CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

***City Council Work Session***

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2021

CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.

145 TAUNTON AVENUE - CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

 

As a result of the COVID-19 PANDEMIC, this City Council work-shop meeting will be held in accordance and conformance with Executive Order 2020-46 June 12, 2020 issued by Governor Gina Raimondo as extended. 

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City Council:

Council President, Robert Britto - Ward 1

Council Vice-President: Bob Rodericks - At Large

Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2

Councilman Nate Cahoon - Ward 3

Councilman Ricardo Mourato - Ward 4

 

City Solicitor, Michael J. Marcello

City Clerk, Samantha N. Burnett

 

        I.            CALL TO ORDER

 

       II.            PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

    III.            NEW BUSINESS

A.      Presentation by CDM SMITH AND PURE TECHNOLOGIES concerning East Providence Water Supply including overview of current transmission and supply system, infrastructure, and supply line inspection, and future needs/alternative redundant supply/discussion by City Council and Administration.

 

B.      Bristol County Water Authority – Discussion of plan to connect Pawtucket Water Supply as a secondary and emergency backup source of water. (Phase 2 of its water security plan and possible partnership with the City of East Providence and share the cost of this project.

 

C.       Presentation by Raftelis of FY 2021 East Providence Water Rate Study Report and consideration of recommendations related to future water rates/Discussion by City Council and Administration.

 

    IV.            ADJOURNMENT

 

If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk, Samantha Burnett at 401.435.7596