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City Council Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on Dockets #0670-0678 and #0680, FY25 Budget: Department of Innovation and Technology

One of a series of hearings to review the FY25 Budget. The focus of this hearing is the FY25 budget for the Department of Innovation and Technology and related revolving funds.

The public can offer testimony.
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  1. Docket #0670-0672

    Orders for the FY25 Operating Budget, including annual appropriations for departmental operations, for the School Department, and for other post-employment benefits (OPEB).

  2. Docket #0673-0675

    Orders for capital fund transfer appropriations.

  3. Docket #0676-0678

    Orders for the Capital Budget, including loan orders and lease-purchase agreements.

  4. Docket #0680

    Message and order approving an appropriation of Four Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,400,000.00) from the 21st Century Fund, also known as the Public Educational, or Governmental (PEG) Access and Cable Related Fund, pursuant to Section 53F 3/4 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, to the PEG Access and Cable Related Grant for cable related purposes consistent with the franchise agreement between the cable operator and the city including but not limited to: (i) supporting public, educational or governmental access cable television services; (ii) monitoring compliance of cable operator with the franchise agreement; or (iii) preparation of renewal of the franchise license.

    These matters were sponsored by Mayor Michelle Wu and referred to the Committee on April 10, 2024. 

    NOTICE:  The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members.  However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

    PUBLIC TESTIMONY

    Public testimony is integral to the Council’s budget review process. Members of the public may submit written testimony, videos, or testify live in person (for in-person hearings) or via videoconference (for all hearings). All forms of testimony will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. Additional information is available at: boston.gov/council-budget.

    Staff Contact: Shane Pac

    Committee Email:  ccc.wm@boston.gov 

    Staff Email:  shane.pac@boston.gov | Staff Telephone: 617-635-3040

    Broadcast Live on Xfinity 8/RCN 82/ Fios 964 and streamed at: boston.gov/city-council-tv

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