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resolutions introduced by Colleen McGrath
The City of Newport operates under a home rule charter. The Charter provides
for a Council/City Manager form of government. Members of the City Council
may introduce policy changes through resolutions. At right are resolutions
introduced by 3rd Ward City Council representative Colleen McGrath. Click
on a title to read Resolutions passed. Other Resolutions are summarized below:
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ADDRESS PARKING NEEDS DURING SNOW STORMS: |
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City Administration investigate and develop a plan for Winter 2006-7 and beyond to accommodate residents' needs during a snowstorm parking ban, that might include the opening of City-owned parking lots and/or parks for resident parking, and identify a system by which to notify citizens when this service is available.
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COMMUTER RAIL |
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In 2005 the Aquidneck Island Planning Commission unveiled a plan for the use of the West Site of Aquidneck Island that proposes various transportation scenarios for the west side roadway corridor.
A third major roadway on Aquidneck Island dedicated solely to vehicular traffic will result in greater traffic bottlenecks in Newport and contribute negatively to the environment.
The resolution asked letters be send to our Congressional Delegation and Governor Carceiri requesting support of and exploration into the continuation of a commuter rail system onto the West Side of Aquidneck Island which would help reduce traffic and preserve our environment.
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MOTORCYCLE NOISE |
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City Administration develop a two pronged plan of action that will help to better enforce noise offenses from motorcycle operators and a public relations campaign to let drivers know what levels of noise are and are not acceptable and the consequences for not following City ordinances.
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JOINT MEETING OF THREE ISLAND COUNCILS |
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A workshop of the Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth Councils be scheduled in 2006 to identify and discuss issues of mutual concern, present updates on municipal projects having an island-wide effect and exchange ideas on matters which may be beneficial to all three communities by working together for a common goal.
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HOSTING OF LARGE EVENTS IN THE CITY OF NEWPORT |
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Large events in the City of Newport impact residents and businesses in many different ways and since it is in the best interest of all to find out as much information as possible with regard to the successes and failures, perceived and real, of such events from the perspective of all residents and business owners City Administration was tasked with developing a formal procedure to gather input from all parties affected by events in a timely manner after the events are held and a follow up report be created and placed on file for reference for future Councils and Administrators. |
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© Colleen McGrath 2005
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