CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 7, 2014
The meeting will be called to order at 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Curran, Haddad, Knapp, Levy, Seabury, Stanley, Wetmore, Fox, Priola, DiGilio, Cavo, Saadi, Visconti, Palma, Arconti, Nero, Perkins, Chianese, Rotello, Loyola and Scozzafava
______PRESENT ______ABSENT
PUBLIC SPEAKING
MINUTES - Minutes of the Council Meetings held December 2 and 3, 2013
CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA
1- COMMUNICATION - Danbury Innovation Center License Agreement
2 - COMMUNICATION - Application for Deferral of Assessment Increases - 20 Kenosia Ave
3 - COMMUNICATION - Certification of Funds- Historic Documents Reserve Funds
4 - COMMUNICATION - Donation for Homeless Veterans
5 - COMMUNICATION - Donation of 2006 Passenger Van
6 – RESOLUTION - State of Connecticut - OPM Funding
7 - RESOLUTION - Memorandum of Agreement – Emergency Management and Homeland Security
8 - REPORT - Hearthstone Castle - Engineering Study
9 – REPORT AND ORDINANCE - Cash Payments - Code of Ordinances, Section 18-24
10 – REPORT AND ORDINANCE - Still River Alliance - Code of Ordinances, Section 2-56.2
11 – DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Police, Fire, Health-Housing & Welfare, Dream Homes, Public Works, Permit Center, UNIT, Elderly, Library, Conservation Commission, Board of Ethics
EXECUTIVE SESSION
12 - Ratification of Recent Tax Appeal Settlements
There being no further business to come before the Council a motion was made at ______P.M. by ______for the meeting to be adjourned. CITY OF DAIIBTIRY OFFICEOFTIIEMAYOR I55 DEER HILL AVENUE DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 068 10
MARK D. BOUGHTON (203) 7974s11 MAYOR FA]K (203) 796-1666 m.boughton@danbury-ct. gov
December 23,2013
Honorable Members of the City Council City of Danbury, Connecticut
Re: Danburv Innovation Center License Agreement
Dear Council Members:
As you are aware, the voters of the City of Danbury passed the Vision 2020 Bond Package in the Noverrber 6,2012 election. The package included funds designated for the renovation of the former Union Savings Bank space in the Danbury Public Library. That space will then house the Danbury Innovation Center (DIC) a 501(c)3 organization.
As the renovation is now complete, a license agreement is required between the DIC and the City of Danbury. Therefore, I respectfirlly ask that you approve the attached license as submitted by the Corporation Counsel's office so this exciting new use may cornmence.
Please call this offrce with any questions.
Attachment cc: Antonio Iadarola, P.E., Director of Public Works Rick Palanzo, Superintendent of Public Buildings Bruce Tuomala. Economic Director
@sr LICENSE AGREEMENT l-l
THIS LICENSE is granted this _ day of _ 2014, by the City of Danbury, 155 Deer Hill Avenue (hereinafter "City") to Danbury Hackerspace, Inc, a non-profit corporation, of the City of Danbury, County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut, (hereinafter "Licensee"):
WHEREAS, the Licensee wishes to obtain a license from the City permitting Licensee to use a portion of the first floor of a certain building located at'150-162 Main Street as described on Schedule A attached hereto and incorporated herein (hereinafter "Licensed Premises').
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants, and conditions contained herein, the parties do hereby agree as follows:
1. The City does hereby grant a non-transferable, revocable license to the Licensee to allow Licensee to use the property described subject to the further provisions hereof.
2. This license shall commence on the day first written above and shall continue, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms hereol and shall continue until terminated as provided for herein, upon payment of an annual license fee of one dollar ($1.00).
