2026-05-04 – Finance Committee Meeting – Meeting Agenda

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Related Meeting: Finance Committee Meeting (May 4, 2026 7:00 pm)
Committee: Finance Committee
Department: Finance
Category: Meeting Agendas

FINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA
The Standing Committee on Finance will meet on Monday, May 4th, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers, Brockton City Hall, 45 School Street, to consider the following:
Public Hearing: Ordinance: Ordinance relative to Short-Term Rental regulations and uses in the City of Brockton during the World Cup events applicable April 1, 2026 to
July 31, 2026. As Amended available for Full viewing at the City Clerk’s office.

1. Appointment of Abraham Belice, of 22 Intervale St, Brockton, MA 02302, to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an alternate for a three-year term, ending in April 2029.
Invited: Abraham Belice
2. Appointment of Alix Arthur Gayaud to the Brockton Housing Authority Board of Directors for a five-year term, ending in April 2031.
Invited: Alix Arthur Gayaud
3. Appointment of Yves Cajuste, of 14 Michael Dr., Brockton, MA 02301, to the Brockton Community Access Advisory Board, for a three-year term, ending in April 2029.
Invited: Yves Cajuste
4. Reappointment of James Sweeney, of 33 Montrose St, Brockton, MA 02301, to the Planning Board for a five-year term, ending in April 2031
Invited: James Sweeney
5. Ordinance: Ordinance relative to Short-Term Rental regulations and uses in the City of Brockton during the World Cup events applicable April 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026.
Invited: Building Interim Commissioner CBO, William Forte
6. ORDERED: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer of: $75,000.00
FROM: AUDITOR -PERSONAL SERVICES NON-OVERTIME $75,000.00 TO: AUDITOR MAIL – PURCHASE OF SERVICE $75,000.00
Invited: City Auditor Juan Gonzales Dr. Troy Clarkson

ORDERED: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows:
Transfer of: $116,538.04 FROM: POLICE -PERSONAL SERVICES NON-OVERTIME $116,538.04 TO: EDUCATION – COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS $116,538.04
Invited: Chief of Police Brenda Perez And/or Designees Dr. Troy Clarkson
ORDERED: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer of: $3,000.00
FROM: CITY CLERK – PERSONAL SERVICES NON-OVERTIME $3,000.00 TO: CITY CLERK – PERSONAL SERVICES OVERTIME $3,000.00
Invited: City Clerk Timothy Cruise Dr. Troy Clarkson
ORDERED: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows: Transfer of: $50,000.00
FROM: DPW SEWER -PERSONAL SERVICES NON-OVERTIME $50,000.00 TO: DPW SEWER -PERSONAL SERVICES OVERTIME $50,000.00
Invited: DPW Commissioner Patrick Hill Dr. Troy Clarkson
ORDERED: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows:
Transfer of: $40,000.00
FROM: DPW WATER -PERSONAL SERVICES NON-OVERTIME $40,000.00
TO: DPW WATER -PERSONAL SERVICES OVERTIME $40,000.00
Invited: DPW Commissioner Patrick Hill Dr. Troy Clarkson
ORDERED: That the City Council authorizes the acceptance and expenditure of the total grant funds in the amount of $50,000.00.
FROM: EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY $50,000.00
TO: FIRE DEPARTMENT $50,000.00
Invited: Fire Chief Brian Nardelli And/Or Designees Dr. Troy Clarkson
ORDERED: That the following named sum be and the same is hereby transferred as the same was submitted by the Mayor as follows:
Transfer of: $150,000.00 FROM: PUBLIC PROPERTY – PERSONAL SERVICES NON-OVERTIME $150,000.00
TO: PUBLIC PROPERTY – PURCHASE OF SERVICE $150,000.00
Invited: Building Interim Commissioner CBO, William Forte Dr. Troy Clarkson
ORDERED: The City of Brockton is hereby authorized to grant and convey, a nonexclusive perpetual easement over certain real property owned by the City and known as
D.W. Field Park, located on the northerly side of Oak Street in Brockton, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, for the benefit of MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY, a Massachusetts corporation having an address at 170 Data Drive, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451, and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC., a New York corporation having a local address at 6 Bowdoin Square, 9th Floor, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, and their respective successors and assigns.
Said easement shall be for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing, repairing, maintaining, operating and patrolling an overhead utility system for the transmission of high and low voltage electric current and telecommunications, including but not limited to one (1) utility pole, wires, cables, and all related foundations, anchors, guys, braces,
fittings, equipment and appurtenances (the “Overhead System”), over, across, under and
upon a portion of said City-owned property.
FURTHER ORDERED:
That said easement shall originate from existing Pole P.42-1 located on the northerly side of Oak Street and extend in a northerly direction over City property to proposed Pole P.42-2, as more particularly described in a Grant of Easement and as generally depicted on a plan entitled “EXHIBIT ‘A’ NOT TO SCALE; THE EXACT LOCATION OF SAID FACILITIES TO BE ESTABLISHED BY AND UPON THE
INSTALLATION AND ERECTION OF THE FACILITIES THEREOF,” dated December
10, 2025, W/R #31150765, copies of which are on file with the City.
