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Council approves street closures, appointments, property settlement and a $205,467.68 public-safety communications grant
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Summary
The board unanimously approved several committee recommendations: event street closures, multiple appointments, a settlement and transfer of Unit 104 at 46 Penn Street with a $50,000 city payment, routine tax-assistance items, and acceptance of a $205,467.68 state grant (50% local match) for public-safety communications upgrades.
The board voted through several committee recommendations and routine items during the meeting after opening remarks and a ceremonial address.
Appointments: By committee recommendation, the board approved multiple appointments to local commissions and committees (affordable housing commission and development commission among those named). The public affairs committee reported the appointees attended their committee hearing and recommended approval; the board voted in favor.
Property settlement: A report from the city corporation counsel committee described a tentative settlement related to Unit 104 at 46 Penn Street in the Prince Professional Center Condominium. The association had claimed $135,209 in common charges; the committee said the city would pay $50,000 as part of the settlement and transfer ownership of Unit 104 to the association. Committee members asked for board support and the board approved the transfer.
Public-safety grant: The public safety committee recommended accepting a capital expense grant from the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (Statewide Emergency Telecommunications division) totaling $205,467.68 to update public-safety communications equipment. The committee noted the grant requires a 50% local match; the board voted to accept the funds and authorized city staff to execute necessary contracts.
Event street closures and public events: The board approved street closures for a community campaign and final rally (College Street, Chapel Street, High Street, Elm Street and others) to permit event setup and cleanup between 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. on the specified date.
Tax assistance and ordinances: The board approved a package of tax-assistance and tax-abatement items for multiple accounts and properties as listed by the majority leader; specific account numbers and properties were read into the record and approved by voice vote.
Procedural notes: The clerk called the motions, members moved and seconded items, and the board recorded 'aye' votes for the items mentioned; the transcript does not include detailed roll-call tallies for these votes.
