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Public Facilities Commission Meeting (DND)

The presenter is the Department of Neighborhood Development.

RE: COVID-19, Temporary Practices
 
ATTENDANCE
In accordance with Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Executive Order modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the Public Facilities Commission (PFC) will be conducting its meetings virtually. This enables the PFC to conduct its usual business while adhering to public health recommendations and ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.
 
You can watch these virtual meetings on Boston City TV at Comcast channel 24, RCN channel 13, and live-streaming at boston.gov/boston-city-tv.
 
These practices in effect since May 11, 2020 will remain in effect until further notice.  Updates to these practices will be posted as appropriate.
 
 

Discussion Topics

  1. VOTE 1: Christine McCrorey, Senior Program Manager, Boston Home Center Division
     
    To Accept and Expend a Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: To implement foreclosure prevention counseling services.
     
    Grant Amount: $190,921.33
     
    WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Banks has awarded a grant to the City of Boston’s Department of Neighborhood Development, acting by and through the Public Facilities Commission, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Ninety Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-One Dollars and Thirty-Three Cents ($190,921.33) to implement foreclosure prevention counseling services; and
     
    WHEREAS, the duration of services will be through December 31, 2020; and
     
    WHEREAS, the Public Facilities Commission, by virtue of the authority contained in Section (3)(f)(i) of Chapter 642 of the Acts of 1966 has the power and authority to accept grants, gifts and other aid from the Federal Government or any agency thereof, the Commonwealth or any agency or authority thereof, or any charitable foundation, private corporation or individual, and to expend the same without appropriation; and
     
    WHEREAS, the Public Facilities Commission, by virtue of the requirements contained in Section (3)(f)(ii) of Chapter 642 of the Acts of 1966 has the authority to delegate any of its powers or functions to any other department or officer of the City of Boston and such officer or department is authorized and directed to accept such delegation and exercise the power and perform the function so delegated; and
     
    WHEREAS, the Public Facilities Commission, by virtue of the requirements contained in Section (3)(f)(v) of Chapter 642, of the Acts of 1966, has the power and authority to make and execute all contracts and instruments necessary or convenient for the exercise and fulfillment of the Commission’s powers, duties and responsibilities pursuant to this act; and
     
    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT VOTED: That the Director of the Department of Neighborhood Development be, and hereby is, authorized to accept the above referenced grant and expend such funds, without further appropriation for the aforementioned purposes.
     
     
  2. VOTE 2: Shani Fletcher, Development Officer, Neighborhood Housing Development Division
     
    Conveyance to DNI 4, Inc.: Vacant land located at 26 and 28 Magnolia Street, 23 and 25 Alexander Street, Roxbury.
     
    Purchase Price: $400
     
    Ward:  13
    Parcel Numbers: 01051000, 01050000, 01072000, and 01073000
    Square Feet:  5,691 (total)
    Future Use:  Garden
    Estimated Total Development Cost:  $263,623
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2020:  $53,200 (total)
    Appraised Value June 23, 2019:  $85,500 (total)
    DND Program:  GrassRoots
    RFP Issuance Date:  April 17, 2018
     
    That, having duly advertised its intent to sell to DNI 4, Inc., a Massachusetts non-profit corporation, with an address of 504 Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119, the vacant land located at:
     
    26 Magnolia Street, Ward: 13, Parcel: 01051000, Square Feet: 1,380
     
    28 Magnolia Street, Ward: 13, Parcel: 01050000, Square Feet: 1,380
     
    23 Alexander Street, Ward: 13, Parcel: 01072000, Square Feet: 1,457
     
    25 Alexander Street, Ward: 13, Parcel: 01073000, Square Feet: 1,474
     
    in the Roxbury District of the City of Boston containing approximately 5,691 total square feet of land, for two consecutive weeks (January 6, 2020 and January 13, 2020) in accordance with the provisions of St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12), the Public Facilities Commission, pursuant to its vote of December 18, 2019, and subsequent approval by the Mayor, does hereby vote to sell the aforementioned properties to DNI 4, Inc.; and
     
    FURTHER VOTED: the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to deliver an instrument conveying said properties to DNI 4, Inc., in consideration of Four Hundred Dollars ($400).
     
     
  3. VOTE 3: Anne Conway, Housing Development Officer, Neighborhood Housing Development Division
     
    Tentative Developer Designation and Intent to Sell to The Boston Partnership for Community Reinvestment, LLC: Vacant land located at 81 Bowdoin Avenue, 27 Mallon Road, 20, 24 and 39-41 Mt. Bowdoin Terrace, 29 and 154 Rosseter Street, Dorchester.
     