FURTHER ORDERED:
That the easement shall include the right of ingress and egress over City property for the purposes of installing, maintaining, repairing, replacing, operating and removing said Overhead System, and the right to clear and keep cleared such vegetation and obstructions as may interfere with its safe and efficient operation, with restoration of the surface to reasonably good condition following any disturbance.
FURTHER ORDERED:
The City Council authorizes the Mayor to execute the attached Easement and to take other actions as necessary to carry out the terms, purposes, and conditions of the same and subject to such additional terms and conditions as deemed to be in the best interest of the City.
Invited: Superintendent of Parks Timothy Carpenter City Solicitor James O’Brien And/Or Designees
WHEREAS, the city encountered issues with internal financial controls resulting in audits by outside organizations; and WHEREAS, the recent report from the Office of the Inspector General relating to the school department deficit, and the continued review of city finances by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue reinforce the need for stronger internal controls and oversight of finances. This proposed amendment to Chapter 324 of the Acts of 1990 was cited in the Inspector General report and is intended to help strengthen review and approval of multi-year spending obligations. This would apply to all departments and would not alter the
authority of the school committee or other city agency to negotiate provisions of contractual agreements. THEREFORE, be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Brockton to adopt a Home Rule Petition to Amend Chapter 324 of the Acts of 1990 accordingly.
ORDERED: That the City Council of the City of Brockton petitions the Great and General Court for to repeal special legislation relating to the City of Brockton to be filed
with an attested copy of this Order be and hereby is approved under the provisions of Clause One (1) Section Eight (8) of Article Two (2), as amended, of the Articles of Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as follows:
PETITION TO AMEND CHAPTER 324 OF THE SPECIAL ACTS OF 1990 “AN
ACT RELATIVE TO THE FINANCIAL CONDITIONS IN THE CITY OF
BROCKTON”
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
Provided that the General Court may reasonably vary the form and substance of this requested legislation which shall be within the scope of the general public objectives of this petition, be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court Assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows:
The text of Chapter 324 “An Act Relative to the Financial Conditions in the City of Brockton” shall amended to include the following language at the end of Section 5 of
Chapter 324 of the Special Acts of 1990 to state as follows:
All powers and duties of the chief financial officer of Brockton shall apply to all departments of the city, including the school department.
School department budgets, expenditures and other financial matters requiring action by the city council shall be submitted to the chief financial officer for review and comment after they have been acted upon by the school committee.
All collective bargaining agreements, personal employment contracts, a contract for goods and services, or any agreement, lease, purchase order, or spending request by the school department which may require the expenditure of funds or otherwise financially obligate the city for a period in excess of one year, shall be first submitted to the chief financial officer who shall submit in writing to the mayor and city council a certification that it is his/her professional opinion, after an evaluation of all pertinent financial information reasonably available, the city’s financial resources and revenues are and will continue to be adequate to support such proposed expenditures or obligations without a detrimental impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of municipal services.
Provided further, in the case of any collective bargaining agreement, individual employment contract or agreement to pay salaries, wages and benefits, no agreement shall be valid without a certification by the chief financial officer. The chief financial officer shall report his/her failure to issue a certification to the mayor and city council. The chief financial officer shall note, specifically, the contents of the agreement which prevent certification and return the agreement to the appropriate department for further action.
In all cases where the duty is not expressly charged to any other department or office, it shall be the duty of the chief financial officer to promote, secure, and preserve the financial interests of the city.
The city of Brockton shall be deemed to have accepted section 37M of chapter 71 of the General Laws for the purpose of consolidating the operations of the business and financial services department of the school department with those of the city under the authority of the chief financial officer. (POSTPONED FROM FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING FEBRUARY 2ND, 2026) (POSTPONED FROM FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 6TH, 2026) (POSTPONED FROM FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING APRIL 21ST, 2026)
Invited: Legislative Counsel Shannon Resnick Dr. Troy Clarkson City Auditor Juan Gonzalez Mr. John Condon Former CFO Superintendent Dr. Priya Tahiliani
WHEREFORE, currently, The city cannot fill all private detail positions needed during
road and building construction. Officers up to age 70 from other departments are often
called in for assignment because other communities have established the age seventy (70)
provision. NOTE: The city receives a ten percent (10%) fee of the costs of private details
when a Brockton officer is assigned.
THEREFORE, be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Brockton to adopt a
Home Rule Petition to authorize retired officers in the City of Brockton to serve as
special police officers up to the age of 70.
ORDERED: That the following petition be approved and submitted to the Great and General Court for approval under Clause (1) of Section 8 of Article 2, as amended, of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as follows, except for clerical or editorial changes of form only.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF BROCKTON TO SERVE AS SPECIAL POLICE OFFICERS
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.
