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ROXBURY
DUDLEY STAT
C A
(COMMERCIAL AREA REVITALIZATION DISTRICT)
AMENDMENT
Submitted by:
The City of Boston's
PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
On Behalf Of The:
BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ROXBURY
R886
1989
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I . OVERVIEW 1
CARD Amendment, Land Use & Zoning Maps
II . CARD PROGRAM 3
III . RUGGLES CENTER FACT SHEET 5
Site Plan
IV. PARCEL P-3 FACT SHEET 7
Site Plan
V. LETTERS OF SUPPORT 8
VI . APPENDICES
A: Evidence of Public Hearings
B: Resolution of Local Governing Body with Recording
Officers Certification
C: Opinion of Legal Council
I. OVERVIEW
DUDLEY CARD AMENDMENT
Public Meeting
August 30, 1989
Amended Boundaries
The two major project areas proposed to be included in the Dudley
CARD area are the Parcel 18 Mixed Use Development Project, known
as Ruggles Center which is adjacent to the new Ruggles Street
Station, and Parcel P-3 along Tremont Street for which the
National Center of Afro-American Artists has been designated as
co-redeveloper .
Rationale for Amendment
Parcels P-3 and 18 are significant areas of land on major rail
and street transportation corridors near the Dudley Station
commercial area. These parcels offer prime opportunities for new
commercial development to spur further neighborhood economic
expansion and provide new job opportunities not only to the
Dudley Station merchants and residents, but to the Roxbury
community. The development programs proposed for both Parcels 18
and P-3 do not compete with or duplicate the neighborhood
commercial activities in the Dudley Station area since both
development parcels are office oriented with floor plates
designed to accommodate large tenants, and with ancillary retail.
Benefit to Existing CARD
This type of economic growth is vital in stabilizing the economic
health of the Dudley Station area and in promoting a positive
climate for commercial reinvestment in the Dudley area. These
development activities are consistent with the City policy of
redirecting growth from the Downtown area into disadvantaged
neighborhoods such as Roxbury and the Dudley Station area in
order to promote the expansion of economic opportunities. Major
new economic growth and job creation are essential before a more
positive reinvestment attitude can be generated for the Dudley
Station area. Ruggles Center and P-3 provide the beginning of a
broader economic development strategy which will promote this
reinvestment .
Expansion of Community Benefits
The community benefits from Ruggles Center in terms of new jobs
and job training, development of minority business enterprises,
housing linkage, child care, and the formation of a Community
Development Fund will be significant in promoting economic growth
and community improvement in Roxbury. These community benefits
will be important to the residents and merchants of the Dudley
Station area, as well as the entire Roxbury community.
Considerable community and business participation will result in
establishing the priorities for the community benefits package,
and in directing funds and programs to the Dudley Station
commercial area as appropriate.
Dudley Station business interests are represented by the two
major groups who have been involved with the planning of Ruggles
Center and Parcel P-3 — the Parcel 18+ Task Force and the Parcel
P-3 Project Review Committee. Letters of support have been
forwarded to EOCD. Additional letters of support are included in
section V of this package.
Implementing Agency
For nearly 5 years, the City, State and MBTA have collaborated
with the community to promote the development of the Southwest
Corridor and the Dudley Business District. The Public Facilities
Department (PFD) is the City's implementing agency for
neighborhood CARD plans including the existing and proposed
amendment to the Dudley Station CARD. The BRA and PFD work
together jointly on many issues and community development
programs as part of our interagency cooperation. The BRA will
remain the development agency for projects on Ruggles Center and
P-3 within the amended Dudley Station CARD. PFD will continue to
administer the CARD.
Additional Information
Included in this package is a series of maps which illustrate the
(i) existing Dudley Station approved CARD area and proposed
boundary changes; (ii) land uses in the existing CARD area and
amended area; and (iii) the existing zoning in the areas proposed
to be included within the Roxbury Dudley CARD. Also attached is
a detailed description of the CARD program plus a Fact Sheet on
both Ruggles Center and Parcel P-3 with relevant Site Plans.
II. CARD PROGRAM
COMMERCIAL AREA REVrTAUZATION DISTRICT PROGRAM (CARD)
Program Summary:
- The CARD program makes certain commercial and mixed use development
projects -- within specified areas - eligible for below market rate financing
from the Massachusetts Industrial Financial Agency.
MIFA financing is provided through Industrial Development Bonds (IDB) in
two forms:
1 . Tax-Exempt Bonds
- The tax reform of 1986 severely reduced the volume of tax-exempt IDB
financing, and in 1988/89 it was further cut by 50%.
- As a result, eligibility for tax-exempt bond financing through the CARD
program is now restricted to:
a) Non-profit organizations engaged in cultural or educational activities.
Commercial real-estate, warehousing and distribution activities are no longer
eligible.
- It is important to note that non-profit organizations need not be in a CARD
to be eligible for tax-exempt financing for their cultural and educational
activities. However, other non-profits must be in a currently approved
CARD in order to be eligible.
2. Taxable Bonds
- The Taxable IDB Program was introduced in 1987, as an alternative to tax-
exempt funding for commercial and industrial projects.
- While the bonds are subject to federal income tax, they still provide the
borrower with capital at a below-market interest rate.
- Taxable bonds can be used to finance a wide range of development projects.
Industrial, commercial, warehousing and distribution projects-no longer
eligible for tax-exempt financing - are all eligible for finance through
taxable bonds.
Potential recipients of taxable bonds financing can apply direct to MIFA,
where the terms are arranged on a case by case basis. Project do not have
to be in a CARD to qualify for this program.
- The program is suited for commercial projects of less than $1 ,000,000. The
average MIFA financing is about $1 to $1.5 million.
- The new limits on the use of tax-exempt financing and new regs on the use
of CARDS makes the district less important
a) Non-profit activities that are still eligible for tax exempt financing , can
be approved outside of a CARD; only if cultural or educational
activities.
b) Other commercial and industrial developers - eligible for taxable
bonds - can apply directly to Ml FA for financing even if they are not
in a CARD (Taxable Bonds program, Guaranteed Loan Program,
Provider's Lease Program, and Child Care Facilities Loan Fund).
OFF-STREET PARKING PROGRAM: A state program which finances 75% of
project cost. It is funded through non-taxable bonds, so the interest rate is
below market. The program can be used to develop new parking lots or expand
old ones. The project has to be located within a CARD to be eligible, it also has
to have some economic development aspects.
MIFA PROGRAMS: MIFA funds a number of programs; through tax-exempt
as well as taxable fonds. Potential applicants can apply directly to MIFA, even if
they are not located within a CARD.
Massachusetts Industrial Finance Agency
Program Listing
The Massachusetts
industrial Finance Agency
(MIFA) is an independent
public agency established
to stimulate private
investment and job
creation through a
variety of financing
incentives. The goal of
MIFA's programs is to
assist Massachusetts
businesses in financing
their capital expansions.
Taxable Industrial
Development Bond
Program
Taxable IDBs provide low
rate capital for a wide
range of industrial
expansion projects -
including manufacturing,
warehouse and
distribution, R&D - and
commercial real estate
projects. They can also
be used to refinance
existing asset-based debt.
Tax-exempt Industrial
Development Bond
Program
Tax-exempt IDB's are
available to manufacturers
seeking lower interest
rate capital for eligible
expansion projects.
