new contracts and
130 renewals, amendments, or change orders.
Performed much of the above work during a time when there were two vacancies.
Hired and trained a new Assistant Director, Procurement Analyst, and Principal Clerk.
Purchasing
Director
Construction
Procurement
Manager
Procurement
Analyst
Principal Clerk
Assistant
Purchasing
Director
Administrative
Assistant
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PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Number of purchase orders processed
6,364
6,867
6,700 ‐ 6,900
6,700 ‐ 6,900
Number of contracts, change orders, and
amendments processed
548
532
540‐570
540‐570
Number of bids $25,000 and over
74
87
97
80 ‐ 90
Average number of bids per contract (for
advertised bids over $25,000)
n/a
n/a
~ 2.5
~ 3
6,364
6,867
6,800
6,800
6,100
6,200
6,300
6,400
6,500
6,600
6,700
6,800
6,900
7,000
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Purchase Orders Processed
50
60
70
80
90
100
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Bids $25,000 & Higher
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Improve the City’s access to competitive pricing
Develop, implement, and use interactive vendor database.
New for FY15
Research and determine appropriate collaborative purchasing
opportunities.
New for FY15
Develop and implement protocol for using collaborative contracts,
including new statewide contracts, Massachusetts Higher Education
Collaborative, other collaborative options (including regional, multi‐
state, and federal).
New for FY15
Utilize spending analysis in procurement planning with departments to
identify new strategies for attracting more competition.
Ongoing from FY14
Drive down costs on projects by comparing year to year, looking at
industry standards, negotiate lower prices on bids, and consult with
other municipalities on their processes and prices.
Ongoing from FY14
Reduce average timeframe from issuing a bid or procurement process to awarding the contract
Determine baseline timeframe.
New for FY15
Develop streamlined, easy‐to‐use procurement request and tracking
system and require all relevant parties to use it.
New for FY15
Streamline contract preparation, review, and signing process.
New for FY15
Reduce documentation required of vendors post award.
New for FY15
Streamline renewal contract documentation and process.
New for FY15
Improve understanding of and compliance with procurement regulations
Make it easier to access and understand purchasing requirements for
internal and external customers.
New for FY15
Prepare online tools for procurement planning and train department‐
level end users in how to use them.
New for FY15
Conduct semi‐annual training for relevant City personnel in procurement
laws, processes, best practices, and contract administration.
New for FY15
Improve operational efficiency of purchasing functions
Research opportunities to minimize administrative burden through the
procurement, contract management, and document archival processes.
New for FY15
Reduce paper consumption and space required for record retention
New for FY15
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BUDGET:
PURCHASING
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
327,282.28
362,259.00
255,644.41
371,517.00
514006 LONGEVITY
1,125.00
500.00
250.00
500.00
514008 OUT OF GRADE
1,275.54
‐
‐
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
700.00
700.00
350.00
700.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
2,000.00
‐
‐
‐
(0113851) PURCHASING PERSONA
332,382.82
363,459.00
256,244.41
372,717.00
2.5%
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
220.00
250.00
255.00
100.00
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐OFFC
421.89
420.00
‐
‐
527015 RENTALS EQUIPMENT
6,873.75
9,600.00
6,965.75
9,600.00
530011 ADVERTISING
5,790.00
7,000.00
6,205.00
9,000.00
530024 TUITION
2,700.00
3,100.00
1,550.00
2,450.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
13,243.90
12,000.00
11,660.55
12,000.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
60.00
100.00
180.00
100.00
542006 OFFICE FURNITURE
‐
300.00
‐
300.00
558004 MAGAZINES
128.50
150.00
150.00
150.00
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
‐
‐
24.00
50.00
571001 IN STATE CONFERENCES
60.00
140.00
50.00
120.00
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
475.00
700.00
500.00
700.00
(0113852) PURCHASING ORDINAR
29,973.04
33,760.00
27,540.30
34,570.00
2.4%
TOTAL
362,355.86
397,219.00
283,784.71
407,287.00
2.5%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
PURCHASING DIRECTOR
ALLEN, ANGELA
1,584.61
82,716.84
82,716.84
ASSISTANT PURCHASING DIRECTOR
NOSNIK, ALEXANDER
1,275.00
66,555.00
66,555.00
CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT MGR
DELUCA, ORAZIO
1,218.45
63,603.00
63,603.00
PROCUREMENT ANALYST
RICHARDS, MICHAEL
1,176.93
61,435.59
61,435.59
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
TANNER, BONNIE
1,030.12
53,772.26
54,622.26
PRINCIPAL CLERK
ROURKE, CLIO
813.16
26,021.12
43,783.32
861.99
17,412.20
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide taxpayers and the general public with the best professional service and information available.
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.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
510,383.71
498,604.00
511,594.00
2.6%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
77,853.35
88,300.00
93,100.00
5.4%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
588,237.06
586,904.00
604,694.00
3.0%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
For FY2015, the Assessors are proposing a net increase in ordinary maintenance of $4,800. This is
mainly due to the proposed study that will project anticipated valuation changes over the next 5 and
10 year period as a result of the Green Line Extension (GLX). The study will distinguish between
increases due to normal market appreciation and expected additional growth due to the new T stops.
The study will be particularly useful as a budget and planning tool. The expected cost of the study
could be as high as $25,000 and accounts for the like increase in the Professional & Technical Services
line item. The relatively small overall increase of $4,800 is due to a $21,000 decrease in the Property
Data Services line item. This decrease is due to the fact that consultant services needed for the FY2014
revaluation will not be needed in FY2015.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Successfully completed FY2014 revaluation with DOR certification.
Provided the administration with captured increment for Assembly Square DIF.
Determined city‐wide tax base growth.
Assisted with the implementation of Community Preservation Act surcharge addition to MUNIS system
for tax billing purposes.
Conducted two city‐wide community meetings to explain certification and appeal process.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ANNUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Sales verification inspections
703
750
800
815
Building permit inspections
1,311
1,415
1,698
1,868
Remeasure‐relist inspections
1,153
1,120
1,160
1,180
Residential exemptions certified
1,603
1,700
1,700
1,800
Potential building permit issues sent to ISD
54
55
65
70
Income & expense forms reviewed
1,376
1,392
1,405
1,430
Form of lists reviewed
1,387
1,356
1,400
1,400
Statutory exemptions reviewed
526
483
475
485
Chief Assessor &
Chairman of Board
of Assessors
Commercial
Assessments
Director
Residential
Assessments
Manager
Sales / Personal
Property Analyst
Assessor Analyst
Head Clerk
Principal Clerk II
Junior Clerk
Assessor Board
Members (2)
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0
500
1000
1500
2000
FY12
FY13
FY14
FY15
Assessing Inspections
Sales Verification Inspections
Building Permit Inspections
Remeasure‐Relist Inspections
1,603
1,700
1,800
1,500
1,550
1,600
1,650
1,700
1,750
1,800
1,850
FY12
FY13
FY14
FY15
Residential Exemptions Certified
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
FY12
FY13
FY14
FY15
Reviews Conducted
Income & expense forms reviewed
Form of lists reviewed
Statutory exemptions reviewed
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Comply with all DOR standards of performance.
Complete the DOR required interim year adjustment in FY15 by
coordinating with the DOR to ensure the timely completion of all tasks
and that all standards are met.
New for FY15
Complete the DOR required certification in FY14.
Complete
Determine Assembly Square captured tax increment.
Inspect and assess DIF blocks as of 6/30/2014 to calculate construction
completion value for FY15.
New for FY15
Inspect and assess DIF blocks as of 6/30/2013 to calculate construction
completion value for FY14.
Complete
Determine city‐wide tax base growth.
Inspect all properties improved (with building permits) to determine new
growth value as of 6/30/2014 for FY15.
New for FY15
Inspect all properties improved (with building permits) to determine new
growth value as of 6/30/2013 for FY14.
Complete
Continuously enhance data availability, improve customer service, and make all interactions with the department
accurate, courteous, and easy (ACE).
Inform taxpayers of any significant valuation changes through several
different communications media, e.g., CTY, city mailing, social media,
and any other effective means of reaching residents. Give as much time
as possible for taxpayers to transmit their concerns and questions before
the valuations goes into place; or provide information relative to the
appeal process.
Complete in FY14;
release of values through
public disclosure (a
revaluation year
requirement) and two
community meetings
held. Ongoing effort in
FY15.
Meet DOR requirements regarding classification hearing and in a
revaluation year, public disclosure
Complete in FY14;
ongoing in FY15
Collaborate with the Communications Department to disseminate
important information through press releases, social media, and other
outreach strategies.
New for FY15
Collaborate with SomerStat to visualize and share interesting data with
the public through the City’s Key Systems Indicators website.
New for FY15
Monitor impact of Green Line Extension on property values.
Issue RFP for consultant to conduct study.
New for FY15
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BUDGET:
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
482,656.17
477,139.00
383,792.66 490,129.00
511002 SALARIES ‐ MONTHLY
18,214.80
18,215.00
12,902.15
18,215.00
513000 OVERTIME
‐
500.00
‐
500.00
514006 LONGEVITY
1,700.00
1,700.00
850.00
1,700.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
152.39
‐
1,000.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
1,050.00
1,050.00
1,050.00
1,050.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
6,610.35
‐
‐
‐
(0114151) ASSESS PERSONAL SVC
510,383.71
498,604.00
399,594.81 511,594.00
2.6%
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
130.00
300.00
125.00
300.00
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐OFFC
437.52
500.00
465.49
500.00
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
33,307.22
36,000.00
19,568.00
61,000.00
530011 ADVERTISING
50.00
500.00
165.00
500.00
530016 PROPERTY DATA
33,639.16
38,000.00
38,735.84
17,000.00
530024 TUITION
1,665.00
2,700.00
1,723.50
2,700.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
2,590.31
2,500.00
2,201.48
3,000.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
1,483.00
1,500.00
386.00
1,500.00
542008 BOOKS & BOOKBINDING
350.00
650.00
350.00
650.00
558002 ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION
919.50
1,100.00
1,100.00
1,200.00
558004 MAGAZINES
899.15
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,100.00
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
1,550.98
2,500.00
1,965.22
2,500.00
571001 IN STATE CONFERENCES
351.51
500.00
‐
500.00
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
480.00
550.00
450.00
650.00
(0114152) ASSESS ORDINARY M
77,853.35
88,300.00
68,235.53
93,100.00
5.4%
TOTAL
588,237.06
586,904.00
467,830.34 604,694.00
3.0%
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PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
CHIEF ASSESSOR
LEVYE, MARC
1,785.07
93,180.78
93,180.78
ASSESSOR
FLYNN, MICHAEL
758.95
9,107.40
9,107.40
ASSESSOR
MULHERN, THOMAS
758.95
9,107.40
9,107.40
DIR. OF COMMERCIAL ASSESSMENTS
SWARTZ, LYNDA
1,450.36
75,708.98
75,708.98
MANAGER OF RESIDENTIAL
ASSESSMENTS
IRELAND, MARY‐LOUISE
1,326.42
69,239.12
69,239.12
SALES/PERSONAL PROPERTY
ANALYST
MATHEWS, DANIEL
1,182.70
61,736.74
61,736.74
ASSESSOR ANALYST
D'AURIA, RUSSELL
985.58
51,447.28
51,447.28
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
HALEY, CAROL
1,050.43
54,832.45
56,032.45
PRINCIPAL CLERK II
NUNZIATO, TERESA
879.23
45,895.81
47,095.81
JR CLERK
LANDRY, THERESA
729.65
38,087.73
38,437.73
GRANTS DEVELOPMENT
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To assist City departments with the development, preparation, and submission of proposals to public and
private funders. Grants Development provides a broad range of services, at differing levels of intensity as
needed, to help departments of all sizes and resource levels to obtain specialized funding. This funding
supports ongoing work as well as innovative and cutting‐edge activities, and helps to reduce the City’s reliance
on tax dollars to support its programs and services. Grants Development also serves as a repository of
information and documentation on the City’s funding history, submitted grant applications, and current
fundability with past funders and new funders under consideration.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
95,296.94
112,431.00
127,364.00
13.3%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
1,999.00
4,456.00
5,776.00
29.6%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
97,295.94
116,887.00
133,140.00
13.9%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
An additional five hours a week have been added to the work‐time for the Grant Writer.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Assisted 10 City Departments/Divisions with the management, preparation, and submission of 40
grants to secure $3.5 million in funding (projected).
Grant
Coordinator
Grant
Writer
GRANTS DEVELOPMENT
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Researched and analyzed an additional 20 funding opportunities for multiple departments.
Met with 17 Department/Division Heads to assess funding needs for their departmental agendas.
Completed two FEMA Independent Study Program courses about the Incident Command System (ICS)
and National Incident Management System (NIMS) to facilitate future submission of proposals for
homeland security and emergency services funding.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12 ACTUAL
FY13 ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Number of Grants Submitted
66
62
40
50
Number of Grants Awarded
51
48
30
37
Awarded Success Rate
77%
77%
75%
75%
Dollar Amount of Grants Received
$4.8 million
$5.4 million
$3.5 million
$4.2 million
GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing,
New for FY15)
Ensure that city departments pursue all appropriate grant funding opportunities.
Monitor political and economic developments at local, state,
and national levels to help city departments position
themselves within the current grant climate.
New for FY15
Monitor private, local, state, and national websites and other
news outlets for grant opportunities that could support
department needs and priorities.
Ongoing
Work with Department Heads and Project Leads to determine
if identified opportunities support the mayoral agenda and
align with departmental goals and capabilities.
Ongoing
Work with Department Heads and Project Leads to evaluate
funding opportunities that they have identified on their own.
Ongoing
Ensure that city departments of all sizes and resource levels have equal opportunities to develop and submit
grant proposals that support the City’s vision and their individual departmental goals.
Serve as consultants to city departments for project analysis,
grant writing, editing, budget development, attachment
preparation, and submission assistance.
Ongoing
Assist city departments in reaching out to other departments,
local nonprofits, and community‐based organizations to
support the development of fundable projects.
Ongoing
Monitor grant development and submission processes to
ensure that all grant components meet funder requirements.
Ongoing
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Develop a grants manual that informs city departments about
grants administration resources.
Ongoing; roll‐out is expected in
early FY15
Hold small‐group trainings to show city departments how to
utilize grants administration and the grants manual as
resources to support their work.
New for FY15
Ensure that the City maintains a repository of information on its own funding history, submitted grant
applications, and current fundability with past and prospective funders.
Maintain a database that records grant submissions and
tracks outcomes for all departments.
Ongoing
Maintain paper and electronic archives of the City’s submitted
grants.
Ongoing
Develop methods of capturing and recording institutional
knowledge of the City’s relationships with individual funders.
New for FY15
BUDGET:
GRANTS DEVELOPMENT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
(511000) SALARIES
95,296.94
112,431.00
86,013.36 127,364.00
SUB‐TOTAL PERSONAL SVS.
95,296.94
112,431.00
86,013.36 127,364.00
13.3%
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
‐
1,000.00
840.00
1,000.00
530008 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
‐
‐
‐
800.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
‐
1,000.00
‐
1,000.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
‐
‐
120.00
120.00
542004 COMPUTER SUPPLIES
‐
440.00
‐
440.00
558004 MAGAZINES
1,724.00
1,700.00
1,295.00
1,700.00
572000 OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
‐
‐
‐
400.00
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
275.00
316.00
‐
316.00
SUB‐TOTAL ORDINARY MAINT.
1,999.00
4,456.00
2,255.00
5,776.00
29.6%
TOTAL
97,295.94
116,887.00
88,268.36 133,140.00
13.9%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
GRANT COORDINATOR
HARTKE, KATE
1,171.16
61,134.43
61,134.43
GRANT WRITER
HAAS, LAURA
1,268.75
66,228.75
66,228.75
CITY CLERK
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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 Board of Aldermen and
Licensing Commission, including meeting preparation, interdepartmental communication, license and permit
processing, and document management.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
420,360.06
405,292.00
423,855.00
4.6%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
102,258.32
154,506.00
167,617.00
8.5%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
522,618.38
559,798.00
591,472.00
5.7%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
City Clerk
Administrative
Assistant
Head Clerk
Principal Clerk
(2)
PT Clerical Staff
Executive
Secretary
Archivist
CITY CLERK
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
The City Clerk’s Office scanned all death records from 1998 to the present and imported them into the vital
records software it uses for death records, significantly increasing the speed with which it can produce such
records.
The City Clerk’s Office operated the MUNIS Business Licensing Module for the Board of Aldermen’s licenses for
one complete year/business cycle, establishing for the first time a single robust database ready for conversion to
CitizenServe.
The Archivist created and arranged the city’s first online and physical display from its collection, highlighting a
treasure trove of public health records from the 1920s. The exhibit engaged visitors at the Public Library, from
the City Clerk’s webpage, and via social media.
The City Clerk’s Office dramatically enhanced the quality of the complete set of Board of Aldermen meeting
minutes, which has been posted on the city’s website. The PDFs now support word searches with a high degree
of accuracy all the way back to 1904, when the Clerk’s Office first adopted “typewriter” technology. This goal
was achieved internally, using only existing staff and software.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12 ACTUAL
FY13 ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Vital Records Requests
4,622
4,667
4,667
4,578
Board of Aldermen Licenses
547
591
615
615
Licensing Commission Licenses
428
418
427
427
Archived Records (Cubic Feet)
2,220
2,325
2,525
2,990
GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing,
New for FY15)
Provide accurate, courteous, and easy customer service with respect to vital records, dog licenses, and other
residential services.
Allow the use of credit cards for online vital records
requests.
This objective is underway. We have
identified the software we will use—
CitizenServe—and are progressing towards a
FY15 implementation.
Complete the conversion to the Munis Business
Licensing Module for Licensing Commission licenses.
This objective has been reconfigured in favor
of a conversion to CitizenServe, which is
progressing towards a FY15 implementation.
Begin supporting online business license applications,
accepting credit cards for the application fee.
New for FY15
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Provide consistent administrative support for municipal government.
Continue to stream BOA meetings online and post
minutes and video links within 2 business days.
This objective continues to be consistently
met.
Continue using MinuteTraq to promptly inform
departments of relevant BOA actions.
This objective continues to be consistently
met.
Maintain City records in the most efficient way possible.
Complete an internal needs assessment and 3‐year
action plan for onsite and offsite records storage and
records retention.
This objective is underway and will be
completed by the close of FY 2014.
Develop the capacity to digitize records in‐house for
preservation and public access purposes.
New for FY15
BUDGET:
CITY CLERK
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
(511000) SALARIES
406,054.55
386,284.00
299,738.38
394,919.00
(512000) SAL & WAGES TEMP
‐
9,416.00
9,790.00
18,544.00
(513000) OVERTIME
1,480.51
2,192.00
1,777.54
2,192.00
(514006) LONGEVITY
5,575.00
5,650.00
2,825.00
6,450.00
(515012) PERFECT ATTENDANCE
500.00
‐
1,200.00
‐
(519004) UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
1,750.00
1,750.00
1,750.00
1,750.00
(519013) OTHER LUMP SUM
5,000.00
‐
‐
‐
SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
420,360.06
405,292.00
317,080.92
423,855.00
4.6%
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
901.57
1,900.00
1,640.00
800.00
524033 R&M ‐ SOFTWARE
15,035.84
18,040.00
18,040.00
24,040.00
527006 LEASE ‐ PHOTOCPIER
1,971.75
2,500.00
2,200.00
2,500.00
527013 RENTAL ‐ STORAGE SPACE
3,456.80
5,050.00
4,872.08
7,984.00
527018 POSTAGE MACHINE
834.50
10,392.00
10,000.00
11,431.00
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
185.97
1,300.00
3,169.15
1,300.00
530011 ADVERTISING
530.00
750.00
750.00
750.00
534003 POSTAGE
68,175.00
75,964.00
65,856.07
84,102.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
4,603.75
5,000.00
4,968.83
5,500.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
1,061.00
5,600.00
1,099.03
4,000.00
542005 OFFICE EQUIPMENT
‐
2,300.00
‐
1,900.00
542008 BOOKS & BOOKBINDING
5,116.50
14,410.00
9,835.00
16,710.00
549000 FOOD SUPPLIES &
‐
‐
‐
100.00
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558004 SUBSCRIPTS/PUBLIC
29.64
‐
‐
100.00
571001 IN STATE CONFERENCES
25.00
500.00
15.00
500.00
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
75.00
500.00
539.00
600.00
574000 INSURANCE PREMIUMS
256.00
300.00
275.00
300.00
578001 CC CONVENIENCE FEE
‐
10,000.00
‐
5,000.00
(0116152) CITY CLERK ORDINARY
102,258.32
154,506.00
123,259.16
167,617.00
8.5%
TOTAL
522,618.38
559,798.00
440,340.08
591,472.00
5.7%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
CITY CLERK
LONG, JOHN J
1,749.52
91,324.90
91,324.90
ARCHIVIST
DIXSON, NADIA
995.19
51,949.12
51,949.12
ADMN ASST
DEPRIZIO, JO‐ANN
1,050.43
54,832.45
56,582.45
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
PAGLIARO, JENNEEN
1,050.43
54,832.45
56,582.45
HEAD CLERK
JAMES, MAUREEN
961.46
50,188.21
51,938.21
PRINCIPAL CLERK II
CASSIDY, NANCY
879.23
45,895.81
47,095.81
PRINCIPAL CLERK II
BATZEK, LORI
879.23
45,895.81
47,645.81
LICENSING COMMISION
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BUDGET:
LICENSING COMMISSION
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511002 SALARIES ‐ MONTHLY
10,800.00
10,800.00
9,000.00
10,800.00
(0116551) LICENSING CO
10,800.00
10,800.00
9,000.00
10,800.00
0.0%
COMMISSION LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
CHAIRMAN
UPTON, ANDREW
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
COMMISSIONER
VACCARO, VITO
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
COMMISSIONER
MCKENNA, JOHN
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide high quality, cost effective legal services to the Mayor, Board of Aldermen, Department Heads,
Boards, and Commissions. The Law Department strives to successfully prosecute and defend actions before
state and federal courts and administrative agencies, as well as to provide knowledgeable and efficient
responses to requests for legal opinions and information, in advocating for the City in matters before the state
legislature, and in facilitating the lawful implementation of programs, technologies, and best practices, many
of which are innovative ‐ including first of their kind ‐ in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
623,411.58
603,993.00
679,396.00
12.5%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
44,834.62
125,900.00
175,275.00
39.2%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
668,246.20
729,893.00
854,671.00
17.1%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
New ISD Paralegal position included in the budget to enhance the coordination between the Law
Department and Inspectional Services Division. This position will enable the City to thoroughly enforce
the Building and Health Code and crackdown on repeat offenders.
$50,000 increase in the Legal Services budget to address anticipated outside counsel fees.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
City Solicitor
Assistant City
Solicitor x3
Chief Labor
Counsel
Special Counsel
PT Housing
Counsel
PT Municipal
Hearing Officer
Paralegal/Legal
Assistant
ISD Paralegal
Legal Secretary
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Surrounding Community recognition by Gaming Commission as to Wynn and Mohegan Sun;
Community Path extension (Memorandum of Understanding with MBTA);
Collected over $80,000.00 on a disputed claim, in conjunction with Personnel;
Drafted Wage Theft Ordinance enacted by the Board of Aldermen;
Prepared Greentown Labs Working Capital Loan;
Counsel to Personnel in hiring process (20 Fire Fighters and 22 Police Officers);
Reviewed over 400 contracts;
Received over 100 new claims against the City;
Responded or assisted in responding to over 70 public records requests.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12 ACTUAL
FY13 ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Contracts reviewed
485
430
510
450
GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Continue professional development of all staff
Encourage staff to routinely attend legal seminars and take
courses in computer programs
Ongoing
Create a comprehensive case management database, with
assistance of IT
Ongoing
Strive for excellent customer service according to A.C.E and improve client communication
Continue to provide prompt responses to law claims
Ongoing
Educate clients on the importance of including law department in
decision‐making
Ongoing
Efficiently and effectively communicate opinions to BOA members
Ongoing
Vet items internally before submitting to BOA, dept. heads, etc.
Ongoing
Advance/complete the Green Line Extension project
Work with MBTA as to easements and takings
Ongoing
Continue to work with MBTA re: construction of Union Square
spur
Ongoing
Work with MBTA re: development of Union Square, Gilman
Square and Lowell Street stations
New for FY15
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Assist MassDOT and OSPCD in extension of Community Path
New for FY15
Increase the efficiency and cost effectiveness of city‐wide contract and procurement process and legal
strategies
Continue to develop improved boilerplates for Purchasing and to
establish a clear understanding of who is responsible for which
sections of contracts, bids, RFP’s, and prevailing wage
requirements
Ongoing
Continue to retain litigation against the City in‐house to avoid
incurring outside counsel fees
Ongoing
Continue to preserve the quality of documents and law department files to provide greater accessibility
Work with the City archivist to box law department files according
to guidelines and develop and implement plans for storage and
retention
Ongoing
Scan and index legal documents throughout the year
Ongoing
Expand collaboration with ISD on code enforcement matters
Continue to assist Neighborhood Impact Team. Provide advice and
legal representation for efficient and effective code enforcement
options
Ongoing
Continue to pursue receivership matters related to problem
properties
Ongoing
Assist with labor related matters
Assist the Personnel Director and other department heads and
managers on a variety of matters including appointments,
promotions, collective bargaining agreement interpretation and
disciplinary matters
Ongoing
BUDGET:
LAW
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
610,120.86
591,702.00
476,912.10 666,880.00
511002 SALARIES ‐ MONTHLY
11,040.72
11,041.00
9,200.60
11,041.00
514006 LONGEVITY
1,250.00
1,250.00
625.00
1,475.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
1,000.00
‐
‐
‐
(0115151) LAW PERSONAL
623,411.58
603,993.00
486,737.70 679,396.00
12.5%
530000 PROFESSIONL &
31,620.60
16,000.00
4,577.50
14,800.00
530010 LEGAL SERVICES
‐
75,000.00
51,000.00 125,000.00
530024 TUITION
945.00
3,000.00
1,815.00
3,000.00
534003 POSTAGE
3.10
200.00
100.00
400.00
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542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,036.50
2,500.00
1,750.00
2,300.00
542001 PRINTING &
‐
400.00
‐
400.00
542002 PHOTOCOPYING
‐
‐
37.00
200.00
542005 OFFICE EQUIPMENT
‐
2,000.00
‐
2,000.00
542008 BOOKS & BOOKBINDING
6,777.89
19,000.00
9,839.80
19,375.00
558004 MAGAZINES
826.25
500.00
500.00
500.00
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
269.00
1,000.00
800.00
1,000.00
573000 DUES AND
2,950.00
4,000.00
3,166.00
4,000.00
578010 RECORDINGS
406.28
1,500.00
500.00
1,500.00
(0115152) LAW ORDINARY
44,834.62
125,900.00
74,085.30 175,275.00
39.2%
TOTAL
668,246.20
729,893.00
560,823.00 854,671.00
17.1%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
CITY SOLICITOR
FRANCIS X. WRIGHT, JR.
2,077.52
108,446.79
108,446.79
ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR
MATTHEW J. BUCKLEY
1,698.18
88,645.25
88,645.25
ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR
ROBERT V. COLLINS
1,698.18
88,645.25
88,645.25
ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR
DAVID P. SHAPIRO
1,749.52
91,324.90
91,324.90
ASSISTANT CITY SOLICITOR
JASON GROSSFIELD
1,600.00
83,519.92
83,519.92
LEGAL COUNSEL
EILEEN MCGETTIGAN
1600.00
83,520.00
20,880.25
PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT
SUSAN M. TKACZUK
820.08
42,808.26
42,808.26
LEGAL ASSISTANT
PAULA GARTLAND
1,480.61
61,889.43
78,802.80
1,484.46
15,438.37
ISD PARALEGAL
VACANT (NEW)
990.59
51,708.80
51,708.80
PROGRAM MANAGER HOUSING
DONATO, KELLY
260.00
13,572.00
13,572.00
MUNICIPAL HEARING OFFICER
KENNETH JOYCE
920.06
11,040.72
11,040.72
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Executive
Director
Economic
Development
Director
Staff (5.5)
Transportation &
Infrastructure
Director
Staff (5)
Housing Director
Staff (10)
Planning
Director
Staff (8)
Inspectional
Services Division
Supervisor
Staff (26)
Finance &
Administration
Director
Staff (3.5)
Administrative
Assistant to
Director
MISSION STATEMENT:
To make 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 open space, and improve transportation access with a focus on Somerville's long‐term economic,
environmental, and social quality of life.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
135,772.13
237,800.00
246,407.00
3.6%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
6,451.43
21,551.00
21,550.00
0.0%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
142,223.56
259,351.00
267,957.00
3.3%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
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GRANTS AWARDED:
GRANT NAME
GRANTING AGENCY
AMOUNT
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD)
$2,373,476
Community Challenge Grant
HUD
$1,300,000
Emergency Solutions Grant
HUD
$202,284
DEPARTMENTWIDE PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Total community meetings held
N/A
98
120
190
Total jobs created
N/A
13
685
2,000
Total new accessible open space (acres)
N/A
1.5
2.0
2.0
Total new affordable housing rental units
N/A
35
117
103
Total new affordable homeownership units
N/A
6
3
15
Percentage increase in walking
N/A
50%
25%
8%
Percentage increase in biking
N/A
50%
25%
15%
Total new public project starts
N/A
12
5
9
Total new residential development (sf)
N/A
754,900
250,000
448,184
Total new commercial development (sf)
N/A
592,000
150,000
1,085,937
98
190
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
FY13
FY14
FY15
Community Meetings Held
12
9
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
FY13
FY14
FY15
New Public Project Starts
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DIVISION GOALS:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Ensure that OSPCD revenues and expenditures are within annual budget parameters
Submit City budget proposal in a timely manner
Ongoing
Administer HUD‐based grant programs
Hold annual RFP process to select Public Service Grant recipients
Ongoing
Actively monitor performance of sub‐grantees
Ongoing
Administer CDBG program, in compliance with grant guidelines
Ongoing
0
200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
FY13
FY14
FY15
New Development (sq. feet)
Total new residential development (sf)
Total new commercial development (sf)
13
2,000
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
FY13
FY14
FY15
Jobs Created
35
103
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
FY13
FY14
FY15
New Affordable Housing Rental Units
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Submit HUD Annual Action Plan
Ongoing
(complete for FY14)
Submit annual CAPER
Ongoing
(complete for FY14)
Administer grant funds
Ongoing
Provide financial and administrative support to all OSPCD divisions and the Community Preservation Act
(CPA) Program
Support the implementation of CPA planning and development
Ongoing
BUDGET:
OSPCD ADMINISTRATION
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
(511000) SALARIES
135,772.13
237,800.00
189,483.23
246,407.00
SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
135,772.13
237,800.00
189,483.23
246,407.00
3.6%
524007 R&M ‐ OFFICE EQUIPMENT
198.95
‐
‐
‐
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐OFFC
1,375.00
‐
‐
500.00
527006 LEASE ‐ PHOTOCOPIER
1,924.50
7,771.00
‐
‐
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
175.00
11,280.00
91,780.00
18,550.00
530010 LEGAL SERVICES
225.00
‐
500.00
‐
530011 ADVERTISING
‐
1,250.00
‐
1,250.00
530023 STAFF DEVELOPMENT
500.00
‐
‐
‐
534003 POSTAGE
‐
500.00
‐
500.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
156.26
500.00
800.00
500.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
430.00
‐
30.00
‐
542007 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
‐
‐
4,843.59
‐
549000 FOOD SUPPLIES & REFR
71.10
‐
‐
‐
558004 MAGAZINES
‐
250.00
250.00
250.00
572000 OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
455.62
‐
‐
‐
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
940.00
‐
‐
‐
SUBTOTAL ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
6,451.43
21,551.00
98,203.59
21,550.00
0.0%
TOTAL
142,223.56
259,351.00
287,686.82
267,957.00
3.3%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GLAVIN, MICHAEL
2,411.06
125,857.50
100,686.00
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DIRECTOR FIN & ADMIN
GULLA, JAYNE
1,600.00
83,519.92
22,550.38
LEGAL COUNSEL
MCGETTIGAN, EILEEN
1600.00
83,520.00
50,112.00
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
MENGESTU, ZEWDITU
1,255.27
65,524.90
13,104.98
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
INACIO, ALAN
1,200.00
62,640.21
12,528.04
PROGRAM COMPLIANCE OFFICER
GEDEON, KERSHNY
975.96
50,945.27
15,283.58
ADMINSTRATIVE ASST TO DIRECTOR
LYNCH, NANCY
947.28
49,448.05
32,141.23
PROGRAMS ANALYST PT
SNYDER, PENELOPE
656.06
34,246.50
0.00
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ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
427,092.72
524,895.00
601,928.00
14.7%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
21,778.43
175,558.00
285,558.00
62.7%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
448,871.15
700,453.00
887,486.00
26.7%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
Additional funds were budgeted in the Prof. & Tech. OM line to complete ongoing planning in Davis
Square and East Somerville and to implement the Somerville By Design planning process in additional
neighborhoods in FY15.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
GRANTS AWARDED: See OSPCD Administration section
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Completed station area plans for Gilman Square and Magoun Square areas, and engaged East
Somerville and Davis Square in the Somerville by Design neighborhood planning process
Completed zoning overhaul draft for public discussion during Summer 2014 and submittal for public
hearing forthcoming in Fall 2014.
Completed review of over 100 cases before Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), and
Historic Preservation Commission
DIVISION GOALS:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Manage ongoing monitoring, reporting, and implementation responsibilities related to SomerVision,
Somerville’s Comprehensive Plan
Develop SomerVision monitoring and reporting mechanism
New for FY15
Ensure that the Somerville Zoning Ordinance reflects the vision and goals of the Comprehensive Plan, and
clearly establishes the City’s expectations for development
Introduce a draft of the new Somerville by Design zoning ordinance to
the Board of Aldermen in FY14.
