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  1. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Million One Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($4,125,000.00) in the form of a grant, for the FY26 Public Safety Answering Point Support and Incentive Grant, awarded by MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund costs associated with providing Enhanced 911 services.
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    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) in the form of a grant for the BHCCI/Connect, Learn & Explore Grant, awarded by Boston Children’s Hospital to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant will fund work that promotes equity and access to programs that promote healthy lifestyle changes through physical activities, as well as work related to the impacts of extreme heat affects on early childhood development and health.
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    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Forty-Five Thousand Dollars ($45,000.00) in the form of a grant for the Extreme heat/climate resilience grant, awarded by the United Way to be administered by the Office of Early Childhood. The grant will fund work related to extreme heat/climate resilience as it impacts early childhood development in the City of Boston.
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  4. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    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 United Way's Discretionary Grant, awarded by the United Way to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund the City of Boston’s Center for Working Families (CWF) to build an internal database for service delivery.
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    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 for the Impact Driven Collaborative Project Grant, awarded by Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc. to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund the Boston Tree Equity Asset Mapping (BTEAM) project, in partnership with American Forest and Speak for the Trees. BTEAM aims to enhance urban forestry in Boston by identifying local collaborations and creating job opportunities in green infrastructure.
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  6. Agenda Ready
    Mayor Order

    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($528,156.32) in the form of a grant, for the FY26 State 911 Training Grant, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the training and certification of Enhanced 911 telecommunications staff.
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  7. Agenda Ready
    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 May 21, 2025.
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  8. Agenda Ready
    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 August 6, 2025.
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  9. Agenda Ready
    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 Downtown Waterfront-Faneuil Hall Urban Renewal Plan, Project No. Mass. R-77, with respect to Parcel J-1."
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  10. Agenda Ready
    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 Charlestown Urban Renewal Plan, Project No. Mass. R-55, with respect to Parcel R-59-B2.”
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  11. Agenda Ready
    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 Charlestown Urban Renewal Plan, Project No. Mass. R-55, with respect to Parcels P-15B-1A and P-15B-1B.”
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  12. Agenda Ready
    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 May 14, 2025.
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  13. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Councilors Murphy and Flynn regarding a request for an investigation into the Boston Police Department Radio System Failure at Franklin Park.
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  15. Agenda Ready
    Report of Public Officer

    Communication was received from Council President Ruthzee Louijeune regarding the Attorney General’s response to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated January 11, 2025.
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  16. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Government Operations, to which was referred on January 8, 2025, Docket #0135, Ordinance to protect workers from heat-related illness and injuries in the City of Boston, submits a report recommending that this matter ought to pass in a new draft.
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  17. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism, and Special Events, to which was referred on February 26, 2025, Docket #0527, 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, for the BPS Sunday’s Phase 2 Grant, awarded by the Pilot House Philanthropy to be administered by the Office of Arts and Culture. The program will fund the learning and evaluation components of the BPS Sundays pilot program, submits a report recommending that this matter ought to pass.
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  18. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism, and Special Events, to which was referred on June 25, 2025, Docket #1262, 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, for the Boston Family Day Grant, awarded by the Boston Foundation to be administered by the Office of Arts and Culture. The grant will fund the Boston Family Day program from 2025-2026, provided by the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation, submits a report recommending that this matter ought to pass.
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  19. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, to which was referred on June 25, 2025, Docket #1258, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant not to exceed One Million One Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($1,170,000.00) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program. The grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for renovations to Moakley Park located in the neighborhood of South Boston, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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  20. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, to which was referred on July 9, 2025, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Six Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars ($644,458.00) in the form of a grant, for the US Inflation Reduction Act, awarded by the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund to grow an accessible, inclusive, and resilient urban forest, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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  21. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, to which was referred on July 9, 2025, 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 MVP Planning 2.0 Grant, awarded by the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs to be administered by the Office of Climate Resilience. The grant will fund the work climate resilience communities have done to date and support communities with new methods, tools, and resources for building climate resilience, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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  22. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, to which was referred on July 9, 2025, Docket #1356, Message and order in accordance with the Ordinance on Surveillance Oversight and Information Sharing, Boston City Code Section 16-63 (“the Ordinance”), I hereby transmit for your review and consideration the proposed Surveillance Use Policy for the Rodent Monitoring Camera System, submitted in partnership with the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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  23. Agenda Ready
    Committee Reports

    The Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, to which was referred on July 9, 2025, Docket #1357, Message and order in accordance with the Ordinance on Surveillance Oversight and Information Sharing, Boston City Code Section 16-63.(b)(3), I hereby transmit for your review the Boston Police Department's report on three "Social Media Analysis Tools," the "Surveillance Use Policy" questionnaire, and the relevant Department policies that govern the use of these tools, submits a report recommending that the Order ought to pass.
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  24. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to discuss public authority-ordered towing practices in the City of Boston.
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  26. Agenda Ready
    Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