Available is limited.
Guaranteed Loan Program
(GLP)
The GLP provides access
to the public credit
market for smaller
growing, companies - a
source usually available
only to larger
corporations - by pooling
IDBs into one large bond
issue to get long-term,
fixed rate capital.
Mortgage Insurance
Program (MIP)
The MIP helps smaller
businesses obtain the
full amount of the
expansion capital they
need. With MIFA
issuing a portion of the
loan, a company can
borrow more through
either conventional
sources or IDS financing.
Current Refunding
Program (CRP)*
The CRP enables past
IDB recipients affected
by interest rate "gross-
up" clauses to refund
their previous bond
through a new tax-
exempt issue. Bonds
without the clause are
also eligible for
refunding.
Seafood Loan Fund*
The Seafood Fund
provides seafood
processing companies
with affordable fixed
rate direct loans to
finance innovation and
modernization in plant
and equipment.
Child Care Facilities
Loan Fund*
The Child Care Fund
provides affordable
loans to businesses and
non-profit organizations
to develop on-site
corporate child care
facilities.
The Thrift Fund
The Thrift Fun offers
access to a $100 million
pool of capital to
companies that are
unable to obtain
financing conventionally.
MIFA handles loans over
5250,000 for industrial
facilities and equipment.
* Not CARD programs.
III. RUGGLES CENTER FACT SHEET
FACT SHEET
RUGGLES CENTER
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Developer:
Architects :
Counsel :
Ruggles Bedford Joint Venture;
General Partners: Metropolitan Structures
Columbia Plaza Associates, and Metropolitan
Columbia Plaza Venture
Stull and Lee, Inc., Architects
Hale & Dorr; Budd, Wiley, 6 Richlin; William
Chin
PARCEL DESCRIPTION
Location:
Size:
The site, Parcel 18, is the largest parcel
from the Southwest Corridor Project. It is
bounded by Melnea Cass Blvd. , Tremont and
Ruggles Streets.
5.1 acres of land.
PRQPQSAL
Construction of a mixed-use development containing up to
three office buildings, a hotel, a parking space, retail
space and possible child care facilities. A central plaza
will be the focal point of Ruggles Center with a variety of
retail uses and building lobbies opening onto the plaza.
Height:
Phase I
178 feet
Master Plan
178 feet
Program:
Office:
Hotel
Retail
(199 rooms)
515,000 GSF
182,500 GSF
25,000 GSF
Parking 230,000 GSF 642-690 spaces
Child Care: (On-site or Off-site) 100 slots
FAR:
3.7
5.5
COST
Estimated Total Development Cost: $275 Million
SCHEDULE
Phase
Phase
I Estimated Start:
I Estimated Completion:
Phase II Estimated Start:
Phase II Estimated Completion:
Phase III Estimated Start:
Phase III Estimated Completion:
Phase IV Estimated Start:
Phase IV Estimated Completion:
1st Quarter 1990
1st Quarter 1992
1st Quarter 1991
1st Quarter 1993
1st quarter 1992
1st Quarter 1994
1st Quarter 1992
1st Quarter 1994
BENEFITS
Construction Jobs:
Permanent Jobs:
2000 employees (estimated)
4000 employees (estimated)
Childcare: 100-slot childcare facility on-site or off -site
Housing Linkage: $4.5 million for Affordable Housing in
Roxbury and Chinatown.
Jobs Linkage:
Annual Taxes:
Other:
$900,000
$1.5 - 1.7 million in new real estate
property taxes
Community Development Fund;
Neighborhood Business Opportunities;
Challenge Grant for Real Estate Training;
Community Grants
ZONING
The site of Ruggles Center and the proposed phase
development sequence necessitates the establishment of an
approved Master Plan in order to ensure commitment to all
elements of Ruggles Center and to ensure an orderly basis
for proceeding with development pursuant to one or more
development plans following master plan approval for the
site.
Specific zoning exception will be sought in the Development
Plan submitted to the Authority and the City on this date
for Phase I and in one or more subsequent development plans
for additional phases following Master Plan approval.
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IV. PARCEL P-3 FACT SHEET
PARCEL P-3
PROJECT FACT SHEET
1. PROJECT NAME OR PARCEL:
Parcel P-3/Campus High School Urban Renewal Project
2 . Proposal :
To support the arts community in Boston, the National
Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) has been
awarded tentative designation to act as equity
partner in the development of Parcel P-3. A
development partner for the NCAAA will be selected
through a competition. Under the proposed co-
developer scenario, the Parcel P-3 development will
provide initial funding for rehabilitation and
expansion of the various NCAAA facilities, which
include the Elma Lewis School of Fine Arts, the NCAAA
Museum, a Performing Arts Center at Elm Hill and
Seaver Streets, and the historic Playhouse in
Franklin Park.
3. SITE LOCATION:
Parcel P-3, Tremont and Whittier Streets, Roxbury,
Campus High School Urban Renewal Project
4. PARCEL DESCRIPTION:
295,260 square feet (6.78 acres), primarily vacant,
site owned by BRA; two tenants — Whittier Street
Neighborhood Health Center and Connolly's Tavern.
5. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS:
Tentative Designation, National Center of Afro-
American Artists as co-redeveloper; authorization to
execute Memorandum of Understanding with Parcel 18+
Task Force, RNC and NCAAA to establish P-3 Project
Review Committee — June 9, 1988.
6. DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
Consultants to BRA and NCAAA have suggested a
development program consisting of:
Phase I 365,000 SF office
31,000 SF retail
430 surface parking spaces
396,000 SF total Phase I
Phase II 264,000 SF office
140.000 SF (structured parking for 43
cars)
404,000 SF total Phase II
TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COSTS:
Consultants have estimated up to $125 million for
total of 800,000 sq. ft. of retail and office space.
ZONING:
Parcel P-3 is located within the Roxbury IPOD-future
zoning under study.
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V. LETTERS OF SUPPORT
DUDLEY CARD BOUNDARY AMENDMENT
LETTERS OF SUPPORT
Councilor Charles Yancey
Councilor Bruce Boiling
State Representative Byron Rushing
City of Boston's
Public Facilities Department Lisa Chapnick
Parcel 18+ Task Force Rev. Tony Bethel
Dudley Square Merchants Association Ronn Garry
Alexandra Properties, Inc. Russell Britt
National Council for Afro-American Artists
Charles Desmond
Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative Gus Newport
J. Nathaniel Hailey
CDC of Boston Marvin Gilmore
Madison Park Development Corporation Dannette Jones
Contractors Association of Boston Walter Williams
Whittier Street Neighborhood Health Center
Elmer Freeman
Taylor Properties Richard Taylor
Roxbury Multi-Service Center Ralph Agee
Shirley Carington
MBTA - Director for Real Estate Development
Kathryn E. West
Minority Developers Association Albert Gentry
Dimock Community Health Center Jackie Jenkins-Scott
oston City Council
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25-3131
August 29, 1989
Amy Anthony, Secretary
Executive Office of Communities & Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Dear Secretary Anthony:
This letter comes to you in support of the Boston
Redevelopment Authority's proposal to ext «^the boundaries of
the Dudley Station Commercial Area Revitalization District
(CARD) Plan to include Parcel 18. The Parcel 18 "vitalization
corridor, to be called the Parcel 18+ Corridor, runs along the
?olumbSs/Tremont Corridor and is located at the intersection of
Ruggles and Tremont Streets.
The development of this area will serve to enhance
Roxbury's economic base in addition to realizing equity
opportunities for community residents and businesses,
contributing to the provision of new housing, D obs and D ob
Gaining, business opportunities and providing resources for
community development.
I strongly encourage the approval of the City's request to
amend the Dudley Station CARD to provide for the Parcel 18+
Corridor CARD.
Sincerely,
Charles C. Yancey
City Councillor
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New City Hall . One City Hall Square . Boston . Massachusetts . 02201
Boston City Council
Bruce C. Boiling
District 7
725-4220
August 29, 1989
Ms. Amy Anthony, Secretary
Executive Office of Communities and Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Dear Secretary Anthony:
Please accept this letter as evidence of my support for the
Boston Redevelopment Authority proposal to amend the Dudley
Station Commercial Area Revitalization District (CARD) to
include Parcel 18.
Development in this area will serve to revitalize the community
by providing resources and opportunities for Roxbury
residents. I support this proposal without reservation and
encourage your approval.
If I can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate
to contact my office.
Sincerely,
■C.
Boston City Councillor
Bruce C. Boiling
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cc: Shelley Hoon,
Metropolitan Structures & Columbia Plaza Associates
New City Hall • One City Hall Square • Boston . Massachusetts
02201
Parcel 18+
Development Task Force
August 25, 1989
Ms. Amy Anthony, Secretary
Executive Office of Community and Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02101
Re: Extension of the Dudley Card District
Ms. Anthony;
On behalf of the Parcel 18+ Task Force and the
Communities we represent, we support the extension of the
Dudley CARD to include Parcel 18 (Ruggles Center) and
Parcel 3.
This extension will undoubtedly afford the two parcels
and their respective development the needed support of
"financial assistance for parking facilities. The Ruggles
Center site is envisioned as a lively site with people
moving in and out of the site by vehicles as well as
pedestrian foot traffic. People will need to get to the
new Orange Line, the Commuter Rail System, the MBTA, the
buildings and retail space and the South West Corridor
Parkland. The availability of a parking structure on the
site will greatly increase the accessibility of people
coming and going to patronize the establishments and
businesses on the site.
This will greatly assist in the revitalization of the
Roxbury community both economically and aesthetically.
We urge your support for a favorable vote of the
extension of the Dudley CARD District to include Parcels 18
and 3. We thank you for your support in this effort.
Respectfully your s,
Rev. TonjKA. Bethel, Chair
c/o First Church of God 600 Shawmut Avenue Boston, MA 02118
Ms. Amy Anthony, Secretary November 8, 198 8
Executive Office of
Communities and Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston MA, 02202
Dear Ms. Anthony:
As Chairman of the Parcel 18 + Task Force I am writing on the
behalf of the group to express our support of the proposal to
amend the Roxbury-Dudley Station CARD. This amendment would
expand the boundaries of the existing CARD to include two major
development opportunities: Parcel 18 at Ruggles Station and
Parcel P-3 on Tremont Street.
Both of these projects offer major economic development
opportunities which will benefit the Roxbury community and the
Dudley Station commercial district. Together, the projects will
attract nearly 1.5 million square feet of new office, retail, and
commercial space and create over 6,000 new jobs. Such an
economic stimulus will have a profound effect in reversing the
disinvestment trends which has been experienced in the Dudley
Station area.
As you may be aware, a partnership of Columbia Plaza Associates,
a joint venture of Asian, Black and Hispanic Entrepreneurs, and
Metropolitan Structures, has been designated as the developer. A
package of community benefits are contained in this project,
including the partnership's commitment to target half of the
housing creation linkage from the development to help subsidize
affordable housing in Roxbury.
Given the purposes of this development project, inclusion of
Parcel 18 within the Roxbury-Dudley station CARD could afford
special funding and financial incentives which will be required
to achieve our objectives.
On behalf of the Parcel 18+ Task Force, I urge you to approve the
City's Request to amend the Roxbury-Dudley Station CARD.
Sincerely,
Rev. T^ahy Bethel
Chairman of the
Parcel 13+ Force
Dudley Square merchants Association
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Ms. Amy Anthony, Secretary
Executive Office of
Communities and Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA. 02202
Dear Secretary Anthony:
As President of the Dudley Square Merchants Association (DSMA), I am
writing to thank you for renewing your department's approval of the
existing Dudley Station CARD and to express support for the proposal by
the City of Boston to amend the boundary of the existing Dudley Station
CARD to include the Parcel 18+ area.
The anticipated development at Parcel 18 has received the unequivocal
endorsement of the Roxbury community, not only because it represents the
singularly largest private investment ever to be made in this community,
but because it marks the beginning of a new era in the economic revival of
Roxbury. An era exemplified by private initiative.
This "private initiative" also manifests itself in an unprecedented
community based effort to rezone the neighborhood. Towards this end the
Roxbury Neighborhood Council (RNC) and the DSMA are in the process of
preparing a comprehensive plan to revitalize the existing Dudley
Commercial District. This is a rare opportunity to coordinate our combined
resources to ensure the realization of our mutual goal, the economic
revitalization of the Dudley Station Commercial Area.
Therefore on behalf of the DSMA, I urge you to approve the City's request
to amend the Dudley Station CARD as indicated on the attached map.
Ronn Garry, President
Dudley Square Merch^rfts Association
ALEXANDRA PROPERTIES, INC.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT
August 31, 1989
Ms. Andrea d'AmaCo
Neighborhood Housing & Development
Boston Redevelopment Authority
Boston City Hall
Boston, MA 02201
Re: Amendment to Dudley Station CARD
Dear Ms. d'Amato:
Having attended last nights B.R.A. sponsored meeting on the above
captioned proposal, and having been very satisfied with the presentation
and the follow up responses to questions, I am only too happy to write
in support of the amendment to the CARD to include Parcels P-3 and 18.
As a property owner in Dudley Square, I am convinced that not only
will the extension of the CARD not adversely impact the financial
resources available for the redevelopment of Dudley Square, but may
actually serve to assist us in our efforts to achieve that end.
Good luck with your efforts to push this amendment through
expeditiously. If I can be of any further help, do not hesitate to
call me.
Sincerely,
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Russell T. Britt
President
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Ms. Amy Anthony, Secretary
Executive Office of Communities and Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Dear Ms. Anthony:
As Chairman of the Board of Directors for the National Center of Afro-American
Artists, I am writing to offer my strong support and encouragement for an
amendment to the Roxbury-Dudley Station CARD to include Parcel IS at Ruggles
Station and Parcel P-3 on Tremont Street.
In my judgement, both Parcel 18 and Parcel P-3 are poised to provide an infusion of
economic and social energy into the Greater Roxbury Community that is vital for
the future health and stability of the community. For this reason alone, I believe
you would be well advised and practicing sound public judgement in advancing the
Roxbury-Dudley Station CARD amendment. I believe, moreover, that there is,
additionally, an equally compelling reason why those of us in public administration
must pay special attention and exert unrelenting leadership in insuring that our
communities of color fully benefit from strategic investments of public resources.
Clearly, in the case of Parcel-18 and P-3, the return on investment in terms of
maintaining a progressive momentum toward change, as well as promoting and
sustaining development in Roxbury, can best be achieved by supporting the
Roxbury-Dudley CARD amendment.
With particular regard to P-3, the City, in what I consider one of its most
innovative and constructive initiatives, designated the National Center of Afro-
American Artists as co-developers for the parcel. In so doing, the NCAAA can
thus be linked with a major development team for the parcel. Such creative
measures as this, consequently, can generate the resources necessary for the
renovation, rehabilitation and expansion of teaching, exhibit and training facilities
vital to the National Center and the City as a whole.
Let me close by saying that I have long supported the public agenda as articulated
and advanced by Governor Dukakis. I believe, indeed, I know that he would want
and expect that any opportunity which presented itself in which the public could
reasonably assist in the development of Roxbury should be aggressively pursued. I
strongly believe that you have a great opportunity to assist Roxbury by supporting
the amendment to the Roxbury-Dudley Station CARD.
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at the University (929-7700).
Sincere
Charles F. De^srhond
Vice Chancellor
Student Affairs
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Committee - Parcel P-3
Steven Coyle, Boston Redevelopment Authority
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EY STREET NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE
August 29, 1989
513 Dudley Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(617)442-9670
Ms. Amy Anthony.- Secretary
Executive Office of Communities and Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston.- MA 220 2
Dear Ms. Anthony,
As Executive Director of the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative,. I am
writing on behalf of the organization to state our support of the proposal
to amend the Roxbury-Dudley Station CARD. The proposed amendment will
expand the area to include the Parcel 18 Mixed Use Development Project,
known as Ruggles Center, which is adjacent to the new Ruggles Street
Station and Parcel P-3 along Tremont Street.
The parcel offers prime opportunities for new commercial development to
spur further neighborhood economic expansion and provide new job oppor-
tunities not only to the Dudley Station merchants and residents, but to
the Roxbury community. The development programs proposed for both Parcels
18 and P-3 do not compete with or duplicate the neighborhood commercial
activities in the Dudley Station area.
This type of economic growth is vital in stabilizing the economic health
of the Dudley Station area and in promoting a positive climate for commer-
cial reinvestment in the Dudley area. In addition, a partnership of
Columbia Plaza Associates, a joint venture of Asian, Black and Hispanic
entrepreneurs, and Metropolitan Structures has been designated as the
developer.
On behalf of the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative, I urge you to
approve the City's request to amend the Roxbury-Dudley Station CARD.
Sincerely,
Eugene^' Gus' Newport
Executive Director
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State House, Boston 02133
BYRON RUSHING
Room 167
Telephone (617) 722-2692
9TH SUFFOLK DISTRICT
(South End • Fenwav • Lo*i
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Mission Hill Extension • Prudential • Copley Place)
August 30, 1989
Ms . Amy Anthony
Secretary
Executive Office of Communities and Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Dear Secret
I am writing in support of the Boston Redevelopment Authority's proposal to
amend the Dudley Station Commercial Area Revitalization District (CARD) to
include Parcel 18.
I understand that the CARD designation of the Parcel 18 site will serve to
enable the project access to necessary financial resources to assist with the
construction of an above grade, off-street parking facility. Furthermore,
the CARD designation will enable businesses operating at the site to access
resources from State sponsored financial commercial revitalization programs.
I urge your support to accept the City's Dudley Station Card amendment. It
should serve to facilitate this economic development success of Ruggles Center,
the Dudley station area, and the abutting neighborhoods in Lower Roxbury and
Mission Hill.
Yours
3YR0N fiBSMLNG
State Representative
THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS
THE COMMITTEE ON TAXATION
RAYMOND L. FLYNN, MAYOR
PUBLIC FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
September 28, 1<
Ms. Amy Anthony, Secretary
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Executive Office of Communities & Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Re: Dudley Station (Roxbury) Commercial Area Revitalization District (CARD)/
Proposed Amendment - Addition of Parcels 18 and P-3
Dear Secretary Anthony:
Pursuant to the April 3, 1989 letter from James Malone of EOCD, describing the
documentation and action required by the City in order to complete the
application for the Dudley Station CARD Amendment, please find the enclosed
response. This covers items # 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13, and represents completion
of the required public hearings and legal procedures.
It is my understanding that in conjunction with my letter to you dated
November 29, 1988, the Dudley CARD Amendment application is now complete; I
hereby submit this documentation for your final approval.
Sincerely,
Lisa G. Chapnick
Director
Stephen Coyle, BRA
James R. Malone, EOCD
5563R
LISA G. CHAPNICK. DIRECTOR- 15 BEACON STREET. BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS 02108 (617) 720-4300
Marvin E.Gilmore Jr.
Genaral Manager
August 22, 1989
Ms . Amy Anthony
Secretary
Executive Office of Communities and Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Dear Secretary Anthony:
I am delighted to express my support for the Boston Redevelopment
Authority's proposal to amend the Dudley Station Commercial Area
Revitalization District (CARD) to include Parcel 18.
The CARD designation of the Parcel 18 site will serve to enable
the project access to necessary financial resources to assist with
the construction of an above grade, off-street parking facility.
In addition to providing access to capital resources, the CARD
designation will enable businesses operating at the site to access
resources which, if not for the CARD designation, would be excluded
from State sponsored financial commercial revitalization programs.
I urge your support to accept the City's Dudley Station Card
amendment. It will serve to facilitate economic development
success of Ruggles Center and the Roxbury Community.
Respectfully,
arvin
cc: CDC Board of Directors
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF BOSTON, INC.
Developer of CrossTown Industrial Park
801 ALBANY STREET, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02119, TELEPHONE (617) 442-2114, 5, 6
M.
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Madison Park Development Corporation
122 DeWitt Drive Roxbury, Massachusetts 02120 (617) 445-1061
J\4adison CParfc Uillage
August 23, 1989
S e c f " e !'.'■ a r y Amy A n t h o n y
E x e c u t i v e f f ice o f (..' • o m m u n i ties
a n d D e v e ,1. o p m e n t
1 00 C a m b r i d g e Stree t
Boston, MA 02201
R E : P a r c e 1 1 8 / C o m m e r c i a 1 A r e i ;i R e v i t a I i z a t i. o n
Dis.tr i c t A m e n d m e n t
D e a r S e c r e t a r y An t h o n y :
Madison Park Development Corporation is pleased to submit a
letter to you in support of the Boston Redevelopment Authority's
P r o p o s a .1 L o e x t e n d t h e b o u n d a r i e s o f t h e D u d 1 e y S t a t i o n C o m m e r
ciai Revitalization District (CARD) plan to include Parcel. !.;'";..
Parcel .18 is adjacent to the housing complex developed by us and
known as Madison Park Village. We understand that the inclusion
of Parcel 18 within the Dudley CARD could potentially increase
the positive economic impact of Parcel. 18 on the Lower Roxbury
neighborhood and the larger' Boston community.
I servo on the Parcel 18+ Task Force and have participated in
many disci.issi.ons surrounding the impact of Parrel ,18's develop
merit on our community. My organization has concluded that this
P < ■:! r c e .'.! -• to p a r c e .1 I. i n k a g e p r o j e c t c o u 1 d g e n e r a t e si g n v f i c a r ; t
economic benefits for Roxbury and Chinatown residents. These
bene Fits include jobs and job training, 'Jay <.are services, new
housing., and additional resources for community economic develop ■
men t ..
I u r g e y o u t o a p p r o ve t h e B R A ' s r e g u e s t t o a m e n d t h e D i a d I e y
Station CARD as proposed.. Please feel \~ree to contact .me if yon
h a v e a r i y g u est i o n s .
CONTRACTOR'S ASSOCIATION OF BOSTON, INC.
25 CENTRE 3TREE T • ROXBURY MASSACHUSETTS 02119 • (617J 442-4680
August 29, 1989
Ms. Amy S. Anthony, Secretary
Executive Office of Community & Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Dear Secretary Anthony:
This letter is to inform you of the support of the
Contractor's Association of Boston, a minority trade association
with over two hundred members and affiliates throughout the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for the Metropolitan-Columbia
Plaza Joint venture and their efforts to develop Parcel 18+.
We strongly believe that the designation of Parcel 18+
as a Commercial Area Revitalization District (C.A.R.D.) will be
in the best interest to residents who reside in those
neighborhoods adjacent to Parcel 18+. These neighborhoods include
Chinatown, the Southend, Backbay, Roxbury and Mission Hill.
Obviously the designation of Parcel 18+ as a C.A.R.D. area
will result in certain financial benefits for the joint venture
developers such as securing the additional three million dollars
that could be leveraged for the construction of a garage above
grade.
This project will not only provide construction work to
minority and women contractors in the area, it will also provide
construction job opportunities to residents in those neighborhoods
hardest hit by the slow down in the Massachusetts economy.
The communities will also benefit from permanent job
opportunities, day care services and most importantly the project
will serve as a beacon to the revitalization of lower Roxbury.
Therefore, our association is urging that you give every
consideration to the designation of Parcel 18+ as a C.A.R.D. area,
WaUtier E. 'Wijlliams,
Executive Director
CAB's Board of Directors
Clarence Jones, BRA
MetroDolitan-Columbia Plaza
WHITTIER STREET NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER
20 WHITTIER STREET
ROXBURY, MASSACHUSETTS 02120
427-1000
August 28, 1989
Amy Anthony, Secretary
Executive Office of Communities and Development
100 Cambridge street
Boston, MA 02202
Dear Secretary Anthony:
This letter is to express the support of the Whittier Street Health
Center for the Boston Redevelopment Authority's Proposal to amend
the Dudley Station Commercial Area Revitalization District (CARD) to
inlcude Parcel 18.
As you know, the Parcel 18 Site is critical to the future economic
development of Roxbury, providing equity opportunity for community
residents and businesses, jobs and job training, new housing and other
resources for community development.
As the CARD designation significantly enhances the feasibility of the
Parcel 18 Development I would urge your support and approval of the
City's Dudley Station CARD Amendment.
Elm«-~R> Freemar
Executive Director
ERF/bg
AYLOR
ROPERTIE5. INC
August 28, 1989
Ms. Amy Anthony
Secretary
Executive Office of Communities and Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, Massachusetts 022 02
Re: Parcel 18
Dear Secretary Anthony:
I am delighted to express my support for the Boston
Redevelopment Authority's proposal to amend the Dudley
Station Commercial Area Revitalization District (CARD) to
include Parcel 18.
The CARD designation of the Parcel 18 site will serve to
enable the project access to necessary financial resources to
assist with the construction of an above grade off-street
parking facility. In addition to providing access to capital
resources, the CARD designation will enable businesses
operating at the site to access resources which, if not for
the CARD designation, would be excluded from State sponsored
financial commercial revitalization programs.
I urge your support to accept the City's Dudley Station
CARD amendment. It will serve to facilitate economic
development success of Ruggles Center and the Roxbury
Community.
Very truly yours,
Richard L. Taylor
President
One Boston Place. Suite 3400. Boston, Massachusetts 02108. (617) 742-6030
IRMSC
Roxbury Multi-Service Center
I
7 Blue Hill Avenue
3. Box 157
irchester, Massachusetts 02121
17) 427-4470
)ARD OF DIRECTORS
italie Christian-Mclver
isident
August 22, 1989
an Allen
arles J. Beard
orge Borden
ns Bunte
orge Cox
yerly Crutchfield-Green
an Evereteze
nald Homer
an C. Male
oert McCoy
ira B Morris
/ Neblett
oert Parns
meth A Sinkler, CFRE
ludia Smith
•old Thompson
ieph D Warren, Ph D
:e Yancey
/'Nellie Yarborough
rley Carrmgton, M.S.W.
cutive Director
ftadWku
'&
Ms. Amy Anthony
Secretary
Executive Office of Communities and Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Dear Secretary Anthony:
I am delighted to express my support for the Boston Redevelopment
Authority's proposal to amend the Dudley Station Commercial Area
Revitalization District (CARD) to include Parcel 18.
The CARD designation of the Parcel 18 3ite will serve to enable the
project access to necessary financial resources to assist with the
construction of an above grade, off-street parking facility. In
addition to providing access to capital resources, the CARD
designation will enable businesses operating at the site to access
resources which, if not for the CARD designation, would be excluded
from State sponsored financial commercial revitalization programs.
I urge your support to accept the City's Dudley Station Card
amendment. It will serve to facilitate economic development
success of Ruggles Center and the Roxbury Community.
RaJ^h A gee
Assistant Executive Director
imsc
Roxbury Multi-Service Center
Hue Hill Avenue
3ox 157
nester, Massachusetts 02121
427-4470
RD OF DIRECTORS
le Chnstian-Mciver
dent
Allen
es J. Beard
ge Borden
Bunte
}e Cox
ly Crutchfield-Green
Evereteze
d Homer
i C. Male
rt McCoy
B. Morris
leblett
rt Parris
3th A Smkler. CFRE
a Smith
| Thompson
>h D. Warren, Ph.D
Yancey
Jellie Yarborough
/ Carrmgton, M.S.W.
itive Director
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&
Augu3t 22, 1989
Amy Anthony, Secretary
Executive Office of Communities and Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Dear Secretary Anthony:
As Executive Director of the Roxbury Multi-Service Center, I am
writing in support of the Boston Redevelopment Authority's (BRA)
proposal to extend the boundaries of the Dudley Station Commercial
Area Revitalization District (CARD) plan to include Parcel 18.
The Parcel 18 revitalization corridor, to be called the Parcel 18+
Corridor, runs along the Columbus/Tremont Corridor and is located
at the intersection of Ruggles and Tremont Streets.
The development of this area will serve to enhance Roxbury' s economic
base in addition, to realizing equity opportunities for community
residents and businesses, contributing to the provision of new
housing, jobs and job training, business opportunities and providing
resources for community development.
I, on behalf of the Roxbury Community, strongly encourages the
approval of the City* 3 request to amend the Dudley Station CARD to
provide for the Parcel 18+ Corridor CARD.
Respectfully,
V^irle^iArrlngton, if.S.W.
Executives Director
MASSACHUSETTS
BAY
TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY
Real Estate Development
Development and Public Affairs
600 Washington Street, Suite 640
Boston, Massachusetts 02111
(617) 722-5830
August 28, 1989
Ms. Amy Anthony
Secretary
Executive Office of Communities and Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Dear Secretary Anthony:
I am delighted to express my support for the Boston Redevelopment
Authority's proposal to amend the Dudley Station Commercial Area
Revitalization District (CARD) to include Parcel 18.
