On the agenda: Springfield City Council Regular Meeting — Flock camera (Sep 8)

CITY COUNCIL
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 Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM.
City Clerk
Roll Call
Moment Of Silence - Pledge Of Allegiance

Reports Of Committee

Zone Change Referral - Amending Zoning Articles 2, 4, 5, 7 & 9

Informational
1.

July Revenue Vs. Expenditure Report

Grants
2.

FY27 Libraries Cash Donation - $15.00

3.

Bass Pond Club Aeration Project Donation — $3,847.00

4.

FY27 TJO Grant Increase - No Match Required $100,000.00

5.

FY27 TJO Grant - No Match Required $225,000.00

6.

FY27 SCSEP Grant - In - Kind Match Required $490,523.00

7.

FY27 Municipal Community Mitigation Fund - No Match Required $765,803.05

8.

FY27 HOPWA Grant - No Match Required $827,432.00

9.

2026 WRAP Funds - No Match Required $1,176,843.41

Orders

City Council

1

HYBRID MEETING

10. Bills of Prior Year - Various Departments - $810.22
11. Cable PEG Access Account Comcast Franchise Fee - $116,466.08
12. Order Authorizing Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with Springfield Business
Improvment District

Ordinance
13. Amended Ordinance Chapter 279 Article VII — Door to Door Sales
14. Amended Ordinance Chapter 279 Article VIII - Food Truck

Resolution
15. Supporting House Bill 4087
16. Supporting The Creation and Sustaining of the Springfield Central Cultural District

Unfinished Business
17. Amended Ordinance Chapter 16 Article V - Youth Commission (06/01/2026)
18. Resolution Requesting Road and Sidewalk Repairs in East Forest Park (06/01/2026)
19. CPC - Bella Apartments Redevelopment Of Brightwood School - $100,000.00 (06/22/2026)

City Council

2

HYBRID MEETING

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Statement of Revenues and Other Sources,
and Expenditures and Other Uses
Budget and Actual - General Fund
For the period ended
07/31/26

Revenues and Other Sources:
Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes
Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes - Tax Liens
Motor Vehicle Excise
Penalties, interest and other taxes
Charges for Services
Intergovernmental
Licenses and Permits
Fines and Forfeits
Interest earned on Investments
Miscellaneous
FY 2026 Net School Spending Shortfall (a.)
Total Revenues and Other Sources

Revised
Budget

Actual

Variance
Over/(Under)

305,451,644
13,500,000
25,487,120
17,115,078
657,994,079
5,412,106
391,183
6,466,442
7,046,918
5,000,000

56,197,957
236,716
358,396
351,662
2,094,765
54,552,333
209,983
14,026
333,933
170,278
5,000,000

(249,253,687)
236,716
(13,141,604)
(25,135,458)
(15,020,314)
(603,441,746)
(5,202,123)
(377,157)
(6,132,509)
(6,876,640)
-

18%
0%
3%
1%
12%
8%
4%
4%
5%
2%
100%

1,043,864,570

119,520,049

(924,344,521)

11%

30,070,340

7,697,598

22,372,741

26%

63,970,301
31,132,173
2,528,989
5,353,797
4,815,775
13,229,702
713,789,645
19,018,725
120,309,485
4,018,349
22,882,576
5,489,827
7,254,887

5,916,280
3,045,249
280,499
828,792
588,451
6,018,078
83,702,309
3,761,491
84,189,477
354,057
10,085
7,254,887

58,054,020
28,086,924
2,248,489
4,525,005
4,227,324
7,211,624
630,087,337
15,257,234
36,120,007
3,664,292
22,882,576
5,479,742
-

9%
10%
11%
15%
12%
45%
12%
20%
70%
9%
0%
0%
100%

1,043,864,570

203,647,254

840,217,316

20%

(84,127,205)

(84,127,205)

%

Expenditures and Other Uses:
General government
Public safety
Police
Fire
Centralized Dispatch
Other
Health and Welfare
Public works
Education
Culture and recreation
Pension and fringe
State and district assessments
Debt Service
Pay as you go Capital
Other Financing Use - Trash Enterprise Supplement
Total Expenditures and Other Uses
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
and other sources over
expenditures and other uses

-

(a.) The FY 2026 Net School Spending Requirement shortfall must be appropriated in the School Budget pursuant to
Chapter 70. Section 11 of the Education Reform Act of 1993.

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Budget and Actual - General Fund
Expenditures and Encumbrances
For the period ended
07/31/26
Original
Budget

Transfers
In/(Out)

Revised
Budget

Expenditure

Encumbrance

Variance
Over/(Under)

%

Expenditures and Other Uses:
General government
Public safety
Police
Fire
Centralized Dispatch
Other
Health and Welfare
Public works
Education
Culture and recreation
Pension and fringe
State and district assessments
Debt Service
Pay as you go Capital
Other Financing Use - Trash Enterprise Supplement
Total Expenditures and Other Uses

30,070,340

-

30,070,340

4,079,655

3,617,944

22,372,741

26%

63,970,301
31,132,173
2,528,989
5,353,797
4,815,775
13,229,702
708,789,645
19,018,725
120,309,485
4,018,349
22,882,576
5,489,827
7,254,887

