Appropriations & Oversight Committee — 2026-06-08

Appropriations & Oversight Committee-Budget Hearing

Attendance

Jason Chen present · At-Large; Cal Finocchiaro present · Ward 6; Bradley Freeman present · President, Ex Officio; Maya Jamaleddine present · At-Large; Manjula Karamcheti present · Ward 1; Elizabeth Kowal present · At-Large; John Obremski absent · Ward 2; Christopher Park present · Ward 3; Kimberly Vandiver present, 6:07 PM · Vice Chair; Ryan Williams present, 6:07 PM · At-Large

Agenda

Minutes

Appropriations & Oversight Committee Monday, June 8, 2026, 6:00 PM City Council Chamber, 1st Floor 562 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176 MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER Kimberly Vandiver Vice Chair Jason Chen Cal Finocchiaro Maya Jamaleddine Manjula Karamcheti Elizabeth Kowal John Obremski Christopher Park Ryan Williams William Bradley Freeman President, Ex Officio Devin Romanul Chair Meeting was called to order by Chair Romanul at 6:02 PM Attendee Name Title Status Arrived Kim Vandiver Vice Chair Present 6:07 PM Jason Chen At-Large Present Cal Finocchiaro Ward 6 Present Maya Jamaleddine At-Large Present Manjula Karamcheti Ward 1 Present Elizabeth Kowal At-Large Present John Obremski Ward 2 Absent Christopher Park Ward 3 Present Ryan Williams At-Large Present 6:07 PM William Bradley Freeman President, Ex Officio Present Member Devin Romanul Chair Present II. MINUTES APPROVAL Appropriations & Oversight Committee Budget Hearing June 4, 2026 6:00 PM 1 Motion by unanimous consent to Hold reading of the minutes until June 11 made by Chair Romanul All were in favor and minutes were held RESULT: MINUTES HELD IN COMMITTEE [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski III. PUBLIC COMMENT When: Jun 8, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Appropriations & Oversight Committee Budget Hearing Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://cityofmelrose-org.zoom.us/j/96749944419?pwd=0alp4nec7vbGI985r7KQBaYzfp2UeW.1 Passcode:491729 Webinar ID: 967 4994 4419 Motion to Open public comment made by Chair Romanul at 6:03 PM Comments on the floor: John Connery of 19 Parker Street is a past president of Melrose High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He commented that the city has many champion athletes, and they appreciate the use of Memorial Hall for their events. He requested that Melrose preserve and continue the upkeep of Memorial Hall and that the council vote for this. He is a trained architect and suggested that Melrose redesign the city seal to make it more representative of the city's history. He has consulted with the Chamber of Commerce and some arts groups to propose a contest for a new design. He commented that new growth is exempt from the 2.5% tax for 1 year and he will return with a proposal to bring in more revenue (up to $700,000) without changing any rules. Kelly Vrooman of 30 Baxter Street advocated for the installation of seven automated external defibrillators (AEDs) at local parks and athletic facilities. With the help of family, friends and local businesses, she raised roughly $17,000 toward this project and requests that council votes to accept these funds and to approve the free cash request for this project. There were no comments via Zoom Motion to Close public comment made by Chair Romanul at 6:15 PM Chair Romanul thanked the council for allowing his remote attendance at the June 4 meeting and specifically for Vice Chair Vandiver's help in running the meeting. IV. TRANSFERS 2

A. (ID # 2026-1290): A transfer in the amount of $69,000 from Health Insurance (#914) to Workers Compensation (#912) to fund estimated costs through the end of the fiscal year. Polly Latta, Human Resources Director, explained that this free cash request will allow the city to meet its obligations to continue paying indemnity benefits for current recipients of workers' comp benefits through the end of this fiscal year, and pay for any known and anticipated medical expenses through the end of the fiscal year. We currently have 3 long-term recipients of workers' comp benefits, and 4 short-term recipients of benefits. Motion to Recommend made by Councilor Finocchiaro Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti All were in favor and motion passed RESULTS: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski

B. (ID # 2026-1293): Requesting a transfer of $7,000 from the Memorial Building Salaries account 016931-511000 to the Memorial Building Professional Services account 016932-529000 to cover the FY26 HVAC repairs. Kathy Pigott-Brodeur, Director of Memorial Hall, explained that two pumps in the HVAC system broke and this transfer of funds will cover the repair costs. Motion to Recommend made by Councilor Finocchiaro Seconded by Councilor Williams All were in favor and motion passed RESULTS: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski V. DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS 3 A. Department Presenter 145 Treasurer/Collector Kathryn Armata, Treasurer/Collector 711 Municipal Debt 751 Municipal Debt Int 752 Projected Debt 916 Medicare City Portion 296 Parking Kathryn Armata, Treasurer/Collector 693 Memorial Hall Kathy Pigott- Brodeur, Director, Memorial Hall 631 Recreation Frank Oliveri, Recreation Director 2652 Recreation Revolving Account 2669 Park Permits Rob Carillo, Parks Revolving Account Superintendent 653 Mt Hood Enterprise Fund 6200 652 Pine Banks Hank Kezer, President, Pine Banks Board Department 145 Treasurer/Collector Kathryn Armata, Treasurer/Collector, presented the department's FY27 budget, highlighting recent accomplishments including successful water lien collection efforts, a transition to ACH payments from paper checks for better fraud security, and a successful debt issuance for the public safety building project. President Freeman suggested setting up an email or text notification system to remind residents of tax bill payment due dates, and they will work with Tom Dalton, Communications Director, to put this in place. Councilor Park commented on the downward trend in professional services expenses. About 5 years ago a consultant discovered discrepancies that have since been rectified, which resulted in a period of higher expenses at that time. Going forward there will be a line item for these services, but they should not increase. Motion to Move the Bottom Line made by Councilor Jamaleddine Seconded by Councilor Finocchiaro 4 All were in favor and motion passed RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski Department 711 Municipal Debt Kathryn Armata explained that exempt debt issuance allowed the municipality to exceed the typical 5% non-exempt debt limit, with current projections showing approximately 3.3% usage of the limit. Motion to Move the Bottom Line made by Councilor Vandiver Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti All were in favor and motion passed RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski Department 751 Municipal Debt Int Kathryn Armata presented the budget Motion to Move the Bottom Line made by Councilor Finocchiaro Seconded by Councilor Williams All were in favor and motion passed RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski Department 752 Projected Debt Kathryn Armata stated that the projected debt includes a temporary $26 million bond issued to manage cash flows for the fire building project. Motion to Move the Bottom Line made by Councilor Williams Seconded by Councilor Vandiver All were in favor and motion passed RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] 5 AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski Department 916 Medicare City Portion Kathryn Armata noted the $1,099,040 budget represented a 5% increase, though actual costs could change due to ongoing union contract negotiations and new insurance rates. Typically we come close to that number every year, and would go over during times of increased hiring. Motion to Move the Bottom Line made by Councilor Finocchiaro Seconded by Councilor Kowal All were in favor and motion passed RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski Department 296 Parking Kathryn Armata stated that the revenue was reported at $164,000 with a net of $83,000 after expenses, and there were 172 overnight parking permits issued. Councilor Kowal inquired about the lease on Myrtle Street, which ends in June. The lease amount increased by 20% last year and the current proposal has increased more. Motion to Move the Bottom Line made by Councilor Karamcheti Seconded by Councilor Kowal All were in favor and motion passed RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski Department 693 Memorial Hall Kathy Pigott-Brodeur, Director of Memorial Hall, presented their budget, including details on their board structure, staffing with 42.5 hours total for operations assistants, and current revenue of $147,260.10 with 224 events planned for FY26. Kathy discussed the operations and challenges, highlighting successful initiatives like the robotics program during July to use underutilized space and increase revenue. She explained that while the hall's interior needs significant renovations, including ceiling repairs and painting, these cannot proceed without an engineer, which the city does not currently have. Kathy noted that while event numbers decreased to 224 in FY26 from 259 in FY25 due to her FMLA leave, revenue actually increased due to rate adjustments, and she aims to exceed 226 events in FY27 while continuing to move rates closer to market level. The rates are 6 currently 30% below market rate and they plan to increase the rates incrementally to get to just below market rate. Councilor Karamcheti expressed gratitude for the hall's community service and highlighted concerns about the limited $800 marketing budget, suggesting more resources are needed for marketing efforts. The discussion covered interior improvements, wondering if the GAR room's condition has impacted event bookings, and she confirmed that funds have been allocated for stage curtain replacement while a sound system upgrade requires further consultation. The conversation also addressed fee structures for different user groups, though Kathy indicated that smaller groups are better served by alternative venues, and emphasized the need to complete exterior envelope work before proceeding with interior improvements. Motion to Move the Bottom Line made by President Freeman Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti All were in favor and motion passed RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski Department 631 Recreation Frank Oliveri, Recreation Director, presented a request for $83,070 from the city's General Fund to support operations, explaining that while the department serves over 4,000 participants annually, recent increases in costs, particularly health insurance, have created a significant shortfall. The department recently conducted a community survey with over 300 participants to assess programming needs across all age groups, with middle school and high school students identified as a particular focus area for expanded offerings. Councilor Williams suggested adding elementary school age clubs and enrichment programs to the offerings. Motion to Move the Bottom Line made by Councilor Finocchiaro Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti All were in favor and motion passed RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski Department 2652 Recreation Revolving Account Frank Oliveri discussed the request to increase the Recreation Revolving Fund from $500,000 to $575,000 for fiscal year 2026, with Councilor Williams questioning the current fund balance and future cap levels. Frank explained that while the fund currently has approximately $250,000, expenses are still being paid out from spring programs and future revenue from summer and fall programs hasn't fully materialized yet. Motion to Approve made by Councilor FInocchiaro 7 Seconded by Councilor Park All were in favor and motion passed RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski Department 2669 Park Permits Revolving Account Rob Carillo, Parks Superintendent, explained that the fund generates $15,000-20,000 annually from field rentals and outlined plans to revamp the Adopt-A-Site program, including creating an interactive website and improving management processes. The Green team, consisting of 6-8 DPW workers, is responsible for overseeing open space and field preparation in the spring and fall seasons. Motion to Approve made by Councilor Williams Seconded by Councilor Finocchiaro All were in favor and motion passed RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski Department 653 Mt Hood Enterprise Fund 6200 Rob Carillo, Parks Superintendent, explained that this oversees basically all the enterprise that is Mount Hood. That includes capital improvement projects, contracting, the professional service, paying Sagamore management, the bonds we have, that include Pinebanks, the playing fields at the high school, and the equipment that we purchased for Mt. Hood when Sagamore took over the contract. The current relationship with Sagamore is great and they keep the course looking immaculate. The current split is the city gets 35% of the golf revenue, 8% of any food, beverage, or simulator rentals, and 0% of the pro shop. Motion to Approve made by President Freeman Seconded by Councilor Kowal All were in favor and motion passed RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski 8 Department 652 Pine Banks Hank Kezer, President of Pine Banks Board, explained the funding formula between Malden and Melrose cities. He noted that the total budget is $1,194,912, with a reduction of $15,000 from the previous year, and that costs are split equally between the two cities. He discussed recent equipment purchases and financing arrangements, including a 10-year loan for rugby field resurfacing and utility shed construction that matures in 2027. He addressed utility cost reductions due to new facilities, and exploring remediation options for a lead-contaminated area at Pine Banks, which currently costs $16,000 annually to fence off. Motion to Move the Bottom Line made by Councilor Chen Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti All were in favor and motion passed RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski Motion to Recess made by Councilor Park at 8:15 PM Seconded by Councilor Williams All were in favor and meeting was recessed Meeting was reopened by Chair Romanul at 8:23PM VI. APPROPRIATIONS FOR FY27

A. (ID # 2026-1204): An Appropriation in the amount of $2,236,997 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 Mt. Hood Enterprise Fund budget. Motion to Recommend made by Councilor Finocchiaro Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti All were in favor and motion passed RESULTS: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski Rob Carillo explained that this figure of $2,236,000 was the estimate from the city's CFO on what we're going to owe in expenses to run the golf course for the next fiscal year. 9

B. (ID # 2026-1212): Reauthorization of the revolving fund table for Fiscal Year 2027. Motion to Hold made by Councilor Finocchiaro Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti All were in favor and motion passed RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski

C. (ID # 2026-1208): An Appropriation in the amount of $126,652,797 to fund the Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Operating Budget. Motion to Hold made by Councilor Williams Seconded by Councilor Vandiver All were in favor and motion passed RESULT: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski VII. ORDERS

A. (ID # 2026-1240): An order to increase the Recreation Revolving Fund (#2652) spending limit for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2026 from $500,000 to $575,000. Motion to Recommend made by Councilor Williams Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti All were in favor and motion passed RESULTS: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski 10

B. (ID # 2026-1241): Acceptance of a donation to the Parks Department for the purchase and maintenance of AED units at parks throughout the City. Motion to Recommend made by Councilor Karamcheti Seconded by Councilor Finocchiaro All were in favor and motion passed RESULTS: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski Rob Carillo thanked Kelly Vrooman for fundraising for the AED installation at city parks. It's a perfect example of a resident having an idea, following the correct process with local government, and following through with the action to benefit the community as a whole. It is still in the planning phase, they hope to purchase 7 AED's, and the specific parks placement is not yet determined. VIII. APPROPRIATIONS FOR FY26

A. (ID # 2026-1171): An Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) to Memorial Building (#693) in the amount of $50,000 for boiler replacement and HVAC controls. Motion to Recommend made by Councilor Finocchiaro Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti All were in favor and motion passed RESULTS: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski Kathy Pigott-Brodeur shared that a 97% high-efficiency boiler will be installed ASAP and the project will be complete in July/August. This is not a DPW managed building but Jim Troup reviewed the selection. Kathy will be on site to oversee the installation, which is estimated to take 3 days.

B. (ID # 2026-1237): An Appropriation from Free Cash (account 01-324001) in the amount of $17,000 to the Parks Department for the Purchase of AEDs for playing fields. 11 Motion to Recommend made by Councilor Finocchiaro Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti All were in favor and motion passed RESULTS: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski

C. (ID # 2026-1249): An Appropriation from Mt. Hood Retained Earnings (account 620000- 319000) in the amount of $200,000 to Mt. Hood Reserve Fund (8417- 490000). Motion to Recommend made by Councilor Finocchiaro Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti All were in favor and motion passed RESULTS: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None ABSENT: John Obremski

