On the agenda: Lowell meeting — Data Center (May 12)

Date:
May 12, 2026
Time:
6:30 PM
Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA / Zoom (Hybrid)

1. ROLL CALL
2. MAYOR'S BUSINESS
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2.2. Proclamation - Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
3. CITY CLERK
3.1. Minutes Of Non-Profit Organizations SC May 5th; City Council Regular Meeting May
5th, For Acceptance.
Documents:
2026 MAY 5 NON PROFIT SC MINUTES.PDF
2026 MAY 5 CC MINUTES.PDF
3.2. Vote - Amend Council Meetings 6.16.26 And 6.30.26
Documents:
VOTE - AMEND COUNCIL MEETINGS 6.16.26 AND 6.30.26.PDF
4. CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS
4.1. C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. Provide City Council With An Update On The RAISE Bridge
Projects.
4.2. C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. Work With Owner Project Manager [OPM] To Provide The
City Council With An Update On Fire House Projects.

4.1. C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. Provide City Council With An Update On The RAISE Bridge
Projects.
4.2. C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. Work With Owner Project Manager [OPM] To Provide The
City Council With An Update On Fire House Projects.
4.3. C. Liang - Req. City Council Adopt Following Motions Approved By The Non-Profit
Organizations SC: 1) Motion By C. Mercier, Seconded By C. McDonough To Request
City Manager Provide A Report To The Council Outlining Concrete Efforts By The City
To Assist Non-Profits With Grant Applications To Ensure Compliance With New
Federal Standards And Regulations; 2) Motion By C. McDonough, Seconded By C.
Mercier To Have City Manager Provide A Report Outlining Recent Grant Application
Review By The City Regarding The Process; Including All Communications Involved
With The City And Non-Profits.
4.4. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. Have DPD Hold A Community Forum For Residents To
Provide Input Around Data Center Zoning.
4.5. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. Have The Law Department Prepare The Necessary Steps To
Allow Driveway Curb Cuts Beyond The Current 15 Foot Maximum Allowed In The TSF
Zones.
4.6. C. Scott - Req. City Mgr. Provide An Informational Update On The Billerica And
Woburn St. Culvert Replacements.
4.7. C. Juran - Req. City Mgr. Have MIS Department Provide Information On The Major
Enhancements Completed Over The Last 2 Years And Planned For The Next 2 Years
To Public-Facing IT Systems, Including Lowell GIS, 311 And Other Systems, And How
Such Enhancements And Plans Are Communicated To The Public (Including When
Functionality Is Reduced).
4.8. C. Juran - Req. City Mgr. Have Parking Department Provide Information About The
Rules Re: Residence-Based Parking Placards, Including How Issued, What Happens
When One Is Lost, How Enforced, How Replaced If Lost, Etc.
4.9. C. Juran - Req. City Mgr. Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On Any
Planned Closings Of Douglas Road For Electric Work To The Flood Relief Tank And
How Residents Will Be Notified Of Any Detours.
4.10. C. McDonough - Req. City Mgr. Have The Appropriate Department Provide An
Update On Canal Bridge And Walkway Repairs; Especially The Sidewalk At The
Intersection Of Market And Dutton; The Canal Bridge On Broadway Over Western
Canal; And The Canal Walkway Through The HCID.
4.11. C. McDonough - Req. City Mgr. Have The Proper Department Look Into The
Feasibility Of Enhanced Safety Features, Such As Road Marking And/Or Signage, In
The Area Of Martin, Sparks, And Riverside Streets.
4.12. C. Rourke / C. Robinson - Req. City Council Remove Following Item From Table:
“Wire Insp. Report - 1) Boston Gas - Request Permission To Replace Existing Cast
Iron Gas Main At 24-360 Gorham Street; 2) Boston Gas - Request Permission To
Replace Existing Cast Iron Gas Main At 67-94 Kinsman Street; And 3) National Grid Request Permission To Install Underground Electric Conduit At 50 Dracut
Street.” (Tabled 5/5/26)
4.13. C. Robinson - Req City Mgr. Have The Proper Departments Review And Provide Any
Recommendations On Carving Out Potential Local Regulations Similar Or In Line With
Senate Bill S.3077 An Act To Enhance Safe Use Of Micromobility Devices.
4.14. C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On
The Cemetery Garage Project.
4.15. C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. Work With The Proper Departments And Provide The
Council With A Report On Any Means Our First Responders Could Voluntarily Donate
A Days Pay That Could Be Transferred To Assist The Recovery Of Firefighter Nick

