Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 6 PM

Agenda 10 items

1. 1.
   25-1570 Committee Minutes Accepted

   Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of October 7, 2025.

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jake WilsonAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Jesse ClinganAye
   • Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
   • Wilfred N. MbahAye

   • 📎 Minutes - Finance - 10-7-25 Full
2. 2.
   25-1543 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting approval to appropriate $147,724.07 from the COVID-19 Stabilization Fund for the 2026 Warming Center.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 Director of Health and Human Services Karin Carroll explained that the increase in costs compared to last year is due to the need for new beds, external contracting, inflation, and personnel expenses. She noted that the funds need to be allocated in October in order for operations to begin on December 1. Chair Wilson asked for clarification on the operational dates for the center, and Director Carroll responded that the center will operate from December 1, 2025, through April 12, 2026, covering a total of 19 weeks. Chair Wilson expressed appreciation for this important program and its benefit to the city.\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jake WilsonAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Jesse ClinganAye
   • Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
   • Wilfred N. MbahAye

   • 📎 Memo Re Request_Covid-19 EmergStabFunds_WC_Appropriation FY26
   • 📎 WC Overall BudgetFY26_10-3-25
3. 3.
   25-1538 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting approval to appropriate $56,215.42 from the Bike Share Stabilization Fund for installation and startup costs of a Blue Bike station at the 495 Columbia Street development site.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 Alan Inacio, Director of Finance & Community Development, reviewed the document titled 495 Columbia Blue Bike Donation and shared that it involves a 19-dock station and the purchase of 11 bikes.\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jake WilsonAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Jesse ClinganAye
   • Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
   • Wilfred N. MbahAye

   • 📎 495 Columbia Blue Bike Donation
4. 4.
   25-1520 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting approval to accept and expend a $500,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to the Office of Sustainability and Environment for six no-cost electric vehicle charging station installations.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 Director of the Office of Sustainability and Environment, Christine Blais, shared that this item concerns the installation of on-street dual-port Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations, which will double the number of publicly accessible ports. She explained that the department used the city\rquote s EV siting strategy and public engagement to identify locations that residents and businesses requested and where the stations would be most effective. Construction is expected to begin in early spring, with the stations becoming operational by mid-next year, supporting the city\rquote s decarbonization goals. When Chair Wilson asked if the department had coordinated with Traffic and Parking to address cars needing to park backwards for the cords to reach the charging ports, Director Blais confirmed that they have.\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jake WilsonAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Jesse ClinganAye
   • Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
   • Wilfred N. MbahAye

   • 📎 MassCEC_OnStreetEV_SignedAgreements
   • 📎 OSE_IGA-OnStreetChargingMemo
5. 5.
   25-1504 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $13,084.20 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for pool chemicals.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 This item was taken up with item 25-1508.\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jake WilsonAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Jesse ClinganAye
   • Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
   • Wilfred N. MbahAye

   • 📎 Puraqua Dilboy Inv
6. 6.
   25-1508 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $1,533.75 using available funds in the Parks & Recreation Department Recreation Supplies Account for pool chemicals.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 Linda Duong, Parks and Recreation Finance Manager, shared that these invoices were for an order placed in June, primarily for chlorine to maintain the pool. She noted that due to staff turnover, the invoices were not received until September.\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jake WilsonAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Jesse ClinganAye
   • Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
   • Wilfred N. MbahAye

   • 📎 Puraqua Kennedy Inv
7. 7.
   25-1557 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting approval to create the BrickBottom Infrastructure Stabilization fund and accept a payment to the fund of $763,814.81, from off-site infrastructure and other contributions outlined in the BrickBottom district project development covenants, for the purpose of funding public infrastructure projects that mitigate the impact of large-scale development in the BrickBottom district.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 This item was taken up with item 25-1559.\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jake WilsonAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Jesse ClinganAye
   • Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
   • Wilfred N. MbahAye
8. 8.
   25-1559 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting approval to create the Boynton Yards Infrastructure Stabilization fund and accept a payment to the fund of $384,025, from off-site infrastructure and other contributions outlined in the Boynton Yards district project development covenants, for the purpose of funding public infrastructure projects that mitigate the impact of large-scale development in the Boynton Yards district.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 Alan Inacio, Director of Finance & Community Development, shared that after many years, many of the larger development projects are now in a phase of completion that triggers payouts for offsite infrastructure payments. He explained that this is why they are creating these funds, which will be used mostly for engineering, mobility, and open space projects.\par \par Councilor Mbah expressed appreciation for this and said he is excited to see it happening. In response to a question from Councilor Mbah, Director Inacio clarified that these funds are not being repurposed like some stabilization funds, and that they are payments that were recently received and represent net new funds.\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jake WilsonAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Jesse ClinganAye
   • Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
   • Wilfred N. MbahAye
9. 9.
   25-1545 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 12/31/2028 for the contract with Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners for design services on the Building Master Plan.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 Richard Raiche, Director of Infrastructure Asset Management, shared that Beyer Blinder Belle was the author of the Building Master Plan. While they have not made significant progress on the overall plan, they have strong knowledge of the buildings and have completed some smaller projects, such as the roof and clock tower at City Hall. He noted that the department wants to maintain the ability to continue working with them by extending the contract in case their services are needed again.\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jake WilsonAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Jesse ClinganAye
   • Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
   • Wilfred N. MbahAye
10. 10.
    25-1546 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 12/31/2028 for the contract with Kleinfelder Northeast Inc. for design services on the Morrison Avenue Linear Storage Sewer project.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\f0\fs24 Richard Raiche, Director of Infrastructure Asset Management, shared that last month the City Council approved funding for the Morrison Avenue Linear Sewer Project. He noted that Kleinfelder Northeast Inc. completed all of the preliminary design for the project, and the department wants to continue working with them on the final design by extending their contract.\par }

    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jake WilsonAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Jesse ClinganAye
    • Willie Burnley Jr.Aye
    • Wilfred N. MbahAye