D. (ID # 2026-1250): An Appropriation from Mt. Hood Retained Earnings (account 620000- 319000) in the amount of $150,000 to Mt. Hood Professional Services (account 620000-529000) to fulfill contract obligations. Motion to Recommend made by Councilor Finocchiaro Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti All were in favor and motion passed RESULTS: ACCEPTED [UNANIMOUS] TO: City Council AYES: Jason Chen, Cal Finocchiaro, Bradley Freeman, Maya Jamaleddine, Manjula Karamcheti, Elizabeth Kowal, Christopher Park, Devin Romanul, Kim Vandiver, Ryan Williams NAYS: None 12 ABSENT: John Obremski IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion to Adjourn by unanimous consent made by Chair Romanul at 8:41 PM All were in favor and meeting was adjourned 13 CITY OF MELROSE Human Resources Department City Hall, 562 Main Street Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Polina Latta Director (P) 781-979-4146 (F) 781-979-4246 Platta@cityofmelrose.org To: President Brad Freeman Melrose City Council From: Polina Latta, HR Director Re: Transfer of funds to various accounts Date: May 21, 2026 The Human Resources Department is requesting a transfer of funds from the Group Health budget, account number 019142-549201, in the amount of Sixty-Nine Thousand Dollars ($69,000) to the various accounts as set forth herein: Workers Compensation Budget (#912) • 019122-543100: $59,000 WC Medicals • 019122-543102: $10,000 WC Benefits The $10,000 WC Benefits are required to meet the City’s obligation to continue to pay indemnity benefits to current recipients of WC benefits through the end of the fiscal year. The City of Melrose currently has three long term and four short term recipients of benefits. If I can answer any additional questions about this order, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your consideration. CITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 20272 FY2027 ENTERPRISE FUNDS FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT MT HOOD ENTERPRISE FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 51 SALARIES 620000 511000 S & W 112,811.00 114,600.00 114,600.00 98,800.28 114,600.00 118,087.00 3.0% TOTAL SALARIES 112,811.00 114,600.00 114,600.00 98,800.28 114,600.00 118,087.00 3.0% 52 CONTRACTUAL 620000 522000 TELEPHONE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 620000 523300 CONTRACTOR 29,929.56 20,000.00 20,000.00 6,434.99 20,215.32 20,000.00 .0% 620000 527309 SECURITY 492.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 492.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 620000 528600 AUDIT SERV 6,360.00 6,360.00 6,360.00 .00 6,360.00 6,360.00 .0% 620000 528800 PLOWING 6,445.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 12,847.50 6,000.00 6,000.00 .0% 620000 528900 LEGAL COUN .00 15,000.00 15,000.00 .00 15,000.00 15,000.00 .0% 620000 529000 PROF SERV 1,690,985.61 1,578,000.00 1,578,000.00 1,377,832.26 1,578,000.00 1,578,000.00 .0% 620000 529001 MT HD IMPR .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 620000 529006 MH CAP IMP 186,497.62 50,000.00 50,000.00 48,463.68 64,713.68 50,000.00 .0% 620000 529017 PROF CONS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 1,920,709.79 1,680,360.00 1,680,360.00 1,446,070.43 1,695,289.00 1,680,360.00 .0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 620000 530500 OFFICE SUP 65.02 4,000.00 4,000.00 .00 4,000.00 4,000.00 .0% 620000 530501 MISC SUP 9,148.90 12,000.00 12,000.00 9,911.32 12,500.00 12,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 9,213.92 16,000.00 16,000.00 9,911.32 16,500.00 16,000.00 .0% 54 OTHER CHARGES 620000 548960 MT HD COMM 3,616.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 1,702.36 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% 627512 549102 MUNI INT .00 164,893.00 164,893.00 24,332.50 164,893.00 152,550.00 -7.5% 627522 549100 PROJ DEBT 32,989.81 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 36,605.81 174,893.00 174,893.00 26,034.86 174,893.00 162,550.00 -7.1% 56 MISCELLANEOUS 620000 590002 MTHD PILOT .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 627112 565000 MUNI DEBT .00 233,706.00 233,706.00 43,300.00 233,706.00 260,000.00 11.3% TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS .00 233,706.00 233,706.00 43,300.00 233,706.00 260,000.00 11.3% TOTAL MT HOOD ENTERPRISE FUN 2,079,340.52 2,219,559.00 2,219,559.00 1,624,116.89 2,234,988.00 2,236,997.00 .8% GRAND TOTAL 2,079,340.52 2,219,559.00 2,219,559.00 1,624,116.89 2,234,988.00 2,236,997.00 .8% ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Kerriann Golden ** Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:36 Page 1 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrpts A B C D E F G Department, Board, Committee, Agency or Fees, Charges or Other Restrictions or Conditions Officer Authorized to Receipts Credited to Program of Activity Expenses Payable from on Expenses Payable from Other Requirements/ Fund # Revolving Fund Spend from the Fund Fund Fund Fund Reports Fiscal years Supplies, administrative fees and permits for Veterans Service Officer any programs related to Veteran Services and Fiscal Year 2027 and 2607 Veterans and Board Donations Melrose Community events. $2,000 Annual Cap subsequent years Costs associated with the various programs sponsored by the Recreation Department Registration and User including the Director and Assistant Director's fees collected for salary, program coordinator salaries as well as Recreation Department supplies and equipment needed to run the Fiscal Year 2027 and 2652 Recreation Park Commission sponsored programs program. $500,000 Annual Cap subsequent years $15,000 Annual Cap. State-Mandated certificates of inspections, Salaries related to Director of Inspectional Fees from inspections of multifamily inspections, equipment, contracted contracted inspectors are Fiscal Year 2027 and 2658 Inspectional Services Services multifamily homes inspectors, education and printing. only paid from this fund. subsequent years Director of Health Fees associated with Costs associated with flu clinics, sale of bike Fiscal Year 2027 and 2659 Health Department public health programs helmets, salaries and CPR classes $60,000 Annual Cap subsequent years Fees associated with excessive false alarm responses from private $10,000 Annual Cap. No homes and businesses salaries are paid from this Fiscal Year 2027 and 2665 Police False Alarm Chief of Police throughout the City Maintenance of Police Department Fleet fund subsequent years Rental Fees and Custodial charges received from activities hosted by user groups and organizations that Supplies and maintenance costs associated do not reside within the with parks, fields and playgrounds where Fiscal Year 2027 and 2669 Park Permits Park Commission City. permits are issued. $40,000 Annual Cap subsequent years Fees associated with the $30,000 Annual Cap. No rental of this building Fees related to maintaining the Beebe Estate in salaries are paid from this Fiscal Year 2027 and 2750 Beebe Estate Beebe Estate Trustees and donations a safe and sanitary manner. fund subsequent years Council on Aging and Milano Center Programs and services, minibus related expenses and costs associated with maintaining the Milano Center in a safe and sanitary manner, Salary for Fiscal Year 2027 and 2811 Council on Aging Council on Aging Director Donations Social Service Coordinator $65,000 Annual Cap subsequent yearsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 112 CITY COUNCIL 51 SALARIES 011121 511000 S & W 62,887.48 72,595.00 72,595.00 57,287.90 72,595.00 73,746.00 1.6% TOTAL SALARIES 62,887.48 72,595.00 72,595.00 57,287.90 72,595.00 73,746.00 1.6% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011122 520500 ADVERTIS 2,302.00 300.00 300.00 1,910.00 300.00 3,000.00 900.0% 011122 521000 PRINTING 206.00 700.00 700.00 790.00 700.00 700.00 .0% 011122 523100 EXPENSES 11,000.00 11,000.00 11,000.00 9,737.46 11,000.00 12,000.00 9.1% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 13,508.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,437.46 12,000.00 15,700.00 30.8% TOTAL CITY COUNCIL 76,395.48 84,595.00 84,595.00 69,725.36 84,595.00 89,446.00 5.7% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 1 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 121 MAYOR 51 SALARIES 011211 511000 S & W 335,222.26 345,726.00 345,726.00 296,506.71 345,726.00 377,019.00 9.1% TOTAL SALARIES 335,222.26 345,726.00 345,726.00 296,506.71 345,726.00 377,019.00 9.1% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011212 521000 PRINTING 456.76 750.00 750.00 584.64 998.00 750.00 .0% 011212 523100 EXP ACCT 7,026.69 7,000.00 7,000.00 6,063.19 7,000.00 7,000.00 .0% 011212 525401 WEBSITE .00 9,000.00 9,000.00 9,000.00 9,000.00 12,000.00 33.3% 011212 529000 PROF SERV 486.90 4,000.00 4,000.00 9,029.05 9,500.00 6,000.00 50.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 7,970.35 20,750.00 20,750.00 24,676.88 26,498.00 25,750.00 24.1% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011212 540500 DUES/MEMB 22,828.00 24,500.00 24,500.00 23,780.00 24,500.00 24,500.00 .0% 011212 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 3,540.00 2,250.00 2,250.00 763.16 2,250.00 2,250.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 26,368.00 26,750.00 26,750.00 24,543.16 26,750.00 26,750.00 .0% TOTAL MAYOR 369,560.61 393,226.00 393,226.00 345,726.75 398,974.00 429,519.00 9.2% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 2 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 135 AUDITOR 51 SALARIES 011351 511000 S & W 386,437.15 407,422.00 407,422.00 347,802.58 407,422.00 343,703.00 -15.6% TOTAL SALARIES 386,437.15 407,422.00 407,422.00 347,802.58 407,422.00 343,703.00 -15.6% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011352 528600 AUDIT SERV 69,170.00 80,165.00 80,165.00 79,337.50 80,165.00 84,000.00 4.8% 011352 529000 PROF SERV 11,800.00 11,800.00 11,800.00 10,777.55 11,800.00 42,702.00 261.9% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 80,970.00 91,965.00 91,965.00 90,115.05 91,965.00 126,702.00 37.8% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011352 540500 DUES/MEMB 225.00 600.00 600.00 500.00 600.00 1,000.00 66.7% 011352 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 2,527.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 150.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 100.0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 2,752.00 1,600.00 1,600.00 650.00 1,600.00 3,000.00 87.5% TOTAL AUDITOR 470,159.15 500,987.00 500,987.00 438,567.63 500,987.00 473,405.00 -5.5% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 3 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 141 ASSESSORS 51 SALARIES 011411 511000 S & W 244,040.09 256,712.00 256,712.00 220,689.14 256,712.00 272,319.00 6.1% TOTAL SALARIES 244,040.09 256,712.00 256,712.00 220,689.14 256,712.00 272,319.00 6.1% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011412 521000 PRINTING 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 250.00 .0% 011412 523000 MILEAGE 1,029.04 1,000.00 1,000.00 35.14 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% 011412 528000 FEES 298.05 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 300.00 .0% 011412 529000 PROF SERV 3,327.75 15,900.00 15,900.00 30,793.16 31,507.99 15,900.00 .0% 011412 529300 REVAL 103,082.75 103,500.00 103,500.00 138,353.75 138,559.01 108,675.00 5.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 107,987.59 120,950.00 120,950.00 169,732.05 171,617.00 126,125.00 4.3% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 011412 530200 COPY SUP 181.70 200.00 200.00 192.02 200.00 200.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 181.70 200.00 200.00 192.02 200.00 200.00 .0% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011412 540500 DUES/MEMB 695.00 700.00 700.00 694.00 700.00 700.00 .0% 011412 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 6,339.01 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,795.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 100.0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 7,034.01 3,700.00 3,700.00 2,489.00 3,700.00 6,700.00 81.1% TOTAL ASSESSORS 359,243.39 381,562.00 381,562.00 393,102.21 432,229.00 405,344.00 6.2% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 4 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 145 TREASURER/COLLECTOR 51 SALARIES 011451 511000 S & W 419,478.42 441,481.00 441,481.00 381,753.01 441,481.00 532,737.00 20.7% TOTAL SALARIES 419,478.42 441,481.00 441,481.00 381,753.01 441,481.00 532,737.00 20.7% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011452 521000 PRINTING 9,720.05 20,000.00 20,000.00 4,713.77 20,000.00 16,250.00 -18.8% 011452 521500 POSTAGE 69,472.33 60,000.00 60,000.00 55,082.77 60,000.00 55,000.00 -8.3% 011452 521801 FOLD MAINT 1,470.00 1,400.00 1,400.00 1,544.00 1,400.00 1,400.00 .0% 011452 527600 OFFICE EQU 1,210.94 1,215.00 1,215.00 300.00 1,215.00 2,000.00 64.6% 011452 528002 TITLE FEES 880.39 1,260.00 1,260.00 1,105.00 1,639.61 3,500.00 177.8% 011452 529000 PROF SERV 17,788.31 14,848.00 14,848.00 3,937.59 15,961.75 15,000.00 1.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 100,542.02 98,723.00 98,723.00 66,683.13 100,216.36 93,150.00 -5.6% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011452 540500 DUES/MEMB 265.00 165.00 165.00 485.00 165.00 475.00 187.9% 011452 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 1,073.13 1,500.00 1,500.00 845.09 1,500.00 2,000.00 33.3% 011452 544100 SURETY 2,000.00 2,075.00 2,075.00 2,000.00 2,075.00 2,000.00 -3.6% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 3,338.13 3,740.00 3,740.00 3,330.09 3,740.00 4,475.00 19.7% TOTAL TREASURER/COLLECTOR 523,358.57 543,944.00 543,944.00 451,766.23 545,437.36 630,362.00 15.9% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 5 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 151 CITY SOLICITOR 51 SALARIES 011511 511000 S & W 165,764.98 148,603.00 148,603.00 128,598.75 148,603.00 171,959.00 15.7% 01151771 511000 S & W 114,306.22 119,475.00 119,475.00 103,496.50 119,475.00 123,061.00 3.0% TOTAL SALARIES 280,071.20 268,078.00 268,078.00 232,095.25 268,078.00 295,020.00 10.1% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011512 523100 EXPENSES 451.14 1,200.00 1,200.00 205.00 3,410.00 1,200.00 .0% 011512 529000 PROF SERV 33,104.27 30,000.00 30,000.00 10,332.90 31,790.00 30,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 33,555.41 31,200.00 31,200.00 10,537.90 35,200.00 31,200.00 .0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 011512 534200 BOOKS 357.00 500.00 500.00 407.00 500.00 500.00 .0% 011512 534250 ELECT MASS 3,322.00 3,850.00 3,850.00 3,816.00 4,454.00 4,152.00 7.8% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 3,679.00 4,350.00 4,350.00 4,223.00 4,954.00 4,652.00 6.9% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011512 540500 DUES/MEMB 1,300.00 2,730.00 2,730.00 1,270.00 2,730.00 2,500.00 -8.4% 011512 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 1,932.09 3,000.00 3,000.00 1,680.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% 011512 544310 PROP INS 807,504.40 884,112.00 884,112.00 891,383.40 889,764.00 968,715.00 9.6% 011512 544500 CLAIMSDED 12,013.07 10,000.00 10,000.00 2,054.97 10,000.00 60,000.00 500.0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 822,749.56 899,842.00 899,842.00 896,388.37 905,494.00 1,034,215.00 14.9% TOTAL CITY SOLICITOR 1,140,055.17 1,203,470.00 1,203,470.00 1,143,244.52 1,213,726.00 1,365,087.00 13.4% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 6 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 152 HUMAN RESOURCES 51 SALARIES 011521 511000 S & W 156,945.53 164,061.00 164,061.00 145,536.92 164,061.00 200,629.00 22.3% TOTAL SALARIES 156,945.53 164,061.00 164,061.00 145,536.92 164,061.00 200,629.00 22.3% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011522 520500 ADVERTISE 5,999.67 .00 8,000.00 12,653.84 10,357.75 8,000.00 .0% 011522 521000 PRINTING 96.96 100.00 100.00 91.00 100.00 100.00 .0% 011522 529600 ADA .00 .00 .00 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 6,096.63 100.00 8,100.00 22,744.84 10,457.75 18,100.00 123.5% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011522 540500 DUES/MEMB 539.00 519.00 519.00 574.00 519.00 519.00 .0% 011522 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 242.99 500.00 500.00 90.00 500.00 500.00 .0% 011522 543000 PHYSICAL 15,129.00 .00 12,000.00 10,790.00 10,253.00 12,000.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 15,910.99 1,019.00 13,019.00 11,454.00 11,272.00 13,019.00 .0% TOTAL HUMAN RESOURCES 178,953.15 165,180.00 185,180.00 179,735.76 185,790.75 231,748.00 25.1% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 7 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 155 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 51 SALARIES 011551 511000 S & W 390,639.04 410,358.00 410,358.00 337,308.93 410,358.00 425,211.00 3.6% TOTAL SALARIES 390,639.04 410,358.00 410,358.00 337,308.93 410,358.00 425,211.00 3.6% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011552 522000 TELEPHONE 156,475.53 100,000.00 100,000.00 80,749.54 128,788.95 100,000.00 .0% 011552 522004 WAN COMMUN 13,877.41 12,000.00 12,000.00 4,199.59 16,199.59 12,000.00 .0% 011552 525105 COMP MAINT 34,999.29 29,280.00 29,280.00 32,920.10 33,919.58 29,280.00 .0% 011552 525203 NET SERVIC 2,900.00 .00 .00 .00 2,100.00 .00 .0% 011552 525301 MUNIS SUPP 123,833.50 130,343.00 130,343.00 131,241.67 132,343.00 136,860.00 5.0% 011552 525303 LICENSES 245,353.97 265,491.00 265,491.00 289,562.90 300,377.14 288,766.00 8.8% 011552 525305 IT COM NOT 6,867.13 7,417.00 7,417.00 7,317.11 7,417.00 7,417.00 .0% 011552 525309 OSDBA 3,362.80 10,000.00 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% 011552 525402 INTERNET 16,067.51 9,180.00 9,180.00 5,789.80 9,180.00 9,180.00 .0% 011552 529000 PROF SERV 106,251.87 105,000.00 105,000.00 120,139.76 123,882.32 105,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 709,989.01 668,711.00 668,711.00 671,920.47 764,207.58 698,503.00 4.5% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 011552 530120 COMP MISC 3,482.09 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,983.18 2,000.00 .00 -100.0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 3,482.09 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,983.18 2,000.00 .00 -100.0% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011552 540700 SEMINARS 800.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 1,565.00 3,900.00 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 800.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 1,565.00 3,900.00 2,500.00 .0% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 01155772 551097 SCHOOL IT 555,609.39 .00 525,000.00 614,969.95 226,600.61 525,000.00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 555,609.39 .00 525,000.00 614,969.95 226,600.61 525,000.00 .0% TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1,660,519.53 1,083,569.00 1,608,569.00 1,627,747.53 1,407,066.19 1,651,214.00 2.7% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 8 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 161 CITY CLERK 51 SALARIES 011611 511000 S & W 253,637.53 293,212.00 293,212.00 261,316.59 293,212.00 301,754.00 2.9% 011611 513000 OVERTIME 8,791.07 11,400.00 11,400.00 1,944.26 11,400.00 11,400.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 262,428.60 304,612.00 304,612.00 263,260.85 304,612.00 313,154.00 2.8% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011612 520500 ADVERTISE -26.07 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,144.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 .0% 011612 521000 PRINTING 3,377.03 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,313.44 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% 011612 525109 DOG MAINT 1,523.45 1,700.00 1,700.00 1,000.00 1,700.00 1,700.00 .0% 011612 525308 AGENDASOFT .00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .00 10,000.00 17,915.00 79.2% 011612 529301 RECODE 7,912.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 8,156.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 12,786.41 26,200.00 26,200.00 12,613.44 26,200.00 34,115.00 30.2% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 011612 530501 VITALSUPPL 2,716.51 5,000.00 5,000.00 1,767.05 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 2,716.51 5,000.00 5,000.00 1,767.05 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011612 540500 DUES/MEMB 615.00 700.00 700.00 455.00 700.00 700.00 .0% 011612 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 885.60 4,000.00 4,000.00 620.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 .0% 011612 544100 SURETY 20.00 75.00 75.00 .00 75.00 75.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 1,520.60 4,775.00 4,775.00 1,075.00 4,775.00 4,775.00 .0% TOTAL CITY CLERK 279,452.12 340,587.00 340,587.00 278,716.34 340,587.00 357,044.00 4.8% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 9 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 162 ELECTION/REGISTRAR 51 SALARIES 011621 511000 S & W 3,805.10 4,569.00 4,569.00 2,953.40 4,569.00 4,569.00 .0% 011621 512000 PT S&W 80,587.83 55,000.00 55,000.00 30,562.40 55,000.00 55,000.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 84,392.93 59,569.00 59,569.00 33,515.80 59,569.00 59,569.00 .0% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011622 521000 PRINTING 16,966.64 13,000.00 13,000.00 27,951.88 13,000.00 13,000.00 .0% 011622 521500 POSTAGE 8,101.83 11,000.00 11,000.00 8,623.77 11,000.00 11,000.00 .0% 011622 525102 EQUIPMAINT 15,864.50 16,000.00 16,000.00 14,642.06 20,000.00 16,000.00 .0% 011622 529000 PROF SERV 8,089.46 10,000.00 10,000.00 2,173.65 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 49,022.43 50,000.00 50,000.00 53,391.36 54,000.00 50,000.00 .0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 011622 530506 ELEC SUPP 1,377.55 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,795.41 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 1,377.55 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,795.41 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011622 540500 DUES/MEMB 25.00 200.00 200.00 .00 200.00 200.00 .0% 011622 540600 EDUC/SEMIN .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 25.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 .00 1,200.00 1,200.00 .0% TOTAL ELECTION/REGISTRAR 134,817.91 113,769.00 113,769.00 89,702.57 117,769.00 113,769.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 10 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 165 LIQUOR COMMISSION 52 CONTRACTUAL 011652 529000 PROF SERV 387.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% 011652 529027 COMPLIANCE .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 387.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% TOTAL LIQUOR COMMISSION 387.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 11 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 175 PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOP 51 SALARIES 011751 511000 S & W 375,298.16 374,802.00 374,802.00 324,105.56 374,802.00 385,654.00 2.9% TOTAL SALARIES 375,298.16 374,802.00 374,802.00 324,105.56 374,802.00 385,654.00 2.9% 52 CONTRACTUAL 011752 520500 ADVERTISE 880.00 880.00 880.00 399.00 880.00 880.00 .0% 011752 521000 PRINTING 1,280.00 1,280.00 1,280.00 555.34 1,280.00 1,280.00 .0% 011752 528810 CONSERV 9,053.42 14,000.00 14,000.00 4,946.58 18,946.58 14,000.00 .0% 011752 529000 PROF SERV 471.78 .00 .00 .00 .00 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 11,685.20 16,160.00 16,160.00 5,900.92 21,106.58 18,660.00 15.5% 54 OTHER CHARGES 011752 540000 ENERGY 3,000.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 011752 540500 DUES/MEMB 1,654.40 1,925.00 1,925.00 1,719.80 1,925.00 1,925.00 .0% 011752 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 2,400.67 2,455.00 2,455.00 1,275.28 2,455.00 2,455.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 7,055.07 6,880.00 6,880.00 2,995.08 4,380.00 4,380.00 -36.3% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 011752 551080 CONSULT .00 .00 .00 60,000.00 .00 .00 .0% 01175772 551072 CONTR SVCS 25,000.00 .00 .00 100,000.00 100,000.00 .00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 25,000.00 .00 .00 160,000.00 100,000.00 .00 .0% TOTAL PLANNING & COMMUNITY D 419,038.43 397,842.00 397,842.00 493,001.56 500,288.58 408,694.00 2.7% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 12 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 211 POLICE 51 SALARIES 012111 511000 S & W 5,101,716.77 5,182,115.00 5,336,191.00 4,402,182.37 5,182,115.00 5,670,660.00 6.3% 012111 513000 OVERTIME 623,440.40 457,900.00 457,900.00 361,766.42 457,900.00 457,900.00 .0% 012111 513010 OT TRAININ 164,869.56 125,000.00 125,000.00 188,677.64 125,000.00 150,000.00 20.0% 012111 514000 COURT TIME 17,503.10 26,000.00 26,000.00 15,109.48 26,000.00 26,000.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 5,907,529.83 5,791,015.00 5,945,091.00 4,967,735.91 5,791,015.00 6,304,560.00 6.0% 52 CONTRACTUAL 012112 521000 PRINTING 1,942.12 2,540.00 2,540.00 1,099.75 2,560.00 2,540.00 .0% 012112 521500 POSTAGE 814.60 3,750.00 3,750.00 3,397.33 3,750.00 3,750.00 .0% 012112 523500 LAUNDRY 802.50 800.00 800.00 653.40 925.00 800.00 .0% 012112 525103 LEAPS 839.50 1,240.00 1,240.00 839.50 1,240.00 1,240.00 .0% 012112 525108 GENERATOR .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 012112 525202 COMP SUPP 48,145.30 60,000.00 60,000.00 47,515.72 60,000.00 67,785.00 13.0% 012112 527305 RADIO SYS 22,555.74 20,000.00 20,000.00 18,080.03 20,000.00 20,000.00 .0% 012112 529000 PROF SERV 10,540.16 10,000.00 10,000.00 9,040.65 10,025.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 85,639.92 98,330.00 98,330.00 80,626.38 98,500.00 106,115.00 7.9% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 012112 530120 COMP MISC 281.20 2,500.00 2,500.00 344.87 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0% 012112 530202 FILM SUP 617.98 590.00 590.00 547.11 590.00 590.00 .0% 012112 530501 MISC SUP 3,406.25 2,969.00 2,969.00 848.33 3,033.46 6,000.00 102.1% 012112 530505 RADAR 1,316.40 5,000.00 5,000.00 .00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 012112 533400 ACCREDIT 3,220.00 3,900.00 3,900.00 .00 3,900.00 .00 -100.0% 012112 534200 BOOKS 493.44 800.00 800.00 356.00 800.00 800.00 .0% 012112 535400 FOOD 233.39 500.00 500.00 201.37 500.00 500.00 .0% 012112 535500 UNIFORMS 97,581.11 73,000.00 73,000.00 60,738.36 73,400.00 73,000.00 .0% 012112 535600 NARCAN 2,023.12 2,500.00 2,500.00 794.46 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0% 012112 535700 AMMUNITION 15,150.58 12,500.00 12,500.00 2,141.14 12,500.00 12,500.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 124,323.47 104,259.00 104,259.00 65,971.64 104,723.46 103,390.00 -.8% 54 OTHER CHARGES 012112 540000 COM ENGAGE 9,699.77 10,000.00 10,000.00 8,302.15 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% 012112 540007 RECRUIT .00 .00 46,134.00 46,134.00 .00 46,134.00 .0% 012112 540500 DUES/MEMB 12,820.08 13,500.00 13,500.00 12,365.00 13,500.00 14,000.00 3.7% 012112 540702 TRAINING 24,511.80 20,000.00 20,000.00 15,124.24 20,794.00 20,000.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 47,031.65 43,500.00 89,634.00 81,925.39 44,294.00 90,134.00 .6% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 012113 551049 POL VEHICL .00 .00 .00 90,000.00 .00 .00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 13 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 012113 551100 POL EVIDEN .00 .00 .00 16,000.00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY .00 .00 .00 106,000.00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL POLICE 6,164,524.87 6,037,104.00 6,237,314.00 5,302,259.32 6,038,532.46 6,604,199.00 5.9% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 14 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 221 FIRE 51 SALARIES 012211 511000 S & W 4,877,556.39 5,201,301.00 5,201,301.00 4,501,854.16 5,201,301.00 5,328,184.00 2.4% 012211 513000 OVERTIME 1,635,358.72 489,300.00 489,300.00 719,982.70 489,300.00 513,500.00 4.9% 012211 513010 OT TRAININ 12,012.88 11,500.00 11,500.00 12,253.40 11,500.00 11,500.00 .0% 012211 515000 MUTUAL AID .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 6,524,927.99 5,702,101.00 5,702,101.00 5,234,090.26 5,702,101.00 5,853,184.00 2.6% 52 CONTRACTUAL 012212 521000 PRINTING 173.10 250.00 250.00 45.50 250.00 250.00 .0% 012212 527311 LIFE/SAFET 14,210.75 10,900.00 10,900.00 6,546.18 11,946.00 15,000.00 37.6% 012212 527500 VEHICLEREP 128,317.88 80,000.00 80,000.00 65,446.51 80,000.00 100,000.00 25.0% 012212 527605 FIRE CONTR 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 012212 527606 RADIO CONT 9,279.25 10,000.00 10,000.00 1,014.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% 012212 529000 PROF SERV 39,328.14 50,000.00 50,000.00 43,360.12 55,000.00 40,000.00 -20.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 196,309.12 156,150.00 156,150.00 121,412.31 162,196.00 170,250.00 9.0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 012212 530100 COMP PURCH 1,070.73 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 012212 530503 PREVENTSUP 3,651.75 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,380.20 3,000.00 4,000.00 33.3% 012212 530514 EMS SPLY .00 25,000.00 25,000.00 7,840.45 25,000.00 10,000.00 -60.0% 012212 531000 GAS & OIL .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 012212 531200 TIRES 766.73 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 4,500.00 .0% 012212 531500 BATTERIES 670.06 750.00 750.00 469.73 750.00 2,000.00 166.7% 012212 532000 CLEAN SUP 8,469.80 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,234.95 7,000.00 7,500.00 7.1% 012212 533200 ELECTR SUP 2,199.26 1,000.00 1,000.00 242.81 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% 012212 533300 ALARM SYS 1,804.35 4,000.00 4,000.00 964.18 4,000.00 4,000.00 .0% 012212 533500 TOOLS 2,792.91 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,316.22 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% 012212 534200 BOOKS 549.21 2,000.00 2,000.00 157.25 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% 012212 535500 UNIFORMS 50,883.00 52,100.00 52,100.00 49,423.00 52,100.00 52,100.00 .0% 012212 535501 CLOTHING .00 500.00 500.00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0% 012212 535502 PROTECT CL 2,252.00 2,400.00 2,400.00 2,743.00 2,400.00 2,400.00 .0% 012212 535505 TURNOUT 52,034.48 .00 .00 75,000.00 75,000.00 .00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 127,144.28 105,250.00 105,250.00 153,271.79 180,250.00 93,000.00 -11.6% 54 OTHER CHARGES 012212 540500 DUES/MEMB 1,100.00 1,100.00 1,100.00 1,100.00 1,100.00 1,100.00 .0% 012212 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 911.21 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,106.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 15 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 2,011.21 2,600.00 2,600.00 2,206.00 2,600.00 2,600.00 .0% 56 MISCELLANEOUS 012212 560200 ED REIMB 24,972.83 20,000.00 20,000.00 9,009.78 20,000.00 20,000.00 .0% 012212 568000 FIRE HOSE 2,923.99 3,700.00 3,700.00 2,798.61 3,700.00 3,700.00 .0% TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 27,896.82 23,700.00 23,700.00 11,808.39 23,700.00 23,700.00 .0% TOTAL FIRE 6,878,289.42 5,989,801.00 5,989,801.00 5,522,788.75 6,070,847.00 6,142,734.00 2.6% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 16 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 241 INSPECTION SERVICES 51 SALARIES 012411 511000 S & W 384,056.48 406,890.00 406,890.00 341,880.37 406,890.00 416,970.00 2.5% 012411 513000 OVERTIME 783.52 1,900.00 1,900.00 638.56 1,900.00 1,900.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 384,840.00 408,790.00 408,790.00 342,518.93 408,790.00 418,870.00 2.5% 52 CONTRACTUAL 012412 521000 PRINTING 43.10 325.00 325.00 250.00 325.00 400.00 23.1% 012412 529000 PROF SERV 10,356.90 10,000.00 10,000.00 4,903.20 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 10,400.00 10,325.00 10,325.00 5,153.20 10,325.00 10,400.00 .7% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 012412 530502 W & M SUP .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 780.00 1,000.00 1,500.00 50.0% 012412 534200 BOOKS 396.00 750.00 750.00 .00 750.00 1,000.00 33.3% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 396.00 1,750.00 1,750.00 780.00 1,750.00 2,500.00 42.9% 54 OTHER CHARGES 012412 540500 DUES/MEMB 790.00 500.00 500.00 1,488.00 500.00 500.00 .0% 012412 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 904.00 1,300.00 1,300.00 280.00 1,300.00 2,600.00 100.0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 1,694.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,768.00 1,800.00 3,100.00 72.2% TOTAL INSPECTION SERVICES 397,330.00 422,665.00 422,665.00 350,220.13 422,665.00 434,870.00 2.9% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 17 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 291 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 51 SALARIES 012911 511000 S & W 28,080.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 8,653.95 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 28,080.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 8,653.95 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 012912 530703 RADIO 391.28 .00 .00 970.00 970.00 .00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 391.28 .00 .00 970.00 970.00 .00 .0% 54 OTHER CHARGES 012912 540000 OTH CHGEXP 810.83 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 810.83 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 29,282.11 10,000.00 10,000.00 9,623.95 10,970.00 10,000.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 18 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 296 PARKING 51 SALARIES 012961 511000 S & W 15,483.00 15,931.00 15,931.00 13,668.04 15,931.00 16,333.00 2.5% TOTAL SALARIES 15,483.00 15,931.00 15,931.00 13,668.04 15,931.00 16,333.00 2.5% 52 CONTRACTUAL 012962 521000 PRINTING 5,031.50 6,750.00 6,750.00 1,009.50 6,750.00 6,750.00 .0% 012962 527950 GROV/MYRTL 34,999.92 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 35,000.00 .0% 012962 529000 PROF SERV 12,809.89 12,000.00 12,000.00 9,947.05 12,040.65 14,000.00 16.7% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 52,841.31 53,750.00 53,750.00 45,956.55 53,790.65 55,750.00 3.7% TOTAL PARKING 68,324.31 69,681.00 69,681.00 59,624.59 69,721.65 72,083.00 3.4% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 19 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 300 SCHOOL 51 SALARIES 013001 511000 S & W .00 42,523,875.00 46,342,675.00 .00 42,523,875.00 49,332,180.00 6.5% TOTAL SALARIES .00 42,523,875.00 46,342,675.00 .00 42,523,875.00 49,332,180.00 6.5% TOTAL SCHOOL .00 42,523,875.00 46,342,675.00 .00 42,523,875.00 49,332,180.00 6.5% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 20 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 399 REGIONAL SCHOOL ASSESSMENT 54 OTHER CHARGES 013012 547100 REGION SCH 1,619,030.00 1,951,636.00 1,951,636.00 1,951,636.00 1,951,636.00 2,066,354.00 5.9% 013012 547200 MINUTEMAN 27,426.18 28,201.00 28,201.00 28,200.18 28,201.00 29,231.00 3.7% 013012 547300 ESSEX AGRI 184,459.00 191,310.00 191,310.00 141,961.00 191,310.00 193,731.00 1.3% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 1,830,915.18 2,171,147.00 2,171,147.00 2,121,797.18 2,171,147.00 2,289,316.00 5.4% TOTAL REGIONAL SCHOOL ASSESS 1,830,915.18 2,171,147.00 2,171,147.00 2,121,797.18 2,171,147.00 2,289,316.00 5.4% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 21 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 401 PW ADMINISTRATION/ ENGINEERING 51 SALARIES 014011 511000 S & W 776,408.34 694,535.00 806,239.00 608,324.48 694,535.00 831,489.00 3.1% 014011 512000 PT S&W 20,361.50 .00 21,000.00 6,330.00 .00 21,000.00 .0% 014011 513000 OVERTIME 1,178.00 4,000.00 7,905.00 12,070.40 4,000.00 7,905.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 797,947.84 698,535.00 835,144.00 626,724.88 698,535.00 860,394.00 3.0% 52 CONTRACTUAL 014012 520500 ADVERTIS 4,881.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 11,075.60 4,000.00 4,000.00 .0% 014012 521000 PRINTING 82.02 4,500.00 4,500.00 .00 4,500.00 4,500.00 .0% 014012 521500 POSTAGE 694.01 4,250.00 4,250.00 1,371.40 4,250.00 4,250.00 .0% 014012 529000 PROF SERV 38,133.81 45,000.00 45,000.00 120,186.83 136,731.76 45,000.00 .0% 014012 529304 WELLNESS 210.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 2,192.50 1,500.00 1,500.00 .0% 014012 529500 GIS SERVIC 4,590.00 6,000.00 6,000.00 .00 10,000.00 6,000.00 .0% 01401772 529025 SCH OUTRCH .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 3,500.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 48,590.84 65,250.00 65,250.00 134,826.33 160,981.76 68,750.00 5.4% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 014012 533502 PROF TOOLS 4,720.61 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,672.45 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 014012 533503 OPER TOOLS 1,464.09 6,000.00 6,000.00 4,562.60 6,000.00 6,000.00 .0% 014012 535501 CLOTHING 25,993.26 28,000.00 28,000.00 30,739.74 28,000.00 39,015.00 39.3% 014012 535509 SAFE EQUIP 548.49 8,000.00 8,000.00 .00 8,000.00 8,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 32,726.45 47,000.00 47,000.00 40,974.79 47,000.00 58,015.00 23.4% 54 OTHER CHARGES 014012 540704 PROF DEVEL 8,595.89 12,000.00 12,000.00 3,888.75 12,000.00 15,000.00 25.0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 8,595.89 12,000.00 12,000.00 3,888.75 12,000.00 15,000.00 25.0% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 014012 551046 SOFT LIC 17,526.36 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 014012 551072 STWRSTUDY .00 .00 .00 25,000.00 .00 .00 .0% 014012 551073 ELLPOND .00 .00 .00 80,000.00 .00 .00 .0% 014012 551184 ACCESS 3,871.00 .00 .00 71,129.00 71,129.00 .00 .0% 014012 551194 SUMMER .00 .00 .00 205,147.50 .00 .00 .0% 014012 551195 LEB&SYLVAN .00 .00 .00 175,000.00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 21,397.36 .00 .00 556,276.50 71,129.00 .00 .0% TOTAL PW ADMINISTRATION/ ENG 909,258.38 822,785.00 959,394.00 1,362,691.25 989,645.76 1,002,159.00 4.5% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 22 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 402 PW FACILITY MAINTENANCE 51 SALARIES 014021 511000 S & W 135,792.56 128,870.00 128,870.00 120,685.86 128,870.00 208,254.00 61.6% 014021 512004 INTERNS 66,682.50 .00 69,120.00 3,495.00 .00 69,120.00 .0% 014021 513000 OVERTIME 15,143.08 15,461.00 15,461.00 13,751.65 15,461.00 15,461.00 .0% 01402531 512002 LIBR PART 15,012.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 14,556.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 .0% 01402771 511041 SAL CUSTOD 844,902.46 877,783.00 877,783.00 709,894.43 877,783.00 823,767.00 -6.2% 01402771 511042 SAL MAINT 364,951.37 382,744.00 437,093.00 320,856.94 382,744.00 443,980.00 1.6% 01402771 512003 SCH PART 24,580.91 25,000.00 25,000.00 22,065.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 .0% 01402771 513000 OT SCH BLD 91,842.27 60,000.00 78,329.00 56,439.13 60,000.00 78,329.00 .0% 01402771 513008 OT F GREEN 45,929.85 7,960.00 7,960.00 31,212.40 7,960.00 30,000.00 276.9% TOTAL SALARIES 1,604,837.00 1,522,818.00 1,664,616.00 1,292,956.41 1,522,818.00 1,718,911.00 3.3% 52 CONTRACTUAL 014022 522525 ESCO PROJ 230,456.94 237,941.00 237,941.00 237,940.64 237,941.00 245,649.00 3.2% 014022 522526 ESCO QC 8,117.22 16,621.00 16,621.00 11,882.78 28,503.78 16,621.00 .0% 014022 527700 MUNBLD REP 74,642.58 120,000.00 120,000.00 139,692.49 120,000.00 620,000.00 416.7% 014022 527759 MUN MAJ CL 6,907.73 30,000.00 30,000.00 7,500.00 30,092.27 30,000.00 .0% 014022 529000 PROF SERV 20,000.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 500.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 .0% 01402502 522506 CH ELECTR 42,999.30 55,620.00 55,620.00 33,950.13 55,620.00 55,620.00 .0% 01402502 522611 CH HEAT 17,166.53 18,700.00 18,700.00 16,855.16 18,700.00 18,700.00 .0% 01402512 522507 STR LIGHTS 125,403.26 168,000.00 168,000.00 128,424.51 168,000.00 168,000.00 .0% 01402522 522509 COA ELECT 8,416.10 6,800.00 6,800.00 11,670.75 6,800.00 6,800.00 .0% 01402522 522613 COA HEAT 2,326.90 4,910.00 4,910.00 2,525.24 4,910.00 4,910.00 .0% 01402532 522510 LIBRARY EL 20,041.96 60,000.00 60,000.00 82,150.61 60,000.00 110,000.00 83.3% 01402532 522614 LIBR HEAT 6,388.30 .00 .00 904.17 .00 .00 .0% 01402542 522511 POLICE ELE 20,736.58 22,200.00 22,200.00 6,900.28 22,200.00 22,200.00 .0% 01402542 522615 POL HEAT 9,669.53 7,500.00 7,500.00 10,542.47 7,500.00 7,500.00 .0% 01402552 522512 FIRE ELEC 34,494.67 33,300.00 33,300.00 36,057.45 33,300.00 33,300.00 .0% 01402552 522616 FIRE HEAT 19,362.11 20,000.00 20,000.00 23,043.44 23,013.89 20,000.00 .0% 01402582 522515 PARK ELECT 31,940.47 31,800.00 31,800.00 25,642.61 31,800.00 31,800.00 .0% 01402592 522516 CEM ELECT 3,928.34 6,900.00 6,900.00 3,029.99 6,900.00 6,900.00 .0% 01402592 522619 CEM HEAT 4,393.59 4,250.00 4,250.00 4,497.98 4,250.00 4,250.00 .0% 01402602 522508 OPER ELECT 18,184.95 49,440.00 49,440.00 23,647.96 49,440.00 49,440.00 .0% 01402602 522612 OPER HEAT 34,707.26 39,000.00 39,000.00 54,932.72 39,000.00 39,000.00 .0% 01402772 522524 SCH ELECT 959,078.87 840,000.00 840,000.00 877,387.81 840,000.00 860,000.00 2.4% 01402772 522627 SCH HEAT 312,470.71 267,800.00 267,800.00 490,474.18 267,929.44 300,000.00 12.0% 01402772 527550 SCH CLEAN 152,839.39 236,900.00 236,900.00 29,958.81 237,224.09 236,900.00 .0% 01402772 527551 SCH GROUND .00 25,000.00 25,000.00 .00 25,000.00 25,000.00 .0% 01402772 527552 SCH EQUIP 149,535.44 77,250.00 77,250.00 79,029.03 98,702.46 77,250.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 23 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 01402772 527553 SCH SYSTEM 9,608.50 21,800.00 21,800.00 14,640.14 28,946.77 21,800.00 .0% 01402772 527554 SCH DOOR 12,885.64 5,000.00 5,000.00 276.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 01402772 527555 SCHOOL SEC 7,601.58 10,000.00 10,000.00 6,105.88 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 2,344,304.45 2,436,732.00 2,436,732.00 2,360,163.23 2,480,773.70 3,046,640.00 25.0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 014022 533100 CLEAN SUP 8,815.14 20,000.00 20,000.00 24,097.47 23,975.50 20,000.00 .0% 014022 533107 CLEAN EQUI 13,412.99 13,750.00 13,750.00 3,915.00 13,750.00 13,750.00 .0% 01402772 531825 SCH CONTR 470,010.74 437,750.00 437,750.00 347,432.11 464,006.00 437,750.00 .0% 01402772 533115 SC CUSTOD 78,790.50 146,000.00 146,000.00 136,769.04 146,000.00 146,000.00 .0% 01402772 533116 SCH MAINT 113,373.28 98,000.00 98,000.00 104,129.93 98,000.00 98,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 684,402.65 715,500.00 715,500.00 616,343.55 745,731.50 715,500.00 .0% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 014023 551094 REPAIR .00 .00 40,000.00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 01402772 551191 ASBESTOS 75,000.00 .00 .00 100,000.00 .00 100,000.00 .0% 01402773 551172 SCHOOL REP 3,711.25 .00 4,345,052.00 3,847,983.53 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 78,711.25 .00 4,385,052.00 3,947,983.53 .00 100,000.00 -97.7% TOTAL PW FACILITY MAINTENANC 4,712,255.35 4,675,050.00 9,201,900.00 8,217,446.72 4,749,323.20 5,581,051.00 -39.3% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 24 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 422 PUBLIC WORKS HIGHWAY 51 SALARIES 014221 511000 S & W 277,736.26 297,292.00 297,292.00 252,037.18 297,292.00 393,738.00 32.4% 014221 512004 INTERNS 4,000.00 .00 4,800.00 .00 .00 4,800.00 .0% 014221 513000 OVERTIME 26,544.21 27,973.00 33,737.00 16,519.78 27,973.00 33,737.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 308,280.47 325,265.00 335,829.00 268,556.96 325,265.00 432,275.00 28.7% 52 CONTRACTUAL 014222 520200 TRAF SIG 12,568.86 17,000.00 17,000.00 10,000.00 21,000.00 17,000.00 .0% 014222 520450 LIGHT MAIN 20,273.91 15,000.00 15,000.00 20,000.00 15,000.00 21,400.00 42.7% 014222 524000 HIRE EQUIP 27,104.46 27,500.00 27,500.00 22,849.53 29,470.00 27,500.00 .0% 014222 526900 TRAF MRKNG 58,073.29 50,000.00 60,000.00 30,000.00 50,000.00 60,000.00 .0% 014222 527100 CATCH BSN 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.00 .0% 014222 527101 NPDES DRAI 39,130.37 62,000.00 62,000.00 68,895.00 127,386.50 62,000.00 .0% 014222 527102 DRAINMAINT 560.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 49,115.00 68,415.00 20,000.00 .0% 014222 527105 MS4 27,543.84 44,725.00 44,725.00 27,787.84 58,077.84 44,725.00 .0% 014222 527307 SIDEWK REP 27,587.03 20,100.00 20,100.00 38,149.00 55,210.00 20,100.00 .0% 014222 529012 ST SWEEP 52,208.85 55,000.00 55,000.00 52,000.00 55,000.00 96,000.00 74.5% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 295,050.61 341,325.00 351,325.00 348,796.37 509,559.34 398,725.00 13.5% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 014222 533000 PAINTS 6,604.45 8,266.00 8,266.00 5,461.00 8,266.00 8,266.00 .0% 014222 533504 BARRICADE 379.61 .00 .00 .00 1,720.39 2,100.00 .0% 014222 535800 BUT PATCH 35,319.30 40,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00 44,000.00 10.0% 014222 536000 CEM&CONCR 1,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 81.89 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0% 014222 536210 ROAD STRUC 4,255.99 7,560.00 7,560.00 3,760.00 7,560.00 7,560.00 .0% 014222 537200 LUMBER 1,000.00 2,400.00 2,400.00 800.00 2,800.00 2,400.00 .0% 014222 538000 SIGN MAT 15,260.47 10,000.00 10,000.00 9,000.00 10,000.00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 64,319.82 70,726.00 70,726.00 59,102.89 72,846.39 76,826.00 8.6% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 014222 551183 TRAFCALM 14,679.75 .00 50,000.00 124,115.85 110,320.25 50,000.00 .0% 014223 551101 ROADS .00 .00 600,000.00 180,000.00 .00 600,000.00 .0% 014223 551165 DRAIN 40,914.67 .00 330,000.00 39,085.34 39,085.34 330,000.00 .0% 014223 551190 SIDEWALK 23,436.20 .00 250,000.00 66,563.80 66,563.80 250,000.00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 79,030.62 .00 1,230,000.00 409,764.99 215,969.39 1,230,000.00 .0% TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS HIGHWAY 746,681.52 737,316.00 1,987,880.00 1,086,221.21 1,123,640.12 2,137,826.00 7.5% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 25 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 423 PUBLIC WORKS SNOW REMOVAL 51 SALARIES 014231 513000 OVERTIME 217,462.29 144,125.00 144,125.00 347,787.75 144,125.00 200,000.00 38.8% TOTAL SALARIES 217,462.29 144,125.00 144,125.00 347,787.75 144,125.00 200,000.00 38.8% 52 CONTRACTUAL 014232 524000 HIRE EQUIP 195,196.46 273,700.00 273,700.00 544,915.83 273,700.00 274,700.00 .4% 014232 529015 YOUTH SNOW .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 014232 529220 WEATHER 2,794.40 2,300.00 2,300.00 2,954.38 2,300.00 2,300.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 197,990.86 276,000.00 276,000.00 547,870.21 276,000.00 277,000.00 .4% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 014232 531000 GAS&OIL 55,020.41 15,000.00 15,000.00 60,318.15 15,000.00 15,000.00 .0% 014232 531201 TIRE CHAIN 7,165.05 2,000.00 2,000.00 5,524.44 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% 014232 531203 PLOW PARTS 42,773.09 30,000.00 30,000.00 104,338.92 30,000.00 30,000.00 .0% 014232 531800 PARTS&REP 71,949.16 35,000.00 35,000.00 94,801.58 35,000.00 35,000.00 .0% 014232 533500 TOOLS 12,114.18 2,000.00 2,000.00 16,718.70 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% 014232 534900 SALT 370,524.54 237,000.00 237,000.00 428,751.15 237,000.00 237,000.00 .0% 014232 535000 SAND&GRAVE .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 014232 535401 SNOW MEALS .00 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,945.37 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 559,546.43 323,000.00 323,000.00 712,398.31 323,000.00 323,000.00 .0% TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS SNOW REMO 974,999.58 743,125.00 743,125.00 1,608,056.27 743,125.00 800,000.00 7.7% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 26 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 433 PUBLIC WORKS SOLID WASTE/SANI 51 SALARIES 014331 511000 S & W 126,651.12 138,355.00 138,355.00 110,630.25 138,355.00 130,981.00 -5.3% 014331 512000 PT S&W 6,225.00 5,000.00 7,500.00 .00 5,000.00 7,500.00 .0% 014331 513000 OVERTIME 60,804.92 38,300.00 58,000.00 37,217.99 38,300.00 58,000.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 193,681.04 181,655.00 203,855.00 147,848.24 181,655.00 196,481.00 -3.6% 52 CONTRACTUAL 014332 524000 HIRE EQUIP 45,583.47 40,000.00 40,000.00 39,451.40 40,000.00 50,000.00 25.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 45,583.47 40,000.00 40,000.00 39,451.40 40,000.00 50,000.00 25.0% TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS SOLID WAS 239,264.51 221,655.00 243,855.00 187,299.64 221,655.00 246,481.00 1.1% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 27 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 475 PW PARK & FORESTRY 51 SALARIES 014751 511000 S & W 579,655.22 641,092.00 607,911.00 467,618.95 607,911.00 581,699.00 -4.3% 014751 512000 PT S&W 16,120.00 .00 24,000.00 .00 .00 24,000.00 .0% 014751 513000 OVERTIME 56,894.27 40,375.00 55,900.00 38,433.06 40,375.00 55,900.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 652,669.49 681,467.00 687,811.00 506,052.01 648,286.00 661,599.00 -3.8% 52 CONTRACTUAL 014752 524006 FRST HIRED 20,960.00 21,500.00 154,681.00 69,278.20 54,681.00 100,000.00 -35.4% 014752 524007 PARK HIRED 27,230.20 30,000.00 30,000.00 17,270.39 31,230.20 30,000.00 .0% 014752 527400 IRRIG REP 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 8,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 .0% 014752 527806 PLYGRND RE 1,474.44 6,500.00 26,500.00 13,679.52 11,239.08 26,500.00 .0% 014752 528805 MOW&MAINT 51,260.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 57,421.00 70,690.00 68,000.00 36.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 112,924.64 120,000.00 273,181.00 165,649.11 179,840.28 236,500.00 -13.4% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 014752 531826 EQUIP PART 7,459.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 3,000.00 6,500.00 6,500.00 .0% 014752 533050 FLD MRKNG 6,638.82 7,500.00 7,500.00 6,763.15 7,500.00 7,500.00 .0% 014752 533505 LAND EQUIP 5,224.93 6,500.00 6,500.00 3,062.50 8,269.80 6,500.00 .0% 014752 535200 LANDSC SUP 43,438.62 50,000.00 55,000.00 32,188.82 50,000.00 55,000.00 .0% 014752 537300 FENCE MAT 420.35 4,200.00 4,200.00 1,500.00 5,279.65 4,200.00 .0% 014752 537610 BEN&BARR .00 4,200.00 4,200.00 5,183.12 8,187.73 4,200.00 .0% 014752 537640 ADOPTASITE 5,000.00 .00 5,000.00 .00 .00 5,000.00 .0% 014752 537641 FLOWERVET .00 .00 .00 8,000.00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 68,181.72 78,900.00 88,900.00 59,697.59 85,737.18 88,900.00 .0% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 014752 551182 TREES 34,859.00 .00 100,000.00 141,363.15 41,363.15 100,000.00 .0% 014753 551168 PARKS 75,776.45 .00 536,000.00 283,791.55 283,791.55 .00 .0% 014753 551169 COURTUPGRA 7,694.15 .00 125,000.00 13,537.75 437.75 .00 .0% 014753 551177 FIELD .00 .00 352,300.00 33,000.00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 118,329.60 .00 1,113,300.00 471,692.45 325,592.45 100,000.00 -91.0% TOTAL PW PARK & FORESTRY 952,105.45 880,367.00 2,163,192.00 1,203,091.16 1,239,455.91 1,086,999.00 -49.8% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 28 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 485 PW AUTOMOTIVE 51 SALARIES 014851 511000 S & W 167,223.01 155,827.00 212,951.00 125,826.73 155,827.00 150,368.00 -29.4% 014851 513000 OVERTIME 11,414.77 6,160.00 6,160.00 5,918.35 6,160.00 6,160.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 178,637.78 161,987.00 219,111.00 131,745.08 161,987.00 156,528.00 -28.6% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 014852 531000 GAS & OIL 30,589.49 120,000.00 120,000.00 97,677.29 120,000.00 140,000.00 16.7% 014852 531200 TIRES 2,304.18 15,000.00 15,000.00 10,000.00 15,000.00 21,775.00 45.2% 014852 531204 POL TIRES 3,000.00 3,308.00 3,308.00 2,500.00 3,308.00 3,308.00 .0% 014852 531205 WELD SUPP 1,639.05 2,040.00 2,040.00 1,500.00 2,040.00 2,040.00 .0% 014852 531500 BATTERIES 1,500.00 4,245.00 4,245.00 .00 4,245.00 4,245.00 .0% 014852 531800 PARTS&REP 93,282.06 98,313.00 98,313.00 122,363.76 102,609.26 98,313.00 .0% 014852 531824 EVCHARGIN .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 15,000.00 .0% 014852 532000 CLEAN&DISF 2,413.00 3,360.00 3,360.00 3,020.00 3,360.00 3,360.00 .0% 014852 533500 TOOLS 2,961.82 4,500.00 4,500.00 2,047.64 4,500.00 4,500.00 .0% 01485542 531804 POL MV RP 13,077.91 20,000.00 20,000.00 30,678.94 27,660.96 25,650.00 28.3% 01485772 531814 ALL SCH MV 4,517.38 8,400.00 8,400.00 1,200.00 8,400.00 8,400.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 155,284.89 279,166.00 279,166.00 270,987.63 291,123.22 326,591.00 17.0% TOTAL PW AUTOMOTIVE 333,922.67 441,153.00 498,277.00 402,732.71 453,110.22 483,119.00 -3.0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 29 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 491 CEMETERY 51 SALARIES 014911 511000 S & W 166,192.07 146,694.00 208,038.00 141,307.65 146,694.00 294,494.00 41.6% 014911 512000 PT S&W 21,096.54 15,000.00 24,580.00 4,266.86 15,000.00 24,650.00 .3% 014911 513000 OVERTIME 16,654.08 15,400.00 15,400.00 22,616.47 15,400.00 15,400.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES 203,942.69 177,094.00 248,018.00 168,190.98 177,094.00 334,544.00 34.9% 52 CONTRACTUAL 014912 524000 HIRE EQUIP 5,593.10 3,000.00 3,000.00 .00 3,000.00 4,800.00 60.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 5,593.10 3,000.00 3,000.00 .00 3,000.00 4,800.00 60.0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 014912 530704 CEM MARK .00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .00 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0% 014912 531205 WELD SUPP 201.55 850.00 850.00 500.00 850.00 850.00 .0% 014912 532000 CLEAN&DISF .00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 900.00 80.0% 014912 535200 LANDSC SUP 12,397.95 12,000.00 12,000.00 8,327.31 12,869.00 16,700.00 39.2% 014912 536000 CEM&CONCR .00 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 4,500.00 350.0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 12,599.50 16,850.00 16,850.00 9,327.31 17,719.00 25,450.00 51.0% TOTAL CEMETERY 222,135.29 196,944.00 267,868.00 177,518.29 197,813.00 364,794.00 36.2% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 30 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 511 HEALTH 51 SALARIES 015111 511000 S & W 539,988.88 539,369.00 539,369.00 468,470.96 539,369.00 634,428.00 17.6% 015111 513000 OVERTIME .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 25,000.00 .0% 01511771 511000 S&W SCHOOL 712,986.88 747,047.00 747,047.00 545,224.37 747,047.00 842,326.00 12.8% TOTAL SALARIES 1,252,975.76 1,286,416.00 1,286,416.00 1,013,695.33 1,286,416.00 1,501,754.00 16.7% 52 CONTRACTUAL 015112 520500 ADVERTISE .00 250.00 250.00 .00 250.00 250.00 .0% 015112 521000 PRINTING 282.37 250.00 250.00 67.42 250.00 250.00 .0% 015112 522711 SHARPS 1,750.00 1,800.00 1,800.00 1,610.00 1,940.00 1,800.00 .0% 015112 523000 MILEAGE 490.43 1,000.00 1,000.00 192.38 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% 015112 524500 PEST CONTR 24,893.97 21,500.00 21,500.00 19,853.06 21,500.00 21,500.00 .0% 015112 529000 PROF SERV 380.64 8,000.00 8,000.00 502.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 .0% 015112 529031 ANIM SHELT 3,282.74 4,000.00 4,000.00 200.00 4,000.00 9,000.00 125.0% 01511772 529000 PROF SERV 5,528.69 9,000.00 9,000.00 7,135.50 9,000.00 9,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 36,608.84 45,800.00 45,800.00 29,560.36 45,940.00 50,800.00 10.9% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 015112 530501 MISC SUP 726.23 600.00 600.00 262.44 600.00 600.00 .0% 015112 533500 TOOLS 410.84 600.00 600.00 98.07 600.00 600.00 .0% 01511772 532100 MEDICALSUP 8,667.69 8,900.00 8,900.00 3,732.50 8,900.00 8,900.00 .0% 01511772 535501 CLOTHING 4,000.00 4,400.00 4,400.00 4,000.00 4,400.00 4,800.00 9.1% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 13,804.76 14,500.00 14,500.00 8,093.01 14,500.00 14,900.00 2.8% 54 OTHER CHARGES 015112 540500 DUES/MEMB 905.64 800.00 800.00 1,045.38 800.00 800.00 .0% 015112 540700 SEMINARS 2,520.37 2,500.00 2,500.00 606.16 2,500.00 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 3,426.01 3,300.00 3,300.00 1,651.54 3,300.00 3,300.00 .0% TOTAL HEALTH 1,306,815.37 1,350,016.00 1,350,016.00 1,053,000.24 1,350,156.00 1,570,754.00 16.4% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 31 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 540 BEEBE ESTATE 52 CONTRACTUAL 015402 522505 BEEBE ELEC 2,544.70 1,800.00 1,800.00 2,012.16 1,800.00 1,800.00 .0% 015402 522605 BEEBE GAS 3,369.32 3,900.00 3,900.00 3,998.75 3,900.00 3,900.00 .0% 015402 527700 BLDGREPAIR 749.82 2,000.00 2,000.00 1,044.15 2,000.00 2,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 6,663.84 7,700.00 7,700.00 7,055.06 7,700.00 7,700.00 .0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 015402 530501 MISC SUP .00 200.00 200.00 .00 200.00 200.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL .00 200.00 200.00 .00 200.00 200.00 .0% TOTAL BEEBE ESTATE 6,663.84 7,900.00 7,900.00 7,055.06 7,900.00 7,900.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 32 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 541 COUNCIL ON AGING 51 SALARIES 015411 511000 S & W 285,779.30 260,084.00 260,084.00 223,647.76 260,084.00 294,946.00 13.4% TOTAL SALARIES 285,779.30 260,084.00 260,084.00 223,647.76 260,084.00 294,946.00 13.4% 52 CONTRACTUAL 015412 521000 PRINTING .00 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 .0% 015412 523000 MILEAGE 130.25 50.00 50.00 .00 50.00 100.00 100.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 130.25 450.00 450.00 400.00 450.00 500.00 11.1% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 015412 530501 MISC SUP 1,084.92 1,095.00 1,095.00 1,095.00 1,095.00 2,500.00 128.3% 015412 535500 UNIFORMS 400.00 400.00 400.00 42.00 400.00 500.00 25.0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 1,484.92 1,495.00 1,495.00 1,137.00 1,495.00 3,000.00 100.7% 54 OTHER CHARGES 015412 540500 DUES/MEMB 3,332.00 3,332.00 3,332.00 2,626.56 3,332.00 4,415.00 32.5% 015412 543800 PROGRAM SU .00 .00 40,000.00 11,213.88 .00 2,500.00 -93.8% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 3,332.00 3,332.00 43,332.00 13,840.44 3,332.00 6,915.00 -84.0% TOTAL COUNCIL ON AGING 290,726.47 265,361.00 305,361.00 239,025.20 265,361.00 305,361.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 33 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 542 WOMEN'S COMMISSION 54 OTHER CHARGES 015422 540000 OTH CHGEXP 1,025.52 .00 .00 117.50 117.50 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 1,025.52 .00 .00 117.50 117.50 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL WOMEN'S COMMISSION 1,025.52 .00 .00 117.50 117.50 2,500.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 34 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 543 VETERANS 51 SALARIES 015431 511000 S & W 179,987.48 74,256.00 74,256.00 63,272.40 74,256.00 76,513.00 3.0% TOTAL SALARIES 179,987.48 74,256.00 74,256.00 63,272.40 74,256.00 76,513.00 3.0% 52 CONTRACTUAL 015432 523000 MILEAGE 246.50 100.00 100.00 492.08 100.00 1,000.00 900.0% 015432 525303 LICENSES 973.04 1,000.00 1,000.00 .00 1,000.00 500.00 -50.0% 015432 527803 WAR MEM 1,947.58 5,000.00 5,000.00 2,594.00 5,000.00 10,000.00 100.