The CARD designation of the Parcel 18 site will serve to enable the
project access to necessary financial resources to assist with the
construction of an above grade, off-street parking facility. In addition to
providing access to capital resources, the CARD designation will enable
businesses operating at the site to access resources which, if not for the
CARD designation, would be excluded from State sponsored financial commercial
revitalization programs.
I urge your support to accept the City's Dudley Station Card amendment.
It will serve to facilitate economic development success of Ruggles Center and
the Roxbury Community.
Sincerely,
$tC£^-. tiC^'ii
Kathry-n E. West
Director of Real Estate Development
Minority Developers Association
P.O. Box 277 Roxbary. MA 021 19 (617) 731-2004
August 9, 1989
Amy Anthony, Secretary
Executive Office of Communities and Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Dear Secretary Anthony:
As Vice President of the Minority Developers Association, I am writing in
support of the Boston Redevelopment Authority's (BRA) proposal to extend
the boundaries of the Dudley Station Commercial Area Revitalization
District (CARD) plan to include Parcel 18. The Parcel 18 revitalization
corridor, to be called the Parcel 18+ Corridor, runs -along the
Columbus /Tremont Corridor and is located at the intersection of Ruggles
and Tremont Streets .
The CARD designation of the Parcel 18 site will serve to enable the
project access to necessary financial resources to assist with the
construction of an above grade, off-street parking facility. In addition
to providing access to capital resources, the CARD designation will enable
businesses operating at the site to access resources which, if not for the
CARD designation, would be excluded from State sponsored financial
commercial revitalization programs.
The development of this area will serve to enhance Roxbury's economic base
and contribute to the provision of new housing, jobs and job training,
business opportunities and providing resources for community development.
I, on behalf of Minority Developers Association, strongly encourage the
approval of the City's request to amend the Dudley Station CARD to provide
for the Parcel 18+ Corridor CARD.
Respectfully,
hM
Albert Gentry
Vice President
Minority Developers Association
AG/ j em
DIMOCK COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
55 DIMOCK STREET - TELEPHONE 442-8800
ROXBURY, MA 02119
Juckic 'Jenkins-Scott. Pi
Herbert Dreyer M.I).. Vi
Joel Hurwitz. Virr-Prt-sid
August 25, 1989
Ms. Amy Anthony
Secretary
Executive Office of Communities & Development
100 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02202
Dear Secretary Anthony:
I am delighted to express my support for the Boston
Redevelopment Authority's proposal to amend the Dudley Station
Commercial Area Revitalization District (CARD) to include Parcel
18.
The CARD designation of the Parcel 18 site will serve to
enable the project access to necessary financial resources to
assist with the construction of an above grade, off-street
parking facility. In addition to providing access to capital
resources, the CARD designation will enable businesses operating
at the site to access resources which, if not for the CARD
designation, would be excluded from State sponsored financial
commercial revitalization programs.
I urge your support to accept the city's Dudley Station Card
amendment. It will serve to facilitate economic development
success of Ruggles Center and the Roxbury Community.
Respectfully,
a,
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DUDLEY CARD BOUNDARY AMENDMENT
PUBLIC MEETING
AGENDA
AUGUST 30. 1989 @ 6:30 P.M.
Introduction
Dudley Station CARD
Public Facilities Department
Rebecca Black
Rebecca Black
CARD Boundary Amendment
Boston Redevelopment Authority
Muhammed Ali Salaam
Question & Answers
DUb [ON
REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
Raymond L. Flynn
Stephen Coyle
■e C:[\ HaJJ Square
sion. MA 02201
D :22 -4300
ATTENDANCE LIST
GROUP:
PURPOSE:
LOCATION:
TIME:
BubXix MQ q*-jng
Dudley Station CARD am endment
1206 Washington Street
6:30 P.M.
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TO: Pam Wessling, Asst. Director
Urban Design & Development
FROM: Muhammad Ali-Salaam, Deputy Director
Neighborhood Planning & Zoning
RE: Dudley CARD Public Meeting Summary Report
DATE: August 3 1,1989
Pursuant to the request from John Young, CARD Coordinator for the
Executive Office of Communities & Development, a duly advertised public
meeting was held at 6:30 PM @ 2406 Washington St., Roxbury, for the
purpose of reviewing the boundary amendment request to the existing
Dudley Sq. CARD District. Copies of the advertisement for the meeting, the
agenda, materials handed out to attendees and the attendance sign-in
sheet are attached as exhibits *1, *2, *Z and *4, respectively.
At the start of the meeting, several individuals approached staff and
explained that due to scheduling conflicts, they had to attend another
meeting regarding the South End Master Planning effort, and as a
consequence they would not be able to stay for the duration of this
meeting. Nevertheless, they wanted to deliver letters of support for the
request to amend the CARD boundaries or to register their support for the
proposal. The individuals, respectively delivering letters of support and
registering their support for the proposal, included State Representative
Byron Rushing (attachment *5) and Roxbury Neighborhood Council Member,
Ricardo Quiroga.
Given the nature of this memorandum, I am forced to summarize the
statements of those participants in the meeting who had something, in my
opinion, significant to contribute to the general discussion; otherwise I
would be forced to repeat what everyone had to say, no matter how
repetitive. In the interest of brevity, I hope that you approve of this
device.
After introductory remarks by Rebecca Black, Asst. Director of the Public
Facilities Department, ! gave an overview of the CARD amendment process
mandated by EOCD. In my remarks, I explained that the source of the funds
to construct the parking facility was from the State's "Off-Street Parking
Fund" and that EOCD staff had requested this meeting because of their
apprehension that the boundary change request would have a potentially
negative impact on the revitalization of Dudley Sq. In their opinion our
request constituted a major modification to the original Dudley SQ. CARD
Plan.
I then asked for comments from those in attendance and recognized Mr.
Russell Britt, Co-Chairperson of the Dudley Sq. Planning Advisory
Committee.
Mr. Britt's comments were directed at the need to coordinate the planning
and development needs of the Dudley Sq. Merchants Association with the
various State and local agencies and he expressed some suprise that their
were funds designed to construct "off-street parking facilities". If Dudley
Sq. is to play a role as a major neighborhood commercial center, then the
requisite public infrastructure must be in place to support this activity.
Therefore, to the degree that Dudley Sq. had an off-street parking facility
of its own, then it is rather obvious that any revitalization strategy would
have a greater probability for success; and by the same token, the success
of Ruggles Center was enhance the probability of Dudley SQ.'s success.
Implicit in Mr. Britt's observations was the question, "Why haven't the
Dudley Sq. Merchants Association been apprised of these funds before and
is there enough funds available to construct other facilities in the
Square?"
in response to Mr. Britt, Dee Primm, Community Member explained the
significance of the Ruggles Center Project to the City with particular
emphasis on Roxbury and stated that the parking facility has always been
intended because of the nature of the project. On this point Mr. Paul Chan,
of Columbia Plaza Associates, explained the Ruggles Center Master Plan
and project overview, with some reference to the importance of the MWRA
tenancy.
Immediately following the meeting, Mr. Britt indicated that he will
forward a letter of suppport to staff for the proposed CARD Amendment
(see attachment *6).
!n summary, the tone of the meeting was extremely cordial and
no one registered any criticism of the City's request to amend
the boundary of the Dudley Station CARD.
cc. Stephen Coyle, BRA
Rebecca Black, PFD
Andrea D'Amato,BRA
John Young, EOCD
CITY OF BOSTON
IN CITY COUNCIL
September 6, 1989
Dear Sir or Madam:
You are invited to attend the Boston City Council's
Committee on Planning & Development hearing to he held in
the Piemonte Room, Boston City Hall, 5th floor, Boston, MA
on Monday, September 11, 1989 at 11:00 a.m. relative to the
following:
Docket #1059 - Order that the Committee on Planning and
Development hold a hearing on the proposed
boundary change amendment to the Dudley
Station/Roxbury Commercial Area Revitalization
District (CARD) plans.
You are cordially invited to attend.
Fo£ /the Committee:
' n
kael J. Mc£ojm£
CHAIRMAN
iJ c i^/^iK
ORDER FOR BUSINESS FOR MATTERS PRESENTED TO THE CITY CLERK
PRIOR TO 1:00 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 12. 1989 FOR CONSIDERATION BY
THE CITY COUNCIL AT A REGULAR MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 13. 1989 AT
1:00 P.M. :
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR. THE MAYOR:
The following were received
Message disapproving order urging that bid
opening scheduled for August 8. 1989 re:
lease agreement for parking areas used by
North End merchants and residents be
deferred to allow time to ascertain the
facts in this matter, passed by the City
Council August 7. 1989 (#1051).
Filed in the Office of the City Cleric August
23. 1989.
Message disapproving order that the BRA
include insurance companies and pension
funds in their study of lending practices in
the City and examine how these two funding
sources can be fully utilitzed in meeting
community credit needs, passed by the City
Council August 9. 1989 (#1068).
Filed in the Office of the City Cleric August
29. 1989.
Message and order authorizing the City to
accept and expend a Equal Education
Opportunity Grant (EEOG) of $6,128,114.00
for the purpose of insuring a high quality
of education in the Boston Public Schools.
<if +
W-
Message and order for the sale of
approximately 1,114 square feet of land for
$75,000. said land being a sub-surface
portion of Cambridge Street in Boston Proper.
f+ °
Message transmitting certain information ^.
from the Police Department re: crime 7""
statistics for the period of July 29. 1989 '
through August 4. 1989.
Message transmitting certain information
from the Police Department re: crime
statistics for the period of August 5. 1989
through August 11. 1989.
f-
COMMUNICATIONS FROM HIS HONOR. THE MAYOR: cont
Message transmitting certain information
from the Police Department re: crime fc
statistics for the period of August 12. 1989
through August 18, 1989.
REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS:
The Constable's Bond of the following,
having been duly approved by the
Collector-Treasurer, were received.
Philip A. Cohen Leroy Price
William Doniger William Rihabany
George Homsy James Smith Jr.
Patrick MacFadden Albert Williams
Robert Nee
f
Notice was received from the City Clerk in
accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances
of 1979 re: actions taken by the Mayor with r
regard to papers acted upon by the City /
Council at its meeting of July 26, 1989.
Notice was received from the City Clerk in
accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances
of 1979 re: actions taken by the Mayor with
regard to papers acted upon by the City
Council at its meeting of August 2. 1989.
r
Notice was received from the City Clerk in
accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances <£
of 1979 re: actions taken by the Mayor with I
regard to papers acted upon by the City
Council at its meeting of August 7, 1989.
Notice was received from the City Clerk in
accordance with Chapter 6 of the Ordinances <^
of 1979 re: action taken by the Mayor with T
regard to papers acted upon by the City
Council at its meeting of August 9. 1989.
Notice was received from the Department of
Public Utilities of a hearing on September
6. 1989 re: Boston Edison Company.
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REPORTS OF PUBLIC OFFICERS AND OTHERS: cont
Notice was received from the Department of
Public Utilities of a hearing on September
13, 1989 re: Boston Edison Company.
Notice was received from the Department of
Public Utilities of a hearing on October 4.
1989 re: SNET Celluluar. Inc. /Springwi
Cellular LTD.
Notice was received by the City Cleric from
the Mayor of the appointment of Barbara S.
Gottschalk as Supervisor of Budgets.
Notice was received from the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Division of Capital Planning
and Operations re: conveyance of land.
Inner Belt Parcels LT2. LT3. LT51. LT52
Somerville/Boston. from the Department of
Public Works to the MBTA.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
The Committee on Government Operations to
which was referred August 9. 1989. Docket
#1052, message and order for confirmation of
the appointments of Robert Sullivan and Jose
Rojas as Constables. authorized to serve
civil process upon filing of bond for the
term expiring April 30. 1990. submits a
report recommending the order ought to pass.
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Notice was received from the Department of ^
Public Utilities of a hearing on September f~
21. 1989 re: Summit Mobile Radio Company.
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The Monthly Management report for June 1989
was received from the Boston Housing
Authority.
Notice was received by the City Clerk from ^
the Mayor of his absence from the City from \ •
September 1. 1989 to September 7. 1989.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: cont
The Committee on Planning and Development.
to which was referred August 9. 1989. Docket >
#1059. order for hearing re: proposed
boundary change amendment to Dudley
Station/Roxbury CARD plans, submits a report
recommending the order be placed on file.
and also recommends passage of the following:
Resolution approving the proposed amendment
to the Dudley Station CARD plan and submits \^u^r>tC
said plan to the Secretary of Communities
and Development for approval.
The Committee on Ways and Means to which was //. •
referred August 16. 1989. Docket #1093. /£ - -1 ,
message and order approving appropriation
of $355,200,000 for General School Purposes ]\£A-S<^
for FY90. submits a report recommending the r
order ought to pass and the accompanying
Committee report be attached.
The Committee on Ways and Means to which was ' jx\
referred November 22. 1988. Docket #0149. inj.
order that the appropriate committee hold a
hearing re: inadequacies in the collection
of parking ticket proceeds, submits a report
recommending the order be placed on file.
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The Committee on Ways and Means to which was
referred December 7, 1988, Docket #0150.
order that the Committee on Government
Finance, and the City Council as a whole,
consider rejecting without prejudice, the DV^p
FY90 budget unless there is an increase of "•*"-' •
300 new police officers in said budget,
submits a report recommending the order be
placed on file.
The Committee on Ways and Means to which was
referred March 29, 1989, Docket #0544. order
that the Committee on Ways and Means examine lV-^
the manner by which the department of Health \(J\,
and Hospital awards no-bid contracts.
submits a report recommending the order be
placed on file.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: cont.
The Committee on Ways and Means to which was
referred February 8, 1989, Docket #0365.
order for hearing to address the financial
status of Boston City Hospital and the
effect it will have on capital plans,
submits a report recommending the order be
placed on file.
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The Committee on Ways and Means to which was
referred February 8. 1989, Docket #0358.
order that the appropriate Committee hold a
hearing re: firing of six Boston City
Hospital Nurses, submits a report
recommending the order be placed on file.
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The Committee on Ways and Means to which was
referred April 12, 1989, Docket #0589, order
for hearing re: firing of six senior nurses y-
at Boston City Hospital, submits a report '
recommending the order be placed on file.
