The City Council adopted measures tied to the Tax Increment Exemption agreement for the 401-409 Main Street housing project, including a 9-1 resolution that would claw back forgiven taxes and eliminate future benefits for violations of the Responsible Development Ordinance.
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The council directed the City Manager to seek a corrective action plan from The Menkiti Group concerning any Responsible Development Ordinance infractions. The council also reaffirmed its intent to rescind noncompliant tax agreements, while separately adopting requests for reports on school-bus cameras, traffic safety, and the feasibility of pausing the Specialized Stretch Energy Building Code for at least 12 months. Several transportation, accessibility, zoning, housing, and city operations matters were referred to committees or approved for further review.
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Adopted, 9-1, a resolution stating that violations of the Responsible Development Ordinance by The Menkiti Group, its contractors, or subcontractors on the 401-409 Main Street housing project would trigger a clawback of forgiven taxes and elimination of future tax benefits.
Adopted, 6-4, a resolution reaffirming the council's intent to rescind current or future Tax Increment Exemption agreements found out of compliance with the Responsible Development Ordinance.
Directed the City Manager to work with The Menkiti Group on a corrective action plan concerning any Responsible Development Ordinance infractions.
Adopted a request for a report on exploring a pilot program using cameras to identify drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses, including possible collaboration with Worcester Public Schools and available grant funding.
Adopted a request for a report recommending whether implementation and enforcement of the Specialized Stretch Energy Building Code could feasibly be paused for at least 12 months.
Approved $100,000 in grant funding and authorized transfers of $7,191.71 for small-business assistance, $200,000 for Public Facilities maintenance, and $150,000 for Public Works maintenance through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2026.
Confirmed Willdalize Perez-Faria to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees by a 10-0 vote.
Adopted multiple transportation and accessibility orders, including requests for crosswalks, pedestrian signals, parking signs, traffic studies, speed enforcement, and continuation of bike lanes on Grove Street.
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