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 3,167.12 6,100.00 6,100.00 3,086.08 6,100.00 11,500.00 88.5% 54 OTHER CHARGES 015432 540500 DUES 185.91 250.00 250.00 600.94 250.00 200.00 -20.0% 015432 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 1,721.22 1,000.00 1,000.00 513.28 1,000.00 3,000.00 200.0% 015432 543800 PROGRAM SU .00 .00 30,000.00 5,835.26 .00 .00 .0% 015432 544000 VET BENE 157,806.81 175,000.00 175,000.00 152,151.17 175,000.00 192,650.00 10.1% 015432 544020 EVENTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 5,000.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 159,713.94 176,250.00 206,250.00 159,100.65 176,250.00 200,850.00 -2.6% TOTAL VETERANS 342,868.54 256,606.00 286,606.00 225,459.13 256,606.00 288,863.00 .8% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 35 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 544 HUMAN RIGHTS 54 OTHER CHARGES 015442 540000 OTH CHGEXP .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL HUMAN RIGHTS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 2,500.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 36 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 545 DISABILITY COMMISSION 54 OTHER CHARGES 015452 540000 OTH CHGEXP 1,461.45 .00 .00 605.44 605.44 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 1,461.45 .00 .00 605.44 605.44 2,500.00 .0% TOTAL DISABILITY COMMISSION 1,461.45 .00 .00 605.44 605.44 2,500.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 37 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 611 LIBRARY 51 SALARIES 016111 511000 S & W 1,064,612.52 1,052,032.00 1,077,347.00 912,321.30 1,052,032.00 1,170,932.00 8.7% 016111 513000 OVERTIME 12,770.02 12,881.00 12,881.00 8,082.98 12,881.00 14,901.00 15.7% TOTAL SALARIES 1,077,382.54 1,064,913.00 1,090,228.00 920,404.28 1,064,913.00 1,185,833.00 8.8% 52 CONTRACTUAL 016112 521000 PRINTING 461.72 1,000.00 1,000.00 593.29 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% 016112 521500 POSTAGE 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,740.19 1,000.00 1,000.00 .0% 016112 523000 MILEAGE 85.93 250.00 250.00 .00 250.00 250.00 .0% 016112 525104 NOBLE 52,780.02 54,372.00 54,372.00 54,372.00 54,372.00 55,869.00 2.8% 016112 527702 CONTRACT 15,937.33 15,235.00 15,235.00 14,515.52 15,235.00 15,235.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 70,265.00 71,857.00 71,857.00 71,221.00 71,857.00 73,354.00 2.1% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 016112 530100 COMP PURCH 1,484.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 492.99 1,500.00 1,500.00 .0% 016112 530500 OFFICE SUP 7,894.07 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,889.63 8,000.00 8,000.00 .0% 016112 534100 AUDIO MAT 1,232.48 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,332.79 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% 016112 534150 VIDEO FORM 2,141.78 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,012.86 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% 016112 534200 BOOKS 46,810.92 35,000.00 51,550.00 51,550.00 35,000.00 53,000.00 2.8% 016112 534210 ELECTRONIC 1,792.75 2,330.00 2,330.00 2,192.35 2,330.00 2,330.00 .0% 016112 534220 NETWRK ECO 27,225.00 27,225.00 27,225.00 27,225.00 27,225.00 30,155.00 10.8% 016112 534230 DOWNLOAD 22,660.97 20,000.00 20,000.00 19,247.43 20,000.00 20,000.00 .0% 016112 534240 ELECTR DAT 16,581.74 17,800.00 17,800.00 12,370.29 17,800.00 15,000.00 -15.7% 016112 534300 LIB PASSES 2,375.00 2,375.00 2,375.00 2,375.00 2,375.00 2,375.00 .0% 016112 534800 RECRE SUP 1,031.29 1,000.00 1,000.00 944.53 1,000.00 .00 -100.0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 131,230.00 121,230.00 137,780.00 129,632.87 121,230.00 138,360.00 .4% 54 OTHER CHARGES 016112 540500 DUES/MEMB 814.00 300.00 300.00 425.00 300.00 300.00 .0% 016112 540600 EDUC/SEMIN 500.00 500.00 500.00 .00 500.00 500.00 .0% 016112 542700 RECPROGRAM 2,086.00 2,600.00 2,600.00 2,455.00 2,600.00 2,600.00 .0% 016112 543800 PROGRAM SU .00 .00 10,000.00 9,311.05 .00 10,000.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 3,400.00 3,400.00 13,400.00 12,191.05 3,400.00 13,400.00 .0% TOTAL LIBRARY 1,282,277.54 1,261,400.00 1,313,265.00 1,133,449.20 1,261,400.00 1,410,947.00 7.4% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 38 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 631 RECREATION 51 SALARIES 016311 511000 S & W .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 83,070.00 .0% TOTAL SALARIES .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 83,070.00 .0% TOTAL RECREATION .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 83,070.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 39 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 652 PINE BANKS 51 SALARIES 016521 511000 S & W 229,941.66 266,928.00 266,928.00 214,743.02 266,928.00 271,681.00 1.8% 016521 513000 OVERTIME 3,665.15 5,770.00 5,770.00 4,634.61 5,770.00 6,531.00 13.2% TOTAL SALARIES 233,606.81 272,698.00 272,698.00 219,377.63 272,698.00 278,212.00 2.0% 52 CONTRACTUAL 016522 522000 TELEPHONE 5,500.00 5,500.00 5,500.00 5,500.00 5,500.00 3,840.00 -30.2% 016522 522500 ELECTRIC 21,050.00 21,050.00 21,050.00 21,050.00 21,050.00 9,500.00 -54.9% 016522 527500 MV REPAIRS 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 .0% 016522 527700 BLDGREPAIR 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% 016522 528600 AUDIT SERV 13,000.00 13,000.00 13,000.00 13,000.00 13,000.00 16,425.00 26.3% 016522 528804 ATH FIELD 3,300.00 3,300.00 3,300.00 3,300.00 3,300.00 3,500.00 6.1% 016522 529000 PROF SERV 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 55,850.00 55,850.00 55,850.00 55,850.00 55,850.00 46,265.00 -17.2% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 016522 530500 OFFICE SUP 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 525.00 5.0% 016522 530800 HEAT FUEL 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,450.00 4,450.00 4,500.00 12.5% 016522 531000 GAS & OIL 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00 .0% 016522 532000 CLEAN SUP 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 525.00 5.0% 016522 533000 PAINTS 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 525.00 5.0% 016522 533500 TOOLS 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 525.00 5.0% 016522 535100 PARK SUP 55,000.00 55,000.00 55,000.00 55,000.00 55,000.00 55,000.00 .0% 016522 537200 LUMBER 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 525.00 5.0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 65,000.00 65,000.00 65,000.00 65,450.00 65,450.00 65,625.00 1.0% 54 OTHER CHARGES 016522 543201 WCINS PINE 4,750.00 4,750.00 4,750.00 5,250.00 4,750.00 5,250.00 10.5% 016522 544320 FIRE INS 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,000.00 7,500.00 7,500.00 7,500.00 7.1% 016522 544325 PB LIAB IN 1,250.00 1,250.00 1,250.00 1,250.00 1,750.00 1,250.00 .0% 016522 544330 AUTO INS 2,550.00 2,550.00 2,550.00 2,875.00 2,875.00 2,875.00 12.7% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 15,550.00 15,550.00 15,550.00 16,875.00 16,875.00 16,875.00 8.5% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 016522 551053 PB VEH&EQU .00 .00 .00 15,520.50 .00 28,130.00 .0% 016523 551099 PB PROJECT 101,294.18 101,295.00 101,295.00 101,294.18 101,295.00 75,971.00 -25.0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 40 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 016523 551102 PF SHED 48,597.67 48,598.00 48,598.00 48,597.67 48,598.00 48,598.00 .0% 016523 551189 TURF/PLAYG 76,828.15 76,829.00 76,829.00 76,828.15 76,829.00 76,829.00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 226,720.00 226,722.00 226,722.00 242,240.50 226,722.00 229,528.00 1.2% TOTAL PINE BANKS 596,726.81 635,820.00 635,820.00 599,793.13 637,595.00 636,505.00 .1% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 41 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 693 MEMORIAL BUILDING 51 SALARIES 016931 511000 S & W 158,106.32 148,886.00 148,886.00 118,443.62 148,886.00 153,361.00 3.0% TOTAL SALARIES 158,106.32 148,886.00 148,886.00 118,443.62 148,886.00 153,361.00 3.0% 52 CONTRACTUAL 016932 522500 ELECTRIC 16,850.60 20,700.00 20,700.00 9,074.98 25,959.88 20,700.00 .0% 016932 522600 GAS HEAT 16,368.93 12,295.00 12,295.00 17,313.78 12,295.00 12,295.00 .0% 016932 527303 ELEVATOR 5,535.92 5,813.00 5,813.00 5,768.72 5,813.00 6,011.00 3.4% 016932 527700 BLDGREPAIR 8,645.29 6,273.00 6,273.00 1,861.12 6,273.00 6,273.00 .0% 016932 529000 PROF SERV 14,614.19 16,000.00 16,000.00 15,891.19 16,000.00 22,240.00 39.0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 62,014.93 61,081.00 61,081.00 49,909.79 66,340.88 67,519.00 10.5% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 016932 530501 MISC SUP 5,200.74 5,170.00 5,170.00 3,769.59 5,170.00 5,170.00 .0% 016932 530508 MARKET SUP 393.00 800.00 800.00 26.98 800.00 800.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 5,593.74 5,970.00 5,970.00 3,796.57 5,970.00 5,970.00 .0% TOTAL MEMORIAL BUILDING 225,714.99 215,937.00 215,937.00 172,149.98 221,196.88 226,850.00 5.1% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 42 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 711 MUNICIPAL DEBT 56 MISCELLANEOUS 017112 565000 MUNI DEBT 2,259,500.00 2,333,100.00 2,333,100.00 2,410,200.00 2,333,100.00 2,179,000.00 -6.6% 017112 565010 EX PRINC 1,733,909.35 1,809,910.00 1,809,910.00 1,809,909.35 1,809,910.00 1,934,410.00 6.9% TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 3,993,409.35 4,143,010.00 4,143,010.00 4,220,109.35 4,143,010.00 4,113,410.00 -.7% TOTAL MUNICIPAL DEBT 3,993,409.35 4,143,010.00 4,143,010.00 4,220,109.35 4,143,010.00 4,113,410.00 -.7% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 43 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 751 MUNICIPAL DEBT INTEREST 54 OTHER CHARGES 017512 549102 MUNI INT 1,127,840.76 1,472,667.00 1,472,667.00 1,514,593.77 1,472,667.00 1,396,459.00 -5.2% 017512 549103 EXEMPT INT 227,255.94 159,778.00 159,778.00 159,777.75 159,778.00 2,042,017.00 1178.0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 1,355,096.70 1,632,445.00 1,632,445.00 1,674,371.52 1,632,445.00 3,438,476.00 110.6% TOTAL MUNICIPAL DEBT INTERES 1,355,096.70 1,632,445.00 1,632,445.00 1,674,371.52 1,632,445.00 3,438,476.00 110.6% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 44 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 752 PROJECTED DEBT & TEMP INTEREST 54 OTHER CHARGES 017522 549100 PROJ DEBT 311,275.56 380,300.00 380,300.00 312,968.75 380,300.00 897,362.00 136.0% 017522 549103 EXEMPT INT .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 311,275.56 380,300.00 380,300.00 312,968.75 380,300.00 897,362.00 136.0% TOTAL PROJECTED DEBT & TEMP 311,275.56 380,300.00 380,300.00 312,968.75 380,300.00 897,362.00 136.0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 45 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 911 PENSION 51 SALARIES 019111 511010 CONTRIB 7,366,574.00 7,620,971.00 8,120,971.00 8,120,971.00 7,620,971.00 8,272,164.00 1.9% TOTAL SALARIES 7,366,574.00 7,620,971.00 8,120,971.00 8,120,971.00 7,620,971.00 8,272,164.00 1.9% TOTAL PENSION 7,366,574.00 7,620,971.00 8,120,971.00 8,120,971.00 7,620,971.00 8,272,164.00 1.9% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 46 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 912 WORKER'S COMPENSATION 54 OTHER CHARGES 019122 543100 W C MED 147,408.67 100,000.00 100,000.00 129,433.54 100,000.00 150,000.00 50.0% 019122 543101 W C EXP 35,166.32 50,000.00 50,000.00 36,309.03 50,000.00 50,000.00 .0% 019122 543102 W C BENE 241,935.54 234,000.00 234,000.00 212,089.44 234,000.00 234,000.00 .0% 019122 543200 INDEMN 80,331.61 70,000.00 70,000.00 55,961.52 70,000.00 70,000.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 504,842.14 454,000.00 454,000.00 433,793.53 454,000.00 504,000.00 11.0% TOTAL WORKER'S COMPENSATION 504,842.14 454,000.00 454,000.00 433,793.53 454,000.00 504,000.00 11.0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 47 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 913 UNEMPLOYMENT 54 OTHER CHARGES 019132 544400 UNEMP EXP 79,969.86 411,000.00 411,000.00 155,168.59 418,440.00 100,000.00 -75.7% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 79,969.86 411,000.00 411,000.00 155,168.59 418,440.00 100,000.00 -75.7% TOTAL UNEMPLOYMENT 79,969.86 411,000.00 411,000.00 155,168.59 418,440.00 100,000.00 -75.7% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 48 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 914 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 51 SALARIES 019141 511000 S & W 96,816.15 101,220.00 101,220.00 90,294.49 101,220.00 115,107.00 13.7% TOTAL SALARIES 96,816.15 101,220.00 101,220.00 90,294.49 101,220.00 115,107.00 13.7% 54 OTHER CHARGES 019142 549201 GROUP HEAL 13,139,054.91 14,500,000.00 14,942,455.00 11,914,426.63 14,500,000.00 16,426,989.00 9.9% 019142 549214 LIFE INS P 79,832.37 90,000.00 90,000.00 71,866.17 90,000.00 90,000.00 .0% 019142 549215 SENTINEL F 13,822.60 16,000.00 16,000.00 12,743.80 16,000.00 16,000.00 .0% 019142 549217 PART B 70% 928,880.95 985,000.00 985,000.00 953,755.00 985,000.00 1,056,720.00 7.3% 019142 549218 PART B PEN 21,673.90 22,000.00 22,000.00 15,694.00 22,000.00 22,000.00 .0% 019142 549223 HIATUS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .0% 019142 549224 OPT OUT 784,050.34 816,800.00 816,800.00 618,430.14 816,800.00 816,800.00 .0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 14,967,315.07 16,429,800.00 16,872,255.00 13,586,915.74 16,429,800.00 18,428,509.00 9.2% TOTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 15,064,131.22 16,531,020.00 16,973,475.00 13,677,210.23 16,531,020.00 18,543,616.00 9.3% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 49 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 916 MEDICARE TAX CITY PORTION 54 OTHER CHARGES 019162 548000 MED TX CTY 983,942.45 1,005,581.00 1,046,705.00 848,010.22 1,005,581.00 1,099,040.00 5.0% TOTAL OTHER CHARGES 983,942.45 1,005,581.00 1,046,705.00 848,010.22 1,005,581.00 1,099,040.00 5.0% TOTAL MEDICARE TAX CITY PORT 983,942.45 1,005,581.00 1,046,705.00 848,010.22 1,005,581.00 1,099,040.00 5.0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 50 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 930 DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT 52 CONTRACTUAL 019302 527602 IT COPY LE 47,006.97 27,707.00 27,707.00 21,125.30 31,023.21 27,707.00 .0% TOTAL CONTRACTUAL 47,006.97 27,707.00 27,707.00 21,125.30 31,023.21 27,707.00 .0% 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 019302 530100 IT COMP PU 66,308.12 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 28,000.00 .0% 019302 530103 IT PRINTER 3,541.10 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,173.10 2,371.26 2,000.00 .0% 019302 530500 OFFICE SUP 21,108.52 33,329.00 33,329.00 35,392.86 38,076.07 33,329.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 90,957.74 63,329.00 63,329.00 65,565.96 68,447.33 63,329.00 .0% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 019303 551059 PERMIT SFT 50,688.27 60,000.00 60,000.00 54,939.08 79,072.21 60,000.00 .0% 019303 551165 DRAIN 2,564.15 .00 .00 76,055.73 76,055.73 .00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 53,252.42 60,000.00 60,000.00 130,994.81 155,127.94 60,000.00 .0% TOTAL DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT 191,217.13 151,036.00 151,036.00 217,686.07 254,598.48 151,036.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 51 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 931 CAPITAL OUTLAY 53 SUPPLIES & MATERIAL 019313 530706 FIRE EQUIP .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 109,000.00 .0% 019313 535505 BUNKER GEA .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 58,500.00 .0% 019313 537500 FURN&FIX .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 100,000.00 .0% 01931773 537500 FURN&TECH .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 100,000.00 .0% TOTAL SUPPLIES & MATERIAL .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 367,500.00 .0% 55 CAPITAL OUTLAY 019313 551032 PUMP .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 50,000.00 .0% 019313 551049 POL VEHICL .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 83,000.00 .0% 019313 551072 MASONRY .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 250,000.00 .0% 019313 551185 ARC ELECT .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 225,000.00 .0% 019313 551186 MILANO .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 75,000.00 .0% 01931773 551097 SCHOOL IT 114,868.29 .00 .00 .00 8,953.47 325,000.00 .0% 01931773 551168 PARKS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 200,000.00 .0% 01931773 551193 MVMMS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 100,000.00 .0% 01931773 551196 HOOV APR .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 75,000.00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 114,868.29 .00 .00 .00 8,953.47 1,383,000.00 .0% TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 114,868.29 .00 .00 .00 8,953.47 1,750,500.00 .0% Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 52 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrptsCITY OF MELROSE v2024.7 LIVE NEXT YEAR / CURRENT YEAR BUDGET ANALYSIS PROJECTION: 2027 FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET FOR PERIOD 99 ACCOUNTS FOR: 2025 2026 2026 2026 2026 2027 PCT GENERAL FUND ACTUAL ORIG BUD REVISED BUD ACTUAL PROJECTION MAYOR CHANGE 942 STABILIZATION FUNDS 56 MISCELLANEOUS 019422 561300 STABIL TRT 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 .00 50,000.00 50,000.00 .0% 019422 561350 CONTRACT .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 400,000.00 .0% 019422 561400 OPEB TRUST 50,000.00 50,000.00 550,000.00 .00 50,000.00 50,000.00 -90.9% TOTAL MISCELLANEOUS 100,000.00 100,000.00 600,000.00 .00 100,000.00 500,000.00 -16.7% TOTAL STABILIZATION FUNDS 100,000.00 100,000.00 600,000.00 .00 100,000.00 500,000.00 -16.7% TOTAL GENERAL FUND 64,190,836.38 107,575,802.00 121,092,352.00 66,213,351.77 109,305,232.97 126,652,797.00 4.6% GRAND TOTAL 64,190,836.38 107,575,802.00 121,092,352.00 66,213,351.77 109,305,232.97 126,652,797.00 4.6% ** END OF REPORT - Generated by Kerriann Golden ** Report generated: 05/07/2026 14:29 Page 53 User: kgolden Program ID: bgnyrpts Fiscal Year 2027 Board/Commission Memo to City Council Board/Commission: Beebe Estate Name of Chair: Bill Butler 1. Board/Commission Overview: Trustees appointed to steward the Beebe Estate 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: Accomplishments: New master lock and key system, exterior painting, holiday decor, appointed new member and Building Manager, John Tozza, extra shrub pruning, new website done in partnership with the Creative Alliance, hosted second year of Bier Garden events. Challenges: gutter inspection - looking to replace gutter in phases this and next FY. 3. FY 27 Priorities: Generate more awareness of the estate for private rental use via online marketing campaign and special events. Complete gutter renovation. Complete wiﬁ installation for the use of renters. 4. What, if anything, has changed for your Board/Commission Budget for FY 27? Nothing. Fiscal Year 2027 Board/Commission Memo to City Council Board/Commission: Commission on Disability Name of Chair: Gary Hale 1. Board/Commission Overview: The purpose of the Commission on Disability is to provide advocacy, education and information toward the goal of assuring that Melrose is fully inclusive of all people with disabilities. The Commission is comprised of seven members, four of whom are individuals with disabilities, one a parent of a young adult with a disability, one member with years of experience in the field of disability, and a City liaison. Several of our members have many years of experience working with people with disabilities in various ways and toward unique goals. The predominance of a perspective on disability as it exists on our Commission makes us an informed and insightful group that effectively advocates for Melrose residents with disabilities and that provides an expert resource to the City in its shared commitment to the inclusion of people with disabilities. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: A. The Commission worked with City personnel to obtain a $171,000 grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disability to address some accessibility needs in three elementary schools. The work was underway during the April school vacation. B. The Commission completed and is distributing a “Guide for Community Organizations” that addresses ways in which people with disabilities can be welcomed and included in organizational activities, considerations for ensuring accessibility in meeting spaces and when conducting events, and ways to address reasonable accommodation requests. C. Last July, the Commission organized some activities to acknowledge disability pride month and to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Activities included a panel discussion, a book reading about disability for children and a mural was painted on the side of the YMCA. D. The Commission initiated and effort to connect students with disabilities at the high school with work experience opportunities at Melrose businesses. This has been a partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and the High School Special Ed Department. E. The Commission provided a resource to work with the City toward website accessibility. City the size of Melrose are expected by the State to have addressed this satisfactorily by April, 2027. F. We have taken on some advocacy issues, particularly when it tends to effect the disability community at large. An example of this are the ‘no parking’ signs along Lebanon Street across from the softball field. 3. FY 27 Priorities: A. The Commission will be available to provide education and resources pertaining to the Guide for Community Organizations. B. We intend to continue and expand our initiative to increase the participation of community businesses in providing work exposure and experience for students with disabilities at the High School C. We will, again, arrange activities for Disability Pride Month, July. D. We will continue to develop our partnerships with city departments to bring important advocacy issues to their attention and to provide our resources and expertise when requested. E. We will continue to seek ways to reach out to and connect with the disability community in Melrose. 4. What, if anything, has changed for your Board/Commission Budget for FY 27? In FY’26, the Commission on Disability had no budget although the City was very supportive in finding funds to cover our few expenses. As the Commission on Disability, we are able to access the Handicapped Parking Violation fund by requesting these funds through the City. In FY’27, we anticipate a budget of $2,500 which we will prudently utilize to support our priority activities. Fiscal Year 2027 Board/Commission Memo to City Council Board/Commission: Human Rights Commission Name of Chair: Josh Shortlidge 1. Board/Commission Overview: a. The Melrose Human Rights Commission (MHRC) works closely with City of Melrose leadership and partners to address issues of human and civil rights, reinforces a positive atmosphere in the community, and amplifies and promotes organizations and people working to make Melrose one community, open to all. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: a. Distributed “Know Your Rights” (KYR) Red Cards in seventeen languages at Melrose City Hall, the Melrose Farmers Market, and other high-need locations i. KYR Red Cards are small, business-card-sized tools that help individuals assert their constitutional rights during encounters with immigration or law enforcement b. Published three resource guides to connect vulnerable community members with available services: i. Legal and Civil Rights Resource Guide (PDF) ii. LGBTQ+ Resource Guide (PDF) iii. Immigrant and Refugee Legal Resource Guide (PDF) c. Created an intake process to review claims of discrimination based on protected class and provide referrals to appropriate agencies and resources d. Increased community engagement through social media outreach e. Provided supplies and support for community events, including MLK Day of Service and the Roosevelt School World Culture Fair f. Challenge: The absence of an administrative budget limited the scale, consistency, and reach of these efforts 3. FY 27 Priorities: a. Visibility: Strengthen MHRC’s role as a trusted public resource i. Publish human and civil rights explainer pieces in local media ii. Participate in community events to share MHRC materials and KYR information b. Education: Expand KYR and documentation training i. Host KYR trainings, including at least one in a high-need location ii. Partner with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office for trainings (KYR, active bystander) iii. Continue distribution of KYR cards and resource materials iv. Develop educational materials explaining judicial vs. administrative warrants c. Community Coordination: Strengthen local alignment i. Clarify and publish ICE-related policies in coordination with Melrose Police ii. Confirm and document policies for Melrose Public Schools and Melrose Wakefield Hospital d. Community Engagement: Deepen participation and support i. Facilitate community forums to explain policies and answer questions ii. Ensure legal training resources are accessible to residents iii. Host or co-host active/aware bystander trainings with community partners e. Foundations: Build internal capacity i. Provide training for commissioners on human and civil rights fundamentals 4. What, if anything, has changed for your Board/Commission Budget for FY 27? a. The need for resources, trainings, and community engagement has increased. MHRC has established a strong foundation for outreach aligned with the City's commitment to protecting residents' rights. With funding, the Commission can expand multilingual materials, replenish KYR cards, and host public forums, trainings, and interpretation services. b. Without a restored budget, MHRC's ability to provide consistent programming, respond to community needs, and proactively address discrimination and misinformation will remain limited. c. Request: Restoration of an annual operating budget of $2,500 to support: i. Printing and translation of materials ii. Community events and trainings iii. Outreach supplies and tools iv. Administrative support Fiscal Year 2027 Board/Commission Memo to City Council Board/Commission: Commission on Women Name of Chair: Karen Blackburn & Alli Goldberg 1. Board/Commission Overview: The Melrose Commission on Women (“MCW”) works to investigate, understand, educate, and promote constructive action in areas of interest and concern to all women and girls, including trans women and girls, in our community. As a central voice in the community, MCW promotes opportunities, fosters equity and belonging, and provides the community with a vehicle for information, advocacy and action on issues affecting all women. Understanding that our community is open to all, we advocate and support diversity across all aspects of our lives - gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, culture, age, abilities, and socio-economic background. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: Despite not having a budget due to the fiscal realities of the city, the MCW had a productive year. Building on the success of our financial literacy event to close out the previous fiscal year, we once again focused on bring women together to engage with and learn from one another. We hosted two book club events centered on women’s brain health—understanding some of the factors that contribute to Alzheimer’s in women and the role nutrition plays. Both events were held at The Residence at Melrose Station and close to 50 people attended. We are currently planning a June event focused on the role fitness plays in preventing Alzheimer’s and leading a healthy life. We welcomed three new commissioners, who each bring a variety of expertise and passion to this work. The most significant challenge has been finding creative ways to introduce more of the community to our work and events. We’ve been unable to utilize our Facebook account for several years but have finally developed a workaround that should make raising awareness of our events and engagement opportunities much easier. 3. FY 27 Priorities: With our commissioners having incredible full lives outside of this work, we aim to keep our programming focused and simple. In FY27 we plan to revisit our interview series with MMTV, EmpowerHER, where we interviewed leaders in our community on issues of importance to women. We’ll continue with our thematic book events and will explore other programming ideas depending on issues and opportunities facing our primary constituents. 4. What, if anything, has changed for your Board/Commission Budget for FY 27? Having a budget for FY27 will be a huge help in ensuring our programming is not solely reliant on donated time and items. Fiscal Year 2027 Board/Commission Memo to City Council Board/Commission: Liquor License Commission Name of Chair: Joseph P. Nevin, Jr. 1. Board/Commission Overview: FY 2026 was a solid year. Melrose currently has 21 liquor licenses issued – 12 Restaurants (3 wine & malt beverages and 9 full alcohol), 3 Retail full alcohol licenses, 1 Farmer/Brewer license and 5 Private Clubs. The Liquor License Commission met on a monthly basis. All licenses were renewed in December 2025. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: a. New Licenses – Three new establishments opened • Restaurant Full Alcohol – Bangkok Thai • Restaurant Wine & Malt Beverages – Table 4 & Big Fin Poke • Retail Full Alcohol – Franklin Market b. Farmers market multiple one day permits/multiple vendors – summer & winter c. One day permits – We issue approximately 25 – 40 one day permits annually. d. We had one Commissioner depart the Commission (Kevin Cronin) and added a new Commissioner (Diane Casey). We thank and greatly appreciate Commissioner Cronin’s time, dedication and service to the commission and welcome Commissioner Casey. 3. FY 27 Priorities: a. Review current Melrose Liquor Licensing Commission General Rules and Regulations for Licensing of Alcoholic Beverage Sales in the City of Melrose, last amended March 30, 2015. b. Review current license fees and those of surrounding communities. c. License Renewals. d. Website update. 4. What, if anything, has changed for your Board/Commission Budget for FY 27? No change. Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Clerk’s/Elections Name of Department Head: Tanji Cifuni 1. Department Overview and Mission: The City Clerk is the official keeper of the history and records of Melrose. Our mission remains dedicated to maintaining and protecting historical records as safely as possible while also servicing the public by providing information in an efficient and timely manner. At the literal and figurative main entrance to City Hall, the Clerk’s office is a busy, vibrant gateway municipal services. Often the first point of contact with the public is to respond to questions and concerns that arise with our residents. The 4-person department consists of a City Clerk, an Assistant City Clerk, an Elections Administrator and a Senior Clerk. City Clerk Tanji Cifuni Asst. City Clerk Linda Reed Election Clerk James Harris Senior Clerk Kathy Maihack Records kept by the office include: • Vitals Statistics: Births, Deaths, Marriages, Affidavits & Correction of Vitals • Election and Census records • Business Certificate Filings and Dissolution • Original filings of Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning, Site Plan and Slope Protection Decisions (29 cases) • All notifications of meetings of municipal governmental bodies (253 meetings) • Common Victualler Licenses, Second Hand Dealers Licenses, Class I & II Motor Vehicle Licenses, Gasoline Storage Certificates, Food Truck and Hackney license • Dog Licenses • Insurance Claim filings • Raffle permits • Conflict of Interest completion records • Oaths of Office and Committee • All City Council documents: Orders, ordinances, resolutions and motions minutes, agenda for all meetings, Council related Mayoral communications and all City of Melrose Board and Commission appointments (25 council meetings) 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 • Conducted a successful local election in November with 11,227 voters turning out which is 51% of the total registered voters ( Early Voters 4857 and Election Day 6370) • Distribution of annual online Conflict of Interest training information to all City employees including public safety and public school personnel. • Rolled out a new software platform for city and school agenda and minutes across the city. This was a large undertaking and the roll out of the program was successful. • Annual training of election workers with almost 100 percent attendance • Continued organization, inspection and preservation of municipal records • Electronic distribution of monthly Campaign Finance newsletter • Refresh and update to departmental webpages • Updated our licensing and permit fees for the department • Created and or edited our annual license applications • Coordinated a SAFE audit with the State ( Paid for by the State ) on our election procedures on a daily basis as well as Election Day • Revamped the nomination packages for the local election • Mailed out over 16,000 census first week in January and to date have received and processed a little over 10,000 over the last few months. We will be mailing out a REMINDER confirmation card to all registered voters that have not mailed in their census in the next week. • Send updated Registered Dog Licenses to BOH the first day of the Month to post on website • Send the State Representative the list of all newly registered voters on the first day of each month 3. FY 27 Priorities: Updating the 28 Election Poll pads for the Primary and November State Elections Running a smooth State Primary and November election Increasing the voter turnout for State elections 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? At this time, we did not run against any negative financial constraints because we plan accordingly. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? Election Office If a School Committee member runs for office then we manage the election process and make sure that the candidate files their campaign finance reports in a timely manner. City Clerks office • Perform the oaths for the School Committee members • We also make sure that all school staff members complete the annual conflict of interest training FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 • Post Agendas and minutes for all School Subcommittee meetings 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? The City Council, Clerks Office and Elections office was not negatively or positively affected by the result of the override election at this time. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 3 Total number of transactions Total Sterilized dogs @$23 each 1597 $36,728 Intact dogs @$25 each 131 $3,275 Late Fee @ $18 each 150 $4,178 Replacement Tag @ $5 each - Total 2 = $10.00 2 $10 Marriage Certificates @ $20 each - Over the counter 75 $1,500 Birth Certificates -@ $20 each - Over the counter 642 $12,840 Death Certificates -@ $20 each - Over the counter 474 $9,480 Marriage Certificates - @ $22 each- Online 72 $1,584 Birth Certificates - @ $22 each - Online 419 $9,218 Death Certificates - @22 each - Online 288 $6,336 Marriage Intentions -@75 each 28 $2,100 Mail-In Vital Requests -@ $22 each 40 $880 Gas and Storage -Different amounts per location 29 $3,137 Fees -@ $50 each 15 $750 Amendments - @ $75 each 10 $750 Planning Board -Different amounts per job 2 $2,165 Board of Appeals Commerical - @ $500 each 1 $500 Board of Appeals Residential @ $350 each 10 $3,500 Business Certificates - @ $75 each 35 $2,625 Change of Business - @ $15 each 2 $30 Common Victualler - @ $175 each 40 $7,000 Class II Motor - @ $150 each 5 $750 Second Hand Dealer - @ $150 each 3 $450 Livery -$175 each 1 $175 Raffles - @ $50 for new $10 for renewal 2 $60 Copies - @ 1.00 each 9 $9.00 Total $110,030 FY 27 Budget Memo page. 4 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Council on Aging Name of Department Head: Erica Drummond 1. Department Overview and Mission: The Melrose Council on Aging (COA) aims to connect older adults with programs, resources, and services in our community to generate a positive impact on daily living. The COA serves older adults aged 60+. Members of the Milano Center have the opportunity to participate in fitness programs, social engagement activities, and educational presentations. Members can also take advantage of resources like the COA’s social services team and transportation program. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: a. Marked progress on strategic planning goals that were created from the 2022 Needs Assessment including creation of resources for housing options, an ADU information session, assisting members with MBTA discount passes, a digital literacy program on rideshare apps, a YMCA information session, Senior Strolls with the Friends of the Middlesex Fells, the continuation of our weekly walking club, resource creation for food insecurity, a monthly men’s breakfast to increase male membership, distribution of a resource guide and accessible walking maps, hosting our annual Open House and Resource Fair, increasing fitness class offerings, and creating participant led programming like armchair travel. b. Progress towards an Age-Friendly/Dementia-Friendly city designation with plans to officially apply by the end of the fiscal year c. As of 4/24/2026, the Milano Center has served 1,199 individuals who have recorded 14,104 check ins. d. As of 4/24/2026, the Council on Aging transportation program has provided 2,034 rides to Melrose residents, with 524 of those going to medical destinations. e. Challenges included an update to our weekly schedule to maximize parking efficiency, increased costs of goods and services, and special limitations within the Milano Center building. 3. FY 27 Priorities: a. Updates to the Council on Aging city webpage to include tax relief resources, support groups, durable medical equipment, Memory Café, and all program offerings b. “Milano on the Move” programming to work more collaboratively with local resources, businesses, and city departments c. Memory Café – continuing this monthly resource for caregivers and their loved ones d. “Aging in Place” panel e. “Enriching Retirement” programming f. Member-led programming FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? Changes to the department’s budget include several line item increases to create level funding from FY25, increases to salaries and wages to keep positions competitive, and increases to the “Dues & Memberships” line item to reflect the higher costs of services. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? N/A 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? The Proposition 2 ½ Override has ensured that the Council on Aging’s Milano Center can continue to operate at levels residents have come to expect. This includes the transportation program, social services, fitness offerings, social engagement activities, and educational opportunities. Specifically, the Milano Center will reduce fitness class fees from $5 per class to $2 per class in order to maximize participation in these vital programs. Without the Proposition 2 ½ Override, this price reduction would not be possible. In addition to level funding from FY25, the Council on Aging is also benefiting from $40,000 in capital funding from the override to install lighting along the driveway. Upon completion, this project will provide safe access to participants who walk to evening events, as well as increasing the overall security of the property. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Veterans’ Services Name of Department Head: Tammy Shovelton 1. Department Overview and Mission: Melrose Veterans’ Services administers all aspects of Massachusetts Chapter 115—including emergency funds for urgent needs—helps veterans and families understand and file for federal, state, and local benefits, liaises on VA claims and appeals, hosts benefits-review meetings to explain changes, coordinates Veterans Day and Memorial Day commemorations, cares for and preserves Melrose’s veterans monuments, and operates a monthly food mart where veterans and family members select the groceries they need. These efforts cut red tape, improve food security, protect historic memorials, and reduce hardship while honoring the service of our veteran community. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: In FY26, Melrose Veterans’ Services relocated its office from the Milano Center to City Hall to improve access and coordination; restored the Otis W. Bishop Memorial Plaque; conducted several outreach events; actively supported 77 veterans on VA claims; ensured 16 veterans or dependents received Chapter 115 assistance; and launched Monthly Veteran Socials to strengthen community connection. We also formally codified and publicly published the Veterans Property Tax Work-Off Program 3. FY 27 Priorities: Sustain and expand outreach through monthly socials, neighborhood pop-up benefits clinics, and quarterly workshops; provide comprehensive care and preservation of all veterans memorials citywide with a documented inspection/maintenance schedule; and host Thanksgiving and Christmas community dinners for Melrose veterans and families with on-site benefits navigation, and follow-up case management—strengthening access to benefits, food security, and community connection. 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? In FY27, the Veterans’ Services Department will implement a 3% salary increase, increase mileage funding to support home visits and event logistics, expand war memorial maintenance, strengthen outreach programming, and increase the veteran’s benefits line. We are also raising the allocation FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 for employee professional development to ensure staff can meet evolving state and federal standards in benefits administration, claims processing, compliance. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? NA 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? Thanks to the override, the Veterans’ Services Department has restored outreach funding and raised targeted spending levels where needs are most acute—professional development (required training), mileage for home visits and outreach, war memorial maintenance, veterans’ benefits assistance, and employee education/seminars—while decreasing software and licensing costs through consolidation and efficiencies. These adjustments sustain service quality, expand access to benefits, and ensure we can meet growing demand and deliver timely support to Melrose veterans and their families. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Mayor (121) Name of Department Head: Mayor Jen Grigoraitis 1. Department Overview and Mission: The mayor is the chief executive officer of the City of Melrose, elected by the voters at large every four years. The mayor oversees all City operations and is responsible for appointing department heads, city officers, and the members of multi-member bodies (Boards & Commissions). Jen Grigoraitis is the 24th Mayor of Melrose, the first woman elected mayor, and assumed office on January 8, 2024. The mayor has oversight over all City departments, with all department heads with the exception of the superintendent of schools, reporting to the mayor. Per city charter, the mayor serves as an ex officio member of the Melrose School Committee, which hires and supervises the superintendent. The mayor’s office engages with a variety of stakeholders, including residents; federal, state, and local elected officials; members of City boards and commissions; and local media Staff also regularly provide information and resources to residents via email, phone and in-person visits. The Mayor’s Department is currently staffed by the following employees: • Mayor Jen Grigoraitis • Chief of Staff, Lauren Grymek • Communications & Events Manager, Thomas Dalton • Part-Time Executive Assistant to the Mayor and Constituent Services Representative, Diane MacDonald The Mayor’s Department continues to utilize and manage Property Tax Work Off Participants who provide front desk coverage to answer and transfer phone calls within City Hall, greet and assist walk- ins, and assist with administrative tasks in the absence of a full-time Executive Assistant. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: Constituent Services and Events: Throughout FY 26, Mayor Grigoraitis and her staff met with hundreds of residents in a variety of settings and forums including: in-person Mayor’s Office Hours; coffee hours at senior and public housing facilities (the Steele House, the Cefalo Complex, the Cochrane House, the McCarthy House, the Fuller and Gould Houses, and the Residence at Melrose Station); and new events such as Slice of the City neighborhood pizza socials and a New Resident Open House at City Hall. The mayor also conducted in-person office hours with residents throughout the year. These events provided an opportunity for residents to speak directly with the mayor about their concerns, priorities, and hopes for the community. At the five Slice of the City events held over the summer and fall, residents joined the mayor and city councilors for informal gatherings at parks and green spaces in their wards of the city while enjoying pizza from a neighborhood restaurant. FY 27 Budget Memo page 1 The mayor’s office works closely with departments who regularly provide social services support and outreach, including the Council on Aging and the Veterans’ Services Department. These departments oversee City resources including the Melrose Emergency Fund, the monthly Veterans Food Mart and the Veterans Relief Fund, and assist with SNAP benefits and applications, emergency funding and housing resources. Through this social services team, the mayor’s office led the city’s response to the temporary termination of SNAP benefits to approximately 50 Melrose residents in early 2026. Thanks to the generosity of so many Melrosians who sustainably donate to the Melrose Emergency Fund, the city was able to provide grocery store gift cards to residents in need over eight weeks, as well as share resources on non-profit supports available for the impacted Melrosians. The Mayor’s Office is the primary respondent to calls and emails from residents looking for information and resources. On a typical weekday the Mayor’s office receives an average of 15 calls and dozens of emails and website contact forms plus walk-in visits from residents looking for general City information and assistance, ideas and requests of the Mayor, and help and resources. One of the office’s Property Tax Work Off participants has extensive public sector case management experience and we have created a case coordinator role filled by this individual so that they can assists with calls regarding housing and food insecurity. Most of the calls regarding housing come from residents residing at the Melrose Housing Authority and the Mayor’s office can easily resolve and assist these residents thanks to the collaborative working relationship with the Housing Authority’s Executive Director. Our PTWO case coordinator is tracking calls for social services support to help us best assess future options. Communications: The Mayor’s Office serves as the primary communications hub for residents and stakeholders. The Office provides: a weekly email newsletter to approximately 2,800 individual subscribers; weekly City Hall submissions and press releases to the Melrose Weekly News and Melrose Messenger; a monthly email newsletter of activities and events run by local non-profits; frequent social media updates to over 2,200 followers on both Facebook and Instagram ; and episodes of the Melrose Minute podcast via MMTV. The Mayor’s Office also serves as the primary communications department for all City Departments, responding to media inquiries and interviews, assisting with writing of press releases and social media posts, advising on web content and helping to promote and publicize city programs and events. The Mayor’s Office continued to support and promote an incredible number of community events, including the following during FY 26: 1. Summer Stroll 2. Victorian Fair 3. Home for the Holidays 4. Sustainability Day 5. DPW Day (May) - expanded to serve the entire community this year 6. Third Annual 8th Grade Civics Day (June) 7. Melrose High Grad Night (June) 8. Pride flag raising at City Hall (June) 9. Juneteenth flag raising at City Hall (June) FY 27 Budget Memo page 2 10. Disability Pride City Initiatives & Special Projects: The Mayor’s Office continues to oversee and liaise with the City’s boards and commissions; to date the mayor has submitted 67 new mayoral appointments and reappointments throughout Fiscal Year 26 to resolve backlogs of empty seats and lapsed terms reaching back years. Staff regularly meets with chairs to strategize and plan for community programs, services and initiatives. Through the Chief of Staff and CFO, the Mayor’s office oversaw and coordinated the City’s FY 2027- 2031 Capital Improvement Program including the (CIP) Final Report. Since 1995, the CIP Committee has reviewed and recommended funding for capital projects on an annual basis. Capital projects are major, non-recurring expenditures that typically cost $25,000 or more and have a useful life of five or more years. For this iteration of the CIP, the committee reviewed over 100 project requests submitted by six departments. Creating a CIP is both a requirement of the city charter and a DLS recommended best practice for municipalities. The CIP is NOT a funding source; it is instead a guiding document on how the City should consider and prioritize planned capital investments as funding sources become available. Additionally, the Mayor’s office applied for and was awarded a Technical Assistance Planning Grant from the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to conduct a strategic planning process for Memorial Hall and how we best utilize that building. The Chief of Staff has been the lead representative on the City side for this project, which has included a community survey, meetings with MAPC and various stakeholders and a community forum, to inform a strategic plan for how best to utilize Memorial Hall for the future. 3. FY 27 Priorities: Building Capacity in Sustainability and Youth Services: The Mayor’s Office will be asking the City Council to formally codify a Sustainability Commission to guide the administration’s work on energy savings and climate stewardship; and to bring back a Birth to Five advisory group to unify and enhance our local programs and opportunities for Melrose’s youngest residents. In addition, plans are underway to host the Slice of the City and New Resident Open House events again. In FY 27, the Mayor’s office will continue to pursue Vision Zero priorities, and we are currently waiting for the grant funding to be finalized. Communicating About the Override: After Melrose voters entrusted the city with additional revenue in the November 2025 override referendum, the Mayor’s Office and City Hall have undertaken unprecedented levels of public engagement and information-sharing to accurately and comprehensively demonstrate the impact of the override. The city website features several detailed lists and descriptions of override-funded services and projects, and communications spanning from press submissions to email newsletter to physical signage and flyers have clearly acknowledged the impact of the override on the viability and delivery of improved or sustained city services. Budget Transparency with ClearGov: Since Mayor Grigoraitis took office, City Hall has prioritized providing the most transparency into the city budget of any administration to date. The administration has regularly provided the City Council with updates as we move through several fiscal years and have regularly added documentation on the FY 27 Budget Memo page 3 City website. The administration continues to work towards even more access: this month, the City’s visual budget will be available on the city website, thanks to our use of ARPA funds to support the adoption of ClearGov, a platform which will enable us to share the budget with the public in a more comprehensive and digestible manner Public Safety Facilities Advisory Committee: The Public Safety Facilities Advisory Committee is appointed by the Mayor and staffed by the Public Safety Buildings Project Manager, who reports directly to the Mayor. The PSFAC was formed in 2024 to advise the mayor’s administration on the Public Safety Facilities renovation and replacement projects approved by Melrose voters in a November 2023 debt exclusion vote. 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? There are three line items within Department 121 which are changing for FY 27: (011211-511000) S&W: The Salary & Wages line item is increasing 9.1% to reflect the salary schedule set forth for salary of the Mayor according to Melrose Revised Ordinances, Chapter 48-1. Mayor. Part A, Salary and cost of living adjustments and any anticipated step-ups for three staff members in the department. On February 5, 2024, the City Council voted to increase the annual salary of the Mayor’s position from $125,000, which had been in effect since January 1, 2014, as follows: $137,500 - Effective January 1, 2026; and $150,000 - Effective January 1, 2027. Mayor Grigoraitis declined the increase for FY 26 due to the budget challenges facing the City at that time. (011212 – 525401) Website: The Website line item is increasing 33.3%. Oversight and maintenance of the City Website was previously in the City Council (112) Department under Website (011122 – 525401) and in FY 26 the work and annual costs were moved into the Mayor’s Department under a new line item. The increase in annual costs represents the full annual amount to host and maintain the City’s website. In FY 26 some of the costs were covered by remaining APRA funds which are no longer available. (011212 – 529000) Prof Serv: The Professional Services line item is increasing 50% to account for opportunities to support community outreach that would include things such as additional mailers and posters to communicate information to residents; hiring interpreters for events; and adding one- time community meetings and events as needed. It will also allow the Mayor’s Office to provide support for City-administered and managed community events including photography, marketing and publicity. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? There are no direct costs housed in Department 121 which support the Melrose Public Schools. However, the Communications Manager works on school-related communications, press releases and other public-facing information as requested by the mayor and the superintendent of schools. 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? FY 27 Budget Memo page 4 The Professional Services line item is increasing 50% to account for opportunities to support community outreach that would include things such as additional mailers and posters to communicate information to residents; hiring interpreters for events; and adding one-time community meetings and events as needed. It will also allow the Mayor’s Office to provide support of City- administered and managed community events including photography, marketing and publicity. FY 27 Budget Memo page 5 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Legal Department 151 Name of Department Head: Shannon Phillips, City Solicitor 1. Department Overview and Mission: The Legal Department functions as a full-time law office for the City of Melrose providing legal services to the Mayor, City Council, School Committee, Department Heads, Boards and Commissions and other municipal officials. We regularly advise and represent the City in areas such as zoning, employment, labor law, Title IX issues, civil service, procurement, permitting and licensing, education law, ethics, code enforcement, public records, and open meeting law. We prepare and review public contracts, leases, deeds, easement documentation and other legal documents, assist in drafting ordinances and policy, and represent the City and schools in a variety of courts and administrative agencies. This office also manages, coordinates and responds to public records requests received by the City of Melrose, as well as processes and manages all insurance and claims for the City. Aside from these duties, this office oversees and regularly advises on labor relations and is responsible for negotiating with twelve different collective bargaining units between the City and Schools. The mission of this Department is to provide sound and effective legal advice and representation to the City on a daily basis- Mayor, City Council, School Committee, Boards, Commissions and public officials- to allow for informed decisions to be made that help navigate potential risks and ensure legal compliance with state and federal laws. In doing so, we protect the City’s interests by helping to avoid costly litigation, maintain the public’s trust in local government, and ensure municipal policies and actions are legally defensible. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: • Developed an orientation and training for newly elected officials on legal responsibilities as municipal officials; • Managed and responded to an increased volume of public records in a timely and effective manner; • Managed Insurance and claims processes for the City; • Assisted the School Committee in process and negotiations related to the hiring of a new Superintendent; • Assisted with legal issues related to the Prop 2 ½ override question and its passage by voters. 3. FY 27 Priorities: • Assist in the implementation and creation of a more streamlined contract/ procurement process for the City; • Settle any pending Collective Bargaining Agreements; and • Stay current on changes in legislation, litigation, municipal practice, to proactively prevent issues and concerns in the City and Schools. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? • The filling of a position (split between HR and Legal) which will take some of the administrative burden for certain tasks- claims processing and management, public records management and responses, processing payroll and invoices- off of current staff and assist the Department in being able to more efficiently focus on providing legal guidance proactively on areas of legal concern. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? • Educator’s Professional Liability Insurance, Property Insurance, some legal expenses 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? During the FY26 budget cycle, the role of Executive Assistant – a position that has existed for more than 20 years- was eliminated from this Department given financial constraints. With the Prop 2 ½ override approved last November, a new position is being proposed to be shared between Human Resources and Legal, given HR’s expansion to administer school- related leaves and benefits. Half of the salary and benefits for this position will be funded out of this Department’s Budget for FY27. