City Council Meeting

0909    Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Nine Hundred Fifty One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Four Dollars ($1,951,894.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society (BPDBS).

Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on May 4, 2026.

0910    Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department for FY26 in the amount of One Million Nine Hundred Fifty One Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety Four Dollars ($1,951,894.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society (BPDBS). The terms of the contract are July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% in July of 2025. The contract also contains an update to hazardous duty pay and amended language around sick time buyback at retirement.

0911    Message and order for your approval an Order to reduce the FY26 appropriation for the Reserve for Collective Bargaining by One Million Three Hundred Sixty Six Thousand Ninety Three Dollars ($1,366,093.00) to provide funding for the Boston Police Department for the FY26 increases contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detective Benevolent Society   Superior Officers Unit (BPDBS SO).

Filed in the Office of the City Clerk on May 4, 2026.

0912    Message and order for a supplemental appropriation Order for the Boston Police Department for FY26 in the amount of One Million Three Hundred Sixty Six Thousand, Ninety Three Dollars ($1,366,093.00) to cover the FY26 cost items contained within the collective bargaining agreements between the City of Boston and the Boston Police Detectives Benevolent Society   Superior Officers Unit (BPDBS   SO). The terms of the contract are July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The major provisions of the contract include a base wage increase of 2% in July of 2025. The contract also contains an update to hazardous duty pay and amended language around paid details and summer vacation schedules.

0913    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Sixteen Million Eight Hundred Thirty Four Thousand Seven Hundred Forty Two Dollars ($16,834,742.00) in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), awarded by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing. The grant would fund housing, economic development and social service programs. The award amount is estimated from prior years.

0914    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Million Eight Hundred Twenty Five Thousand One Hundred Thirty Two Dollars And Ninety Cents ($4,825,132.90) in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 HOME Investment Partnerships Program Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing. The grant would fund the production of new affordable rental and homeownership housing, and also provide operating support for community development corporations. The award amount is estimated from prior years.

0915    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Three Million Eight Hundred Fifty Nine Thousand Forty Nine Dollars ($3,859,049.00) in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Housing for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing. The grant would fund services for income eligible individuals and families affected by AIDS. The award amount is estimated from prior years.

0916    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Four Hundred Eighty Nine Thousand Six Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($1,489,616.00) in the form of a grant, the Federal FY26 Emergency Solutions Grant, awarded by the United States Department of Housing & Urban Development to be administered by the Mayor's Office of Housing. The grant would fund street outreach, emergency shelter, homelessness prevention, rapid re housing assistance and shelter services. The award amount is estimated from prior years.

0917    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Seven Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Dollars ($157,650.00) from the United States Department of the Interior, National Parks Service Semiquincentennial Grant. This grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for gravestone conservation in Dorchester North Burying Ground located in the neighborhood of Dorchester.

0918    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend a grant in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Four Thousand Dollars ($104,000.00) from the Massachusetts Development Finance Agency, Cultural Facilities Fund Grant program. This grant is awarded to the City of Boston through the Parks and Recreation Department for gravestone conservation in Dorchester North Burying Ground located in the neighborhood of Dorchester.

0919    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston Procurement Department to enter into a contract for a period of up to 5 years for the purchase of Biodiesel, ULSD, Octane, and #2 Heating Oil. The contract term would begin in 2026. The City Council’s permission to enter into a contract of this type for a period of more than three years is required by section twelve of chapter 30B of the General Laws. A term longer than three years will enable the City to ensure that it gets the best price on purchases of Biodiesel, ULSD, Octane, and #2 Heating Oil by allowing the City to lock in lower costs for a longer period.

0920    Message and order authorizing the City of Boston Procurement Department to enter into a contract for a period of up to 5 years for the purchase of Harbor/Boat Fuel. The contract term would begin in 2026. The City Council’s permission to enter into a contract of this type for a period of more than three years is required by section twelve of chapter 30B of the General Laws. A term longer than three years will enable the City to ensure that it gets the best price on purchases of Harbor/Boat Fuel by allowing the City to lock in lower costs for a longer period.

0921    Notice was received from the Mayor of the appointment of Gregory Hobson as a member of the Residency Compliance Commission, for a term expiring on January 7, 2030.

0922    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of March 25, 2026.

0923    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of April 1, 2026.

0924    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of April 8, 2026.

0925    Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 regarding action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of April 15, 2026.

