The Public Facilities Committee met on February 18, 2026. See report and meeting video.
Approved
- Transfer of $150,000 from the Cooper Center Owners’ Project Contingency to cover project closeout costs, including furnishings, equipment, and site issues that may arise in the first year after construction (7-0).
- Transfer of $1,500,000 from the FY2026 Budget Reserve — Snow Removal, with $350,000 to Regular Overtime and $1,150,000 to Contractors, to cover snow removal hauling costs (7-0).
- Reappointment of Jonathan Kantar to the Design Review Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2029 (7-0).
- Reappointment of SingNing Kuo to the Design Review Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2029 (7-0).
- Reappointment of Amy MacKrell to the Design Review Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2029 (7-0).
- Reappointment of Stacy Roman to the Designer Selection Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2029 (7-0).
- Reappointment of Kenneth White to the Designer Selection Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2029 (7-0).
- Reappointment of John Synnott to the Designer Selection Committee for a term expiring December 31, 2029 (7-0).
No Action Necessary
- Request for a pre-budget planning discussion with the Department of Public Works in preparation for the FY26 budget review (7-0). Councilors requested traffic calming, phosphorus control, stormwater management, and major equipment purchases be included in the discussion. An ongoing trash-recycling study will cover the cost savings of an every-other-week pick-up schedule and composting options.
Present: Councilors Kalis (Chair), Albright, Getz, Gordon, Grossman, Dahmubed, and Leary.
Absent: Councilor Kelley.
City staff: Alex Valcarce, Commissioner of Public Buildings; Shawna Sullivan, Commissioner of Public Works; Bernie McDonald, Deputy Commissioner of Public Works.
