CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2023
CALL TO ORDER: 6:30 P.M.
145 TAUNTON AVENUE-CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
EAST PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
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 J. Marcello
City Clerk, Jill Seppa
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Councilman Fogarty_____ Councilman Lawson_____ Council Vice President Rego_____ Councilwoman Sousa _____ Council President Rodericks_____
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
III. PUBLIC HEARINGS – Ordinance for first and final passage and second passage - For discussion and possible vote
A. First and Final Passage- as proposed by the mayor
1. An ordinance of the Council of the City of East Providence appropriating $219,664,964 for the support of the City government for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2024
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
B. Second Passage
1. An 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
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
2. An ordinance authorizing the Director of Finance to borrow funds in anticipation of taxes
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
3. An ordinance authorizing the Director of Finance to borrow funds in anticipation of bonds
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
IV. CONTINUED BUSINESS
A. BUDGET SESSION – Review of the Administrations FY24 proposed budget- additions, reductions and or transfers
B. Proposed Council amendments to FY24 Administration budget to be set for public hearing – for discussion and possible vote
1. School Department
2. Capital
3. City Government
• City Council
• Mayor’s Office
• City Clerk
• Law
• Canvassing
4. City Operations
• Finance Controls & Accounts
• Tax Collection
• Tax Assessment
• Human Resources
• EEOC/Affirmative Action
• Information Technology
• Miscellaneous
• Debt Service
• Capital
5. Community Development
• Planning & Economic Development
6. Community Services
• Recreation
• Pierce Stadium
• Carousel
• Library
• Senior Center
7. Public Works
• Public Works Director
• Building Inspection
• Engineering
• Highway/Parks
• Streetlights
• Refuse Disposal
• Public Buildings
• Central Garage
8. Public Safety
• Police Department
• Animal Shelter
• Harbormaster
• Fire Department
• Public Safety Communications
9. Enterprise Fund
• Wastewater Pollution Control
• Water Utilities
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Member Aye Nay
Councilman Fogarty
Councilman Lawson
Council Vice President Rego
Councilwoman Sousa
Council President Rodericks
If communication assistance is needed or any other accommodations to ensure equal participation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
