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City Council
The Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee will hear a request to accept a state grant. The funds are intended for the Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative, which focuses on combating gang violence through multi-disciplinary programs.
- Grant of $1,073,239.34 from MA Executive Office Of Public Safety & Security
- Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr. Community Safety Initiative
- Funding for gang prevention, law enforcement, and reintegration programs
City Council
City Council
The Planning, Development, and Transportation Committee will hear a request to accept and spend $30,000,000 in the Inclusionary Development Policy Fund. These funds support the production and preservation of affordable housing through developer contributions.
- $30,000,000 for the Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) Fund
Public Improvement Commission
City Council
The Council is reviewing several large federal grant applications for housing, homelessness, and community development. Other business includes energy fund amendments, cybersecurity investments, and various hearings on public safety and urban planning.
- Acceptance of $50,000,000.00 HUD Continuum of Care grant
- Acceptance of $16,834,742.00 HUD Community Development Block Grant
- Acceptance of $4,825,132.90 HUD HOME Investment Partnerships Grant
- Acceptance of $3,859,049.00 HUD HOPWA grant
- Acceptance of $1,200,000.00 MOTT FIFA Grant for BPD
The council approved the FY27 city budget after receiving a modified appropriations order and taking no override action. It also approved a $384.7 million capital improvement plan and a $13.9 million school capital plan. Several housing and community development grants totaling over $78 million were accepted, along with a $1.2 million police grant for FIFA-related public safety.
- Approved FY27 City Budget (no override motion)
- Approved $384.7M capital improvement appropriation (11-1)
- Approved $13.855M Boston Public Schools capital appropriation (11-1)
- Approved $28.5M equipment lease/purchase agreements (11-1)
- Accepted $1.2M MOTT FIFA Grant for Police Department (unanimous)
- Accepted $52M federal Continuum of Care homeless services grant (11-0)
- Increased senior exemption income/asset limits (12-0)
- Confirmed renewal Inspectional Services constables (unanimous)
BPDA Board of Directors
City Council
The Boston City Council will consider a modified Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027 submitted by the Mayor. The meeting also includes roll call and approval of previous minutes.
- Mayor files modified FY2027 Annual Appropriation and Tax Order (Docket #0733)
The city council received the mayor's modified Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027 and referred it to the Committee on Ways and Means. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural actions.
- Referred mayor's modified FY2027 budget to Ways and Means Committee
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City Council
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City Council
The Housing and Community Development Committee will hold a hearing on five grant acceptances from HUD totaling over $77 million. The largest is a $50 million Continuum of Care grant for homeless services. Other grants include Community Development Block Grant, HOME, HOPWA, and Emergency Solutions funds.
- Accept $50M Continuum of Care grant for homeless services
- Accept $16.8M Community Development Block Grant for housing and economic development
- Accept $4.8M HOME grant for affordable rental and homeownership housing
- Accept $3.9M HOPWA grant for services to people with AIDS
- Accept $1.5M Emergency Solutions Grant for shelter and homelessness prevention
City Council
The City Council will consider accepting a $1,000,000 Cummings Community Safety Grant for programs in human services, and also vote on accepting a $3,220 grant for disabled job seekers. Additionally, the Council will review and likely approve several revolving fund limits for Fiscal Year 2027, including up to $2 million for Boston Public Schools facilities and technology repairs, $1.5 million for emissions investments under BERDO, and funds for police, arts, and youth programs. Several appointments to architectural and landmarks commissions are also on the agenda.
- Accept $1,000,000 Cummings Community Safety Grant for safety, public health, community events, and youth initiatives
- Accept $3,220 Massability grant for employment services for disabled individuals
- Approve up to $2,000,000 BPS revolving fund for facility repairs and maintenance
- Approve up to $2,000,000 BPS revolving fund for computer technology repair and purchase
- Approve up to $1,500,000 Equitable Emissions Investment (BERDO) revolving fund from alternative compliance payments
The Council accepted a $1 million Cummings Community Safety Grant and several revolving fund limits for FY27, including $2 million each for BPS facilities and technology repairs, and $1.5 million for BERDO emissions investments. A dozen appointments to architectural and landmarks commissions were confirmed.
- Approved $1M Cummings Community Safety Grant (12-0)
- Approved $3,220 MassAbility grant for disabled job services (12-0)
- Confirmed 12 appointments to architectural and landmarks commissions (11-0 or 12-0)
- Passed $2M BPS facilities revolving fund limit (13-0)
- Passed $150K BPS transportation revolving fund (13-0)
- Passed $2M BPS technology revolving fund (13-0)
- Passed $1.5M BERDO revolving fund (13-0)
- Passed $50K Environment Conservation Commission consultant fund (12-0)
City Council
The Planning, Development, & Transportation Committee is reviewing several appointments for local preservation boards. These include members for the Back Bay Architectural District, Boston Landmarks Commission, and Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission.
- Reappointment of David Sampson to Back Bay Architectural District Commission
- Reappointment of Robert Weintraub to Back Bay Architectural District Commission
- Appointment of David Dixon to Boston Landmarks Commission
- Reappointment of Kirsten Hoffman to Boston Landmarks Commission
- Appointment of Susan Goganian to Fort Point Channel Landmark District Commission