A Public Hearing on the following proposed Ordinances will be held before the Finance Committee on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 869 Park Avenue, City Hall, Cranston, R.I. pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Charter, in accordance with the RI General Laws Chapter 45-24-53 for the purpose of considering the following items listed on the agenda. Remote participation is also available by using the logon information provided below as posted on the City’s website at www.cranstonri.gov and Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.ri.gov.
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Time: Aug 2, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Edward J. Brady, Chair
Finance Committee
Rosalba Zanni
Acting City Clerk
PROPOSED ORD. NO. 7-21-01 TRANSFERRING APPROPRIATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2020 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2021 – (4th Quarter Transfers)
It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:
SECTION 1: The following sections of the budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021 are hereby amended to read as follows:
REVENUES:
GENERAL REVENUES:
[State aid-Distressed Communities]----[$2,547,805]
State aid-Distressed Communities----$2,982,805
[Other Revenue]----[$182,630]
Other Revenue----$607,630
CITY CLERK
[License Advertising]----[$18,350]
License Advertising----$28,350
[RI Real Estate Tax Account]----[$2,000,000]
RI Real Estate Tax Account----$2,050,000
DEPARTMENT INSPECTIONS
[Building Permits]----[$775,000]
Building Permits----$805,000
[Solar Permits]----[$60,000]
Solar Permits----$80,000
FIRE DEMARTMENT
[Federal/State Grants]----[$1,896,000]
Federal/State Grants----$2,261,000
EXPENDITURES:
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
[Outside Legal Services]----[$400,000]
Outside Legal Services----$650,000
MUNICIPAL COURT
[Advanced Payments State of RI]----[$144,000]
Advanced Payments State of RI----$94,000
BOARD OFCANVANSSERS
[Overtime]----[$7,000]
Overtime----$32,000
FINANCE
[Severance]----[$250,000]
Severance----$310,000
FIRE DEPARTMENT
[Overtime]----[$4,500,000]
Overtime----$5,250,000
POLICE DEPARTMENT
[Severance]----[$70,000]
Severance----$270,000
DIVISION OF HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE
[Snow Removal Overtime]----[$150,000]
Snow Removal Overtime----$250,000
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING
[Part-time Help]----[$20,000]
Part-time Help----$0
DIVISION OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE
[Departmental Expenses]----[$70,000]
Departmental Expenses----$80,000
SENIOR SERVICES-DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICE
[Overtime]----[$1,000]
Overtime----$11,000
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT-REVENUE
State of RI-School Aid----[$64,715,767]
State of RI-School Aid----$68,878,395
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT-EXPENDITURES
School Maintenance----[$163,942,646]
School Maintenance----$168,105,274
I recommend adoption of the foregoing Ordinance
Pursuant to Section 6.17 of the City Charter
_______________________________
Kenneth J. Hopkins, Mayor Date
Fiscal Note
I hereby certify that it is anticipated that sufficient funds will be available to fund this appropriation.
__________________________________
Robert F. Strom, Director of Finance
Sponsored by Mayor Hopkins
PROPOSED ORD. 7-21-02 TRANSFERRING APPROPRIATIONS AND AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022 (City Council to Executive Transfers-General Fund)
It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:
SECTION 1. The 2021/2022 Operating Budget adopted by Ordinance and Resolution on May 10, 2021, is hereby amended to reallocate funds as follows:
CITY COUNCIL (Group 1102)
Line 52215----Council Contingency----$4,900
TOTAL CITY COUNCIL----$4,900
Transferred to the following accounts:
EXECUTIVE (Group 1101)
Line 52110----Contingency----$1,000
Line 52113----Orders of Mayor----$3,900
TOTAL EXECUTIVE----$4,900
I recommend adoption of the foregoing Ordinance
Pursuant to Section 6.17 of the City Charter
_________________________________ _________________________
Kenneth J. Hopkins, Mayor Date
Fiscal Note
I hereby certify that it is anticipated that sufficient funds will be available to fund this appropriation.
__________________________________
Robert F. Strom, Director of Finance
Sponsored by: Councilwoman Renzulli, Council President Paplauskas, Council Vice President Brady, Councilman Reilly
PROPOSED ORD. 7-21-03 RATIFYING THE LIUNA (LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA) CONTRACT, LOCAL UNION 1322
(FY July 1, 2021-June 30, 2024)
It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:
Section 1. The City of Cranston has through its corporate officials, bargained collectively with the LIUNA (Laborers International Union of North America), Local 1322, which is the certified bargaining representative of municipal laborers as set forth in the contract; and the Union and the City of Cranston have reached an understanding respecting the terms of a contract resulting from concession bargaining.
Section 2. That the agreement in writing between the City of Cranston and the Local 1322, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is herby ratified, confirmed and approved by this City Council.
Section 3. That except as modified by the terms of the aforesaid agreement, the City of Cranston shall retain all powers vested in it by law and its charter over the management, regulation and control of said city municipal laborers.
