207662
| 1 | 207662 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Confirmation of Appointments and Personnel Matters, meeting on March 4, 2019. | Approved as amended | |
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207666
| 1 | 207666 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 5, 2019. | Approved | |
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207669
| 1 | 207669 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety, meeting on March 6, 2019. | Approved | |
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207668
| 1 | 207668 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Legislative Matters - meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 7, 2019. | Approved | |
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207663
| 1 | 207663 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Finance - meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 11, 2019. | Approved | |
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207667
| 1 | 207667 | Committee Report | Report of the Committee on Land Use, meeting as a Committee of the Whole on March 12, 2019. | Laid on the table | |
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207653
| 1 | 207653 | Communication | Reporting on the March 5, 2019 meeting of the GLX Project Community Working Group. | Placed on file | |
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207647
| 1 | 207647 | Roll Call | Call of the Roll. | Placed on file | |
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207648
| 1 | 207648 | Minutes | Approval of the Minutes of the Special Meeting, January 30, 2019, and the Regular Meeting, February 14, 2019. | Approved | |
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207696
| 1 | 207696 | Public Communication | Tufts University submitting its Spring 2019 University Accountability report. | Placed on file | |
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207697
| 1 | 207697 | Public Communication | 16 residents submitting comments re: #207498, the Tree Protection Ordinance. | Placed on file | |
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207699
| 1 | 207699 | Public Communication | Andrew Greenspon submitting comments re: #206481, a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment to add a new Section 17.8 re: open space requirements for mid-rise and high-rise buildings. | Placed on file | |
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207700
| 1 | 207700 | Public Communication | David Gibbs submitting comments re: #207544, requesting the appointment of Tim Talun to the Planning Board. | Placed on file | |
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207683
| 1 | 207683 | Public Event | Public Event License, Connexion United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt, Chuckie Harris Park, Apr 20, 12-4PM. | Approved | |
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207698
| 1 | 207698 | Public Communication | Greater Boston Real Estate Board submitting comments re: #205420, the proposed condominium review ordinance. | Placed on file | |
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207684
| 1 | 207684 | Public Event | Public Event License, Tufts Graduate Student Council 5K Run/Walk for Charity, Tufts Campus area sidewalks, Apr 27, 8AM-1PM. | Approved | |
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207685
| 1 | 207685 | Public Event | Public Event License, Arts Council Porchfest, Citywide, May 11, 11AM-7PM (raindate May 18). | Approved | |
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207686
| 1 | 207686 | Public Event | Public Event License, Arts Council Big Gay Dance Party, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 1, 2-9:30PM. | Approved | |
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207687
| 1 | 207687 | Public Event | Public Event License, Arts Council Joe's Jazz and Blues Fest, Powderhouse Park, Jun 15, 10AM-7PM (raindate Jun 16). | Approved | |
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207688
| 1 | 207688 | Public Event | Public Event License, Arts Council Evolution of Hip Hop Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 7, 1-8:30PM (raindate Sep 14). | Approved | |
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207689
| 1 | 207689 | Public Event | Public Event License, Arts Council Rock and Roll Yard Sale, Union Sq Plaza and Parking Lot, Sep 8, 8AM-7PM (raindate Sep 15). | Approved | |
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207690
| 1 | 207690 | Public Event | Public Event License, Glenwood Rd Block Party, from Medford to Vernon Sts, Sep 21, 12-8:30PM (raindate Sep 22). | Approved | |
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207695
| 1 | 207695 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. | Approved | |
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207691
| 1 | 207691 | License | New Lodging House License, Tufts University, 123 Packard Ave, 9 residents. | Referred for recommendation | |
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207692
| 1 | 207692 | License | New Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco Mexican Grill, 46 Broadway, 7 tables, 14 chairs. | Approved | |
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207693
| 1 | 207693 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. | Approved | |
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207694
| 1 | 207694 | License | Renewing Garage License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. | Approved | |
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207694
| 2 | 207694 | License | Renewing Garage License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207693
| 2 | 207693 | License | Renewing Flammables License, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207692
| 2 | 207692 | License | New Outdoor Seating License, Taco Loco Mexican Grill, 46 Broadway, 7 tables, 14 chairs. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207713
| 2 | 207713 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a NO OUTLET TO WASHINGTON STREET sign on the corner of George Street and Broadway to prevent cut through traffic due to the GLX bridge closures. | Approved | |
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207665
| 2 | 207665 | Order | That the City Auditor analyze the City’s debt structure, including current and pending borrowing, borrowing requests that the City anticipates, and the anticipated cost of the new public safety building. | Approved | |
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207714
| 2 | 207714 | Order | That the Director of SPCD apprise this Council on the redesign of the various GLX stations with respect to the removal of elevators and the accommodations that had been made to provide reasonable access for all users. | Approved | |
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207715
