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Downtown Task Force Committee for January 2016

by Joey ColemanJanuary 7, 2016

The Downtown Task Force Committee held it’s regular meeting with an update on environment cleanliness efforts and an update on crime trends (down) from the Hamilton Police Service.
Here’s what happened in the meeting:

Editors Note

REVIEW: momondays Hamilton – Rough With Potential, I'll Buying A Ticket and Going Again

by Joey ColemanJanuary 6, 2016

A review of momonday’s – a new event in Hamilton.
I like the concept, MacPherson will make it work, and it will become a great monthly event as it grows.

Hamilton City Hall

HSR Added Service on NYE, Without Twitter, Couldn't Tell Anyone

by Joey ColemanJanuary 5, 2016

HSR Director reviewing New Years Eve service and will report if any changes will occur for 2017.

News

Better Batteries Will Change Public Policy And Impact Local Taxes

by Joey ColemanJanuary 5, 2016

Better batteries will slowly enable households and businesses to disconnect from the electric grid, which will have significant impact on public policy and finances.

Editors Note, Multiball Roundup

Multiball for January 4, 2016 – the catchup edition

by Joey ColemanJanuary 4, 2016

(A collection of noteworthy stories, links, and commentary that is shareworthy. Multiball is a reference to my pinball hobby)

Police Services Board

Police Forensics Building Moving Forward Despite Urban Design Concerns

by Joey ColemanJanuary 4, 2016

The project was not well received by the City’s Design Review Panel in July due to the conflict between the buildings secure nature – and uninviting design – and its location in the Downtown Core.

Hamilton Library Board

Library Needs to Replace Windows at Central Library

by Joey ColemanJanuary 4, 2016

“The City facilities group has identified the windows at Central [branch] as nearing imminent failure”.
Library budgeting $360,000 to replace.

Hamilton Library Board

Front Row Entertainment Wins Library Contract for "In The Round"

by Joey ColemanJanuary 4, 2016

The first “In The Round” of 2016 is scheduled for March 11th when The Trews are scheduled to perform.

Hamilton City Hall

2016 City of Hamilton Operating Budget Review: 3.5% Increase Over 2015, 2.3% Preliminary Tax Increase

by Joey ColemanJanuary 4, 2016

The City’s 2016 operating budget books are now public and senior city staff are forecasting a 2.3% tax increase for a budget maintaining the status quo from 2015.
Overall, a maintenance budget will increase spending by 3.5%.