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Library - 611 Name of Department Head: Linda C.W. Gardener 1. Department Overview and Mission: The Melrose Public Library provides public library services to the Melrose community. The library provides access to information through physical books, both in print and on CD; downloadable ebooks and e- audiobooks; magazines and newspapers, online databases and more. We provide access to the internet and computers, book groups and other programming for all ages and spaces to work, study or relax. Our mission is to provide a portal for all to explore, imagine and engage. The library is where literacy, local history and community connect! 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: FY2026 began 2.5 months after the Public Library re-opened in its renovated/reconstructed space. The year has been full of both accomplishments and challenges. We began the year with the loss of one of our 13 full time positions due to the early separation incentive. This, combined with being unable to add anticipated staff for the larger, active new building, has proven to be very challenging. Staff worked hard to acclimate both themselves and the public to the new environment and received both positive and constructive feedback, which we continue to build upon. Work on the building continued after we opened, with punch list items and necessary changes. Despite the challenges, we were excited to register over 2,000 library cards in the first year open. After the successful Override vote, we were able to be open on Sundays once again, which was very well received. We have been consistently in the top 3 NOBLE libraries for items circulated. We were also able to bring in more outside programs, including children’s events that had between 100 – 200 attendees. The Local History Room is now available for in-person visits by appointment, and we continue to work on digitizing the collection to make it more accessible. Our library e-newsletter is published monthly which includes a “Did you know” section to help make residents aware of new services available at the library. The April issue let everyone know that we now have a variety of activities that kids can use in the Children’s Room, including board games, card games and coloring kits. We are happy to be able to offer patrons needing internet access a choice between our traditional public computers and a laptop that can be checked out for in-house use. This allows patrons who do not own a laptop to have the same flexibility as patrons who do when deciding where in the building to do their work. We collaborated with the Melrose Residence to have a group of their residents come and get a chance to look around the library and get library cards, and several staff participated in the Bridge’s Community Read day. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 3. FY 27 Priorities: We are looking forward to continuing to improve our offerings in FY27 through the following priorities: Comprehensive collections – We will have a focus on improving our Young Adult nonfiction collections to better meet middle and high school interests and needs. We will also work on strengthening areas of the collection throughout the building with more authors with diverse voices. Diverse services - We will continue to utilize the results of the FY26 Children’s Room survey to inform the direction of both active and passive programming, making adjustments as possible with staffing and budget. We will digitize additional specific portions of the Local History collection, including photographs capturing local history. User-Centric Facilities - We will explore opportunities to increase library access for senior members of the community who may have difficulty coming to the library. Purpose-designed rooms in the library will be used to offer educational craft programs for all ages. Superb staffing – Staffing is a priority both in ensuring that staffing levels are adequate to meet our goals and the community’s needs and that staff have the opportunity to benefit from staff trainings and professional development, both of which will enhance our ability to provide excellent services to the community. Staffing is the foundation upon which all other priorities can be built. 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? Line 534800 (Recreational Supplies) has been eliminated, due to the increase in line 543800 (Program Supplies), which performs the same purpose. We will have funding to be open on Sundays for the full school year in FY27, which was cut in the original FY26 budget. The Program Supplies line is a significant increase from prior years, and will allow us to continue the enhanced program offerings initiated this year to better meet community desire. Salary & Wages has been increased (not including restoration of the full time position), allowing for additional part time staff which will enable us to meet more of our priorities and better respond to patrons’ needs. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? The library does not house any direct costs related to the Melrose Public Schools, although our collections are regularly used by Melrose students for school projects as well as personal interest. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? The library has regained funding for the Sunday hours which were lost prior to the Override vote. Our programming budget has been increased, which will allow us to continue providing a diverse array of programs for patrons of all ages. We will be able to hire some additional part time staff, which will enable us to better serve the community’s needs. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 3 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Human Resources Name of Department Head: Polina Latta 1. Department Overview and Mission: The Human Resources Department is committed to promoting fair and consistent employment practices across the City of Melrose. It supports employees and retirees by administering health and wellness benefits, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, and upholding the terms of collective bargaining agreements. The department also serves as the employer for the City and a key resource for effectively communicating employment-related matters to all City staff. Through high-quality service and by fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace, Human Resources aims to create an environment where employees from all backgrounds can succeed and thrive, ultimately helping to deliver outstanding services to the diverse community we serve. To accomplish these responsibilities, the department is staffed with: Polina Latta, Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations Diane Barrett, Benefits Coordinator for City and School Matt Travers, HR Systems & Operations Specialist 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: School HR Support • Assisted with the recruitment and hiring, and onboarded, trained and supported a new School HR Coordinator, ensuring continuity of service and operational stability during transition. • Led development of the Melrose Public Schools HR Portal in partnership with School Administration and City IT, creating a centralized platform that improves employee access to HR, benefits, policies, training and support information. • Following the School HR vacancy, transitioned key school HR functions to the City HR Department to maintain continuity, strengthen compliance, improve consistency of practice, and enhance operational efficiency and employee experience across City and School operations. Contract Negotiations • Four Union contracts expire at the end of FY 26. The City is on schedule begin health insurance negotiations with the PEC for a successor health insurance agreement, which expired June 30, 2027. The HR Director serves as a member of the City’s collective bargaining team, alongside the City Solicitor and CFO. The team is currently engaged in active contract negotiations with four unions including: Library, Clerical, Laborers, and Fire, and will begin PEC negotiations related to health insurance. These negotiations focus on maintaining fiscal responsibility while supporting competitive, sustainable, and fair employee compensation and benefits structures. Workforce Restoration FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 The second half of the year was a busy period for recruiting and promotions. The department supported the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of 12 benefited new employees (3 were managers/department heads), processed over 40 non-benefited (part-time/seasonal) hires, and facilitated nearly 10 promotions as positions opened and qualified internal candidates advanced. ADA Support • Secured CART and interpreter services for high school graduation, significantly improving accessibility for students, families, and attendees. • Assisted with obtaining ADA grant funding in collaboration with DPW and the Commission on Disabilities to advance priority projects aligned with the 2022 ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, including accessibility improvements at Hoover, Horace Mann, and Winthrop schools. • Advanced citywide ADA compliance and accessibility by expanding closed-captioning requirements for virtual meetings, collaborating with City Clerk and Chief of staff to expand closed-captioning guidance, and updating municipal and school ADA resource pages, and strengthening coordination between Commission on Disabilities and City departments. 3. FY 27 Priorities • Collaborate with IT and Auditor’s office to streamline and automate HR processes to improve workflow efficiency between Departments, leveraging existing technology tools and the MUNIS HR module. • In collaboration with IT, Mayor’s office, and other departments, prepare for and support compliance with Digital Accessibility requirements under the ADA, through proactive planning and implementation. • Continue supporting the school through the implementation of standardized HR processes to strengthen compliance, enhance internal controls, and establish a unified HR framework across City and School operations. • Modernize the performance evaluation system to make it more relevant and align it with performance management and payroll practices. 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? The HR Salary budget has increased, to support the School HR alignment. To successfully integrate the School HR function within the City’s Human Resources Department and distribute responsibilities among existing HR staff without the need to hire additional professional personnel, it was proposed that certain routine and clerical duties were reassigned to a new Administrative Assistant role to be shared with the Legal Department. This adjustment allows professional HR staff to focus on higher-level and more complex responsibilities, improves operational efficiency, reduces costs by eliminating the need for higher-cost professional staff to perform administrative tasks and improves employee experience across City and School operations, which helps with staff retention. The Health Contractual budget has increased due a number of factors, including broader economic conditions and the evolving healthcare landscape. This budget is inherently dynamic and difficult to fully control. At any given time, it reflects a snapshot of current membership enrollment, which is shaped by employee life events as well as broader socioeconomic trends. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 In addition to economic pressures, the budget is influenced by annual Open Enrollment changes, Opt-Out participation, Medicare premium adjustments, and individual employee status changes throughout the year. For FY27, the rate increases for non-Medicare plans range from 4.1% to 13.6%, while Medicare plans premiums have increased between 4.0% and 7.5%. The Workers’ Compensation medical budget was increased to $30,000. Approximately 60% of the current budget is attributed to prescription costs for a long-term recipient. This expenditure reflects a contractual obligation and does not impact service delivery, and is a more accurate representation of the actual cost, which helps avoid year budget shortfalls. The Unemployment budget has been decreased to $100,000, which is more fiscally appropriate, in the absence of layoffs. Employee Benefits, Worker’s Compensation and Unemployment are budgets that are contractual and legally mandated budget obligations for the City of Melrose. They don’t directly impact service delivery. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? The HR Department is responsible for managing the Employee Benefits, Workers’ Compensation, and Unemployment budgets, which support both City and School employees and retirees. 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of the approval of Proposition 2½, the City secured funding to restore 17 school positions, 5 DPW positions and 2 Police officer positions that had previously remained unfilled. The HR Department plays a key role in the full recruitment and hiring lifecycle for City employees, as well as enrollment benefits for all City and School positions. As a result, additional funding was reinstated to the City’s Health Contractual budget, Advertising and Pre-employment exams budgets. Timely filling of vacancies with qualified candidates directly supports service delivery across City departments. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 3 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Department of Public Works Name of Department Head: Elena Proakis Ellis, Director 1. Department Overview and Mission: The Melrose Department of Public Works provides quality services to the community in the areas of drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, recycling, parks, forestry, fleet, highway, cemetery, facilities, engineering, and administration, while promoting health, safety, sustainability, and fiscal responsibility through the teamwork and commitment of an honest and dependable workforce. The DPW’s budget is a combination of several components. The general fund operating budget is broken down into budgets for: 1) Administration and Engineering 2) Facilities Maintenance 3) Highway 4) Snow Removal 5) Sanitation 6) Parks and Forestry 7) Automotive 8) Wyoming Cemetery In addition, the DPW manages three enterprise funds with independent budgets: Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste/Recycling. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: Since the beginning of Fiscal Year 2026, these are some of the items DPW has completed: • Potholes filled: 189 locations • Storms responded to: 42 inches of snow (not including salting operations, plowable storms only) • Vehicles in fleet maintained: 144 pc. of equipment • Tonnage of trash/recycling: o 4,633.70 tons of trash o 1,648.67 tons of recycling • Parks/fields/open spaces maintained: 82 locations • Total work orders resolved: 3,496 (908 facilities and 2,588 operations) • Invoices processed: 1,235 purchase orders • Recycled 230 mattresses as part of the mattress recycling drop-off program The Department of Public Works also played a critical role in several large projects/events such as: • Capital projects including paving, water main replacement, sewer main improvements, and drainage improvements FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 • Support of City events including school sports, elections, memorials, Earth Week, Victorian Fair, and private facility rentals • Applied for and received multiple grants for infrastructure and environmental initiatives, including acceptance in to the Massachusetts State Building Association’s Accelerated Repair Program for the Melrose High School Learning Commons Roof and roofing and other building improvements at the Franklin School. 3. FY 27 Priorities: The DPW’s priorities for FY27 include getting back up to full staffing levels by filling critical vacancies with quality staff, implementing important infrastructure and facilities projects that have been funded by grants and by the FY26 supplemental budget, and keeping up on essential services provided daily by the department. 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? The DPW’s FY27 budget is largely unchanged from the FY26 supplemental budget, with a return to full staffing and level-funding of many of our contractual and materials/supplies line items, except where contract pricing showed significant increases in competitively bid on-call contracts. Salary line items show step increases but do not yet reflect the outcome of ongoing contract negotiations with both our laborers and clerical unions. Several staff members have been shifted between DPW Divisions to more accurately reflect the workload of the department and routine assignments of those roles. These moves resulted in no net change in our total number of employees funded through the general fund and through each of our enterprise funds. Rising energy costs are reflected in our facilities budget and continue to be outside of the City’s control. We continue to implement energy efficiency projects and look for savings wherever feasible, such as through demand management programs. Finally, some of the capital line items (paving, sidewalks, facilities) from the FY26 supplemental budget have been maintained into FY27, allowing the department to continue implementing critical infrastructure repairs and replacements as needs arise and to plan for small projects in the coming year. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? Many line items within DPW’s Facilities budget are directly related to school spending. These include items such as: • Custodial and maintenance staff • Contracted work such as cleaning and inspections within school buildings • Maintenance and repairs of school facilities • Capital repairs and upgrades of school buildings • A portion of administrative staff time and resources to oversee all of the above FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? The successful override has allowed DPW to fully fund our prior staffing levels, critical to providing essential services to the City, and has grown our ability to respond to capital needs. The DPW (including Engineering, Operations, and Facilities) submitted nearly 100 projects to the capital improvement plan program. These are necessary upgrades and repairs all over Melrose that require attention, such as paving, roof replacements, Melrose High School bathrooms, drainage improvements, etc. The DPW is better able to plan for and address these needs with adequate funding, allowing us to be more proactive and less reactive. Furthermore, the availability of free cash is allowing the DPW to get back into a cycle of vehicle replacements that is sorely needed, especially during winter operations when failing equipment can result in immediate safety hazards. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 3 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Auditor - 135 Name of Department Head: Kerriann Golden CFO/City Auditor 1. Department Overview and Mission: The mission of the Auditor’s Office is to provide accurate, timely, and comprehensive financial information to support long-term fiscal planning and informed decision-making for the benefit of the community. At the core of this mission is the Office’s responsibility to safeguard the city’s financial assets while upholding the highest standards of accountability, transparency, and stewardship. The Auditor’s office is responsible for the following: -General ledger management and oversight of all finance functions -Financial reporting to Department of Local Services and Federal Government -Processing of weekly payroll and maintenance of weekly employee pay and benefits. -Process Accounts Payable and 1099 reporting -Compliance with Municipal, State and Federal Finance regulations. -Training employees on Munis software for payroll, accounts payable and reporting -Providing information and participating in Collective Bargaining Negotiations for the 6 City Unions. -Internal Controls There are 3 positions in the department- - CFO/City Auditor - Assistant City Auditor - Accounts Payable Clerk - Payroll Manager will be transferred to the Treasurer’s Office for FY27 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: -Affirmed the City’s bond rating (AA+ Stable outlook) -For the 2nd consecutive year, received Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting on the FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). -Certified Free Cash of $5,558,450 -Developed draft Financial Policies with the Treasurer/Collector and Assistant Auditor. -Financial Process audit by DLS -Piloted ACH payments to our chapter 115 benefit recipients FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 -Completed the Capital Improvement Plan -1099 reporting to the IRS -Met all Federal and State reporting requirements 3. FY 27 Priorities: -Finalize Financial Policies -Assist in hiring a Payroll Manager and transition role to the Treasurer’s Office -Implement Phase 2 of ACH vendors -Update documentation and review all internal controls -Training of all Finance Staff (Tyler PACE) to find efficiencies 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? The payroll position is being transferred from the Auditor’s Office to the Treasurer’s Office. This will allow the auditing department to shift our focus to enhancing reporting and conducting more internal audits of processes. Overall, I think this transition will result in more efficiencies with payroll reporting The contractual category is increasing by $34,737. The requested increase is our budget reporting module as well as investment in Tyler PACE (Munis). PACE stands for Planned Adoption, Consulting and Education. Tyler PACE will do a optimization test of our accounting software (Munis) to ensure we are using it most efficiently, provide consultation and training on how to set up and use modules. The goal of this program is to ensure the system operates most efficiently and that everyone is properly trained. If more processes can be automated, it will allow for better turnaround time and efficiency. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? Annual Audit – The annual audit is paid through the Auditor’s budget. The audit covers all funds on the city general ledger including the school department. OPEB Reporting – The annual valuation is paid for out of the Auditor’s budget. This valuation covers all employees and retirees of the City and School. Tyler Pace – Tyler Pace will allow for training of all administrative staff on modules within Munis. The cost for this for all departments (HR, IT, Treasury, School, Assessing and Auditing) will be in the Auditing budget. Staff time - The auditor’s office processes account for payable warrants and 1099 reporting, processes payroll, enters new hires on the weekly payroll. We provide support on Munis, the accounting software. As part of the School End of Year Report and reported on Schedule 1 and 19 is the Per Pupil Administrative cost average. Section 10.04 of the Massachusetts Department of Secondary Education (DESE) Regulations for School Finance, and Section IV of DESE's Guidelines for Student and Financial Reporting provide the option of charging and reporting municipal administrative costs based on the statewide average cost per student of these services. For FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 FY2026, the rate set by DESE is $152.77 * enrollment of 3,985 for FY26 – The total administrative cost average per pupil is $608,788.50. 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? The override will allow us to restore education money and attend training in our professional association. It will also allow us to invest in Tyler Pace and our employees to identify efficiencies in our software and provide comprehensive training and support. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 3 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Assessors Name of Department Head: Sarah MacLellan 1. Department Overview and Mission: The mission of the Melrose Assessing Department is to provide fiscal stability by promptly, fairly, and equitably determining the valuation of all real and personal property located in the city for the purpose of taxation. In addition, the department administers motor vehicle excise taxes, real, personal, and motor vehicle excise tax abatements, and all property tax exemptions as allowed by law. The Department serves property owners, residents, local and other municipal officials, real estate professionals, and state government. The core impacts of the Department’s functions are as follows: • Establish the tax base that funds local services – the tax levy in Melrose represents approximately 72% of the city’s total revenue. • By maintaining an accurate and updated records database, ensure all property assessments are fair and equitable, and that each property owner pays their appropriate share of the levy. • Provide transparency and accountability in how property values and are determined. • Administer property tax exemptions for specific groups including veterans, older adults, blind individuals, surviving spouses, and others. • Offer processes for taxpayers to review, question and appeal their property assessment if they believe their property is incorrectly valued. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: Accomplishments: • Successfully managed a significant increase in taxpayer inquiries and in-person visits related to the override, providing clear guidance and timely responses to residents • Certified and incorporated over $780,000 in new growth into the tax base • Implemented newly adopted local-option veterans’ exemption increases efficiently and accurately • Maintained compliance with all Massachusetts Department of Revenue reporting and certification requirements Challenges: • For FY 2026, the Assessing Department’s Training and Education budget was reduced by 50%, limiting the department’s ability to keep staff current with evolving assessment practices, changes in state laws and guidance from the Mass. Dept. of Revenue, and preparation for cases before the Appellate Tax Board, while requiring only prioritization of limited essential training for the year FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 • Reduced funding also limited cross-training and professional development for the clerk and assistant assessor roles, making it more difficult to build depth across roles and continue improving service to the public 3. FY 27 Priorities: For FY 2027, the department’s main priority is to achieve full compliance with the Mass. Dept. of Revenue’s 5-year Recertification with Melrose, ensuring accurate, equitable valuations and timely reporting. The department also plans to reinvest in staff training and professional development, while also building capacity with cross-training. The department will continue to provide responsive and transparent service to residents and taxpayers and focus on capturing new growth. 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? The proposed budget for Assessors includes a reinstatement of the training and education line item. This will allow the department to resume the required coursework to maintain assessor certification, while also supporting ongoing professional development to stay current with evolving assessing methodologies, emerging technology, and Dept. of Revenue standards. This re-investment ensures continued certification compliance and equitable property assessments, and improves the department’s ability to provide reliable service to the public. The revaluation budget line was increased 5% to keep pace with rising annual recurring vendor contract costs. This will allow the department to complete assessments and achieve certification on schedule and keep property data updated to ensure fair and equitable assessments. The proposed budget replaces the prior mileage reimbursement model with a mileage stipend for the Chief Assessor. This streamlines administrative processes by eliminating the need for mileage submissions and aligns the department’s practice with comparable communities, allowing for more efficient use of staff time. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? No direct costs 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? The override had a direct positive impact on the Assessors Department by restoring and stabilizing its operating budget. It allows the department to reinstate professional development funding, address rising contractual costs and implement more efficient administrative practices. As a result, the department will be well-positioned to maintain certification requirements, ensure accurate and equitable property assessments and provide efficient and reliable service to the public. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Treasurer Collector 145- Treasurer/Collector 711 – Municipal Debt 296 – Parking 751 – Municipal Interest 916 – Medicare City Portion 752 – Projected Debt and Temporary Interest Name of Department Head: Kathryn Armata 1. Department Overview and Mission: The mission of the Treasurer Collector’s office is to ensure timely collection of revenues, invest and disburse funds appropriately, and maintain fiscal responsibility while supporting the City’s operational and borrowing needs. The Treasurer Collector department has six positions; three Collections Clerks, a Treasury/Parking Clerk, an Assistant Treasurer and the Treasurer Collector. The Collectors are the outward facing team. They interact with clients, law firms, and processing companies. They are responsible for providing professional and courteous responses to inquiries, the processing of real estate, personal property and motor vehicle excise tax, and water/sewer/trash payments. They also issue Municipal Lien Certificates. The team members each specialize in a specific type of billing but are crossed-trained across all collections to ensure ongoing operations when short staffed. The Assistant Treasurer is responsible for cash management duties, and her client base is the City departments. The Assistant Treasurer books all cash receipts of the City, funds all vendor and payroll warrants, and processes the payroll warrants of the City and Schools. She also manages the annual tailings process (uncashed checks). The Treasury side of the operation includes the Treasury/Parking Clerk who is responsible for managing the collection and dispute of parking tickets and processing deduction changes in the payroll system. The Treasury/Parking Clerk also serves as back up to the Assistant Treasurer for payroll processing and provides backup at the Collections window when there is a staffing shortage. The department will be adding the position of Payroll Manager, which currently sits in the City Auditor’s department, to the team in the near future. The transition is being made due to a recommendation included in the Department of Labor Services (DLS) review of financial operations conducted near the beginning of the Mayor’s term. In addition, the department is responsible for issuing and managing City debt, investment of City funds, managing relationships with banking and investment partners and our debt advisor and bond counsel, reconciliation of all bank and investment accounts, quarterly government filings, the liening of outstanding water bills to real estate bills, issuing W2’s, and continuously working to enhance processes and procedures. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 Prior to the issuance of the Q3/Q4 actual billing our reports showed a significantly higher than usual receivables level on the Water/Sewer accounts. The Water/Sewer Clerk proactively reached out to every outstanding client via phone to remind them of the overdue amount and respond to any questions about payment plan options and the liening process. Overall, the calls were appreciated and approximately $300,000 was collected prior to going to lien. The effort was positive to the City from a collections viewpoint and to the clients who avoided additional fees, interest and possible escrow adjustments. During the fiscal year, the Collections team added an on-line request portal to the options available on cityhallsystems.com. For a $2 fee, the portal allows clients to order tax payment information, bill copies and other requested research (forms are also available at the Collections window). Over the last several months, a committee of the CFO/City Auditor, Assistant Auditor, City Solicitor and Treasurer Collector has been working to convert the City’s Financial Policies to DLS suggested format. The process should be completed and the policies sent to the Mayor for approval around fiscal year end. We transitioned the Veterans’ monthly payments from physical checks to electronic payments and upgraded the card swipe at the Collectors window that is more user friendly to chip cards. Currently, we are collaborating with the Audit team to transition certain vendor payments to electronic form via a third- party provider. The project, which will be rolled out in phases, will enable us to meet the increasing vendor demand for electronic payment in a secure manner. In December 2025, the City issued $30.655 million of 25 year General Obligation Bonds (GOs) and a $26 million Bond Anticipation note (BAN) to fund the first construction phase of the Public Safety Building project. The lead up to the offering required collaboration among many departments to complete the offering document and prepare for the review meeting with Standard & Poor’s. The City was able to maintain its rating of AA+ and we were pleased with the market participation and results of the auction. 3. FY 27 Priorities: The use of a third-party accounts payable partner will be a staged rollout to minimize the impact on day- to-day operations. The Treasury team is committed to supporting the Audit team in this effort. There will be a large focus on hiring and training the new Payroll Manager over the next several months. The position is now vacant and duties being managed by the Assistant Auditor. We are meeting with her regularly to set up a smooth transition with a good starting knowledge base. If it doesn’t occur by year end, we will bid out the Deputy Collector duties as well as collections processor relationship. Although we are satisfied with our current business partner, it is good to review the relationship periodically to ensure we are getting the best service for a competitive price. There are a limited number of providers in this area of municipal services. Preparing and executing on a successful second round of long-term financing for the Public Safety Building project will take place in the fall of 2026. The goal is to maintain or improve the City’s rating of AA+ and obtain competitive market pricing. 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? There are no significant changes to the Treasurer Collector (145) budget. The largest increase is in the Salary line of based on anticipated step-ups, the addition of the Payroll Manager, and an estimate for contractual changes. The Treasurer Collector budget consists primarily of payroll expenses and FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 equipment maintenance and processing costs. The postage line item takes into account the number of elections to be held in the fiscal year and other large volume mailings (such as excise tax bills). The driver for the $5,000 reduction in budget is the fact that there will only be two state elections in FY27. Printing costs will be lower due to a change in the Tax Title process that shifts some advertising costs to constable delivery fees in the Title Fees line. The Parking budget (296) is budgeted to increase 3.4% primarily due to a salary step up and $2,000 increase in the professional services line item. The debt budget (711) is slightly lower because payments on matured non-exempt bonds (that rolled off the schedule) were higher than the new issue exempt principal obligation being added to the payment schedule. Interest (751) is $1.816 million higher than FY26 due to the addition of the $1.9 million exempt interest related to the FY26 debt issuance offset by interest on matured bonds that rolled off the schedule. Projected Debt and Temporary Interest (752) is higher due to the maturing $26 million BAN being much larger the previous year’s BAN maturity. Medicare (916) – Medicare expense is calculated on total wages less FSA contributions, dental, health and life insurance premiums, and opt-outs of the City health plan. Currently, the City is negotiating multiple union contracts. We are conservatively budgeting a 5% increase to include estimated contract increases and the rehiring of certain roles made available by the Override. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? There are no direct costs of the Schools in the Treasurer Collector or Parking department budgets. In FY27, the principal payments on School related debt will be $2,978,909.35 and interest costs will be $621,420.84. A significant amount of the payments (principal $1,888,909.35 and interest $89,199.56) is associated with the two exempt bonds for the Middle School that will be fully paid in FY29. The balance is spread over multiple projects undertaken over the years. 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approve on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? Treasurer Collector -145 - The majority of the costs of the Department are for payroll, processing, and equipment maintenance. The Override did not impact the budget. Parking - 296 – The Override had no impact on the budget. Debt – 711,751,752 - The Override had no impact on the budget. Medicare 916 – Increased payroll expenses associated with hires allowed by the Override will increase budgeted Medicare costs. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 3 NORTHEAST METROPOLITAN REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL FY 2027 BUDGET Presented to the School Committee April 9, 2026NEMT Executive Summary Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School FY27 Budget 0 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School FY27 Budget Summary-Highlights FY27 Budget The FY27 budget proposal includes the following highlights and assumptions: Based on our Chapter 70 formula calculation, Northeast Metro Tech is projected to receive $16,719,585 in aid for FY27. This amount is $526,008 higher than our budgeted aid in FY26. We anticipate FY27 transportation revenue of $1,600,000 , which is $200,000 more than the revenue we received in FY26. FY25 FY26 Budget Budget FY27 Appropriation Change % Change Chapter 70 Aid $ 14,072,974 $ 16,193,577 $ 16,719,585 $ 526,008 3.25% Transportation Aid (Reimbursement Fund) $ 1,200,000 $ 1,400,000 $ 1,600,000 $ 200,000 14.29% Total State Revenue $ 15,272,974 $ 17,593,577 $ 18,319,585 $ 726,008 4.13% Expenses Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School's total operating expense before debt service for FY27 is projected to be $39,439,737 ; 6.98% or $2,574,954 over the FY26 total operating budget of $36,864,783 . FY25 FY26 Budget Budget FY27 Request Change % Change Northeast Metro Tech $ 31,650,800 $ 36,864,783 $ 39,439,737 $ 2,574,954 6.98% with debt service $ 33,513,000 $ 43,361,038 $ 48,516,400 $ 5,155,361 11.89% This total request can be attributed to increases in Salary, Contracted Services, Supplies, and Equipment over the FY26 budget amount. Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School's salary request for FY27 is $23,456,828 ; $1,439,543 or 6.54% over the FY26 budget of $22,017,285 . The increase in the salary request can be attributed to the following conditions: FY25 FY26 Actual Budget FY27 Request Change % Change Total Salary $ 19,922,061 $ 22,017,285 $ 23,456,828 $ 1,439,543 6.54% Highlighted Salary Expenses Notes FTE Change Steps and Lanes/Salary Increases $ 946,577 New Biotech Teacher $ 117,198 New CCL Teacher $ 104,603 New Marketing Teacher $ 92,016 New Medical Assisting Teacher $ 104,603 New Custodian $ 73,915 New Security $ 52,626 New Special Ed Teacher $ 112,403 New Reading Teacher $ 110,602 Salary Savings $ (275,000) 1 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School FY27 Budget Summary-Highlights FY27 Budget Total Increase of Highlighted Expenses $ 1,439,543 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School's FY27 Contractual Services budget is $14,015,242 ; 7.30% or $953,293 more than the FY26 budget of $13,061,949 . The increase in the contracted services request can be mainly attributed to the following expenses and conditions: FY25 FY26 Actual Budget FY27 Request Change % Change Total Contracted Services $ 12,046,225 $ 13,061,949 $ 14,015,242 $ 953,293 7.30% Highlighted Contracted Service Expenses Notes Increase in Funding Contractual Increase to Transportation, Added 24th bus $ 350,350 Increases in Health Insurance Cost $ 636,495 Increase In Building Insurance Coverage $ 250,563 New Copier Lease $ 60,000 Increase in Special Events Line $ 25,000 Increase in Game Officials Due to Sports Success $ 14,000 Increase in Graduation Expenses $ 13,000 Reduction to Compensated Absence Fund $ (275,000) Increase In FICA Split Funding $ 50,000 Increase In Retirement Contribution $ 43,611 Removal of Modular Lease $ (150,000) Reduction in Building Service Contracts/Repairs Covered By Warranty $ (64,725) Total Increase of Highlighted Expenses $ 953,293 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School's Supplies and Materials budget for FY27 is $1,890,644 ;22.90% or $352,268 more than the FY26 amount of $1,538,376 . The increase in supplies is due to the consumable supplies budget requested by department heads during the budget process. FY25 FY26 Actual Budget FY27 Request Change % Change Total Supplies $ 1,639,113 $ 1,538,376 $ 1,890,644 $ 352,268 22.90% Highlighted Supply Expenses Notes Increase in Funding Increase In Cosumable Supply Raw Materials-Stock for New Building $ 352,268 Total Increase of Highlighted Expenses $ 352,268 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School's FY27 equipment/technology budget is $77,023 ; - 68.84% or $(170,150) less than the FY26 budget amount. The increase in equipment is attributed to: FY25 FY26 Actual Budget FY27 Request Change % Change 2 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School FY27 Budget Summary-Highlights FY27 Budget Total Equipment $ 145,763 $ 247,173 $ 77,023 $ (170,150) -68.84% Highlighted Equipment Expenses Increase in Funding Reduction In Equipment Request Due to Project $ (170,150) Total Increase of Highlighted Expenses $ (170,150) Regionalization exists as a measure to offer services at a reduced cost to its member districts. Knowing the financial constraints faced by each member City and Town, Northeast aims to limit the annual operating assessment increase. We are able to attain that goal by using $800,000 from our other funding sources to offset total expenditures, therefore reducing the assessment. FY25 FY26 Funding Summary Actual Budget FY27 Request Change % Change Northeast Metro Tech Total Operating Expense $ 32,185,546 $ 36,864,783 $ 39,439,737 $ 2,574,954 6.98% Total Chapter 70 Revenue Applied to Budget $ 14,072,974 $ 16,193,577 $ 16,719,585 $ 526,008 3.25% Total Transportation Applied $ 1,600,000 $ 1,400,000 $ 1,600,000 $ 200,000 14.29% Total Other Funds (E&D) $ 300,000 $ 900,000 $ 800,000 $ (100,000) -11.11% Total Assessment Requested Before Debt Service $ 16,212,572 $ 18,371,206 $ 20,320,152 $ 1,948,946 10.61% Total Debt Service $ 1,737,600 $ 6,496,255 $ 9,076,663 $ 2,580,408 39.72% $ 29,396,815 $ 4,529,354 cross check Northeast Metro Tech Requested Assessment $ 22,390,182 $ 24,867,461 $ 29,396,815 $ 4,529,354 18.21% DeficitBefore the capital assessment, the total assessment#REF! increase#REF! results in an increase#REF! of 10.61% #REF! . After application of the debt service payment, the total assessment increase to the member communities is 18.21% . FY25 FY26 District Actual Budget FY27 Request Enrollment Change $ Change % Change Chelsea $ 2,039,983 $ 2,273,334 $ 2,685,454 -11 $ 412,120 18.1% Malden $ 2,778,419 $ 3,251,977 $ 4,211,460 22 $ 959,483 29.5% Melrose $ 1,619,030 $ 1,951,636 $ 2,066,354 -4 $ 114,718 5.9% North Reading $ 939,751 $ 1,042,462 $ 978,721 -7 $ (63,740) -6.1% Reading $ 858,300 $ 1,295,702 $ 1,292,317 -4 $ (3,384) -0.3% Revere $ 3,285,660 $ 3,616,676 $ 4,479,006 10 $ 862,330 23.8% Saugus $ 2,621,975 $ 2,557,570 $ 3,075,825 4 $ 518,255 20.3% Stoneham $ 1,650,461 $ 1,653,036 $ 1,940,084 4 $ 287,048 17.4% Wakefield $ 2,370,610 $ 2,445,557 $ 2,834,622 5 $ 389,065 15.9% Winchester $ 143,050 $ 275,451 $ 415,254 4 $ 139,802 50.8% Winthrop $ 1,245,687 $ 1,255,602 $ 1,491,810 3 $ 236,208 18.8% Woburn $ 2,837,256 $ 3,248,457 $ 3,925,906 9 $ 677,449 20.9% Funding from Cities/Towns $ 22,390,182 $ 24,867,461 $ 29,396,815 35 $ 4,529,354 18.21% 3 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School FY27 District Assessment FY27 Budget Total Operating District Minimum Transp. Budget Adjustment Assessment Capital/Debt Total Students Enrollment Contribution Assessment Before Capital Assessment Assessment w Percentage Chelsea $ 1,062,641 $ 14,356 $ 57,219 $ 1,134,216 $ 1,551,238 $ 2,685,454 242 17.1% Malden $ 2,742,882 $ 12,992 $ 51,781 $ 2,807,655 $ 1,403,806 $ 4,211,460 219 15.5% Melrose $ 1,563,416 $ 4,449 $ 17,733 $ 1,585,598 $ 480,755 $ 2,066,354 75 5.3% N. Reading $ 744,017 $ 2,076 $ 8,275 $ 754,369 $ 224,353 $ 978,721 35 2.5% Reading $ 977,143 $ 2,788 $ 11,113 $ 991,044 $ 301,273 $ 1,292,317 47 3.3% Revere $ 2,561,137 $ 16,966 $ 67,623 $ 2,645,726 $ 1,833,281 $ 4,479,006 286 20.2% Saugus $ 2,264,419 $ 7,178 $ 28,610 $ 2,300,207 $ 775,619 $ 3,075,825 121 8.5% Stoneham $ 1,457,264 $ 4,271 $ 17,024 $ 1,478,559 $ 461,525 $ 1,940,084 72 5.1% Wakefield $ 2,143,921 $ 6,110 $ 24,354 $ 2,174,385 $ 660,237 $ 2,834,622 103 7.3% Winchester $ 314,666 $ 890 $ 3,547 $ 319,102 $ 96,151 $ 415,254 15 1.1% Winthrop $ 1,082,754 $ 3,619 $ 14,423 $ 1,100,796 $ 391,014 $ 1,491,810 61 4.3% Woburn $ 2,987,089 $ 8,305 $ 33,102 $ 3,028,496 $ 897,410 $ 3,925,906 140 9.9% Total $ 19,901,349 $ 84,000 $ 334,803 $ 20,320,152 $ 9,076,663 $ 29,396,815 1416 100% cross check $ 9,076,663 Total FY27 Operating Budget Request $ 39,439,737 Expenditures Net school Spending $ 36,620,934 Transportation $ 2,484,000 Capital Projects Fund $ - E&D $ - Supplementary Requests $ 334,803 Bond Anticipitory $ 9,076,663 $ 9,076,663 Total FY27 Request $ 48,516,400 $ 48,516,400 Available Revenues Chapter 70 Funds $ 16,719,585 Transportation Fund $ 1,600,000 1.6 mil from transportation E&D Transp $ 800,000 E&D to offset transportation increase E&D Operating $ - Total Revenues $ 19,119,585 Total Assessment $ 29,396,815 cross check $ 29,396,815 4 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School FY27 Comparison of Assessments FY27 Budget Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Comparison of Assessments Operating Operating Variance Total Budget Total Budget Budget Budget Variance $ Variance % FY 2026 FY2027 Operating w Capital FY2026 w Capital FY2027 Gross Budget $ 34,144,463 $ 39,439,737 $ 5,295,274 $ 43,361,038 $ 48,516,400 $ 5,155,362 11.89% Less Revenues Chapter 70 Aid $ 16,193,577 $ 16,719,585 $ 526,008 $ 16,193,577 $ 16,719,585 $ 526,008 3.25% Transportation $ 1,400,000 $ 1,600,000 $ 200,000 $ 1,400,000 $ 1,600,000 $ 200,000 14.29% Other Sources $ 900,000 $ 800,000 $ (100,000) $ 900,000 $ 800,000 (E&D + Capital) $ (100,000) -11.11% Total Revenues $ 18,493,577 $ 19,119,585 $ 626,008 $ 18,493,577 $ 19,119,585 $ 626,008 3.39% Net Assessments $ 17,178,832 $20,320,152 $ 3,141,320 $ 24,867,461 $ 29,396,815 $ 4,529,354 18.21% Chelsea $ 1,083,216 $ 1,134,216 $ 51,000 $ 2,273,334 $ 2,685,454 $ 412,120 $ 1,551,238 Malden $ 2,325,285 $ 2,807,655 $ 482,370 $ 3,251,977 $ 4,211,460 $ 959,483 $ 1,403,806 Melrose $ 1,580,018 $ 1,585,598 $ 5,580 $ 1,951,636 $ 2,066,354 $ 114,718 $ 480,755 North Reading $ 844,893 $ 754,369 $ (90,524) $ 1,042,462 $ 978,721 $ (63,740) $ 224,353 Reading $ 1,055,796 $ 991,044 $ (64,752) $ 1,295,702 $ 1,292,317 $ (3,384) $ 301,273 Revere $ 2,318,366 $ 2,645,726 $ 327,360 $ 3,616,676 $ 4,479,006 $ 862,330 $ 1,833,281 Saugus $ 2,007,200 $ 2,300,207 $ 293,007 $ 2,557,570 $ 3,075,825 $ 518,255 $ 775,619 Stoneham $ 1,333,163 $ 1,478,559 $ 145,397 $ 1,653,036 $ 1,940,084 $ 287,048 $ 461,525 Wakefield $ 1,984,563 $ 2,174,385 $ 189,822 $ 2,445,557 $ 2,834,622 $ 389,065 $ 660,237 Winchester $ 223,707 $ 319,102 $ 95,396 $ 275,451 $ 415,254 $ 139,802 $ 96,151 Winthrop $ 982,769 $ 1,100,796 $ 118,027 $ 1,255,602 $ 1,491,810 $ 236,208 $ 391,014 Woburn $ 2,632,230 $ 3,028,496 $ 396,266 $ 3,248,457 $ 3,925,906 $ 677,449 $ 897,410 Total $ 18,371,206 $ 20,320,152 $ 1,948,946 $ 24,867,461 $ 29,396,815 $ 4,529,354 $ 9,076,663 total debt asmt Enrollment Students Students Variance Contribution % Per Pupil Cost Oct 1, 2024 Oct 1, 2025 (FY26) (FY27) of Assessment Chelsea 253 242 -11 17.09% $ 11,097 Malden 197 219 22 15.47% $ 19,230 Melrose 79 75 -4 5.30% $ 27,551 North Reading 42 35 -7 2.47% $ 27,963 Reading 51 47 -4 3.32% $ 27,496 Revere 276 286 10 20.20% $ 15,661 Saugus 117 121 4 8.55% $ 25,420 Stoneham 68 72 4 5.08% $ 26,946 Wakefield 98 103 5 7.27% $ 27,521 Winchester 11 15 4 1.06% $ 27,684 Winthrop 58 61 3 4.31% $ 24,456 Woburn 131 140 9 9.89% $ 28,042 Total Enrollment 1381 1416 35 100.00% 5 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School FY27 Minimum Contribution FY27 Budget FY26 Minimum FY27 Minimum Change % increase % of Total Chelsea $ 1,006,421 $ 1,062,641 $ 56,220.00 5.6% 5.34% Malden $ 2,265,488 $ 2,742,882 $ 477,394.00 21.1% 13.78% Melrose $ 1,556,039 $ 1,563,416 $ 7,377.00 0.5% 7.86% North Reading $ 832,144 $ 744,017 $ (88,127.00) -10.6% 3.74% Reading $ 1,040,316 $ 977,143 $ (63,173.00) -6.1% 4.91% Revere $ 2,234,590 $ 2,561,137 $ 326,547.00 14.6% 12.87% Saugus $ 1,971,686 $ 2,264,419 $ 292,733.00 14.8% 11.38% Stoneham $ 1,312,522 $ 1,457,264 $ 144,742.00 11.0% 7.32% Wakefield $ 1,954,816 $ 2,143,921 $ 189,105.00 9.7% 10.77% Winchester $ 220,368 $ 314,666 $ 94,298.00 42.8% 1.58% Winthrop $ 965,164 $ 1,082,754 $ 117,590.00 12.2% 5.44% Woburn $ 2,592,467 $ 2,987,089 $ 394,622.00 15.2% 15.01% Total $ 17,952,021 $ 19,901,349 $ 1,949,328 10.86% 100.00% Total Combined Minimum Cont Debt Service Total Assessment Minimum + Debt Difference Increase Increase Increase Increase Chelsea $ 56,220 $ 361,119.84 $ 417,340 $ 412,120.06 $ (5,219.78) Malden $ 477,394 $ 477,113.43 $ 954,507 $ 959,483.14 $ 4,975.70 Melrose $ 7,377 $ 109,137.66 $ 116,515 $ 114,717.59 $ (1,797.06) North Reading $ (88,127) $ 26,783.59 $ (61,343) $ (63,740.20) $ (2,396.79) Reading $ (63,173) $ 61,368.26 $ (1,805) $ (3,384.18) $ (1,579.44) Revere $ 326,547 $ 534,970.51 $ 861,518 $ 862,330.03 $ 812.52 Saugus $ 292,733 $ 225,248.13 $ 517,981 $ 518,254.84 $ 273.71 Stoneham $ 144,742 $ 141,651.69 $ 286,394 $ 287,048.24 $ 654.55 Wakefield $ 189,105 $ 199,243.26 $ 388,348 $ 389,065.41 $ 717.15 Winchester $ 94,298 $ 44,406.84 $ 138,705 $ 139,802.40 $ 1,097.57 Winthrop $ 117,590 $ 118,181.11 $ 235,771 $ 236,207.62 $ 436.51 Woburn $ 394,622 $ 281,183.19 $ 675,805 $ 677,448.92 $ 1,643.73 $ 1,949,328 $ 2,580,408 $ 4,529,736 $ 4,529,354 $ (381.63) FY26 Debt FY27 Debt Service Service Change Chelsea $ 1,190,118 $ 1,551,238 $ 361,120 Malden $ 926,692 $ 1,403,806 $ 477,113 Melrose $ 371,618 $ 480,755 $ 109,138 North Reading $ 197,569 $ 224,353 $ 26,784 Reading $ 239,905 $ 301,273 $ 61,368 Revere $ 1,298,310 $ 1,833,281 $ 534,971 Saugus $ 550,371 $ 775,619 $ 225,248 Stoneham $ 319,874 $ 461,525 $ 141,652 Wakefield $ 460,994 $ 660,237 $ 199,243 Winchester $ 51,744 $ 96,151 $ 44,407 Winthrop $ 272,833 $ 391,014 $ 118,181 Woburn $ 616,227 $ 897,410 $ 281,183 Total $ 6,496,255 $ 9,076,663 $ 2,580,408 6 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Total Budget Graph FY26 Budget FY17 School Committee Superintendents Office Guidance Office FY16Total BudgetBudgeted FY17 FY18 Staff FY18 $226,635 $1,246,758 $1,281,732 Debt Service Description Expended Staff Budget Request Request Change $9,076,663 Principals Office Library Media Business Office School Committee $ 184,447 2.0 $ $2,602,592 216,090 2.0 $ 226,635$101,405$ 10,545 $626,155 Superintendents Office $ 1,482,029 3.0 $ 1,333,817 3.0 $ 1,246,758Nurses $Office (87,059) Principals Office $ 2,029,231 17.0 $ 2,622,644 18.0 $ 2,602,592$217,619$ (20,052) Business Office $ 529,770 6.0 $ 603,508 6.0 $ 626,155 $ 22,647 Guidance Office $ 1,159,034 12.0 $ 1,185,160 12.0 $NE 1,281,732Athletics $ 96,572 Library Media $ 87,173 3.0 $ 190,695 1.0 $ $742,978 101,405 $ (89,290) Nurses Office $ 124,728 2.0 $ 210,703 2.0 $ 217,619 $ 6,916 NE Athletics $ 666,919 $ 707,994 $ 742,978Student$ Body 34,985 Student Body Capital Projects $ 193,820 $ 194,620 $ 212,067$212,067$ 17,447 Fixed Charges $- $ 7,299,123 $ 8,216,538 $ 8,922,113 $ 705,576 Maintenance $ 2,492,715 12.0 $ 2,554,189 13.0 $ 2,628,447 $ 74,257 Chapter 74 VocationalSTEM Programs $ 7,458,129 67.5 $ 8,033,983 69.5 $ 8,807,191 $ 773,207 Transportation TechnologyCVTE$251,943 $ 894,797 5.0 $ 955,256 5.0 $ 979,713 $ 24,457 $2,694,000 Academic$87,096 $ 4,401,110 44.5 $ 4,696,654 Fixed 43.5Charges $ 4,805,300 $ 108,646 Safety Program $ 23,660 $ 21,148 $ 21,148 $ - Foreign Language ELL $8,922,113 Special Ed $ 1,560,211 16.0 $ 1,688,381 20.0 $ 2,094,661 $ 406,280 $890,184 Foreign Language ELL $ 627,967 7.0 $ 749,824 8.0 $ 890,184 $ 140,360 CVTE Special Ed $ 74,549 $ 84,689 $ 87,096 $ 2,407 STEM $2,094,661 $ 243,718 2.0 $ 255,239 2.0 $ 251,943 $ (3,296) Transportation $ 2,220,033 $ 2,343,650 $ 2,694,000 $ 350,350 OPEB Safety Program $ 100,000 $ - $ - $ - Academic Capital Projects $21,148 $ 500,000 $ - $ - $ - $4,805,300 Total Budget $ 34,353,162 199.0 $ 36,864,783 205.0Maintenance$ 39,439,737 $ 2,574,954 Chapter 74 Vocational $2,628,447 Programs $8,807,191 Technology $979,713 7 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Total Budget FY27 Budget FY26 FY25 Budgeted FY26 FY27 Staff FY27 Description Expended Staff Budget Request Request Change % Change School Committee $ 184,447 2.0 $ 216,090 2.0 $ 226,635 $ 10,545 4.88% Superintendents Office $ 1,482,029 3.0 $ 1,333,817 3.0 $ 1,246,758 $ (87,059) -6.53% Principals Office $ 2,029,231 17.0 $ 2,622,644 18.0 $ 2,602,592 $ (20,052) -0.76% Business Office $ 529,770 6.0 $ 603,508 6.0 $ 626,155 $ 22,647 3.75% Guidance Office $ 1,159,034 12.0 $ 1,185,160 12.0 $ 1,281,732 $ 96,572 8.15% Library Media $ 87,173 3.0 $ 190,695 1.0 $ 101,405 $ (89,290) -46.82% Nurses Office $ 124,728 2.0 $ 210,703 2.0 $ 217,619 $ 6,916 3.28% NE Athletics $ 666,919 $ 707,994 $ 742,978 $ 34,985 4.94% Student Body $ 193,820 $ 194,620 $ 212,067 $ 17,447 8.96% Fixed Charges $ 7,299,123 $ 8,216,538 $ 8,922,113 $ 705,576 8.59% Maintenance $ 2,492,715 12.0 $ 2,554,189 13.0 $ 2,628,447 $ 74,257 2.91% Chapter 74 Vocational Programs $ 7,458,129 67.5 $ 8,033,983 69.5 $ 8,807,191 $ 773,207 9.62% Technology $ 894,797 5.0 $ 955,256 5.0 $ 979,713 $ 24,457 2.56% Academic $ 4,401,110 44.5 $ 4,696,654 43.5 $ 4,805,300 $ 108,646 2.31% Safety Program $ 23,660 $ 21,148 $ 21,148 $ - Special Ed $ 1,560,211 16.0 $ 1,688,381 20.0 $ 2,094,661 $ 406,280 24.06% Foreign Language ELL $ 627,967 7.0 $ 749,824 8.0 $ 890,184 $ 140,360 18.72% CVTE $ 74,549 $ 84,689 $ 87,096 $ 2,407 2.84% STEM $ 243,718 2.0 $ 255,239 2.0 $ 251,943 $ (3,296) -1.29% Transportation $ 2,220,033 $ 2,343,650 $ 2,694,000 $ 350,350 14.95% Capital Projects $ - $ - $ - Debt Service $ 5,211,350 $ 6,496,255 $ 9,076,663 $ 2,580,408 39.72% Total Budget $ 38,964,512 199.0 $ 43,361,038 205.0 $ 48,516,400 $ 5,155,361 11.89% 8 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Total Expense Summary FY27 Budget FY26 FY27 FY25 Budgeted FY26 Staff FY27 Description Expended Staff Budget Request Request Change % Change Total Professional Salary $ 16,423,882 157.0 $ 18,152,282 161.0 $ 19,291,745 $ 1,139,463 6.28% Total Support Salary $ 919,011 13.0 $ 1,026,921 13.0 $ 1,035,287 $ 8,366 0.81% Total Other Salary $ 2,579,168 29.0 $ 2,838,082 31.0 $ 3,129,796 $ 291,714 10.28% Total Contracted Services $ 12,046,225 $ 13,061,949 $ 14,015,242 $ 953,293 7.30% Total Supplies and Materials $ 1,639,113 $ 1,538,376 $ 1,890,644 $ 352,268 22.90% Total Equipment $ 145,763 $ 247,173 $ 77,023 $ (170,150) -68.84% Total Debt Service $ 5,211,350 $ 6,496,255 $ 9,076,663 $ 2,580,408 39.72% Total Budget $ 38,964,512 199.0 $ 43,361,038 205.0 $ 48,516,400 $ 5,155,361 11.89% $77,023 $9,076,663 0.16% 18.71% $1,890,644 $19,291,745 3.90% 39.76% Total Professional Salary Total Support Salary Total Other Salary $14,015,242 Total Contracted Services 28.89% Total Supplies and Materials $3,129,796 6.45% Total Equipment Total Debt Service $1,035,287 2.13% 9 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Total Summary FY27 Budget FY26 FY27 FY25 Budgeted FY26 Staff FY27 Description Expended Staff Budget Request Request Change % Change Total Salary $ 19,922,061 199.0 $ 22,017,285 205.0 $ 23,456,828 $ 1,439,543 6.54% Total Non Salary $ 19,042,451 $ 21,343,753 $ 25,059,571 $ 3,715,818 17.41% Total Budget $ 38,964,512 199.0 $ 43,361,038 205.0 $ 48,516,400 $ 5,155,361 11.89% $23,456,828 $25,059,571 48.35% 51.65% Total Salary Total Non Salary 10 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School FY27 Budget Presentation to FinCom May 26, 2026 GOAL OF THE FY27 BUDGET • The FY27 budget is designed to minimize the financial impact on our member communities while addressing the challenges created by limited increases in state funding and rising Net School Spending requirements. • At the same time, the budget seeks to ensure sufficient funding to support student learning, maintain high educational standards, and continue providing a high-quality vocational and academic experience for all students. MINIMIZING FINANCIAL IMPACT • Regionalization allows the District to provide high-quality educational services at a lower overall cost to our member communities, while ensuring equitable access to programs and opportunities for all students. • While the target of 3% has been discussed in past budgets, due to the decrease in the chapter 70 allocation and net school spending requirements, we have had to adjust that target, as 3% is no longer feasible. Our new goal is to restrict assessment increases to the minimum allowable contribution by mandate and the debt service. • In FY27 we were able to achieve that goal, and the District has taken multiple steps to reduce the financial burden on member communities wherever possible.CHALLENGING FISCAL ENVIRONMENT • FY27 presents another challenging fiscal environment for the District. The budget is affected by lower-than-anticipated Chapter 70 state aid and a significant increase in the required Net School Spending threshold. • Under the DESE Net School Spending formula, which determines the minimum amount a district must spend on educational programs and services, Northeast Metro Tech is required to spend $2,475,336 more than in FY26 to meet the mandated threshold. • Typically, increases in Net School Spending are largely offset by Chapter 70 state funding, allowing the District to limit additional financial contributions from member communities. • However, in FY27 the Chapter 70 increase totaled $526,008, leaving a remaining funding gap of $1,949,328 that must be supported through increased contributions from the member municipalities.Chapter 70 Trend-Heading in The Wrong Direction Chapter 70 Increase Required District Contribution Increase Student ChangeDEBT SERVICE PAYMENT NORMALIZATION • We were able to reduce the debt service payment in FY26 to $6,496,255 as we utilized a one time payment of $2.7 million dollars from our Excess and Deficiency funds to reduce that burden to our members in anticipation for a difficult fiscal year. • In FY27, the payment returns to its normal level. ANALYZING FINANCIAL IMPACT-DEBT SERVICE Debt ServiceANALYZING FINANCIAL IMPACT-DEBT SERVICE AND REQUIRED MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION INCREASE Debt Service and Minimum Total FY26 Assessment Increase Contribution Increase $ 6,000,000 $ 6,000,000 Total, $ $ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000 4,529,736 $ 4,529,354 Minimum $ 4,000,000 Contribution $ 4,000,000 Increase, $ 1,949,328 $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 Debt Service $ 1,000,000 Increase, $ $ 1,000,000 2,580,408 $ - $ - FY27 Debt Service Increase Minimum Contribution Increase Total Assessment MINIMIZING FINANCIAL IMPACT: HISTORICAL ASSESSMENT ANALYSIS Assessment Increase MINIMIZING FINANCIAL IMPACT: HISTORICAL ASSESSMENT ANALYSIS Year Previous Current Assessment Assessment % Change Assessment Increase FY18 $13,858,182 $14,115,769 $257,587 1.86% FY19 $14,115,769 $14,451,886 $336,117 2.38% FY20 $14,451,886 $14,727,254 $275,368 1.91% FY21 $14,727,254 $15,015,717 $288,463 1.96% FY22 $15,015,717 $15,465,903 $450,186 3.00% FY23 $15,465,903 $17,464,552 $1,998,648 12.92%* FY24 $17,464,552 $17,950,172 $485,620 2.78% FY25 $17,950,172 $22,390,182 $4,440,010 24.74%* FY26 $22,390,182 $24,867,461 $2,477,279 11.06% FY27 $24,867,461 $29,396,815 $4,529,354 18.21%MINIMIZING FINANCIAL IMPACT: STATE FUNDING Chapter 70 Aid Transportation AidMINIMIZING FINANCIAL IMPACT: REVENUE Ø Based on our Chapter 70 formula calculation, Northeast Metro Tech is projected to receive $16,719,585 in aid for FY27. This amount is $526,008 higher than our aid in FY26. Ø The District also anticipates receiving $1,600,000 in transportation reimbursement, representing an increase of $200,000 over FY26. We will receive those funds in this fiscal year that will be used to offset the FY27 budget. Ø Additionally we intend to use $800,000 from our Excess and Deficiency funds (E&D), which will be used to directly reduce assessment costs, mainly reducing the transportation cost assessed to our members due to the increase of busses required to transport our students to the new facility. ØIn total, we plan to use $2,400,000 of other funds to reduce the member assessment. PROVIDING AN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF FUNDING FY27 presents the following fiscal challenges: Meeting contractual salary obligations, including step and lane increases required under collective bargaining agreements • Supporting new instructional staff needed to accommodate enrollment growth and expanded programming, including new teachers in Biotechnology, Construction Craft Laborer, Marketing, Medical Assisting, Reading, and Special Education • Funding additional custodial and security staff necessary to operate and maintain the new school facility • Addressing increased transportation costs, including the addition of a 24th bus to support growing student enrollment • Funding rising health insurance and operational costs associated with maintaining the new building • Providing adequate supplies and materials to support expanded vocational programs and the new facility These investments ensure that Northeast Metro Tech can continue to provide high-quality vocational and academic programming while supporting the needs of a growing student population. PROVIDING AN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF FUNDING FY27 TOTAL OPERATING BUDGET REQUEST FY25 FY26 FY27 FY26/FY27 Expense Budget Budget Request Change % Change $23,456,82 Total Salary $20,551,718 $22,017,285 8 $1,439,543 6.54% $14,015,84 Total Contracted Services $12,061,541 $13,062,549 2 $ 953,293 7.30% Total Supplies $1,393,072 $1,538,376 $1,890,644 $ 352,268 22.90% Total Equipment $138,132 $246,573 $76,423 $ -170,150 69.01% Total Debt Service $5,211,350 $6,496,255 $9,076,663 $ 2,580,408 39.72% $48,516,40 NortheastTotal Metropolitan Budget Regional $39,355,813 Vocational $43,361,038 School's total operating0 $expense 5,155,361 with debt service11.89% for FY27 is projected to be $48,516,400; 11.89% or $5,155,361 over FY26 total operating budget of $43,361,038. FY27 BUDGET OFFSET SUMMARY FY25 FY26 Budget FY26 Budget Funding Summary Change Budget Final Request Final Request Northeast Metro Tech Total Operating Expense $34,144,463 $36,864,783 $39,439,737 $2,574,954 Total Debt Service $5,211,350 $6,496,255 $9,076,663 $2,580,408 Total Revenue Applied to $ 16,965,631 $18,493,577 $19,119,585 $626,008 Budget Northeast Metro Tech $22,390,182 $24,867,461 $29,396,815 Requested Assessment $4,529,354 Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School's total assessment for FY27 is projected to be $29,396,815; 18.21% or $4,529,354 over FY26 total operating assessment of $24,867,461. This increase is mainly attributed to the increase in debt service payment of $2,580,408, and the increase of minimum required contribution. TOTAL FY27 ASSESSMENT SUMMARY (INCLUDES DEBT SERVICE) FY25 FY26 FY27 Total Student FY26 to FY27 District Assessment Assessment Assessment Increase Increase % Change $ Chelsea $ 2,039,983 2,273,334 $ 2,685,454 -11 $ 412,120 18.1% $ Malden $ 2,778,419 3,251,977 $ 4,211,460 22 $ 959,483 29.5% $ Melrose $ 1,619,030 1,951,636 $ 2,066,354 -4 $ 114,718 5.9% $ North Reading $ 939,751 1,042,462 $ 978,721 -7 $ (63,740) -6.1% $ Reading $ 858,300 1,295,702 $ 1,292,317 -4 $ (3,384) -0.3% $ Revere $ 3,285,660 3,616,676 $ 4,479,006 10 $ 862,330 23.8% $ Saugus $ 2,621,975 2,557,570 $ 3,075,825 4 $ 518,255 20.3% $ Stoneham $ 1,650,461 1,653,036 $ 1,940,084 4 $ 287,048 17.4% $ Wakefield $ 2,370,610 2,445,557 $ 2,834,622 5 $ 389,065 15.9% $ Winchester $ 143,050 275,451 $ 415,254 4 $ 139,802 50.8% $ Winthrop $ 1,245,687 1,255,602 $ 1,491,810 3 $ 236,208 18.8% $ Woburn $ 2,837,256 3,248,457 $ 3,925,906 9 $ 677,449 20.9% Funding from $ Cities/Towns $ 22,390,182 24,867,461 $ 29,396,815 35 $ 4,529,354 18.21% FY27 OPERATIONAL/DEBT SERVICE BREAKOUT City/Town Total FY27 Total FY27 Total FY27 Final Operating Assessment Debt Service Assessment Chelsea $ 1,134,216 $ 1,551,238 $ 2,685,454 Malden $ 2,807,655 $ 1,403,806 $ 4,211,460 Melrose $ 1,585,598 $ 480,755 $ 2,066,354 N. Reading $ 754,369 $ 224,353 $ 978,721 Reading $ 991,044 $ 301,273 $ 1,292,317 Revere $ 2,645,726 $ 1,833,281 $ 4,479,006 Saugus $ 2,300,207 $ 775,619 $ 3,075,825 Stoneham $ 1,478,559 $ 461,525 $ 1,940,084 Wakefield $ 2,174,385 $ 660,237 $ 2,834,622 Winchester $ 319,102 $ 96,151 $ 415,254 Winthrop $ 1,100,796 $ 391,014 $ 1,491,810 Woburn $ 3,028,496 $ 897,410 $ 3,925,906 Total $ 20,320,152 $ 9,076,663 $ 29,396,815 CITY OF MELROSE Auditor’s Office City Hall, 562 Main Street Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone - (781) 979-4110 To: Melrose City Council From: Kerriann Golden, CFO/City Auditor Date: May 28, 2026 Re: Fiscal Year 2027 School Appropriation Please be advised that the number presented in the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating budget of $49,332,180 encompasses the anticipated increase in Chapter 70 of $332,180. On April 14th, 2026, The Melrose School Committee voted a Fiscal Year 2027 School budget based on a City Appropriation of $49,000,000. On April 16th, 2026, the Massachusetts House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee recommended an increase in Chapter 70 of $332,180 for Melrose. The increase in Chapter 70 was included in the Fiscal 2027 appropriation to Melrose Public Schools and will be available to the school once both the City and State’s budget is approved. 