Council Previews & Reviews >> Reviews > November 25, 2002

Council Review
Hartford City Council Meeting

Monday, November 25, 2002

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

There were 55 items on the regular agenda: one item was added during the meeting.  The next Council meeting will be Monday, December 9 at 8 P. M. at Hartford City Hall in Council Chambers.The next public hearing will be December 9 at 7:30 P.M.

Building Operations Partnership Board – The Council passed a resolution endorsing the consolidation of building operations and maintenance between the City, the School District, and the business community.The resolution allows for the creation of a Building Operations Partnership Board which will include two members from the City Administration and two from the School Administration.The purpose of the Board will be to increase the efficiency of personnel.

Dutch Point/Good Shepherd Revitalization – The Council passed a resolution to commit $7,440,000 over a five year period for the revitalization of the Dutch Point/Good Shepherd area.The funds will originate from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), UDAG Repayments, HOME funds, and CCEDA housing funds.The grants will be used to transform the Dutch Point Housing project into 150 mixed income rental units and 50 homeowner units.

Rodent Control Plan – The Council passed an ordinance requiring all new development – which includes new buildings and new additions to existing buildings – have a Rodent Control Plan to eliminate rodents on the entire property.The plan must include a contract with a licensed exterminator.The plan must be approved by the Rodent Control Division and building permits will not be issued until the “planning and baiting effort” is complete and approved.

Park Hours Changes – On the recommendation of Council member Robert Painter, the Council passed an ordinance which changes the hours of operations of Hartford’s parks.The ordinance changes park hours from 6 A.M. through 10 P.M. to a dawn to dusk schedule.Allowances have been be made so that both pond houses may stay open past dusk.Also,individuals and groups may obtain a permit in order to be in the parks before dusk and after dark.

Notification of School Closings -- The Council referred to the Education Committee a resolution which would adopt a set of procedures regarding permanent school closings.The procedures would require, among other things, that a study be done prior to any school closing and that the study include input from parents, the cost savings to be accrued, and alternatives to closing the school.

Board of Education Appointments – The Council approved Mayor Eddie Perez’ appointments to the Board of Education.The three appointees will join the four members who were elected in November.The three appointees are Ada M. Miranda, Elease E. Wright, and I. Michael Borrero.The term of the new board will begin December 3, 2002.

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 and residents.

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