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Commissioner of Public Works conveying responses to agenda items listed within.
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To the Honorable City Council:
The Commissioner of Public Works respectfully conveys to this Council a memo in response to the following items:
Agenda Item #214242-That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation discuss extending the season for pools and splash pads during the Summer of 2023.
Agenda Item #214307- That the Director of Mobility and the Commissioner of Public Works assess the need for additional bike racks in all school buildings.
Agenda Item #214319-That the Commissioner of Public Works update this Council on the recent closure of Lincoln Park soccer field and the condition of the playing surface.
Agenda Item #214322- That the Commissioner of Public Works install speedbumps at Heath Street, Ash Avenue, and Edgar Avenue.
Agenda Item #214323- That the Commissioner of Public Works install speed bumps on Thurston Street.
Agenda Item #214406- That the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management and the Commissioner of Public Works provide an update on preventive maintenance plans for all school buildings.
Agenda Item #214407-That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Chief Information Officer provide an update on ongoing issues with Wi-Fi services for all schools.
Agenda Item #214412 -That the Commissioner of Public Works address the malfunctioning streetlight on the corner of Knowlton and Morton Streets
Agenda Item #214423- That the Commissioner of Public Works update the Ward 1 City Councilor regarding plans to find a location for excessive snow other than 90 Washington Street.
Agenda Item #214413-That the Commissioner of Public Works address the inconsistently lit streetlights on East Broadway.
Agenda Item #214414- That the Commissioner of Public Works address the leaning electrical pole at Tufts and Knowlton Streets.
Agenda Item #214436-That the Commissioner of Public Works clean Chuckie Harris Park.
Agenda Item #214367-That the Commissioner of Public Works take steps to permanently fix or replace the leaning light posts on the pedestrian boardwalk connecting Ten Hills to Assembly Row.
Agenda Item #214536 & Agenda Item #221927- That the Commissioner of Public Works provide the current noise readings of the mechanical systems on the roof of the East Somerville Community School and verify that they are in compliance with Noise Control Ordinance regulations.
Agenda Item #214622- That the Commissioner of Public Works provide information on options to engage local and minority owned businesses in contract work.
Agenda Item #214658- That the Director of Parks and Recreation, the Director of Public Space and Urban Forestry, and the Commissioner of Public Works adopt a policy of proactively communicating closures of parks to the public, including contacting nearby daycare providers, and posting signage at least five business days in advance.
Agenda Item #214663- That the Commissioner of Public Works place trash barrels next to all city-owned benches along East Broadway.
Agenda Item #214664- That the Commissioner of Public Works move the new speed bump sign in front of 91-93 Franklin Street, to avoid blocking the sidewalk.
Agenda Item #214412- That the Commissioner of Public Works address the malfunctioning streetlight on the corner of Knowlton and Morton Streets.
Agenda Item #214686- That the Commissioner of Public Works consider extending yard waste pickup to December 31.
Appropriate staff will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jill Lathan, Commissioner of DPW