4/14/26 School Committee Appropriation 49,000,000.00 4/16/26 Chapter 70 increase recommendation 332,180.00 Total Fiscal 2027 School Appropriation 49,332,180.00 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Department of Public Works Name of Department Head: Elena Proakis Ellis, Director 1. Department Overview and Mission: The Melrose Department of Public Works provides quality services to the community in the areas of drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, recycling, parks, forestry, fleet, highway, cemetery, facilities, engineering, and administration, while promoting health, safety, sustainability, and fiscal responsibility through the teamwork and commitment of an honest and dependable workforce. The DPW’s budget is a combination of several components. The general fund operating budget is broken down into budgets for: 1) Administration and Engineering 2) Facilities Maintenance 3) Highway 4) Snow Removal 5) Sanitation 6) Parks and Forestry 7) Automotive 8) Wyoming Cemetery In addition, the DPW manages three enterprise funds with independent budgets: Water, Sewer, and Solid Waste/Recycling. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: Since the beginning of Fiscal Year 2026, these are some of the items DPW has completed: • Potholes filled: 189 locations • Storms responded to: 42 inches of snow (not including salting operations, plowable storms only) • Vehicles in fleet maintained: 144 pc. of equipment • Tonnage of trash/recycling: o 4,633.70 tons of trash o 1,648.67 tons of recycling • Parks/fields/open spaces maintained: 82 locations • Total work orders resolved: 3,496 (908 facilities and 2,588 operations) • Invoices processed: 1,235 purchase orders • Recycled 230 mattresses as part of the mattress recycling drop-off program The Department of Public Works also played a critical role in several large projects/events such as: • Capital projects including paving, water main replacement, sewer main improvements, and drainage improvements FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 • Support of City events including school sports, elections, memorials, Earth Week, Victorian Fair, and private facility rentals • Applied for and received multiple grants for infrastructure and environmental initiatives, including acceptance in to the Massachusetts State Building Association’s Accelerated Repair Program for the Melrose High School Learning Commons Roof and roofing and other building improvements at the Franklin School. 3. FY 27 Priorities: The DPW’s priorities for FY27 include getting back up to full staffing levels by filling critical vacancies with quality staff, implementing important infrastructure and facilities projects that have been funded by grants and by the FY26 supplemental budget, and keeping up on essential services provided daily by the department. 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? The DPW’s FY27 budget is largely unchanged from the FY26 supplemental budget, with a return to full staffing and level-funding of many of our contractual and materials/supplies line items, except where contract pricing showed significant increases in competitively bid on-call contracts. Salary line items show step increases but do not yet reflect the outcome of ongoing contract negotiations with both our laborers and clerical unions. Several staff members have been shifted between DPW Divisions to more accurately reflect the workload of the department and routine assignments of those roles. These moves resulted in no net change in our total number of employees funded through the general fund and through each of our enterprise funds. Rising energy costs are reflected in our facilities budget and continue to be outside of the City’s control. We continue to implement energy efficiency projects and look for savings wherever feasible, such as through demand management programs. Finally, some of the capital line items (paving, sidewalks, facilities) from the FY26 supplemental budget have been maintained into FY27, allowing the department to continue implementing critical infrastructure repairs and replacements as needs arise and to plan for small projects in the coming year. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? Many line items within DPW’s Facilities budget are directly related to school spending. These include items such as: • Custodial and maintenance staff • Contracted work such as cleaning and inspections within school buildings • Maintenance and repairs of school facilities • Capital repairs and upgrades of school buildings • A portion of administrative staff time and resources to oversee all of the above FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? The successful override has allowed DPW to fully fund our prior staffing levels, critical to providing essential services to the City, and has grown our ability to respond to capital needs. The DPW (including Engineering, Operations, and Facilities) submitted nearly 100 projects to the capital improvement plan program. These are necessary upgrades and repairs all over Melrose that require attention, such as paving, roof replacements, Melrose High School bathrooms, drainage improvements, etc. The DPW is better able to plan for and address these needs with adequate funding, allowing us to be more proactive and less reactive. Furthermore, the availability of free cash is allowing the DPW to get back into a cycle of vehicle replacements that is sorely needed, especially during winter operations when failing equipment can result in immediate safety hazards. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 3 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: IT Department Name of Department Head: Tom Smulligan 1. Department Overview and Mission: The IT Department plays a critical role in ensuring the continuity of day-to-day city and school operations by maintaining the health and reliability of our network and server infrastructure. This includes keeping all network equipment properly configured and operational, ensuring servers remain online and secure, and maintaining robust backup and disaster recovery systems across both municipal and school environments. In addition to supporting ongoing operations, the department partners with city and school leadership to plan, design, and implement new technology systems. This includes providing guidance on new construction and renovation projects to ensure buildings are equipped to meet modern technological and connectivity needs. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: In Fiscal Year 2026, the IT Department made strong progress in improving technology, security, and instructional support across both the City and School District. We upgraded public address systems at the High School and Roosevelt School, supported MCAS testing with updated Chromebooks and carts, and enhanced learning environments through High School Art and CAD lab upgrades, new projectors at MVMMS, and a district-wide staff Chromebook rollout. We also completed student Chromebook refreshes at Lincoln Elementary and High School. From a security and infrastructure standpoint, we improved camera systems across multiple schools and upgraded door access controls at City Hall to strengthen building security and management. At the same time, we faced several challenges. The retirement of our primary Munis operator required a transition of critical system knowledge. We also experienced ongoing school technology staffing shortages and implemented necessary network security and topology changes in our production environment. Despite these challenges, the department continued to deliver key improvements that support education, operations, and public safety. 3. FY 27 Priorities: For Fiscal Year 2027, the IT Department will focus on strengthening instructional technology, expanding security systems, and improving resiliency across municipal operations. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 At the High School, we plan to upgrade interactive classroom displays to support modern teaching and collaboration. We will also continue phased Chromebook upgrades at the elementary level to ensure students have reliable, up-to-date devices. From a facilities and safety perspective, we will expand door access control systems across additional buildings and continue upgrading school public address systems to enhance communication and emergency response. To better serve our community, we will implement language line services across all city departments, improving accessibility for non-English-speaking residents. On the infrastructure side, we will prioritize municipal phone system resiliency upgrades to ensure continuity of operations, along with firewall modernization and high availability enhancements to strengthen network reliability. Finally, we will continue to advance our cybersecurity posture, including expanded adoption of FIDO2 authentication, to better protect city and school systems from evolving threats. 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? For Fiscal Year 2027, the IT Department’s budget reflects targeted investments in both capital improvements and physical security, with $525,000 allocated for capital projects and $325,000 dedicated to security enhancements. These investments support continued modernization of critical infrastructure, including classroom technology, network systems, and communication platforms. The security funding allows us to expand physical protections such as door access control systems and camera coverage across city and school buildings, strengthening our ability to monitor, secure, and manage facilities effectively. As a result, service delivery will benefit from improved system reliability, enhanced building security, and a more consistent technology environment across departments. These upgrades also help us to better support staff and students while reducing operational risk and improving response capabilities. Overall, the FY27 budget enables the department to maintain current service levels while making strategic investments in infrastructure and physical security that support long-term operational stability and safety. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? The IT Department budget includes several costs that directly support the Melrose Public Schools and help ensure reliable day-to-day operations across the district. These costs include firewall protections, phone systems, student Chromebooks, teacher and staff devices, network infrastructure, projectors and interactive displays, PA systems, door control systems and maintenance, and broader security-related improvements. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 These investments support both instructional technology and the underlying infrastructure needed to keep schools connected, secure, and operational. They also help ensure that staff and students have the tools and systems necessary to support teaching, learning, communication, and building safety. 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? The Proposition 2 1/2 override approved by Melrose voters in November has had a positive impact on the IT Department’s FY27 budget by restoring and increasing our capital improvement funds. This additional funding allows the department to continue addressing deferred technology needs and move forward with planned upgrades to infrastructure, instructional technology, and security systems. As a result, we are better positioned to maintain reliable service, improve system stability, and support both city and school operations more effectively throughout the year. Overall, the override provides meaningful flexibility to invest in long-term technology needs that directly support operational continuity and modernization. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 3 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Office of Planning and Community Development Name of Department Head: Lori Massa 1. Department Overview and Mission: It is the mission of the Office of Planning and Community Development (OPCD) to protect and enhance the quality of life in Melrose. To accomplish this mission OPCD provides long range planning, manages select capital improvement projects, recommends and implements zoning amendments, creates GIS maps and spatial analysis, applies for and administers grants and community development programs and implements special projects. Additionally, OPCD supports the administrative and technical work of several Boards and Commissions in the City and reviews all major land use proposals, including subdivision plans and conservation regulations. Details are in the accomplishment section below. Long range plans that the Departments creates and implements: • Melrose Forward Community and Master Plan 2017-2027 • Housing Production Plan 2022-April 13, 2027 • Open Space & Recreation Plan 2023-2033 • Wayfinding & Creative Placemaking Plan • Net Zero Action Plan 2022-2027 Staff: • Lori Massa, AICP, Planning Director • Jane Pitts, Account Manager & GIS Analyst (shared with DPW & Assessing) • Maya Noviski, Senior Planner • Adam Forrester, Assistant Planner • Ingrid Winkler, Conservation Agent • James Horne, Energy Advocate – grant funded position • Denise Gaffey, Project Manager for the Public Safety Building Construction Projects Staff are members of committees: • North Suburban Consortium (NSC) for HOME fund disbursement with 8 neighboring communities • Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) • MAPC Inner Core Committee • MAPC Metro Mayors Coalition Housing Taskforce • Local School Health and Safety Committee • Affordable Housing Trust Fund • Capital Improvement Program 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: Boards and Commissions So far this fiscal year managed: FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 • Planning Board: o Handled 4 applications for approval including 62 residential units (9 affordable), commercial space and an Accessory Dwelling Unit that required Site Plan Approval; o Design Review Subcommittee review of signage, and follow-up of exterior material and conditions of approval for 6 other cases o Managing follow-up on conditions of approval for 9 previously approved projects under development including assisting with upcoming lotteries for affordable housing units. o These projects will increase our tax base, revitalize underutilized and vacant buildings, and help fill the local demand for more housing. • Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA): o 32 new cases including two 40B Comprehensive Permits o Managing follow-up on conditions of approval for three 40B Comprehensive Permits • Conservation Commission handled cases for permitting, wetlands regulation enforcement, compliance and other activities including: o Working with the Police Department and DPW to reduce incidents of illegal dumping in certain areas where such dumping frequently occurs o Implementing a new technique for water quality treatment at Ell Pond with filters at inlets o Participated in community events including the Victorian Fair, educating those in the community on the important values of wetlands and Conservation land o Drafted a new policy regarding encroachments onto Conservation land o Reviewing and addressing encroachments by property owners onto adjacent Conservation land to ensure these areas remain protected • Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board o Created and accepted Mission and Guidelines o Processed and accepted first grant application o Held a meeting with housing groups to discuss the Board’s newly created guidelines • Historic District Commission o 4 cases to review and make determinations on exterior changes within the Local Historic District – currently downtown from Emerson Street to Foster Street o Wrote the Preliminary Study Report and undergoing process to designate 244 Main Street as the Benjamin Lynde House Local Historic District • Historical Commission o Staffing the HC for cases that fall under the newly approved demolition review ordinance o Developing criteria for determinations and the application form • Redevelopment Authority o Expended the remaining funds and taking steps to officially dissolve the board Housing and Permitting • Applied for and received designation for Melrose to be a Housing Choice Community • Wrote Demolition Review Ordinance • Requested and received Temporary Safe Harbor Status under the 40B law and updated the State’s Subsidized Housing Inventory • Put forth adoption and implementation of the ‘Mullin Rule’ for the City’s land use boards/commissions • Increased application fees for OPCD staffed Boards/Commissions and updated the City Codes, Rules and Regulations, and application forms • Implemented and maintaining the City’s Vacant Storefront Program • Housing monitoring and data submission FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 o Submitted housing data to MAPC to meet regional goals o Submitted housing data to the Census o Monitor inclusionary affordable units for continued compliance and rent request approvals o Managed the restrictions of a re-sale of an affordable condominium that was transferred from the NSC to the City as required by the agreements Graphic Information Systems (GIS) • Cemetery project advancement which includes substantial data cleaning and digitization into a database that links to a map that will be available online. • Continue to maintain the City’s GIS data and online map, which provides residents and staff spatial data, and connections with the building permit software, assessors’ records and maps, and aerial images of the City. • Submission of the annual report of parcel data to MassGIS, including updates to N911 address additions and changes. • Maintained and updated the City’s infrastructure layers, including water, sewer, stormwater, conservation areas, and FEMA-related data. • Created maps for special projects such as the demolition review ordinance analysis, affordable unit locations for the Affordable Housing Trust and utilities and operations (snow and trash route) map updates. Energy and Sustainability • The Energy Advocate has held outreach events and individual coaching to homeowners, renters/landlords, and income-eligible residents to help them navigate and take advantage of Mass Save incentives for insulation, air sealing, weatherization, heat pump hot water heaters, and heating system upgrades. • Help with the administration of the Melrose Community Power program to protect residents from astronomical increases in energy costs. • Submitted the Green Communities Annual Report to continue this designation. • Applied for grants related to energy efficiency and renewal energy projects as noted below. Long Range Planning • Continuing to advance the School Facilities Master Plan • Surplus Municipal Land Study (Ripley School and Police Station) – in progress • Working with the Engineering Department on updates to the Ell Pond stormwater management project, Mystic River Watershed Resilient Facilities Project (MVP) with Housing Authority, & Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Planning 2.0 project • Working with the Mayor’s Office and MAPC on the Memorial Hall operations plan Grants and Project Management • Completion of the majority of the MassWorks grant management for the reconstruction of the culvert by Ell Pond, which has been installed. Our request to extend the deadline to use the remaining funds of the grant was approved by the State so that the site restoration can be done once the private development is farther along. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 3 • Design and construction management of the Milano Park Project with Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund Earmark and the Redevelopment Authority Funds • Housing Production Plan Implementation Zoning Work with a Community Planning One Stop Grant – hiring consultant and work will start soon. • Applied for and received the Climate Leader Community TA Grant for designing the MVMMS and MHS heat pumps in auditorium/admin & solar on the DPW salt shed • Applied for a Green Communities Grant for Phase 2 of the MVMMS BMS Control & Energy Advocacy Outreach Efforts • Melrose’s Community Development Revolving Programs – awarding applicants signage grants 3. FY 27 Priorities: • Housing Production Plan Implementation Zoning Work • Housing Production Plan Update – if funding awarded • Downtown Parking Study – if funding awarded • Towners Pond hydro-raking – if funding awarded • Implementing the recommendations of the study for the Riley School and Police Station Sites • Finalizing the School Facilities Master Plan • Continuing the review and follow-up of the applications to the Boards & Commissions • Cemetery Digitization Project Completion • Grant reporting and collaboration with DPW on the awarded grants for green infrastructure projects 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? The changes in OPCD’s budget for FY27 are the expected salary increases and the movement of the energy initiative line item into professional services to better reflect the current use of the money now that the grant for the Energy Advocate and related outreach is in place. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? The administration of the School Facilities Master Plan, grants for green capital projects for school buildings, and participation on the School Health and Safety Committee are current activities that support the Melrose Public Schools which occupy a portion of the staff time in the Office of Planning and Community Development. 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? The Override has allowed us to include visioning sessions with school staff for the School Facilities Master Plan, which will greatly enhance the quality of the recommendations of the study having this input on programing space deficiencies, the quality of the existing spaces, and learner/developmental impacts of space. We are being fiscally conservative by not filling the role of the Sustainability Manager position, which has been vacant since 2023. We are trying to keep up with the related grant opportunities that allow for the FY 27 Budget Memo page. 4 replacement of failing building systems with energy efficient systems that also have the financial benefits of utility cost reductions. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 5 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Health and Human Services Name of Department Head: Anthony Chui 1. Department Overview and Mission: The Melrose Health and Human Services (HHS) Department operates through a regional agreement with the Towns of Wakefield and Stoneham, sharing staff positions and coordinating joint programming. The Melrose Board of Health, made up of three members, meets monthly and as needed to set policy, adopt regulations, and enforce local and state public health laws. In FY26, the department continued to strengthen its core public health responsibilities while expanding efforts to support social services and community well-being. Staff conducted restaurant inspections, issued permits, oversaw public and semi-public pools, and monitored farmers markets and temporary events. The department also managed environmental health functions that included dumpster compliance, nuisance complaints, rodent investigations, and closures of massage and bodywork establishments when required. HHS addressed a wide range of housing and human services concerns, including routine housing inspections, hoarding situations, elder neglect or abuse referrals, and cases involving housing instability, such as residents navigating Section 8 and other voucher programs. These efforts were closely connected to ongoing case management and support services provided by the department’s Human Services team. Animal Control services were also part of this work, responding to domestic animal concerns, investigating neglect or abuse-related complaints, and supporting community safety. School nursing services are also part of the HHS Department and played a key role in supporting student health throughout the year. School nurses provided daily medical care, managed chronic conditions, responded to emergencies, and collaborated with families, school staff, and community partners to keep students healthy and ready to learn. Mental health, behavioral health, and access to social services remained top priorities across all areas of work. To address these needs, the HHS Department worked in partnership with other city departments, community organizations, and dedicated volunteers to strengthen supports and improve the overall health of Melrose residents. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: The department made significant progress across public health, school health, and community services. Public Health Nurses convened a regional training for summer camp leadership to review Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations and enforcement requirements. They continued to offer regular blood pressure clinics and supported workforce development by serving as preceptors for nursing students. As fiscal agent for the Public Health Excellence grant serving six communities, the department sustained professional development and continuing education for health inspection staff. School Nurses remained a vital resource for students, families, and school staff, providing daily support across physical health, mental health, behavioral health, and chronic disease management. The department also conducted extensive research and analysis on kratom, supporting the Board of Health in its decision to prohibit local sales based on safety concerns and staff recommendations. Food safety work remained strong, with all required inspections completed and several new establishments opening during FY26. The department also faced several challenges throughout the year. School Nurse shortages created periods when some schools were under-covered, requiring frequent coordination and flexibility to maintain essential services. Staff continued to manage rising service demands, including more complex environmental, housing, and human services cases. 3. FY 27 Priorities: The department’s priorities for FY27 focus on strengthening core public health services and expanding community outreach. A key goal is to increase opportunities for animal control and animal health education through the new regional Animal Control partnership, including more proactive enforcement and potential community events. The department will continue to maintain strong inspection and school nursing programs to ensure safety, compliance, and consistent support for students and families. Additional priorities include expanding the reach of the Youth Action Team to engage more young people in prevention and wellness initiatives and completing a comprehensive review and revision of all existing Board of Health regulations to ensure they remain current, effective, and aligned with community needs. 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? The FY27 budget includes several important changes that strengthen the department’s ability to meet growing community needs. Funding from the Proposition 2½ Override supports the addition of a floating School Nurse, which provides essential coverage across all school buildings. This improves service delivery by ensuring a nurse is always available on site to manage urgent medical needs, respond to multiple incidents at once, and maintain safe nurse‑to‑student ratios, especially in larger schools. The budget also expands the department’s capacity to address domestic animal issues through the addition of a Regional Animal Control Officer shared with Wakefield and Stoneham while still being cost- effective. This enhancement improves enforcement of existing regulations such as the leash law, strengthens follow‑up on animal bite reports, and supports investigations of potential neglect or abuse. It also allows the department to take a more proactive role in community education and to explore new public outreach activities, including the possibility of hosting rabies clinics. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? The Health and Human Services budget includes several key costs that directly support the Melrose Public Schools. All School Nurse positions are funded through the Health Department, ensuring that each school has the medical support needed to keep students safe and able to learn. In addition to clinical care, School Nurses manage chronic conditions, respond to emergencies, support mental and behavioral health needs, and collaborate with families and staff. The department also provides indirect support to the school community through substance use prevention and mental health initiatives. This includes analysis of Youth Risk Behavior Survey data, programming such as Screenagers, alcohol awareness campaigns, gambling‑prevention materials, and other health education efforts that strengthen student well‑being and complement the work of the schools. 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? The Proposition 2½ Override will help strengthen the Health and Human Services budget for FY27 and allowed the department to address two significant operational needs. First, the budget supports the addition of a full-time floating School Nurse to ensure consistent coverage across all school buildings. Due to the nature of student medical needs, the City is required to have a nurse on site to maintain safety. When a nurse is out, the nurse‑to‑student ratio increases sharply, especially in larger schools such as the middle and high school. The additional floating nurse will help maintain safe staffing levels, reduce the strain caused by unexpected absences, and ensure timely response when multiple medical incidents occur simultaneously. The override also enhances the department’s ability to respond to domestic animal issues through the addition of a Regional Animal Control Officer shared with Wakefield and Stoneham. This increased capacity strengthens enforcement of existing regulations such as the leash law, supports timely follow‑up on animal bite reports, and allows for investigations related to possible neglect or abuse. With this added staff support, the department can also take a more proactive role in community education and explore opportunities for public‑facing initiatives such as rabies clinics. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 3 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Inspectional Services Name of Department Head: Albert Talarico 1. Department Overview and Mission: The Inspectional Services Department consists of the Director, one Administrative Assistant, and three part-time inspectors (Building, Electrical, and Gas/Plumbing). The Department’s mission is to ensure public safety and protect the quality of life in Melrose through the enforcement of life safety codes, consumer protection laws, health regulations, and land use laws. We are committed to communicating clearly, educating the public, and providing professional, responsive service. We strive to uphold these standards with integrity while serving a diverse community. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: Over the past year, we made significant improvements to our permitting system, Simplicity. We worked closely with the software provider to expand access and allow other departments to review and approve building permit applications. We successfully integrated the Treasurer’s Office, Office of Planning and Community Development, Fire Department, and Engineering Department into the permitting workflow at no additional cost. This enhancement improves the collection of outstanding taxes, reduces interdepartmental miscommunication, and ensures more thorough permit review prior to approval. Overall, these changes have increased accountability, streamlined operations, and improved customer service. 3. FY 27 Priorities: Continue to educate the public on the Department’s role through improvements to the City website, while maintaining a high level of customer service. 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? Due to prior budget constraints, several line items were reduced. We are requesting that these items be restored to their original levels. • Printing Services (reduced by 18.8%) Reduced from $400 to $325 annually. Impact is minimal if limited to one year. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 • Books and Subscriptions (reduced by 30.6%) Reduced from $1,000 to $750 annually. This is manageable unless new state code updates require the purchase of additional materials. • Weights & Measures Supplies (reduced by 33.3%) Reduced from $1,500 to $1,000 annually. Minimal impact if limited to one year. • Education and Seminars (reduced by 50%) Reduced from $2,600 to $1,300 annually. This reduction presents challenges, as inspectors are required to complete continuing education and maintain certifications. While manageable for one year, this is not sustainable long-term. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? None. 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? The override has allowed us to maintain current staffing levels, which supports workload management, emergency response, customer service, and staff retention. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: 931 Capital Outlay Name of Department Head: Kerriann Golden Included in the operating budget is funding for projects/equipment that were identified as needs as part of the Capital Planning process and other one-time needs. Fire EMS Equipment $109,000.00 Fire Department Priority Group A This project requests funding to replace aging and end-of-life EMS equipment essential for resuscitation and life-saving operations. The request includes Lucas 3.1 CPR devices (Stryker) – one for each frontline apparatus. These devices provide automated, consistent chest compressions during cardiac arrest events, improving patient outcomes and reducing firefighter fatigue and injury risk.; AED-Pro units (Zoll) – assigned to Car 1, Car 2, S1, K1, Ladder 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, and one for each fire station (3), replacing all current AEDs which have reached end-of-life and are no longer supported.; Exterior AED mounting cabinets – weatherproof, alarmed cases to mount AEDs on the outside of each fire station, providing 24/7 public access to early defibrillation in cardiac emergencies. This project updates department equipment to modern standards, improves interoperability with EMS provider Armstrong Ambulance, and expands community access to life-saving cardiac tools. Fire Turnout Replacement Gear $58,500 Fire Department Priority Group A This project seeks multi-year funding to replace firefighter turnout gear (coat and pant ensembles) that will reach end-of-life over the next four fiscal years. Turnout gear is a primary safety barrier protecting firefighters from flames, heat exposure, carcinogens, and environmental hazards. The current department gear is worn and stored across all three fire stations and deployed on every emergency response call. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards limit turnout gear to a 10-year life cycle, making replacement mandatory once gear exceeds that age. replacement mandatory once gear exceeds that age. City Yard Gas Pump replacement - $50,000 Priority Group B Infrastructure needs to be updated at the City Yard. The gas pump is used by both city and school vehicles for refueling. Police Vehicles - $83,000 – 1 Cruiser - Priority Group A Updating of 1 line cruiser. The goal for this line item is to work towards maintaining a budget for a set replacement cycle. The cruiser being replaced is a 2019 Ford Interceptor. Masonry Work - $250,000 – Priority Group A -Various masonry projects around the city, including City Hall and Winthrop School Masonry projects identified on the CIP, inclusive of retaining walls and stairs. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 ARC electrical Study for City and School Buildings - $225,000 – Priority Group B Comprehensive engineering analysis of all facilities electrical power system. Milano Improvements - $75,000 - Group B Repairs to the Milano center exterior. The other portion of this project will be funded through an earmark. MVMMS Control Upgrade Phase 2: $100,000 -Group B National Grid has identified the MVMMS HVAC system controls as a critical energy efficiency project. The first phase has already been funded with FY26 supplemental funds, and this would be funding of phase 2. Hoover All Purpose Room (APR) - $75,000 – Group B The project will consist of asbestos abatement as well as installation of new flooring, replacement or cleaning of window treatments and repainting of the walls. The other portion will be funded through an earmark. The following items were not identified in the CIP, however have been identified as needs once the CIP was complete. Furniture and Fixtures - $100,000 City Departments This funding would provide funding to replace broken furniture in some of our public meeting spaces (City Council Chamber, Cassidy Conference room) as well as update furniture needs within departments. Furniture and Fixtures - $100,000 School Department This funding would allow for broken furniture to be updated in school buildings as well as add smaller items throughout schools (bulletin boards, library carts). School IT - $325,000 School Department Identified upgrades district wide to building security including Fob accessed doors and cameras. Projector upgrades at the high school. Parks - $200,000 School Playground (School/Parks Department) Replace the playground at Winthrop School. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 FY 27 Budget Memo page. 3 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: 942 Stabilization Funds Name of Department Head: Kerriann Golden Department #942 Stabilization Funds Contract Stabilization - $400,000 – The request for this appropriation is for supplemental funding for contractual obligations that were not settled at the time the budget was set as well as contractual obligations that may arise during the Fiscal Year. Annual appropriation to fund City Stabilization Fund in the amount of $50,000. Currently, the cash balance of this fund is $4,696,211.87. The goal for this fund is to have a target balance of 5% of the operating budget. Annual appropriation to fund OPEB (Other Post Employee Benefits) trust in the amount of $50,000. Currently, the cash balance of this fund is $2,252,452. The net OPEB liability in FY2025 was $155,000,036 A special act was passed in 2005 that entitles retirees to an 85% contribution on health insurance premiums. Also, under our current PEC (Public Employee Committee) agreement, the city contributes 70% of the monthly cost of Medicare Part B premiums for retirees. This agreement is set to expire 6/30/27 and will be renegotiated. All benefits offered to employees and retirees are factored into the OPEB liability. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE HEALTH INSURANCE OF ACTIVE AND RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF MELROSE. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 19 of chapter 32B of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, an employee who has retired or will retire from the service of the city of Melrose after the effective date of this act and is enrolled in an HMO type health plan offered by the city, the employee's spouse and dependents shall be entitled to an 85 per cent contribution from the city for the insurance premiums for as long as the retiree remains continuously enrolled in the plan notwithstanding any change in the health plan premiums paid by the city for active employees. SECTION 2. If the commonwealth mandates an increase in the minimum percentage contribution that active employees shall pay toward their health insurance, the increase shall be paid by active employees, and the percentage paid by retirees shall not be affected. SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage. Approved June 30, 2005. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: 399 Essex Agricultural and Lexington Minuteman Name of Department Head: n/a Essex Tech and Lexington Minutemen Technical The Chapter 74 Nonresident Student Tuition Program provides students the opportunity to attend a school outside their district of residence to study a state-approved vocational technical education program that is not offered by their district of residence. Such programs are approved pursuant to M.G.L. c. 74 and 603 CMR 4.00 and are known as Chapter 74-approved programs. Tuition for students who attend a school outside their resident district under this program is paid by the city or town of residence at a rate established by the DESE. Transportation for students who attend a school outside their resident district under this program is provided by the city or town of residence. Students who seek admission to a school outside their district of residence must follow the admission process of the school to which they seek admission, including using the school-provided application for admission. School Preference While students may apply to any school which accepts applications from non-resident students, a district may, through its school committee, adopt a policy designating specific vocational schools as “preferred” vocational schools for purposes of the Chapter 74 Non-resident Student Tuition Program. This means that the district may direct students to apply to the preferred school(s) before applying to any other vocational school. If a student does not apply to a “preferred” vocational school, the superintendent may disapprove the application for nonresident tuition. Enrollment/Acceptance Essex Technical had a total of 6 new applicants — 3 were accepted and 2 were wait listed. There are 4 returning students for next year. Due to the timing of acceptances, the budget is based on an estimate of 8 students with transportation. Minutemen Technical had no new applicants. There is one returning student for next year. Please see the tuition rates below as set by DESE. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 City Council Meeting June 1st, 2026 Cari Berman, Superintendent & Ken Kelley, Deputy Superintendent 1 FY26 TO FY27 RESTORE MPS OPERATING BUDGET - SC CATEGORIES FY26 FY26 FY27 STAFF ORIGINAL SUPPLEMENTAL PROPOSED POST OVERRIDE ADDITIONAL POSITIONS ALLOCATION Franklin/ECC $2,122,157 $2,219,157 $2,322,846 1.0 FTE Teacher 1.0 1.0 FTE Teacher at Hoover 1.0 FTE Teacher at Roosevelt 1.0 FTE Teacher at Winthrop $16,030,819 $16,686,819 $17,230,011 1.0 FTE School Counselor at Lincoln 6.0 1.0 FTE Teacher (potential special ed./interv.) 0.5 FT Administrator (AP) at Lincoln Elementary 0.5 FT Administrator (AP) at Roosevelt MVMMS $7,774,386 $8,307,386 8.0 FTE Secondary Teachers $18,036,829 9.0 MHS $8,554,988 $8,917,988 1.0 FTE Administrator (STEM Director) Athletics/EC $1,009,766 $1,009,766 $1,029,961 Teaching and Learning $728,761 $2,198,261 $1,087,842 High Quality Instructional Mat. Special Education $9,052,012 $9,052,012 $9,715,118 Administration/DW $2,674,986 $3,375,286 $4,514,393 1.0 FTE Teacher (potential special educator) 1.0 Total $47,947,875 $51,766,675 $53,937,000 17.0 Increase FY26 to FY27 $3,818,800 $5,989,125 3 Addressing Key Priorities Class Size ● Add a 1.0 FTE Teacher to the Franklin Elementary School ● Restore 3.0 FTE Teachers at the Elementary Schools ● Restore 8.0 FTE Teachers at the Secondary Level Team Model at MVMMS ● Provide three teams to 6th grade students with the above mentioned staff ● Provide two teams to 7th grade students with the above mentioned staff Purchase and Implementation of High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) ● Secondary STEM Director, 6-12 ● Assistant Principals at Lincoln and Roosevelt ● Provision of classroom materials, diagnostic tools, and professional development for educators Providing Intervention ● 1.0 FTE Elementary School Counselor (based at Lincoln and supporting elementary schools, as needed) ● 2.0 FTE Held for positions of interventionists and/or special education ● Recent hiring of 2 Reading Specialists from the additional funding for FY26 4FY26 TO FY27 Class size projections (April 2026) PROJECTED MPS 26-27 ELEMENTARY ENROLLMENT GRADE K 1 2 3 4 5 PROJ. CLASSROOMS 13 12 13 14 13 13 ENROLLMENT 239 254 262 307 270 297 AVE. CLASS SIZE 18.4 21.2 20.2 21.9 20.8 22.8 PROJECTED MPS 26-27 SECONDARY ENROLLMENT GRADE 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 ENROLLMENT 298 267 263 300 262 251 252 NESDEC January 2026 5 FY26 TO FY27 DESE SERIES DESE SERIES CATEGORY SUMMARY VARIANCE FY26 FY26 SUPP FY27 FY26-FY27 % INC/DEC 1000 SERIES: ADMINISTRATION ADMIN $1,112,038 $1,149,653 $1,170,576 $58,538 5% TEACHING AND 2000 SERIES: INSTRUCTION LEARNING $37,904,271 $41,670,436 $43,214,833 $5,310,562 14% 3000 SERIES: OTHER STUDENT SVCS HEALTH $7,000 $7,000 $7,000 $0 0% TRANSPORTATION $2,340,936 $2,344,913 $2,414,667 $73,732 3% ATHLETICS $1,009,766 $1,009,766 $1,029,961 $20,195 2% 4000 SERIES: OPERATIONS/MAINT. UTILITIES/TECH $261,181 $272,224 $340,650 $79,469 30% 5000 SERIES: CROSSING/INSUR. INSURANCE $207,200 $207,200 $220,650 $13,450 6% 9000 SERIES: PROG. WITH OTHER SCHOOLS TUITIONS $5,105,483 $5,105,483 $5,538,662 $433,179 8% TOTAL $47,947,875 $51,766,675 $53,937,000 $5,989,125 12% $3,818,800 $2,170,325 6 FY27 - RECENT LOCAL CONTRIBUTIONS CITY LOCAL CONTRIBUTION This is the most recent 4 FYs showing the City's appropriation to the schools YEAR APPROPRIATION % % FY24-27 FY24 $38,511,659 FY25 $41,000,000 6.5% FY26 ORIG $42,523,875 3.7% FY26 SUPP $46,342,675 9.0% FY27 $49,000,000 5.4% 27.2% 7 FY27 MPS TEACHING AND LEARNING FY27 BUDGET Non Salary Total Salaries Expenses Total Budget Hoover $ 2,807,792.43 $ 17,340.00 $ 2,825,132.43 Horace Mann $ 2,510,256.74 $ 16,320.00 $ 2,526,576.74 RECOMMENDED MPS FY27 SC Categories Lincoln $ 4,433,235.73 $ 33,354.00 $ 4,466,589.73 Franklin/ECC $ 2,322,846.05 Roosevelt $ 4,251,578.71 $ 19,380.00 $ 4,270,958.71 Elementary $ 17,230,010.59 Winthrop $ 3,118,312.99 $ 22,440.00 $ 3,140,752.99 Secondary $ 18,036,829.17 Franklin Budget $ 2,306,781.05 $ 16,065.00 $ 2,322,846.05 Athletics/EC $ 1,029,961.35 Franklin non-budget $ 1,456,784.38 $ 6,200.00 $ 1,462,984.38 Teaching and Learning $ 1,087,842.36 Middle School $ 8,733,045.85 $ 59,160.00 $ 8,792,205.85 Special Education $ 9,715,117.60 High School $ 9,063,960.52 $ 180,662.80 $ 9,244,623.32 Administration/DW $ 4,514,392.88 Special Education $ 1,060,601.42 $ 8,654,516.18 $ 9,715,117.60 Total $ 53,937,000.00 Teaching and Learning $ 372,052.36 $ 715,790.00 $ 1,087,842.36 Administration $ 1,227,448.51 $ 51,210.00 $ 1,278,658.51 Systemwide $ 2,504,866.62 $ 730,867.75 $ 3,235,734.37 Athletics $ 1,029,961.35 $ 1,029,961.35 TOTAL $ 42,389,932.93 $ 11,547,067.07 $ 53,937,000.006 8 FY27 MPS: THE PATH FORWARD Transparency Items in Motion ● Budget listening sessions last winter ● Current negotiations with 3 CBAs ● FY27 line item budget shared in March ● MA State legislature deliberating FY27 between HWM and SWM ● MPS School Committee approved April 14, 2026 on schedule ● CH70 $13,578,856 + City and State projecting increase in CH70 funding of ● Referred to City Council for consideration $332,180, increasing total School as part of overall City FY27 budget appropriation consideration to $49,332,180 9 City of Melrose DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FY27 BUDGET Who is DPW? Melrose DPW Mission Statement: The Melrose Department of Public Works provides quality services to the community in the areas of drinking water, wastewater, solid waste, recycling, parks, forestry, fleet, highway, cemetery, facilities, engineering, and administration, while promoting health, safety, sustainability, and fiscal responsibility through the teamwork and commitment of an honest and dependable workforce. Who is DPW?  Four Main Divisions:  Administration  Engineering/Water & Sewer Billing  Facilities  Operations DPW Administration & Finance  Public Relations  Accounts Payable/Receivable  Payroll  Environmental/Outreach Coordinator  Rentals CoordinatorDPW Engineering & Water/Sewer Billing  Capital Projects – Planning, Design, and Construction  Permits and Inspections  Development Reviews  Records and Plans/GIS  Water and Sewer Billing DPW Facilities Division  Custodial Services – Schools and Municipal Buildings  Building Maintenance and Repairs  Building Capital Projects DPW Operations Division  Highway  Parks and Forestry  Fleet  Cemetery  Sanitation (Partially Enterprise Funded)  Water and Sewer (Enterprise Funded)  Snow and Ice DPW Staffing  70 full-time employees  1 part-time employee  4 partially funded by DPW in other departments  2 PM custodians funded from Education Stations budget  Positions eliminated in FY26 have been restored  FY27 employee count matches FY25 budget Staff in DPW Operating Budgets Division # of Full Time Employees Administration/Engineering 3 fully funded (1 PT); 14 partially funded Facilities 16 custodians, 5 tradespeople Highway 5 employees (+1 in FY27) Snow Removal 0 employees (all overtime) Sanitation 2 employees Parks & Forestry 8 employees (-1 in FY27) Fleet 2 employees (-1 in FY27) Cemetery 4 employees (+1 in FY27) Water 9 fully funded; 14 partially funded Sewer 3 fully funded; 14 partially funded 57 fully funded in one DPW division TOTAL 14 spread between DPW divisions 4 shared with other departments DPW Organization Elena Proakis Ellis, P.E., DPW Director James Troup, Matt Spinale, Jay Coy, Acting Scott Enos, Asst. Director Operations Manager City Engineer Facilities Manager Admin & Finance On the Move…  New Employees Hired:  Operations Manager, Matt Spinale  Parks Equipment Operator, Jade Butler  Junior Project Engineer, Fagan Doyle  Promotions:  Facilities Manager, Scott Enos  Forestry Working Foreman, Shaun Foss  Parks Working Foreman, Marcos Echevarria Retirements and Vacancies  Retirement (upcoming):  Resident Project Representative, Lynda Garron  Municipal Custodian, Dan Guevin  Vacancies with no offers pending:  City Engineer (posted since override)  Mechanic/Welder (posted since override)  Parks Heavy Equipment Operator  Four other vacancies have pending offersSome Operational Accomplishments in FY26 Through early-May:  3,496 work orders resolved  908 Facilities  2,588 Operations  525 potholes filled  Handled 42” of snow  1,235 purchase ordersSome Operational Accomplishments in FY26  Collected 4,634 tons of trash (Casella)  Collected 1,649 tons of recycling (Casella)  Collected yard waste curbside (City forces)  Recycled 230 mattresses  Began distribution of new stickers for use of the City Yard  Began curbside composting preferred vendor program with Garbage to Garden Some Capital Accomplishments in FY26  Completed construction of Franklin Roof E, MHS Skylights, MVMMS & Lincoln Heat Pump Chillers  Renovated Franklin School All Purpose Room (asbestos removal, floors, ceiling, lighting, paint)  MVMMS and MHS LED lighting upgrade projects  Added handicap pushbutton door openers at Hoover, Horace Mann, and Winthrop Schools Some Capital Accomplishments in FY26  Paved Sewall Woods Road, Maple Road, Melrose Street (LFP to Main), Porter Street (Rowe to Harding)  Added sidewalks on Swains Pond Avenue  Replaced water mains on Crystal Street, Hurd Street, and Circuit Street  Oversaw replacement of Ell Pond Drain beneath property at 687-691 Main Street FY27 DPW Budget Requests  Total General Fund DPW Budget: $11,702,429  Water Enterprise Budget: $6,702,788 (Increase of 4.1% from FY26)  Sewer Enterprise Budget: $8,461,623 (Increase of 1.2% from FY26)  Solid Waste Enterprise Budget: $3,639,322 (Increase of 3.1% from FY25) Grand Total All DPW FY27 Budgets: $30,506,162 Tonight’s DPW Council Agenda Items Order ID # Description Value

2026-1208 FY27 General Fund DPW Budget $11,702,429

2026-1206 FY27 Water Enterprise Operating Budget $6,702,788

2026-1205 FY27 Sewer Enterprise Operating Budget $8,461,623

2026-1207 FY27 Solid Waste Enterprise Operating Budget $3,639,322

2026-1175 Free Cash – Ell Pond Park Design & Permitting $710,000 2026=1176 Free Cash – Lebanon Street TIP 75% Design $400,000

2026-1177 Free Cash – School Signage $20,000

2026-1251 Sewer Retained Earnings Vactor Downpayment $150,000

2026-1213 Proposed FY27 Water Rates N/A

2026-1208 FY27 General Fund DPW Budget $11,702,429

2026-1206 FY27 Water Enterprise Operating Budget $6,702,788

2026-1205 FY27 Sewer Enterprise Operating Budget $8,461,623

2026-1207 FY27 Solid Waste Enterprise Operating Budget $3,639,322

2026-1175 Free Cash – Ell Pond Park Design & Permitting $710,000 2026=1176 Free Cash – Lebanon Street TIP 75% Design $400,000

2026-1177 Free Cash – School Signage $20,000

2026-1251 Sewer Retained Earnings Vactor Downpayment $150,000

2026-1213 Proposed FY27 Water Rates N/A

2026-1214 Proposed FY27 Sewer Rates N/ADPW General Fund Budget Breakdown Code DPW Division FY27 Budget 401 Admin. and Engineering $1,002,159 402 Facilities $5,581,051 422 Highway $2,137,826 423 Snow and Ice $800,000 433 Sanitation (non-enterprise) $246,481 475 Parks and Forestry $1,086,999 485 Automotive-Fleet $483,119 491 Wyoming Cemetery $364,794 TOTAL $11,702,429DPW Items Restored in FY26 Supplemental Budget All DPW positions funded in FY25 Summer help program Saturday weekly overtime at the City Yard Overtime for flower watering and parklets Roadway line painting Sidewalk repairs Seasonal Sunday municipal trash barrel pickup Adopt-a-Site program support FY27 Budget Highlights Across all DPW Divisions  Union salaries include step increases but no COLAs (laborers and clerical negotiations wrapping up)  Most remaining items not restored in supplemental budget have been restored for FY27. For example, clothing and professional development lines in Admin/Engineering budget  Budgets reflect rising energy and fuel costs  No net change in total positions in general fund and W/S FY27 Budget Highlights Facilities  Positions restored  OT increased to more closely align with actual needs  Library electricity reflects all electric building  $500,000 recurring capital added to building repairs line  $100,000 capital outlay for annual asbestos removal in schools FY27 Budget Highlights Highway  Moved one position into Highway to perform more sidewalk work  Increased street light maintenance to match needs  Large contractual increase to street sweeping based on new bids Snow and Ice  Increasing annually to approach actual costs Sanitation  Updates to match actual needs and rising costs FY27 Budget Highlights Parks and Forestry  Moved one employee out of P&F  Removed last year’s supplemental contractual labor for tree trims  Maintained $100,000 for new tree planting Automotive  Moving one employee out of Fleet budget (maintains position)  Restoration of budgets and increasing fuel costs Cemetery  Moving one employee to Cemetery to match existing staffing  Restoration of supplies to match needs FY27 Budget Highlights Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds  MWRA Assessment Increases  Rising electrical costs  Increase of water meter lines to $25K in each fund to replace as needed  Increase of Vactor payments from $80K to $90K for new truck ($610,000 vehicle cost plus financing – Sewer Only) Solid Waste and Recycling Enterprise Fund  Contractual increases to curbside collection and disposal  Debt repayments for trash and recycling carts Capital Items in FY27 Budget In DPW Budget:  $100,000 asbestos removal in schools  $1,230,000 in Highway: roads ($600K), sidewalks ($250K), drainage ($330K), traffic calming ($50K)  $100,000 tree planting Capital Items in FY27 Budget Capital Outlay presented previously by Finance:  DPW gas pump repairs - $50,000  Masonry stair and wall projects - $250,000  Electrical/ArcFlash study for buildings - $225,000  Milano Center additional exterior improvements - $75,000  MVMMS Phase 2 Building Management System (BMS) upgrades- $100,000 to combine with Green Communities and National Grid incentive funding  Hoover All Purpose Room - $75,000 to supplement state earmark Water and Sewer Rates No water and sewer rate increases proposed for FY27 for both volumetric rates and base fees No transfers to reserves – already at 10% goal Rates projected to meet all revenue obligations with no transfers from retained earningsQuestions PINE BANKS PARK Resurfaced Track &Baseball Field ADA Upgrades to Dog Park Summary 2026 Report of the Trustees Clerk's Certificate Pine Banks Park A meeting of the Board of Trustees of Pine Banks Park was held at 3:30 P.M. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, due notice of which was given to all members in advance thereof, at 350 Main Street, Malden, Massachusetts. Present at the meeting were the following members: C. Henry Kezer, of Melrose, Presiding, Hon Gary Christenson, Mayor of Malden, Hon Jennifer (Jen) Grigoraitis, Mayor of Melrose, Dana F. Brown, of Malden, Peter M. Carroll, of Malden, John W. Lynch, of Melrose and Richard C. Rudolph, at large. A quorum was declared present and voting. Section 6. of St. 1905, Chap. 393 states: The board shall annually in the month of January make a full report to the cities of Malden and Melrose of its receipts and expenditures, with its estimate of the amount required for maintenance for the ensuing year. Section 7. of St. 1905, Chap. 393 states: The Cities of Malden and Melrose shall in their annual appropriation bills each appropriate and place at the disposal of said board one half of the amount determined by said board to be necessary for the maintenance of said property for that year, and set forth in its annual report as provided in section six. Wherefore, the Annual Report of Pine Banks Park for January 2026, containing the Budget for the fiscal year 2027, and the report of the Superintendent of operations for Calendar 2025 was presented for the consideration of the board. Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously: VOTED: To adopt the report and budget, and submit the same to the Cities of Malden and Melrose for the purposes set forth in St. 1905, Chap. 393. A true copy May 19, 2026 C. Henry Kezer C. Henry Kezer, Clerk 1MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Malden DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES CITY BUREAU OF ACCOUNTS TAX RATE RECAPITULATION Fiscal Year 2026 I. TAX RATE SUMMARY Ia. Total amount to be raised (from page 2, IIe) $ 275,064,812.92 Ib. Total estimated receipts and other revenue sources (from page 2, IIIe) 157,765,842.07 Ic. Tax Levy (Ia minus Ib) $ 117,298,970.85 Id. Distribution of Tax Rates and levies CLASS (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Levy percentage Ic above times Valuation by class Tax Rates Levy by class (from LA5) each percent in col (b) (from LA-5) (c) / (d) x 1000 (d) x (e) / 1000 Residential 80.395151 94,302,684.94 10,668,664,663.00 Net of Exempt 8,272,369,916.00 11.40 94,305,017.04 Open Space 0.000000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Commercial 10.629284 12,468,040.61 729,904,930.00 17.08 12,466,776.20 Net of Exempt Industrial 4.472844 5,246,599.63 307,146,813.00 17.08 5,246,067.57 SUBTOTAL 95.497279 11,705,716,406.00 112,017,860.81 Personal 4.502721 5,281,645.66 309,198,480.00 17.08 5,281,110.04 TOTAL 100.000000 12,014,914,886.00 117,298,970.85 MUST EQUAL 1C Signatures Assessors Nathaniel Cramer, Assessor , Malden , ncramer@cityofmalden.org 781-397-7100 | 11/5/2025 10:59 AM Comment: Robert Donnelly, Assessor , Malden , bdonnelly@cityofmalden.org 781-397-7100 | 11/5/2025 11:03 AM Comment: Documents No documents have been uploaded. Do Not Write Below This Line --- For Department of Revenue Use Only Reviewed By: Susan Whouley Date: 11/26/2025 Approved: Thomas Guilfoyle Director of Accounts: Deborah A. Wagner Printed on: 11/26/2025 10:30:31 AM Page 1 of 7 2MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Melrose DIVISION OF LOCAL SERVICES CITY BUREAU OF ACCOUNTS TAX RATE RECAPITULATION Fiscal Year 2026 I. TAX RATE SUMMARY Ia. Total amount to be raised (from page 2, IIe) $ 153,156,526.11 Ib. Total estimated receipts and other revenue sources (from page 2, IIIe) 57,379,485.00 Ic. Tax Levy (Ia minus Ib) $ 95,777,041.11 Id. Distribution of Tax Rates and levies CLASS (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Levy percentage Ic above times Valuation by class Tax Rates Levy by class (from LA5) each percent in col (b) (from LA-5) (c) / (d) x 1000 (d) x (e) / 1000 Residential 91.381093 87,522,106.61 7,643,650,879.00 Net of Exempt 7,630,448,612.00 11.47 87,521,245.58 Open Space 0.000000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Commercial 4.398646 4,212,892.98 204,431,461.00 20.61 4,213,332.41 Net of Exempt Industrial 0.650430 622,962.96 30,229,400.00 20.61 623,027.93 SUBTOTAL 96.430169 7,878,311,740.00 92,357,605.92 Personal 3.569831 3,419,078.56 165,911,460.00 20.61 3,419,435.19 TOTAL 100.000000 8,044,223,200.00 95,777,041.11 MUST EQUAL 1C Signatures Assessors Sarah MacLellan, Assessor , Melrose , smaclellan@cityofmelrose.org 781-979-4103 | 12/3/2025 11:36 AM Comment: Lee A Phalen, Assessor , Melrose , smaclellan@cityofmelrose.org 781-979-4103 | 12/3/2025 12:42 PM Comment: Cathy A Gulino, Assessor , Melrose , smaclellan@cityofmelrose.org 781-979-4103 | 12/3/2025 12:19 PM Comment: Documents No documents have been uploaded. Do Not Write Below This Line --- For Department of Revenue Use Only Reviewed By: Susan Whouley Date: 12/09/2025 Approved: Anthony Rassias Director of Accounts: Deborah A. Wagner Printed on: 12/9/2025 11:34:01 AM Page 1 of 7 3Municipal Funding Formula Fiscal 2027 Pine Banks Park Chapter 393 of 1905; as Amended by Chapter 162 of 1906 Total Assessed Valuation - All Classes Smaller Assessed Value Real Property Excluding Municipal and City of Melrose $ 7,878,311,740.00 Tax Exempt Property "1 Percent" $ 78,783,117.40 Prior Fiscal Year 2026 "1/150th Part" of 1% $ 525,220.78 City Total Assessed Value Maximum Budget Requisition City of Malden $ 11,705,716,406 City of Melrose - 50% $ 525,220.78 City of Melrose $ 7,878,311,740 City of Malden - 50% $ 525,220.78 Total $ 1,050,441.57 Statutory Excerpt: St. 1905 Chapter 393; amended by St. 1906 Chapter 162 Section 6. Said Board of trustees shall have the absolute control and management of the property, and shall have power to make rules and regulations regarding its use and management, in such manner as it shall deem best. The board shall annually in the month of January make a full report to the cities of Malden and Melrose of its receipts and expenditures, with its estimate of the amount required for maintenance for the ensuing year. Its expenditures in any year shall not exceed the sum of the appropriations for that year and the income at the disposal of said trustees by reason of any gifts received under the authority of section two of this act. Section 7. The cities of Malden and Melrose shall in their annual appropriation bills each appropriate and place at the disposal of said board one half of the amount determined by said board to be necessary for the maintenance of said property for that year, and set forth in its annual report as provided in section six. If either of said cities shall in any year fail to make such appropriation, the said board shall upon the written request of said donors or their heirs or devisees who may then hold their estate, reconvey said property to said heirs or devisees free from all trusts; but the amount required of each city by said board to work a forfeiture shall not in any year exceed one one hundred and fiftieth part of one per cent of the assessed valuation for the preceding year of the city having the smaller assessed valuation. Said cities may, if in their judgment the proper maintenance or improvement of said property shall require it, appropriate in equal amounts and place at the disposal of said board sums in excess of the amount which said board is hereby authorized to require of said cities. 4 Pine Banks Park - Budget Summary - Fiscal Year 2027 4:08 PM 27-Apr-26 Budg Code 1 Compensation & Benefits Summary Prior FY Budget $ increase % increase /City Increase/City Mald Melr 2 Salaries & Wages $ 270,106.89 $ 278,210.10 $8,103.20 3.00% $139,105.05 $4,051.60 3 Pensions, Benefits & Insurance $ 195,730.11 $ 200,121.25 $4,276.40 2.18% $100,060.63 $2,138.20 4 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Total from Compensation Schedule $ 465,837.00 $ 478,331.35 $12,494.34 2.68% $239,165.67 $6,189.80 6 Utilities Budget Budget $ increase % increase /City Increase/City 7 Telephone $ 11,000.00 $ 7,680.00 ($3,320.00) -30.18% $3,840.00 ($1,660.00) 52217 522000 1 8 Electric $ 40,000.00 $ 19,000.00 ($21,000.00) -52.50% $9,500.00 ($10,500.00) 52218 522500 9 Fuel/Heating Oil $ 11,000.00 $ 9,000.00 ($2,000.00) -18.18% $4,500.00 ($1,000.00) 54311 530800 10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 Total $ 62,000.00 $ 35,680.00 ($26,320.00) -42.45% $17,840.00 ($13,160.00) 12 Insurance Budget Budget $ increase % increase /City Increase/City 13 Liability $ 10,500.00 $ 10,500.00 $0.00 0.00% $5,250.00 $0.00 52418 543201 14 Auto Ins $ 5,750.00 $ 5,750.00 $0.00 0.00% $2,875.00 $0.00 52417 544330 15 D & O Liab. $ 2,500.00 $ 2,500.00 $0.00 0.00% $1,250.00 $0.00 3 16 Fire Ins $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $0.00 0.00% $7,500.00 $0.00 52415 544320 17 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 Total $ 33,750.00 $ 33,750.00 $0.00 0.00% $16,875.00 $0.00 19 Vehicles Budget Budget $ increase % increase /City Increase/City 20 Gasoline/Grease $ 7,000.00 $ 7,000.00 $0.00 0.00% $3,500.00 $0.00 54312 531000 21 Repair & Maint MVE $ 6,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $0.00 0.00% $3,000.00 $0.00 52250 527500 22 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23 Total $ 13,000.00 $ 13,000.00 $0.00 0.00% $6,500.00 $0.00 24 Maintenance Budget Budget $ increase % increase /City Increase/City 25 Repair & Maint Bldng $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $0.00 0.00% $5,000.00 $0.00 52252 527700 26 Field/Park Maint. $ 110,000.00 $ 110,000.00 $0.00 0.00% $55,000.00 $0.00 54319 535100 27 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28 Total $ 120,000.00 $ 120,000.00 $0.00 0.00% $60,000.00 $0.00 29 Supplies & Materials Budget Budget $ increase % increase /City Increase/City 30 Office Supplies $ 1,000.00 $ 1,050.00 $50.00 5.00% $525.00 $25.00 54310 530500 31 Clean/Disinfect $ 1,000.00 $ 1,050.00 $50.00 5.00% $525.00 $25.00 54325 532000 32 Paint $ 1,000.00 $ 1,050.00 $50.00 5.00% $525.00 $25.00 54332 533000 33 Hardware $ 1,000.00 $ 1,050.00 $50.00 5.00% $525.00 $25.00 54330 533500 34 Lumber $ 1,000.00 $ 1,050.00 $50.00 5.00% $525.00 $25.00 54334 537200 35 Misce Expenses $ 6,600.00 $ 7,000.00 $400.00 6.06% $3,500.00 $200.00 57247 528804 36 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37 Total $ 11,600.00 $ 12,250.00 $650.00 5.60% $6,125.00 $325.00 38 Professional Services Budget Budget $ increase % increase /City Increase/City 39 Audit & Accounting $ 26,000.00 $ 32,850.00 $6,850.00 26.35% $16,425.00 $3,425.00 5300 528600 40 Web Site/Scheduling Admin $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $0.00 0.00% $5,000.00 $0.00 529000 41 - - - - - - - - - - - - 42 Total $ 36,000.00 $ 42,850.00 $6,850.00 19.03% $21,425.00 $3,425.00 43 Eqpmt/Captl Purch Budget Budget $ increase % increase /City Increase/City 44 Last Year & Continuing 2 45 Ballfield Project Amortization $ 202,588.36 $ 151,941.27 ($50,647.09) -25.00% $75,970.64 ($25,323.55) 58539 551044 46 Supplemental Facility Shed $ 97,195.33 $ 97,195.33 $0.00 0.00% $48,597.67 $0.00 47 Resurfc Ballfld & Playgrnd Loan $1.25 MM $ 153,656.30 $ 153,656.30 $0.00 0.00% $76,828.15 $0.00 48 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 49 Total Last & Continuing $ 453,439.99 $ 402,792.90 ($50,647.09) -11.17% $201,396.45 ($25,323.55) 50 51 New Initiatives 52 Ventrac 2120M Sidewalk Snow Removal $ 31,041.00 $0.00 ($31,041.00) -100.00% $0.00 ($15,520.50) 53 Toro Groundsmaster® 3500-D Mower $ 0.00 $45,815.00 $45,815.00 100.00% $22,907.50 $22,907.50 54 Buffalo Cyclone Mega 3 Debris Blower $ 0.00 $10,443.35 $10,443.35 100.00% $5,221.68 $5,221.68 55 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 56 Total New Initiatives $ 31,041.00 $ 56,258.35 $25,217.35 81.24% $28,129.18 $12,608.68 551020 57 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 58 Total $ 484,480.99 $ 459,051.25 ($25,429.74) -5.25% $229,525.63 ($12,714.87) 59 Summary Budget Budget $ increase % increase /City Increase/City 60 Compensation and Benefits line 5 $465,837.00 $478,331.35 $12,494.34 2.68% $239,165.67 $6,189.80 61 62 Operating Expenses 63 Utilities line 11 $62,000.00 $35,680.00 ($26,320.00) -42.45% $17,840.00 ($13,160.00) 64 Insurance line 18 $33,750.00 $33,750.00 $0.00 0.00% $16,875.00 $0.00 65 Vehicles line 23 $13,000.00 $13,000.00 $0.00 0.00% $6,500.00 $0.00 66 Maintenance line 28 $120,000.00 $120,000.00 $0.00 0.00% $60,000.00 $0.00 67 Supplies & Materials line 37 $11,600.00 $12,250.00 $650.00 5.60% $6,125.00 $325.00 68 Professional Services line 42 $36,000.00 $42,850.00 $6,850.00 19.03% $21,425.00 $3,425.00 69 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 70 Operating Expenses lines 60 - 67 $276,350.00 $257,530.00 ($18,820.00) -6.81% $128,765.00 ($9,410.00) 71 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 72 Eqpmt/Captl Purch line 56 $484,480.99 $459,051.25 ($25,429.74) -5.25% $229,525.63 ($12,714.87) 73 Total $1,226,667.99 $1,194,912.60 ($31,755.40) -2.59% $597,456.30 ($15,935.07) 74 Statutory Mandate Amount $ 1,009,446.33 $ 1,050,441.57 $40,995.23 4.06% $525,220.78 $20,497.62 75 Total Budget Amount $ 1,226,667.99 $ 1,194,912.60 ($31,755.40) -2.59% $597,456.30 ($15,877.70) 74 Amount Over/(Under) Mandate $ 217,221.66 $ 144,471.03 ($72,750.63) -33.49% $72,235.52 ($36,375.31) 1 Heat Fieldhouse - new building 2 Full Amortization Feb 2027 5 Pine Banks Park - - - Fiscal Year 2027 4:08 PM 27-Apr-26 Compensation & Benefits Summary Prior FY Budget $ increase % increase /City Increase/City 1 Salaries & Wages J 2 Superintendent $ 92,700.00 $ 95,481.00 $2,781.00 3.00% $47,740.50 $1,390.50 3 Skilled Laborer $ 53,500.59 $ 55,105.61 $1,605.02 3.00% $27,552.80 $802.51 4 Skilled Laborer $ 51,438.42 $ 52,981.57 $1,543.15 3.00% $26,490.78 $771.58 5 Skilled Laborer (mechanic) $ 50,677.35 $ 52,197.67 $1,520.32 3.00% $26,098.83 $760.16 6 Skilled Laborer (part time) $ 15,450.00 $ 15,913.50 $463.50 3.00% $7,956.75 $231.75 7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8 Total $ 263,766.36 $ 271,679.35 $7,912.99 3.00% $135,839.67 $3,956.50 9 10 Reserve for Overtime $ 6,340.54 $ 6,530.75 $190.21 3.00% $3,265.38 $95.11 11 12 Total Current Compensation $ 270,106.89 $ 278,210.10 $8,103.20 3.00% $139,105.05 $4,051.60 13 Pensions, Benefits & Insurance 14 Pension Benefits J 15 Pensions Benefits Active Staff $ 71,637.00 $ 71,637.00 $0.00 0.00% $35,818.50 $0.00 16 Pension Benefits to Retirees $ 55,043.28 $ 55,043.28 $0.00 0.00% $27,521.64 $0.00 17 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 Total Pension Benefits $ 126,680.28 $ 126,680.28 $0.00 0.00% $63,340.14 $0.00 19 20 Health Insurance 21 Health Insurance Active Staff $ 49,799.94 $ 52,411.34 $2,611.40 5.24% $26,205.67 $1,305.70 22 Health Insurance Retirees $ 14,520.48 $ 16,185.48 $1,665.00 11.47% $8,092.74 $832.50 23 - - - - - - 24 Total Health Insurance $ 64,320.42 $ 68,596.82 $4,276.40 6.65% $34,298.41 $2,138.20 25 26 Misce 27 Employers % Life Insurance $ 904.80 $ 904.80 $0.00 0.00% $452.40 $0.00 28 Employers % Medicare Tax $ 3,939.35 $ 3,939.35 $0.00 0.00% $1,969.68 $0.00 29 Unemployment Insurance H $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 30 Workingman's CompI $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 31 Sick Leave Buyback $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $0.00 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 32 - - - - - - 33 Total Miscellaneous $ 4,844.15 $ 4,844.15 $0.00 0.00% $2,422.08 $0.00 34 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J 35 Total Pensions & Insurance $ 195,844.85 $ 200,121.25 $4,276.40 2.18% $100,060.63 $2,138.20 36 Total Current Compensation $ 270,106.89 $ 278,210.10 $8,103.20 3.00% $139,105.05 $4,051.60 37 Total Pensions & Insurance J $ 195,844.85 $ 200,121.25 $4,276.40 2.18% $100,060.63 $2,138.20 38 Total Compensation $ 465,951.74 $ 478,331.35 $12,379.60 2.66% $239,165.67 $6,189.80 39 40 Reserve for Overtime Reconciliation. 41 Year Round Budgeted Amount $ 271,679.35 42 Per week (52) $ 5,224.60 43 Reserve - 1.25 x One Week $ 6,530.75 44 45 Notes: 46 Administered through and with current payments made through the City of Melrose HR Department. 47 Reimbursements from the City of Malden - estimated quarterly --> $ 59,791.42 48 Annualized Increase o/ prior yr --> 2.66% 49 Active employee pension cost based on per capita cost over all Melrose Employees. 50 H Unemployment Insurance funded semi-annually and if a PB employee is laid off Malden will contribute 1/2 actual cost. 51 I Melrose self insures Workingman's Compensation and Malden will pay 1/2 of claims as they actually occur. 52 Cost might change if employees or retirees change their benefits during Open Enrollment with effective date of change July 1. 53 J Prior year costs adjusted due to Superintendent hired mid year at higher compensation. 6 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Memorial Building 693 Name of Department Head: Kathy Pigott-Brodeur 1. Department Overview and Mission: The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building , (Memorial Hall) mission “is to provide the city with a commemorative monument to the patriotism of service men and women from Melrose who died for their country”. It is also a cultural center for the community. The building is used on a monthly basis for Veterans meetings, programs and ceremonies, as well as inaugural ceremonies for the city of Melrose. Memorial Hall is a true community asset that, across multiple administrations, has been intentionally maintained as a facility for the community. Today Memorial Hall continues to serve local organizations and residents hosting a wide range of events including fundraisers, sports banquets, concerts, dance rehearsals, performances, and community celebrations. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: • Execution of 224 events (as of May 1, 2026) with an estimated attendance of 45,500 guests. • 146 dates on hold for FY27 • FY 26 rental fees collected YTD as of May 1, 2026 is $147,260.10 with an additional $12,000 anticipated. • Rental rates were updated to bring them closer to present day market rates of similar facilities resulting in higher revenue. o The Trustees voted to increase the FY27 rates as of July 1, 2026. • Metropolitan Planning Council Association Technical Assistance Grant o MAPC is finalizing the plan which included a survey, workshops and general research of surrounding venues to help shape the future of Memorial Hall. • Four part-time non-benefit eligible Memorial Hall Operation Assistants positions filled. o FY26 budget included a reduction of 15 total weekly hours for the custodial staff decreasing the combined allocation for the four positions from 57.5 per week to 42.5 hours per week. 3. FY 27 Priorities: • Execution of a minimum of 224 events, programs and meetings • Establish a plan and timeline for the GAR Room renovation project • Upgrade of Stage Lighting System: The Mayor Requested an earmark in the Massachusetts State Budget, if approved, will allow the Stage lights to be upgraded. The lighting system has not been upgraded since at least 2008. The upgrade will allow us to host to professional music organizations and shows. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 • Stage curtains replacement • HVAC upgrades 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? Professional services is increasing to account for necessary HVAC work. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? NONE; However Memorial Hall is rented throughout the year for Melrose Public Schools events such as Brawl in the Hall, talent shows, 8th Grade Civics Day and more. 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? Not applicable FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Parks Name of Department Head: Rob Carrillo 1. Department Overview and Mission: Park Department Mission: The Melrose Parks Department is responsible for the management of the City’s public outdoor spaces and recreational assets. With a staff of two, the department oversees an extensive network of facilities, including playgrounds, athletic fields, courts, a dog park, a community garden, a skate park, and numerous open spaces. The department also coordinates funding through its revolving permit fund and shared budget items. The department serves a diverse range of community members, including residents, youth and adult recreation programs, public schools, high school and collegiate athletics, and external organizations. Through its permitting system, it supports both informal recreational use and organized activities, managing thousands of facility reservations annually. Its core function is to ensure that Melrose residents have safe, accessible, and well-coordinated outdoor spaces for recreation, sports, and community engagement. By maintaining these assets, facilitating equitable access, and supporting partnerships through permits and programs such as Adopt-A-Site, the department enhances quality of life, promotes active lifestyles, and strengthens community connections. Department Overview • Staffing: 2 employees — Superintendent and Executive Secretary to the Park Commission Budget Oversight: o Management of Revolving Permit Fund and Parks Donation Fund o Oversight of two shared line items with DPW (Playground Equipment and Adopt-A-Sites) Facilities Managed: o Mt. Hood Clubhouse o 16 Playgrounds o 31 Fields o 8 Tennis Courts o 11 Outdoor Basketball Courts o 1 Dog Park o 1 Community Garden o 1 Skate Park o 66 Adopt-A-Sites FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 o 45 Flag Sites o Additional open spaces throughout Melrose Permit Management: o Oversaw 3,200+ facility use permits in FY26 across 175+ group rentals, including: • Melrose High School • Melrose Recreation Department • Melrose Public Schools • Local user groups • College athletics programs • External organizations • Other Responsibilities: o Management of 66 Adopt-A-Sites o Oversight of the Mt. Hood Golf Course management contract 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: Accomplishments: • Lincoln School playground replacement • Hoover School playground replacement • Bench and memorial replacements throughout the city • Adopt-A-Site sign replacements • Installation of a new memorial sign at Mary Livermore Park in coordination with the Historical Commission (Vocational School) • Welcomed new Park Commissioner Rob Kirsh • Recognized outgoing Commissioner Bradley Freeman for his service • Irrigation replacement at Knoll Fields funded by a DCR grant • Challenges: • Weather-related impacts • Grass growth and irrigation issues at fields • Infield grading challenges • Seasonal workforce fluctuations within the Green Team during peak periods • Limited dedicated labor resources within the Parks Department • Preparing fields for the spring season within the constraints of New England weather and available staffing 3. FY 27 Priorities: Identify and implement efficient collaboration strategies with the Department of Public Works (DPW) to support the maintenance of a large portfolio of outdoor facilities relative to available FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 staffing resources. This includes strengthening coordination through regular meetings, clear communication, work order processes, and service requests, while operating with limited personnel capacity within the Green Team and no staff directly assigned und er Parks Management. 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? • Playground Equipment line increased to $20,000 annually • Adopt-A-Site line item reinstated 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? • Fred Green Field turf maintenance (shared 50/50 between Parks and DPW) • Playground repairs (Playground Equipment line) 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2½ Override approved by Melrose voters in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? • Playground Equipment line increased to $20,000 annually Secured funding through the Override Supplemental Budget for: o Common Playground renovation o Dunton Park renovation o Lighting installation at Lewis Monk Field o Infield repairs at Morelli Field o Infield repairs at Conant Park o Crystal Street tennis court resurfacing o Pickleball line overlay at Tremont Street Lyons Tennis Courts o Basketball court surfacing and hoop installation at Foss Park • Adopt-A-Site line item reinstated • $536,000 allocated for playground improvements (FY26 CIP) • $125,000 allocated for court improvements (FY26 CIP) • $352,300 allocated for baseball/softball improvements (FY26 CIP) FY 27 Budget Memo page. 3 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Recreation Name of Department Head: Frank Olivieri 1. Department Overview and Mission: The Melrose Recreation Department provides a diverse range of programs and events for individuals of all ages and abilities within the community. Through these offerings, the department delivers valuable resources and opportunities that strengthen community connections while promoting social, cultural, and physical well-being. Each year, the department serves more than 4,000 registered participants and welcomes an additional 2,000 attendees to its free community events, reflecting its commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and community engagement. 2. FY26 Accomplishments/Challenges: Key accomplishments include: Extensive Programs: • Offered more than 200 programs and events serving a wide range of ages, interests, and ability levels. High Participation in Athletic Programs: • Melrose Youth Basketball (600+ participants) • Melrose Flag Football (250+ participants) • Melrose Youth Field Hockey (100+ participants) • Middle School Afterschool Athletics & Clubs (400+ participants) o Activities included tackle football, field hockey, volleyball, cross country, track and field, wrestling, and hiking • Adult Athletics (300+ participants) Enrichment Programming: • Provided a variety of non-athletic programs, including filmmaking, LEGO robotics, babysitting training, mindfulness, financial literacy, vacation break camps, and many more. Community Events: • Hosted popular events such as the Fourth of July Celebration, Fishing Derby, and Melrose Tennis Open, contributing to strong community engagement. Volunteer and Staffing Support: FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 • Programs and events were supported by more than 200 community volunteers and over 50 seasonal/part-time staff. Financial Assistance: • Awarded over 50 scholarships to families experiencing financial hardship, helping ensure equitable access to programs and services. Challenges: • Rising Operational Costs: Increases in benefits, materials, and supplies resulted in more than a $50,000 rise in expenses compared to the previous fiscal year. • Reliance on Revolving Fund: For the second consecutive fiscal year, the Recreation Department operated entirely on the recreation revolving fund, receiving no support from the general fund. This was made possible through financial reserves generated from program revenue and conservative fiscal management over the past 20 years. 3. FY27 Priorities: • Restore General Fund Support: Reestablishing general fund support for the Recreation Department is a key priority for FY27. Returning funding to near previous levels will enhance the department’s ability to deliver high- quality programs and services while stabilizing the recreation revolving fund. This support will also help offset rising operational costs, including increases in employee benefits, program equipment, and supplies, ensuring long-term financial sustainability. • Expand and Enhance Program Offerings: The department will continue to develop new and diverse programming while maintaining its most successful offerings. Through the release of four seasonal brochures each year, the Recreation Department aims to provide engaging, in-demand opportunities that reflect the evolving interests of the community. Expanding program variety will further strengthen community connections and support the health, wellness, and social engagement of Melrose residents. 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? In FY27, the Recreation Department’s budget reflects the restoration of general fund support after two years of operating solely on the revolving fund. This change improves financial stability and reduces reliance on reserves while helping to offset rising costs such as benefits, equipment, and supplies. Service Delivery Impacts: • Maintains and enhances program quality without significant fee increases • Supports the addition of new and diverse program offerings • Sustains scholarship opportunities and program accessibility • Strengthens long-term financial sustainability and planning FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? The Recreation Department supports the Melrose Public Schools (MPS) budget through the payment of indoor facility and gym rental fees. The department is charged the Melrose-based non-profit rate, consistent with other community user groups. Annually, gym rental expenses average approximately $20,000, with an additional $13,000 allocated for custodial costs, totaling roughly $33,000 per year. These expenses are invoiced through DPW and subsequently reimbursed to MPS. 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approved in November had on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? At this time, the Proposition 2½ Override has not yet had a direct impact on the Recreation Department’s FY27 budget. However, the department is hopeful that the increased funding capacity will support the restoration of general fund funding, which would improve financial stability and enhance program and service delivery. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 3 Fiscal Year 2027 Department Memo to City Council Department: Treasurer Collector 145- Treasurer/Collector 711 – Municipal Debt 296 – Parking 751 – Municipal Interest 916 – Medicare City Portion 752 – Projected Debt and Temporary Interest Name of Department Head: Kathryn Armata 1. Department Overview and Mission: The mission of the Treasurer Collector’s office is to ensure timely collection of revenues, invest and disburse funds appropriately, and maintain fiscal responsibility while supporting the City’s operational and borrowing needs. The Treasurer Collector department has six positions; three Collections Clerks, a Treasury/Parking Clerk, an Assistant Treasurer and the Treasurer Collector. The Collectors are the outward facing team. They interact with clients, law firms, and processing companies. They are responsible for providing professional and courteous responses to inquiries, the processing of real estate, personal property and motor vehicle excise tax, and water/sewer/trash payments. They also issue Municipal Lien Certificates. The team members each specialize in a specific type of billing but are crossed-trained across all collections to ensure ongoing operations when short staffed. The Assistant Treasurer is responsible for cash management duties, and her client base is the City departments. The Assistant Treasurer books all cash receipts of the City, funds all vendor and payroll warrants, and processes the payroll warrants of the City and Schools. She also manages the annual tailings process (uncashed checks). The Treasury side of the operation includes the Treasury/Parking Clerk who is responsible for managing the collection and dispute of parking tickets and processing deduction changes in the payroll system. The Treasury/Parking Clerk also serves as back up to the Assistant Treasurer for payroll processing and provides backup at the Collections window when there is a staffing shortage. The department will be adding the position of Payroll Manager, which currently sits in the City Auditor’s department, to the team in the near future. The transition is being made due to a recommendation included in the Department of Labor Services (DLS) review of financial operations conducted near the beginning of the Mayor’s term. In addition, the department is responsible for issuing and managing City debt, investment of City funds, managing relationships with banking and investment partners and our debt advisor and bond counsel, reconciliation of all bank and investment accounts, quarterly government filings, the liening of outstanding water bills to real estate bills, issuing W2’s, and continuously working to enhance processes and procedures. 2. FY 26 Accomplishments/Challenges: FY 27 Budget Memo page. 1 Prior to the issuance of the Q3/Q4 actual billing our reports showed a significantly higher than usual receivables level on the Water/Sewer accounts. The Water/Sewer Clerk proactively reached out to every outstanding client via phone to remind them of the overdue amount and respond to any questions about payment plan options and the liening process. Overall, the calls were appreciated and approximately $300,000 was collected prior to going to lien. The effort was positive to the City from a collections viewpoint and to the clients who avoided additional fees, interest and possible escrow adjustments. During the fiscal year, the Collections team added an on-line request portal to the options available on cityhallsystems.com. For a $2 fee, the portal allows clients to order tax payment information, bill copies and other requested research (forms are also available at the Collections window). Over the last several months, a committee of the CFO/City Auditor, Assistant Auditor, City Solicitor and Treasurer Collector has been working to convert the City’s Financial Policies to DLS suggested format. The process should be completed and the policies sent to the Mayor for approval around fiscal year end. We transitioned the Veterans’ monthly payments from physical checks to electronic payments and upgraded the card swipe at the Collectors window that is more user friendly to chip cards. Currently, we are collaborating with the Audit team to transition certain vendor payments to electronic form via a third- party provider. The project, which will be rolled out in phases, will enable us to meet the increasing vendor demand for electronic payment in a secure manner. In December 2025, the City issued $30.655 million of 25 year General Obligation Bonds (GOs) and a $26 million Bond Anticipation note (BAN) to fund the first construction phase of the Public Safety Building project. The lead up to the offering required collaboration among many departments to complete the offering document and prepare for the review meeting with Standard & Poor’s. The City was able to maintain its rating of AA+ and we were pleased with the market participation and results of the auction. 3. FY 27 Priorities: The use of a third-party accounts payable partner will be a staged rollout to minimize the impact on day- to-day operations. The Treasury team is committed to supporting the Audit team in this effort. There will be a large focus on hiring and training the new Payroll Manager over the next several months. The position is now vacant and duties being managed by the Assistant Auditor. We are meeting with her regularly to set up a smooth transition with a good starting knowledge base. If it doesn’t occur by year end, we will bid out the Deputy Collector duties as well as collections processor relationship. Although we are satisfied with our current business partner, it is good to review the relationship periodically to ensure we are getting the best service for a competitive price. There are a limited number of providers in this area of municipal services. Preparing and executing on a successful second round of long-term financing for the Public Safety Building project will take place in the fall of 2026. The goal is to maintain or improve the City’s rating of AA+ and obtain competitive market pricing. 4. What has changed in the Department’s Budget for FY 27? As a result of these changes, what are the corresponding service delivery impacts? There are no significant changes to the Treasurer Collector (145) budget. The largest increase is in the Salary line of based on anticipated step-ups, the addition of the Payroll Manager, and an estimate for contractual changes. The Treasurer Collector budget consists primarily of payroll expenses and FY 27 Budget Memo page. 2 equipment maintenance and processing costs. The postage line item takes into account the number of elections to be held in the fiscal year and other large volume mailings (such as excise tax bills). The driver for the $5,000 reduction in budget is the fact that there will only be two state elections in FY27. Printing costs will be lower due to a change in the Tax Title process that shifts some advertising costs to constable delivery fees in the Title Fees line. The Parking budget (296) is budgeted to increase 3.4% primarily due to a salary step up and $2,000 increase in the professional services line item. The debt budget (711) is slightly lower because payments on matured non-exempt bonds (that rolled off the schedule) were higher than the new issue exempt principal obligation being added to the payment schedule. Interest (751) is $1.816 million higher than FY26 due to the addition of the $1.9 million exempt interest related to the FY26 debt issuance offset by interest on matured bonds that rolled off the schedule. Projected Debt and Temporary Interest (752) is higher due to the maturing $26 million BAN being much larger the previous year’s BAN maturity. Medicare (916) – Medicare expense is calculated on total wages less FSA contributions, dental, health and life insurance premiums, and opt-outs of the City health plan. Currently, the City is negotiating multiple union contracts. We are conservatively budgeting a 5% increase to include estimated contract increases and the rehiring of certain roles made available by the Override. 5. What costs, if any, are housed in your department’s budget to support the Melrose Public Schools? There are no direct costs of the Schools in the Treasurer Collector or Parking department budgets. In FY27, the principal payments on School related debt will be $2,978,909.35 and interest costs will be $621,420.84. A significant amount of the payments (principal $1,888,909.35 and interest $89,199.56) is associated with the two exempt bonds for the Middle School that will be fully paid in FY29. The balance is spread over multiple projects undertaken over the years. 6. What impacts, if any, has the Proposition 2 ½ Override Melrose voters approve on your Department’s Budget for FY 27? Treasurer Collector -145 - The majority of the costs of the Department are for payroll, processing, and equipment maintenance. The Override did not impact the budget. Parking - 296 – The Override had no impact on the budget. Debt – 711,751,752 - The Override had no impact on the budget. Medicare 916 – Increased payroll expenses associated with hires allowed by the Override will increase budgeted Medicare costs. FY 27 Budget Memo page. 3 CITY OF MELROSE Auditor’s Office City Hall, 562 Main Street Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone - (781) 979-4110 To: Melrose City Council From: Kerriann Golden, CFO/City Auditor Date: June 5, 2026 Re: #652 Pine Banks Budget Please see additional information regarding budget #652 Pine Banks. This is a statutory obligation for both the cities of Melrose and Malden. Please see the language below: As far as support to Melrose Public Schools, Pine Banks is the home field for many of Melrose High School's athletic teams at the varsity and junior varsity levels including, soccer, baseball, cross-country, track, field hockey and softball. Both staff and maintenance costs of this facility are housed in the Pine Banks budget. I wanted to provide some clarity on the reconciliation of the budget report provided by the Pine Banks Foundation (page 5) to Munis. Pine Banks Budget Line Amount Line 75 Total City Column Pine Banks Report 597,456.30 Line 2 50% Staffing Cost (Malden's share is included) 139,105.00 Line 3 Less Pensions Benefits & Insurance (In budgets where costs reside) (100,060.63) Total Pine Banks Budget 636,500.67 Line 2 – The full cost of employees are in Pine Banks budget #652. Line 3 – All Benefit costs for employees are in the respective department (#911, #914 & #916) The City of Malden is invoiced quarterly for the employee salary and benefit costs and these reimbursements are deposited in the general fund as a local receipt. City Auditor CITY OF MELROSE AUDITOR’SCity Hall, OFFICE 562 Main Street Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone - (781) 979-4110 Fax - (781) 662-2182 Free Cash Orders for Fiscal Year 2026 “Free cash” is a term used to describe any remaining, unrestricted funds from the previous fiscal years. After it is “certified” by the state, free cash use requires a recommendation from the Mayor and an appropriation from the City Council. More information on free cash is available on the state’s website (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/free-cash). Council Order Item APPRO Balance of Free ID Amount Cash Dep/Fund Description Status Certified $5,558,450.00 2026-612 $20,020.00 5,538,430.00 Dept - 162 Poll Pads and a label Printer Approved Fund - 2026-614 $50,000.00 5,488,430.00 2543 Melrose Cultural Council Approved Chamber and City Event 2026-615 $25,000.00 5,463,430.00 Dept - 121 Support Approved 2026-1147 $170,000.00 5,293,430.00 Dept - 423 Sidewalk Plow A&O 2026-1148 $880,000.00 4,413,430.00 Dept- 931 DPW Vehicles A&O 2026-1149 $865,000.00 3,548,430.00 Dept-931 DPW Snow and Ice Deficit A&O Fund - 2026-1150 $244,944.00 3,303,486.00 1620 School Department A&O 2026-1151 $10,000.00 3,293,486.00 Dept- 422 Bike Racks A&O 2026-1145 $9,000.00 Dept - 141 Tax Impact Notices Mailing Submitted 3,284,486.00 2026-1164 $75,000.00 Dept - 175 Housing Production Plan Submitted 3,209,486.00 2026-1165 $70,000.00 Dept - 175 Downtown Parking Study Submitted 3,139,486.00 2026-1169 $30,000.00 Dept - 543 Welcome Home Veterans Sign Submitted 3,109,486.00 Fund – 2026-1170 $150,000.00 Affordable Housing Trust Submitted 2,959,486.00 8270 Boiler replacement and HVAC 2026-1171 $50,000.00 Dept – 693 Submitted 2,909,486.00 controls 2026-1172 $12,193.20 Dept- 300 Vape Detectors MVMMS Submitted 2,897,292.80 2026-1173 $72,180.00 Dept - 300 MHS Band Uniforms Submitted 2,825,112.80 Basketball & Lacrosse 2026-1174 $44,296.32 Dept-300 Submitted 2,780,816.48 Uniforms, Scorer table 2026-1175 $710,000.00 Dept- 401 Ell Pond Park Design Submitted 2,070,816.48 2026-1176 $400,000.00 Dept - 422 Lebanon TIP Project Submitted 1,670,816.48 2026-1177 $20,000.00 Dept - 401 School Signage Submitted 1,650,816.48 2026-1178 $3,000.00 Dept - 162 Census Mailer Submitted 1,647,816.48 *The first three appropriation requests listed were approved at the 4/6/26 City Council meeting. As requests are submitted by the administration and approved by the City Council, the table above will be updated accordingly and shared with subsequent orders. SOLDIERS & SAILORS CITY OF MELROSE MEMORIAL BUILDING 590 Main Street Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 KATHY PIGOTT-BRODEUR Executive Director/Operations Manger Telephone (781) 979-4185 Kpigottbrodeur@cityofmelrose.org www.melrosememorialhall.com MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis Melrose City Council CC: Lauren Grymek Kerri Golden, CFO From: Kathy Pigott-Brodeur, Executive Director/Operations Manager, Memorial Hall DATE: April 28, 2026 RE: FY26 Memorial Hall Free Cash Request I respectfully request an appropriation of $50,000 from FY26 Free Cash to cover the cost of the following repairs at Memorial Hall. Repair #1: Upgrading the existing controls software for the HVAC system. This software has not been updated since 2013 and it can no longer be serviced remotely and temperature settings fluctuate. Upgrading the software will allow for remote service, reduce the need for on-site technicians visits and associated costs. Additionally, the upgrade will provide improved control of the heating and cooling system, ensuring temperatures can be accurately maintained to meet event requirements.. o Free Cash request: Total needed for Repair #1, (Building Repair line item 016932 527700) = $10,440 Repair #2: : defective boiler replacement The current boiler model is no longer available for purchase, and replacement parts can no longer be obtained. As a result, the boiler must be replaced.. o Free Cash request: Total needed for Emergency Repair #2, (Professional Service line item 016932 529000) = $39,560 Please let me know if you require any additional information to process this request. Thank you for your time and assistance. City Auditor CITY OF MELROSE AUDITOR’SCity Hall, OFFICE 562 Main Street Melrose, Massachusetts 02176 Telephone - (781) 979-4110 Fax - (781) 662-2182 Free Cash Orders for Fiscal Year 2026 “Free cash” is a term used to describe any remaining, unrestricted funds from the previous fiscal years. After it is “certified” by the state, free cash use requires a recommendation from the Mayor and an appropriation from the City Council. More information on free cash is available on the state’s website (https://www.mass.gov/info-details/free-cash). Council Order Item APPRO Balance of Free ID Amount Cash Dep/Fund Description Status Certified $5,558,450.00 Approved 2026-612 $20,020.00 5,538,430.00 Dept - 162 Poll Pads and a label Printer 4/6/26 Approved 2026-614 $50,000.00 5,488,430.00 Fund - 2543 Melrose Cultural Council 4/6/26 Approved 2026-615 $25,000.00 5,463,430.00 Dept - 121 Chamber and City Event Support 4/6/26 2026-1147 $170,000.00 5,293,430.00 Dept - 423 Sidewalk Plow A&O 2026-1148 $880,000.00 4,413,430.00 Dept- 931 DPW Vehicles A&O 2026-1149 $865,000.00 3,548,430.00 Dept-931 DPW Snow and Ice Deficit A&O 2026-1150 $244,944.00 3,303,486.00 Fund - 1620 School Department A&O 2026-1151 $10,000.00 3,293,486.00 Dept- 422 Bike Racks A&O 2026-1145 $9,000.00 3,284,486.00 Dept - 141 Tax Impact Notices Mailing A&O 2026-1164 $75,000.00 3,209,486.00 Dept - 175 Housing Production Plan A&O 2026-1165 $70,000.00 3,139,486.00 Dept - 175 Downtown Parking Study A&O 2026-1169 $30,000.00 3,109,486.00 Dept - 543 Welcome Home Veterans Sign A&O 2026-1170 $150,000.00 2,959,486.00 Fund – 8270 Affordable Housing Trust A&O Boiler replacement and HVAC 2026-1171 $50,000.00 2,909,486.00 Dept – 693 controls A&O 2026-1172 $12,193.20 2,897,292.80 Dept- 300 Vape Detectors MVMMS A&O 2026-1173 $72,180.00 2,825,112.80 Dept - 300 MHS Band Uniforms A&O Basketball & Lacrosse Uniforms, 2026-1174 $44,296.32 2,780,816.48 Dept-300 Scorer table A&O 2026-1175 $710,000.00 2,070,816.48 Dept- 401 Ell Pond Park Design A&O 2026-1176 $400,000.00 1,670,816.48 Dept - 422 Lebanon TIP Project A&O 2026-1177 $20,000.00 1,650,816.48 Dept - 401 School Signage A&O 2026-1178 $3,000.00 1,647,816.48 Dept - 162 Census Mailer A&O 2026-1202 $37,000.00 1,610,816.48 Dept - 175 Treatment of ponds Submitted 2026-1237 $17,000.00 1,593,816.48 Dept – 651 AED Units for Parks Submitted Projected overtime through year 2026-1238 $400,000.00 1,193,816.48 Dept – 221 end Submitted 2026-1239 $30,000.00 1,163,816.48 Dept – 221 Motor vehicle repair Submitted 2026-1242 $560,000.00 603,816.48 Fund - 8401 City Stabilization fund Submitted *Approved appropriation requests are noted with the date of the City Council meeting in which a final vote occurred. As requests are submitted by the administration and approved by the City Council, the table above will be updated accordingly and shared with subsequent orders.

Transcript

▶ 0:00 Devin Romanul: You talking to me or texting? All right. Good evening, everybody. The time is 6:02 PM on Monday, June 8th, 2026. This is a meeting of the Appropriations and Oversight Committee. My name is Devin Romano. I'm the chair. Joining me this evening are Councilors Chen, Finocchiaro, Jamaludin, Karimcheddi, Kowal, Park, and President Freeman. This constitutes a quorum for the record. In accordance with the open meeting law, this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live on MMTV. At this time, given the length of our most recent meeting, I'm going to offer by unanimous consent to hold the meeting of the minutes because scholars are still working on compiling everything that was said. They will be ready for our next meeting on June 11th.

▶ 0:46 Devin Romanul: Seeing no objections, those minutes will be held until June 11th. Thank you for your patience and for the scholarly efforts that are being made. Thank you so much. Also, a motion by unanimous consent to open the floor for public comment. Seeing no objection, we are now open for public comment. This is the portion of the meeting where members of the public may speak out on any items on tonight's agenda. Comments expressing any other viewpoints on other items are also welcome. If there are folks in attendance, please feel free to have a seat. And if you wouldn't mind when you sit down, feel free to sign in and offer your name and address. And I also want to remind members of the public, we have a five-minute

▶ 1:28 timeline for public comment, for each individual's public comment. Good evening. Good evening. Evening. Let me sit my butt down here. Takes a little bit, but I'll get down without falling over, I hope. My name is John Connery. I'm a resident at 19 Parker Street in Melrose. I've been in the city about 49 years now. My kids went to school here, so when I hit 50 years, I'm definitely an old-time Melrose guy, I hope. But anyway, I've come tonight on a couple of things. First of all, as a past president of the Melrose High School Athletic Hall of Fame, we have reorganized ourselves quite a bit this year. We have a number of teams coming in. We have the great year of 2017. We have the football team, the

▶ 2:44 winners of the Super Bowl. We have a team that in 2017 is a state track champion, and included in that, we have a four-man 4x100 state champions. And I can tell you that Melrose has no dearth of great athletes. I tell people in our committee that we're living through the greatest age of Melrose sports. We really are, folks. We have a lot of champions. A lot of people are participating, which is the best thing. But we have cost issues, too. And we went to a Memorial Hall meeting seeking some relief. We left there thinking, "No, these guys are working really, really hard for the city." They try their best to keep costs down, but increase income. And I know the city itself, through you folks, pick up the balance.

▶ 3:47 I'm here to tell you on behalf of the Hall of Fame, please keep up that balance. That Memorial Hall is gold to the city of Melrose. We've had 5,000 or 6,000 people at our events over the last 20 years, all local people. It's great for us to use it. We're going to use it again. We'll just raise the money to make sure we cover it. Costs us about $1,300, $1,400 to rent it for the night. It's not a big deal for us this year. But I just want to say that we were so impressed about the committee's work and effort to explain to us how they work and what their obstacles are. And they asked us if we would-- I asked them if they would mind if we went to the city council and told them how valuable that building is. And I know we got a $100,000 grant

▶ 4:43 recently for lighting, which is tremendous. But I can remember times in that place where we had to go to the bathroom in City Hall because the bathrooms weren't there. We still had 300 or 400 people at the event. That's just one thing I wanted to say. The other issue is simply, and I'm going to say it, is just me. I've been in the city a while. I'm trained as an architect and city planner. I've done 4,000 units of 40B housing in the state. I've done a lot of developments, shopping centers, and things like that. I was the aggravating person to get Oak Grove built because we didn't have the proper zoning to get it done, but we went through an excruciating process and then changed the laws. Made it much easier to develop

▶ 5:38 in that area. But the thing that I notice from a design point of view is the seal of the city of Melrose. It might sound funny. The only thing I see on there is North Malden when I look at it. It's all words. It's black and white. It has nothing to do with our history. It attempts to go from Charlestown to Pondfield, to North Malden, to the town of Melrose, and then finally the city in concentric circles.But I was wondering very much, I'm going to talk with the Chamber of Commerce, and I've talked with some of the arts groups in town. They may be willing to sponsor a contest to come up with a seal that makes sense. We were a great ice producer. We produced a lot of ice in the world. We could have the lake in the picture.

▶ 6:33 We could have so many different things. We could have the historic city hall tower. We would like to just tell you folks, we'll come back when we have it set up, but through probably the Chamber of Commerce, which many years ago, I was president for six years. You might remember me in the hat and the coat with Marcy out there, marching with the kids in the parade. It was great fun. But, I would like you to consider, at least think about it. Look at the seal yourself on the car and say, "Does that represent Melrose?" It'd be a fun thing to do for the city, and we would bring the final decisions here, I believe, to make it. That's just one thing I want to tell you. The other thing that I'm working on is a lot more serious, and I'm going to talk

▶ 7:25 with the mayor, I've been talking with the assessors in the region first, is new growth, as you all know, is one year. You get one year of new growth. It never really worked right because the people who put together Proposition 2.5 never had it in their mind at the last minute. Said, "Well, give them a year." For a multifamily development project, there was problems in getting the assessment correct, because if you have one year, the project is not completely built. As a result, your final assessment on that project is less than it's worth, but the year's up and you're gone. We were always working on a January 1 date in the past. Chapter 626 moved in the direction that I'm going to be talking

▶ 8:14 Devin Romanul: about in a minute. It made the cities and towns six more months to capture that new growth. New growth is simply that. It's new growth. It's exempt from the 2.5% for one year. Mr. Connolly, I'm so sorry to interrupt. I'm afraid we've reached our close of our five-minute- Okay. I'm sorry ... person time. Oh, no, you don't need to apologize. It's all good stuff, and I hate to cut you off. Okay. But if you have further- I'm going to come back with a proposal. That'd be great, and if you have further testimony, if you- That should allow us to make an extra $700,000 a year without increasing anybody's taxes. That's fantastic. I'm all ears, and if you'd like to submit further written testimony, we'd love to either meet individually offline or accept written

▶ 8:59 testimony that we can read into the record. Sorry to go on. No, you don't need to apologize. I hate enforcing a five-minute time limit because it's always good stuff, but- Okay. Thank you ... in the interest of keeping the meeting moving. I appreciate you. Keep up the good work with the memorial hall. It really is the heartbeat of the city. So much is done there. So many private groups are in there. It's worth every penny we spend on it. Thank you, sir. I appreciate you. Thank you. Yeah. Mr. Chair. Go ahead. First one. Hi, everyone. I'm Kelly Vrooman. I live at 30 Baxter Street in Melrose. I am not a public speaker at all, so I'm going to read what I wrote. But like I said, I live at 30 Baxter Street in Melrose.

▶ 10:00 I'm a lifelong resident of this community as well as a wife, mother, coach, and nurse. Last May, I appeared before the Melrose Parks Commission to advocate for installation of seven automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, at our local parks and athletic fields. This initiative represents an important step towards improving the safety and wellbeing of everyone who uses our parks, courts, and recreational facilities. AEDs are critical lifesaving devices used during sudden cardiac arrest. When every second matters, access to an AED can mean the difference between life and death. While many people associate cardiac emergencies with older adults, sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, a child, a

▶ 10:47 coach, a referee, a parent, a spectator, or someone just walking by a field. Having AEDs readily accessible at our fields means we are not simply reacting to emergencies, we are prepared for them. Some of you have probably seen me around the community carrying a bright yellow bag. Inside that bag is an AED that I bring with me to games, practices, and events as an added safety measure. While I am proud to do that, no family, coach, or volunteer should have to rely on one person bringing an AED to a field. Every park and athletic facility should have reliable access to this lifesaving equipment, whether it is needed or not. This cause is deeply personal to me and my family. Providing these devices throughout our community is more than a safety

▶ 11:36 measure. It's a commitment to protecting our loved ones and ensuring that families can enjoy our parks and fields with a greater peace of mind. It is about doing everything we can do to prevent a tragedy before it happens. Tonight, I'm proud and grateful to share that with the support of my family, friends, local businesses, including ARS Construction, Turner's The Rising Eagle, Superior Image Barbershop, along with Melrose Little League, Melrose Youth Soccer, and countless members of this incredible community, we have successfully raised $16,816.79 to make this vision a reality.I am here this evening to respectfully ask for your support on two items before the council. First, I ask that the council accept the funds raised and allocate them

▶ 12:29 to the Parks Commission with the understanding that these funds will be used exclusively for the purchase, installation, housing, maintenance, and ongoing upkeep of the AEDs. Second, I ask for your approval of the free cash appropriation request necessary to complete this project and ensure these life-saving devices are available throughout our community. Thank you for your time, your consideration, and your commitment to safety of the Melrose residents. Together, we can make our parks and athletic fields safer for everyone. Thank you. Thank you very much. You're welcome. Do we have any other members in the chamber who wish to speak? By chance, do we have anybody online? No one online. All right.

