Summary

Council approves housing and property actions

ProvidenceMay 21, 20263 min read

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Providence City Council advanced a new 2026-2027 housing and community development budget, including $5,446,462 in CDBG funds, and approved several property and easement actions.

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The Providence Redevelopment Community Development Add Certain Parcels To The Historic Overlay

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What this means

The council adopted the Community Development Block Grant budget for the July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 program year and authorized the city to submit related housing and development applications. The budget sets aside $5,446,462 in CDBG funds, plus funding for administration, delivery costs, and community center grants. The council also approved a city land easement for Narragansett Electric and referred several other property, ordinance, and resolution items to committees for later review.

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Adopted the Community Development Block Grant budget for program year 2026-2027 and authorized submission of related HUD applications.
Approved an easement on city-owned land at 60 Camden Avenue for Narragansett Electric Company.
Elected Rebecca Bucci to the Providence External Review Authority (PERA) for a term ending December 31, 2028.
Approved prior meeting minutes.
Referred multiple ordinance, property, and resolution items to committees for further consideration.

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City Council - Regular Council Meeting

May 21, 2026, 6:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

The Invocation will be given by Councilor Justin M. Roias.
Decision: INVOCATION
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Led by Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan.
Decision: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
53502 : Election of One (1) Member to the Providence External Review Authority (PERA)
Decision: ELECTION
53461 : Approval of Minutes
Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
53466 : Councilor Jill Davidson - Member of the Special Committee on Ways and Means
Decision: APPOINTMENTS BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT
53467 : Marta V. Martinez - Special Committee for Commemorative Works
Decision: APPOINTMENTS BY THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT
ORD-2026-16 : Amendment of Chapter 5 “Buildings and Structural Appurtenances” - To Add Article XIII
Decision: ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
ORD-2026-17 : Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 27 - “Temporary Parking Lot (Principal Use)”
Decision: ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
ORD-2026-18 : Amendment of Chapter 27 - To Add Certain Parcels To The Historic Overlay District
Decision: ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
ORD-2026-19 : Ordinance in Amendment of Chapter 27 - 34 Temple Street and 13 Potter Avenue
Decision: ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
ORD-2026-20 : Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 - Adding Section 2-110 Entitled Sale or Transfer of City-Owned Property
Decision: ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
ORD-2026-21 : Program Year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant Budget
Decision: ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
ORD-2026-22 : Amendment of Chapter 8 - Section 8-2 “Disposition of Fines, Costs, Fees, In Municipal Court
Decision: ORDINANCE(S) SECOND READING
ORD-2026-24 : An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 of The Providence Code of Ordinances
Decision: PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES
53486 : An Ordinance Amending Chapter 16 “Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions” of The Code of Ordinances
Decision: PRESENTATION OF ORDINANCES
53503 : Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Janice O’Donnell
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53470 : House Bill 2026 H-7122 - Relating to Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53471 : House Bill 2026 H-8484 - Relating to Taxation - Property Subject to Taxation
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53495 : Resolution of The Providence City Council Supporting the Development of a Citywide Racial Equity Plan, Housing Equity Framework and Anti-Displacement Strategy
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53473 : Resolution Transferring 64 Garfield Avenue to The Providence Redevelopment Agency
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53478 : Narragansett Electric Company Easement - 60 Camden Avenue
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53474 : Resolution Transferring 127 Sunbury Street to The Providence Redevelopment Agency
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53472 : Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of 252 Jastram Street by the City
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53475 : House Bill 2026 H-7997 and Senate Bill 2026 S-2507 - An Act Relating to State Affairs and Government - Recognition of Native American Tribes
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53476 : Resolution Honoring and Recognizing the Heritage and Persistence of the Seaconke Wampanoag
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53485 : Resolution Honoring William J. Rose and Ceremonially Renaming Burnett Street to William J. Rose Way
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53492 : Resolution Honoring National Military Appreciation Month 2026
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
53477 : Resolution Requesting Consideration by The General Assembly of Amendments to the Residential Tax Exemption
Decision: PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS
50211 : Amending Chapter 18½, "Police," Section 2, "Providence External Review Authority (PERA)"
Decision: ORDINANCES
ORD-2026-23 : Chapter 27 - Change Article 2 and 12 Relating to Entertainment
Decision: ORDINANCES
51209 : Improved Access to Overnight Parking Passes
Decision: PUBLIC WORKS
52929 : Authorizing The Mayor of Providence To Enter Into an Agreements With The RIDOT
Decision: PUBLIC WORKS
53482 : Raze Building Permit - RAZE-26-25
Decision: FROM THE CLERK'S DESK
53480 : Abandonment of a portion of Devine Street
Decision: FROM THE CLERK'S DESK
53496 : Abandonment of a portion of Nancy Street and continuing north until it reaches Mercy Street
Decision: FROM THE CLERK'S DESK
53488 : Petitions for Compensation for Injuries and Damages
Decision: FROM THE CLERK'S DESK
53465 : Resignation Letter - Councilor Sue R. AnderBois
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
53481 : Resignation Letter - Shannah Mary Kurland
Decision: COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS
53489 : Resolution Extending Congratulations
Decision: CONGRATULATIONS