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Ordinance 2025-9 Final Publication
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-9 โ FINAL PUBLICATION
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Five
AN ORDINANCE
That the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge be amended on a Zoning Petition by the Cambridge City Council to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance in Article 5.000 and Section 20.70 with the intent of (1) replacing the Floodplain Overlay and Planning Board Special Permit with the Massachusetts model ordinance structure for permitting development in the flood plain through administrative review; (2) updating references to the most recent FEMA maps to maintain compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program; and (3) revising other parts of the Zoning Ordinance for internal consistency.
In City Council June 2, 2025.
Ordained by a yea and nay vote:-
Yeas 9; Nays 0; Absent 0.
Attest:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk
A true copy;
ATTEST:- ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk
NOTE: Pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 32A, Tercentenary Edition, the ordinance as aforesaid which exceeds in length eight octavo pages of ordinary book print may be summarized for publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city with the further provision that said Ordinance may be examined and obtained at the City Clerkโs Office during office hours and that any objection to its invalidity by reason of any defect in the procedure of adoption may only be made within ninety days after the posting or the second publication.
Loan Order MFIP – Final Publication
FINAL PUBLICATION
FIRST PUBLICATION IN THE CAMBRIDGE DAY ON MAY 8, 2025
City of Cambridge
Calendar Item Number 11
Agenda Item Number 5
IN CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2025
June 2, 2025
ORDERED: That $11,100,000 is appropriated, in addition to any amounts previously appropriated, for the purpose of planning and financing building renovations, including but not limited to the following projects in the municipal facilities improvement plan to support significant building improvements and deferred maintenance projects. Proposed projects include but are not limited to upgrades of Public Works facilities, municipal offices, youth centers, branch libraries, fire stations, and deferred maintenance, and to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager is authorized to borrow $11,100,000 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
In City Council June 2, 2025.ย ย Adopted by a yea and nay vote:- Yeas 9; Nays 0; Absent 0.
Attest:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
Paula M. Crane
Interim City Clerk
Loan Order Sewer Reconstruction – Final Publication
FINAL PUBLICATION
FIRST PUBLICATION IN THE CAMBRIDGE DAY ON MAY 8, 2025
City of Cambridge
Calendar Item Number 15
Agenda Item Number 9
IN CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2025
June 2, 2025
ORDERED: that $7,500,000 is appropriated, to be expended in addition to any amounts previously appropriated, for the purpose of financing the sewer Capital Repairs Program and projects related to climate change preparedness efforts including without limitation all costs thereof as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 29C of the General Laws; that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager is authorized to borrow $7,500,000 and issue bonds or notes of the City therefor under G.L. c.44 and/or c. 29C or any other enabling authority; that such bonds or notes shall be general obligations of the City unless the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager determines that they should be issued as limited obligations and may be secured by local system revenues as defined in Section 1 of G.L. c. 29C; that the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust established pursuant to G.L. c. 29C (the โTrustโ) or from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (โMWRAโ) and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or a security agreement and/or financial assistance agreement with the Trust or the MWRA and otherwise to contract with the MWRA and the Department of Environmental Protection (โDEPโ) with respect to such loan and for any federal or state aid available for the projects or for the financing thereof; and that the City Manager or any other authorized City official is authorized to enter into a project regulatory agreement with the DEP, to expend all funds available for the projects and to take any other action necessary to carry out the projects.
In City Council June 2, 2025.ย Adopted by a yea and nay vote:-Yeas 8; Nays 0; Absent 1.
Attest:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
Paula M. Crane
Interim City Clerk
Loan Order Wilder Lee 359 Broadway – Final Publication
FINAL PUBLICATION
FIRST PUBLICATION IN THE CAMBRIDGE DAY ON MAY 8, 2025
City of Cambridge
Calendar Item Number 17
Agenda Item Number 11
IN CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2025
June 2, 2025
ORDERED: that $1,600,000 is appropriated for the purpose of providing financing for the design and construction of open space at Wilder Lee Playground and play areas at 359 Broadway, and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager is authorized to borrow $1,600,000 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
In City Council June 2, 2025.ย Adopted by a yea and nay vote:-Yeas 9; Nays 0; Absent 0.
Attest:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
Paula M. Crane
Interim City Clerk
LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Public notice is hereby given that the Cambridge Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 7:00 P.M . via zoom webinar for a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) to repair a sink hole on Memorial Drive between River St and Western Ave associated with the Charles River in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. c. 131, s. 40).
