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September 8, 2022
72 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Hugh Dunn, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Scott J. Lima, William “Brad” Markey, Linda M. Morad, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Gomes arrived late ()
Every vote, in order
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 19, Section 19-7, Establishment of Unit C Classification and Salary Plan; Procedures for Advancement.
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1455).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1456).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the Director of Personnel provide to the Committee on Ordinances Chairperson, a copy of the consultant’s final report which provides the research, detail and recommendations utilized in consideration of the changes to Section 19-7 of the Code of…
Referred to the Director of Personnel and the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Director of Personnel and the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1457).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the Director of Personnel provide to the Committee on Ordinances Chairperson the Unit C Salary Schedule – Part Time Rate and the related Non- Residents Part Time Rate reflecting the 10% reduction, said information shall be provided to the Committee…
Referred to the Director of Personnel and the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Director of Personnel and the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1458).”
Related Motion, Councillor Morad, requesting, that the Director of Personnel provide to the Committee on Ordinances Chairperson, a detailed matrix which reflects the current Unit C job position – titles and grade as compared to the new recommended Unit C job position – title and grade, said…
Referred to the Director of Personnel and the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Director of Personnel and the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1459).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell to City Council, submitting an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 2, Article Ix, by changing the Human Relations Commission’s name to the Human Rights Commission, and an Ordinance, Amending Chapter 10, Article I, Section 10-43 – In General, by striking the phrase “Human…
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1460).”
An Ordinance,
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (Matter #1461).”
Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (#1461a)
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Ordinances. (#1461a).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Loan Order, which Revises a Loan Order Adopted on June 09, 2022, and signed on June 15, 2022, which appropriated $119,000,000, for the purpose of financing the cost of projects outlined in the City’s Long Term Cso Control and Integrated…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1462).”
Ordered, that $119,000,000.00 is appropriated for the purpose of financing the cost of projects outlined in the City’s Long Term Cso Control and Integrated Capital Improvements Plan including but not limited to Wastewater Treatment Plan Improvements consisting of Supervisory Control and Data…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1463).”
Rule 40 Waived
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: Morad
From the minutes
“Rule 40 Waived – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Morad OPPOSED.) (Matter #1463).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order of Taking and an Appraisal Summary for the Church Street and Nash Road Intersection Improvements.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1464).”
Recorded Land Whereas, the common necessity and convenience of the inhabitants of the City of New Bedford require the taking of land hereinafter described for the purpose of altering and improving the intersection of Church Street and Nash Road, including but not limited to roadway and sidewalk…
Adopted
Appraisal Summary,
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1466).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Silas Nutter, 900 Peckham Road, New Bedford, MA 02745, Account No. 1029297, in the amount of $5,673.24.
Referred to the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1467).”
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting a Sewer Abatement Request for Joseph Kaufman, 31 Social Street, New Bedford, MA 02744, Account No. 1007053, in the amount of $348.51. Abatement Granted.
Abatement Granted
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Reappointment of Michael John Mcluskey, Acushnet, MA, 02743, as a Constable.
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1469).”
An Application, Michael John Mcluskey, Acushnet, MA for reappointment as a Constable.
Confirmed
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting the Appointment of Goncalo Medeiros Coelho, New Bedford, MA, 02744, as a Constable.
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1471).”
An Application,
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings. (Matter #1472).”
Ordered, that the City appropriates $11,170,000.00 $10,270,000.00 for the purpose of making critically needed repairs to City-owned buildings, including but not limited to, projects for the repair and renovation of public safety facilities, recreational facilities, general office space and roads…
Adopted
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, PereiraNo: Carney, Morad
From the minutes
“Adopted – Yeas 9, Nays 2. (Councillors Morad and Carney OPPOSED.) (Matter #1136).”
An Ordinance, rezoning Map 31, Lots 142, 143, 197, 232 and 239 from Industrial B to Mixed-use Business.
RECONSIDERATION ADOPTED
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“RECONSIDERATION ADOPTED – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1779).”
Passed to be Ordained
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, PereiraNo: Giesta
From the minutes
“Passed to be Ordained – Yeas 10, Nays 1. (Councillor Giesta OPPOSED.) (Matter #1779).”
