Public Improvement Commission - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The Public Improvement Commission approved several key measures, including contracts for school repair programs in Jamaica Plain and Roxbury, an amendment for the William E. Carter School project, and multiple housing-related initiatives by the Mayor's Office of Housing, such as developer designations and land conveyances for affordable housing and community use.

About this meeting

Government Body
Public Improvement Commission
Meeting Type
Public Improvement Commission
Location
Boston, MA
Meeting Date
July 29, 2026

Transcript

96 sections

12:39•Speaker 10

Good morning and welcome to today's meeting of the Public Facilities Commission.

12:42 – 12:56•Speaker 7

I'm going to hand it over to TT. Thank you, Chair Craven. Good morning, Commissioners. This meeting is being recorded and broadcast live. Before we get started, I will ask Colleen Daly, the PFC Secretary, to take a roll call of the meeting participants. Colleen, if you would please conduct the roll call.

12:57 – 13:10•Speaker 9

Thank you, TT. Please unmute your device and confirm your presence when I call your name. Beginning roll call with the Commission, Catherine Craven. Present. Sorry, Katherine Craven, Chair. Larry Momoli, Commissioner. Present. Donald Wright, Commissioner.

13:12•Speaker 9

TT Lee, Legal Advisor.

13:15 – 13:54•Speaker 9

Katherine Pendleton, Article Clerk. Present. Violeta Pena, no, I'm sorry. Violeta, Hannah Yatova, Paralegal. Present. And with PFD, Carlton Jones, Director. Present. Tim Collinbear, Project Manager. Present. ED Acevedo, Senior Project Manager. Present. I'll read for the record the remainder of the individuals in attendance, and you do not need to unmute your device when your name is called. Anita Tavares, Assistant Director of Project Controls and Compliance. And this concludes roll call. Thank you.

13:57 – 14:14•Speaker 7

Thank you, Colleen. The first order of business before you this morning concerns draft meeting minutes from March 25th, 2026 for the Boston Fire Department, which will require a vote from Chair Craven and Commissioner Wright having voted at this meeting. Is there a motion to take a vote via roll call? I have a motion. Any second?

14:17•Speaker 9

Okay, roll call. Chair Craven?

14:20•Speaker 7

Yes. Commissioner Wright?

14:23•Speaker 9

Yes. Thank you.

14:25 – 14:46•Speaker 7

Thank you. The meeting minutes for March 25th, 2026 is hereby approved. Additionally, before you this morning, we have draft meeting minutes for June 17, 2026 for the Public Facilities Department and Mayor's Office of Housing, which require a vote from Commissioner Momoli and Commissioner Wright having voted at this meeting. Is there a motion to take a vote via roll call for PFD and MOH meeting minutes?

14:46•Speaker 8

Motion to take a vote via roll call.

14:49•Speaker 9

Commissioner Momoli?

14:53•Speaker 9

Commissioner Wright?

14:54•Speaker 8

Yes. Thank you.

14:58 – 15:50•Speaker 7

Thank you. The meeting minutes for June 17, 2026 are hereby approved. For the Public Facilities Department, we have Director Carlton Jones. He has three vote requests on the agenda for today. I will read the vote on the agenda followed by a presentation by the named individual respectively. At the conclusion of the vote presentation, the Commission may make a motion to take a vote via roll call. We will start with vote number 1 and 2, which are being presented by Tim Columbia project manager with. I'd like to call to your attention commissioners that votes wanted to a request to award consulting contracts for the 2025 messages to school building authorities. Accelerated repair programs, roof and heat pumps at 2 schools managed by. And located in Jamaica plan and Roxbury as a result, there's a request to commission to allow the project manager to present both wanted to join jointly with a separate roll call for each vote thereafter. Would that be agreeable to the submission?

15:51•Speaker 8

Yes, yes, yes.

15:54 – 16:36•Speaker 7

Thank you commissioners. We will start with votes one and two. I will read votes one and two on the record, and then we'll turn it over to the project manager. Vote one is a request to award a contract to Skansa USA Building Incorporated to provide owner project manager services. The contract price is recommended at $20,000. Vote number two is a request for a word of contract to risk cross-streamway engineering to provide design services. The contract price recommended for this contract is $495,835. The term for both contracts will be through September 17, 2027. It will be for the feasibility study through the schematic design phase. Tim, would you please present your vote request for one and two?

