Finance Sub-Committee
Regular MeetingSpringfield, MA · September 12, 2016
Agenda
Finance Committee
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Regular http://www.springfieldcityhall.com
~ Agenda ~ Susan Kacoyannakis
413-787-6170
Monday, September 12, 2016 5:30 PM City Hall -- Room 200
Call to Order
5:30 PM Meeting called to order on September 12, 2016 at City Hall -- Room 200, 36 Court
Street, Springfield, MA.
Orders
2. Order (ID # 3649)
Byrne JAG Grant - No Match - $147,456
ATTACHMENTS:
JAG Grant Award Letter (PDF)
JAG Grant Set-Up (PDF)
3. Order (ID # 3640)
Grant Acceptance - No Match - $1,000,000
ATTACHMENTS:
SSYI Funding Information (PDF)
SSYI Grant Set-Up (PDF)
4. Order (ID # 3639)
Clean Energy Resiliency Grant - No Match - $2,790,099
ATTACHMENTS:
Clean Energy Resilience Grant Set-Up & Contract(PDF)
5. Order (ID # 3638)
Transfer from Self Insurance Stabilization Fund to Law Settlement Claims Account
($97,364.87)
ATTACHMENTS:
CAFO Certification - Settlements Transfer (PDF)
6. Order (ID # 3636)
TJO License Plate Grant - No Match Required $12,000
ATTACHMENTS:
License Plate Grant (PDF)
7. Order (ID # 3635)
Science on the Go Grant - No Match Required $1,000.00
Finance Committee Page 1 Printed 9/9/2016
Regular Agenda September 12, 2016
ATTACHMENTS:
Science on the Go (PDF)
8. Order (ID # 3634)
Library Trust Income - Annual Amount - $135,000
ATTACHMENTS:
Library Trusts & Endowments (PDF)
9. Order (ID # 3633)
Read / Write/ Now Grant - No Match Required $230,944.00
ATTACHMENTS:
ABE Grant (PDF)
10. Order (ID # 3632)
FY17 Elders Council on Aging Grant - No Match Required $238,840.00
ATTACHMENTS:
COA (PDF)
11. Order (ID # 3627)
Bills of Prior Year - School Department
ATTACHMENTS:
FY17 CAFO Certification BOPY- School Transportation (DOCX)
12. Order (ID # 3626)
Bills of Prior Year - Various Departments
ATTACHMENTS:
FY17 CAFO Certification BOPY (DOCX)
9-12-16 Prior Years Bill Schedule 1 (XLSX)
13. Order (ID # 3622)
Police Department Donations - $39,941.85
ATTACHMENTS:
Police Donations (PDF)
14. Order (ID # 3620)
FY17 MassCALL II Grant- $100,000.00
ATTACHMENTS:
Mass Call II (PDF)
15. Order (ID # 3619)
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Collaborative - No Match Required $100,000
ATTACHMENTS:
Mass Substance Abuse Grant (PDF)
16. Order (ID # 3618)
Finance Committee Page 2 Printed 9/9/2016
Regular Agenda September 12, 2016
Mason Square Library Grant - $145,394.12
ATTACHMENTS:
Mason Square Library Grant (PDF)
17. Order (ID # 3617)
FY17 GSSSI Grant Acceptance - in Kind Match ($92,400)
ATTACHMENTS:
GSSSI-REQUEST GRANT SETUP FY17 (PDF)
18. Order (ID # 3612)
Jail Diversion Program Grant - No Match Required - $80,000
ATTACHMENTS:
Jail Diversion Grant Award (PDF)
Jail Diversion Grant Set-Up (PDF)
Reports
19. Status/update of Internal Audit Report
Finance Committee Page 3 Printed 9/9/2016
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Finance Committee
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Regular http://www.springfieldcityhall.com
~ Agenda ~ Susan Kacoyannakis
413-787-6170
Monday, September 12, 2016 5:30 PM City Hall -- Room 200
Call to Order
5:30 PM Meeting called to order on September 12, 2016 at City Hall -- Room 200, 36 Court
Street, Springfield, MA.
Orders
2. Order (ID # 3649)
Byrne JAG Grant - No Match - $147,456
ATTACHMENTS:
JAG Grant Award Letter (PDF)
JAG Grant Set-Up (PDF)
3. Order (ID # 3640)
Grant Acceptance - No Match - $1,000,000
ATTACHMENTS:
SSYI Funding Information (PDF)
SSYI Grant Set-Up (PDF)
4. Order (ID # 3639)
Clean Energy Resiliency Grant - No Match - $2,790,099
The City applied for and received this grant for the purpose of providing partial funding for
the Baystate Medical Center combined heat and power plant.
