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  1. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($2,520,000.00) in the form of a grant, YouthWorks Grant, awarded by MA Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund a Summer and School Year jobs program that will provide leadership development, skills training, and career exploration for low-income at-risk youth ages 14-25 years old.
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty-Four Thousand Ninety-Five Dollars ($24,095.00) in the form of a grant, FY24 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement, awarded by United States Department of Justice, passed through the Massachusetts State Police / Crime Laboratory, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund training and continuing education for forensic examiners, criminalists and laboratory personnel.
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Vineet Gupta as an Alternate Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
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  4. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
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  5. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026.
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  6. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Kathleen Connor as a Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission, for a term expiring December 31, 2026.
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  7. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Forty-Seven Million One Hundred Twenty Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Two Dollars ($47,120,292.00) for purposes of funding the Snow & Winter Management appropriation to meet operating expenses of the fiscal period commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.
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  8. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Twenty-Two Million Eight Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($22,845,672.00) for purposes of funding Boston Public Schools to meet operating expenses of the fiscal period commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. This appropriation request was approved by the Boston School Committee on May 6, 2026, and is intended to cover projected deficits in health insurance ($18,087,750.00) and utility spending ($4,757,922.00).
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  9. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in-kind donation valued at Four Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($428.67), representing the cost of tabling at the Boston Pride for the People Pride Festival to the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement by Boston Pride for the People. The purpose of this donation is to support the City’s participation in the 2026 Boston Pride for the People Celebration. This table will enable the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement to promote City programs and events, distribute resources, and directly engage with residents during Pride.
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  10. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F relative to BPS student-athlete school transfer policies, Docket #0698, passed by the City Council on April 1, 2026.
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  11. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the form of a grant, Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant, awarded by MA Executive Office of Economic Development to be administered by the Office of Tourism. The grant would fund the City’s plans to activate neighborhoods through watch parties that reflect the diversity and spirit of our communities. Each will feature a live match broadcast, family and youth-oriented programming, and opportunities for local small businesses to participate as food vendors. Watch parties are tentative pending match-up finalization. All watch parties will be held on City of Boston property. The City plans to host 6 watch parties, supported by this grant.
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  12. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Dollars ($178,000.00) in the form of a grant, the RAY Fellowship grant, awarded by the Barr Foundation to be administered by the Environment. The grant would fund a two-year, paid fellowship that provides recent college graduates from historically underrepresented communities with the professional experience, mentorship, and leadership development needed to launch careers in the environmental sector.
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  13. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of May 6, 2026.
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  14. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from the Boston Air Pollution Control Commission regarding the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance Regulations and the Statements of Fiscal Effect and Small Business Impact report.
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  15. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board, regarding a Notice of a Retirement Board Election for vacant Retirement Board seats.
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  17. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Erika Chen as a Member of the Commemoration Commission effective immediately.
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  18. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Katherine Davis-Wheeler as a Member of the Commemoration Commission effective immediately.
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  19. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Kay Schlozman as a Member of the Commemoration Commission effective immediately.
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  20. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Councilors Miniard Culpepper and Brian Worrell regarding their absence from the May 15, 2026 Blue Hill Avenue Bus Ride-Along.
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  21. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding a recent violation on the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) from the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board.
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  23. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to review funding, reimbursement, and accountability for police overtime details in the City of Boston.
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  24. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Police Department staffing levels.
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  26. Agenda Ready
    Council Home Rule Petition

    Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to 17F Reform.
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  27. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing regarding immediate replacement funding for Boston firefighter cancer screenings, health screenings, mental health supports, and safety, health, and wellness programming before the FY27 budget vote.
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  28. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine FY26 snow and winter management costs.
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  29. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing regarding cancer-causing chemicals in Boston Fire Department turnout gear and the transition to PFAs-free replacement uniforms.
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  30. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine FY27 property tax rates.
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  34. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution commemorating Memorial Day and honoring our Gold Star Families and those who made the supreme sacrifice for our country.
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  38. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution urging the Boston City Council to fulfill its fiscal duty by pursuing the budget amendment process.
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  40. Agenda Ready
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Alexa Santana and Ayanna Hines in City Council, effective May 23, 2026.
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  41. Agenda Ready
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Kristen Ransom and Dylan Ferguson in City Council, effective May 23, 2026.
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  42. Agenda Ready
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jaden Smith in City Council, effective May 30, 2026.
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  43. Agenda Ready
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Megan Lovett in City Council, effective May 30, 2026.
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  44. Agenda Ready
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Kilee Simon in City Council, effective May 23, 2026.
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  46. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the Fenway Civic Association.
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  52. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the Emerson College UnCommon Corner.
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  53. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Copley Square Farmer's Market.
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  55. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from MassDOT regarding temporary closures of Summer Street.
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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  2. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation for the School Department for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  3. Referred
    Mayor Order

