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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/8/2025 12:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Council Chambers
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Not available  
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2025-1777 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Two Million Three Hundred Sixteen Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Nine Dollars ($2,316,369.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY26 Title III-C Nutrition Services Program Grant, awarded by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund nutrition services for older adults in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1778 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Million Sixty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Nine Dollars ($1,067,829.00) in the form of a grant for the Federal FY26 Title III-B Supportive Services Grant, awarded by the United State Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund home-based support services for older adults in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1779 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Forty Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-One Dollars ($540,791.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY26 Title III-E Family Caregiver Support Program, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund caregiver services for older adults in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1780 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Four Hundred Seventy Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Six Dollars ($470,366.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY26 Title III-A Area Plan Administration Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund costs for the administration of Title III programs. The grant will fund consumer protection programs to improve long-term services for older adults in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1781 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Six Hundred Nineteen Dollars ($177,619.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY26 Title III - Ombudsman Program grant, awarded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant would fund consumer protection programs to improve long-term services for older adults in the City of Boston   Not available Not available
2025-1782 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Eighty-Four Thousand Two Dollars ($84,002.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal FY26 Title III-D Disease Prevention & Health Promotion, awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, passed through the MA Executive Office of Elder Affairs, to be administered by the Age Strong Commission. The grant will fund services that assist older adults in Boston to prevent illness and manage chronic conditions.   Not available Not available
2025-1783 1 Mayor OrderMessage and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend an in-kind donation of eight hand dryers and the labor and materials required for installation of those dryers valued at Eleven Thousand Seventy Dollars ($11,070.00), donated by Excel Dryer, in collaboration with Co-Design Collaborative. The Property Management Department will utilize these hand dryers in City Hall, Faneuil Hall, and the Thomas Johnson Community Center so that both City of Boston staff and members of the public may benefit from their use.   Not available Not available
2025-1784 1 Report of Public OfficerNotice 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 September 24, 2025.   Not available Not available
2025-1785 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication from Councilor Flynn regarding a violent hate crime against LGBTQ+ neighbors.   Not available Not available
2025-1786 1 Report of Public OfficerCommunication from Councilor Flynn regarding the late-night riot in the South End.   Not available Not available
2025-1690 2 Committee ReportsThe Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred on September 24, 2025, Docket #1690, Message and order for your approval an Order authorizing the City of Boston to appropriate the amount of Two Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,500,000.00) for the purpose of paying the cost of a feasibility study and schematic design associated with a project for the Ruth Batson Academy, formerly known as the John W. McCormick School, located at 315 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125. 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.   Not available Not available
2025-1276 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOrdinance to prioritize surplus municipal property as affordable housing.   Not available Not available
2025-1450 2 Matters Recently Heard-For Possible ActionOrder for a hearing to discuss next steps to improve street safety on the northern stretch of Hyde Park Avenue from Walk Hill Street to the Arborway.   Not available Not available
2025-1787 1 Council Home Rule PetitionPetition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Elijah Osborne.   Not available Not available
2025-1788 1 Council Home Rule PetitionPetition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Domingos Rosa.   Not available Not available
2025-1789 1 Council Home Rule PetitionPetition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Tianna Taylor-Roseney.   Not available Not available
2025-1790 1 Council Home Rule PetitionPetition for a Special Law re: An Act Directing the City of Boston Police Department to Waive the Maximum Age Requirement for Police Officers for Edny Joseph.   Not available Not available
2025-1793 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1794 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution in support of an East Boston Cultural District designation.   Not available Not available
2025-1795 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution supporting Boston's police officers and first responders and condemning violence against those who serve.   Not available Not available
2025-1796 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1797 1 Council Legislative ResolutionResolution recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day.   Not available Not available
2025-1791 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the role of publicly-owned grocery stores in addressing food insecurity.   Not available Not available
2025-1792 1 Council Hearing OrderOrder for a hearing to discuss the minimum wage in Massachusetts.   Not available Not available
GS-10/8/25 1 Green SheetLegislative Calendar for October 8, 2025.   Not available Not available
2025-1798 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing 28 Hyde Park legacy businesses.   Not available Not available
2025-1799 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Sally's Apizza.   Not available Not available
2025-1800 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Christine O'Malley.   Not available Not available
2025-1801 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Junior Pena.   Not available Not available
2025-1802 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing CrossFit 617.   Not available Not available
2025-1803 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Beth Emery.   Not available Not available
2025-1804 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Lynda Goler.   Not available Not available
2025-1805 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Matt Wilder.   Not available Not available
2025-1806 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Cheryl Itri.   Not available Not available
2025-1807 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Dr. Harry and Evanthia "Effie" Treon.   Not available Not available
2025-1808 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Eleanor Lovejoy.   Not available Not available
2025-1809 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Judge Kathleen Coffey.   Not available Not available
2025-1810 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the Daughters of Penelope, Orion Chapter #130 Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1811 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionIn memory of Catherine "Kay" Gallagher.   Not available Not available
2025-1812 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Darryl "DMC" McDaniels.   Not available Not available
2025-1813 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Tony V.   Not available Not available
2025-1814 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Simon Kirke.   Not available Not available
2025-1815 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Alia Albeer.   Not available Not available
2025-1816 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Ralph Jaccodine.   Not available Not available
2025-1817 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Woody Giessmann.   Not available Not available
2025-1818 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Johnny Forbes.   Not available Not available
2025-1819 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Diane Modica.   Not available Not available
2025-1820 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Michael Gaeta.   Not available Not available
2025-1821 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Tommy Welch.   Not available Not available
2025-1822 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Eduardo Moreno.   Not available Not available
2025-1823 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Lapels Laundromat.   Not available Not available
2025-1824 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing East Boston Community Soup Kitchen.   Not available Not available
2025-1825 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Robert DeCristoforo.   Not available Not available
2025-1826 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Rocco Telese.   Not available Not available
2025-1827 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution in memory of Maria Argelia Aguilar.   Not available Not available
2025-1828 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing the MWOC.   Not available Not available
2025-1829 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution declaring October 24, 2025, as Jaylen Brown Day in the City of Boston.   Not available Not available
2025-1830 1 Consent Agenda ResolutionResolution recognizing Tu Hispanidad Flag Day.   Not available Not available