SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 3, 2013

The meeting will be called to order at 5:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & PRAYER

ROLL CALL

Curran, Haddad, Knapp, Levy, Seabury, Stanley, Taylor Colla, Nagarsheth, Halas, Cavo, Saadi, Visconti, Wetmore, Darcy, Nero, Perkins, Chianese, Rotello, Scozzafava and Teicholz

______PRESENT ______ABSENT

NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL MEETING — There will be a Special Meeting of the City Council on THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013 AT 5 pm to act on the items below.

PUBLIC SPEAKING ______

MINUTES - Minutes of the City Council Meeting held December 19, 2012 ______

CONSENT CALENDAR ______

AGENDA ______

1 – COMMUNICATION - Ordinance Recodification ______

2 – COMMUNICATION - Certification of Funds-Historic Documents Reserve ______

3 – COMMUNICATION - Donation to the Fire Department ______

4 – COMMUNICATION - Donation to the Health Department ______

5 – COMMUNICATION - Sidewalk Easement – Wallingford Road ______

6 – COMMUNICATION - Easement to City of Danbury — 14 Ironwood Drive ______

7 – RES0LUTION - FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety Grant ______

8 – RES0LUTION - State of Connecticut Real Estate Tax Abatement - Beaver Street Apartments ______

9 – RES0LUTION - Open Space Bond Acquisition - Ives Trail Greenway - Modification of Easement on Land of Robert Ruscoe ______

10 – RES0LUTION - Woman’s Club of Danbury, New Fairfield Grant ______

11– DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Police, Fire, Health-Housing & Welfare, Dream Homes, Public Works, Permit, Unit, Elderly Services, Library. ______There being no further business to come before the City Council a motion was made at ______P.M. by ______for the meeting to be adjourned.

Dream Homes Community Center

To: Mayor Mark Boughton and the City Council From: Nikki Singer, Homeless and Housing Advocate Re: December 2012 Monthly Report cc: ARC Executive Director & ARC Board of Directors

I. Program Synopsis

Per the proposal endorsed by Mayor Boughton and the City Council, Dream Homes Community Center (DHCC) was established at ARC to serve as the Point of Entry for people who are homeless or low-income renters and to facilitate first time home ownership for people with hard to serve backgrounds.

II. Program Updates

Dream Homes Community Center participated in the 6th Annual Danbury Project Homeless Connect Event, sponsored by the Danbury Continuum of Care in conjunction with the Danbury Housing Partnership. ARC was represented by our team of Homeless & Housing Advocates from Dream Homes Community Center as well as the Program Coordinator for the Family Violence Education Program. Over 190 consumers attended the event and were connected with a variety of services, including haircuts, eye exams, dental exams and flu shots, as well as information on programs available through 60 different social service agencies. .

III. Point of Entry

From July 1, 2012 until December 19, 2012, DHCC has provided services to 244 people (65 families with children and 70 single adults) through the Point of Entry at ARC. The following is a breakdown of people served, by towns within the Greater Danbury Area:

Town July 2010 – June 2011 July 2011 – June 2012 July 1, 2012 – December 19, 2012 Danbury 535 592 205 Bethel 39 26 23 Brookfield 38 33 2 New Fairfield 25 34 7 New Milford 81 77 46 Newtown 17 4 5 Redding 6 7 0 Ridgefield 9 8 1 Sherman 6 2 0 Other Towns 78 45 15 Total 834 828 290 1 IV. *NEW* Emergency Security Deposit & Rent Assistance Grants

Dream Homes Community Center wrapped up the Homeless Prevention & Rapid Re- Housing Program in April 2012. The program provided emergency financial assistance with security deposits and back rent payments. This was extremely effective – ending and preventing homelessness for 75 single adults and 66 families in our region. The ARC Board has allocated funds for Dream Homes Community Center to continue providing emergency assistance to help families and individuals who meet the HUD definition of homeless.

Dream Homes Community Center will begin accepting applications for financial assistance after January 1, 2013.

V. Program Highlights—Story of 1 person we worked with this month (names changed)

Simon first became homeless 3 years ago following a divorce. He began experiencing periodic episodes of homelessness and had been relying on various family members for his housing needs. Simon suffers from mental health and cognitive limitations, and was often taken advantage of by his family members.

For the last year, Simon was living in an increasingly stressful and emotionally abusive situation. Ultimately Simon left the home he was staying in and began sleeping at the City of Danbury’s emergency shelter. He was referred to ARC by Catholic Charities to explore different options for securing his own apartment. ARC’s Homeless and Housing Advocate met with Simon to review his resources and develop a monthly household budget. ARC then connected Simon to Danbury landlords. Simon successfully secured a studio apartment for himself from one of these connections. Simon was able to pay 1 month rent and most of his security deposit, however - he was still in need of $313.00 to cover the balance.

Upon successful completion of his application ARC paid the balance of Simon’s security deposit. Simon was able to move into his new home after 30 days living in the shelter. ARC also provided Simon with an ARC Angel Welcome Basket valued at $150.00 filled with cleaning and personal care items.

ARC recently met with Simon and we can report that he is happy to have a safe, stable and sustainable apartment he can call “home.”

2 VI. HMIS Report – Dream Homes Community Center July 1, 2012 –December 20, 2012

Number of Number of 2. Persons Served during the Number of Singles Number of Adults in Children in operating year. Not in Families Families Families Families a. Number on the first day of the 5 2 6 3 operating year. b. Number entering program during 30 17 20 11 the operating year. c. Number who left the program 32 16 18 10 during the operating year. d. Number in the program on the last 3 3 8 4 day of the operating year. (a+b-c=d) Number of Number of Number of Singles Number of 3. Project Capacity. Adults in Children in Not in Families Families Families Families a. Number on last day (from 2d, 3 4 columns 1 and 4) 4. Non-homeless persons. (Sec. 8 SRO projects only) How many income-eligible non-homeless persons were housed by the SRO program during the 66 operating year? 5. Age and Gender. Of those who entered during the operating year, how many people are in the following age and gender categories? Age Male Female Other/Not given Single Persons (from 2b, column 1) a. 62 and over 4 1 0 b. 51 - 61 6 3 0 c. 31 - 50 7 1 0 d. 18 - 30 3 5 0 e. 17 and under 0 0 0 Not given 0 0 0 Persons in Families (from 2b, columns 2 & 3) f. 62 and over 0 0 0 g. 51 - 61 1 0 0 h. 31 - 50 2 3 0 i. 18 - 30 4 7 0 j. 13 - 17 1 0 1 k. 6 - 12 3 3 0 l. 1 - 5 7 5 0 m. Under 1 0 0 0 Not given 0 0 0 6 - 10. Participants who entered during the operating year.

3 6a. Veterans Status. A veteran is anyone who has ever been on active military duty status. 9 6b. Chronically Homeless. How many participants were chronically homeless individuals? 5 7. Ethnicity. a. Hispanic or Latino 6 b. Non-Hispanic or Non-Latino 41 8. Race. a. American Indian or Alaskan Native 1 b. Asian 1 c. Black or African American 18 d. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 e. White 27 f. American Indian/Alaskan Native & White 0 g. Asian & White 0 h. Black/African American & White 0 i. American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American 0 j. Other Multi-Racial 0 k. Other/Unknown (all that do not match) 0 9a. Special Needs. All Chronic a. Mental illness 10 2 b. Alcohol abuse 3 0 c. Drug abuse 0 0 d. HIV/AIDS or related diseases 0 0 e. Developmental disability 0 0 f. Physical disability 11 4 g. Domestic violence 12 1 h. Other (please specify) 2 0 9b. Disabled. How many of the participants are disabled? 21 10. Prior Living Situation. Participants slept in the following places the week prior to entering. All Chronic a. Non-housing (street, park, car, bus station, etc.) 6 2 b. Emergency shelter 13 2 c. Transitional housing for homeless persons 1 d. Psychiatric facility 1 e. Substance abuse treatment facility 3 4 f. Hospital 0 g. Jail/prison 0 h. Domestic violence situation 0 i. Living with relatives/friends 10 j. Rental housing 7 k. Other (please specify) 6 11. Amount and Source of Monthly Income at Entry and Exit. Participants who left during the operating year. A. Monthly Income at B. Monthly Income at Amount Entry Exit All Chronic All Chronic a. No Income 8 0 7 0 b. $1-150 2 0 2 0 c. $151 - $250 7 1 8 1 d. $251 - $500 2 1 2 1 e. $501 - $1000 10 2 9 2 f. $1001 - $1500 10 2 10 2 g. $1501 - $2000 5 0 4 0 h. $2000 + 4 0 5 0 C. Income Sources at D. Income Sources at Source Entry Exit All Chronic All Chronic a. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 1 1 1 1 b. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) 8 2 8 2 c. Social Security 4 0 4 0 d. General Public Assistance 0 0 0 0 e. Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) 4 0 4 0 f. State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) 3 0 3 0 g. Veterans benefits 1 0 1 0 h. Employment Income 10 1 10 1 i. Unemployment Benefits 1 0 1 0 j. Veteran's Health Care 7 1 7 1 k. Medicaid 14 1 17 1 l. Food Stamps 26 3 30 4 m. Other (please specify) 15 2 14 2 n. No financial resources 14 0 14 0 12a. Length of Stay in Program. Participants who left during the operating year. All Chronic a. Less than 1 month 35 5 5 b. 1 to 2 months 11 1 c. 3 - 6 months 2 0 d. 7 months - 12 months 0 0 e. 13 months - 24 months 0 0 f. 25 months - 3 years 0 0 g. 4 years - 5 years 0 0 h. 6 years - 7 years 0 0 i. 8 years - 10 years 0 0 j. over 10 years 0 0 12b. Length of Stay in Program. Participants who did not leave during the operating year. All Chronic a. Less than 1 month 2 0 b. 1 to 2 months 1 0 c. 3 - 6 months 1 0 d. 7 months - 12 months 2 0 e. 13 months - 24 months 0 0 f. 25 months - 3 years 0 0 g. 4 years - 5 years 0 0 h. 6 years - 7 years 0 0 i. 8 years - 10 years 0 0 j. over 10 years 0 0 13. Reasons for Leaving. Participants who left during the operating year. All Chronic a. Left for a housing opportunity before completing program 5 0 b. Completed program 38 6 c. Non-payment of rent/occupancy charge 0 0 d. Non-compliance with project 0 0 e. Criminal activity / destruction of property / violence 0 0 f. Reached maximum time allowed in project 0 0 g. Needs could not be met by project 0 0 h. Disagreement with rules/persons 1 0 i. Death 0 0 j. Other (please specify) 0 0 k. Unknown/disappeared 4 0 14. Destination. Participants who left during the operating year. All Chronic PERMANENT (a - h) a. Rental house or apartment (no subsidy) 6 0 b. Public Housing 0 0 6 c. Section 8 0 0 d. Shelter Plus Care 0 0 e. HOME subsidized house or apartment 0 0 f. Other subsidized house or apartment 6 1 g. Homeownership 0 0 h. Moved in with family or friends 2 0 TRANSITIONAL (i - j) i. Transitional housing for homeless persons 6 2 j. Moved in with family or friends 7 2 INSTITUTION (k - m) k. Psychiatric hospital 0 0 l. Inpatient alcohol/drug treatment facility 0 0 m. Jail/prison 1 0 EMERGENCY SHELTER (n) n. Emergency shelter 11 1 OTHER (o - q) o. Other supportive housing 1 0 p. Places not meant for human habitation (e.g. street) 1 0 q. Other (please specify) 5 0 UNKNOWN r. Unknown 2 0 15. Supportive Services. Participants who left during the operating year. NOTE:The below services were given to participants who left during the operating year. Add the following counts into the appropriate category for question 15. Service Service Code All Chronic 1. Rental Deposit Assistance BH-3800.7250 4 1 2. Identification Card Fee Payment Assistance DF-7020.3300 1 0 3. Case/Care Management PH-1000 2 0

CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 DEPARTMENT OF ELDERLY SERVICES COMMISSION ON AGING ELMWOOD HALL 10 Elmwood Place (203) 797-4686

DATE: December 20, 2012

TO: Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton Members of the City Council

FROM: Susan M. Tomanio, LCSW Director of Elderly Services

RE: Department Report for City Council Meeting Reporting Period: (11/26 – 12/20, 2012)

Department of Elderly Services - 461 incoming / outgoing information calls

Elmwood Hall Senior Center - 321 seniors, 1,962 visits/services (stats on seniors with membership cards only)

Program Highlights: Winter Festival, The SilverTones Holiday Performance, “Use it or Lose it” Brain Exercise, Hip and Knee Replacement with Dr. Deveney, Annual Holiday Party

Municipal Agent – 296 office/phone appointments

Monthly Concerns: assisting with Medicare open enrollment, care giving and long term care options, Medicare Savings Program, elderly & disabled benefits information, area senior and disabled housing options, Medicare, Medigap, Medicare D & Medicare Advantage counseling, Medicaid, elder law and attorneys referrals, home care options, respite care options, Dept. of Social Services Protective Services referrals

Computer & Tech Center –Classes offered in January – Intro to PC, E-Mail Made Easy, MS Word, Social Networking, New Technology

Van Transportation Program – 277 one way trips

Donations – Performances by the Danbury Senior Center Chorus: $25 Glen Hill, $25 The Village of Brookfield Common, $25 Filosa Care Center, $50 (2 checks of $25 The Gardens), Performances by The SilverTones Band: $200 The Village of Brookfield Common

CITY OF DANBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT 19 NEW STREET DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 GEOFFREY HERALD, CFO PHONE: (203) 796-1550 FIRE DEPARTMENT FAX: (203) 796-1533

FIRE CHIEF'S MONTHLY REPORT

I hereby submit my report as Fire Chief of the Danbury Fire Department, which covers the period of 21 November through 20 December and details activities of the Department. Our hearts are heavy at this time with the horrific event in Sandy Hook. There are few words to properly state what we are all feeling. We simply wish that the families and others affected may find peace and succor in each other and the outpouring of support from around the world. Winter in New England is the time for bundling up and outdoor cold weather sports. The need for warm clothing and preparation to go outdoors is important. Frostbite and exposure is a significant risk at this time of the year, especially for the elderly and the very young. Due to possible sensory compromise, these groups may not recognize the severity of the risk until damage is already occurring. In times of extreme cold or windy conditions, parents need to be sure that young children have no exposed skin that can become subject to frostbite very quickly. Frostbite has distinctive appearances. Coloration might be white or grayish. Skin may also appear waxy. Frostbitten skin or exposed areas may feel numb or actually be hard and frozen. Symptoms possible are cold sensitivity, numbness, and chronic pain may last for years after an incident of frostbite. Some severe cases may result in the frostbitten tissue being permanently damaged. Should you suspect someone has received frostbite injury here are some first aid tips. First bring the victim to a warm environment and call for help. Drinking warm drinks can help. Remove wet clothing. If possible, immerse the affected area in warm water but not hot water. This is critical as water that is too hot can further damage the area. Do not use heating pads sunlamps or radiators as these are generally too hot and the nerves affected, the sensitivity is reduced. If there is blistering, do not drain. Rather, cover them with as clean and sterile cloth as is available. Under no circumstances should you rub the area with anything, including snow. This will only further injure the skin. As we move into the winter, let us all be prepared to enjoy all the wonders New England has to offer. We here at the Fire Department wish everyone a happy and healthy new year.

Public Education/Prevention/Public Relations

Tours and preplanning for this month included the following locations: Mitchell fuel propane plant, Abbey Woods, Co-Gen plant at Danbury Hospital, Pilgrim Furniture.

Suppression/Response Activities of Note

The former Humphrey Brothers auto repair facility, a converted barn and stable was involved in fire recently. The responding units discovered a well advanced fire on arrival. Due to the nature of the structure and the advanced stage of the fire, the tactics were changed to defensive fire attack. After significant reduction in the fire the crews were again able to gain entry and then fully extinguish the blaze. (See photo)

The department responded to two serious Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) at once. One on Route 84 and one on Newtown Rd. Each required extrication for entrapped victims. Because of the demanding nature of extrication assignments, nearly all the on duty personnel were involved. Additional response from the volunteer division was needed to successfully complete each assignment. The photos here show both scenes.

Action on Route 84

Engine 10 Rescue in action on Newtown Rd.

Command and Staff Activities

 Software acquisition and installation with IT  Monthly Volunteer Assoc.  CIRMA insurance coverage, volunteer division  Statewide Labor Management planning  Fire Service legal issues seminar  Budget Development  FCI Community Relations Board  Farewell Luncheon for Admin office staff, Janet and Fay

Donations

Firefighter Joseph Kovalsky has donated three sets of rescue jacks to the department. These tools will assist us in stabilizing accident scenes and trench rescue “strong-backs”.

Emergency Medical/ Haz-Mat - Rey Rodriguez

CPR training was completed for our career responders. This is a required aspect of our EMT certification and absolutely critical in our First Responder response model. Our regional Hazardous Materials Battalion continues to work toward a joint training effort with all three battalions, Danbury, Torrington and Waterbury. I preliminary session was held early this period and we will be holding several more in the coming months. This training is critical in familiarizing the teams as there have been several personnel changes in all departments.

Training - Mark Omasta Volunteer Division

Fourth quarter live burn training is complete. 106 fire fighters completed this annual mandatory training.

Firefighter I course: All 14 students passed the CT State practical exam on December 9! The written certification exam is scheduled for Dec. 20. This group of students worked hard throughout the 14 week course.

Career Division

Fire School was utilized by the Hawleyville, Botsford, Bethel, Roxbury and Washington Volunteer Fire Departments, as well as Danbury Career and Volunteer Companies. The new lights installed to illuminate the rear of the property were wired and are operational. Two new rescue dummies were constructed by our fire fighters from old fire hose. Very economical!

Mandatory Training: All crews completed the annual 8 hour training day at our Fire School. Crews worked with new equipment and standard tools on various practical skills including rope- rigging systems, vehicle stabilization techniques, machinery rescue drills, forcible entry training and SCBA confidence. We also conducted live burn drills and worked with our newly acquired Rapid Intervention Rescue pack.

Officer Training: Mandatory Officer training is in progress for all company officers. Phase one of this training ends December 20. The second half of the strategy/tactics class will be in January.

Structure Fires: The Training Officer was called out as Safety officer to structures fires on Maple Ave (Nov. 27) and Main St. (Dec. 2)

Meetings/ events for the T.O.:

□ Nov 30 Jericho Foundation Fundraising Gala □ Dec 5 Ct Fire Instructors monthly meeting

Firefighter 1 Class

B Platoon after annual live burn training.

Apparatus/Equipment - Joe Cavo

E-26’s 4 Gas meter has been replaced due to a recurring intermittent problem, all other department 4 gas meters are fully functional. Sperian, the parent company of Biosystems was recently bought out by Honeywell. There have been some transition issues which our dealer Field Services has been doing a terrific job trying to isolate us from. One potential problem is a dealer memo that informed us of a significant price increase January 1, 2013 for sensors and repairs. If this price increase happens as projected it will nearly be cost effective to throw out a meter when the sensors fail and buy a new one. We will keep you posted on upcoming events.