    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 Dollars. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  4. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) 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 6, 2026.
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  5. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the Surplus Property Disposition Fund, credited to the Capital Fund for planning, design, and construction of coastal resilience solutions around the City. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  6. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Three Hundred Eighty-Four Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($384,705,000.00) 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 & Culture, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Property Management, Public Health Commission, Public Works, and the Transportation Departments. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  7. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($13,855,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public Schools. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  8. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more lease, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2027 in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($28,500,000.00). 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.
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    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to review funding, reimbursement, and accountability for police overtime details in the City of Boston.
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Police Department staffing levels.
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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  2. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation for the School Department for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  3. Referred
    Mayor Order

    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 Dollars. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  4. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) 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 6, 2026.
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  5. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the Surplus Property Disposition Fund, credited to the Capital Fund for planning, design, and construction of coastal resilience solutions around the City. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  6. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Three Hundred Eighty-Four Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($384,705,000.00) 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 & Culture, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Property Management, Public Health Commission, Public Works, and the Transportation Departments. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  7. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($13,855,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public Schools. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  8. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more lease, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2027 in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($28,500,000.00). 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.
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  9. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Center for Youth & Families (BCYF) revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 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 of children enrolled at the center. Receipts and resulting expenditures from this fund shall not exceed One Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,100,000.00).
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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  2. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation for the School Department for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  3. Referred
    Mayor Order

    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 Dollars. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  4. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) 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 6, 2026.
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  5. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the Surplus Property Disposition Fund, credited to the Capital Fund for planning, design, and construction of coastal resilience solutions around the City. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  6. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Three Hundred Eighty-Four Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($384,705,000.00) 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 & Culture, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Property Management, Public Health Commission, Public Works, and the Transportation Departments. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  7. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($13,855,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public Schools. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  8. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more lease, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2027 in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($28,500,000.00). 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.
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  1. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) in the form of a grant, Roche - Kids 360 Grant, awarded by Kids 360 Charity to be administered by the Boston Centers for Youth & Families. The grant would fund the youth programs at the Roche Community Center. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  2. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Forty-Nine Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars ($49,476.00) in the form of a grant, the FY26 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program, awarded by Massachusetts Department of Fire Services to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant would fund the purchase of the necessary personal protective and safety equipment to comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards to enhance firefighter safety.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

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  3. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Forty-Four Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($44,300.00) in the form of a grant, Drought Resiliency & Water Efficiency Grant Program, awarded by Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs to be administered by the Office of Climate Resilience. The grant would fund the Outdoor Water Use Efficiency Improvements program in distributing rain barrels and engage with the public on the importance of drought management. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  4. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Three Hundred Twenty-Seven Dollars And Ninety-Six Cents ($150,327.96) in the form of a grant, the FY25 Violence Against Women Act, a STOP Grant, awarded by United States Department of Justice, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund a Civilian Domestic Violence Advocate to provide services for victims in Jamaica Plain and East Boston, as well as for Spanish-speaking victims citywide and also supporting overtime for all Civilian Domestic Violence Advocates citywide. On motion of Councilor Santana, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

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  5. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-One Dollars and Ninety-Eight Cents ($28,671.98) in the form of a grant, the ACLS Grant, awarded by MassHire Department of Career Services to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund efforts to work in partnership with local adult education programs to identify and develop career pathway opportunities for adult learners. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  6. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Five Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($305,600.00) in the form of a grant, FY26 Local Cultural Council Program, awarded by Massachusetts Cultural Council to be administered by the Office of Arts & Culture. The grant would fund innovative arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences programming that enhances the quality of life in our city. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

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  7. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Seventy-Three Thousand Two Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($1,073,239.34) in the form of a grant, the FY26 Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative, awarded by MA Executive Office Of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant would fund regional and multi-disciplinary approaches to combat gang violence through coordinated prevention and intervention, law enforcement, prosecution, and reintegration programs.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

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  8. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000.00) in the form of a grant, Sustainable Materials Recovery Program Grant, awarded by MA Department of Environmental Protection to be administered by the Public Works Department. The grant would fund programs implemented by the City to maximize reuse, recycling, and waste reduction.

