CITY COUNCIL MEETING

1132    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) in the form of a grant, for 

    the Federal FY25 Nutrition Services Incentive Program, awarded by the 

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA 

    Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong 

    Commission. The grant will fund the Age Strong Commission’s nutrition 

    program that delivers meals to homes of older adults and at congregate sites 

    in the City of Boston.

    1133    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the 

    amount of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($550,000.00) in the form 

    of a grant awarded by the Cummings Foundation. The grant will fund the 

    City of Boston’s violence prevention work including activations and events, 

    community outreach, block parties and the Youth Options Unlimited 

    program, and other efforts consistent with the City’s summer safety plan 

    and Plan to End Violence.

    1134    Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F; regarding 

    towing contracts for District 1, filed on Docket #0859, passed by the 

    Council on April 9, 2025.

    1135    Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F; regarding 

    certain information pertaining to White Stadium Docket #1019 filed on 

    5/5/2025.

    1136    Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a 

    communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council 

    action on the designation of The Old Corner Bookstore and Cunningham 

    House; 277 283 Washington Street and 3 11 School Street, Boston, MA., as 

    a Landmark (In effect after June 30, 2025 if not acted upon).

    1137    Notice was received from Nicholas Arinello, Assessing Commissioner, of 

    the appointment of Harwood Wolfson as an Assistant Assessor, effective 

    May 19, 2025.

    1138    The Constable Bonds of Gabriel M. Azubuike, James F. Burke, Charles 

    Clemons, Geovanne Colon, William A. Doniger, Gerald Fanfan, Keith 

    Hershenson, Michael J. Janus, Frank Kravitsky, Mark Kravitsky, Juaquin 

    Marchando, William F. McKeen, SR., Rosalinda Midence, George Reese,  

    having been duly approved by the Collector Treasurer were received.

    0968    The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on April 

    30, 2025, Docket #0968, Ordinance establishing the Office of 

    LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement, submits a report recommending that this 

    matter ought to pass.

0822    Message and order for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2026.

    Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 7, 2025.

    0823    Message and order for Annual Appropriation for the School Department for 

    FY2026.

    Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 7, 2025.

    0824    Message and order approving an appropriation of Forty Million Dollars 

    ($40,000,000.00) to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability 

    Trust Fund authorized under Chapter 32B, §20, as added by Chapter 479 of 

    the Acts of 2008. The latest available OPEB actuarial valuation as of June 

    30, 2023 estimated the City’s unfunded liability at $2.68 billion.

    Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 7, 2025.

    0825    Message and order approving an appropriation of Five Million Dollars 

    ($5,000,000.00) from the City’s Capital Grant fund to address the impact of 

    transportation network services on municipal roads, bridges, and other 

    transportation infrastructure or any other public purpose substantially 

    related to the operation of transportation network services in the city. Such 

    funds will be transferred and credited to the Capital Grant Fund from 

    revenue received from the Commonwealth Transportation Infrastructure 

    Enhancement Trust Fund.

    Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 7, 2025.

    0826    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Three 

    Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) from Surplus 

    Property Disposition Fund, credited to the Capital Fund for planning, 

    design, and construction, for Dorchester Field House, General Parks 

    Improvements, Restroom Facility Improvements at the Boston Common, 

    and the Municipal Animal Shelter.

    Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 7, 2025.

    0827    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Five 

    Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the Parking Facility Fund, credited to 

    the Capital Fund for planning, design, maintenance and construction, for the 

    parking facilities.

    Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 7, 2025.

    0828    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Two 

    Hundred Sixty Six Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars 

    ($266,100,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for city 

    departments including the Boston Center for Youth and Families, Boston 

    Housing Authority, Boston Planning and Development Agency, Boston 

    Public Library, Innovation and Technology, Environment, Fire, Mayor’s 

    Office of Housing, Office of Arts and Culture, Parks and Recreation, Police, 

    Property Management, Public Health Commission, Public Works, and the 

    Transportation Department.

    0829    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of One 

    Hundred Ninety Six Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars 

    ($196,900,000.00) for various capital improvements purposes for the 

    Boston Public Schools.

    0830    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more 

    leases, lease purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2026 

    in an amount not to exceed Forty Million Dollars ($40,000,000.00). These 

    funds are to be used by various City departments for the acquisition of 

    equipment in furtherance of their respective governmental functions. The 

    list of equipment includes: computer equipment (hardware and software), 

    motor vehicles and trailers, ambulances, firefighting equipment, office 

    equipment, telecommunications equipment, photocopying equipment, 

    medical equipment, school and educational equipment, school buses, 

    parking meters, street lighting installation, traffic signal equipment and 

    equipment functionally related to, and components of the foregoing.