| 2 | 207715 | Order | That the Director of SPCD inform the Ward 5 and Ward 6 Councilors and the public as soon as possible the route and schedule for the City shuttle van that will ferry passengers around the closed Broadway/Ball Square Bridge. | Approved | |
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207695
| 2 | 207695 | License | Renewing Used Car Dealers License Class 2, Alewife Automotive, 395 Alewife Brook Pkwy. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207707
| 2 | 207707 | Resolution | That the Administration, in accordance with the proposed Demonstration Project Plan, consider short term uses for 90 Washington Street such as mobile food markets, food trucks and public parking. | Approved | |
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207708
| 2 | 207708 | Order | That the Director of Engineering and the Director of Traffic and Parking paint crosswalks on the corners of Alston Street to increase pedestrian safety in light of upcoming GLX construction. | Approved | |
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207709
| 2 | 207709 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works ensure the bike lane on Mt. Vernon Street is thoroughly plowed after snowstorms. | Approved | |
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207710
| 2 | 207710 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works address all potholes and cracks along Pennsylvania Avenue as soon as possible. | Approved | |
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207711
| 2 | 207711 | Order | That the newly appointed Environmental Health Liaison address potential rodent issues emanating from 117 Washington Street. | Approved | |
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207712
| 2 | 207712 | Order | That the Director of SPCD present to the Council a list of City-owned alcohol licenses issued to determine the program’s impact on small businesses. | Approved | |
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207690
| 2 | 207690 | Public Event | Public Event License, Glenwood Rd Block Party, from Medford to Vernon Sts, Sep 21, 12-8:30PM (raindate Sep 22). | Mayoral Approval | |
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207689
| 2 | 207689 | Public Event | Public Event License, Arts Council Rock and Roll Yard Sale, Union Sq Plaza and Parking Lot, Sep 8, 8AM-7PM (raindate Sep 15). | Mayoral Approval | |
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207688
| 2 | 207688 | Public Event | Public Event License, Arts Council Evolution of Hip Hop Festival, Union Sq Plaza, Sep 7, 1-8:30PM (raindate Sep 14). | Mayoral Approval | |
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207687
| 2 | 207687 | Public Event | Public Event License, Arts Council Joe's Jazz and Blues Fest, Powderhouse Park, Jun 15, 10AM-7PM (raindate Jun 16). | Mayoral Approval | |
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207686
| 2 | 207686 | Public Event | Public Event License, Arts Council Big Gay Dance Party, Union Sq Plaza, Jun 1, 2-9:30PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207685
| 2 | 207685 | Public Event | Public Event License, Arts Council Porchfest, Citywide, May 11, 11AM-7PM (raindate May 18). | Mayoral Approval | |
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207684
| 2 | 207684 | Public Event | Public Event License, Tufts Graduate Student Council 5K Run/Walk for Charity, Tufts Campus area sidewalks, Apr 27, 8AM-1PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207705
| 2 | 207705 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install or replace the missing PERMIT PARKING ONLY signs on Newton Street between Webster Avenue and Prospect Street. | Approved | |
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207706
| 2 | 207706 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the flexible crosswalk YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS sign at the intersection of Hawkins and Washington Streets. | Approved | |
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207683
| 2 | 207683 | Public Event | Public Event License, Connexion United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt, Chuckie Harris Park, Apr 20, 12-4PM. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207701
| 2 | 207701 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing STOP sign at the base of Bonner Avenue’s intersection with Washington Street. | Approved | |
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207702
| 2 | 207702 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a flexible crosswalk YIELD TO PEDESTRIANS sign at the intersection of Bonner Avenue and Washington Street. | Approved | |
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207703
| 2 | 207703 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking place a flexible sign at Washington and Tufts Streets to discourage vehicles turning from Tufts Street onto Washington Street from blocking the crosswalk. | Approved | |
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207704
| 2 | 207704 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking replace the missing STOP sign at the east end of the Portuguese Park at Newton Street. | Approved | |
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207696
| 2 | 207696 | Public Communication | Tufts University submitting its Spring 2019 University Accountability report. | Placed on file | |
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207650
| 2 | 207650 | Order | That the Director of Water and Sewer take the steps described within regarding lead service lines. | Approved | |
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207651
| 2 | 207651 | Order | That the Director of SPCD, the Chief of Police and the Director of Traffic and Parking inform the Ward 5 City Councilor no later than March 20 what steps have been taken to protect pedestrians crossing Morrison Avenue between Cedar Street and Willow Avenue when the Broadway Ball Square Bridge closes on March 22. | Placed on file | |
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207649
| 2 | 207649 | Citation | Commending Kathy Carey, who is retiring after 24 years of dedicated service to the City, including the last 19 in the Office of Veterans Services. | Approved | |
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207661
| 2 | 207661 | Communication | Acting as President, appointing City Councilor Matt McLaughlin to the Municipal Job Creation and Retention Board of Trustees. | Placed on file | |
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207652
| 2 | 207652 | Order | That the Director of SPCD, the Chief of Police, the Director of Traffic and Parking, and/or the Director of Communications report to this Council on developing a citywide campaign focused on getting motorists to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks and to fully stop at STOP signs. | Approved | |