ATTACHMENTS:
Clean Energy Resilience Grant Set-Up & Contract(PDF)
5. Order (ID # 3638)
Transfer from Self Insurance Stabilization Fund to Law Settlement Claims Account
($97,364.87)
ATTACHMENTS:
CAFO Certification - Settlements Transfer (PDF)
6. Order (ID # 3636)
TJO License Plate Grant - No Match Required $12,000
Finance Committee Page 1 Printed 9/9/2016
Regular Agenda September 12, 2016
ATTACHMENTS:
License Plate Grant (PDF)
7. Order (ID # 3635)
Science on the Go Grant - No Match Required $1,000.00
ATTACHMENTS:
Science on the Go (PDF)
8. Order (ID # 3634)
Library Trust Income - Annual Amount - $135,000
ATTACHMENTS:
Library Trusts & Endowments (PDF)
9. Order (ID # 3633)
Read / Write/ Now Grant - No Match Required $230,944.00
ATTACHMENTS:
ABE Grant (PDF)
10. Order (ID # 3632)
FY17 Elders Council on Aging Grant - No Match Required $238,840.00
ATTACHMENTS:
COA (PDF)
11. Order (ID # 3627)
Bills of Prior Year - School Department
ATTACHMENTS:
FY17 CAFO Certification BOPY- School Transportation (DOCX)
12. Order (ID # 3626)
Bills of Prior Year - Various Departments
ATTACHMENTS:
FY17 CAFO Certification BOPY (DOCX)
9-12-16 Prior Years Bill Schedule 1 (XLSX)
13. Order (ID # 3622)
Police Department Donations - $39,941.85
ATTACHMENTS:
Police Donations (PDF)
Finance Committee Page 2 Printed 9/9/2016
Regular Agenda September 12, 2016
14. Order (ID # 3620)
FY17 MassCALL II Grant- $100,000.00
ATTACHMENTS:
Mass Call II (PDF)
15. Order (ID # 3619)
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Collaborative - No Match Required $100,000
ATTACHMENTS:
Mass Substance Abuse Grant (PDF)
16. Order (ID # 3618)
Mason Square Library Grant - $145,394.12
ATTACHMENTS:
Mason Square Library Grant (PDF)
17. Order (ID # 3617)
FY17 GSSSI Grant Acceptance - in Kind Match ($92,400)
ATTACHMENTS:
GSSSI-REQUEST GRANT SETUP FY17 (PDF)
18. Order (ID # 3612)
Jail Diversion Program Grant - No Match Required - $80,000
ATTACHMENTS:
Jail Diversion Grant Award (PDF)
Jail Diversion Grant Set-Up (PDF)
Reports
19. Status/update of Internal Audit Report
Finance Committee Page 3 Printed 9/9/2016
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Christopher Fraser
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3649
Byrne JAG Grant - No Match - $147,456 (Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, the Police Department has been awarded an Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for $147,456 from the U.S. Department of Justice; and
WHEREAS, the grant is intended to support a broad range of activities to prevent
and control crime; and
WHEREAS, the Department intends to use the grant funds for information
technology upgrades and new protective equipment for police officers; and
WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the grant and requests authorization from
the City Council and the Mayor to expend the grant funds listed below for the purposes of
such grants; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all
pertinent financial information reasonably available, has certified that the City's financial
resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed
expenditures and obligations involved in the City Council Order authorizing the expenditure
of the grant funds listed herein, subject to the approval of the Mayor, without a detrimental
impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance
with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468
of the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, acting pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 44,
sec. 53A, that the City Council approves the expenditure by the Department of the grant
funds listed below for the purposes of such grant, subject to the approval of the Mayor, and
the grant funds received shall be deposited with the City Treasurer and held as a separate
account and may be expended for the purposes of the grant without further appropriation:
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - $147,456
Updated: 9/7/2016 12:11 PM by Christopher Fraser Page 1
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U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Office of Justice Programs Washington, D.C. 20531
August 15, 2016
The Honorable Domenic J. Sarno
City of Springfield
36 Court Street
Attachment: JAG Grant Award Letter (3649 : Byrne JAG Grant - No Match - $147,456)
City Hall
Springfield, MA 01103-1698
Dear Mayor Sarno:
On behalf of Attorney General Loretta Lynch, it is my pleasure to inform you that the Office of Justice Programs has approved
your application for funding under the FY 16 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local
Solicitation in the amount of $147,456 for City of Springfield.
Enclosed you will find the Grant Award and Special Conditions documents. This award is subject to all administrative and
financial requirements, including the timely submission of all financial and programmatic reports, resolution of all interim
audit findings, and the maintenance of a minimum level of cash-on-hand. Should you not adhere to these requirements, you
will be in violation of the terms of this agreement and the award will be subject to termination for cause or other administrative
action as appropriate.
If you have questions regarding this award, please contact:
- Program Questions, Zafra Stork, Program Manager at (202) 598-1483; and
- Financial Questions, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Customer Service Center (CSC) at
(800) 458-0786, or you may contact the CSC at ask.ocfo@usdoj.gov.
