City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Docket #0857

Message and order approving an appropriation of Seven Million Fifty Thousand Six Hundred Seven Dollars ($7,050,607.00) for the purpose of paying for the costs associated with the roof and boiler replacement projects at the following schools: Mary Lyon School, McKinley School, and Curley K-8, for which the City of Boston may be eligible for a grant from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, said amount to be expended under the direction of the Public Facilities Department on behalf of Boston Public Schools.

This matter was sponsored by Mayor Martin J. Walsh. It was referred to the Committee on July 29, 2020.  

NOTICE:  The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members.  However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

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 City Council will be conducting this hearing virtually. This enables the City Council to carry out its responsibilities while adhering to public health recommendations and ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means.  The public may watch this hearing via live stream at www.boston.gov/city-council-tv. It will also be re-broadcast at a later date on Comcast 8/RCN 82/Verizon 1964.

Public Testimony

Written testimony may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so.

Staff Contact: Michelle A. Goldberg

Committee Email:  ccc.wm@boston.gov

Staff Email:  michelle.a.goldberg@boston.gov  Staff Telephone: 617-635-3040

Re-broadcast on Comcast 8/RCN 82/Verizon 1964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv