Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6 PM

Agenda 39 items

1. 1.
   26-0142 Committee Minutes Accepted

   Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of January 20, 2026.

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jon LinkAye
   • Kristen StrezoAye
   • Emily HardtAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Ben WheelerAye

   • 📎 Minutes - Finance - 1-20-26 Full
2. 2.
   26-0263 Committee Minutes Accepted

   Approval of the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of February 10, 2026.

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jon LinkAye
   • Kristen StrezoAye
   • Emily HardtAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Ben WheelerAye

   • 📎 Minutes - Finance - 2-10-26 Full
3. 3.
   26-0112 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting approval to accept and expend a $5,000 grant with no new match required, from the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Eric Weisman, Interim Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, explained this grant is for a paint can shed where residents can recycle paint. Councilor Strezo asked if this is an ongoing or a new program, Sanitation and Hazardous Materials Program Manager Maya Yoshikawa explained the previous shed is badly rusted and out of use, the purchase of this shed would allow expanded hours for residents to drop-off paint throughout the year.\par \pard\f1\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jon LinkAye
   • Kristen StrezoAye
   • Emily HardtAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Ben WheelerAye

   • 📎 SMRP Paint Shed Materials Grant
4. 4.
   26-0117 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting approval to accept and expend a $28,000 grant with no new match required, from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Public Works for the Recycling Dividends Program.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Eric Weisman, Interim Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, stated this grant is received yearly for the recycling program. Sanitation and Hazardous Materials Program Manager Maya Yoshikawa elaborated on the intended use of the funds, including household hazardous waste collection events, trash and recycling guide postage and mail funds, and leftover funds will be used for recycling funds. Councilor Hardt asked about participation levels on weekdays versus weekends for waste collection events, Program Manager explained weekends will still be offered with weekday events being added in addition. \par \pard\f1\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jon LinkAye
   • Kristen StrezoAye
   • Emily HardtAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Ben WheelerAye

   • 📎 SMRP RDP 28K
5. 5.
   26-0133 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 6/30/2027 for the contract with N. Granese & Sons Inc. for water distribution system maintenance and repair.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Michael Richards, Director of Finance and Administration for Water and Sewer, explained the contracts in agenda items 5 and 6 (item #26-0132) are for on-call work assisting the Water Department for day to day maintenance. The contracts are entering year three renewal, the goal is to align the contracts with the fiscal year, so no contracts are expiring mid fiscal year. Councilor Scott inquired about hiring in the department, Director Richards stated job descriptions have been updated and posted to the website. \par \pard\f1\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jon LinkAye
   • Kristen StrezoAye
   • Emily HardtAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Ben WheelerAye
6. 6.
   26-0132 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting approval of a time-only extension until 6/30/2027 for the contract with EB Rotondi & Sons Inc. for repairs to water main gate valves and appurtenances.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Michael Richards, Director of Finance and Administration for Water and Sewer, explained the contracts in agenda items 5 and 6 (item #26-0132) are for on-call work assisting the Water Department for day-to-day maintenance. \par \pard\f1\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jon LinkAye
   • Kristen StrezoAye
   • Emily HardtAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Ben WheelerAye
7. 7.
   26-0162 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting authorization to borrow $1,530,000 in a bond, and to appropriate the same amount for the annual FY 2026 Sewer System Evaluation and Infiltration/Inflow Assessment.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Richard Raiche, Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management, stated this is one of a two-part bond to do preventative maintenance on the sewer system. It is anticipated to keep this level-funding in the coming years with possibility to scale back in future years.\par \pard\f1\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jon LinkAye
   • Kristen StrezoAye
   • Emily HardtAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Ben WheelerAye

   • 📎 Appropriation Order (Sewer Planning) $1530000
   • 📎 SSES and II_Capital Program Request Sheet_FY26 CIP
   • 📎 SSES I-I CCTV 10 Yr Plan_FY25_CIP-Project Estimate_Sewer
8. 8.
   26-0166 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting the appropriation of $154,136 from the Receipts Reserved for Appropriation-Settlement of Claims Account to the School Department Legal Settlement Account for an insurance settlement.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Ed Bean, Director of Finance, stated the law requires the City Council appropriate any amount that exceeds $150,000 to the relevant department. Robert Berretta, Chief Financial Officer, stated this is a settlement to pay out the claims for a school staff matter. \par \pard\f1\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jon LinkAye
   • Kristen StrezoAye
   • Emily HardtAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Ben WheelerAye
9. 9.
   26-0089 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

   Requesting approval of a transfer of $3,000 from the Communications Department Professional and Technical Services Account to the Somerville Public Schools Professional Salaries Account for consulting services related to the inaugural event.