Congratulations, and we look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Denise O'Donnell
Director
Enclosures
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Attachment: JAG Grant Set-Up (3649 : Byrne JAG Grant - No Match - $147,456)
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Attachment: JAG Grant Set-Up (3649 : Byrne JAG Grant - No Match - $147,456)
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Attachment: JAG Grant Set-Up (3649 : Byrne JAG Grant - No Match - $147,456)
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Christopher Fraser
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3640
Grant Acceptance - No Match - $1,000,000 (Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, the Police Department (“Department”) has been awarded an increase of
$500,000 to the "Safe and Successful Youth Initiative” Grant from the Executive Office of
Health and Human Services, bringing the total grant award to $1,000,000; and
WHEREAS, the grant's purpose is to fund a multi-faceted strategy for reducing
youth violence in the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, the Department intends to use the grant funds to implement a
coordinated intervention strategy focused on "proven risk youth" identified as the highest
risk individuals for being perpetrators or victims of shootings or stabbing violence; and
WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the grant and requests authorization from
the City Council and the Mayor to expend the grant funds listed below for the purposes of
such grants; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all
pertinent financial information reasonably available, has certified that the City's financial
resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed
expenditures and obligations involved in the City Council Order authorizing the expenditure
of the grant funds listed herein, subject to the approval of the Mayor, without a detrimental
impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance
with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468
of the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, acting pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 44,
sec. 53A, that the City Council approves the expenditure by the Department of the grant
funds listed below for the purposes of such grant, subject to the approval of the Mayor, and
the grant funds received shall be deposited with the City Treasurer and held as a separate
account and may be expended for the purposes of the grant without further appropriation:
Safe and Successful Youth Initiative Grant - $1,000,000
Updated: 9/7/2016 10:12 AM by Christopher Fraser Page 1
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Attachment: SSYI Funding Information (3640 : SSYI Grant - No Match - $1,000,000)
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Attachment: SSYI Funding Information (3640 : SSYI Grant - No Match - $1,000,000)
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Attachment: SSYI Grant Set-Up (3640 : SSYI Grant - No Match - $1,000,000)
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Attachment: SSYI Grant Set-Up (3640 : SSYI Grant - No Match - $1,000,000)
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Attachment: SSYI Grant Set-Up (3640 : SSYI Grant - No Match - $1,000,000)
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Christopher Fraser
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3639 A
Clean Energy Resiliency Grant - No Match - $2,790,099
(Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, the Office of Community Development ("Department") has been
awarded a "Clean Energy Resiliency Grant" of $2,790,099 From the Massachusetts
Department of Energy Resources; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant program is to provide partial funding for the
construction of a combined heat and power plant for Baystate Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Grant, the Department intends to award the grant funds
to Baystate Medical Center for the construction of the cogeneration plant, which will produce
80% of Baystate Health's annual energy consumption. In addition, the upgraded utility
system will extend the facility's operational usage after a disaster from 96 hours to at least
30 days; and
WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the grant and requests authorization from
the City Council and the Mayor to expend the grant funds listed below for the purposes of
such grants; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all
pertinent financial information reasonably available, has certified that the City's financial
resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed
expenditures and obligations involved in the City Council Order authorizing the expenditure
of the grant funds listed herein, subject to the approval of the Mayor, without a detrimental
impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance
with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468
of the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, acting pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 44,
Sec. 53A, that the City Council approves the expenditure by the Department of the grant
funds listed below for the purposes of such grant, subject to the approval of the Mayor, and
the grant funds received shall be deposited with the City Treasurer and held as a separate
account and may be expended for the purposes of the grant without further appropriation:
Clean Energy Resiliency Grant - No Match - $2,790,099
The City applied for and received this grant for the purpose of providing partial funding for
the Baystate Medical Center combined heat and power plant.
Updated: 9/7/2016 12:11 PM by Kathy Breck A Page 1
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Attachment: Clean Energy Resilience Grant Set-Up & Contract (3639 : Clean Energy Resiliency Grant - No Match - $2,790,099)
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Attachment: Clean Energy Resilience Grant Set-Up & Contract (3639 : Clean Energy Resiliency Grant - No Match - $2,790,099)
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Attachment: Clean Energy Resilience Grant Set-Up & Contract (3639 : Clean Energy Resiliency Grant - No Match - $2,790,099)
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Attachment: Clean Energy Resilience Grant Set-Up & Contract (3639 : Clean Energy Resiliency Grant - No Match - $2,790,099)
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Jennifer Whisher
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3638
Transfer from Self Insurance Stabilization Fund to Law
Settlement Claims Account ($97,364.87) (Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, to meet the expenses of the City of Springfield, pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws Ch.
40, Section 5B, Ch. 59, Section 23 and Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008, the Chief
Administrative and Financial Officer and his Honor the Mayor have requested authorization
from the City Council to transfer the sum of $97,364.87 from Self Insurance Stabilization - Other
Financing Use to the Law Department Settlement Account for a settlement against the City.
WHEREAS, after reviewing this order, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer has
certified to the Mayor and City Council, that in his professional opinion, after an evaluation of all
pertinent financial information reasonably available, the City’s financial resources and revenues
are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed expenditures and obligations
involved in the transfer, without a detrimental impact on the continuous provision of the existing
level of municipal services, in accordance with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989,
as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, that the City Council approves the transfer of the
sum of $97,364.87 from Self Insurance Stabilization Fund to the Law Department Settlement
Account.
From: Self Insurance Stabilization Fund - Other Financing Use
8219-00-00-0000-0000-0010-000000-0000000-701000 $97,364.87
To: Law Department - Settlement Claims
0100-10-151-0000-0000-0010-000000-0000000-576400 $97,364.87
This order requires a 2/3 Vote
Updated: 9/7/2016 11:28 AM by Jennifer Whisher Page 1
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City of Springfield Division of Administration
36 Court Street and Finance
Attachment: CAFO Certification - Settlements Transfer (3638 : Transfer from Self Insurance Stabilization Fund to Law Settlement Claims
Springfield, MA 01103
To: Springfield City Council
From: Timothy J. Plante, Chief Administrative & Financial Officer
Date: September 7, 2016
Re: Order for Council Meeting – September 12, 2016
Cc: Mayor Sarno
Purpose: The purpose of this memo is to provide an explanation of the order sponsored
by the Mayor for the September 12, 2016 Council meeting that requests a transfer of
$97,364.87 from Self Insurance – Other Financing Use to the Law Department
Settlement Claims line item.
Background: The City is required to pay a judgment in the amount of $97,364.87. This
transfer will increase the Settlement Claims line item and fully fund the amount owed by
the City.
CAFO Certification: This memorandum will confirm that in my professional opinion, as
the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all pertinent
financial information reasonably available, that the City's financial resources and
revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed expenditures and
obligations involved in this City Council Order, without a detrimental impact on the
continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance with
Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468 of
the Acts of 2008.
This certification is made in accordance with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the
Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008.
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Melanie Acobe
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3636
TJO License Plate Grant - No Match Required $12,000 (Mayor
Sarno)
WHEREAS, the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center has been awarded a
“Massachusetts Animal Coalition's License Plate” Grant of $12,000.00 from the Massachusetts Animal
Coalition for the grant period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the MAC grant is to decrease the number of homeless, neglected,
displaced and abused animals in Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS, the Department intends to use the grant funds to spay and neuter animals; and
WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the grant funds and requests authorization from the
City Council and the Mayor to expend the grant funds listed below for the purposes of such grants; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all pertinent
financial information reasonably available, has certified that the City's financial resources and revenues
are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed expenditures and obligations involved in the
City Council Order authorizing the expenditure of the grant funds listed herein, subject to the approval of
the Mayor, without a detrimental impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal
services, in accordance with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of
Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, acting pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44, sec. 53A,
that the City Council approves the expenditure by the Department of the grant funds listed below for the
purposes of such grant, subject to the approval of the Mayor, and the grant funds received shall be
deposited with the City Treasurer and held as a separate account and may be expended for the purposes of
the grant without further appropriation:
TJO License Plate Grant - No Match Required $12,000
Updated: 9/6/2016 1:48 PM by Melanie Acobe Page 1
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Attachment: License Plate Grant (3636 : TJO License Plate Grant - No Match Required $12,000)
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Attachment: License Plate Grant (3636 : TJO License Plate Grant - No Match Required $12,000)
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Attachment: License Plate Grant (3636 : TJO License Plate Grant - No Match Required $12,000)
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Attachment: License Plate Grant (3636 : TJO License Plate Grant - No Match Required $12,000)
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Attachment: License Plate Grant (3636 : TJO License Plate Grant - No Match Required $12,000)
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Melanie Acobe
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3635
Science on the Go Grant - No Match Required $1,000.00
(Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, the Library Department (“Department”) has been awarded a "Science on
the Go Grant” of $1,000.00 From the Rotary Club of Springfield; and
WHEREAS, the grant to promote science and technology exploration and learning
with elementary age students; and
WHEREAS, the Department intends to use the grant funds to create Science on the
Go kits to be used at the library and at community organizations; and
WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the grant and requests authorization from
the City Council and the Mayor to expend the grant funds listed below for the purposes of
such grants; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all
pertinent financial information reasonably available, has certified that the City's financial
resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed
expenditures and obligations involved in the City Council Order authorizing the expenditure
of the grant funds listed herein, subject to the approval of the Mayor, without a detrimental
impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance
with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468
of the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, acting pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44,
sec. 53A, that the City Council approves the expenditure by the Department of the grant
funds listed below for the purposes of such grant, subject to the approval of the Mayor, and
the grant funds received shall be deposited with the City Treasurer and held as a separate
account and may be expended for the purposes of the grant without further appropriation.
