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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

MUNICIPAL FINANCE OVERSIGHT BOARD

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

In accordance with Section 20 of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, as most recently extended by Section 1 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, and the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General’s guidance updated as of April 8, 2025, please note the following:

Notice is hereby given in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, § 20, that a meeting of the Municipal Finance Oversight Board, established under Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2003, and so designated under Chapter 149 of the Acts of 2004, will be held through remote participation via Conference Call Number: (323) 433-2351, Access Code: 764852647#, Link: Teams Meeting, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.

Notice is hereby also given that the Municipal Finance Oversight Board will electronically record this meeting.

AGENDA

1. Approval of Minutes

• May 13, 2026

2. City of Lowell

A Chapter 44A request for $144,377,796 in state-qualified bonds for the following:

• Various Water Improvements - Water Main Improvements due to Sewer Separation (EPA Mandate) 
• Various Water Improvements - LRWU - Treatment Facility Upgrades (HVAC, electrical, etc.) 
• Municipal Building Improvements 
• Various Water Improvements - Cast Iron Water Main Replacement 
• Street Paving & Bridge Improvements 
• Various Water Improvements - On-call Emergency Repairs & “curb-to-curb” restoration/ paving 
• Various Water Improvements - Rourke Bridge Transmission Main - Cross Connection Work (post-construction) 
• Various Water Improvements - Lead Service Line Replacement Program 
• Transmission Main Vulnerabilities 
• Various Water Improvements - Rourke Bridge Transmission Main - Design Work 
• Various Water Improvements - Residual Meter Replacement Program
• Parking Garage Improvements 
• Various Water Improvements - New Lagoon (1 new lagoon) 
• Park Improvements 
• Water Meter Replacement 
• Various Water Improvements - Valve Replacement Program 
• Various Water Improvements - LRWU - Treatment Facility Upgrades (Roof, PV Upgrade) 
• Technology Upgrades and Replacements 
• ADA Improvements 
• Various Water Improvements - Permitting & Planning- Engineering Services 
• Various Water Improvements - Vehicle Replacement Plan 
• Roadway Paving Machine 
• Vehicle Replacements 
• Various Accelerated Repairs 
• Various Water Improvements - Reservoir Tree Removal 
• Various Water Improvements - Hydrant Replacement Program 
• Land Interests Acquisition 
• Traffic Improvements 
• Body Worn Cameras 
• Various Water Improvements - SCADA 
• Parking Garage Improvements - Security Cameras 
• Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) Communications Assessment and Design 
• Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) 
• Enterprise Asset Management Software Implementation 
• Voting Booth Replacement

3. Long-range municipal fiscal stability
4. Board processes
5. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair of the Municipal Finance Oversight Board within 48 hours of the meeting
6. Discussion of agenda items for the next meeting
7. Adjournment