17.     COMMUNICATION, Derek Santos, Executive Director, New Bedford Economic Development Council, to Members of the City Council, submitting STA application and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year STA Agreement for Freedom Restoration and Cleaning, 1440 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA 02740. (Copies provided and disturbed to Councillors on 12/13/2016.)

17a.     RESOLUTION, Approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Assessment Agreement with Freedom Restoration, LLC and 1440 Purchase Street Realty Trust.