3. Non-RentObligations.
(a). Utilities and other costs. The Licensee agrees that it shall be responsible for, and pay, including but not limited to alectricity, internet, cable, hot water, heat, air conditioning, telephone and all costs utilities, including-pest water, sewer, alarm security services, control and garbage removal, utilized for the premises leased. Such costs shall include use charges as well as any expenses relating to maintenance or repair of facilities necessary to provide the utilities or services as identified. (b).' ' Cleaning Services. The Licensee agrees that it shall retain the cleaning service utilized by the City to clean the premise-s at least 5x per week, with costs thereof paid by Licensee as billed- Any other service for thls purpose must be pre-approved bY the CitY.
4. The Licensed Premises is shown on Schedule A as "AREA A" and shared space in 'AREA B' and Schedule A-2.
5. The use of the Licensed Premises shall be for the limited purposes as set forth in Schedule B hereof. Prior to making any improvements, alterations or modifications thereto, or placing any fixtures or personal property upon or abo-ve the aiea of the Licensed Premises, the Licensee shall submit a detailed site plan to the Superintendent of public Buildings, or his/her designee depicting the nature and location of the proposed improvements, alterations or modifications. All improiements, alterations or modifications shall be made in accordance with the approved plan. prior to starting the work, the Licensee shall obtain all permits necessary from any state or local agbncy or department which mly be required by law to make such improvements, alterations or modifications.
6. Either the Licensee or the City may terminate thls license without obligation or liability of any kind to the other as a result of said termination, upon written notice to the non-terminating party. For purposes of the termination provision of this license, the Mayor of the City shall have authority to exercise the City's right of termination on the City's behalf.
7. During the term hereof, Licensee shall take out and maintain such Comprehensive General Liability Insurance as will piotect it and the City from claims from damages for personal injury, including. action or omissions in the couise of the use of this license property, whither such actions or omission are undertaken by the Licensee or by directly or indirectly employed any contractor or suoconii""torf ireit by'or on behalf of the License'e or any ,anyone bytr acting on behalf of any of the foregoing entities. The minimum limits of such insurance shall be as follows:
Bodity Injury Liabitity and Property Damage Liability $2,000,000.00 (combined) each occurrence
prior to the execution of this license, certificates of such insurance shall be filed with the City for its review.. All of the protectio-n they policies of insurance shall be subject to the approval of the city with legard !9_tl'9_4ery.?cy purport to provide. THE ctTy SHALL BE NAMED AS AN AbDITIoNAL INSURED oN EACH SUCH PoLlcY. insurance companies providing coverage hereunder shall be licensed by the State of Connecticut or otheMise acceptable to the City. Full diiclosure of all exclusions shall be provided with respect to all required coverages. All p;ticies relating t6 this license shall be written so that the City shall be notified of cancellation or change at least ten (10) days prior to the effective date of such cancellation or change' l-A Certiflcates of insurance shall be filed in hiplicate with the City and shall state the limits of liability and the expiration date for each policy and type of coverage. Renewal certificates covering the renewal of all policies expiring during the life ofthis license shall be filed with the City not less than ten (10) days before the expiration of such policies.
The Licensee agree that in the event that one or more claims are paid under policies contalning an aggregate coverage limit, it shall immediately notify the City thereof and at the same time shall either reinstate the limits of said policy or policies or obtain a new policy or policies providing for fuli coverage in accordance with the limits established herein. Said replacement coverage shall be obtained within twenty-four (24) hours and the City shall be notified thereof within said time.