A copy of the submittal is on file at the Conservation Commission office at 147 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts and may be reviewed by calling (617) 349-4680 or emailing jletourneau@cambridgema.gov. Interested people may appear at the public meeting to be heard.
Jennifer Letourneau
Conservation Commission Director
Loan Order Sewer CSO Storage – Final Publication
FINAL PUBLICATION
FIRST PUBLICATION IN THE CAMBRIDGE DAY ON MAY 8, 2025
City of Cambridge
Calendar Item Number 14
Agenda Item Number 8
IN CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2025
June 2, 2025
ORDERED: That $3,000,000 is appropriated, in addition to any amounts previously appropriated, for the purpose of financing the sewer Combined Sewer Overflow Program and for planning and design of a floodwater storage tank including without limitation all costs thereof as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 29C of the General Laws; that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager is authorized to borrow $3,000,000 and issue bonds or notes therefore under G.L. c.44 and/or c. 29C or any other enabling authority; that such bonds or notes shall be general obligations of the City unless the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager determines that they should be issued as limited obligations and may be secured by local system revenues as defined in Section 1 of G.L. c. 29C; that the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust established pursuant to G.L. c. 29C or from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (โMWRAโ) and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or a security agreement and/or financial assistance agreement with the Trust or the MWRA and otherwise to contract with the MWRA and the and the Department of Environmental Protection (โDEPโ) with respect to such loan and for any federal or state aid available for the projects or for the financing thereof; and that the City Manager or any other authorized City official is authorized to enter into a project regulatory agreement with the DEP, to expend all funds available for the projects and to take any other action necessary to carry out the projects.
In City Council June 2, 2025. ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Adopted by a yea and nay vote:-Yeas 8; Nays 0; Absent 1.
Attest:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
Paula M. Crane
Interim City Clerk
Loan Order Water Construction – Final Publication
FINAL PUBLICATION
FIRST PUBLICATION IN THE CAMBRIDGE DAY ON MAY 8, 2025
City of Cambridge
Calendar Item Number 16
Agenda Item Number 10
IN CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2025
June 2, 2025
ORDERED: That $15,250,000 is appropriated for the Ozone Generator Replacement; Lead Service Line replacement; and water works construction projects in coordination with DPW street restoration projects, which include repair and or replacement of water infrastructure at Dana Street, Sciarappa Street, Massachusetts Ave 4, Haskell Street and Hillside Avenue, and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager is authorized to borrow $15,250,000 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
In City Council June 2, 2025. ย Adopted by a yea and nay vote:-Yeas 8; Nays 0; Absent 1.
Attest:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
Paula M. Crane
Interim City Clerk
Ordinance 2025-7 Final Publication
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-7 โ FINAL PUBLICATION
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Five
AN ORDINANCE
That the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cambridge be amended on a Zoning Petition by the Cambridge City Council to amend the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance in Article 11.000 with the intent to amend certain subsections of the Affordable Housing Overlay, Section 11.207 of the Cambridge Zoning Ordinance, with the intent of limiting allowable height increases in Residence C-1 districts, removing references to provisions in the base zoning that are no longer applicable, and clarifying references to departments responsible for enforcement.
Amend Subsection 11.207.4 to read as follows:
11.207.4 Use
(a) In all zoning districts, an AHO Project may contain single-family, two-family, townhouse, or multifamily dwellings as-of-right.
(b) An AHO Project may contain active non-residential uses on the ground floor as they may be permitted as-of-right in the base zoning district or the overlay district(s) that are applicable to a lot, which for the purpose of this Section shall be limited to Institutional Uses listed in Section 4.33, Office Uses listed in Section 4.34 Paragraphs a. through e., and Retail and Consumer Service uses listed in Section 4.35 that provide services to the general public.
Amend Subsections 11.207.5.2.1, 11.207.5.2.2, and 11.207.5.2.3 to read as follows:
11.207.5.2.1 Building Height and Stories Above Grade. For an AHO Project, the standards set forth below shall apply in place of any building height limitations set forth in the District Development Standards.
(a) Where the District Dimensional Standards set forth a maximum residential building height of less than seventy-five (75) feet, an AHO Project shall contain no more than nine (9) Stories Above Grade and shall have a maximum height of one hundred (100) feet, as measured from existing Grade.