    Referred to the Committee on City Services.

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  9. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, Creative Aging Program, awarded by Goddard House Assisted Living to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund bringing arts programming to older adults in Boston. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  10. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston, acting through its Mayor’s Office of Housing, to accept and expend payments in the amount of Thirty Million Dollars ($30,000,000.00) given to the City of Boston’s Inclusionary Development Policy Fund. The City of Boston’s Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) Fund was established by Executive Order in February 2000 to support the production and preservation of affordable housing in new market rate housing developments. The IDP required all developers of residential development projects with ten or more units to include affordable units in their projects as a condition of receiving relief from the Boston Zoning Code. Further, the Executive Order provided the option for developers to make contributions to the IDP Fund in lieu of providing on-site affordable units, subject to the approval of the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA).

    Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.

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  11. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Ninety-Four Thousand Three Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars and Twenty-Eight Cents ($194,388.28) in the form of a grant, Federal FY26 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 would fund incentives to states and eligible tribal organizations for the efficient delivery of nutritious meals to individuals aged 60 and older, with the overarching goal of promoting health, reducing hunger and food insecurity, and supporting the ability of older individuals to remain independent and in their communities. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

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  12. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) in the form of a grant, 35-75 Morrissey Boulevard Mitigation Funds, awarded by Boston Planning & Development Agency to be administered by the Office of Economic Opportunity & Inclusion. The grant would fund mitigation funds from development project located at 35-75 Morrissey Boulevard to BPDA Community Benefits Fund which will be given via MOA to OEOI for use in the Commercial Acquisition Assistance Program (CAAP). On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

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  13. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) in the form of a grant, Boston Family Days 2026 Donor Support, awarded by Pilot House Philanthropy to be administered by the Office of Arts & Culture. The grant would fund 2026 flexible programmatic support for Boston Family Days (formerly known as BPS Sundays during the pilot program) from Amos and Barbara Hostetter via Pilot House. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

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  14. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twelve Million Five Hundred Seventy-Three Thousand Six Hundred Four Dollars ($12,573,604.00) in the form of a grant, 2026 FIFA World Cup Grant Program, awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, to be administered by the Office of Emergency Preparedness. The grant would fund support to the safety and security needs of our Massachusetts state and local entities directly involved with providing services for the Boston 2026 World Cup event.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

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  15. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) in the form of a grant, Roche Youth & Senior Programs, awarded by Donor Group to be administered by the Boston Centers for Youth & Families. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  16. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of April 1, 2026.

    Placed on file.

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  17. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of April 15, 2026.

    Placed on file.

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  18. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received by the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Residency Compliance Commission regarding the Updated Annual Report (January through December 2025).

    Placed on file.

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  19. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Joseph Berman as a Member of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees for a term expiring May 1, 2030.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  20. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Jose C. Masso III as a Member of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees for a term expiring May 1, 2031.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  21. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the reappointment of Michael Rush as a Member of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees for a term expiring May 1, 2030.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  22. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Marta Daneshvar as a Member of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees for a term expiring May 1, 2028.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  23. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Meredith Dewitt as a Member of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees for a term expiring May 1, 2028.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  24. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Paul Lee as a Member of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees for a term expiring May 1, 2030.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  25. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Alexander Leventhal as a Member of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees for a term expiring May 1, 2030.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  26. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Wadi Muhammad as a Member of the Boston Public Library Board of Trustees for a term expiring May 1, 2030.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  27. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Diana Fernandez Bibeau as Commissioner of the Parks and Recreation Department, effective June 1, 2026.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  28. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order, referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0910, for the Boston Police Department for FY26 in the amount of One Million Nine Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($1,951,894.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society (BPDBS). The terms of the contract are July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% in July of 2025. The contract also contains an update to hazardous duty pay and amended language around sick time buyback at retirement, ), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    Attachments

  29. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order, referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0912, for the Boston Police Department for FY26 in the amount of One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand, Ninety-Three Dollars ($1,366,093.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society - Superior Officers Unit (BPDBS - SO). The terms of the contract are July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% in July of 2025. The contract also contains an update to hazardous duty pay and amended language around paid details and summer vacation schedules, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    Attachments

  30. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order, referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0911, to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Ninety-Three Dollars ($1,366,093.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detective Benevolent Society - Superior Officers Unit (BPDBS-SO), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    Attachments

  31. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order, referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0909, to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Nine Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($1,951,894.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society (BPDBS), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    Attachments

  33. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine firearm trafficking, gun violence hotspots, and the concentration of firearm violations in Boston police districts B-2 and B-3. On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Worrell and Flynn as original co-sponsors.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice.