▶ 13:22 Devin Romanul: Seeing no other folks for public comment, either in person or online, I'll motion by unanimous consent to close public comment. Seeing none, we are now closed for public comment. All right. And I just want to mention that Vice Chair Vandiver and Councilor Williams are here, and now that everyone's here, I want to offer my sincere appreciation to the full committee for your flexibility in allowing me to do this job remotely during our most recent marathon meeting, and I want to offer a specific thanks to Vice Chair Vandiver for her leadership during that discussion. It was good to see from afar, in good hands. So appreciate the legwork. I know it was quite a bit. Moving on to our agenda. First item under transfers, ID number

▶ 14:02 2026-1290, a transfer in the amount of $69,000 from health insurance to workers' compensation to fund estimated costs through the end of the fiscal year. Joining this evening is Polly Lotta. Good evening, everyone. Thank you for having me here tonight. I would like to request transfer of funds from the group health budget, in the amount of $69,000 to two workers' comp accounts. $59,000 going to workers' comp medicals, and $10,000 going to workers' comp benefits. This will allow the city to meet our obligations to continue paying indemnity benefits for current recipients of workers' comp benefits through the end of this fiscal year and pay for any known and anticipated medical expenses through the end of the fiscal year.

▶ 15:02 We currently have three long-term recipients of workers' comp benefits and four short-term recipients of benefits. If I can answer any questions? Any councilors have any questions? Councilor Finocchiaro. Thank you for being here. Just going to make a motion to recommend. Second. Motion to recommend made by Councilor Finocchiaro, seconded by Councilor Karamcheti. On discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Yes. Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Coleman? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor? Motion passes.

▶ 15:51 Devin Romanul: All in favor? The motion passes and will come before us at our next city council meeting. Thank you. Number two. No, thank you very much. Number two, we have ID number 2026-1293 , requesting a transfer of $7,000 from the Memorial Building Salaries account to the Memorial Building Professional Services account to cover FY26 HVAC repairs. Joining us this evening is Ms. Kathy Piguet Brother. Just need to get my paperwork out. I am appearing before you three times, so I have three sets of budget stuff here. What this is for is the stuff that was... Two things that broke in the beginning of, actually it broke right at the end of December, beginning of January. Two items that broke, and they were basically two pumps.

▶ 16:43 Without them, the boilers would not work, and as you can imagine, in the middle of-- There are four boilers in the system, and two of them not working would not suffice. So, this is specifically to pay for the repairs for that. I have the money within my budget, I just have to transfer it into the correct object to pay the bills. Up first- Any questions? Yes. Up first I have Councilor Finocchiaro and then Councilor Williams. Yep. I was just going to make a motion to recommend. Second. Motion made by Councilor Finocchiaro, seconded by Councilor Williams. On discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine?

▶ 17:25 Devin Romanul: Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Coleman? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor? All right. All in favor? That will be reported favorably to the full city council meeting at our next meeting. Thank you for your time. All right. Thank you, Kathy. All right. That concludes transfers. We are now moving on to our departmental budget presentations for FY27. First up is Department 145, Treasurer Collector. And joining us is Katherine Armata, our treasurer collector. Good evening, councilors. Good evening. You've received my memo and know that there will be six budgets to review tonight that are associated with the Treasurer

▶ 18:13 Collector Department. Before presenting them, I'd just like to give you a little bit of background on the department, provide some context, and then we can address each of the budgets.The mission of the Treasurer-Collector Department is to ensure timely collection of revenues, invest and disperse funds appropriately, and maintain fiscal responsibility while supporting the city's borrowing needs. The department consists of six people responsible for the collection of real estate, personal property, and excise taxes, parking violation fees, and water sewer bills, the booking of all revenues, payroll processing, tax payments, management of the parking program, the issuance of W-2s, quarterly government filings, and conducting the tailings

▶ 18:56 process. The collection side is the public-facing side of the operation, and in addition to processing collections, they work with clients to resolve any issues, research payment histories, and provide closing attorneys with MLCs. The treasury side is more internally facing and books every receipt that we receive citywide. We also manage the investment of the OPEB and city trust funds and the debt program that funds all city projects or some city projects. As CFO Golden mentioned during her presentation, we are currently working with the Auditor's Department to transition the front end of the payroll process from the Auditor's Department down to Treasury Collector, where the whole operation will be housed going forward.

▶ 19:45 There are a few things we accomplished this last year or are near to completing that I'd just like to highlight. One is just an individual initiative by one of my team members. Prior to the annual water liening, we realized that receivables were extremely high. So, she took it upon herself to contact every single resident who had an overdue water bill to remind them of that, walk through the options, provide them with assistance, and offer pay plans. Her efforts were generally well-received and benefited both clients and the city. And we collected approximately $250,000 in the following two weeks, so we were able to get our water liens at a normalized level. So, I just thought that deserved calling out.

▶ 20:37 On the treasury side, we've been working with the Auditor's office to transition certain vendor payments to electronic form rather than issuing physical checks. This is an effort to get in front of any check fraud. Earlier in the year, we transitioned all the VA payments to ACH so that they receive it similar to the way they receive their Social Security payments. And we are in the process of working with a third party to systematically transition the vendor payments over time, starting with a few large, high-dollar payment vendor payments. And then another initiative is the conversion of the financial policies to Department of Labor Services' suggested format. A committee including the CFO, assistant auditor,

▶ 21:32 city solicitor, and I are near to completing that project. This came as a recommendation in our DLS review of financial practices, and the formalization of the policies has always been an item on the... It's been highlighted by S&P, as it really should do. So, we're excited to get that behind us. And then finally, I'm pleased to say that we had a successful debt issuance in December to fund the first building phase of the public safety building project. The sale was for 30,566,025 year bonds and 26 million bond anticipation notes. The issuance of debt requires the input of many departments, from data to the offering materials, to developing the presentation materials, to actually presenting to S&P during the rating meeting.

▶ 22:25 And I'm very grateful that we had the cooperation from all the departments in the city, because it enables our advisor to be able to do their job well, not chasing after things. So, we all came together and had a successful auction. And now on to the budgets. And through the Chair, how would you like me to do the budgets? One at a time, all six? Yeah, I think maybe if we do it one section at a time, since we got to vote and ask questions on them one at a time. If you don't mind. Not at all. Number 145, which is the Treasurer Collector Department. This includes payroll, payments processing, maintenance and machinery. Postage for city is also included in the budget, as well as continuing education.

▶ 23:10 Payroll looks like it's jumped up a little bit higher, but that's because we are including the payroll for the new employee in the department for 27. Postage was decreased this year because we only have two state elections. State elections are very expensive. Any election is very expensive. So, we're expecting less cost, even though the price is budgeted to increase. And then title fees are higher because there's been a change in the law in how you do tax titles. So instead of printing things in paper, which is getting very expensive, we now have to hire a constable to post on people's property. So, there's a shift between a couple of line items because of that. Mm-hmm. Those are the highlights.

▶ 24:00 Bradley Freeman: Terrific. Thank you so much for the overview and the specifics on 145. Up first, I have President Freeman. Thank you very much, and thank you, Ms. Marotta, for being here. I just want to publicly discuss a conversation you and I had a couple of weeks ago, thank you for your efforts, and put it out about an issue that I think we're trying to actively find a solution for. And that is for taxpayers who pay their property tax out of pocket rather than through a mortgage company, they get two notices a year from the city, but make four payments a year. Mm-hmm. And I had a constituent reach out to me whoregrettably missed his May 1st payment, just because it's just slipped his mind, and he ended up receiving a

▶ 24:34 Bradley Freeman: demand notice from the city, along with some fines. And his request was not that he understood that he was late on his payment, but if there's some way for the city to work to schedule some sort of notification system for those taxpayers. And you and I discussed an opt-in email, where in the next tax bill, a notice can go out to all taxpayers that you can opt in for an email reminder one week before each quarterly tax bill is due. So, I don't think that'll have any impact on the budget other than that initial mailer, which will go out with the tax bills. But just wanted to give you the opportunity just to discuss that and see if that's something you thought we could do this tax bill that's going out this month, or is that six months from now?

▶ 25:10 I think it's six months from now. Okay. I'll be running the bills next week. I do have a message into Tom Dalton, and I will push that to meet with him to determine the best way to move forward. In the past, we always post it on the city website, but you need a reason to go to the city website. Yes. The point of doing the mailings with two remits on them each year is because we need to contain costs. So, doing a quarterly mailing really isn't an option. We do try to remind people at the window, but of course, you have to come to City Hall. So, I believe that Tom does a text blast a lot, so I think that might be an option, but I will make sure to get it on the calendar to speak with him. Thank you so much. I know there are multiple reminders the city does send out

▶ 26:03 around tax bills. This is just one more avenue- Yeah ... to reach those residents. There is also an electronic option through City Hall's systems. You can opt to receive a notice that your bill is going to be mailed. So, I find that helpful for some people, or you can just pay it, get a bill online. That's wonderful. Thank you very much. Okay. Thank you. Up next, I have Councilor Park. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Ms. Romano, for joining us. I just had a quick question with regards to the professional services. Now, not that I'm complaining, I noticed it was significantly lower than the previous year, or what was budgeted for this year and subsequently for fiscal year 2027. So, what accounts for the significantly lower

▶ 26:49 cost in professional services? And is this something that we can hopefully look forward to moving forward in fiscal 2027? Are there things that you've been doing to help lower these costs? If you can elaborate. Sure. The answer is yes and no. They went down because we used to rely a lot on CliftonLarsonAllen to come in and basically look at our books. When I first took over this position about five and a half years ago, there were a couple of hundred outstanding accounting items that we had to research and fix, so we worked heavily with CLA, and we always built that into the budget. Then we implemented a munis reconciliation program, so it took a little bit to get used to the program and how to

▶ 27:36 book everything correctly. Over this last year, we're under control. Everything is reconciling. So our cost for our consultant, Bailey, really reduced because I haven't seen her in five months, six months, something like that. So, that is one reason that it reduced. The reason I say yes and no is because there will be costs associated with this third-party system that we have. There are a lot of variables that we're not sure about yet. So, it does include an estimated cost of the treasurer's share of the third-party vendor cost for going electronic. Okay. Very good. Thank you very much, Ms. Romano. Perfect. Other questions from councilors? What is the will of the committee? I'll make a motion to

▶ 28:33 move to bottom line. Second. Motion made by Councilor Jamaleddine, seconded by Councilor Finocchiaro on discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Coleman? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right. We'll move the bottom line on 145. Up next, department 711, municipal debt. Okay. Through the chair, all of the debt kind of goes together, so I can talk about it and perhaps we do all of them. In my overview, I spoke about the bond issuance. That was exempt debt, other than a small amount that was for the

▶ 29:25 roads. Exempt means it's exempt from the 5% limit of the budget on what we can pay every year. And the debt service of the bond is allocated over the real estate bills. So, the debt service due each year is paid from those additional tax collections. So, things shifted around a little bit because we issued over $50 million in debt. For 711, the municipal principal, that stayed basically flat to fiscal '26 at a little over 4 million. The amount of non-exempt debt decreased by about 154,000. Then we added exempt debt to the tune of 124 and a half, so they basically netted off for the year. We won't see the big impact on the principal payments of the exempt debt till next year. On the municipal interest,

▶ 30:28 the scheduled interest payment is 3,438,476, which is about 1.8 million higher than fiscal '26, and that is because of the issuance of the debt.And then on the projected debt, that is also significantly higher at 897,362 versus, I think it was 320-ish thousand last year. And that's because we issued a $26 million one-year note, and we have to pay the interest on that when it matures. Just as a reminder, these are agreements we have with the bond owners. When we issue the debt, we basically promise if you buy our debt, we promise to pay you these amounts on this schedule over this period of time. So, these are the schedules per the agreements for fiscal '27. Thank you very much. Any questions from councilors?

▶ 31:25 Seeing none, what is that? Councilor Chen. Thanks for sending all the information to us earlier today. So how close are we to our 5% debt service limit? Oh, we have plenty of room. And the 5% is on the non-exempt debt? Right. Not public safety buildings, right? Right. And we haven't really issued any. It seems like one and a half percent we have left. We're at about, for fiscal '27, I have it estimated about 3.3%. So we like to keep it in the three and a half to four and a half range, not go all the way up to five for emergencies. Okay. Thank you. You're welcome. Perfect. Other councilors? I make a motion to move department 711 to the bottom line. It's 711, 751. Sorry? Oh, sorry, 751. Oh, I believe we're on 711 still.

▶ 32:21 Devin Romanul: Oh, 711. I thought they were combined. Through the chair, I think she combined three. She talked about the three that- Point of order. We've been doing them individually, so unless we want to try and combine them, we'll just go through a quick vote one at a time. Yeah. Unfortunately, we have to do each individual line item. So we're on 711 right now. Certainly, questions have spanned in and out a little bit, but I believe we have a motion on the floor to move to the bottom line on 711. Second. Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti. On discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine?

▶ 33:01 Devin Romanul: Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kohl? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right. We'll move the bottom line on department 711. Up next, department 751, municipal debt interest. Make a motion to move the bottom line. Second. Motion moved bottom line made by Councilor Finocchiaro, seconded by Councilor Williams. On discussion? Councilor Chen. Thank you. What would it take for us to go from AA+ to AAA+? Well, we're doing the financial policies. OPEB is big. That's a big obligation that we get dinged on. S&P right now seems to be difficult to get an upgrade at this point, but we keep trying year after year .

▶ 33:51 Devin Romanul: Mm-hmm. So we will go for it again next year. Any other councilors on discussion? All right. We have a motion on the floor. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kohl? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right. We'll move the bottom line on 751. Up next, department 752, projected debt. Councilor Williams. I would just like to make a motion to move the bottom line on department 752, Chair Romanul. Second. Motion made by Councilor Williams, seconded by Vice Chair Vandiver. On discussion?

▶ 34:36 Councilor Chen. Thank you. Can you explain what this is? Maybe you did, but I don't understand what- Projected debt ... projected debt is. Projected debt, that's the short-term debt- Could you just speak into the microphone, please? I'm sorry. I'm having a hard time hearing you. I'm so sorry. Projected debt is the BAN. The 26 million we did for one year. So the 897, is that the number, is the interest we will pay at the maturity of that, and we'll manage that maturity and, depending on what the cash flow needs are, either roll another BAN short-term, roll out, and do some more longer-term bonds to fund the next phase of the fire building. So this was, we got a loan while we were waiting for all the paperwork.

▶ 35:18 Yeah. The BAN is a temporary additions? It's called temporary debt because it's not long-term debt. It's just a- It's a bridge to before you start your bond in action? Well, it's a real note out in the market. People are bidding on it. What we use it for is to manage the cash flows on a project. Because say you want, what did we issue, 55 million? Costs change over time, so you don't want to issue $55 million of 25-year debt all at once. You want to be able to say, "Okay, in a year, let's take half of that, and we'll be able to manage that cash flow better. We'll have a better idea of what the next phase is going to be, and we can manage that." So they call it temporary debt and interest. Okay. Thank you.

▶ 36:06 Okay. Perfect. Other questions by councilors? Seeing none, we have a motion on the floor for 752. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kohl? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right. We will move the bottom line on 752. Up next, department 916, Medicare city portion. Okay. Medicare city portion is budgeted up 5% at 1,099,040This is our best estimate at the time the budget is submitted. We have four union contracts being negotiated right now, which will have an impact. At the time, we didn't have the new insurance rates, which

▶ 36:55 Ryan Williams: just went into effect last week on the payrolls. So what you see before us is our best estimate at the time, and should we need additional funds in the future, we will be back to you. Terrific. Thank you very much. Questions from councilors? Seeing none, what is the will of the committee? I have a question. Councilor Williams. Thanks. Do you foresee a lot of risk given the federal instability around these programs? And I ask this question broadly because I don't really know what our exposure could be, but I'm interested to know if in your professional network there's any conversations about impacts to municipal finance. I really haven't heard any. Okay. Well, that's good. Yeah. Then thank you.

▶ 37:45 Devin Romanul: Actually, I have a question. About the differential between what you're seeing in your annual projections versus what the costs end up coming in, do we end up coming reasonably close every year? Is there an explanatory variable, just so we think about potential reallocation of resources further into the fiscal year? If we went on a hiring spree, we would definitely go over. Yeah. I believe that we know what we need in the negotiations. So the folks who are doing that are going to be mindful of what our budgeting needs are in those negotiations. So, whatever has been brought before you in the past to say we need additional funds, those are the years where we didn't quite make it. Got you. Yeah.

▶ 38:40 Devin Romanul: All right. Thank you very much. Appreciate that. Any other questions? What is the will of the committee? Make a motion to move the bottom line. Second. Motion to move the bottom line by Councilor Finocchiaro, seconded by Councilor Kowal. On discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kowal? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right. All in favor will move the bottom line on 916. Thank you very much. I think that concludes-- Oh, no. You're up for parking.

▶ 39:20 My apologies. I jumped the gun. One more. All right, one more. Last but certainly not least , 296, parking. Yes. Parking includes the salaries of the parking clerk, and then processing costs, as well as the lease expense for the Grove and Myrtle parking spaces. Professional services are up a little bit. Those would be the cost associated with processing parking tickets paid by phone at the rail stations, et cetera. So that's our best estimate there. And currently, when we were budgeting, we budgeted the Grove and Myrtle flat at the time. It was in January. Terrific. Up first, I have Councilor Kowal. So that is my question. So, when is that lease up, and do you anticipate that it'll stay at this level?

▶ 40:22 I got an update from the mayor's office earlier this week. Yeah. Well, last week. And, the lease is up in June. Okay. And they are negotiating right now. The last time it was negotiated, there was a 20% increase that the city agreed to. This time, the church is asking for a 54% increase. So at this time, the city has asked them to go back and rationalize to us why such a large increase. That's all I know. Okay. Thank you. So you may be back in front of us, depending on how that goes? I could, depending on how things go. Okay. Councilor Chen. Thank you. Approximately how much revenue do we collect in parking per year? Revenue or net? Revenue. Or net, either way. Okay. Revenue is about 164,000.

▶ 41:20 And when I updated my memo last month or so, the net was 77 after all expenses. It's now around 83, I believe. Thank you. Other questions. Councilor Jamaleddine. Thank you. Can I follow up to Councilor Chen question? Would you happen to have the details in terms of how many were overnight parking versus how many were exceeding the time limit? For fiscal '26? Yes, for this past. Sure. This year. And again, this was a month or so ago. Overnight city lots was 172. The floating merchants are way down at only seven, when it used to be closer to 20. Train stations, 6,786. And that's the volume that we've had year to date. So 172 tickets issued? No, a hundred... Oh, tickets. I don't have them by location.

▶ 42:34 Devin Romanul: No, but what is the- Those are permits. Okay. Permits. Yeah. Got it. I'm sorry. Okay. Thank you. Other councilorsWhat is the will of the committee? Motion to move to the bottom line. Second. Motion to move the bottom line made by Councilor Karamcheti, seconded by Councilor Kowal. On discussion? Seeing none. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kowal? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right, all in favor. We'll move the bottom line on 296. Thank you so much. Thank you very much.

▶ 43:21 Up next, 293, Memorial Hall. 693. 693? Oh, whoops. I don't know what I'm saying, too. All right. There's my one mistake for the night, folks. That's it. I'm allowed one. Good evening. Thank you for having us. Can you hear me? How's that? I don't have much to say. I'm here because I'm the interim chair of our board of trustees. I'm happy to be here. In one respect I'm not happy to be here because the reason I'm here is because we lost our former chair. Mary Sexton was a wonderful person. Mm-hmm. And I don't think you need to vote on that. And again, I'm happy to be here. Kathy will answer most of the questions, if you have any. Thank you. Hi. Kathy Piggot-Brodeur, just so you know. I'm here on behalf of the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building, which

▶ 44:39 is known in the business world as Memorial Hall. And I just want to highlight a couple of things from the memo that you received in online. That's part of the agenda packet, but there's a couple of things I wanted to call out. In terms of the trustees, the trustees board, as determined in 1912, was established. It has fiduciary responsibility for the building, which means policies all go through-- I do not make any policies. They dictate all the policies. And per the decree in 1912, two of the board members have got to be veterans, which one of the veterans is Mike McGolis, the other one is Chris Bernard. Memorial Hall has one executive director and four non-benefit eligible operations assistants that share a total

▶ 45:27 of 42.5 hours, which means that I have 42.5 hours to schedule all of them. I can't go over that in any week. However, their schedules are event driven, so if I don't have July 4th week, we have no events, so they wouldn't work that week. So I bank those hours for the times, for example, in June, when it's recital month, where I'm booked every weekend and every night for dance recitals and dance rehearsals, or March, when I have a lot of concerts and fundraisers going on, and November, December, when I have the MSO, "The Nutcracker," and a bunch of schools come and do Christmas shows and fundraisers. So I bank those hours that they're not working so I can use them that hour. So that's why their schedule is very flexible.

▶ 46:17 As of the memo, there'll be 224 events, but as of this morning, I had 226 events for fiscal year '26, an estimated attendance of over 45,500 guests that go through our building in fiscal year '26. As of this morning, I have 149 events on hold for fiscal year '27. And just so you'll understand when I say on hold, I don't count on anything until I have a rental application back, the deposit back, and a signed contract I can return to them. So that's why I say they've all received their rental applications for next year, but right now I have 149 that I've sent out. In fiscal year '26, as of May 1st, we had collected $147,260.10, and I anticipated a revenue of 12,000 more to come in between May and June, which I still am in track to get that.

▶ 47:15 But again, until I have the money, until they pay me, I'll let you know at the end of June what I have. I don't count on anything till it's in my hands. My budget is level funded, as usual, except for the pro services line. Well, there's three lines. One line that's always, from previous years, that's always increased is my elevator budget, because that's an elevator service contract. And that is directly dictated by union rates, which I don't even know what those will be until July. So I work with Carrie to determine what that should be. And I usually come in pretty close. The second part of it is the salary line items that account for the COLA. And the third one is new this year, and that's because I had done some

▶ 47:58 research, and I requested the city if I could have extra money to get a service contract for the control portion of the HVAC system. So I have someone coming in and looking at the controls constantly instead of me calling someone when, oops, the controls aren't working. How I know that is because the controls are run via my computer, and they're installed in the system down below in the basement, but I want someone to be looking at it on a regular basis. For the physical part of the unit, I have a PM, preventative maintenance service contract, and on the same idea, I want a similar one. So I did some research, and there is a company that will do it. At this point, I would happy to answer any questions you have regarding the

▶ 48:44 Bradley Freeman: fiscal year '27 budget. First I have President Freeman, and then Councilor Williams. Thank you, Chair Monell. And thank you, Ms. Pickett Brodeur, for being here. As the Ward Four councilor, I am proud that Memorial Hall is in my ward. It's something I speak about frequently as a good city service. And I think there's two ways of looking at Memorial Hall, and the way I tend to look at it is it is a city service. So while there is a revenue component to it, I think it's more important that we're providing events here for the city, and for our residents to enjoy. And any revenue we bring in is an added bonus that goes to the bottom line of the city. So I think anything we can do to increase that revenue is

▶ 49:22 Bradley Freeman: always beneficial. But I do think we first need to look at Memorial Hall as that service. And you spoke a little bit about the busy season of November, December, March, and June. And as anyone who's tried to go downtown to a restaurant during that time can attest, you don't do it, because there's many times I've gone downtown forgetting there's an event at Memorial Hall and haven't been able to get into a restaurant. Whoops. So I do think it's a huge benefit to the city. The question I have for you is, during the quieter times of the year, what efforts is Memorial Hall undertaking to try to bring in various kinds of unique programming or events that maybe you can't schedule during the busy season, but during the quieter

▶ 49:58 months of June, July, August, you could bring in some various utilization of the building? Well, one of the first things I did when I... It might be like eight years now, I'm not quite sure. Frank Oliveri and I got together, and I was not getting any rentals in July. First of all, people won't go to a fundraiser in July or a concert. They're just not going to go. And people who run them are usually on vacation. So July was dead for me. And so Frank Oliveri and I got together, the director of recreation, and we put our heads together and he said, "I have an idea. Why don't we put a robotics program in there?" And I'm a robotics mom, so of course my eyes lit up. I was like, "Absolutely, we can figure this out." So

▶ 50:42 we started out doing two weeks, and how it works is Monday through Friday, I set up the building for just the robotics group. They're in the main hall and on the stage. And it's two groups, and they sold out immediately. And so then we increased it to three weeks. Last year, we increased it to four weeks. And so this year, for the entire month of July, I'll have four full weeks. And that was a month when there was nothing going on, nothing coming in. And I always say the expression, "What's the most expensive room in a hotel? The empty one." So, that was a great way. And we have since then... When I say I have slow months, I have slower months, but most of the months are pretty well booked up,

▶ 51:26 in terms of weekends. January and February is when I get a lot of events for February and April, those two slow months. And that's because I believe people are out at Christmas parties thinking about, "Oh, we should do this," because I will get tons of phone calls in January saying, "Do you have this date open? I want this date. Can I have January 30th?" So that's a month I never-- I try and stay there in January, I couldn't this year, but, to get them. But it's just a way that I can promote, I can bring in more revenue and more events. Awesome. And I neglected to mention earlier that I attended Civics Day at Memorial Hall- Yeah ... last week or two weeks ago, and it was a great event. And I think it's, again, that's a great service that Memorial Hall can provide,

▶ 52:08 Ryan Williams: letting those kids come to City Hall, but having a place to gather as a group and as a class of 300. So thank you very much. Thank you. Up next, I have Councilor Williams. Thank you. Excuse me. So I wanted to ask, I'm noticing in the budget that there's no capital outlay for a building that has a lot of capital expenses. And I wanted to ask if you have access to other capital outlay contracts, like there was a masonry contract, or if you do not have access to those contracts or those, I'm sorry, those budget lines. Actually, DPW put in, as part of the capital outlay, they put in as part of theirs. I worked with them. Because they're doing sidewalks and exteriors- Yeah ... they are going to do the... They put in, if it happens,

▶ 52:56 to fix the, I call it the portico. I don't know, it's the main entrance that you walk in. Mm. Because if you look at that, it's a little tilted. Mm. The back stairs has to get fixed. Also, the stairs over by the white double doors, so where the dancers, if you have dancers or if you've had musicians go in, they go in that door. And DPW has put it under theirs, because if any projects is done on Memorial Hall, it is not done within the Memorial Hall budget. It is done through planning and engineering and DPW because that's who does the projects for the city, so they would take care of the projects. I put in for, I requested if I could get $100,000 for lights as part of the capital improvement project

▶ 53:38 Ryan Williams: underneath Memorial Hall, which planning and engineering and all that would help me do that. But it was put in for a state earmark. Mm. But I do not typically put in for projects. It's done under those departments. Okay. I know we have a couple cash appropriations on the agenda tonight. We already did one. We're going to do another one. And I notice in your memo, too, you say your priority for FY27 is to put a timeline together for the GAR room. Yes. So but I want to ask, what do you think we can do to accelerate renovations on the interior generally? And do you think that the envelope that we spent many years prior debating and funding and fixing, the roof envelope is now sufficiently repaired that we can deal with

▶ 54:30 Ryan Williams: some of this, what looks to be like rotting and peeling paint that's all around the ceiling? Because what I notice, and I totally agree with Councilor Freeman that it's a fantastic space. I go there all the time. But every time I go there, I'm like, "Gosh, this place just looks terrible." And I don't want it to look terrible because it has such potential... to be a really interesting art deco-inspired space that is very unique for Melrose and really the whole area. So I want to see that ceiling stripped and repainted. I want to see those gold statues refinished. I want to see all this stuff done. What's it going to take to get there, and what do you think the timeline is for that? I'm going to start with the GAR. The GAR needs to get done,

▶ 55:16 and I know you look at it and you see stuff, but I see this as structural- Sure ... like the ceilings and the corners- Mm-hmm ... which I'm sure I see more than anybody. Mm-hmm. And there was a plan put together for that. Mm-hmm. And unfortunately, when the budget cuts two years ago, we lost an engineer, so that could not be done. Mm. So until we get an engineer back, it's not going to happen. Now, the money at the time, the Friends of Melrose Memorial Hall raised the money for the GAR. They did not raise all of it, but the trustees voted to allocate, which they still kept allocated, it is earmarked $80,000 from the restoration fund- Mm-hmm ... so that we can complete the project. Once the city can get an engineer in place and can get the projects, then we can

▶ 55:57 work on the GAR. I do not have a timeline for that. I wish I did. I'm hoping that at least I can get a timeline together next year to determine when it can start. As far as the large project, the large project, I don't have an answer for you of when that can get done, because I do know one thing. If that project gets started, there is not a sprinkler system in the building, and once the project, someone says we have to start doing ceiling- Sure ... it kicks in that the sprinkler system is going to have to be upgraded and so is the smoke alarm system. Yep. So that's a large project, and I don't have the answers to how the city would fund that. Well, I would encourage in your conversations about planning to think about it as a

▶ 56:38 Ryan Williams: major capital project in the same light that we think about the fire station, the public safety buildings, project managers, external consultants. We've talked a lot around this horseshoe about all the money that we put into Memorial Hall. We've talked about how much we support Memorial Hall, and we also talked to the director of DPW, who did not give us any indication that an engineer was going to be hired anytime soon. I know. And so, if I had to choose between waiting six more years to hire an engineer and allocating a bigger chunk of free cash to project manage and get moving on it and get it done, I would choose the latter. That's what I would do. Personally, I would be willing to support more funds to Memorial Hall if we could

▶ 57:23 make it look good on the inside. And I'm sorry, I didn't answer one of your questions also, I just realized. The project that we just completed- Mm-hmm ... that was the exterior project. Yes. And the roof was done, all the windows were done, and that did satisfy, so I do not get water in the building, which is huge. So at least going forward, there's not more damage from the water. Yeah. So a lot of that is from the water damage. Do you think you can't even paint, just scrape a little bit of the peeling paint and paint without touching that building code issue? No. Really? No. Okay. All right. I tried. Okay. Well, I think it's good. I'm glad you bring it up because I think it is something that people notice, and they ask about, and

▶ 58:04 Christopher Park: it's hard not to have an answer and say, "I don't know why it's not painted yet." But to know a little more- It's coming. It's right up ... information, it's helpful, I think, for all of us to be able to- Okay ... Thank you for asking. Yeah. Okay. Thank you. All right. Up next, I have Councilor Porter. Thank you, Mr. Chair. Councilor Ryan had asked many of my questions, so I'll leave it to just one. Excuse me. So I noticed that in fiscal year of '26, that we've executed 224 events, and I think you just said it's now 226. And that's significantly lower than what we had the prior year, which was 259 in 2025. As you saw, and I think my fellow councilors saw, I asked a question what accounts for the drop, and you had explained that

▶ 58:56 you took a leave of absence for eight weeks, I believe, and that accounted for a little bit of the drop. I took an FMLA. Yeah. Okay. Which accounted for some of the ability to not schedule, or it just created a little bit of issues with scheduling up to what we had done in 2026, or excuse me, in 2025. So my question then is for 2027, for your goals, you have the execution of a minimum of 2024 still. And I'm wondering, moving forward in 2027, do you anticipate another FMLA? Should the goal or the minimum be back up to 2025 levels of 2,060 events? I kind of want to go back on track as to where we were in sort of quote, unquote, "conventional and normal times." We certainly hope that Kathy won't have to have another

▶ 1:00:00 FMLA. Nobody knows what will happen. But as you see by the numbers, the number of events was down, but revenue is up because we've seen a minor increase in the rehearsal rate during the year. And we anticipate some of the clients may not renew with us because of the increase in rates for '27. But the revenue should stay at least level to this year's, and hopefully will grow. And I also want to say that my goal for the following year is only going to be whatever I did this year, and I'm going to increase it from there. I'm never going to go backwards. So my goal this year is to do more than... The goal for fiscal year '27 is for me to do more than 226 events. That's wonderful to hear. I'm pleased to hear that.

▶ 1:00:55 Elizabeth Kowal: And as I had already asked and addressed, that you had addressed in the response, we have decreased the net loss significantly by 40,000, which I'm pleased to see. So we're in the right direction. I just want to make sure we're still headed that way. So thank you. Thank you. Up next, I have Councilor Kowal. You may have already answered all of this- Okay. ... in some of your other questions. That's all right. I'll answer it again. Yeah. I noticed when you answered those questions today, you said that we are still 30% below market rate. Yes. And so is there a plan to sort of-- Again, it's hard to do a quick jump, as I saw or I read into your memo with the rehearsals when you did that jump, rehearsal interest fell, right?

▶ 1:01:37 Elizabeth Kowal: A lot. So I understand that. And again, some of it may be because of the capital improvements that need to be made. I also understand that. But is there sort of a roadmap to continue to increase, or can we continue to increase our fees, and so that we can continue to close the gap in that? Because 30% is still pretty big, and I don't say that in a-- It is, and you know that, right? Mm-hmm. So is there a plan to hopefully continue to increase rates? Yes. My trustee's always going to say yes. I ask a simple question, that's what I get. But just so you know, before they increased it, it was a 50% market rate. Okay. The original was 50%. Okay. So we've closed the gap a little bit. Yep. We went many years without a rate increase, and

▶ 1:02:21 we probably should've done small increases over the years, but we don't mind being a little below market. Okay. But we are trying to get it up closer to market rate. And the rehearsals, the rehearsals for 13 years, the cost of the rehearsals was $200 for four hours. That is less than what churches were paying. And then it went up to 500. So a lot of the people that were using me, instead of a church, because think about it, it's a much better venue, said, "Yeah, we're going to opt out of that." So I did lose a lot of rehearsals. I did lose a couple from Boston. I was getting a couple of bands from Boston that were coming out to rehearse because it was only two and an hour, and I did lose that. But for the most part, I did not lose

▶ 1:03:08 Manjula Karamcheti: clients when the rates went up. They still thought it was a bargain, so... Thank you. Thank you. All right. Up next, I have Councilor Karamcheti. Thank you so much. Thank you both for being here. Really appreciate it. I wanted to start by just saying, I also, like President Freeman, really see Memorial Hall as a service to our community. And I just wanted to take the opportunity to say how grateful I am to you and your team. I was part of the group that put on the Rocks and Ribbons event for Zachariah and his family, and being able to work with your team in such a delicate, sensitive, and hard situation was really meaningful. So just wanted to say how much I appreciated that. I went to the Pleumeneia Choral Society event on Saturday

▶ 1:04:02 Manjula Karamcheti: night. And I think when I go to Memorial Hall, I just think about how wonderful it is. I don't notice as many of the things as my colleagues, and I believe in an investment in it as well. So just wanted to say that I am supportive of that. I think the question that I had, in looking at your budget, I don't see, unless I'm missing it, any budget for marketing. And- I have $800. Okay. So the market sup is $800 for marketing. And I, one, so appreciate that when there are lighter interest, you and Mr. Oliveri came together and came up with this wonderful idea for robotics. But I worry that it's all on you to figure out how to make sure Memorial Hall is full. So I'm just wondering how we might more robustly market Memorial Hall, especially

▶ 1:05:02 Manjula Karamcheti: given it is a service, but I also think it is a space that has so much potential. I think I'm really excited to see the MAPC study so we can leverage the service, and a space like that just really, I think, has a lot of potential. And one of those pieces in terms of line item is, I don't necessarily think an $800 marketing budget is sufficient. We are not in a role to be able to add, but just in thinking strategically about Memorial Hall, I would love to see some more resources dedicated to that in the future. So I just wanted to take the opportunity to say that here, because it is- I agree ... such an amazing place- I agree ... with so much potential. Up next, I have Councilor Furnario. Thank you.

▶ 1:05:55 Cal Finocchiaro: Councilor Williams actually sort of took what I wanted to ask and would say. But I do think that improving the interior, I know it's part of our capital improvement program, but it's almost like if we invested a little bit more on the interior of that building, maybe we would attract more private events like weddings- Mm-hmm ... showers, engagement par-- I don't know. I'm just trying to think, like less of the recitals, and those people tend to have a bigger budget. So it's sort of like you invest a little bit more, make it the space sort of what it was in the yesteryear, right? And then you can really kind of beef up those, the people that are booking it, or a different caliber. And it's great. You go back and forth.

▶ 1:06:44 Cal Finocchiaro: Obviously, we want to bring in revenue, but in my mind, I've gone over this a lot. It is a nice space where it's affordable for residents that want to rent it for, or a small dance company for recitals, right? So it's like we need to balance with raising the fees, which I think we should, like-how's it called? Said bridging that gap over the years. But it's also important to be a space for our community to go to and know that they're not going to pay top dollar to rent a space. I know the youth football program does their banquet there. I'm probably going to get yelled because I'm not speaking into the microphone. Sorry. I usually get texts on my phone saying that I'm not speaking into the microphone.

▶ 1:07:31 Cal Finocchiaro: So anyways, I think that we should really think about investing more into beautifying the space. That way we can, over the years, bring in more capital. One of the things that when I first came here, I used to call them quick hits, and it was the GAI room, and I would get a birthday shower, or a 60th birthday party, or a 50th birthday. And when those days were empty, I could throw in a quick hit. But because of the condition of GAI, it's just not happening as much. Right. It has definitely gone down. But I agree with you. If we can fix it inside, then my quick hits could come back in the GAI room if I get that done. Absolutely. And I was reading some of the improvements. So do you have funding for the stage curtains to replace those or no?

▶ 1:08:21 The trustees have allocated funds, so I'll go to bid to get that. Okay. And then so the stage lighting is an earmark. We're going to see if the grant comes through. Then the curtains, is there anything else that needs to be- No. Well, the sound system, but that's a huge... That's someone coming in and doing an evaluation- Mm ... of the building because it was designed and built for live music. We always run the risk of if we put dampeners on the wall so it doesn't echo as much, then that will hurt the Marlboro Symphony Orchestra who's been there- Right ... 108 years. Mm-hmm. And counting. But the sound system, that's not on my radar just yet because I have to bring in a consultant to figure out what we need, and then we'll go from there-

▶ 1:09:07 Mm-hmm ... and figure out just how much. I suspect to do it right, you'd have to do the arrays. I don't know if you guys-- I worked at Bose- Mm-hmm ... Pro Products for 12 years. So you do those arrays- Mm-hmm ... and you have to align them in such a way that it's not bouncing around the room. But you also put temporary stuff up, but that would be a lot to go up. There's a sound consultant that'll come in, and then he's going to tell me exactly, or she's going to come in and tell me exactly what will work best for that room. Yeah, I was going to say, acoustics is everything in that space. It's a whole science. Yeah. It's a whole science. Mm-hmm. But you don't want to lose the live portion of it because the symphony doesn't have to have

▶ 1:09:41 Cal Finocchiaro: instruments on all their microphones because acoustically, it's perfect. Mm-hmm. That's great. And I know this past year was challenging for you in some ways, and I'm appreciative about the fact that you kept the numbers of events up as best as possible. We had a little bit of a dip back. And I know I had emailed about the MAPC study, so it'll be really interesting to see what they come back with because they're obviously going to have some good feedback about the space. And it will be interesting to see what they have to say. Yeah. And it's in draft version right now. Yep. The community and everybody will get it when it's finalized. And the bonus was a lot of the community participated in the surveys

▶ 1:10:21 Kimberly Vandiver: and the workshop. The value of it is high. Mm-hmm. The results. Great. Thank you. Up next, I have Vice Chair Vandiver. Thank you. Just wanted to ask about your thoughts about the fees for the space or the various spaces, whether there's an option there to set the fee higher, but then have certain user groups that have a percentage reduction. So you don't have to lose the groups that- ... the student groups or the smaller groups that don't have that type of budget. Mm. You could even look at doing something like there's a certain fee, and you can book out whatever, 12 months in advance or however long you get it. And then it opens up three months in advance at the lower rate for these type of student groups

▶ 1:11:09 Kimberly Vandiver: or charitable organizations or anybody, smaller groups, however you want to determine that. But that might be a way to maintain availability of the space for everyone, but also bring in more from the groups that could support it. I'm going to let my trustee answer that. I think I speak on behalf of all the other trustees that we think Kathy does a phenomenal job over there. And she's the only one doing it. She doesn't have a marketing person. She doesn't have somebody to go out and set different rates for different groups, as you're suggesting. And I think that's a good idea, but I think those smaller groups are better served by going to somebody's house, which a lot of them do. They're not looking for Memorial Hall.

▶ 1:12:00 And we have so many events, and most weekends, something's going on there. We've done weddings. We've done a little bit of everything. We've done everything from boxing to- Boxing. Well, I guess we haven't done any zoo stuff. But getting back to this whole issue of the Memorial Hall, the beautifying of the interior, we've waited many years to do that envelope project and get that done first so that we didn't do something inside and have a rainstorm or a snowstorm and have ice dams ruin the building. So we're ready to move now, and now we need to get a city engineer. So we're ready to go ahead full bore, but we need to figure out a way around this roadblock. Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. Understand that you need to work on that project as well.

▶ 1:13:04 I got to confessEvery time I walk into that GAR building, I want to go over to that back wall, get a big ladder, get up there- ... and ride that thing down all the way- ... and scrape the wall and paint it. No. I want to do it here too. You can join him. But, no. Yep. I bet we could sell tickets. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, exactly. There you go. Fundraising. All these ideas are great, but- Yeah, it could be a fundraiser ... we don't have the answers, and like I said earlier, we have this roadblock now about doing the interior. So- Maybe something to file away for later. I'm going to talk to Kathy and we're going to talk about some ideas of maybe doing some of the things in the GAR that have to be done on a smaller scale that doesn't have

▶ 1:13:54 to reach some kind of threshold- Mm ... and somebody has to say, "Bless it." So- I appreciate the work you do and the space you provide. Thank you. Thanks. Terrific. Up next, I have President Freeman. Looking to make a motion to move to bottom line. Second. Motion made to move to bottom line made by President Freeman, seconded by Councilor Karamcheti. On discussion, I have in queue Councilor Karamcheti, Councilor Williams, and Councilor Chen. I withdraw. I just wanted to make a motion to move to the bottom line as well. All right. Councilor Williams. I would also withdraw, but first I wanted... What if somebody broke into Memorial Hall and fixed all the- Leave the back door open one of these nights.

▶ 1:14:32 Jason Chen: I think that's against the law. Just so you'll know. And I have cameras, so I will know. What if they broke in and painted everything? Oh my gosh. No, I have cameras. I know when anybody's at Memorial Hall. It's definitely not going to be you. I'm done. Thank you. All right. Next, I have Councilor Chen, unless you want to tell us where the spare key is in the back map. Thank you, Chair. What does this engineer need to do? Is it write the requirements to be able to bid it out? The planning department writes the requirements. The engineer oversees the day-to-day work of the project, the bidding process. Between engineering and planning, it's the bidding process, writing the scope of work for the bidding process so it's legal.

▶ 1:15:12 The engineer oversees it. I did not oversee that exterior project. Someone had to be on site. I was on site, so if something went wrong, I could say, "I don't like this." But I had nothing to do with the project. They actually do the project. It's sort of, what's the term? Clerk of the works. Mm. You remember that term? Someone has to oversee the project on a daily basis. We met once a week with the contracting company and with the engineering department, I sat in in case they had any questions, and with the architect. And that's a full-time project. That's a project for an engineer. It's a lot of work for them. Bonnie Reese was the one who did it, and she spent a lot of time on that project. Now, when you have five major projects

▶ 1:15:58 going on at once, that's a lot of work. So that's why I can't do it. That's not my role. I'm not an engineer. I'm a marketing major. There has to be someone that knows construction, knows the laws. There's all kinds of Massachusetts laws against what you can and can't do. We have a motion on the floor that's been seconded. On discussion, I think I have everyone on queue, unless we have another question. Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Coleman? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes.

▶ 1:16:45 All in favor. All in favor? We will move the bottom line on 693- And I just want to say thank you, because this council is incredibly supportive of Memorial Hall, and I really appreciate that. Thank you. We appreciate your stewardship of Memorial Hall, and thank you for your time. Thank you. All right. Up next, we have the Recreation Department, 631. Thank you for joining us, Director Oliveri. Yes. Thanks for having me. Good to see everybody. I have a short statement just to address the budget that we're requesting tonight. The Recreation Department is requesting the restoration of $83,070 from the city's general fund to help support our operations. Each year, the Recreation Department serves over 4,000 participants, offers

▶ 1:17:34 hundreds of programs and events, and gives out 60-plus scholarships to those in need of financial assistance. The 83,000 towards salary and wages will help support the shortfall that the Recreation Department experiences each fiscal year. For FY27, we project that salaries and benefits will come to around $230,000 for our department. Of that $230,000, the Recreation Department will cover approximately $150,000 of. This is after covering all program-related expenses. So basically, our profit afterwards. For the past two years, the Recreation Department was able to cover this shortfall thanks to a surplus that was slowly built up in the Recreation Revolving Fund over the past 20 years. However, it is

▶ 1:18:20 not feasible for us to continue covering this amount, especially with the soaring costs we are seeing due to inflation and health insurance. Our health insurance alone was an increase of over $20,000 last year, which the Recreation Department 100% covers even as it goes up from year to year. Without the support of the general fund, the Rec Department would need to consider reducing services and drastically raising fees. However, this would most likely still not achieve covering this shortfall and this gap. The 83,000 before you this evening will be enough to cover our department for FY27 while keeping our programs and events affordable and available for our community. And then I'm happy to answer any questions that anybody might

▶ 1:19:03 Bradley Freeman: have on this. Thank you very much. Yeah. And I just want to say, on behalf of this council and past councils, appreciate your financial flexibility during our city's significant shortfalls in recent years that certainly did not go unnoticed. Sorry. Thank you for that. Yeah. Questions from my colleagues? President Freeman. Yeah, I just want to note that I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Olivera on the Parks Commission, and I was always really impressed with all that they did, to your point of dealing during the lean times and managing their budget through the revolving fund. And I just wondered if you could just expand a little bit now that some of the salary is going into the operating fund and the recreation

▶ 1:19:40 Bradley Freeman: department will have a little more flexibility. Are there any new initiatives we should be looking forward to in the coming year? Maybe outreach or programming for some of the populations that don't as often receive recreation programming, like, the elderly populations or other individuals in Melrose. Yeah. Thanks for the question. We're always interested in increasing programming. The real struggle for us over the past two or three years has been the demand for generating revenue. And so, the mindset has to shift slightly, right? So instead of offering free community programs or super inexpensive programs that are just about bringing community together to help build them, it was more about trying to keep the recreation environment going because we didn't

▶ 1:20:22 Bradley Freeman: want to lose those services that people really have grown to rely on, especially some of our bigger programs. And so with the restoration of these funds, we would be able to start to expand and look more at that. Where it's the first time in a couple of years that we can start to look at what are some of these other new ideas that maybe we've tabled that we can start to consider bringing back. And that includes also supporting families that might not have the means to do that. So keeping programs affordable is also really important. All right. The recreation department isn't about just generating funds. It's about being able to provide services that people can access. And so sometimes our department gets seen as

▶ 1:21:03 sports heavy and as generating revenue and you could-- But that's not the mission of our department. It's about creating community through accessible ideas and programs and initiatives. So, the future will show what comes out of this, but all it does is give us more flexibility, as you pointed out, to increase all of our offerings. Well, I loved hearing about the program you did with Memorial Hall, Ms. Pickett Broder, and would encourage more programs like that and opportunities to partner with the Muano Center and other avenues throughout the city. So thank you for all that you do. Thank you. All right. Up next, I have Councilor Finocchiaro. Thank you. I just wanted to say thank you and also commend you

▶ 1:21:44 for running with a $83,000 shortfall the past two years. I'm sure that wasn't easy. I also want to ask you, do you find that there's an age group in the city that you feel like we could have more programming towards? And forgive me, I've not looked at your programming - No, that's- ... recently. My three boys went through the Recreation Department. You guys were my savior during the summers, so I'd send them up to the Common to do their little soccer- Yeah ... kickstarts or something like that. But anyways, I just didn't know if there was an age group that you're looking to cover. The easy way to answer that is the age group is always the same. It's the middle school, high school age group,

▶ 1:22:25 which, if anybody has a middle school or high schooler, it's very difficult sometimes to find something and create something and have that grassroots effort to actually get them to sign up and participate. It can be very challenging. And so we've really been trying to increase those offerings with a lot of different co-ed and sports-specific programming and just kind of gathering social type stuff that creates those safe spaces. But that's always remained a consistent striving point for us, is trying to increase that programming, along with our adult programs. So as I've mentioned, sports heavy can kind of happen. Indoor space is just as valuable as outdoor space. It's hard to find space. It's hard to get

▶ 1:23:13 into a space and then try to create a program that's successful- Mm-hmm ... that's quality, and has everything that it needs. So, a long-winded answer to your question is middle school, high school is a main focus, but it's really ages 2 to 100 that- Mm-hmm ... and plus. We'll say 100 plus, just so I don't get in trouble with anybody. Yeah. But, it's the whole range. Yeah. But that's the main one. Well, I think we should put Julie Pino to work more. Yeah. I was actually going to ask you- I'll let her know ... if there's any... This is my last question was, do you do some sort of survey in this community to find out if people like if-- I know there's a lot of parents of zero to five that are looking for things, and I'm sure you have stuff in the

▶ 1:23:56 program for that age group. But is there any way to kind of get any community input? Do you do that? Yeah. I'm glad you asked because we just put out a community survey this past spring, where we had over, I think, 300 participants fill out the survey, which was great because it was per family household. So you weren't just capturing data on one person. Mm-hmm. It was really times three, four, five, six people, whoever is in the house. And that was the most incredible part was it did show that it is the full spectrum- Mm-hmm ... that people are looking for. Now, the challenge of the Rec department is if you think about program offerings and how many different categories there are of different things to support and offer

▶ 1:24:39 and how many different age groups, and then actually having the capability of doing that, that's another challenge that comes in. That's where staffing and financial support from the city comes in- Mm-hmm ... because it allows us to kind of bring part-time or temporary seasonal staff on to try to help us- Yeah ... fill that. But it's always a little bit of a constraint for us because everybody wants everything- Mm-hmm ... but we can only offer what we can at the same time. Well, if you need volunteer flag football refs, I have someone that can do that very well. Fantastic. And I- You said the main word, "volunteer," so. Exactly. I'm sure there are other questions, but I'm just going to make a motion to

▶ 1:25:17 Ryan Williams: move the bottom line. Thank you. Motion made to move the bottom line by Councilor Finocchiaro, seconded by Councilor Karamcheti. On discussion, I have Councilor Williams. Thank you. I wanted to say that I appreciate your definition of your mission, because I think that for a lot of folks, recreation has been just sports. And I think that's very important, and it's great, and it should be a majority of the work. But I do think it's really important to define the other forms of recreation that we can have in the city. And when you said that, it got me thinking, and one of the things that jumped into my mind was that in the elementary school level, we have a lack of social activities or extracurricular

▶ 1:25:59 Ryan Williams: grouping activities that kids can do. And you do have more of that certainly at the high school level, but I'm thinking of things that are like chess club. Very small scale things that little, smaller kids can participate in. And I know that there are special challenges with the elementary schools and that age population, but that would be, I think, an interesting area to explore as to whether in-school elementary programming, like immediately after school is feasible for other types of recreation. Because I wished my kids had something they could do, a video game club, a chess club, something they could hang out for a little bit after school- Yeah ... 30 minutes or whatever. Mm-hmm. So. Thank you. Enrichment will-

▶ 1:26:42 Jason Chen: Enrichment. Sure. You... Yeah. Absolutely. Yeah. A reading club, a book club, whatever. Yeah. Mm. All right. Absolutely. Yeah. Thank you. Thank you. All right. Terrific. We have a motion on the floor, seconded. Councilor Chen. Thank you, Chair. So, we chatted earlier today, and thank you so much for, as others have mentioned, making this a public good and not just a business. There are plenty of sports businesses and clubs that parents pay- Yes ... a lot of money to. About robotics club, my son went. If he did not go, he would've been playing video games while I was at work. But instead, he went to robotics, came home excited with something to show us, went to his friend's house after, played outside, and then came home with a bunch

▶ 1:27:22 Jason Chen: of stories. So, I think I want to reiterate that we're making a decision to not raise rates because we want to keep it accessible for the most number of people, and we think that it's fair and a public good with all these follow-on positive effects. And while we can try to raise rates 15% and make this revolving fund neutral, it's a deliberate decision not to. Absolutely. Well said. Thank you. All right. Any other councilors? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kowal? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman?

