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October 29, 2024
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Attendance
Present: Ian Abreu, Derek Baptiste, Shane A. Burgo, Naomi R. A. Carney, Leo Choquette, Maria E. Giesta, Brian K. Gomes, Joseph P. Lopes, Linda M. Morad, Ryan J. Pereira
Absent: Shawn Oliver
During the meeting:
- Baptiste arrived late (7:13)
- Gomes arrived late (7:13)
Every vote, in order
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council, submitting an Order, authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement from the City of New Bedford to Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the purpose of installing and maintaining utility services for the Ev Station at New Bedford High…
To receive and place on file the Email/Communication from Eversource Energy. Mr. Champagne said there is a lot at 230 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford High School, that would be used as a bus charging terminal.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the Email/Communication from Eversource Energy. Mr. Champagne said there is a lot at 230 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford High School, that would be used as a bus charging terminal. (Matter #1551).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Lopes)
To recommend to the City Council Adoption of the Order, authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement from the City of New Bedford to Nstar Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the purpose of installing and maintaining utility services for the Ev Station at New Bedford High School located at 230 Hathaway Road.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council ADOPTION of the ORDER, authorizing the Mayor to execute an easement from the City of New Bedford to NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for the purpose of installing and maintaining utility services for the EV Station at New Bedford High School located at 230 Hathaway Road. (Matter #1551).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Abreu)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting a Request for Proposal for Police Station #2, located at 170 Cove Street. (Referred – March 14, 2024.) (Matter Id #0316)
To receive and place on file the Communication, Request for Proposal, Proposal for Disposition, Development and Acquisition of the property at 170 Cove Street, New Bedford, MA.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the COMMUNICATION, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, PROPOSAL FOR DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT and ACQUISITION of the property at 170 Cove Street, New Bedford, MA. (Matter #0316).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Lopes)
To table the matter at this time.
Yes: Burgo, MoradNo: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, PereiraAbsent: Oliver
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Morad and seconded by Councillor Burgo, the Committee VOTED: To table the matter at this time. (Matter #0316).” (Motion: Morad, second: Burgo)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the proposal submitted by Historic Built, 75A Cummins Highway, Boston, MA 02131, for a Request for Proposal for the property owned by the City of the New Bedford at 170 Cove Street.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, PereiraNo: Burgo, MoradAbsent: Oliver
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the proposal submitted by Historic Built, 75A Cummins Highway, Boston, MA 02131, for a REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL for the property owned by the City of the New Bedford at 170 Cove Street. (Matter #0316).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Baptiste)
That the City Council Adopt an Order, that the Committee on City Property recommend Approval of the sale of 170 Cove Street, New Bedford, MA, pursuant to the proposal selected by the Committee and hereto attached; and further, that the City Council authorize the Mayor and the City Solicitor to execute the sale pursuant to the attached proposal, and that the Purchase and Sale agreement include a re
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, PereiraNo: Burgo, MoradAbsent: Oliver
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: That the City Council ADOPT an ORDER, that the Committee on City Property recommend APPROVAL of the sale of 170 Cove Street, New Bedford, MA, pursuant to the proposal selected by the Committee and hereto attached; and further, that the City Council authorize the Mayor and the City Solicitor to execute the sale pursuant to the attached proposal, and that the Purchase and Sale agreement include a reverted claw provision if certain benchmarks are not met. (Matter #0316).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Baptiste)
That the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication by the Mayor and the Request for Proposal for the disposition and development of Police Station #2, 170 Cove Street, New Bedford, MA.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: That the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the Communication by the Mayor and the REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL for the disposition and development of Police Station #2, 170 Cove Street, New Bedford, MA. (Matter #0316).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Baptiste)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting a Request for Proposal for Fire Station #3, located at 834 Kempton Street. (Referred – March 14, 2024.) (Matter Id #0318)
To receive and place on file the Communication, Request for Proposal for Disposition, Development and Acquisition of 834 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA by Cmk Development Partners and a Proposal for Disposition, Development and Acquisition of the same property by South Coast Investments, Inc. City Property Committee October 29, 2024 The Chair recognized Joshua Amaral, Director, Housing and Commun
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Burgo and seconded by Councillor Abreu, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the COMMUNICATION, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL for DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT and ACQUISITION of 834 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA by CMK Development Partners and a PROPOSAL for DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT and ACQUISITION of the same property by South Coast Investments, Inc. City Property Committee October 29, 2024 The Chair recognized Joshua Amaral, Director, Housing and Community Development, who gave an overview of the REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL process and provided the worksheet scores for each of the developer’s proposal. CMK Development Partners, the Financial Capacity, for this project, was not provided by the applicant. Likelihood to complete timely: Advantageous, Quality of design and construction: Advantageous, Economic and Commercial Benefit: Highly Advantageous, Overall ranking: Advantageous. Pros; Experience and proven ability, experience in subsidy. Cons: proposal does not include sources and uses or site plan. Timeline longer because of subsidy, relatively low-price proposal. South Coast Investments, Inc., Financial Capacity: Advantageous, Likelihood to complete timely: Highly Advantageous, Quality of design and construction: Highly Advantageous, Economic and Commercial Benefit: Highly Advantageous, Overall rating: Advantageous. Pros: adequate acquisition cost, shorter timeline (18 months) without subsidy. Project cost substantially lower thus not requiring subsidy, (design/build capacity). Cons: Entity experience with smaller projects, development team has larger projects. (Matter #0318).” (Motion: Burgo, second: Abreu)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the proposal submitted by South Coast Investments Inc., 45 Slocum Road, Suite 3, Dartmouth, MA 02747, and is hereby selected as the successful proposal submitted pursuant to a Request for Proposal for the property owned by the City of New Bedford at 834 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Oliver