8. The Licensee agree that it shall indemnify and save harmless the City and any of its officers, agents, employees, Boards, Commissions and Representatives who may be named as co-defendants in any claim or suit, on account of any and all claims, damages, losses, judgments, litigation expenses and legal counsel fees arising out of injuries to persons (including death) sustained by or alleged to have been sustained by the otficers, employees, agents, Boards, Commissions and Representatives of the City or by any officers, employees, agents of the Licensee, or by any business invitee or patron of the Licensee, or arising out of damage to property real or personal, including the occupancy of the Licensed Premises and/or the sidewalk adjacent to the Licensed Premises, alleged to have been caused in whole or in part by acts or omission of the Licensee or any business invitee of the Licensee or by anyone directly or indirectly employed or working for the Licensee, including volunteers, subcontractors, materialmen, suppliers and agents, in connection with the license or use of the Licensed Premises. The Licensee further undertake to reimburse the City for any damage to its real or personal property occurring in connection with the license or use of the licensed property by the Licensee or by any of its officers, agents or employees or any of its business invitees, unless the damage is caused by the City. The Licensee agrees to imme The Licensee agree to comply with, and conform to all laws of the State of Connecticut, and to the ordinances, rules and regulations of the City and to obtain all necessary permits to make any improvements, alterations or modificationa to the Licensed Premises, from any applicable authority, including but not limited to the State of Connecticut, the Department of Health, Housing & Welfare, the Fire Marshal and the Department of Planning and Zoning of the City. 10. The Licensee agrees to restore the Licensed Premises to its originai condition upon the termination of the license to the sole satisfaction of the City 11. The Licensee agree that no accumulation of boxes, barrels, packages, waste paper, or other articles shall be permitted in or upon the Licensed Premises, and that it shall maintain the Licensed Premises in a neat and orderly condition. lN WITNESS WHEREOF. the Darties hereto have hereunto set their hands and seals, and to a duplicate of the same tenor and date, this day of 2014. Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of:- CITY OF DANBURY By: Witness Mark D. Boughton, Mayor LICENSEE / Danbury Hacke]sPace, Inc. By: Witness Michael Kaltschnee ffiffiffi@@E@ oe tliE r. 555 lllii iil5lr ta li! ni llilll t!q llI iiiiii HI ,o llr txi Iti 'qS dEl il qJ s., /r I d r-, d ooo ,\-d \\ R ooo S r{ '\l td { qu- o ! ltt!, d ooo (lJ 'R t) ooo ooo 4i5 -e i-> (/) 7- + 9 }t x, qiHi SCHEDULE A (2) /'t The LESSOR hereby issues to LESSEE and LESSEE hereby leases from LESSOR the following: AREA "A'a portion of the first floor of a certain building located at '150-162 Main Street in the City ol Danbury, County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut, said AREA "A' consists of 3,000 square feet, more or less, as well as AREA "8" - portions of the first floor of a cerbin building located at 150-162 Main Street in the City of Danbury, County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut, said AREA "8" consists of 700 square feet, more or less. AREA "A' and AREA "8" are more particularly indicated on Schedule A which is attached hereto and made a Dart hereof and hereinafter refened to as.the'leased premises". SCHEDULE B The Licenses Premises shall be used as a collaborative work space and educational resource for projects related to business and technology, where members and the general public can learn, create and share technology, art, craft and culture. The use shall include, but not be limited to, maintaining a physical space for workshops, project collaboration, project storage, shared equipment, libraries, exhibitions, lectures and all lawful activities in the furtherance of the stated purposes or those incidental to them. CITY OF'DANBURY I 55 DEER HILL AVENUE DANBI]RY, CONNECTICUT 068 IO PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT Q03)'7974525 (203) 