Completed June 2014
Complete and implement the Somerville by Design Zoning Ordinance in
FY15
New for FY15
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Establish Board regulations and application forms to reflect the new
zoning
New for FY15
Establish additional zoning amendments to implement neighborhood
plans as they are completed
New for FY15
Maintain and enhance the City’s transparent, streamlined, fair, efficient and effective permit review process
Continue to serve the Planning Board, ZBA and Historic Preservation
Commission with an orderly system that allows projects to be schedule
and advertised and allows staff recommendations to be available to the
public for comment as soon as projects are complete. Continue to post
zoning reports, plans and decisions on the city website for easy review
Ongoing
Continue to refine and improve reviews between the staff, the Historical
Commission, DRC and Planning Board and ZBA to ensure that applicants
are receiving consistent design advice
Ongoing
Collaborate with ISD in the implementation of electronic permitting for
development projects
New for FY15
Apply the “Somerville by Design” neighborhood planning process to neighborhoods in need of a new physical
design plan that can inform zoning and provide predictable outcomes based upon a physical design plan built
through community consensus
Complete the station area plans for Gilman Square and Lowell
Street/Magoun Square, and implement those plans through the
proposed new zoning
Complete
Complete the neighborhood plans for Ball Square, Davis Square and East
Somerville, and implement regulatory recommendations in the plans
Ongoing
Begin a “Somerville by Design” neighborhood plan for Winter Hill and at
least one other neighborhood in FY15
New for FY15
Complete “public life studies” for neighborhood plans to measure the use
of neighborhood public space
New for FY15
Promote and protect the historic elements of Somerville
Provide support to the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission
Ongoing
Administer historic events, including Patriots’ Day and walking tours
Ongoing
BUDGET:
PLANNING AND ZONING
FY2012
ACTUAL
FY2013
BUDGET
FY13 THRU
MAY 1
FY2014
REQUESTED
%
CHANGE
(511000) SALARIES
361,784.03
453,784.00
341,993.43
530,817.00
(511002) SALARIES ‐ MONTHLY
65,308.69
71,111.00
59,173.23
71,111.00
SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
427,092.72
524,895.00
401,166.66
601,928.00
14.7%
524007 R&M ‐ OFFICE EQUIPMENT
‐
‐
386.25
‐
527001 RENTAL ‐ BUILDINGS
‐
‐
2,500.00
‐
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL SVC
8,964.84
165,500.00
95,505.78
275,500.00
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PLANNING AND ZONING
FY2012
ACTUAL
FY2013
BUDGET
FY13 THRU
MAY 1
FY2014
REQUESTED
%
CHANGE
530011 ADVERTISING
‐
2,210.00
667.74
2,210.00
530028 SOFTWARE
‐
1,000.00
25,650.00
1,000.00
534003 POSTAGE
5,400.00
400.00
40.81
400.00
534005 PRINTING
‐
‐
990.00
‐
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
458.54
1,250.00
3,691.91
1,250.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
1,836.68
2,200.00
601.62
2,200.00
542004 COMPUTER SUPPLIES
‐
‐
110.08
‐
542007 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
‐
‐
‐
‐
542008 BOOKS & BOOKBINDING
‐
500.00
442.30
500.00
549000 FOOD SUPPLIES &
31.56
‐
‐
‐
553001 SIGNS AND CONES
‐
‐
120.00
‐
558002 ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION
1,409.00
1,500.00
750.00
1,500.00
558004 MAGAZINES & PUBLICATIONS
‐
28.00
‐
28.00
558011 FLOWERS & FLAGS
‐
‐
400.00
‐
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
103.00
‐
81.50
‐
571001 IN STATE CONFERENCES
‐
100.00
225.00
100.00
572000 OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
2,739.81
‐
1,566.00
‐
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
835.00
870.00
905.00
870.00
SUBTOTAL ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
21,778.43
175,558.00
134,633.99
285,558.00
62.7%
TOTAL
448,871.15
700,453.00
535,800.65
887,486.00
26.7%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & ZONING
PROAKIS, GEORGE
1,648.36
86,044.31
86,044.31
SENIOR PLANNER
MASSA, LORI
1,200.00
62,640.21
62,640.21
PLANNER
WOODS, MELISSA
975.96
50,945.27
50,945.27
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PEREIRA, DAWN
836.83
43,682.55
43,682.55
SENIOR PLANNER ‐ STATION AREA
RAWSON, BRAD
1,200.00
62,640.21
62,640.21
SENIOR PLANNER ‐ ZONING
BARTMAN, DANIEL
1,200.00
62,640.21
62,640.21
PLANNER ‐ PLANNING & HISTORIC
PRESERVATION
HAYES, AMIE
995.19
51,949.12
51,949.12
DIRECTOR OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
(PT)
WILSON, BRANDON
1,066.49
55,670.88
55,670.88
PLANNER HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHASE, KRISTI
1,046.05
54,603.99
54,603.99
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BOARD MEMBER PLANNING
PRIOR, KEVIN
467.29
5,607.48
5,607.48
BOARD MEMBER PLANNING
MORONEY, ELIZABETH
467.29
5,607.48
5,607.48
BOARD MEMBER PLANNING
KIRYLO, JAMES
467.29
5,607.48
5,607.48
BOARD MEMBER PLANNING
FAVALORO, JAMES
467.29
5,607.48
5,607.48
BOARD MEMBER PLANNING
CAPUANO, MICHAEL
467.29
5,607.48
5,607.48
BOARD MEMBER PLANNING
AMARAL, GERARD
233.65
2,803.80
2,803.80
BOARD MEMBER PLANNING MPO REP
BENT, THOMAS
552.04
6,624.48
6,624.48
BOARD MEMBER ZBA
ROSSETTI, RICHARD
467.29
5,607.48
5,607.48
BOARD MEMBER ZBA
FOSTER J. HERBERT
467.29
5,607.48
5,607.48
BOARD MEMBER ZBA
SEVERINO, ELAINE
467.29
5,607.48
5,607.48
BOARD MEMBER ZBA
FILLIS, DANIELLE
467.29
5,607.48
5,607.48
BOARD MEMBER ZBA
FONTANO, ORSOLA
467.29
5,607.48
5,607.48
ASSOC BOARD MEMBER ZBA
SAFDIE, JOSH
233.65
2,803.80
2,803.80
ASSOC BOARD MEMBER ZBA
BROOKS, BRANDY
233.65
2,803.80
2,803.80
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ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
75,241.16
224,222.00
230,947.00
3.0%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
989.17
2,300.00
2,000.00
‐13.0%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
76,230.33
226,522.00
232,947.00
2.8%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
GRANTS AWARDED:
GRANT NAME
GRANTING AGENCY
AMOUNT
HUD Lead Hazard Reduction
Demonstration Grant
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD)
$2,007,703
HOME Program
HUD
$477,836
Improving the Health of Near
Highway Communities
Kresge Foundation via Tufts
University
$45,000 per year for 3 years
Continuum of Care
HUD
$2,334,299
($2,105,025 awarded in April
2014, balance pending)
Unaccompanied Youth Count
Massachusetts Department of
Housing and Urban Development
$4,750
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Successful passage of an increased Linkage Fee of $5.15/sf for commercial development over 30,000 sf
Completion of two new affordable housing developments: St. Polycarp Phase III with 31 affordable
rental units and Massachusetts Bay Veterans Center with 29 transitional and permanent housing units
for veterans
Received a $2,007,703.31 Lead Hazard Abatement Grant from HUD, launched in December 2013
Lottery for 56 new affordable units at Assembly Square’s Avalon Bay developments
Drew down funds for creation of $1.3 million land bank for affordable housing along Green Line
Extension
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DIVISION GOALS:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing,
New for FY15)
Increase affordable housing opportunities for rental, homeownership, and special needs residents
Fund two additional housing development projects for a total
of 65 new affordable rental units
Complete
(funding has been committed to two
housing developments, totaling 60 new
affordable rental units)
Expand opportunities for new family‐sized housing
development
Ongoing
Housing Roundtable Session held in
Winter 2014
Exploring funding opportunities as
well as zoning changes to encourage
new family development
Launch Middle‐Income Housing Program
New for FY15
Fund 1 new family housing development
New for FY15
Begin construction of additional 60 units of affordable rental
housing
New for FY15
Improve quality of housing stock in Somerville
Implement relationship with Energy Management Partner to
offer energy‐efficiency retrofits to owners of 1‐4 family
homes
Ongoing
(MOU should be launched by end of
Summer 2014)
Rehabilitate 40 units and replace 10 heating systems for low
or moderate income owners and tenants
New for FY15
Perform lead abatement on 36 units
New for FY15
Launch Solar Partnership to increase solar installations on
Somerville homes
New for FY15
Manage and enhance the Inclusionary Housing Program
Complete marketing of first 56 units of inclusionary housing
units at Assembly Row
Complete
Implement changes to inclusionary zoning as determined by
the zoning work being conducted by the Planning Division
Ongoing
(discussions initiated, will be
included in zoning presented to BOA
in Fall 2015)
Update ordinance in conjunction with zoning overhaul work
New for FY15
Implement universal waitlist for affordable opportunities
New for FY15
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BUDGET:
HOUSING
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
(511000) SALARIES
64,441.16
206,222.00
169,046.89
212,947.00
(511002) SALARIES ‐ MONTHLY
10,800.00
18,000.00
10,200.00
18,000.00
SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
75,241.16
224,222.00
179,246.89
230,947.00
3.0%
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐
146.86
‐
‐
‐
530000 PROF. & TECHNCL SVC
‐
‐
455.00
200.00
530011 ADVERTISING
‐
450.00
‐
100.00
534003 POSTAGE
‐
‐
‐
100.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
431.52
500.00
150.00
500.00
542001 PRINTING & STATION
30.00
100.00
29.90
‐
549000 FOOD SUPP & REFRES
21.79
‐
325.48
200.00
558004 MAGAZINES
59.00
‐
‐
‐
573000 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS
300.00
1,250.00
810.00
900.00
SUBTOTAL ORDINARY MAINTEN
989.17
2,300.00
1,770.38
2,000.00
‐13.0%
TOTAL
76,230.33
226,522.00
181,017.27
232,947.00
2.8%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
DIRECTOR OF HOUSING
LEWINTER, DANA
1,648.36
86,044.31
68,835.45
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
DONATO, KELLY
1,040.00
54,288.00
21,715.20
HOUSING GRANTS MANAGER
PERSOFF, EVELYN
1,305.83
68,164.25
27,265.70
PROGRAM SPECIALIST
WAIRI, VICKI
1,051.16
54,870.35
21,948.14
HOUSING PROGRAM SPECIALIST
KOTY, RUSSELL
985.58
51,447.20
51,447.20
HOUSING COORDINATOR
BEAUZILE, MARIO
1,040.95
54,337.63
21,735.05
REHAB PROGRAM MANAGER
LANDERS, GEORGE
1,325.81
69,207.08
0.00
REHAB PROGRAM SPECIALIST
LYNCH, SEAMUS
990.60
51,709.32
0.00
LEAD PROGRAM MANAGER
HAUCK, DANIEL
1,326.42
69,239.32
0.00
LEAD PROGRAM COORDINATOR
CARRINGTON, GERRY
1,182.70
61,736.74
0.00
HOUSING PROGRAM COORDINATOR BOB, ALEX
971.16
50,694.31
0.00
BOARD MEMBER
CONNORS, JARROD
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
BOARD MEMBER
MEDEIROS, WILLIAM
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
BOARD MEMBER
MEDEIROS, ELIZABETH
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
BOARD MEMBER
SMITHERS, MARLENE
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
BOARD MEMBER
VACANT
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
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ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
28,864.03
241,783.00
244,394.00
1.1%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
1,915.33
90,417.00
90,417.00
0.0%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
30,779.36
332,200.00
334,811.00
0.8%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
GRANTS AWARDED:
GRANT NAME
GRANTING AGENCY
AMOUNT
Working Cities Challenge
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
$100,000
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Completed Boynton Yards Transportation and Infrastructure Study
Demolished Waste Transfer Facility and worked with Brickbottom residents on interim re‐use plans
Completed relocation and expansion of Greentown Labs to Ames business complex, utilizing the City’s
new I‐Fund
Secured funds through the Federal Reserve’s Working Cities Challenge Grant
Continued coordination of Assembly Row development implementation with Federal Realty
Investment Trust (FRIT), which included active support for the Partners HealthCare site location
Worked with FRIT and Somerville Community Corporation (SCC) to implement Assembly Row Online
Jobs Portal to advertise employment opportunities for local residents
Implemented Somerville Site Finder portal, linking available commercial leasing opportunities to those
businesses seeking to relocate in the City
Worked with Somerville Redevelopment Authority (SRA) to create Request for Qualifications for a
master developer partner for Union Square
Worked with the SRA and the Union Square Advisory Committee on selection process for Union Square
master developer partner
Released Request for Proposals for the demolition and site clearance on the D‐2 North Prospect Block
for construction of the Union Square Green Line Station
Introduced the Commercial Property Improvement Program to assist property owners and qualified
tenants to upgrade their storefront, with a particular emphasis on Lower Broadway and East Somerville
Provided impact analysis of the potential effects arising from the two Eastern Massachusetts applicants
for a casino license
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Offered continued financial, programmatic, and technical assistance to the City’s two Main Streets
programs
Acted as liaison to the City’s Licensing Commission for the issuance of city‐owned liquor licenses (wine
and malt and all other forms)
DIVISION GOALS:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Promote commercial development to enhance Somerville’s commercial tax base and advance the SomerVison
goal of adding 30,000 new jobs by 2030
Assist in advancing Assembly Row projects currently under construction to
timely completion and occupancy
Ongoing
Advance enhancement of Union Square area by timely solicitation of
mixed‐use, transit‐oriented development options for the seven disposition
blocks, as contemplated in SomerVision and the Union Square
Revitalization Plan
Ongoing
Transform surplus municipal facilities into sources of economic growth
and public revenue
Ongoing
Assist Union Square master developer with MBTA coordination on Union
Square design
New for FY15
Undertake a major plan change to the existing Assembly Square Urban
Renewal Plan to expedite the development of the remaining 73 acres (+/‐)
New for FY15
Provide assistance to local businesses
Expand the Commercial Property Improvement Program to incentivize re‐
investment by current businesses and attract new development to other
income‐eligible areas of the City
New for FY15
Make additional I‐Fund loans to assist the creative economy and maker
movement in locating in Somerville
New for FY15
Continue business support programs, with opportunities to provide capital
to small businesses
New for FY15
Invest in the talents, skills, and education of people to support growth and provide opportunities
to residents of all social and economic levels
Assist in promoting Assembly Row hiring efforts locally
Ongoing
Work with local and regional partners to promote workforce development
efforts in Somerville
Ongoing
Work with partner organizations to implement “Pocket Change”, an
initiative funded through the Federal Reserve’s Working Cities Challenge
Program
Ongoing
Work to move Jobs Linkage Home Rule Petition forward through state
legislature
New for FY15
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Manage the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield properties
Ensure that needed remediation of the former Kiley Barrel site proceeds
on a timely basis
New for FY15
Continue to work with Brickbottom residents to achieve creative uses on
an interim basis for the former Waste Transfer Facility
New for FY15
BUDGET:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
(511000) SALARIES
28,864.03
241,783.00
161,200.40 244,394.00
SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
28,864.03
241,783.00
161,200.40 244,394.00
1.1%
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
273.43
87,500.00
42,367.42
87,500.00
530011 ADVERTISING
828.80
‐
‐
‐
534003 POSTAGE
‐
500.00
‐
500.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
‐
392.00
61.77
392.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
813.10
300.00
500.00
300.00
549000 FOOD SUPP & REFRESHM
‐
‐
29.85
‐
571001 IN STATE CONFERENCES
‐
600.00
196.49
600.00
573000 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS
‐
1,125.00
625.00
1,125.00
SUBTOTAL ORDINARY MAINTENANC
1,915.33
90,417.00
43,780.53
90,417.00
0.0%
TOTAL
30,779.36
332,200.00
204,980.93 334,811.00
0.8%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
DIRECTOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
O'DONNELL, EDWARD
1,569.23
81,913.76
65,531.01
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
MAHER, AMANDA
1,243.99
64,936.13
38,961.68
URBAN REVITALIZATION SPECIALIST
MacCARTHY, MAXWELL
1,153.85
60,230.97
36,138.58
SENIOR PLANNER
HOUDLETTE, STEPHEN
1,206.56
62,982.48
37,789.49
PLANNER
THOMAS, SUNAYANA
971.16
50,694.31
25,347.16
PLANNER
GUZMAN, DAVID
1,005.46
52,484.96
31,490.98
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR
OFFIT, ANDREW
175.00
9,135.00
9,135.00
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ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
15,181.38
18,000.00
18,000.00
0.0%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
15,181.38
18,000.00
18,000.00
0.0%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No changes.
BUDGET:
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
REQUESTED
% CHANGE
(511002) SALARIES ‐ MONTHLY
15,181.38
18,000.00
15,000.00
18,000.00
SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
15,181.38
18,000.00
15,000.00
18,000.00
0.0%
TOTAL
15,181.38
18,000.00
15,000.00
18,000.00
0.0%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
BOARD MEMBER
MCCARTHY, JAMES
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
BOARD MEMBER
BUSNACH, ANN NANCY
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
BOARD MEMBER
BONNEY, IWONA
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
BOARD MEMBER
GAGE, WILLIAM
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
BOARD MEMBER
DWYER, MICHAEL
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
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ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
89,123.20
222,180.00
231,272.00
4.1%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
4,656.31
179,080.00
197,080.00
10.1%
SPECIAL ITEMS
21,330.00
‐
‐
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
115,109.51
401,260.00
428,352.00
6.8%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
New Transportation Planner
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
GRANTS AWARDED:
GRANT NAME
GRANTING AGENCY
AMOUNT
Symphony Park PARC Grant
Ex. Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
$400,000
Urban Agriculture Pilot Program
Massachusetts Department of Agriculture
$36,877
Marshall St Playgrounds ‐ Our Common
Backyards
Ex. Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs
$200,000
Safe Places to Play – Capuano School
(pending)
US Soccer
$150,000
Hubway Sponsorship
New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc.
$96,226
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Continued working toward the City goal of becoming the most walkable, bikeable, transit‐accessible
city in the United States.
o Managed implementation of over $800M in transportation investment currently under
construction or contract, including:
Broke ground on the MBTA Green Line Extension (GLX) – over $143M spent, with
$244M in 2015 and $429M in 2016 (federal fiscal years)
Beacon Street design and construction – $7.8M in state and federal investment
Construction of interim improvements in the McGrath corridor – $1M in surface
investment
Community Path Extension Opening (scheduled for fall) – $2.2M in state and federal
investment
Opening of the Ten Hills to Assembly Square bicycle and pedestrian underpass (spring
2014) ‐ $1M developer contribution
Started the Somerville by Design process for Union Square
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Scheduled completion of design of Davis Square (May 2014)
Opened 4 new Hubway stations (12 total) and successfully negotiated partial
sponsorship of Hubway
Launched Central Broadway Streetscape
o Became a member of the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)
o Created a draft illustrated Complete Streets design guide
o Assisted with the evaluation of two Eastern Massachusetts casino applications for
transportation system impacts
Continued working toward the SomerVison goals of adding 125 new acres of open space in Somerville,
as well as the improvement and greater utilization of existing open spaces
o Broke ground on 3 park/playground renovations representing approximately $1.9M in total
capital investment (North Street Veteran Park, Kenney Park, Capuano School Playground) and
designed a new park at Pearl and Florence Streets (Symphony)
o Managed the planting of over 650 new street trees and maintained our status as a Tree City
USA and Arbor Day community
o Facilitated a Green Spaces | Community Places Somerville by Design process to further quantify
existing and potential open space assets to help guide open space planning in Somerville
o Streamlined and improved 311 tree planting requests as well as the division of planting tasks
between DPW and OSPCD
o Broke ground on North Street Veterans Playground (opening in July)
o Opened a renovated Capuano School Playground
DIVISION GOALS:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Work toward City goal of becoming the most walkable, bikeable, transit accessible city in the United States
Implement ADA upgrades
Ongoing
Implement the Mayor’s Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Program
goals
Ongoing
Strategically implement the recommendations of safe‐START 2.0
New for FY15
Implement Complete Streets Ordinance
New for FY15
Completion of the Community Path Extension
New for FY15
Secure financing of the Community Path Extension 2 (to
Cambridge/Boston)
New for FY15
Continue expansion of the Hubway system
Ongoing
Break ground on Davis Square Streetscape improvements
Ongoing
Complete 25% design and engineering for Union Square Streetscape and
Utilities project
Ongoing
Break ground on phases 2 and 2A of the Green Line Extension
(Brickbottom and Union Square Stations)
New for FY15
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Open a new Orange Line Station at Assembly Square
New for FY15
Start construction on Beacon Street reconstruction
New for FY15
Design streetscape improvements for central Broadway
Ongoing
Continue membership in the Boston Region MPO
Ongoing
Work toward SomerVison goal of adding 125 new acres of open space in Somerville
Open a new park at Symphony Park
New for FY15
Use the information gathered at Green Spaces | Community Places to
identify areas for new open space
New for FY15
Create a plan to acquire and create additional open space
New for FY15
Improve and foster utilization of existing open spaces
Move forward with recommendations from both the parks and fields
inventory and investment plan(s)
Ongoing
Hold a Green Spaces | Community Places Somerville by Design process
New for FY15
Improve the open space identified in Green Spaces | Community Places
New for FY15
Plant over 700 trees
Complete for FY14 /
Ongoing
Seek out investment opportunities for urban agriculture
Ongoing
Create a tree committee to help preserve and increase private tree
planting
New for FY15
Break ground on the Marshall Street playground renovation
New for FY15
Break ground on the Waste Transfer Facility interim use
New for FY15
Apply for PARC grant for Otis Playground
New for FY15
Initiate design of renovations and infrastructure improvements at
Nunziato Field
New for FY15
BUDGET:
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
89,123.20
222,180.0
180,395.40
231,272.00
(0118551) OSPCD‐T&I PERSONAL SVCS
89,123.20
222,180.0
180,395.40
231,272.00
4.1%
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
2,400.00
115,509.65
187,600.00
530011 ADVERTISING
‐
400.00
‐
400.00
530023 STAFF DEVELOPMENT
160.00
‐
‐
‐
530028 SOFTWARE SERVICES
1,000.00
2,000.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
534003 POSTAGE
31.26
‐
38.95
‐
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
100.00
100.00
‐
100.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
‐
‐
200.00
‐
542002 PHOTOCOPYING
‐
30.00
‐
30.00
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542008 BOOKS & BOOKBINDING
127.05
‐
‐
‐
542012 OTH EQUIPMENT NOT
‐
‐
58,090.35
‐
558005 RECREATION SUPPLIES
55.00
‐
‐
‐
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
683.00
300.00
‐
300.00
571001 IN STATE CONFERENCES
‐
300.00
100.00
300.00
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
100.00
2,350.00
350.00
6,350.00
(0118552) OSPCD‐T&I ORDINARY MAI
4,656.31
179,080.0
175,288.95
197,080.00
10.1%
584002 TREE PLANTING
21,330.00
‐
‐
‐
(0118558) OSPCD‐TRANS CAPITAL
21,330.00
‐
‐
‐
0.0%
TOTAL
115,109.51
401,260.0
355,684.35
428,352.00
6.8%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
DIRECTOR TRANS & INFRA
MORRISON, HAYES
1,648.36
86,044.31
68,835.45
DIRECTOR OF PARKS & OPEN SPACE
FRANZEN, ARN
1,359.88
70,985.62
21,295.69
SENIOR PLANNER LANDSCAPE
OLIVERIA, LUISA
1,200.00
62,640.21
18,792.06
SENIOR PLANNER TRANSPORTATION
SPICER, SARAH
1,200.00
62,640.21
50,112.17
PLANNER TRANSPORTATION
VACANT (NEW)
990.59
51,708.80
41,367.04
PLANNER GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
KELLY, RACHEL
985.58
51,447.20
30,868.32
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ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
1,209,985.71
1,316,035.00
1,643,249.00
24.9%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
135,674.97
199,312.00
316,093.00
58.6%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
1,345,660.68
1,515,347.00
1,959,342.00
29.3%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
New Senior Code Enforcement Inspector
New Plumbing & Gas Inspector
New Zoning Review Planner
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Electronic permitting and code enforcement system (CitizenServe) implemented:
o Online portal established for construction permit and business license applications
o Customers can now track permits and complaints online
o Better flow of plan review and communication between city departments and public
o Inspectors assigned iPads and trained to upload inspection results in the field
o Greater office efficiency, accountability, and sophisticated data reporting
Customer service/ISD office improvements:
o New ISD office hours offer more flexibility for residents, contractors, and business owners
o Addition of two clerical staff: greater efficiency in meeting increased demand for service
o Dress code: inspector uniforms have increased professionalism and recognition/visibility in
community
o Office reorganized to include new plan review room, conference room, better work flow
Health Division improvements:
o Assigned dedicated inspectors to dumpster inspections & new Residential Rodent Assistance
Program
o Implemented SenesTech rodent fertility study
o Added full‐time food inspector to meet increased demand for services
Building Division improvements:
o Transferred electrical inspectors from DPW to ISD
o Assigned dedicated building inspectors to plan review/inspections by geographic zone
o Dedicated building inspector to address backlog of multi‐family residential inspections (Certificate
of Inspection)
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PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12 ACTUAL
FY13 ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Building Permits
1,745
1,800
1,750
1,750
Temporary Food Permits
127
145
290
325
Food Inspections (routine)
290
450
700
1100
1,745
1,750
1,700
1,720
1,740
1,760
1,780
1,800
1,820
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Building Permits
127
325
290
1,100
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Food Inspections & Temporary Food Permits
Temporary Food Permits
Food Inspections (routine)
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Ensure public health and safety through proactive Building and Health Division enforcement programs
Expand city housing inspection program (Certificate of Inspection)
per 780 CMR 110.7, and improve compliance rate with all applicable
code violations.
New for FY15
Collaborate with the Board of Health on the continued development
of a comprehensive food protection program to meet federal, state,
and local inspection requirements and increased demand for
Somerville temporary food event permits.
New for FY15
Enforce and expand the City’s new Rodent Control and Trash
Enforcement initiatives:
o Residential Property Rodent Control Assistance Program
o Dumpster Licensing/Enforcement Initiative
o Rodent Population Specification Design (SenesTech)
Ongoing
Streamline and improve ISD permits, licenses, inspection, and code enforcement processes
Implement electronic permitting and code enforcement system
Complete
Collaborate with the Planning Department on improved
communication between Planning and ISD, including clear, consistent
interpretations of the Zoning Ordinance and coordination on
construction projects requiring special permits
New for FY15
Increase compliance for issued code violations by collaborating with
the Law Department on more efficient and effective court strategies.
New for FY15
Provide excellent customer service and communication with constituents
Accept credit card and electronic check payments for online
transactions
New for FY15
Standardize policies and procedures for permit issuance and work
with Communications Department to inform public of online permit
application procedure
Ongoing
Update City website and printed materials to provide clear, accurate,
and easily understood information.
Ongoing
Provide customer service training for all ISD employees
Ongoing
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BUDGET:
INSPECTIONAL SERVICES
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
1,086,825.41
1,226,011.00
953,552.57 1,535,626.00
512000 SALARIES & WAGES
8,997.25
‐
‐
‐
513000 OVERTIME
33,880.55
30,000.00
41,179.79
33,500.00
514006 LONGEVITY
14,950.00
15,375.00
7,625.00
15,125.00
514008 OUT OF GRADE
1,507.88
2,000.00
4,611.52
3,750.00
514015 OTHER DIFFERENTIAL
21,391.57
28,049.00
28,024.83
35,398.00
515012 PERFECT
1,500.00
‐
1,000.00
1,000.00
519004 UNIFORM
3,500.00
6,250.00
5,150.00
7,600.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
30,833.45
‐
700.00
700.00
519015 AUTO ALLOWANCE
6,599.60
8,350.00
6,353.77
10,550.00
(0118751) OSPCD‐ISD PERSONA
1,209,985.71 1,316,035.00
1,048,197.48 1,643,249.00
24.9%
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
357.85
500.00
‐
‐
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐
324.50
400.00
324.50
400.00
527006 LEASE‐PHOTOCOPIER
1,155.79
‐
‐
‐
529011 DEMOLITION
‐
2,500.00
‐
2,500.00
530000 PROF & TECHNCL
94,690.00
148,312.00
91,635.18
142,963.00
530011 ADVERTISING
‐
‐
145.00
‐
530023 STAFF TRAIN/DEVEL
2,947.00
3,000.00
7,463.00
11,500.00
530028 SOFTWARE SERVICES
‐
‐
‐
3,000.00
538004 EXTERMINATION
27,778.00
30,000.00
19,800.00
130,000.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
3,325.97
4,000.00
5,658.87
4,000.00
542001 PRINTING & STATION
2,883.00
5,000.00
1,220.00
5,000.00
542005 OFFICE EQUIPMENT
‐
700.00
‐
700.00
542006 OFFICE FURNITURE
716.76
‐
‐
3,830.00
542007 COMPUTER EQUIP
‐
‐
‐
‐
542008 BOOKS & BINDING
200.00
2,500.00
2,000.00
3,500.00
558006 UNIFORMS & FOUL
211.25
500.00
8,754.87
1,500.00
558010 INSPECTION SVC
164.85
500.00
1,500.00
1,000.00
573000 DUES/MEMBERSHIPS
720.00
900.00
877.00
1,500.00
578007 REIMB OF LICENSES
200.00
500.00
178.00
700.00
578010 RECORDINGS
‐
‐
‐
4,000.00
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524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
357.85
500.00
‐
‐
(0118752) OSPCD‐ISD ORDINAR
135,674.97
199,312.00
139,556.42
316,093.00
58.6%
TOTAL
1,345,660.68 1,515,347.00
1,187,753.90 1,959,342.00
29.3%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
ISD SUPERVISOR
SMILJIC, GORAN
1,569.23
81,913.76
81,913.76
ISD OPERATIONS MANAGER
COLLINS, ELLEN
1,300.00
67,860.00
67,860.00
ZONING REVIEW PLANNER
VACANT (NEW)
990.59
51,708.80
51,708.80
SENIOR BUILDING INSPECTOR
NONNI, PAUL
1,468.83
76,672.96
81,519.97
LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR
BARGOOT, ALBERT
1,195.24
62,391.32
66,523.22
LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR
KARAPETIAN, LEO
1,195.24
62,391.32
66,523.22
LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR
AURILIO, JAMES
1,195.24
62,391.32
66,123.22
LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR
DRISCOLL, JOHN
1,195.24
62,391.32
65,873.22
LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR
WALDRON, LUIS
1,195.24
62,391.32
65,523.22
LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR
RICHARDSON, FLOYD
1,172.48
61,203.36
64,046.58
CHIEF PLUMBING & GAS INSPECTOR
SILLARI, ANTHONY
1,195.24
62,391.53
66,723.44
PLUMBING & GAS INSPECTOR
VACANT (NEW)
959.00
50,059.80
52,540.10
CHIEF WIRE & ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR
POWER, JOHN
1,195.24
62,391.53
66,623.44
WIRE INSPECTOR
CAHILL, WILLIAM
959.00
50,059.80
52,540.10
CHIEF CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR
SELFRIDGE, GUY
1,205.44
62,923.97
67,223.22
SR CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR
BOWLER, MICHELLE
1,195.24
62,391.54
66,523.45
SR CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR
HAMEL, JOSEPH
1,070.90
6,425.40
63,937.19
1,172.48
54,168.58
SR CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR
LIPHAM, BENJAMIN
1,070.90
23,559.80
61,769.25
1,172.48
35,408.90
SR CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR
VACANT (NEW)
1,070.90
55,900.98
58,571.51
CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR
LAINE, JEAN RICHARD
898.66
46,910.09
50,762.82
CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR
ROCHE, CHRISTOPHER
806.52
31,615.56
46,436.97
896.66
11,656.58
CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR
(NIGHT)
VACANT
887.17
46,310.34
46,895.88
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PICKETT, DONNA
1,050.43
54,832.22
56,582.22
INSPECTIONAL COORDINATOR I
COMO, KELLY
955.16
49,859.29
51,059.29
INSPECTIONAL COORDINATOR II
MOOS, JESSE
847.42
44,235.12
44,585.12
JR CLERK
COLLINS, ELISE KELLY
688.14
1,376.28
37,637.85
715.37
35,911.57
JR CLERK
SOUSA, JENNIFER
688.14
35,920.72
36,270.72
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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
wellbeing 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.”
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
14,286,766.87
14,823,601.00
15,145,842.00
2.2%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
311,927.43
401,100.00
405,600.00
1.1%
SPECIAL ITEMS
54,465.00
50,400.00
‐
‐100.0%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
14,653,159.30
15,275,101.00
15,551,442.00
1.8%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
A new Fire Protection Engineer has been included in this budget to increase consistency and
effectiveness in the Fire Prevention division. This addition will allow one firefighter to be moved back
into the Fire Suppression unit.
Funds for a part‐time Support Services Technician have been included in this budget to support the
Master Mechanic and maintain inventory.
Other differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit
increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins
Center guidelines.
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DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
GRANTS AWARDED:
GRANT NAME
GRANTING AGENCY
AMOUNT
Emergency Management Performance Grant
FEMA/MEMA
$22,030
Assistance Firefighter Grant Program – Fire and
Safety
FEMA
$37,052
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Hired EVT‐certified technician (mechanic)
Installed Firehouse software to automate Fire Prevention inspections
Established electronic maintenance record keeping
Trained personnel to use electronic reporting system for incidents
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12 ACTUAL
FY13 ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Percent of response times for critical calls
94.3%
96.4%
95%
95%
FIRE CHIEF
DEPUTY CHIEF
SUPPRESSION
GROUP 1
DEPUTY CHIEF
DISTRICT
CHIEF
CAPTAINS (2)
LIEUTENANTS
(7)
FIREFIGHTERS
(24)
GROUP 2
DEPUTY CHIEF
DISTRICT
CHIEF
CAPTAINS (3)
LIEUTENANTS
(6)
FIREFIGHTERS
(24)
GROUP 3
DEPUTY CHIEF
DISTRICT
CHIEF
CAPTAINS (2)
LIEUTENANTS
(7)
FIREFIGHTERS
(24)
GROUP 4
DEPUTY CHIEF
DISTRICT
CHIEF
CAPTAINS (2)
LIEUTENANTS
(7)
FIREFIGHTERS
(24)
COMPLIANCE
HOMELAND
SECURITY
FIRE
PREVENTION
MAINTENANCE
(1.5)
TRAINING/
PUBLIC ED.
