Public Facilities Commission meeting (DND)
The presenter is the Department of Neighborhood Development.
RE: COVID-19, Temporary Practices
ATTENDANCE
In accordance with Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Executive Order modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the Public Facilities Commission (PFC) will be conducting its meetings virtually. This enables the PFC to conduct its usual business while adhering to public health recommendations and ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.
In accordance with Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Executive Order modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the Public Facilities Commission (PFC) will be conducting its meetings virtually. This enables the PFC to conduct its usual business while adhering to public health recommendations and ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.
You can watch these virtual meetings on Boston City TV at Comcast channel 24, RCN channel 13, and live-streaming at boston.gov/boston-city-tv.
These practices in effect since May 11, 2020 will remain in effect until further notice. Updates to these practices will be posted as appropriate.
Discussion Topics
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VOTE 1: Jessica Boatright, Deputy Director, Neighborhood Housing Development Division
To Accept and Expend a Grant from the Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.: The grant will be utilized to hire an architectural fellow as a full time employee for the duration of the grant period of two years. The fellow will work as a member of the Design Staff within the Neighborhood Housing Development Division.Grant Amount: $136,000WHEREAS, Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. has awarded a grant to the City of Boston’s Department of Neighborhood Development, acting by and through the Public Facilities Commission, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand Dollars ($136,000) to help fund the hiring of an architectural fellow to work with the Department of Neighborhood Development Design Staff within the Neighborhood Housing Development Division; andWHEREAS, the duration of this grant will be from October 11, 2020 through October 1, 2022; andWHEREAS, the Public Facilities Commission, by virtue of the authority contained in Section (3)(f)(i) of Chapter 642 of the Acts of 1966 has the power and authority to accept grants, gifts and other aid from the Federal Government or any agency thereof, the Commonwealth or any agency or authority thereof, or any charitable foundation, private corporation or individual, and to expend the same without appropriation; andWHEREAS, the Public Facilities Commission, by virtue of the requirements contained in Section (3)(f)(ii) of Chapter 642 of the Acts of 1966 has the authority to delegate any of its powers or functions to any other department or officer of the City of Boston and such officer or department is authorized and directed to accept such delegation and exercise the power and perform the function so delegated; andWHEREAS, the Public Facilities Commission, by virtue of the requirements contained in Section (3)(f)(v) of Chapter 642, of the Acts of 1966, has the power and authority to make and execute all contracts and instruments necessary or convenient for the exercise and fulfillment of the Commission’s powers, duties and responsibilities pursuant to this act; andNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT VOTED: That the Director of the Department of Neighborhood Development be, and hereby is, authorized to accept the above referenced grant and expend such funds, without further appropriation for the aforementioned purposes.
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VOTE 2: Shani Fletcher, Development Officer, Neighborhood Housing Development Division
Conveyance to Mission Hill Health Movement, Inc.: Vacant land located at 6-8 Gore Street, Roxbury.Purchase Price: $100Ward: 10Parcel Number: 00468000Square Feet: 2,548Future Use: GardenEstimated Total Development Cost: $76,195Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2020: $183,500Appraised Value February 6, 2017: $115,000DND Program: GrassRootsRFP Issuance Date: March 13, 2017That, having duly advertised its intent to sell to Mission Hill Health Movement, Inc., a Massachusetts non-profit corporation, with an address of 1534 Tremont Street, Roxbury, MA 02120, the vacant land located at 6-8 Gore Street (Ward: 10, Parcel: 00468000) in the Roxbury District of the City of Boston containing approximately 2,548 square feet of land, for two consecutive weeks (July 9, 2018 and July 16, 2018) in accordance with the provisions of St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12), the Public Facilities Commission, pursuant to its vote of June 13, 2018, and, thereafter, as amended on August 19, 2020 and subsequent approval by the Mayor, does hereby vote to sell the aforementioned property to Mission Hill Health Movement, Inc.; andFURTHER VOTED: the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to deliver an instrument conveying said property to Mission Hill Health Movement, Inc., in consideration of One Hundred Dollars ($100).
