Special Committee on Ways and Means Regular Meeting
The meeting agenda addressed several financial and administrative ordinances for the City of Providence. Key topics included the assessment and collection of 2026 taxes, adjustments to tax rates and exemptions for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, and budget appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. Additionally, the committee discussed the establishment of a compensation plan for city employees, the definition of classes of positions and staffing levels, and approval of the capital improvement plan for the fiscal years 2026 through 2030.
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The council meeting included an election for a member to the Providence External Review Authority and several appointments to city committees. Legislative actions involved the second reading and passage of ordinances related to the establishment of a Green Revolving Fund, zoning text changes for temporary parking lots, the addition of parcels to the Historic Overlay District, zoning district reclassification, and the amendment of regulations concerning the sale or transfer of city-owned property. Additionally, the council reviewed and adopted the Community Development Block Grant budget for the upcoming program year and considered various resolutions, including honors, endorsements of state legislation, and property transfers.
May 14, 2026·Board meeting
Committee On Public Works Regular Meeting
The committee meeting agenda includes the review of a petition for the abandonment of Hillcrest Avenue for residential development, and several resolutions concerning public infrastructure and services. Key topics involve the inspection of city-owned traffic and parking signage, a review of curb cuts for accessible parking, improved access to overnight parking passes, enhanced enforcement against illegal mattress dumping, exploration of city-wide overnight parking permitting, and authorization for the Mayor to enter into agreements with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation regarding construction and maintenance.
