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  1. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars ($148,824.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Reallocation, awarded by the United States Department of Justice, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the Annual Boston Address Verification procedure mandated by the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board.
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant in an amount not to exceed Four Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($425,000.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA), Division of Conservation Services’ Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Program. This grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for renovations to Ronan Park located in the neighborhood of Dorchester.
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in the form of a grant, Blue Cross Blue Shield/BlueRoots Collaboration Grant, awarded by Donor Group to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund transforming underused land into sustainable assets that provide climate, wellness, and workforce benefits, with a focus on removing invasive plants and establishing a walking path.
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  4. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars ($339,888.00) in the form of a grant, Neighborhood Jobs Trust Grant, awarded by City Foundation to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund both administrative and programmatic activities to ensure that funding allocated by the Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NJT) is used by training providers that prepare individuals with job readiness skills needed to secure permanent employment at the developers' project sites.
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  5. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Nicholas Gove as Interim Commissioner of Public Works, effective November 24, 2025.
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  6. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Nicholas Gove as Interim Chief of Streets, Transportation, and Sanitation, effective November 24, 2025.
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  7. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Johnny Hernandez as Second Assistant Collector-Treasurer, effective November 20, 2025.
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  8. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Board of Election Commissioners certifying the results of the election held for Mayor and City Council.
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  9. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Thursday November 27, 2025 at 12:00 P.M., returning Friday November 28, 2025 at 5:00 P.M.
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  10. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication from Councilor Flynn to the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board to investigate frequent breakdown of elevators at BHA Ruth Barkley Apartments.
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  12. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on January 8, 2025, Docket #0138, Ordinance codifying the Office of Returning Citizens, submits a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft.
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  13. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Veterans, Military Families, and Military Affairs, to which was referred on April 2, 2025, Docket #0722, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-One Dollars ($12,881.00) in the form of a grant, for the Jobs for Veterans’ State Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund enhanced employment services for eligible veterans, prioritizing disabled veterans, and those facing significant barriers to employment, with the goal of improving their job search outcomes and economic self-sufficiency, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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  14. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on March 31, 2025, Docket #0766, Ordinance extending and enhancing protections for tenants facing displacement due to condominium or cooperative conversion in the City of Boston, submits a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft.
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  15. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on October 29, 2025, Docket #1927, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Six Hundred Seven Thousand Dollars ($2,607,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Community Mitigation Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to be administered by the Office of Budget Management. The grant will fund offset costs related to the construction and operation of a gaming establishment, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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  16. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1967, Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Six Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($6,733,196.00) to provide funding for the Police Department for FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolman’s Association (BPPA), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 17, 2025.
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  17. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1968, Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Police Department for FY26 in the amount Six Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($6,733,196.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA). 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% and a 1% increase to hazardous duty differential. The contract also contains reforms relating to police performance evaluations and will require officers to wear nametags, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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  18. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1969, Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Five Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($506,452.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Health Commission for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston Public Health Commission and SEIU Local 888, Program collective bargaining unit, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 17, 2025.
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  19. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1970, Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Health Commission for the FY26 in the amount of Five Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($506,452.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Public Health Commission and SEIU, Local 888, Programs collective bargaining unit. The term of the contract covers October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027. The major provisions contract include base wage increases of 2% along with flat dollar weekly increases totaling to an annual increase of $500, $200, $550, then $500 to be given in January of each year of the contract term. The agreement also includes amendments to the longevity/career awards and reclassifications on lowest paid employees, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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  21. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to learn how the City Council can support the Mayor's Youth Sports Initiative to increase youth sports participation across Boston.
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  23. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing on building a stronger fair housing future for Boston.
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  24. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of expanding prevention and public awareness campaigns related to drink spiking in the City of Boston.
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  25. Agenda Ready
    Council Order

    Order relative to the adoption of tax classification in the City of Boston in FY 2026.
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  26. Agenda Ready
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Jesse Weiskop Blank in City Council, effective November 29, 2025.
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  27. Agenda Ready
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Melissa Morgan in City Council, effective January 10, 2026.
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  30. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Irene McSweeney.
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  31. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Anthony Lewis.
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  32. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Jenny Hall.
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  33. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of Kathleen “Kitty” Whelan.
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  34. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Mari McCullough.
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  35. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Joe Zuffante.
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  36. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Stan Leonard.
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  37. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Larry Stevens.
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  38. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Wally Southern.
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  39. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Erin Tombari, NP.
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  40. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Alexyss Femino, RN.
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  41. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Ashley Finerty, RN.
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  42. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Elizabeth DiTavi, RN.
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  43. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Best of the Back Bay.
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  44. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of Garlands & Greens.
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  46. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing VROCC Cocina.
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    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to learn how the City Council can support the Mayor's Youth Sports Initiative to increase youth sports participation across Boston.
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on January 8, 2025, Docket #0138, Ordinance codifying the Office of Returning Citizens, submits a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft.
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  1. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1967, Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Six Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($6,733,196.00) to provide funding for the Police Department for FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolman’s Association (BPPA), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 17, 2025.
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1968, Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Police Department for FY26 in the amount Six Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($6,733,196.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA). 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% and a 1% increase to hazardous duty differential. The contract also contains reforms relating to police performance evaluations and will require officers to wear nametags, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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  3. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1969, Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Five Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($506,452.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Health Commission for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston Public Health Commission and SEIU Local 888, Program collective bargaining unit, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 17, 2025.
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  4. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1970, Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Health Commission for the FY26 in the amount of Five Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($506,452.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Public Health Commission and SEIU, Local 888, Programs collective bargaining unit. The term of the contract covers October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027. The major provisions contract include base wage increases of 2% along with flat dollar weekly increases totaling to an annual increase of $500, $200, $550, then $500 to be given in January of each year of the contract term. The agreement also includes amendments to the longevity/career awards and reclassifications on lowest paid employees, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on October 29, 2025, Docket #1927, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Six Hundred Seven Thousand Dollars ($2,607,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Community Mitigation Grant, awarded by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to be administered by the Office of Budget Management. The grant will fund offset costs related to the construction and operation of a gaming establishment, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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  1. Referred
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($400,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Boston MVP Action Grant, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs to be administered by the Public Works Department. The grant will fund the Massachusetts Audubon’s Boston Nature Center, a 67-acre urban wildlife sanctuary in a low-income neighborhood of Boston.

    Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

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  2. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Eight Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars ($1,852,288.00) in the form of a grant, for the State FY26 Council on Aging formula allocation, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund social and health care services for 115,768 older adults in the City of Boston at $15 per person, according to 2020 Census data from the UMass Boston Donahue Initiative. On motion of Councilor Murphy, the rules were suspended; the order was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  3. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eight Thousand Ninety Dollars ($8,090.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY24 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Justice, passed through the Massachusetts State Police / Crime Laboratory, to be administered by the Fire Department. The grant will fund improvements to forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services, including services provided by forensic science laboratories operated by state and units of local government. On motion of Councilor Santana, 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 an in-kind donation of 100 frozen Turkeys, valued at Two Thousand Four Hundred Fifteen Dollars ($2,415.00), donated by TD Garden. The purpose of this donation is to provide Turkeys for Thanksgiving to families in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  5. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in-kind donation of 100 frozen Turkeys, valued at Four Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty Dollars ($4,830.00), donated by Roche Brothers Market. The purpose of this donation is to provide Turkeys for Thanksgiving to families in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, 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 Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($375,000.00) in the form of a grant, from the Climate Service Corps Grant, awarded by the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, passed through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund work-based learning, skills training, service opportunities, and career guidance in occupations in energy efficiency and clean heating and cooling for people ages 18-24. On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  7. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the Boston Tax Help Coalition Santander Bank Grant, awarded by the Santander Bank, N.A. to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund Boston Tax Help Coalition to provide pathways from poverty to financial empowerment by maximizing the impact of tax credits through free tax preparation, financial education, and economic stability opportunities. On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  8. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Forty-Three Thousand Three Hundred Twelve Dollars and Fifty Cents ($43,312.50) in the form of a grant, for the FYOB MLK Scholars Program grant, awarded by the Boston Foundation to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund summer jobs, financial education, and professional development opportunities for Boston youth. On motion of Councilor Weber, the rules were suspended; the order was passed.