Science on the Go Grant - No Match Required $1,000.00
Updated: 9/7/2016 12:59 PM by Lindsay B. Hackett Page 1
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Attachment: Science on the Go (3635 : Science on the Go Grant - No Match Required $1,000.00)
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Attachment: Science on the Go (3635 : Science on the Go Grant - No Match Required $1,000.00)
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Attachment: Science on the Go (3635 : Science on the Go Grant - No Match Required $1,000.00)
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Attachment: Science on the Go (3635 : Science on the Go Grant - No Match Required $1,000.00)
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Melanie Acobe
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3634 A
Library Trust Income - Annual Amount - $135,000 (Mayor
Sarno)
WHEREAS, the Library Department has been awarded Library Trust Income of 'not
to exceed' $135,000 From the Springfield Library Foundation; and
WHEREAS, the income represents the annual payment to be delivered quarterly to
the Library for FY2017;
WHEREAS, the Department intends to use the trust funds to purchase library
materials; and
WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the trust funds and requests
authorization from the City Council and the Mayor to expend the trust funds listed below for
the purposes stated above; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all
pertinent financial information reasonably available, has certified that the City's financial
resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed
expenditures and obligations involved in the City Council Order authorizing the expenditure
of the trust funds listed herein, subject to the approval of the Mayor, without a detrimental
impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance
with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468
of the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, acting pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44, sec. 53A,
that the City Council approves the expenditure by the Department of the trust funds listed
below for the purposes of such trust, subject to the approval of the Mayor, and the trust t
funds received shall be deposited with the City Treasurer and held as a separate account
and may be expended for the purposes of the trust without further appropriation:
Library Trust Income $135,000
Updated: 9/7/2016 4:59 PM by Kathy Breck A Page 1
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Attachment: Library Trusts & Endowments (3634 : Library Trust Income - $135,000)
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Attachment: Library Trusts & Endowments (3634 : Library Trust Income - $135,000)
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Attachment: Library Trusts & Endowments (3634 : Library Trust Income - $135,000)
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Attachment: Library Trusts & Endowments (3634 : Library Trust Income - $135,000)
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Melanie Acobe
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3633
Read / Write/ Now Grant - No Match Required $230,944.00
(Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, the Library Department (“Department”) has been awarded an "Adult and
Community Learning Services Grant” of $230,944.00 From the Massachusetts Department
of Elementary and Secondary Education; and
WHEREAS, the grant is for adult and community learning services; and
WHEREAS, the Department intends to use the grant funds for its Read / Write /
Now Program; and
WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the grant and requests authorization from
the City Council and the Mayor to expend the grant funds listed below for the purposes of
such grants; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all
pertinent financial information reasonably available, has certified that the City's financial
resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed
expenditures and obligations involved in the City Council Order authorizing the expenditure
of the grant funds listed herein, subject to the approval of the Mayor, without a detrimental
impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance
with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468
of the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, acting pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44,
sec. 53A, that the City Council approves the expenditure by the Department of the grant
funds listed below for the purposes of such grant, subject to the approval of the Mayor, and
the grant funds received shall be deposited with the City Treasurer and held as a separate
account and may be expended for the purposes of the grant without further appropriation.
Read / Write / Now - $230,944.00
Updated: 9/7/2016 12:58 PM by Lindsay B. Hackett Page 1
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Attachment: ABE Grant (3633 : Read / Write/ Now Grant - No Match Required $230,944.00)
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Attachment: ABE Grant (3633 : Read / Write/ Now Grant - No Match Required $230,944.00)
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Attachment: ABE Grant (3633 : Read / Write/ Now Grant - No Match Required $230,944.00)
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Attachment: ABE Grant (3633 : Read / Write/ Now Grant - No Match Required $230,944.00)
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Attachment: ABE Grant (3633 : Read / Write/ Now Grant - No Match Required $230,944.00)
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Attachment: ABE Grant (3633 : Read / Write/ Now Grant - No Match Required $230,944.00)
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Melanie Acobe
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3632
FY17 Elders Council on Aging Grant - No Match Required
$238,840.00 (Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, the Elder Affairs Department (“Department”) has been awarded a
Council on Aging Grant of $238,840.00 From the Executive Office of Elder Affairs from the
period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Department intends to use the grant funds to support its Council on
Aging activities at senior centers; and
WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the grant and requests authorization from
the City Council and the Mayor to expend the grant funds listed below for the purposes of
such grants; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all
pertinent financial information reasonably available, has certified that the City's financial
resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed
expenditures and obligations involved in the City Council Order authorizing the expenditure
of the grant funds listed herein, subject to the approval of the Mayor, without a detrimental
impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance
with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468
of the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, acting pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44,
sec. 53A, that the City Council approves the expenditure by the Department of the grant
funds listed below for the purposes of such grant, subject to the approval of the Mayor, and
the grant funds received shall be deposited with the City Treasurer and held as a separate
account and may be expended for the purposes of the grant without further appropriation:
FY17 COA Grant - No Match Required $238,840.00
Updated: 9/7/2016 12:57 PM by Lindsay B. Hackett Page 1
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Melanie Acobe
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3627
Bills of Prior Year - School Department (Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, to meet expenses incurred by the City of Springfield, pursuant to Mass.
Gen. Laws ch. 44 Section 64 and Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008, the Chief Administrative and
Financial Officer and his Honor the Mayor have requested authorization from the City Council
that the Departments listed on the attached Schedule One may pay bills from a previous fiscal
year totaling $739,378.60; and
WHEREAS, the departments listed on Schedule One will make payment for unpaid bills
of a previous fiscal year from their FY17 General Fund Operating Budgets; and;
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer has provided a written
certification to the Mayor and City Council, that in his professional opinion, after an evaluation
of all pertinent financial information reasonably available, the City’s financial resources and
revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed expenditures and
obligations involved in the payments, without a detrimental impact on the continuous provision
of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the
Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, that the City Council approves the payment
of the bills listed on the attached Schedule One from the FY17 General Fund Departmental
Operating Budgets for the expenses incurred in a previous fiscal year.