Written Motion, Councillors Morad, Lima, Burgo, Baptiste, submitting, a copy of a Communication regarding Request for Response #22130143 - Vacant or Abandoned Property Rehabilitation, a City of New Bedford program funded under the American Rescue Plan Act; said communication requests the City…
Referred to the Interim Chief Financial Officer and the Committee on Finance
From the minutes
“Referred to the Interim Chief Financial Officer and the Committee on Finance. (Matter #1473).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Committee on Appointments and Briefings meet with local musician and cultural educator Ms. Candida Rose to discuss her proposal for expanding the Cape Verdean Recognition Month of July in the areas of culture, education, art and music, as well…
Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Dunn, Giesta, Gomes, Lima, Markey, Morad, Pereira
From the minutes
“Referred to the Committee on Appointments and Briefings – Yeas 11, Nays 0. (Matter #1474).”
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that the Traffic Commission install signage at the corner of East Rodney French Boulevard and the northwest corner of Butler Street stating “No Parking Here to Corner” for the purpose of giving motorists on Butler Street a clear visual of approaching…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1475).”
Communication/Demolition, Anne Louro, Preservation Planner, to City Council, re: Partial Building Demolition Review – 26 Green & Wood Pier (Map 42/Lot 268) Aka 10 Cape Street, partial demolition of circa 1935 commercial concrete block and metal sided structure; the structure is not located in a…
Demolition Granted
Communication, Councillor Morad submitting a copy of the letter sent to Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs Bethany Card and Mepa Director Tori Kim regarding the expansion project of Parallel Products of New England, LLC d/b/a/ South Coast Renewables LLC, located at 100 Duchaine…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1477).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council Farias, submitting a copy of a work notification form from MassDOT, for the replacement of existing sidewalks and wheelchair ramps to improve ADA and pedestrian access/safety at Exit 7 ramps from Route 140 to Braley Road. (To be Received and…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1478).”
Citations, Councillors Gomes and Morad, honoring Jason W. Gangi, Stephen M. Gwozdz and Andrew H. Ryder, on their promotions to Sergeant within the New Bedford Police Department.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1479).”
Citations, Councillor Gomes, honoring, Rui Martins, Nicole Rodriguez-rios and Jack Cordeiro, on being Appointed New Bedford Police Officers.
Adopted, to be presented at a later date
From the minutes
“Adopted, to be presented at a later date. (Matter #1480).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting that the following streets be Closed: Ash Street, between Middle Street and Morgan Street and Ash Street at Elm Street, on Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 11 am – 5pm for the purpose of a Youth Day Event at Magnet Park.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU ON AUGUST 18, 2022 AND TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU ON AUGUST 18, 2022 AND TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2022. (Matter #1481).”
RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED. (Matter #1481).”
Written Motion, Councillor Giesta, requesting that the following streets be Closed: Madeira Avenue, from Tinkham Street to Earle Street and Hope Street, from Tinkham Street to Eugenia Street on Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the Senhor da Pedra Procession.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU ON AUGUST 18, 2022 AND TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU ON AUGUST 18, 2022 AND TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2022. (Matter #1482).”
RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED. (Matter #1482).”
Written Motion, Council President Abreu, requesting, on behalf of the Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force, that the following street(s) be Closed: Acushnet Avenue, from Barkers Lane to William Street on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm for the purpose of International Overdose…
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU ON AUGUST 26, 2022 AND TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU ON AUGUST 26, 2022 AND TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2022. (Matter #1483).”
RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED. (Matter #1483).”
Written Motion, Councillor Baptiste, requesting, on behalf of the Todman Family, that the following street(s) be Closed: Hunter Street, from Hillman Street to Maxfield Street, on Saturday, September 03, 2022, from 9:00 A.m. to 8:00 P.m., for the purpose of a Neighborhood Block Party.
GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2022
From the minutes
“GRANTED PROVISIONALLY BY THE 2022 CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT IAN ABREU, ON MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2022, TO BE RATIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2022. (Matter #1484).”
RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED
From the minutes
“RECEIVED AND ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT RATIFIED. (Matter #1484).”