    0831    Message and order authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools 

    revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to support the maintenance and repair 

    for BPS facilities, including custodial and utility costs for extended building 

    time, floor refinishing, landscaping and building repairs. Receipts from 

    Lease, Permit for Use and Parking Fees for BPS facilities will be deposited 

    in the fund. BPS facilities will be the only unit authorized to expend from 

    the fund and such expenditures shall not exceed Two Million Dollars 

    ($2,000,000.00).

    0832    Message and order authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools 

    revolving fund for the Fiscal Year 2026 for Boston Public School 

    Transportation costs, including bus and public transportation costs. This 

    revolving fund shall be credited with revenue received by Boston Public 

    School Department for the provision of transportation to groups and entities 

    for field trips and activities other than transportation to and from school. 

    Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One 

    Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00).

    0833    Message and order authorizing a limit for the Boston Public Schools 

    revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to repair and purchase Boston Public 

    Schools computer technology, including computers, mobile devices, and 

    instructional software. This revolving fund shall be credited with any and 

    all receipts from equipment sales and repair fees for Boston Public School 

    technology. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not 

    exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00).

    0834    Message and order authorizing a limit for the Mayor's Office of Tourism 

    revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to purchase goods and services to 

    support events and programming on and around City Hall Plaza to advance 

    tourism and promote participation in public celebrations, civic and cultural 

    events. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from payments for 

    the use of City Hall Plaza pursuant to City of Boston Code, Ordinance, 

    11 7.14. The Mayor's Office of Tourism will be the only unit authorized to 

    expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at One 

    Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00).

    0835    Message and order authorizing a limit for the Environment/Conservation 

    Commission revolving fund for the Fiscal Year 2026 for the purpose of 

    securing outside consultants including engineers, wetlands scientist, 

    wildlife biologists or other experts in order to aid in the review of proposed 

    projects to the Commission, per the City’s ordinance protecting local 

    wetland and promoting climate change adaptation. The revolving fund shall 

    be funded by receipts from fees imposed by the Commission for the purpose 

    of securing outside consultants. The Environment Department will be the 

    only department authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures 

    shall be capped at Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00).

    0836    Message and order authorizing a limit for the Distributed Energy Resource 

    Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to facilitate the purchase of offsets of 

    greenhouse gas emissions which shall be associated with a portion of the 

    electricity consumed by the City annually; and to operate, maintain, monitor 

    and expand the City's existing solar arrays and Boston Public Schools' 

    combined heat and power facilities. This revolving fund shall be credited 

    with any and all receipts from the sale of renewable and alternative energy 

    certificates and demand response program revenues produced by combined 

    heat and power units located at Boston Public Schools sites and solar 

    renewable energy certificates produced by the City's photovoltaic arrays. 

    Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One 

    Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00).

    0837    Message and order authorizing a limit for the Boston Centers for Youth and 

    Families (BCYF) Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to pay salaries and 

    benefits of employees and to purchase supplies and equipment necessary to 

    operate the City Hall Child Care. This revolving fund shall be credited with 

    any and all receipts from tuition paid by parents or guardians for children 

    enrolled at the center. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund 

    shall not exceed Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000.00).

    0838    Message and order authorizing a limit for the Law Department Revolving 

    Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to purchase goods and services for repairs to city 

    property. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from recoveries 

    for damages to city property caused by third parties. The Law Department 

    will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such 

    expenditures shall be capped at Three Hundred Thousand Dollars 

    ($300,000.00).

    0839    Message and order authorizing a limit for the Boston Police Department 

    Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to pay salaries and benefits of 

    employees and to purchase supplies and equipment necessary to operate the 

    Police Department Fitness Center. Revenue for this fund is derived from 

    monthly membership fees. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this 

    fund shall not exceed One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars 

    ($125,000.00).

    0840    Message and order authorizing a limit for the Boston Police Department 

    Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to support the Canine Unit's training 

    program for officers and police dogs from non City of Boston law 

    enforcement agencies. The Special Operating Division will charge tuition 

    and other fees to outside law enforcement agencies for the Canine Unit. The 

    tuition and other fees by outside agencies will be used to purchase training 

    equipment, certify instructors, update facilities and provide funds for other 

    training needs not otherwise budgeted. The Special Operations Division 

    will be the only unit authorized to expend from the fund and such 

    expenditures shall be capped at One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand 

    Dollars ($125,000.00).

