CITY OF WORCESTER

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:04 P.M.

Adjourned: 6:05 P.M.


Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

 

www.worcesterma.gov

 

Clerk of the City Council
David J. Rushford

Committee Members

Chairperson Frederick C Rushton
Councilor Sarai Rivera
Councilor George J Russell
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


Present Were:Chairperson Councilor Frederick C Rushton Councilor George J Russell
 
Also:Chief Financial Officer Thomas Zidelis Deputy City Solicitor/Acting Chief Development Officer Michael Traynor Economic Development Staff Person Paul Morano Economic Development Staff Person Phil Niddrie City Clerk David J. Rushford, clerk
 
1.

Communications of the City Manager

1a.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a Report on the Impact of Adopting the Personal Property Exemption Outlined in Clauses 16(3)(i) and 16(3)(ii) of Section 5 of Chapter 59 of the General Laws. # 10.23A CM June 17, 2014

Attachments

Speakers:
1. Timothy Murray, Worcester resident
2. Gary Vecchio, Worcester resident
3. James Leary, Worcester resident
4. Kevin O’Sullivan, Worcester resident

Recommend Approval to Accept MGL Chapter 59, s 5, clause 6 (3)(i), which exempts from taxation certain personal property of companies that are classified by the Department of Revenue as research and development, to be effective as of January 1, 2014 for taxes assessed for Fiscal Year 2015.

1b.

Transmitting informational communication relative to a Report on the Operating expenses, Revenue and City Tax Levy Support for all Properties Under the Control of the WRA for the Past Three Years Including Projected Lease Calculations Current and Anticipated for Properties Under Lease or to be Leased. # 9.4A CM February 04, 2014

Attachments

Speaker:
1. Vincent Pedone, Worcester resident

Recommend File

1c.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to a Fee Structure for Food Truck Vendors in Boston, MA, Lowell, MA, Providence, RI and Portland, ME. # 8.4B CM June 10, 2014

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1d.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to an Update of the Status of Food Trucks. # 8.32C CM October 22, 2013

In Committee October 23, 2013 - Held In Committee April 8, 2014 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Hold

1e.

Transmitting Informational Communication Relative to the Status of the Food Truck Ordinance. # 8.32B CM October 08, 2013

In Committee October 23, 2013 - Held In Committee April 8, 2014 - Held

Attachments

Recommend Hold

CHAIRMAN'S ORDERS

1.

Request City Manager request Worcester Redevelopment Authority meet quarterly with the Standing Committee on Economic Development to coordinate the strategies impacting the economic development of the City.