ADMIN
FIRE ALARM
FIRE
INVESTIGATION
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within 5 minutes
Percent of dispatch time for critical calls
within 1 minute
83.9%
81.3%
81%
90%
Percent of personnel EMT‐certified
65%
65.8%
67.1%
70%
Percent of personnel with 2 or less 24‐
hour short‐term sick missed shifts
87.5%
86.2%
86%
80%
Percent of personnel with 2 or less 24‐
hour injured missed shifts
81.6%
88.2%
95%
90%
Number of fire calls (percent of all calls)
2,498 (23%)
2,555 (21%)
2,700 (23%)
2,750 (23%)
Number of medical aid calls (percent of all
calls)
6,000 (55%)
6,342 (53%)
6,000 (52%)
6,000 (52%)
Overtime
$875,059
$906,648
850,000
$925,000
95%
90%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95%
100%
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Response & Dispatch Times
% response time for critical calls <5 minutes
% dispatch time for critical calls <1 minute
2,498
2,750
6,000
6,000
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Fire & Medical Calls
Fire calls
Medical aid calls
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing,
New for FY15)
Protect Somerville residents from threats to their health, safety, and property from fire
Completion of all modules of Emergency Vehicle Operator training
for all operators
Ongoing. Started in FY12.
Commence and complete pump operator training phase #2
Ongoing. Began late FY13.
Incorporate pre‐incident planning of specific buildings as part of the
upgraded training program
Ongoing. Began in FY13. Concentrating
mostly on new construction.
Review department protocol at monthly Chiefs’ meetings
Ongoing
Review department protocol at bi‐monthly Captains’ meetings
Ongoing
Implement the recommendations of the fire management study in
a timely manner based upon priority
Ongoing. Several recommendations
have a longer time table and will be
worked on in FY15.
Complete a total revision of the fire department rules, regulations,
and standard operating guidelines utilizing committees with
participation from all ranks.
Complete. Standard Operating
Guidelines went into effect May 20,
2013. The Rules and Regulations went
into effect at the end of FY14.
Sufficiently train department personnel in all aspects of firefighting
Ongoing. Maintain rate of 75% for FY15
Create an Assistant Chief’s position, as recommended in the fire
management study
New for FY15
Select size and purchase new bunker gear; distribute gear and train
personnel on new features.
Complete
Protect Somerville residents from threats to their health, safety, and property from natural and man‐made
disasters
Increase specialized training for the members assigned to the
rescue company and incorporate specialized training for other fire
companies
Ongoing. Annual specialized training in
confined space, trench, and rope rescue
conducted for rescue and other
interested members.
Continue participation in the Local Emergency Planning Committee
(LEPC) and the Regional Emergency Planning Committee (REPC),
Mystic Region
Ongoing. Participating monthly
Continue participation in the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
to secure training and equipment to address natural and man‐made
disasters
Ongoing. Participating monthly
Provide specialized training with Man vs. Machine in rescue
techniques in common emergencies
New for FY15
Train all firefighters not tech‐rescue certified up to the awareness
level in all tech rescue disciplines
New for FY15
Improve apparatus maintenance
Establish electronic maintenance record keeping
Complete
Utilize factory service facilities for routine small vehicle
maintenance
Ongoing. Small vehicles go directly to
local dealership for maintenance
Work to establish an alternate facility for apparatus maintenance
Ongoing. To be determined by the city
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that is sufficiently large enough for the apparatus to be tested and
worked on with the necessary space
Hire Support Services Technician to assist mechanic and other Fire
Department needs
New for FY15
Improve Fire Department facilities
Replace existing trailer at Public Safety Building with modular
building or find alternative location in Union Square area
Ongoing. Included in FY14‐FY18 Capital
Investment Plan.
Review options for fire station at Assembly Square as project
develops
Ongoing. Management study
recommendation. Will be reviewed as
development continues
Completion of a long range plan
Incomplete. Will coordinate with
Capital Projects Director
Review existing facilities for needed improvements
Complete. Two studies completed on
structural deficiency concerns for
Engine #6 apparatus floor and Engine
#7 brickwork and roof. Bid process
underway. Renovations included in
FY14‐FY18 Capital Investment Plan.
Improve operational efficiency of Fire Department
Train personnel to use electronic incident reporting system;
maintain current system while transitioning to ensure correct
reporting
Complete
Install Firehouse software to automate Fire Prevention inspections
Complete
Increase use of electronic reporting systems
Ongoing
Acquire and install vehicle locator system
Incomplete
Train personnel to use vehicle locator system
Incomplete
Assist in the regionalization of emergency response (E‐911) services
Ongoing. Report forthcoming.
Improve department performance with a more efficient utilization
of department data
Ongoing
BUDGET:
FIRE
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHNGE
511000 SALARIES
11,948,098.7
12,513,570.0
9,901,238.05
12,816,056.00
512000 SALARY & WAGES TEMP
‐
‐
‐
21,000.00
513000 OVERTIME
906,648.54
925,000.00
648,558.30
925,000.00
513001 TRAINING‐OVERTIME
67,998.55
75,000.00
50,258.58
76,500.00
514006 LONGEVITY
2,575.00
1,250.00
625.00
1,325.00
514008 OUT OF GRADE
86,989.82
81,600.00
54,363.11
83,232.00
515004 HOLIDAYS
796,211.00
827,981.00
348,023.06
839,679.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
45,575.00
‐
47,600.00
‐
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FIRE
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHNGE
519002 EDUCATIONAL
163,000.00
25,000.00
25,000.00
25,000.00
519003 IN SERVICE TRAINING
34,975.00
35,000.00
12,700.00
35,000.00
519004 UNIFORM
700.00
700.00
350.00
1,050.00
519010 HAZARDOUS DUTY
153,750.00
169,000.00
152,250.00
152,500.00
519011 REIMBURS FOR INJURY
70,772.24
155,000.00
33,980.91
155,000.00
519012 PHYSICAL EXAMIN
‐
14,500.00
‐
14,500.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
9,472.95
‐
700.00
‐
(0122051) FIRE PERSONAL SVC
14,286,766.8
14,823,601.0
11,275,647.0
15,145,842.00
2.2%
524003 REPAIRS‐VEHICLES
133,189.44
175,000.00
153,788.00
175,000.00
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
30.00
100.00
‐
100.00
524013 REPAIRS‐TOOLS &
12,669.81
45,000.00
34,701.68
45,000.00
524030 REPAIRS‐RADIO
9,068.33
10,000.00
5,513.36
10,000.00
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐
6,568.00
6,500.00
997.48
6,500.00
530011 ADVERTISING
‐
200.00
‐
200.00
530021 TOWING
1,150.00
3,000.00
1,250.00
3,000.00
530025 IN SERVICE TRAINING
1,810.45
2,100.00
950.00
2,100.00
534000 COMMUNICATIONS
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
534003 POSTAGE
184.00
300.00
294.00
300.00
534006 EXPRESS/FREIGHT
159.57
150.00
150.00
150.00
538005 PHOTOGRAPHY
‐
100.00
‐
100.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
6,491.93
7,000.00
4,829.03
7,000.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONA
640.00
800.00
55.00
800.00
542004 COMPUTER SUPPLIES
1,165.50
3,400.00
2,464.50
3,400.00
542005 OFFICE EQUIPMENT
774.98
2,500.00
803.50
2,500.00
542006 OFFICE FURNITURE
3,208.55
2,500.00
4,574.29
2,500.00
542007 COMPUTER
9,822.88
9,000.00
‐
9,000.00
542008 BOOKS & BINDING
987.07
800.00
250.00
800.00
542012 OTH EQUIP NOT CAP
2,157.99
‐
1,889.10
2,000.00
543011 HARDWARE & SMALL
7,035.56
12,000.00
5,000.00
12,000.00
(0122052) FIRE ORDINAR
311,927.43
401,100.00
305,684.63
405,600.00
1.1%
558003 PUBLIC SAFETY
‐
‐
‐
‐
558020 FIRE GRANT MATCH
54,465.00
50,400.00
1,611.90
‐
(0122060) FIRE DEPT SPECIAL
54,465.00
50,400.00
1,611.90
‐ ‐100%
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FIRE
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHNGE
TOTAL
14,653,159.3
15,275,101.0
11,582,943.5
15,551,442.00
1.8%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
CHIEF ENGINEER
KELLEHER, KEVIN
2,395.76
124,921.77
155,076.78
DEPUTY CHIEF
HALLINAN, WILLIAM
2,039.55
106,347.96
135,879.95
DEPUTY CHIEF
LEE, WILLIAM
2,039.55
106,347.96
135,879.95
DEPUTY CHIEF
LUCIA, JAMES
2,039.55
106,347.96
133,444.64
DEPUTY CHIEF
MEMORY, JOHN
2,039.55
106,347.96
138,315.25
DEPUTY CHIEF
SULLIVAN, PATRICK 3D
2,039.55
106,347.96
131,009.34
DEPUTY CHIEF
BREEN, CHARLES JR
2,039.55
106,347.96
133,444.64
DEPUTY CHIEF
NORTON, JOHN JR
2,039.55
106,347.96
131,009.34
DISTRICT CHIEF
LEE, FRANK J
1,804.94
94,114.73
124,067.71
DISTRICT CHIEF
MURPHY, DENNIS
1,804.94
94,114.73
116,761.80
DISTRICT CHIEF
FORREST, WALLACE
1,804.94
94,114.73
119,188.94
DISTRICT CHIEF
KEANE, JOHN JR
1,804.94
94,114.73
121,624.24
CAPTAIN
AVERY, MICHAEL
1,597.26
83,285.70
111,447.42
CAPTAIN
DOHENEY, JAMES
1,597.26
83,285.70
106,584.99
CAPTAIN
FITZPATRICK, WILLIAM
1,597.26
83,285.70
111,447.42
CAPTAIN
MAJOR, CHRISTOPHER
1,597.26
83,285.70
109,091.74
CAPTAIN
MCCARTHY, ROBERT
1,597.26
83,285.70
108,654.99
CAPTAIN
TIERNEY, SEAN
1,597.26
83,285.70
108,647.57
CAPTAIN
WALL, MATTHEW
1,597.26
83,285.70
108,337.33
CAPTAIN
LAMPLEY, VINCENT
1,597.26
83,285.70
108,337.33
CAPTAIN
ANZALONE, MICHAEL
1,597.26
83,285.70
107,101.92
CAPTAIN
GOVER, GIRARD
1,597.26
83,285.70
106,584.99
CAPTAIN
SILVA, KENNETH
1,548.20
83,215.61
105,399.14
1,597.26
LIEUTENANT
ALCARAZ, BLANCA
1,413.50
73,703.93
92,617.48
LIEUTENANT
BAKEY, TIMOTHY
1,413.50
73,703.93
94,451.38
LIEUTENANT
BELSKI, STEPHEN
1,413.50
73,703.93
94,345.39
LIEUTENANT
BYRNE, JOHN JR
1,413.50
73,703.93
95,425.50
LIEUTENANT
COLBERT, JOHN
1,413.50
73,703.93
100,181.95
LIEUTENANT
DIPALMA, DANIEL R
1,413.50
73,703.93
95,373.06
LIEUTENANT
FRENCH, GREGORY
1,413.50
73,703.93
96,886.68
LIEUTENANT
GALLAGHER, JAMES
1,413.50
73,703.93
95,425.50
FIRE
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LIEUTENANT
HOUGHTON, CHARLES
1,413.50
73,703.93
92,990.20
LIEUTENANT
KEANE, PATRICK
1,413.50
73,703.93
92,016.07
LIEUTENANT
KEENAN, JAMES
1,413.50
73,703.93
97,860.80
LIEUTENANT
KERNER, ELLIOT
1,413.50
73,703.93
97,860.80
LIEUTENANT
LONGO, STEPHEN
1,413.50
73,703.93
92,990.20
LIEUTENANT
MACK, DENNIS
1,413.50
73,703.93
97,860.80
LIEUTENANT
MACLAUGHLAN, ROBERT
1,413.50
73,703.93
95,425.50
LIEUTENANT
MATTHEWS, MARK
1,413.50
73,703.93
96,886.68
LIEUTENANT
MAURAS, STEVEN
1,413.50
73,703.93
97,071.86
LIEUTENANT
NOLAN, JAMES
1,413.50
73,703.93
95,425.50
LIEUTENANT
O'DONOVAN, BRIAN
1,413.50
73,703.93
95,373.06
LIEUTENANT
ORTOLANI, STEPHEN
1,413.50
73,703.93
92,990.20
LIEUTANANT
RICHARDSON, CHARLES
D.
1,413.50
73,703.93
92,016.07
LIEUTENANT
SICILIANO, CHARLES
1,413.50
73,703.93
92,990.20
LIEUTENANT
STILTNER, DAVID
1,413.50
73,703.93
96,886.68
LIEUTENANT
TEIXEIRA, GARY
1,413.50
73,703.93
92,624.90
LIEUTENANT
TIERNEY, THOMAS
1,413.50
73,703.93
92,617.48
LIEUTENANT
WILKER, ROBERT
1,413.50
73,703.93
95,425.50
LIEUTENANT
GORMAN, THOMAS
1,413.50
73,703.93
95,973.44
LIEUTENANT
NOLAN, DEREK
1,413.50
73,703.93
94,329.61
LIEUTENANT
DONOVAN, JOHN PAUL
1,413.50
73,703.93
93,061.65
LIEUTENANT
LIPPENS, KENNETH
1,370.08
73,641.90
91,814.69
1,413.50
LIEUTENANT
MARINO, MICHAEL
1,370.08
73,641.90
94,250.00
1,413.50
FIREFIGHTER
ALFANO, DAVID W
1,197.88
62,460.89
82,278.75
FIREFIGHTER
ARDOLINO, MARK
1,197.88
62,460.89
83,305.31
FIREFIGHTER
BARCLAY, RICHARD
1,197.88
62,460.89
82,323.02
FIREFIGHTER
BARRY, JOSEPH
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,895.89
FIREFIGHTER
BARRY, PATRICK
1,197.88
62,460.89
83,792.37
FIREFIGHTER
BECKWITH, JOHN
1,197.88
62,460.89
82,331.19
FIREFIGHTER
BELLINI, THOMAS
1,197.88
62,460.89
83,305.31
FIREFIGHTER
BENNETT, MICHAEL
1,197.88
62,460.89
84,766.49
FIREFIGHTER
BONNER, JUSTIN
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,434.71
FIREFIGHTER
BROWN, THOMAS
1,197.88
62,460.89
82,331.19
FIREFIGHTER
CAHILL, WILLIAM
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,895.89
FIREFIGHTER
CARROLL, CHRISTOPHER
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,434.71
FIREFIGHTER
CASEY, PATRICK
1,197.88
62,460.89
76,360.25
FIREFIGHTER
CHEIMETS, STEVEN
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,212.94
FIREFIGHTER
CICOLINI, ANTONIO
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,434.71
FIRE
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FIREFIGHTER
CLARK, CHRISTOPHER
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,609.41
FIREFIGHTER
CLARK, JAMES
1,197.88
62,460.89
76,777.63
FIREFIGHTER
CONNELLY, ROBERT
1,197.88
62,460.89
82,331.19
FIREFIGHTER
COSTA, DANIEL
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,375.31
FIREFIGHTER
COSTA, WILLIAM
1,197.88
62,460.89
76,777.63
FIREFIGHTER
CURTIS, MICHAEL
1,197.88
62,460.89
76,360.25
FIREFIGHTER
DAVIS, JULIAN
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,921.77
FIREFIGHTER
DOMINIQUE, MELVIN
1,197.88
62,460.89
76,486.47
FIREFIGHTER
DONEGAN, DANIEL
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,375.31
FIREFIGHTER
DONOVAN, TIMOTHY
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,795.55
FIREFIGHTER
DORANT, JASON
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,795.55
FIREFIGHTER
DORANT, PATRICK
1,197.88
62,460.89
82,331.19
FIREFIGHTER
ELLIS, WILLIAM
1,197.88
62,460.89
82,331.19
FIREFIGHTER
EPPS, RYAN
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,212.94
FIREFIGHTER
FARINO, DAVID
1,197.88
62,460.89
80,879.33
FIREFIGHTER
FEHLAN, WILLIAM
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,895.89
FIREFIGHTER
FINNEGAN, MICHAEL
1,197.88
62,460.89
76,364.71
FIREFIGHTER
FITZGERALD, JOHN C.
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,921.77
FIREFIGHTER
FLYNN, TIMOTHY
1,197.88
62,460.89
76,777.63
FIREFIGHTER
FRENCH, PAUL
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,800.01
FIREFIGHTER
GALVIN, ROBERT
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,609.41
FIREFIGHTER
GILLIS, PAUL
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,887.72
FIREFIGHTER
GUELPA, CHRISTINE
1,197.88
62,460.89
81,113.54
FIREFIGHTER
HALLORAN, PATRICK
1,197.88
62,460.89
83,268.04
FIREFIGHTER
HAMILTON, BARRY
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,800.01
FIREFIGHTER
HODNETT, ROBERT
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,921.77
FIREFIGHTER
HOWARD, CHRISTIAN W
1,197.88
62,460.89
77,095.30
FIREFIGHTER
JEFFERSON, MICHAEL
1,197.88
62,460.89
76,360.25
FIREFIGHTER
JOHNSON, EARL
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,523.17
FIREFIGHTER
KANE, MATTHEW
1,197.88
62,460.89
83,305.31
FIREFIGHTER
KEANE, SEAN
1,197.88
62,460.89
84,401.20
FIREFIGHTER
KELLEY, THOMAS F
1,197.88
62,460.89
80,412.82
FIREFIGHTER
KHOURY, MICHAEL
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,795.55
FIREFIGHTER
KIRYLO, MATTHEW
1,197.88
62,460.89
76,364.71
FIREFIGHTER
LAYTON, KENNETH
1,197.88
62,460.89
87,193.63
FIREFIGHTER
LAYTON, STEPHEN
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,895.89
FIREFIGHTER
LEVESQUE, JOHN
1,197.88
62,460.89
84,766.49
FIREFIGHTER
LOPEZ, THOMAS
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,895.89
FIREFIGHTER
LYONS, SHAUN
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,795.55
FIREFIGHTER
MACMULLIN, BRIAN
1,197.88
62,460.89
81,230.85
FIREFIGHTER
MARANO, JOEY
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,921.77
FIRE
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FIREFIGHTER
MATTERA, MICHAEL
1,197.88
62,460.89
81,235.31
FIREFIGHTER
MATTERA, VINCENT
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,895.89
FIREFIGHTER
McINNIS, KEITH
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,609.41
FIREFIGHTER
MCKENZIE, JAY
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,609.41
FIREFIGHTER
MEDEIROS, THOMAS
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,609.41
FIREFIGHTER
MOORE, SYLVESTER
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,843.45
FIREFIGHTER
MOREIRA, PAUL
1,197.88
62,460.89
81,230.85
FIREFIGHTER
NICHOLSON, MARK
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,895.89
FIREFIGHTER
NOONAN, BRENDAN
1,197.88
62,460.89
75,999.41
FIREFIGHTER
O'CONNOR, JOHN
1,197.88
62,460.89
75,999.41
FIREFIGHTER
O'HEARN, DANIELLE
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,800.01
FIREFIGHTER
O'HEARN, TIMOTHY
1,197.88
62,460.89
76,174.11
FIREFIGHTER
OTTING, FRANCIS
1,197.88
62,460.89
80,764.03
FIREFIGHTER
PAINTER, MELISSA
1,197.88
62,460.89
76,482.34
FIREFIGHTER
PANTANELLA, DAVID
1,197.88
62,460.89
83,480.01
FIREFIGHTER
PATRIQUIN, ANDREW
1,197.88
62,460.89
83,305.31
FIREFIGHTER
PEREZ, ROGER
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,212.94
FIREFIGHTER
PIWINSKI, JAMES M
1,197.88
62,460.89
77,977.52
FIREFIGHTER
POPKEN, FREDERICK
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,895.89
FIREFIGHTER
POPKEN, KARL
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,895.89
FIREFIGHTER
POWERS, MICHAEL
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,212.94
FIREFIGHTER
QUINN, ROBERT
1,197.88
62,460.89
82,331.19
FIREFIGHTER
REVILLA, RODOLFO
1,197.88
62,460.89
77,532.04
FIREFIGHTER
ROSS, THOMAS
1,197.88
62,460.89
82,323.02
FIREFIGHTER
ROSSI, JOSEPH
1,197.88
62,460.89
76,486.47
FIREFIGHTER
RUF, JASON
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,787.60
FIREFIGHTER
SANCHEZ, GERMAN
1,197.88
62,460.89
82,323.02
FIREFIGHTER
SAULNIER, ERIC
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,328.73
FIREFIGHTER
SCULLARI, JOSEPH
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,895.89
FIREFIGHTER
SELIG, RONALD
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,895.89
FIREFIGHTER
SHARPE, FRANCIS
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,895.89
FIREFIGHTER
SULLIVAN, DENNIS
1,197.88
62,460.89
83,199.33
FIREFIGHTER
SULLIVAN, PAUL M JR
1,197.88
62,460.89
84,714.05
FIREFIGHTER
THEOPHILE, CHRIST
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,800.01
FIREFIGHTER
VELNEY, JOCEYLN
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,800.01
FIREFIGHTER
VELNEY, JOSUE
1,197.88
62,460.89
81,116.92
FIREFIGHTER
VIVEIROS, FERNANDO
1,197.88
62,460.89
78,795.55
FIREFIGHTER
WALL, MARK
1,197.88
62,460.89
79,523.17
FIREFIGHTER
HUGHES, BRENDAN
1,030.95
58,096.86
70,963.15
1,197.88
FIREFIGHTER
PIWINSKI, JAMES P.
1,030.95
58,096.86
71,328.43
FIRE
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1,197.88
FIREFIGHTER
WILLIAMS, KEVIN
1,030.95
58,096.86
70,963.15
1,197.88
FIREFIGHTER
VACANT
997.92
52,034.40
70,744.87
BUDGET ANALYST
RUSSELL, ANDREW
1,293.75
67,533.75
67,533.75
FIRE PROTECTION ENGN’R
VACANT (NEW)
1,287.79
67,222.64
67,222.64
ADMINISTRATIVE ASST.
CICCARIELLO, JANET
1,050.43
54,832.45
56,507.45
FIRE APPARATUS MECANIC
DICKIE, PAUL
1,400.00
73,080.00
79,045.60
SENIOR CLERK
MARTIN, JOELLE
726.21
40,411.84
40,761.84
775.11
FIRE ALARM
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ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
881,649.09
893,379.00
919,540.00
2.9%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
881,649.09
893,379.00
919,540.00
2.9%
BUDGET:
FIRE ALARM
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
APPROVED
% CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
620,111.99
620,110.00
495,744.68
673,176.00
513000 OVERTIME 187,946.65
188,000.00
147,055.30
148,000.00
514006 LONGEVITY
7,150.00
7,575.00
7,575.00
8,200.00
514008 OUT OF GRADE
743.87
5,300.00
714.58
5,300.00
515004 HOLIDAYS
42,596.58
49,894.00
32,358.66
54,164.00
515012 PERFECT ATTEND
1,000.00
‐
700.00
‐
519002 CAREER/EDU INCENT
‐
‐
‐
5,000.00
519004 UNIFORM
9,900.00
9,900.00
9,900.00
11,000.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
12,200.00
12,600.00
13,100.00
14,700.00
SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SVCS
881,649.09
893,379.00
707,148.22
919,540.00
2.9%
TOTAL
881,649.09
893,379.00
707,148.22
919,540.00
2.9%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
CHIEF FIRE ALARM OPER
DOHERTY, DAVID
1,530.82
79,908.80
91,638.25
SR FIRE ALARM OPER
SWANTON, JAMES
1,366.81
71,347.48
82,388.08
SR FIRE ALARM OPER
ATHERTON, CAROL
1,366.81
71,347.48
82,388.08
SR FIRE ALARM OPER
BREEN, TODD
1,366.81
71,347.48
79,938.08
SR FIRE ALARM OPER
SLOANE, STEPHEN
1,366.81
71,347.48
79,688.08
FIRE ALARM OPER
HERMAN, BRIAN
1,220.36
63,702.79
71,428.30
FIRE ALARM OPER
BRIEN, KYLE
1,220.36
63,702.79
71,428.30
FIRE ALARM OPER
WALSH, DAVID
1,220.36
63,702.79
71,378.30
FIRE ALARM OPER
BREEN, SCOTT
1,220.36
63,702.79
71,328.30
FIRE ALARM OPER
CASTLE, JASON
1,016.58
53,065.48
59,635.11
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
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BUDGET:
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
REQUESTED
% CHANGE
(511000) SALARIES
20,442.24
20,747.00
16,682.48
20,747.00
SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SVCS
20,442.24
20,747.00
16,682.48
20,747.00
0.0%
542005 OFFICE EQUIPMENT
540.00
‐
‐
‐
543011 HARDWARE & SMALL
1,730.55
‐
‐
‐
549000 FOOD SUPPL & REFRES
700.00
700.00
‐
700.00
558003 PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPL
500.00
2,400.00
2,812.50
2,400.00
558006 UNIFORMS
1,587.50
2,000.00
1,587.50
2,000.00
574000 INSURANCE
600.00
600.00
600.00
600.00
SUBTOTAL ORDINARY MAINT.
5,658.05
5,700.00
5,000.00
5,700.00
0.0%
TOTAL
26,100.29
26,447.00
21,682.48
26,447.00
0.0%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
HOMELAND SECURITY COORDINATOR
GRANEY, THOMAS
397.44
20,666.88
20,746.37
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide effective and efficient law enforcement, emergency service, and community‐oriented services
that enhance the quality of life and reduce the fear of crime through compassionate and vigilant
leadership. The Somerville Police Department is committed to the enforcement of laws and the
preservation of order to protect the rights and property of every person within the City of Somerville. Our
mission is to provide the highest quality police service, through the utilization of new and proven crime
prevention strategies and problem‐solving partnerships with our community. The Somerville Police
Department is committed to making the City a safe place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
13,550,437.47
14,109,421.00
14,281,303.00
1.2%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
454,386.07
499,832.00
589,883.00
18.0%
SPECIAL ITEMS
33,000.00
51,314.00
51,314.00
0.0%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
14,037,823.54
14,660,567.00
14,922,500.00
1.8%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
A new civilian Senior IT Specialist position is included in the budget. This position will allow the Police
Department to redeploy an officer back onto the street, contingent on collective bargaining.
Reclassification of current Records Clerk to IT Communications Specialist to reflect actual duties.
Additional Public Safety Supply funds included related to procuring and training a new K9 dog and
officer.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
GRANTS AWARDED:
GRANT NAME
GRANTING AGENCY
AMOUNT
BVP ‐13 Bullet Proof Vest Partnership
US Department of Justice
$16,146
CSI Community Safety Initiative (Shannon
Grant)
Executive Office of Public Safety & Security
$13,000
DMH/JDP (Jail Diversion Program)
Executive Office of Health & Human Services
$42,000
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
Executive Office of Health & Human Services
$61,239
E‐911 ESIG (Support & Incentive)
Executive Office of Public Safety & Security
$186,976
E‐911 Training & EMD
Executive Office of Public Safety & Security
$65,810
EBJA (Burn Grant‐Van)
US Department of Justice
$23,562
Mass Municipal Police Staffing Grant
Executive Office of Public Safety & Security
$158,955
PBMS ‐14 Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety
Executive Office of Public Safety & Security
$5,000
TEEG ‐14 Traffic Enforcement & Equip
Executive Office of Public Safety & Security
$16,000
POLICE
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DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Investment in training to include additional hours of in‐service training for patrol officers, training all
personnel in Mental Health, automated firearms training.
Investment in other specialized training for supervisors in Accountability and Discipline.
The department was awarded a grant by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) to develop a
Regional Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). Somerville will be partnering with the National Alliance on
Mental Illness and the Cambridge Police Department to develop the regional CIT‐TACT that will serve
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Somerville, Cambridge, Everett, Malden, Medford, and Belmont. Fifteen officers received 40 hours of
specialized training in crisis intervention.
Implemented Field Training Assessment questionnaire for newly hired officers.
Revised the internal CrimeStat meetings to reorient the presentation from the Executive Staff to the
District Commanders, as well as mid‐line and first‐line supervisors from specific units within the police
department.
Implemented and adopted a community policing oriented problem solving process with the Scanning,
Analyze, Response, Assessment (SARA) model.
Continued efforts with Smart Policing Initiative (SPI) weekly Command Staff meetings, monthly
SomerStat meetings, and weekly CrimeStat meetings, all of which utilize comprehensive data to help
formulate a data driven operational response.
Started a new approach to achieving State Certification and Accreditation.
Revised the method by which Directed Patrols are authorized and implemented and re‐introduced the
Park, Walk, and Talk Model.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Violent Offenses (Robbery, Assault)
474
356
326
N/A
Property Offenses (Burglary, Larceny, MV Theft)
1744
1706
1340
N/A
Community Meetings
65
67
65
65
SARA Projects
N/A
N/A
14
24
Email Tips and Inquiries to Police website
29
144
127
175
New Facebook followers
400
1700
157
300
New Twitter followers
430
1670
1594
1200
CrimeStat Meetings
0
21
22
24
Field Interviews/Observations Filed
14
110
(Introduced SPI
System)
208
250
Overtime
$846,609
$898,203
$850,000
$850,000
Sick Days
977
847
850
825
Accreditation: Policies/Procedures Revised
n/a
43
45
N/A
(Complete)
Accreditation: Policies/Procedures Issued
N/A
N/A
30
50
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474
326
1,744
1,340
0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
Criminal Offenses
Violent Offenses (Robbery, Assault)
Property Offenses (Burglary, Larceny, MV Theft)
29
175
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
200
FY12 Actual FY13 Actual
FY14
Projected
FY15
Proposed
Email Tips & Inquiries to Police
Website
24
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
CrimeStat Meetings
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
To provide every neighborhood a sense of security and improve the quality of life.
Expand community policing programs throughout the city, delivering
services and solving problems in an atmosphere of community
partnership between police and residents.
Ongoing
Restructure Neighborhood Policing to a Community Service Unit which
is regionally based.
Ongoing
Maximize interactions, increase visibility and accessibility, and
establish a trusting relationship with the community through sub‐
stations, Neighborhood Policing, ResiStat, immigrant taskforce
meetings, and community activities.
Ongoing
Advocate and track community policing programs in neighborhoods
through the use of SARA problem‐solving model.
Ongoing
Increase police and citizen interaction through the use of “park, walk,
and talk” initiative.
Ongoing
Officer participation in community events, such as the Memorial Day
Parade, July 4 Fireworks, SomerStreets, and Honkfest.
Ongoing
Increase police/citizen interaction with multicultural groups by
conducting a series of in‐person and video workshops translated in
various languages
New for FY15
Achieve state certification and continue internal management best practices to foster a more efficient,
collaborative, and responsive police force. Improve police performance by establishing increased
250
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
FY12 Actual FY13 Actual
FY14
Projected
FY15
Proposed
Field Interviews/Observations Filed
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accountability and transparency.
Develop a written directive system in an effort to achieve state
certification and accreditation.
Ongoing
Maximize use of available technologies to improve efficiency.
Ongoing
Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of officer core responsibilities.
Integrate data in conjunction with performance analysis, resource
allocation, and high visibility policing.
Ongoing
Continue to provide in‐service training that meets all criteria for Mass. Training Council. Provide training in
areas that are unique to the needs of the community.
Provide career development opportunities for all personnel through
specialized training, and executive training sessions.
Ongoing
Support training programs that train officers in all community
responsive areas.
New for FY15
Build a strong community partnership between law enforcement and
mental health providers. Provide training to officers to address issues
and improve response for individuals and families impacted by mental
illness.
Ongoing
Develop an intelligence data bank on impact events, locations, and violators. Establish Field Intelligence
Observations (FIO) as measurement for populating the data bank.
Train all newly hired officers in FIO program.
Complete
Increase FIO submissions.
Ongoing
Expand the use of social media
Provide assistance to criminal investigators through the use of social
media.
New for FY15
Coordinate and track analytics on social media (followers, likes, etc.)
to show trends in involvement and answer questions directed to the
department.
New for FY15
Reorganize civilian personnel
Provide a uniform method of receiving and disseminating law
enforcement related information and data.