    Attachments

  34. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine how the City of Boston can strengthen support, training, and resource coordination for first responders and dispatchers responding to mental health crises. On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Worrell and Mejia as original co-sponsors.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Health, Homelessness, and Recovery.

    Attachments

  35. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine establishing a community-based mental health crisis response pilot. On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Worrell and Louijeune as original co-sponsors.

    Referred to the Committee on Public Health, Homelessness, and Recovery.

    Attachments

  36. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution urging the City of Boston to resume in-person work for a minimum of four days per week. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 11 (Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), present 1 (Breadon), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    Attachments

  37. Referred
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution calling for a temporary pause on vertical construction activities at White Stadium pending adjudication by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Councilor Worrell offered to incorporate his comments on the floor as part of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Murphy. Recess. All in favor.

    Referred to the Committee on Labor and Economic Development.

    Attachments

  38. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the contributions of African American Military Veterans and African American Military Heritage Day. On motion of Councilors Santana and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    Attachments

  39. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing May as Haitian Heritage Month and May 18 as Haitian Flag Day. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    Attachments

  40. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of the Ride Safe Act. On motion of Councilors Flynn and Culpepper, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    Attachments

  41. Passed
    Council 17F Order

    Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding employment contracts for various Commissioners in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    Attachments

  42. Passed
    Council 17F Order

    Order requesting certain information under Section 17F regarding Article 80 large project review and small project review denials at the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) due to parking relief. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    Attachments

  43. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Natalie Terese Poftak in City Council, effective June 6, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

    Attachments

  46. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Project D.E.E.P.
    Attachments

  47. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Justin Alfaro.
    Attachments

  48. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Kashmear Jacques Parker.
    Attachments

  50. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the Pine Street Inn.
    Attachments

  51. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the J.L. Smith Suicide Prevention Center for Young Black Boys Inc.
    Attachments

  52. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Friends of the Children Boston.
    Attachments

  53. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing The Chica Project.
    Attachments

  56. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing La Alianza Hispana.
    Attachments

  57. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing JOYWALK, an art crawl in the Fenway Cultural District.
    Attachments

  58. Passed
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution opposing federal and state legislation that would censor or restrict lifesaving online resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and other marginalized groups. On motion of Councilors Santana and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

    Attachments

  60. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Haitian Americans United.
    Attachments

  61. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of Juan Carlos Melara.
    Attachments

  62. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of Marie Edith Dubreuil.
    Attachments

  65. Filed
    Mayor Order

    Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding MWBE participation, local business inclusion, workforce impact, and procurement practices associated with the White Stadium project, Docket #0700, passed by the City Council on April 1, 2026.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  66. Filed
    Mayor Order

    Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding White Stadium, Docket #0637 passed by the City Council on March 25, 2026.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  67. Filed
    Mayor Order

    Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F regarding environmental impact, transportation planning, and resiliency considerations associated with Franklin Park and the White Stadium project, Docket #0699, passed by the City Council on April 1, 2026.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  68. Confirmed
    Mayor Order

    Councilor Flynn called Docket #0623, message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Christopher Osgood as a member of the Boston Water and Sewer Commission, for a term expiring March 30, 2030. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the appointment was confirmed.

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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  2. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation for the School Department for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  3. Referred
    Mayor Order

    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 Dollars. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  4. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) 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 6, 2026.
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  5. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the Surplus Property Disposition Fund, credited to the Capital Fund for planning, design, and construction of coastal resilience solutions around the City. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  6. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Three Hundred Eighty-Four Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($384,705,000.00) 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 & Culture, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Property Management, Public Health Commission, Public Works, and the Transportation Departments. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  7. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($13,855,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public Schools. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  8. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more lease, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2027 in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($28,500,000.00). 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.
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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  2. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation for the School Department for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  3. Referred
    Mayor Order