16:37 – 22:49•Speaker 3

Thank you. Good morning commissioners. I'm here to request approval of an OBM services contract for scans to USA vote 1. And a professional design service contract for risk for Austin from my engineering vote to. For the 2025 celebrated repair program projects that margarita moons and the orchard garden school. Before discussing the consultant contracts, I would like to provide a brief overview of the accelerated repair program process and explain how these projects have progressed to today's request. On March 21st, 2025, Boston public schools in the city of Boston submitted 8 statements of interest to the for consideration in the 2025 accelerated repair program. These submissions were supported by votes from the school committee on February 28th, 2025 and city council on May 5th, 2025. MSBA received 99 statements of interest from the school districts across the Commonwealth. During the summer and early fall of 2025, MSBA evaluated the applications and conducted site visits at all eight Boston schools. On October 30th, 2025, the MSBA board voted to invite all eight schools into the accelerated repair program. Due to the large number of ARP projects submitted statewide, MSBA staggered the start of the Boston projects by dividing the eight schools into two groups. The first group consists of Milford Ave, Margarita Moons Academy, and Orchard Gardens approved to begin on March 1st. Since the initial approval, MSBA and the City have mutually agreed to move Milford Avenue project to the second group because its scope is more closely aligned with the other single system roof replacement projects. Before you today are consultant contracts for the heat pump replacement project at Margarita Moons Academy and the combined heat pump and roof replacement project at Orchard Gardens. The remaining six schools are anticipated to come before the Commission in September after City Council completes the appropriation process and the MSBA assigns the remaining consultants. With that project background established, I'll now turn to the scope of design services. The scope of design service consists of the HVAC system replacement at both facilities with a focus on converting the existing systems to a potential all electric heat pump system. At Orchard Gardens, the project also includes the design of a new roof system incorporating PV ready provisions to support a future array. If I may direct your attention to the PowerPoint presentation. Beginning with slide one, this slide provides an aerial view of the project sites. Margarita Moose Academy is located at 22 Child Street in Jamaica Plain, and Orchard Gardens is located at 99 Albany Street in Roxbury, Mass. Turning to slide two. This slide illustrates the existing conditions that Marguerite and Mutz Academy constructed in 1972. The facility serves grades 7 through 12. The existing heating system consists of three gas fired boilers while cooling is provided by a water cooled chiller paired with a cooling tower. The project will evaluate reusing the existing chiller and cooling power to support a new heat pump system. Reusing this infrastructure will reduce project costs while improving energy efficiency and supporting the city's electrification goals. Finally, slide three. This slide illustrates the existing conditions at Orchard Gardens. Completed in 2002, the facility serves grades K-8. The existing heating system consists of three gas-fired boilers, while cooling is provided by a water-cooled chiller paired with a cooling tower. Similar to Moon's project, the design team will evaluate using the existing cooling infrastructure to support a new heat pump system, advancing the city's electrification and sustainability goals. The project also includes a roof replacement. The existing roof consists of a single-ply EPDM membrane over flat roof areas with a metal roof over the cafeteria. Both roofing systems are approximately 23 years old. The proposed roof replacement will improve resiliency and include PV-ready provisions to accommodate a future solar array. Having reviewed the PowerPoint presentation, I'll now discuss the public advertisement process used to solicit qualified design firms. As mentioned earlier, the project officially entered process on March 1st, 2026. The loan order supporting the feasibility study through schematic design was introduced to city council on March 18th, 2026. The Council's Ways and Means Committee held a public hearing on March 26, 2026 and reported the loan order favorably. These appropriations require two votes of the Council spaced two weeks apart. The first vote of Council was on April 1st, the second vote on April 15th. Following approval of the appropriation, MSBA assigned consultants to the projects through a qualification-based selection and evaluation process. As noted, MSBA manages consultant procurement for the accelerated repair program. MSBA initially assigned Skanska as the owner's project manager and Shekhar and Associates as the project architect. Following the site visits, we entered into fee negotiations with both firms. While we successfully negotiated an agreement with the OBM, we are unable to reach an agreement with Shekhar and Associates. After notifying the, a new architect risk from way engineering was assigned on June 15th, 2026. Following additional site visits, we entered into negotiations with risk engineering and quickly reached an agreement. This contract is for feasibility study through schematic design phase of the project, which extends through September 17th, 2027. For these reasons, PFD respectfully requests approval of $20,000 for the owner's project manager contract, the Wiscanska USA Building Inc., and $495,835 for the professional design services contract with Wisfrost Shrumway Engineering. In conclusion, I respectfully request that the Public Facilities Commission approve to award the professional services contract to Wiscanska USA Building Inc. and Wisfrost Shrumway Engineering. Thank you and I'll be happy to answer any questions.