New for FY15
BUDGET:
POLICE
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHNGE
511000 SALARIES
10,273,849.9
10,744,485.0
8,614,737.19 10,760,667.00
511003 CROSSING GUARDS
255,256.14
295,180.00
193,079.20
371,600.00
512000 SALARIES & WAGES
‐
‐
‐
4,680.00
513000 OVERTIME
898,203.28
850,000.00
756,016.40
850,000.00
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513001 TRAINING‐OVERTIME
83,940.30
84,000.00
61,311.05
84,000.00
514004 SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS
858,979.62
870,277.00
712,643.32
922,748.00
514006 LONGEVITY
69,375.00
79,900.00
83,685.00
68,800.00
514007 COURT TIME
252,244.83
290,000.00
204,993.50
290,000.00
514008 OUT OF GRADE
12,094.61
10,806.00
9,429.40
10,806.00
514015 OTHER DIFFERENTIALS
1,483.50
1,631.00
1,631.08
1,664.00
515004 HOLIDAYS
645,524.33
678,994.00
334,098.45
677,711.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
7,900.00
‐
8,183.33
‐
519002 EDUCATIONAL
‐
‐
1,500.00
4,500.00
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
64,125.00
66,100.00
72,525.00
77,000.00
519005 SICK LEAVE BUYBACK
‐
‐
34,988.17
‐
519007 5/2 BUYBACK
65,960.87
74,048.00
75,723.01
93,127.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
61,500.00
64,000.00
125,659.78
64,000.00
(0121051) POLICE PERSONAL SE
13,550,437.4
14,109,421.0
11,290,203.8
14,281,303.0
1.2%
524003 REPAIRS‐VEHICLES
46,583.07
54,000.00
46,075.19
54,000.00
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
1,190.14
7,000.00
3,000.00
7,000.00
524017 EQUIP MAINTENANCE
9,374.67
16,500.00
10,105.91
27,500.00
524030 REPAIRS‐RADIO ALARM
6,376.90
15,000.00
10,000.00
25,000.00
524033 MAINT SOFTWARE
38,111.79
37,480.00
34,876.10
37,480.00
527015 RENTALS EQUIPMENT
1,641.09
1,740.00
2,336.76
1,791.00
530000 PROF & TECHNCL SVC
35,003.02
22,737.00
16,352.82
22,737.00
530001 MEDICAL & DENTAL
124,794.19
125,000.00
102,975.11
125,000.00
530019 DETENTION
9,652.00
15,000.00
5,272.00
15,000.00
530021 TOWING
‐
‐
‐
‐
530025 IN SERVICE TRAINING
19,747.65
30,000.00
24,773.65
30,000.00
534003 POSTAGE
4,000.00
2,500.00
3,500.00
2,500.00
534007 PSTN‐USAGE
13,005.48
21,900.00
21,792.60
21,900.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
23,219.46
17,200.00
16,990.61
17,200.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
5,355.00
5,500.00
4,216.44
5,500.00
542004 COMPUTER SUPPLIES
4,745.00
13,000.00
828.33
13,000.00
542005 OFFICE EQUIPMENT
9,318.41
3,500.00
‐
3,500.00
542006 OFFICE FURNITURE
510.74
4,000.00
6,898.55
4,000.00
542007 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
418.88
1,000.00
234.00
23,000.00
549000 FOOD SUPPL & REFRSHM
450.00
600.00
1,260.20
600.00
558003 PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPLIES
31,796.67
50,000.00
60,200.38
68,000.00
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558004 MAGAZINES
1,947.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
558012 BADGES
893.50
4,000.00
4,000.00
4,000.00
558014 PHOTOGRAPHIC
856.46
1,000.00
‐
1,000.00
558015 SUPPL FOR MEN/WOME
22,594.56
20,000.00
14,843.32
20,000.00
558016 COLORGUARD
21,512.20
1,500.00
1,426.85
1,500.00
558017 TRAFFIC SUPV SUPPLIES
2,011.78
2,000.00
‐
31,000.00
572001 OUT OF STATE
3,808.16
2,000.00
1,245.49
2,000.00
573000 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS
8,678.50
14,000.00
10,680.00
14,000.00
573001 BAPERN MEMBERSHIP
2,651.00
2,675.00
2,651.00
2,675.00
578013 CARE OF PRISONERS
4,138.75
7,000.00
4,000.00
7,000.00
(0121052) POLICE ORDINARY
454,386.07
499,832.00
412,535.31
589,883.00
18.0%
527001 RENTAL ‐ BUILDINGS
33,000.00
51,314.00
37,500.00
51,314.00
(0121060) POLICE SPECIAL ITEM
33,000.00
51,314.00
37,500.00
51,314.00
0.0%
TOTAL
14,037,823.5
14,660,567.0
11,740,239.1
14,922,500.0
1.8%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
CHIEF
FEMINO, CHARLES
3,557.69
185,711.42
185,711.42
DEPUTY CHIEF
CABRAL, MICHAEL
3,300.00
172,260.17
172,260.17
DEPUTY CHIEF
FALLON, DAVID
3,236.54
168,947.47
168,947.47
CAPTAIN
TRANT, PAUL R
2,450.36
127,908.79
148,127.48
CAPTAIN
CARRABINO, STEPHEN
2,450.36
127,908.79
148,127.48
CAPTAIN
DONOVAN, JAMES
2,450.36
127,908.79
148,127.48
CAPTAIN
STANFORD, JAMES
2,450.36
127,908.79
148,127.48
LIEUTENANT
HYDE, DANIEL J
2,085.41
108,858.40
126,229.45
LIEUTENANT
POLITO, JAMES
2,085.41
108,858.40
126,229.45
LIEUTENANT
ROONEY, JAMES R
2,001.99
104,503.88
123,807.51
LIEUTENANT
COTTER, BERNARD D
2,085.41
108,858.40
126,229.45
LIEUTENANT
VIVOLO, CARMINE C
2,085.41
108,858.40
128,178.25
LIEUTENANT
RYMILL, GERARD J
2,085.41
108,858.40
126,229.45
LIEUTENANT
SHEEHAN, SEAN
2,085.41
108,858.40
126,229.45
LIEUTENANT
MITSAKIS, TIMOTHY
2,085.41
108,858.40
128,178.25
LIEUTENANT
RYMILL, A WILLIAM
2,001.99
104,503.88
123,416.71
LIEUTENANT
MULCAHY, MICHAEL
2,085.41
108,858.40
127,861.63
LIEUTENANT
MARINO, JOHN
2,085.41
108,858.40
128,569.05
SERGEANT
PENDING PROMOTION(Sgt.)
1,774.82
92,645.60
107,593.47
SERGEANT
MCCAIN, JOSEPH E
1,774.82
92,645.60
107,529.26
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SERGEANT
TAM, JOHN Q
1,774.82
92,645.60
107,920.06
SERGEANT
AUFIERO, JOHN T
1,419.85
74,116.17
91,070.47
SERGEANT
MACARELLI, JOSEPH
1,703.82
88,939.40
103,557.17
SERGEANT
BRENNAN, NEIL P
1,774.82
92,645.60
107,529.26
SERGEANT
ISIDORO, RICO J
1,774.82
92,645.60
107,529.26
SERGEANT
GOBIEL, JOHN J
1,774.82
92,645.60
107,593.47
SERGEANT
CAMPBELL, BRUCE B
1,774.82
92,645.60
107,920.06
SERGEANT
WHALEN, SCOTT
1,774.82
92,645.60
108,846.27
SERGEANT
COSTA, MARTHA F
1,703.82
88,939.40
103,540.84
SERGEANT
PENDING PROMOTION
1,774.82
92,645.60
107,593.47
SERGEANT
MONTE, DAVID
1,703.82
88,939.40
104,793.64
SERGEANT
DIGREGORIO, JEFFREY
1,774.82
92,645.60
107,593.47
SERGEANT
CHAILLE, WARREN
1,561.84
81,528.05
95,436.74
SERGEANT
LAVEY, RICHARD
1,774.82
92,645.60
107,593.47
PATROL04
AMERAL, MICHAEL A
1,437.10
75,016.54
91,643.89
PATROL04
ANKENBAUER, ROBERT
1,379.61
72,015.79
85,648.26
PATROL04
BARNARD, EDWARD
1,149.68
60,013.34
70,923.93
PATROL04
BERROUET, WOLFF E
1,437.10
75,016.54
89,457.93
PATROL04
BRIOSO, DOUGLAS
1,149.68
60,013.34
73,378.36
PATROL04
BROWN, MICHAEL D
1,379.61
72,015.79
88,362.66
PATROL04
CAPASSO JR., MICHAEL R.
1,379.61
72,015.79
86,241.90
PATROL04
CAPOBIANCO, ALESSANDRO
1,379.61
72,015.79
86,241.90
PATROL04
CARR, WILLIAM F
1,264.64
66,014.29
83,009.83
PATROL04
CICERONE, FERNANDO
1,437.10
75,016.54
89,457.93
PATROL04
COLLAZO, ARIEL I
1,149.68
60,013.34
73,638.33
PATROL04
COLLETTE, WALTER , JR.
1,379.61
72,015.79
86,241.90
PATROL04
COLLINS, NEIL F
1,437.10
75,016.54
92,657.93
PATROL04
COSTA, KATHRYN M
1,379.61
72,015.79
84,048.26
PATROL04
COVERT, LANCE S
1,149.68
60,013.34
78,023.93
PATROL04
DEOLIVEIRA, DIOGO
1,379.61
72,015.64
86,241.74
PATROL04
DERVISHIAN, GEORGE
1,149.68
60,013.34
81,342.96
PATROL04
DIAZ, HENRY
1,149.68
60,013.34
73,378.36
PATROL04
DIFAVA, MARC
1,379.61
72,015.64
86,241.74
PATROL04
DiFRONZO, DANTE
1,437.10
75,016.54
89,457.93
PATROL04
DOTTIN, DERRICK
1,264.64
66,014.29
77,485.79
PATROL04
DOTTIN, SHANNON N
1,149.68
60,013.34
71,723.93
PATROL04
DRISCOLL, ROBERT
1,379.61
72,015.79
88,706.50
PATROL04
DUFFY, PAUL C
1,437.10
75,016.54
91,057.93
PATROL04
ELPIDOFOROS,PATRICIA
1,437.10
75,016.54
88,129.49
PATROL04
FARIA, MICHAEL
1,379.61
72,015.79
86,241.90
PATROL04
GARDNER, THOMAS
1,149.68
60,013.34
73,378.36
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PATROL04
GEE, ALBERT
1,379.61
72,015.79
86,241.90
PATROL04
GILBERTI, RICHARD
1,264.64
66,014.29
80,685.79
PATROL04
HICKEY, ROBERT W
1,379.61
72,015.79
86,102.70
PATROL04
HOLLAND, MICHAEL
1,379.61
72,015.64
86,241.74
PATROL04
HOWE, JOHN J
1,379.61
72,015.79
84,048.26
PATROL04
HYDE, JAMES P
1,379.61
72,015.79
88,362.66
PATROL04
ISAACS, RANDY R
1,379.61
72,015.79
86,241.90
PATROL04
JEAN‐JACQUES, YVON
1,379.61
72,015.79
86,241.90
PATROL04
JOHNSON, STEVEN
1,149.68
60,013.34
74,623.93
PATROL04
JONES, STEPHEN
1,437.10
75,016.62
89,458.02
PATROL04
KENNELLY, MICHAEL
1,379.61
72,015.79
85,648.26
PATROL04
KIELY, MICHAEL R
1,437.10
75,016.54
87,329.49
PATROL04
LEGROS, GUERDY
1,379.61
72,015.79
86,241.90
PATROL04
LEGUISAMON DEL ROSARIO,
KILSARYS
1,379.61
72,015.64
84,048.10
PATROL04
MANFRA, MARYANNE
1,379.61
72,015.79
87,041.90
PATROL04
MANZELLI, ANTHONY
1,379.61
72,015.79
87,841.90
PATROL04
MARTINEZ, OSWALDO
1,264.64
66,014.29
79,809.83
PATROL04
MARTINI, LEO D
1,379.61
72,015.79
87,841.90
PATROL04
MCGRATH, MICHAEL
1,264.64
66,014.21
81,409.74
PATROL04
MCNALLY, JAMES
1,437.10
75,016.54
93,243.89
PATROL04
MELO, CARLOS P
1,149.68
60,013.34
75,042.96
PATROL04
MONACO, ALAN
1,264.64
66,014.29
80,200.19
PATROL04
MONTINA‐GARCIA, NATACHA
1,379.61
72,015.79
84,048.26
PATROL04
NADILE, ERNEST J
1,264.64
66,014.29
83,009.83
PATROL04
NARDONE, DOROTHY
1,437.10
75,016.54
90,322.53
PATROL04
OLIVEIRA, JOHN L
1,149.68
60,013.34
75,482.33
PATROL04
OMEARA, ROSS D
1,437.10
75,016.54
90,118.73
PATROL04
PASQUALINO, ROBERT
1,149.68
60,013.34
73,378.36
PATROL04
RADOCHIA, JAMES
1,149.68
60,013.34
74,242.96
PATROL04
RAMIREZ, JOSE
1,149.68
60,013.34
74,242.96
PATROL04
REGO, DANIEL
1,379.61
72,015.79
87,106.50
PATROL04
REMIGIO, LOUIS M
1,379.61
72,015.79
87,702.70
PATROL04
SHACKELFORD, KEVIN
1,437.10
75,016.54
90,043.89
PATROL04
SLATTERY, JAMES, JR.
1,149.68
60,013.34
73,638.33
PATROL04
SOARES, EDUARDO
1,379.61
72,015.79
86,241.90
PATROL04
ST HILAIRE, STEVE
1,264.64
66,014.29
80,609.83
PATROL04
SULLIVAN, TIMOTHY F.
1,264.64
66,014.29
79,809.83
PATROL04
SYLVESTER, SEAN
1,264.64
66,014.29
77,485.79
PATROL04
THERMIDOR, JONATHAN
1,437.10
75,016.54
91,087.89
PATROL04
UBEDA, ERICK
1,149.68
60,013.34
73,378.36
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PATROL04
WARD, CHRISTOPHER
1,437.10
75,016.54
91,057.93
PATROL04
WYATT, MICHAEL J
1,149.68
60,013.34
74,623.93
PATROL04
FUSCO, SALVATORE
1,149.68
60,013.34
73,378.36
PATROL04
VAN NOSTRAND, TIMOTHY
1,149.68
60,013.30
73,378.31
PATROL04
CATATAO, ASHLEY
1,149.68
60,013.30
73,378.31
PATROL04
COLLETTE, CHRISTOPHER
1,149.68
60,013.30
73,378.31
PATROL04
COSTA, JASON
1,149.68
60,013.30
74,242.91
PATROL04
GUILLEN, GRAVIN
1,149.68
60,013.30
74,242.91
PATROL04
HAYNES, NAZA
1,149.68
60,013.30
74,242.91
PATROL04
McCAREY, MICHAEL
1,149.68
60,013.30
73,378.31
PATROL04
NEVIN, MARK
1,149.68
60,013.30
73,378.31
PATROL04
PERRONE, MICHAEL
1,149.68
60,013.30
73,378.31
PATROL04
SCHNEIDER, DEVIN
1,149.68
60,013.30
73,329.11
PATROL04
TEVES, JOSEPH
1,149.68
60,013.30
73,378.31
PATROL03
KIM, ELI
1,116.86
54,056.02
72,531.51
PATROL04
1,149.68
4,368.78
PATROL03
SOUSA, TYLER
1,116.86
54,056.02
71,661.69
PATROL04
1,149.68
4,368.78
PATROL03
CANTY, PATRICK
1,116.86
54,056.02
72,531.51
PATROL04
1,149.68
4,368.78
PATROL03
RIVERA, JOSEPH
1,116.86
54,056.02
71,666.91
PATROL04
1,149.68
4,368.78
PATROL02
ANDERSON, PAUL
964.46
46,486.97
63,505.71
PATROL03
1,116.86
4,467.44
PATROL02
BECKFORD, PAUL
964.46
46,486.97
64,370.31
PATROL03
1,116.86
4,467.44
PATROL02
DUCASSE‐AYALA, JUAN A.
964.46
46,486.97
63,505.71
PATROL03
1,116.86
4,467.44
PATROL02
GONCALVES, CASSANDRA
COSTA
964.46
46,486.97
64,370.31
PATROL03
1,116.86
4,467.44
PATROL02
KHOURY, MATTHEW
964.46
46,486.97
64,370.31
PATROL03
1,116.86
4,467.44
PATROL02
MESSAOUDI, SAMIR
964.46
46,486.97
64,370.31
PATROL03
1,116.86
4,467.44
PATROL02
PAVAO, BRIAN
964.46
46,486.97
63,505.71
PATROL03
1,116.86
4,467.44
PATROL02
PULLI, MARK
964.46
46,486.97
64,370.31
PATROL03
1,116.86
4,467.44
PATROL02
STANFORD, SAMUEL
964.46
46,486.97
64,370.31
PATROL03
1,116.86
4,467.44
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PATROL02
MOREIRA, JOSEPH A.
964.46
46,486.97
63,505.71
PATROL03
1,116.86
4,467.44
PATROL01
VACANCY
934.33
48,772.03
59,467.15
PATROL01
VACANCY
934.33
48,772.03
59,467.15
FINANCIAL ANALYST
CASSESSO, DOROTHY
1,176.93
61,435.59
61,435.59
MECHANIC
HARTSGROVE, FRED
1,312.14
68,493.54
68,493.54
SR. IT SPECIALIST
VACANT (NEW)
1,250.00
65,250.00
65,250.00
IT COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIALIST
CARROLL, MICHAEL
990.60
51,709.32
51,709.32
SR. CRIME ANALYST
WENDT, CHRIS
1,300.00
67,860.00
67,860.00
CRIME ANALYST
VACANT
961.54
50,192.39
50,192.39
VICTIM WITNESS ADVOCATE
IPUZ‐CANTALUPA
786.60
41,060.52
41,060.52
RECORDS CLERK
MILLS, MAUREEN
670.00
34,974.00
34,974.00
RECORDS CLERK‐PART TIME
VITIELLO, THOMAS M
377.20
19,689.84
19,689.84
JR. CLERK‐SUBSTATION
ROMANO, PATRICIA
729.65
38,087.73
38,937.73
JR. CLERK‐SUBSTATION
RIVERA, BETSY
729.65
38,087.73
38,437.73
MOTOR EQUIPMENT
CAPASSO SR., MICHAEL
967.25
50,490.45
52,134.78
HEAD/ADM. CLERK (PAYROLL) D'ANGELI, DIANE
898.94
31,822.48
49,408.32
942.61
15,835.85
JR./ADM. CLERK
MASIELO, CHRISTINE
715.34
37,340.75
37,690.75
SR. DETAIL CLERK
ROCHE, ELIZABETH
1,205.32
62,917.70
63,517.70
JR. DETAIL CLERK
CARANFA, JENNIFER
806.27
42,087.29
42,587.29
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ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
99,564.77
98,883.00
101,980.00
3.1%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
8,644.00
15,150.00
16,395.00
8.2%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
108,208.77
114,033.00
118,375.00
3.8%
BUDGET:
ANIMAL CONTROL
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY13 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
92,602.41
91,130.00
61,545.49
92,952.00
513000 OVERTIME
2,987.61
3,000.00
5,581.18
4,000.00
514006 LONGEVITY
500.00
750.00
250.00
1,000.00
514015 OTHER DIFFERENTIALS
2,764.47
3,003.00
2,204.95
3,028.00
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
500.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
210.28
‐
‐
‐
(0129251) ANIMAL CONTROL PS
99,564.77
98,883.00
70,581.62
101,980.00
3.1%
524003 REPAIRS‐VEHICLES
898.16
1,000.00
‐
1,000.00
529010 KENNELS
‐
1,000.00
‐
1,000.00
530000 PROF & TECHNCL SVC
5,010.60
8,000.00
5,589.80
8,000.00
530011 ADVERTISING
‐
400.00
‐
1,300.00
530025 IN SERVICE TRAINING
‐
200.00
‐
200.00
534003 POSTAGE
‐
‐
‐
‐
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
543.99
1,000.00
573.66
1,000.00
542001 STATIONERY
90.00
500.00
‐
500.00
558003 PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPLIES
1,457.25
2,000.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
558006 UNIFORMS
644.00
1,000.00
500.00
1,345.00
558012 BADGES
‐
50.00
50.00
50.00
(0129252) ANIMAL CONTROL O
8,644.00
15,150.00
7,713.46
16,395.00
8.2%
TOTAL
108,208.77
114,033.00
78,295.08
118,375.00
3.8%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
APRIL TERRIO
903.61
47,168.33
49,704.46
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
RACHEL TAYLOR
877.08
45,783.45
48,274.48
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ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
506,926.12
667,263.00
495,500.00
‐25.7%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
506,926.12
667,263.00
495,500.00
‐25.7%
BUDGET:
E‐911
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
APPROVED
% CHANGE
(511000) SALARIES
388,598.24
576,207.00
261,840.63
384,774.00
(513000) OVERTIME
70,944.97
40,000.00
68,181.15
60,000.00
(514004) SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
13,225.83
15,356.00
10,325.43
15,296.00
(515004) HOLIDAYS
27,157.08
28,700.00
19,671.26
28,430.00
(519004) UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
7,000.00
7,000.00
7,000.00
7,000.00
SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
506,926.12
667,263.00
367,018.47
495,500.00
‐25.7%
TOTAL
506,926.12
667,263.00
367,018.47
495,500.00
‐25.7%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
E‐911 Operator
CORNELIO, CHRISTINE
805.00
42,020.82
45,569.71
E‐911 Operator
DEFRANZO, ROBYN
805.00
42,020.82
45,149.50
E‐911 Operator
DESCHENES, JEANNE
781.56
40,797.58
44,811.57
E‐911 Operator
DESOUSA, SUSAN
805.00
42,020.82
45,989.92
E‐911 Operator
GROSSE, DENISE
805.00
42,020.82
45,997.97
E‐911 Operator
HARTSGROVE, ROBERT
700.94
36,589.26
40,244.44
E‐911 Operator
KIELY, JULIE
805.00
42,020.82
45,149.50
E‐911 Operator
LENNON, SCOTT
805.00
42,020.82
45,989.92
E‐911 Operator
LEWON, MAUREEN J.
700.94
36,589.26
40,250.74
E‐911 Operator
MCKENNA, JOAN
805.00
42,020.82
45,652.71
E‐911 Operator
MEDEIROS, THERESA
805.00
42,020.82
45,149.50
E‐911 Operator
MOBILIA, JANEEN
700.94
36,589.07
40,244.24
E‐911 Operator
VALLERY, KRISTINE
805.00
42,020.82
46,137.41
E‐911 Operator
WARD, KENNETH
805.00
42,020.82
45,175.26
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide comprehensive supervision and coordination of all parking, transportation, and traffic‐related
functions in order to support public safety, economic activity, and resident needs. Traffic and Parking enforces
and maintains an extensive network of traffic and parking regulations and equipment that ensures the public
right of way is as safe and accessible as possible, for as many types of users as possible.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
2,619,319.97
2,424,944.00
2,501,351.00
3.2%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
761,687.83
1,052,100.00
1,363,918.00
29.6%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
3,381,007.80
3,477,044.00
3,865,269.00
11.2%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
Increased Roadway Maintenance budget for additional pavement markings.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Added four new permits to the online purchasing system.
Director
Parking Clerk
Coordinator
Head Clerk x 2
Clerk x 8
PT Hearing
Officer
x 2
Parking Control
Supervisor x 2
Parking Control
Officers x 28
Meter
Maintenance x
2
Administrative
Assistant
Senior Engineer
Project
Manager
Business
Analyst/
Accountant
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This past pavement marking season from late March 2013 through early November 2013 (which spans
parts of two fiscal years), Traffic and Parking concentrated on enhancing and upgrading both bicycle
sharrows and dedicated bicycle lanes as well as repainting crosswalks which were in need of
improvements.
O Traffic and Parking in the upcoming pavement marking year will concentrate again on
enhancing dedicated bicycle lanes and bicycle sharrows, crosswalks and all other pavement
marking infrastructure throughout the City.
Integrated additional Intelligov work orders associated with the Traffic and Parking Department.
O Work orders are coordinated within all of the divisions of the department, thus resulting in less
duplication in efforts by staff.
O Increased record keeping, easing the adjudication process.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Parking meter revenue
$1,703,228
$1,734,220
$1,560,000
$1,574,219
Parking violation revenue
$6,210,022
$5,894,645
$4,951,501
$5,187,500
Parking warnings issued
413
3,498
4,585
4,700
Parking violations issued (including warnings
and guest pass checks)
314,621
291,612
260,000
290,000
Percent of transactions completed online
52.5%
55.8%
56.4%
58%
Bicycle sharrows repainted
N/A
N/A
400
400
New bicycle sharrows
N/A
N/A
34
50
Crosswalks repainted
N/A
N/A
788
800
52.5%
58.0%
48%
50%
52%
54%
56%
58%
60%
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Percent Trasactions Completed Online
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GOAL REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Leverage new technologies to improve operational efficiency and enhance customer service
Overhaul meter fleet to accept credit cards citywide
Ongoing. Entered into
agreement to purchase
130 IPS Smart Meters.
Upgrade online permit system to allow all permits to be
purchased/renewed online
Ongoing
Incorporate the use of pay by phone technology to enhance the existing
meter fleet. The goal is to reduce capital costs by upgrading existing
meters rather than purchasing new ones, while still providing convenient
payment methods for consumers.
New for FY15
Improve customer service
Continue to cross‐train and implement performance metrics to ensure
each staff member’s knowledge of permits and procedures are consistent
throughout the department.
New for FY15
Respond to constituent requests within 24 hours.
New for FY15
Improve accessibility and safety of streets
Create more bike lanes and sharrows
Ongoing
Accelerate line painting and crosswalk repainting program.
Ongoing
Work in conjunction with the School Department, Shape Up Somerville to
reduce congestion around the schools.
New for FY15
290,000
200,000
220,000
240,000
260,000
280,000
300,000
320,000
340,000
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Parking Violation Activity
Total violations issued (includes warnings & guest pass)
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BUDGET:
TRAFFIC & PARKING
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHNGE
511000 SALARIES
2,348,871.85
2,224,817.00
1,640,553.15 2,282,140.00
511002 SALARIES ‐ MONTHLY
3,300.00
3,300.00
2,750.00
3,300.00
512000 SALARIES & WAGES
18,667.55
20,213.00
15,603.49
20,213.00
513000 OVERTIME
96,276.09
67,000.00
92,195.48
82,000.00
514006 LONGEVITY
22,950.00
24,475.00
13,025.00
27,650.00
514008 OUT OF GRADE
227.14
‐
248.02
800.00
514015 OTHER DIFFERENTIALS
42,842.94
48,539.00
45,034.91
48,648.00
515012 PERFECT
3,200.00
‐
3,400.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM
21,500.00
20,100.00
20,900.00
20,100.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
45,443.90
‐
425.00
‐
519015 AUTO ALLOWANCE
16,040.50
16,500.00
12,603.25
16,500.00
(0129351) T&P PERSONAL SVCS
2,619,319.97
2,424,944.00
1,846,738.30 2,501,351.00
3.2%
524001 R&M ‐ BUILDINGS &
‐
5,000.00
‐
5,000.00
524003 REPAIRS‐VEHICLES
2,894.23
3,000.00
2,599.81
3,000.00
524006 REPAIRS‐COMMUN.
771.70
10,000.00
‐
10,000.00
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
42.00
50.00
‐
50.00
524028 REPAIRS‐PARKING
11,283.46
16,500.00
7,328.16
18,320.00
524029 REPAIRS‐HIGHWAYS
110,638.79
100,000.00
144,851.47
150,000.00
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐
2,075.39
3,000.00
1,912.00
3,126.95
527000 RENTALS
‐
35,000.00
34,800.00
72,280.00
527015 RENTALS EQUIPMENT
‐
‐
715.18
715.18
530000 PROF. & TECHNCL SVC
336,853.25
520,000.00
346,450.80
623,000.00
530008 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
‐
250.00
50.00
250.00
530011 ADVERTISING
4,808.40
8,000.00
5,005.00
8,528.36
530018 POLICE DETAIL
1,168.00
3,500.00
172.00
3,500.00
534003 POSTAGE
5,220.00
3,000.00
147.00
3,000.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
6,018.34
5,000.00
3,392.00
5,302.36
542001 PRINTING &
29,980.22
35,000.00
27,982.77
36,275.00
542005 OFFICE EQUIPMENT
‐
250.00
‐
250.00
542006 OFFICE FURNITURE
‐
‐
‐
‐
542007 COMPUTER
4,439.92
‐
850.00
850.00
542008 BOOKS & BINDING
‐
300.00
‐
300.00
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543011 HARDWARE & SMALL
1,970.14
3,000.00
2,587.00
3,880.56
553001 SIGNS AND CONES
65,233.74
70,000.00
58,956.80
71,299.00
558003 PUBLIC SAFETY
‐
200.00
‐
200.00
558006 UNIFORMS
‐
250.00
30.00
2,645.61
558012 BADGES
398.15
500.00
500.00
500.00
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
‐
50.00
‐
‐
571001 IN STATE CONF
‐
‐
200.00
‐
573000 DUES & MEMBERSHI
795.00
250.00
645.00
645.00
578001 CC CONVENIENCE FEE
177,097.10
230,000.00
272,711.99
341,000.00
(0129352) T&P ORDINARY MAIN
761,687.83
1,052,100.00
911,886.98 1,363,918.00
29.6%
TOTAL
3,381,007.80
3,477,044.00
2,758,625.28 3,865,269.00
11.2%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
DIRECTOR
SUZANNE RINFRET
1,872.59
97,749.35
97,749.35
PARKING CLERK COORDINATOR
AUSTIN FAISON
1,287.79
67,222.64
67,222.64
BUSINESS ANALYST/ACCOUNTANT
ALEX LESSIN
1,165.39
60,833.28
60,833.28
SENIOR ENGINEER
TERENCE SMITH
1,365.62
71,285.36
75,056.92
PT HEARING OFFICER
JOSEPH VIVOLO
485.59
25,347.99
25,347.99
PT HEARING OFFICER
DELIO SUSI
500.46
26,123.75
26,123.75
SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER
VACANT
430.00
22,446.00
22,446.00
PT OFFICE STAFF
EVELYN LESAGE
418.60
21,850.92
21,850.92
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
LAURA ACCAPUTO
1,050.43
54,832.45
56,582.45
HEAD CLERK
BARBARA SULLIVAN
961.46
50,188.21
51,388.21
HEAD CLERK
DONNA AMENTA
961.46
50,188.21
51,788.21
PRINCIPAL CLERK
MARY JO O'CONNOR
879.23
45,895.81
46,970.81
PRINCIPAL CLERK
KIMBERLY FUCILE
861.99
44,995.88
45,845.88
JUNIOR CLERK
MARGARET PIWINSKI
729.65
38,087.73
38,937.73
JUNIOR CLERK
DANIEL RILEY
729.65
38,087.73
38,937.73
JUNIOR CLERK
MAUREEN SULLIVAN
729.65
38,087.73
38,937.73
JUNIOR CLERK
KATHERINE MAHAN PRATT
715.35
3,290.61
39,121.95
729.65
34,731.34
JUNIOR CLERK
JULIANE SILVEIRA
715.35
37,341.27
37,691.27
JUNIOR CLERK
STEPHANIE REED
715.35
37,341.27
37,691.27
METER REPAIR WORKING
FOREMAN
JOSEPH COLLETTE
941.01
49,120.72
52,470.44
PARKING METER REPAIRMAN
THOMAS SMYTH
884.00
28,995.20
49,580.80
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POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
901.00
17,479.40
SIGN REPAIRMAN
EDWARD HALLETT
901.01
47,032.72
50,314.44
SIGN REPAIRMAN
THEOFANIS ZAMBAKIS
884.00
30,763.20
48,793.40
901.00
15,677.40
PCO WORKING SUPERVISOR
TAMMY DOE
947.55
49,462.11
53,597.95
PCO WORKING SUPERVISOR
LINDA SMITH
1,042.32
54,409.10
58,631.05
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
DAVID SUSI
774.01
40,403.32
43,519.14
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
VACANT
774.01
40,403.32
43,519.14
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
MICHAEL LAPIANA
774.01
40,403.32
43,269.14
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
RICHARD BRESCIA
774.01
40,403.32
43,619.14
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
MARY KILLOREN
774.01
40,403.32
43,369.14
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
VACANT
704.72
36,786.38
39,034.41
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
ANNE COLLETTE
774.01
40,403.32
43,269.14
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
JOHN MORANI
774.01
40,403.32
43,419.14
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
ALBERT TOPPI
774.01
40,403.32
43,419.14
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
ANTHONY SILVESTRI
774.01
40,403.32
43,419.14
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
ANA SOARES
774.01
40,403.32
43,269.14
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
WALTER MANNIX
851.41
44,443.60
47,916.00
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
PAUL GOODE
774.01
40,403.32
43,269.14
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
DAVID CAPUANO
851.41
44,443.60
47,191.00
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
DALVIR SINGH
851.41
44,443.60
47,916.00
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
MARY RONAN
851.41
44,443.60
47,541.00
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
JASON MASCI
851.41
44,443.60
47,791.00
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
VACANT
704.72
36,786.38
39,034.41
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
GREGG PAIVA
774.01
40,403.32
43,269.14
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
JOHN FILOSI
851.41
44,443.60
47,441.00
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
DELINCE DODIN
851.41
44,443.60
47,591.00
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
ROBERT LAFEE
775.19
22,635.55
44,269.67
836.18
19,232.14
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
PAUL MORRIS
851.41
44,443.60
47,441.00
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
SALVATORE FUCILE
836.18
43,648.60
46,120.10
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
FEDLER EDOUARD
836.18
41,474.53
46,159.70
851.41
2,213.67
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
JUAN PORTES
836.18
43,648.60
46,120.10
PARKING CONTROL OFFICER
CAREY, THOMAS
836.18
36,457.45
46,251.08
851.41
7,322.13
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To protect the health of our community through disease prevention, community engagement, and the
promotion of healthy behaviors. Also, to protect the rights of all people, but particularly vulnerable
populations.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
1,394,900.22
1,687,482.00
1,768,139.00
4.8%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
71,932.62
127,659.00
160,330.00
25.6%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
1,466,832.84
1,815,141.00
1,928,469.00
6.2%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
The Human Services Division is re‐established within the City and incorporated into the Health
Department by transferring the Youth & Volunteer Coordinator position from Recreation, and adding
additional duties to the role, now titled Human Service Division Director.
The ADA Coordinator will now be part of the Department of Health & Human Services and will report
to the Human Services Division Director.
Some salaries in the Office of Prevention have been transferred from grant funding to the general
fund.
One part time Public Health Nurse position was eliminated.
Additional funds were added to the Professional & Technical Services budget to support food safety
and emergency preparedness initiatives.
Other differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit
increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins
Center guidelines.
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DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
GRANTS AWARDED:
GRANT NAME
GRANTING AGENCY
AMOUNT
6 City Tobacco Control Collaborative
MA DPH/CDC
Unconfirmed at time of
printing
Mass In Motion Cancer Prevention
MADPH/CDC
$15,000 to be spent by
9/30 on SUS activities
MassCall3
City of Cambridge/MADPH
$11,000
Substance Abuse Prevention
MADPH
Unconfirmed
TB Case Management
CHA/MADPH
Unconfirmed
Emergency Preparedness
CHA/MADPH
Unconfirmed
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Provided five mental health first aid training to more than 80 participants.
Provided two community forums on opioid abuse prevention including resident training in the use of
Narcan
Secured grant funding for the SPD to establish a regional training center to further the work of jail
diversion for the mentally ill
Provided access to oral health screenings and preventive services to 761 Somerville Public School
students
Co‐facilitated 10 LGBT activities with the Somerville Council on Aging
Director of Health
& Human
Services
School Nurse
Leader
School Nurses
x17
Public Health
Nurse
Public Health
Nurse
SUS Director
SUS Coordinator
Director , Human
Services Division
DIrector of
Commissions
LGBT Liaison
ADA Coordinator
Director Office of
Prevention
SCAP Program
Manager
Program
Clinical Youth
Specialist
Tobacco Control
Director
Admin
Assistant
Grant Admin
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Spearheaded the completion of the ADA Self‐Evaluation which now serves as the State’s model, and
obtained public feedback.
Implemented a Public Notice policy for qualified residents seeking reasonable accommodations;
instituted grievance procedures, guidelines and policies for employees and residents; and helped draft
and implement the City’s Anti‐Discrimination/Anti‐Harassment Policy.
Organized three‐hour ADA seminars for all department heads, trained employees and managers whose
duties bring them into direct and continuous public contact, including the entire fire fighting force.