(b) The height of an AHO Project on an AHO Corridor Lot may be increased from the height limits in Paragraph (a) above, not to exceed twelve (12) Stories Above Grade and a building height of one hundred and forty (140) feet.
(c) Where the District Dimensional Standards set forth a maximum residential building height of seventy-five (75) feet or more, an AHO Project shall contain no more than thirteen (13) Stories Above Grade and shall have a maximum height of one hundred and fifty (150) feet, as measured from existing Grade.
(d) The height of an AHO Project within an AHO Square District may be increased from the height limits in Paragraphs (a) through (c) above, not to exceed fifteen (15) Stories Above Grade and a building height of one hundred and seventy (170) feet.
(e) An AHO Project may exceed the allowable height limitations of the previous paragraphs of this Section, not to exceed three additional stories and thirty-five feet (35โ) of additional building height, under the following circumstances:
(i) The total gross floor area on the AHO Lot will not exceed 70% of the total lot area multiplied by the maximum number of stories otherwise permitted under the previous paragraphs of this Section; and
(ii) pre-existing, contiguous Green Area Open Space on the AHO Lot will be preserved or expanded, consisting of at least 5% or more of the total area of the AHO Lot; and
| (iii) | the AHO Project will exceed the minimum required open space as set forth in Section 11.207.5.2.4 of this Article; and |
| (iv) | the AHO Project is not located in a Residence C-1 district, unless it is also on an AHO Corridor Lot or within an AHO Square. |
(f) If the height of an existing building on the AHO Lot, or on an abutting lot, exceeds the height limits in the previous paragraphs of this Section 11.207.5.2.1, then the height of the AHO Project may be increased, not to exceed the building height and Stories Above Grade of the existing building.
(g) Where an AHO Project has different applicable Building Height and Stories Above Grade limitations as specified in the preceding paragraphs of this Section 11.207.5.2.1, the most permissive height limitations shall control.
(h) The Height Exceptions set forth in Section 5.23 of this Zoning Ordinance shall apply when determining the building height of an AHO Project.
11.207.5.2.2 Residential Density. There shall be no maximum FAR or minimum lot area per dwelling unit for an AHO Project.
Amend Subsection 11.207.5.3 to read as follows:
11.207.5.3 Standards for Existing Buildings.
A building that is in existence as of the effective date of this Ordinance and does not conform to the standards set forth in Section 11.207.5.2 above may be altered, reconstructed, extended, relocated, and/or enlarged for use as an AHO Project as-of-right in accordance with the standards set forth below. Except as otherwise stated, the required dimensional characteristics of the building and site shall be those existing at the time of the conversion to an AHO Project if they do not conform to the standards of Section 11.207.5.2. The following modifications shall be permitted as-of-right, notwithstanding the limitations set forth in Article 8.000 of this Zoning Ordinance:
(a) Construction occurring entirely within an existing structure, including the addition of Gross Floor Area within the interior of the existing building envelope, and including any increase to the number of dwelling units within the existing building, provided that the resulting number of Stories Above Grade is not more than the greater of the existing number of Stories Above Grade or the existing height of the building divided by 10 feet.
(b) The relocation, enlargement, or addition of windows, doors, skylights, or similar openings to the exterior of a building.
(c) The addition of insulation to the exterior of an existing exterior wall to improve energy efficiency, provided that the resulting exterior plane of the wall shall either conform to the yard setback standards set forth in Section 11.207.5.2 above or shall not intrude more than eight (8) inches further into the existing yard setback and provided that the lot shall either conform to the open space standards set forth in Section 11.207.5.2 or shall not decrease the existing open space by more than 5% or 100 square feet, whichever is greater.
(d) The installation of exterior features necessary for the existing structure to be adapted to meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities, including but not limited to walkways, ramps, lifts, or elevators, which may violate or further violate of the dimensional requirements set forth in Section 11.207.5.2.
(e) The repair, reconstruction, or replacement of any preexisting nonconforming portions of a building including but not limited to porches, decks, balconies, bay windows and building additions, provided that the repair, reconstruction or replacement does not exceed the original in footprint, volume, or area.
(f) Any other alterations, additions, extensions, or enlargements to the existing building that are not further in violation of the dimensional requirements set forth in Section 11.207.5.2 above.