79745E6 (FAX) December 30, 2013 To: Mayor Mark D. Boughton Memben of City Council From: Dennis I. E lo" .La Planning Directof* Re: Application for Deferral ofAssessment Increases 20 Kenosia Avenue, Tax Assessor's Map Number E16030 We have received an application for a deferral of assessment increases from Perosphere, Inc. for construction ofresearch and development offices at 20 Kenosia Avenue, mned IL-40. The total cost of new consfuction is given at S 3,110,185. The request is for a 100o/o deferral for seven years. We find that the application meets ttre eligibility criteria specifred in $ 1 8-25 of the Code of Ordinances for consideration by City Council. Ifpossible, please place this on the January 2014 City Council agenda. C: Jean Natale, Legislative Assistant Laszlo L. Pinter, Corporation Counsel Colleen Velez, Assessor's Office George Mulvaney Attachment /-/ CITY OF DANBURY I55 DEER HILL AVENUE DANBT'RY. CONNECTICUT 06810 PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT (203\ 797 4525 (203) 797-4586 (FAX) APPLICATION FOR A DEFERRAL OF ASSESSMENT INCREASES ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN TIIE CITY OFDANBURY Punuant to $18-25 ofthe Code of Ordinances ofthe City of Danbury, this application must be completed and submitted to th€ Department of Planning and Zoning by all applicants seeking to secure a deferral of assessment increases on real property or air space for construction oI improvements on properfy located within the City of Danbury. Address/Location of Property: Tax Assessor's Map Number: E16030 Town CIerk Map and I-ot Number: Map,t-6353lLot # 2A Zoning Districr IL40 liame. Address and Telephone Number ofOwner (print): 20 Kenosia. LLC 4 Christooher Columbus cT 05810 797-8005 (name) (address) (phone) Name, Address and T Number of Agent/Lessee if other than owner (print): (name) (address) (phone) Proposed Use ofNew Construction or Inprovements (as permitted in $18-25): Research & Development and Offices Present Assessed Value of Property: s945.500. Estimated Cost of New Construction or Improvements Subject to Defenal: 110.185.00 -S Leneth of Time and Percent of Assessment Increase Requested for Deferral for tlte cost of eligible construction or improvements specified above: 7 veais - 1.00o/o Indicate ifthe applicant agrces to enter into a writt€n agreement with the City fixing the assessment ofthe real propety, air space and all improvements thereon or therein and to be constucted thereon or therein, upon suih terms and conditions as are specified by the City. -[ Yes -No Is t}Ie property located within the Downtown Revitalization Zone? Yes -! No - Is the property located within the Main Sfeet Historic District? yes X No Required additional information. Enclose plans and drawings and other required additional information with tbe Application. The applicant is advised that all proposed consfuction and improvements to be undertaken are subject to the eligibility criteria specified in gl8-25 ofthe Code and must comply with all municipal land use regulations and building anlhealth codes. Signature ofApplicanV p36; Dec. 1,0,2012 Print Name and Titls; Solomon S. Steiner, Ph.D., Prqsidenf CEO and Chairman FORDEPARTMENT USE ONLY The City Council ofthe City ofDanbury: The Department of Planning and Zoning has reviewed this "Application for a Deferral of Assessment Increases Attributable to Construction or Imprcvements" and has made the following determination of compliance with $18-25 ofthe Code ofOrdinances. tl-' l.€2 The real property or prcperry subject to air rights is located within the City ofDanbury. 1e2 The property or prcperty subject to air rights is curent in the payment oftaxes owed to the City or taxes owed to the Dol4ntown Special Services District at the time of application. /us The applicant proposes to undertake construction or improvements to real property or property subject to air rights for uses eligible in gl8-25. k: The amount and time period requested for the deferral complies with the limits specified in 018-25. The following application materials have been submitted for review, as required. -Z_ Application form _,=_ Plans and Drawings The Departrnent finds ",, that the application do€s meet the eligibility criteria in $ l8-25. The Department finds that the application does not meet the eligibility qiteria in $18-25 for the followins reasons. 