Prepared by: Citizens’ Research Education Network,
Hartford Public Library, and Hartford 2000
There are 58 items on the regular
agenda. The Council meeting will begin at 8 P. M. at Hartford City Hall
in Council Chambers.
Police Incremental Hiring Plan
- On the recommendation of Council member Calixto Torres, the Council will vote
on a resolution that would establish an incremental hiring process for police
officers. At present, it takes eighteen
months from initial job posting to the end of the mandatory training for entry
of officers into the force. According
to the resolution there is significant attrition during this period and an
incremental hiring plan would reduce excessive vacancies and overtime
costs. (Item #57)
Permit Penalties - The
Council will vote on an ordinance which would create a penalty fee for anyone
who begins a building project requiring a permit without first obtaining a
permit. Permits are required for a
variety of construction activities. The
penalty will be equal to and in addition to the cost of the permit and will be
required whether or not the permit is issued. (Item #34)
West End Community Center
- The Council will vote on a resolution which would designate $450,000 in Urban
Development Action Grant account funds be used to create a West End Community
Center. The Community Center is part of
the West End Civic Association Neighborhood Revitalization plan. The West End Civic Association will provide
oversight for the center. The
Operations, Management, and Budget Committee is recommending passage. (Item #28)
Hartford Parks Trust Fund
– The Council will send to Public Hearing April 15 two resolutions using
Hartford Parks Trust Fund moneys. The first would allocate $500,000 to help
restore the ponds at Keney, Pope, Goodwin, and Elizabeth Parks. The second would allocate $100,000 to be
used to replace the roof at Hyland Park. (Items #42 & 43)
Extension of Interim City
Manager Contract - On the recommendation of Minority Leader Louis Watkins
and Councilman Brian Kennelly, the Council will vote on a resolution which
would extend the term of interim City Manager Albert Ilg. Mr. Ilg was originally hired to serve to
April 12, 2002. If passed the
resolution would extend his contract through June 30. (Item #58)
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. |