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Regular Meeting Agenda
I hereby notify you that the following items of business have been filed with this office and can
be acted upon at the meeting of the City Council Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
City Clerk
Roll Call
Moment Of Silence - Pledge Of Allegiance

Reports Of Committee

Informational
1.

Bokul Bhuiya - Springfield Parking Authority Strategy Presentation

Petitions
2.

Honorary Street – Cornel Forbes

3.

EVERSOURCE - Oakland Street

4.

EVERSOURCE - Plainfield Street

5.

EVERSOUCE - Dwight Street

Orders
6.

Order Granting Easement to City of Springfield at 82 Crystal Brook Drive (Lot 10 of Street
Expansion Plan for Crystal Brook Drive)

7.

Order Granting Easement to City of Springfield at 74 Crystal Brook Drive (Lot 11 of Street
Expansion Plan for Crystal Brook Drive)

Unfinished Business
8.

Resolution Requesting Road and Sidewalk Repairs in East Forest Park (06/01/2026)

9.

Amended Ordinance Chapter 16 Article V - Youth Commission (06/01/2026)

City Council

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HYBRID MEETING

10. Amended Ordinance Chapter 279 Article VIII - Food Truck (07/27/2026)
11. CPC - Bella Apartments Redevelopment Of Brightwood School - $100,000.00 (09/08/2026)
12. Amended Ordinance Chapter 279 Article VII — Door to Door Sales (09/08/2026)
13. Supporting House Bill 4087 (09/08/2026)

City Council

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HYBRID MEETING

Springfield Parking
Strategy
Parking Review & Opportunities
June 2026

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Topics
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Purpose and Context
Inventory
Demand
Revenue Summary
On-Street Corrections
Off-Street Adjustments
Peer Comparison
Discussion

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Purpose and Context
Study Objective: Understanding Visitor Behavior
•

How is parking used currently?

•

What motivates people to park where they do?

•

Identify preference, supply and demand factors

Study Objective: Ensuring Parking Availability
•

Management techniques to realize available spaces at all times,
especially in locations of highest demand

•

Create incentives, not penalties to guide user choices

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Purpose and Context
Study Objective: Increasing Revenues
•

Underutilized spaces represent lost opportunity

•

Use demand-responsive pricing schemes to raise collected fees

•

Contribute to financial solvency

Study Objective: Assuring Facility Viability
•

Respond to competition

•

Ensuring safety and comfort in all facilities

•

Reinvest in facility maintenance and state of good repair

Parking Profile
Downtown
inventory,
public & private

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Daytime
Inventory
• Large 12,000 space
parking inventory (public
and private combined)
• Over 800 on-street
spaces
• Over 11,000
off-street spaces

Paid parking
everywhere, regardless
of demand

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Evening
Inventory
• All on-street spaces
become free
• Most off-street spaces are
paid

Free parking on-street,
while off-street still
charges

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Weekend
Inventory
• All on-street spaces are
free
• Most off-street spaces are
paid

Free parking on-street,
while off-street still
charges

Parking Profile
Demand for
SPA facilities

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

On-Street
Utilization

~17%

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

~10%

• Heavy parking
utilization on Court
Street and a portion of
Main Street
• Moderate parking
utilization around
Worthington and Taylor
• Low utilization
elsewhere in core
• Very low utilization
outside of the core
• Overall utilization rate
of 39%
Ideal utilization rate is
85%

~14%

~10%

~64%
~77%
~42%

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Off-Street
Utilization
• Moderate parking
utilization only in I-91S
Garage &
Taylor Street Lot
• Low utilization in all
other parking garages
and lots
• Overall utilization rate
of 43%

Ideal utilization rate is
85%

Parking Profile
SPA Revenue
Summary

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

May 2025 Parking Fee Revenue

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Revenue
Summary
• Revenue under $250k per
month

I-91 South Garage
I-91 North Garage

$45,990

Columbus Center Garage $5,396

$40,290

Union Station Garage
Taylor Street Garage

• I-91 South Garage
generates the most
revenue

• Low on-street parking
revenue

$24,158
$3,526

Dwight Street Lot
Permit Only
Lots

$16,910

$24,600

$4,485

Morgan Square Lot

$2,145

Apremont Lot

$1,430

On-Street Parking*

On-street spaces are
20% of supply but only
9% of revenue

$39,750

$940

• Heavy reliance on permit
parking

• Lost opportunity for
transient parking revenue

$16,748

$0

$16,826

$5,079

$10,000

$20,000

Transient

Permit

$30,000
Coin

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

Mobile

*SPA receives 10% of on-street revenue from City of Springfield per management contract

Gross On-Street*:
$21,904 (21%)

Total Off-Street:
$226,366 (79%)

Total Monthly Gross Fee
Revenue: $248,271

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Revenue
Summary

City

Total Spaces

Monthly
System
Revenue

• Revenue under $250k per
month

West Hartford*

3,286

$356,058

$4.20

• Heavy reliance on permit
parking

Hartford - HPA

3,079

$328,166

$4.96

• I-91 South Garage
generates the most
revenue

Hartford - CRDA

7,704

$744,820

$4.50

Northampton*

1,444

$99,833

$2.68

SPA

4,013

$248,271

$2.88

Pittsfield

2,584

$68,000

$1.22

Greenfield

1,226

$9,916

$0.38

• Lost opportunity for
transient parking revenue
• Low on-street parking
revenue

SPA revenues are only
25% of Hartford

*System prices parking on Saturdays

Daily Average
Revenue per
Space

Revenue
Summary

May 2025 – Gross Fee and Enforcement Revenue*

$226,366 (61%)

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Off-Street
• Most common on-street
citations:
 Expired Meter
 Parked in
Prohibited Zone
 Handicap Parking
Violation

$21,904 * (6%)

On-Street

Ratio over 1:5

• Primary off-street citations:
 Unauthorized
Parking

$117,926 *On-Street (32%)

Enforcement

$3,305 Off-Street (1%)

On-street fee to violation
ratio is over 1:5
(healthy systems are 2:1)
$-

$50,000

$100,000

$150,000

$200,000

$250,000

*SPA receives 10% of on-street and enforcement revenue from City of Springfield per management contract

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Overall Issues and Opportunities
General Concerns:
 Availability
 Safety
 Walkability
 Vitality
 Enforcement

On-Street Parking:
• Low availability in high-demand areas
• Low overall utilization and revenue
• Requires constant, labor-intensive enforcement of
time-limits
• Safety concerns reduce viability walking

Off-Street Parking:
• Oversupply and
competition
• Reliance on
permit-holders
• Limited pricing
coordination

Opportunity:
Derive more revenue and fund system improvements

Parking
Opportunity
On-Street Parking
Corrections

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Flat Pricing
Today
• No price distinction  no
benefit to park further
away
• Core area becomes
packed, no availability
• Penalizes parking further
away, (especially with a
time-limit)

Meter rates are
essentially a tax

Entire system:
$0.50/hour

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

On-Street Issues and Opportunities
Key streets in prime locations are
heavily utilized, but low-occupied
spaces elsewhere represent
lost revenue opportunity.

Implement a tiered pricing system to more
appropriately value highly desired parking locations:
• $1.50 / hour along the highest demand street
segments (ex. Main / Court)
• $1.00 / hour in moderate use areas;

Maximum Potential Monthly Revenue: $52,500
Based on full occupancy of metered spaces during a
month with the average 21 operating days

$20,600

$0

$31,900

$10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000

Predicted Monthly Revenue
Unrealized Monthly Revenue

• $0.50 / hour in low-demand areas
• $0 / hour in lowest demand areas
Other considerations:
• Remove time-limits from metered spaces 
allow price to regulate duration of stay
• Replace some core time-limit only spaces with
meters

Northampton
SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

On-Street
•

Tiered pricing  Main Street is 4x the
rate ($2/hour) of lower demand streets

•

Higher pricing in effect during weekend
hours

Amherst
SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

On-Street
•

Tiered pricing  Main Street/Pleasant Street is
2x the rate ($1/hour) of lower demand streets

•

Spaces in core area have stricter time limits (2 hours)
than remote spaces (4 hours)

Greenfield
SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

On-Street
•

Tiered pricing  Main Street is 2x the
rate ($1/hour) of lower demand streets

•

Time limits  core area spaces
(2 hours), remote spaces (4 hours)

Pittsfield
SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

On-Street
•

Tiered pricing  Remote parking is free
(time limited), core area parking is $1/hour

•

First 30 minutes is free

Tiered
Pricing

Remote = free
Fringe = $0.50

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

• Responsive to demand
• Rewards remote parking
(esp. w/o time-limits)

Average = $1.00

• Creates availability in key
areas
• Removes perception of a
tax  pricing becomes an
incentive, not a penalty
• Greatly reduces
enforcement costs  offsets any decline in
enforcement revenue

Prime = $1.50
New meters (Prime)

Introduce 21st
century pricing

On-Street Issues and Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Tiered pricing specifics and benefits

Remove meters from spaces
with very little parking activity.

-95
Consolidates parking system and
reduces enforcement costs.

Install meters at previously unmetered
spaces with demand for parking.

+11
Logical expansion of the system,
creates uniform pricing tier areas.

On-Street Issues and Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Tiered pricing specifics and benefits
A tiered pricing system could
potentially increase monthly
revenues by 33%

Tier

Spaces

%

Revenue

%

$0.50

120

29%

$12,445

46%

$1.00

219

53%

$11,441

42%

$1.50

77

19%

$3,434

13%

Total

416

-

$27,319

-

$30,000
$27,300

$25,000
$20,000

$20,600

(was 500)

$15,000

•
•

$10,000
$5,000

•

$0
Baseline

Tiered System

1/3 of parkers are price sensitive and will go to cheaper spaces
Many will choose to continue to park in the same location under
the new pricing scheme, adding to gross revenues
Tiered pricing includes free spaces and should include removal or
lengthening of time-limits to create an incentive, not a penalty

Parking
Opportunity
Off-Street Parking
Adjustments

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Off-Street Issues and Opportunities
SPA occupancies are low

Viability of SPA facilities is threatened by general oversupply, especially with the addition of the
MGM Springfield free garage and the replacement Convention Center Carpark
SPA Off-Street Facility Peak Occupancy
1200
1000

Parking Spaces

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY



800
600

Over 1,800 empty spaces at peak
806
295

400
200

292

375

I-91 North
Garage

I-91 South
Garage

0

93

295

277

198

127

59

Taylor Street
Garage

Columbus
Center Garage

Union Station
Garage

Dwight Street
Lot

Peak Occupancy

250
50

Vacancy @ Peak Occupancy

Apremont
Lot

Morgan Square
Lot

Off-Street Issues and Opportunities
Overall downtown supply is excessive

Viability of SPA facilities is threatened by general oversupply, especially with the addition of the
MGM Springfield free garage and the replacement Convention Center Carpark
4000
3500