0926    Communication was received from Scott Finn, City Auditor, regarding a list of the Fiscal 2026 reallocations made by the Mayor prior to April 15, 2026, for the purpose of continuing operations.

0927    Communication was received from Councilor Murphy regarding late files and council process.

0928    Communication was received by the City Clerk from the Boston Landmarks Commission for City Council action on the designation of the Petition #295.25   Memorial Hall (in effect after June 3, 2026 if not acted upon).

Dockets #0733 0735, Orders for the FY27 Operating Budget, including annual appropriations for departmental operations, for the School Department, and for other post employment benefits (OPEB).

Dockets #0736 0737, Orders for capital fund transfer appropriations.

Dockets #0738 0740, Orders for the Capital Budget, including loan orders and lease purchase agreements.

Docket #0754, Message and order approving an order authorizing a limit for the Transportation Department revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2027 to support the operation of the bikeshare program within the City of Boston. This revolving fund shall be funded by system generated user revenues, sponsorship revenues, and advertising revenues. The Transportation Department will be the only department authorized to expend from the fund and such expenditures shall be capped at $1,400,000.

 

0929    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Order for a meeting to review the Boston City Council rules.

0930    Councilors Flynn and Murphy offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss immediately reinstating the $724,000 cut from the Department of Veterans Services from the recommended FY27 Operating Budget.

0931    Councilors Murphy and Flynn offered the following: Resolution urging support for a budget amendment to fully fund the Office of Veterans' Services.

0932    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss discounts for seniors and persons with disabilities by the Boston Water and Sewer Commission.

0933    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for a hearing to examine notice, community engagement, and equity in the siting of transitional housing in the City of Boston.

0934    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for a hearing to examine the impact of proposed federal HUD immigration related eligibility requirements on subsidized housing in Boston.

0935    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Order for a hearing to discuss Boston's implementation of Massachusetts' marijuana regulations.

0936    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Order for a hearing to examine Boston Public Schools' potential participation in nationwide social media litigation.

0937    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution calling on Boston Public Schools to join the nationwide social media litigation seeking accountability for youth mental health impacts.

0938    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing May as Asthma Awareness Month in the City of Boston.

0939    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution in support of recognizing May 11th as George Greenidge Day in the City of Boston.

0940    Councilor Flynn offered the following: Resolution in support of the establishment of a committee to maintain and attract young adults to Boston.

0941    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing May as National Preservation Month in the Landmarks Commission's 50th year.

0942    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Santana offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Melvin Brown in City Council, effective May 9, 2026.

0943    Councilor Breadon for Councilor Pepén offered the following: Order for the appointment of temporary employee Matthew Arnold in City Council, effective May 23, 2026.

Legislative Calendar for May 6, 2026.

0944    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing MissionSAFE.

0945    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing Kayla Clouden McGill.

0946    Councilor Worrell offered the following: Resolution recognizing two winners of the Perseverance Into Excellence Award.

0947    Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing The Possible Zone.

0948    Councilor Santana offered the following: Resolution recognizing forty eight Boston firefighters as retired members of Local 718.

0949    Councilors Santana and Coletta Zapata offered the following: Resolution recognizing eighteen young people from the Veronica Robles Cultural Center.

0950    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Federation of Hellenic American Societies of New England and the 30th Annual Greek Independence Day Parade.

0951    Councilor Pepén offered the following: Resolution recognizing Efthymia "Effie" Anastasiadis and the 11th Anniversary of Effie's Kitchen.

0952    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution recognizing Darlene Williams.

0953    Councilor FitzGerald offered the following: Resolution in memory of Russell Garrett.

0954    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing Deputy Superintendent Pam Harris.

0955    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution in memory of James H. Coveney Jr.

0956    Councilor Murphy offered the following: Resolution recognizing Scout Troop 1 of West Roxbury.

0957    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing The Friends of the Public Garden's Green & White Gala and Co Chairs.

0958    Councilor Durkan offered the following: Resolution recognizing 75 Chestnut.

0959    Councilor Weber offered the following: Resolution recognizing Judy Jose Roddy.

0960    Councilor Breadon offered the following: Resolution recognizing Allstonia and nine other winners of the 2026 Allston Village Awards.

0961    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Commissioner Rodney Marshall.

0962    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Commissioner Paul F. Burke.

0963    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing Spelman College.

0964    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Greenidge Family.

0965    Councilor Culpepper offered the following: Resolution recognizing the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute.