Requesting the appropriation of $1,045,000 from the Participatory Budgeting Stabilization Fund for the purpose of implementing the winning projects from the second Participatory Budgeting cycle.

To the Honorable City Council: The Mayor respectfully requests that this Council approve the appropriation of $1,045,000 from the Participatory Budgeting Stabilization Fund, for the purpose of implementing the winning projects from Somerville's second Participatory Budgeting cycle. The six projects selected by Somerville residents include: Afterschool Programs - $150,000 Boost Somerville's Nutrition Security Network - $220,000 Public Community Compost - $125,000 Bike Network Guarantee - $400,000 OutSMART Somerville Rats - $120,000 Pollinator Gardens - $30,000 The attached memo outlines the initiative, results, and project descriptions. 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