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207654
| 2 | 207654 | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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207655
| 2 | 207655 | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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207656
| 2 | 207656 | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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207657
| 2 | 207657 | Withdrawn | Withdrawn. | Withdrawn | |
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207658
| 2 | 207658 | Order | That the Chief of Police provide this Council with a list of the unsolved homicides over the past 35 years. | Approved | |
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207659
| 2 | 207659 | Order | That the Director of Traffic and Parking install NO PARKING signs near 48 Bradley Street, to prevent parking along the short curb at the row housing complex. | Approved | |
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207660
| 2 | 207660 | Order | That the Commissioner of Public Works clean or replace the right turn signal at the corner of Broadway, turning onto Temple Street, as it is not visible during the day. | Approved | |
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207664
| 2 | 207664 | Order | That the Director of Purchasing report to this Council’s Committee on Finance on the City's ability to separate out bid items to detail labor and material costs. | Approved | |
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207670
| 2 | 207670 | Order | That the Chief of Police and the Director of Health and Human Services promote the drug court system and monitor cases of transfer and eligible candidates from Somerville to the court in Cambridge. | Approved | |
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207671
| 3 | 207671 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $2,000,000 in a bond for Owner's Project Manager professional services to support the renovation of various buildings recommended in the Building Master Plan. | Referred for recommendation | |
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207672
| 3 | 207672 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $596,450 in a bond for the costs of installing a new boiler in City Hall. | Referred for recommendation | |
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207675
| 3 | 207675 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Timothy McKenzie to the position of Fire Fighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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207676
| 3 | 207676 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of John Gullage to the position of Fire Fighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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207677
| 3 | 207677 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Virgilio Garcia to the position of Fire Fighter. | Referred for recommendation | |
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207679
| 3 | 207679 | Communication | Director of Personnel responding to #207443 re: plans to publicize upcoming civil service exam opportunities. | Placed on file | |
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207680
| 3 | 207680 | Communication | Director of Personnel responding to #207444 re: the 2016 Fire Department eligibility list. | Placed on file | |
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207678
| 3 | 207678 | Communication | Director of Personnel responding to #206767 re: vacant positions. | Placed on file | |
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207587
| 3 | 207587 | Citation | Commending Gale Morano, who is retiring after 41 years of dedicated service as Executive Director of the Somerville-based Open Center for Children. | Approved | |
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207674
| 3 | 207674 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of the attached 2019 Local Election Calendar. | Referred for recommendation | |
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207681
| 3 | 207681 | Communication | Assistant City Solicitor responding to #207623 re: state and local regulations on public notices. | Placed on file | |
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207682
| 4 | 207682 | Officer's Communication | Council on Aging Director responding to #207633 re: the availability of the Council's bus services. | Placed on file | |
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207302
| 4 | 207302 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Jessica Turner to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust. | Approved | |
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207541
| 4 | 207541 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Zachary Baum to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member. | Not approved | |
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207542
| 4 | 207542 | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Drew Kane to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member. | Approved | |
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207539
| 4 | 207539 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Anne Brockelman to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals full member. | Approved | |
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207673
| 4 | 207673 | Mayor's Request | Requesting acceptance of a $16,000 grant with no new match required, from the MA Office of Public Safety and Security to the Police Department for traffic enforcement programs. | Referred for recommendation | |
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207481
| 4 | 207481 | Order | That the Chief Fire Engineer and the Chief of Police discuss with this Council, at its February 14, 2019 meeting, detailed safety plans for the upcoming bridge closures due to GLX construction. | Placed on file | |
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207712
| 4 | 207712 | Order | That the Director of SPCD present to the Council a list of City-owned alcohol licenses issued to determine the program’s impact on small businesses. | Kept in committee | |
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207540
| 5 | 207540 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Danielle Fillis Evans to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Approved | |
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207607
| 5 | 207607 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $752,000 in a bond for field/playground improvements. | Approved | |
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207525
| 5 | 207525 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $202,698 in a bond for the purchase of vehicles for the Fire Department. | Approved | |
