A Special City Council Meeting for the City of Quincy, Massachusetts is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM at The Great Hall, Historic City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street.
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1. Residents Open Forum & Public Comment - Presided over by Council President Anne M. Mahoney, allowing residents to address the Council.
2. Order No. 2026-038 – Fire Department Turnout Gear Appropriation - Introduced by: Mayor Thomas P. Koch (February 23, 2026) - Amount: $2,646,730 - Purpose: Purchase of new firefighter turnout gear and equipment, along with any associated costs. - Funding Method: The City's Treasurer-Collector is authorized to borrow the funds through bonds or notes under Massachusetts General Law (G.L. c. 44 s. 7(1)). - The Treasurer-Collector may also apply to the Municipal Finance Oversight Board to qualify the bonds under Chapter 44A of the General Laws.
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The primary focus of this special meeting is a $2.6 million borrowing authorization to fund new safety equipment for the Quincy Fire Department.