Bill > S0721

This bill repeals the legislation that established the Capital Center Commission, a special development district commission for downtown Providence, Rhode Island. The Capital Center Commission was originally created in 1981 as a public corporation with broad powers to develop and manage a specific urban area, including the ability to acquire and dispose of real property, levy special assessments, issue bonds, and implement development plans. The commission was composed of 13 appointed commissioners from various entities, including the governor, mayor, and Providence Foundation, along with four ex officio members from local government committees. The bill would eliminate all of the commission's statutory powers, structure, and legal framework, effectively dissolving the organization. The repeal will take effect either immediately upon passage or when the city of Providence enacts a corresponding local ordinance repealing its own legislation establishing the commission, whichever occurs first. This action suggests that the Capital Center Commission is no longer deemed necessary for the ongoing development and management of downtown Providence.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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