Prepared by: Citizens’ Research Education Network,
Hartford Public Library, and Hartford 2000
There are 70 items on the regular agenda. The Council is meeting on Tuesday, rather
than Monday because of the Memorial Day holiday. 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.
Budget Adoption for fiscal year 01/02 - The Council will vote final approval of the
city’s budget for fiscal year 01/02. The budget is $435 million compared to an approved budget of $423
million for fiscal year 00/01. The
mill rate was set at 48, up from 47 last year. The Council voted on amendments to the City Manager’s recommended budget
on Thursday, May 17. (Item #1)
Billboard Ordinance – The Council will vote on
an ordinance which would change the charter with reference to signs. If the ordinance were adopted, sign permits
would be issued to the owners of the property where the sign is located, rather
than the owner of the sign. The
ordinance has been to public hearing and is on the action agenda. (Item #44)
Hiring Freeze for City Employees – The Council will
vote on a resolution authorizing City Manager Kee Borges to fill certain vacant
positions in the city administration. The Council voted at its January 8, 2001 meeting to enact a hiring
freeze on city employees. The freeze is
intended to avoid a budget deficit at the end of the year and allows exceptions
for extraordinary situations or where public safety is concerned. The present resolution lists the positions
the City Manager believes are necessary for maintaining current service
levels. There are eighty-four positions
listed. The Operations, Management, Budget,
Education, and Labor Committee is recommending passage. (Item #27)
Raising The Mayor’s Salary -- On the recommendation
of Council member Veronica Airey-Wilson, the Council will send to public
hearing, June 18, an ordinance which could raise the mayor’s salary from
$30,000 to $60,000 per year. If the
ordinance is passed by Council, it will be placed on the November 6
ballot. (Item #46)
Reconsideration of Request for Affirmative Action Plan
for Hartford Police Department – The Council will vote to reconsider a
resolution it passed at its last meeting. The resolution directed City Manager Kee Borges to provide the Council
with a full written description of a proposed Affirmative Action Plan for the
Hartford Police Department. The plan
was originally submitted to the city by the Cintron Plaintiffs. (Item #24)
If you have any questions about the agenda call Greg Vickers or Luwannia Tucker at CREN, 249‑1416. The Citizens' Research Education Network is a non‑profit research and education center for Hartford community‑based organizations. |