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Hartford City Council Meeting

Monday, April 12, 1999

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

There are 71 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.

Hartford Economic Development Commission Appointees -- The Council will vote on a resolution recommending appointments to the Hartford Economic Development Commission. There are a total of 11 recommendations: seven from the City Council and four from the Hartford business community. The Council recommendations are: Alexander Aponte, Adam Cloud, Kenneth Kennedy, David R. Kovacs, Rafael Lopez-Hernandez, Richard Staples, and Richard Wareing. The business community recommendations are Bruce Carlson, Eunice Groark, Suzanne Hopgood, and Carlos Lopez. (Item #38)

Stadium Traffic Task Force -- On the recommendation of Council member Marotta, the Council will be voting on a resolution to create a task force to develop a Hartford Traffic Flow Plan for the “streets near to and leading to Patriot’s Stadium.” The task force will consist of representatives from the Mayor’s office, the Court of Common Council, the Traffic Division of the Police Department, the Department of Public Works, the Fire Marshall’s Office, and the Parking Authority. (Item #56)

Hartford Police Accreditation -- On the recommendation of Council member O’Connell, the Council will vote on a resolution under which the city would apply for federal accreditation of the Hartford Police Department. Accreditation would provide management tools to the department. (Item #18)

City Auction -- On the recommendation of Council member McGarry the Council will vote on a resolution to hold an auction of city-owned properties that do not serve a public purpose. According to the resolution, the city owns over 440 such properties. If enacted, the auction will be held before August 1, 1999. (Item #58)

Southend Youth Soccer -- The Council will be voting on a resolution to allocate $12,000 and the support of the Hartford Human Services Department to the Southend Youth Soccer League. (Item #37)

Y2K Education -- The Council will be voting to designate the week of April 19, 1999 “Spring into 2000 Week.” The week will kick-off informational seminars for residents and businesses on year 2000 computer problems and is sponsored by the city’s Y2K Taskforce. (Item #39)

City Budget Hearings -- On the recommendation of Council member McGarry, the Council will be voting on a resolution to publicize and encourage public attendance at the 1999-2000 budget hearings. (Item #59)

Stowe Village Development -- The Council will be voting on a resolution to provide a $1 million match for a $20 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for redevelopment at Stowe Village. The grant is part of the HUD’s HOPE VI grant program. (Item #7)

Neighborhood Youth Centers -- The Council will be voting to support several neighborhood youth centers in their bid for a grant from the state Office of Policy and Management. Mi Casa, Neighborhood Bridges, and SAND neighborhood centers have been recipients of the funds in the past and are applying for the funding now. (Item #34)

Emergency Medical Services Task Force -- On the recommendation of the City Manager the Council will vote on a resolution expanding the task force evaluating Emergency Medical Services in Hartford. The original task force was set at five members and the City Manager is requesting it be expanded in order to include more community participation. (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.

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