20)2 lll E F )r,zu LJ E ffi ,* tr E F Llll rtl -I= rF g C' tr FIg ttr tr! lr I $ |l, r-tr = il, tr b tu U !E F tr { sl IE g II tfi q{U E tr H$ g ftl *F E *J bF E t!I- 4 Christopher Columbus Avenue Danbury CT 06810-7352 (203) 797-8005 lVfIYlv,IglRIlsY Fax: (203) 794-1786 www. mulvaneyproperties.com ,-/ ' November 26, 2013 Perosphere. Inc .,., l l Attn: Dr. Solomon Steiner - [email protected] ' Re: Phase ll - Perosphere Clean Room Below are the costs associated with the various construction components required for Phase ll, as designed to date. .J-, ,,-. - . Electrical upgrade to 12OO AMPS, 2OAV, $47.421.00 o 300 KW Emergency Generator System, $718.580.00 --ll ,.:..' . Emergency Generator, eleclrical feeds, conduits, elevated dunnage and maintenance -,. platforms, $99.370.00 o Phase ll-B First floor slab removal, re-install, plumbing and electrical site work, $96.397.00 . Construction and fit up of the animal facilitv, $142'462-00 1..- ' -r o Animal Facility life safety requirements, $3.01l.00 .,, . o Clean Room and Production Area architectural, structural and MEP design, r-r $78.965.00 '-.r . Clean Room and ancitlary spaces, $815.598.00 ,,_ . . 1 Ston chiller for process cooling, $29.268.00 ,' The cost for the above is $1 .431 .012.00. . ,- NOTE: Process equipment and the associated mechanical and electrical requirements are , not included in the above. Sincerelv. d/""yr"?'f,*4*-,"*, George Mulvaney GM/jb 4 Christopher Columbus Avenue Danbury, CT 06810-7352 (203) 797-8005 lVfrt#xa#sy Fax: (203) 794-1786 wwwmulvaneyproperties,com a\) November26,2013 20 Kenosia, LLC Attn: Dr. Solomon Steiner / George Mulvaney [email protected] / [email protected] Re: 20 Kenosia - Phases I and ll ll Below are the costs associated with the various construction components required for .:i:ri Phases I and ll, as designed to date. r Demolition, $45.589.00 ': :. :i. . Phase | - Interior construction of 1't and 2nd floors on west side of the building, $914.292.00 o Life Safety requirements, Phase l, $36.935.00 o Phase ll-A Interior footings, piers, north exterior stairs & NW planter area, $82.631.00 o The cost to remedy the unsuitable soils condition is $178.995.00 o Architectural, Structural and MEP Design, $115,922.00 e Phase ll Interior 2nd Floor construction and fit up per H & R Design drawings daled6t12l13 with scope changes discussed on July 16,2013 (Base Mechanical was included in Phase lproposal.) $311,513.00 (lncludes unfinished 2nd floor area) . 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St. Hilaire, Directo t onnarce FROM: yf-)f DATE: December 18,2013 CERTIX'ICATION SUBJECT: Certification of Funds - Historic Documents Reserve Funds As per the attached request from Danbury Town Clerk, Lori A. Kabaclg I hereby certiff the availability of funding in the Historic Documents Reserve account: Accormt 002-2400.2604 Balance x of 12118/13 $ 316,373 This Reouest - 19.040 Available Balance $297,333 Funds will be tansferred to the Town clerks office Equipment and outside Services accounts for purchases to store historic materials and update the land record system. Please contact me if you have any additional questions. Thank you. DST/sk Attach. Cc: L. Kaback 31 CITY OF'DANBURY OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK I55 DEER HILL AVENUE DANBTJRY, CONNECTICUT 068 I O LORI A. KABACK. CCTC (203) 797-4531 PHONE TOWN CLERI( (203) 796-8087 FAX Memorandum To: Hon. Mark D. Boughton via the Common Council From: Lori A. Kaback, town Clerk LK Date: December 2, 2013 Re: Historic Document Reserve Account I would like to request $13,050.00 be appropriated from Historic Document Reserve Accotnt2-2129 to be transfened to Office Equipment 002.1 160.5700.2700 to order 3 map cabinets and hanging strips to accommodate the maps which are filed in this office. Also we have been working on the old maps which are filed in draws and put them into the new hanging map files. See attached quote. I would also like to request $5,990.00 be appropriated from Historic Document Reserve Account 2.2129 to be transferred to Outside Services 002.1 160.5300.2040 for Cott Systems to load index history to the land record system. Cott Systems is our land