Requesting the appropriation of $1,073,189 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund to various departmental Other Lump Sum Payments accounts to fund the retrospective portion of a collective bargaining settlement with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit B.

To the Honorable City Council: The Mayor respectfully requests that this Council approve the appropriation of $1,073,189 from the Salary & Wage Stabilization Fund [7112] to various departmental Other Lump Sum Payments Accounts listed in the attached table [519013] to fund the retrospective portion of a collective bargaining settlement with the Somerville Municipal Employees Union, Unit B. This represents payments to employees for hours worked in FY23 and FY24. Appropriate staff will be available to address any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this item. Respectfully Submitted, Katjana Ballantyne, Mayor