A Public Hearing on the following proposed Ordinances will be held before the Finance Committee on Monday, November 1, 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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Christopher G. Paplauskas, Acting Chair
Finance Committee
Rosalba Zanni
Acting City Clerk
PROPOSED ORD. NO. 10-21-01 IN AMENDMENT OF TITLE 3.24.080 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON, 2005, ENTITLED “REVENUE AND FINANCE – INCOME QUALIFICATIONS”
It is Ordained by the City of Cranston City Council as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 3.24.080 is hereby amended as follows:
For all purposes of this chapter, the requirement of income from all sources is fixed at not less than in excess of twenty-thousand-dollars [in excess of twenty thousand dollars] thirty-thousand three-hundred dollars ($30,300.00 USD20,000.00) [$20,000.00 or less] or less for a single person or not less than thirty-four thousand six-hundred dollars twenty-three-thousand-dollars ($34,600 USD23,000.00) [twenty three thousand dollars ($23,000.00 or less] or less in [the] the aggregate per year. Income limits shall be indexed annually to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development income limits for Providence County.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.
Sponsored by Council President Paplauskas
PROPOSED ORD. NO. 10-21-02 THE ENACTMENT OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS BOOK.
It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:
Section 1. The Amended City of Cranston Administration Unit Employment Benefits Book (Attached with noted additions and redactions), is hereby enacted and is effective immediately upon adoption.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.
Sponsored by Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins
PROPOSED ORD. 10-21-04 RATIFYING THE TEAMSTERS CONTRACT, LOCAL UNION 251 (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 Teamsters, Local Union 251; 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 251, 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 employees.
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. NO. 10-21-05 IN AMENDMENT OF TITLE 3.04 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CRANSTON, 2005, ENTITLED “REVENUE AND FINANCE – FISCAL PROVISIONS”
It is ordained by the City Council of the City of Cranston as follows:
Section 1: Chapter 3.04 is hereby amended by adding the following:
3.04.065 American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) – Use, Receipt and Expenditure of Funds.
(A) APRA funds may only be used in strict compliance with the intended purpose of APRA and in accord with U.S. Treasury Department guidance concerning the expenditure of the same as follows, to:
(1) Support public health expenditures, by, for example, funding COVID-19 mitigation efforts, medical expenses, behavioral healthcare, and certain public health and safety staff.
(2) Address negative economic impacts caused by the public health emergency, including economic harm to workers, households, small businesses, impacted industries, and the public sector.
(3) Replace lost public sector revenue, using this funding to provide government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue experienced due to the pandemic.
(4) Provide premium pay for essential workers, offering additional support to those who have and will bear the greatest health risks because of their service in critical infrastructure sectors.
(5) Invest in water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure, making necessary investments to improve access to clean drinking water, support vital wastewater and storm water infrastructure, and to expand access to broadband internet.
(B) All APRA funds received by the City shall be held in a separate and distinct, interest bearing account and are restricted in their use in accord with this Chapter.
(C) APRA funds shall not be spent, appropriated or encumbered in any manner unless and until such time that the spending, appropriation or encumbrance is first approved by a vote of the Cranston City Council.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon its final adoption.
Sponsored by Councilwoman Marino and Council Vice-President Ferri
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