   {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Denise Taylor, Director of Communications, stated this is to cover 100 hours of support to pay the Drama Director at the High School who was a co-director of the inauguration ceremony. \par \pard\f1\par }

   Roll call: 5 aye

   • Jon LinkAye
   • Kristen StrezoAye
   • Emily HardtAye
   • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
   • Ben WheelerAye

   • 📎 Jabour MOU Executed
10. 10.
    26-0172 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval to appropriate $324,360 from the Medicinal Marijuana Stabilization Fund for the salary and fringe of four positions related to youth in FY 2027.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Anoop Malik, Health and Human Services Finance Manager, stated this amount is to fund four positions for youth services. In response to questions from Councilor Strezo Manager Malik shared all positions are full-time. Councilor Strezo asked what the approach for prevention services will look like in this next fiscal year. Nikki Spencer, Acting Director of Health and Human Services, stated the allotted positions work with youth and adults to conduct education and prevention activities. The school position has made that a full time role that has developed out of need and continues to address concerns. Councilor Link how the Out of School Time Assistant will work, Christopher Hosman, Director of SomerPromise, shared this position will support outside agencies that support what the schools already have in service and look at the disparity across departments. Director Bean, in response to Chair Wheeler, said there is a connection between the source of the funds and the positions, which are community agreements from dispensaries and there must be a connection to education or prevention for the use of the funds. Councilor Wheeler inquired about the effectiveness of staff and their impact on substance prevention; Acting Director Spencer stated these positions have evolved from the annual surveys that are conducted and how young people are interacting with substances. \par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye
11. 11.
    26-0164 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval to accept and expend a $87,848 grant with no new match required, from the Executive Office of Aging and Independence to the Council on Aging for health, wellness, social, and educational programming.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Ashley Speliotis, Director of the Council on Aging, stated this is a yearly grant, with this being half of the amount that is being received in three installments. The funds are used for direct programming at the senior center including cost of meals, guest instructors, programming, and assist in costs for those looking to attend the events. \par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 COA Formula Distribution 2026
12. 12.
    26-0160 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval of a Pedestrian Access Sidewalk Easement and Maintenance License at 16-20 Medford Street.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\tx720\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Councilor Scott shared this is for a sidewalk extension in Union Square. Cathy Lester Salchert, Special Counsel, elaborated this is standard and required for cite approval.\par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 Sidewalk Easement - 16-20 Medford Street
13. 13.
    26-0113 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval to accept and expend a $15,000 grant that requires a match from the Massachusetts General Court and the State Historical Records Advisory Board to the Veterans Services Department for support of the Veterans Memorial Cemetery and the archival digitization project.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Jerome Thomas, Director of Veteran Services, stated this project will digitize material for related historical materials to create a publicly accessible digital archive for Veterans. This includes photographs, historical records, GIS mapping, and for engagement with schools, libraries, and historical organizations.\par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 Somerville_Award_Letter_11DEC25_Veterans Dept
14. 14.
    26-0152 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting the appropriation of $306,250 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve for restoration of the Veterans Memorial Cemetery and veterans monuments.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Jerome Thomas, Director of Veteran Services, states this investment ensures the cites receive proper maintenance, restoration, and rehabilitation. Director Thomas shared elements include conservation of grave markers, plaques, statues, and cleaning of granite memorials, restoration of the iron fence, and landscaping. \par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 CPC Final Rec Veterans Cemetery FY26
    • 📎 Veterans-Memorial-Cemetery-Monuments Construction
15. 15.
    26-0199 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval to appropriate $299,460 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to replace the lighting at Dilboy Field.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\tx720\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Agenda items #26-0199, #26-0196, #26-0195, and #26-0188 were taken up together. \par Garrett Anderson, Energy Manager, discussed the various requests related to Energy Stabilization requested to fund throughout the city. Some of the requested related to lighting and some related to anticipated electrical use of Traffic and Parking and decarbonization.\par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 Capital Request- Dilboy Stadium
    • 📎 MP250017 Somerville Dilboy Stadium LEDs+controls SLG - proposal 8-5-25
16. 16.
    26-0197 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval to appropriate $210,525 from the Energy Stabilization Fund to replace lighting at Trum Field.

