CITY OF WORCESTER | Economic Development Committee Meeting | Thursday, May 16, 2024 | Levi Lincoln (North) Chamber | Convened: 5:32 P.M. | Adjourned: 5:54 P.M. |
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Mayor
Joseph M. Petty | 
www.worcesterma.gov |
Clerk of the City Council
Nikolin Vangjeli | Committee Members | | Chairperson Candy Mero-Carlson | | Vice Chairperson Jenny Pacillo | | Councilor Kathleen M Toomey |
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City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Present Were: | Chairperson Councilor Candy Mero-Carlson
Councilor Jenny Pacillo
Councilor Morris A. Bergman, who was temporarily appointed to the Committee | | | | | Also: | Chief Development Officer Peter Dunn
Assistant Chief Development Officer Paul D. Morano, Jr
Deputy City Clerk Clare Robbins, 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 May 1, 2024. | View Agenda | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson read the item and moved for a roll vote to adopt the item. Order adopted on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
| 3. | Communications of the City Manager | |
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| | | 3a. | Recommend Adoption of a Certified Project and TIF Agreement for David Clark Company.
# 10.4A CM May 7, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson read the item and recognized Chief Development Officer, who provided an overview of the item, including David Clark Company Incorporated’s decision to not move forward with the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement at this time.
Chairperson Mero-Carlson moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be placed on file.
Recommend File on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays
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| | | 3b. | Recommend adoption of a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Agreement for 18-20 Franklin Street.
# 9.4A CM April 2, 2024 | Attachments | | | | | | | Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson read the item and recognized the Chief Development Officer, who provided an overview of the proposed amendment to the city’s Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement for 18-20 Franklin St.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson recognized the following speakers:
1. Roberta Brien, no residence given, spoke in favor of the item
2. Troy Siebels, no residence given, spoke in favor of the item
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson recognized Councilor Bergman, who spoke concerning the tenant’s lease agreement at the location, the rental rates paid by the tenants at the property and inflation associated with the utilities at the location with the Chief Development Officer and Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson recognized Councilor Pacillo, who discussed WBDC’s involvement in supporting arts in the community.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson discussed the ten (10) year lease agreement with Quinsigamond Community College at the location with Speaker #1.
Chairperson Councilor Mero-Carlson moved for a roll call vote to recommend the item be approved.
Recommend Approval on a roll call vote of 3 Yeas and 0 Nays | |
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