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Saturday, October 10, 2015
A LITTLE LEVITY- IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO WORK
I can only post so much about Hartford's corruption, occasionally I need to take a break.
Friday, October 9, 2015
THE BACK PEDDLING BEGINS AS INVESTIGATIONS TAKE SHAPE
COUNCILMAN KEN KENNEDY
WITHDRAWS RESOLUTION ON DILLON STADIUM
--- NEWS AND COMMUNITY
STATEMENT---
(October 9, 2015)
Today, Councilman Ken Kennedy has withdrawn the Resolution to develop Dillon
stadium.
"While I continue to
believe in this project, it's become clear that this proposal with these
developers is not in the best interest of the City and its residents. As we
continue to dig deeper, we find more issues that cause great concern.
Accordingly, I am withdrawing this resolution from Planning & Zoning and
Public Hearing. I believe this is the right project and concept for Dillon
Stadium but currently not the right team to move it forward. I know this parcel
of land is destined to be a great public space and an asset to the City of
Hartford."
END OF STATEMENT
AND SEGARRA CHIMES IN
The big question for many though is how did Kennedy's deal ever make it this far in the first place? How can community people recognize the letter of credit as a questionable document and Kennedy never did? Where were Tom Deller and the Corporation Counsel in protecting the City's interests and verify information before pushing forward? Who should have been verifying the work being billed before writing checks in excess of a million? And why was Councilman Kennedy so adamant about not being willing to release copies of the letter of credit and related documents when requested by Councilman Deutsch and others?
END OF STATEMENT
AND SEGARRA CHIMES IN
MAYOR SEGARRA statement
on dillon stadium
--- NEWS AND COMMUNITY
STATEMENT---
(October 9, 2015)
Today, Mayor Segarra issued the following statement regarding the current
proposal to develop Dillon Stadium:
"I am angered and
disappointed to learn that during the course of the City's due diligence for the
Dillon Stadium project, disturbing issues and questions have surfaced regarding
the project's investors. We are reviewing every payment made to the developer,
Premier Sports Management Group, to ensure accurate accounting. They have agreed
to work with the City of Hartford to reconcile any issues, if necessary. The
Hartford Police Department, Hartford's Corporation Counsel, and the City Council
attorney are coordinating efforts to make sure the City's interests are
protected."
The big question for many though is how did Kennedy's deal ever make it this far in the first place? How can community people recognize the letter of credit as a questionable document and Kennedy never did? Where were Tom Deller and the Corporation Counsel in protecting the City's interests and verify information before pushing forward? Who should have been verifying the work being billed before writing checks in excess of a million? And why was Councilman Kennedy so adamant about not being willing to release copies of the letter of credit and related documents when requested by Councilman Deutsch and others?
THERE ARE GOOD PEOPLE ALL AROUND US
Everyday I realize that there are good compassionate people around us. The video above is one that Tony Terzi from Fox 61 had posted on his Facebook page. The video shows a man recovering from pretty severe burns that he received in a fire. He still found the time to stop and help a stranded motorist..
I had an incident yesterday with a Hartford Police Officer that is worthy of recognition. In these times when police bashing has become so popular with some, we also need to recognize the great officers out there.
Yesterday was my first day (or night) back in my own apartment after my July 5th stroke. I arrived home mid afternoon and a Hartford Police officer ( who I am not going to name, but it is indicative of most of our police officers) pulled into my driveway. The officer knew I had been gone for awhile and he was asking how I was doing .We had a short conversation. I then got out of my car and had a few things to carry up my stairs to get into my apartment.
He immediately went to get out of his car to help me carry things in. I thanked him but explained I needed to do it myself to continue trying to get back into a normal routine. It was a struggle, but I got everything in on my own.
A short time later the same officer came back into my driveway. I was sitting outside on my back porch with my dog when the Officer pulled in. He got out and told me that he was just stopping by to make sure I made it in safely.
It was a small gesture but it means a lot to know that people care. We do have many great officers in this city and we need to acknowledge and recognize their efforts.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
HOW BAD IS THE DILLON STADIUM DEAL?
I guess we are about to find out just how bad the deal is. According to several law enforcement sources, at least one and most likely two criminal investigations will be launched as early as tomorrow into the deal.
One investigation is expected to be launched by HPD into various issues with the the deal, the other investigation is allegedly a Federal investigation requested by Mayor Pedro Segarra during a request he made to US Attorney Deirdre Daly earlier today.
The investigations are believed to the result of red flags raised by numerous questions in regard to the development deal. One question is the amount of work that has been claimed to have been done already on the site and payments made by the City using Capitol Improvement funds approaching $700.000. Much of that work and the scope of the work is apparently now in question.
According to City Hall sources, a stop payment order was placed on a check today that had been issued for additional work in question amounting to $305,000 . Numerous other questions have been raised regarding the authenticity of a letter of credit apparently given to the City by the developer showing credit of $404 million dollars from Barclay Bank as of June 2015. That letter appears to be signed by an individual, according to sources, that has not worked for Barclay's since 2004.
It is unclear the involvement or how this information was passed by numerous City Hall individuals, including Councilman Ken Kennedy, a major proponent of the project or Development Director Thomas Deller.
This deals needs to have the breaks put on and much more scrutiny needs to be shined on this project before moving forward.
Much more coming on this one.
One investigation is expected to be launched by HPD into various issues with the the deal, the other investigation is allegedly a Federal investigation requested by Mayor Pedro Segarra during a request he made to US Attorney Deirdre Daly earlier today.
The investigations are believed to the result of red flags raised by numerous questions in regard to the development deal. One question is the amount of work that has been claimed to have been done already on the site and payments made by the City using Capitol Improvement funds approaching $700.000. Much of that work and the scope of the work is apparently now in question.
According to City Hall sources, a stop payment order was placed on a check today that had been issued for additional work in question amounting to $305,000 . Numerous other questions have been raised regarding the authenticity of a letter of credit apparently given to the City by the developer showing credit of $404 million dollars from Barclay Bank as of June 2015. That letter appears to be signed by an individual, according to sources, that has not worked for Barclay's since 2004.
It is unclear the involvement or how this information was passed by numerous City Hall individuals, including Councilman Ken Kennedy, a major proponent of the project or Development Director Thomas Deller.
This deals needs to have the breaks put on and much more scrutiny needs to be shined on this project before moving forward.
Much more coming on this one.
HARTFORD OFFICER'S WEAPON STOLEN
With all the good work HPD and the Shooting Task Force do to take guns off our streets, it doesn't help when carelessness by their own officers are putting deadly weapons back on the street.
A hatford officer left his fully loaded HPD issued firearm, and two fully loaded magazine on the seat of his personal vehicle when he was off duty and went into a home in Hartford's southend. The officer parked his vehicle after midnight Wednesday morning. After returning to his vehicle around 7:30 am Wednesday morning he noticed the window smashed out and his gun, holster and gunbelt was gone. The incident report is below. The case is currently under investigation. I is unclear if the officer will face criminal charges for failing to secure the firearm as required by law.
A hatford officer left his fully loaded HPD issued firearm, and two fully loaded magazine on the seat of his personal vehicle when he was off duty and went into a home in Hartford's southend. The officer parked his vehicle after midnight Wednesday morning. After returning to his vehicle around 7:30 am Wednesday morning he noticed the window smashed out and his gun, holster and gunbelt was gone. The incident report is below. The case is currently under investigation. I is unclear if the officer will face criminal charges for failing to secure the firearm as required by law.
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