Amend Subsection 11.207.10 to read as follows:
11.207.10 Enforcement of Affordable Housing Overlay.
The Community Development and Housing Departments shall certify in writing to the Superintendent of Buildings that all applicable provisions of this Section have been met before issuance of any building permit for any AHO Project, and shall further certify in writing to the Superintendent of Buildings that all documents have been filed and all actions taken necessary to fulfill the requirements of this Section before the issuance of any certificate of occupancy for any such project.
In City Council June 2, 2025.
Ordained by a yea and nay vote:-
Yeas 9; Nays 0; Absent 0.
Attest:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk
A true copy;
ATTEST:-ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk
Legal Notice for June 16, 2025 Half Crown-Marsh Public Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the Commission will hold a Public Meeting on Monday,
June 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM to consider the following matters under Ch. 2.78, Article III of the City Code and the Order establishing the Commission. The meeting will be held online with remote participation only. The public may participate online via the Zoom platform from a phone, tablet, or computer. Join or register at https://tinyurl.com/HCMJune25 or call (301)715-8592. Webinar ID: 852 9386 5157
HCM-696: 989 Memorial Drive, #291, by Craig Whitaker: Replace four windows
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The Week, 06/05/25 & 06/12/25
Loan Order Ahern Field – Final Publication
FINAL PUBLICATION
FIRST PUBLICATION IN THE CAMBRIDGE DAY ON MAY 8, 2025
City of Cambridge
Calendar Item Number 9
Agenda Item Number 3
IN CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2025
June 2, 2025
ORDERED:ย that $7,500,000 is appropriated for the purpose of providing financing for design and construction of open space at Ahern Field and surrounding amenities, and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager is authorized to borrow $7,500,000 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
In City Council June 2, 2025. ย ย ย Adopted by a yea and nay vote:-ย Yeas 9; Nays 0; Absent 0.
Attest:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
Paula M. Crane
Interim City Clerk
Loan Order School Buildings Updates – Final Publication
FINAL PUBLICATION
FIRST PUBLICATION IN THE CAMBRIDGE DAY ON MAY 8, 2025
City of Cambridge
Calendar Item Number 12
Agenda Item Number 6
IN CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2025
June 2, 2025
ORDERED:ย That $19,986,000 is appropriated, for the purpose of financing school building upgrades, and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager is authorized to borrow $19,986,000 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
In City Council June 2, 2025.
Adopted by a yea and nay vote:-
Yeas 9; Nays 0; Absent 0.
Attest:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
Paula M. Crane
Interim City Clerk
Loan Order Complete Streets – Final Publication
FINAL PUBLICATION
FIRST PUBLICATION IN THE CAMBRIDGE DAY ON MAY 8, 2025
City of Cambridge
Calendar Item Number 10
Agenda Item Number 4
IN CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2025
June 2, 2025
ORDERED:ย That $16,500,000 is appropriated for the purpose of financing the repair and/or reconstruction of various City streets and sidewalks and bike facilities; and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager is authorized to borrow $16,500,000 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
In City Council June 2, 2025. ย ย Adopted by a yea and nay vote:-Yeas 9; Nays 0; Absent 0.
Attest:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
Paula M. Crane
Interim City Clerk
CITY OF CAMBRIDGE
Massachusetts
BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL 831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge, MA. (617) 349-6100
The Board of Zoning Appeal will hold a Virtual Public Meeting, THURSDAY โ JUNE 26, 2025. Members of the public can participate or view the meeting remotely using the Zoom Webinar link: https://cambridgema.zoom.us/i/85299551558
Or join by phone: Dial +1 929 436 2866 or +1 301 715 8592 – Webinar ID: 852 9955 1558
6:15 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1167668
605 CONCORD AVENUE
Business A Zone/Alewife Overlay (AOD-5)/Parkway Overlay
ABODEZ ACORN CONCORD LLC – C/O SARAH L. RHATIGAN, ESQ. Special Permit: To open a veterinary surgical clinic in the ground floor retail space of this multi-family apartment building. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.35.L (Animal Services Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
6:30 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1163946 200 MAIN STREET
Residence C-3B Zone/PUD-5
CAMBRIDGE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY โ C/O CROWN CASTLE FIBER – BRANDI SPEZZANO Special Permit: Wireless antenna equipment housed atop streetlight to increase wireless coverage in the area. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit).
6:45 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1166529
300 MT. AUBURN STREET โ UNIT 1
Residence C-3 Zone
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL โ C/O T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC โ ADAM BRAILLARD, ESQ.
