1.      COMMUNICATION, Elizabeth McNamara, First Assistant City Solicitor, to City Council, pursuant to an Order of the City Council dated June 22, 2023, submitting AN ORDER for the LAYOUT and ACCEPTANCE of COUNTY STREET, 50 feet wide, from Sta. 0+00.00 being 31.56 feet north of Scott Street to Sta. 68+85.63 being 100.02 feet north of Union Street.

1a.         AN ORDER, (LAYOUT and ACCEPTANCE of COUNTY STREET, 50 feet wide, from Sta. 0+00.00 being 31.56 feet north of Scott Street to Sta. 68+85.63 being 100.02 feet north of Union Street.)

2.         PETITION, NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 108’ of Conduit and Cable and two (2) Handholes in SASSAQUIN AVENUE, to provide underground electric service to 4227 Acushnet Avenue.

2a.       AN ORDER,

3.         PETITION, NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 290’ of Conduit and Cable and one (1) Manhole in JOHN VERTENTE BOULEVARD, this is part of a multi-phase project to increase capacity and reliability throughout the New Bedford Business Park.

3a.       AN ORDER,

4.         PETITION, NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of one (1) FO Pole in SAMUEL BARNET BOULEVARD, to provide new electric service for multiple new streetlights.

4a.       AN ORDER

5.         PETITION, NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for location of approximately 15’ of Conduit and Cable in HILLMAN STREET and approximately 44’ of Conduit and Cable and three (3) Manholes in COUNTY STREET, to provide electric service to 109 Hillman Street.

5a.       AN ORDER,

M1. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that the City Solicitor obtain an appraisal of land for Assessors Map 23, Lot 158 (property known as the “Goodyear Site”) and prepare an Order of Taking, for the purpose of acquiring a fee interest in the land, by eminent domain or other legal means; the acquisition is needed for construction of a new facility serving Grades K-5 on an alternative site to consolidate the student populations of the existing James B. Congdon and John B. DeValles Elementary Schools.

M1a. AN ORDER,

M1b. EMINENT DOMAIN PACKET, (including Request for Proposal and DRAFT Order of Taking)

M2.    COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, authorizing the Mayor of the City of New Bedford, from July 20, 2023 to January 31, 2024, to utilize a salary step other than the minimum for the following positions: Administrative Assistant to the Assessor, Associate City Solicitor, Director of Human Resources, and Treasurer/Collector.

M2a.    AN ORDER,

M3.    COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a HOME RULE PETITION, authorizing the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors of the City of New Bedford to be a non-resident.

M3a.   AN ACT,

M4.   COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 19, Article II, relating to the residency of the Administrative Assistant to the Board of Assessors.

M4a.    AN ORDINANCE,

M5.   COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of ROBERT EKSTROM as CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, effective October 15, 2023.

M6.     COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, authorizing the Mayor to enter into a ninety-nine (99) year lease with the Zeiterion Theater for property located at 684 Purchase Street in New Bedford.

M6a.    AN ORDER,

M6b.    LEASE, (DRAFT)

M7.   COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER for the APPROPRIATION of $2,607,730.00 from ORDINARY REVENUE AND MUNICIPAL RECEIPTS to POLICE SALARIES AND WAGES.

M7a.    AN ORDER,

M7b.    MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT, between the City of New Bedford and the Police Union.

M8.   COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Emergency Medical Services Department, known as the EMS DETAIL REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $25,000.00 is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2024.

M8a.    AN ORDER,

M9.    COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting AN ORDER, that in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53E ½, the revolving fund under the control of the Emergency Medical Services Department, known as the EMS TRAINING ACADEMY REVOLVING FUND, whose revenues collected and amount limited to be spent estimated at $32,000.00 is hereby authorized for FISCAL YEAR 2024.

M9a.    AN ORDER,

M10.  COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the REAPPOINTMENT of JOSEPH C. LATIMER, Somerset, MA 02726, as a CONSTABLE.

M10a.  AN APPLICATION,

6. LOAN ORDER, appropriating $20,000,000.00 for the purpose of financing the cost of projects outlined in the City’s Long Term CSO Control and Integrated Capital Improvements Plan. (Passed to a Second Reading – June 8, 2023.)

7. LOAN ORDER, appropriating $7,650,000.00 for the purpose of making critically needed repairs to City-owned buildings. (Passed to a Second Reading as Amended – June 29, 2023.)

