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Public Facilities Commission Meeting (MOH)

The presenter is the Mayor's Office of Housing.

RE: COVID-19, Temporary Practices
 
ATTENDANCE
 
In accordance with Governor Baker's July 14, 2022, Act Extending Certain COVID-19 Measures Adopted During the State of Emergency, with respect to the Open Meeting Law, the Act extends, until March 31, 2023, the remote meeting provisions of the Governor’s March 12, 2020, Executive Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law 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 Xfinity channel 24, RCN channel 13, Fios channel 962, and livestreaming on our website.
 
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: James Smith, Senior Environmental Compliance Manager, Real Estate Management & Sales Division
     
    To Accept and Expend a Grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency: To aid with the environmental cleanup of the Parker and Terrace Site.
     
    Grant Amount: $650,000
     
    WHEREAS, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has awarded a grant to the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Housing, acting by and through the Public Facilities Commission, in an amount not to exceed Six Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000) to develop a municipal strategy for environmental cleanup; and
     
    WHEREAS, the duration of services will be through September 30, 2025; 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 Mayor’s Office of Housing 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: Julio Pilier, Development Officer, Neighborhood Housing Development Division
     
    Amendment to the vote of October 20, 2021 to extend the Tentative Designation and Intent to Sell period from 48 to 54 months to Rees-Larkin Development LLC and name change to E-Plus Highland LLC: Vacant land located at 273, 275, 277, 279, 281-281A, 283, and 287 Highland Street, Roxbury.
     
    Time Extension and Name Change
     
    1) TD – 10/24/2018 through 10/24/2019 = 12 months
    2) TD extension for an additional 24 months 10/24/2018 through 10/24/2021 = 36 months
    3) TD extension for an additional 12 months 10/24/2018 through 10/24/2022 = 48 months
    4) TD extension for an additional six (6) months 10/24/2018 through 4/24/2023 = 54 months
        TD total time is 54 months
     
    Ward: 11
    Parcel Numbers:  00840000, 00841000, 00842000, 00843000, 00844000, 00845000, and 00846000
    Square Feet: 16,354 (total)
    Future Use: New Construction - Housing
    Estimated Total Development Cost:  $15,144,116
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2022:  $316,800 (total)
    Appraised Value August 16, 2017:  $690,000 (total)
    MOH Program:  Neighborhood Housing
    RFP Issuance Date:  November 13, 2017
     
    That the vote of this Commission at its meeting on October 24, 2018 and, thereafter, amended on October 30, 2019 and October 20, 2021 regarding the tentative designation and intent to sell the vacant land located at:
     
     273 Highland Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00840000, Square Feet:  3,747
     
    275 Highland Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00841000, Square Feet:  1,592 
     
    277 Highland Street, Ward: 11, Parcel:  00842000, Square Feet: 1,592 
     
    279 Highland Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00843000, Square Feet: 1,708
     
    281-281A Highland Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00844000, Square Feet: 1,629
     
    283 Highland Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00845000, Square Feet: 1,640
     
    287 Highland Street, Ward: 11, Parcel: 00846000, Square Feet: 4,446  
     
    in the Roxbury District of the City of Boston containing approximately 16,354 total square feet of land, to Rees-Larkin Development LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, with an address of 179 Boylston Street, Building P, Boston, MA 02130; 
     
    be, and hereby is amended as follows:
     
    By deleting the figure and word: “48 months” and substituting in place thereof the following figure and word: “54 months” wherever such may appear;
     
    and, also, by deleting the words and figures “Rees-Larkin Development LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, with an address of 179 Boylston Street, Building P, Boston, MA 02130” and substituting in place thereof the following words and figures “E-Plus Highland LLC[1], a Massachusetts limited liability company, with an address of 179 Boylston Street, Building P, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130” wherever such may appear. 
     
    [1] E-Plus Highland LLC is a Massachusetts limited liability company formed on September 11, 2021, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 156C Section 12, by principals of Rees-Larkin Development LLC. E-Plus Highland LLC provided a current Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Secretary of State to MOH. Additionally, E-Plus Highland LLC completed a property affidavit (i.e. LOOPS form) and provided such to MOH.
     
     
  3. VOTE 3: Theresa Strachila, Program Manager, Director’s Office Division
     
    Conveyance to United Neighbors of Lower Roxbury, Inc.: Vacant land located at an unnumbered parcel on Melnea Cass Boulevard and an unnumbered parcel on Windsor Street, Roxbury.
     