    Order for a hearing to review expenditures associated with the nominating panel and the school committee appointment process.
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  28. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution standing in solidarity with UNITE HERE Local 26 food and beverage workers at Fenway Park.
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  29. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support for an independent investigation into the city's July 4th payroll failure to determine if state or federal employment laws were broken.
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  31. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing August as National Black Business Month.
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  32. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution calling for reconsideration of the Boston School Committee nomination process and affirming the need for greater City Council involvement.
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  33. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing unresolved procurement, transparency, and equity issues in the White Stadium project and affirming review of public alternatives.
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  34. Agenda Ready
    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution in support of Mayor Michelle Wu's letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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  35. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to review federal funds received by the City of Boston and discuss the establishment of a task force to prevent or mitigate funding cuts.
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  38. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing regarding nitrous oxide abuse and its impact on community health and safety.
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  40. Agenda Ready
    Council Hearing Order

    Order for a hearing to discuss improvements to Cleveland Circle.
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  41. Agenda Ready
    Council Order

    Order to hold a meeting to interview applicants for the Community Preservation Committee.
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  42. Agenda Ready
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Alexander Kokovidis, Matthew Lyder and Carliz Y Manana in City Council, effective September 6, 2025.
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  43. Agenda Ready
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Katerina Helfrich in City Council, effective August 30, 2025.
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  44. Agenda Ready
    Personnel Orders

    Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Karishma Chouhan, Ron Cobb, Meagan Corugedo, Arnita Flint, Meghan Kavanagh, Michelle A.L. Goldberg, Cora Montrond, Candace Morales, Shane Pac, Lorraine Schettino and Ethan Vara in City Council, effective August 23, 2025.
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  46. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Dawn Panos.
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  47. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Friends of DeFilippo Playground.
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  48. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Gregg D. Bodell.
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  49. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Nadine Pellicio.
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  50. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Boston Unity Cup.
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  51. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Isabelle Nelson.
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  52. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Brieajah Ayers.
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  53. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing 17 individuals for their dedication to Acts Ministries' Community Health Day and their community engagement efforts in the Four Corners neighborhood.
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  54. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Margarita Lebron.
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  55. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Sonya Owens.
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  57. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing five youth for demonstrating exceptional leadership in sports and academics, and for displaying discipline, teamwork, and resilience in athletics while also pursuing excellence and exhibiting curiosity in the classroom.
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  64. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of Mary "Colette" Burke.
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  65. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution in memory of Joseph F. Shone.
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  74. Agenda Ready
    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary and naming August 23, 2025 "Jonas Brothers Day" in the City of Boston.
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      Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

      Order for a hearing to discuss public authority-ordered towing practices in the City of Boston.
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    City Council
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      Matters Recently Heard-For Possible Action

      Order for a hearing to review expenditures associated with the nominating panel and the school committee appointment process.
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    City Council
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    1. Agenda Ready
      Committee Reports

      The Committee on Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism, and Special Events, to which was referred on February 26, 2025, Docket #0527, 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, for the BPS Sunday’s Phase 2 Grant, awarded by the Pilot House Philanthropy to be administered by the Office of Arts and Culture. The program will fund the learning and evaluation components of the BPS Sundays pilot program, submits a report recommending that this matter ought to pass.
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    2. Agenda Ready
      Committee Reports

      The Committee on Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Tourism, and Special Events, to which was referred on June 25, 2025, Docket #1262, 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, for the Boston Family Day Grant, awarded by the Boston Foundation to be administered by the Office of Arts and Culture. The grant will fund the Boston Family Day program from 2025-2026, provided by the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Foundation, submits a report recommending that this matter ought to pass.
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    City Council
    Agenda Video

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    1. Agenda Ready
      Committee Reports

      The Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, to which was referred on July 9, 2025, Docket #1356, Message and order in accordance with the Ordinance on Surveillance Oversight and Information Sharing, Boston City Code Section 16-63 (“the Ordinance”), I hereby transmit for your review and consideration the proposed Surveillance Use Policy for the Rodent Monitoring Camera System, submitted in partnership with the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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    2. Agenda Ready
      Committee Reports

      The Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, to which was referred on July 9, 2025, Docket #1357, Message and order in accordance with the Ordinance on Surveillance Oversight and Information Sharing, Boston City Code Section 16-63.(b)(3), I hereby transmit for your review the Boston Police Department's report on three "Social Media Analysis Tools," the "Surveillance Use Policy" questionnaire, and the relevant Department policies that govern the use of these tools, submits a report recommending that the Order ought to pass.
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    City Council
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    1. Referred
      Council Ordinance