We assisted the Communications Division with the removal and re-installation of all the repeaters that required narrow banding. We removed the defective on-board charger from Truck-2 and returned it to the manufacturer for repairs. The Mass Casualty Trailer had a new pintle hitch fitted. E-22 is currently out of service due to a regeneration issue.

Other repairs completed:

 Service E-23.  Replaced Thermal Imaging Camera in E-23.  Repair E-24 window assembly.  Repaired the Plymovent in HQ.  Replaced air filters in E-22 and E-24, clean ember filters.  Repair Generator on Mass Casualty Trailer.

Community Risk Reduction Office of the Fire Marshal - James Johnson

This month we found several cases of unsafe/illegal occupancy thru UNIT inspections. The (basement/attic) cases were referred to zoning and building departments. There were no permits on file for any work that was done. All situations have been resolved or about to be concluded. We continue to monitor several locations as there have been repeat offences. Our office investigated several very serious fires, with no reported injuries. The Illegal Apartment Enforcement Team (part of the unit) continues to follow up on complaints from citizens. The Office attended a 4 hour intro class for the new software the Fire Dept is in the process of upgrading to. DFM’s Russell and Perry did live fire training with the Fixed Base Operators at the airport and from the Residence Inn, about 40 people attended.

Statistical reports

Office of Community Risk Reduction

Inspections Amount

Apartments 190 Business 24 Day Care 3 Education 4 Fuel Trucks 6 Hazmat (Tank Install) 1 Health Care 2 48 Units Hotel (Rooms) 46 Industrial 1 Liquor 15 Merchantile 25 Misc. 37 Place of Assembly 33 Res. Board & Care 1 Rooming House 0 Service Stations 1 Special Structure 1 Storage 0 TOTAL 390

Topics Amount Abatement/Reports (Hrs.) 66 Blasting Permits 2 Burn Permits 2 Complaints 18 Cont. Ed. Hours 42 Fatal Fires 0 Fire Investigation 5 Fire Safety Prgms. 10 Meetings (Hrs) 25.5 Office Duty (Hrs.) 186 Orders of Abatement 0 Plan Review (hrs.) 74 Tickets Issued 6

TOTAL HRS. 393.5

Monthly Breakdown NFIRS Ver 5.0 Coding Fires (100-173) 12 Overpressure Rupture - No Fire (200-251) 0 Rescue/EMS (300-381) 406 Hazardous Condition (400-482) 27 Service Call (500-571) 122 Good Intent Calls (600-671) 67 False Alarm/False Calls (700-746) 46 Severe Weather/Natural Disaster (800-815) 0 Special Incident Type (900-911) 0 No Report/Incomplete 4 Total Fire Responses 684

E911 Statistics Total 911 Calls 2621 Abandoned 911 Calls 283 Cellular 911 Calls 1619 911 Hang Up Calls 898 Admin Calls Received 852 Police Calls via 911 258 Fire Calls via 911 (CAD 28) 180 EMS Calls via 911 (CAD 29) 293 Daily Average 93.61 Dispatch Incident Statistics Total Fire Responses 684 Total EMS Responses 761 Unknown Transport Status 3 ALS Patient (CAD 60) 297 BLS Patient (CAD 61) 337 No Patient (CAD 62) 124 EMS Mutual Aide Requests (CAD 80) 4 EMS Calls Passed to Backup (CAD 81) 19

** NOTE ** Multiple 911 Calls received for Fire And EMS Fire Response Breakdown November 21 to December 19,2012

450 406 400

350 Fires (100-173) 300 Overpressure Rupture - No Fire (200-251) Rescue/EMS (300-381) 250 Hazardous Condition (400-482) 200 Service Call (500-571) 122 150 Good Intent Calls (600-671) 100 67 46 27 50 12 0 0 1 0

911 Center Activity November 21 to December 19,2012

3000 2621

2500

Total 911 Calls 2000 1619 Abandoned 911 Calls 1500 Cellular 911 Calls

911 Hang Up Calls 898 852 1000

500 283 258 293 180

CITY OF DANBURY HEALTH, & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 155 DEER HILL AVENUE, DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Central Health & Housing Office Social Services Office 203 - 797-4625 203 - 797-4569 Fax 796-1596 Fax 797-4566

Mayor Mark D. Boughton December 17, 2012 1 City Council 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury, CT 06810

Re: Health & Human Services Department Monthly Report

Dear Mayor Boughton and Members of the City Council:

The November 2012 Health & Human Services Department monthly report is provided for your review. Detailed reports are attached for each Division, including the Housing, Food Service, Social Services, Women Infants & Children, School Based Health Centers and Environmental Health which identify specific inspections, tasks and hours provided by our staff.

Main Topics: The Department continued to work on the computer systems to test and update our inspector’s food service inspection programs to produce reports so the public may have access to inspection results and partnerships with the Hospital and other medical clinics to improve services have continued as well. You may recall that in 2009, community partners including Danbury Hospital, United Way of Western CT, Danbury Health and Human Services and Western CT State University issued the inaugural Community Report Card. We are pleased to announce our updated, 2012 version is now complete and we invite you to review it at wcthn.org./report card. You are encouraged to review all the information for each Division, as it provides details concerning ongoing activities. Also, I thank you for giving the Health & Human Services Department the opportunity to serve the Citizens of Danbury and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Sincerely, Scott T. LeRoy, MPH, MS Director of Health & Human Services

All City Services 311 Emergency Shelter 796-1661 Eviction Prevention 797-4565 Dial 2-1-1 for all Em. Shelter Fax 796-1660 Information-Referral 797-4569 Connecticut Services! WIC Program 797-4638

December 13, 2012

TO: Danbury City Council

FROM: Daniel Baroody, Associate Director

RE: Monthly Status Report – Housing, Food Service & Environmental Health Division November, 2012

NOVEMBER 2012 Housing, Food Service & Environmental Division Combined Stats Report

Inspection / Hours Nov. Year to Date 2012 (fiscal) Hazardous Materials Management & Public 71 373 Health Preparedness (hours)

Wetlands / Water Resources (hours) 142 681

# Land Use Evaluations (Septic Systems and 79 444 Well Water Supply)

# Housing Inspections 88 373 # Food Service Inspections 140 796 # General Nuisance / Miscellaneous 158 905 Inspections

See attached narrative

All City Services 311 Emergency Shelter 796-1661 Eviction Prevention 797-4565 Dial 2-1-1 for all Em. Shelter Fax 796-1660 Information-Referral 797-4569 Connecticut Services! WIC Program 797-4638

CITY OF DANBURY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 155 DEER HILL AVENUE, DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Central Health Office Social Services Office 203 - 797-4625 203 - 797-4569 Fax 796-1596 Fax 797-4566

Environmental Health Division Narrative Report 3

The status of major project and program activities of the Environmental Health Division (EHD) for November, 2012 can be summarized as follows.

Wetlands / Water Resource Management: The EHD continued to provide technical support staff to the Environmental Impact Commission (EIC). EHD staff has conducted review of permit documentation and site plans, site inspection of on going construction of EIC Permitted Projects, attended EIC Meeting and discussed environmental issues related to future projects by organizing pre-application meetings with developers and their consultants.

The EHD continued its management of water resource projects, including Tarrywile Lake. The EHD continued to provide staff support and liaison to the Environmental Impact Commission. (EIC), conducting oversight, environmental monitoring and inspection of public and private construction projects.

The EHD conducted site investigations of complaints and construction activities along the shore front of Candlewood Lake in cooperation with The Candlewood Lake Authority (CLA). The EHD receives and processes complaints, service requests and inquiries through the 311 “City Line” and Q-Alert systems.

Program Planning and Administration: The Director of Health (DOH) and Associate Director continued to coordinate various environmental programs New employees both full time and part time are attending training courses to obtain required certifications.

Subsurface Sewage Disposal & Private Water Supply Wells Compliance Program: The on-site sewage disposal and well permitting program staff continued to perform plan review, site soil suitability testing and inspection.

Land Use: The EHD continued administration of the Grading Permit Program, conducting permit application review, site inspection and enforcement.

Hazardous Materials Management & Public Health Preparedness: The Environmental Health Division (EHD) continues in planning, training and preparedness activities for all hazard events as well as completion of annual contract deliverables required by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grants.

HOUSING AND FOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM NARRATIVE 4

The statistical report reflects field activities conducted in connection with housing, public health and food service functions undertaken by the department. This narrative report is intended to summarize administrative activities and enforcement actions initiated by these sections. The narrative also highlights tasks and initiatives that may be of special interest.

The inspectors were not required to make court appearances. Several other cases were resolved by the City’s attorneys prior to court hearings being held. While every effort is made to encourage cooperation to correct violations, non-compliance with department orders leads to court action and possible penalties for contempt of court.

The department continues to participate in systematic and complaint inspections with the UNIT program as needed. Our Department inspectors serve as the liaison’s to UNIT and participates in inspections as requested. The department also investigates complaints throughout the city referred through the Mayor’s complaint line and from other departments in addition to complaints filed directly with the department. The department also receives complaints and service requests through the 311 system. Food service inspections for the month were affected by the extended leave of a full-time food service inspector.

