CITY OF WORCESTER

Economic Development Committee Meeting

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Esther Howland (South) Chamber

Convened: 5:30 P.M.

Adjourned: 6:32 P.M.


Mayor
Joseph M. Petty

 

www.worcesterma.gov

 

Clerk of the City Council
Susan M. Ledoux

Committee Members

Chairperson Tony Economou
Councilor Sarai Rivera
Councilor George J Russell
 

City Hall - 455 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts


Present Were:Chairperson Councilor Tony Economou Councilor Sarai Rivera Councilor George J Russell
 
Also:Chief Development Officer Michael Traynor, Esq. Assistant Chief Development Officer Paul Morano City Clerk Susan M. Ledoux, clerk
 
1.

Communications of the City Manager

1a.

Transmitting informational communication regarding Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan recipients that have been in noncompliance with the terms of their TIF Agreements in the past five years. # 14a CC May 30, 2017

Attachments

Recommend File

Chairman's Orders

Request City Manager consider the feasibility of creating a Micro TIF program for small businesses.

1b.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the Economic Development Quarterly Report. # 9.4B CM March 21, 2017

Attachments

Recommend File

1c.

Transmitting informational communication relative to the 2016 Worcester Jobs Fund Progress Report. # 12c CC January 17, 2017

Attachments

Recommend File

2.

Miscellaneous Communication

2a.

Communication of Mayor Joseph M. Petty transmitting "A Report of the Discussions of the Mayor’s Tax Policy Committee." # 9c CC December 20, 2016

In Committee May 23, 2017 - Held

Attachments

Present: Christina Andreoli, Discover Central Massachusetts

Recommend Hold

Chairman's Orders

Request Superintendent of Public Schools forward to the City Council plans for marketing the value and successes of the city’s educational system.