22:51•Speaker 10

You have any questions?

22:52•Speaker 3

No questions.

22:54 – 23:17•Speaker 9

No questions. Excuse me. Can I just chime in for one quick second? Tim, I just want to reconfirm the design contract is with Rist Frost Schumann Engineering, Inc. At one point during your presentation, you noted Shekhar. I just want to reconfirm with you that it is Rist. That is correct. All right. Okay. Thank you. Sorry about that, Commissioner.

23:17•Speaker 8

No problem. Motion to approve vote number one via roll call.

23:25•Speaker 9

So moved. Thank you. Second. Commissioner.

23:29•Speaker 10

Oh, yeah, go ahead. Yeah.

23:30 – 23:47•Speaker 9

Sorry. Chair Craven, please cast your vote. Yes. Commissioner Momoli. Yes. Commissioner Wright. Yes. And for vote two, Commissioner, I'm sorry, Chair Craven. Yes. Commissioner Momoli. Yes. Commissioner Wright. Yes. Thank you.

23:48 – 24:26•Speaker 7

Thank you. Vote number one and vote number two are hereby approved. For the remaining vote on PFD's agenda today is vote number three. This is being presented by Guy de Acevedo, Senior Project Manager for PFD. This is a request for amendment to the vote of August 27th, 2025. regarding a contract with Leroy Program and Construction Management to provide owner project manager services for third party testing to meet building envelope commissioning requirements associated with the William E. Carter School project located at 396 North Yantam Street in South Bend. This request is for an increase of $25,850 to the contract amount. Guy, if you would please present vote number three.

24:29 – 28:05•Speaker 2

Good morning, Commissioners. I'm here to request an amendment to the Loomis Project Manager Services contract with Leroy Program and Construction Management, PEPC, for the new William E. Carter School project. The Public Facilities Department managed the design and construction of this MSBA court project located at 396 North Hampton Street on the border of Roxbury and the South End. The LIRO program in construction management was retained to provide the owner's project management services for the project. This contract has undergone three prior votes of approval. The latest and third vote of approval before the PFC for extended services was in August of 2025. So before you today is the fourth amendment request for LIRO. The contract is being amended and increased in the amount of $25,850. $0 in base fee and $25,850 in additional services, which includes the new not to exceed contract amount of $3,676,363 for the continuation of OPM services. And please note the current contract expiration date will remain unchanged as October 23rd, 2026. LERO's amendment fee proposal captures the following sub-consultant that requires additional monies for continued scopes of work. The firm being SoCoTech AE Consulting LLC, a third-party testing agency on the project related to the need for construction inspections and material testing for a whole building air leakage test as part of the building envelope testing. If I may direct your attention to the PowerPoint slides. the first image here will be the project site on the next line as you can see here uh located right near the uh massa train station it's located near carter park go into the next slide the second slide shows a design rendering of the building at the initial stages of the project and the third slide showing the current and existing completed substantially complete condition of the school. The fourth slide directly tied to this amendment request is an example of a fan test showing a building envelope testing conducted where water through a fan is driven directly into a curtain wall system mimicking wind driven rain So as one of the requirements of this project, testing the facade to make sure it can withstand all elements as part of the commissioning process there, where issues are located and found and resolved, retesting is required, thus requiring additional monies for continued testing and completion of the project. And in conclusion, I am seeking the PFC's approval to amend the owner's project manager's services contract with Leroy Program Construction Management for the reasons presented, which are also noted in the project background memorandum submitted with this vote request. I welcome the opportunity to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your time and consideration.