The department’s lead poisoning prevention efforts for the month included monitoring of laboratory reports regarding blood lead levels in children in cooperation with the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Staff made contacts with clients in need of follow up tests according to State testing protocols. Preparations were also made to deal with the increased activity expected to result from the implementation of Connecticut’s new law that mandates universal blood lead testing of all children in Connecticut. The law went into effect on January 1, 2009 and has resulted in an increase in department activity in the monitoring and follow up of child blood lead test results. Increased testing may also result in the need for more mandatory environmental inspections by the department to address individual cases of elevated blood lead levels. The law also lowers the action level for triggering such investigations. The department also performed functions as a community partner in the LAMPP Program during the month. Participation makes Danbury property owners eligible to apply for grant funds to abate lead paint, replace windows and perform other repairs necessary to make units lead safe. One application involving a Danbury property is under consideration by LAMPP. In addition, the Health department has submitted program grant application to the HUD Healthy Homes Production and LAMPP. Danbury as a partner will be included in this exciting initiative! Services to the Health Department and Danbury Home owners will include: Health Intervention providing, Rug replacement; Ventilating fan installation; Mold/mildew removal, etc. LAMPP will provide training the following: Training on healthy homes issues, Assessment tools (HUD Program & IPAD), Training on assessment process. LAMPP will also provide energy efficiency assessments of homes partnering with Northeast Utilities

The housing section also provides staff support for the Danbury Fair Rent Commission. The half-time fair housing officer received two fair rent inquiries during February. The officer received one housing discrimination inquiry. The staff also serves to assist the Danbury Housing Partnership and staff their meetings as well as the Continuum of Care.

TO: Honorable Members of the Danbury City Council

FROM: Melanie Bonjour, School Based Health Center (SBHC) Clinic Administrator

RE: Monthly Status Report – December 2012

Mission:

The mission of the City of Danbury’s SBHC is to provide access to high quality comprehensive physical and mental health services while being accessible, confidential, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate. The SBHC is built upon mutual respect and collaboration between the school and the health provider to promote the health and educational success of school-aged children and involves students as responsible participants in their care, while encouraging the role of parents and other family members.

Locations:

On-site medical, mental health, preventative and restorative oral health care services are available to any student attending Danbury High School, Broadview Middle School, and Rogers Park Middle School.

Combined Service/Utilization Data (for program period 07/01/11 – 06/30/12)*:

Total Number of Enrolled Students (signed parental permission 4,655** forms on file):

Total Number of Unduplicated Users (for all schools 1,453 combined):

Total Number of Visits: 6,323

Number of students utilizing oral health services 04/01/12- 257 06/30/12:

Unduplicated number of students receiving public health 5,059 preventive and/or risk reduction education this quarter (cumulative) Top Five Reasons for Visit: Behavioral Health Dis. Acute Illness Dental Caries Health Education Skin Conditions

DANBURY LIBRARY STATISTICS NOVEMBER 2012

July 12 Aug 12 Sept 12 Oct 12 Nov 12 YTD 12-13 YTD 11-12 +/ % DAYS OPEN PER MONTH 25 24 28 27 28 132 138 (6) -4% NUMBER OF PEOPLE ENTERING LIBRARY 37,986 34,808 30,902 31,079 31,854 166628 185,440 (18,812) -10% AVERAGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE PER DAY OPEN 1,519 1,450 1,104 1,151 1,138 1,262 1,344 (81) -6%

REGISTERED CUSTOMERS WITH ACTIVE LIBRARY CARDS 1 31442 30312 30764 30303 29479 29479 30224 (745) -2%

USE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS & SERVICES - IN LIBRARY Total circulation transactions (check-out, check-in, renewals,holds) 101,879 93,682 77,475 74,536 77,738 425,310 459,617 (34,307) -7% Total items checked out & renewed 2 55,348 47,839 41,978 40,604 41,390 227,159 246,209 (19,050) -8% Items checked out per library customer 1.8 1.6 1.4 1.3 1.4 Average number of items checked out per day 2,214 1,993 1,499 1,504 1,478 1721 1,784 (63) -4% Items checked out with self-check machines 40,125 34,139 30,161 28,981 28,599 162005 171,450 (9,445) -6% % of total checked out via self-check machines 72% 71% 72% 71% 69% 71% 70%

General adult circulating materials 10,061 9,068 8,179 7,620 7,095 42,023 45,607 (3,584) -8% 14-day books 1,397 1,355 1,134 1,078 1,098 6,062 7,482 (1,420) -19% Print Language Center 319 360 406 269 333 1,687 2,317 (630) -27% Music CDs 1,829 1,707 1,568 1,559 1,621 8,284 8,603 (319) -4% DVDs and Blu-rays 14,648 13,267 12,270 11,844 12,670 64699 69,783 (5,084) -7% Books on CD and Playaways 1,508 1,432 1,485 1,428 1,407 7,260 7,808 (548) -7% AV Language Center 173 159 194 176 146 848 869 (21) -2% Total junior circulating materials 21,734 16,958 13,406 13,449 13,803 79,350 85,152 (5,802) -7% Items loaned to other libraries 188 195 180 102 118 783 500 283 57% Items borrowed from other libraries 248 330 238 207 250 1,273 1,365 (92) -7% Questions answered (in person, phone) 3 10,880 10,306 5,632 5,840 5,544 38,202 38,794 (592) -2% Library programs (All) 50 24 30 66 50 220 224 (4) -2% Library program attendance 1,667 993 709 1,778 1,271 6,418 6,598 (180) -3% Average program attendance 33 41 24 27 25.4 29 29 (0) -1% Summer Reading participants 1200 0 0 0 0 1200 942 258 27% Computer usage 7,137 7,205 6,630 6,834 7,330 35,136 42,656 (7,520) -18% Microfilm use 46 35 61 41 67 250 452 (202) -45%

USE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS & SERVICES - REMOTE & ELECTRONIC Use of databases 103 83 74 61 47 368 883 (515) -58% Questions answered (email, IM, feedback, Library Anywhere) 4 703 605 589 268 433 2598 1,192 1,406 118%

VOLUNTEER HOURS 66 76 66 52 41 301 357 (56) -16%

1. An active card is one that has been used in the past 18 months 2. The details that follow are samples of what we loan and do not add up to the total items checked out. 3. Began counting LTC questions answered 8/3/11. 4. Library Anywhere counted (9/11-on)

CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE ALAN D. BAKER, CHIEF 375 MAIN STREET TERENCE M. SHANAHAN, DEPUTY CHIEF (203) 797-4614 December 20, 2012

MEMORANDUM

To: Mayor Mark D. Boughton Members of the City Council

From: Alan D. Baker, Chief of Police

Subject: Police Department Monthly Report December 2012

I submit this report of the activities of the Danbury Police Department for the month of December.

Personnel

Department Strength:

Sworn Personnel 145

Off from Work (Sick Leave) 3 Light Duty – Job Related 2 Training Academy 2 Field Training Program 3

Effective strength (w/e 12-20-12) 135

Community Services (See attached)

Training

11/26-12/7 At-Scene Traffic Investigation 1 – P.O. Georgoulis 12/3 Current Drug Trends – P.O. Topa 12/6 Physical Fitness “Cooper” Testing – Sgt. Lobraico 12/6 Effective Interactions with Youth Instructor Class – Det. Mable 12/10-14 Advanced WMD Tactical Operations – Sgt. Sturdevant & P.O. Iaquinto 12/12 Records Retention & FOI Requests – Capt. Myles, Liliana Primus & Karen Ledan 12/13 Practical Skills Day – Class #338 – P.O. Schretzenmayer 12/17-21 Interview Strategies through Statement Analysis – Det. Lt. Lopes & Det. Sgt. Bishop 12/17-21 High Visibility Traffic Enforcement – P.O. Georgoulis 12/17-21 Basic Survival Spanish – Sgt. Antonelli 12/20 EMT Recertification – P.O. Belair

Chief Baker’s Significant Meetings

12/4 City Council Meeting – Deputy Chief attended 11/10 Fairfield County Chief’s Meeting 11/12 Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting 11/13 Chief’s Staff Meeting 11/13 CPCA Quarterly Meeting & Expo 11/14 State of the City Address 11/19 Newtown PD Coverage 11/20 Mayor’s Meeting 11/20 POST Academy Graduation Ceremony

Respectfully submitted,

Alan D. Baker Chief of Police

ADB:mrl Attach.

CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

Alan D. Baker, Chief Lt. John M. Browne Department of Police Community Policing Unit 375 Main Street (203) 797-4577

December 18, 2012

To: Alan Baker, Chief of Police From: John M. Browne. Lieutenant Re: Community Policing Unit Activity Report December 2012

Community Affairs Unit: -See attached report

Community Conditions Unit: Sensitive Information -Not available at this time

GTF/UNIT: Sensitive Information -See attached report

City Center Liaison: Sensitive Information -Not available at this time

Police Activities League: -Not available at this time

Current Staffing Level: (1) Lieutenant (2) Sergeants (11) Patrol Officers

Lt. Browne

3 Community Affairs – P.O. Mortara November 15 – December 15, 2012

Child Passenger Safety Fitting Station:  11/19 09 w/P.O. Hancock  11/26 03 w/P.O. Perun  12/03 05 w/P.O. Hancock  12/10 16 w/P.O. Zaloski

Month’s Total: 33 2012 YTD Inspections: 295

11/27-11/28 Instructed Child Passenger Safety recertification class for Waterbury Police Department. 12/7 ELSAG training 12/12 Park Avenue School Career Day

 Coordinating upcoming events including but not limited to miscellaneous safety presentations and tours of the police department as well as upcoming Neighborhood Watch presentations. Coordinated escort for Army Reserve unit deployment – performed by Traffic Division  Handling all types of neighborhood complaints and disputes that entail investigating said complaint, contacting the appropriate agencies if applicable, taking action, making referrals, (UNIT, etc.), follow up to complaint to ensure that it has been resolved.  Investigated Scam (landscape) Autumn Drive  Traffic Issues throughout the City. Speeding in residential neighborhoods, complaints referred to Sgt DeRocco – Traffic Unit.  Telephone calls dealing with many police as well as civil and general advice issues. Working with residents and businesses to remedy issues throughout the community on a routine basis. Received and handled or referred calls regarding all aspects of policing, numerous child passenger safety questions/issues as well as setting appointments for child seat inspections at the DPD fitting station.  Neighborhood Watch: Proactive patrols of neighborhood watch locations when able. Spoken with both active and non-active NW groups. Follow-up with recent contacts regarding the formation/implementation of new groups throughout City, specifically Pleasant Street area as residents are complaining of loitering and possible drug use. Having continued interaction with residents as they have been supplying department with information, license plates, etc. Continual follow up with residents of Ann Drive, loitering, etc.  Researching and relaying crime and neighborhood statistics for prospective homebuyers within the community.  Mobile Operations Center- Routine maintenance/repairs/operation/callouts. Generator repair issues – revised manuals and deployment logs.  Tribuna Article  Bank Alarms – Liaison-Updating as necessary