29%

30%

18%

11%

7%

5%

3000
Parking Spaces

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY



2500
2000

3375

1500
1000
500

SPA is only 29% of downtown supply

1822

2000

1366

1203

817

575

Convention Center
Carpark

Other Private Lots

0
SPA Off-Street

MGM Springfield

Monarch Place
Peak Occupancy

Tower Square
Capacity

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Garage
Markets
• Glut of parking
• Reliant on
convenience  low
desire to walk far
distances
• SPA somewhat
protected by location 
other private garages
service other side of
downtown
• Separate “markets”
should still align

Convention Center
Garage Influence

MGM Garage
Influence

Off-Street Rate Structure

No significant distinction in hourly, daily or monthly rates
SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Monthly Rates

* May 2025 rates

Transient Rate

Stay Rates

Convention Center Carpark
Not
SPA

Monarch Place
Tower Square

Union Station Garage
I-91 South
Taylor Street
Columbus Center
I-91 North
Morgan Square

Avg. of $100/mo

Dwight Street

Avg. of $18/day

Avg. of $2.00/hr

Apremont
$0

Monthly Rate (Reserved)

$100 $200 $300 $400 $500 $600

Monthly Rate (Unreserved)

$0.00

$5.00

$10.00

8-hour Stay

$15.00

$20.00

3-hour Stay

$25.00

$0.00

$2.00

$4.00

Hourly Rate

30 Min Rate

$6.00

Off-Street Issues and Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Need for greater product flexibility
• Current system
offers little flexibility
across off-street
facilities
• Limited options for
both hourly visitors
and permit holders

Most Utilized Off-Street Facilities:
• Taylor Street Garage (63-69% peak occupancy)
• I-91 South Garage (50-55% peak occupancy)
Least Utilized Off-Street Facilities:
• I-91 North Garage (22-27% peak occupancy)
• Apremont Lot (23-40% peak occupancy)

Opportunities:
• Lower occupancy at other garages / lots is opportunity to offer discounts to attract users
• Permit-only lots in strategic locations (Morgan Square, Dwight Street) may be made available
to hourly parkers

Off-Street Opportunities

Greater product flexibility: Scenario 1
SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Scenario 1: Implement Facility-Based Pricing Tiers
• Increase permit rates at
higher utilized facilities:
• Taylor Street
• I-91 South
• Morgan Square Lot
• Lower permit rates at
lower utilized facilities:
• I-91 North
• Columbus Center
• Union Station

Potential impact:
• Attracts ~50 unreserved permit
holders
• System-wide permit revenue
increase ~6%

Off-Street Opportunities

* May 2025 rates

Need for greater product flexibility: Rates Today
SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Permit Rates*

Permits

Facility (Capacity)
Columbus Center Garage (493)

371

I-91 South Garage (670)

$39,750

85

I-91 North Garage (1098)

501

178

Taylor Street Lot (370)

$40,290

46

270

Union Station Garage (377)

6

$45,990

0

270

$16,910
2

$24,600

Morgan Square (36) 33
Dwight Street Lot (109)

Apremont Lot (35) 22

Unreserved Permits

$2,145

Average
Unreserved
Permit Cost
$90.29

69

0

Monthly Permit Revenue

100

200

300

400

Reserved Permits

500

$0

$50
Reserved Rate*

$100
Unreserved Rate*

$150

$4,485
$1,430
$0

Average
Revenue
per Permit
$94.77

$10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Monthly Revenue

Total Revenue: $175,600

Off-Street Opportunities

Tier permit prices by demand: New Scenario 1 Rates
Permits

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Facility (Capacity)
Columbus Center Garage (493)

371

I-91 South Garage (670)

Proposed Permit Rates

$39,605

46

243

$42,535

85

I-91 North Garage (1098)

552

Union Station Garage (377)

196

Taylor Street Lot (370)

7

$45,105

0

243

$15,680
2

$34,370

Morgan Square (36) 29
Dwight Street Lot (109)

Apremont Lot (35) 22

Unreserved Permits

$2,320

Average
Unreserved
Permit Cost
$93.70

69

0

Monthly Permit Revenue

100

200

300

400

Reserved Permits

500

$0

$50
Reserved Rate

$100
Unreserved Rate

$150

$4,485
$1,430
$0

Average
Revenue
per Permit
$97.70

$10,000 $20,000 $30,000 $40,000 $50,000
Monthly Revenue

Total Revenue: $185,530 (+6%)

Off-Street Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Need for greater product flexibility: Rates Today

Sample of Four SPA Tenants (by 2025 sales
of unreserved permits)

Same Rates Offered
Across All SPA Facilites
• Some garages are
highly subscribed and
unavailable to
transients
• Somer garages are
heavily underutilized
and could park many
more tenants

* May 2025 rates

The Dennis Group
 167 Permits in
I-91 North Garage
 $90 / permit
= $15,030 / month

Taylor

SilverBrick Group
 185 Permits in
Taylor Street Garage
 $90 / permit
= $16,650 / month

• No incentive to change
utilization today

Columbus Center

Monthly Revenue:
$52,380

I-91 North

Health New England
 119 Permits in
I-91 North Garage
 $90 / permit
= $10,710 / month

City of Springfield
 111 Permits in
Columbus Center
 $90 / permit
= $9,990 / month

Off-Street Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Offer tiered rates by tenant: New Scenario 2 Rates
Offer Tenant-Based
Pricing Tiers
• 30% of major tenant
permit parkers use
closest garage
(at higher rate)
• 70% use remote
garage
(at discounted rate)
• Provide flexibility and
value for each tenant
• Spaces freed up in
highest demand
facilities
• Revenue increase

The Dennis Group
 1st Choice: Columbus
$140 / permit
 2nd Choice: I-91 North
$80 / permit
= $16,420 / month

Taylor

SilverBrick Group
 1st Choice: Taylor
$140 / permit
 2nd Choice: Columbus
$80 / permit
= $18,160 / month

Health New England
 1st Choice: I-91 South
$140 / permit
 2nd Choice: I-91 North
$80 / permit
$11,680 / month

Columbus Center

New Monthly Revenue:
$57,180 (+9%)

I-91 North

City of Springfield
 1st Choice: I-91 South
$140 / permit
 2nd Choice: Columbus
$80 / permit
= $10,920 / month

I-91 South

Parking Profile
Peer Comparison

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Northampton
On-Street
• Tiered pricing  Main Street is 4x the
rate ($2/hour) of lower demand streets
• Higher pricing in effect during weekend
hours
Off-Street
• Low-cost hourly rate in remote lots
• Most desirable facilities are priced
higher, but still less than premium onstreet spaces
Permits
• Monthly permits for $45 for designated
lots and certain on-street metered
spaces

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Amherst
On-Street
• Tiered pricing  Main Street/Pleasant Street is 2x
the rate ($1/hour) of lower demand streets
• Spaces in core area have stricter time limits (2 hours)
than remote spaces (4 hours)
Off-Street
• Low-cost hourly rate in remote lots
• Most desirable facilities are priced higher and have
shorter time limits (4 hours)
Permits
• Reserved spaces offered at most desirable garage at
$1,500 / year (~$125 / month)

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Greenfield
On-Street
• Tiered pricing  Main Street is 2x the
rate ($1/hour) of lower demand streets
• Time limits  core area spaces (2
hours), remote spaces (4 hours)
Off-Street
• Free parking in remote lots
• Most desirable facilities are priced at
$0.50, still less than premium onstreet spaces
Permits
• Offers one annual permit for lots at
$350/year

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Pittsfield
On-Street
• Tiered pricing  Remote parking is free
(time limited), core area parking is $1/hour
• First 30 minutes is free

Off-Street
• Low-cost hourly rate in all lots ($0.50/hour)

Permits
• Offers 24/7 off-street parking permit for
$45/month

City Comparison: Pricing and Policy

All use tiered pricing; All have longer time-limits; Most charge more than SPA

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

City
Northampton

Amherst

Greenfield

Pittsfield

On-Street

Off-Street

Time Span

•
•
•

Lowest: $0.50/hour
Highest $2.00/hour
No time limits

•
•
•

Lowest: $0.25/hour
Highest $1.00/hour
No time limit

• 10AM – 8PM (M-S)

•
•

Lowest: $0.50/hour (4hr)
Highest $1.00/hour (2hr)

•
•
•

Lowest: $0.50/hour
Highest $1.00/hour
Time limited (4/8 hours)

• 8AM – 8PM (M-F)

•
•

Lowest: $0.25/hour (4hr)
Highest $0.50/hour (2hr)

•
•
•

Lowest: free
Highest $0.50/hour
Most have no time limit

• 8AM – 5PM (M-F)

•
•

Lowest: free, time limited
Highest $1.00/hour (3hr)

•
•
•

All lots $0.50/hour
First 30 mins free
No time limit

• 8AM – 4PM (M-F)

Permits
•

Garage permit: $45/month

•

Garage permit: $125/month

•

Garage permit: $30/month

•

Daytime lot permit:
$25/month
Day and night lot permit:
$45/month

•

City Comparison: Pricing and Policy

All use tiered pricing; All have longer time-limits; Most charge more than SPA

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

City

On-Street
•
•

Hartford
•

Downtown: $2.00/hr (2hr)
Four Hour Zone:
$1.00/hour (2hr) 
$2.00/hour (for 3rd hr) 
$3.00/hour (for 4th hr)
Other zones:
$1.00/hour, no limit

Off-Street

Time Span

Permits

•

$3.00/hour,
$18 daily max

• 8AM – 6 PM (M-F)

•
•

$160/month
$75/month for evenings

West Hartford

•

$1.75/hour (3hr)

•

$1.50/hour

• 9AM – 10PM (M-S)

•

$110/month

Worcester

•

$1.50/hour (2hr)

•
•

Lowest: $1.00/hour
Highest: $3.00/hour

• 8AM – 8PM (M-S)

•

$65/month

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

System Comparison: Revenue
Total Revenue

Estimated
Revenue/Space
(Year)

Estimated
Revenue/Space
(Month)

City

Off-Street

On-Street

Total Spaces

West Hartford

2,804

482

3,286

$4,273,000

$1,300

$108

Hartford - HPA

1,234

2,000

3,079

$3,938,000

$1,279

$107

Hartford - CRDA

7,704

0

7,704

$8,937,847

$1,160

$97

Northampton

1,264

180

1,444

$1,198,000

$830

$69

SPA

3,188

825

4,013

$2,979,000

$777

$62

Pittsfield

1,892

692

2,584

$816,000

$316

$26

Greenfield

582

644

1,226

$119,000

$97

$8

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Peer Comparison: Takeaways
Tiered pricing is common practice
among small and large municipalities

SPA’s daily revenue per space rate has
room for improvement

• Northampton, Pittsfield, Greenfield,
Amherst all practice tiered on-street
pricing

