Andrews v. City of Springfield

The plaintiffs are taxpayers who reside in the city of Springfield. They brought this action in Superior Court pursuant to G. L. c. 40, § 53,2 claiming that Springfield violated a competitive bidding statute, G. L. c. 149, §§ 44A et seq. (c. 149), in connection with the construction of a new regional animal control center (center). In 2003, Springfield entered into a “lease” agreement with Monarch Enterprises, LLC (Monarch),3 whereby Monarch agreed to build the center, according to Springfield’s detailed specifications, and Springfield would lease the center for up to twenty-five years. A…