    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 Dollars. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  4. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) 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 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  5. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the Surplus Property Disposition Fund, credited to the Capital Fund for planning, design, and construction of coastal resilience solutions around the City. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  6. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Three Hundred Eighty-Four Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($384,705,000.00) 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 & Culture, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Property Management, Public Health Commission, Public Works, and the Transportation Departments. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  7. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($13,855,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public Schools. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  8. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more lease, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2027 in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($28,500,000.00). 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.
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  1. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order, referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0909, to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Nine Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($1,951,894.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society (BPDBS), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
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  2. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order, referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0910, for the Boston Police Department for FY26 in the amount of One Million Nine Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($1,951,894.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society (BPDBS). The terms of the contract are July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% in July of 2025. The contract also contains an update to hazardous duty pay and amended language around sick time buyback at retirement, ), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
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  3. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order, referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0911, to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Ninety-Three Dollars ($1,366,093.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detective Benevolent Society - Superior Officers Unit (BPDBS-SO), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
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  4. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order, referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0912, for the Boston Police Department for FY26 in the amount of One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand, Ninety-Three Dollars ($1,366,093.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society - Superior Officers Unit (BPDBS - SO). The terms of the contract are July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% in July of 2025. The contract also contains an update to hazardous duty pay and amended language around paid details and summer vacation schedules, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).
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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  2. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation for the School Department for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  3. Referred
    Mayor Order

    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 Dollars. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  4. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) 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 6, 2026.
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  5. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the Surplus Property Disposition Fund, credited to the Capital Fund for planning, design, and construction of coastal resilience solutions around the City. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  6. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Three Hundred Eighty-Four Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($384,705,000.00) 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 & Culture, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Property Management, Public Health Commission, Public Works, and the Transportation Departments. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  7. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($13,855,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public Schools. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  8. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more lease, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2027 in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($28,500,000.00). 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.
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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  2. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation for the School Department for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  3. Referred
    Mayor Order

    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 Dollars. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  4. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) 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 6, 2026.
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  5. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the Surplus Property Disposition Fund, credited to the Capital Fund for planning, design, and construction of coastal resilience solutions around the City. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  6. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Three Hundred Eighty-Four Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($384,705,000.00) 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 & Culture, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Property Management, Public Health Commission, Public Works, and the Transportation Departments. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  7. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($13,855,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public Schools. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  8. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more lease, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2027 in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($28,500,000.00). 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.
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  9. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an order appropriating One Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,400,000.00) 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 as of January 12, 1887. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  2. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation for the School Department for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  3. Referred
    Mayor Order

    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 Dollars. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  4. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) 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 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  5. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the Surplus Property Disposition Fund, credited to the Capital Fund for planning, design, and construction of coastal resilience solutions around the City. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  6. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Three Hundred Eighty-Four Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($384,705,000.00) 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 & Culture, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Property Management, Public Health Commission, Public Works, and the Transportation Departments. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  7. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($13,855,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public Schools. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  8. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more lease, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2027 in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($28,500,000.00). 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.
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City Council
Agenda Minutes Video

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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Sixteen Million Eight Hundred Thirty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty-Two Dollars ($16,834,742.00) in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), awarded by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing. The grant would fund housing, economic development and social service programs. The award amount is estimated from prior years.

    Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

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  2. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Million Eight Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars And Ninety Cents ($4,825,132.90) in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing. The grant would fund the production of new affordable rental and homeownership housing, and also provide operating support for community development corporations. The award amount is estimated from prior years.

    Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

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  3. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Forty-Nine Dollars ($3,859,049.00) in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Housing for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing. The grant would fund services for income-eligible individuals and families affected by AIDS. The award amount is estimated from prior years.

    Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

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  4. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Four Hundred Eighty-Nine Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($1,489,616.00) in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Emergency Solutions Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing. The grant would fund street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing assistance and shelter services. The award amount is estimated from prior years.

    Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

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  5. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of March 25, 2026.

    Placed on file.

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  6. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of April 1, 2026.

    Placed on file.

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  7. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of April 8, 2026.

    Placed on file.

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  8. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of April 15, 2026.

    Placed on file.

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  9. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Scott Finn, City Auditor, regarding a list of the Fiscal 2026 reallocations made by the Mayor prior to April 15, 2026, for the purpose of continuing operations.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  10. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Gregory Hobson as a member of the Residency Compliance Commission, for a term expiring on January 7, 2030.

    Placed on file.