• Higher than most smaller cities, but is
behind Northampton and West
Hartford

• Northampton, Greenfield, and Amherst
have tiered transient off-street pricing

• Lags behind Hartford
• Revenues could be increased by
following tiered pricing
recommendations

Parking Profile
Conclusion

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Annual Revenue Projection and Improvement Schedule
With new on-street plus off-street tiered pricing scenarios (10yrs)
6-year roll-out
Includes $25k/yr  local businesses
(growing to $50k/yr)

$1,225,800
$1,017,792
$809,784
$601,776

$468,048

$3,000,000

$334,320
$66,864

$133,728

$200,592

$2,500,000

$2,000,000

$1,500,000

Phase 1: Intro of
Tiered Pricing
10% increase in
on-street revenue
2% increased in
off-street revenue

Phase 2: Incremental
Rate Increases
20% increase in on-street revenue
4% increased in off-street revenue

Phase 3: Full Rollout of Tiered
Pricing Scenarios
33% increase in on-street revenue
6% increased in off-street revenue

Existing Revenue

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

$3,500,000

$1,433,808

New Revenue

$4,000,000

$1,000,000

$500,000

$0
2027

2028

Current Off-Street Revenue

2029

2030

Current On-Street Revenue

2031

2032

2033

On-Street Potential Additional Revenue

2034

2035

2036

Off-Street Potential Additional Revenue

Annual Revenue Projection and Improvement Schedule
With new on-street plus off-street tiered pricing scenarios (15 yrs)
2027

2028

2029

2030

2031

2032

2033

2034

2035

2036

2037

2038

2039

2040

2041

$4,000,000

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

$3,000,000

Phase 1: Intro of
Tiered Pricing
10% increase in
on-street revenue
2% increased in
off-street revenue

Phase 2: Incremental
Rate Increases
20% increase in on-street revenue
4% increased in off-street revenue

Phase 3: Full Rollout of Tiered
Pricing Scenarios
33% increase in on-street revenue
6% increased in off-street revenue

On-Going Adjustments
40%+ increase in on-street revenue
10%+ increased in off-street revenue

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

$0

-$1,000,000

$25K
Wayfinding
Updates

$900k
Leverage $4.5M loan
$450k
New meter
contract

$150K
Wayfinding
Upgrades

-$2,000,000
$900k
New meter contract
-$3,000,000
New Annual Costs
Annual
Contributions

Total Potential Cumulative Additional Revenue

PBD Benefits Paid Out to Buisinesses: $25K/Year
Sinking Fund Contributions: $100K/Year

$50K/Year

Net Fund Balance

$500K
Leverage $2.5M loan

Sinking Fund
$100K

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Parking Opportunity Summary
On-Street

Off-Street

•

Fewer meters, smaller administration, enforcement and
maintenance footprint

•

•

Tiered pricing responsive to customer demand

Option 1: Tiered permit rates
responsive to demand / permit
sale targets

•

Easier enforcement (removed / longer time-limits)

•

•

Improved safety perception
(overcome reluctance to walk)

Option 2: Negotiated rate and
location adjustment on a pertenant basis (larger tenants)

•

Helps eliminate perception of no availability

For Business
•

Annual improvement fund, controlled by businesses (per Parking Benefit District legislation)

•

Making walk to remote parking safer & comfortable

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

Short-Term Funding Opportunities
Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

• Discuss concept with U.S. Economic Development
Administration (EDA) and the Pioneer Valley
Planning Commission

• Reach out to Congressman
Neal’s office to lay the
foundation for a BUILD grant
application for the next funding
round

• Prepare for an FY28
MassWorks grant application
for related improvements (such
as the Chestnut Corridor)

• EDA’s Public Works Program could cover up
to 50% of the total project costs, with a
maximum of $30M.
• If the City can produce half of the funding for
the project and EDC/PVPC are favorable to
the idea, application development could
proceed
• Avoid framing as “parking expansion” but anchor
narrative in workforce access & downtown
activation, support for cultural/entertainment
economy
• Proceed to application only if EDA signals
competitiveness and PVPC/EDC support advancing

• Or, request a
Congressionally Directed
Spending earmark.
• Prepare 1-page project
summary, positioning garage
improvements as: public safety,
economic development, and
visible community benefit

Parking Profile
Discussion

SPRINGFIELD PARKING STRATEGY

SPRINGFIELD TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Meeting Hour:
10:15 A.M

LOCATION: 70 Tapley Street, Springfield, MA (Conference Room)

New items:
26-30

Honorary Street – Cornel Forbes.

Other business that may lawfully come before the Traffic Commission, according to the Open Meeting Law

To provide for Public Comment on this petition in writing before or within five days after the hearing, or copies of said
petition, texts, and maps may be requested by email, phone, or viewed at 70 Tapley Street by appointment. Emails should be
directed to [email protected] or by calling the Traffic Commission at (413) 784-4891

By:______ _ ____________________________
Christopher M. Cignoli,
Secretary, Springfield Traffic Commission

PETITION TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN UNDERGROUND LINES
FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICITY
To the Select Board of the City of Springfield, Massachusetts.
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY prays that after due
notice and a hearing as provided by the law it may be granted permission to
install and maintain below the surface of the ground in the public way hereinafter
named, a line or lines for the transmission of electricity consisting of conduits
located as shown upon the plan filed herewith and made a part hereof together
with the necessary wires, cables, transformers, switches, protective devices and
other appurtenances, and likewise the manhole and vault construction connected
with said lines as indicated by said plan marked:
The following is the public way referred to above:
Location: The area of the intersection of 41 Oakland St. Springfield, MA
Reason: Eversource is requesting permission to install (I55’) of underground
primary cable on Oakland St. from MH 1154/2 to 41 Oakland St. Property. This
primary cable will be used to provide an upgraded service to run the drama
center’s emergency elevator which is required by the city for safety reasons.
Drawing # 23339238
Also, for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires
in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections
with such poles and buildings as it may desire for distributing purposes.
WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY
By: Zachery Berry
Engineering Designer
Phone: 413-787-1030
Dated this 21st day of August 2026

ORDER FOR THE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND CONDUIT
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, to which was referred the petition of Oakland
Street of Eversource Electric Company dated Auugust 21, 2026, to install 155’ feet of
conduit to property located on 41 Okland Street.
WHEREAS, said petition, Oakland Street, was referred to the Board of Public Works on
August 21, 2026; and
WHEREAS, On May 18, 2026, a Notice of a Public Hearing on Liberty Street, to be held
on September 8, 2026 was sent by mail, to all property owners abutting an affected
road, various Departments, Utility Companies, etc before the day of the hearing and
posted on two public bulletin board a copy of which is attached a hearing of the Board of
Public Works was held as scheduled on-site with the petitioner and interested parties.
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2026, the Board of Public Works reported thereon that,
after careful consideration of the petition, 41 Okland Street to install (I55’) of
underground primary cable on Oakland St. from MH 1154/2 to 41 Oakland St. Property.
This primary cable will be used to provide an upgraded service to run the drama
center’s emergency elevator. All are shown on a plan attached entitled:
EVERSOURCE, 41 Okland Street
Consisting of one (1) sheet, which plan is incorporated herein by reference and is on file
in the office of the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works, Springfield,
Massachusetts.
WHEREAS, the petition for 41 Okland Street came before the City Council for a Public
hearing on this date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED:
1. That due care for public safety is exercised during construction, including but
not limited to the use of a police officer(s) for traffic control if necessary.
2. That said, construction would not unnecessarily interfere with the movement
of vehicular or pedestrian traffic in the area.
3. That care be taken during said construction not to damage any underground
services.
4. That the construction site be returned to the same condition as found or
better.
`

5. Said company shall indemnify and save harmless against all damages, costs,
and expenses whatsoever to which the City may be subjected in
consequence of the acts or neglect of said Company, its agents or servants,
or in any manner arising from the rights and privileges granted it by the City.
6. In addition, said company shall, before a public way is disturbed for the laying
of its wire or conduit, execute its bond in the penal sum of Ten Thousand
Dollars ($10,000) conditioned for the faithful performance of its duties under
this permit.
7. Said company shall comply with the requirements of existing Ordinances and
orders and comply with any changes in Ordinances and orders as may
hereafter be adopted by the Mayor and Council governing the construction
and maintenance of buried cable, conduits, and wires.
8. Any sidewalks that are damaged or removed will be replaced in kind and in
accordance with the City of Springfield's Standard Specifications.
9. Ramps for the handicapped will be provided if and where required by law and
in conformance with the Rules and Regulations of the Massachusetts
Architectural Barrier Board.
10. Any curbing that is disturbed during construction will be reset to the
established street grade using proper construction procedures.
11. That all proposed silo, manhole, and hexhole covers will conform to and be
compatible with established street, treebelt, or sidewalk grades with suitable
non-skid covers when in the sidewalk area.
12. The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission should be notified before
construction begins. All installations of adjacent utilities must be a minimum
of 4 feet from the existing water and/or sewer main, edge to edge of pipe.
13. That the asphalt trench restoration be done in accordance with the City of
Springfield DPW requirements.
14. That all conditions outlined in the respective order are complied with.

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Date: September 8, 2026
TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD:
The Board of Public Works, to which was referred the petition for 41 Oakland Street of Eversource
Electric Company dated August 21, 2026, to install (I55’) of underground primary cable on Oakland St. from
MH 1154/2 to 41 Oakland St. Property. This primary cable will be used to provide an upgraded service to
run the drama center’s emergency elevator; All are shown on a plan, 41 Oakland Street, which is
incorporated herein by reference, and to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the
above or intersecting public ways for distributing purposes, reports thereon as follows:
By virtue of Chapter 708 of the Acts of 1977, the Board of Public Works held the hearing on the
above matter, provided for in Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws. The hearing was held on
September 8, 2026, at 3:30 P.M. In front of 41 Oakland Street in Springfield, MA. Two (2) members of the
Board and one (1) person interested in the matter were present. Of the latter, one (1) voted in favor, and no
one (0) voted against.
The Board considers the request necessary to upgraded service to run the drama center’s emergency elevator.
After careful consideration, the Board recommends that the petition be granted, provided:
That due care for public safety is exercised during construction, including but not limited to
the use of a police officer(s) for traffic control if necessary.
That said, construction would not unnecessarily interfere with the movement of vehicular or
pedestrian traffic in the area.
That care be taken during said construction not to damage any underground services.
That the construction site be returned to the same condition as found or better.
Said company shall indemnify and save harmless against all damages, costs, and expenses
whatsoever to which the City may be subjected in consequence of the acts or neglect of said
Company, its agents or servants, or in any manner arising from the rights and privileges
granted it by the City.
In addition, said company shall, before a public way is disturbed for the laying of its wire or
conduit, execute its bond in the penal sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) conditioned for
the faithful performance of its duties under this permit.
Said company shall comply with the requirements of existing Ordinances and orders and
comply with any changes in Ordinances and orders as may hereafter be adopted by the Mayor

and Council governing the construction and maintenance of buried cable, conduits, and wires.
Any sidewalks that are damaged or removed will be replaced in kind and in accordance with
the City of Springfield's Standard Specifications.
Ramps for the handicapped will be provided if and where required by law and in conformance
with the Rules and Regulations of the Massachusetts Architectural Barrier Board.
Any curbing that is disturbed during construction will be reset to the established street grade
using proper construction procedures.
That due care be exercised not to unnecessarily damage any public shade trees located within
the construction area.
The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission be notified before construction begins. All
installations of adjacent utilities must be a minimum of 4 feet from the existing water and/or
sewer main, edge to edge of pipe.
That all conditions set forth in the respective order are complied with.