record system and they found this index history. See attached proposal. Therefore the total amount requested from the Historic Dbcument Reserve Account is $19,040.00. Please note that the Historic Document Reserve Account is for the Town Clerk's Office and must be used for the "preservation and management of historic documents"' I would appreciate you considering this on the January 2014 agenda. cc: David W. St. Hilaire, Director of Finance Jean Natale, Legislative Assistant CITY OF DANBURY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMEJJT 155 DEER HIII AVENI,JE, DANBT]RY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Central Health Offrce Social Services OIEce 203 - 7974625 203 - 7974s69 Fax 796-1596 Fax 7974566 Decernber 16,2013 TO: Mayor Mark Boughton and City Council FR: Sue Zaborowski, Social Service Manager RE: Donations for Homeless Veteransz F= The City of Danbury's Emergency Shelter recEived two donations, for a total of$1300.00 to be utilized for our homeless veterars. The donations received are from Ruband Contracting Corporation. The Emogency Shelter sets aside five (5) beds dedicated for our homeless veterans and assist thern in applying for assorted veteran benefits, social service case managemen! and transitional to perrnanent housing. We are grateful for such a ge,nerous donation. All City Services 311 EmergencyShelter 79&1661 Eviclion Prevention 797-4565 Dial2-1-1 ior all Em. Shelter Fax 79G1660 Information-Referral 797-4569 Connecticut Servicesl wlc Program 797-4638 CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY' CONNECTICUT 06810 Alan D. Baker, Chief David Antedomenico, Advisor Depatment of Police Danbury Police ExPloters 375 Main Street (203) 796-1s72 December 16, 2013 MEMORANDUM Subject New Explorer Van To Mayor Boughton and City Council, On lZSDOlg on behalf of he Danbury Police Explorers, the Explorer Post purchased a 2006 Ford E350 Super Duty 12 passenger Van, VIN #1F8NE31176D467931 , with a trcw package. This van was previously oivned by Sgl Lobraico's late mother--inlaw and he notified us that it was avaihbb and may suit our needs. On 12t4D013 | asked public works mechanic it erian Ledan to inspect the van as he did our last one in 2OO8 tirat Boehringer-lngelheim donated to the. post He told me that ippeared to be in excellent condition and should serve our needs well. He noted no issue hat would prcdude the city from accepting this van into our fleet. Our post has over 80 youh on its rosbr and regularly perbrms community service evenb with over thirty Explores. In fact the Memorial Day paride had 63 Explorers assiJting. Aiso, we have had at least two days in fie past year where we assisted in three evenb iimulhneously. For he last two years the post has had to hire a school bus to transport Explorers to he annual Cadet Police Academy at the University 6t nartiorC and o$er evenb such as the NERLEEA SHion's Day at the Academy in Meriden. About 30 Explorers attended the Academy each year ftom our post Furthermore, his van has a tcw hitch which will give us t\^/o vans capable of torving our two failers..This third van is needed to help us safely meet our mission. I sent this letter trc Chief Baker for approval and he requ_e.sted that I address it to Mayor eoughton and tie City Council. I am requesting that f|e City place his van on he January City Council agenda and accept this van as a donation (Value of $7,500) for use by the Danbury Police Explorers. Respec,tfrtlly, Ofi cer David Antedomenico Associate Advisor, Danbury Police Explorers CITY OF'DANBURY 155 DEER HILL AVE}TIJE DAI\BURY. CONIIECTICUT 06810 DAVID W. ST. HILAIRE Qus) 797-46s2 DIRECTOR FINAI\CE FAX: (203) 7961526 MEMORANDUM DATE: 12t18t13 TO: HON, MARK D. BOUGHTON VIA THE CIry COUNCIL FROM: DAVTDW. ST. HILAIRE, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE cJ" RE: RESOLUTION- STATE OF CT - OPM FUNDING Attached for your review is a resolution that will allow the City of Danbury to accept funding fromihe State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management' The state oPM was awarded funds by the US Department of Justice to be used for reimbursement'of personnel costs associated with mutual aid provided in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School incident. Funding