Notice was received from the City Clerk in accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor on papers acted upon by the City Council at its meeting of December 10, 2025.

Summary

This document is a notice from the City Clerk regarding actions taken by the Mayor on items previously acted upon by the City Council on December 10, 2025. Several messages and orders authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend grant funds were approved by the Mayor on December 16, 2025, and one order related to tax classification was approved on December 10, 2025.

Key Grant Approvals:

• $3,966,900.00 for the FY26 Safe and Successful Youth Initiative Grant (Police Department) to reduce youth violence.
• $10,000.01 for the FY23 National Violent Death Reporting System (Police Department) for data collection.
• $4,125,000.00 for the FY26 Public Safety Answering Point Support and Incentive Grant (Police Department) for Enhanced 911 services.
• $528,156.32 for the FY26 State 911 Training Grant (Police Department) for training telecommunications staff.
• $100,000.00 for the Community Safety Initiative (Office of Workforce Development) to reduce gun, gang, and youth violence.
• $400,000.00 for the Boston MVP Action Grant (Public Works Department) for an urban wildlife sanctuary.
• $32,251.00 in supplemental HOME-ARP funds (Mayor's Office of Housing) for affordable rental housing for vulnerable populations.
• $148,824.00 for the Federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Reallocation (Police Department) for the Boston Address Verification procedure.
• $1,485,264.20 for the FY26 Hazardous Materials Response Team Earmark Grant (Fire Department).
• $1,000,000.00 for the NU Housing Stabilization Fund (Mayor's Office of Housing) for the 840 Columbus Avenue Project.
• $95,000.00 for the Workforce Training Fund Grant (Office of Workforce Development) for employee training programs.

Citizen Impact

Residents will benefit from increased funding for public safety initiatives, youth violence reduction programs, enhanced 911 services, and affordable housing development. The approved grants will support various city departments in providing essential services and improving community well-being.

Confidence

high