___________________________

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___________________________

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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

PETITION FOR POLE AND WIRE LOCATIONS
To the City Council of the City of Springfield, Massachusetts,
EVERSOURCE requests permission to locate a line of poles, wires, cables and
fixtures, including the necessary sustaining and protecting fixtures along and
across the following public way:
Plainfield Street (German Gerena Pool)
Install new HEX #2068/3U-1X and connect electrical feed loops with
necessary equipment to increase reliability.
Drawing # WD00800
Wherefore it prays that after due notice and hearing as provided by law, let it be
granted a location for and permission to construct and maintain a line of poles,
wires and cables, together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as they
may find necessary, said poles to be erected substantially in accordance with the
plan filed herewith and made a part hereof marked WO#27473901
Also, for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables and wires in
the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections with
such poles and buildings as it may desire for distributing purposes.
Your petitioner agrees to reserve space for one crossarm at a suitable point on
each of said poles for the fire, police, telephone and telegraph signal wires
belonging to the municipality and used by it exclusively for municipal purposes.
EVERSOURCE
By ____________________Kevin W. Bournival_______________________
Kevin W. Bournival, Project Engineering Designer

Dated this 19th day of August, 2026.

MH

Legend
Existing Manhole

Eversource requesting permission to install NEW 60"x56 " HEX hole in sidewalk
Eversource requesting to install 8x4" Conduits from NEW HEX hole to Existing MANHOLE
#2068/3U in road , approx 25ft
NOTE: Installs to allow Switchgear removal at back of property for improved reliability
ES coordinating electrical work with John Carignan

Proposed Conduit
Existing MH#2068/3u
Install 8x4" encassed conduits From Manhole #2068/3U
to new Hex vault, ~25ft
Terminate conduit in manhole

Proposed Hex Hole
NEW HEX#2068/3-1X

8x4"

NEW HEX#2068/3-1X

MH
Existing
MH#2068/3U

Project: WD00800- 2027 Switchgear removal
Distribution Engineering

Address:
City/Town:

WO# 27473901

FWO# 80564882

Work Center:

Plainfield ST ( German Gerena Pool)
Springfield
AWC Springfield ( UG)

Circuit: 21s13( loop)/21s6(loop)

Designer:
PG:

K. Bournival
1 of 1

Voltage: 13.8KV

8/19/2026
Sketch Not to Scale

ORDER FOR THE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND CONDUIT
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, to which was referred the petition of Eversource
Electric Company for Plainfield Street dated August 19, 2026, to install conduit and a
new Hex Hole on Plainfield Street near Springfield City Library.
WHEREAS, said petition, Plainfield Street, was referred to the Board of Public Works
on August 19, 2026; and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2026, a Notice of a Public Hearing on Plainfield Street, to be
held on September 10, 2026, was sent by mail to all property owners abutting the
affected road, various Departments, Utility Companies, etc before the day of the hearing
and posted on two public bulletin boards, a copy of which is attached; a hearing of the
Board of Public Works was held as scheduled on-site with the petitioner and interested
parties.
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2026, the Board of Public Works reported thereon that,
after careful consideration of the petition, Plainfield Street is to install new HEX
#2068/3U-1X and connect electrical feed loops with necessary equipment to increase
reliability. All are shown on a plan attached entitled:
EVERSOURCE, Plainfield Street
Consisting of one (1) sheet, which plan is incorporated herein by reference and is on file
in the office of the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works, Springfield,
Massachusetts.
WHEREAS, the petition for Plainfield Street came before the City Council for a Public
Hearing on this date,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED:
1. That due care for public safety is exercised during construction, including but
not limited to the use of a police officer(s) for traffic control if necessary.
2. That said, construction would not unnecessarily interfere with the movement
of vehicular or pedestrian traffic in the area.
3. That care be taken during said construction not to damage any underground
services.
4. That the construction site be returned to the same condition as found or
better.
`

5. Said company shall indemnify and save harmless against all damages, costs,
and expenses whatsoever to which the City may be subjected in
consequence of the acts or neglect of said Company, its agents or servants,
or in any manner arising from the rights and privileges granted it by the City.
6. In addition, said company shall, before a public way is disturbed for the laying
of its wire or conduit, execute its bond in the penal sum of Ten Thousand
Dollars ($10,000) conditioned for the faithful performance of its duties under
this permit.
7. Said company shall comply with the requirements of existing Ordinances and
orders and comply with any changes in Ordinances and orders as may
hereafter be adopted by the Mayor and Council governing the construction
and maintenance of buried cable, conduits, and wires.
8. Any sidewalks that are damaged or removed will be replaced in kind and in
accordance with the City of Springfield's Standard Specifications.
9. Ramps for the handicapped will be provided if and where required by law and
in conformance with the Rules and Regulations of the Massachusetts
Architectural Barrier Board.
10. Any curbing that is disturbed during construction will be reset to the
established street grade using proper construction procedures.
11. All proposed silo, manhole, and hexhole covers will conform to and be
compatible with established street, treebelt, or sidewalk grades with suitable
non-skid covers when in the sidewalk area.
12. The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission should be notified before
construction begins. All installations of adjacent utilities must be a minimum
of 4 feet from the existing water and/or sewer main, edge to edge of pipe.
13. That the asphalt trench restoration be done in accordance with the City of
Springfield DPW requirements.
14. That all conditions outlined in the respective order are complied with.

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Date: September 10, 2026
TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD:
The Board of Public Works, to which was referred the petition from Eversource Electric Company,
dated August 19, 2026, to install new HEX #2068/3U-1X on Plainfield Street and connect electrical feed
loops with necessary equipment to increase reliability; all of which are shown on a plan of Plainfield Street,
which is incorporated herein by reference, and to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in
the above or intersecting public ways for distributing purposes, reports thereon as follows:
By virtue of Chapter 708 of the Acts of 1977, the Board of Public Works held the hearing on the
above matter, provided for in Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws. The hearing was held on
September 10, 2026, at 3:30 P.M. at 359 Plainfield Street, Springfield (Parking lot of the City Library),
Springfield, MA. Two (2) members of the Board and one (1) person interested in the matter were present.
Of the latter, one (1) voted in favor, and no one (0) voted against.
The Board considers the request necessary for the new service to upgrade the service in the area.
After careful consideration, the Board recommends that the petition be granted, provided:
That due care for public safety is exercised during construction, including but not limited to
the use of a police officer(s) for traffic control if necessary.
That said, construction would not unnecessarily interfere with the movement of vehicular or
pedestrian traffic in the area.
That care be taken during said construction not to damage any underground services.
That the construction site be returned to the same condition as found or better.
Said company shall indemnify and save harmless against all damages, costs, and expenses
whatsoever to which the City may be subjected in consequence of the acts or neglect of said
Company, its agents or servants, or in any manner arising from the rights and privileges
granted it by the City.
In addition, said company shall, before a public way is disturbed for the laying of its wire or
conduit, execute its bond in the penal sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) conditioned for
the faithful performance of its duties under this permit.
Said company shall comply with the requirements of existing Ordinances and orders and
comply with any changes in Ordinances and orders as may hereafter be adopted by the Mayor
and Council governing the construction and maintenance of buried cable, conduits, and wires.

Any sidewalks that are damaged or removed will be replaced in kind and in accordance with
the City of Springfield's Standard Specifications.
Ramps for the handicapped will be provided if and where required by law and in conformance
with the Rules and Regulations of the Massachusetts Architectural Barrier Board.
Any curbing that is disturbed during construction will be reset to the established street grade
using proper construction procedures.
That due care be exercised not to unnecessarily damage any public shade trees located within
the construction area.
The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission be notified before construction begins. All
installations of adjacent utilities must be a minimum of 4 feet from the existing water and/or
sewer main, edge to edge of pipe.
That all conditions set forth in the respective order are complied with.

___________________________

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___________________________

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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

PETITION TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN UNDERGROUND LINES
FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRICITY
To the Select Board of the City of Springfield, Massachusetts.
EVERSOURCE prays that after due notice and a hearing as provided by the law
it may be granted permission to install and maintain below the surface of the
ground in the public way hereinafter named, a line or lines for the transmission of
electricity consisting of conduits located as shown upon the plan filed herewith
and made a part hereof together with the necessary wires, cables, transformers,
switches, protective devices and other appurtenances, and likewise the manhole
and vault construction connected with said lines as indicated by said plan
marked:
The following is the public way above referred to:
Location: Dwight St, Springfield, MA.
Reason: Eversource is requesting permission to install duct banks at four (4)
locations to support install of a new switchgear.
Drawing #27733869
Also, for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires
in the above or intersecting public ways for the purpose of making connections
with such poles and buildings as it may desire for distributing purposes.
EVERSOURCE
____________________Jason Ferrero_______________________
By: Jason Ferrero
Electric Service Designer
Dated this 19h day of August 2026

364'

165'

Project #: N/A

Title: Road Digs / Petition Overview
Work Order:

27733869

Field Work
Field
Work Order: 80569451

Dwight ST
City/Town: Springfield
Work Center: Springfield AWC
Address:

Circuit: 21S15

J. Ferrero
1
1

Designer:

Voltage:
Voltage: 13.8Kv
Date: 08/17/26

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LEGEND
PROPOSED JOINT POLE
PROPOSED EVERSOURCE POLE
EXISTING JOINT POLE
EXISTING EVERSOURCE POLE
EXISTING EVERSOURCE POLE
TO BE JOINT
EXISTING FOREIGN POLE TO BE
JOINT
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10 CHESTNUT PAR

PROPOSED PAD MOUNT
TRANSFORMER
EXISTING PAD MOUNT
TRANSFORMER

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EXISTING MANHOLE
UG EXISTING CONDUIT
UG PROPOSED CONDUIT
HH

PROPOSED HANDHOLE

HH

EXISTING HANDHOLE
ANCHOR

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PROPOSED SILO

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EXISTING SILO

14
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PROPOSED HEXHOLE

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EVERSOURCE IS REQUESTING PERMISSION TO INSTALL (4) 5" CONCRETE ENCASED DUCT LINES. THESE DUCTS WILL RUN FROM
EXISTING MH 492/BE1 ON DWIGHT ST TO EXISTING MH 1475/17 LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF STATE ST AND DWIGHT ST.
THESE DUCTS WILL BE USED TO BRING NEW CIRCUITS INTO THE AREA AS WELL AS SERVICE THE BUILDING UPGRADES BEING
PERFORMED AT 195 STATE ST

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION:
THE INFORMATION ON THIS MAP SHALL BE CONSIDERED PROPRIETARY
TO EVERSOURCE AND THE USER (WHICH SHALL BE DEFINED AS ANY
PERSON OR ENTITY WHO HAS RECEIVED THE MAP THROUGH SALE,
PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, GIFT OR OTHERWISE) SHALL KEEP IT IN
CONFIDENCE AND SHALL NOT FURNISH OR DISCLOSE IT TO ANY THIRD
PARTY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF EVERSOURCE
UTILITIES.