5,000,000
-

63,970,301
31,132,173
2,528,989
5,353,797
4,815,775
13,229,702
713,789,645
19,018,725
120,309,485
4,018,349
22,882,576
5,489,827
7,254,887

4,432,996
2,361,067
227,187
357,865
307,884
4,676,222
73,938,007
1,921,849
83,196,269
354,057
7,254,887

1,483,284
684,182
53,312
470,926
280,568
1,341,856
9,764,302
1,839,642
993,209
10,085
-

58,054,020
28,086,924
2,248,489
4,525,005
4,227,324
7,211,624
630,087,337
15,257,234
36,120,007
3,664,292
22,882,576
5,479,742
-

9%
10%
11%
15%
12%
45%
12%
20%
70%
9%
0%
0%
100%

1,038,864,570

5,000,000

1,043,864,570

183,107,945

20,539,309

840,217,316

20%

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
Yearly Comparision Revenue Vs. Expenditures
For the period ended
07/31/26 vs 07/31/25
FY 2027
Actual

Revenues and Other Sources:
Real Estate & Personal Property Taxes
Tax Liens
Motor Vehicle Excise
Penalties, interest and other taxes
Charges for Services
Intergovernmental
Licenses and Permits
Fines and Forfeits
Interest earned on Investments
Miscellaneous

$

Net School Spending Shortfall

56,197,957
236,716
358,396
351,662
2,094,765
54,552,333
209,983
14,026
333,933
170,278

FY 2026
Actual
$

59,554,046
75,531
1,749,269
231,273
2,528,786
51,380,287
178,079
28,188
584,766
160,062

Increase/
(Decrease)
$

Comments

(3,356,089)
161,185
(1,390,874)
120,389
(434,021)
3,172,046
31,905
(14,161)
(250,832)
10,216
Partial Amount until number
3,000,000 is finalized.

5,000,000

2,000,000

119,520,049

118,470,285

1,049,764

General government
Public safety
Police
Fire
Centralized Dispatch
Other
Health and Welfare
Public works

7,697,598

6,191,809

1,505,789

5,916,280
3,045,249
280,499
828,792
588,451
6,018,078

4,430,561
2,156,655
324,085
810,747
525,549
5,378,385

1,485,720
888,595
(43,585)
18,045
62,902
639,693

Education
Culture and recreation

83,702,309
3,761,491

74,705,103
3,141,363

Pension and fringe
State and district assessments
Debt Service
Pay as you go Capital
Trash Enterprise Supplement

84,189,477
354,057
10,085
7,254,887

76,889,651
328,045
8,152,341

Increase in Chapter 70 State
8,997,206 Aid and NSS Partial Budget
620,128
Increase in Yearly Pension
7,299,827 Appropriation
26,012
10,085
(897,454)

Total Expenditures and Other Uses

203,647,254

183,034,293

20,612,962

(84,127,205)

$ (64,564,007)

Total Revenues and Other Sources

Expenditures and Other Uses:

Totals

$

$

(19,563,198)

From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:

Lord, Khristy
Berardi, Gianna
Fogarty, Molly
[External] Donation Notification - $15 Cash Donation to the Library
Friday, July 24, 2026 10:13:58 AM

Good morning,
The Library received a $15 cash donation from an anonymous donor. The donor did not specify that
the donation was designated for a specific branch or purpose within the Library.
Please add the corresponding order to the agenda for the City Council meeting scheduled for
September 8, 2026.
If any additional information or documentation is needed, please let me know.
Thank you,
Khristy Lord, Business Manager
Springfield City Library – All Yours, Just Ask
220 State Street
Springfield, MA 01103
413-263-6828, ext. 290
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City of Springfield
36 Court Street
Springfield, MA 01103

To:

Division of Administration
and Finance

Springfield City Council

From: Cathy Buono, Chief Administrative & Financial Officer
Date: September 8th, 2026
Re:

Order for Council Meeting – 9/8/26

Cc:

Mayor Domenic J. Sarno

Purpose: The purpose of this memo is to provide an explanation of the order sponsored by the
Mayor for the September 8th 2026 Council meeting, which authorizes the city to pay $810.22
towards bills for services rendered in a prior year.
Background: This is a request to allow the below listed departments to pay previous years’ bills
from the current year’s (FY27) operating budget. Listed below are the departments, invoices, due
dates, reasons and amounts.
Department
Assessor
TJO
TJO
Total

Invoice #
IN3539960
4318408-0453-5

Vendor
Xerox Corporation
Eversource Energy
Waste Management

Date
Reason
7/1/2026 FY26 Services Rendered
6/29/2026 FY26 Services Rendered
6/25/2026 FY26 Services Rendered

$
$
$
$

Amount
495.44
239.06
75.72
810.22

CAFO Certification: This memorandum will confirm that in my professional opinion, as the
Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, after an evaluation of all pertinent financial
information reasonably available, that the City's financial resources and revenues are and will
continue to be adequate to support the proposed expenditures and obligations involved in this City
Council Order, without a detrimental impact on the continuous provision of the existing level of
municipal services, in accordance with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of 1989, as added
by Section 1 of Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008.
This certification is made in accordance with Section 2(f) of Chapter 656 of the Acts of
1989, as added by Section 1 of Chapter 468 of the Acts of 2008.

