Council Revisiting Multi-Million Dollar Loan Order

The Medford City Council will once again discuss a loan order from the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) in the amount of $3.2 million that is expected to be used for improvements throughout the city.

Mayor Michael McGlynn and Budget Director Stephanie Muccini Burke have been requested to be present at tonight's council committee of the whole meeting at 6 p.m. in room 207 of Medford City Hall.

That is to be followed by a regular city council meeting at 7 p.m. in the Howard F. Alden Auditorium. You can see what's on tap for both meetings here.

The interest-free loan is available from the MWRA because the city can produce documentation for all water work appropriated from city accounts dating back to 2000, and then apply for reimbursement.

The biggest project McGlynn proposed in February from the loan was $950,000 to build the road to enter Brooks Estate.

Also, McGlynn is proposing $150,000 for a complete upgrade to the school system's security cameras. He also discussed purchasing five new Medford Police cruisers, new identification system equipment for police, a new pumper for the Medford Fire Department and lighting improvements in the city.

The council voted 5-1 in February to give the plan a first reading, with a total of three readings necessary for the MWRA to eventually give its approval. However, the council has not discussed the matter since then.