FLEET ISSUES:  Performing and/or coordinating and transporting vehicles in police fleet in need of repair on aftermarket vehicle equipment such as ICOP DVR’s, mobile data terminals, etc. Repaired safety partition in 255 DA, lighting issue 3 DA.  Transported 12 DA to and from FAS for changeover from patrol to K9 vehicle

4  Coordinating repairs with Fleet Auto supply for warranty repairs as well as repairs beyond internal capabilities.  Still working with IT, attempting to resolve several minor issues with in car computer systems in many of the new patrol vehicles as well as minor issues with existing fleet, particularly 12 DA and 222 DA. Working on getting MDTs for new patrol vehicles.  ICOP – Performing all physical maintenance and repairs to DVR units and additional components as capabilities allow. Remedying issues with defective components with Safety Vision as well follow up on all recent purchase orders and writing new purchase orders for additional equipment that is necessary to keep the system functioning. Routine contact with sales, customer service and tech support for warranty and repair/replacement of equipment. Repaired ICOP units as well as replaced batteries from individual officers’ portable wireless microphones.  Vehicle maintenance/repair requests being coordinated on a daily basis by way of fax and email contact with PW.  Fleet registration renewals (DMV)  Fleet emissions compliance testing (transporting to and from testing facility for individual testing).  ELSAG License Plate Readers – Addressing daily technical issues, meeting with reps in attempts to get system in full operation, waiting for new mount for new camera system for optimum performance. Working on resolving issue with a single camera unit.

CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Department of Police Matthew McNally, Lieutenant 375 Main Street Patrol Division

December 10, 2012

MEMORANDUM

To: Chief Alan D. Baker From: Lt. Matthew McNally Subject: Police Explorer Monthly Activity Report-November 2012

During the month of November, as the holidays approached, we had the Explorers continue and finish the Danbury Youth Soccer detail on Saturdays. The detail has worked the first three Saturdays during the month. At the November 1st meeting, we began conducting our fifth Basic Essential Skills Training (BEST) for all new Explorers who have come into the Post and have not completed 1 year of service or completed the Cadet Police Academy. For five consecutive Thursday evenings, the classroom was divided with the Explorer recruits in one classroom attending the various training sections and specifically going over the Law Enforcement Explorer Manual. They also learned some very basic military style commands and movements, such as standing at attention and facing movements when marching. They were given a class on RESPECT which is part of our “total acceptance” approach to exploring. There will be an all day skills practicum, date to be determined in January, culminating with a graduation ceremony scheduled for 4:30 pm at police headquarters. This has become mandatory training for all new Explorers in the Post and gives them a small sampling of what is required to be a Danbury Police Explorer.

Again, Halloween 2012, was postponed citywide, until Sunday. November 4th with all the damage done from the Superstorm Sandy, and the power issues and all, many residents were strongly deterred to forgo “Trick or Treating” as to the dangerous conditions on 10/31 and go out on this date instead. The Explorers annually provide Halloween spirit and distribute candy at police headquarters, and after many conversations, it was decided to stay the course this year as well. This turned out to be the right decision as the police lobby was visited early by children and their families seeking the treats we annually disburse. By all accounts, there was an early rush of young princesses and goblins, which tapered off about an hour after the posted times. We had over 79 children come to police headquarters for candy. I guess many people are creatures of habit and for the past 2 decades, our Explorers have participated in this event.

Halloween at the DPD

During the month of November, Explorers also participated in the Hurricane Sandy Food and Clothing Drive, brining canned and non-perishable food items to the weekly meetings. Clothing and other items were also donated. We have two van loads of non-perishable foodstuff and clothing to bring to New York, in particular to the families of the Breezy Point neighborhood that was destroyed during the storm. This is in conjunction with the Danbury FOP Lodge, #28, and the National FOP.

On Thursday, 11/22, before the Thanksgiving dinners were served, approximately 11 explorers and I, worked the Don Hassiak Memorial 5k run, also called a Turkey Trot, at Tarrywile Park in the morning. The money raised from this event was given to Immaculate High School in memory of the late, P.O. Don Hassiak, an IHS alumni. It was a frosty beautiful morning and there was a large turnout. This event has grown in size each year.

The Turkey Trot Crew on Thanksgiving Morning “Black Friday”, November 23rd, brought the return of the 14th Annual Santa Wears Blue holiday toy drive. Once again this year, the Danbury Police Explorers are holding their annual toy drive for the greater Danbury area. We will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for local abused and underprivileged children to open during the Holiday season. We are looking for your support for our toy drive. The toy drive began on Friday and run until Tuesday, December 18th. All donated toys will be disbursed locally to the Danbury area that is serviced by the explorer program.

7 New unwrapped toys may be dropped off at any of these locations in our toy drive boxes. The locations are: Danbury Police Department headquarters lobby, Danbury City Hall lobby, Danbury Public Works, and Sikorsky Financial Credit Union at 345 Main Street. We are also scheduling a “Stuff the Cruiser” event to be held at Toys R Us on December 8th and 9th.

As you can see, we ended the month with 71 Explorers registered. We currently have 7 explorers away at college out of the area/state or serving in the military. We have one former Explorer/Civilian Advisor who has been given a letter of conditional hire by Brookfield Police Department.

Respectfully submitted, Lt. Matthew McNally

Lt. Matthew McNally Post Advisor/Program Coordinator

I. Membership # of Explorers Enrolled 71 # of Advisors Enrolled 19

II. Hours-Explorer Total Job Hours 180.00 Total Training Hours 501.25 Total Explorer Hours 681.25

III. Hours-Advisor Total Job Hours 22.25 Total Training Hours 90.00 Total Advisor Hours 112.25

2012 UNIFORM CRIME REPORT CITY OF DANBURY

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Homicide 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Forcible Rape 2 2 0 6 2 1 3 2 5 0 2 25 Robbery 4 1 6 3 2 4 5 3 3 3 4 38 Assault 8 7 11 7 11 10 7 11 8 10 10 100 Burglary 18 8 29 36 58 24 22 23 21 16 17 272 Theft 93 104 134 119 95 102 95 88 85 110 94 1,119 Motor Vehicle Theft 4 3 2 4 5 3 10 10 8 6 9 64 Arson 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 1 6

Totals 129 125 183 175 173 146 142 137 133 145 137 1,625

2011 UNIFORM CRIME REPORT CITY OF DANBURY

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Forcible Rape 1 0 3 3 1 0 4 2 8 5 3 30 Robbery 3 3 9 8 7 9 8 5 10 4 4 70 Assault 7 7 11 13 10 5 8 7 12 10 12 102 Burglary 16 27 32 38 54 32 30 20 40 25 18 332 Theft 72 86 100 97 117 108 103 86 92 98 106 1,065 Motor Vehicle Theft 5 6 5 6 8 8 5 4 3 6 4 60 Arson 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3

Totals 104 130 160 165 197 163 158 125 165 149 147 1,663

9 2012 DANBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS CITY OF DANBURY

CALLS FOR SERVICE 2012 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Calls for Service 4,375 3,893 5,201 4,226 4,787 4,943 5,102 4,840 3,808 4,870 4,541 50,586

2011 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Calls for Service 4,448 4,265 4,604 4,823 5,155 4,888 3,825 4,883 4,764 5,108 4,425 51,118

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS 2012 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Property Damage 232 165 230 175 208 200 184 281 279 367 309 2,630 Personal Injury 61 48 68 53 79 66 63 72 64 90 75 739

Total Traffic Accidents 293 213 298 228 287 266 247 353 343 457 384 3,369 2011 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Property Damage 310 230 206 176 226 203 162 208 210 257 230 2,418 Personal Injury 70 56 46 42 55 52 53 67 75 67 78 661

Total Traffic Accidents 380 286 252 218 281 255 215 275 285 324 308 3,079

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT 2012 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Verbal Warning 148 156 124 124 138 149 146 120 188 162 135 1,590 Written Warning 4 5 8 3 2 3 4 2 3 0 2 36 Moving Violation 202 262 298 269 325 303 359 311 499 377 362 3,567 Total Enforcement Action 354 423 430 396 465 455 509 433 690 539 499 5,193 2011 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Verbal Warning 120 123 103 121 146 106 85 99 108 126 110 1,247 Written Warning 7 10 3 3 5 2 36 5 5 2 2 80 Moving Violation 306 286 232 275 482 380 406 241 243 244 211 3,306 Total Enforcement Action 433 419 338 399 633 488 527 345 356 372 323 4,633

10 CITY OF DANBURY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

155 DEER HILL AVENUE DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 (203) 797-4537 FAX (203) 796-1586

MAYOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR Honorable Mark D. Boughton Antonio Iadarola, P.E.

December 20, 2012

Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton Honorable Members of the Danbury City Council 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury, CT 06810

RE: Monthly report for November 2012

Dear Mayor Boughton and Members of the City Council:

I am pleased to present the Public Works Department report for the month of November.

The Public Works Department was pleased to provide the necessary services to bring Uncle Sam to the main lobby at City Hall. The Public Buildings Division coordinated the installation of the statue, placement of the photo from the Danbury Fair and the recognition plaque. We have received many positive comments from the members of the public who have visited City Hall.

