CITY OF WORCESTER | Economic Development Committee Meeting | Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber | Convened: 5:01 P.M. | Adjourned: 5:48 P.M. |
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Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov |
Clerk of the City Council
Nikolin Vangjeli | Committee Members | | Chairperson Sean M Rose | | Vice Chairperson Khrystian E King | | Councilor Sarai Rivera |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor Sean M Rose
Councilor Kathleen M. Toomey | | | | | Also: | Chief Development Officer Peter Dunn
Assistant Chief Development Officer Michelle Smith
Executive Director of the Worcester Research Bureau Paul Matthews
Deputy City Clerk Stephen AJ Pottle, clerk | | | |
| 1. | Virtual Attendee Call-In Information | |
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| | | 1a. | Pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021 and in order to ensure active, public engagement, the City of Worcester currently allows for both in-person and remote participation at all City Council and Standing Committee meetings. To partake in the meeting, you may attend the meeting in-person within the meeting location, follow the below link to join via Zoom or dial the direct line as indicated.
Economic Development Committee Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/93387484291
Economic Development Committee Zoom Phone Number: (929) 205 6099
Economic Development Committee Zoom Access Code: 933 8748 4291 | Attachments |
| 2. | Approval of the Minutes | |
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| | | 2a. | Order - That the City Council Standing Committee of Economic Development hereby approves the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting on March 22, 2023. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and moved to adopt the item. Order adopted | |
| 3. | Communications of the City Manager | |
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| | | 3a. | Transmitting informational communication relative to a copy of the National Park Service’s FY2022 report relative to the federal historic tax credit program.
# 10.4B CM March 21, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and recognized the Chief Development Officer, who discussed National Park Service’s report relative to the Federal Incentive Tax Program.
Chairperson Councilor Rose moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 3b. | Transmitting informational communication relative to update on the administration of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
# 9.40A CM February 28, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 3c. | Transmitting informational communication relative to an update of the Architectural Heritage Foundation, Inc. regarding the Auditorium.
# 9.4A CM January 24, 2023 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and recognized the Chief Development Officer, who discussed the update concerning the Land Disposition Agreement with the Architectural Heritage Foundation and improvements made to the Auditorium.
Chairperson Councilor Rose recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rose moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 3d. | Transmitting informational communication relative to a report regarding licensing by the Worcester License Commission.
# 25d CC September 20, 2022
In Committee December 13, 2022 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and recognized the Assistant Chief Development Officer, who discussed the licensing by the Worcester License Commission.
Chairperson Councilor Rose moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 3e. | Transmitting informational communication relative to housing and neighborhood activities.
# 9.4B CM March 1, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and moved to take the item up collectively with Item #3f.
Chairperson Councilor Rose recognized the Chief Development Officer, who discussed updates concerning fundings, initiatives and projects of the Economic Development Department.
Chairperson Councilor Rose moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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| | | 3f. | Transmitting informational communication relative to Economic Development Initiatives.
# 9.4A CM March 1, 2022
In Committee June 8, 2022 - Held
| Attachments | | | | | | | Recommend File (See Item #3e) | |
| 4. | Miscellaneous Communication | |
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| | | 4a. | Communication of Paul Matthews, Executive Director of the Worcester Research Bureau, transmitting, "Static Income, Rising Costs: Renting in the Heart of the Commonwealth.”
# 11a CC December 20, 2022 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Rose read the item and recognized the Executive Director of the Worcester Research Bureau, who provided presentation on the research concerning renting in the city of Worcester.
Chairperson Councilor Rose recognized Councilor Toomey, who spoke concerning the item.
Chairperson Councilor Rose moved to recommend the item be filed.
Recommend File | |
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