▶ 1:28:13 Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right. All in favor will move the bottom line on 631. Up next, we have 2652, the recreation revolving account. Yes. Any additional commentary beyond what you stated? No. Every few years, we have to raise the recreation revolving fund because expenses go up. So, the revenue is always there to support the expenses, but especially with us covering the lack of funding from the general fund the last two years and now the increases that we're experiencing, this would allow us to be able to cover the expenses that come up throughout the year. It doesn't mean we're going to go up to 575,000, but with 85 to 90% of our operating funds coming out of the rec revolving fund, this is

▶ 1:29:11 Ryan Williams: usually the process. Great. And then any question, I'm happy to... Thanks so much. Up first, I have Councilor Williams. Thank you, Chair Romanul. So, you're talking about raising the spending limit. We're not there yet, but we will be later. We're just talking about approving the $500,000 fund that it is right now for fiscal year 2026, and then we have an order later in the agenda where we're going to talk about raising that fee for FY26. But you brought it up, and I think the two are connected, so I'm going to ask you a little bit more about that. And then what we'll do is we'll vote on the fund, and then after the budget hearing, we'll vote on that increase- Mm ... for $75,000. It's weird. I wouldn't even try to

▶ 1:29:55 Ryan Williams: like... And maybe I was mistaken. I'm reading over the order, and maybe it is, I think it is for FY26 unless I'm- It is. It is. No, you're all good. So it's not FY27. Mm-mm. It's just for this upcoming fiscal year. Yes. Yeah. You're totally good. Okay. I just was trying to, for the good of the council, to note that we're voting on a $500,000 annual cap. But we will vote later- Yes ... to increase it. So- Correct. Thank you ... but I wanted to ask you- Yes ... yeah, I wanted to ask you two questions. The first is, so the cap is a cap on how many expenses we can pay, but there's often more money than that in the fund. So how much money is in this fund currently? In our recreation revolving fund?

▶ 1:30:32 Yeah. There's probably about around two hun... It's hard to nail down because it's very fluid. Yeah. But I would say there's about $250,000. Yeah. However, a lot of expenses still, we're still paying out all of our spring expenses. Yeah. And it's tricky because it's not fully reflective because of where, if anybody's signed up for a summer program or a fall program, all that revenue is coming in to the rec revolving fund now, but the expenses for some of those won't get paid until next fiscal year. Mm-hmm. And so it's this-... continuous season brochure comes out. Revolving. Yeah, revolving, comes out and it gets filled up. And so the revenue is there. So basically, when you see this number increasing, like we're coming for an increase

▶ 1:31:24 Ryan Williams: in the rec revolving expense number, it's because we're offering more programs and collecting also more revenue, that there's now more expenses. So it's not just this skyrocketing expense that we're not prepared to cover, it's just making sure we have permission to cover. Sure. Sure. So I want to ask you if we think that we need to increase to 575 for the rest of fiscal year '26, do we also think that we should have a higher cap generally speaking? Because this order would cover it for about three weeks. Mm-hmm. And then next year will start, and the cap will go back down to 500,000, which is what it is in the budget for '27. I don't know if I'm authorized to say. I can only give my two cents.

▶ 1:32:07 It's always higher, right? It's always better, in my opinion, to have a higher amount, like having it... But if it ends up being 500,000 and we have to come back next fiscal year, that's okay. It'll also depend on the $83,000 now coming out of the general fund rather than the rec revolving fund. So it's kind of tricky for me to say exactly what it will end up being. Sure. The 500 might cover it. It might be a 525. It might be a 550. Okay. But again, it really comes down to how things go. We're in the neighborhood. Yeah. We're in the neighborhood. All good. Best way to say it. Yeah. Thank you. Yeah. Councilor Finocchiaro. Oh, did I put my hand up? You didn't. You're more than welcome to withdraw, though.

▶ 1:32:46 Devin Romanul: That's okay. I'll just make a motion to move to the bottom line. Second. Motion to move the bottom line made by Councilor Finocchiaro, seconded by- Point of order. Is this motion to recommend? Oh, that's right. It's a motion to approve. My apologies. Sorry, motion to approve. Second. Motion to approve made by Councilor Finocchiaro, seconded by Councilor Park. On discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll. Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen. Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro. Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine. Yes. Councilor Karamcheti. Yes. Councilor Kowal. Yes. Councilor Park. Yes. Councilor Williams. Yes. President Freeman. Yes. Chair Romanul. Yes. All in favor. All right, that item is approved, and we'll move forward.

▶ 1:33:25 Devin Romanul: Thank you. I think we'll see you a little bit later in the evening. We're going to move on to the... My apologies, I should say, we have to do all the departmental budgets and then separate out the orders in free cash appropriations. Sounds good. We, legally speaking, have to do one chunk of items and then the other chunk- Makes sense ... so my apologies for the back and forth. And thank you to everybody. This is wonderful news for our department, so appreciate it. Thank you. Great. Thank you for all you do. Up next, we have 2669, Park Permits Revolving Account. It was gluten. That's mine. Did it have gluten in it? Joining us this evening, Superintendent Carrillo. Thanks so much for joining us.

▶ 1:34:07 Thank you. So touching on the revolving fund, so we don't have a traditional budget. We have our revolving fund, as well as several shared line items with the DPW Parks and Forestry. One of those which was the playground and equipment that was raised when the override passed to 20,000, which has helped us substantially, as well as the Adopt a Site line item. So those are part of DPW's budget, but the Parks Department is able to advise on how that money is spent to help out the facilities that we oversee. So our permit revolving fund is essentially income from any field or outdoor facility rentals that we do year to year. The two years that I've been in this role, it's been pretty stable, between 15 to 20,000. Right now, the

▶ 1:34:59 Manjula Karamcheti: amount is a little under 16,000, and the majority of it is from field rentals. But if anyone has any questions on that, I'm happy to field them. Councilor Karamcheti. Thank you so much for being here. Really appreciate your time. I have one question. How does the Adopt a Site work? I know we've been actually going back and forth about it- Yeah ... and I'm still confused. So if it's okay, if you could just explain it, I would really appreciate it. So it's a volunteer system. There's a lot of them. So what we're currently doing, we're working with the city solicitor on upgrading the guidelines for it and the application process. We actually had a senior tax write-off worker that created a interactive map showing all the locations.

▶ 1:35:50 It has certain color codes for if they're open, if they're rented, which are covered by DPW. So what we're trying to do is kind of revamp that and put it out to the public. So if someone wants to sign up, they could essentially go on the city website under Parks, fill out a form, look at the map, which ones are open. The difficult thing for it is managing who's overseeing them because there's so many, and the thing we're running into right now is people that have had them for so many years that either if it was an organization, and if it was a volunteer organization and people have moved on, they're kind of getting left behind. So we're actively working to try to update that, and the plan is, in the near future, once we get the

▶ 1:36:32 Manjula Karamcheti: application and the guidelines for it back from the city solicitor, we're going to hard launch on the website. We'll probably do some type of campaign through the city, through the mayor's office, and yeah. So to clarify, we're revamping the system. It's not completed yet. In the meantime, if we've identified two organizations interested in adopting a site, what is their best course of action? I would say email myself or Cindy Berkeley, and- Okay ... we can evaluate it and kind of see what's open. Like I said, we have the $5,000 in the DPW budget for new signs, replacements, upgrades. We do have an extensive list of signs that are... due for an upgrade. So we're evaluating that over the next week before the fiscal year closes

▶ 1:37:26 Manjula Karamcheti: to take care of that. So if anyone is interested, I would say email the parks department and yeah. And thank you for your efforts in updating it and bringing it live and into the present. Really appreciate that. My other question, super excited about some of the appropriations to work on playgrounds and parks. Just do you have a sense, or what is the best way to find out the timeline of when things are starting and when they'll be completed? So I'm working with Tom Dalton in the mayor's office, and we're going to hopefully put signage up to discuss the timelines for these. Right now, we are going through contracts, and there's things out at bid. So once things are finalized, we'll have a more firm

▶ 1:38:12 Kimberly Vandiver: timeframe for them. Perfect. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Up next, I have Vice Chair Vandiver. Thank you. Actually, great minds think alike. I also had a question about the Adopt-A-Site program. I had a resident who is interested and has informally been maintaining an area. And I guess the one question is, as you said, it seems some of these sites have not been actively managed over time, and it seems roughly speaking from what I can tell, maybe half of them are very actively maintained. So is that what you were speaking about doing a campaign to get more active participation in the program? Potentially. Like I said, we're trying to communicate as best we can with all the adoptees we have.

▶ 1:39:02 I believe there's over 80 of them throughout the city, so for a two-person department, it is definitely difficult to manage, especially with all the other facilities we do have. But we're continuing to do it. We typically send out an annual letter and a survey, and with that survey, we ask, "Are you looking to come back for the next year? Are there anything you're noticing there?" On top of visits we're able to do as a department to visit them. But as we continue to update what we're going to do with the website, I think we'll be able to make it easier to streamline, and I think get the word out for it. And maybe people that have had them and haven't been as active might take that as a pick-me-up to continue to update.

▶ 1:39:49 Kimberly Vandiver: Yeah, I'm excited to hear about the website improvements around that. The other question I had was the particular person I was working with was interested in, they're older, and they wanted to have mulch dropped off if possible at the site. And my understanding from the DPW director is that the general practice is there's mulch available in a location of the city, but you need to come and get it yourself with a truck and bring it back to your site. So I wonder if that's something that could get into the budget or even, I don't know if this person would've been interested, but even if it was a paid service that you could drop off mulch, I think that might open it up to more people. And I'd also love to see if you had time to work on it, that

▶ 1:40:32 Kimberly Vandiver: if you could do some sort of partnership with a garden center or something to say, "Here's some discounted plants you could get," or anything to really make it as easy as possible for people who want to maintain it to have the ability to do it. Definitely. And the one thing we do offer as the city is the free mulch pickup day. So I believe it was at the high school parking lot last month. So it's every May. As the weather starts to shape up, we do a free mulch pickup, and we'll have a DPW staff member there to help load buckets, trucks, whatever it may be. But I can continue to look into that if there's residents or adoptees that need assistance with mulch. I think the best practice, like similar, like I said, people interested to contact

▶ 1:41:19 Ryan Williams: the parks department, and we can try to help them out as much as we can. Thank you. Thanks very much. All right. Up next, I have Councilor Williams. Thank you. I was just thinking about how we're all asking about all these different things, but we're actually voting on the park permits revolving account, right? Sorry. $40,000. No, it got me thinking really well because I was like, "Why don't we have a parks budget? Why doesn't the parks department have a budget?" It does have a budget. It's in the public works department. Mm. And it's, I think, another indication of some of the things we've been talking about around this horseshoe, where we really want to start seeing more now that we have growing budgets and

▶ 1:41:58 capital outlays and all this stuff. We want to see them contained within the departments that we're voting on. So 475 is the parks and forestry budget. And what I wanted to ask is how much of this budget do you personally dictate or control or oversee? So the one thing I forgot to mention is all the capital improvement projects that come out. So, like a new playground- Yeah ... the fence replacement, like we did the dog park. Those things are under 475- Mm ... but controlled by the parks department. The two line items that I co-directly oversee are the parks, playgrounds, and repairs. Mm-hmm. And then the Adopt-A-Site. So those are the only two that- The playground repair and the Adopt-A-Site?

▶ 1:42:41 Bradley Freeman: Yes. Yeah. Okay. Who do you co-manage them with? The managers at DPW, so Elena- Oh, I see. Okay ... Masponari. I appreciate that. It's not super germane to the conversation. It made me think, and I wanted to make sure that I understood clearly. So thank you. I'll make a motion to approve 2669, the parks permits revolving account. Second. Motion approved made by Councilor Williams, seconded by Councilor Pinocchio. On discussion, I have President Freeman. Thank you very much. And since Councilor Williams generously opened this door, I do have a question about the interplay with DPW. Mr. Carli, in an ideal world-How would the parks department best be set up to manage the city's fields in the best possible way, particularly in the

▶ 1:43:31 Bradley Freeman: busy season of spring and fall, trying to prep the fields? What would make your life as superintendent of parks easiest in terms of navigating DPW workers and ensuring that the fields are prepped in the time allowed, recognizing that weather conditions are the preeminent factor here, and there's often a reason the fields can't be open until a certain date? But what could help make that process more efficient? It's a tough one to answer. Our green team is not 100 people, right? It's six to eight people on a good day overseeing basically all the open space in the city. I think the bottleneck we run into is user groups in the spring, with rain on a regular basis, getting fields ready, and then similar in

▶ 1:44:26 the fall. I don't know. One thing that I think could improve it would be the initial work going into the spring. And again, that's some of the stuff we're doing right now with the supplemental budget, is remediating that, improving the grading of fields so it's level to help, so when it does rain, we're not getting puddles, and it doesn't run off. And I know we're improving the stormwater at the Knoll, and we're improving the irrigation there. So, I think getting them ready so the green team can just maintain them, I think would help. Great. And I think one thing we've talked about, and I know there's talk of having a conversation this summer with the user groups about how they can best support these efforts as well-

▶ 1:45:16 Bradley Freeman: Yeah ... and devising a plan where they can be more proactive in helping get these fields ready, knowing how much use they put on the fields and their desire to contribute to that as well. So thank you for all you do. Yeah. Terrific. I do have another question from Councilor Williams. Yeah. I'm on discussion for my own motion, right? It's like, the green team, is this just grass guys and- Parks and forestry ... and trees? Okay. So that's- What's the split you think of? Or do they sort of do it all? Depends on the day. Oh, okay. So you could call the... They could just do it all. They're just a mix and match. Got it. Okay. Thank you. All right. Seeing no other questions, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll?

▶ 1:45:55 Yes. Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kohl? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right. We will approve 2669. Up next, Department 653, Mount Hood Enterprise Fund 6200. Thank you. So the enterprise fund oversees basically all of the enterprise that is Mount Hood. That includes capital improvement projects, contracting, the professional service, and paying Sagamore Management, the bonds we have that include Pine Banks, the playing fields at the high school, and the equipment that we purchased for Mount Hood when Sagamore took over the contract.

▶ 1:46:48 The relationship with Sagamore has been great. I have, I guess, a biased opinion because they're the only ones I've worked with. But hearing stories of what happened before and seeing the financials and what they're able to bring and provide for the city financially, it's really good to see. And like I said, working with them on a regular basis, the communication's great. They're keeping the course immaculate. It's busy day after day. So all of the things that are going to be coming from appropriations are a result of Sagamore basically making more money than the year before. So asking for more money in professional services is to pay them to uphold the contract. Because they made more money, we have to pay them more money.

▶ 1:47:31 The current split is the city gets 35% of the golf revenue, 8% of any food, beverage, or simulator rentals, and 0% of the pro shop. I can open up to any questions. Any questions from my colleagues? Seeing none, what is the will of the committee? Motion to approve. Motion to approve made by President Freeman. Second. Seconded by Councilor Kohl. On discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kohl? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right. Thank you so much. We'll approve 653.

▶ 1:48:30 Devin Romanul: Thank you. We'll be back with you in just a few moments- Thank you ... after one agenda item for our other appropriations. Our last departmental budget for FY27 on this evening's agenda is Pine Banks, Department 652. Joining us this evening is Mr. Hank Kaiser, the president of the Pine Banks board. And if memory recalls, one of the better joke tellers of the- Excellent Sorry ... budgetary testifiers. No pressure. Not to put any pressure on you. No. I think I see that everybody got one of these. And I think we've got some new faces here as well Pine Banks is sort of an odd duck. It was created by Elijah Converse, a mayor of Malden. When he died, he had this extra land, so he had the legislature before he died.

▶ 1:49:40 They had the idea of creating a private corporation that was authorized to receive funds from the cities of Malden and Melrose. And they came up with a formula for figuring out the minimum amount that disbursement should be. And the first page one through four of this report shows the factors involved in that funding. And it's summarized on page four, and basically it's the percentage of the lower valuation for the less valuable city, which would be Melrose. But it's $7.8 billion. That's pretty good. There's a percentage there projected, so there's 1% of the total and then 1/150 of that. So each city would have a bill of 525. You add them together, and now we're over a million dollars, which is

▶ 1:50:56 very comforting. If you look back 40 years on this, we were lucky to break 100,000. But the real guts of the operation is on page five, and this is a budget summary that we put together 20 years ago. And the purpose of that is to keep consistent so that you can look at it and have a feeling of what is happening there between the two cities because it looks familiar. We have part one income, which is marked there with a red symbol one, and that's salaries and compensation for the staff. And we've operated now with, since 2012, we rent employees from the city of Melrose, which means that all our employees are Melrose employees because you got a good operation up there, and Pauline knows what she's doing.

▶ 1:52:02 Mm-hmm. And what happens is that the city of Malden kicks in quarterly their share of that. And if you look at page six, line 47, it's 59,791. That's how much Malden kicks in, and that's an increase of 2.66% per year. Before that, the employees were receiving checks from one city one week and another city the next week. And we had someone who got hurt on the job, and the question was, "Well, who is paying the check?" when we went to look at workman's comp. That didn't make much sense. So we decided to go on this basis, and then since 2012, it's worked really well. The two cities talk to each other, which is the most important thing. Section 2 starts with line item four and goes through 42, and that's the operations of the park.

▶ 1:53:12 And it's also recapped down in the lower right in that red box, and that's Melrose's share of the operational cost for the park. Its total is 128,765. That's there so that the controller can figure out how much are we talking about for this park, and it's equal for each city. That amount has gone down 6.81%, or $9,400 this year. This particular year, we've been trying to keep the cost down because we've got two cities. No one's really making a lot of money these days. But the city of Malden's got a very difficult problem with the failure of their override- Mm-hmm ... and the termination of a lot of staff. So we're trying to keep it as minimal as possible. The third category of expenditures from line 43

▶ 1:54:23 through 58 is equipment purchases, which are one-time situations, and long-term financing, which is sort of like the home mortgage. And on line 45 is a 10-year loan that we got in 2016, and that was for the resurface of the rugby field and the building out of the new shed on the property. That matures in February of '27. So the good news there is you can see on line 45 a reduction in the cost of $50,000. That's because the mortgage is paid off. That was a mass development bond that we got through East Boston Savings Bank, and it was a good source of long-term fixed financing, but it was a little bit cumbersome, and it had an overhead on itThe second item on is 46. There's a foundation in Malden, of which I am the president, called the Adelaide

▶ 1:55:39 Breed Baird Foundation, and that is borrowing $800,000 to finish off the project in 2016 and finish off the utility shed. That came to 1.6 million, that utility shed. But it's changed the operations to the better greatly. Mm. And then line 47 is a line of credit that the Baird Foundation advanced in 2024. It was a total of $1,250,000 for a series of improvements, which included resurfacing the track and resurfacing the baseball field, which was originally 2007. The fields have about a 15, 16-year useful life. But, the foundation basically said, "Why are we lending money to the federal government at a fixed rate for 10 years? We can lend it to Melrose. They're just as reasonable." And I think that's

▶ 1:56:48 another source of long-term capital financing that we could use in the future. And they seem pleased to do that. And it's cheaper than doing a bond, and less complicated for the treasurer. So, let me see. Line 52 is an indication of the change in equipment purchases from last year. Line 52 was a snowplow that does sidewalks, and that keeps Forest Dale to Wyoming sidewalks clean, and it's worked out pretty well. 53 is buying a new lawnmower, which is about 15 years being replaced. And 54 is a tow-along thing, which blows pine needles and leaves off the track. And it clears the track without sweeping it, which reduces your surface wear. Mm-hmm. Pictures on the new pieces of equipment are on page 21.

▶ 1:58:03 That's not me with the hard hat on. But, they do a very good job on the fields. So, that's type one income, two income, and three. The summary is on 59. And in total, it shows a reduction from last year of $15,000. And the total budget for the year is 1,194,912.60, which is a reduction, again, of $15,000. Now, the problem with working with this budget is that's the amount we're spending, but it's divided equally between the two cities. So, the question is, are you talking about Melrose's share, or Malden's share, or the total gross? And that's where these columns on the right show the dollar increase of an item, percentage increase of an item, the amount being expended per city, and the dollar amount increase or decrease

▶ 1:59:15 per city. And again, the red box is to help Carrie Ann figure out what's due every month. So, that's where the budget is. And I appreciate your consideration. I hope it's clear. Carrie did a memo and circulated it, trying to reconcile the Munis numbers with what you see here in the annual report. That's beyond me, honestly. But I think what's happening is her staffing numbers are showing gross figures, but not necessarily the money coming in from Malden to make it an equal share. And the point is that it is equal between the two towns, except that we rely more on HR here because I think you've got a better operation. Don't tell the mayor. Any questions on that so far? Just to note to our colleagues, that this is recorded, for people in any

▶ 2:00:30 Cal Finocchiaro: of the cities that happen to be listening. Up first, I have Councilor Forgiero. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Keezer, for coming before us every year, and I really appreciate your thorough explanation of the budget because it's overwhelming when you first look at it, but when you kind of piece it apart, it helps. And I just wanted to say, more than a comment versus a question, I spend a lot of time at Pine Banks, and I just want to commend the group over there that takes care of the fields. I spend a lot of time in the track, and that field in between the track and just the grounds are just really well maintained. So, I think every penny we spend over there is well spent. Thanks. Terrific. Next up, Councilor Williams.

▶ 2:01:15 Ryan Williams: Thank you. I wanted to equally echo thanking you for always walking us in painful detail through the budget. I always appreciate it every year. I wanted to, in particular, ask if you had any thoughts on what seems to be a very dramatic reduction in utility costs Well, before the new shed, the new utility building, we really didn't have any utility sheds or utility costs because we didn't have any indoor space in the winter, so it was sort of primitive. When we got the new building, which is heated and cooled with electricity and natural gas, we weren't really sure what the number was going to be. So what you saw was an estimate, and then experience told us that we're not spending that much.

▶ 2:02:10 Hmm. The old shed, which is up over the bungalow on 1087 Main Street in Malden, had an oil burner. Hmm. And we're not really using that. That was the only place for warmth during the winter, and it wasn't a very good building as it was. But we're not using that, which is why the fuel oil is down. Hmm. But that's matching experience with what our new situation looks like. Understood. Yeah. In the report, you mentioned the-- We've talked about this before, the area with high lead contamination. Is there any thinking around what might become of that space other than just fencing it off? Have you explored remediation costs at all? Well, our experience with that, with the same engineers, is the experience with Roosevelt Park down in Malden.

▶ 2:03:04 Hmm. Which is an issue that is measured in millions. Okay. Understood. It's a question of pulling out all the dirt in the area and replacing it with new dirt. We've been 20 years doing a rear guard action to avoid the issues of remediation on that. And the thing is that Melrose used Pine Banks until 1958 as its municipal dump. I can remember my father bringing me down there. But it's lead. I don't think the danger of that, from what the engineers are telling me, is any greater than the land around an old Victorian which is bleeding lead paint into the soil. But it is currently, the temporary fence is costing $16,000 a year, and I think it would be some method of covering, finding a... The dog park is a good example because it's covered.

▶ 2:04:11 Ryan Williams: Hmm. The Sylvan Street parking lot, as you notice, isn't really asphalt. It's sort of a compact material. And that's there to minimize the remediation cost. Mm-hmm. Also, there's differential settlement, as you may have noticed in the parking lot. Mm-hmm. Just because of what's underneath is, it's old bottles and pieces of buildings and such as that. But that's something that we are considering. Okay. It might be perfectly covered with a pickleball court. That's exactly what I was going to say. You read my mind. I wanted to really commend the organization on the report of the superintendent, which is remarkably detailed and so helpful and thoughtful. We're having lots of discussions around fields in Melrose, and I

▶ 2:05:04 Ryan Williams: looked at this, and so many of the things that I never thought I would see here are here. So it's a great example to point to and learn more about field management from your superintendent, who has- Counted the numbers ... 25 years in the grass industry. So it's fantastic to see that. How many people are on the team, or do you use contractors in terms of managing those fields? Well, he outsources specific tasks to the degree that it's required. Trying to in-house things because outsourcing costs a little bit more. We've got three staff members. One of our staff members is more of a mechanic so that he can fix lawnmowers, and we've got a lift in the garage there, which is very helpful. The building has been transformational

▶ 2:06:02 Ryan Williams: because it allows so many things to be done. It's an air-conditioned space, for instance. When it gets to be 100 degrees outside, they can go get a glass of water. But as you could see in this book, we brought Santa's workshop into the shed. Mm-hmm. And the number 12 was the Ferry House Festival. Mm-hmm. I had no idea. That was my ward counselor in Malden. Mm-hmm. And she's now the police commissioner, so kind of hard to figure. I have one more question for you, which is I know that you have tried to do some traffic calming with the speed humps on the road, and there are still signs up that say, "Watch out, speed hump," but the speed humps aren't there. I personally think that the ones that were chosen were a little aggressive for

▶ 2:07:03 Ryan Williams: the purpose. I prefer these sort of round, gentle slopes. Mm-hmm. But not to put my finger on that scale. My real question is just, are you considering restoring some of those traffic calming features, or were they just sort of unpopular and you don't want to try them again? No, the problem with those is the snow removal. Yes. Well, they were temporary, the ones that were there. Yeah, and I'm pretty sure that I've gone over a couple of the temporary ones recently, so I think they're back, aren't they? Not the ones-- Well, not the ones when you come in off by Hunts and then go around to the track. That's where I go. I haven't seen them yet. But anyway, I just wanted to ask if you guys had any thoughts or any future thoughts to adding

▶ 2:07:48 Jason Chen: accessible pathways from- The superintendent. Yeah. He likes them. Yeah. And I think we've got them on Sylvan Street. Okay. Although they may have become loosened from their tie-downs. Okay. Thank you. All right, up next, I have Councilor Chen. Thank you, Chair, and thank you, Mr. Keezer. We had a conversation today, and I did not know much about this, but I agree, this is an amazing operational report. My overall takeaway is this is a really difficult setup to run because you've got two cities, and then within them you have a number of stakeholders. So he was telling us about how he schedules between two different school districts, a number of leagues, a number of private leagues, and how to balance all those fights. And left to their own devices, it

▶ 2:08:35 does not go well. So there's a referee who has to have a huge amount of patience and practicality, and also a good sense of humor to keep this all going. And they essentially run their own public works department separate from ours, with their own equipment and capital equipment. So- Can I address the scheduling? Yes. On page seven, it's a listing of liaisons, and one of them is Rob. So all the difficult work is delegated to him. Thank you very much. No worries. The point of that is Rob's from Melrose, and Steve Fogarty's from Melrose too, the AD. So Rob's got seniority over Steve Fogarty, the AD, which is just to keep Steve down a little bit. Right. Yes. And Julie Turner and Charlie Confrey are the same from

▶ 2:09:30 Malden. And the point of it is that the liaisons are supposed to be talking to all the soccer coaches so they don't come in and beat up the superintendent. They beat... But it's also true that Rob can do his own scheduling, go into the website and put in engagements, and so can Steve. Mm-hmm. And we're going to be having a liaisons meeting, I think, later this month, and basically it's the two cities get together and talk about what's important. And Melrose is going to be able to put its own scholastic end user groups in, and then there'll be a period of time after that when other groups can come in and look at getting space and ball time. And so it's really working, which is an interesting approach.

▶ 2:10:29 Devin Romanul: Mm-hmm. Thank you, Rob. Well, with that, I feel like you're underutilized. Maybe you should be fixing national healthcare or- ... solving the Middle East peace or something. But I propose we move this to the bottom line. Second. Second. Motion to move to the bottom line made by Councilor Chen, seconded by Councilor Karamcheti. All right. It was very close. On discussion, up first I have Vice Chair Vanderberg. Thank you. I was wondering if you could tell us about user fees that you receive for any of the groups that use the space or how that works. The City of Melrose scholastic end user groups don't pay. If we've got anybody that Rob puts onto the schedule isn't charged. Occasionally we'll get a

▶ 2:11:22 Kimberly Vandiver: league of baseball players, and they'll pay us for the field use and the light use, and that money ends up going to buy us grass seed and such. Okay. And also the picnic rental, the picnic sites and pavilions, is that also the same situation? Yes. Yeah. And that seems to work pretty well, except that we, believe it or not, had a truck bump into one of our picnic sheds, and so now we have to get that fixed. I never thought we'd have a truck knocking down our picnic site, but... Yeah. Very surprising. I'm glad you're working on it, though. I've seen all the caution tape up and everything like that. We have a preschool up there. Does everyone know that? She knows that. That was going to be my last point, is my daughter really enjoys the

▶ 2:12:13 Kimberly Vandiver: preschool, and I'm so excited that you all are expanding their program next year to additional headcount. And next year I'll have two kids in the program. So everyone talks a lot about the pond and the fields, which also get a lot of utilization, but the fact that you have preschool kids running around in that area is wonderful as well. I think it's amazing to me that they're there in January. Mm-hmm. But it seems to thrive. It's a good group of people. Yeah, it's wonderful. The teachers are wonderful. They keep the kids happy in all sorts of weather, and they have their tricks for what to wear and how to stay warm and how to stay happy, and it seems to work. I think we gave them a grant from the Baird Foundation to help with their

▶ 2:13:00 membership and the kids coming in. And there's a storage shed up there now, so they can keep things safe. Yeah. Really appreciate that you've expanded, that that's one of the recent additions to the park. Thank you. Perfect, and I believe I have last in queue right now, Councilor Karamcheti. I am no longer needed in the queue. All right. I second the motion to move to the bottom line. All right. All right. Absent any other questions from councilors, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vanderberg? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Coleman? Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman?

▶ 2:13:44 Devin Romanul: Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right. We'll move the bottom line on 652. Thank you, Mr. Keezer. And I'll mention I appreciate-... uh, having Pine Banks in Ward 7. I'm very, uh, very appreciative of having that jewel of the neighborhood. Um, yes, uh- Mr. Chair, I'd like to move to recess for five minutes, for a, a short recess for- Yeah ... bathroom breaks. Second. Motion to recess made by Councilor Park, seconded by Councilor Williams. Seeing no objection, all in favor? Aye. Aye. Opposed? All right. We are now in recess for five minutes. All right. Thank you everybody for the five-minute break. The interior. Appreciate the leg stretch. Uh, all right. And in the home stretch of our meeting, we have, uh, three different

▶ 2:14:25 Devin Romanul: sections, Appropriations for FY 2017, Orders, and Appropriations for FY 26. Starting in FY 27, we have ID number 2026-1204, an appropriation in the amount of $2,236,997 to fund the fiscal year 2027 Mount Hood Enterprise Fund budget. Uh, Mr. Carillo. Thank you for coming back. No problem. Uh, so this money is for the Enterprise Fund. Um, the figure there, the 2,236,000, was kind of the estimate from the city CFO on what we're gonna owe in expenses to run the golf course for the next fiscal year. Any questions? Any questions from colleagues? Councilor Finocchiaro. So just, can you just walk us through, us through this again? So these are expenses to keep them kind of running like a fine, old machine?

▶ 2:15:26 Yes. It's- And- ... it's everything up at Mount Hood, including capital improvement projects- Okay ... their professional services, the contracting, the bond payments that the city has to make for the playing fields, uh, Pine Banks and the equipment up there, um, any contracts. It's everything. Great. Okay. Any other colleagues? Make a motion to recommend. Second. Motion to recommend made by Councilor Finocchiaro, seconded by Councilor Karamcheti. On discussion? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kohl? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams?

▶ 2:16:09 Devin Romanul: Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right, all in favor. We'll move that forward to our next full council meeting. Mr. Carillo, we'll have you back in just another couple of agenda items. Oops. Thank you again for your- Thank you ... dancing around. Um, we have them in different sections. Uh, but all right. Uh, next up, ID number 2026-1212, reauthorization of the Revolving Fund table for the fiscal year 2027. Make a motion to recommend. Second. Motion to recommend. I believe it's, um, to hold- Hold it. Hold it on line ... um, as part of our FY 27 budgeting process. Hold it in committee. Um, motion made to hold in committee made by Councilor Finocchiaro, seconded by

▶ 2:16:48 Devin Romanul: Councilor Karamcheti on discussion. Uh, seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kohl? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right, we will hold that item. Uh, next up, item number 2026-1208, an appropriation in the amount of $126,652,797 to fund the fiscal year 2027 g- general fund operating budget. Motion to hold in committee. Second. Motion to hold made by Councilor Williams, seconded by Vice Chair Vandiver on discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll?

▶ 2:17:33 Devin Romanul: Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kohl? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right, we will hold that in committee. Uh, next section, Orders. Item number 2026-1240, an order to increase the Recreation Revolving Fund 6252 spending limit for the remainder of the fiscal year 2026 from $500,000 to $575,000. Thank you for coming back, Mr. Olveri. Uh, Councilor Williams? Uh, motion to recommend. Second. Motion to recommend made by Councilor Williams- Right ... seconded by Councilor Karamcheti. On discussion? We were- Unless you had any further statement you wanted to make

▶ 2:18:21 Devin Romanul: ... nothing tonight. All right. Thanks for coming up. All right. Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kohl? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right, that passes. We will move forward to the- Thank you ... next full council meeting. And we have one more for you if you, uh, if you don't mind. What's that? It's the AEDs. Mm-mm. Was that for me? Oh, it's not you. It's for Robin. I apologize. Parks. All right. I can hang out, though. All right. Uh, no, no. You're, you're good to get into a-

▶ 2:18:58 Devin Romanul: An AED class ... get into a pickup Q&A. Um, thank you for coming. I appreciate you. Um, ID number 2026-1241, an acceptance of a donation to the Parks Department for the purchase and maintenance of AED units at parks throughout the city. Um, I just wanna take a second to thank and kinda congratulate Kelly Ruben for what she did, um, fundraising for that. I think that's the perfect example of a resident having an idea, following the correct process with local government, and following through with the action to benefit the community as a whole. So just wanna take a second to say thank you to her. And if there's any questions in regards to it, I know I have also a free cache on something similar coming up, so.

▶ 2:19:40 I'll make a motion to recommend. Second. Motion to recommend made by Councilor Karamcheti, seconded by Councilor Finocchiaro. On discussion? Just that this is awesome, and really appreciate the efforts. Very cool. Indeed. Any other comments from councilors? Councilor Finocchiaro. Ditto. I'm really excited to see these out in the parks, and I justWanted to ask briefly, do you have an idea of when they'll be implemented? Hopefully as soon as possible. Okay. I'm going to be working with the health department, probably police and fire as well, to make sure we have uniform equipment throughout the city. Mm. Mm-mm. There's going to have to be an installation because we're going to have cabinets at

▶ 2:20:19 the fields that are manufactured to notify public safety services when opened and used. So hopefully as soon as possible. Great. Councillor Williams and then Councillor Chen. Yeah. Thank you. How many parks are going to get one? Are there any parks that aren't going to get one? Is there a metric for which ones do and don't? It's still up for discussion. It's going to be a decision that the Park Commission ultimately makes. The estimate that we had was seven parks. Okay. So again, it's all up to the decision of the Park Commission at this point. Sure. We're still in the planning phase for it now that hopefully the funding's available. Yeah, I would love to see Franklin Field, right? The Common.

▶ 2:20:58 Jason Chen: Yeah. Obviously, the Knoll. Mm. Yeah. Thank you. Councillor Chen. Thank you. I'm sure we're thinking about some kind of public service training for- Mm ... anyone, and I hope no one's here has had to use an AED before, but it really is designed for while people are doing CPR on a person to keep their brain oxygenated. Mm. Any person who can read, it's designed for you to be able to use it under stress. It's got diagrams. It'll talk you through it, so open it up, unzip it, and just push the button. It'll start telling you what to do. Mm. Mm. Any other comments or questions from councilors? We have a motion on the floor. Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver?

▶ 2:21:40 Devin Romanul: Yes. Councillor Chen? Yes. Councillor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councillor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councillor Karamcheti? Yes. Councillor Coleman? Yes. Councillor Park? Yes. Councillor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All right. All in favor. We'll move that to our next full council meeting. Thank you so much, Mr. Carrillo. We'll have you back in after one more agenda item. Thank you. Get your steps in today. OCW. Get your steps in. Gotta get the steps in. All right. Appropriations for FY26, ID number 2026-1171, an appropriation from free cash to the Memorial Building in the amount of $50,000 for boiler replacement and HVAC controls. Thank you for coming back, Ms. Pickett Brodeur.

▶ 2:22:21 Oh, thank you for having me. Too loud? No, you're good. Hang on one second. Okay. This all happened the first week in January. The boiler broke, and I was able to get someone in there very quickly and look at it and make it so the other three boilers would work. At the same time, the controls weren't working, and the controls, what I mean by that is what I do from the computer end of it. So, it was working, so we could get through it, but the boiler has to be replaced, and I need all four boilers back. And the perfect time for me to do this is in the summer. So that's why I asked for free cash, because it won't affect the AC in the building, which was my first concern. And the first part is for the boiler, and the

▶ 2:23:13 second part of it is for the controls to... It's two separate items that happened, but the controls have to be upgraded. It's the BACnet system, which I know all about now. And as a result of this, I talked to many people, and that's where it came, I want a service contract so that my controls are constantly being monitored, it'll be licensed, and it'll be upgraded. Any questions I can answer? Perfect. Up first, I have Councilor Finocchiaro. Thank you. It just sounds like a no-brainer, so I just want to make a motion to recommend. Second. Motion to recommend made by Councilor Finocchiaro, second by Councilor Karamcheti. On discussion, I have Councilor Williams. Mm. Yes. Thank you. Okay. I just wanted to ask whether you all are looking

▶ 2:23:55 Ryan Williams: at high-efficiency boilers. I assume this is a gas-fired boiler that you have. Like, it's gas, right? Yes. Yeah. Yes. So when you guys are looking at this, it seems like you've already priced it out, which is great to have a line item budget in a free cash request. That's very nice. Thank you for that. Well, I did several. I didn't know about boilers, so I had to do several vendors and... Well, it's just nice to see some detail that we can look at. But so have you put thought into, or has somebody talked about the benefits of getting higher efficiency models versus lower efficiency models? This is a high... This is 97% thermal efficiency. Yeah. 97, that's good. Okay. Thank you. You'd think I'd know.

▶ 2:24:42 Councilor Jamaleddine? I was just going to ask, you can't fix it yourself? If I could, I would've. You really would've. It was a surprise, and it was the first week in January, which when all the worst time of winter for it to happen. Always. Councilor Chen. Thank you. Was DPW, even though we don't have an engineer, they manage a number of boilers and HVAC systems. Were they helpful in advising you on this? I actually went to them and said, "I have to replace a boiler. This is what the quotes I'm getting." And I asked Jim Troop if he could just sit with me for five minutes and say, "What do you think? Am I going down the right path?" And he's the one that helped me tremendously because I didn't know about boilers.

▶ 2:25:26 But I do now. And so I did ask Jim Troop for his time. I also asked him about getting price quotes, like what the process was. Mm-hmm. And I have since discovered, they have told me about an online class that you can take, which I'm going to take just to make sure for future reference for small things like this, not for big ones. I guess I'm wondering, not directly you, but why DPW doesn't take a more active role in maintaining. We are not a DPW building. DPW takes care of the exterior building. We are a non-union building. We are not included in any of their work, but they do take care of the exterior of the building. Like the fabulous green team, they take care of our outside of our building. They take care of my flags.

▶ 2:26:08 In an emergency situation, for example, when the basement flooded, they stepped in to help me because I needed help. But we are not a DPW building. They do not service us. Is that the arrangement that you like, or you'd prefer that you have more support on this? That's for someone else's decision to make. Thank you. Up next, I have Councilor Park. Thank you. Assuming this gets moved forward, what is the process in terms of setting a timeline to get this installed, and who will be the person responsible for overseeing the installation? The minute the money gets transferred, I'm going to call the next-- You have to wait three days after when the transfer happens. You have to wait three days for the mayor to sign it.

▶ 2:26:56 The day that gets signed, I've already set it up with the vendor to order the part, because I have to order the boiler, and then my timeframe is July, August. I would prefer July, but they have asked me to wait July and August because that's their busy time for HVACs, but this should only take three days, and I'll be overseeing it with guidance from Adam. I don't know if you have the HVAC person from DPW, who I also consulted. He will step in and just look at it, but they have no role whatsoever at Memorial Hall. They do no work at Memorial Hall. Understood. But at least someone from DPW will be there on-site just to- No, they will not be there on-site. I will be there on-site. Oh, you will be on-site.

▶ 2:27:43 I am on-site, yes. Okay, so Adam's role would be what then? Just- I'm just going to ask him to, if I have questions, can I call him, and I can call him. But Memorial Hall is not under DPW. Okay. Understood. Thank you. Any other questions from councilors? We have a motion on the floor. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kowal? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All in favor, we'll move that to our next full council meeting. Thank you, Director Pigott-Brodeur. We appreciate your time and stewardship.

▶ 2:28:26 Devin Romanul: Thank you very much. I appreciate your time. All right. Last three items. ID number 2026-1237, an appropriation from free cash in the amount of $17,000 to the parks department for the purchase of AEDs for Blankfields. Make a motion to recommend. Yeah. Second. Motion to recommend made by Councilor Finocchiaro, seconded by Councilor Williams. On discussion. He said sure. I knew that. Right. He said sure? He said second. All right. I saw his hand first. I said second. So psychologically- It's fair, it's fine ... all right. Seconded by Councilor Karamcheti. All right. I think it was an informal- It's okay ... but I get it. On discussion. That's what I said, yeah. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll?

▶ 2:29:07 Vice Chair Vandiver? Yeah. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kowal? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yep. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All in favor, we'll move that forward to our next full council meeting. Up next, item number 2026-1249, an appropriation for Mount Hood retained earnings in the amount of $200,000 to Mount Hood reserve fund. Happy to answer any questions. Yeah, sure. Would... Councilor Williams. What separates this appropriation from the prior appropriation? What are the difference between the two? So the reserve fund is almost like a savings account, an insurance policy. It also gains interest.

▶ 2:29:56 So in years prior, we like to keep that somewhere between $400,000 and $600,000. Right now, it's at $230,000. Mm. So this number was advised by the CFO. Okay. Very good. Thank you. Councilor Finocchiaro. Can I make a motion to recommend? Second. Motion to recommend made by Councilor Finocchiaro, seconded by Councilor Karamcheti. On discussion. Councilor Chen. Question. Do you know if our Mount Hood enterprise funds are just in a bank account, and then our reserve funds are invested, as you say, to try to have higher return in case we need it? I do not know the answer to that. I can find out for you- That's okay, yeah ... and reach out to you later this week. I believe it all falls under city budget, though.

▶ 2:30:45 I'll have to double-check. Other councilors? Councilor Finocchiaro. Yeah, I don't know what the accounts are, but it just seems like we're transferring within the Mount Hood- Correct ... funds, so. Yeah. But that would be something good to find out. Yep. Any other questions? Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kowal? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All in favor, we'll move that forward to our next full council meeting. And last but not least, ID number 2026-1250, an

▶ 2:31:27 Devin Romanul: appropriation from the Mount Hood retained earnings in the amount of $150,000 to the Mount Hood Professional Services to fulfill contract obligations. Make a motion to recommend. Motion to recommend made by Councilor Finocchiaro, seconded by Councilor Karamcheti. On discussion. Seeing none, Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Vice Chair Vandiver? Yes. Councilor Chen? Yes. Councilor Finocchiaro? Yes. Councilor Jamaleddine? Yes. Councilor Karamcheti? Yes. Councilor Kowal? Yes. Councilor Park? Yes. Councilor Williams? Yes. President Freeman? Yes. Chair Romanul? Yes. All in favor. All in favor. That will move forward to our next full council meeting. Seeing as that is our last agenda item, I'll now motion by unanimous consent to

▶ 2:32:09 Devin Romanul: adjourn. Seeing no objection, we are now adjourned. Thank you. Thank you

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