Held first‐ever celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) which
spotlighted EODC’s twin focus on celebrating the abilities of, even as it advocates for the right to self‐
determination, respect and dignity for, individuals with disabilities.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12 ACTUAL
FY13 ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Influenza Vaccinations1
596
800
800
500
TDaP Vaccinations2
11
11
20
50
Oral Health Screenings to Somerville
Public School Students3
428
759
750
800
Number of employees trained (ADA)
N/A
165
150
150
ADA Complaints investigated/resolved
N/A
5
8
N/A
SCPD meetings held
N/A
7
10
10
1 FY14 to Date 558 (decreased Allocation from FY13)
2 FY14 to date 46
3 FY14 to date 800
596
500
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
FY12 Actual FY13 Actual
FY14
Projected
FY15
Proposed
Influenza Vaccinations
11
50
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
FY12 Actual FY13 Actual
FY14
Projected
FY15
Proposed
TDaP Vaccinations
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing, New for FY15)
Continue to provide youth leadership opportunities to Somerville Youth.
Provide SPF100 for high school
students
10 youth are involved in the group
Provide SPF Jr for middle school
students
10 youth are involved in the group
Continue to provide community education around overall prevention issues.
Provide multiple community
events/forums to provide
stakeholders with information
around the current YRBS data.
In FY14: 3‐5 community events & 3‐5 presentations
Continue to develop and expand the Somerville Police Department Jail Diversion Program.
Collect data on # of police
encounters with mentally ill that
were diverted
Ongoing. A 0.5 FTE Clinical Coordinator (CC) was hired in
September 2013 and she has been trained as part of her
duties to utilize the CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) at the
Police Department and is in the process of updating the Jail
Diversion Database back to the start of the program. The
CC has also developed a system to track every encounter
and follow‐up for the Jail Diversion program.
Currently working with Police, Fire, and SomerStat to
comprehensively track suicides (attempts and completions)
and overdoses (fatal and non‐fatal) for all ages. Based on
428
800
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
SPS Student Oral Health Screenings
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GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing, New for FY15)
data collected/updated we have been able to more
specifically look at trends and identify populations and
areas in the community at risk. Through the current
MOAPC (opioid abuse prevention) grant we have also
gained data from Cataldo on the use of Narcan (antidote)
and hope to have access from Cambridge Hospital ED on
overdose visits.
The consolidation of this data will provide more detailed
information to develop specific targeted strategies as well
as provide data that will assist us in acquiring further
grants.
Increase types of diversion
offered
Ongoing
Continue to sustain and grow capacity for Trauma Response Network.
Formalize some of the strategies
that were useful in this year’s
response – provider alert
We now have a network of psychiatrist and adolescent
clinicians as well as the Riverside Trauma Center and
community providers that we can call upon and engage in
the event of a crisis.
Clinical Youth Specialist has continued to collaborate with
partners and recently coordinated Jail Diversion, Suicide
Prevention and Opioid prevention to work toward creating
an integrated approach to address mental health and
substance use issues. 31 Community stakeholders
attended the first quarterly meeting representing a cross
section of disciplines from community providers,
consumers, police, courts and schools. Current strategies
include MHFA and also Youth MHFA which will be offered
to community groups. Recently engaged a network of
afterschool programs in training staff in YMHFA as well as
stress management strategies.
Community outreach and
engagement including text based
strategy
We decided not to move forward with the text based
strategy at this time. The school dept., health educators
participated in a training “Breaking Free from Depression”
and we would like to work with the High School to
implement this initiative as a consistent part of Health, as
well as to look at the best way to raise awareness of text
based strategies.
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GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing, New for FY15)
Highlight the visibility of the Somerville LGBT, women, multicultural community
Hold events that focus
individually and together on the
diverse community of Somerville
Hosted the annual LGBT Halloween Skate Night.
Hosted two book signings for LGBT‐themed books.
Presented at ArtBeat, highlighting the work of this
office.
Cosponsored a Speaker Training with Greater Boston
PFLAG.
Hosted the annual Pride flag raising at Somerville High
School.
Facilitated 3 intergenerational LGBT events, bringing
the high school’s Gay‐Straight Alliance to the LGBT
events at the Somerville Council on Aging.
Domestic Violence Response Workshops
MLK Day Celebration
Somerville Immigrant/Police Dialogue Session
Mystic Student Leadership Council
Muslim community/Police relationship building
gatherings
Social time/food, Police presentation, HRC and Rights
presentation, discussion
Use blogs, Facebook, and other
multi‐media strategies to raise
awareness and engage the
community on the contributions
from our diverse Somerville
community.
Used Facebook and the Office of Somerville
Commissions to connect with the community and
provide information about LGBT events in Somerville.
The Somerville Journal published an article about the
new services for LGBT older adults at the Council on
Aging.
The television program "Voices of Somerville" regularly
airs episodes about diversity.
The director of the Office of Somerville Commissions
presents one and two hour professional development
presentations about the full diversity of Somerville.
The director regularly meets with different community
leaders to recruit people for commissions and schedule
Commissions Workshops with constituents.
Improve accessibility to healthcare for LGBT residents of Somerville, and create targeted health initiatives for
LGBT residents.
Publish and distribute the LGBT
Services and Providers Directory.
Hosted a suicide prevention workshop for LGBT youth.
Partnered with the Somerville COA to launch an LGBT
initiative for older adults, including a monthly lunch
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GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing, New for FY15)
and a monthly dinner and movie.
Continued to support the Somerville Council on Aging
in hosting a biweekly fitness and nutrition class for
lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women (Fit‐4‐Life
LBT).
Presented at Elderfair and the Somerville Council on
Aging’s Health and Wellness Fair highlighting the work
of this office.
Hosted a breast health workshop for lesbian and
bisexual women over 40.
The City of Somerville LGBTQ Programs and Services
Directory was published on May 7th, 2013. 50 paper
copies were distributed at the launch event and to
individual providers, and the directory was hosted on
the City of Somerville website and was e‐mailed out to
LGBT networks.
Published the City of Somerville LGBT Services and
Providers Directory through the efforts of a Tisch
Scholar intern from Tufts University.
Improve Somerville’s
representation in the Gay and
Lesbian Medical Association’s
Provider Directory.
Added one provider to the GLMA.
Promoted the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association to
Somerville healthcare providers who self‐identify as
LGBT competent.
Work with the Young Adult
Action Project to ensure that
HIV‐prevention classes are
offered to LGBT youth.
Through this office’s efforts, the YAAP director met with
the advisor of the Gay Straight Alliance at the high school
and is working to target the Street Smart classes to LGBT
youth.
Increase the number of Somerville students at the Healey, Winter Hill and ESCS that are walking, biking or
skateboarding to school.
Outreach to City employees,
Parents, Community Members
and Local Businesses to recruit
adult chaperones to walk with
students.
Ongoing. Strategy is being revised.
Schedule, promote and
coordinate walking school buses
at the Healey, Winter Hill and
ESCS.
We have done walking school buses at Winter Hill and
Healey during promotional days like Int’l and Mass. Walk
and Bike to School Day. We are promoting walking school
buses at Kennedy, “Park and Walk” at all schools and “No
Idling Zones” at all schools. This was only partially
completed in large part due to time constraints for
teachers and limited resources. We have done outreach via
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GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing, New for FY15)
the web, social media (Facebook likes increased by 42 out
of a total of 87) and school/community newsletters related
to SRTS. We are currently working with a Tufts student to
evaluate our SRTS efforts.
Promote new drop off zone on
Glen St at Broadway for the
ESCS.
We are scheduled to start a pilot remote drop off zone
near the Brown School on March 3 in partnership with SPS,
Som. Police and Traffic and Parking. This will include
education and promotion. ESCS will be next – start date
TBD.
Increase the number of restaurants participating in the Shape Up Approved: Eat Well program
Recruit new and existing
restaurants to participate in the
program.
We recruited approximately 10 new restaurants. The
challenge is maintaining restaurant owner/manager/staff
engagement for new and existing restaurants.
Increased media presence
including newsletter, events,
television exposure and social
media
We have more frequent posts and tweets on our Facebook
page (likes increased by 100 out of a total of 307) and
Twitter account. We also received coverage through this
new FSG video about SUS:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/74ho6t9bggited2/RCZzIBcc‐
p#lh:null‐SUS_Master.mp4
Increase immunization access to immigrant populations through Public Health Nursing
Continuation of Faith Based
Outreach
Clinics offered at area churches in collaboration with
Language Liaisons
Provision of vaccines at
nontraditional locations
Day care and shelter locations were visited
Increase collaboration with Somerville Council on Aging through Public Health Nursing
Collaborate in fragility screening and intervention
initiative
New for FY15
Somerville Office of Prevention will work to change community norms around underage drinking through
community education of local substance abuse data and trends.
Train 10‐20 Somerville Positive Forces youth leaders in
environmental strategies and Youth in Action projects
New for FY15
Host 3 community events (Annual Recovery Roundtable,
Coalition SCAP Annual Meeting, National Night Out Against
Crime and Drugs) and participate in 2 local events to raise
awareness and educate the Somerville community on
substance abuse prevention strategies, as well as
intervention and treatment options
New for FY15
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GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing, New for FY15)
Host 2 community forums each around Somerville
discussing the results of the most current Youth Risk
Behavior Survey
New for FY15
Somerville Office of Prevention will work to increase awareness and strategies to support children’s mental
health and build resiliency.
Offer trainings in Youth Mental Health First Aid for people
that work with youth in Somerville.
New for FY15
Continue to maintain resources and information on the city
web page.
New for FY15
Recruit new members for TRN and offer accompanying
Training.
New for FY15
School Nursing will increase the % of students with immunization compliance
Provide school nurses with tools to identify students with
immunization needs.
New for FY15
Engage with community partners to ensure access to care
New for FY15
Recruit School Administration support for compliance.
New for FY15
School Nursing will complete vision screening by the end of November.
Evaluate new vision screening options.
Engage additional per diem staff, (1‐2) in a timely
fashion.
Recruit New England Eye Mobile Unit to provide follow
up on incomplete referrals.
New for FY15
Shape Up Somerville will increase utilization of the Mobile Farmers’ Market
Increased media presence including newsletter, videos,
internet, television/radio exposure and/or social media
New for FY15
Monitor/track sales of fresh produce at 4 markets (winter
and summer)
New for FY15
Shape Up Somerville will increase number of Somerville employers participating in worksite wellness
Recruit additional Somerville employers to participate in
the program by establishing new partnerships, leveraging
existing partnerships
New for FY15
Promote worksite wellness program via the internet,
television/radio exposure, social media and email
New for FY15
The Human Services Division Office of Commissions will increase multicultural & LGBT engagement for
recruitment, raising awareness, and civic participation
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GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing, New for FY15)
Co‐sponsorship with local community allies to provide
neighborhood community gatherings, dialogue sessions,
and workshops
New for FY15
Production of social media, television, and other material
promoting a diverse Somerville
New for FY15
Collaboration with public schools for respectful, healthy
relationships between friends & classmates to reduce
derogatory and racial slurs in and out of school
environments
New for FY15
Public Health Nurses will increase emergency preparedness activities
Grow ranks within the Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) with
the addition of the Assistant Health Director for
Environmental Health and Emergency Preparedness,
including conducting drills, offering trainings, and
participation in regional activities
New for FY15
Increase activity with ISD/Health regarding food safety initiatives
Includes merchant education, outreach to community
groups, and joint enforcement strategies with ISD.
New for FY15
Reinvigorate the Human Services role within the City.
The Human Services Division will conduct a survey during
Fall Resistat meetings to determine the community’s
priorities/ concerns and steps needed to address them such
as convening separate meetings with public safety officials
to address safety concerns. The Division of Human Services
will also host small group meetings at various locations
throughout the City and provide speakers/educators in
response to community driven topics.
New for FY15
Maintain an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment for individuals with disabilities.
Oversee the completion of the City’s ADA Self‐Evaluation;
hold public meetings for community feedback.
Complete
Develop the City’s multi‐year Transition Plan to achieve
ADA compliance and obtain residents’ input and
suggestions for improvements to the plan.
Incomplete
Conduct first‐in‐the‐nation accessibility survey of an entire
community.
Ongoing
Ensure that City government, private sector businesses, and residents comply fully with the ADA and all other
federal and state disability statutes.
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GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing, New for FY15)
Work with the SCPD to increase accessibility and ensure it
forcefully and effectively advocates for residents’
accessibility needs and priorities.
Added six members to SCPD and
resumed meetings.
Resolve ADA complaints quickly and provide reasonable
accommodations to employees and residents when
requested and warranted.
Ongoing. Resolved five resident
and employee complaints.
Coordinate with the Solicitor’s Office and relevant
departments to manage and resolve existing legal matters,
and to ensure that existing settlements are adhered to until
these matters are closed.
Ongoing ‐ Overseeing
implementation of and
adherence to two settlements.
Assist the Personnel Department with issues related to Title
VII legislation, affirmative action, equal opportunity, and
complaint investigation and resolution.
Ongoing
Extend ADA trainings to all departments and institute policy
for training newly‐hired employees to improve
disability/accessibility awareness.
Ongoing ‐
165 employees trained
Engage with administrators, staff and students to bring ADA
awareness and training to all city schools.
Ongoing
Increase civic and community engagement; engage with
local, state and federal leaders; attend meetings and
conduct on‐site visits to represent the City’s interests.
Ongoing
Develop and disseminate information through the local
media, SCPD newsletter and the web.
Incomplete
Work synergistically with all departments and the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities (SCPD).
Conduct periodic surveys of all city facilities and programs
to ensure full compliance.
Incomplete
Ensure, through ongoing collaboration, that the
access/non‐discrimination concerns and diversity interests
of employees and residents are known and are considered
in all major decisions.
Ongoing
Promote and celebrate an inclusive and accessible community.
Hold yearly Disability Community Day to spotlight and
increase accessibility efforts; organize events that promote
equal opportunity and inclusion.
Held first‐ever celebration of
NDEAM
Increase EODC’s outreach to businesses and organizations
through innovative educational and technical programs.
Ongoing
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BUDGET:
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHNGE
511000 SALARIES
1,204,317.51
1,543,599.00
1,084,278.6
1,655,722.00
511002 SALARIES ‐ MONTHLY
35,066.64
35,067.00
29,222.20
35,067.00
512000 SALARIES & WAGES
97,346.25
88,900.00
41,313.50
61,500.00
513000 OVERTIME
5,613.57
5,500.00
8,756.38
6,000.00
514006 LONGEVITY
13,950.00
8,550.00
5,025.00
8,450.00
515011 HOLIDAYS ‐ S.M.E.A.
‐
4,466.00
‐
‐
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
1,900.00
‐
1,900.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
8,450.00
‐
‐
‐
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
24,882.98
‐
14,454.00
‐
519015 AUTO ALLOWANCE
3,373.27
1,400.00
1,060.00
1,400.00
(0151251) HHS PERSONAL SERVICE
1,394,900.22
1,687,482.00
1,186,009.6
1,768,139.00
4.8%
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
348.00
385.00
272.00
500.00
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐OFFC
938.28
1,639.00
624.50
700.00
527000 RENTALS
‐
‐
811.23
3,500.00
530000 PROF & TECHNCL SVC
49,608.49
88,410.00
90,228.00
97,600.00
530008 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
1,945.00
5,000.00
1,538.00
5,000.00
530011 ADVERTISING
157.63
350.00
‐
350.00
534003 POSTAGE
300.00
300.00
‐
300.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
3,405.21
3,800.00
3,178.31
3,800.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
1,767.80
2,000.00
962.00
2,500.00
542005 OFFICE EQUIPMENT
‐
750.00
‐
500.00
549000 FOOD SUPPL &
‐
‐
192.00
400.00
550000 MEDICAL/DENTAL
10,729.29
20,000.00
13,647.72
30,000.00
551000 EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES
‐
250.00
‐
250.00
558004 MAG. & PUBLICATIONS
39.52
230.00
39.52
150.00
558006 UNIFORMS
‐
1,500.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
558018 PRGRM SUPP & MATLS
‐
‐
‐
9,700.00
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
68.53
250.00
‐
200.00
573000 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS
1,544.87
1,415.00
1,235.00
1,500.00
578007 REIMB OF LICENSES
1,080.00
1,380.00
540.00
1,380.00
(0151252) HHS ORDINARY MAINTE
71,932.62
127,659.00
114,768.28
160,330.00
25.6%
TOTAL
1,466,832.84
1,815,141.00
1,300,777.9
1,928,469.00
6.2%
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PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH & HUMAN
SERVICES
RENAULT‐CARAGIANES,
PAULETTE
1,624.58
84,803.28
84,803.28
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES
BACCI, NANCY
1,287.79
67,222.64
67,222.64
DIRECTOR OF COMMISSIONS
DARAI, SONJA
1,261.39
65,844.53
65,844.53
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
VACANT
1,272.61
66,430.24
67,030.24
ADA COORDINATOR
ALLEN, BETSY
1,171.16
61,134.55
61,134.55
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
TEIXEIRA KATHY
1,430.73
25,180.85
76,217.32
1,434.58
49,636.47
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE
BARTLETT, MARLENE
1,150.31
60,046.18
61,496.18
SCHOOL NURSE
EMENS, THERESA
1,057.69
55,211.42
56,061.42
SCHOOL NURSE
LUKAN, YETUNDE
923.08
48,184.78
48,184.78
SCHOOL NURSE
BINGAY, WILLIAM
1,057.69
55,211.42
56,061.42
SCHOOL NURSE
HARRIS, SARA
807.69
42,161.42
42,161.42
SCHOOL NURSE
CHAMALLAS, LYNN
1,038.46
54,207.61
54,857.61
SCHOOL NURSE
LOGAN, SHANNON
1,038.46
54,207.61
54,207.61
SCHOOL NURSE
BUTTON, SARAH
1,038.46
54,207.61
54,707.61
SCHOOL NURSE
QUARATIELLO, ELIZABETH
961.54
50,192.39
50,792.39
SCHOOL NURSE
WOODS, NYDIA
923.08
48,184.78
48,934.78
SCHOOL NURSE
SAVOY, DONNA
961.54
50,192.39
50,192.39
SCHOOL NURSE
CONNEELY, KERRI
923.08
48,184.78
48,184.78
SCHOOL NURSE
LEAVITT, MARGARET
1,038.46
54,207.61
55,607.61
SCHOOL NURSE
TULLY, MARIA
961.54
50,192.39
50,792.39
SCHOOL NURSE
MARTINI, JANET
923.08
48,184.78
48,184.78
SCHOOL NURSE
MICHEL, JAMIE
807.69
9,692.28
46,800.10
923.08
37,107.82
SCHOOL NURSE
VACANT
1,057.69
55,211.42
55,211.42
SCHOOL NURSE
VACANT
1,057.69
55,211.42
55,211.42
CLINICAL YOUTH SPECIALIST
CONTENTE, PATRICIA
1,236.40
64,540.08
19,362.02
SCHOOL NURSE LEADER
KOTY, GAY
1,359.88
70,985.62
70,985.62
SHAPE UP SOMERVILLE DIR.
HUDSON, DAVID
1,268.75
66,228.75
66,228.75
GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR
HOLLAND, DENISE
874.56
45,652.03
28,304.26
DIRECTOR OF PREVENTION SVC
MASHBURN, CORY
1,188.47
62,037.90
27,296.68
SUS COORDINATOR
VACANT
990.39
51,698.16
51,698.16
DATA ENTRY CLERK
PRENDERGAST, IRENE
338.20
17,654.04
17,654.04
HEARING VISION TESTER
HOGAN, MARIE
397.40
17,485.60
17,485.60
TOBACCO CONTROL DIRECTOR
DODD, JASON
1,020.32
53,260.60
0.00
SCAP DIRECTOR
HELLER, LOVELEE
1,030.22
53,777.69
6,453.32
GAY/LESBIAN/TRANSGENDER
FIELD, ELIZABETH
577.04
6,924.48
6,924.48
BOARD OF HEALTH / CHAIRPERSON
GREEN, BRIAN
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
BOARD OF HEALTH / MEMBER
MELLO, BABETTE
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
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BOARD OF HEALTH / MEMBER
MACHADO, PAULA
300.00
3,600.00
3,600.00
BOARD OF HEALTH / VISIONTESTER
MCNEILL, COLLEEN
722.59
8,671.08
8,771.08
BOARD OF HEALTH / VISIONTESTER
SCHEIFFERN, MAUREEN
722.59
8,671.08
8,771.08
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide services, materials, and space that meet the educational, cultural, recreational, and informational
needs of all residents. The Somerville Public Library is dedicated to providing services, materials, and space
that meet the educational, cultural, recreational, and informational needs of all people in the
community. From introducing libraries to young children and their families, to supporting their needs in school
and meeting their educational and recreational needs as adults, the Library and its information professionals
support information literacy and 21st century library skills, life‐long learning, freedom of information, and
the reading, listening, viewing, and technology needs and enjoyment of the community.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
1,727,606.52
1,632,941.00
1,656,170.00
1.4%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
341,856.45
314,149.00
321,000.00
2.2%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
2,069,462.97
1,947,090.00
1,977,170.00
1.5%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
Library Director
West Branch
46 hrs/wk
Librarian III
Technician III
PT Librarian I
Technician II
Central Branch
69 hrs/wk (65 hrs/wk July
& August)
6 Librarian II
4 Technician III
4.5 Librarian I
3 Technician II
PT
(Shelvers)
East Branch
46 hrs/wk
Librarian III
2 Technician III
Administrative
Assistant
Technician II
Technician III
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GRANTS AWARDED:
GRANT NAME
GRANTING AGENCY
AMOUNT
Neighborhood grant for job seeking workshops
Tufts
$500
Creative Aging in America’s Libraries Project
Institute for Museum and
Library Services
$7,500
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Launched StoryCorps @Your Library, an initiative of the American Library Association and funded by
the Institute for Museum and Library Services. Trained community partners, volunteer facilitators and
school and library staff. Recordings are in process.
Produced American Library Association/National Endowment for the Humanities funded Muslim
Journeys programs including a book talk on "The House of Wisdom," a screening of the documentary
“Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World,” and a program with special guest, Harvard Professor, Leila
Ahmed.
Fostering Literacy: 266 children participated in the Library’s Summer Reading Program, a critical early
reading initiative, and Somerville’s one city, one book selection, The Art Forger, circulated over 500
times and over 80 people attended the author’s talk.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY 15
PROPOSED
In person visits
347,899
275,000
295,000
295,000
Website visits
417,027
360,552
500,000
600,000
Cumulative website pages viewed
886,256
7,000,000
7,000,000
7,000,000
Youth programs
329
341
300
300
Participants in youth programs
9,405
12,106
9,000
12,000
Adult programs
275
238
200
200
Participants in adult programs
3,750
3,377
3,400
3,800
ESL classes
138
138
138
138
Participants in ESL classes
2,020
2,300
2,000
2,000
Volunteer houses for ESL classes
700
600
600
600
Physical circulations
385,462
362,367
360,000
350,000
e‐book circulations
7,243
7,765
20,000
30,000
Research database circs
N/A
N/A
4,000
5,000
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385,462
350,000
330,000
340,000
350,000
360,000
370,000
380,000
390,000
FY12 ActualFY13 Actual
FY14
Projected
FY 15
Proposed
Physical Circulations
7,243
30,000
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
FY12 Actual FY13 Actual
FY14
Projected
FY 15
Proposed
E‐Book Circulations
0
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
14,000
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY 15 Proposed
Program Participants: Youth, Adults & ESL
Participants in youth programs
Participants in adult programs
Participants in ESL classes
295,000
600,000
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY 15 Proposed
Library Visits: In Person & Website
In person visits
Website visits
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Support and promote literacy, reading, and the development of 21st Century skills (information technology,
communication, reading, etc.)
Continue to deliver strong youth services programming and expert
literacy and advisory services by Children and Teen librarians at all
libraries, including multicultural and multilingual programming
Ongoing
Continue to deliver creative workshops to expand 21st Century Library
Skills, English language skills, and job seeking skills
Ongoing
Offer instructional classes and workshops focused on technological
literacy
New for FY15
Provide discoverable creative learning experiences such as Legos,
puzzles, origami, robotics
New for FY15
Develop and integrate new technologies that enhance departmental functioning and overall library
experience
Migrate to new RFID security system
In process
Train staff in new technologies (RFID, new website platform, Collection
HQ, OverDrive, new databases and online tools)
Ongoing
Share knowledge acquired via multiple communication channels, staff
trainings, the creation of a wiki or shared digital space
Ongoing (with elements
of new for FY15)
Launch new library website and mobile friendly platform
New for FY15
Install digital welcome screens at all libraries
New for FY15
(contingent upon
funding)
Provide electronic devices with which patrons can learn new skills (e.g.
iPads)
New for FY15
Maintain and improve accessibility and technical infrastructure of Libraries
Envision and plan for the next 3 years of Library programs, collections,
technology, and advisory and reference service in Somerville
In process
Continue to work in coordination with Mayor’s Office, DPW, OSPCD,
Capital Projects, IT, the ADA office, and others on improving library
facilities, accessibility, and planning for new Central Library
Ongoing
Create comfortable seating nooks and listening areas on the second floor
of the Central Library
One nook area created
(contingent upon future
funding)
Create fun “Playborhood” element with a pilot of moveable patio
furniture in front of the Central Library
N/A (not funded for
FY14)
Introduce new collection development performance management
New for FY15
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GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
system
Form/expand community partnerships and collaborate on joint programs
and initiatives
Ongoing
Design and conduct outreach to diverse populations
Ongoing
Work with the schools to provide seamless in and out of school
educational activities
Ongoing
Implement multi‐faceted marketing strategies and campaigns
New for FY15
Provide professional development opportunities for staff and Library Board
Continue to develop Library Board, provide orientations, coordinate
professional development opportunities, and discuss library trends and
values
Ongoing
Encourage staff training and professional development through
participation at workshops, online training, meetings, classes, and
conferences
Ongoing
Hold Board meetings at which learning and discussion of public library
trends and issues take place with Library Board of Trustees
Ongoing
BUDGET:
LIBRARIES
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHNGE
511000 SALARIES
1,452,594.93
1,351,965.00
1,040,936.55
1,374,623.00
512000 SALARIES & WAGES TEM
85,981.82
94,000.00
88,003.95
115,472.00
513000 OVERTIME
86,311.66
117,000.00
75,693.92
98,349.00
514004 SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS
26,679.17
30,276.00
22,730.88
30,276.00
514006 LONGEVITY
28,800.00
30,250.00
14,975.00
28,000.00
514008 OUT OF GRADE
‐
‐
69.36
‐
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
3,900.00
‐
2,600.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
9,100.00
9,450.00
9,450.00
9,450.00
519005 SICK LEAVE BUYBACK
‐
‐
7,619.50
‐
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
34,238.94
‐
‐
‐
(0161051) LIBRARIES PERSONA
1,727,606.52
1,632,941.00
1,262,079.16
1,656,170.00
1.4%
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE EQUIP
436.03
500.00
‐
500.00
530000 PROF & TECHNCL SVC
58,547.55
57,598.00
52,715.15
57,625.45
534003 POSTAGE
1,487.79
1,500.00
1,201.20
1,500.00
534009 INTERNET MAINTNCE
2,428.10
2,626.00
2,461.00
2,626.00
538007 MICROFILMING
296.40
500.00
642.86
643.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
4,998.52
11,475.00
10,548.72
11,475.00
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542001 STATIONERY
634.00
600.00
‐
600.00
542004 COMPUTER SUPPLIES
4,577.03
6,000.00
3,880.22
6,570.86
542006 OFFICE FURNITURE
41,217.18
‐
‐
‐
549000 FOOD SUPPLIES & REFR
100.00
1,000.00
‐
1,000.00
551000 EDUCATIONAL SUPP
‐
1,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
551004 TEXTBOOKS
107,908.34
115,000.00
99,383.31
115,000.00
551010 AUDIO VISUAL SUPP
35,075.88
38,000.00
30,729.99
38,000.00
551012 MUSIC SUPP/ INSTR
7,730.13
9,000.00
7,450.00
9,000.00
558002 ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION
52,327.27
45,100.00
46,916.97
54,709.00
558004 MAGAZINES
22,864.18
20,000.00
20,960.89
14,000.00
558009 BOOK THEFT SYSTEM
‐
900.00
‐
900.00
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
93.05
100.00
‐
100.00
571001 IN STATE CONF
735.00
500.00
‐
600.00
572000 OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
‐
2,400.00
‐
4,800.00
573000 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS
400.00
350.00
175.00
350.00
(0161052) LIBRARIES ORDINAR
341,856.45
314,149.00
278,065.31
321,000.00
2.2%
TOTAL
2,069,462.97
1,947,090.00
1,540,144.47
1,977,170.00
1.5%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
VACANT
1,812.25 94,599.45
94,599.45
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
JAIN, MEENA
928.15
48,449.43
49,799.43
WEST BRANCH LIBRARIAN
KRAMER, KAREN
993.39
51,854.96
55,104.96
EAST BRANCH LIBRARIAN
EASTWOOD, MARYLIN
993.39
51,854.96
54,980.96
LIBRARIAN II, ADULT SERVICES
LAMPHIER, SUSAN
978.25
51,064.65
53,814.65
LIBRARIAN II, TEEN
CASTILE, RONALD
978.25
51,064.65
53,664.65
LIBRARIAN II, TECHNICAL SERVICES
WOOD, WENDY
978.25
51,064.65
54,239.65
LIBRARIAN II, CHILDREN
PIANTIGINI, CATHERINE
978.25
51,064.65
53,664.65
LIBRARIAN II, CIRCULATION
VENTURA, JAMES
978.25
51,064.65
54,214.65
LIBRARIAN II, REFERENCE
AUGARTEN, RHODA
978.25
51,064.65
53,139.65
LIBRARIAN I
JACOBS, ELLEN
930.61
48,577.84
50,777.84
LIBRARIAN I
PECK, PHILIP
930.61
48,577.84
50,527.84
LIBRARIAN I
O'KELLY, KEVIN
930.61
48,577.84
50,527.84
LIBRARIAN I
COOMBS, MARITA
930.61
48,577.84
51,127.84
LIBRARIAN I, YOUTH SERVICES
MITCHEM, CYNTHIA
913.25
47,671.65
49,721.65
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN III, EAST BRA
JONES, RITA
900.33
46,997.23
50,197.23
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN III, TECH SERV HALL, PATRICIA
900.33
46,997.23
50,097.23
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN III, CHILDREN CASSESSO, ANN
900.33
46,997.23
50,297.23
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN III, CIRC
PIERCE, GEORGE
900.33
46,997.23
50,197.23
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LIBRARY TECHNICIAN III, CHILDREN ALMEIDA, ANNAMARIE
900.33
46,997.23
49,997.23
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN III, CHILDREN FORSELL, MEGHAN
900.33
46,997.23
48,997.23
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN III, CIRC
IMPERIOSO, RAMO
900.33
46,997.23
49,497.23
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN III, PAYROLL
CALLAHAN, DONNA
882.97
30,727.36
49,393.10
900.33
15,665.74
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN II CIRC
MURPHY, MARIA
792.73
41,380.51
44,030.51
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN II, WEST
BRANCH
SANCHEZ, CARLOS
792.73
41,380.51
43,480.51
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN II, TECH SERV
GHEBREMICAE,
FREWEINI
792.73
41,380.51
43,230.51
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN II, CIRC
TOEUM, THY
777.18
27,045.86
42,639.37
792.73
13,793.50
LIBRARY TECHNICIAN II, BUSINESS
VACANT
749.78
39,138.52
40,388.52
RECREATION
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To promote positive and healthy activities by operating year‐round programs throughout the City’s public
facilities and various other locations. Recreation and Youth were merged in 2003 to create curricula and
activities that encourage community awareness in the City’s young people. The Youth and Recreation
Commission serves to enrich the lives of Somerville residents by identifying, recruiting, providing, improving,
and increasing services and programs for youth in the City of Somerville. The Commission also serves as a
Youth Advocate, providing access to related services, employers, and organizations within the City.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
609,688.73
650,808.00
580,515.00
‐10.8%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
53,885.81
105,525.00
211,125.00
100.1%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
663,574.54
756,333.00
791,640.00
4.7%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
Increase in Professional & Technical Services budget for citywide Youth Programming
Transferring the Youth & Volunteer Services Coordinator position to Health & Human Services.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
Superintendent
Program
Developer
Part‐time
Staffing
Admin Asst.
Outreach
Coordinator
Outreach
Coordinator
RECREATION
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Recreation provided support and worked in collaboration with the School Department for before‐
school programming (such as the Get Up and Go Program with Winter Hill, Healey, and East Somerville
Schools), afternoon programming, and intramurals (such as flag football, tennis, volleyball, swim
meets, indoor and outdoor track meets, boys and girls basketball leagues, and winter girls and boys
indoor soccer).
Provided assistance with equipment, advertising, coaching, and programming for youth sports to
increase youth sports participation.
Increased support to the summer jobs program.
Completed a successful afterschool pilot program for creative and gifted students.
Outreach coordinators worked with school department and youth organizations for at‐risk youth.
Somerville has increased partnerships to improve programming across the city:
o Partnered with City Departments to oversee recreation programming at SomerStreet events,
Family Fun Day, Artbeat, Shape Up Somerville Road Race, and the Mayor’s Fitness Challenge.
o Partnered with several private organizations, e.g., Parkour for Adults and Youth, Argentinian
Tango Organization (Intro to Tango), American Mixed Martial Arts (Intro to Mixed Martial Arts),
and Somerville Road Runners Club.
o Partnered with Youth Sports: worked with Tufts University to secure field permits for Youth
Sports; worked with Boy Scouts providing space for meeting times; and assisted programming
to increase youth participation in Somerville Youth Hockey, Somerville Youth Soccer, Somerville
Pop Warner (flag football league and football camp), Somerville Little League, Somerville Youth
Softball, Somerville Youth Football, and more.
Accomplishments for Youth Outreach Coordinator for at‐risk youth:
o Piloting program at Youth Department to provide homework assistance, recreation games, and
nutritious snacks.
o Supervises the NFL Youth Flag Football League and recreational programming.
o Supervises Gosdner Cherilus Football Camp which allows youth to participate in week long
summer programs.
o Oversees Somerspeed, an afterschool speed and conditioning program for youth.
o Oversees Somerville Youth Football and Cheer Program in the Fall, and Dilboy Pool
Programming in the Summer.
o Attends monthly meetings with Youth Workers Network, holds regular meetings with students
and staff at Full Circle and Next Wave Alternative Youth, and meets with Resource Officers and
Truant Officers to review any issues with Somerville Youth.
o Assists in identifying and providing summer jobs and training for Somerville Youth.
o Assists in overseeing intramural programming.
