HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-26-2010 Gift of FundsMichael J. Driscoll
Town Manager
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To: Honorable Town Council
From: Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager
Date: October 22, 2010
RE: AGENDA ITEM - APPROVAL OF GIFT EXPENDITURE
I am delighted to inform you that Mr. Ronald D. Dean, Chairman of the Board & Chief
Executive Officer of Watertown Savings Bank has offered to fund the cost of materials for the
replacement of the sidewalk on the east side of Cross Street between Main Street and Pleasant
Street. As indicated in the attached correspondence from Superintendent Mee along with a follow
up conversation, this sidewalk is in need of replacement and Mr. Dean's offer would be beneficial
to the community. The work will be performed under the guidance of the Department of Public
Works using general construction standards and principals. This sidewalk will also improve the
pedestrian connection between the Pleasant Street project and Main Street.
The total estimated dollar value for the material is $3,700. Pursuant to Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A, any expenditure of gifts of funds needs the approval of the
Town Manager and Town Council.
I respectfully request the attached Resolution approving this gift expenditure be placed on
the October 26, 2010 Town Council Agenda for your consideration.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation in this matter.
cc: Ronald D. Dean, Chairman of the Board & CEO of Watertown Savings Bank
Gerald S. Mee, Jr., Superintendent of Public Works
Phyllis L. Marshall, Town Treasurer/Collector
Thomas J. Tracy, Town Auditor
Resolution # R — 2010 -
Resolution approving the Acceptance and Expenditure of Gifts of Funds
WHEREAS: from time to time, this community is the beneficiary of a monetary gift
donated towards improving the quality and spirit of its inhabitants lives; and
WHEREAS: Watertown Savings Bank will fund the cost of materials for the
replacement of the sidewalk on the east side of Cross Street between Main Street and
Pleasant Street.
WHEREAS: the work will be performed under the guidance of the Department of
Public Works using general construction standards and principals.
WHEREAS: this sidewalk will also improve the pedestrian connection between the
Pleasant Street project and Main Street.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: that the Town Council of the City known
as the Town of Watertown, hereby accepts and appropriates, pursuant to Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53A, a monetary gift in the amount of $3,700 received
by the Watertown Savings Bank.
Council Member
I hereby certify that at a regular meeting of the Town Council for which a quorum was
present, the above resolution was adopted by a vote of for, against and
present on October 26, 2010.
Valerie Papas, Council Clerk Mark S. Sideris, Council President
TOWN OF WATERTOWN
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
124 ORCHARD STREET
WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02472
Tel: 617-972-6420
Fax: 617-972-6402
TO: Michael J. Driscoll, Town Manager
FROM: Gerald S. Mee, Jr.
Superintendent of Public Works
DATE: October 22, 2010
RE: Acceptance of a Gift
Mr. Ronald D. Dean, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Watertown Savings Bank
has graciously offered to donate funds for the materials to replace the sidewalk on the east side of Cross
Street between Main Street and Pleasant Street.
The work will be performed by Newport Construction as they have bid sidewalk items under our road
contract and they are the low bidder on the Pleasant Street project that abuts this proposed work. Utilizing
this contractor, in my mind, is the most logical and cost effective approach to replace the sidewalk in need
of repair.
The total estimated dollar value for the material is $3,700. Please bear in mind that these are estimated
numbers and we respectfully reserve the option to increase or decrease the dollar values based on actual
cost upon completion of the work.
I would ask that this request be placed before the Town Council as an agenda item at the October 26,
2010 meeting of the Council for consideration of acceptance.
Please let me know if you require further information and thank you for your attention to this matter.