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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

REVISED STADIUM AGREEMENT

HARTFORD PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED

OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Councilpersons; Clarke, Concepción, Deutsch, Gale, and Jennings will represent the Council at a Public Hearing to be held in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 16, 2016.

1. ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING HARTFORD AS A SANCTUARY CITY. (MINORITY LEADER BERMUDEZ)
Referred to the Quality of Life and Public Safety Committee

2. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2-105 OF CODE DE CHANGING THE NAME OF METRO HARTFORD INFORMATION SERVICES TO METRO HARTFORD INNOVATION SERVICES. (MAYOR BRONIN)

3. ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF HARTFORD AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY TO SAID AUTHORITY. (MAYOR BRONIN) Replacement
Referred to the Operations, Management, Budget Committee and Government Accountability
Attest: John V. Bazzano
City Clerk
For more information on committee meeting date please contact the following:

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

FROM THE MAYOR'S FFICE

WEDNESDAY: MAYOR BRONIN TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT LIBERTY GARDENS

 

— MEDIA ADVISORY—

 

(Feb. 9, 2016) Tomorrow morning, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin will offer remarks at the Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon-Cutting for Chrysalis Center Real Estate Corporation’s newest affordable housing initiative, Liberty Gardens.

 

Liberty Gardens is a 10-unit affordable apartment building for families. Funding for the historic preservation project was provided by various state agencies. In addition, the Corporation received $400,000 in financing from the City of Hartford’s HOME funds to rehabilitate vacant, historic buildings.

 

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WHO: Mayor Bronin

WHAT: Grand Opening Ribbon-Cutting Celebration of Liberty Gardens
WHEN:
Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 9:45 a.m.

WHERE: Liberty Gardens, 272 Garden Street, Hartford

HARTFORD YOUTH EMPLOYMENT BEING ADDRESSED BY MAYOR BRONIN

HARTFORD YOUTH INVITED TO CITY’S EMPLOYMENT AND EMPOWERMENT DAY

— NEWS AND COMMUNITY STATEMENT—
 
(February 9, 2016)   Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin invites students of Hartford schools, and their families, to participate in the City of Hartford’s “Rock Your Future 2016” (#RYF2016). This free career readiness event will feature workshops on résumé writing, interview skills, and professional online presence (where youth can have a professional headshot photograph taken). Eligible youth will be able to pre-apply for  2016 summer youth employment . A special workshop for parents, grandparents, and other guardians will feature guest speakers and a youth panel about empowering youth toward success. In the #RYF2016 Resource Hall, youth and their family members will gain valuable information, including how to: open a bank account, obtain a social security card, submit a birth record application, navigate public transit systems, understand workplace rights, and more. Campus tours also will be provided.

The event, sponsored by the Department of Families, Children, Youth and Recreation (DFCYR) ,  Capital Workforce Partners ,  Hartford Public Schools , and the  Hartford Student Senate ,   will be Feb. 20 at Trinity College’s Mather Hall. Participants are strongly encouraged to pre-register for  either  the morning session (7:40 a.m. to 1 p.m.)  or  the afternoon session (12:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.). Registration:  http://dfcyr.hartford.gov .

“Connecting Hartford’s young men and women to career opportunities is the single most important thing we can do to build a stronger Hartford,” said Mayor Bronin.  “I encourage every young Hartford resident to attend Rock Your Future 2016 and learn how to take full advantage of the opportunities that are out there.  We’re working to expand summer and year-round employment, and we want every young person in Hartford to have the chance to get that job that helps open the door to a career.” 

“It is vital that our community empower youth toward positive decisions and well-paying careers. We are excited to highlight youth career readiness at RYF2016,” said DFCYR Director José Colón-Rivas.

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WHO:   Students of Hartford schools, and their families
WHAT: “ Rock Your Future 2016” Youth Employment and Empowerment Day
WHEN:  Saturday, February 20, 2016, 7:40 a.m. to 1 p.m.  or  12:10 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE:  Mather Hall at Trinity College, 300 Summit Street, Hartford

Monday, February 8, 2016

"WE THE PEOPLE PROGRAM" ; FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Today, Hyacinth Yennie and I sat down to talk Healthcare with two guests, Yomaira Colon and one of her volunteers. Angela, from Caring Families Coalition. CFC's mission is to build a strong community for low income families and individuals to have a voice. CFC works to help people understand how the healthcare system works and how it affects them and their families.

Yomaira can be reached at 860-524-0502 x-12 or by email at yomaira.colon@ucanct.org


Sunday, February 7, 2016

MAYOR BRONIN TO WELCOME NEW POLICE RECRUITS TO HARTFORD ACADEMY

MONDAY: MAYOR BRONIN TO WELCOME NEW POLICE ACADEMY CLASS; ENCOURAGES MILLENIALS TO JOIN BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS WITH HYPE

— MEDIA ADVISORY— 

(Feb 7, 2016) Monday, February 8, 2016, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin will welcome the newest recruits of the Hartford Police Academy. The class is commencing two months earlier than scheduled in an effort to improve the inherited police staffing shortage.  

In the evening, Mayor Bronin will offer remarks at “Boards and Commissions on Tap,” a panel event hosted by Young Energetic Solutions (YES) and Hartford Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs (HYPE). The Mayor will discuss efforts to encourage Hartford’s millennials to help better shape their communities by becoming members of various boards or commissions.  ---

WHO: Mayor Luke Bronin

WHAT: Welcome to new recruits of the Hartford Police Academy

WHEN: Monday, Feb 8, 2016, 8:00 a.m.

WHERE: Hartford Police Academy, 50 Williams Street, Hartford

 

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WHO: Mayor Luke Bronin, Middletown Mayor Dan Drew

WHAT: Boards and Commissions on Tap

WHEN: Monday, Feb 8, 2016, 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: City Steam Brewery Café, 942 Main Street, Hartford