Updated: 9/6/2016 3:12 PM by Melanie Acobe Page 1
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City of Springfield Division of Administration
36 Court Street and Finance
Springfield, MA 01103
Attachment: FY17 CAFO Certification BOPY- School Transportation (3627 : Bills of Prior Year - School Department)
To: Springfield City Council
From: TJ Plante, Chief Administrative & Financial Officer
Date: September 12, 2016
Re: Order for Council Meeting – September 12, 2016
Cc: Mayor Sarno
Purpose: The purpose of this memo is to provide an explanation of the order sponsored by the Mayor for
the September 12, 2016 Council meeting, which will pay prior years’ invoices totaling $739,378.60.
Background: This is a request to allow the School Department to pay previous years bills from their
current year (FY17) budget. Listed below are the department invoices, due dates, reason and amounts.
Department Invoice # Vendor Date Reason Amount
School Various First Student, Inc. June Pay for transportation expenses $ 739,378.60
Total $ 739,378.60
CAFO Certification: This memorandum will confirm that in my professional opinion, as the Chief
Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all pertinent financial information reasonably
available, that the City's financial resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support
the proposed expenditures and obligations involved in this City Council Order, without a detrimental
impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance with Section
2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008.
This certification is made in accordance with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as
added by Section 1 of Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008.
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Melanie Acobe
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3626
Bills of Prior Year - Various Departments (Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, to meet expenses incurred by the City of Springfield, pursuant to Mass.
Gen. Laws ch. 44 Section 64 and Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008, the Chief Administrative and
Financial Officer and his Honor the Mayor have requested authorization from the City Council
that the Departments listed on the attached Schedule One may pay bills from a previous fiscal
year totaling $14,585.62; and
WHEREAS, the departments listed on Schedule One will make payment for unpaid bills
of a previous fiscal year from their FY17 General Fund Operating Budgets; and;
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer has provided a written
certification to the Mayor and City Council, that in his professional opinion, after an evaluation
of all pertinent financial information reasonably available, the City’s financial resources and
revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed expenditures and
obligations involved in the payments, without a detrimental impact on the continuous provision
of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the
Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, that the City Council approves the payment
of the bills listed on the attached Schedule One from the FY17 General Fund Departmental
Operating Budgets for the expenses incurred in a previous fiscal year.
Updated: 9/6/2016 10:45 AM by Melanie Acobe Page 1
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City of Springfield Division of Administration
36 Court Street and Finance
Springfield, MA 01103
To: Springfield City Council
From: TJ Plante, Chief Administrative & Financial Officer
Date: September 12, 2016
Attachment: FY17 CAFO Certification BOPY (3626 : Bills of Prior Year - Various Departments)
Re: Order for Council Meeting – September 12, 2016
Cc: Mayor Sarno
Purpose: The purpose of this memo is to provide an explanation of the order sponsored by the Mayor
for the September 12, 2016 Council meeting, which will pay prior years’ invoices totaling $14,585.62.
Background: This is a request to allow various City departments to pay previous years bills from the
current year (FY17) budget. Listed below are the department invoices, due dates, reason and amounts.
Department Invoice # Vendor Date Reason Amount
DPW 9-20165 & 9-25876 Jack Young Company 5/9/2016 FY16 Services Rendered $ 600.00
DPW 3023386 The Republican 6/30/2016 FY16 Advertising Expense $ 215.55
Facilities N/A Pine Point Community Council 6/30/2016 Pine Point Lease $ 9,400.00
Facilities 4024358 Home Depot 5/4/2016 FY16 Services Rendered $ 14.97
Facilities 1108895 Ivey Industries 6/13/2016 FY16 Services Rendered $ 127.18
Facilities Various Rest In Peace Pest Control June Extermination services in municipal buildings $ 126.00
Law Various Accurate Court Reporting, Inc. June FY16 Services Rendered $ 792.10
Law Various Essex County Sheriff's Department June FY16 Services Rendered $ 234.10
Law Various Hampden County Sheriff's Department June FY16 Services Rendered $ 2,140.00
Law Various Middlesex County Sheriff's Department June FY16 Services Rendered $ 98.22
Law 2530601-Q22016 Pacer 6/30/2016 FY16 Services Rendered $ 23.70
Law Various Veritext 6/16/2016 FY16 Services Rendered $ 554.55
Mayor N/A Petty Cash Reimbursement June Food, Stamps and Travel Reimbursements $ 197.80
Mayor Various Belmont Standard June To pay for bottled water from previous year $ 14.45
Police 1204548682 Concentra 5/17/2016 FY16 Services Rendered $ 47.00
Total $ 14,585.62
CAFO Certification: This memorandum will confirm that in my professional opinion, as the Chief
Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all pertinent financial information
reasonably available, that the City's financial resources and revenues are and will continue to be
adequate to support the proposed expenditures and obligations involved in this City Council Order,
without a detrimental impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services,
in accordance with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter
468 of the Acts of 2008.
This certification is made in accordance with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989,
as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008.
