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PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL
PAWTUCKET MUNICIPAL ANNEX, 100 FREIGHT STREET
2nd FLOOR – TEMPORARY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
ENTER PARKING LOT AT 75 SABIN STREET
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2026
A regular session of the Pawtucket City Council was held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 8:10 p.m., in the Temporary City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 100 Freight St., Pawtucket, RI.
Present – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak and Wildenhain.
Absent – Councilor Moreno.
President Mercer presided.
1. HIS HONOR, MAYOR DONALD R. GREBIEN, GAVE HIS ANNUAL BUDGET ADDRESS.
THE COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:18 PM TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” ARTICLE IV ENTITLED “FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICT”
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:23 PM.
AT 8:23 PM THE COUNCIL CONVENED A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 20-YEAR TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT FOR RISE ABOVE ALL PROPERTIES, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 258 PINE STREET (AP55, L567 & L568)
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:35 PM.
AT 8:35 PM THE COUNCIL CONVENED A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 20-YEAR TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT FOR FORTUITOUS TIDEWATER OZ, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 45 DIVISION STREET (AP23, L599) (Market Residential Project)
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS ADJOURNED AT 8:52 PM.
AT 8:52 PM THE COUNCIL CONVENED A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 20-YEAR TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT FOR FORTUITOUS TIDEWATER OZ, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON TAFT STREET (AP54, L827) (Mixed-Use Project)
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:00 PM.
AT 9:00 PM THE COUNCIL CONVENED A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 20-YEAR TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT FOR TIDEWATER STADIUM, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11 TIDEWATER STREET (AP65, L723) (Stadium)
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS ADJOURNED AT 9:07 PM.
THE COUNCIL RECONVENED AT 9:07 PM.
2. The reading of the records of the April 22, 2026 City Property Committee meeting, Finance Committee meeting, and City Council meeting was dispensed with and the records were APPROVED as prepared by the Clerk.
3. Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by Councilor Coderre, the *Consent Agenda was APPROVED on a unanimous voice vote:
*THE FOLLOWING COMMUNICATIONS WERE READ AND ORDERED FILED
A. 028 Resolutions from the Town of Charlestown Concerning Municipal Authority Over Land Use and Housing Decisions; on the 2025 State Affordable Housing Laws; Concerning Senate Bill S-2275 Relating to Comprehensive Permit Review and Affordable Housing Unit Accounting; and Identifying Shortcomings in the Housing 2030 Element of the RI State Guide Plan
B. 028 Proclamations from the Town of Portsmouth Declaring May 3-9, 2026 as the 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week; and Proclaiming April 24th as Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
C. 623 Communication from Gregg T. Anderson, Human Resources Coordinator, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Establishment of Maintenance Coordinator Position)
D. AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING THE SCHEDULE OF PAY RATES FOR LOCAL 3960 IN SECTION §88-12 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996. (Add: Maintenance Coordinator) – WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
E. 590 Communication from His Honor, Mayor Donald R. Grebien, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council (Introduction of the Budgets for FY 2027)
F. CAPITAL BUDGET ORDINANCE 2026-2027 - WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
G. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ORDINANCE 2027-2031 – WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
H. ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCE 2026-2027 – WAS LAID ON THE TABLE AND REFERRED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026.
I. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY WAS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS:
Gail Elliott – $400.00 / $595.00 (Property Damage)
Mary Darden – $300.00 (Pothole)
Melissa Miller – $456.90 (Tire)
J. THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY WAS REFERRED TO THE LAW DEPARTMENT AND RI INTERLOCAL TRUST:
Francisco R. Cruz – $3,575.00 (Property Damage)
William Mariscal – $7,850.00 / $13,121.00 (Property Damage)
Alex Dos Santos – $3,900.36 / $4,039.55 (Vehicle Damage)
Luis Santiago Bolivar Martinez – $4,958.50 (Vehicle Damage)
Ashley Pociadlo by GEICO via Subroclaims – $5,003.45 (Vehicle Damage)
Anonymous by Robinson & Clapham – No amount specified (School)
** TAKEN OFF CONSENT AGENDA FOR COMMENTS ONLY, NO OTHER ACTION TAKEN.
THE COUNCIL TOOK UP THE FOLLOWING:
4. FORMAL HEARING – TOWING LIST
Coastal Collision & Towing Inc., 540 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Speaking on behalf of the city was Daniel McKiernan, Esq., Assistant City Solicitor.
