CITY OF WORCESTER

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

4:30 P.M.


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
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


1.

Virtual Attendee Call-In Information

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.If you join a Zoom meeting by dialing in with a phone number, you can raise your hand by dialing *9.

Economic Development Committee Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91026766826
Economic Development Committee Zoom Phone Number: (929) 205 6099
Economic Development Committee Zoom Access Code: 910 2676 6826

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2.

Approval of the Minutes

2a.

Order - That the City Council Standing Committee of Economic Development hereby approves the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting on September 24, 2024.

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3.

Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing (UCH-TIF) Item

3a.

Communication of the City Manager recommend adoption of the designation of an Urban Center Housing Tax Increment Financing (UCH-TIF) Program Zone and Approval of a UCH-TIF Plan for 34-46 Lakeside Avenue.
# 10.4D CM August 27, 2024


In Committee September 5, 2024 - Held

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4.

Zone Change Hearing Items

4a.

Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Kim Vong request Zoning Map be amended by changing the zoning designation of 55 Benefit Street from MG-2 to RG-5.
# 14a CC September 10, 2024

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4b.

Report of the Planning Board Upon the Petition of Joshua Lee Smith, on behalf of Sahil Properties LLC, request Zoning Map be amended by changing the zoning designation of the property located at 66 Southgate St. and 91 Canterbury St. from RG-5 to BL-1.0
# 14b CC September 10, 2024

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5.

Miscellaneous Item

5a.

Communication of Paul Matthews, Executive Director and CEO of the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, transmitting, "Appreciating the Value of Commercial Properties: The Significance of Commercial Real Estate."
# 15a CC May 7, 2024

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6.

Communications of the City Manager

6a.

Transmitting informational communication relative to an update on the Community Preservation Program.
# 11.4A CM October 15, 2024

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6b.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Semi-Annual TIF/TIE Reporting.
# 9.4B CM September 17, 2024

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6c.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to Economic Development Initiatives.
# 9.4D CM September 17, 2024

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