CONTRACT INVOICE
Invoice Number:

IN3539960

Invoice Date:

07/01/2026

Region:

MidAtlantic

VENDOR 14904

Help save the environment,
SWITCH TO DIGITAL INVOICES!

Email our team at: [email protected]
for all other inquiries email at: [email protected]

Bill To:

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD HALL
36 COURT STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103
USA

Customer:

Account No

Payment Terms

SC233:126404-007-B

Customer Net 30

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD HALL
36 COURT STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103

Due Date

Invoice Total

Balance Due

7/31/2026

$946.02

$946.02

Invoice Remarks

Contract Number

Contact

Contract Amount

P.O. Number

Start Date

Exp. Date

B-CN17326-01

GRooney 413-787-6050

$946.02

.

7/1/2019

1/31/2027

Contract Remarks

Summary:
Contract base rate charge for the 7/1/2026 to 7/31/2026 billing period

$450.58

Contract overage charge for the 4/1/2026 to 6/30/2026 overage period

$495.44 **

**See overage details below

$946.02

Detail:
Equipment included under this contract

XER/XALB8055
Number

Serial Number

AC6126(0)

Y4X864840

Meter Type

Meter Group

BLK

CN17326-01-25124-BLK

Base Adj.
$0.00

Location
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD 36 COURT STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103
ASSESSOR'S OFFICE RM 014

Begin Meter

End Meter

Total

425,994

447,658

21,664

Covered

Billable

Rate

Overage

*** See overage details below
$0.00

XER/XALC8045
Number

Serial Number

AC6116(0)

8TB337487

Base Adj.
$0.00

Location
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD 36 COURT STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103
BASEMENT ASSESSOR'S OFFICE RM 010

Meter Type

Meter Group

Begin Meter

End Meter

Total

Covered

Billable

Rate

Overage

CLR

CN17326-01-25125-CLR

72,184

77,899

5,715

0

5,715

0.055000

$314.33

BLK

CN17326-01-25124-BLK

319,648

330,913

11,265

*** See overage details below
$314.33

Page 1 of 2

CONTRACT INVOICE
Invoice Number:

IN3539960

Invoice Date:

07/01/2026

Region:

MidAtlantic

Help save the environment,
SWITCH TO DIGITAL INVOICES!

Email our team at: [email protected]
for all other inquiries email at: [email protected]

Bill To:

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD HALL
36 COURT STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103
USA

Customer:

Account No

Payment Terms

SC233:126404-007-B

Customer Net 30

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD HALL
36 COURT STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MA 01103

Due Date

Invoice Total

Balance Due

7/31/2026

$946.02

$946.02

Invoice Remarks

Overage Details
Meter Group

Total Copies

Covered Copies

Billable

Rate

Total

32,929

0

32,929

$0.005500

$181.11

CN17326-01-25124-BLK

$0.00

Base Amount:

$181.11
Meter Type

Equip. Number

Serial Number

Begin

End

Copies

BLK

AC6116(0)

8TB337487

319,648

330,913

11,265

BLK

AC6126(0)

Y4X864840

425,994

447,658

21,664

Send Payment To:
XEROX BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
PO BOX 830090
PHILADELPHIA PA 19182-0090

Total Grouped Overage Charges:

$181.11

Total Grouped Base Charges:

$0.00

Total Meter Group Charges:

$181.11

Invoice SubTotal

$946.02

Tax:

$0.00

Invoice Total

$946.02

Invoice Balance Due:

$946.02

Phone: 800-322-5584
ACH Remittance Advice To: [email protected]

Account Balance: $1,017.25

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Order Authorizing Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with
Springfield Business Improvement District (Mayor Sarno)
WHEREAS, The City's Chief Development Officer wishes to enter into a contract to memorialize
financial and in-kind services from the City to the Springfield Business Improvement District,
Inc. (SBID);
WHEREAS, Springfield Business Improvement District, Inc. is an agency established pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws chapter 40O;
WHEREAS, an “improvement district” is a “district” pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws
chapter 40, section 1(a);
WHEREAS, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 40, section 4A, a contract between
a City and a District as defined in Massachusetts General Laws chapter 40, section 1(a) is an
intergovernmental agreement;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30B, section 1(b)(3) an
intergovernmental agreement is exempt from Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30B; and
WHEREAS, Massachusetts General Laws chapter 40, section 4A requires that the City Council and
the Mayor approve an intergovernmental agreement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 40, section
4A, that the City Council approves the Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City
of Springfield and the Springfield Business Improvement District, Inc. in substantially the same
form as the draft contract attached hereto, subject to the approval of the Mayor.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Agreement calls for the City to provide $150,000 to the SBID for FY 2027, FY 2028 and FY 2029, subject to appropriation in each fiscal year.