    Attachments

  12. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the Petition #295.25 - Memorial Hall (in effect after June 3, 2026 if not acted upon).

    On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the designation was adopted: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).

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  14. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss immediately reinstating the $724,000 cut from the Department of Veterans Services from the recommended FY27 Operating Budget.

    Councilor Breadon in the chair. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  15. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss discounts for seniors and persons with disabilities by the Boston Water and Sewer Commission.

    Referred to the Committee on City Services.

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  16. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine notice, community engagement, and equity in the siting of transitional housing in the City of Boston.

    On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Worrell as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

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  18. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to examine the impact of proposed federal HUD immigration-related eligibility requirements on subsidized housing in Boston.

    On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Worrell as original co-sponsors. Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

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  20. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing May as Asthma Awareness Month in the City of Boston.

    On motion of Councilor Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Louijeune as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Pepén, Mejia, and Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    Attachments

  21. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution urging support for a budget amendment to fully fund the Office of Veterans' Services.

    On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), present 1 (Durkan), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).

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  22. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of recognizing May 11th as George Greenidge Day in the City of Boston.

    On motion of Councilor Culpepper, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Mejia and Worrell as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Culpepper, Mejia, and Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  23. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of the establishment of a committee to maintain and attract young adults to Boston.

    On motion of Councilors Flynn and Murphy, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).

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  24. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution calling on Boston Public Schools to join the nationwide social media litigation seeking accountability for youth mental health impacts.

    On motion of Councilors Culpepper and Mejia, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted; yeas 11 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Santana), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).

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  25. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing May as National Preservation Month in the Landmarks Commission's 50th year.

    On motion of Councilor Durkan, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Louijeune and Pepén as original co-sponsors. On motion of Councilors Durkan, Louijeune, and Pepén, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  26. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Melvin Brown in City Council, effective May 9, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  27. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Matthew Arnold in City Council, effective May 23, 2026.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  32. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing two winners of the Perseverance Into Excellence Award.
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  33. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing The Possible Zone.
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  34. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing forty-eight Boston firefighters as retired members of Local 718.
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  35. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing eighteen young people from the Veronica Robles Cultural Center.
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  36. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England and the 30th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade.
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  38. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Darlene Williams.
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  40. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Deputy Superintendent Pam Harris.
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  42. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing 75 Chestnut.
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  44. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Allstonia and nine other winners of the 2026 Allston Village Awards.
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  47. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of James H. Coveney Jr.
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  49. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Scout Troop 1 of West Roxbury.
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  51. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston Procurement Department to enter into a contract for a period of up to 5 years for the purchase of Biodiesel, ULSD, Octane, and #2 Heating Oil. The contract term would begin in 2026. The City Council’s permission to enter into a contract of this type for a period of more than three years is required by section twelve of chapter 30B of the General Laws. A term longer than three years will enable the City to ensure that it gets the best price on purchases of Biodiesel, ULSD, Octane, and #2 Heating Oil by allowing the City to lock in lower costs for a longer period.

    Referred to the Committee on City Services.

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  52. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order, referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0909, to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Nine Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($1,951,894.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society (BPDBS), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  53. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order, referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0911, to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand Ninety-Three Dollars ($1,366,093.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detective Benevolent Society - Superior Officers Unit (BPDBS-SO), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  54. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order, referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0912, for the Boston Police Department for FY26 in the amount of One Million Three Hundred Sixty-Six Thousand, Ninety-Three Dollars ($1,366,093.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society - Superior Officers Unit (BPDBS - SO). The terms of the contract are July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% in July of 2025. The contract also contains an update to hazardous duty pay and amended language around paid details and summer vacation schedules, the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  55. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order, referred on May 6, 2026, Docket #0910, for the Boston Police Department for FY26 in the amount of One Million Nine Hundred Fifty-One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Four Dollars ($1,951,894.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society (BPDBS). The terms of the contract are July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% in July of 2025. The contract also contains an update to hazardous duty pay and amended language around sick time buyback at retirement, ), the committee submitted a report recommending that the order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), not present 1 (Coletta Zapata).

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  56. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Four Thousand Dollars ($104,000.00) from the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Cultural Facilities Fund Grant program. This grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for gravestone conservation in Dorchester North Burying Ground located in the neighborhood of Dorchester.

    On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).