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WORK REQUEST

21S15

13.8kV

27733869

80569451

DRAWN BY

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LEGEND
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PROPOSED EVERSOURCE POLE
EXISTING JOINT POLE
EXISTING EVERSOURCE POLE

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M

49
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EXISTING EVERSOURCE POLE
TO BE JOINT
EXISTING FOREIGN POLE TO BE
JOINT

M

PROPOSED PAD MOUNT
TRANSFORMER

49
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B6

EXISTING PAD MOUNT
TRANSFORMER
EXISTING MANHOLE
UG EXISTING CONDUIT
UG PROPOSED CONDUIT
HH

PROPOSED HANDHOLE

HH

EXISTING HANDHOLE
ANCHOR
PROPOSED SILO
EXISTING SILO
PROPOSED HEXHOLE

M

49

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M

EVERSOURCE IS REQUESTING PERMISSION TO INSTALL (4) 5" CONCRETE ENCASED DUCT LINES. THESE DUCTS WILL RUN FROM
EXISTING MH 492/B7 ON DWIGHT ST THRU EXISTING MH 492/B6 TO EXISTING MH 492/B6M DWIGHT ST. THESE DUCTS WILL
BE USED TO BRING NEW CIRCUITS INTO THE AREA AS WELL AS SERVICE THE BUILDING UPGRADES BEING PERFORMED AT 195
STATE ST

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION:
THE INFORMATION ON THIS MAP SHALL BE CONSIDERED PROPRIETARY
TO EVERSOURCE AND THE USER (WHICH SHALL BE DEFINED AS ANY
PERSON OR ENTITY WHO HAS RECEIVED THE MAP THROUGH SALE,
PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, GIFT OR OTHERWISE) SHALL KEEP IT IN
CONFIDENCE AND SHALL NOT FURNISH OR DISCLOSE IT TO ANY THIRD
PARTY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF EVERSOURCE
UTILITIES.

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DATE

08/19/26
SCALE

NTS

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CIRCUIT

VOLTAGE

WORK ORDER

WORK REQUEST

21S15

13.8kV

27733869

80569451

DRAWN BY

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LEGEND

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PROPOSED JOINT POLE

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49
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B

PROPOSED EVERSOURCE POLE
EXISTING JOINT POLE

8

EXISTING EVERSOURCE POLE
EXISTING EVERSOURCE POLE
TO BE JOINT
EXISTING FOREIGN POLE TO BE
JOINT
PROPOSED PAD MOUNT
TRANSFORMER
EXISTING PAD MOUNT
TRANSFORMER

(4

)

5"

EXISTING MANHOLE

Du

ct

s

UG EXISTING CONDUIT

18

8'

UG PROPOSED CONDUIT
HH

PROPOSED HANDHOLE

HH

EXISTING HANDHOLE
ANCHOR
PROPOSED SILO
EXISTING SILO

49

PROPOSED HEXHOLE

2/
B7

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION:
THE INFORMATION ON THIS MAP SHALL BE CONSIDERED PROPRIETARY
TO EVERSOURCE AND THE USER (WHICH SHALL BE DEFINED AS ANY
PERSON OR ENTITY WHO HAS RECEIVED THE MAP THROUGH SALE,
PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, GIFT OR OTHERWISE) SHALL KEEP IT IN
CONFIDENCE AND SHALL NOT FURNISH OR DISCLOSE IT TO ANY THIRD
PARTY WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF EVERSOURCE
UTILITIES.

EVERSOURCE IS REQUESTING PERMISSION TO INSTALL (4) 5" CONCRETE ENCASED DUCT LINES. THESE DUCTS WILL RUN FROM
EXISTING MH 492/B8 ON DWIGHT ST AND BRIDGE ST TO EXISTING MH 492/B7 LOCATED AT DWIGHT ST AND HILLMAN ST.
THESE DUCTS WILL BE USED TO BRING NEW CIRCUITS INTO THE AREA AS WELL AS SERVICE THE BUILDING UPGRADES BEING
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ORDER FOR THE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND CONDUIT
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, to which was referred the petition of Eversource
Electric Company for Dwight Street, dated August 19, 2026, to install approximately 530
feet of 4-5” conduit on Dwight Street from Bridge Street to State Street.
WHEREAS, said petition, Dwight Street, was referred to the Board of Public Works on
August 19, 2026; and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2026, a Notice of a Public Hearing on Dwight Street, to be
held on September 14, 2026, was sent by mail to all property owners abutting the
affected road, various Departments, Utility Companies, etc before the day of the hearing
and posted on two public bulletin boards, a copy of which is attached; a hearing of the
Board of Public Works was held as scheduled on-site with the petitioner and interested
parties.
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2026, the Board of Public Works reported thereon that,
after careful consideration of the petition, Dwight Street to install (4) 5" concrete
encased duct lines from existing manhole MH 492/B8 located on Bridge Street
approximately one hundred eighty-eight (188’) feet to existing manhole MH492/B7 at
Dwight Street, near the intersection of Hillman Street and Dwight Street and run from
manhole MH492/B7 to manhole therty three (33) feet and from MH 492/B6 hundret
fourty four (144) feet to existing manhole 492/B6M and continue with (4) 5" from existing
manhole MH 492/BE1 on Dwight Street one hundred sixty five (165) feet to existing
manhole MH 1475/17 located at the intersection of State Street and Dwight Street.
These ducts will be used to bring new circuits into the area as well as to service the
building at 195 State Street. All are shown on a plan attached entitled:
EVERSOURCE, Dwight Street
Consisting of four (4) sheets, which plan is incorporated herein by reference and is on
file in the office of the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works,
Springfield, Massachusetts.
WHEREAS, the petition for Dwight Street came before the City Council for a Public
Hearing on this date,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED:
1. That due care for public safety is exercised during construction, including but
not limited to the use of a police officer(s) for traffic control if necessary.
2. That said, construction would not unnecessarily interfere with the movement
of vehicular or pedestrian traffic in the area.

3. That care be taken during said construction not to damage any underground
services.
4. That the construction site be returned to the same condition as found or
better.
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5. Said company shall indemnify and save harmless against all damages, costs,
and expenses whatsoever to which the City may be subjected in
consequence of the acts or neglect of said Company, its agents or servants,
or in any manner arising from the rights and privileges granted it by the City.
6. In addition, said company shall, before a public way is disturbed for the laying
of its wire or conduit, execute its bond in the penal sum of Ten Thousand
Dollars ($10,000) conditioned for the faithful performance of its duties under
this permit.
7. Said company shall comply with the requirements of existing Ordinances and
orders and comply with any changes in Ordinances and orders as may
hereafter be adopted by the Mayor and Council governing the construction
and maintenance of buried cable, conduits, and wires.
8. Any sidewalks that are damaged or removed will be replaced in kind and in
accordance with the City of Springfield's Standard Specifications.
9. Ramps for the handicapped will be provided if and where required by law and
in conformance with the Rules and Regulations of the Massachusetts
Architectural Barrier Board.
10. Any curbing that is disturbed during construction will be reset to the
established street grade using proper construction procedures.
11. All proposed silo, manhole, and hexhole covers will conform to and be
compatible with established street, treebelt, or sidewalk grades with suitable
non-skid covers when in the sidewalk area.
12. The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission should be notified before
construction begins. All installations of adjacent utilities must be a minimum
of 4 feet from the existing water and/or sewer main, edge to edge of pipe.
13. That the asphalt trench restoration be done in accordance with the City of
Springfield DPW requirements.
14. That all conditions outlined in the respective order are complied with.

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Date: September 10, 2026
TO THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD:
The Board of Public Works, to which was referred the petition from Eversource Electric Company,
dated August 19, 2026, to install (4) 5" concrete encased duct lines from existing manhole MH 492/B8
located on Bridge Street approximately one hundred eighty-eight (188’) feet to existing manhole MH492/B7
at Dwight Street, near the intersection of Hillman Street and Dwight Street and run from manhole
MH492/B7 to manhole therty three (33) feet and from MH 492/B6 hundret fourty four (144) feet to existing
manhole 492/B6M and continue with (4) 5" from existing manhole MH 492/BE1 on Dwight Street one
hundred sixty five (165) feet to existing manhole MH 1475/17 located at the intersection of State Street and
Dwight Street. These ducts will be used to bring new circuits into the area as well as service the building at
195 State Street, all of which are shown on a plan of Dwight Street, which is incorporated herein by
reference, and to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in the above or intersecting public
ways for distributing purposes, reports thereon as follows:
By virtue of Chapter 708 of the Acts of 1977, the Board of Public Works held the hearing on the
above matter, provided for in Section 22 of Chapter 166 of the General Laws. The hearing was held on
September 14, 2026, at 3:30 P.M. at the Corner of Dwight Street and Harrison Street, Springfield, MA. Two
(2) members of the Board and one (1) person interested in the matter were present. Of the latter, one (1)
voted in favor, and no one (0) voted against.
The Board considers the request necessary to bring new circuits into the area as well as to service the
building at 195 State Street.
After careful consideration, the Board recommends that the petition be granted, provided:
That due care for public safety is exercised during construction, including but not limited to
the use of a police officer(s) for traffic control if necessary.
That said, construction would not unnecessarily interfere with the movement of vehicular or
pedestrian traffic in the area.
That care be taken during said construction not to damage any underground services.
That the construction site be returned to the same condition as found or better.
Said company shall indemnify and save harmless against all damages, costs, and expenses
whatsoever to which the City may be subjected in consequence of the acts or neglect of said

Company, its agents or servants, or in any manner arising from the rights and privileges
granted it by the City.
In addition, said company shall, before a public way is disturbed for the laying of its wire or
conduit, execute its bond in the penal sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) conditioned for
the faithful performance of its duties under this permit.
Said company shall comply with the requirements of existing Ordinances and orders and
comply with any changes in Ordinances and orders as may hereafter be adopted by the Mayor
and Council governing the construction and maintenance of buried cable, conduits, and wires.
Any sidewalks that are damaged or removed will be replaced in kind and in accordance with
the City of Springfield's Standard Specifications.
Ramps for the handicapped will be provided if and where required by law and in conformance
with the Rules and Regulations of the Massachusetts Architectural Barrier Board.
Any curbing that is disturbed during construction will be reset to the established street grade
using proper construction procedures.
That due care be exercised not to unnecessarily damage any public shade trees located within
the construction area.
The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission be notified before construction begins. All
installations of adjacent utilities must be a minimum of 4 feet from the existing water and/or
sewer main, edge to edge of pipe.
That all conditions set forth in the respective order are complied with.

