by Michael Florio | May 3, 2018 | Council News, Press Release, Ward-4
Tonight the City Council introduced an ordinance allocating more than $5M in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for the city of Providence. Tonight was the first passage of the ordinance by the City Council, and it is expected to be passed for a second and final time at the Thursday, May 17 City Council meeting.
“As Chairman of the Committee on Claims and Pending Suits, I, along with fellow committee members, was tasked with ensuring that these federal dollars were allocated equitably and that the funds would have the greatest impact possible for our community,” stated Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. “I would like to thank my colleagues for all their hard work to achieve this end. I’m also very proud that we were able to help so many organizations in Providence to continue their good works.”
City Council President David A. Salvatore said, “Collaboration is key to the success of any budgeting process, and this particular process was a success because of the continued collaboration between the Council, Mayor Elorza, and his administration. Because of this collaborative effort, many local organizations will receive much-needed funds to continue their transformative work. Finally, I am grateful for the dedicated leadership of Chairman Narducci and the committee for their hard work on this process.”
The CDBG Program is a federal program that provides communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs. Beginning in 1974, the CDBG Program is one of the longest continuously run programs run by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
The 2018-2019 CDBG Budget Highlights Includes:
- $473,714.00 in Community Center Grants
- $386,135.00 in Public Service Grants
- $437,885.00 in Economic Development Grants
- $835,961.00 in Housing Grants
- $1,118,521.00 in Facility Improvement Grants
- $776,250.00 in Neighborhood Investment Strategies Grants
- $1,354,201.00 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program
- $1,133,603.00 in Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program
- $421,403.00 in Emergency Solutions Grants (Programs helping the homeless)
For a complete list of recipients, please visit council.providenceri.com.
by Michael Florio | Mar 9, 2018 | Council News, Press Release, Ward-4
Providence City Councilman Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. (Ward 4), will be introducing a resolution at the March 15 City Council meeting asking the City to redirect a portion of the revenue generated from the 11 Speed Cameras deployed throughout the city to go towards school safety initiatives.
“I’m supportive of the City’s installation of the speed cameras,” stated Senior Deputy Majority Leader Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. “Yet, I want us to ensure that we are being thoughtful about proper signage and ensuring that the tickets are not overly burdensome for our constituents. With that said, these cameras are placed around our schools, and with the City bringing in over $600K in revenues it would be a great opportunity to redirect some of those funds for school safety initiatives.”
The City plans to install a total of 15 cameras across the city. Currently, 11 have been deployed, and all are operational.
by Michael Florio | Jan 18, 2018 | Council News, Press Release, Ward-11, Ward-14, Ward-2, Ward-3, Ward-4, Ward-9
Council President David A. Salvatore and Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris introduced a resolution to establish the Special Committee to Study Homelessness in Providence at tonight’s City Council meeting.
“As elected representatives of the people of Providence, as well as members of this community, we have a moral obligation to help the homeless,” stated City Council President David A. Salvatore. “In order for Providence to be a truly strong city, we must ensure the protections of all people. We must enact policies that will reduce the level of homelessness in our capital City, and I am confident that this committee will work to find solutions that will end homelessness in Providence one day
According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s 2017 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR), 39% of people experiencing homelessness nationwide are female, 21% are children, and another 10% are between the ages of 18 and 24. While African-Americans are just 13% of the U.S. population, more than 40% of homeless people in the U.S. are African-American. In 2017 the number of unsheltered homeless in America increased 9.4% from 2016 to 2017.
“As an African American woman it is not lost on me that people of color and women experience homelessness at far greater levels than others in our society,” stated Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris, Ward 11. “I’ve worked my whole career helping people rise out of homelessness, and this opportunity to lead a committee to study and to enact change makes me very proud.”
The Special Committee to Study Homelessness will be composed of:
- Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris, Chair
- Councilman Nicholas Narducci Jr., Vice-Chair
- Councilwoman Carmen Castillo
- Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune
- Councilman Samuel Zurier
by Michael Florio | Jan 2, 2018 | Council News, Press Release, Ward-4
Councilman Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. is urging the Providence Zoning Board of Review not to approve a special use permit requested for 67 Batcheller Avenue for a proposed compassion center/marijuana dispensary.
“I want to be very clear, I’m not opposed to compassion centers,” stated Councilman Nicholas J. Narducci Jr. “I’m only opposed to this specific site because its location is almost completely surrounded by family homes. I realize that this area is zoned for commercial enterprise, but this is not the right place for a compassion center. I hope the zoning review board will consider my concerns when they meet next week.”
Donovan Obair LLC and SEACAP Holdings RI I, LLC have submitted an application for a Special Use Permit from the Providence Zoning Board of Review for the operation of a Compassion Center/Cultivation Center for medical cannabis at 67 Bacheller Avenue. The Zoning Board of Review will be meeting on January 10, 2018, at 5:30 pm at 444 Westminster Avenue, in the first-floor conference room to vote on the matter then.
by Billy Kepner | Jan 2, 2018 | Council News, Press Release, Ward-4
Councilman Nicholas Narducci of Ward 4 gave his thanks today to long time city employee Linda Callei-Fraioli who celebrated her retirement today. Linda is retiring from her position of Ground Office Manager at city owned North Burial Ground.
by Bonnie | Sep 16, 2017 | Community Engagement, Ward-4
An Annual Tradition
Ward 4 Councilman Nicholas J. Narducci, the North End Community Action Committee and the Department of Parks and Recreation hosted the 11th annual Septemberfest at Prete-Metcalf Field on Saturday September 16, 2017.
