CT SB00421

Chiefs of municipalities with population over 100,000 and total area not exceeding 30 square miles must establish and appoint community investment boards for each neighborhood, effective October 1, 2016.

Municipal revenue sharing grants to municipalities with community investment boards must be allocated as: 35% for priorities identified by community investment boards, 35% for priorities identified by the legislative body, and 30% for priorities jointly agreed upon by both entities.

Select payment in lieu of taxes grants awarded to municipalities with community investment boards must follow the same 35%-35%-30% allocation formula between community investment boards, legislative body, and joint priorities.

Office of Policy and Management must establish an Internet website by January 1, 2018 allowing residents and organizations to submit urban problem-solving proposals, with successful pilot programs receiving monetary awards.

Task force of 12 members appointed by legislative leaders must study how state funding is utilized by nonprofit providers and state agency requirements imposed on nonprofits, with findings due January 1, 2017.