CITY OF WORCESTER

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:34 P.M.

Adjourned: 6:17 PM


Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

 

www.worcesterma.gov

 

Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford

Committee Members

Chairperson Frederick C Rushton
Councilor Joseph C O'Brien
Councilor George J Russell
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


Present Were:Chairperson Councilor Frederick C Rushton Councilor Joseph C O'Brien Councilor George J Russell
 
Also:Director of Economic Development Timothy McGourthy Cultural Development Officer Erin Williams Planning Director Joel Fontane Development Staffperson Paul Morano City Clerk David J. Rushford, clerk
 
1.

Communications of the City Manager

1a.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Worcester Energy - Residential Rebate Program. # 10.4B CM September 18, 2012

In Committee April 9, 2013 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1b.

Transmitting informational communication relative to public outreach efforts for the Worcester Energy - Residential Rebate Program. # 8.4A CM October 16, 2012

In Committee April 9, 2013 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1c.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Status of the Implementation of the City of Worcester's Energy Services Company (ESCo) Project. # 8.32C CM February 05, 2013

In Committee April 9, 2013 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1d.

Transmitting communication relative to City of Worcester's Public Art Initiatives. # 12e CM December 04, 2012

In Committee April 9, 2013 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1e.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a Report Concerning Art in the Park, Worcester. # 9.4A CM May 22, 2012

In Committee April 9, 2013 - Held

Attachments

Recommend File (See Attachment)

1f.

Transmitting informational communication relative to Economic Development and Business Attraction/Marketing Efforts. # 10.4C CM November 13, 2012

In Committee April 9, 2013 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1g.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the City's Small Business Financial Assistance Programs. # 10.4B CM November 13, 2012

In Committee April 9, 2013 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1h.

Transmitting informational communication regarding the 2012 Economic Development Year in Review # 8.4E CM February 26, 2013

In Committee April 9, 2013 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1i.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Economic Development Quarterly Report. # 9.4C CM March 12, 2013

In Committee April 9, 2013 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1j.

Transmitting informational communication relative to Small Business Recruitment and Retention Efforts. # 9.4A CM March 12, 2013

In Committee April 9, 2013 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Hold

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

1.

Request City Manager request City Solicitor to provide a legal opinion to the City Council concerning its ability to levy a small surcharge on Worcester venue event tickets that would allow for the funding of public art projects.