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Providence Committee on Finance-Tuesday, December 16, 2025-5:30 PM

Call to Order and Roll Call

21:34 - 22:32

Councilwoman Joanne Ryan calls the regular meeting of the finance committee to order at 5:33 PM. The clerk takes the roll call, confirming a quorum with three members present and two absent.

Motion to Take Items Out of Order

22:32 - 23:16

The committee approves a motion to take items out of order, waiving the reading and combining the discussions for 20 America Street and 157 Gano Street. The motion is made and seconded, passing unanimously.

Swearing In and Introduction of Substitutes

23:16 - 25:35

The committee swears in the Chief Financial Officer and the attorney representing the properties. They also approve substitute versions for all three matters on the agenda due to previous drafting errors and updated fiscal notes.

Discussion on 157 Gano Street Tax Stabilization Agreement

25:35 - 33:50

The committee discusses a Tax Stabilization Agreement (TSA) application for a 35-unit residential development at 157 Gano Street. Chief Financial Officer Ronald Smirancini presents the fiscal note, detailing the projected tax savings, park and recreation contributions, and monitoring fees.

Discussion on 20 America Street Tax Stabilization Agreement

33:50 - 41:39

The committee reviews the TSA application for a 23-unit residential development at 20 America Street, which will feature market-rate units and no parking due to zoning exemptions. After hearing the fiscal note testimony, the committee votes to schedule public hearings for both 157 Gano Street and 20 America Street at a later date.

Discussion on 386 Adams Avenue Tax Stabilization Agreement

41:39 - 44:51

The committee reviews the TSA application for a four-story mixed-use development at 386 Adams Avenue, despite the developer's representative being absent. Chief Financial Officer Smirancini presents the fiscal note, and the committee votes to schedule a public hearing for the matter.

Closing Remarks and Adjournment

44:51 - 45:40

Chairwoman Ryan expresses appreciation for the work on the Tax Stabilization Agreements and discusses coordinating with the clerk's office for the upcoming public hearings. The meeting is adjourned following a motion by Councilman Sanchez.