Provided many other activities, e.g., Intramural Boys and Girls Indoor Soccer Program, Somerville
Recreation Boys and Girls Winter Soccer Clinic, Somerville Recreation Indoor Men’s Soccer League,
Sunday Morning Futsol League for 7‐8 and 12‐13 year olds, and Boys and Girls High School Speed and
Conditioning Program.
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PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Adult recreation programs
4
8
10
10
Somertime Day Program registrations
531
669
700 (max)
700 (max)
Dilboy Stadium revenue
$90,526
$140,000
$140,000
$140,000
Combined ice rink revenue
$270,626
$490,000
$450,000
$475,000
Online credit card payments as percent of
total payments
49%
64%
70%
80%
4
10
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Adult Recreation Programs
531
700
300
350
400
450
500
550
600
650
700
750
FY12 Actual FY13 Actual
FY14
Projected
FY15
Proposed
Somertime Day Program Registrations
49%
80%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Online Credit Card Payments as Percent of Total
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Increase availability of indoor/outdoor facilities for Somerville Residents
Increase programming to existing rink to achieve at least 55% capacity. This
includes adding men's and women's adult hockey leagues, figure skating, girls
hockey clinics, special needs learn to skate, referee licensing program, learn to
play and skate program, family skate and increase public skating hours
Complete
Create programming for new rink to achieve at least 46% capacity
Complete
Increase field rentals for soccer, baseball and other recreation‐based activities
at Dilboy
Complete
Add programming to boathouse including kayaking, canoeing, sailing and
rowing for families of all ages
Ongoing, seeking
partnership with an
organization to help
purchase kayaks and
sailboats.
Utilize the small rink for programming during closing period
New for FY15
Increase Water Activities at Dilboy Pool, including lap swimming, water
aerobics and volleyball
New for FY15
Keep recreation affordable and accessible for Somerville residents, particularly young children
Continue to provide low cost tuition for Somerville Residents
Complete
Continue Creative Kids program
Complete: Enrichment
Program, Parkour
Create more infant/preschool age programs, e.g., Sprout Sports
Complete: Open Playspace,
Mixed Martial Arts, Sprout
Sports
Increase programming for young adults (20‐30), Somerville’s largest growing population
Men’s and Women’s Softball League, Parkour, Zumba, Boxercise, Men’s
Soccer League , Tango, Women’s Basketball, Men’s Hockey League, Men’s
Flag Football
Complete
Add Adult Volleyball League
New for FY15
Add Adult Women’s Soccer League
New for FY15
Build partnerships with outside agencies, community members and other City departments
Continue with Get up and Go and Intramural Program in collaboration with
the School Department
Complete
Road race/Creative Kids/Fitness Programming/Project Star/Trendsetters
Complete
Work with groups within the city to implement programming within our
facilities
Ongoing
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Build partnership with Shape‐Up and collaborate on events and activities
Ongoing
Work with at risk youth through collaboration with Police Department.
Ongoing
Continue partnerships with parents to run recreational games at local parks
and fields
Ongoing
Increase participation in youth and adult sports.
Increase awareness in Youth Sports such as soccer, baseball, basketball
and hockey.
Ongoing
Work with at risk youth through collaboration with Police Department.
Ongoing
Increase youth participation and volunteering opportunities for youth
programs.
Ongoing
Increase programming to support the summer jobs program.
Ongoing
Maximize Recreational spaces such as batting cages, and the boxing
club.
Ongoing
Maintain or increase program participation numbers for programs such
as Somertime Day Program, Golf Clinic, World Cup Soccer at Capuano,
Tennis Clinic, Men’s Flag Football League, Softball Clinics, Tango,
Zumba, etc.
Ongoing/NewFY15
Increase safety and accessibility of the Youth Center
Open Youth Center up 3 nights a week
New for FY15
Employ Youth Outreach Workers to assist with homework
New for FY15
Add more programming to Youth Center
New for FY15
Improve Field Use and Permitting
Introduce new scheduling software that can be used by all Somerville
residents to gage field use and request permitting via email
New for FY15
Oversee permitting for over 8,400 hours of field use through
community outdoor spaces (eg: Dilboy Stadium, Dilboy Auxiliary Fields
A and B, Argenizano Field, Capuano Field, East Somerville Field, etc)
New for FY15
Open the rink facilities once ice melts to increase recreational space
and programming
New for FY15
Partner with outside vendors to provide bubble for Dilboy Stadium
during the winter months
New for FY15
BUDGET:
RECREATION
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
391,782.86
388,631.00
311,281.48 338,115.00
512000 SALARIES & WAGES
202,847.49
240,000.00
202,956.62 240,000.00
RECREATION
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513000 OVERTIME
668.58
700.00
227.26
700.00
514004 SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS
7,839.80
9,077.00
7,300.54
‐
514006 LONGEVITY
1,700.00
1,450.00
1,225.00
1,350.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
1,900.00
‐
1,400.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
350.00
350.00
350.00
350.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
2,000.00
10,000.00
240,000.00
‐
519015 AUTO ALLOWANCE
600.00
600.00
500.00
‐
(0163051) RECREATION PS
609,688.73
650,808.00
765,240.90 580,515.00
‐10.8%
524001 R&M ‐ BUILDINGS &
‐
10,000.00
‐
10,000.00
524003 REPAIRS‐VEHICLES
1,015.88
1,725.00
1,725.00
1,725.00
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
408.42
1,000.00
976.86
1,000.00
530000 PROFESSIONL &
31,160.40
40,000.00
39,212.50 140,000.00
530023 STAFF DEVELOPMENT
‐
250.00
‐
250.00
535003 REC‐ADMISSION FEES
1,318.80
2,000.00
‐
2,000.00
535005 REC‐TRANSPORTATN.
900.00
900.00
881.41
3,000.00
538005 PHOTOGRAPHY
‐
250.00
‐
250.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,646.90
2,100.00
2,100.00
2,100.00
542001 PRINTING &
1,595.00
3,000.00
‐
3,000.00
545000 CUSTODIAL & MAINT
‐
3,000.00
‐
3,000.00
549000 FOOD SUPPLIES &
2,569.24
3,000.00
2,982.11
3,000.00
550000 MEDICAL/DENTAL
1,978.28
4,000.00
1,000.00
4,000.00
551006 ATHLETIC SUPPLIES
3,101.59
18,000.00
3,363.30
18,000.00
558004 MAGAZINES &
282.26
300.00
300.00
300.00
558005 RECREATION SUPPLIES
5,410.04
12,000.00
14,563.69
12,000.00
558006 UNIFORMS
2,499.00
4,000.00
11,000.00
7,500.00
(0163052) RECREATION ORD.
53,885.81
105,525.00
78,104.87 211,125.00
100.1%
TOTAL
663,574.54
756,333.00
843,345.77 791,640.00
4.7%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT
VACANT
1,812.25
94,599.45
94,599.45
PROGRAM DEVELOPER
GEORGE SCARPELLI
1,660.16
86,660.47
87,160.47
OUTREACH COORDINATOR
MARCO OSOY
980.77
51,196.24
51,196.24
OUTREACH COORDINATOR
TONY GULLA
985.58
51,447.20
51,447.20
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
DANIELLE PALAZZO
1,030.12
31,521.62
55,410.91
1,050.43
22,689.29
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide high‐quality services to the residents of Somerville while maintaining the City’s infrastructure and
guaranteeing a clean and safe environment to sustain a high quality of life. The Department administers and
oversees the City’s electrical lights and lines, engineering projects, streets and public ways, vehicles, refuse
removal, environmental improvement programs, public buildings and grounds, parks and playgrounds, open
spaces, school custodial services, water and sewer lines, and weights and measures. This department
oversees all financial matters and is responsible for the organization of all DPW Department’s accounts
payable. The Department of Public Works also works closely with the Mayor’s Office of Transportation and the
Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development on future projects and visions of redevelopment for
the future of the city such as the Green Line, Bike Path, Property Conversions and Zoning and Planning.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
521,800.60
555,654.00
573,831.00
3.3%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
699,498.01
813,450.00
811,450.00
‐0.2%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
1,221,298.61
1,369,104.00
1,385,281.00
1.2%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
Commissioner
W&S
Superintendent
Clerks &
Operations 4
Water Yard 8
Sewer Yard 5
Meter Readers
Operations
Manager
Director of
Admin & Finance
Clerks &
Operations 6
Weights and
Measures
Superintendent
B&G
Superintendent
Facilities
Supervisor
Municipal
Custodians 7
School
Custodians 30
Buildings 15
Grounds/Parks
10
Highway &
Electrical
Superintendent
Highway Yard 30
Lights & Lines 5
Fleet Manager
City Engineer
Engineer (3)
GIS Analyst
Director of
Operations
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 DEPARTMENT‐WIDE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Purchased an advanced fuel management system, which will be implemented in FY14. The system will
allow for better gas management, maintenance of vehicles, and fleet management.
Implemented the use of credit card machine for accepting credits to enhance customer convenience
when making purchases at the DPW counter.
Oversee MassDOT projects by holding bi‐weekly meetings such as East Broadway, McGrath Highway,
Cross St. Bridge, Bike Path.
Participate with monthly meetings regarding Phase 1 & 2 of the Green Line Project.
Work closely with all DPW divisions to monitor spending and budgeting.
Manage and distribute/process all DPW 311 requests.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
CY12 ACTUAL
CY13 ACTUAL
CY14
PROJECTED
CY15
PROPOSED
% of work orders on time
88%
81%
85%
85%
Potholes repaired
1,270
1,005
950
1,000
Davis Square preventive maintenance
Buildings and Grounds work orders
39
40
40
40
City building repairs
782
819
850
825
School building repairs
1,777
1,464
1,550
1,500
School building repairs on time
81%
92%
90%
90%
Catch basin work orders
146
156
160
160
76%
78%
80%
82%
84%
86%
88%
90%
CY12 Actual
CY13 Actual
CY14 Projected
CY15 Proposed
% Work Orders Completed on Time
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GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Increase capacity and efficiency in delivering core city services.
Manage budgets, personnel actions, payrolls and finances for all divisions.
Ongoing
DPW will continue to monitor performance to ensure all financial items
are managed.
Ongoing
Participate in new uniform trash toter program distribution and
organization of toters delivered.
New for FY15
Improve Customer Service using A.C.E. framework
DPW Admin will continue to work closely with superintendents and 311 to
maintain quick response time and enhance communications.
Complete
Ongoing meetings to enhance customer service at DPW.
New for FY15
Increase online payment availability
Make online credit card payments available for services provided by DPW
such as white good removal fee, trash and recycling services, curb cuts,
and other various fees.
Complete
Implement the taking of credit cards at DPW for white goods,
compost bins, recycle bins, etc.
Complete
BUDGET:
DPW ADMINISTRATION
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHNGE
511000 SALARIES
505,342.73
542,604.00
436,390.21
560,621.00
513000 OVERTIME
6,180.96
8,000.00
5,196.06
8,160.00
514006 LONGEVITY
3,000.00
3,300.00
1,500.00
3,300.00
514008 OUT OF GRADE
847.63
‐
22.50
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
1,400.00
1,750.00
1,750.00
1,750.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
PAYMENTS
5,029.28
‐
‐
‐
(0140151) DPW‐ADMIN PERSONA
521,800.60
555,654.00
444,858.77
573,831.00
3.3%
524000 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
1,836.50
10,000.00
18,258.50
10,000.00
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
‐
‐
856.46
1,000.00
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐OFFC
1,984.58
2,200.00
1,790.33
2,200.00
527006 LEASE ‐ PHOTOCPIER
3,506.19
4,500.00
2,607.92
4,500.00
527018 POSTAGE MACHINE
‐
1,200.00
‐
1,200.00
529007 HAZARDOUS WASTE
107,126.66
125,000.00
123,766.08
125,000.00
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530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
12,795.30
11,500.00
5,600.00
11,500.00
530008 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
1,250.00
2,000.00
650.00
2,000.00
530011 ADVERTISING
‐
500.00
‐
500.00
530018 POLICE DETAIL
14,471.00
15,000.00
8,882.00
15,000.00
530020 FIRE DETAIL
1,328.50
2,500.00
516.00
2,500.00
530028 SOFTWARE SERVICES
‐
‐
‐
‐
534003 POSTAGE
3,000.00
3,500.00
‐
3,500.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
6,306.21
6,000.00
5,934.34
6,000.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
1,660.30
2,000.00
60.00
2,000.00
542005 OFFICE EQUIPMENT NOT
646.32
‐
‐
‐
542008 BOOKS & BOOKBINDING
60.16
‐
‐
‐
548001 MOTOR GAS AND OIL 539,763.27
600,000.00
472,259.57
597,000.00
558003 PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPLIES
‐
25,000.00
13,888.10
25,000.00
558004 MAGS/SUBSCRIPTS/PUB
428.50
‐
‐
‐
558006 UNIFORMS
666.32
‐
‐
‐
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
80.00
100.00
‐
100.00
571001 IN STATE CONFERENCES
‐
‐
150.00
‐
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
1,018.20
750.00
1,027.45
750.00
578007 REIMB OF LICENSES
1,570.00
1,700.00
680.00
1,700.00
(0140152) DPW‐ADMIN ORDINAR
699,498.01
813,450.00
656,926.75
811,450.00
‐0.2%
TOTAL
1,221,298.6
1,369,104.0
1,101,785.52
1,385,281.00
1.2%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
DPW COMMISSIONER
KOTY, STANLEY
2,047.56
106,882.66
106,882.66
DIR OPERATIONS
WILLETTE, RICHARD
1,776.41
92,728.45
92,728.45
DIR ADMN & FINANCE
SANTOS, MICHAEL
1,275.00
66,555.00
66,555.00
ADMIN ASST
MORIN, CHRISTINE
1,144.64
29,989.57
60,780.85
1,184.28
30,791.28
ADMIN ASST
RINGER, DIANE
1,030.13
824.10
56,566.21
1,050.43
53,992.10
HEAD CLERK
COREY, JEAN
961.46
50,188.21
51,938.21
PRINCIPAL CLERK
FOSTER, SUSAN
894.21
46,677.76
47,527.76
SR CLERK
SPEZZAFERO, KIM
790.61
41,269.84
41,619.84
SR CLERK
COCHRAN, MEGAN
775.11
27,438.89
41,071.14
790.61
13,282.25
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To ensure the interiors and surroundings of all city buildings, as well as city parks and public spaces, are clean,
secure, and well‐functioning. The Department reacts to the needs of the community in preserving parks and
buildings, but it has also begun to engage in preventive maintenance of these spaces. In responding to a
myriad of requests, the Department continues to strive for increases in productivity and efficiency.
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Maintain city‐owned parks and open spaces, maximizing their utilization and functionality for residents.
0
500
1000
1500
2000
CY12 Actual
CY13 Actual
CY14 Projected
CY15 Proposed
Building Repairs: City & School
City building repairs
School building repairs
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
2,276,156.35
2,096,848.00
2,078,943.00
‐0.9%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
5,868,918.51
6,765,003.00
7,153,742.00
5.7%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
8,145,074.86
8,861,851.00
9,232,685.00
4.2%
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Monitor facilities and perform preventive maintenance on city parks
throughout the year.
Ongoing
Complete park and island maintenance and beautification work prior to
Spring events and warm weather.
Ongoing
Partner with Police Department to enforce local animal control laws.
Ongoing
To maintain the park equipment on a rotating basis performing daily
maintenance so parks are safe for children (this will be performed by the
new public works maintenance man).
Ongoing
Use the expertise of our new gardener to educate and inform present
employees on care, maintenance, and upkeep of all green areas.
Complete
To evaluate and address all issues at Nunziato and Argenziano Fields
including re‐seeding and re‐sodding the existing conditions.
Ongoing
Work closer with OSPCD to further enhance the city’s landscape and to
explore the use of more perennials.
New for FY15
Work to further complete the changeover to LED lighting in city squares,
islands, and celebrations.
New for FY15
Install recycling barrels in City parks.
New for FY15
Maintain all city buildings, executing construction and renovation projects as needed.
Continue to increase the use of ‘green’ chemicals in all buildings.
Ongoing
To increase the building based preventive maintenance program in
conjunction with Capital Projects.
Ongoing
Update the High School’s HVAC (through a grant).
New for FY15
Upgrade the camera system throughout all schools and city buildings.
New for FY15
Work with the Sheriff’s Department and city contractor to improve the
appearance of city offices and buildings.
New for FY15
Continue to respond to 311 work orders and ensure they are closed in timely fashion.
Work closely with 311 to streamline work orders for storage and grouping
for a more efficient use of the system.
Complete
Maintain the percent completed on time of SLAs for 311 work orders.
Ongoing
Use our new private vendors (electrical & plumbing contractors) to speed
up the response time to 311 work orders.
Ongoing
BUDGET:
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
452,944.75
447,317.00
302,122.38
383,858.00
511300 WAGES
1,329,053.5
1,161,371.0
859,117.17
1,203,840.00
513000 OVERTIME
62,817.61
115,500.00
57,350.77
117,810.00
513002 OVERTIME ‐ LABOR
277,484.99
280,000.00
220,456.89
285,600.00
514006 LONGEVITY
6,100.00
8,300.00
3,450.00
6,575.00
514009 LONGEVITY‐LABOR
17,525.00
18,975.00
9,325.00
16,500.00
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514010 OUT OF GRADE‐LABOR
2,959.29
4,000.00
2,504.99
4,080.00
514015 OTHER DIFFERENTIALS
44,059.34
50,185.00
39,491.59
48,830.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
4,000.00
‐
2,100.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
11,200.00
11,200.00
10,500.00
10,850.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
68,011.83
‐
2,600.00
1,000.00
(0140751) DPW‐B&G PERSONAL S
2,276,156.3
2,096,848.0
1,509,018.7
2,078,943.00
‐0.9%
521001 ELECTRICITY
2,271,496.0
2,700,000.0
2,185,000.0
2,749,239.00
521002 NATURAL GAS
489,664.88
464,500.00
464,500.00
575,000.00
521005 OIL
674,201.83
555,500.00
725,409.72
730,000.00
524001 REPAIRS‐BUILDINGS &
2,107.03
100,000.00
3,500.00
100,000.00
524002 REPAIRS PARKS &
15,566.46
60,000.00
28,378.87
60,000.00
524010 HVAC MAINTENANCE
966,724.92
1,069,553.0
1,063,485.8
1,069,553.00
524013 REPAIRS‐TOOLS &
15,227.88
15,000.00
21,251.98
15,000.00
524017 R&M ‐ OTHER EQUIPMENT
‐
‐
3,761.84
‐
524018 FENCE INSTALLATION &
52,183.07
80,000.00
66,314.38
80,000.00
524019 INTERIOR BLDG MAINT
202,038.89
230,000.00
147,590.64
250,000.00
524020 EXTERIOR BLDG MAINT
59,561.61
100,000.00
61,913.57
100,000.00
524021 FIRE ALARM & EXT R&M
62,032.60
87,550.00
35,905.68
87,550.00
524022 PROGRAM TIME CLOCKS
16,095.16
30,000.00
18,566.53
30,000.00
524023 INTERCOM EQUIP R & M
‐
‐
230.00
‐
524024 ELEVATORS R & M
61,445.53
55,000.00
86,225.00
55,000.00
524025 PLUMBING R & M
7,055.79
45,000.00
2,380.00
45,000.00
524026 ROOFING R & M
163,047.00
75,000.00
41,167.49
75,000.00
524027 FLOOR COVERING R & M
11,200.71
30,000.00
1,759.36
30,000.00
524031 REPAIRS TO PARK
‐
10,000.00
496.91
10,000.00
524032 R&M ‐ LIGHTING
‐
‐
92,150.00
‐
527001 RENTALS‐BUILDINGS
7,085.69
30,000.00
7,593.85
30,000.00
527014 RENTAL ‐ TABLES & CHAIRS
4,278.75
6,000.00
4,498.75
6,000.00
527015 RENTALS EQUIPMENT
3,548.70
5,000.00
4,264.30
5,000.00
529009 ALARMS
67,286.36
68,400.00
62,774.03
68,400.00
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
69,743.41
125,000.00
139,664.15
125,000.00
538004 EXTERMINATION
38,865.33
75,000.00
39,001.00
75,000.00
538008 MOVING SERVICES
34,777.88
30,000.00
114,684.14
30,000.00
542005 OFFICE EQUIPMENT NOT
2,642.54
‐
‐
‐
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542006 OFFICE FURNITURE
4,110.00
‐
4,541.98
12,000.00
542012 OTH EQUIPMENT NOT
‐
‐
7,800.00
‐
543002 PLUMBING SUPPLIES
63,875.38
45,000.00
55,394.08
45,000.00
543006 ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
37,056.86
50,000.00
20,067.97
50,000.00
543007 PAINT
12,011.52
20,000.00
18,000.00
20,000.00
543008 GLASS
15,307.21
15,000.00
12,284.98
15,000.00
543011 HARDWARE & SMALL
52,093.90
10,000.00
55,602.24
10,000.00
545000 SUNDRY MAINT SUPPLIES
196,745.30
277,500.00
210,656.44
300,000.00
546000 GROUNDSKEEPING
17,004.39
65,000.00
23,825.96
65,000.00
546003 LOAM
44,027.13
65,000.00
86,222.87
65,000.00
548006 MOTOR PARTS &
429.19
‐
1,000.00
‐
549000 FOOD SUPPLIES &
5,180.40
6,000.00
5,196.78
6,000.00
551010 AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES
15,916.00
‐
‐
‐
553001 SIGNS AND CONES
7,498.00
1,000.00
4,223.00
1,000.00
553004 LUMBER & WOOD
408.15
‐
500.00
‐
558000 OTHER SUPPLIES
‐
‐
977.45
‐
558006 UNIFORMS
22,963.04
22,000.00
25,373.47
22,000.00
558011 FLOWERS & FLAGS
37,165.00
67,000.00
23,037.39
67,000.00
572000 OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
954.81
‐
‐
‐
578009 CHRISTMAS LIGHTING
38,294.20
75,000.00
42,378.00
75,000.00
(0140752) DPW‐B&G ORDINARY
5,868,918.5
6,765,003.0
6,019,550.6
7,153,742.00
5.7%
TOTAL
8,145,074.8
8,861,851.0
7,528,569.4
9,232,685.00
4.2%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
SUPT BLDG & GROUNDS
WHITNEY, WALTER
1,681.86
87,792.89
87,792.89
PV SR BLDG CUSTODIAN
KOSLOFSKY, ALAN
901.09
47,036.90
50,318.75
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
CURLEY, PAUL
886.48
46,274.26
49,531.27
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN + 10%
GAUDET, ROLAND
971.04
50,688.29
53,289.06
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN + 10%
KEATING, DAVID
971.04
50,688.29
53,939.06
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN + 10%
SILVA, JAMES
971.04
50,688.29
54,014.06
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN + 10%
LOGRIPPO, PATRICIA
971.04
50,688.29
53,289.06
PV PUBLIC BLDG FOREMAN
RODERICK, JAMES
1,403.12
53,318.56
78,282.84
1,406.97
19,978.97
PUBLIC BLDG FOREMAN
QUINN,STEVEN
1,337.38
66,066.57
73,899.38
1,360.45
3,809.26
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DPW FOREMAN B&G
PANTANELLA, MARTHA
1,059.36
55,298.59
58,699.50
DPW FOREMAN B&G
SANTANGELO,FRANK
1,059.36
55,298.59
58,499.50
WKFM/PLUMBER/PWL
MCKENZIE, STEWART
995.31
51,955.18
55,247.21
WKFM/CARPENTER/PWL
FULCO, FRANK
969.03
50,583.37
53,430.72
WKFM1\SHMEO\PWL
ARDOLINO, MARK
940.04
49,070.09
51,868.16
PLUMBER
HARDY, STEPHEN
965.17
50,381.87
52,972.66
ELECTRICIAN
VACANT
900.00
46,980.00
48,860.00
CARPENTER PWL
MARSHALL, THOMAS
922.82
48,171.20
50,590.00
CARPENTER PLASTERER
WALSH, JOHN
922.82
48,171.20
50,690.00
PWMAINTMECH/PWL
CHAMBERS, JAMES
856.56
44,712.43
47,493.58
MECH EQUIP RPMN
MCDONOUGH, TIMOTHY
823.77
43,000.79
45,351.20
SHMEO/PWL
VACANT
829.09
43,278.50
45,037.95
SHMEO/PWL
FALAISE, JEAN CLAUDE
850.45
44,393.49
46,689.26
SHMEO/PWL
PELLIGRINI, EDWARD
840.26
43,861.57
46,290.01
HMEO/PWL
CORBETT, STEPHEN
840.25
43,861.05
46,489.48
HMEOPWL
KALTON, JOHN
840.25
43,861.05
46,614.48
HMEO/PWL
MCCOLLEM, RONALD
840.25
43,861.05
46,239.48
MAINTMECH PWL
OLIVEIRA, DAVID
850.25
44,383.05
46,678.48
HMEO/PWL
VACANT
781.18
40,777.60
42,455.60
PLUMBERS HELPER
MITRANO, STEPHEN
818.52
42,726.74
45,068.23
PUBLIC GROUNDS GARDENER
HUNT, ANDREW
802.46
28,407.08
43,872.23
818.51
13,750.97
PUBLIC GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
MAN
MERCIER, ROBERT
802.46
34,345.29
43,753.46
818.51
7,693.99
PUBLIC WORKS LABORER
PREVAL, JAQUES
801.75
41,851.35
44,214.33
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ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
1,537,600.79
1,684,472.00
1,660,151.00
‐1.4%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
816,252.00
827,502.00
854,000.00
3.2%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
2,353,852.79
2,511,974.00
2,514,151.00
0.1%
BUDGET:
SCHOOL CUSTODIANS
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
1,413,512.71
1,552,743.00
1,134,330.88 1,556,300.00
511002 SALARIES ‐ MONTHLY
15,000.00
15,000.00
15,000.00
15,000.00
513000 OVERTIME
38,596.78
44,000.00
39,581.15
52,929.00
514006 LONGEVITY
25,950.00
28,025.00
13,100.00
27,375.00
514008 OUT OF GRADE
1,073.68
1,500.00
98.00
1,530.00
514015 OTHER DIFFERENTIALS
3,933.79
4,300.00
4,299.48
4,334.50
515004 HOLIDAYS
383.83
704.00
719.94
1,462.50
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
3,450.00
‐
3,150.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
700.00
700.00
700.00
700.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
35,000.00
37,500.00
35,000.00
520.00
(0141151) DPW‐SCHL CUS PERSO
1,537,600.79
1,684,472.00
1,245,979.45 1,660,151.00
‐1.4%
530000 PROF. & TECHNCAL SVC
816,252.00
827,502.00
827,502.00
854,000.00
(0141152) SCHL CUSTO ORDIN
816,252.00
827,502.00
827,502.00
854,000.00
3.2%
TOTAL
2,353,852.79
2,511,974.00
2,073,481.45 2,514,151.00
0.1%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
FACILITIES SUPERVISOR
BOWLER, MICHAEL
1,478.22
77,163.08
95,876.06
ASST SUPER OF NIGHT CUSTODIANS
MOORE, HARRY S.
1,071.50
55,932.30
58,953.85
SR CUSTODIAN 1
CAMPBELL, RUSSELL SR
981.84
51,252.05
54,102.05
SR CUSTODIAN 2
CONSOLO, JOSEPH
991.65
14,676.42
54,536.26
1,010.90
37,807.66
SR CUSTODIAN 2
CREMINS, DAVID
919.01
47,972.32
50,972.32
SR CUSTODIAN 2
LEGEE‐VOSS, ROBIN
991.65
40,062.66
53,841.28
1,010.90
11,928.62
SR CUSTODIAN 2
ROGERS, MICHAEL
1,010.91
52,769.50
55,071.68
SCHOOL CUSTODIANS
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POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
SR CUSTODIAN 2
SHEA, STEPHEN
1,010.91
52,769.50
55,269.50
SR CUSTODIAN 1
WHITE, PAUL
931.47
48,622.73
50,472.73
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
ANGIULO, ANTHONY JR.
837.71
43,728.46
46,396.00
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
ANGIULO, ANTHONY SR.
837.71
43,728.46
46,378.46
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
AULT, JOHN
921.48
48,101.26
50,601.26
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
BLAIKIE, PETER
921.48
48,101.26
49,951.26
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
COLMAN, RONALD
837.71
43,728.46
45,996.00
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
COLLETTE, CHRISTOPHER
903.41
47,158.00
48,408.00
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
FINIGAN, MICHAEL
921.48
48,101.26
49,951.26
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
GRIFFIN, DAVID
837.71
43,728.46
46,998.46
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
GUARINO, JASON
837.71
43,728.46
45,478.46
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
HANSCOM, MARK
946.61
49,413.04
51,913.04
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
HARDY, JOHN
921.47
48,100.73
50,135.03
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
HODGDON, JAMES
837.71
43,728.46
45,628.46
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
KENNEDY, JOHN
921.48
48,101.26
49,851.26
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
LOGRIPPO, VINCENT
846.09
13,029.79
45,773.82
851.19
31,323.79
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
LORENTI, ALEXANDER
921.48
48,101.26
49,901.26
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
MCDAID, THOMAS
837.71
43,728.46
45,828.46
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
MCDONALD, ROY
921.48
48,101.26
49,851.26
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
MITCHELL, MARK
921.48
48,101.26
50,385.55
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
SHEA, JOHN
921.47
48,100.73
50,385.03
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
VALENTE, COSMO
921.47
48,100.73
50,200.73
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
VACANT
846.09
44,165.90
46,015.90
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
WHITLOCK, JOSEPH JR.
837.71
43,728.46
45,703.46
JR BLDG CUSTODIAN
WILLEY, FRANCIS
946.61
49,413.04
52,363.04
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Solid Waste plays an important role in maintaining a clean, healthy city through weekly curbside pickup of
solid waste and recycling from residential areas, public buildings and schools. This service is provided on a
contract basis. Solid Waste also collects bulky waste from citizens who schedule collection and pay a service
fee for each item removed; as part of this program, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) from certain appliances are
removed, and metals and electronics are recycled. These programs support the City‘s rodent control,
cleanliness and environmental efforts.
BUDGET:
SANITATION
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
529003 RUBBISH REMOVAL
1,280,398.29
1,500,000.00
1,431,600.00
1,450,000.00
529006 RECYCLING
37,025.74
100,000.00
50,000.00
100,000.00
530000 PROF & TECHNCL SVC
2,208,241.73
3,300,000.00
2,970,678.81
3,015,000.00
534003 POSTAGE
4,949.25
16,000.00
5,607.98
16,000.00
542001 PRINTING & STATION
11,840.80
26,000.00
13,561.25
26,000.00
553008 RECYCLING CARTS
3,076.07
5,000.00
15,000.00
‐
558014 PHOTOGRAPHIC
670.38
‐
‐
‐
(0140652) DPW‐SANITATI
3,546,202.26
4,947,000.00
4,486,448.04
4,607,000.00
‐6.9%
DPW HIGHWAY
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To ensure the safety of the general public through the provision of efficient and effective street and highway
maintenance services. The Department supports many different city departments, and its everyday functions
include sidewalk work, tree maintenance, snow plowing and removal, and street maintenance. The
Department is there for anything Mother Nature throws at the City, including blizzards, hurricanes, tornadoes,
micro bursts, and even floods. The employees of the Highway Department pride themselves on their role in
the provision of public safety and on their ability to accomplish tasks efficiently and effectively.
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
GOALS REVIEW:
1,270
1,000
500
600
700
800
900
1,000
1,100
1,200
1,300
1,400
CY12 Actual
CY13 Actual
CY14 Projected
CY15 Proposed
Potholes Repaired
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
1,979,155.49
2,139,675.00
2,265,045.00
5.9%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
622,129.62
1,259,845.00
953,845.00
‐24.3%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
2,601,285.11
3,399,520.00
3,218,890.00
‐5.3%
DPW HIGHWAY
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GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Maintain streets and sidewalks, including urban infrastructure
Increase the number of potholes repaired
Ongoing
Remove graffiti on public property in a timely fashion
Ongoing
Increase tree maintenance to conserve the City’s canopy
Ongoing
Install benches, barrels, planters, bollards and bike racks
Ongoing
Remove snow and ice from city roads and sidewalks in a timely
manner.
Ongoing
Train and educate the concrete crew to be proficient in the use of
‘smart levels’ to meet new ADA standards when replacing sidewalk
panels.
Ongoing
Implement a marking system to identify changes in roadway
configuration for plow drivers.
New for FY15
Increase frequency of cleaning and maintenance of city squares
Crew will clean all squares weekly
Ongoing. Recently initiated will
continue.
Create new standing work order for emptying barrels
Complete
Increase the capacity for recycling pickup in city squares
New for FY15
Increase safety awareness in roadway
Training for the setup of a safe work area when in a roadway.
Ongoing
Purchase cones and signs to warn motorists of workers in roadway.
Completed
Have the tree crew trained and certified to work around wires to
ensure their safety while performing their duties.
New for FY15
ADA Compliance
Work with the Engineering Department and the City ADA Coordinator
to install HC ramps in sidewalks.
New for FY15
Manage snow removal from the City’s bus stops and ramps.
Ongoing
BUDGET:
HIGHWAY
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHNGE
511000 SALARIES
368,164.67
146,451.00
66,568.33
165,525.00
511300 WAGES
1,169,619.62
1,576,761.0
1,143,938.07
1,673,196.0
513002 OVERTIME ‐ LABOR
316,968.00
322,000.00
274,910.21
328,440.00
514009 LONGEVITY‐LABOR
17,975.00
22,150.00
11,950.00
23,100.00
514010 OUT OF GRADE‐LABOR
2,655.43
7,500.00
3,075.31
7,650.00
514015 OTHER DIFFERENTIALS
39,981.11
53,263.00
47,977.00
54,511.00
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515011 HOLIDAYS ‐ S.M.E.A.