8. REPORT, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park Zoo (outside of the Zoo facing the Elephant Enclosure) in memory of BEVERLY A. (ALMEIDA) SOUZA.

8a. COMMUNICATION, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park Zoo (outside of the Zoo facing the Elephant Enclosure) in memory of BEVERLY A. (ALMEIDA) SOUZA. (Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications – May 11, 2023.)

9. REPORT, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park (in the tennis grove area) in memory of WILLIAM “BUD” MONTIGNY.

9a. COMMUNICATION, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park (in the tennis grove area) in memory of WILLIAM “BUD” MONTIGNY. (Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications – June 08, 2023.)

10. REPORT, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Program Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park (in the tennis grove area) in memory of ELIZABETH “BETTY” MONTIGNY.

10a. COMMUNICATION, Department of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, submitting a Memorial Park Bench and Tree Dedication Application for a Memorial Park Bench and Plaque to be located at Buttonwood Park (in the tennis grove area) in memory of ELIZABETH “BETTY” MONTIGNY. (Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications – June 08, 2023.)

11. REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPLICATION for the RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE, on behalf of CHRISTOPHER OKAFOR, 27 Maddie Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a KIK TRANSPORTATION, 27 Maddie Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745.

11a. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of CHRISTOPHER OKAFOR, 27 Maddie Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745 d/b/a KIK TRANSPORTATION, 27 Maddie Drive, New Bedford, MA 02745, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License – July 01, 2023 to June 30, 2024.) (Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings – May 11, 2023.)

12. REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of JAMES E. SULLIVAN, JR., New Bedford, MA 02745, to the COUNCIL ON AGING. 

12a. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of JAMES E. SULLIVAN, JR., New Bedford, MA 02745, to the COUNCIL ON AGING, Mr. Sullivan will be replacing Zachary Boyer, who has resigned; this term will expire in December 2025. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings – April 27, 2023.)

13. REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the APPOINTMENT of JAMES R. GAGNON, New Bedford, MA, to the VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD.

13a. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of JAMES R. GAGNON, New Bedford, MA, to the VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings – February 23, 2023.)

14. REPORT, Committee on City Property, recommending that the City Council GRANT the STREET CLOSING: A PORTION OF COMMERCIAL STREET, Starting 161’ from the NORTH most point and 172’ from the SOUTH most point at the Intersection with SOUTH WATER STREET, to its terminus, and including portions of the sidewalks immediately adjacent to the three buildings on their SOUTH AND EAST elevations, FROM AUGUST 01, 2023 TO DECEMBER 31, 2023, (PLEASE NOTE: A Five-Month Extension of Current Street Closing Which Will Expire on July 31, 2023) for the purpose of a construction project at 21-35 Commercial Street, 13-19 Commercial Street and 24 Union Street.

14a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Baptiste and Abreu, requesting, on behalf of D.F. Pray, General Contractors, that the following streets be CLOSED: A PORTION OF COMMERCIAL STREET, Starting 161’ from the NORTH most point and 172’ from the SOUTH most point at the Intersection with SOUTH WATER STREET, to its terminus, and including portions of the sidewalks immediately adjacent to the three buildings on their SOUTH AND EAST elevations, FROM AUGUST 01, 2023 TO DECEMBER 31, 2023, (PLEASE NOTE: A Five-Month Extension of Current Street Closing Which Will Expire on July 31, 2023) for the purpose of a construction project at 21-35 Commercial Street, 13-19 Commercial Street and 24 Union Street. (Referred to the Committee on City Property – June 08, 2023.)

15. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council request that the Chief of Police look into reinstating periodic checks along with the Licensing Board, of local bars and establishments to ensure they are operating correctly without issues or violations.

15a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Abreu and Pereira, requesting that New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira come before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss on-going public issues relating to the south end of the City, where residents and business owners alike are growing increasingly concerned for their safety and overall well-being. (To be Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods and New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira.) (Referred to Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – May 11, 2023.)

16. REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council APPROVAL of the CPA annual budget for fiscal year 2024, for Committee Administrative expenses and Community Preservation Projects in fiscal year 2024.

16a. COMMUNICATION, Community Preservation Committee submitting the CPA annual budget for fiscal year 2024, for Committee Administrative expenses and Community Preservation Projects in fiscal year 2024. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – June 08, 2023.)

17. REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER to enter into a five-year lease with All American Investment Group LLC, for the purchase of two equipped ambulances for $807,000.00, one transit van for $192,198.00 and one truck for $63,325.80.

