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The City Executive Board approved S:t Erik Markutveckling AB's purchase of the Magasin 5 property in Frihamnen from Stockholms Hamn AB for approximately SEK 400 million. This will be accomplished by S:t Erik Markutveckling acquiring shares in a newly formed subsidiary, Nya Lagerbolaget Y AB, which Stockholms Hamn AB established to own Magasin 5. This transfer is part of the city's urban development plan for Frihamnen and is financially neutral for the City of Stockholm.

The Stockholm City Executive Board has responded to a referral from the Ministry of Finance regarding incentives for lower municipal taxes. The city primarily rejected proposals for a "tax brake" and tax reduction grants, arguing that these undermine municipal self-governance and welfare funding. However, Stockholm did approve that general state grants should be indexed upwards and that the financing principle should be fully applied.

The City Executive Board decided that all Stockholm City committees will transition to digital personnel records to streamline management and improve information security, meaning existing paper documents will be scanned. The Board was also allocated 70 million SEK for the system's development and implementation from 2026-2031. The Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats issued a special reservation emphasizing the need for high security and thorough preparation, given past digitalization issues and the increased threat to IT systems.

The Cemeteries Board presented its first quarterly report for 2026, indicating an expectation to achieve all three of the City Council's overarching goals, as well as its own operational goals for the year. This report specifically detailed how deviations are managed and the actions being taken to ensure goal attainment.

The Cemeteries Committee decided to build a new chimney at the New Crematorium in Skogskyrkogården, aiming to improve operations, reduce energy consumption, and prevent corrosion. This decision means the Cemeteries Administration will now develop detailed project documentation, with an estimated cost of three million SEK.

The Cemeteries Administration presented the results of its 2026 employee survey, showing that the well-being index (AMI index) dropped from 82% last year to 79% this year. Employee participation in the survey also saw a slight decrease, from 90% to 89%.

The Cemeteries Committee received an opinion on the City Auditors' 2025 annual report, which found the committee's financial and operational results satisfactory, meeting goals and budget. However, the internal governance and control were deemed only partly sufficient, with improvements needed in investments, procurement, and contract management.

The Cemeteries Committee was informed about the status of the Skogskrematoriet restoration, which is proceeding on schedule. The committee received an update on the current situation, budget, and identified risks.

Hans Strandberg (Social Democrats) questioned how the administration manages irrigation in city cemeteries given climate change, and if there's a water usage plan. Henrik Baudou Fjelkman from the administration responded that they are restrictive with water, irrigating only new plantings as needed, and can limit or cease irrigation entirely during water shortages.

Stockholm Business Region's board approved an account of opinions the company submitted during 2026. This means they have reviewed and formally endorsed the positions the company put forward.

The Stockholm Business Region board approved and submitted its budget proposal for 2027, with an outlook for 2028-2029, to Stockholm Stadshus AB. Board members Isabel Smedberg-Palmqvist (L) and Christofer Fjellner (M) issued a special statement highlighting that housing shortages and a lack of international schools severely hinder Stockholm's ability to attract skilled professionals, and that the city needs to strengthen its support for new and small businesses.

The Stockholm Business Region board decided to co-finance the pilot project European Startup and Scaleup Hubs (ESSH) with 2 million SEK in 2026, pending EU funding approval. ESSH aims to strengthen collaboration between European innovation hubs to help deep-tech startups and scale-ups grow, with Sweden's hub comprising KTH Ventures/KTH Innovation, Sting, and Kista Science City. The decision included a special statement from Isabel Smedberg-Palmqvist (L), who emphasized the importance of ensuring the initiative also reaches entrepreneurs in the outer city districts and underrepresented groups.

The Stockholm Business Region board approved and submitted its Q1 2026 outcome report and annual forecast to Stockholm City Hall AB. However, the Liberals and Moderates issued a reservation against the decision, advocating for only partial approval due to concerns about declining business satisfaction and fewer companies than targeted. They also criticized the lack of restarted new business advisory services and proposed re-establishing a customer choice system under Stockholm Business Region.

The Moderate, Liberal, Christian Democrat, and Centre Parties submitted a letter requesting Familjebostäder to align its procurements with the government's new national procurement strategy. The parties seek information on how the company can enable greater participation from small and medium-sized enterprises in procurements, including associated risks and their management.

The Board of AB Familjebostäder approved a report on submitted consultation responses, including views on Boverket's proposals for new energy classes for buildings, solar energy requirements, and charging infrastructure regulations where they advocate shared solutions. They also highlighted the lack of financial impact assessments in the functional program for preschool premises, which could lead to project delays or cancellations.

CEO Chris informed the Municipal Council that the company had held a joint conference with the large negotiating delegation of the Tenants' Association. Additionally, the CEO presented information regarding the company's fire protection efforts.

The Board of AB Familjebostäder approved its statement on the City Audit Office's 2025 annual report. The audit concluded that Familjebostäder generally operated efficiently and economically satisfactorily, achieving most municipal goals. However, challenges remained in meeting new housing production targets, and internal governance and control were deemed only partly sufficient, requiring further development.

The Board of AB Familjebostäder has approved the renovation of Kaggen 1 in Tallkrogen, which includes 161 homes, at an estimated cost of 111 million SEK. This project aims to fix water and drainage issues, modernize basements, and improve outdoor areas for increased safety and better protection against heavy rainfall. Construction is set to begin in Q3 2026 and conclude in Q2 2028.

The board of AB Familjebostäder approved a status report on new construction, which highlighted challenges like high costs and uncertain demand. The Moderate Party, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats stressed the importance of cautious planning and thorough analysis for new projects to avoid unaffordable rents, noting that AB Familjebostäder has no construction starts planned for 2026.

The Board of AB Familjebostäder approved the budget basis for 2027, with a focus for 2028-2029. The Moderates, Liberals, Centre Party, and Christian Democrats issued a special statement criticizing the municipal council's failure to adopt an alternative budget proposal and emphasizing the need for strict cost control and potential restraint on new investments due to market conditions and the acquisition of AB Hjulstahem.