‐
‐
‐
1,073.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
1,500.00
‐
900.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
8,750.00
11,550.00
9,450.00
11,550.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
53,541.66
‐
‐
‐
(0140551) DPW HIGHWAY PERS
1,979,155.49
2,139,675.0
1,558,768.92
2,265,045.0
5.9%
524003 REPAIRS‐VEHICLES
38,800.62
45,000.00
44,789.93
45,000.00
524013 REPAIRS‐TOOLS &
1,526.24
3,000.00
7,015.00
5,000.00
524018 FENCE INSTALLATION &
3,718.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
524029 REPAIRS‐HIGHWAYS
1,254.00
5,000.00
1,000.00
5,000.00
527015 RENTALS EQUIPMENT
‐
‐
‐
‐
529003 RUBBISH REMOVAL
‐
225,000.00
115,000.00
100,000.00
529005 CARE OF TREES
15,581.00
50,000.00
31,749.28
50,000.00
530000 PROF & TECHNCL SVC
287,575.08
508,500.00
452,437.08
350,000.00
530008 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
‐
3,000.00
‐
3,000.00
530011 ADVERTISING
610.00
1,000.00
‐
1,000.00
530021 TOWING
4,577.50
4,000.00
3,500.00
2,500.00
530028 SOFTWARE SERVICES
‐
35,000.00
1,789.00
15,000.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
338.44
‐
616.99
2,000.00
542001 STATIONERY
3,024.00
5,000.00
4,055.00
5,000.00
542006 OFFICE FURNITURE NOT
219.00
‐
‐
‐
542007 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
1,061.80
‐
‐
‐
543003 TOOLS
6,025.56
9,500.00
3,450.00
9,500.00
543007 PAINT
65.52
5,000.00
‐
5,000.00
543008 GLASS
4,411.20
4,000.00
4,000.00
4,000.00
543011 HARDWARE & SMALL
10,686.68
5,000.00
10,154.28
5,000.00
548004 TIRES AND TUBES
6,129.46
10,000.00
5,223.50
10,000.00
548006 MOTOR PARTS &
126,538.32
130,000.00
129,372.72
130,000.00
553000 SAND AND GRAVEL
‐
1,200.00
‐
1,200.00
553001 SIGNS AND CONES
3,600.00
2,100.00
811.50
2,100.00
553002 BITUMINOUS SUPPLIES
25,247.33
80,000.00
28,744.94
75,000.00
553003 READY MIX CONCRETE
74,750.37
110,000.00
90,444.26
110,000.00
553004 LUMBER & WOOD
‐
5,000.00
2,986.98
5,000.00
558000 OTHER SUPPLIES
‐
‐
477.15
‐
558004 MAGS/SUBSCRIPTS/PUB
4,490.00
5,545.00
9,156.85
5,545.00
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558006 UNIFORMS
1,899.50
3,000.00
1,686.60
3,000.00
(0140552) DPW HIGHWAY
622,129.62
1,259,845.0
953,461.06
953,845.00
‐24.3%
TOTAL
2,601,285.11
3,399,520.0
2,512,229.98
3,218,890.0
‐5.3%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
HIGHWAY SUPT.
MACEACHERN, STEVEN
1,632.51
85,216.96
85,216.96
FLEET MANAGER
BONNEY, RONALD
1,538.46
80,307.61
80,307.61
HIGH'Y YARD FOREMAN
BARRY, THOMAS
1,386.16
34,654.00
76,772.59
1,390.01
37,808.27
MOTOREQUIPRPMNFOREMAN
BROWNE, MICHAEL
1,346.41
21,542.56
73,917.41
1,350.26
48,879.41
WASTE COLL INSP
MURPHY, BRIEN K
1,276.68
66,642.70
70,763.05
WASTE COLL INSP
O'CONNELL,JOHN
1,276.68
66,642.70
70,763.05
WASTE COLL INSP
ROCHE,CHARLES
1,276.68
66,642.70
70,413.05
WKFM1\SHMEO\TREE CLIMBER
ROSS, STEVEN
951.03
951.03
53,240.46
972.39
49,786.37
WKFM1\SHMEO\CEMENTFINISHER\PWL DIFRAIA,JAMES M
995.31
51,955.18
55,247.21
WKFM1\SHMEO\CURBSETTER\PWL
CORBIN, FRANK
990.04
51,680.09
54,963.16
WKFM1\SHMEO\PWL
BUNKER, DAVID
940.04
49,070.09
51,868.16
WKFM1\SHMEO\PWL
STROSCIO,ANTHONY
940.04
49,070.09
52,268.16
MOTOREQUIPRPMN
PANTANELLA, ANTHONY
967.25
50,490.45
53,134.78
MOTOREQUIPRPMN
THORNTON, RICHARD
967.25
50,490.45
53,334.78
MOTOREQUIPRPMN
WINTER, KARL
967.25
50,490.45
52,734.78
SHMEO\CEMENTFINISHER\PWL
BARBIERE, JEFFREY
911.99
47,605.88
50,006.26
SHMEO\CEMENTFINISHER\PWL
DILL, ROBERT
895.09
46,723.70
48,595.35
SHMEO\CEMENTFINISHER\PWL
LAUDANO, JOSEPH
911.99
47,605.88
50,006.26
SHMEO\CEMENTFINISHER\PWL
MCDEVITT, KEVIN
895.09
46,723.70
49,095.35
SHMEO\CEMENTFINISHER\PWL
VACANT
879.09
45,888.50
47,732.95
SHMEO\CURBSETTER\PWL
CHIARAVALLOTTI, GINO
922.29
48,143.54
50,561.43
SHMEO\CURBSETTER\PWL
FUCILE, JASON
922.19
48,138.32
50,556.04
SHMEO\CURBSETTER\PWL
HALLORAN,EDWARD
922.29
48,143.54
51,311.43
SHMEO\CURBSETTER\PWL
WOOD, JAMES
922.83
48,171.73
51,490.54
SHMEO\TREE CLIMBER\PWL
NURSE, RICHARD
905.75
47,280.15
49,669.93
SHMEO\TREE CLIMBER\PWL
VACANT
884.45
46,168.29
48,021.86
SHMEO\PWL+10%
HOGAN, THOMAS
948.18
49,495.00
51,706.90
SHMEO\PWL +10%
HARDY, EDWARD
948.18
49,495.00
51,956.90
SHMEO\PWL+10%
MCCAIN, JOSEPH
911.99
9,667.09
51,341.67
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929.60
38,671.36
SHMEO\PWL
O'REGAN, CORNELIUS
829.09
20,893.07
45,486.91
845.09
22,817.43
SHMEO\PWL
STANTON, MATTHEW
829.09
11,773.08
46,173.15
845.09
32,113.42
SHMEO\PWL
VACANT
829.09
43,278.50
45,037.95
HMEO\PWL
HARDY, DANIEL
840.26
43,861.57
46,140.01
TEMP LABORER
CASSESSO, CHRIS
802.46
41,888.41
44,152.59
WATCHMAN
RIDDLE, MARGARET
801.75
41,851.35
44,964.33
DPW ELECTRICAL
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To ensure electrical systems under the Department’s purview, including fire alarm pull boxes, 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 Department 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.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
384,677.18
312,858.00
291,079.00
‐7.0%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
93,036.91
229,000.00
229,000.00
0.0%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
477,714.09
541,858.00
520,079.00
‐4.0%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
Lights and lines no longer has wire inspectors; they were transferred to ISD.
Due to transfer, there is a vacant electrician position.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete,
Ongoing, New for FY15)
Provide safe environment for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists
Replace traffic signals at Washington St. @ Dane/Sycamore St. @ Medford St.
Complete
Work with SafeStart, StreetStat, and other cross‐departmental groups to
ensure the safety of all modes of travel.
New for FY15
Continue to install safety bollards around schools
Ongoing
Install wireless emergency call boxes along the bike path
Ongoing
Combined in‐house and contractor to make upgrades to traffic signals
Ongoing
Work in conjunction with Traffic and Parking to install new solar stop signs.
New for FY15
Install Solar School zone flashing speed signs
New for FY15
Install Radio Boxes In All City Buildings
Work with in‐house/contractor to make installation
Ongoing
Radio box repeaters on city buildings
New for FY15
Training for Setting Up Safe Work Area When in Roadway
Purchase cones and signs to warn motorists of workers in the roadway
Ongoing
Identify energy efficient and cost effective lighting opportunities
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Increase the number of LED lights throughout the City, including the
replacement of all 24 street lights on Temple St. with LED lighting.
Ongoing
Replace street lights on island of Broadway with solar lights. If there should be
a power outage, the roadway will remain lit.
New for FY15
Manage the LED conversion contract
New for FY15
Upgrade electronic systems and devices
Require businesses to change their fire alarm systems to radio boxes
Ongoing
Request an ordinance change concerning fire alarm systems in businesses
located in the City.
New for FY15
BUDGET:
ELECTRICAL
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511300 WAGES
306,055.61
235,849.00
139,397.77
211,929.00
513002 OVERTIME ‐ LABOR
56,551.59
59,257.00
45,229.01
61,200.00
514009 LONGEVITY‐LABOR
4,700.00
3,450.00
1,475.00
3,100.00
514010 OUT OF GRADE‐LABOR
1,656.27
4,000.00
1,823.10
6,000.00
514015 OTHER DIFFERENTIALS
8,146.74
7,802.00
5,320.14
6,900.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
717.05
‐
500.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
1,750.00
1,400.00
1,400.00
1,400.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
4,000.00
‐
‐
‐
519015 AUTO ALLOWANCE
1,099.92
1,100.00
91.66
550.00
(0140251) DPW‐ELEC PERSONAL
384,677.18
312,858.00
195,236.68
291,079.00
‐7.0%
524004 REPAIRS‐TRAFFIC
6,845.50
25,000.00
15,884.00
25,000.00
524006 REPAIRS‐COMMUN.
8,842.80
20,000.00
19,998.35
20,000.00
524021 REPAIRS‐FIRE ALARM
9,060.50
25,000.00
10,495.00
25,000.00
524032 REPAIRS TO LIGHTING
17,787.96
80,000.00
7,500.00
80,000.00
530000 PROF. & TECHNCL SVC
33,668.90
67,000.00
58,987.84
67,000.00
542001 STATIONERY
50.00
‐
‐
‐
542007 COMPUTER EQUIPMENT
1,061.50
‐
‐
‐
542008 BOOKS & BOOKBINDING
‐
2,000.00
1,499.45
2,000.00
542009 TELECOM. EQUIP NOT
13,973.20
‐
‐
‐
543006 ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
1,746.55
5,000.00
2,624.44
5,000.00
543007 PAINT
‐
1,500.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
543011 HARDWARE & SMALL
‐
2,000.00
1,915.72
2,000.00
553001 SIGNS AND CONES
‐
1,500.00
‐
1,500.00
(0140252) DPW‐ELEC ORDINARY
93,036.91
229,000.00 120,404.80
229,000.00
0.0%
TOTAL
477,714.09
541,858.00
315,641.48
520,079.05
‐4.0%
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PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
PV FOREMAN
DEVELLIS, VINCENT
1,424.07
53,545.03
79,113.58
1,427.92
20,847.63
ELECTRICAN
VACANT
900.00
46,980.00
49,410.00
SIGNAL MAINTAINER
GOODE, JOSEPH
867.39
45,277.76
47,752.32
SIGNAL MAINTAINER
CALI, KRISTOFER
867.39
45,277.76
47,602.32
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To maintain City infrastructure and engineering plans in order to increase efficiency and to provide for optimal
service delivery, including (but not limited to) street acceptance plans, sewer plans, drain plans, and water
distributions plans. The Department also manages the street opening permit program, which includes
enforcing the requirements of the newly implemented Permit Manual, written and developed by this office in
2013. Engineering also reviews private development site plans to ensure compliance with City standards and
sound engineering practices. The Department works closely with state and federal agencies such as the MBTA,
MassDOT, DEP, EPA, MassDEP, and the MWRA, and manages street reconstruction in compliance with ADA
standards.
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
No significant changes. Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements
and merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the
2013 Collins Center guidelines.
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing,
New for FY15)
Manage infrastructure/roadway improvement projects.
Manage construction of the East Broadway Streetscape /Utility
Improvement Project.
Ongoing
Manage design and construction of Beacon Street utility improvements.
Construction began 5/14
Manage reconstruction of retaining wall and drainage improvements
along the bike path outside Davis Square.
Ongoing. Final design due April 1,
2014
Manage reconstruction of roads and sidewalks as part of Chapter 90
funded improvements.
Ongoing
Incorporate permit tracking into Citizenserve.
New for FY15
Development of a pavement management system to assist in the
maintenance of the approximately 106 undivided roadway centerline
miles maintained by the City.
On‐going
Continue to implement a permit manual for licensed drainlayers. This
manual provides guidelines and expectations for work performed on
On‐going
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
112,167.45
150,706.00
161,985.00
7.5%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
122,928.82
256,100.00
207,100.00
‐19.1%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
235,096.27
406,806.00
369,085.00
‐9.3%
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the City’s infrastructure.
Work with the SafeStart, StreetStat, and other cross‐departmental
groups to ensure the safety of all modes of travel.
New for FY15
Development and implementation of standard construction
specifications and details.
New for FY15
Improve pedestrian accessibility throughout the City.
Oversee construction associated with any new sidewalks and curb
ramps throughout the City to ensure compliance with ADA/AAB
regulations.
Ongoing
Improve water quality of wetlands and waterways in and around the City.
Continue to coordinate DEP investigations of dry weather flows in the
storm water system.
Ongoing
Reduce quantity of storm water currently entering the combined sewer
system.
Ongoing
Implement and update City GIS database and systems.
Obtain new flyover data to improve GIS database information.
Postponed until April 2015 due to
weather.
Development of a web‐based GIS viewer to assist in increasing the
office’s efficiency.
New for FY15
Manage the City’s sewer infrastructure.
Utilize a retrofitted JetTruck to accommodate a degreasing system,
which would liquefy grease and remove it from the system.
New for FY15
Administer a root reducing agent to pipes in the City where roots
continue to be a problem.
New for FY15
Create a 10 year I/I removal plan through the MWRA’s I/I Local Financial
Assistance Program.
Consultant selected and work
commenced 4/14
BUDGET:
ENGINEERING
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
103,388.16
136,758.00
84,988.80
145,459.00
513000 OVERTIME
5,253.95
7,700.00
5,864.01
10,200.00
514006 LONGEVITY
200.00
500.00
100.00
500.00
514015 OTHER DIFFERENTIALS
1,481.14
4,048.00
1,636.77
4,126.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
‐
‐
200.00
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
240.00
600.00
240.00
600.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
1,164.28
‐
‐
‐
519015 AUTO ALLOWANCE
439.92
1,100.00
366.60
1,100.00
(0140351) DPW‐ENGINEER PS
112,167.45
150,706.00
93,396.18
161,985.00
7.5%
524007 REPAIRS OFFICE
‐
1,000.00
‐
1,000.00
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ENGINEERING
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
524034 R&M ‐ SERVICE
‐
‐
679.00
‐
530000 PROFESSIONAL &
117,419.00
150,000.00
107,653.12
150,000.00
530008 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
‐
‐
‐
1,000.00
530028 SOFTWARE SERVICES
‐
101,100.00
9,175.00
50,000.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
4,173.82
3,000.00
1,118.95
3,000.00
542001 PRINTING &
230.00
‐
‐
‐
542007 COMPUTER
328.50
‐
2,171.96
500.00
543011 HARDWARE & SMALL
‐
‐
‐
600.00
558004 MAG/SUBSCRIPTS/PUB
45.00
‐
‐
‐
573000 DUES & MEMBERSHIPS
732.50
1,000.00
417.50
1,000.00
(0140352) DPW‐ENGINEER OM
122,928.82
256,100.00
121,215.53
207,100.00
‐19.1%
TOTAL
235,096.27
406,806.00
214,611.71
369,085.00
‐9.3%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL
YEAR BASE
TOTAL
ACTING DIR. OF ENGINEERING
MIGUEL, MELISSA
1,673.69
87,366.71
34,946.68
ASST DIR OF ENGINEERING
VACANT
1,287.79
67,222.64
26,889.06
GIS ANALYST
JOHNSON, KEITH
1,262.50
65,902.50
32,951.25
SR. CIVIL ENGINEER
LIBARDONI, RICHARD
1,365.62
71,285.36
29,782.77
TEMP JR. CIVIL ENGINEER
BELIZAIRE, PIERRE
1,061.19
55,394.12
23,419.26
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BUDGET:
SNOW REMOVAL
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
529002 SNOW REMOVAL
1,487,769.47
650,000.00
2,049,352.55
900,000.00
530018 POLICE DETAIL
36,496.78
‐
46,954.00
36,000.00
(0140452) DPW‐SNOW REM
1,524,266.25
650,000.00
2,096,306.55
936,000.00
44.0%
WEIGHTS & MEASURES
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To protect consumers in Somerville with a variety of measures, including the sealing of cab meters, oil truck
meters, marketplace scales, gas station pumps, cash registers, truck scales, apothecary scales, and automatic
scanners in different businesses. All these devices serve as the front line in fairness for buyers and sellers of
commodities. The City Sealer is the watchdog for state laws regarding these devices.
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
Adding part‐time 960 employee (retiree) to train the new Sealer of Weights & Measures to ensure
consistency.
PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing,
New for FY15)
Protect the interests of buyers and sellers of commodities and ensure that equity and fairness prevail in the
marketplace.
Ensure weighing and measuring devices are accurate and
functioning properly.
Ongoing. Complied with state laws
regarding the measuring of weights
and seals.
BUDGET:
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
90,320.23
82,958.00
66,091.32
110,495.00
513000 OVERTIME
4,546.22
5,000.00
1,615.95
5,100.00
514006 LONGEVITY
1,400.00
1,500.00
700.00
1,250.00
514015 OTHER DIFFERENTIALS
2,494.74
1,565.00
2,733.67
2,359.00
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
350.00
350.00
350.00
350.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM
1,000.00
‐
‐
‐
(0142951) DPW‐W&M PS
100,111.19
91,373.00
71,490.94
119,554.00
30.8%
524013 REPAIRS‐TOOLS &
‐
1,000.00
‐
1,000.00
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
100,111.19
91,373.00
119,554.00
30.8%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
635.41
2,790.00
2,790.00
0.0%
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
100,746.60
94,163.00
122,344.00
29.9%
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530024 TUITION
50.00
250.00
50.00
250.00
543011 HARDWARE & SMALL
435.41
1,000.00
291.71
1,000.00
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
‐
200.00
128.46
200.00
571001 IN STATE
75.00
100.00
75.00
100.00
573000 DUES AND
75.00
150.00
130.00
150.00
578007 REIMB OF LICENSES
‐
90.00
‐
90.00
(0142952) DPW‐W&M OM
635.41
2,790.00
675.17
2,790.00
0.0%
TOTAL
100,746.60
94,163.00
72,166.11
122,344.00
29.9%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES
HALLORAN, JAMES
1,462.48
76,341.46
80,777.67
960 HOURS ‐ 16 HRS PER WEEK
STEPHEN BURGESS
576.00
30,067.20
30,067.20
DEBT SERVICE
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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.
In March, 2014, Standard & Poor’s conducted a credit review and upgraded the City’s rating two notched to
AA+, the highest rating City history and one notch shy of AAA. The City rating from Moody’s which was last
reviewed in October 2013, is AA2, also the highest rating in City history. Both rating agencies cite the City’s
“strong budget performance”, “strong reserves” and “ongoing redevelopment efforts”.
PRINCIPAL ON LONG TERM DEBT
This 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.
INTEREST
The interest the City pays on BAN 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.
BUDGET:
DEBT SERVICE
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
591000 PRINCIPAL ON LNG TRM
6,921,187.12
6,914,320.00
5,712,105.00 7,757,384.72
591500 INTEREST ON LTD 2,735,365.46
2,598,404.00
2,156,901.61 2,723,569.65
592500 INTEREST ON NOTES‐
104,707.86
150,000.00
26,490.21
150,000.00
593000 INTEREST ON TAX
31,006.50
10,000.00
37,638.26
25,000.00
(0170059) DEBT SERVICE
9,792,266.94
9,672,724.00
7,933,135.08 10,655,954.3
10.2%
STATE ASSESSMENTS
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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 FY2015 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 and Safety
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 porƟon 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.
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
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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 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, using a
tuition formula. 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.
BUDGET:
STATE ASSESSMENTS
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
563100 SPECIAL EDUCATION
8,120.00
8,282.00
6,212.00
17,511.00
563600 RETIRED EMPLOYEE
‐
2,700.00
2,283.00
‐
564000 AIR POLLUTION CONTL
20,808.00
21,899.00
16,425.00
21,932.00
564100 METROPOLTN PLANNG
23,865.00
24,462.00
18,347.00
24,985.00
564600 RMV NON‐RENEWAL
298,420.00
298,420.00
150,498.00
193,680.00
565001 CHARTER SCHOOL 6,029,631.00
‐
‐
‐
565002 SCHOOL CHOICE
4,950.00
‐
‐
‐
565003 CHARTER SCH SENDING
‐ 7,189,113.00
3,989,161.0
8,190,127.00
565004 SCH CHOICE SENDING
‐
6,559.00
4,959.00
6,625.00
566100 MBTA ASSESSMENTS 4,802,268.00
4,854,347.00
3,640,761.0
4,922,554.00
566200 BOSTON METRO
1,001.00
1,039.00
780.00
1,039.00
(0182052) STATE & COUN
11,189,063.0
12,406,821.0
7,829,46.00
13,378,453.0
7.8%
HEALTH INSURANCE, LIFE INSURANCE AND MEDICARE PAYROLL
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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 (HMO), preferred provider (PPO), and
indemnity health plan options to employees and retirees delivered through Tufts Health Plan, Harvard Pilgrim,
and Unicare. The City currently funds 82.5% of the premium costs for HMO and PPO plans and 75% of the
premium costs for indemnity plans; the subscribers contribute 17.5% 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, grant reimbursements, and reserves from the Health Claims Trust Fund. In FY 2015, the City will
tap 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.
BUDGET:
HEALTH INSURANCE
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHNGE
517003 HEALTH INSURANCE
22,660,232.86
21,938,830.00
17,789,124.00
20,251,677.0
517050 GIC HEALTH OPT OUT
‐
‐
63,832.85
150,000.00
(0190151) HEALTH INSURANCE
22,660,232.8
21,938,830.0
17,852,956.8
20,401,677.0
‐7.0%
BUDGET:
LIFE INSURANCE
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
517005 FLEX SPEND BENEFIT
‐
9,000.00
12,184.00
20,000.00
517600 LIFE INSURANCE
‐
79,727.00
58,983.06
79,727.00
(0190251) LIFE INS & F
‐
88,727.00
71,167.06
99,727.00
12.4%
BUDGET:
MEDICARE
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
(517900) MEDICARE TAX
‐ 1,250,000.00
1,138,150.10
1,400,000.00
TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
‐ 1,250,000.00
1,138,150.10
1,400,000.00
12.0%
WORKER’S COMPENSATION
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The Workers' Compensation Department is located within the Personnel/Human Resources Department.
Workers' Compensation administers benefits for all City of Somerville employees excluding public safety
officials. The goal of the Workers' Compensation Department is to ensure that eligible, injured employees
receive quality and timely medical services, receive timely benefits, and return to the work as soon as they are
capable.
BUDGET:
WORKER'S COMPENSATION
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
63,681.87
63,927.00
51,435.30
63,927.00
512100 WORKERSCOMP REEMPLOY
‐
‐
21,809.07
20,000.00
517001 WORKER'S COMPENSATION 271,119.28
350,000.00
277,285.07 360,000.00
(0191051) WORKERS COMP
334,801.15
413,927.00
350,529.44 443,927.00
7.2%
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL
5,248.90
20,000.00
7,450.00
20,000.00
530001 MEDICAL & DENTAL
97,616.91
125,000.00
113,499.76 130,000.00
530008 EMPLOYEE TRAINING
‐
4,500.00
‐
25,000.00
530010 LEGAL SERVICES
34,209.11
25,000.00
25,000.00
30,000.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
‐
250.00
‐
‐
542006 OFFICE FURNITURE
‐
‐
650.00
650.00
550000 MEDICAL/DENTAL SUPPLIES
3,209.23
2,000.00
173.77
1,600.00
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
508.55
1,100.00
‐
1,100.00
576000 JUDGEMENTS/SETTLMT OF
47,047.15
100,000.00
30,481.77 110,000.00
(0191052) WORKERS COMP
187,839.85
277,850.00
177,255.30 318,350.00
14.6%
TOTAL
522,641.00
691,777.00
527,784.74 762,277.00
10.2%
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
SAFETY & TRAINING MANAGER
RENEE MELLO
1,273.64
66,483.80
66,483.80
UNEMPLOYMENT 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.
BUDGET:
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
(517002) UNEMPLOYMENT COMP
94,392.77
200,000.00
81,043.60 125,000.00
TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
94,392.77
200,000.00
81,043.60 125,000.00
‐37.5%
PENSIONS
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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 FY2015.
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.
BUDGET:
PENSION NON CONTRIB
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHNGE
(578008) REIMB/ALLOWANCE
6,533.80
10,155.00
6,375.14
10,155.00
(578020) PENSIONS/NON‐CONTRIB
225,465.13
218,470.00
190,069.34
231,623.00
TOTAL ORDINARY MAINT.
231,998.93
228,625.00
196,444.48
241,778.00
5.8%
PENSION ACCUMULATION
FUND
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHNGE
(517004) RETIREMENT FUND
11,084,131.00
11,457,093.00 11,457,093.00 12,324,940.00
TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
11,084,131.00
11,457,093.00
11,457,093.00 12,324,940.00
7.6%
DAMAGES AND BUILDING INSURANCE
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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.
DAMAGES BUDGET:
DAMAGES TO PERSONS
AND PROPERTY
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
(576000) SETTLEMENTS
87,190.49
175,000.00
73,765.19
175,000.00
TOTAL ORDINARY MAINT.
87,190.49
175,000.00
73,765.19
175,000.00
0.0%
BUILDING INSURANCE BUDGET:
BUILDING INSURANCE
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 1
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
(574001) BLDG INSURANCE
271,000.00
500,000.00
475,794.06
500,000.00
TOTAL ORDINARY MAINT.
271,000.00
500,000.00
475,794.06
500,000.00
0.0%
SALARY CONTINGENCY
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The Salary Contingency is a place in the City budget where estimates for collective bargaining agreement
settlements, cost of‐living allowances and benefits for both union and non‐union employees can be set aside
without being allocated to departmental budgets. The City also maintains a Wage and Salary Stabilization
Fund for similar purposes.
BUDGET:
CONTINGENCY
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
BALANCE OF
ACCT. on 5/1
FY2015
REQUESTED
%
CHANGE
(511000) SALARIES
718,634.60
173,347.00
159,630.00
170,000.00
(515012) PERFECT ATTENDANCE
1,559.61
80,000.00
80,000.00
80,000.00
(519005) SICK LEAVE BUY BACK
61,138.73
47,513.00
33,709.00
50,000.00
(519021) FURLOUGH REIM
161,526.16
‐
‐
‐
SUBTOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
942,859.10
300,860.00
273,339.00
300,000.00
‐0.3%
ENTERPRISE FUND INTRODUCTION
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Enterprise Funds are funds established to account for operations that are financed and operated in a manner
similar to private business enterprises. The intent is that the full cost of providing the goods or services be
financed primarily through charges and fees thus removing the expenses from the tax rate. Section 53F 1/2 of
Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws dictates the use of Enterprise Funds for cities within the
Commonwealth.
The City maintains four Enterprise Funds: one for the Sewer Division of Public Works, one for the Water
Division of Public Works, one for the Veteran’s Memorial Ice Rink, and one for the Dilboy Athletic Complex.
Enterprise operations are supported primarily by charges for services received. Funds raised from charges are
dedicated to the specific purpose of the enterprise operation, and cannot be diverted to other unrelated uses.
The concept of an enterprise operation also includes the maintenance of the capital facilities of the business.
That is, fees for services are charged to recover not only the operating costs of the activity but also the “using
up” (depreciation) of the capital investments supporting the service.
Advantages of an enterprise fund include that it:
1. Identifies a total service cost – Consolidating direct operating, direct capital, and indirect costs (e.g.,
enterprise‐related costs appropriated in the General Fund operating budget) helps a community to
readily identify a total service cost and determine funding sources. The total service cost may also
include a subsidy from the General or other fund, or a reimbursement from the enterprise fund to
other funds for subsidized costs incurred in the two full, immediately prior fiscal years.
2. Provides useful management information – Consolidating revenues, expenses and operating
performance of the fund provides a community with useful decision making information regarding user
charges and fees and a subsidy if necessary. The community can also include the enterprise fixed assets
and infrastructure as assets and recognize the annual depreciation of these assets in audited financial
statements.
3. Retains investment income and surplus – All investment earnings and any operating surplus (actual
revenues in excess of estimates and appropriations in excess of expenses) are retained in the
enterprise fund rather than closed to the General Fund at fiscal year‐end. Surplus certified by the
Director of Accounts as available is called “retained earnings”. Retained earnings require appropriation
by the community’s legislative body and have certain other use restrictions.
SEWER
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To maintain the City’s sewer and drain collection system and to improve it by increasing capacity and reducing
back‐ups. The Department is also responsible for marking out sewer utility locations as part of the Dig Safe
process. The staff is involved in the inspection of work being done by contractors and homeowners to ensure
proper construction techniques are used. Routine maintenance includes catch basin cleaning to minimize
flooding and increasing system capacity. Decisions and improvements are made in a fiscally responsible
manner, using state of the art technology.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
SEWER PERSONAL SERVICES
310,062.51
359,635.00
366,020.00
2%
SEWER ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
223,031.81
617,364.00
812,941.00
32%
SEWER CAPITAL OUTLAY
1,234,818.71
2,000,000.00
2,049,000.00
2%
SEWER DEBT SERVICE
675,766.29
824,045.00
804,493.00
‐2%
SEWER SPECIAL ITEMS
14,385,601.00
15,193,379.00
15,356,054.00
1%
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUND
16,829,280.32
18,994,423.00
19,388,508.00
2%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
Increase Professional and Technical Services budget line for the design of the sewer retention tanks
and flood mitigation interventions related to the Nunziato Park reconstruction.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
Superintendent
Director of
Engineering
PW Foreman
SHMEO/Catch
Basin Cleaner
(3)
SEWER
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Performed heavy cleaning and TV inspection in Washington St. /Medford St. areas removing 220 tons
of debris.
Developed specs, awarded contract, and began design of sewer separation project to alleviate flooding
at Cedar & Hall Streets.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12 ACTUAL
FY13 ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Public and private catch basins cleaned
2,600
2,600
2,600
2600
311 requests responded to
~500‐600
~400‐500
500
500
Catch basins repaired
68
60
40
50
Manholes repaired
44
28
15
15
Sewer mains repaired
44
46
5
5
Sump manholes cleaned
10
15
15
15
GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete,
Incomplete, Ongoing,
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
FY12 Actual
FY13 Actual
FY14 Projected
FY15 Proposed
Repairs
Catch basins repaired
Manholes repaired
Sewer mains repaired
Sump manholes cleaned
SEWER
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New for FY15)
Improve overall condition of sewer and drainage systems
Clean and line approximately 12,000 LF of sewer and drainage along the
Beacon Street corridor as part of the Beacon Street Improvement Project
Slated for summer
2014
Begin training in on‐site plan reading
New for FY15
Evaluate the condition and capacity of the Union Square tributary area
Prepare hydraulic computer model that will help the City analyze existing
sewer/drainage system capacity in the area tributary to Union Square
Complete
Clean and video inspect sewer and drainage system in Washington Street
corridor
Complete
Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination Program
Conduct a review of outfalls along the Alewife Brook. Conduct sampling and
investigation of upstream pipe network to identify opportunities to
remove/eliminate sanitary flow from the storm water system.
Ongoing
Research and investigate a sewer lateral assistance program
Ongoing. Reviewed
existing programs in
place in surrounding
communities
Reduce odors, overflows and illegal disposal
Continue public and private catch basin cleaning program to ensure 2600
catch basins are cleaned annually
Ongoing
Improve capacity in existing combined sewer system
Clean/maintain sump manholes throughout the city
Ongoing
Clean, line and replace approximately 6,000 LF of sewer and drainage as
part of the East Broadway Improvement Project
Ongoing
Begin updating available GIS data in an effort to complete a digital map of
the sewer and drainage collection system
Ongoing
Retrofit the Jet truck to aid in grease removal
New for FY15
Purchase a root control agent to increase capacity
New for FY15
BUDGET:
SEWER
FY2013 ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
77,541.11
94,554.00
99,462.00
511004 SALARY CONTINGENCY
‐
15,000.00
16,684.00
511300 WAGES
188,546.07
200,945.00
204,227.00
513000 OVERTIME
2,444.94
5,000.00
5,000.00
513002 OVERTIME ‐ LABOR
23,652.46
30,000.00
25,000.00
514006 LONGEVITY
150.00
150.00
150.00
SEWER
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SEWER
FY2013 ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
514008 OUT OF GRADE‐LABOR
2,331.36
1,500.00
3,000.00
514009 LONGEVITY‐LABOR
2,050.00
2,775.00
2,700.00
514015 OTHER DIFFERENTIALS
5,789.57
7,801.00
7,887.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
100.00
‐
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
1,580.00
1,580.00
1,580.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM PAYMENTS
5,547.00
‐
‐
519015 AUTO ALLOWANCE
330.00
330.00
330.00
(640051) SEWER PERSONAL SERVICES
310,062.51
359,635.00
366,020.00
2%
524003 REPAIRS‐VEHICLES
2,193.10
20,000.00
20,000.00
524013 REPAIRS‐TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
666.75
500.00
500.00
527001 RENTAL ‐ BUILDINGS
‐
120,000.00
‐
527006 LEASE ‐ PHOTOCPIER EQUIP
4,313.64
4,314.00
4,361.00
529003 RUBBISH REMOVAL
19,020.00
25,000.00
25,000.00
529012 DISPOSAL C BASIN SPOILS
‐
85,000.00
85,000.00
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL SVC
70,807.91
125,000.00
450,000.00
530008 EMPLOYEE TRAINING COURSES
450.00
900.00
1,300.00
530018 POLICE DETAIL
59,832.82
60,000.00
60,000.00
530026 BANK CHARGES
1,919.55
2,000.00
2,000.00
534006 EXPRESS/FREIGHT
‐
‐
‐
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
479.56
500.00
500.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
350.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
542006 OFFICE FURN. NOT CAPITALIZ
‐
2,500.00
‐
542009 TELECOM. EQUIP NOT CAPITAL
2,583.00
4,500.00
‐
543002 PLUMBING SUPPLIES
339.00
500.00
‐
543003 TOOLS
821.84
2,000.00
2,000.00
543007 PAINT
168.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
543011 HARDWARE & SMALL TOOLS
5,506.43
7,000.00
7,000.00
548001 MOTOR GAS AND OIL
14,945.97
37,950.00
37,950.00
548006 MOTOR PARTS & ACCESSORIES
488.80
10,000.00
10,000.00
553000 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLIES
‐
500.00
‐
553001 SIGNS AND CONES
729.76
‐
‐
553002 BITUMINOUS SUPPLIES
10,272.39
25,000.00
25,000.00
553003 READY MIX CONCRETE
‐
10,000.00
10,000.00
553005 PIPE FITTINGS
‐
20,000.00
20,000.00
553006 MASONRY SUPPLIES
17,402.38
25,000.00
25,000.00
553007 FOUNDRY PRODUCTS
8,178.82
25,000.00
25,000.00
558006 UNIFORMS
1,442.09
1,500.00
‐
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
‐
500.00
‐
SEWER
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SEWER
FY2013 ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
578007 REIMB OF LICENSES
120.00
200.00
330.00
(640052) SEWER ORDINARY MAINTENA
223,031.81
617,364.00
812,941.00
32%
580010 CAPITAL PROJECTS/IMPROVE
(24,900.00)
150,000.00
200,000.00
582003 BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
‐
25,000.00
10,000.00
585000 EQUIPMENT
‐
‐
14,000.00
585001 VEHICLES
(4,740.00)
‐
‐
588002 STREET REPAIRS
‐
75,000.00
75,000.00
588007 SEWER CLEANING/REPAIRS
1,264,458.71
1,750,000.00
1,750,000.00
(640058) SEWER CAPITAL OUTLAY
1,234,818.71
2,000,000.00
2,049,000.00
2%
591000 PRINCIPAL ON LNG TRM DEBT
588,627.63
746,043.00
736,111.00
591500 INTEREST ON LTD
87,138.66
78,002.00
68,382.00
(640059) SEWER DEBT SERVICE
675,766.29
824,045.00
804,493.00
‐2%
523003 MWRA ASSESSMENT
13,887,278.00
14,695,056.00
14,857,731.00
596010 INDIRECT COST SUBSIDY
498,323.00
498,323.00
498,323.00
(640060) SEWER SPECIAL ITEMS
14,385,601.00
15,193,379.00
15,356,054.00
1%
(6400) SEWER ENTERPRISE FUND
16,829,280.32
18,994,423.00
19,388,508.00
2%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
ACTING DIR. OF ENG.