17a. AN ORDER, to enter into a five-year lease with All American Investment Group LLC, for the purchase of two equipped ambulances for $807,000.00, one transit van for $192,198.00 and one truck for $63,325.80. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – June 08, 2023.)

18. REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of the LOAN ORDER, appropriating $4,054,139 for the replacement of the windows, curtainwall, doors and storefront at the Ellen R. Hathaway Elementary School, 256 Court Street, New Bedford, MA.

18a. LOAN ORDER, appropriating $4,054,139 for the replacement of the windows, curtainwall, doors and storefront at the Ellen R. Hathaway Elementary School, 256 Court Street, New Bedford, MA. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – June 22, 2023.)

19. REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of the LOAN ORDER, appropriating $3,718,236 for the replacement of the roof at the Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary School, 212 Nemasket Street, New Bedford, MA.

19a. LOAN ORDER, appropriating $3,718,236 for the replacement of the roof at the Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary School, 212 Nemasket Street, New Bedford, MA. (Referred to the Committee on Finance – June 22, 2023.)

20. REPORT, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City use Community Development money, or another resource to replace the two existing flag poles at the Cape Verdean American Veterans Memorial Square, the two present poles are too tall and the pole with the American flag is bending, the replacement poles should be shorter like the standard American white poles being used across the City at different monuments; and further, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure’s Electrical Department run underground lighting to spotlight these two flags, and further asking that Department of Public Infrastructure’s Forestry Department trim all the trees at the Square and once these poles are installed and the work has been done, that the City have a rededication of the square with the raising of the American and Cape Verdean flags. 

20a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the City use Community Development money, or another resource to replace the two existing flag poles at the Cape Verdean American Veterans Memorial Square, the two present poles are too tall and the pole with the American flag is bending, the replacement poles should be shorter like the standard American white poles being used across the City at different monuments; and further, requesting, that the Department of Public Infrastructure’s Electrical Department run underground lighting to spotlight these two flags, and further asking that Department of Public Infrastructure’s Forestry Department trim all the trees at the Square and once these poles are installed and the work has been done, that the City have a rededication of the square with the raising of the American and Cape Verdean flags.  (To be Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, the Mayor’s Office, and Department of Public Infrastructure.) (Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications – June 10, 2021.)

21. REPORT, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, once again, that the flagpoles at the Cape Verdean Veterans monument located at Washington Square be replaced immediately, this is the second request for two new standard-height white flagpoles to be installed at said location, one flagpole is now bending and unsafe due to its height; and further, requesting that the Administration maintain this monument in the same manner that other veteran monuments from other cultures have been maintained throughout the City, so that we can appropriately honor the Cape Verdean Veterans who have served our country; and further requesting, that the Mayor not return this request unsigned as he did to the first request.

21a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, once again, that the flagpoles at the Cape Verdean Veterans monument located at Washington Square be replaced immediately, this is the second request for two new standard-height white flagpoles to be installed at said location, one flagpole is now bending and unsafe due to its height; and further, requesting that the Administration maintain this monument in the same manner that other veteran monuments from other cultures have been maintained throughout the City, so that we can appropriately honor the Cape Verdean Veterans who have served our country; and further requesting, that the Mayor not return this request unsigned as he did to the first request. (To be Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications and the Administration.) (Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications – October 13, 2022.)

22. REPORT, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications meet with the Administration for the purpose of discussing a suitable site for a Memorial honoring the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy, for his 47 Years of Service of Dedication and Representation to our Country, Commonwealth and our City while serving in the United States Senate, seeing that Senator Kennedy’s ties to the City of New Bedford were infused by his many actions to help this City and its Citizens and the people who were dedicated to and supported the Senator; further, in this Councillor’s opinion, a suitable location for a dedication would be the completion of the hurricane dike walkway reflecting the late Senator’s love for the City, and for the ocean; further that this recommendation be forwarded to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications to work with the Army Corps of Engineers; and further requesting that, if the hurricane dike walkway is not feasible, then the Committee, along with the Administration, look for another location to memorialize the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy. 

22a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications meet with the Administration for the purpose of discussing a suitable site for a Memorial honoring the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy, for his 47 Years of Service of Dedication and Representation to our Country, Commonwealth and our City while serving in the United States Senate, seeing that Senator Kennedy’s ties to the City of New Bedford were infused by his many actions to help this City and its Citizens and the people who were dedicated to and supported the Senator; further, in this Councillor’s opinion, a suitable location for a dedication would be the completion of the hurricane dike walkway reflecting the late Senator’s love for the City, and for the ocean; further that this recommendation be forwarded to the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications to work with the Army Corps of Engineers; and further requesting that, if the hurricane dike walkway is not feasible, then the Committee, along with the Administration, look for another location to memorialize the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy. (Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications – September 10, 2009.)