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    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 Capital Request- Trum Field
    • 📎 Somerville Trum Field LEDs proposal
17. 17.
    26-0196 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval to appropriate $179,349 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for the addition of a solar array to the new roof of 133 Holland Street.

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    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 Capital Request- Traffic and Parking Solar
    • 📎 Guardian Somerville Parking Building Solar Proposal 12-23-25
18. 18.
    26-0195 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval to appropriate $26,759 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for weatherizing the basement and envelope of 133 Holland Street.

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    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 Somerville Parking Building Wx Proposal
    • 📎 Capital Request- Traffic and Parking Weatherization
19. 19.
    26-0188 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval to appropriate $299,910 from the Energy Stabilization Fund for a heat pump replacement project at 133 Holland Street.

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    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 Somerville Parking Building Electrification RTU and Wall Mounted HPs 11-14-25
    • 📎 Capital Request- Traffic and Parking HP conversion
20. 20.
    26-0084 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond for financing a portion of the Kennedy Schoolyard Renovation Project, as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee.

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    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 CPC Final Funding Rec Kennedy Schoolyard Combined FY26
    • 📎 Kennedy Bond Authorization
21. 21.
    26-0079 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting the appropriation of $1,000,000 from the Community Preservation Act Open Space Reserve for construction of improvements to the Kennedy Schoolyard.

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    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 CPC Final Funding Rec Kennedy Schoolyard Combined FY26
    • 📎 Kennedy-Schoolyard-Renovation-Amendment-I-5-Cherry-Street
22. 22.
    26-0153 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting the appropriation of $124,331 from the Community Preservation Act Fund for improvements to Blessing of the Bay Linear Park.

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    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 CPC Final Funding Rec FY26 BoB Path
    • 📎 Blessing-of-the-Bay-Linear-Park-Improvements
23. 23.
    26-0080 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting the appropriation of $480,000 from the Community Preservation Act Fund Budgeted Reserve to the Somerville Hispanic Association for Community Development for continued preservation of 59 Cross Street.

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    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 CPC Final Funding Rec SHA4CD FY26
    • 📎 Grace-Baptist-Church-SHA4CD-Exterior-Restoration-59-Cross-Street
24. 24.
    26-0081 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting the appropriation of $74,365 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve to Nicole Bairos for preservation of Buddy's Diner.

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    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 CPC Final Rec Buddys Diner FY26
    • 📎 Buddy-s-Diner-113-Washington-Street
25. 25.
    26-0075 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting the appropriation of $420,566 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve to the Elizabeth Peabody House for continued restoration of 277 Broadway.

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    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 CPC Final Rec Elizabeth Peabody House FY26
    • 📎 EPH Structural-Stabilization 277-Broadway
26. 26.
    26-0155 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting the appropriation of $50,000 from the Community Preservation Act Budgeted Reserve to the Somerville Housing Authority for improvements to the open space at the Mystic River/View developments.

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    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 CPC Final Rec SHA Mystic Open Space FY26
    • 📎 Mystic-Open-Space-Recreation-Improvements SHA
27. 27.
    26-0154 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting the appropriation of $150,000 from the Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Reserve to Vida Real Church for exterior restoration of the building at 404 Broadway.

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    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 CPC Final Funding Rec 404 Broadway FY26
    • 📎 VIDA-REAL-404 BROADWAY-ROOF-PRESERVATION revised
28. 28.
    26-0151 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting the approval of a transfer of $237,250 from the Community Preservation Act (CPA) Undesignated Fund Balance to the CPA Historic Preservation Reserve.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 This item was discussed with #26-0084.\par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 CPC Final Rec Veterans Cemetery FY26
29. 29.
    26-0085 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval of a time-only contract extension until 12/31/2027 for Crowley Cottrell LLC to complete additional services for re-design and construction administration fees for Junction Park.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Director Inacio stated there are some last minute details to be addressed in the spring and summertime where the contractor needs to be maintained to answer. \par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye
30. 30.
    26-0097 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval to pay prior year invoices totaling $3,342.05 using available funds in various Police Departments Ordinary Maintenance Accounts for various services.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Emily Wisdom, Director of Finance and Administration for Police, shared this is for a bill from Verizon that was never received and to pay a vendor who handles case management. \par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 Mass COPA
    • 📎 Careworks
    • 📎 Cyber Comm Inc
    • 📎 Verizon - June
31. 31.
    26-0169 Mayor's Request Kept in committee