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VOTE 3: Anne Conway, Housing Development Officer, Neighborhood Housing Development Division
Tentative Developer Designation and Intent to Sell to Norfolk Design & Construction LLC: Vacant land located at 14-14A, 15-15A and 17 Holborn Street, Roxbury/Dorchester.Purchase Price: $300Ward: 12Parcel Numbers: 02844000, 02810000, and 02811000Square Feet: 16,627 (total)Future Use: New Construction - HousingEstimated Total Development Cost: $2,500,917Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2020: $214,400 (total)Appraised Value July 10, 2020: $1,200,000 (total)DND Program: Neighborhood HousingRFP Issuance Date: March 9, 2020That, having duly advertised a Request for Proposals to develop said properties, Norfolk Design & Construction LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, with an address of 1600 Boston-Providence Highway, Suite 287, Walpole, MA 02081, be tentatively designated as developer of the vacant land located at:14-14A Holborn Street, Ward: 12, Parcel: 02844000, Square Feet: 4,90515-15A Holborn Street, Ward: 12, Parcel: 02810000, Square Feet: 7,34617 Holborn Street, Ward: 12, Parcel: 02811000, Square Feet: 4,376in the Roxbury/Dorchester District of the City of Boston containing approximately 16,627 total square feet of land, for the period of 24 months from the date of the vote subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions as the Director deems appropriate for proper development of these properties; andFURTHER VOTED: Subject to the approval of the Mayor under St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12) that it is the intent of this Commission to sell the aforementioned properties to Norfolk Design & Construction LLC;AND, FURTHER, VOTED: That the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to advertise the intent of this Commission to sell the above described property in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 642 of the Acts of 1966 and the applicable statutory terms of M.G.L. c.30B, section 16.
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VOTE 4: Kirsten Studlien, Project Manager, Neighborhood Housing Development Division
Conveyance to Seth Andrea McCoy and Miguel Chavez: Land with building thereon located at 22 Kenilworth Street, Roxbury.Purchase Price: $150,000Ward: 09Parcel Number: 03213000Square Feet: 4,050Future Use: Primary ResidenceEstimated Total Development Cost: $865,821Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2020: $308,500Appraised Value February 21, 2019: $500,000DND Program: REMS – Building SalesRFP Issuance Date: March 18, 2019That, having duly advertised its intent to sell to Seth Andrea McCoy and Miguel Chavez, individuals, with an address of 955 River Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136, the land with building thereon located at 22 Kenilworth Street (Ward: 09, Parcel: 03213000) in the Roxbury District of the City of Boston containing approximately 4,050 square feet, for two consecutive weeks (October 21, 2019 and October 28, 2019) in accordance with the provisions of St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12), the Public Facilities Commission, pursuant to its vote of September 25, 2019, and subsequent approval by the Mayor, does hereby vote to sell the aforementioned property to Seth Andrea McCoy and Miguel Chavez; andFURTHER VOTED: the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to deliver an instrument conveying said property to Seth Andrea McCoy and Miguel Chavez, in consideration of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000).
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VOTE 5: Christopher Rooney, Development Officer, Neighborhood Housing Development Division
Tentative Developer Designation and Intent to Sell to Habitat For Humanity Greater Boston, Inc.: Vacant land located at 174 Norfolk Street, an unnumbered parcel on Norfolk Street, and 180 Norfolk Street, Dorchester.Purchase Price: $131,000Ward: 17Parcel Numbers: 01971000, 0197000, and 01969000Square Feet: 15,432 (total)Future Use: New Construction - HousingEstimated Total Development Cost: $2,092,643Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2020: $209,000 (total)Appraised Value June 23, 2019: $650,000 (total)DND Program: REMS – Land DispositionRFP Issuance Date: January 27, 2020That, having duly advertised a Request for Proposals to develop said properties, Habitat For Humanity Greater Boston, Inc., a Massachusetts non-profit corporation, with an address of 240 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109, be tentatively designated as developer of the vacant land located at:174 Norfolk Street, Ward: 17, Parcel: 01971000, Square Feet: 4,859Unnumbered Parcel Norfolk Street, Ward: 17, Parcel: 01970000, Square Feet: 4,194180 Norfolk Street, Ward: 17, Parcel: 01969000, Square Feet: 6,379in the Dorchester District of the City of Boston containing approximately 15,432 total square feet of land, for the period of 24 months from the date of the vote subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions as the Director deems appropriate for proper development of these properties; andFURTHER VOTED: Subject to the approval of the Mayor under St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12) that it is the intent of this Commission to sell the aforementioned properties to Habitat For Humanity Greater Boston, Inc.;AND, FURTHER, VOTED: That the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to advertise the intent of this Commission to sell the above described properties in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 642 of the Acts of 1966 and the applicable statutory terms of M.G.L. c.30B, section 16.