Clean-up continued in November from Hurricane Sandy. The Forestry, Highway and Park Maintenance Divisions worked tirelessly to open roads and clear debris. The Equipment Maintenance Division was available at all times to keep the equipment in operating condition and make immediate repairs as necessary. In between the clean-up, the Park Maintenance Division worked on installing the holiday lights and decorations.

We continue to perform drainage and other road repairs, weather permitting.

Should you have any questions regarding any of the separately submitted division reports please call me at 203-797-4537.

1 Construction Services Report submitted by Thomas Hughes III, Superintendent:

White Street ARRA Project: With the remaining balance of our ARRA funding ,ConnDot has supported a formal request from the City of Danbury to install crosswalks and pedestrian signals on White Street. ConnDot has approved and processed the change order request. The contractor has been given a directive to proceed with this additional work by the City of Danbury. Tarrywile Park: The purchase orders have been issued for the two projects trades and material. The work will be coordinated with the Tarrywile Park Authority, who we have met with. We will also be installing three new period doors per the required historical preservation and a new roof on the mansion. This work will be performed using our in-house resources and paid for through a LOCIP Grant. The material has been procured and delivered to the park. The contractor has begun the installing the new roof on the mansion. . Head Start: Banton Construction has installed the roof trusses, sheathing, interior framing and asphalt shingles. The brick masonry is 90% complete and we will begin the electrical rough and all other MEP trades presently. The contractor is several weeks behind schedule due to weather events and feels once the structure is totally closed in they will be able to make up the lost time.

Citizens Volunteer Fire House: Assisted Chief Herald with quoting for the replacement of the windows and siding using our in-house resources. We have discussed a small scope change to reduce project cost with Chief Herald.

Should you have any question regarding this report, please do not hesitate to call.

Engineering Report submitted by Farid L. Khouri, P.E., City Engineer:

The following assessment projects are the only projects pending on the list based on residents’ petitions: 1. Johnson Drive and Pembroke Terrace Sanitary Sewer Extension: Referred to an Ad Hoc committee at the City Council meeting. 2. Butternut Lane, Bayberry Lane and Boxwood Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension: Working on preliminary design and cost estimate. 3. Hawley Road Extension Sanitary Sewer Extension: Working on preliminary design and cost estimate.

Long Ridge Road Bridge: Field investigations were completed and the in-house design was finalized for construction. We are currently working with Corporation Counsel on securing an easement.

East Franklin Street Bridge: We completed the design to relocate the existing sewer in the brook with an above-ground pump station. Also, we met with the contractor and his engineer to address the scour problem that exists in the abutment walls of the bridge during the sanitary sewer relocation. Prices on the new pump station were obtained, and the equipment will be ordered soon.

Miscellaneous Schools (Park Avenue, Shelter Rock, Stadley Rough and Mill Ridge): The schematic design on the school has started with the selected architectural firms. Prep meeting with the State Department of Construction Service was completed and necessary applications have been submitted to the State for final approval for funding.

Traffic Engineer and his technicians are reviewing various land-use development plans; handling of public complaints and routine repair and maintenance of traffic control signal devices and pavement markings. The Backus Avenue corridor traffic lights plans and specifications have been accepted by the State and will be bid out next month. Construction will begin in early spring of 2013 for one season.

Staff engineers are reviewing various site plans, water and sewer applications, special exception applications, and subdivision applications for various land-use approvals of on-going development projects throughout the City. Field inspection of sanitary sewer, water mains and new roads are performed regularly on various developments. Review various drainage problems, including site visits, analysis and design.

Survey crew verifies various R.O.W., prepares surveys and easements for in-house design of City projects and assists other divisions in locating utilities in the field.

Should you have any questions regarding this report or any other issues related to your Engineering Division, please do not hesitate to contact me at (203) 797-4641.

Highway Division Report submitted by Duke Hart, Superintendent of Public Services:

The Highway Division was very busy during the first few weeks of November performing clean-up work from Hurricane Sandy. Mutual aid was provided to the town of Redding to assist them with their clean-up efforts. A minor snowstorm reminded the crews that winter is on its way.

The construction crew was able to perform three (3) drainage repairs on King St., Peck Rd. and at Rogers Park School. The in-house paving crew repaved Candlewood Dr., Concord St. and a portion of Deer Hill Ave. The sign crew installed one (1) new sign in addition to performing several repairs at various locations. Whenever possible, the pot-hole repair, apron and curbing crews were working on the never- ending lists. The leaf pick-up program resumed on November 26th and will continue into December.

The recycling truck continues to be a popular and much appreciated service to the residents. Our most used piece of equipment is the garbage truck which is dispatch for the collection of garbage and debris in the downtown area.

Should you have any questions regarding this report, please feel free to contact me at 203-797-4605.

Parks Maintenance Report submitted by Duke Hart, Superintendent of Public Services:

November proved to be the busiest month of the year for the Parks Division. It took a couple of weeks to get the parks and school grounds back to standard. Transitioning from the fall sports season to the winter season was performed with leaf removal and fertilization. All of the veterans’ memorials were prepared for the Veterans Day ceremonies. Holiday lighting on the ornamental street lights in the downtown area was also installed.

Should you have any questions regarding this report, please feel free to contact me at 203-796-1558.

3 Forestry Division Report submitted by Mark Miller, Foreman, Forestry Department:

The city was impacted by a hard hitting storm in November. Due to advanced notice, the Forestry Division, along with other public works divisions was prepared to respond. Heavy tree damage was sustained throughout the city including 102 block roads. I would like to thank the Highway Division, Park Maintenance Division, Fire Department and Police Department for their assistance. The newly implemented storm system worked very well to provide updates regarding closed roads, downed trees and power issues. It was also very helpful to have contact with CL&P. All of the roads were opened with 5 days of the storm with the help of the heavy equipment operators from the Highway Division and line crews. Clean-up and take-downs of damaged trees will continue into December. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please feel free to contact me at 203-797-4609.

Public Buildings Report submitted by Rick Palanzo, Superintendent of Public Buildings:

City Hall: We are replacing the seating in the City Council Chambers. The sample has been submitted and approved. As a result of favorable pricing we will not only be able to replace the seating, but the carpeting as well! It will take twelve weeks until the new chairs are installed. The Uncle Sam figure that was loaned to the City has been unveiled and is a terrific addition to the lobby. It is a sentimental reminder of the Great Danbury State Fair. The server room in the lower level of city hall was in need of auxiliary cooling. The appropriate cooling system for the server room has been installed and is performing well. Farrington Park – Westside Open Space: The chow house at the Farrington Park is being made ready for a new tenant (rental). Contracts have been awarded to contractors who will be painting the inside and outside of the building, as well as refinishing the wood floor. This should be completed before the end of December. I have spoken with deputy corporation counsel Pinter to begin preparing a rental agreement for our future tenant. Danbury Public Schools: The DHS window replacement project that began in June was completed in October. When the window are finished that will wrap up this Honeywell project. This project has been performed well and will save the City money in energy costs. The Alternative School on Locust Avenue has been undergoing waterproofing project that includes masonry replacement, repair, and waterproofing as well as replacing the roof and gutter. The roof is tight and the leaders and gutters are functioning as well as anticipated. The decorative cornice, which is being manufactured in Georgia, is due to be delivered in December. The scope of work for this project has been expanded to include the lower level windows. Funds have been identified and transferred to permit this project to proceed. The windows have been bid and awarded. We are awaiting shop drawing for approval. The work will take place in the spring. Old Library: The elevator at the Old Library is out of service pending replacement of the main lift piston. The old piston removal and replacement will require three different contractors to perform the necessary work before the elevator company can install a new piston. The funding for this repair is through the Local Capital Improvement program. This project has been approved by the State of Ct and we have contracted with Otis Elevator Co for the replacement. The work is on schedule and will be completed before the end of January.

4 Old Jail: The air conditioning project be began earlier this year will conclude in December with the installation of energy efficient cooling for the front offices of the old jail building. This will replace the window air conditioners which are energy gluttons. The new units will not only provide better (even) cooling, but will do so at a much lower cost. Requests for Maintenance Service: Attached please find the statistical report of repairs and maintenance work that the Public Buildings Mechanics engaged in during the month of November 2012. In the month of November we received 202 new work requests and completed 168 work requests. In reviewing this report, you will find the repair time that was expended in major work categories, (current month versus previous month). Also listed is the total number of work order hours completed, (current month versus the previous month). Public Building mechanics were engaged in Plumbing repairs with a total of 177.65 man-hours dedicated to this service. The next largest area of concentration was in Electrical repair work, utilizing 121.50 man- hours of labor. General Mechanical work came in as the third highest category with 70.50 man-hours. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at 203-797- 4584. I am happy to discuss any portion of this report with you.

Public Utilities Report submitted by David Day, Superintendent of Public Utilities: Enclosed is the monthly report to the Common Council for activities that took place in October 2012. Also attached is the Public Utilities Vehicle Maintenance Report.

As of November 15, 2012 there are 97 hydrants out of service. Repairs to hydrants are continuing. I will be happy to review the information with you.