has been allocated to the city of Danbury in an amount not to exceed $12,600. The city council is respectfully requested to consider this resolution at its next meeting. Attach. DST/sk Cc: A. Baker 6-t RESOLUTION CITY OF DANBURY. STATE OF CONNECTICUT A.D. 2014 RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANBURY WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Justice has made funds available to the State of Connecticut Office of Policy and Management to be used for reimbursement of personnel costs incurred through mutual aid response to the Saady Hook Elementary School incident; and WIIEREAS, this funding has been allocated to the City of Danbury in arr amount not to exceed $12,600. NOW THEREI'ORE BE lT RESOLVED, tJlat Mark D. Boughton, Mayor of the City of Danbury, or Alan D. Baker, Chief of Potce, as his designee, is hereby authorized to accept Jaid funding and is authorized to sign any contracts/ documents in connection therewith to effectuate the purposes of said grant. CITY OF DANBUR'Y I55 DEER HILL AVENUE DANBURY, COI{NECTTCUT 068 r o AIRPORT ADMIMSTRIIIOR AIRPORT DANBURY MT,'NICIPAL PAIiL D. ESTEFAN P,O. EOX 2299 (2,,t\ 7v,-4r'2/ DAMT'RY. CT. 0688.2299 December 10, 2013 Mayor Mark D Boughton Honorable Members of the City council City of Danbury Dear Mayor Boughton & Members of the City council, with the state of ct Attached is a resolution for yo0r considering for a Memorandum of A8reement Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security' me' lf you have any questions concerning this request please feel free to contact Director Emergency Management e)ffi 7-/ RESOLUTION CITY OF DANBURY, STATE OF CONNECTICUT .D.20t4 RESOLVED BY THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANBURY WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security, through the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security ("DEMHS") has made funds available for the 2012 federal fiscal year State Homeland Security Grant Program; ano WHEREAS, said program requires authorization to enter into a Region 5 Memorandum of Agreement to engagsin the regional cost sharing and allocation of funds for the purposes of this program, as may be recommended by the regional body; and WHEREAS, there are no required matching funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE lT RESOLVED THAT the City Council of Danbury authorizes Mayor Mark D. Boughton or his designee, Paul D. Estefan, Director of Emergency Management for the City of Dlnbury, to execule and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the City of Danbury and to do and perform all acts and things necessary or appropriate to.carry out the terms oi such documents, including, but not limited to, executing and delivering all agreements and documents contemplated by such documents. Town of Danbury 2012 HSGP Omnibus MOA MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT fi-a REGARDING USE OF /d' FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2012 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDING AND CUSTODIAL OWNERSHIP OF REGIONAL ASSETS IN DEMHS REGION 5 A. lntroduction The following facts are understood and agreed to by all parties: 1. The parties to this part of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) are the State of C{nnecticui Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), including the Division of Emergency Managemint & Homeland Security (DEMHS), the Town of Danbury, the Litchfield Hills Coun6il of Elected-Officials, and the Region 5 Regional Emergency Planning Team (Region 5 REPT). 2. DESpp is the designated recipient and State Administrative Agency (SAA) of the United States Department of Homeland Security for Federal Fiscal Yeat 2012 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP), Grant Number EMW-2012-SS-991 54, including the following _p.rograms: Metiopolitan Medical Response System (MMRS); Citizen Corps Program (CCP). DEMHS is the division of DESpP responiible for program management of the grants, including consulting with the DEMHS Advisory Council, and the DEMHS Regional Planning Teams to provide a coordinated and integrated program of emergency management and homeland security. 