The Committee on Ways and Means to which was
referred July 26. 1989, Docket #1033, order
for hearing re: School Department deficit,
submits a report recommending the order be
placed on file.
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The Committee on Government Operations, to
which was referred August 9, 1989, Docket
#1061, order for hearing to further pursue
possibility of adopting McBride Principles
with regard to Northern Ireland, submits a
report recommending the order be placed on
file.
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The Committee on Government Operations, to
which was referred August 16. 1989. Docket
#1073. message and order approving a
petition for a special law relating to
investment of public pension funds of the
City in financial institutions and
corporations relative to Northern Ireland,
submits a report recommending the order
ought to pass.
P.
MOTIONS. ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS
Coun. Boiling offered the following:
Resolution urging the Senate Ways and Means
Committee to recommend passage of H.6203
which proposes the adoption of current and
future California automobile emission
standards.
Resolution urging the FCC not to grant
multiple ownership waiver requests in the
Boston market until market and/or regulatory
forces result in full service diversity
enabling all Bostonians to enjoy the
benefits of full radio service.
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Couns . Boiling and Travaglini offered the
following:
Ordinance creating for a limited time a
Special Commission on Water Conservation.
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Coun. Travaglini offered the following:
Order that Rule 27 of the Rules of the City
Council be suspended in order to conduct
hearing September 13, 1989, on Docket #0428,
order re: the Boston Trailer Park to be
designated as a landmark.
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Coun. Iannella for Coun.
following:
Menino offered the
Order for the appointment of temporary
employee Martha Pierce in City Council.
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MOTIONS. ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS: cont,
Coun. Iannella offered the following:
Order that pursuant to Chapter 59, section
5C of the G.L., a residential exemption in
the amount of value equal to 20% of the
average assessed value of all Class
One-Residential parcels in the City, be, and
hereby is, approved for FY 1990.
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Coun. Menino offered the following:
Ordinance establishing the Boston Public
Schools Athletic Program Trust.
Order that the first $6,000,000 received by
the City as proceeds from the sale of air
rights above the site on which a new sports
arena will be built be deposited in the
"Boston Public Schools Athletic Program
Trust": and further ordered that the
principal amount remain intact and the
income from that principal be expended in
accordance with the terms of the trust
agreement.
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Coun. Hennigan Casey offered the following:
Order that the island at the junction of
Woodard and Stratford Streets, West Roxbury,
be declared the Ana 0' Flanagan Khoury City
Memorial Park.
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Order that the City investigate the bill
payment structure of the New England
Telephone Company.
Couns . Scondras, Salerno and Boiling offered
the following:
Ordinance re: linked deposit banking.
MOTIONS. ORDERS AND RESOLUTIONS: cont,
Coun. Scondras offered the following:
11.37 Order that the Mayor file for a hearing
before the Public Service Commission and
determine the actual fair market value of
telephone service received by the City since
the start of the New England Telephone
Company and NYNEX strike; and further, that
the Mayor withhold all payments from the
City to New England Telephone and any parent
or subsidiary corporation thereof. until
such time as said Company has negotiated a
settlement with striking employees, restored
telephone service to an acceptable level of
service and the Public Service Commission
has made a determination as to the actual
amount owed by the City to the New England
Telephone Company.
Coun. Boiling offered the following:
1138 Ordinance strengthening the powers of the
Boston Fair Housing Commission.
1139 Order approving a petition for a special law
to empower the Boston Fair Housing
Commission to enforce by judicial power the
provisions of Title VIII and impose civil
penalties.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Coun. Hennigan Casey offered the following:
Resolution commending the dedication to the
goal of freedom by the citizens of
Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
Resolution congratulating 14 persons on
their preschool graduation.
Resolution congratulating Reverend John
Fassett .
Resolution congratulating! Stephen D. Slyne
Coun. Travaglini ofjfered the/ following:
Resolution congratulating Mary Walsh.
Resolution congratulating Jesse and Anti
Ribeiro.
Resolution congratulating Sarah Valenti
Resolution congratulating Lisa D'Amato
Resolution congratulating Sandy Giglio.
Resolution congratulating Bobby Casaletto
Resolution congratulating Ray Barron.
Coun. Menino offered the following:
Resolution welcoming the Doo-Wopp Hall of
Fame of America to Boston.
Coun. Menino offered the following
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Resolution congratulating Phyllis Doyle.
Coun. Yancey offered the following:
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1154
1155
1156
Resolution congratu^at:
I. Douglass. Jr.
Coun. Salerno offered the /following
Thomas J. and Mary
Resolution commanding Domenic Campochiaro
Resolution congratulating Freddy Torres
Resolution congratulating John Romano
Coun. Byrne of f ered\ the following:
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Resolution congratulating James King.
1158
Resolution congratulating William J. Donovan.
APPENDIX - B
RESOLUTION OF LOCAL
GOVERNING BODY WITH
RECORDING OFFICER'S CERTIFICATION
CITY OF BOSTON
IN CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION OF COUNCILLORS BOLLING AND MCCORMACK
In accordance with Chapters 40D and 23B,
Massachusetts General Laws, The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts acting by and through the Secretary
of Communities and Development may amend existing
Commercial Area Revitalization District (CARD)
plans; and
Such approval is a precondition for the use of
various state financial incentives for commercial
development that would be in the interest of Boston
residents; and
The Dudley Station CARD already has been prepared
to guide the redevelopment of the commercial area,
is still operational, and satisfies the statutory
CARD plan requirements; and
The Parcel 18/Ruggles Center and P-3 development of
the amended Dudley Station CARD, the boundaries of
which are described on pages 2 and 3 of the amended
Dudley Station CARD plan, would forward the
community development objectives of the City of
Boston and would result in both the physical
redevelopment of said District and the creation of
employment opportunities consistent with the above
stated statutes; and
The amended Dudley Station CARD is in a
predominately commercial geographic area and
implementation of the proposed CARD amendment will
serve to prevent the decay of the area and will
help deter the movement of commercial enterprises
into previously non-commercial areas; and
The City Council's Committee on Planning and
Development conducted a public hearing on the
proposed amendment to the Dudley Station CARD and
found overwhelming support for the amendment;
therefore be it
That the Boston City Council, in meeting assembled,
does hereby approve the proposed amendment to the
Dudley Station Commercial Area Revitalization
District plan and submits said plan to the
Secretary of Communities and Development for
approval .
In City Council.
Passed
SEP i 3 1989
^^etty Clerk
ayor
CITY OF BOSTON
IN CITY COUNCIL
September 11, 1989
Dear Councillors:
The Boston City Council's Committee on Planning and Development
to which was referred the following:
Docket #1059 - Order that the Committee on Planning and
Development hold a hearing on the proposed
boundary change amendment to the Dudley
Station/Roxbury Commercial Area Revitalization
District (CARD) plans. Having considered the
same recommends that the matter within be
placed on file and that the attached
resolution Ought To Pass.
For,* the Committee
Michael J. ^cCormack
CHAIRPERSO
ul&jwcL.
APPENDIX - C
OPINION OF LEGAL COUNSEL
OPINION OF COUNSEL
In the opinion of the undersigned, the Amended
Dudley Square Commercial Area Revitalization District
plan is in full accordance with applicable state and
local statutes.
c B^H ^
Corporation Counsel^ J /
City of Boston
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