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Schedule One
Bills of Prior Year
September 12, 2016
Department Invoice # Vendor Date
DPW 9-20165 & 9-25876 Jack Young Company 5/9/2016
DPW 3023386 The Republican 6/30/2016
Facilities N/A Pine Point Community Council 6/30/2016
Attachment: 9-12-16 Prior Years Bill Schedule 1 (3626 : Bills of Prior Year - Various Departments)
Facilities 4024358 Home Depot 5/4/2016
Facilities 1108895 Ivey Industries 6/13/2016
Facilities Various Rest In Peace Pest Control June
Law Various Accurate Court Reporting, Inc. June
Law Various Essex County Sheriff's Department June
Law Various Hampden County Sheriff's Department June
Law Various Middlesex County Sheriff's Department June
Law 2530601-Q22016 Pacer 6/30/2016
Law Various Veritext 6/16/2016
Mayor N/A Petty Cash Reimbursement June
Mayor Various Belmont Standard June
Police 1204548682 Concentra 5/17/2016
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Reason Amount ORG / Object
FY16 Services Rendered $ 600.00
FY16 Advertising Expense $ 215.55
Pine Point Lease $ 9,400.00
Attachment: 9-12-16 Prior Years Bill Schedule 1 (3626 : Bills of Prior Year - Various Departments)
FY16 Services Rendered $ 14.97
FY16 Services Rendered $ 127.18
Extermination services in municipal buildings $ 126.00
FY16 Services Rendered $ 792.10
FY16 Services Rendered $ 234.10
FY16 Services Rendered $ 2,140.00
FY16 Services Rendered $ 98.22
FY16 Services Rendered $ 23.70
FY16 Services Rendered $ 554.55
Food, Stamps and Travel Reimbursements $ 197.80
To pay for bottled water from previous year $ 14.45
FY16 Services Rendered $ 47.00
$ 14,585.62
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Christopher Fraser
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3622
Police Department Donations - $39,941.85 (Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, the Springfield Police Department has been awarded donations totaling
$39,941.85 From various individuals and organizations; and
WHEREAS, the funds provided by the donors were designated for the Police
Department's Donation Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the donation and requests authorization from
the City Council and the Mayor to expend the donation funds listed in the Attachment; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all
pertinent financial information reasonably available, has certified that the City's financial
resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed
expenditures and obligations involved in the City Council Order authorizing the expenditure of
the donation funds listed herein, subject to the approval of the Mayor, without a detrimental
impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance
with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468 of
the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, acting pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 44, sec 53A,
that the City Council approves the expenditure by the Department of the donation funds listed
below for the purposes of such donation, subject to the approval of the Mayor, and the
donation funds received shall be deposited with the City Treasurer and held as a separate
account and may be expended for the purposes of the donation without further appropriation:
Police Department Donations - $39,941.85
Updated: 9/7/2016 8:59 AM by Christopher Fraser Page 1
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SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT FY17 DONATIONS
Date Donator Address Purpose Amount
7/5/2016 Crack Sealing Unknown Admin $ 100.00
7/5/2016 C3 Forest Park Sattal C3 Forest Park C3 Forest Park $ 800.00
Attachment: Police Donations (3622 : Police Department Donations - $39,941.85)
42613 Pugliese, Dooley, Skrzniarz Unknown Admin $ 20.00
8/20/2016 Robert Blake Love On Blue Admin $ 296.70
9/6/2016 Focus Springfield 95 State Street, Springfield, MA 01103 Roosecelt Tower Upgrades $ 38,725.15
Total $ 39,941.85
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Melanie Acobe
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3620
FY17 MassCALL II Grant- $100,000.00 (Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, the Department of Health and Human Services (“Department”) has been
awarded an a grant (contract) of $100,000.00 from the Mass Department of Public Health,
Bureau of Substance Abuse Services; and
WHEREAS, the opioid related overdoses was selected among substance abuse issues of
greatest concern in the Commonwealth, and MassCALL II is an initiative to reduce opioid
overdoses; and
WHEREAS, the Department intends to use the funds to provide MassCALL II
prevention services during the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the grant (contract) and requests authorization
from the City Council and the Mayor to expend the grant funds listed below for the purposes of
such grant; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all
pertinent financial information reasonably available, has certified that the City's financial
resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed expenditures
and obligations involved in the City Council Order authorizing the expenditure of the grant funds
listed herein, subject to the approval of the Mayor, without a detrimental impact on the
continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance with Section 2(f)
of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, acting pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44,
sec. 53A, that the City Council approves the expenditure by the Department of the grant funds
listed below for the purposes of such grant, subject to the approval of the Mayor, and the grant
funds received shall be deposited with the City Treasurer and held as a separate account and may
be expended for the purposes of the grant without further appropriation:
FY17 MassCALL II Grant- $100,000.00
Updated: 9/7/2016 12:57 PM by Lindsay B. Hackett Page 1
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Melanie Acobe
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3619
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Collaborative - No Match
Required $100,000 (Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, the Springfield Health and Human Services Department has been
awarded a Massachusetts Substance Abuse Collaborative Grant of $100,000.00 from the
DPH Bureau of Substance Abuse Services; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant is to develop local strategies for prevention of
opioid abuse, underage drinking and other drug use.
