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Prepared by: Citizens’ Research Education Network,
Hartford Public Library, and Hartford 2000
There are 52 items on the regular agenda, though more may be
added on the supplemental agenda. The Council meeting will begin at
8 P.M. and will be televised on Hartford Public Access, Channel 21.
Hiring Hartford -- On the recommendation of Deputy Mayor Sanchez, the Council will be
considering a resolution to place Horizon Roofing on the noncompliance list of
contractors and terminate the city’s present contract with Horizon. The resolution argues that Horizon is not
complying with the portion of its contract which requires it to hire 30% of its
workforce from Hartford residents.
Horizon has contracted with the city to perform roof renovations on
several Hartford public schools. (Item
#38)
Outdoor Advertising -- The Council will consider a resolution authorizing City Manager Kee Borges
to execute a lease agreement with Martin Media for property at Hamilton and
Wellington Streets. The agreement would
allow Martin Media to erect an outdoor sign on the property. The resolution was on the agenda for the
January 11 meeting but was postponed at the recommendation of the Planning,
Economic Development, and Zoning Committee until details of the lease agreement
were known. (Item #30)
Compensatory time for
Department Heads -- On the recommendation of the Deputy Mayor, the Council
will vote on a resolution requiring a study of the possibility of eliminating
“compensatory time eligibility” for positions of Department Heads and
Assistants Department Heads. The
resolution points out that Department Heads and their Assistants are often
required to attend community and civic functions at various hours and that
these duties are assumed when the position is accepted. (Item #39)
Parkville
Transportation Grant -- The Council will be voting on a resolution
authorizing the City Manager to join with the Capital Region Council of
Governments to apply for a grant from the Federal Highway Administration. The Parkville portion of the grant would be
used to create a model for “traffic calming, pedestrian improvements, better
access for trucks,” and parking availability.
(Item #7)
Delinquency
Prevention Plan -- The Council will
vote on a resolution authorizing the City Manager to apply for funds to convene
a coalition of providers and residents to create a comprehensive Delinquency
Prevention Plan. The coalition would
include, among others, representatives from the Urban League of Greater
Hartford, Hispanic Health Council, library branches, the YWCA, and the
Department of Human Services. (Item #8)
If you have any questions about the agenda, call the Council at 522‑4888 or Greg Vickers at CREN, 249‑1416. The Citizens' Research Education Network is a non‑profit information center for Hartford community‑based organizations. |
