CITY OF EAST PROVIDENCE
DOCKET- SPECIAL MEETING
BUDGET SESSION: FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
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 Marcello
City Clerk, Andreza Skipworth
I. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
Fogarty_____ Lawson_____ Rego_____ Sousa_____ Rodericks
II. SALUTE TO THE FLAG
III. BUDGET SESSION
A. Public Hearing
1. Administration’s presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget available online https://stories.opengov.com/eastprovidenceri/published/tQzTqgTTRx and in the City Clerk’s office.
B. Council Workshop – Discussion only on the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.
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
XII. 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 Clerk’s Office at 401.435.7596 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
POSTED: 9/20/2025