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  9. Passed
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in-kind donation of 1,000 frozen Turkeys, valued at Twenty-Four Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($24,150.00), donated by Stop and Shop. The purpose of this donation is to provide Turkeys for Thanksgiving to families in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, 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 by and through the Mayor’s Office of Housing, to accept and expend Thirty-Two Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-One Dollars ($32,251.00) in supplemental funds awarded under HOME Investment Partnership Program- American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Act of 2021 for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The purpose of the HOME-ARP funds is to provide housing, shelter and services to individuals or households who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and other vulnerable populations in the City of Boston. This award will support the development of affordable rental housing.

    Referred to the Committee on Housing and Community Development.

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  11. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1967, Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Six Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($6,733,196.00) to provide funding for the Police Department for FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolman’s Association (BPPA), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 17, 2025.

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  12. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1968, Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Police Department for FY26 in the amount Six Million Seven Hundred Thirty-Three Thousand One Hundred Ninety-Six Dollars ($6,733,196.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA). 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% and a 1% increase to hazardous duty differential. The contract also contains reforms relating to police performance evaluations and will require officers to wear nametags, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  13. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1969, Message and order for your approval an order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by Five Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($506,452.00) to provide funding for the Boston Public Health Commission for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the Boston Public Health Commission and SEIU Local 888, Program collective bargaining unit, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 17, 2025.

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  14. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on November 19, 2025, Docket #1970, Message and order for a supplemental appropriation order for the Boston Public Health Commission for the FY26 in the amount of Five Hundred Six Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Two Dollars ($506,452.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the Public Health Commission and SEIU, Local 888, Programs collective bargaining unit. The term of the contract covers October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027. The major provisions contract include base wage increases of 2% along with flat dollar weekly increases totaling to an annual increase of $500, $200, $550, then $500 to be given in January of each year of the contract term. The agreement also includes amendments to the longevity/career awards and reclassifications on lowest paid employees, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  15. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding a request for a City investigation into the Boston Water and Sewer Commission.

    Placed on file.

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  16. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Sunday November 9, 2025 at 6:40 P.M., returning Wednesday November 12, 2025 at 6:00 P.M.

    Placed on file.

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  17. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Proposed Minor Modification to the South End Urban Renewal Plan, Project No. Mass. R-56, with respect to Parcel 1A.”

    Placed on file.

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  18. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from the City Clerk of the filing by the Boston Planning and Development Agency regarding “Proposed Minor Modification to the Washington Park Urban Renewal Plan, Project No. Mass. R-24, with respect to So-called Parcel R-46.”

    Placed on file.

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  19. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from the City Clerk regarding the 2025-2026 University Accountability - Statistical Report.

    Placed on file.

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  20. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of October 1, 2025.

    Placed on file.

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  21. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Councilor Flynn regarding a City Payroll technical issue for Overtime and Detail pay records.

    Placed on file.

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  22. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Council President Louijeune to address the Open Meeting Law complaint and respond accordingly on behalf of the Boston City Council. Referred to the Law Department.

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  24. Passed
    Committee Reports

    On the message and ordinance, referred on April 30, 2025, Docket #0969, establishing a Transgender, Gender-diverse, Intersex, and LGBTQIA2S+ Oversight Commission, the committee submitted a report recommending that the ordinance ought to pass in a new draft. The report was accepted; the ordinance was passed in a new draft; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  25. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    On the message and order, referred on October 29, 2025, Docket #1926, authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Eleven Million One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($11,100,000.00) for the purpose of paying costs for the window and door replacement projects at the following schools: the Gardner Pilot Academy School and the Lyndon Elementary School. This includes the payment of all costs incidental or related thereto, and for which the City of Boston may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), said amount to be expended under the direction of the Public Facilities Department on behalf of the Boston Public Schools, the committee submitted a report recommending the order ought to be read for the first time and assigned for further action. The report was accepted; the order was read once and passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell). Assigned for further action.

