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Mayor proposes transfer of two city parcels to SINA for two two‑family homes
Summary
At a Sept. 15 Hartford City Council public hearing, Mayor Arulampalam introduced a resolution to transfer two vacant city parcels to Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance Inc. (SINA) for development of two two‑family homes; no public speakers registered and the item was referred for committee review.
John Gale, meeting host, opened the Hartford City Council public hearing on Sept. 15 and said the mayor had submitted a resolution to transfer two city‑owned parcels to Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance Inc. (SINA) for development of “2 2 family homes.”
The resolution, introduced by Mayor Arulampalam, would transfer the two vacant parcels to SINA for no consideration, the host said. One parcel is on Benton Street between Webster and Maple Avenue; the other is on Zion Street extending down to Summit Street.
Why it matters: The transfers would put vacant city‑owned land into private nonprofit development intended for housing. SINA is a longtime partner with the city, the host noted, and the proposal would convert city property into homes under SINA’s stewardship.
At the hearing, no members of the public registered to speak in favor or in opposition, and the council did not take a final vote. Council President Shirley Surgeon said the items will be considered at the PDNH committee, where staff will present fuller project details and members of the public may speak.
The public‑hearing presentation did not include a draft sale or transfer agreement, timeline for construction, or proposed deed restrictions; those details, according to the meeting, will be supplied to the PDNH committee and returned to the council for further action.
The city’s formal action on this proposal will depend on the committee recommendation and any subsequent council vote.
