Council approves licenses and key contracts
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The Council approved a mix of routine licenses, planning and grant items, and several contracts, including cybersecurity funding and a records management system, all by unanimous vote.
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What this means
Residents saw the Council move forward on several city operations items at once. The meeting approved licenses, accepted a cybersecurity grant, authorized a land evidence records management system, and continued brownfield cleanup work tied to the 719 River Street site. The Council also passed the first reading of a plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG housing and community development funds for 2026-2030, and advanced two ordinances for new utility poles on Rock Ridge Drive.
Key decisions
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- Granted all licenses on the Board of License Commissioners agenda by a 7-0 vote.
- Approved minutes from the June 15 regular meeting and June 22 show cause hearing by a 7-0 vote.
- Approved the consent agenda by a 7-0 vote.
- Passed first reading of the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan and 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds by a 6-0 vote, with one council member recused.
- Passed first reading of an ordinance to prohibit battery-powered and motorized bicycles on city sidewalks by a 7-0 vote.
- Passed first reading of ordinances for new joint poles on Rock Ridge Drive for Narragansett Electric and Verizon by 7-0 votes.
- Authorized a contract with Gentes Excavating, Inc. for miscellaneous construction equipment.
- Authorized a contract with Neumo Group, LLC for a Land Evidence Records Management System.
- Accepted the FY2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program award through an agreement with Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency.
- Ratified the Mayor’s execution of proposals with ADP and Synerion for payroll and other services.
- Authorized continued use of Fuss & O’Neill, Inc. for supplemental Brownfield Cleanup Services at the 719 River Street site and adjoining properties.
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City Council Regular Meeting - Jul 13 2026
Agenda
- Finance Director.10.1Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
- Public Works.10.2Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
- Public Safety.10.3Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
- Planning Department.10.4Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
- Personnel.10.5Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
- Human Services.10.6Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
- City Clerk.10.7Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
- Library10.8Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICERS.
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