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  26. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Nine Dollars and Eighty-Six Cents ($262,809.86) in the form of a grant, for the FY26 DMH CIT TTAC Grant, awarded by the MA Department of Mental Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the implementation of 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for officers under the umbrella of BPD Street Outreach Unit, the committee submitted a report recommending that this order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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  27. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to review past expenditures through quarterly updates on the FY2026 operating budget.

    Remains in the Committee on Post-Audit: Government Accountability, Transparency, and Accessibility.

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  28. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing regarding legalizing Triple-Deckers and other 2- to 4-unit housing in the City of Boston.

    Remains in the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.

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  29. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools' FY27 Budget.

    Remains in the Committee on Ways and Means.

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  30. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) in the form of a grant for the DMH FY26 Co-Response Grant, awarded by the MA Department of Mental Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund one full-time recovery coach through BEST, the committee submitted a report recommending that this order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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  31. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY26 DMH Training Grant, awarded by the MA Department of Mental Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund overtime costs to backfill the Crisis Intervention Team training and other mental health training for officers, the committee submitted a report recommending that this order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.

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  32. Pending
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing regarding legalizing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in every neighborhood in the City of Boston.

    Remains in the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.

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  33. Passed
    Council Home Rule Petition

    Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Matthew Cummings. On motion of Councilor FitzGerald, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  34. Passed
    Council Home Rule Petition

    Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to One Joslin Place. On motion of Councilor Durkan, the rules were suspended; the petition was passed; yeas 12 (Breadon, Coletta Zapata, Durkan, FitzGerald, Flynn, Louijeune, Mejia, Murphy, Pepén, Santana, Weber, Worrell).

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  35. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20, 2025. On motion of Councilors Mejia and Breadon, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Mejia, Breadon, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  36. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing November 30th as Barbados Independence Day in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilor Worrell, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  37. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of S. 1247 An Act criminalizing sexual assault of a passenger by a rideshare operator. On motion of Councilor Flynn, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  38. Passed
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing November 27, 2025 as "National Day of Mourning" in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors Weber and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. On motion of Councilors Weber, Louijeune, and Santana, the rules were suspended; the resolution was adopted.

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  39. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a Hearing to Discuss Maintaining Pharmacy Access in the City of Boston. On motion of Councilors FitzGerald and Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Mejia as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Public Health, Homelessness, and Recovery.

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  40. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss the status of The City of Boston's application to certify with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Ranking System (CRS).

    Referred to the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks.

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  42. Referred
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing on clean energy transition through a labor justice lens. On motion of Councilors Weber and Coletta Zapata, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Labor, Workforce, and Economic Development.

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  43. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Elsa Flores in City Council effective November 29, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  44. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Weber offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Michael Fishbein in City Council effective November 29, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  45. Passed
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Coletta Zapata offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Stephan Marin Betancurt in City Council effective November 22, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  47. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of Thomas M. Lally.
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  48. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Patricia Lyons.
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  49. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Dan Nicolai.
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  50. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Brother Philip S. Kallan.
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  51. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Brother George E. Danis.
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  59. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Amee's Medical Spa.
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  64. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing ITF Services LLP.
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  65. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Bito David.
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  66. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce.
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  67. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing The Paper Project.
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  68. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the Boston Raiders Youth Football and Cheer.
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  69. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Coryn Bina.
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  70. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Fenway Health.
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  71. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution declaring November 20, 2025 as “The Busyhead Project Day” in the City of Boston.
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  73. Referred
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from the City Clerk transmitting a communication from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the petition #152.89, Ferdinand's Blue Store Bruce C. Bolling Building) 2260 - 2270 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA, as a Landmark (In effect after December 17, 2025 if not acted upon).

    Referred to the Committee on Planning, Development & Transportation.