Written Motion, Councillor Lima, requesting, on behalf of Mr. Allen Decker, that the following street(s) be Closed: Arnold Place, from Arnold Street to Orchard Street, on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 2:00 P.m. to 10:00 P.m., Please Note: A Rain Date has been scheduled for Sunday, September…
Permission Granted
Written Motion, Councillor Gomes, requesting, once more, that the Traffic Commission take the following action on behalf of the residents of Downey Street, that “20 Mile Speed Limit” signage be installed at the beginning of the residential area of Downey Street, in a westerly direction and one in a…
Referred to the Traffic Commission
From the minutes
“Referred to the Traffic Commission. (Matter #1486).”
Communication, City Clerk/Clerk of the City Council, to the City Council, notifying that the Office of the City Clerk has received Meeting Minutes from the Board of Assessors for meetings held on June 2 and 30, July 7,14,22 and 28, August 4,11 and 18, 2022; Community Preservation Committee for a…
Received and Placed on File
From the minutes
“Received and Placed on File. (Matter #1487).”
Constable Bond, Adrianna J. Baptista, New Bedford, MA 02740, in the amount of $5,000.00, with Western Surety Company.
Approved
Application, LePage and Sons Roofing, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 31 Union Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 23, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1489).”
Application, Sweeney Excavating, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 161 Coggeshall Street (Plot 93/Lot 275), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 18, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1490).”
Application, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 395-397 Farm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 18, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1491).”
Applications, W.c. Smith & Sons, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 22, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Mechanics Lane for 149 William Street (#1492) 40 Edison Street (#1493)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Morgado Company, Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 22, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1014 Dewey Street (#1494) 227 Winston Street (#1495)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Farland Corp., Inc., for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 393 Cummington Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 23, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1496).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Sons, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 485 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 26, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1497).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 29, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 217 Grinnell Street (#1498) 390 Rockdale Avenue (#1499)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, T Ford Company, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 310 Hathaway Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 30, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1500).”
Application, Roto-Rooter, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 241 Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 30, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1501).”
Application, Jives, LLC, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 39 Stephen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 31, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1502).”
Application, Elite Paving, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 14 Shady Lane, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 31, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1503).”
Application, Sweeney Excavating Corp., to Disturb the Surface, of 161 Coggeshall Street (Plot 93/Lot 275), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 18, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1504).”
Application, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, of 395-397 Farm Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 18, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1505).”
Applications, W.c. Smith & Sons, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 22, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: Mechanics Lane for 149 William Street (#1506) 40 Edison Street (#1507)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Morgado Company, Inc., to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 22, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 1014 Dewey Street (#1508) 227 Winston Street (#1509)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Farland Corp., Inc., to Disturb the Surface, of 393 Cummington Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 23, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1510).”
Application, W.c. Smith & Sons, to Disturb the Surface, of 485 County Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 26, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1511).”
Applications, Jlc Construction, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 29, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 217 Grinnell Street (#1512) 390 Rockdale Avenue (#1513)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, T Ford Company, to Disturb the Surface, of 310 Hathaway Boulevard, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 30, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1514).”
Application, Roto-Rooter, to Disturb the Surface, of 241 Allen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 30, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1515).”
Application, Jives, LLC, to Disturb the Surface, of 39 Stephen Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 31, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1516).”
Application, Elite Paving, to Disturb the Surface, of 14 Shady Lane, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 31, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1517).”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 16, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 11 Abbott Street (#1518) 22-24 Arlington Street (#1519) 203 Belleville Avenue (#1520) 45 Briarwood Drive (#1521) 314…
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Applications, Eversource Gas, to Disturb the Surface, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 17, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council as follows: 848 Belleville Avenue (#1551) 656 Church Street (#1552)
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified..”
Application, Vaz Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 50 Chancery Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 19, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1553).”
Application, Liberty Spf, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 81-83 Acushnet Avenue (Potomska Street Side), provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 25, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1554).”
Application, Superior Waste, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 65 Forest Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on August 29, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1555).”
Application, Vaz Construction, for permission to maintain a Street Obstruction at 38 Borden Street, provisionally granted by the City Clerk on September 01, 2022, subject to ratification by the Mayor and City Council.
Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified
From the minutes
“Received and Action of the City Clerk Ratified. (Matter #1556).”
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