City Board decisions of 21 September 2026
The agenda of the City Board meeting can be found in the administration’s publishing service. At its meeting, the City Board decided as follows:
§ 304 Dissolution of the Business Fund balance sheet unit
The City Board decided to propose to the City Council that the Council
- decides to dissolve the balance sheet unit of the City of Hämeenlinna’s Business Fund as of 30 November 2026.
- decides that all assets, liabilities, and balance sheet items of the fund will be transferred to the city’s accounts, and the balance sheet unit’s equity will be transferred to the city’s own equity.
- states that the Business Fund’s rules will be terminated in connection with the dissolution, and
- authorizes the Finance Director to take all measures necessary to dissolve the Business Fund, transfer its assets, and complete the related accounting.
§ 305 Approval of the Catalyst Fund operating model and establishment of the investment Catalyst Fund
The City Board decided to propose to the City Council that the Council:
- approves the implementation of the Catalyst Fund operating model in accordance with the attached Catalyst Fund Operating Model document and the accompanying report,
- decides that the cumulative maximum amount of investments in the investment Catalyst Fund over the lifetime of the Catalyst Fund operating model may be no more than EUR 5,000,000,
- decides that the City of Hämeenlinna will join the investment Catalyst Fund to be established as a silent partner, and approves the attached documents concerning the establishment of the fund (the partnership agreement and the shareholder and management agreement),
- approves an investment commitment of EUR 1,000,000 by the city to the investment Catalyst Fund and decides to make an initial investment of EUR 400,000 in the fund,
- decides that the city’s investment commitment will be fulfilled in stages in accordance with the fund’s capital calls, such that each capital contribution by the city is matched by at least an equal amount of capital from outside the city,
- states that the City Board approves the technical and minor amendments to the documents related to the establishment of the fund that are required for the implementation of the decision, provided that such amendments do not materially change the content of the investment approved by the Council or the city’s liabilities.
§ 306 Establishment of the accounting Catalyst Fund
The City Board decided to propose to the City Council that the Council decide
- establishes the accounting Catalyst Fund as of 1 December 2026 and approves its rules in accordance with the report and the attached Catalyst Fund Rules document,
- that, on 1 December 2026, EUR 5,000,000 will be recognized as income from the Hämeenlinna Fund, and an addition of EUR 5,000,000 will be made to the Catalyst Fund.
§ 307 Linnan Kehitys Oy’s strategy
The City Board decided, for its part, to approve Linnan Kehitys Oy’s updated strategy for 2026–2027.
§ 308 City of Hämeenlinna’s unsecured guarantee for Idänpään Toimintakeskus Oy’s renovation loan for the Idänpää daycare centre (Anttilankatu 4)
The City Board decided to propose to the City Council that the Council decide
- grants a 100% absolute guarantee for the loan of Idänpään Toimintakeskus Oy for the purpose of financing the renovation of the Idänpää daycare center. The loan amount is a maximum of €5,250,000 and other loan terms are in accordance with the report text.
- that the guarantee remains in full force until all the debtor’s liabilities under the principal debt commitment have been finally and irrevocably repaid to the lender. In addition to the debt principal, the guarantee also fully covers the ancillary costs of the debt (loan interest, default interest, costs, and fees).
- The City of Hämeenlinna will sign the guarantee commitment only after Idänpään Toimintakeskus Oy has handed over the counter-securities for the loan guarantee to the city.
- requires that if changes are made to the loan in the future, Idänpään Toimintakeskus Oy must apply for a new guarantee/consent from the city before agreeing on the changes.
In addition, the City Council states that Idänpään Toimintakeskus Oy’s activities covered by this guarantee decision fall within the city’s sphere of operations, and that the city has the right to later introduce a guarantee fee for the loan now being guaranteed.
§ 309 Amendment to the investment section of the 2026 budget, Urban Structure Committee
The City Board decided to propose to the City Council that the Council approve
- the budget amendment for the investment part as specified in the report,
- that the Chief Financial Officer be granted an additional borrowing authorization of €1.01 million.
§ 310 Approval of the communication and marketing principles for 2026–2029
The City Board decided to approve the communication and marketing principles for 2026–2029.
§ 311 City of Hämeenlinna’s Integration Programme 2026
The City Board decided to approve the Integration Programme for 2026.
§ 312 City of Hämeenlinna’s government programme objectives 2027–2031
The City Board decided to
- approve the attached government programme objectives for 2027–2031 with the following amendment:
- add the following sentence to the end of point 5 on p. 3: Professional doctoral degrees will also be made possible.
- add the following sentence to point 5 on p. 7: Alongside innovation ecosystem agreements, professional doctoral degrees will be launched to strengthen cooperation between businesses, higher education institutions, and the public sector, and to support knowledge-driven growth.
- forward the matter to the City Council for information.
§ 313 Interim reporting on the Green City Accord 2026
The City Board noted the interim report on the Green City Accord in accordance with the attached summary.
§ 314 Establishment of a position, fixed-term health inspector
The City Board decided to establish a fixed-term health inspector position within the urban structure administration.
§ 315 Deviation 109-2026-326, 109-403-3-1, Virpipolku, Käikälä, electrical substation
The City Board decided to grant a deviation permit under Section 57 of the Building Act for an electrical substation on the property 109-403-3-1.
§ 316 Amendment to Local Detailed Plan No. 2657, Käikälä blocks 103 and 106, approval stage
The City Board decided to propose to the City Council that the Council approve plan proposal No. 2657, including the plot division contained therein.
§ 317 Council motion: Enhancing recycling through “deposit tubes” for waste bins / Jarkko Naulanen et al.
The City Board decided to forward the motion to the Urban Structure Division for preparation. The preparation must be completed by 31 March 2027.
§ 318 Council motion: Safety tutors in all of Hämeenlinna’s comprehensive schools / Kristiina Lindroos et al.
The City Board decided to forward the motion to the Education and Wellbeing Division for preparation. The preparation must be completed by 31 March 2027.
§ 319 Council motion: Free bus travel with prams / Laura Lamberg, Leevi Vekka, Kristiina Ruuskanen, Aapo Reima, Kristiina Lindroos, Sini Olsen and Teijo Pullinen et al.
The City Board decided to forward the motion to the Urban Structure Division for preparation. The preparation must be completed by 31 March 2027.
§ 320 Council motion: Making Hämeenlinna letters and signs visible across the city / National Coalition Party Council Group et al.
The City Board decided to forward the motion to the Communications and Marketing Unit for preparation. The preparation must be completed by 31 March 2027.
§ 321 Council motion: Improving weekend maintenance of Hämeenlinna’s ski tracks, skating rinks, and winter sports areas / Kati Voutilainen et al.
The City Board decided to return the matter for further preparation.
§ 322 Council motion: Making the shorelines a strategic development priority for Hämeenlinna / Kati Voutilainen et al.
The City Board decided to propose to the City Council that the Council decide
- to note the attached report.
- to declare the council initiative as fully processed.
§ 323 Council motion: Drawing up a small modular nuclear power strategy for Hämeenlinna / Jarkko Naulanen, Timo Viitanen, Tuomas Koskinen et al.
The City Board decided to propose to the City Council that the Council decide
- to note the attached report.
- to declare the council initiative as fully processed.