Revere City Council Meeting 6/8/26

The Revere City Council meeting on June 8, 2026, included significant procurement and budget discussions primarily focused on the ongoing high school construction project and municipal equipment purchases. The council received a detailed update from Ryan Daken of LeftField on the high school project, noting that bidding was complete and the project was $14.8 million under the previously established construction cost, with a guaranteed maximum price contract submitted to the state for approval. Construction was about 15% complete, with site work and foundation pours underway, and the project was on schedule and financially healthy. The council also approved a $50,000 appropriation from a stormwater trust fund for design work on stormwater improvements and a $190,000 appropriation from solid waste enterprise retained earnings to purchase a specialized street sweeper, with discussion on operational costs and contract considerations. Additionally, the council approved a 4% water and sewer rate increase for fiscal year 2027, primarily driven by assessments from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA), with debate on the impact on residents and potential future rate studies. Other agenda items included zoning approvals and appointments, but no further procurement actions were noted.