Mr. McKiernan stated that after discussions between the police department and the towing company, the police department will not be proceeding with any action at this time.
5. 609 Communication from Christopher Montalto, Supervisor, Distribution Design, RI Energy, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting a petition for installation of a joint pole at Pleasant St. to service a new city owned service cabinet for a stairway for stadium access WAS APPROVED PENDING APPROVAL FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
6. 609 Communication from Christopher Montalto, Supervisor, Distribution Design, RI Energy, to the Honorable Members of the Pawtucket City Council, submitting a petition for installation of joint poles at Power Rd. WAS APPROVED PENDING APPROVAL FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
7. UPON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2025, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $38,696.76
Amend the following:
AUTO = $ 1,258.87 $ 4,367.89
REAL ESTATE = $33,590.35 $30,481.33
TANGIBLES = $ 3,847.54
8. UPON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ABATEMENT OF TAXES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES, REAL ESTATE AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2025, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $38,696.76, AS AMENDED
9. UPON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 20-YEAR TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT FOR RISE ABOVE ALL PROPERTIES, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 258 PINE STREET (AP55, L567 & L568)
10. UPON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 20-YEAR TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT FOR FORTUITOUS TIDEWATER OZ, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 45 DIVISION STREET (AP23, L599) (Market Residential Project)
11. UPON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A 20-YEAR TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT FOR FORTUITOUS TIDEWATER OZ, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON TAFT STREET (AP54, L827) (Mixed-Use Project)
12. UPON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 20-YEAR TAX STABILIZATION AGREEMENT FOR TIDEWATER STADIUM, LLC FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11 TIDEWATER STREET (AP65, L723) (Stadium)
13. UPON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH FORTUITOUS TIDEWATER OZ, LLC
14. UPON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE FIRST AMENDED AND RESTATED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, THE PAWTUCKET REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, FORTUITOUS TIDEWATER OZ, LLC AND TIDEWATER STADIUM, LLC (MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT)
15. UPON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND CITY PROPERTY COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
588 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED GROUND LEASE BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, FORTUITOUS TIDEWATER OZ, LLC, AND FORTUITOUS PARTNERS, LLC
16. UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE ORDINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 410 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “ZONING” ARTICLE IV ENTITLED “FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICT”
17. UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS READ FOR THE FIRST TIME AND PASSED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
AN ORDINANCE IN AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 59 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET, 1996, ENTITLED “PENSIONS” (Mandatory Retirement)
18. UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY WERE APPROVED FOR PAYMENT ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
Stacey DaCruz – $300.00 (Pothole)
Miguel Miranda – $300.00 (Pothole)
Fredy Osorio – $283.88 (Pothole)
Robert Masse – $300.00 (Pothole)
Laura Agostini Lynch – $85.00 (Property Damage)
Ana Quadros – $1,111.39 (Property Damage)
19. UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY WERE DENIED ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
Brenda Lucier – $300.00 (Pothole)
Barbara Pacheco – $126.36 (Pothole)
Abby Patnaude – $209.03 (Pothole)
Enterprise Mobility – $1,461.82 (Firetruck)
20. UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY WAS DENIED AND REFERRED TO THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
Edilberto Contreras – $788.93 (Pothole)
21. UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY WERE DENIED AND REFERRED TO THE CITY OF CENTRAL FALLS ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
Barbara O’Neil – $1,480.00 (Pothole)
Nicole Rafferty – $571.36 (Manhole)
22. UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS, THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY WAS DENIED AND REFERRED TO THE RI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ON A ROLL CALL VOTE, AS FOLLOWS:
AYES – President Mercer; Councilors Araujo, Coderre, Gregor, Moran, Rubio, Stachowiak, and Wildenhain
NOES – 0.
Tyler Macedo – $235.00 (Pothole)
23. THE FOLLOWING CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AGAINST THE CITY WAS POSTPONED UNTIL THE MAY 20, 2026 COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS AND PENDING SUITS MEETING ON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE:
Gregory W. Smith – $1,016.00 (Property Damage)
Upon motion made by Councilor Araujo, seconded by the entire City Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:42 PM.