28:05•Speaker 10

Thank you. Any questions?

28:08•Speaker 2

No questions.

28:09•Speaker 8

No questions.

28:10•Speaker 10

If not, a motion for a vote.

28:16•Speaker 9

Okay, you want to call the roll? Chair Craven, please cast your vote. Yes. Commissioner Momoli? Yes. Commissioner Wright? Yes. Thank you.

28:26•Speaker 7

Thank you. Roll number three is hereby approved. This concludes PFD's agenda for today's meeting. Is there a motion to adjourn this portion of the meeting?

28:33•Speaker 8

Motion to adjourn. Second.

28:36•Speaker 9

All in favor? Yes. Aye. Aye. Thank you.

36:36•Speaker 10

Good morning and welcome to today's second part of the Boston Public Facilities Commission. I'm going to turn it over to TT.

36:43•Speaker 7

Thank you, Chair Craven. Good morning again. This meeting is being broadcasted and recorded live. Colleen, if you'll please conduct the roll call.

36:51•Speaker 9

Thank you, TT. Participants, please unmute your device and confirm your presence. When I call your name, beginning roll call with the Commission. Catherine Craven, Chair. Present. Larry Momoli, Commissioner.

37:02 – 37:13•Speaker 9

General Attorney Commissioner. Present. TT Lee, Legal Advisor. Present. Katherine Pendleton, Article Clerk. Present. Violeta Panayotova, Paralegal.

37:16 – 37:39•Speaker 9

Next with the Mays Office of Housing, Rosemary Chung Dell, Director of REMS. Present. Jamie Smith, Senior Environmental Compliance Manager, REMS. Present. Brianna Brunel, Associate Director of Asset Management, Housing Compliance and Asset Management Division. Present. Antonio Leach, Senior Housing Development Officer, REMS Division.

37:42•Speaker 9

Amanda Nguyen, Project Manager, REMS.

37:49 – 38:16•Speaker 9

And I'm sorry. And the remainder of the individuals who are in attendance but will not be presenting in today's meeting, you do not need to unmute your device. Lauren Forbes, Assistant Co-op Counsel. Lily Ybarra, Director of Legal Services. Juliana Mishkin, Paralegal. Ben Daly, Administration of Finance Operations Manager. And this concludes roll call. Thank you.

38:17 – 39:03•Speaker 7

Thank you, Colleen. For the Mayor's Office of Housing, we have Rosemary Chengdell, Director of the Real Estate Management and Sales Division of MOH. MOH has five votes on the agenda for today. I will read each vote for the record, followed by a presentation by the named individual, at the conclusion of which the Commission may make a motion to take a vote via roll call. Starting with vote number one, this vote is being presented by Jamie Smith, Senior Environmental Compliance Manager with the Real Estate Management and Sales Division of MOH. This is a request for amendment to the tentative developer designation vote of July 30th, 2025 to extend the tentative designation tend to sell period from 12 to 18 months to gen well development LLC. This is for vacant land located at 34 Atherwold Street in Dorchester. Jamie, if you would please present vote number one.