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VOTE 6: Christopher Rooney, Development Officer, Neighborhood Housing Development Division
Tentative Developer Designation and Intent to Sell to The People's Academy Inc.: Vacant land located at 436 Warren Street, 7-9 Quincy Street and 20-22 Glenburne Street, Roxbury.Purchase Price: $300Ward: 12Parcel Numbers: 02831000, 02833000, and 02849000Square Feet: 18,954 (total)Future Use: Mixed UseEstimated Total Development Cost: $28,368,100Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2020: $198,300 (total)Appraised Value February 16, 2020: $800,000 (total)DND Program: Neighborhood HousingRFP Issuance Date: February 10, 2020That, having duly advertised a Request for Proposals to develop said properties, The People's Academy Inc., a Massachusetts non-profit corporation, with an address of 8 Sumner Park, Unit 3, Dorchester, MA 02125, be tentatively designated as developer of the vacant land located at:436 Warren Street, Ward: 12, Parcel: 02831000, Square Feet: 11,0607-9 Quincy Street, Ward: 12, Parcel: 02833000, Square Feet: 3,10020-22 Glenburne Street, Ward: 12, Parcel: 02849000, Square Feet: 4,794in the Roxbury District of the City of Boston containing approximately 18,954 total square feet of land, for the period of 24 months from the date of the vote subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions as the Director deems appropriate for proper development of these properties; andFURTHER VOTED: Subject to the approval of the Mayor under St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12) that it is the intent of this Commission to sell the aforementioned properties to The People’s Academy Inc.;AND, FURTHER, VOTED: That the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to advertise the intent of this Commission to sell the above described property in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 642 of the Acts of 1966 and the applicable statutory terms of M.G.L. c.30B, section 16.
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VOTE 7: Christopher Rooney, Development Officer, Neighborhood Housing Development Division
Conveyance to Vietnamese-American Initiative for Development, Inc. (VietAID): Vacant land located at 191 Bowdoin Street, Dorchester.Purchase Price: $100Ward: 15Parcel Number: 01294000Square Feet: 10,778Future Use: Mixed UseEstimated Total Development Cost: $20,013,055Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2020: $226,900Appraised Value June 8, 2015: $185,000DND Program: REMS – Land DispositionRFP Issuance Date: January 19, 2016That, having duly advertised its intent to sell to Vietnamese-American Initiative for Development, Inc. (VietAID), a Massachusetts non-profit corporation, with an address of 42 Charles Street, Suite E, Dorchester, MA 02122, the vacant land located at 191 Bowdoin Street (Ward: 15, Parcel: 01294000) in the Dorchester District of the City of Boston containing approximately 10,778 square feet of land, for two consecutive weeks (October 31, 2016 and November 7, 2016) in accordance with the provisions of St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12), the Public Facilities Commission, pursuant to its vote of October 5, 2016, and, thereafter, as amended on September 22, 2017, and September 19, 2018 and subsequent approval by the Mayor, does hereby vote to sell the aforementioned property to Vietnamese American Initiative for Development, Inc. (VietAID); andFURTHER VOTED: the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to deliver an instrument conveying said property to Vietnamese American Initiative for Development, Inc. (VietAID), in consideration of One Hundred Dollars ($100).