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Prepared by: Citizens’ Research Education Network,
Hartford Public Library, and Hartford 2000
There are 103 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.
Goodwin Estate Redevelopment – The Council will send
to Public Hearing August 20, a resolution which would open the door for the
redevelopment of the Goodwin Estate (1280 Asylum Avenue). If passed, the city would contract with
Ginsburg Development Connecticut, LLC to restore the Goodwin Estate and
construct condominiums on the property. The condominiums (63 total) would be sold in the price range of $315,000
per unit. Ginsburg Development was
chosen, in part, because their plan would leave the front lawn of the property
intact, would include amenities for the residents like a swimming pool and a
fitness center, and would be marketed to mature adults. Once completed the development could add
$19,000,000 to the grand list. (Item
#10)
University of Hartford/Thomas Cadillac Site -- The
Council will vote on a proposal to grant the University of Hartford (UHart) tax
increment financing (TIF) assistance
for development of property located at the intersection of Albany Avenue and
Westbourne Parkway, the old Thomas Cadillac site. UHart is proposing to remediate environmental problems on the
property and construct the Hartt Gateway Center for Performing Arts. (Item #4)
Billboard Ordinance – The Council will vote on
an ordinance which would change the charter with reference to billboards. 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 # 50)
Urban Rehabilitation Homeownership Program -- The
Council will send to Public Hearing August 20 an ordinance allowing the city to
reduce its assessment of homes improved through funding by the Urban
Rehabilitation Homeownership Program. The program, recently initiated by the state, allows home improvement
loans of up to $35,000 and allows municipalities
the ability to forgive the assessment associated with the home
improvements. The loans are forgiven
after 5 years.
Contaminated Soil in Stowe Village – On the recommendation of Deputy Mayor Louis
Watkins, the Council will vote on a resolution to investigate the city’s legal
recourse with regards to contaminated soil that has been transported from the
construction site of a downtown garage to the Stowe Village housing
complex. The soil was transported there
by the Manafort Brothers, Inc. (Item
#79)
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. |