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  74. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Emily Polston in City Council effective November 22, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  75. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Emily Polston in City Council effective November 29, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  76. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Anthony Baez, Lauren Carmi, Samantha Courage, Denise Mame Gately, Holy Margulius and Lily Sweeterman in City Council, effective November 22, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  77. Passed
    Report of Public Officer

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Durkan offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Anthony Baez, Lauren Carmi, Samantha Courage, Denise Mame Gately, Holy Margulius and Lily Sweeterman in City Council, effective November 29, 2025.

    Passed under suspension of the rules.

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  78. Passed
    Committee Reports

    Councilor Santana called Docket #0978, order to adopt Chapter 270 of the Acts of 2024 regarding local law enforcement continuity between the City of Boston and the Town of Dedham, from the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed.

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    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Veterans, Military Families, and Military Affairs, to which was referred on April 2, 2025, Docket #0722, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twelve Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-One Dollars ($12,881.00) in the form of a grant, for the Jobs for Veterans’ State Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Labor, passed through the United States Department of Labor, passed through the MassHire Department of Career Services, to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund enhanced employment services for eligible veterans, prioritizing disabled veterans, and those facing significant barriers to employment, with the goal of improving their job search outcomes and economic self-sufficiency, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss the role of publicly-owned grocery stores in addressing food insecurity. On motion of Councilors Breadon and Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Coletta Zapata as an original co-sponsor.
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    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss city services in regard to composting and the need for increased composting services. On motion of Councilors Durkan and Pepén, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Louijeune as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology.
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    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Sixty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Nine Dollars and Eighty-Six Cents ($262,809.86) in the form of a grant, for the FY26 DMH CIT TTAC Grant, awarded by the MA Department of Mental Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the implementation of 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for officers under the umbrella of BPD Street Outreach Unit, the committee submitted a report recommending that this order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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  2. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) in the form of a grant for the DMH FY26 Co-Response Grant, awarded by the MA Department of Mental Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund one full-time recovery coach through BEST, the committee submitted a report recommending that this order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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  3. Passed
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    On the message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) in the form of a grant for the FY26 DMH Training Grant, awarded by the MA Department of Mental Health to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund overtime costs to backfill the Crisis Intervention Team training and other mental health training for officers, the committee submitted a report recommending that this order ought to pass. The report was accepted; the order was passed.
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    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing regarding legalizing Triple-Deckers and other 2- to 4-unit housing in the City of Boston.
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    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing regarding legalizing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in every neighborhood in the City of Boston.
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  2. Agenda Ready
    Council Order

    Order relative to the adoption of tax classification in the City of Boston in FY 2026.

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  3. Agenda Ready
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Melissa Morgan in City Council, effective January 10, 2026.

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  5. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of expanding prevention and public awareness campaigns related to drink spiking in the City of Boston.

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  6. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing on building a stronger fair housing future for Boston.

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  7. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication from Councilor Flynn to the Massachusetts Architectural Access Board to investigate frequent breakdown of elevators at BHA Ruth Barkley Apartments.

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  9. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Notice was received from the Mayor of her absence from the City from Thursday November 27, 2025 at 12:00 P.M., returning Friday November 28, 2025 at 5:00 P.M.

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  10. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) in the form of a grant, Blue Cross Blue Shield/BlueRoots Collaboration Grant, awarded by Donor Group to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund transforming underused land into sustainable assets that provide climate, wellness, and workforce benefits, with a focus on removing invasive plants and establishing a walking path.

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  11. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Hundred Thirty-Nine Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars ($339,888.00) in the form of a grant, Neighborhood Jobs Trust Grant, awarded by City Foundation to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant would fund both administrative and programmatic activities to ensure that funding allocated by the Neighborhood Jobs Trust (NJT) is used by training providers that prepare individuals with job readiness skills needed to secure permanent employment at the developers' project sites.

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  12. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant in an amount not to exceed Four Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($425,000.00) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA), Division of Conservation Services’ Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Program. This grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for renovations to Ronan Park located in the neighborhood of Dorchester.

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