Sincerely,

Antonio Iadarola, P.E. Antonio Iadarola, P.E. Director of Public Works

5 APPENDIX “A” PUBLIC BUILDINGS

CITY OF DANBURY PUBLIC BUILDINGS DIVISION WORK REQUEST REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2012

Work Requests received this month 202 Work Requests Completed this month 168

Category Total Labor Hours

Alarms 0.00

Carpentry 14.00

Electrical 121.50

HVAC 13.50

Locksmith 1.50

Maintenance 40.00

Mechanical 70.50

Plumbing 177.65

Roofing 4.50

Snow Plowing 0.00

Labor Hours City Buildings 152.00 Labor Hours School Buildings 291.15

MEMORANDUM

DATE: October 12, 2012 TO: City of Danbury, Common Council FROM: David M. Day, P.E., Superintendent – September 2012 RE: Sanitary Sewer Collection System Maintenance

Complaints: 15

Number Received: 15

Number Completed: 15

Pipe Cleaned: 2,500 FT

Gallons of Water Used: 9,000 Pipe Inspected:

COMMENTS:

To: David Day, P.E., Supt. of Public Utilities, City of Danbury

From: Walter Royals, Project Manager Walter Royals

Subject: WPCP Report For Month of: Sep '12

Date: 10/16/12 I. Wastewater Treatment: A) Sewage Processed: 8.2 MGD (Daily Avg) 247.0 Million Gallons Total B) Septic Waste Processed: 1,134,050 Gallons Total C) Sludge Pumped To Digesters: 465,230 Pounds Total

II. Wastewater Quality Influent Effluent % Removal Effluent Limit A) BOD 258 5 98 30 mg/l and 85% (mg/l) B) Total Suspended Solids (mg/l): 347 3 99.3 30 mg/l and 85% C) Total Phosphorus (mg/l): 5.9 0.5 92 1.0 mg/l D) Ammonia (mg/l): 34.2 0.52 98 1.5 mg/l E) Total Nitrogen (lbs/Day): 3,564 579 84 463 lbs/day Note: Phosphorus limits apply May - September. Nitrogen limit for credit trading only. III. Pump Station Operation: A) Beaver Brook: 720.2 Hours Run B) Southfield: 47.3 Hours Run C) Mill Plain: 320.9 Hours Run D) Backus: 331.3 Hours Run E) Tarrywile 48.4 Hours Run F) Turner Road: 27.3 Hours Run G) Ford Avenue: 21.0 Hours Run H) Indian Glen: 86.7 Hours Run I) Delay Street: 32.5 Hours Run J) Hayestown Road: 59.4 Hours Run K) Kenosia Avenue: 3.0 Hours Run L) Larson Drive: 48.1 Hours Run M) Landfill: 215.3 Hours Run N) Thrope Street 7.6 Hours Run O) Poets Landing 10.2 Hours Run P) Rogers Park 20.8 Hours Run P) West Side 42.2 Hours Run Total Station Alarms: 6

8 TO : City Council - City of Danbury

FROM : David M. Day, P.E., Superintendent of Public Utilities

DATE : October 16, 2012

RE : WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT: SEPTEMBER 2012

I. WATER PRODUCTION :

A) Margerie Water Treatment Facility : 86.7 MG.

B) West Lake Water Treatment Facility : 106.7 MG.

C) Kenosia Well Field : 0 MG.

D) Osborne Street Well Field : 0 MG.

E) Other : 0 MG. ( MG. = Million Gallons )

II. RAINFALL :

A) Month : 5.2 inches

B) Past 12 Months (running total) : 41.4 inches

C) Current Year (Jan.- Current Mo.) : 31.1 inches

III. WATER STORAGE : date: 9/4/12 Current Reading Historical Average A) East Lake Reservoir : 89.5 % 76.3 %

B) Margerie Lake Reservoir : 88.6 % 81.6 %

C) West Lake Reservoir : 78.3 % 79.9 %

D) Total : 84.1 % 80.1 %

IV. WATER PUMPED :

A) Park Avenue Pump Station : 0 MG.

B) Padanaram(High School) Pump Station : 6.18 MG.

C) Shelter Rock Pump Station : 3.87 MG.

D) WestConn Pump Station : 2.37 MG.

9 E) Margerie Pump Station : 1.87 MG.

F) Pleasant Acres: 2.38 MG.

G) Nabby Road: 1.58 MG.

H) Harvest Hill: 2.68 MG.

I) West Lake High Service : 58.3 MG.

J) Total Water Pumped (A-I) : 79.3 MG. ( MG. = Million Gallons )

V. WATER TRANSFERRED :

A) East Lake to Margerie Reservoir : 7.0 MG.

B) Padanaram to Margerie Reservoir : 0.0 MG.

C) Kohanza to West Lake Reservoir : 0.0 MG.

D) Kenosia Diversion to West Lake Reservoir : 0.0 MG.

E) Kenosia Wells to West Lake Reservoir : 0.0 MG.

F) Total Water Transferred (A-E): 7.0 MG. ( MG. = Million Gallons )

VI. ALGAE CONTROL :

A) Margerie Reservoir - 12,450 lbs. Copper Sulfate B) C) D)

VII. SURVEY OF WATER SOURCES :

A) Disinfection by-products (trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids) testing of distribution system. B)

VIII. SUPERINTENDENTS NOTES :

MAINTENANCE REPORT - BUILDING # 6 GENERAL FUND 10/1/2012

10/1/2012 113DA POLICE FRONT END NOISE 37981 SENIOR ELECTRICAL DET POLICE NO START 10/2/2012 DET POLICE NO START 113DA POLICE FRONT END NOISE 10/3/2012 289DA POLICE SERVICE 18DA POLICE REPAIR CAGE SIDE MOLDING 10/4/2012 18DA POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE ENGINE LIGHT 289DA POLICE BRAKES 37981 SENIOR TAIL PIPE 10/5/2012 246DA POLICE INSTIMENT CLUSTER REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER 18DA POLICE TIRE LIGHT 10/9/2012 37981 SENIOR EXHAUST 243DA POLICE SERVICE 10/10/2012 243DA POLICE REAREND LEAK 13DA POLICE SERVICE 10/11/2012 DET POLICE ENGINE LIGHT 7DA POLICE SERVICE 10/12/2012 113DA POLICE STEERING 8DA POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE ENGINE LIGHT 10/15/2012 8DA POLICE SERVICE BRAKES LIGHTS TRAILER POLICE REPAIR FENDER&DOORS 10/16/2012 TRAILER POLICE REPACK BEARINGS DET POLICE BRAKES SERVICE DET POLICE ENGINE LIGHT 72DA ENG TIRES SERVICE 10/17/2012 DET POLICE E BRAKE SHOES DET POLICE SERVICE 10/18/2012 DET POLICE E BRAKE SHOES 113DA POLICE STEERING 10/19/2012 354DA POLICE STEERING LEAK DET POLICE E BRAKE SHOES SERVICE

11 10/22/2012 354DA POLICE STEERING LEAK 223DA POLICE SERVICE 10/23/2012 225DA POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE SERVICE BRAKES 164DA ENG ENGINE LIGHT SERVICE TIRES 10/24/2012 17DA POLICE BRAKES SERVICE 354DA POLICE BRAKES 3CH546 SENIOR STUCK IN GEAR 10/25/2012 337DA POLICE SERVICE 240DA POLICE SERVICE 72DA ENG WINDOW SWITCH 3CH546 SENIOR STUCK IN GEAR 10/26/2012 337DA POLICE SERVICE 3CH546 SENIOR TIRE 25DA POLICE BATTERYS 10/29/2012 DET POLICE SERVICE BRAKES 6DA POLICE BRAKES SERVICE 10/30/2012 5DA POLICE SERVICE BRAKES 10/31/2012 5DA POLICE COOLING FAN 262DA POLICE BATTERY SERVICE

MAINTENANCE REPORT - BUILDING # 6 WATER 10/1/2012

10/1/2012 MOWER WATER REPAIR LIFT 10/2/2012 MOWER WATER BEARINGS &HUBS WELDMENT 10/3/2012 MOWER WATER WELD SEAT WHEEL BEARINGS IGNITION SWITCH 10/4/2012 327DA WATER NO START 10/5/2012 226DA WATER IGNITION 10/9/2012 226DA WATER IGNITION 10/10/2012 226DA WATER IGNITION 10/11/2012 SANDER WATER SERVICE CHANGE SANDER CHAIN 10/12/2012 SANDER WATER SERVICE CHANGE SANDER CHAIN 10/15/2012 SANDER WATER SERVICE CHANGE SANDER CHAIN 10/16/2012 SANDER WATER SERVICE CHANGE SANDER CHAIN 10/17/2012 276DA WATER WARTERPUMP SERVICE BRAKES 10/18/2012 95DA WATER SERVICE BRAKES 10/19/2012 SANDER WATER HYD PUMP SERVICE 10/22/2012 176DA WATER WIPERS 10/23/2012 174DA WATER WIPER MOTOR

12 10/24/2012 276DA WATER WIPER MOTOR 10/26/2012 SANDER WATER HYD PUMP SERVICE 10/30/2012 238DA WATER TIRE FRONT END

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Date Vehicle Repair Provided Department

11/1/12 5 Lights Highway 40 SB's Highway 44 Service Highway 3 Undercarriage Highway 272DA Remove Leaf box Parks 172DA Service/LS Door Handle Parks 83 Loose SB Bolt Highway 46 Belt Idler Highway 65DA Batteries Highway 11/2/12 11 Cut tail gate bracket Highway 40 MB Highway 46 Service/LR seal/lights Highway 34 Tail gate pins Highway 4 Dash Lights Highway 21DA Idler pulley/Belts Highway 11/3/12 21DA Front Pads W/P Highway 46 Idler pulley/Belts Highway 4 Dash Lights/Battery Ground Highway 33 Coolant leak Highway 11/5/12 40 Logs stuck/ drag board Highway 33 Radiator Highway 87 Dash lights Highway 21DA Water Pump Highway 48 Jump Start Highway 83 MB SB Highway 31 Front signal Harness Highway 3 Install Body Highway 11/6/12 32 Tenco all 4 rear tire Highway 83 All brooms Highway 3 Lights Highway 42 DA Hyd Leak Tree 87 Rear trans seal Highway 9 Injectors Highway 11/7/12 9 Injectors Highway