23. REPORT, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Lopes, Gomes, Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Martins, Winterson, Coelho, Rebeiro and Oliveira, requesting, that the Hurricane Dike Walking Path on the east beach be named after the former Ward Six City Councillor, Ralph J. Saulnier.

23a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Lopes, Gomes, Abreu, Bousquet, Carney, Martins, Winterson, Coelho, Rebeiro and Oliveira, requesting, that the Hurricane Dike Walking Path on the east beach be named after the former Ward Six City Councillor, Ralph J. Saulnier. (Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications – September 22, 2016.)

24. REPORT, Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, meet for the purpose of discussing exactly what the City's intentions are with the Franco-American Veterans Square, this Veteran's Memorial has been under construction due to the road work; and further, that the Committee look into what happened to the plaque dedicated to Roland G. Saulnier Square, that was located at the former Saint Anne's Church at the corner of Brock Avenue and Ruth Street which was dedicated on July 4, 1946 by New Bedford Post 62 Vets; furthermore, this request comes from the family asking the City plans to complete and rededicate the square to this American, our City hero.

24a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Special Committee on Memorials and Dedications, meet for the purpose of discussing exactly what the City's intentions are with the Franco-American Veterans Square, this Veteran's Memorial has been under construction due to the road work; and further, that the Committee look into what happened to the plaque dedicated to Roland G. Saulnier Square, that was located at the former Saint Anne's Church at the corner of Brock Avenue and Ruth Street which was dedicated on July 4, 1946 by New Bedford Post 62 Vets; furthermore, this request comes from the family asking the City plans to complete and rededicate the square to this American, our City hero. (Referred to the Special Committee on Memorials & Dedications – April 28, 2022.)

25. REPORT, Committee on Appointments & Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the APPOINTMENT of ALICIA DUFF, New Bedford, MA to the VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD. 

25a. COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of ALICIA DUFF, New Bedford, MA to the VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD; Ms. Duff will be replacing the late Luiz Ferreira, whose term expired in December 2019; this term will expire December 2025. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings – April 13, 2023.)

26. REPORT, Committee on Appointments and Briefings, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the COMMUNICATION, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting the APPOINTMENT of JAMES R. GAGNON, New Bedford, MA, to the VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD. (Referred to the Committee on Appointments & Briefings – May 25, 2023.)

27. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, meet with the Museum Director and Security Personnel of the New Bedford Whaling Museum to review the policies and procedures for hiring personnel at the Museum; and further, to discuss who was responsible for reviewing CORI checks and who hired the male suspect that stole thousands of dollars in historical Whaling Artifacts.

27a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting that the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods, meet with the Museum Director and Security Personnel of the New Bedford Whaling Museum to review the policies and procedures for hiring personnel at the Museum; and further, to discuss who was responsible for reviewing CORI checks and who hired the male suspect that stole thousands of dollars in historical Whaling Artifacts. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – March 23, 2023.)

28. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on a WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that Thomas Anderson, Superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools, come before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss the InForce 911 program.

28a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Pereira, requesting, that Thomas Anderson, Superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools, come before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss the InForce 911 program. (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – June 23, 2022.)

29. REPORT, Committee on Public Safety & Neighborhoods, recommending that the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Giesta, Abreu, Carney, Burgo, Council President Morad, Councillors Lima and Baptiste, requesting, that Fire Chief Scott Kruger and Building Commissioner Danny Romanowicz appear before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss the policies and procedures currently in place for conducting fire safety inspections and evaluations on residential structures consisting of three or more dwelling units.

29a. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillors Giesta, Abreu, Carney, Burgo, Council President Morad, Councillors Lima and Baptiste, requesting, that Fire Chief Scott Kruger and Building Commissioner Danny Romanowicz appear before the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods to discuss the policies and procedures currently in place for conducting fire safety inspections and evaluations on residential structures consisting of three or more dwelling units.  (Referred to the Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods – April 27, 2023.)

30. WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with Berklee College of Music Professor Jackie Santos and Berklee College of Music Vice President of Education Outreach and Social Entrepreneurship Krystal Prime-Banfield for the purpose of discussing, which has been in discussion for some time, the locating of an annex of the Berklee College of Music in the City in New Bedford.

31. COMMUNICATION, Ramon Silva, Senior Director, New Bedford Economic Development Council, to Council President Morad and Members of the City Council, submitting a TIF application and Resolution approved by the Tax Increment Financing Board for a five (5) year TIF Agreement for Windward Powers Systems, Inc. and Superfly Enterprises LLC, New Bedford, MA 02740. (Copies distributed to all Councillors on 06/16/2023.)

31a. RESOLUTION, approving Certified Project Application and Special Tax Agreement with Windward Powers Systems, Inc. and Superfly Enterprises LLC.

32. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of KHALIL ARSANIOS, 1200 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION LLC, 1200 Pleasant Street, New Bedford, MA  02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a RENEWAL of a PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License – July 01, 2023 to June 30, 2024.)

33. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of DAVID MATTOS, 319 Reed Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 d/b/a A-1 TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS, 35 Summit Street, New Bedford, MA  02740, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License – July 01, 2023 – June 30, 2024.)

34. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to City Council, on behalf of CHRISTIAN A. CORNEJO CABRERA, 8 Calumet Street, New Bedford, MA 02744 d/b/a CABRERA TRANSPORTATION, 8 Calumet Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, hereby submitting a copy of the Application requesting a NEW PRIVATE LIVERY LICENSE to carry passengers for hire over the streets of New Bedford. (Term of License – July 01, 2023 – June 30, 2024.)

35. COMMUNICATION, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Dennis W. Farias, to City Council, submitting AN ORDINANCE, amending Chapter 2, Sections 2-60 through 2-63, relative to the Clerk of Committees.

35a. AN ORDINANCE,

36. COMMUNICATION/DEMOLITION, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: BUILDING DEMOLITION REVIEW: 278 UNION STREET (MAP  46 LOT 18) a circa 1925, one story brick masonry commercial building, advising that “the structure is listed as a contributing resource (NBE.18) within the Central New Bedford National Register Historic District (NBE.AC); the structure has been substantially altered and no longer retains architectural significance based on the existing condition of the structure; the structure’s demolition is necessary to accommodate the new construction of a five-story mixed use building; the Historical Commission, by and through a Memorandum of Agreement between the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the property owner, Alinea Capital Partners LLC, have collaborated in the new building design as a means to mitigate the adverse effects of demolition” “in light of these findings, the Preservation Planner has determined that the commercial structure at 278 Union Street is neither a Historically Significant nor a Preferably Preserved Structure.”

37. COMMUNICATION, Board of Assessors, to City Council, submitting a MOTION passed 2-0 at its Open Meeting on June 29, 2023, and requesting the City Council ADOPT, and the Mayor APPROVE the THREE ORDERS relating to the annual Consumer Price Index for Fiscal Year 2024, as determined by the Commissioner of Revenue of a 6.5% increase for Clause 17 for the amount of the exemption to $381.81, to accept under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17E to increase the amount of assets to $77,856.54 to qualifying individuals, and under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41, 41B and 41C, raising the base limit of income for single taxpayers to $25,302.42, and married taxpayers to $29,198.56 and to raise the assets limits to $54,499.81 for single taxpayers, and $58,392.41 for married taxpayers.

37a. ORDER, That pursuant to M.G.L., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17E, the total value of assets, as set forth in M.G.L., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C ½ and 17D is hereby increased by 6.5% for Fiscal Year 2024. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.

37b. ORDER, That the exemption granted to persons qualifying under M.G.L., Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 17, 17C, 17C ½ and 17D is hereby increased by 6.5% for Fiscal Year 2024. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.    

37c. ORDER, That the base limit of income and the total value of assets of persons qualifying under M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 41, 41B and 41C is hereby increased by 6.5% for Fiscal Year 2024. Said increase is equal to the Consumer Price Index.

38. COMMUNICATION, Council President Morad, submitting a copy of a letter that thanked the New Bedford Rotary Club’s invitation to their meeting to celebrate the Club’s 100^th Anniversary. (To be Received and Placed on File.)

39. COMMUNICATION, Councillor Brian K. Gomes, submitting a copy of a letter from Amanda McMullen, President & CEO of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, responding to an invitation to the June 27, 2023 Public Safety & Neighborhoods Committee meeting to discuss the policies and procedures for hiring museum personnel. (To be Received and Placed on File.)