City Council
City Council
Mon, February 23, 2026
This meeting was cancelled.
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Public Hearing
1Public HearingResidents Open Forum and Public Comment P resident Mahoney
Residents will have an open forum to speak during public comment, allowing community members to address the City Council directly on any topic of concern.
2Public HearingPresentatio n – Snow Operations Overvie w per Councillor Jacobs Resolve
The city will present an overview of snow operations and winter maintenance practices to inform the Council and public about how Quincy handles snow removal and road management.
3Public Hearing2026-038 –Appropriation – $2,646,730Fire Department New Firefighter Mayor Koch Turnout Gear
The city is requesting to spend $2,646,730 to buy new protective gear and equipment for firefighters, which will be funded by borrowing the money.
4Public Hearing2026-039 – Appropriation - Community Preservation – $325,00.00 for Mayor Koch National Society of Colonial Dames of Massachusetts - Quincy Homestead Exterior Painting and Repair 2026
The city is allocating $325,000 from the Community Preservation Fund to pay for exterior painting and repairs at the Quincy Homestead, a historic property.
5Public Hearing2026-040 – Confirmation – Quincy Housing Authority Board Mayors At-Large Mayor Koch Appointment
The City Council is confirming the Mayor's appointment of Timothy Baker to serve a five-year term on the Quincy Housing Authority Board as an at-large member.
6Public Hearing2026-041 – Confirmation – Quincy Housing Authority Board Tenant Mayor Koch Representative Appointment
The City Council is confirming the Mayor's appointment of John DeCarli to serve a five-year term on the Quincy Housing Authority Board representing tenants.
7Public Hearing2026-042 – Resolve - American Rescue Plan Spending Transparency Councillor Riley Councillor Mahoney Councillor McKee Councillor Ryan C ouncillor Yuan
The Council is requesting that the city administration provide a complete public accounting of the $46.3 million in American Rescue Plan funds Quincy received and how all that money was spent.
8Public Hearing2026-043 - Resolve - Quincy Retirement/Pension Theft Update Councillor Riley Councillor Jacobs Councillor Mahoney Councillor McKee C ouncillor Ryan
The Council is requesting that the Quincy Retirement Board appear before the city to explain how $3.5 million was stolen in a phishing scam, why the theft wasn't discovered for eight months, and what safety measures have been put in place to prevent future losses.
9Public Hearing2 026-044 – Gift – $2,000.00 from Manet Constriction to D.A.R.E. Mayor Koch It is anticipated that one or more matters contained within the City Council Calendar, including any or all listed items pending in Committee, may be discussed and acted upon at this meeting. For a full Council Calendar, go to www.quincyma.gov Page 2 of 2 Tel. (617) 376-1341, FAX (617) 376-1345 TTY (617) 376-1375 INTRODUCED BY: MAYOR THOMAS P. KOCH CITY OF QUINCY IN COUNCIL ORDER NO. 2026-038 ORDERED: February 23, 2026 BE IT ORDAINED that $2,646,730 is appropriated to purchase Fire Department Equipment and Safety Gear, and to pay all other costs incidental and related thereto. To meet this appropriation, the Treasurer-Collector, with the approval of the Mayor, is authorized to borrow $2,646,730 under G.L. c. 44 s. 7 (1) or any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the City therefor. The Treasurer-Collector is authorized to file an application with the Municipal Finance Oversight Board to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws any or all of the bonds authorized to be issued by this order, and to provide such information and execute such documents as the Board may require for these purposes. INTRODUCED BY: MAYOR THOMAS P. KOCH CITY OF QUINCY IN COUNCIL ORDER NO. 2026-039 ORDERED: February 23, 2026 Upon the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee and with the request of His Honor, the Mayor, the sum of $325,00.00 is hereby appropriated for the following purposes:
The city is accepting a $2,000 donation from Manet Contracting to support the local D.A.R.E. drug awareness program.