Section 4. Any additional agreements, letters of understanding, contract addendums or modifications during the life of this collective bargaining agreement between the parties must be ratified by the City Council and comply with Charter Sec. 14.17
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.
Fiscal Note
I hereby certify that it is anticipated that sufficient funds will be available to fund this contract, and I have provided a fiscal impact analysis, in accordance with Sec. 3.04.152 of the Cranston City Code. Detailed fiscal note attached.
_________________________________
Robert F. Strom, Director of Finance
Sponsored by Mayor Hopkins
PROPOSED ORD. 7-21-04 RATIFYING SCHOOL COMMITTEE’S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH RHODE ISLAND LABORERS DISTRICT COUNCIL 1322, TRADESPEOPLE UNIT
It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:
Section 1. The Cranston School Committee having bargained collectively with the Rhode Island Laborers District Council 1322, which is the certified bargaining representative of Tradespeople Unit as set forth in the attached contract and Addendum;
Section 2. , The School Committee in accordance with Section 11.02.1 of the Cranston Home Rule Charter posted and made public on June 9,2021 a copy of the proposed contract at least 72 hours notice prior to the public hearing on June 14, 2021 at which time the School Committee voted to approve the attached agreement.
Section 3. That the agreement in writing between the School Committee and the, Rhode Island Laborers District Council 1322 copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby ratified, confirmed and approved by the City Council.
Section 4. Any additional agreements, letters of understanding, contract addendums or modifications during the life of this collective bargaining agreement between the parties must be ratified by the City Council and comply with Charter sec. 11.02.1
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.
Introduced pursuant to: Charter Sec. 11.02.1
PROPOSED ORD. 7-21-05 RATIFYING SCHOOL COMMITTEE’S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, LOCAL RI-153, CUSTODIAN UNIT
It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:
Section 1. The Cranston School Committee having bargained collectively with the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) Local RI-153, which is the certified bargaining representative of Custodians Unit as set forth in the attached contract and Addendum;
Section 2. , The School Committee in accordance with Section 11.02.1 of the Cranston Home Rule Charter posted and made public on June 9,2021 a copy of the proposed contract at least 72 hours notice prior to the public hearing on June 14, 2021 at which time the School Committee voted to approve the attached agreement.
Section 3. That the agreement in writing between the School Committee and the National Association of Government Employees, RI Local-153, copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby ratified, confirmed and approved by the City Council.
Section 4. Any additional agreements, letters of understanding, contract addendums or modifications during the life of this collective bargaining agreement between the parties must be ratified by the City Council and comply with Charter sec. 11.02.1
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.
Introduced pursuant to: Charter Sec. 11.02.1
PROPOSED ORD. 7-21-06 RATIFYING SCHOOL COMMITTEE’S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH RHODE ISLAND LABORERS DISTRICT COUNCIL 1322, BUS DRIVERS UNIT
It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:
Section 1. The Cranston School Committee having bargained collectively with the Rhode Island Laborers District Council Local Union 1322, which is the certified bargaining representative of Bus Drivers Unit Unit as set forth in the attached contract and Addendum;
Section 2. , The School Committee in accordance with Section 11.02.1 of the Cranston Home Rule Charter posted and made public on June 9,2021 a copy of the proposed contract at least 72 hours notice prior to the public hearing on June 14, 2021 at which time the School Committee voted to approve the attached agreement.
Section 3. That the agreement in writing between the School Committee and the, Rhode Island Laborers District Council 1322 copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby ratified, confirmed and approved by the City Council.
Section 4. Any additional agreements, letters of understanding, contract addendums or modifications during the life of this collective bargaining agreement between the parties must be ratified by the City Council and comply with Charter sec. 11.02.1
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.
Introduced pursuant to: Charter Sec. 11.02.1
PROPOSED ORD. 7-21-07 RATIFYING SCHOOL COMMITTEE’S COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WITH THE RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL 94 AFSCME,AFL-CIO, CRANSTON PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 2044
It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:
Section 1. The Cranston School Committee having bargained collectively with the Rhode Island Council 94 AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local RI-2044, which is the certified bargaining representative of Cranston Public School Employees as set forth in the attached contract and Addendum;
Section 2. , The School Committee in accordance with Section 11.02.1 of the Cranston Home Rule Charter posted and made public on June 9,2021 a copy of the proposed contract at least 72 hours notice prior to the public hearing on June 14, 2021 at which time the School Committee voted to approve the attached agreement.
Section 3. That the agreement in writing between the School Committee and the, Rhode Island Council 94 AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Local RI-2044 copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, is hereby ratified, confirmed and approved by the City Council.
Section 4. Any additional agreements, letters of understanding, contract addendums or modifications during the life of this collective bargaining agreement between the parties must be ratified by the City Council and comply with Charter sec. 11.02.1
Section 5. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.
Introduced pursuant to: Charter Sec. 11.02.1
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