39:04 – 41:40•Speaker 4

Thank you, TT, and good morning, Commissioners. I'm here to request PFC approval for an extension to the tentative developer designation of gen wealth development LLC for the parcels I did a parcel identified in the vote package in Dorchester. Conducted an extensive public process that resulted in this vote request. PFC approved the developer designation of gen wealth development LLC on July 30th, 2025. And MOH is requesting an extension to allow the developer to complete the pre-development process, particularly permitting. And we are seeking a six-month extension. Since the tentative developer designation, the project has accomplished the following, finalized design tasks and consultation with the MOH design staff, met with neighbors and the local neighborhood organization to present the development plan and solicit feedback, received ZBA approval for the necessary project variances, and submitted the building permit application to the inspectional services department. The reason for the request is for an extension to an order for the developer to obtain the final building permit, after which MOH anticipates returning to the PFC for a conveyance vote request. Vote package includes a comprehensive memo about the project and this request. Also provided handouts related to this request, which are displayed on the screen. First is a locus map showing the project or the site. Second, is a street view of current conditions and third is a site plan and rendering showing the proposed building in summary if the fpsc approves the vote request it will result in following public benefits new construction of six to the residents of georgetown project will revitalize a parcel of unutilized underutilized vacant land in the neighborhood and the project is expected to create hundreds of construction hours which will generate jobs among the building trades and the city will receive 250 000 in revenue from the sale of the parcel Sale of the parcel can also be expected to yield long-term financial benefits. By removing the parcel from its inventory, the City will be able to avoid the future costs and liabilities associated with maintaining the property. In addition, by returning the properties to the tax rolls, the City will recoup annual tax revenues. I'm here to answer any questions you may have. Thank you.

41:41•Speaker 10

Great. Any questions?

41:43•Speaker 8

No questions. Nice project. No questions.

41:46•Speaker 10

Are you doing a motion?

41:47•Speaker 8

Motion to approve via roll call.

41:51•Speaker 10

Second, okay, let's call the roll. Chair Craven? Yes. Commissioner Momoli?

41:57•Speaker 9

Yes. Commissioner Wright? Yes. Thank you.

42:01 – 42:21•Speaker 7

Thank you. Vote number one is hereby approved. Vote number two is also being presented by Jamie Smith. This is a request for an intra-city transfer of the care and custody management from the Mayor's Office of Housing to the Boston Center for the Youth and Families. For vacant land, locate 4048 and 54 Geneva Avenue in Roxbury. Jamie, if you please present for number 2.

42:26 – 43:52•Speaker 4

Thank you. Here requesting PFC approval for the transfer of three parcels identified in the vote package, identified as 40, 48, and 54 Geneva Ave. And the Grove Hall area of Roxbury. From the Mayor's Office of Housing to the Boston Centers for Youth and Families. Vote package request includes a comprehensive memo about the project and this PFC vote request. Parcels consist of a total land area of 42,937 square feet of vacant land. The parcels have been designated as the site of the new community center to be operated by BCYF. Design and construction of the community center is being overseen by the public facilities department. Construction began in January of 2026 and is expected to be completed in early 2028. Also provided handouts related to this request are displayed on the screen. First image shows a site map showing the three parcels. second shows an aerial view of the pre-construction conditions of the parcel and the third is a rendering of the new community center pfc approves the vote request pcyf will assume the care and management of the property following the construction of the new consent community center i'm here to answer any questions that you may have thank you

43:53•Speaker 10

Any questions? Commissioners?

43:55•Speaker 8

Nice project. No questions. Yeah, no questions. Exciting. I know that there was a lot of process that had gone into this, so congratulations to the teams. Exciting.

44:06•Speaker 10

Great. Do I have a motion?

44:07•Speaker 8

Motion to approve via roll call.

44:10•Speaker 9

Okay. Second. Chair Craven? Yes. Commissioner Momoli? Yes. Commissioner Wright? Yes. Thank you.

44:20 – 44:50•Speaker 7

Thank you. Vote number two is hereby approved. Vote number three is being presented by Riana Bernal, Associate Director of Asset Management, Housing Compliance, and Asset Management Division. This is a request for amendment to the tentative developer designation vote of March 25th, 2026 to extend the tentative designation intent to sell period from 36 months to 42 months to ILYB LLC. This is for vacant land located two unnumbered parcels on Washington Street, Roxbury. Riana, if you please present vote number three. Thank you, TT.

