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Council Review
Hartford City Council Meeting

Wednesday, February 13, 2002

Prepared by: Citizens’ Research Education Network, Hartford Public Library, and Hartford 2000

There were 46 items on the regular agenda.   The Council meeting began at 8 P. M. at Hartford City Hall in Council Chambers and was preceded by a Public Hearing that began at 7:30 P.M. The Council meeting was held on Wednesday rather than Monday due to Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, which was celebrated on Tuesday, February, 12.

City Legislative Agenda – On the recommendation of Council members John Kennelly and Marilyn  Rossetti, the Council adopted the 2002 State Legislative Package.  Among other things the Legislative Package includes 1) full funding for magnet schools for operational and educational costs, 2) addressing high automobile insurance rates for city residents, 3) funding for development of the Historically Underutilized Business Zone Program for small business relocation in Hartford, and 4) funding for Neighborhood Revitalization Zones.

Goodwin Estate Development -- The Council passed three ordinances changing zoning regulations in order to assist in the redevelopment of the Goodwin Estate property.  The ordinances allow GDC, Inc. to develop the former Goodwin estate which has been unoccupied for some time.  GDC is proposing to construct 60 units on the site, seven of which would be in the old Goodwin mansion.

West End Civic Association Strategic Plan – The Council passed an ordinance officially approving the Strategic Plan of the West End Civic Association Neighborhood Revitalization Zone.

Charter Revision Deadline – The Council passed a resolution setting a deadline of April 5, 2002 for the draft report of the Charter Revision Commission.

Small Business Development Program - The Council received a report from the Planning, Economic Development, and Zoning Committee on the Small Business Development Program of the Hartford Economic Development Commission.  The program facilitates the licensing and inspection process, business start-ups, trainings, business recruitment, and financial assistance for small businesses in Hartford.

Greenberg Plan Update -- The Council received an update report from the City Manager’s office on progress made regarding the Downtown Hartford Economic and Urban Design Action Strategy, also known as the Greenberg Plan.  The report outlines progress related to: projects (e.g., plans for new residential units in the downtown area), planning (e.g., the promotion of increased retail space downtown), policy and process (e.g., Housing Overlay Districts to promote downtown housing development), and transportation and infrastructure (e.g., signage projects and study for a downtown circulator route).  The Greenberg Plan is an outline for appropriate urban design which will enhance economic development related to Hartford’s downtown.

If you have any questions about the agenda call Greg Vickers at CREN, 249-1416. The Citizens' Research Education Network is a non-profit research and education center for Hartford community-based organizations.

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