    0841    Message and order authorizing a limit for the Mayor's Office of Arts and 

    Culture Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to purchase goods and 

    services to support public art to enhance the public realm throughout the 

    City of Boston. This revolving fund shall be funded by receipts from 

    easements within the public way granted by the Public Improvement 

    Commission. The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture will be the only unit 

    authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped 

    at Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($800,000.00).

    0842    Message and order authorizing a limit for the Mayor's Office of Arts and 

    Culture Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2026 to purchase goods and 

    services to support the operation of the Strand Theatre. This revolving fund 

    shall be funded by receipts from rental fees for the use of the Strand 

    Theatre. The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture will be the only unit 

    authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped 

    at Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00).

    0843    Message and order authorizing a limit for the Mayor's Office of Arts and 

    Culture Revolving Fund for Fiscal Year 2025 to purchase goods and 

    services to support the operation of the Strand Theatre. This revolving fund 

    shall be funded by receipts from rental fees for the use of the Strand 

    Theatre. The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture will be the only unit 

    authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped 

    at Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00).

    0844    Message and order approving an appropriation of Three Million Six 

    Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,600,000.00) from the 21st Century Fund, 

    also known as the Public, Educational, or Governmental (PEG) Access and 

    Cable Related Fund. Pursuant to Section 53F 3/4 of Chapter 44 of the 

    General Laws, the funds may be used to support PEG access services, to 

    monitor compliance with the cable franchise agreement, and for preparation 

    of renewal of the franchise license.

    0845    Message and order authorizing the appropriation of One Million Three 

    Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,300,000.00) from the income of the George 

    Francis Parkman Fund. The funds are to be expended under the direction of 

    the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for the maintenance and 

    improvement of Boston Common and Parks in existence since January 12, 

    1887.

 

1139    Councilor Weber offered the following: Petition for a Special Law re: An 

    Act Directing the Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age 

    Requirement for Constantinos Papadopoulos of West Roxbury

    1140    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Petition for a Special Law re: 

    An Act Directing City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum 

    Age Requirement For Police Officers for Rodney Alcindor.

    1141    Councilor Durkan and Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing 

    to Evaluate Autonomous Vehicle Operations in Boston.

    1142    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Order requesting certain 

    information under Section 17F; relative to conduct and safety procedures 

    and policies for Boston Public Schools in District 3.

 Legislative Calendar for June 4, 2025.

1143    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Gerry 

    Wright.

    1144    Councilor FitzGerald and Murphy offered the following: Resolution 

    recognizing Six Dorchester Day Honorees.

    1145    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution congratulating Jake 

    Werner & Hayley Forbes.

    1146    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution congratulating Ann 

    Louise Russell.

    1147    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Chen Zao.

    1148    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Ellis 

    South End Neighborhood Association.

    1149    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Vanessa 

    Calderon Rosado.

    1150    Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    nineteen students for their achievements at the Sociedad Latina Class of 

    Celebration 2025.

    1151    Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Fernandez Express Car Wash.

    1152    Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing thirty 

    two students at the BPS Valedictorians 2025 ceremony.

    1153    Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    fourteen students from Marcus Anthony Hale Educational Institute / 

    Priscilla Flint.

    1154    Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing six 

    people for their commitment to youth leadership at the SCI Rising Idealist 

    2025.

    1155    Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution in memory of 

    Wanda Flores.

    1156    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution in memory of 

    Thomas F. McNally.

    1157    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing 

    Walter B. Prince

    1158    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Resolution recognizing the 

    Boston College Black Alumni Network.

    1159    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution recognizing Miles for 

    Military.

    1160    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing eight 

    people for their leadership and commitment to the vision behind the 

    renovation of the 1102 Blue Hill Avenue cultural and community space.

    1161    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution in memory of 

    Dororthy Canzater.

    1162    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing The 

    Corrib Pub.

    1163    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution in memory of 

    Kathleen "Kaye" Ryan.

    1164    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Ula Café.

    1165    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Gondres 

    Bakery & Cafeteria.

    1166    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution in recognition of 

    The Flour Bakery Team and Joanne Chang