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Prepared by: Citizens’ Research Education Network,
Hartford Public Library, and Hartford 2000
There are 85 items on the regular agenda. The Council meeting will begin at 8 P. M.
at Hartford City Hall in Council Chambers and will be televised live on Hartford
Public Access, Channel 21.
Cutter Site – The council will vote on a resolution
authorizing the sale of 101 Pearl to Lewis & Pearl Connection, LLC. The parcel is one of the properties which
comprises the “Cutter” site, which is a parcel of land north and east of
Bushnell Park. The resolution calls for
closing no later than 90 days after the execution of the purchase and
construction to begin no later than 30 days after that. The site would be used for office space and
ground level retail. (Item #20)
Ordinance on Park Alcohol Waiver -- The Council will
refer to public hearing April 16 an ordinance changing the municipal code to
allow the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at the Pond House at
Elizabeth Park and the Pump house Gallery at Bushnell Park. Under the present code alcoholic beverages
are not allowed in Hartford’s parks except for occasions specifically allowed by
Council. (Item # 46)
Teen Pregnancy – The Council will vote on two
resolutions addressing teen pregnancy. The first resolution expresses the city’s support of the Breaking the
Cycle Program; the second directs City Manager Kee Borges to have the matter
studied and provide the Council appropriate recommendations for action by May
30, 2001. According to the resolutions,
Hartford has the highest rate (78.2%) of births to unwed women among the 50
largest cities analyzed in the Annie E. Casey “Kid’s Count” report. (Item #42)
Funding for City Projects -- The Council will vote on
two resolutions accepting money for city projects:
- $413,552
from the National Senior Citizens Education and Resource Center for employment
training for low-income seniors. (Item
#11)
- $273,000
from the state government for the Burns Learning Center. (Item #3)
Councilwomen – On the recommendation of
Councilpersons Marilyn Rosetti, Veronica Airey-Wilson, and Elizabeth Horton Sheff,
the Council will vote on a resolution making “Councilperson” and “Councilwoman”
the official form for addressing women on the City Council. (Item #49)
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. |