MIGUEL, MELISSA
1,673.69
26,210.01
26,210.01
ASST DIR OF ENG.
VACANT
1,287.78
20,166.63
20,166.63
SR. CIVIL ENG.
LIBARDONI, RICHARD
1,365.62
21,385.61
22,337.08
JR CIVIL ENG
BELIZAIRE, PIERRE
1,061.19
16,618.24
17,564.44
GIS ANALYST
JOHNSON, KEITH
1,262.50
16,475.63
16,475.63
PUBLIC WORKS FOREMAN
HUSSEY, THERESA
1,331.22
47,923.92
73,415.13
1,335.07
21,628.13
SHMEO/CATCH BASIN CLEANER
ISCHIA, LOUIS
873.24
45,583.13
48,017.64
SHMEO/CATCH BASIN CLEANER
VACANT
834.45
43,558.29
45,326.86
SHMEO/CATCH BASIN CLEANER
DEVITA, ANTHONY
872.29
45,533.54
48,216.43
WATER
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MISSION STATEMENT:
To maintain and improve the City’s potable water distribution system in order to ensure high quality and
dependability in a fiscally responsible manner and using state of the art technology. The Department also
ensures adequate fire protection flows throughout the system to ensure public safety.
ACCOUNT
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
PERSONAL SERVICES
926,388.86
1,024,268.00
995,032.00
‐3%
ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
292,346.37
657,850.00
492,550.00
‐25%
CAPITAL OUTLAY
1,560,385.98
2,412,000.00
2,275,000.00
‐6%
DEBT SEVICE
1,840,310.81
1,841,246.00
1,723,935.00
‐6%
SPECIAL ITEMS
6,774,955.00
7,059,218.00
7,505,521.00
6%
TOTAL ENTERPRISE FUND
11,394,387.02
12,994,582.00
12,992,038.00
0%
CHANGES BETWEEN FY2014 AND FY2015:
Eliminated vacant meter reader position.
Differences in salaries are due to negotiated collective bargaining agreements and merit increases for
non‐union salaries based on annual performance reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center
guidelines.
DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION:
Superintendent
Systems
Analyst
Water Meter
Reader
Head Clerk
Principal Clerks
(2)
Field
Operations
Manager
Water Foreman
PW Laborer
(7)
WATER
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PREVIOUS YEAR REVIEW
FY2014 ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Replaced 34 fire hydrants
Repaired 33 water main leaks
Repaired/replaced 70 water gate valves
Flushed 161,730ft (30.6 miles) of water main
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
MEASURE
FY12
ACTUAL
FY13
ACTUAL
FY14
PROJECTED
FY15
PROPOSED
Water mains replaced (feet)
1,000
2,000
6,600
3,350
Lead services replaced
87
65
23
25
Percent of bills based on actual readings
99.9%
99.9%
99.9%
99.9%
Conservation kits distributed
40
48
42
50
Critical consumption alerts on city property
N/A
5
17
15
Trainings attended
3
5
4
5
Gates repaired or replaced
50
95
50
50
Weeks gate exercising performed
6
23
20
20
GOALS REVIEW:
GOAL
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
STATUS
(Complete, Incomplete, Ongoing, New
for FY15)
Ensure clean, potable water is available to the City
Replace older water mains (FY15 goal 3,350 ft)
ONGOING
Replace lead services for city pipes in conjunction with
street reconstruction program
Ongoing
Clean and line older water mains (FY15 goal 8,800 ft)
New for FY15
Provide exceptional customer service
Provide industry specific training for various water quality
programs using best practices
Ongoing
Train front office staff on MUNIS before implementation
New for FY15
Train front office staff on AquaHawk alerting system to
assist customers seeking to utilize the customer service
interface
New for FY15
Provide field staff with training focused on valve
maintenance and trench safety
New for FY15
Implement AquaHawk alerting service, enabling
customers to access consumption data in near real‐time
Ongoing; should roll‐out before end of
FY14.
WATER
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environment
Support citywide environmental goals to reduce energy consumption
Distribute conservation kits and water conservation tips
to customers
Ongoing
Monitor water usage at city owned buildings once daily to
detect leaks and reduce usage and unaccounted for water
Ongoing
Distribute water conservation kits and tips to customers
Ongoing
Monitor water usage at city owned properties once daily
to detect leaks and reduce usage and unaccounted for
water
Ongoing
Reduce paper record keeping by developing paperless job
orders with auto‐notification and enhanced tracking to
monitor performance metrics
New for FY15
Ensure ability to minimize impact during shut downs
Maintain a gate valve exercising program
Ongoing
Repair/replace gate valves (up to 50 per year) as
problems are detected during exercising program
Ongoing
Develop performance metrics of day‐to‐day operations
Devise tracking system for job orders, emergency calls,
mark‐outs, inspections, etc.
Complete
Increase public awareness of Water Department services
Update website with departmental forms, increased links
to affiliated agencies, informational brochures
Ongoing; web page updated with all
current forms and information
Increase social media presence with assistance from
City’s New Media/ResiStat Coordinator
Ongoing
Continue dialogue with 311 and Communications
Departments, notifying them of emergency and planned
field work that may impact constituents
Ongoing
Assume responsibility for Water Department web page
ensuring real‐time updates
New for FY15
Working with Communications Department, increase
social media and online presence, utilizing these
resources to market service of the Water Department
New for FY15
BUDGET:
WATER
FY2013 ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
493,284.05
526,813.00
494,401.00
511004 SALARY CONTINGENCY
‐
47,000.00
45,898.00
WATER
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FY2013 ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511300 WAGES
291,362.36
323,997.00
331,540.00
513000 OVERTIME
9,283.15
15,000.00
15,000.00
513002 OVERTIME ‐ LABOR
74,288.01
75,000.00
77,000.00
514006 LONGEVITY
3,825.00
4,650.00
4,100.00
514008 OUT OF GRADE‐LABOR
2,569.45
7,500.00
5,000.00
514009 LONGEVITY‐LABOR
3,550.00
3,225.00
3,750.00
514015 OTHER DIFFERENTIALS
9,270.22
14,923.00
13,433.00
515012 PERFECT ATTENDANCE
800.00
‐
‐
519004 UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
3,680.00
4,730.00
4,030.00
519013 OTHER LUMP SUM PAYMENTS
33,138.36
‐
‐
519015 AUTO ALLOWANCE
1,338.26
1,430.00
880.00
(600051) WATER PERSONAL SERVICES
926,388.86
1,024,268.00
995,032.00
‐3%
524003 REPAIRS‐VEHICLES
‐
2,500.00
2,500.00
524013 REPAIRS‐TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
393.37
2,500.00
2,500.00
524017 R&M ‐ OTHER EQUIPMENT
23,500.00
25,000.00
25,000.00
524034 MAINT CONTRACT‐OFFC EQUIP
312.52
1,000.00
1,000.00
527001 RENTAL ‐ BUILDINGS
‐
130,000.00
‐
527018 POSTAGE MACHINE RENTAL
‐
800.00
800.00
529003 RUBBISH REMOVAL
14,470.00
35,000.00
35,000.00
530000 PROFESSIONL & TECHNCL SVC
61,982.30
150,000.00
150,000.00
530008 EMPLOYEE TRAINING COURSES
1,350.00
3,000.00
3,700.00
530011 ADVERTISING
‐
500.00
250.00
530018 POLICE DETAIL
79,894.34
75,000.00
75,000.00
530026 BANK CHARGES
945.44
1,200.00
1,200.00
534003 POSTAGE
190.00
20,000.00
2,000.00
534008 WEB SITE COSTS
10,000.00
24,000.00
15,000.00
542000 OFFICE SUPPLIES
2,018.02
2,000.00
2,000.00
542001 PRINTING & STATIONERY
22,025.51
42,500.00
42,500.00
542005 OFFICE EQUIP NOT CAPITALIZ
475.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
542006 OFFICE FURNITURE
‐
2,500.00
2,500.00
542009 TELECOM. EQUIP NOT CAPITAL
‐
4,500.00
‐
543002 PLUMBING SUPPLIES
‐
500.00
‐
543003 TOOLS
2,987.65
4,000.00
4,000.00
543007 PAINT
540.00
1,500.00
1,500.00
543011 HARDWARE & SMALL TOOLS
4,660.54
7,500.00
7,500.00
545000 SUNDRY MAINT SUPPLIES
924.52
2,500.00
2,500.00
546003 SAND/GRAVEL/LOAN
‐
2,500.00
1,500.00
548001 MOTOR GAS AND OIL
27,216.57
37,950.00
37,950.00
548004 TIRES AND TUBES
2,977.94
3,000.00
3,000.00
WATER
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FY2013 ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
548006 MOTOR PARTS & ACCESSORIES
1,043.78
2,500.00
2,500.00
551004 BOOKS
499.69
‐
500.00
553001 SIGNS AND CONES
492.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
553002 BITUMINOUS SUPPLIES
10,271.09
25,000.00
25,000.00
553003 READY MIX CONCRETE
‐
12,500.00
12,500.00
553004 LUMBER & WOOD PRODUCTS
1,927.40
2,000.00
2,000.00
553007 FOUNDRY PRODUCTS
‐
‐
‐
558006 UNIFORMS
1,594.02
1,000.00
750.00
569000 PAYMENTS TO STATE
18,050.86
28,000.00
25,000.00
571000 IN STATE TRAVEL
‐
100.00
100.00
572000 OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
898.81
‐
‐
573000 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
336.00
800.00
800.00
578007 REIMB OF LICENSES
84.00
500.00
500.00
578010 RECORDINGS
285.00
‐
‐
(600052) WATER ORDNARY MAINTENA
292,346.37
657,850.00
492,550.00
‐25%
580010 CAPITAL PROJECTS/IMPROVE
‐
200,000.00
200,000.00
582003 BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
‐
25,000.00
15,000.00
585001 VEHICLES
(6,250.00)
‐
‐
588002 STREET REPAIRS
(6,474.95)
500,000.00
350,000.00
588005 SIDEWALK REPAIR ‐ SOM AVE
(52,726.00)
‐
‐
588501 WATER METERS & PARTS
38,130.67
57,000.00
70,000.00
588502 HYDRANTS
21,777.34
20,000.00
25,000.00
588503 LEAK DETECTION PROGRAM
‐
15,000.00
20,000.00
588504 PIPE FITTINGS
69,369.87
75,000.00
75,000.00
588505 WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENT
1,484,241.53
1,500,000.00
1,500,000.00
588508 WATER METER INSTALLATION
12,317.52
20,000.00
20,000.00
(600058) WATER CAPITAL OUTLAY
1,560,385.98
2,412,000.00
2,275,000.00
‐6%
591000 PRINCIPAL ON LNG TRM DEBT
1,640,012.05
1,671,675.00
1,572,269.00
591500 INTEREST ON LTD
200,298.76
169,571.00
151,666.00
(600059) WATER DEBT SERVICE
1,840,310.81
1,841,246.00
1,723,935.00
‐6%
523003 MWRA ASSESSMENT
6,167,896.00
6,452,159.00
6,898,462.00
596010 INDIRECT COST SUBSIDY
607,059.00
607,059.00
607,059.00
(600060) WATER SPECIAL
6,774,955.00
7,059,218.00
7,505,521.00
6%
(6000) WATER ENTERPRISE FUND
11,394,387.02
12,994,582.00
12,992,038.00
0%
WATER
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PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
WATER SUPERINTENDENT
BARRETT, MARGUERITE
1,584.61
82,716.84
82,716.84
WATER/SEWER SYSTEMS ANALYST
ANGIULO, JEAN
1,261.39
65,844.53
65,844.53
FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER
LAWHORNE, MARK
1,268.75
66,228.75
66,228.75
HEAD CLERK
BROWN, KIM
942.62
1,696.72
51,354.30
961.46
48,457.58
PRINCIPAL CLERK 1
MELARAGNI, PAMELA
894.21
46,677.76
47,877.76
PRINCIPAL CLERK ‐ PC II
PEFINE, DARLENE
879.22
45,895.28
47,645.28
WATER METER READER
CUSACK, BARBARA
818.52
42,726.74
45,868.23
ACTING DIR. OF ENG.
MIGUEL, MELISSA
1,673.69
26,210.01
26,210.01
ASST DIR OF ENG.
VACANT
1,250.00
19,575.00
19,575.00
SR. CIVIL ENG.
LIBARDONI, RICHARD
1,365.62
21,385.61
22,337.08
TEMP JR CIVIL ENG
BELIZAIRE, PIERRE
1,061.19
16,618.24
17,564.44
GIS ANALYST
JOHNSON, KEITH
1,262.50
16,475.63
16,475.63
PV WATER FOREMAN
NOLAN, MARK
1,303.52
68,043.74
71,859.73
WFSHMEO/WSCFTSMN
QUINN, JOHN
923.13
48,187.39
50,956.71
SHMEO/WSMM/PWL
SYLVAIN, JUDE
860.66
44,926.45
47,389.57
SHMEO/PWL
VACANT
829.09
43,278.50
45,037.95
SHMEO/PWL
CAMPOS, LUCAS
850.56
44,399.23
46,695.18
HMEO/PWL
PACHECO, JASON
781.18
19,685.74
44,149.83
823.77
22,241.79
HMEO/PWL
KALIA, KRISHAN
781.18
40,777.60
42,455.60
VETERAN’S MEMORIAL & FOUNDERS ICE RINKS
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BUDGET:
ICE RINKS
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
511000 SALARIES
210,131.86
136,849.00
136,849.00
512000 SALARIES & WAGES TEMPOR'Y
5,769.25
75,000.00
75,000.00
(660051) PERSONAL SERVICES
215,901.11
211,849.00
211,849.00
0%
521001 ELECTRICITY
201,796.80
264,583.00
215,500.00
521002 NATURAL GAS
52,989.80
63,000.00
75,000.00
523000 NON‐ENERGY UTILITIES
2,330.58
2,500.00
2,500.00
524002 R&M ‐ REC
2,294.84
2,500.00
2,500.00
524013 R&M ‐ TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
594.20
1,000.00
1,000.00
530000 PROFESSIONAL & TECHNCAL SVC
15,914.74
15,000.00
15,000.00
530011 ADVERTISING
‐
‐
‐
540000 SUPPLIES
5,049.42
5,000.00
5,000.00
545000 CUSTODIAL & MAINT SUPPLIES
‐
3,000.00
3,000.00
558006 UNIFORMS
1,078.44
1,500.00
1,500.00
574000 INSURANCE PREMIUMS
23,567.00
54,000.00
54,000.00
(660052) ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
305,615.82
412,083.00
375,000.00
‐9%
582001 NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
(33,638.28)
‐
‐
582003 BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS
(15,291.00)
‐
‐
(660058) CAPITAL OUTLAY
(48,929.28)
‐
‐
591000 PRINCIPAL ON LNG TRM DEBT
‐
‐
168,256.00
591500 INTEREST ON LTD
‐
‐
99,782.56
592500 INTEREST ON NOTES‐BAN
‐
57,118.00
‐
(660059) DEBT SERVICE
‐
57,118.00
268,038.56
369%
596010 INDIRECT COST SUBSIDY
6,209.00
6,209.00
6,209.00
(660060) SPECIAL ITEM
6,209.00
6,209.00
6,209.00
0%
(6600) ICE RINK ENTERPRISE FUND
478,796.65
687,259.00
861,096.56
25%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
RECREATION FACILITIES MANAGER
HOGAN, MICHAEL
$1,300.00
$67,860.00
$67,860.00
ASST. RECREATION FACILITIES MANAGER
CURLEY, JOHN
$1,099.40
$57,388.54
$37,009.87
RINK LABORER
PACHECO, RICHARD
$693.27
$36,188.82
$36,188.82
DILBOY FIELD
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BUDGET:
DILBOY FIELD
FY2013
ACTUAL
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
512000 SALARIES & WAGES TEMPOR'Y
119,056.00
105,000.00
105,000.00
(650051) DILBOY FIELD
119,056.00
105,000.00
105,000.00
0%
(650052) DILBOY FIELD EXPENSES
521001 ELECTRICITY
22,998.26
86,000.00
90,000.00
524013 R&M ‐ TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
‐
‐
‐
530000 PROF. & TECHNCAL SVC
597.00
‐
‐
540000 SUPPLIES
4,000.00
4,000.00
4,000.00
558005 RECREATION SUPPLIES
664.37
‐
‐
(650052) DILBOY FIELD
28,259.63
90,000.00
94,000.00
4%
(6500) DILBOY FIELD ENTERPRISE FUND
147,315.63
195,000.00
199,000.00
2%
REVOLVING FUNDS
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A departmental revolving fund is a place to set aside revenue received, through fees and charges, for
providing a specific service or program. The revenue pool is, in turn, a source of funds available to use by a
department without further appropriation to support the particular service or program.
Most frequently, cities and towns create general departmental revolving funds under M.G.L. Ch. 44 Sec. 53E½.
The fund is created with an initial Board of Aldermen authorization that identifies which department’s receipts
are to be credited to the revolving fund and specifies the program or purposes for which money may be spent.
It designates the department, board or official with authority to expend the funds and places a limit on the
total amount of the annual expenditure. To continue the revolving fund in subsequent years, annual approval
of a similar article is necessary. Managers are also required, each year, to report on the fund and program
activities.
Under Sec. 53E½, any expenditure from a revolving fund is restricted to the then current fund balance or to
the authorized spending limit. If a revolving fund balance remains after total spending has reached the
authorized limit, the balance carries over to the next fiscal year. Interest that accrues on a revolving fund
balance under Sec. 53E½ reverts to the general fund. However, if the revolving fund is not reauthorized, any
remaining balance closes to free cash, unless it is transferred by the legislative body to another revolving fund.
REVOLVING FUND EXPENDITURE CAPS
FY2014
FY2015
CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
$820,099
$855,904
SOMERSTREETS
$5,000
$3,000
CONSERVATION
$2,000
$2,000
PLANNING AND ZONING
$28,000
$28,000
COUNCIL ON AGING
$130,000
$130,000
ENVIRONMENTAL ‐ COMPOST BINS
$5,000
$7,000
PARKS REVOLVING
$10,000
$10,000
RECYCLING CARTS
$15,000
$15,000
TB REVOLVING FUND
$1,000
$1,000
DEDICATION SIGN ACCOUNT
$2,000
$2,000
SPECIAL EVENTS REVOLVING
$10,000
$10,000
REVOLVING FUNDS: CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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FUNDING SOURCE:
The Cable Telecommunications Revolving Fund is funded by cable franchise fees provided to the City of
Somerville as provided by the Cable Franchise Agreements with RCN and Comcast as stipulated by the federal
Cable Communications Policy Act.
ESTABLISHED PURPOSE:
Payment of salaries, professional and technical services, and equipment for the following purposes: Program
and administer the City’s two municipal cable television channels; regulate the license agreements with
COMCAST and RCN; promote and support city events; communicate information to the public about city
programs, services, and events, via print and electronic media; design and maintain the City’s website for
public information purposes.
RECEIPTS CREDITED:
Cable Franchise Fees
AUTHORIZED OFFICER:
Director of Communications
FY2015 NOTES:
This budget includes a one‐time allocation of $135,000 being carried over from FY2014 for a full
redesign of the website to among other needed updates will ensure ADA accessibility, improve access
to information, and ensure usability on mobile devices.
This budget also includes an increase of $12,750 to cover additional staff and freelance hours for the
part‐time SomerViva immigrant outreach program, and includes decreases elsewhere to offset this
investment in this high‐demand program.
Differences in salaries are due to merit increases for non‐union salaries based on annual performance
reviews as outlined by the 2013 Collins Center guidelines.
CABLE TELCO BUDGET:
CABLETELCO
FY2014
BUDGET
FY2015
PROPOSED
%
CHANGE
511000
SALARIES
464,666
476,948
512000
SALARIES & WAGES TEMPORARY
9,240
21,990
515000
FRINGE BENEFITS
44,453
45,295
519000
OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES
0
1,250
519013
PERSONAL SERVICES CONTINGENCY
0
0
TOTAL PERSONAL SERVICES
518,359
545,484
5.2%
524000
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
21,825
21,500
527015
RENTALS A/V
1,050
995
530000
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL SERVICES*
233,513
252,139
530008
EMPLOYEE TRAINING COURSES
3,500
3,500
REVOLVING FUNDS: CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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530010
LEGAL SERVICES
15,000
7,000
530011
ADVERTISING
600
600
534011
LICENSING FEES
2,500
3,500
540000
COMMUNITY EVENTS SUPPLIES
4,900
1,000
542000
OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,575
2,475
542001
PRINTING & STATIONERY
3,566
3,500
549000
FOOD & REFRESH
1,200
1,200
551010
AUDIO VISUAL SUPPLIES
9,000
9,000
558004
MAG/NEWS
1,481
1,481
571000
IN STATE TRAVEL
100
200
573000
DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS
1,730
2,130
578015
AWARDS
200
200
TOTAL ORDINARY MAINTENANCE
301,740
310,420
2.9%
TOTAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUDGET
820,099
855,904
4.4%
CABLE TELCO PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TAYLOR, DENISE
1,900.00
99,179.83
99,179.83
DEPUTY DIR. OF COMMUNICATIONS
ROSSETTI, JACLYN
1,236.28
64,533.77
64,533.77
CABLE MANAGER
DECARLO, STEVEN
1,255.27
65,524.90
65,524.90
SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR
WOOD, GEORGE
1,143.80
59,706.23
59,706.23
YOUTH ARTS COORDINATOR
DEL PONTE, JAMES
1,338.80
69,885.58
69,885.58
JR. PROGRAM DIRECTOR
CONSTANTINE, JOSEPH
1,030.22
53,777.69
53,777.69
WEB MASTER
MOORE, DAN
961.54
50,192.39
50,192.39
COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR
CAMPBELL HEGARTY,
CARLENE
1,402.26
73,197.97
14,147.79
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND: COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT FUND
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The Community Preservation Act (CPA) Fund was established after the voters of Somerville adopted the CPA
(M.G.L. Ch. 44b) by an astounding margin of 76% in November 2012. The CPA creates a new funding source
for the City to invest in historic preservation, affordable housing, and open space and recreation projects. Key
annual revenue sources for the Fund include a 1.5% surcharge on net property taxes, discretionary
appropriations into the Fund by the City, and matching funds from the state. State matching funds are
distributed in November of each year and match total local funding (surcharge revenue and City
appropriation) for the previous fiscal year. Somerville will receive its first distribution in FY15, which will match
FY14 local revenue. If approved, the request submitted to the Board of Aldermen to appropriate $1,355,671
into the CPA Fund will maximize the matching funds the City receives from the state.
The Community Preservation Committee is responsible for implementing the CPA in Somerville, by working
with the community to establish priorities for how CPA funding should be spent and making recommendations
to the Board of Aldermen for specific projects to receive funding. The Committee also submits an annual
budget to the Board of Aldermen which is determined in large part by the enabling state CPA legislation. In
particular, the legislation allows communities to devote up to 5% of estimated annual CPA revenue to the
administrative and operating expenses of the Committee. The salary of the Community Preservation Act
Manager, who carries out all work related to the Act and the Committee, accounts for the majority of these
expenses.
FUND REVENUE:
REVENUE
FY14
ESTIMATED
FY14
THRU MAY 29
FY15
ESTIMATED
% CHANGE
SURCHARGE REVENUE
1,150,000
1,316,187
1,316,187
14.5%
CITY APPROPRIATION
0
1,355,671
(requested)
0
0%
ESTIMATED STATE MATCH OF PREVIOUS YEAR’S
SURCHARGE REVENUE & CITY APPROPRIATION
0
0
662,621
N/A
TOTAL
1,150,000
2,671,858
1,978,808
72%
BUDGET:
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT FUND
FY2014
BUDGET
FY14 THRU
MAY 29
FY2015
PROPOSED
% CHANGE
ADMIN AND OPERATING EXPENSES OF
COMMITTEE (5% OF ESTIMATED REVENUE)
57,500
54,231
98,940
72%
PERSONNEL LIST:
POSITION
NAME
CURRENT
BASE
FISCAL YEAR
BASE
TOTAL
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT MANAGER
MONEA, EMILY
1,471.16
76,794.35
61,435.48
APPENDIX A‐BUDGET CALENDAR
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APPENDIX B‐GLOSSARY
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TERMS COMMONLY USED IN MUNICIPAL FINANCE
Abatement: A complete or partial cancellation of a levy imposed by a governmental unit; applicable to tax
levies and special assessments.
Accrual Basis: In the context of accounting, practice in which expenses and income are accounted for as they
are earned or incurred, whether or not they have been received or paid.
Appropriation: An authorization granted by a legislative body to make expenditures and to incur obligations
for specific purposes. An appropriation is usually limited in amount and the time when it may be expended.
Only a vote of the Board of Aldermen can authorize money appropriated for one purpose to be used for
another. Any amount which is appropriated may be encumbered. Any part of the general appropriation not
spent or encumbered by June 30 automatically reverts to surplus. A specific or particular appropriation is
carried forward from year to year until spent for the designated purpose or transferred by Aldermanic vote to
another account.
Assessed Valuation: The value placed upon a particular property by the local Board of Assessors for the
purpose of apportioning the City's tax levy among individual property owners equitably and in accordance
with the legal requirement that property be assessed at "full and fair cash value," certified periodically by the
Commonwealth's Commissioner of Revenue (no less frequently than once every three years).
Audit: Work done by accountants in examining financial reports, reviewing compliance with applicable laws
and regulations, reviewing efficiency and economy of operations, and reviewing effectiveness in achieving
program results. A basic audit examines only the financial reports and legal compliance. An outside Certified
Public Accountant (CPA) audit is directed primarily toward the expression of an opinion as to the fairness of
the financial statements and submission of a management letter. An auditor must be independent of the
executive branch of government. A state auditor, private CPA, or public accountant, or elected auditor meets
this test.
Balance Sheet: A statement which discloses the assets, liabilities, reserves, and equities of a fund or
government unit at a specified date.
Balanced Budget: A plan of financial operation in which the estimate of proposed expenditures for a given
period is less than or equal to the proposed means of financing these expenditures (from various sources of
funds or revenues).
Budget: A plan of financial operation embodying an estimate of proposed expenditures for a given period
(usually a 12‐month period referred to as the Fiscal Year, or FY) and the proposed means of financing them. A
budget may be preliminary (the financial plan presented to the Board of Aldermen) or final (the plan approved
by that body).
Capital Improvement Plan (or Capital Budget): A plan of proposed capital outlays, and the means of financing
them for the current fiscal period. It is usually a part of the current budget but may also be a multi‐year plan.
Capital Improvement: A major, non‐recurring expenditure involving one of the following:
a. Real Property ‐ Includes the purchase or lease of land, existing buildings and structures, and fixtures
attached to land and buildings.
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b. Equipment ‐ Includes the replacement or addition of major items of equipment with a life
expectancy of at least two years and a cost of at least $10,000. Similar items can be bundled
together.
c. Projects ‐ Include activities such as the following:
1. Construction of new buildings or facilities (including architectural, engineering, and related fees).
2. Improvements or major repairs (costing $50,000 or more) of existing buildings or facilities, aside
from routine maintenance.
3. Studies or other activities (costing $50,000 or more) that either relate to future “brick and
mortar” projects, or are a part of a multi‐year program of infrastructure improvements.
4. An annual sum available for routine building improvements, renovations, or repairs.
Cherry Sheet: An annual statement received from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) detailing
estimated receipts for the next fiscal year from the various state aid accounts, and estimated state and county
government charges payable by the City, and included by the local Assessors in setting the tax rate. The actual
receipts and charges may vary from the estimates.
Classification: The division of property valuations by type of property. There are five classes: Residential, Open
Space, Commercial, Industrial, and Personal. The Aldermen may set as many as three different tax rates
(within limits set forth in state law): for residences, for business and personal, and for open space.
Debt Service: Payment of interest and principal related to long‐term debt.
Depreciation: A non‐cash expense (also known as non‐cash charge) that provides a source of available funds.
Amount allocated during the period to amortize the cost of acquiring long‐term assets over the useful life of
the assets. This is an accounting expense not a real expense that demands cash.
Encumbrance: Obligations such as purchase orders, contracts, or salary commitments that are chargeable to
an appropriation, and for which a part of the appropriation is reserved.
Enterprise Fund: A fiscal entity with a self‐balancing set of accounts that is utilized to account for a
governmental service when it is the intent to recover the total cost of service, including depreciation, primarily
through user charges imposed on the consumers of the service. Examples include: Water and Sewer services
provided by the Department of Public Works.
Equalized Valuation (EQV): The value of all property as determined by the Commissioner of Revenue
biennially, using a standard of "full and fair value"; also referred to as EQV.
Expenditure: The spending of money by the City for the programs or projects within the approved budget.
Fiscal Year (FY): A 12‐month period, commencing July 1 and ending June 30, to which the annual budget
applies, and at the end of which a governmental unit determines its financial position and the results of its
operations. The number of the fiscal year is that of the calendar year in which it ends; FY2012 is the fiscal year
which ends June 30, 2012.
Free Cash: Free cash refers to the amount of Fund Balance that is available for appropriation. It is certified
each July 1 by the state. Because of the stringent way that the state makes these calculations, Free Cash more
closely represents Cash (actual dollars held) than does Fund Balance, which includes a variety of receivables
(i.e., cash due).
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Fund: An accounting entity with a self‐balancing set of accounts that are segregated for the purpose of
carrying on specific activities or attaining certain objectives in accordance with specific regulations,
restrictions, or limitations.
Fund Balance: The amount by which cash, accounts receivable, and other assets exceed liabilities and
restricted reserves. It is akin to the stockholders equity account on a corporate balance sheet. It is not,
however, available for appropriation in full because a portion of the assets listed as "accounts receivable" may
be taxes receivable and uncollected (see Free Cash).
General Fund: The fund into which the general (non‐earmarked) revenues of the City are deposited, and from
which money is appropriated to pay expenses.
General Obligation Bonds: Bonds issued by the City that are backed by the full faith and credit of its taxing
authority.
Governmental Funds: Funds used to organize and separate the finances of various City activities and
objectives. Governmental Fund categories include: the General Fund; Enterprise Funds; Special Revenue
Funds; and Stabilization Funds.
Overlay: The amount raised from the property tax levy in excess of appropriations and other charges. It
cannot exceed 5 percent of the levy, and is used to cover abatements and exemptions granted locally or on
appeal.
Overlay Surplus: The unused portions of overlay accounts from previous years; at the end of each fiscal year,
this amount is computed from information provided by the Board of Assessors. Any sum so designated is
transferred to, and becomes part of the General Fund undesignated fund balance.
Override: A vote to increase the amount of property tax revenue that may be raised over the levy limit set by
Proposition 2½.
Personal Services: The cost of salaries, wages, and related employment benefits.
Property Tax Levy: The amount produced by multiplying the assessed valuation of property by the tax rate.
The tax rate is expressed per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. For example:
House Value: $500,000
Tax Rate: $12.71 (which means $9.83 per thousand $$ of valuation)
Levy Calculation: $12.71 multiplied by $500,000 divided by $1,000.
Result, Property Tax Levy: $6,355
Proposition 2½ (see below): A tax limitation measure passed by Massachusetts voters in 1980 that limits the
growth of the total property tax levy to 2.5% per year. New construction values are added to this limit. Two
provisions of Prop 2½ allow the City to raise taxes above this tax levy limit, upon approval by a 2/3 Aldermanic
vote: an operating override or a debt exclusion.
Purchased Services: The cost of services that are provided by a vendor.
Revolving Fund: Those funds that may be used without appropriation and that are established for special
uses. Fees (such as for recreation) may be paid into a revolving fund. Revolving funds are established directly
by state law or by City bylaw consistent with state law.
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Tax Levy: Total amount of dollars assessed in property taxes by the City each fiscal year.
Terms Associated with Proposition 2½
Excess Levy Capacity: The difference between the City's maximum annual tax levy limit as established
by Proposition 2½ and its actual tax levy for the current year. It is additional tax levy that a City could
raise without asking voters for an override or debt exclusion.
Growth Revenue: The amount of property tax revenue that the City can add to its allowable tax levy as
a result of new construction, alterations, subdivision, or change of use of a parcel.
Primary Levy Limit, or Absolute Limit: 2.5 percent of certified full and fair cash value of taxable
property.
Secondary Levy Limit, or Annual Levy Limit: Prior levy limit plus 2.5 percent (base) plus growth
revenue.