Providence City Council reviews $6.2M Mile of History funding, four-day workweek proposal
The Providence City Council on July 2 reviewed a series of ordinances and resolutions, including a $6.2 million appropriation for the Mile of History Project and a proposed compensation plan that would introduce a four-day workweek and a 10% bonus for city employees. The meeting was an agenda review session; full minutes have not yet been published, meaning no final votes were taken on the items discussed.
Mile of History Project
The council reviewed a resolution to allocate $6,200,000 to the Mile of History Project, a streetscape and infrastructure initiative along the city’s historic corridor. The funding would cover design and construction costs. No further details on the project’s scope or timeline were available from the agenda.
Employee Compensation Plan
A proposed ordinance would replace the existing compensation plan (2025-32) with a new structure that includes a four-day workweek and a one-time 10% bonus for eligible city staff. The council also reviewed a separate resolution endorsing the four-day workweek and bonus. The agenda did not specify which departments would be affected or the total cost of the plan.
Other business
The council reviewed several additional items:
- **Zoning amendment**: An ordinance amending the Providence Zoning Ordinance across multiple articles was discussed. The specific changes were not detailed in the agenda.
- **Police vehicles**: A resolution authorizing the purchase of new vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department was on the agenda.
- **Reports**: The council reviewed the annual Providence Water report and tax stabilization reports. No outcomes were recorded.
All items remain under consideration for a future vote.
Coming up
No meetings are currently scheduled for the next two weeks.
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