CITY CONTRACT NO:___________
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD
And
SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

This memorandum of understanding is effective as of July 1, 2026, subject to the approval process set
forth herein.
This memorandum of understanding is made by and between THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, a
Massachusetts municipal corporation acting by and through its Chief Development Officer, with the
approval of the Mayor, collectively referred to as "City" and SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT, INC., a Business Improvement District established in the City of Springfield pursuant to M.G.L.
c. 40 O and hereinafter referred to as "SBID".
This agreement is subject to the approval of the Springfield City Council and the Mayor, pursuant to
Mass. Gen. laws ch. 40, section 4A.
WHEREAS Chapter 173 of the Legislative Acts of 1994 was approved by the Governor of Massachusetts,
to be effective February 5, 1995, as Chapter 40 0 of the Massachusetts General Laws (the "Enabling
Act"), to authorize the creation and operation of Business Improvement Districts ("BIDS"), and
WHEREAS SBID was organized as of May 26, 1998, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40 O, to implement the
purposes of the Enabling Act within a specific business improvement district as defined in M.G.L. c. 40 O,
section 1, ("District"), in accordance with the statute and the SBID Improvement Plan, as amended and
updated, from time to time, and
WHEREAS SBID has acted to implement the purposes of the Enabling Act and the Improvement Plan
within the District, and SBID members are willing to continue to so act if the SBID has the support of the
City as set forth in this Agreement, and
WHEREAS SBID is a non-profit corporation established by and comprised of the members of the SBID
and utilizing its Board of Directors as the management entity to manage all of the operations, programs,
and business of SBID, and
WHEREAS the City provides a broad range of public services to the residents and property owners in the
City, including those within the District, and the programs and services of SBID supplement and do not
substitute for those services;
NOW THEREFORE, in furtherance of the purposes of the Enabling Act and in consideration of the mutual
promises contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of
which are acknowledged, the CITY and SBID hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I: TERM
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement for Amending the Agreement or for terminating the
Agreement, the term of this Agreement is for three (3) years from its effective date, set forth on page 1.
Nothing contained herein shall limit the rights of the members of SBID from dissolving the SBID, as
provided by the enabling act.
ARTICLE II: APPROPRIATION
2.1. All City of Springfield obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement are subject to the
appropriation by the City of sufficient funds.
ARTICLE III: DEFINITIONS
"Agreement" means this Memorandum of Understanding between the City and SBID.
"SBID Basic Services" means services to be provided, performed within the District. Descriptions of SBID
Basic Services are provided in Appendices to this Agreement.
"District" means the area within the geographic boundaries in downtown Springfield established as the
SBID and as designated in the SBID Improvement Plan, approved in accordance with the statute.
"Fee" means the payment by members of SBID for services or improvements specified in the
Improvement Plan.
"Improvement Plan" means the strategic plan for SBID which sets for the supplemental services and
programs, revitalization strategy, budget, and fee structure, as well as the management entity for SBID
and which was approved by the Springfield City Council as part of the creation of SBID, and any
amendments and updates thereto.
"Springfield" shall mean the area within the geographic boundaries of the City of Springfield.
ARTICLE IV: BASIC SERVICES
During the term of this Agreement, the SBID shall provide within the District, the SBID Basic Services as
detailed in Appendix A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein.
SBID agrees that it shall not decrease SBID Basic Services within the District without thirty (30) calendar
days prior notice to the City. Notice shall be pursuant to Article IX of this Agreement.
SBID agrees that no suspension of SBID Basic Services will occur within the District except due to a
financial or an emergency condition. SBID shall give notice of a financial condition at least thirty (30)
calendar days prior to the suspension and as soon as practicable in case of an emergency. Notice shall
be pursuant to Article IX of this Agreement.
Nothing herein shall supersede any obligation of the City pursuant to the United States or
Massachusetts Constitution, the City Charter, applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance, or the

lawful order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
SBID'S agreements herein shall not supersede any obligation of SBID pursuant to the United States or
Massachusetts Constitution, the City Charter, applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance, or the
lawful order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
To the extent necessary, the City authorizes the SBID to engage in the SBID Basic Services identified
herein, within the public streets, roads, and sidewalks of the District to the extent needed to perform
the services but only to the extent permitted by Law and the enabling act. No authorization is given as
to private areas, including alleys. It is the responsibility of SBID to determine whether an area is private
property. If so requested, SBID will request prior approval for activities from the appropriate City
Department head.
ARTICLE V: FUNDING, MARKETING, AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
The City is a property owner in the District and is exempt from the Fees which will be assessed to
participating property owners in the District.
As a property owner and as a representative of the citizens of Springfield, the City will benefit from the
enhancements and basic services of the SBID Improvement Plan within the District.
The City agrees that for Fiscal Year 2027 (7/1/26 - 6/30/27), and each subsequent fiscal year of the life of
this agreement, subject to appropriation, including appropriation for staff, the City will provide the
following funding to SBID, totaling One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), for the sole
purpose of performing SBID Basic Services, as set forth herein.
Nothing in this Agreement precludes SBID from applying for and receiving other funds from the City
such as grant funds, including CDBG grant funds; each application to be considered on its merits on a
case by case basis.
The City is not obligated to make any other payment of funds to SBID.
ARTICLE VI:

IMPROVEMENT PLAN

A copy of the current SBID Improvement Plan has been attached to this Agreement and incorporated as
Appendix B. Any updates to the SBID Improvement Plan made during the term of this Agreement shall
immediately be provided to the following parties via first class mailing: each member of SBID; the Chief
Development Officer of the City of Springfield; the President of the City Council; and the Mayor of the
City of Springfield.
Upon execution of this Agreement, the SBID shall mail or deliver a copy of the latest SBID Improvement
Plan to the Chief Development Officer of the City of Springfield; the President of the City Council; and
the Mayor of the City of Springfield.
(1) COORDINATION MEETING: The City and SBID, through their contract representatives, will meet as
needed to monitor the performance, compliance, responsiveness, and effectiveness of the terms of this
Agreement.

(2) The City may invite additional staff persons from the following City departments to attend
Coordination Meetings as needed: Parks, Buildings, and Recreation Management; Treasurer/Collector,
Department of Public Works, Office of Planning & Economic Development (OPED), Housing Department,
and Springfield Police Department.
ARTICLE VII: AMENDMENTS & MODIFICATIONS & TERMINATION
This Memorandum of Understanding, including any Appendices hereto, may be amended to reflect
improved means and methods of delivery of services to the District or to reflect any other amendments
or modifications to this Agreement only by a written agreement duly executed on behalf of the City and
SBID.
Either party may terminate this Agreement for convenience or for cause, by ninety (90) calendar days
written notice to the other party. In the event that this Agreement is terminated for cause, the
terminating party shall provide within said written notice to the other party, specific information
detailing the default or breech that is the cause of the termination, and the other party shall be allowed
ninety (90) days to cure said default/breech. If the default/breech is cured within that ninety (90) day
period of time, the Agreement shall not be terminated; failure to cure the cited default/breech within
said period of time shall result in termination of this Agreement.
Upon termination under 7.2, all obligations of both parties under this Agreement shall cease as of the
date of termination.
ARTICLE VIII: INSURANCE and INDEMNITY
SBID agrees to fully indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City from all claims and demands of any
kind arising out of the acts or omissions of SBID, its agents, contractors, or other persons for whose
conduct it is legally responsible, or for SBID'S obligations in this Agreement.
SBID agrees to maintain the following insurance during the existence of this Agreement:
For all employees or consultants working in Massachusetts, Worker's compensation and employer's
liability insurance as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Comprehensive automobile and vehicle liability insurance covering claims arising from use of motor
vehicles, including onsite and offsite operations, and owned, non- owned, or hired vehicles, with not less
than $1,000,000 single limits and $2,000,000 aggregate limits.
Commercial general liability insurance covering claims arising out of or based on an act or omission of
the SBID or of any of its employees, agents, subcontractors, or persons for whose conduct SBID is legally
responsible, with not less than $1,000,000 single limits and $2,000,000 aggregate limits.
The insurers must be authorized to do business in Massachusetts. A Certificate of Insurance evidencing
such coverage shall be provided to the City of Springfield Office of Planning and Economic Development
upon the execution of this Agreement, which shall include the City as an additional insured.
The City shall be named as an additional insured with respect to liabilities hereunder in insurance
coverages identified in items "b" and "c", and SBID waives subrogation against the City as to said

policies. The policies will provide that they will not be cancelled without thirty (30) days prior notice to
the City.
The City is a self-insured municipality and is not required to procure or maintain insurance of any kind.
The City does not agree to indemnify the SBID in any way. Nothing in this Agreement is meant to enlarge
or change the extent of the City's liability which shall be limited and governed by the provisions of
Massachusetts law regarding immunities, procedural and monetary limitations, including but not limited
to M.G.L. c. 258.
ARTICLE IX: NOTICES
Any request or notice regarding this Agreement shall be deemed to be delivered on the date of delivery
when delivered in person during normal business hours or on the date indicated by the U.S. Postal
Service postal receipt of a mailing sent certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or the
date of receipt provided in writing during normal business hours by a recognized delivery service.
To the City, as follows:
Chief Development Officer
City of Springfield
Office of Planning & Economic Development
70 Tapley Street
Springfield, Massachusetts 01104
With a copy to:
City Solicitor
City of Springfield
Law Department
36 Court Street, Room 210
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
To SBID, as follows:
Chairperson
Springfield Business Improvement District
1331 Main Street
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
With a copy to:
Executive Director
Springfield Business Improvement District
1331 Main Street
Springfield, Massachusetts 01103
ARTICLE X:

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

No member, official, representative, contractor, or employee of the City shall have any financial interest,
direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any such member, official, representative, contractor, or
employee participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which affects his financial interest or the
interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which he is directly or indirectly interested.
No member, official representative, contractor, or employee of the City shall be personally liable to SBID
or any successor in interest in the event of any default or breach by the City.
No member, official, representative, contractor, or employee of SBID shall have any personal interest,
direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any such member, official, representative, contractor, or
employee participate in any decision relating to this Agreement which affects his personal interests or
the interest of any corporation, partnership, or association in which he is directly or indirectly
interested.
No member, official, representative, contractor, or employee of the SBID shall be personally liable to the
City or any successor in interest in the event of any default or breach on the part of the SBID.
If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall
to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall be valid and shall be
enforced to the fullest extent of the law.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to confer upon any other party any rights
including those of a third-party beneficiary.
This Agreement may not be assigned by the City or by SBID without the prior, written approval of the
other.
SBID hereby warrants and represents that the person or persons signing this Agreement on behalf of
SBID have been duly authorized and directed by SBID to execute this Agreement and to bind SBID to the
obligations contained in this Agreement, and to affix the SBID corporate seal to this Agreement.
During the performance of this Agreement, SBID agrees that it will not discriminate against any
applicant for employment or membership because of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual
orientation, disability, family status, national origin, or any illegal discrimination. SBID will take
affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race,
color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, family status, national origin, or in any illegally
discriminatory manner. In the event of SBID'S noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this
Agreement or with any such laws, rules, regulations, or order, this Agreement may be canceled,
terminated, or suspended in whole or in part.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under and enforced in accordance with
Massachusetts law. Any claim or action arising under or relating to this Agreement may be brought only
in the Superior Court of Hampden County (except for claims of the City of a value of less than $25,000
which claims may be brought in the Springfield District Court) or in the United States District Court for
the Western District of Massachusetts, all sitting in Springfield, Massachusetts.
The SBID shall provide the City of Springfield's Office of Planning and Economic Development with its
Annual Financial Statements during each year of this Agreement within thirty (30) days of receipt of said

Statements, and shall provide that office with notice of any Board member or key personnel changes
within fifteen (15) days of a change.
At its sole expense, the SBID shall have an independent financial audit performed at the request of the
City, at any time during the term of this Agreement, and shall provide the results of said audit(s) to the
City of Springfield's Chief Development Officer within seven (7) days of receipt.
In Witness Whereof, the City of Springfield and the Springfield Business Improvement District have
hereunto set their hands and seals on this Agreement as of the latest date set forth on the following
page:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed and shall become effective as of the date set forth
on the first page:

SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, INC.

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD

___________________________________ ___________________________________
By (print name):
Chief Development Officer
Title:
Date Signed:
Date Signed:

Approved as to Appropriation:

Reviewed:

____________________________________
City Comptroller
Date Signed:

___________________________________
Chief Procurement Officer
Date Signed:

Approved as to Form:

Reviewed

____________________________________
Associate City Solicitor
Date Signed:

____________________________________
Chief Administrative & Financial Officer
Date Signed:

APPROVED:

____________________________________
Domenic J. Sarno, Mayor
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Date
APPENDIX A

SBID SCOPE OF SERVICES

The City will provide the following funding to SBID, totaling One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars
($150,000.00) as follows:

Ambassador/Clean Team
Cleaning of Public Spaces
Beautification
Graffiti Removal
Power Washing
Security/Public Safety
Event Staffing/Logistics

$100,000

Architectural/Public Safety Lighting
Uplighting to properties in BID District
Targeted light placemaking/light installations
Other lighting to improve pedestrian safety

$25,000

Springfield Promotion and Advertising
General downtown Springfield marketing
Downtown Dining District campaign
Springfield Restaurant week
Social Media campaign
Website enhancements

$25,000

TOTAL

$150,000

APPENDIX B
SBID BASIC SERVICES
SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, INC. (SBID) SHALL COOPERATE AND COMPLY WITH
REASONABLE REQUESTS FROM APPROPRIATE CITY DEPARTMENT HEADS REGARDING SBID BASIC
SERVICES
Coordinating in advance with the Springfield DPW regarding the twice monthly street sweeping of the
District, it shall be the responsibility of SBID to push sidewalk litter and debris to the inside curbing of
streets in the sweep zone in a timely manner to be swept by the City in the sweeping of the sweep zone.
If required to do this, SBID shall require that its members cooperate in performing this activity.
It shall be the responsibility of SBID to monitor and promptly empty any barrels that are filled up or
overflowing within the District.
It is the responsibility of SBID to notify the City, by notice to Clean City (787-7962) and Springfield Police
Ordinance Squad (750-2371) of any illegal dumping activity in the District and to cooperate with any City
investigation or prosecution of the matter.
SBID will purchase necessary or desirable replacement or additional barrels. Location of all barrels must
be approved, in advance, by Springfield DPW.
Subject to any requested prior approval from appropriate City Departments, SBID shall supplement
services provided by the City by performing the following and any additional acts approved by the
City:
Tree plantings in coordination with City Parks Department:
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Cleaning of painted fire hydrants, poles, and street signs
Power washing of sidewalks
Landscaping, as seasonally appropriate, for planters, hanging baskets and agreed upon traffic
islands.
Guides and similar hospitality services
Public street cleaning (note: alleys are private property and not subject to public street cleaning)
Trash collection, supplementing the City's regular barrel collection