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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

Order Granting Easement to City of Springfield at 82 Crystal Brook Drive
(Lot 10 of Street Expansion Plan for Crystal Brook Drive)
WHEREAS, the City of Springfield a municipal corporation with a principal place of business located at
36 Court Street, Springfield, Hampden County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, hereinafter referred
to as the “Grantee” have requested Hirving Henriquez of 82 Crystal Brook Drive, (“Grantor”) to grant
them a permanent easement over an 800 square foot portion of land at 82 Crystal Brook Drive (Parcel #
035110042); and
WHEREAS, the permanent easement is needed so that Grantee may service and maintain the retention
pond and storm water maintenance area; and
WHEREAS, said easement area is located on a portion of the Grantor’s land on Empress Court (Parcel
#035110042) in the City of Springfield, County of Hampden, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and
more particularly shown on the plan entitled "Crystal Brook Drive Street Extension, Crystal Brook Drive,
Springfield, MA, Scale 1" = 30' Date: February 28, 2022, prepared by Alfred Benesch & Company”, which
plan is recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 396, Page 72.
WHEREAS, the draft Easement (Exhibit #1) is attached hereto; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized in the name of and on
behalf of the City of Springfield, to take all steps necessary to execute and record an instrument granting
a permanent easement to the City of Springfield, for the purposes described in this Order, in
substantially the same form as the draft Easement attached hereto as Exhibit #1, for consideration of
One Dollar ($1.00).

EASEMENT AGREEMENT
Easement Agreement made as of the __ day of ____________ 2026 by and between
Hirving Henriquez of 82 Crystal Brook Drive, Springfield, Hampden County,
Massachusetts, hereinafter referred to as the “Grantor” and the City of Springfield, a
municipal corporation with a principal place of business located at 36 Court Street,
Springfield, Hampden County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, hereinafter referred to
as the “Grantee”.
The Grantor is owner of premises known as 82 Crystal Brook Drive, a/k/a as Lot 10
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, being a portion of the land as more
particularly described in a deed recorded with the Registry of Deeds of Hampden County
at Book 25374, Page 289 and as shown as Lot 10 on Plan Book 396, Page 72 recorded
with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds (the “Burdened Premises”),
Therefore, and in consideration of One Dollar and NO/100 ($1.00) Dollar, the receipt of
whereof is hereby acknowledged,
The Grantor hereby grants unto The City of Springfield with an office at 36 Court Street,
in the City of Springfield, County of Hampden, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its
successors and assigns, (hereinafter referred to as the "Grantee") the non-exclusive
perpetual right to maintain, operate, across, over and under an easement area hereinafter
described for drainage as the Grantee may from time to time see fit; and the nonexclusive right of access across the land of the Grantor for all purposes in connection
with the exercise of the within granted easement including inspecting and maintaining the
drainage area.
Said easement area is located on Lot 10 of the Grantor's land on the Southerly Extension
of Cystal Brook Drive in the City of Springfield, County of Hampden, Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, known and shown on said plan as “10’ Drainage Easement in favor of the
City of Springfield, 800 square feet” , and more particularly shown on the plan entitled
"Crystal Brook Drive Street Extension, Crystal Brook Drive, Springfield, MA, Scale 1" =
30' Date: February 28, 2022, prepared by Alfred Benesch & Company”, which plan is
recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 396, Page 72.
The Grantor agrees, except with the written permission of the Grantee, and except for
those improvements shown on the above-referenced plan and the existing single family
structure; provided, however, that said improvements do not interfere with Grantee's
access to or operation and maintenance of retention pond, that no building, structure,
other improvement or obstruction shall be located upon the easement area; there shall be
no excavation, filling, flooding or grading of; and there shall be no planting of trees or
shrubbery upon the easement area.
In furtherance of the foregoing and in consideration of the mutual promises contained
herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Grantee further agrees, by the acceptance of this easement, that the Grantee will
repair, replace and maintain such drainage easement area at its own expense and in
connection with any repair, replacement or maintenance of said drainage area, the
Grantee shall promptly restore the premises to substantially the same condition as existed
prior to such repair, replacement or maintenance, and if any of the vehicles or equipment
shall inadvertently cross upon the remaining land of the Grantor, the Grantee agrees to
restore said premises as much as possible to its original condition, including without
limitation replanting grass, and private utilities impacted by the construction will be
repaired as necessary. The Grantee further agrees that it shall remove all construction
debris upon completion of construction.
This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors and personal representatives. No
change or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing, signed
by the parties hereto or their successors or assigns. This agreement shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Signed as a sealed instrument this _____ day of _____________ 2026.
Grantor:
______________________
Hirving Henriquez

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
HAMPDEN, SS

____________, 2026

On this
day of _________ 2026, before me, the undersigned notary public,
personally appeared by Hirving Henriquez proved to me through satisfactory evidence of
identification, which was his MA drivers’ licenses, to be the person whose name is signed
on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that he signed it
voluntarily for its stated purpose.
___________________________________
Notary Public:
My Commission Expires:

Signed as a sealed instrument this _____ day of _____________ 2026.
Grantee:
________________________
City of Springfield
By _____________________
Its duly authorized agent

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
HAMPDEN, SS

_________________, 2026

On this ___ day of _____________ 2026, before me, the undersigned notary public,
personally appeared by Domenic J. Sarno, the Mayor of the City of Springfield, proved to
me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was personal knowledge, to be
the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document, and
acknowledged to me that he signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose and as the free act
and deed of the City of Springfield.
___________________________________
Notary Public: Robert P. Shewchuk
My Commission Expires: 09/11/2031

Order Granting Easement to City of Springfield at 74 Crystal Brook Drive
(Lot 11 of Street Expansion Plan for Crystal Brook Drive)
WHEREAS, the City of Springfield a municipal corporation with a principal place of business located at 36
Court Street, Springfield, Hampden County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, hereinafter referred to as
the “Grantee” have requested Tin Nguyen of 74 Crystal Brook Drive, (“Grantor”) to grant them a
permanent easement over an 800 square foot portion of land at 74 Crystal Brook Drive (Parcel #
035110040); and
WHEREAS, the permanent easement is needed so that Grantee may service and maintain the retention
pond and storm water maintenance area; and
WHEREAS, said easement area is located on a portion of the Grantor’s land on Empress Court (Parcel
#035110040) in the City of Springfield, County of Hampden, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and
more particularly shown on the plan entitled "Crystal Brook Drive Street Extension, Crystal Brook Drive,
Springfield, MA, Scale 1" = 30' Date: February 28, 2022, prepared by Alfred Benesch & Company”, which
plan is recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 396, Page 72.
WHEREAS, the draft Easement (Exhibit #1) is attached hereto; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, that the Mayor be and is hereby authorized in the name of and on
behalf of the City of Springfield, to take all steps necessary to execute and record an instrument granting
a permanent easement to the City of Springfield, for the purposes described in this Order, in
substantially the same form as the draft Easement attached hereto as Exhibit #1, for consideration of
One Dollar ($1.00).

EASEMENT AGREEMENT
Easement Agreement made as of the
day of ___________ 2026 by and between Tim
Nguyen of 74 Crystal Brook Drive, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts,
hereinafter referred to as the “Grantor” and the City of Springfield, a municipal
corporation with a principal place of business located at 36 Court Street, Springfield,
Hampden County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, hereinafter referred to as the
“Grantee”.
The Grantor is owner of premises known as 74 Crystal Brook Drive, a/k/a as Lot 11
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, being a portion of the land as more
particularly described in a deed recorded with the Registry of Deeds of Hampden County
at Book 25450, Page 549 and as shown as Lot 11 on Plan Book 396, Page 72 recorded
with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds (the “Burdened Premises”),
Therefore, and in consideration of One Dollar and NO/100 ($1.00) Dollar, the receipt of
whereof is hereby acknowledged,
The Grantor hereby grants unto The City of Springfield with an office at 36 Court Street,
in the City of Springfield, County of Hampden, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, its
successors and assigns, (hereinafter referred to as the "Grantee") the non-exclusive
perpetual right to maintain, operate, across, over and under an easement area hereinafter
described for drainage as the Grantee may from time to time see fit; and the nonexclusive right of access across the land of the Grantor for all purposes in connection
with the exercise of the within granted easement including inspecting and maintaining the
drainage area.
Said easement area is located on Lot 11 of the Grantor's land on the Southerly Extension
of Cystal Brook Drive in the City of Springfield, County of Hampden, Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, known and shown on said plan as “10’ Drainage Easement in favor of the
City of Springfield, 800 square feet” , and more particularly shown on the plan entitled
"Crystal Brook Drive Street Extension, Crystal Brook Drive, Springfield, MA, Scale 1" =
30' Date: February 28, 2022, prepared by Alfred Benesch & Company”, which plan is
recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 396, Page 72.
The Grantor agrees, except with the written permission of the Grantee, and except for
those improvements shown on the above-referenced plan and the existing single family
structure; provided, however, that said improvements do not interfere with Grantee's
access to or operation and maintenance of retention pond, that no building, structure,
other improvement or obstruction shall be located upon the easement area; there shall be
no excavation, filling, flooding or grading of; and there shall be no planting of trees or
shrubbery upon the easement area.
In furtherance of the foregoing and in consideration of the mutual promises contained
herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:

The Grantee further agrees, by the acceptance of this easement, that the Grantee will
repair, replace and maintain such drainage easement area at its own expense and in
connection with any repair, replacement or maintenance of said drainage area, the
Grantee shall promptly restore the premises to substantially the same condition as existed
prior to such repair, replacement or maintenance, and if any of the vehicles or equipment
shall inadvertently cross upon the remaining land of the Grantor, the Grantee agrees to
restore said premises as much as possible to its original condition, including without
limitation replanting grass, and private utilities impacted by the construction will be
repaired as necessary. The Grantee further agrees that it shall remove all construction
debris upon completion of construction.
This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors and personal representatives. No
change or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing, signed
by the parties hereto or their successors or assigns. This agreement shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Signed as a sealed instrument this _____ day of August 2026.
Grantor:
______________________
Tin Nguyen

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
HAMPDEN, SS

____________, 2026

On this
day of ________ 2026, before me, the undersigned notary public,
personally appeared by Tim Nguyen proved to me through satisfactory evidence of
identification, which was his MA drivers’ licenses, to be the person whose name is signed
on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that he signed it
voluntarily for its stated purpose.
___________________________________
Notary Public:
My Commission Expires:

Signed as a sealed instrument this _____ day of _________ 2026.
Grantee:
________________________
City of Springfield
By _____________________
Its duly authorized agent

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
HAMPDEN, SS

_________________, 2026

On this ___ day of _____________ 2026, before me, the undersigned notary public,
personally appeared by Domenic J. Sarno, the Mayor of the City of Springfield, proved to
me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was personal knowledge, to be
the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document, and
acknowledged to me that he signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose and as the free act
and deed of the City of Springfield.
___________________________________
Notary Public: Robert P. Shewchuk
My Commission Expires: 09/11/2031

Resolution Requesting Road and Sidewalk Repairs in East Forest Park
WHEREAS, June 1st 2026, marks the 15 year anniversary of the Tornado that devastated areas of the City
of Springfield; and
WHEREAS, East Forest Park was one of the hardest hit neighborhoods of the city; and
WHEREAS, significant new construction and renovations have taken place, some streets and sidewalks
have remained untouched; and
WHEREAS, streets in East Forest Park, specifically Wayside Avenue, Surrey Road, Kipling Street, and
parts of Roosevelt Avenue, have yet to receive the sidewalk replacement and road resurfacing
promised to the residents 15 years ago; and
WHEREAS, several residents of these aforementioned streets suffered significant bodily injury from
utilizing the public sidewalk;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council contact and request Mayor Sarno and
Department of Public Works Director Cignoli to address the affected streets in East Forest
Park and immediately authorize that these repairs be made.

