MINUTES

MEETING OF THE COURT OF COMMON COUNCIL

MAY 22, 2006

CONSENT CALENDAR:

                                                                                                                                                                                                          ACTION  TAKEN

COMMUNICATIONS

1.       MAYOR PEREZ de Adoption of the 2006-2007 amended Budget, with accompanying

         communication, resolutions and ordinances.

         Passed  

2.       MAYOR PEREZ, with accompanying resolution de Authorization to re-program

         CDBG-UDAG repayment funds from the streetscape project for purchase of equipment for

         the Gitano Food Warehouse.

         Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Committee

3        MAYOR PEREZ, with accompanying resolution de Transfers to Tax Suspense List.

          Referred to the Management and Budget Committee

4.       MAYOR PEREZ, with accompanying resolution de Authorization to enter into and execute

         a lease agreement with GE Capital or its affiliate for the purchase of various equipment for

         the Department of Public Works. HEARING DATE – June 19, 2006

          Referred to the Management and Budget Committee

5.       MAYOR PEREZ, with accompanying resolution de Authorization to accept the Major Cities

         Traffic Enforcement Program Gant funding from State.

         Passed 

6.       MAYOR PEREZ, with accompanying resolution de Authorization to renovate and construct

         the Mary M. Hooker Environmental Studies Magnet School, file a grant application with

         State and assign the project to the Hartford School Building Committee.

         Passed 

7.       MAYOR PEREZ, with accompanying resolution de Granting initial approval of a disposition

          agreement with John L. Orsini for tract E-2-8, Parcel B (1) in the North Meadows Project.

         Referred to the Planning and Economic Development Committee

REPORTS

8.        PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, with accompanying

         resolution de Allocation of funds in CDBG repayments to the Albany/Woodland

         Redevelopment Plan for acquisition and predevelopment activities and enter into agreement

         with the Division of Economic Development-HRA for the allocation of funds.

         Passed 

9.       PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, with accompanying

        resolution de Authorization to extend the lease with Morse Capital Limited Partnership and

        the City for the purpose of operating the Sport and Medical Sciences Academy for property

        located at 275 Asylum Street.

         Passed 

10.      MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

         COMMITTEES de Ordinance appropriating $400,000 for various capital projects said

         appropriation to be met  from the proceeds from the sale of the Civic Center Garage.

           ($400,000).

         Received 

11.      MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET AND PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

         COMMITTEES de Ordinance appropriating $600,000 for renovations and improvements at

         875 Asylum Avenue to provide additional classroom space for West Middle School and

         authorizing the issuance of $600,000 bonds of the City to meet said appropriation and

         pending the issuance thereof the making of temporary borrowings for such purpose.

         ($600,000).

         Received 

12.     FINANCE AND REVENUE COMMITTEE de Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of

variable rate bonds, credit facilities, indentures remarketing agreements and swap agreements for

authorized unissued bonds of the City.

         Received 

13.      LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE de Ordinance establishing a

         Fire Cadet in the Classification and Pay Plan for Non-Union Employees.

         Passed 

14.      PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE, with accompanying

         substitute resolution de Waiver of half the fees, permission to sell food, beverages and

         merchandise and use of the Pavilion associated with Festival Del Coqui sponsored by

         Connecticut Institute Community Development Puerto Rican Parade, Inc. at Bushnell Park.

         Passed 

15.      QUALITY OF LIFE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, with accompanying resolution

          de Authorization to accept funds from State for the operation of the Upper Albany and

         Clay Arsenal Weed and Seed Program for Fiscal Year 2006/2007.

         Passed 

FOR ACTION

16.      Ordinance appropriating $400,000 for various capital projects said appropriation to be met 

         from the proceeds from the sale of the Civic Center Garage. ($400,000).

         Passed 

17.      Ordinance appropriating $600,000 for renovations and improvements at 875 Asylum

         Avenue to provide additional classroom space for West Middle School and authorizing the

         issuance of $600,000 bonds of the City to meet said appropriation and pending the issuance

         thereof the making of temporary borrowings for such purpose. ($600,000).

         Postponed 

18.      Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of variable rate bonds, credit facilities,

         indentures remarketing agreements and swap agreements for authorized unissued bonds of the

          City.

         Passed 

19.     Ordinance establishing a Fire Cadet in the Classification and Pay Plan for Non-Union

         Employees.

         Passed 

RESOLUTIONS

20.     (COUNCIL PRESIDENT BAZZANO) Pedro E. Segarra de Appointment to the Hartford

         Court of Common Council.

         Passed 

21.      (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Trust Fund de Waiver of half

         the fees and allocation of funds for various concerts sponsored by.

         Passed 

22.    (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Bushnell Park de Waiver of half the fees and permission

        to use the Pavilion, erect a tent, serve food and alcoholic beverages associated with Summer

        Solstice Garden Party sponsored by Bushnell Park Foundation at.

        Referred to the Public Works, and  Parks Committee

23.     (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Main, Pearl and Arch Streets de Waiver of half the fees

        and permission to vend food, beverages, and alcohol and use City stage for Annual Festival

        sponsored by the Connecticut P.R.I.D.E. Committee at.

        Referred to the Public Works, and  Parks Committee

24.     (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Municipal Building de Waiver of half the fees and

        permission to serve food and beverages use of tables and chairs associated with End of

        Program Extravaganza sponsored by the Catholic Charities at.

         Passed 

25.      (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Municipal Building de Waiver of half the fees and

         permission to serve food and beverages use of tables and chairs associated with Celebration of

         Foster Care Awareness Month sponsored by the State DCF Foster and Adoption Unit at.

         Passed 

26.      (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Our Lady of Fatima Church de Waiver of half the fees for

         various religious processions sponsored by .

         Passed 

27.       (COUNCILPERSON PAINTER) Keney Park de Waiver of half the fees and permission to

         serve lunch for a Field Day sponsored by Jumoke Academy at.

         Passed 

          Attest:   

                                                                                    Daniel M. Carey,
                                                                                              City Clerk