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  57. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Dollars ($157,650.00) from the United States Department of the Interior, National Parks Service Semiquincentennial Grant. This grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for gravestone conservation in Dorchester North Burying Ground located in the neighborhood of Dorchester.

    On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the order was passed: yeas 12 (Breadon, Culpepper, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell), absent 1 (Coletta Zapata).

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  58. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston Procurement Department to enter into a contract for a period of up to 5 years for the purchase of Harbor/Boat Fuel. The contract term would begin in 2026. The City Council’s permission to enter into a contract of this type for a period of more than three years is required by section twelve of chapter 30B of the General Laws. A term longer than three years will enable the City to ensure that it gets the best price on purchases of Harbor/Boat Fuel by allowing the City to lock in lower costs for a longer period.

    Referred to the Committee on City Services.

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  59. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of Annie "Nancy" Morahan.
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  60. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Delmace Mayo.
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City Council
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  1. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss the status of addressing potholes in the City of Boston.
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City Council
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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  2. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation for the School Department for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  3. Referred
    Mayor Order

    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 Dollars. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  4. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) 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 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  5. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the Surplus Property Disposition Fund, credited to the Capital Fund for planning, design, and construction of coastal resilience solutions around the City. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  6. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Three Hundred Eighty-Four Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($384,705,000.00) 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 & Culture, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Property Management, Public Health Commission, Public Works, and the Transportation Departments. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  7. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($13,855,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public Schools. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
    Attachments

  8. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more lease, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2027 in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($28,500,000.00). 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.
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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  2. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order for Annual Appropriation for the School Department for FY2027. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  3. Referred
    Mayor Order

    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 Dollars. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  4. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($3,500,000.00) 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 6, 2026.
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  5. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) from the Surplus Property Disposition Fund, credited to the Capital Fund for planning, design, and construction of coastal resilience solutions around the City. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  6. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Three Hundred Eighty-Four Million Seven Hundred Five Thousand Dollars ($384,705,000.00) 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 & Culture, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Property Management, Public Health Commission, Public Works, and the Transportation Departments. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  7. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an appropriation order in the amount of Thirteen Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars ($13,855,000.00) for various capital improvement purposes for the Boston Public Schools. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on April 6, 2026.
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  8. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to enter into one or more lease, lease-purchase or installment sales agreements in Fiscal Year 2027 in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Eight Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($28,500,000.00). 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.
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  9. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Police Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 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 Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).
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  10. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Boston Police Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to support the Canine Unit’s training programs for officers and police dogs from non-City of Boston law enforcement agencies. The Special Operations Division will charge tuition and other fees to outside law enforcement agencies for training with the Canine Unit. The tuition and other fees paid 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 Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00).
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Public Improvement Commission
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    1. Agenda Ready
      Mayor Order

      Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026.

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    2. Agenda Ready
      Report of Public Officer

      Communication was received from MassDOT regarding temporary closures of Summer Street.

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    3. Agenda Ready
      Mayor Order

      Message transmitting certain information under Section 17F relative to BPS student-athlete school transfer policies, Docket #0698, passed by the City Council on April 1, 2026.

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    4. Agenda Ready
      Report of Public Officer

      Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding a recent violation on the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) from the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board.

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    6. Agenda Ready
      Council Hearing Order

      Order for a hearing to examine FY26 snow and winter management costs.

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    7. Agenda Ready
      Council Hearing Order

      Order for a hearing to examine FY27 property tax rates.

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    8. Agenda Ready
      Council Home Rule Petition

      Petition for a Special Law re: An Act Relative to 17F Reform.

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    10. Agenda Ready
      Report of Public Officer

      Communication was received from Councilors Miniard Culpepper and Brian Worrell regarding their absence from the May 15, 2026 Blue Hill Avenue Bus Ride-Along.

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    11. Agenda Ready
      Report of Public Officer

      Communication was received from Timothy J. Smyth, Executive Officer of the Boston Retirement Board, regarding a Notice of a Retirement Board Election for vacant Retirement Board seats.

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    13. Agenda Ready
      Consent Agenda Resolution

      Resolution recognizing Copley Square Farmer's Market.

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    14. Agenda Ready
      Consent Agenda Resolution

      Resolution recognizing the Emerson College UnCommon Corner.

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    20. Agenda Ready
      Personnel Orders

      Councilor Breadon for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Megan Lovett in City Council, effective May 30, 2026.

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    21. Agenda Ready
      Personnel Orders

      Councilor Breadon for Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jaden Smith in City Council, effective May 30, 2026.

