This document contains the agenda and associated orders for the Quincy, Massachusetts City Council meeting held on Monday, April 27, 2026, presided over by Council President Anne M. Mahoney.
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- Order 2026-061: A utility hearing regarding a National Grid Gas grant of location at 1550 Hancock Street/Newcomb St/78 McGrath Highway.
- Order 2026-007: Discussion of an ordinance establishing fiscal safeguards, reserve protections, and financial transparency.
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Introduced by: Mayor Thomas P. Koch
Authorises the closure of numerous Community Preservation projects and the transfer of remaining funds totalling $554,350.51: - $553,810.64 returned to the Community Preservation Unreserved Account from dozens of completed projects spanning 2007–2019, including parks, historic restorations, playgrounds, and environmental initiatives. - $539.87 transferred to the Affordable Housing Reserve (Commission on the Family project).
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Introduced by: Multiple Councillors (Mahoney, Yuan, Jacobs, Ryan, McKee, Riley)
A resolve requesting that the Chief Financial Officer, Municipal Financial Advisor, and Bond Counsel appear before the Finance Committee to provide a full financial briefing ahead of FY2027 budget deliberations. Key concerns include: - Approximately $1.6 billion in outstanding debt - A recent bond rating downgrade - A $475 million pension obligation bond issued in 2021, with ~$37 million in annual debt service through 2040 - Use of ~$35 million in reserves to offset the tax levy - Use of ~$15 million in bond proceeds during tax rate setting - A District Improvement Financing property bought for ~$10 million and sold for ~$7 million - Requested presentation topics include debt ratios, borrowing capacity, pension liabilities, capital improvement plans, and best practices for municipal borrowing
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Introduced by: Councillor DiBona
Recognises and supports the Impact Quincy Youth Action Team (IQ YAT), a group of high school students working with Bay State Community Services and Quincy Asian Resources Inc. (QARI) on: - Youth substance use prevention - Environmental Scans of alcohol and tobacco retailers in the community - The Council resolves to support their work and provide a public forum for them to present findings to residents.
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Introduced by: Councillors Mahoney, Riley, Ryan
Places on the agenda the FY2024 Federal Awards Audit Findings (dated August 29, 2025), referring the matter to the Finance and Oversight Committee. Key concerns include: - $2,572,675 in questioned costs - Status of federal/state reviews and potential repayments - Corrective action plans for audit findings - Internal control deficiencies (budgetary compliance and IT controls) - A comprehensive response requested alongside the Mayor's FY2027 budget presentation on May 4, 2026
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Introduced by: Councillors Hubley, McKee, Jacobs, Ash, Ryan, Riley
The Council formally supports Massachusetts bills H.1014/S.588, which would require the largest fossil fuel companies to contribute to a climate change fund based on historic emissions. Key reasons include: - Projected sea level rise of 1.2 feet by 2030 and 2.5 feet by 2050 - 20% of Quincy's developed parcels at high flood risk - $4.6 billion worth of buildings in flood-risk areas - Devastating 2018 nor'easter impacts (150+ households evacuated, $tens of millions in damages) - The resolution calls on the State Legislature to advance the bills and directs the City Clerk to notify the Governor and relevant state officials.
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Introduced by: Mayor Thomas P. Koch
Authorises the City to accept a $250.00 donation from Key Realty designated for the D.A.R.E. Program.
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- Fiscal accountability and transparency ahead of FY2027 budget - Community preservation and project closeouts - Youth wellbeing and substance use prevention - Climate resilience and legislative advocacy - Federal audit compliance and corrective action