WHEREAS, the Department intends to use the grant funds to fulfill the requirements
specified by the grant; and
WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the grant and requests authorization from
the City Council and the Mayor to expend the grant funds listed below for the purposes of
such grants; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all
pertinent financial information reasonably available, has certified that the City's financial
resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed
expenditures and obligations involved in the City Council Order authorizing the expenditure
of the grant funds listed herein, subject to the approval of the Mayor, without a detrimental
impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance
with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468
of the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, acting pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44,
sec. 53A, that the City Council approves the expenditure by the Department of the grant
funds listed below for the purposes of such grant, subject to the approval of the Mayor, and
the grant funds received shall be deposited with the City Treasurer and held as a separate
account and may be expended for the purposes of the grant without further appropriation:
Massachusetts Substance Abuse Collaborative - No Match Required
$100,000
Updated: 9/7/2016 12:57 PM by Lindsay B. Hackett Page 1
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Melanie Acobe
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3618 A
Mason Square Library Grant - $145,394.12 (Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, the Library Department has been awarded a Donation in the amount of
$145,394.12 from the Springfield Libraries Foundation, Inc ; and
WHEREAS, the donation will fund the operational and capital improvements
expenses for the Mason Square Library
WHEREAS, the Department intends to use the grant funds for Mason Square Library
operating expenses
WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the grant and requests authorization from
the City Council and the Mayor to expend the grant funds listed below for the purposes of
such grants; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all
pertinent financial information reasonably available, has certified that the City's financial
resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed
expenditures and obligations involved in the City Council Order authorizing the expenditure
of the donation funds listed herein, subject to the approval of the Mayor, without a
detrimental impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services, in
accordance with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of
Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, acting pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44,
sec. 53A, that the City Council approves the expenditure by the Department of the donation
funds listed below for the purposes of such donation, subject to the approval of the Mayor,
and the donation funds received shall be deposited with the City Treasurer and held as a
separate account and may be expended for the purposes of the donation without further
appropriation:
SPRINGFIELD LIBRARY FOUNDATION - $145,394.12
Updated: 9/7/2016 4:51 PM by Kathy Breck A Page 1
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Melanie Acobe
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3617
FY17 GSSSI Grant Acceptance - in Kind Match ($92,400)
(Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, the Department of Elder Affairs ("Department") has been awarded a
Title III Grant of $92,400.00 from the Greater Springfield Senior Services Inc. (GSSSI) from
the period of October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the grant is to provide outreach, advocacy, information and referral
services to seniors;
WHEREAS, the Department intends to use the grant funds to encourage senior
participation in programs, conduct follow-up home visits, give referrals, provide client
advocacy, help the elder or caregiver in receiving or providing quality care, give the
community presentations and collaborate with agencies and businesses to assist seniors
that are in dept, under-insured, uninsured or homeless; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the program/service is $108,707; and
WHEREAS, the grant will pay for 85% of the total cost, which is $92,400.00, and
requires the City to match 15% (in-kind), totaling $16,307.00, to be supported by the City
of Springfield Elder Affair's budget/account;
WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the grant and requests authorization from
the City Council and the Mayor to expend the grant funds listed below for the purposes of
such grants; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all
pertinent financial information reasonably available, has certified that the City's financial
resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed
expenditures and obligations involved in the City Council Order authorizing the expenditure
of the grant funds and the required City matching contribution described herein, subject to
the approval of the Mayor, without a detrimental impact on the continuous provision of the
existing level of municipal services, in accordance with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the
Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, acting pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44,
sec. 53A, that the City Council approves the expenditure by the Department of the grant
funds listed below for the purposes of such grant, subject to the approval of the Mayor, and
the grant funds received shall be deposited with the City Treasurer and held as a separate
account and may be expended for the purposes of the grant without further appropriation:
FY17 GSSSI Grant Acceptance - $92,400.00
Updated: 9/7/2016 12:55 PM by Lindsay B. Hackett Page 1
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City Council Meeting: 09/12/16 05:30 PM
Initiator: Christopher Fraser
SCHEDULED Sponsors: Mayor Domenic J. Sarno
DOC ID: 3612
Jail Diversion Program Grant - No Match Required - $80,000
(Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, the Springfield Police Department (“Department”) has been awarded a
Jail Diversion Program grant of $80,000.00 From the Massachusetts Department of Mental
Health; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant is to continue expansion of the Crisis
Intervention Team during fiscal year 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Department intends to use the grant funds to provide training for
applicable police officers; and
WHEREAS, the Department has accepted the grant and requests authorization from
the City Council and the Mayor to expend the grant funds listed below for the purposes of
such grants; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all
pertinent financial information reasonably available, has certified that the City's financial
resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support the proposed
expenditures and obligations involved in the City Council Order authorizing the expenditure
of the grant funds listed herein, subject to the approval of the Mayor, without a detrimental
impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services, in accordance
with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468
of the Acts of 2008.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, acting pursuant to Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 44,
sec. 53A, that the City Council approves the expenditure by the Department of the grant
funds listed below for the purposes of such grant, subject to the approval of the Mayor, and
the grant funds received shall be deposited with the City Treasurer and held as a separate
account and may be expended for the purposes of the grant without further appropriation:
Jail Diversion Program Grant - $80,000
Updated: 9/7/2016 9:06 AM by Christopher Fraser Page 1
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