AMENDING CHAPTER 16, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
SPRINGFIELD, 1986, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE V
Chapter 16, of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Springfield,
1986, as amended, is hereby further amended by deleting Article V
and replacing it with the following new Article V:
“Article V
YOUTH COMMISSION
§ 16-13. Establishment; appointment and compensation; terms of
office.
A. There is established, under the provisions of MGL c. 40, §
8E, a Youth Commission.
B. The Commission shall consist of seventeen (17) members, who
shall serve without compensation. The members shall be
appointed by the Mayor, with the exception of three of the
members listed in subsection (7) below, who shall be
appointed by the majority vote of the City Council, and
shall consist of the following:
(1)
The Superintendent of Police or their designated
representative;
(2)
The Superintendent of Schools or their designated
representative;
(3)
The President of the City Council or their
designated representative;
(4)
The Vice Chairperson of the School Committee or
their designated representative;
(5)
The DHHS Commissioner or their designated
representative;
(6)
A representative from the Mayor’s Office; and
(7)
Eleven (11) residents of the City, all of whom
shall be enrolled in Springfield Public Schools,
grades 7 and above.
C. On October 1, 2026, the Commission shall be expanded from
eleven (11) members to seventeen (17) members, as set forth
in subsection B above. As of that date, initial
appointments of the members described in subsections B(1)
through B(6) shall be made as follows: two members shall be
appointed for a term of one year, two members shall be
appointed for a term of two years, and two members shall be
appointed for a term of three years. At the expiration of

the initial terms, the successive terms shall be for three
years. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of
a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same
manner as an original appointment.
D. Initial appointments of the members described in subsection
B(7) shall be made as follows: 7th grade members shall be
appointed for a term of three years, 8th grade members
shall be appointed for a term of two years, and 9th, 10th,
and 11th grade members shall be appointed for a term of one
year. At the expiration of the original terms, the
successive terms shall be for one year. A vacancy occurring
otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for
the unexpired term in the same manner as an original
appointment.
E. The Commission shall annually elect a Chairperson, Vice
Chairperson, and Secretary, and such other officers as it
deems necessary, from the members described in subsection
B(7) by the third Wednesday of September. Minutes of the
meetings shall be kept by the Secretary.
§ 16-14. Powers and duties.
A. The Commission shall develop, establish and carry-on, and
encourage others to establish and carry-on, programs and
activities designed to address issues among the youth of
the city, focusing on areas such as mental health, social
media, food insecurity, public safety, healthy
relationships, financial literacy, civic engagement, and
other areas that the Commission finds relevant.
B. The Commission shall work cooperatively, in accordance with
City policies, with federal, state, and municipal agencies
concerned with any of the foregoing, and shall coordinate
its functions with private agencies concerned therewith.
C. The Commission shall keep accurate records of its meetings
and actions and shall file quarterly reports with the
Mayor.”
Approved as to Form:
__________________________
Associate City Solicitor

AMENDING CHAPTER 16, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
SPRINGFIELD, 1986, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE V
Chapter 16, of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Springfield,
1986, as amended, is hereby further amended by deleting Article V
and replacing it with the following new Article V:
“Article V
YOUTH COMMISSION
§ 16-13. Establishment; appointment and compensation; terms of
office.
A. There is established, under the provisions of MGL c. 40, §
8E, a Youth Commission.
B. The Commission shall consist of seventeen (17) members, who
shall serve without compensation. The members shall be
appointed by the Mayor, with the exception of three of the
members listed in subsection (7) below, who shall be
appointed by the majority vote of the City Council, and
shall consist of the following:
(1)
The Superintendent of Police or their designated
representative;
(2)
The Superintendent of Schools or their designated
representative;
(3)
The President of the City Council or their
designated representative;
(4)
The Vice Chairperson of the School Committee or
their designated representative;
(5)
The DHHS Commissioner or their designated
representative;
(6)
A representative from the Mayor’s Office; and
(7)
Eleven (11) residents of the City, all of whom
shall be enrolled in Springfield Public Schools,
grades 7 and above.
C. On October 1, 2026, the Commission shall be expanded from
eleven (11) members to seventeen (17) members, as set forth
in subsection B above. As of that date, initial
appointments of the members described in subsections B(1)
through B(6) shall be made as follows: two members shall be
appointed for a term of one year, two members shall be
appointed for a term of two years, and two members shall be
appointed for a term of three years. At the expiration of

the initial terms, the successive terms shall be for three
years. A vacancy occurring otherwise than by expiration of
a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same
manner as an original appointment.
D. Initial appointments of the members described in subsection
B(7) shall be made as follows: 7th grade members shall be
appointed for a term of three years, 8th grade members
shall be appointed for a term of two years, and 9th, 10th,
and 11th grade members shall be appointed for a term of one
year. At the expiration of the original terms, the
successive terms shall be for one year. A vacancy occurring
otherwise than by expiration of a term shall be filled for
the unexpired term in the same manner as an original
appointment.
E. The Commission shall annually elect a Chairperson, Vice
Chairperson, and Secretary, and such other officers as it
deems necessary, from the members described in subsection
B(7) by the third Wednesday of September. Minutes of the
meetings shall be kept by the Secretary.
§ 16-14. Powers and duties.
A. The Commission shall develop, establish and carry-on, and
encourage others to establish and carry-on, programs and
activities designed to address issues among the youth of
the city, focusing on areas such as mental health, social
media, food insecurity, public safety, healthy
relationships, financial literacy, civic engagement, and
other areas that the Commission finds relevant.
B. The Commission shall work cooperatively, in accordance with
City policies, with federal, state, and municipal agencies
concerned with any of the foregoing, and shall coordinate
its functions with private agencies concerned therewith.
C. The Commission shall keep accurate records of its meetings
and actions and shall file quarterly reports with the
Mayor.”
Approved as to Form:
__________________________
Associate City Solicitor

AMENDING CHAPTER 279, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF SPRINGFIELD, 1986, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE VIII

Chapter 279, of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Springfield,
1986, as amended, is hereby further amended by amending Article
VIII as follows:

1.)

Chapter 279 Article VIII Section 47 (E) shall be deleted
in its entirety and replaced with the following language:

Ҥ 279-47 E. Hours of Operation for food trucks within the
public way: 6 am to 12 am. No sale or giving away of any
product may occur outside of the hours of operation. Mobile
Food Trucks may occupy the permitted space no more than
one-hour prior to and / or one-hour after the stated hours
of operation. Under no circumstance shall any mobile food
vendor be allowed to leave / park any Mobile Food Truck on
the street in the City of Springfield in the approved space
or at any other location outside of the hours stated above.
The mobile food truck will not be allowed to occupy a
permitted space if it is not open for business, regardless
of its location and while not open for business, mobile
food trucks must be parked legally on private property, not
within the public way.”

2.)

Chapter 279 Article VIII Section 47 (F) shall be deleted
in its entirety and replaced with the following language:

Ҥ 279-47 F. Operators of Food Trucks on Private Property
must also comply with the hours stated in § 279-47-E,
however, cannot operate past any hours of the primary
business on the property. Example – A food truck on private
property is located on a parcel of a store that closes at
9:00 pm, therefore, the Food Truck must also cease business
at 9:00 pm. If the food truck is operating on private
property that is an open parcel with no building, the food
truck hours of operation will be 6 am to 12 am.”

3.)

Chapter 279 Article VIII Section 47 (H)(f) shall be
deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following
language:

Ҥ 279-47 (H)(f). Mobile Food Truck Vendors will not be
able to be located within 200’ of any “bricks and mortar”
food establishment properly permitted and regulated within
the City. This does not pertain to “convenience” stores,
gas stations, grocery stores, etc., unless indoor seating
for food customers is provided. A mobile food truck will be
allowed to operate on a parcel that sells prepared food and
may also have indoor seating for consumption, however, a
signed letter from the property owner and business operator
(if two different entities) will be required as part of the
application package.”