13 3 Lights Highway 14 Auger L/S rear tires Highway 16 Wipers Highway 15 Hyd Oil Highway 37 Sander door bracket Highway 7 Rf Air tire Airport 21 Strobes Highway 55-15-24-29 Install Sanders Highway 26 Hyd Hose Highway 151DA Plow lights Tree 172DA Blower Parks 10 Lights Highway 16-7-2-8-21 Install Sanders Highway 390DA Check plow function Tree 8 Wiper arm and blades Highway 11/8/12 47 Plow Cable Highway 59 Install plow bracket Highway 8 Coolant leak Highway 15 Comp. Belt Highway 26 Hyd Hose Highway 55 Spinner hose Highway 50 Plow fram/ lights Highway 25 Hyd Leak Highway 30DA LR Flat Building Inspector 77 Air leak Highway 11/9/12 9 Injectors Highway 3 Disconnect Sander Highway 23 PTO Highway 147DA Plow piston bolt Building Maintenance 15 Belt/Adj Brakes Highway 20 Plow control handle Highway 7 Cab Shield Highway 2 Tighten sander chains Highway 11/10/12 7 Cab Shield Highway 9 Injectors Highway 23 PTO Highway 11/13/12 56DA Wipers Parks 9 Injectors Highway 7 Cab Shield Highway 40 Drag Board Highway 187Da Wipers Parks Tenco Plow Weld Center bolt Highway 8 Lower Hose Highway

14 44 LS Windshield Highway 15 Batteries Highway 37 W/S Wipers Rear tires Highway 11/14/12 15 Fan Belt Highway 38 Jump Start Highway 8 Jump Start Highway 47 Hydraulics Highway 33 Radiator Highway 11/15/12 288DA Service Building Maintenance 9 2 front tire Highway 33 Radiator Highway 8 Hyd Leak Highway 18 Exhaust/brakes/mirror/ lights Highway 11/16/12 40 Head lights/ check master Highway 8 Hyd Hose Highway 18 Exhaust brake Highway 144DA No start alternator Building Inspector 11/17/12 42 DA Service Tree 37 Wiper Mtr Highway 8 Hyd Hose Highway 11/19/12 42DA Lights/Cooling system Tree 11 Wipers Highway 18 Trans cooler/coolant pipe Highway 24 Free auger/adjust Highway 25 Service LR tires Highway 11/20/12 18 Trans cooler/coolant pipe Highway 40 S/B's Highway 25 Service Highway 11/21/12 18 Trans cooler/coolant pipe Highway 25 Service/Hyd leak Highway 30 Coolant leak Highway 40 H2O System Highway 11/26/12 30 Rear brakes Highway 161DA Service Building Inspector 23 Side dump Hyd Hose Highway 40 PTO Highway 105 O.F.F. Highway 75DA Rear wipers Building Inspector 9 Coolant leak Highway 33 Radiator Highway 85-21-3-16 Install Sanders Highway 11/27/12 34 Adjust Brakes Highway 26 Wipers Highway

15 33 Radiator Highway 92DA RF axel Parks 247DA Plow lights Building Maintenance 6 Check lights Highway 136DA Signal lights Building Inspector 25 Hyd Highway 50 Check springs Highway 11/28/2012 50 Air tires/ grease augers Highway 349 DA Head lights Parks 86 Adjust Brakes Highway 25 Hyd Highway 54 Work lights Highway Leaf Machine Hook to truck 6 Highway 181 Adjust Brakes Highway 11/29/2012 11 Wiper module Highway 86 Rear brakes Highway 6 Leaf box rubber Highway 83 Grease tubes Highway 34 Sander light Highway 85 Tighten sander chains Highway 191DA RF Headlight Building Inspector

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CITY OF DANBURY OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE

Shawn Stillman 203-796-8026 UNIT Coordinator [email protected] FAX:(203) 797-4586 Livable Neighborhoods 2012 “Building a Better Danbury”

December 2012 December 20, 2012

Honorable Mayor Boughton and City Council Members:

Below is a table highlighting UNIT activity from the time of last month’s City Council report. This does not include any UNIT activity regarding follow up and re-inspection work from previously noted issues. The UNIT works to ensure that each and every issue is resolved as quickly as possible.

Time Period Nov 26 – Dec 20, 2012 Number of Quality of Life Issues 72 Year to Date 1061

The top issues addressed by the UNIT were:  Properties with debris on it (25)  Miscellaneous (14)  Unregistered/abandoned cars (10)  Front Lawn Parking (7)  Illegal Dumping (6)

It has been another busy year full of success, challenges and accomplishments as the UNIT tackled nearly 1100 service requests. During this year, our department continued to partner with FCI, coordinating for a weekly crew of inmates to work around the city. Fire hydrants were painted, sidewalks were cleaned, graffiti was removed and tons of garbage and litter were cleaned and removed from our streets, hillsides and riverbeds.

In October, Richard Antous joined our team to focus on the DRZ (Downtown Revitalization Zone). His efforts are already providing dividends as merchants and business owners are being held accountable for maintaining the area around their PAGE 2 business. Additionally, he has implemented some ideas to help move along, or remove altogether, a small undesirable population that detracts from the Downtown. Many of whom can be seen panhandling for money or simply sleeping or passed out on street benches. His impact has had an immediate effect and thank you for his efforts.

YEAR END STATISTICS:

Below are the statistics for our activity over the entire year. You can see the variety of issues that our department handles and there is nothing we won’t do to assist Danbury’s residents to maintain and improve the quality of life in town.

 Properties with Garbage/Debris 427  Miscellaneous 223  Abandoned/Unregistered Vehicles 131  Front Yard Parking 129  Unsafe Living Conditions 87  Parking Violations 36  Unpermitted Construction 19

Miscellaneous examples include: Neighborhood nuisances, various zoning violations, foreclosed properties, etc

ACTION:

38% of UNIT activity was a result of ACTION (Active Commitment Toward Improving Our Neighborhood). I feel quite proud about this number because it demonstrates our proactive-ness in the neighborhood. We identify problems before they get out of hand, or prior to hearing from an upset resident and our department takes care of it.

Our department would like to thank you for your continued support in our efforts to maintain and improve the quality of life in Danbury.

Below is a bar graph illustrating the monthly totals of UNIT service requests for various concerns. Front lawn parking and garbage/debris result in the majority of the daily issues faced by the UNIT. Miscellaneous may include homes in disrepair, illegal dumping, blight, etc.

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Downtown UNIT: December 2012 Report FAX:(203) 797-4586

December 19, 2012

Activity:

11 Rose St Illegal Apartment

Above Tropical Island liquor:

Unsafe Fire Marshal Non permitted apartment Section 8 and the landlord are in concert moving the family. Landlord wants to refurbish the apartment and bring it into compliance. The apartment is a haven for suspicious activity and this will greatly improve the surroundings around Jericho school.

240 Main St

Illegal assembly PAGE 4

Unsafe Fire Marshal

Soccer club assembling in an unsafe environment with no permits. Suspicion of alcohol sales. The club will have to move and file for proper permits.

350 Main St

Humphries transmission has been boarded and secured. This blighted structure has transferred hands and will be razed.

Awaiting approval the community service program will begin January. Improvement in the cleanliness in and around store fronts and dumpster areas has improved with a long way to go.

Continued community outreach has led to many productive discussions with stakeholders we will be running a safety discussion with the Paul Mitchel School, UNIT and a private investigator in January.

Commitment and passion to our downtown is making a difference with the cooperation of private owners and stakeholders. We will continue to be the safest, cleanest and most prosperous downtown in Connecticut.

Rich J Antous Jr

311 Call Center Report: Year End 2012

The month of December saw the 311 Call Center receive approximately 520 calls, bringing the year-end total to more than 9,800 calls, emails, letters, and in-person requests from residents looking to input a service request or inquiring about free and dependable information. While 2012 did not have the same number of storms as 2011, the 311 Call Center still succeeded in providing immediate responses to the microburst in July and Superstorm Sandy in October. Over 1,700 calls were placed for these two events alone, and the 311 Call Center remained open while the rest of City Hall was closed on October 29 and 30 to provide residents with the most up-to-date information, as well as a direct line to report their concerns.

Overall, there were 1,181 responses to storms and weather-related emergencies, 834 calls placed for phone numbers, 303 calls placed regarding the spring and fall leaf pickup programs, 262 residents seeking information on where they can dispose of household garbage, and 215 inquiries regarding the recycling truck. The 311 Call Center was also successful in cleaning up and/or securing approximately 50 abandoned houses/properties within the city during 2012. Abandoned properties pose a serious threat to community safety, as well as quality of life and property values, and every effort must be made to ensure that the responsible parties are current with their responsibilities. PAGE 5

The 311 Call Center needs the help and input of neighbors in reporting these issues, as many abandoned properties are not noted until it is too late, and encourages reporting said issues as soon as a property is suspected to be abandoned.

The UNIT continues to encourage the participation of Danbury’s residents to report any concerns in their neighborhood by utilizing the City Line 311 system. Residents of Danbury can simply dial 311 from their home phones, or 203-744-4311 from out of town or cell phones. Additionally, residents can log on to the City’s webpage, HYPERLINK "http://www.ci.danbury.ct.us" www.ci.danbury.ct.us, and click on the City Line 311 link and register their complaint at their convenience, and now, residents can utilize the Danbury Direct app from their iPhone to submit a concern or question. Residents can choose to provide their contact information, so the UNIT can follow up and provide an update on the situation. By visiting the Neighborhood Assistance Department on the City’s website, residents will also be able to view the UNIT’s monthly activity. If we can be of any assistance to you or residents in your ward please contact us at 796- 8026 or 311.

Sincerely, Shawn Stillman Coordinator, Office of Neighborhood Assistance