44:50 – 48:33•Speaker 6

Good morning, Commissioners. I'm here requesting PFC approval for a six-month extension of the tentative developer designation for the nominee of ILYB LLC of parcels identified in vote package number three in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. This background and extensive community process began in 2016, including numerous community and evaluation committee meetings as part of the planned Nubian Square planning process in coordination with the Roxbury Strategic Master Plan Oversight Committee. The RFP was advertised pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B and made available to the public on November 18th, 2019. MOH received two responses that met the RFP eligibility criteria. The project review committee associated with the RSMPOC was established. The review committee consisted of community residents and businesses that worked with MOH and BPDA to evaluate the applications, sponsor community presentations, evaluate community comments, and ultimately approve the developer recommendation. The review committee determined that ILYB LLC was responsive to the RFP criteria. It addressed important local and equity inclusion values. ILYB LLC is Roxbury based and minority owned. They will also provide the most appropriate and significant development and community benefits to the Roxbury community in the form of a dance studio spaces, community cultural spaces, and a public plaza for community use. The review committee recommended the developer designation of ILYB LLC to the RSMPOC who approved the recommendation on December 7th, 2020. ILYB LLC was recommended and approved for tentative developer designation at the June 15th, 2022 PFC meeting after the parcel owned by the state was conveyed to MOH. The vote package includes a comprehensive memo about the project and PFC vote request. I have also provided four slides related to this vote request, which are displayed on the screen. The first is a locus map. The second image showing the existing site and building. The third is a site plan showing the coordinated park design with adjacent parcel eight. And the fourth is the future elevation facing the park. Thank you. ILYB is proposing to rehab and extend the building on the existing foundation in order to create 10 performing arts studios, a media mixing room, and approximately 7,000 square feet of an outdoor park. The quarters of the building interior will provide gallery space for displays depicting cultural and artistic influences of the Nubian Square neighborhood. Since PFC approved the extension of the developer designation in March of this year, the city and the RSMPOC have been discussing the progress milestones expected of ILYB in order to move the project forward. The RSMPOC has outlined a series of deliverables ILYB needs to report on monthly. If PFC approves this vote request for an additional six months, the extension gives the nominee ILYB enough time to complete the deliverables and for the RSMPOC and the city time to evaluate feasibility. Should the project be developed, it would result in the following public benefits. Add to the cultural and performing arts space for small and entrepreneurial artists in the square. It will provide youth programming in the performing arts and will establish a mentorship environment for the area youth. This concludes my presentation and I'm here to answer any questions. Thank you. Great, any questions?

48:35•Speaker 8

No questions at this time. No questions, comments, great job working out with this team.

48:43•Speaker 8

Motion to approve the roll call.

48:45•Speaker 10

And a second. Go right ahead. Yes.

48:49•Speaker 9

Thank you. Commissioner Momoli?

48:52•Speaker 7

Commissioner Wright?

48:54•Speaker 8

Yes. Thank you.

48:56 – 49:17•Speaker 7

Thank you. Vote number three is hereby approved. Vote number four is being presented by Antonio Leish, Senior Housing Development Officer with the Real Estate Management and Sales Division of MOH. This is a request for conveyance to Eco Homes Highland Park LLC for vacant land located on Highland Street and Marcella Street in Roxbury. The purchase price is $800. Antonio, please present vote number four.