Special Permit: To modify its existing Wireless Telecommunications Facility by replacing six (6) panel antennas currently on the existing building with six (6) new like kind panel antennas, together with supporting equipment. The Applicantsโ proposal complies with Section 6409 of the Spectrum Act as the collocation of antennas is not a substantial change to the existing base station. Moreover, the Applicants proposal complies with Section 4.32 and 10.4 of the Cambridge Zoning Code.
Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40 (Special Permit). 6409 (2012 Middle Class Tax Relief Act).
7:00 P.M. CASE NO. BZA-1167197 1654 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
Multi-Use / Residence C-2 Zone
JOHN KURT MILLER, TR. โ C/O CELLCO PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS โ ELLEN FREYMAN, AGENT Special Permit: To modify the existing Beta sector chimney mount, specifically, to remove two (2) existing Beta and Gamma CDMA Antennas from existing mast pipes, relocate three (3) existing NR Antennas, and install three (3) new MT6413-77A Antennas with integrated Remote Radio Heads on existing mounting pipes, one (1) new combiner, as well as additional hardware per RFDS located inside of existing equipment room. All new equipment will have 3M wrap to match the proposed MT6413-77A Antennas and painted to match the chimney color, hardware and jumpers. No additional changes are proposed for the modification. Art. 4.000, Sec. 4.32.G.1 & Sec. 4.40 (Footnote 49) (Telecommunication Facility). Art. 10.000, Sec. 10.40-10.46 (Special Permit). 6409 (Federal Middle Class Tax Relief Act (Spectrum Act).
TO VIEW BZA CASE APPLICATIONS, PLANS & SUBMISSIONS, GO TO: https://www.cambridgema.gov/inspection/zoning.aspx at top of page, click โCalendarโ > Click hearing date > Click โBoard of Zoning Appeal Agenda.โ Any information filed after the agenda has been posted can be viewed at the Inspectional Services Department located at 831 Mass Avenue, Cambridge by appointment only. Copies of this petition are also on file in the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Cambridge, MA. Interested persons may provide comments to the Board of Zoning Appeal by participating during the hearing and/or may provide written comments for the Boardโs consideration by mailing or delivering them to the attention of the Secretary, Board of Zoning Appeal, 831 Mass Avenue, 02139 or by emailing them to mpacheco@cambridgema.gov. Comments must be submitted prior to the Hearing and include the Case Number. Continued cases are not re-advertised but are posted on the office board at the City Clerkโs Office in City Hall & on the same BZA Web Page 48 hours prior to hearing.
Loan Order Sewer Central Square – Final Publication
FINAL PUBLICATION
FIRST PUBLICATION IN THE CAMBRIDGE DAY ON MAY 8, 2025
City of Cambridge
Calendar Item Number 13
Agenda Item Number 7
IN CITY COUNCIL
April 28, 2025
June 2, 2025
ORDERED: That $27,500,000 is appropriated, to be expended in addition to any other amounts previously appropriated, for the purpose of financing the design and construction of surface enhancements and sewer and drainage infrastructure improvements in Central Square including without limitation all costs thereof as defined in Section 1 of Chapter 29C of the General Laws; that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager is authorized to borrow $27,500,000 and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor under G.L. c.44 and/or c. 29C or any other enabling authority; that such bonds or notes shall be general obligations of the City unless the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager determines that they should be issued as limited obligations and may be secured by local system revenues as defined in Section 1 of G.L. c. 29C; that the Treasurer with the approval of the City Manager is authorized to borrow all or a portion of such amount from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust established pursuant to G.L. c. 29C (the โTrustโ) or from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (โMWRAโ) and in connection therewith to enter into a loan agreement and/or a security agreement and/or financial assistance agreement with the Trust or the MWRA and otherwise to contract with the MWRA and the Department of Environmental Protection (โDEPโ) with respect to such loan and for any federal or state aid available for the projects or for the financing thereof; and that the City Manager or any other authorized City official is authorized to enter into a project regulatory agreement with the DEP, to expend all funds available for the projects and to take any other action necessary to carry out the projects.
In City Council June 2, 2025. ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Adopted by a yea and nay vote:-Yeas 8; Nays 0; Absent 1.
Attest:- Paula M. Crane, Interim City Clerk.
A true copy;
ATTEST:-
Paula M. Crane
Interim City Clerk


