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Prepared by: Citizens’ Research Education Network,
Hartford Public Library, and Hartford 2000
There are 50 items on the regular agenda; more may be added
on the supplemental agenda. The meeting will begin at 8 P.M. and will be
televised on Hartford Public Access, Channel 21.
Adriaen’s Landing – The Council will vote on a resolution outlining the city’s potential
contribution to Adriaen’s Landing. The
resolution would authorize
- The
donation of 6 parcels of land (96 and 102 Potter Street, 70 Commerce Street, 2A
Prospect Street, 41-65 Arch Street, and 69 Columbus Boulevard)
- An
$8 million loan to the project’s hotel through HUD’s section 108 loan program
- A
$2 million BEDI grant and $5 million loan through HUD’s Section 108 loan
program
- Delegation
of the city’s permitting and zoning authority to the state (to the extent
allowed by law)
- Consideration
of a reduction in the amount of real property taxes paid by the hotel if there
is a demonstrated need
- Consideration
of a reduction in the amount of real property taxes paid by the
retail/entertainment district if there is a demonstrated need
- Discontinuance
and donation of Mechanic, Potter, and Commerce Streets.
The resolution comes with the recommendation of the
Planning, Economic Development, and Zoning Committee. According to the attached communication there was no opposition
to the project expressed at the February 22 public hearing. (Item # 24)
Fire Arms Board of
Inquiry – The Council will vote on two resolutions effecting the Firearms
Board of Inquiry. The first would
direct City Manager Kee Borges to reconstitute the Firearms Board of Inquiry
with reference to the Special Master. The Special Master would be appointed by the City Council and have broad
powers to make decisions on disputes regarding the Consent Decree. The resolution would name Attorney Richard
Beider as the Special Master. The
second resolution would direct the City Manager to ensure that the Board be reconstituted
in compliance with the Cintron ruling. (Items # 49 & 50)
Banning of Firearm
Facsimiles -- On the recommendation of Council member Steve Harris, the
Council will send to public hearing an ordinance which would ban the sale of
any replica or facsimile of a firearm which could “reasonably be perceived to
be a real firearm. ” (Item # 40)
Capewell
Redevelopment – The Council will vote on a resolution which would allow the
Hartford Redevelopment Agency (HRA) to help finance the redevelopment of the
old Capewell Manufacturing site. The
Hennessey Company has requested the city authorize the sale of $15 million in
bonds to help pay for its renovations at the Capewell site. The renovations would include the creation of 105 apartment units,
an outdoor pool, a cabana, and a parking garage. The city would not be
responsible for the repayment of the bonds. This resolution has been to public hearing and, if approved, would be
voted on by HRA at its March 9 meeting. (Item # 6)
Coltsville
Development – The Council will vote on a resolution approving a
tax-abatement agreement with Coltsville Heritage Park, Inc. The agreement forgives 70% of the real
property taxes now due (upon payment of the remaining 30%) and abates taxes on
the property through 2004. The first
two years of the abatement is at 90% and thereafter drops 10% a year for the
next three years. Coltsville Heritage
Park is planning to implement environmental remediation and development of the
property. The Operations, Management,
Budget, Education, and Labor Committee is recommending passage. (Item # 29)
Traffic Calming
-- On the recommendation of Council member Veronica Airey-Wilson, the Council
will vote on a resolution which would explore reducing speeds in residential
neighborhoods. The resolution points
out that many community residents complain about the unsafe speeds at which
vehicles travel through their neighborhoods. (Item # 46)
Suspending the
Suspense Calendar -- On the recommendation of Deputy Mayor Sanchez, the
Council will vote on a resolution which, if passed, would change the Council
Rules which allow items to be added to the Council’s agenda the day of the
meeting. At present, the Council may
“suspend” its rules and allow agenda items to be added which were not submitted
by the normal deadline for agenda items - noon on the Wednesday prior to the
Council meeting. The resolution under
review would allow only items which need immediate attention for preservation
of the public peace, resident safety, or fiscal stability of the city to be
allowed to be added to the agenda on the day of the meeting. (Item # 44)
If you have any questions about the agenda Greg Vickers at CREN, 249‑1416. The Citizens' Research Education Network is a non‑profit information center for Hartford community‑based organizations. |
