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Council Preview
Hartford City Council Meeting

Monday, March 27, 2000

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

There are 68 items on the regular agenda; it is unlikely that more will be added on the supplemental agenda. The meeting will begin at 8 P.M. and will be televised on Hartford Public Access, Channel 21.

Approval of NRZ Plans – The Council will vote on an ordinance which would approve the Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) Strategic Plans for Asylum Hill, Parkville, and South Green. The plans were discussed by the Commission on the City Plan and by the Planning, Economic Development and Zoning Committee. Both are recommending passage. (Items #19, 21 & 31)

Banning of Firearm Facsimiles -- On the recommendation of Council member Steve Harris, the Council will vote on 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.” The ordinance has been to public hearing and is being recommended for passage by the Quality of Life and Public Safety Committee. (Items #26 & 33)

Police Review Board – On the recommendation of Council member Horton Sheff, the Council will vote on an ordinance which will alter the Civilian Police Review Board. If passed, the ordinance would require, among other things, that the review Board have one resident appointed by the Human Relations Commission, that the Board reflect the city’s neighborhood communities, and that the police representatives to the Board shall have undergone diversity training. It is the duty of the Civilian Review Board to review investigations of citizen complaints against the police. The Quality of Life and Public Safety Committee reviewed the ordinance but the motion to recommend passage failed. This item has been to public hearing and is on the action calendar. (Items #24 & 32)

Adriaen’s Landing Update – The Council will vote on resolution to engage Rothchild Realty to conduct a financial analysis of the costs and benefits of Adriaen’s Landing for the city. The resolution authorizes the City Manager to pay Rothchild Realty up to $60,000 for the assessment. (Item #7)

Hartford Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission – On the recommendation of Council member Caro, the Council will vote on a resolution which would change the procedure of handling parks-related resolutions. If passed, the Council would direct all parks- related issues through the Hartford Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for its “review, research and recommendations.” The Advisory Commission would then submit its recommendations to the Council. The Commission is composed of Hartford residents appointed by the Council. (Item #64)

Renaissance Place -- The Council will vote on two resolutions effecting Renaissance Place- a proposed development of the downtown block bounded by Asylum, Pratt, Main, and Trumbull Streets.. If passed the resolutions would authorize the Hartford Economic Development Commission to issue a $26.3 million Tax Increment Finance bond and would authorize the City Manager to enter into a tax assessment agreement with the developers of Renaissance Place. (Items #13 & 14)

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.

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