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January 13, 2026 Final
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Agenda — 8 items

  1. Authorize the Council President to Commence Negotiations with City Manager George Proakis on a Successor Employment Agreement
  2. Notification to Commence Successor Contract Negotiations
  3. Request for Authorization to Sign a Contract Extension Term - WeDriveU
  4. Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $95,000 is appropriated to pay costs of the security system enhancements, including the installation of a standby generator and associated equipment, at the Phillips School, as more fully described in the City's Fiscal Year 2026 through 2030 Capital Improvement Plan, including all other costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
  5. First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $80,000 is appropriated to pay costs of purchasing a utility truck for the Department of Public Works, as more fully described in line 49 of the Annual Budget for fiscal year 2026, including all other costs incidental and related thereto; and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
  6. First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $510,000 is appropriated to pay costs of purchasing the following items of departmental equipment for the Department of Public Works, including all costs incidental and related thereto: <br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;"><u>Description</u><br></td><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;"><u>Amount</u></td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">35 GVW Service Truck</td><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">$170,000</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">Sewer Pump/Trailer</td><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">$150,000</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">Service Response Truck #60</td><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">$190,000</td></tr></tbody></table><br>and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
  7. Public Hearing and Vote on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $1,156,000 is appropriated to pay costs of envelope and mechanical/energy system upgrades to Parker Building, including all costs incidental and related thereto:DescriptionAmountNew building management system/HY AC controls$121,000Insulation of top floor roof deck/attic space and adjacent walls$90,000Acoustic ceiling tile replacement on third floor suites$120,000Replacement of existing gas-filled roof top units with all electric air source heatpumps$740,000 Removal of gas lines and new electrical service for roof top units$85,000and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.
  8. First Reading on a Proposed Loan Order that the sum of $1,417,000 is appropriated to pay costs of purchasing the following items of departmental equipment for the Department of Public Works, including all costs incidental and related thereto:<br><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;"><u>Description</u></td><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;"><u>Amount</u></td></tr></tbody></table><br><table style="width: 100%;"><tbody><tr><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">Highway Skid Steer</td><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">$65,000</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">Snow and Ice Loader 3/4 yard</td><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">$107,000</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">Two (2) Cemetery Off-Road Utility Vehicles </td><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">$30,000</td></tr><tr><td style="width: 50%; vertical-align: top;">Cemetery Backhoe$140,000Park Division Skid Steer$75,000Traffic Supervisor Vehicle #C10 $80,000Highway Hot Box #49$300,000Snow and Ice 4x4 Sander #37$320,000Cemetery Dump Truck #202$100,000Small Urban Forestry Bucket Truck $200,000and that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the City Manager, is authorized to borrow said amount under and pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor.

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