MA H4205

Authorizes the City of Watertown to lease space at the former Parker School at 124 Watertown Street for terms up to 30 years, with City Council approval of terms, conditions, and consideration

Exempts the leasing process from Chapter 30B procurement requirements, but requires an open, fair, and competitive disposition process using sound business practices

Allows preference for current lessees of the property as an evaluation criterion in the leasing process

Exempts lessee-performed design and construction work from state public construction laws (Chapters 7C, 149, and 30), while maintaining prevailing wage requirements under Chapter 149, sections 26-27H

Requires City Council vote to authorize any lease, preserving oversight under Chapter 40 section 3 and Chapter 30B section 16