City of New Britain

This document outlines the City of New Britain, CT's HOME-American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan, detailing the distribution of $2,221,432 in HOME-ARP funds to provide homelessness assistance and supportive services. The plan identifies key priorities including addressing the lack of affordable rental housing, increasing supportive services, and developing non-congregate shelter units. The overall goal is to assist vulnerable populations by increasing the supply of affordable housing and providing long-term solutions for emergency shelter needs.

The Common Council convened to address various matters, including the election of a President Pro Tempore, announcement of caucus leadership, and appointment of a Clerk of Committees. The council also discussed claims for injuries and property damages, the Finance Department's monthly report, recognition of November as a time of gratitude, and the appointment of a member to the Board of Education. Resolutions were passed concerning tax abatements, land surveying services for the West Main Street Corridor, the Stanley Loop Trail Connection Project, and professional development training contracts for firefighters. Additionally, zoning amendments, Indigenous People's Day, Italian American Heritage Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Polish-American Heritage Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Willow Street Park improvement design services, an agreement with Local 1186, and the purchase of a John Deere Loader were discussed and resolved.

The Common Council meeting included discussions on various topics such as a traffic study at the corner of Stanley Street and Pleasant Street, claims for injuries and property damage, and a certificate of location approval for a motor vehicle dealer license. The council also addressed tax abatements, corrections, and refunds, as well as soil remediation at the Willow Street Park Improvement Project. Additional discussions covered hazard communication compliance, an Urban Act Grant for the Allen Street Drainage Improvement and Reconstruction Project, and engineering services for the Route 174 Realignment Project and the White Bridge Well Field Project.

The Common Council discussed various topics, including the installation of a "Slow Children Playing" sign, traffic enforcement, zoning amendments for daycare facilities and fences, adjustments to lot coverage requirements, mechanical screening in industrial districts, and residential property curb-cut width. They also discussed claims for injuries and property damage, and a tax assessment modification agreement. Additional discussions covered the purchase of a respirator fit testing machine and a Unimac washer, a uniform term of office for department heads, an after school program, and the appointment of a Director of Planning and Development. Crack sealing of city streets, a trail project, and budget transfers were also addressed.

The Common Council meeting included discussions on various petitions related to traffic enforcement, installation of signs, and traffic analysis in specific areas. The council addressed claims for injury and property damage, a tax modification agreement for 125 Columbus Boulevard, and acceptance of a permanent easement for traffic signal equipment. Resolutions were considered for the purchase of equipment for the fire department, amending the code of ordinances for department head terms, supporting an after-school program, appointing a director of planning and development, and authorizing a contract for the Stanley Loop Trail project. Additionally, the council discussed and approved measures related to the Festa Italiana 2025, Puerto Rican Society Festival 2025, and recognized National Hispanic Heritage Month, Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Patriot Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Awareness Month. Further discussions included neighborhood recognition, Vision Zero efforts, automated traffic enforcement safety devices, and the purchase of a K9 unit. Budget amendments and the purchase of sand for snow and ice control were also addressed.