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    22. Agenda Ready
      Personnel Orders

      Councilor Breadon for Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Alexa Santana and Ayanna Hines in City Council, effective May 23, 2026.

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    23. Agenda Ready
      Personnel Orders

      Councilor Breadon for Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Kristen Ransom and Dylan Ferguson in City Council, effective May 23, 2026.

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    24. Agenda Ready
      Personnel Orders

      Councilor Breadon for Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Kilee Simon in City Council, effective May 23, 2026.

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    25. Agenda Ready
      Council Legislative Resolution

      Resolution urging the Boston City Council to fulfill its fiscal duty by pursuing the budget amendment process.

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    28. Agenda Ready
      Council Legislative Resolution

      Resolution commemorating Memorial Day and honoring our Gold Star Families and those who made the supreme sacrifice for our country.

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    32. Agenda Ready
      Council Hearing Order

      Order for a hearing regarding cancer-causing chemicals in Boston Fire Department turnout gear and the transition to PFAs-free replacement uniforms.

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    33. Agenda Ready
      Council Hearing Order

      Order for a hearing regarding immediate replacement funding for Boston firefighter cancer screenings, health screenings, mental health supports, and safety, health, and wellness programming before the FY27 budget vote.

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    35. Agenda Ready
      Report of Public Officer

      Communication was received from the Boston Air Pollution Control Commission regarding the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance Regulations and the Statements of Fiscal Effect and Small Business Impact report.

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    36. Agenda Ready
      Report of Public Officer

      Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Kay Schlozman as a Member of the Commemoration Commission effective immediately.

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    37. Agenda Ready
      Report of Public Officer

      Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Katherine Davis-Wheeler as a Member of the Commemoration Commission effective immediately.

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    38. Agenda Ready
      Report of Public Officer

      Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Erika Chen as a Member of the Commemoration Commission effective immediately.

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    39. Agenda Ready
      Mayor Order

      Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Kathleen Connor as a Member of the Back Bay Architectural District Commission, for a term expiring December 31, 2026.

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    40. Agenda Ready
      Mayor Order

      Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Susan Goganian as a Member of the Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026.

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    41. Agenda Ready
      Mayor Order

      Message and order for the confirmation of the appointment of Vineet Gupta as an Alternate Member of the Boston Landmarks Commission, for a term expiring June 30, 2026.

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    42. Agenda Ready
      Mayor Order

      Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in-kind donation valued at Four Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars and Sixty-Seven Cents ($428.67), representing the cost of tabling at the Boston Pride for the People Pride Festival to the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement by Boston Pride for the People. The purpose of this donation is to support the City’s participation in the 2026 Boston Pride for the People Celebration. This table will enable the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement to promote City programs and events, distribute resources, and directly engage with residents during Pride.

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    43. Agenda Ready
      Mayor Order

      Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) in the form of a grant, Sports and Entertainment Events Fund Grant, awarded by MA Executive Office of Economic Development to be administered by the Office of Tourism. The grant would fund the City’s plans to activate neighborhoods through watch parties that reflect the diversity and spirit of our communities. Each will feature a live match broadcast, family and youth-oriented programming, and opportunities for local small businesses to participate as food vendors. Watch parties are tentative pending match-up finalization. All watch parties will be held on City of Boston property. The City plans to host 6 watch parties, supported by this grant.

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    44. Agenda Ready
      Mayor Order

      Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Seventy-Eight Thousand Dollars ($178,000.00) in the form of a grant, the RAY Fellowship grant, awarded by the Barr Foundation to be administered by the Environment. The grant would fund a two-year, paid fellowship that provides recent college graduates from historically underrepresented communities with the professional experience, mentorship, and leadership development needed to launch careers in the environmental sector.

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    45. Agenda Ready
      Mayor Order

      Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Twenty-Two Million Eight Hundred Forty-Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Two Dollars ($22,845,672.00) for purposes of funding Boston Public Schools to meet operating expenses of the fiscal period commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. This appropriation request was approved by the Boston School Committee on May 6, 2026, and is intended to cover projected deficits in health insurance ($18,087,750.00) and utility spending ($4,757,922.00).

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    46. Agenda Ready
      Mayor Order

      Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Forty-Seven Million One Hundred Twenty Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Two Dollars ($47,120,292.00) for purposes of funding the Snow & Winter Management appropriation to meet operating expenses of the fiscal period commencing July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026.

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