    Purchase Price: $200
     
    Ward: 09
    Parcel Numbers: 01968010 and 02025020
    Square Fee:  26,906 (total)
    Future Use: Garden
    Estimated Total Development Cost: $168,617
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2022:  $1,743,400 (total)
    Appraised Value April 11, 2022: $160,000 (total)
    MOH Program:  Grassroots
    RFP Issuance Date: September 20, 2021
     
    That, having duly advertised its intent to sell to United Neighbors of Lower Roxbury, Inc., a Massachusetts non-profit Corporation, with an address of 88 Hammond Street, Apt. 1, Boston, MA 02120, the vacant land located at:
     
    an unnumbered parcel on Melnea Cass Blvd., Ward: 09, Parcel: 01968010, Square Feet: 21,906
     
    an unnumbered parcel on Windsor St., Ward: 09, Parcel: 02025020, Square Feet: 5,000
     
    in the Roxbury District of the City of Boston containing approximately 26,906 total square feet of land, for two consecutive weeks (June 13, 2022 and June 20, 2022) 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 May 19, 2022 and subsequent approval by the Mayor, does hereby vote to sell the aforementioned properties to United Neighbors of Lower Roxbury, Inc.; and
     
    FURTHER VOTED: the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to deliver an instrument conveying said properties to United Neighbors of Lower Roxbury, Inc. in consideration of Two Hundred Dollars ($200).
     
     
  4. VOTE 4: Neriliz Llenas, Project Manager, Real Estate Management & Sales Division
     
    Conveyance to Jeffrey Sullivan: Vacant land located at an unnumbered parcel on Dresser Street, South Boston.
     
    Purchase Price: $171,000
     
    Ward: 06
    Parcel Number: 02901000
    Square Feet:  1,246
    Future Use: Side Yard and Parking
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2022:  $41,600
    Appraised Value July 25, 2021:  $160,000
    MOH Program:  REMS - Land disposition
    RFP Issuance Date: February 28, 2022
     
    That, having duly advertised its intent to sell to Jeffrey Sullivan, an individual, with an address of 109 Dresser Street, South Boston, MA 02127, the vacant land located at an unnumbered parcel on Dresser Street (Ward: 06, Parcel: 02901000) in the South Boston District of the City of Boston containing approximately 1,246 square feet of land, for two consecutive weeks (September 19, 2022 and September 26, 2022) 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 June 15, 2022 and subsequent approval by the Mayor, does hereby vote to sell the aforementioned property to Jeffrey Sullivan; and
     
    FURTHER VOTED: the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to deliver an instrument conveying said property to Jeffrey Sullivan in consideration of One Hundred Seventy-One Thousand Dollars ($171,000).
     
     
  5. VOTE 5: Christopher Rooney, Development Officer, Neighborhood Housing Development Division
     
    Conveyance to 270 Talbot JV LLC: Land with building thereon located at 270 Talbot Avenue and an unnumbered parcel on Spencer Street, Dorchester.
     
    Purchase Price: $200
     
    Ward: 17
    Parcel Numbers: 00593000 and 00592000
    Square Feet:  24,683 (total)
    Future Use: New Construction - Housing
    Estimated Total Development Cost: $15,600,337
    Assessed Value Fiscal Year 2022:  $651,400 (total)
    Appraised Value January 15, 2018:  $900,000 (total)
    MOH Program:  REMS – Building Sales
    RFP Issuance Date: January 29, 2018
     
    That, having duly advertised its intent to sell to a nominee comprised of principals of Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation, a Massachusetts non-profit corporation, with an address of 587 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124, and TLee Development, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, with an address of 1452 Dorchester Avenue, 4th Floor, Dorchester, MA 02122, the land with building thereon located at:
     
    270 Talbot Ave., Ward: 17, Parcel: 00593000, Square Feet: 15,753
     
    an unnumbered parcel on Spencer St., Ward: 17, Parcel: 00592000, Square Feet: 8,930
     
    in the Dorchester District of the City of Boston containing approximately 24,683 total square feet, for two consecutive weeks (February 11, 2019 and February 18, 2019) 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 January 16, 2019, and, thereafter, as amended January 13, 2021, and subsequent approval by the Mayor, does hereby vote to sell the aforementioned properties to 270 Talbot JV LLC[1], a Massachusetts limited liability company, with an address of 587 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02124; and
     
    FURTHER VOTED: the Director be, and hereby is, authorized to deliver an instrument conveying said properties to 270 Talbot JV LLC in consideration of Two Hundred Dollars ($200).
     
    [1] 270 Talbot JV LLC is a Massachusetts limited liability company formed on November 15, 2021, pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 156C Section 12, by principals of Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation and TLee Development, LLC. 270 Talbot JV LLC provided a current Certificate of Good Standing from the Massachusetts Secretary of State to MOH. Additionally, 270 Talbot JV LLC completed a property affidavit (i.e. LOOPS form) and provided such to MOH.
     
     
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