East Providence public meetings in 2020
9 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including outside legal services and an eminent domain appraisal for the Marshall Property (formerly Metacomet Golf Club) at 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing contracts for auditing services, an emergency response plan, and energy purchase, plus a presentation on the Comprehensive Plan 2020-2040. Several licenses for United Skates of America at 75 New Road are on the docket, along with an appointment and council communications.
- Vote on outside legal services for Marshall Property, 500 Veterans Memorial Parkway
- Vote on eminent domain appraisal for Marshall Property
- Resolution authorizing contract with BlumShapiro for auditing services
- Resolution authorizing contract with Constellation New Energy, Inc. for energy purchase
- Licenses for United Skates of America at 75 New Road (holiday, roller skating rink, video games, victualing, dance/entertainment)
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss litigation, including ExxonMobil tax appeals, and potential settlement votes. In open session, the council will consider appointments, several resolutions, and multiple items regarding the potential acquisition of Metacomet Golf Club, including eminent domain, appraisals, and property tax impacts.
- Discussion and possible vote on Metacomet Golf Club eminent domain and legal services
- Resolution authorizing red light and school zone speed enforcement service agreement
- Resolution to convey and lease property adjacent to Wolf School at 215 Ferris Avenue
- Resolution requesting Governor Raimondo release CARES Act relief funds to cities and towns
- Appointments to Juvenile Hearing Board and Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss the proposed sale of city-owned property to Wolf School, Inc. and a lease of adjacent land, as well as claims and sewer abatements. In open session, the council will consider routine consent items, licenses, appointments, and several resolutions, including one authorizing a contract for police mobile data units and others related to the Metacomet property. The agenda also includes public hearings on ordinances for final passage.
- Proposed sale of 9,272.6 sq ft city property at 215 Ferris Avenue to Wolf School, Inc. (Parcel A)
- Lease of ~8,703.5 sq ft adjacent to Wolf School (Map 512, Block 5, Parcel 53)
- Resolution authorizing contract for purchase of police mobile data units
- Resolution requesting RFI for partnerships to operate/maintain Metacomet property
- Ordinances for final passage: taxation waiver of interest, vehicles and traffic sections 18-269 and 18-307
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss property transfers and claims, followed by an open session. Major actions include a vote on the $193,603,128 FY2021 budget appropriation, a public hearing on proposed budget line-item increases, and final passage of the property tax assessment ordinance. The council will also consider resolutions authorizing property conveyances, contracts for demolition and software, and several liquor and business license transfers.
- Vote on $193,603,128 FY2021 budget appropriation ordinance
- Public hearing on proposed budget increases including $125,000 for Willet Pond improvements and $100,000 for Finance technology software
- Resolution to convey city-owned property at 0 Pine Grove Street (Plat 401, Lot 3)
- Resolution authorizing demolition contract for former school buildings at 80 Burnside Avenue and 33 Hoppin Avenue
- License transfer for Riveria Inn Restaurant at 580 N. Broadway to Riveria Restaurant and Banquet
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting and public hearing to discuss the FY2020-2021 budget, with possible votes on amendments and line-item increases. The agenda includes a public hearing on proposed increases to specific budget lines and capital projects, followed by votes on ordinances for first and final passage, and a general discussion with potential votes on department budgets. The meeting is conducted both in person and virtually due to COVID-19.
- Proposed line-item increases: City Clerk +$9,800 (new total $710,292); Pierce Stadium +$21,000 for security (new total $97,000); Library +$100,000 (new total $2,464,157); Police +$10,000 for professional development (new total $17,551,250)
- Capital projects proposed: $25,000 tree planting on Bullocks Point; $3,500 electrical project on Riverside Square; $125,000 Willet Pond improvement; $100,000 finance technology software; $12,000 fencing at Myron J. Francis Elementary; $5,000 fencing at Hunt's Mill Dog Park (capital budget would rise from $2,542,966 to $2,813,466)
- Ordinance for first passage: appropriating $193,603,128 for city government support for fiscal year ending October 31, 2020
- Ordinances for second/final passage: property tax assessment and collection; borrowing in anticipation of taxes, bonds, and revenue
- Public hearing on proposed budget increases, advertised October 15, 2020
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a special budget session to discuss and possibly vote on ordinances for the fiscal year 2020-2021, including property tax assessment, a $193,603,128 appropriation, and borrowing authorizations. The agenda includes a general discussion of departmental budgets and a possible vote to set a final public hearing date for the budget.
- Ordinance ordering assessment and collection of property tax on real estate, tangible personal property, and motor vehicle excise tax
- Ordinance appropriating $193,603,128 for city government support for fiscal year ending October 31, 2020
- Ordinance authorizing Director of Finance to borrow funds in anticipation of taxes, bonds, and revenue
- Discussion of budgets for all city departments including Police, Fire, Public Works, and Water Utilities
- Discussion and possible vote on final public hearing date for the budget
Special Meeting
The East Providence City Council is holding a special meeting to review the Mayor's proposed budget for fiscal year 2020-2021, which appropriates $193,603,128. The agenda includes a public hearing on five budget ordinances covering property tax assessment, appropriations, and borrowing authority. The Council will also discuss and possibly vote on setting a date for the final public hearing on the budget.
- Public hearing on ordinance appropriating $193,603,128 for FY ending October 31, 2020
- Public hearing on property tax, tangible personal property, and motor vehicle excise tax ordinance
- Ordinances authorizing Finance Director to borrow funds in anticipation of taxes, bonds, and revenue
- Discussion and possible vote on setting final public hearing date for 2020-2021 budget
CANCELLED - Oct. 6, 2020 - Special Meeting
This special City Council budget session for fiscal year 2020-2021 was cancelled. The agenda listed a review of all city department budgets, but no meeting took place.
- Meeting cancelled
- Budget session for FY 2020-2021 was scheduled
- Virtual Zoom meeting details were provided but unused
Regular Meeting
The East Providence City Council is meeting virtually on October 6, 2020, to handle routine business and several notable items. The council will vote on a resolution supporting the purchase of the Metacomet Golf Club as open space, consider a resolution to create a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Advisory Board, and introduce two ordinance amendments. The agenda also includes an executive session on claims, consent calendar items, and several licenses.
- Resolution supporting purchase of Metacomet Golf Club as open space
- Resolution proposing a Comprehensive Plan Amendment Advisory Board
- Tax abatements totaling $3,243.27 for 2020
- One-day entertainment licenses for 65 Gerald Street and JDP Theatre, 1336 Pawtucket Avenue
- Ordinance amendments to Chapters 18 (Vehicles and Traffic) and 14 (Streets and Sidewalks)