49:19 – 53:36•Speaker 5

Yes, thank you, TT, and good morning, Commissioners. I'm here requesting PFC approval for the conveyance of eight parcels of vacant land located at 237, 255, 257, 259 Highland Street and 75, 84, 86 and 88 Marcella Street in the Roxbury neighborhood to the ownership entity of Eco Homes Highland Park LLC. These parcels were made available through a land disposition request for proposal issued by the Mayor's Office of Housing, emphasizing a preference for income-restricted homeownership units. The comprehensive details of this project and the associated PFC bill requests are included in the enclosed memo. As background, PFC approved the tentative developer designation to Eco Homes Highland Park LLC on April 17th of 2024, and the extension of the tentative designation on July 3rd 2025 and again on April 29, 2026. Eco Homes Highland Park LLC is a single purpose entity and they will also be the ownership entity of the project. The RP was advertised under the provisions of Master Law Chapter 30B, Section 16, and was available to the public on May 2, 2022. The advertisement appeared on the State Central Register, Boston Herald, and in the city record. The RFP due date was July 30th of 2022, and in which MOH received one proposal to develop the sites identified in this vote package. MOH sponsored a community meeting to review all eligible applicants on December 15th, 2022, and Eco Homes Hound and Park LLC presented a strong application with a good development track record. They outlined the most competitive and reasonable development budget and have the capacity to take on the development. Also, in addition to their experience, the applicants provided evidence of the group's ability to access financing. So with that being said, I've provided slides related to this Go request, which are displayed on the screen. The first slide provides a locus map of the parcels, highlighting eight parcels between site three and five. The second parcel presents some preliminary information about the project. The third slide provides some renderings along one of the buildings that is part of this development. The third slide shows another preliminary drawing of the second building. This is at 86 Marcellus Street. And the last slide just shows a different perspective along Highland Street for the same building. In summary, the project will create the following public benefits. The creation of 20 affordable home ownership units in two buildings. units will be deed restricted to moderate and middle income households making between 80 and 100 of the area of medium income the land would be owned by the highland park community land trust ensuring affordability and perpetuity and the sale of the eight vacant parcels long held in the city's inventory will be returned back to the tax rolls if pfc approves a conveyance vote request eco homes Highland Park LLC will accomplish the following tasks. They'll finalize the permitting process and close on the funding for the project. They'll also resolve any legal matters prior to closing on the sale, on the city-owned parcel, and begin construction on a project slated for the fall of this year. I'd like to thank you, and I am here to answer any questions you may have.

53:37•Speaker 10

Great. Thank you. Any questions?

53:39•Speaker 8

No questions. Again, a great project. No questions. Great project.

53:43•Speaker 10

Okay, so we have a motion.

53:45•Speaker 8

Motion to approve via roll call.

53:48•Speaker 10

Thank you. Chair Craven?

53:51•Speaker 9

Yes. Commissioner Mimoli?

53:54•Speaker 9

Commissioner Wright? Yes. Thank you.

53:58 – 54:22•Speaker 7

Thank you. Vote number four is hereby approved. Vote number five is the final vote on MOH's agenda today. This is being presented by Minh Nguyen, project manager with the Real Estate Management and Sales Division of MOH. This is a request for tentative developer designation intent to sell to Regine Foster for vacant land located at 11 Chippen Street in Dorchester. The purchase price is recommended at $25,000. Minh, if you'd please present vote number five, please.

54:22 – 56:22•Speaker 1

Thank you and good morning commissioner. Hello. My name is I'm a project manager with the real estate management and sales division of the mayor's office of housing. I am here requesting approval for the tentative developer designation. To Roger and foster for the parcel identified and the whole package in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. Conducted a public process that resulted in the developer designation and this tentative designation vote request. Community notification letters were mailed in January 8th, 2026, and February 16th, 2026 to inform of MOH's intent to issue an RFP for the parcel. A request for proposal was issued on March 2nd, 2026 and advertised in the State Central Register on March 4th, 2026. The Boston Herald on March 2nd and March 9th of 2026. The City Record on March 2nd, 2026 and March 9th, 2026. one proposal was received in response to the rfp by april 6 2026 and was determined to meet the eligibility criteria the offer price equal to the appraised value the vote package includes a comprehensive memo about the project and pfc vote requests i have also provided uh handouts related to this request which are displayed on the screen the first being a site map and the second image of the current site. Future use of this parcel will be restricted to open space and Regine Foster will utilize the site and maintain its current condition, preserving it as open space. They intend on maintaining and keeping up with the landscape of the parcel. In summary, if PFC approves this full request, it will result in the following public benefits. Return of vacant property and MOH's inventory for nine years back to productive use on back on the tax roll. The sale will also generate $25,000 in initial revenues from the sale. I'm here to answer any questions you may have.

56:25•Speaker 8

Any questions? No questions. No questions.

56:29•Speaker 10

Thank you. Then do you have a motion?

56:30•Speaker 8

Motion to approve the ARO call.

56:32•Speaker 10

And a second?

56:34•Speaker 9

Chair Craven?

56:35 – 56:54•Speaker 7

yes commissioner momoli yes commissioner wright yes thank you thank you vote number five is here by proof this concludes the agenda for today's pfc meeting is there a motion to adjourn this meeting motion to adjourn second all in favor aye thank you thank you everyone

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