4.14. C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. Have The Proper Department Provide An Update On
The Cemetery Garage Project.
4.15. C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. Work With The Proper Departments And Provide The
Council With A Report On Any Means Our First Responders Could Voluntarily Donate
A Days Pay That Could Be Transferred To Assist The Recovery Of Firefighter Nick
Spinale In Chelmsford.
4.16. C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. Work With The Proper Departments To Examine And
Report Back To The Council On Existing Injury Coverage Policies Surrounding Our
First Responders And Engagement At Training Facilities As Well As Any
Recommendations.
4.17. M. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. Report Back To The City Council On The Status Of The
Solar Panels At Lowell High School.
5. COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER
5.1. Motion Responses
A) Motion Response - CCTCI
B) Motion Response - Boott Hydro Relicensing FERC
C) Motion Response - NGrid Appear In-Person Installations of Poles
D) Motion Response - NGrid Presentation to Sub Committee
Documents:
A) MOTION RESPONSE - CCTCI.PDF
B) MOTION RESPONSE - BOOTT HYDRO RELICENSING FERC.PDF
C) MOTION RESPONSE - NGRID APPEAR IN-PERSON INSTALLATIONS
OF POLES.PDF
D) MOTION RESPONSE - NGRID PRESENTATION TO SUB
COMMITTEE.PDF
5.2. Informational Reports
Informational Report - MassMills
Informational Report - Arbor Day Foundation Award 4-1-2026
Documents:
INFORMATIONAL REPORT - MASSMILLS.PDF
INFORMATIONAL REPORT - ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION AWARD 4-12026.PDF
6. VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
6.1. Vote - Accept Timely Submission Of The Budget
Documents:
VOTE - ACCEPT TIMELY SUBMISSION OF THE BUDGET.PDF
6.2. Vote - FY2027 Budget Approved Appropriation Order
Documents:
VOTE - FY2027 BUDGET APPROVED APPROPRIATION ORDER.PDF
6.3. Vote - Accept/Expend $467,917 Criminal Justice Response Program Grant - LPD
Documents:

Documents:
VOTE - FY2027 BUDGET APPROVED APPROPRIATION ORDER.PDF
6.3. Vote - Accept/Expend $467,917 Criminal Justice Response Program Grant - LPD
Documents:
VOTE - ACCEPTEXPEND 467,917 CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSE
PROGRAM GRANT - LPD.PDF
6.4. Vote - Approve Amendment To Special Permit
Documents:
VOTE - APPROVE AMENDMENT TO SPECIAL PERMIT.PDF
6.5. Vote - Declare 9 Mill Street Court Surplus And Available For Sale
Documents:
VOTE - DECLARE 9 MILL STREET COURT SURPLUS AND AVAILABLE
FOR SALE.PDF
7. ORDERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
7.1. Order - 2027 Capital Plan Loan Order
Documents:
ORDER - 2027 CAPITAL PLAN LOAN ORDER.PDF
7.2. Order - Parking Capital Improvements Loan Order
Documents:
ORDER - PARKING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS LOAN ORDER.PDF
8. ORDINANCES FROM THE CITY MANAGER
8.1. Ordinance - Amend Chapters 50 And 81 - Water And Sewer
Documents:
ORDINANCE - AMEND CHAPTERS 50 AND 81 - WATER AND
SEWER.PDF
8.2. Ordinance - Amend Sewer Rate FY27
Documents:
ORDINANCE - AMEND SEWER RATE FY27.PDF
8.3. Ordinance - Amend Water Rate FY27
Documents:
ORDINANCE - AMEND WATER RATE FY27.PDF
9. CONSTABLE BONDS
9.1. Communication - City Mgr. Request Approval Of Constable Bond

ORDINANCE - AMEND WATER RATE FY27.PDF
9. CONSTABLE BONDS
9.1. Communication - City Mgr. Request Approval Of Constable Bond
Documents:
COMMUNICATION - CITY MGR. REQUEST APPROVAL OF CONSTABLE
BOND.PDF
10. REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)
10.1. Non-Profit Organizations SC May 5, 2026.
10.2. Auditor/Clerk Oversight And Personnel SC May 12, 2026.
11. PETITIONS
11.1. Misc. - Amigos Convenience Store (Samuel Carvalho) Request Installation Of A "15Minute" Parking Sign At 994 Central Street.
Documents:
2026 MAY 12 AMIGOS CONVENIENCE STORE SAMUEL CARVALHO
REQ 15 MIN PARKING SIGN IN FRONT OF BUSINESS AT 994 CENTRAL
ST.PDF
11.2. Misc. - Nancy Valdes Request Installation Of A Handicap Parking Sign At 168 High
Street.
Documents:
2026 MAY 12 NANCY VALDES REQ HANDICAP PARKING SIGN 168 HIGH
STREET.PDF
12. ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
Office of the City Clerk - 375 Merrimack Street - Phone: 978.674.4161