    Requesting approval to accept and expend a $43,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for software.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Emily Wisdom, Director of Finance and Administration for Police, shared Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funds are applied to from the State and once it receives the award the grant is then awarded out to various municipalities. Funds from a prior year were asked to be re-allocated to purchase software for investigations. Councilor Scott and Councilor Link expressed hesitancy to have this technology in the Police Department. There was a robust conversation to follow about the use scenarios this surveillance technology would be used in. Director Wisdom stated the money does expire by May 30, 2026, but could work to get a memo to put in front of the full Council at the next meeting. \par \pard\f1\par }

    • 📎 U23-3.2 Somerville Software Award Letter 1.28.26
    • 📎 Blue Voice
    • 📎 MF_Graykey_Product
32. 32.
    26-0168 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval to accept and expend a $50,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for target hardening at the Police Department headquarters.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Emily Wisdom, Director of Finance and Administration for Police, shared this is a second installment of funds for a gate for where police vehicles and equipment are stored. \par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 Additional $50,000 U23-2.1 SOM PD Award Letter dated 1.28.26
    • 📎 Already approved funding $128,500
33. 33.
    26-0055 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval to accept and expend a $618,181.81 grant that requires a match, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the Fire Department for the replacement of aging breathing apparatus.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 James Mucci, Director of Finance for Fire, shared this money will replace breathing apparatus which will allow the department to bring inventory in compliance with current industry standards. \par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye

    • 📎 FY2024 AFG GRANT SCBA
34. 34.
    26-0056 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval of a transfer of $6,166.19 from the Fire Department Ordinary Maintenance Other Equipment - Not Capitalized Account to the Fire Department Special Items Grant Match Account to fund the required match for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Assistance to Firefighters Grant.

    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye
35. 35.
    26-0156 Mayor's Request Recommended to be not approved

    Requesting approval to accept and expend a $48,000 grant with no new match required, from Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) to the Fire Department for the replacement of security cameras at fire headquarters.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\sl-284\slmult0\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Director Mucci clarified this is to replace an old system and none of the cameras capture sound. Director Wisdom, in response to Councilor Link, shared UASI cameras are given credentialed log ins for specific sites and delegation for these systems.\par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 2 aye · 3 nay

    • Jon LinkNay
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottNay
    • Ben WheelerNay

    • 📎 AWARD LETTER SECURITY CAMERAS
36. 36.
    26-0167 Mayor's Request Recommended to be approved

    Requesting approval for settlement of a claim for $10,400 pursuant to Section 2-124 of the Code of Ordinances.

    {\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0\deflang1033{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;} \viewkind4\uc1\pard\nowidctlpar\tx720\tx2640\cf1\f0\fs24 Councilor Scott shared historically these are claims people have made to the city, Legislative Liaison Raddassi stated the memo attached to the meeting clarifies the reason for the settlement from a tree falling on a car. \par \pard\f1\par }

    Roll call: 5 aye

    • Jon LinkAye
    • Kristen StrezoAye
    • Emily HardtAye
    • Jefferson Thomas (J.T.) ScottAye
    • Ben WheelerAye
37. 37.
    25-0849 Mayor's Request Kept in committee

    Requesting approval to accept and expend a $127,000 grant with no new match required, from the Boston Office of Emergency Management to the Police Department for Special Response Team equipment and training.

    • 📎 Somerville FY24 Equipment Award Letter 3.25.25
38. 38.
    26-0163 Mayor's Request Kept in committee

    Requesting the appropriation of $430,965 from the Unreserved Fund Balance ("Free Cash") to the Special Education Reserve Fund.

39. 39.
    26-0201 Officer's Communication Kept in committee

    Director of Economic Development conveying the potential use of an Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing Tool (UCH-TIF) to incentivize housing production.

    • 📎 26-0202_UCH-TIF