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207520
| 5 | 207520 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,105,050 in a bond for the cost of purchasing certain DPW Vehicles. | Approved | |
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207522
| 5 | 207522 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation of $1,999,100 and authorization to borrow $499,775 in a bond, and acceptance of a $1,499,325 grant from the MWRA for Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation. | Approved | |
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207551
| 5 | 207551 | Officer's Communication | City Engineer requesting to address this Council with a construction costs presentation. | Work completed | |
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207526
| 5 | 207526 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $600,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the cost of purchasing Police Cruisers. | Approved | |
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207539
| 5 | 207539 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Anne Brockelman to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals full member. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207542
| 5 | 207542 | Mayor's Request | Requesting confirmation of the appointment of Drew Kane to the position of Zoning Board of Appeals alternate member. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207302
| 5 | 207302 | Communication | Requesting the appointment of Jessica Turner to the Somerville Affordable Housing Trust. | Mayoral Approval | |
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205496
| 5 | 205496 | Order | That the City Clerk invite the Clerk Magistrate of the Somerville District Court to meet with the Committee on Public Health and Public Safety to discuss drug courts. | Work completed | |
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207533
| 6 | 207533 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $2,540 for the Recreation Department's purchase of pool supplies. | Approved | |
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207394
| 6 | 207394 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $25,500 in the Fire Department, from the Ordinary Maintenance Account to the Personal Services Account, to fund the Support Services Technician position. | Approved | |
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207534
| 6 | 207534 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay 8 prior year invoices totaling $1426.33 using available funds in the Information Technology Leased Equipment Account one monthly lease payment of 8 separate leased printers/copiers. | Approved | |
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207535
| 6 | 207535 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $165.73 using available funds in the Information Technology Leased Equipment Account for one month's lease payment for a printer/copier machine. | Approved | |
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207526
| 6 | 207526 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to appropriate $600,000 from the Capital Stabilization Fund for the cost of purchasing Police Cruisers. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207538
| 6 | 207538 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the authorization of an increase of the Shape Up Somerville Mobile Market Revolving Fund Expenditure Cap for FY19 to $45,000. | Approved | |
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207522
| 6 | 207522 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation of $1,999,100 and authorization to borrow $499,775 in a bond, and acceptance of a $1,499,325 grant from the MWRA for Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207520
| 6 | 207520 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $1,105,050 in a bond for the cost of purchasing certain DPW Vehicles. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207525
| 6 | 207525 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $202,698 in a bond for the purchase of vehicles for the Fire Department. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207607
| 6 | 207607 | Mayor's Request | Requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow $752,000 in a bond for field/playground improvements. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207540
| 6 | 207540 | Communication | Requesting confirmation of the re-appointment of Danielle Fillis Evans to the Zoning Board of Appeals. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207537
| 7 | 207537 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the authorization of an increase of the Council on Aging Revolving Fund Expenditure Cap to $160,000 for FY19. | Approved | |
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207538
| 7 | 207538 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the authorization of an increase of the Shape Up Somerville Mobile Market Revolving Fund Expenditure Cap for FY19 to $45,000. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207535
| 7 | 207535 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice totaling $165.73 using available funds in the Information Technology Leased Equipment Account for one month's lease payment for a printer/copier machine. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207534
| 7 | 207534 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay 8 prior year invoices totaling $1426.33 using available funds in the Information Technology Leased Equipment Account one monthly lease payment of 8 separate leased printers/copiers. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207394
| 7 | 207394 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval of a transfer of $25,500 in the Fire Department, from the Ordinary Maintenance Account to the Personal Services Account, to fund the Support Services Technician position. | Mayoral Approval | |
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207533
| 7 | 207533 | Mayor's Request | Requesting approval to pay a prior year invoice of $2,540 for the Recreation Department's purchase of pool supplies. | Mayoral Approval | |
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205826
| 7 | 205826 | Resolution | That the Administration consider, as part of its facilities planning process and its ongoing development of programs like 311, libraries, recreation and neighborhood policing, ways to establish multi-purpose neighborhood-based service centers. | Work completed | |
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207537
| 8 | 207537 | Mayor's Request | Requesting the authorization of an increase of the Council on Aging Revolving Fund Expenditure Cap to $160,000 for FY19. | Mayoral Approval | |
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