(a)
The City of Brockton may appoint, subject to City Council approval, as they deem necessary, and upon the recommendation of the chief of police, retired police officers of the City of Brockton as special police officers to perform police details or police duties arising from the police details or during the course of police detail work, whether or not related to the detail work. The retired police officers shall have been regular police officers and retired based on superannuation. The special police officers shall not be subject to the maximum age restrictions applied to regular police officers under chapter 32 of the General Laws but shall not be eligible to serve as special police officers on the last day of the month in which have reached the age of 70. A special police officer shall pass a medical examination by a physician or other certified professional chosen by the
City to determine that the officer is capable of performing the essential duties of a special police officer, the cost of which shall be borne by the special police officer, prior to performing police details.
(b)
Special police officers appointed pursuant to this act shall not be subject to chapter 31 of the General Laws, section 85H of chapter 32 of the General Laws or sections 99A, 100 or 111F of chapter 41 of the General Laws. Special police officers appointed pursuant to this act shall be subject to chapter 151A of the General Laws.
(c)
Special police officers shall, when performing their duties under subsection (a), have the same powers to make arrests and perform other functions as do regular police officers in the City.
(d)
Special police officers shall be re-appointed annually, subject to removal by the City at any time with 14 days written notice. Upon request, the chief of police shall provide reasons for removal in writing.
(e)
Special police officers appointed pursuant to this act shall be subject to the rules and regulations, policies and procedures and requirements of the police department and chief of police, including restrictions on the type of detail assignment, requirements regarding medical examinations to determine continued capacity to perform the duties of a special police officer, requirements for training, requirements for firearm licensing and qualification and requirements regarding uniforms and equipment. Special police officers shall not be subject to section 96B of chapter 41 of the General Laws.
(f)
Special police officers appointed pursuant to this act shall be sworn in before the City Clerk, who shall keep a record of all such appointments.
(g)
An individual who is appointed as a special police officer pursuant to this act shall be eligible for assignment to any detail, subject to the provisions of any collective bargaining agreement then in effect in the City between the City and the police union.
(h)
Retired police officers in the City serving as special police officers pursuant to this act shall be subject to the limitations on hours worked and on payments to retired city employees set forth in subsection (b) of section 91 of chapter 32 of the General Laws.
(i)
No further deductions under chapter 32 of the General Laws shall be made from the regular compensation of a special police officer appointed pursuant to this act for any service subsequent to them reaching the age of 65 years and upon retirement a special police officer appointed pursuant to this act shall receive a superannuation retirement allowance equal to that which the officer would have been entitled had the officer retired at the age of 65.
(j)
A special police officer appointed pursuant to this act shall comply with all requirements of chapter 6E of the General Laws, including: (i) maintaining certification and good standing with the Massachusetts peace officer standards and training commission; and (ii) complying with all annual in-service and other training requirements mandated by the municipal police training committee.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
(POSTPONED FROM FINANCE MEETING FEBRUARY 2ND, 2026) (POSTPONED FROM FINANCE MEETING MARCH 16TH, 2026)
Invited: Chief of Police Brenda Perez And/or Designee Officer Derek Salamone Dr. Troy Clarkson
WHEREFORE, the Boys and Girls Club raised millions of dollars to construct new facilities in Brockton on land at Eldon B. Keith Field. The land needed by the Club was purchased from the city, with approval by the City Council. An easement to allow entry into their land from West Elm Street is needed but for almost two (2) years the school committee has refused to grant approval. Meanwhile, as time passes the costs of construction increase for the Club. If approved, this petition will allow the mayor to proceed with the planning and design for a suitable easement, notwithstanding state law which allows the school committee to control the land.
THEREFORE, be it Ordered by the City Council of the City of Brockton to adopt a Home Rule Petition as follows.
ORDERED:
That the following petition be approved and submitted to the Great and General Court for approval under Clause (1) of Section 8 of Article 2, as amended, of the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and to the end that legislation be adopted precisely as follows, except for clerical or editorial changes of form only.
AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BROCKTON AND THE BROCKTON CITY COUNCIL TO GRANT AN EASEMENT OVER LAND
KNOWN AS “ELDON B. KEITH FIELD” TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF A NEW FACILITY BY THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF METRO SOUTH
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 the provisions of MGL Chapter 71, Section 33, or Chapter 99 of the Acts of 1920, the mayor with the approval of the city council may grant to the
“Boys and Girls Club of Metro South” an easement over land known as Eldon B. Keith
Field for the purpose of constructing a new facility to serve the youth of the city.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
(POSTPONED FROM FINANCE MEETING MARCH 16TH, 2026)
Invited: Derek Haim And/Or Designees City Solicitor James O’Brien Vice Chair of Brockton School Committee Claudio Gomes
Resolve: Whereas: The Office of the Inspector General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has undertaken and delivered a review of the “Brockton Public Schools FY23 $18 Million Budget Deficit”. And Whereas: The Inspector General, Jeffrey Shapiro looks forward to a discussion of the findings and recommendations in the review, be it resolved to invite Jeffrey Shapiro and any personnel that he deems appropriate to a meeting of the Standing Committee on Finance of the Brockton City Council for a discussion of the report.
Invited: Inspector General Jeffrey Shapiro And/Or Designees