Approved as to Form:

_________________________
Associate City Solicitor

36 Court Street
Committee Springfield, MA 01103

SCHEDULED
FINANCIAL ORDER (ID # )

Department: Community Preservation
Category:
Grants
Prepared By: Karen Lee
Initiator: Karen Lee
Sponsors: Councilor Tracye Whitfield
DOC ID:

Order Approving CPC Recommendation for Bella Apartments
(redevelopment of Brightwood Elementary School) 471 Plainfield Street
(E S PLAINFIELD ST) Parcel ID# 907750199
Whereas, residents of the City of Springfield voted to accept the Community Preservation Act
in November of 2016 in accordance with Chapter 267 of the Acts of 2000; and
Whereas, a Community Preservation Fund has been created using 1.5% of the City’s property
tax levy, excluding: (1) property owned and occupied as a domicile by a person who would
qualify for low income housing or low or moderate income senior housing in the city or
town; (2) $100,000 of the value of each taxable parcel of residential real property; and (3)
$100,000 of the value of each taxable parcel of class three, commercial property, and class
four, industrial property as defined in section 2A of said chapter 59; and
Whereas, a Community Preservation Committee was created by Ordinance of the City
Council found in Chapter 16, Article XX; (“Ordinance”) and
Whereas, each fiscal year the Community Preservation Committee shall make
recommendations to the City Council in accordance with the provisions of the Ordinance and
General Laws of Massachusetts in the form of a budget for appropriations and/or reserves from
the Community Preservation Fund; and
Whereas, based on the Community Preservation Committee’s recommendation the City
Council shall make such appropriations or reserves from the Community Preservation Fund
that spend or set aside not less than 10% of the annual revenues in the Community Preservation
Fund for open space, not less than 10% of the annual revenues for historic resources, not less
than 10% of the annual revenues for community housing, and any remaining amount into
budgeted reserves; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, that, upon recommendation of the Springfield
Community Preservation Committee, and in order to undertake community preservation
projects with community preservation fund revenues for Fiscal Year 2026, the respective sums
of money specified in the schedule hereinafter set out be, and the same hereby, are,
appropriated for expenditure under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee in
accordance with the terms of a grant agreement or memorandum of understanding in
compliance with the Ordinance and General Laws of Massachusetts.
Appropriation:
Project: Bella Apartments (redevelopment of Brightwood Elementary School) Project
Recommended: $100,000.00 Undesignated Reserve

AMENDING CHAPTER 279, OF THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF SPRINGFIELD, 1986, AS AMENDED, BY AMENDING ARTICLE VII
Chapter 279, of the Revised Ordinances of the City of Springfield,
1986, as amended, is hereby further amended by deleting Article
VII and replacing it with the following new Article VII:
“Article VII
Door-to-Door Sales
§ 279-38 Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to protect the privacy, peace,
and safety of the people of the City of Springfield while
preserving constitutionally protected speech. This ordinance
establishes content-neutral time, place, and manner regulations
for in-person, door-to-door Commercial Solicitation and related
activities. It is not the intent of this ordinance to regulate
or burden Non-Commercial Canvassing, religious proselytizing, or
political speech.
§ 279-39 Definitions.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CANVASSING / NON-COMMERCIAL CANVASSING
Door-to-door activities primarily intended to convey ideas,
opinions, or information; to distribute literature; to advocate
for or against causes or candidates; or to request donations of
money, goods, or services for charitable, religious, political,
or other non-profit purposes, where no goods or services are
sold for profit.
CITY-AFFILIATED GROUP
A department, board, committee, or employee of the City acting
within the scope of municipal business; or a public school,
school-affiliated organization (e.g., PTO/PTA, booster club), or
other entity officially sponsored or authorized by the City.
COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION / SOLICITOR
Any in-person door-to-door request to sell, lease, rent, or take
orders for goods or services for profit, including requests to
schedule future sales presentations or to obtain customer
information for a commercial purpose. “Solicitor” includes

hawkers, peddlers, transient vendors, and door-to-door
salespersons as those terms are used in M.G.L. c. 101.
IDENTIFICATION / ID CARD
Document from the Springfield Police Department verifying that a
Person has registered to engage in Commercial Solicitation in
the City.
NO SOLICITING PREMISES
Any Residence that has posted a reasonably visible sign stating
“No Soliciting,” “No Sales,” “Do Not Knock,” or similar.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company,
association, society, trust, or organization and its officers,
employees, agents, or representatives.
RESIDENCE
Any dwelling, house, apartment, condominium, mobile home, or
other place used for residential purposes and the curtilage
thereof.
SUPERINTENDENT
The Superintendent of the Police Department of the City of
Springfield or the Superintendent’s designee.
§ 279-40 Requirements.
A. Registration for Commercial Solicitation.
1. Registration Required. No Person shall engage in Commercial
Solicitation within the City without first registering with
the Springfield Police Department and obtaining a City ID
Card. Registration is not a license and shall not be denied
based on the content of speech, except as authorized under
subsection A(4).
2. Application. The Applicant shall submit their application
on a form prescribed by the Superintendent. Group
registrations may be accepted with a roster. The
Superintendent may require proof of the state Hawker &
Peddler license where applicable under M.G.L. c. 101. The
Superintendent or their designee shall make the
determination to issue or deny an ID Card within thirty
(30) days of receipt of a fully completed application.
3. Background Inquiry. Consistent with law, the Superintendent
may conduct a limited records check for outstanding
warrants or disqualifying violent or fraud-related felony

convictions within the past ten (10) years. A finding of
disqualification shall be documented in writing.
4. Denial, Suspension, or Revocation. The Superintendent may
deny, suspend, or revoke an ID Card for: (i) material
misrepresentation on the application; (ii) a disqualifying
conviction as described in A(3); (iii) repeated violations
of this ordinance; (iv) violation of a court order; or (v)
lack of suitability, based on a preponderance of the
evidence and reliable, articulable, and credible
information that the applicant or registrant has exhibited
or engaged in behavior demonstrating that the issuance or
continuation of a registration under this ordinance may
create a risk to the health or safety of residents of the
City, facilitate fraudulent or deceptive practices, or
otherwise result in harm, harassment, or disruption to
residents of the City. Any denial, suspension, or
revocation shall provide written reasons and notice of the
right to appeal to the City Clerk under § 279-45.
5. Display of ID Card. While Soliciting, each Solicitor shall
conspicuously wear the City-issued ID Card and shall
display it upon request by any Person or law-enforcement
officer.
B. Time and Place Restrictions.
1. Hours. Commercial Solicitation at any Residence is
prohibited outside the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2. No-Soliciting Premises. No Person engaging in Commercial
Solicitation shall knock at, ring the doorbell of, or
otherwise attempt to contact any Residence that is a No
Soliciting Premises. The City Clerk, in consultation with
the Superintendent, shall maintain an optional Do-NotSolicit registry for residents who opt in; the Police
Department shall make the registry available to registered
Solicitors electronically.
3. Entry Prohibited. No Solicitor shall enter a portion of
private property clearly marked by a sign such as “No
Trespassing,” “No Soliciting,” or by a closed or locked
gate.
C. Prohibited Conduct. While engaged in Commercial Solicitation,
a Person shall not:
1. Misrepresent their identity, employer, or the purpose of
the Solicitation or falsely claim City endorsement;

2. Remain on or in front of premises after the occupant has
indicated a desire not to listen or transact business or
after being asked to leave;
3. Use aggressive, harassing, threatening, or deceptive
practices; block ingress or egress; or create a public
safety hazard;
4. Conduct sales to minors under the age of eighteen (18)
without the presence and consent of a parent or guardian;
5. Fail to promptly provide a written receipt and the
purchaser’s right-to-cancel notice as required by state and
federal consumer protection laws, including M.G.L. c. 93A
and 940 CMR 3.00; or
6. Allow another person to use their ID Card or use the ID
Card of another Person.
D. Exemptions Where No Registration Required. The following
activities are exempt from registration and ID requirements
under this ordinance, provided they comply with the remaining
requirements of this ordinance and do not engage in Commercial
Solicitation:
1. Non-Commercial Canvassing, including religious
proselytizing, distribution of literature, door-to-door
advocacy, charitable solicitations for donations to 501(c)
organizations, signature gathering, and political
campaigning or electioneering;
2. City-Affiliated Groups acting within the scope of municipal
business;
3. Federal, state, or county officials when on official
business;
4. Delivery services (e.g., mail, parcel, newspapers)
performing their customary routes; and
5. Any Person who visits by prior appointment or at the
express request of the resident.
6. Nothing in this section shall be construed to exempt any
activity from generally applicable laws (e.g., trespass,
disorderly conduct, consumer protection statutes).
§ 279-41 Duration of registration.
Each registration and ID Card issued pursuant to this ordinance
shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of
issuance and must be renewed annually. The Superintendent may
establish reasonable renewal procedures and fees consistent with
this ordinance.

§ 279-42 Fees.
The fee for an application shall be twenty-five dollars ($25)
payable to the City of Springfield. Any Person who resides
within the City of Springfield and is under the age of eighteen
(18) shall not pay a fee for registration under this article.
§ 279-43 Severability.
If any provision, paragraph, word, section, or article of this
ordinance is invalidated by any court of competent jurisdiction,
the remaining provisions, paragraphs, words, sections, and
chapters shall not be affected and shall continue in full force
and effect. Where any provision of this ordinance conflicts with
state law, including M.G.L. c. 101, the state law shall control,
and the conflicting ordinance provision shall be deemed modified
to the minimum extent necessary to achieve compliance while
effectuating the City’s intent.
§ 279-44 Licenses issued by commonwealth.
Nothing in this article shall be construed as conflicting with
any license issued under the authority of the commonwealth.
§ 279-45 Appeals.
A. Right to Appeal. Any applicant or registrant whose
registration has been denied, suspended, or revoked by the
Springfield Police Department may appeal such decision to the
City Clerk. An appeal must be filed in writing with the City
Clerk within ten (10) business days of the date of the written
notice of denial, suspension, or revocation. The written
appeal shall include: (i) the appellant’s full name, address,
and contact information; (ii) a copy of the denial,
suspension, or revocation notice; (iii) a detailed statement
of the reasons for the appeal; and (iv) any supporting
documentation, records, or other evidence the appellant wishes
to be considered.
B. Determination. The City Clerk shall review the appeal and may
request additional information as needed. The City Clerk shall
issue a written determination within fifteen (15) business
days of receipt of the appeal, either affirming, modifying, or
reversing the decision of the Police Department.
§ 279-46 Enforcement.

A. Authority. This ordinance may be enforced by the Springfield
Police Department through non-criminal disposition, citations,
or complaint in a court of competent jurisdiction.
B. Penalties. Violations are subject to a non-criminal fine of up
to three hundred dollars ($300) per violation per day, to the
extent permitted by M.G.L. c. 40 § 21D. Each unlawful contact
at a Residence may constitute a separate violation. Repeated
or willful violations may result in suspension or revocation
under § 279-40(A)(4).
C. Seizure of ID Cards. Upon suspension or revocation, the
Superintendent may require surrender of City-issued ID Cards.”

Approved as to Form:

__________________________
Associate City Solicitor

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
CITY COUNCIL LAVAR CLICK-BRUCE
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 4087
“AN ACT RELATIVE TO TRAFFIC SAFETY AT INTERSECTIONS”
WHEREAS, dangerous and deadly crashes at intersections continue to threaten the lives of
Springfield residents, pedestrians, and motorists, particularly along Boston Road and
other high-traffic corridors throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, House Bill 4087 would give municipalities the local option to use traffic safety
cameras to deter and document red-light violations and other dangerous intersection
violations; and
WHEREAS, these cameras are not Flock cameras and are not intended for general
surveillance. The proposed system captures photographic images—not continuous
video— of vehicles committing specified traffic violations; and
WHEREAS, the Springfield City Council supports a system in which the registered owner of
the vehicle receives the civil citation, the City Council establishes the applicable fine, and
the violation is not surchargeable for automobile insurance purposes; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of H.4087 is not to generate revenue, but to change dangerous
driving behavior, prevent crashes, and save lives, especially in areas such as Boston Road
where traffic volume and intersection safety remain significant concerns;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Springfield City Council hereby strongly
supports House Bill 4087 and urges the Massachusetts Legislature to enact this important
traffic-safety measure, preserving local control and appropriate privacy protections.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Springfield’s
legislative delegation and Representative Orlando Ramos.