      Ordinance to prioritize surplus municipal property as affordable housing. Councilor Worrell in the Chair. On motion of Councilor Louijeune, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Pepén and Worrell as original co-sponsors.
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    1. Agenda Ready
      Committee Reports

      The Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, to which was referred on June 25, 2025, Docket #1258, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant not to exceed One Million One Hundred Seventy Thousand Dollars ($1,170,000.00) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Program. The grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for renovations to Moakley Park located in the neighborhood of South Boston, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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    2. Agenda Ready
      Committee Reports

      The Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, to which was referred on July 9, 2025, Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Six Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Four Hundred Fifty-Eight Dollars ($644,458.00) in the form of a grant, for the US Inflation Reduction Act, awarded by the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry to be administered by the Office of Workforce Development. The grant will fund to grow an accessible, inclusive, and resilient urban forest, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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    3. Agenda Ready
      Committee Reports

      The Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, to which was referred on July 9, 2025, 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 MVP Planning 2.0 Grant, awarded by the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs to be administered by the Office of Climate Resilience. The grant will fund the work climate resilience communities have done to date and support communities with new methods, tools, and resources for building climate resilience, submits a report recommending that the order ought to pass.
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    City Council
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    1. Referred
      Council Hearing Order

      Order for an expedited hearing on the City's July 4th payroll delay and its impacts on affected employees. On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor FitzGerald as an original co-sponsor.
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    1. Referred
      Council Hearing Order

      Order for a hearing to discuss BPS' plans to protect students during heat emergencies. On motion of Councilor Worrell, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilors Weber and Mejia as original co-sponsors.
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    1. Referred
      Council Hearing Order

      Order for a hearing to assess and enhance the accessibility and safety of Boston's sidewalks for all residents. Councilor Louijeune in the Chair. On motion of Councilors Murphy and Flynn, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Pepen as an original co-sponsor.
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    1. Agenda Ready
      Personnel Orders

      Councilor Louijeune offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employees Karishma Chouhan, Ron Cobb, Meagan Corugedo, Arnita Flint, Meghan Kavanagh, Michelle A.L. Goldberg, Cora Montrond, Candace Morales, Shane Pac, Lorraine Schettino and Ethan Vara in City Council, effective August 23, 2025.

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    2. Agenda Ready
      Council Legislative Resolution

      Resolution recognizing unresolved procurement, transparency, and equity issues in the White Stadium project and affirming review of public alternatives.

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    3. Agenda Ready
      Council Order

      Order to hold a meeting to interview applicants for the Community Preservation Committee.

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    6. Agenda Ready
      Consent Agenda Resolution

      Resolution recognizing the 20th anniversary and naming August 23, 2025 "Jonas Brothers Day" in the City of Boston.

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    14. Agenda Ready
      Consent Agenda Resolution

      Resolution in memory of Joseph F. Shone.

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    15. Agenda Ready
      Consent Agenda Resolution

      Resolution in memory of Mary "Colette" Burke.

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    18. Agenda Ready
      Personnel Orders

      Councilor Louijeune for Councilor Mejia offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Katerina Helfrich in City Council, effective August 30, 2025.

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    19. Agenda Ready
      Council Legislative Resolution

      Resolution in support for an independent investigation into the city's July 4th payroll failure to determine if state or federal employment laws were broken.

      Attachments

    21. Agenda Ready
      Council Legislative Resolution

      Resolution recognizing August as National Black Business Month.

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    22. Agenda Ready
      Council Legislative Resolution

      Resolution calling for reconsideration of the Boston School Committee nomination process and affirming the need for greater City Council involvement.

      Attachments

    23. Agenda Ready
      Council Legislative Resolution

      Resolution in support of Mayor Michelle Wu's letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi.

      Attachments

    24. Agenda Ready
      Council Hearing Order

      Order for a hearing to discuss improvements to Cleveland Circle.

      Attachments

    26. Agenda Ready
      Council Hearing Order

      Order for a hearing regarding nitrous oxide abuse and its impact on community health and safety.

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    29. Agenda Ready
      Report of Public Officer

      Communication was received from Council President Ruthzee Louijeune regarding the Attorney General’s response to the Open Meeting Law complaint dated January 11, 2025.

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    31. Agenda Ready
      Report of Public Officer

      Communication was received from Councilors Murphy and Flynn regarding a request for an investigation into the Boston Police Department Radio System Failure at Franklin Park.

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    32. Agenda Ready
      Mayor Order

      Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Twenty-Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty-Six Dollars and Thirty-Two Cents ($528,156.32) in the form of a grant, for the FY26 State 911 Training Grant, awarded by the MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the training and certification of Enhanced 911 telecommunications staff.

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