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    Message and 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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Order for a hearing regarding legalizing Triple-Deckers and other 2- to 4-unit housing in the City of Boston.
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    Order for a hearing regarding legalizing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in every neighborhood in the City of Boston.
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    Order for a hearing to discuss Boston Public Schools' FY27 Budget.
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    The Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice, to which was referred on April 30, 2025, 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, submits a report recommending that the order OUGHT TO PASS.
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    The Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on October 29, 2025, Docket #1926, Message and order for your approval an Order 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, submits a report recommending that the order ought to be read for the first time and assigned for further action.
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  1. 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.

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  2. 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.

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    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.

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  5. Filed
    Report of Public Officer

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

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  7. 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).

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  8. 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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  9. 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.

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  10. 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.

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    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.

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  12. 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.

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  13. 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.

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  14. 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.

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  15. 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.

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  16. 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.

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  17. 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.

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  18. Referred
    Mayor Order

    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.

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  19. Referred
    Mayor Order

    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. Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 17, 2025.

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  20. Referred
    Mayor Order

    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.

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  21. Referred
    Mayor Order

    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). Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on November 17, 2025.

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  22. Agenda Ready
    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.

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    Council Legislative Resolution

    Resolution recognizing November 30th as Barbados Independence Day in the City of Boston.

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    Council Home Rule Petition

    Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Relative to One Joslin Place.

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    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution declaring November 20, 2025 as “The Busyhead Project Day” in the City of Boston.

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    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Coryn Bina.

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    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Fenway Health.

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    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the Boston Raiders Youth Football and Cheer.

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    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing The Paper Project.

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    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing the U.S. Haitian Chamber of Commerce.

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    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing Bito David.

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    Consent Agenda Resolution

    Resolution recognizing ITF Services LLP.

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