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the proposal submitted by South Coast Investments Inc., 45 Slocum Road, Suite 3, Dartmouth, MA 02747, and is hereby selected as the successful proposal submitted pursuant to a REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL for the property owned by the City of New Bedford at 834 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA. (Matter #0318).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Carney)
That the City Council Adopt an Order, that the Committee on City Property recommend Approval of the sale of Fire Station #3, 834 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA, pursuant to the proposal selected by the Committee and hereto attached; and further, that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Solicitor to execute the sale pursuant to the attached proposal.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Oliver
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: That the City Council ADOPT an ORDER, that the Committee on City Property recommend APPROVAL of the sale of Fire Station #3, 834 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA, pursuant to the proposal selected by the Committee and hereto attached; and further, that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Solicitor to execute the sale pursuant to the attached proposal. (Matter #0318).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Carney)
That the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication and the Request for Proposal, by Mayor Mitchell, for the disposition and development of Fire Station #3, located at 834 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: That the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the COMMUNICATION and the REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, by Mayor Mitchell, for the disposition and development of Fire Station #3, located at 834 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA. (Matter #0318).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Baptiste)
Communication, Mayor Mitchell, to City Council submitting a Request for Proposal for Fire Station #11, located at 754 Brock Avenue. (Referred – March 14, 2024.) (Matter Id #0320)
To receive and place on file the Communication, Request for Proposal, Proposal for Disposition, Development and Acquisition, of 754 Brock Avenue, New Bedford, MA, from Cmk Development and Whale and a Proposal for Disposition, Development and Acquisition from Gwozdz Development for the same property.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Carney and seconded by Councillor Lopes, the Committee VOTED: To receive and place on file the COMMUNICATION, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, PROPOSAL FOR DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT and ACQUISITION, of 754 Brock Avenue, New Bedford, MA, from CMK Development and WHALE and a PROPOSAL FOR DISPOSITION, DEVELOPMENT and ACQUISITION from Gwozdz Development for the same property. (Matter #0320).” (Motion: Carney, second: Lopes)
To recommend to the City Council Approval of the proposal submitted by Gwozdz Development, 84 Spring Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, is hereby selected as the successful proposal submitted pursuant to an RFP for the property owned by the City at 754 Brock Avenue, New Bedford, MA.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Oliver
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: To recommend to the City Council APPROVAL of the proposal submitted by Gwozdz Development, 84 Spring Street, New Bedford, MA 02740, is hereby selected as the successful proposal submitted pursuant to an RFP for the property owned by the City at 754 Brock Avenue, New Bedford, MA. (Matter #0320).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Carney)
That the City Council Adopt an Order, that the Committee on City Property recommend Approval of the sale of 754 Brock Avenue, New Bedford, MA, pursuant to the proposal selected by the Committee and hereto attached; and further, that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Solicitor to execute the sale pursuant to the attached proposal.
Yes: Abreu, Baptiste, Burgo, Carney, Choquette, Giesta, Gomes, Lopes, Morad, PereiraAbsent: Oliver
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Pereira and seconded by Councillor Carney, the Committee VOTED: That the City Council ADOPT an ORDER, that the Committee on City Property recommend APPROVAL of the sale of 754 Brock Avenue, New Bedford, MA, pursuant to the proposal selected by the Committee and hereto attached; and further, that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Solicitor to execute the sale pursuant to the attached proposal. (Matter #0320).” (Motion: Pereira, second: Carney)
That the City Council take “No Further Action” on the Communication and Request for Proposal by Mayor Mitchell for the disposition and development of Fire Station #11, located at 754 Brock Avenue, New Bedford, MA.
From the minutes
“On motion by Councillor Lopes and seconded by Councillor Baptiste, the Committee VOTED: That the City Council take “NO FURTHER ACTION” on the COMMUNICATION and REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL by Mayor Mitchell for the disposition and development of Fire Station #11, located at 754 Brock Avenue, New Bedford, MA. (Matter #0320).” (Motion: Lopes, second: Baptiste)
From the official minutes kept by the New Bedford City Clerk (agendas and minutes). The minutes are text documents; we read every action, check every roll-call count against the councilors named, and quote the exact wording. Most items pass by voice vote, and the minutes record only the result for those; how each councilor voted is shown only for roll calls. MassVoter never grades officials; votes and attendance are shown exactly as the minutes record them. Councilor photos: cropped from the City of New Bedford's official 2026 City Council photo (newbedford-ma.gov). The 2024–2025 group photo, and the photos of Maria E. Giesta and Linda M. Morad cropped from it: City of New Bedford, provided by the City Clerk.
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