SBID agrees to operate a supplemental graffiti removal program to remove or repaint any graffiti
discovered within 5 days of notice to SBID by notice given to its Executive Director. SBID shall comply
with all laws in implementing graffiti removal and coordinate with the City Office of Housing graffiti
removal program.
The SBID shall, at the start of each winter season, provide written notice or reminder notice to each
SBID member of obligations regarding parking and sidewalk clearing.
The SBID agrees to monitor the customary lighting in the District and to work cooperatively with the City

to attempt to maintain lighting in the District in good working condition. SBID further agrees to work
cooperatively with the City on coordinating the installation of enhanced or decorative lighting projects.
SBID agrees to work cooperatively with the Springfield Police Department regarding COMNET.
SBID agrees to work cooperatively with the Springfield Police Department regarding use of surveillance
cameras in public areas in the District.
SBID agrees to cooperate with the Springfield Office of Housing and its procedures regarding cleanup,
demolition, boarding, securing, removal of unregistered motor vehicles, and similar clean up and code
enforcement as to real property.
SBID shall work cooperatively with the City regarding the removal of unattended shopping carts in the
District.
It shall be the responsibility of SBID to perform marketing and media relations to promote the
downtown Springfield area, focusing on events in the Metro Center District. SBID must work with the
City's Chief Development Officer and must receive prior approval for all marketing and media relations
provided through funds provided to SBID by the City.
The SBID will work with the City Departments regarding matters and issues concerning obligations
contained in this Agreement.
Subject to approval by the City, SBID may perform reasonable, feasible, and needed sidewalk
replacements that are requested by SBID and for which the parties agree that all costs of the
replacement will be funded in advance one- half by SBID and one-half by the adjacent property owner.
The City will participate in sidewalk repairs and replacement as funding allows.

APPENDIX C
CITY BASIC SERVICES
The provision of all City Basic Services is subject to prior appropriation, including
appropriation for sufficient staff.
The City, by the appropriate department head, shall provide notice to SBID of a decrease in
Basic Services. Notice shall be pursuant to Article IX of this Agreement.
A. TREASURER/COLLECTOR
The City Treasurer/Collector will provide the following billing and collection services:
1. All reasonable billing services, including the identification and maintenance of a register
of all properties within the District, the preparation and mailing of bills for SBID fees, and the
inclusion of SBID reports and summaries in any material included with an annual, or more
frequent, billing.
2. The City agrees, through its Treasurer’s/Collectors Office, to collect the fees and transmit
all amounts collected not less than quarterly to SBID by check to an account maintained at a
local bank to be designated by SBID.
3. Collection and delinquency reports shall be provided upon request by SBID, but no more
frequently than monthly. In addition, the City shall follow its customary procedures in
collecting and enforcing claims against delinquent taxpayers in connections with collection
of the fees (See M.G.L. c. 40 0, section 8).
4. Within one hundred and eighty days of the end of the fiscal year, SBID, at its own
expense, shall undertake and complete an annual audit, certified by a certified public
accountant, of the revenues generated, grants, donations, and gifts received by the SBID
and its losses, expenses, and disbursements. Within said one hundred and eighty days, the
certified audit shall be placed on file with the City Treasurer/Collector and shall be a public
record.
B. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
1. The City will sweep the Metro Center District twice monthly except during the winter
snow season. The geographic boundaries of the Metro Center District will be defined by
agreement of SBID and the Director of Springfield Department of Public Works.
2. The City will sweep on reasonable dates and times to be coordinated in advance between
the SBID and the Department of Public Works.
3. During the winter snow season, the City may at its option perform sweeping in the sweep
zone, weather and above freezing temperature permitting.
4. The City will dedicate a garbage crew to empty all barrels in the Metro Center District a
minimum of once per week. If a holiday impacts collection, then trash pick-up will be

coordinated between the SBID and the Department of Public Works. The City will provide
this service once per week during winter months and twice per week from May 1st through
September 30th for summer months.
5. If resources allow, new or replacement barrels will be purchased by SBID. The City
Department of Public Works must give prior approval to any new location of any trash
barrels. Upon reasonable notice of SBID to the City by written notice to Chris Cignoli,
Director, Springfield Department of Public Works, the City shall install the new or
replacement barrels. If resources allow, the City DPW will purchase new or replacement
barrel liners as the need arises.
6. Upon notice by SBID to the City, by written notice to Chris Cignoli, Director of Springfield
Department of Public Works, of non-functioning lighting instruments, the City agrees to
notify Eversource of same. The City agrees to work cooperatively with SBID to attempt to
maintain lighting in the District in good working condition.
7. The City will work cooperatively with the SBID regarding unattended shopping carts
within the District.
8. Following SBID sponsored special events, the SBID is responsible for cleaning the area,
bagging all refuse, and piling refuse in a location agreed upon in advance. The DPW will pick
up the refuse as part of its regular trash pick-up.
9. SBID’s current status of access to the City landfill for disposal of all solid waste collected
within the District and for disposal of landscaping debris collected seasonally shall continue
during the term of this Agreement. SBID should ensure communication with Transfer Station
ownership for any needs at that facility.
10. The SBID will be responsible for snow removal strictly for the purposes of opening
crosswalk entrances to allow for safe passage of pedestrians.
C. SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT
The following list of services is based upon current existing conditions at the time of drafting
this list. This list of services may change, dependent upon a change in circumstances.
1. During the time when snow removal operations are being performed by the City, the
SBID may request towing of illegally parked vehicles, by notice to the Springfield Police
Department Commanding Officer (787-6325).
2. SBID will notify the City, by notice to the Ordinance Squad, Springfield Police Department
(787-6341), of any unshoveled sidewalks in the District. The City will investigate the report
of unshoveled sidewalks and if appropriate issue tickets therefore in accordance with the
results of the investigation and the law.
3. SBID and the Springfield Police Department will work cooperatively to implement and
maintain COMNET. The Springfield Police Department will make COMNET available for the
SBID to utilize if necessary.

