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The Docket
A Newsletter from the
Providence City Council
Special Edition 2012
City Housing Issues

Safe Housing and Stable Neighborhoods Top City Council Agenda this Fall


Vacant property maintenance, lawn care, nuisance properties, and the creation of a special housing commission all are part of the City Council's efforts to improve the safety, stability, and quality of life in Providence. The Council's goal is to ensure safe housing for all residents, and promote stable, vibrant neighborhoods that reflect the dynamic people who live, work, and visit here.

 

This special issue of the Docket features the housing-related policies and ordinances the Council will be considering throughout the fall and winter. Your ideas and feedback are welcome. Please email us at council@providenceri.com.
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Abandoned & Vacant Property Ordinance

The City Council and the Mayor's Office have been working together to improve Providence's housing stock and better manage the many vacant and abandoned properties in the city. The Council is currently considering an ordinance which would establish a Vacant & Abandoned Property Database, which the City would use to keep track of such properties and ensure that they are properly maintained and secured.
 

For more information on this topic, click here.
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New Commission on Housing and Community Development

The Council is creating a special Commission on Housing and Community Development. The Commission will make recommendations to the Council regarding the best practices, policies, procedures, and ordinances to improve community development efforts in the city. 

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Councilman Correia Introduces Lawn Maintenance Ordinance 

Councilman Michael J. Correia sponsored a new lawn maintenance ordinance that has been referred to the Committee on Ordinances. The proposed legislation states that lawns shall not exceed eight (8) inches in height and shall be maintained by the property owner.

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Council President Solomon introduced the Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance
President Solomon introduced the Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance a the September 10, 2012 meeting of the City Council. The ordinance aims to protect residents and neighborhoods from properties that negatively impact public health and public safety by providing city departments with the tools necessary to hold property owners accountable.

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Upcoming Neighborhood Events

Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Chalkstone & Manton - Bus Service and Land Use, 6-7:30pm
VA Medical Center, 830 Chalkstone Avenue, Building 1
more...

Saturday, October 6, 2012
Ward 15 - Free E-waste and Mattress Drop Off,  8-11am
William D'Abate School, 60 Kossuth Street 
more...

Monday, October 15, 2012
Ward 2 - Community Meeting, 6-8pm
Nathan Bishop Middle School, 101 Session Street
more...

Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Ward 14 - Community Meeting, 6-7:30pm
Robert F. Kennedy School, 195 Nelson Street
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Thursday, October 25, 2012
Ward 14 - Community Meeting, 6-7:30pm
Wanskuck Library, 233 Veazie Street
more...

Saturday, October 27, 2012
Ward 6 - Children's Halloween Party, 5-8pm
Pleasant View School, 50 Obediah Brown Road
more...

Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Ward 3 - Children's Halloween Party, 6-7:30pm
Vincent Brown Recreation Center, 175 Doyle Avenue
more...
 
To find out about upcoming Providence City Council meetings, meeting dockets and committee meetings, please visit the link below.

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