    Purchase Price: $700
     
    Ward:  14
    Parcel Numbers: 01165000, 01230000, 01285000, 01283000, 01250000, 01261000, and 01424000
    Square Feet:  39,504 (total)
    Future Use:  New Construction – Housing
    Estimated Total Development Cost:  $5,221,513
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2020:  $668,800 (total)
    Appraised Value February 2, 2020:  $1,570,000 (total)
    DND Program:  Neighborhood Housing
    RFP Issuance Date:  September 3, 2019
     
    That, having duly advertised a Request for Proposals to develop said properties, The Boston Partnership for Community Reinvestment, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, with an address of 55 Bent Street, Cambridge, MA 02141, be tentatively designated as developer of the vacant land located at:
     
    81 Bowdoin Avenue, Ward: 14, Parcel: 01165000, Square Feet: 4,808
     
    27 Mallon Road, Ward: 14, Parcel: 01230000, Square Feet: 5,334
     
    20 Mt. Bowdoin Terrace, Ward: 14, Parcel: 01285000, Square Feet: 8,477
     
    24 Mt. Bowdoin Terrace, Ward: 14, Parcel: 01283000, Square Feet: 6,722
     
    39-41 Mt. Bowdoin Terrace, Ward: 14, Parcel: 01250000, Square Feet: 4,946
     
    29 Rosseter Street, Ward: 14, Parcel: 01261000, Square Feet: 4,897
     
    154 Rosseter Street, Ward: 14, Parcel: 01424000, Square Feet: 4,320
     
    in the Dorchester District of the City of Boston containing approximately 39,504 total square feet of land, for the period of 12 months from the date of the vote subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions as the Director deems appropriate for proper development of these properties; and
     
    FURTHER VOTED: Subject to the approval of the Mayor under St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12) that it is the intent of this Commission to sell the aforementioned properties to The Boston Partnership for Community Reinvestment, LLC;
     
    AND, FURTHER, VOTED: That the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to advertise the intent of this Commission to sell the above described properties in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 642 of the Acts of 1966 and the applicable statutory terms of M.G.L. c.30B, section 16.
     
     
  4. VOTE 4: Julio Pilier, Housing Development Officer, Neighborhood Housing Development Division
     
    Tentative Developer Designation and Intent to Sell to a nominee comprised of principals of Urbanica, Inc.: Vacant land located at 120 and 122 Hancock Street, Dorchester.
     
    Purchase Price: $200
     
    Ward:  13
    Parcel Numbers: 01632000 and 01631000
    Square Feet:  13,609 (total)
    Future Use:  New Construction – Housing
    Estimated Total Development Cost:  $5,705,028
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2020:  $364,700 (total)
    Appraised Value August 25, 2019: $585,000 (total)  
    DND Program:  Neighborhood Housing
    RFP Issuance Date:  January 28, 2019
     
    That, having duly advertised a Request for Proposals to develop said properties, a nominee comprised of principals[1] of Urbanica, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation, with an address of 429 Melnea Cass Blvd., Boston, MA 02119, be tentatively designated as developer of the vacant land located at:
     
    120 Hancock Street, Ward: 13, Parcel: 01632000, Square Feet: 5,884
     
    122 Hancock Street, Ward: 13, Parcel: 01631000, Square Feet: 7,725
     
    in the Dorchester District of the City of Boston containing approximately 13,609 total square feet of land, for the period of 12 months from the date of the vote subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions as the Director deems appropriate for proper development of these properties; and
     
    FURTHER VOTED: Subject to the approval of the Mayor under St. 1909, c.486, § 31B (as appearing in St. 1966, c.642, § 12) that it is the intent of this Commission to sell the aforementioned properties to a nominee comprised of principals of Urbanica, Inc.;
     
    AND, FURTHER, VOTED: That the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to advertise the intent of this Commission to sell the above described properties in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 642 of the Acts of 1966 and the applicable statutory terms of M.G.L. c.30B, section 16.
     
    [1] The nominee is to be a newly formed Massachusetts entity. DND shall not bring a future vote for conveyance of the property before the PFC without evidence of the nominee being registered and in good standing with the Massachusetts Secretary of State and, also, providing a complete and current property affidavit (i.e. LOOPS form) for the nominee.
     
     
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