4. SBID and the Springfield Police Department will work cooperatively to implement and
maintain the use of camera surveillance of public areas within the SBID District.
D.PARKS DEPARTMENT
The Parks Department shall provide seasonally appropriate maintenance and landscaping to
City public parks with the SBID.
The Parks Department will provide base line services to the following parks:
1. Pynchon Plaza
2. Boland Statute Monument
3. Stearns Square
4. Duryea Way
5. Apremont Triangle
6. Gateway at Memorial Bridge
7. Court Square/First Church
8. Riverfront Park
Base line Services include (within the parks):
 Litter and trash removal inside the parks as appropriate with best efforts of once
every three days
 Spring and fall clean-up, including leaf removal
 Mowing approximately 12 times per growing season
 Trimming approximately 6 times per growing season
 Snow removal inside the parks with best efforts of within 24 hours of an
accumulated snow event
 Provision of flower planter pots at various locations on streets, gateways, and visitor
areas
 As needed and appropriate, mulching, weeding, plantings, and pest management of
park areas
 Support flag and banner hanging and removal as appropriate

E. HOUSING DEPARTMENT
SBID may report incidents of graffiti to the City of Springfield Housing Department Graffiti
Remediation Program. Reports of graffiti may be made to Michael Cass (413-313-2117) who
will make his best efforts to respond to the request within five (5) business days.

APPENDIX D
SBID IMPROVEMENT PLAN

ENCLOSED

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

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

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.

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MA IN CITY COUNCIL
September 8, 2026
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CREATION AND SUSTAINING
OF THE SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL CULTURAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City Council and the City of Springfield, Massachusetts wish to pursue the re
designation and continued recognition of the Springfield Central Cultural District as a state
designated Cultural District through the enabling legislation MGL Chapter 10, Section 58A;
WHEREAS, the Springfield Central Cultural District is a defined geographic area in downtown
Springfield with a concentration of cultural facilities, creative assets, public spaces, historic resources,
and civic destinations identified through a formal mapping process;
WHEREAS, the City of Springfield recognizes that the Springfield Central Cultural District strengthens
the local economy, supports arts and culture, increases visibility for downtown and surrounding
cultural assets, and benefits from municipal contributions, whether financial, in kind, policy based, or
staff supported, that help sustain district activity and leadership;
WHEREAS, the Springfield Central Cultural District has served as an important framework for
advancing cultural visibility, creative partnerships, downtown activation, and cross sector
collaboration in Springfield, and the City seeks to strengthen that work through continued
designation and updated district planning;
WHEREAS, the Springfield Central Cultural District has established a diverse Cultural District Partnership,
formalized through a Cultural District Partnership Agreement, including representatives from
municipal government, the Local Cultural Council, cultural organizations, artists, creative businesses,
tourism, economic development, education, and community stakeholders, to provide leadership
and oversight for the Springfield Central Cultural District in alignment with state and local goals;
WHEREAS, the City of Springfield and its Cultural District Partnership commit to measuring required
state program metrics, including visitation rates and business openings and closings, as well as locally
relevant measures of district impact, and to reporting these annually to the Massachusetts Cultural
Council;
WHEREAS, the City of Springfield and its district partners have engaged cultural, creative, civic, and
community stakeholders in shaping the Springfield Central Cultural District and will continue to
support public participation, information sharing, and community benefit as part of the district’s
ongoing work;
WHEREAS, the City of Springfield and the Springfield Central Cultural District commit to improving
accessibility and inclusive participation over time, including practical steps that increase equitable
access to district spaces, programs, and opportunities;
WHEREAS, the Massachusetts Cultural Council will be petitioned in accordance with its guidelines and
criteria to continue the designation of the Springfield Central Cultural District;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Springfield, Massachusetts, that
the application for the continued state designation of the Springfield Central Cultural District be

submitted to the Massachusetts Cultural Council; and be it further resolved that in doing so, the City
of Springfield affirms its support for the goals of the Cultural District program, including attracting
artists and cultural enterprises, encouraging business and job development, establishing tourism
destinations, preserving and reusing historic buildings, enhancing property values, and fostering and
preserving local cultural development; and be it further resolved that the City will appoint a
municipal official to participate in the District Partnership, encourage property owners, businesses,
artists, cultural organizations, and community stakeholders within the district to contribute to its
ongoing success, and direct appropriate City departments and agencies to identify programs,
services, and policies that may strengthen and support the district and help ensure those resources
are accessible to it.

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

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.

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