CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE

DOCKET- SPECIAL MEETING

BUDGET HEARING: FISCAL YEAR 2025 Proposed Budget

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024

CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.

145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS

EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND

EXECUTIVE SESSION: CONFERENCE ROOM A

 

OPEN SESSION WILL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOW EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

Notice: The meeting will also be viewable live at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0YEW6s1RpjcKR47VMil1LA

 

 

City Council:

Council President, Bob Rodericks – At Large

Council Vice-President: Frank Rego – Ward 1

Councilwoman Anna Sousa - Ward 2

Councilman Frank Fogarty - Ward 3

Councilman Rick Lawson - Ward 4

 

City Solicitor, Michael Marcello

City Clerk, Jill Seppa

 

I.          CALL TO ORDER

            Roll Call

           

            Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa_____ Rodericks

 

II.        SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

III.       EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

The City Council of East Providence may meet in Executive Session,

            pursuant to RIGL §42-46-5 (a)(1)

 

1.      Discussion of the job performance, character … of a person provided that the person or persons affected have been notified in advance in writing.\City Clerk Employee Agreement

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

IV.       RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

 

Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa _____ Rodericks_____

 

V.        MOTION TO SEAL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

III.       BUDGET SESSION

 

A. Discussion and possible vote on changes or amendments to the Mayor’s FY25  proposed budget.  A copy of the proposed budget is available on-line at  https://stories.opengov.com/eastprovidenceri/published/XxwJuzw3k6 and in the City Clerk’s office

 

                        1. City Government

·         City Council

·         Mayor’s Office

·         City Clerk

·         Law

·         Canvassing

 

2. City Operations

·         Finance Controls & Accounts

·         Tax Collection

·         Tax Assessment

·         Human Resources

·         EEOC/Affirmative Action

·         Information Technology

·         Miscellaneous

·         Debt Service

·         Capital

 

3.  Community Development

·         Planning & Economic Development

 

4. Community Services

·         Recreation

·         Pierce Stadium

·         Carousel

·         Library

·         Senior Center

 

5. Public Works

·         Public Works Director

·         Building Inspection

·         Engineering

·         Highway/Parks

·         Streetlights

·         Refuse Disposal

·         Public Buildings

·         Central Garage

 

6. Public Safety

·         Police Department

·         Animal Shelter

·         Harbormaster

·         Fire Department

·         Public Safety Communications

 

7. Enterprise Fund

·         Wastewater Pollution Control

·         Water Utilities

 

8.  East Providence School Department

 

XII.     PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for final passage - For discussion and possible vote

1.      Ordinance Of The Council Of The City Of East Providence Ordering The Assessment And Collection Of Property Tax On The Ratable Real Estate And Tangible Personal Property

Summary: Sec 16-50 entitled “Assessment” of Article IV entitled “Property Tax on Ratable Real Estate and Tangible Personal Property and Excise Tax on Registered Motor Vehicles and Trailers”

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

2.      An Ordinance Authorizing The Director Of Finance To Borrow Funds In Anticipation Of Taxes

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

3.      An Ordinance Authorizing The Director Of Finance To Borrow Funds In Anticipation Of Bonds

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

4.      Ordinance Of The Council Of The City Of East Providence Appropriating $6,118,625 For The FY2025 Capital Budget And FY2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

5.      Ordinance Of The Council Of The City Of East Providence Appropriating $221,692,101 For The Support Of The City Government For The Fiscal Year Ending October 31, 2025

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

6.      Announcement of Final Public Hearing on FY2024 Budget – October 22, 2024 if necessary

 

XII.    NEW BUSINESS

 

A.    RESOLUTIONS - For discussion and possible vote

 

1.      Resolution Authorizing The Expenditure Of Funds To Hire Outside Legal Counsel

Sponsor: Councilman Lawson

                        

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

XIV.    ADJOURNMENT

 

Member	Aye	Nay
Fogarty
Lawson
Rego
Sousa
Rodericks

 

 

If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerks Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.