3. The DEMHS Coordinating council, now known as the DEMHS Advisory council, has approved the allocation formula for granl funds available under such programs as the SHSGP, MMRS, CCPI 4. DEMHS is retaininq pass-through funds from SHSGP Grant Number EMW-2012-SS-99154 in the set- total amount of $1 J81,344on behalf of local units of government, for the following seven regional aside projects designed to benefit the state's municipalities: a. Expanded Regional Collaboration; b. Connecticut Intelligence/Fusion Center/Criiical Infrastructure; c, CBRNE Detection/lED Attack Deterrence; d. Medical Preoaration and ResPonse; e. NIMS/lCS Training and Exercise; f. Metrooolitan Medical Response System; and Citizen Corps. Program 5. DEMHS - in coordination and cooperation with the municipaljties located within DEMHS Region 5, including Danbury - has created, and established bylaws for, the Region 5 REPT, a multi-di""Pil."ty, multi-luri-sdictional regional group to facilitate planning and resource coordination within DEMHS Region 5. 6. Danbury is eligible to participate in those Federal Fiscal Year 2012 SHSGP regional allocation: lade through the nEgion S-Reetand not included in the sefaside projects, in the amount of $161,288 for Regio'n 5, which will be made available to the jurisdictions in Region 5 in the manner rec_ommended -the grant by Region 5 REPT in accordance with its approved bylaws, upon execution of the application and as accepted by the SM. B. Purpose of Agreement Tha Sp,A and banbury enter into Part I of this MOA authorizing the SAA to act as the agent oJ Danbury and allowing the S4,qio retain and administer grant funds provided under Grant Number EMW-2012-Ss- 99154 for the seven regional set-aside prolelts listed above, and also for Litchfield Hills Council of Elected Officials to provide the flnancial and programmatic oversight described below' c. SAA and Danbury Responsibilities. The SAA agrees to admlnister ihe SHSGP grant funds of $1,381,344 in furtherance of the seven regional set-aside projecls listed above. Danbury agrees to allow the sAA to provide financial and programmatic oversight of the $1,381,344 for the purpos-e of supporting the allocations and uses of funds under Grant Number EMW-2012055-00097 consistint witir ttr6 ZOt2 State Homeland Security Grant Application that has been reviewed and A.n Town of Danbury 2012 HSGP Omnibus MOA approved by the federal Department of Homeland Security and supported by the Initial Strategy lmplementation Spending Plan (lSlP) approved by the Emergency Management & Homeland Security Coordinating Council. Danbury agrees to allow the SAA to hold, manage, and disburse the grant funds that have been reserved for the seven regional set-aside projects listed above. Litchfield Hills Council of Elected Officials and Danbury Responsibilities. Danbury also agrees to allow Litchfield Hills Council of Elected Officials to provide financial and programmatic oversight of the Federal Fiscal Year 2012 regional allocation not included in the seven iegional set-aside piojects in the amount of $161,288 targeted to member municipalities in DEMHS Rjgion 5 and recomm'ended through the Region 5 REPT in accordance with its approved bylaws. Such fun-ds will be applied to specific projects developed and approved by the Region 5 REPT and DEMHS. Successor Fiscal Agent Responsibilities. The parties agree th;t the Litchfield Hills Council of Elected Officials is the successor fiscal agent to the Council of Governments of Central Naugatuck Valley (COGCNV), and as such shall perform seryices as necessary to implement any previous rry Hscp grants, including, but not limited to, the FFY 2009 HSGP SupDlemental. II. AGREEMENT REGARDING CUSTODIAL OWNERSHIP OF REGIONAL ASSETS A. lntroduction The following facts are understood and agreed to by all parties: 1. The parties to this part of the Memorandum of Agreement (Mpf) are the state of c_onnecticut (DESPP), including the.Divisign-.ol oepartment ot emergency services and Public Protection , . .... Eni"rg"n"y [a"n"geirent-& Homeland Security (DEMHS), the Town of Danbury, the Litchfield Hills Couniil ofElected Officials, and the DEMHS Region 5 Regional Emergency Planning Team (Region 5 REPN. -2. DESPP is the designated recipient and state Administrative Agency (SAA) of the united sj3les^^ oepartment ot Horieland Security for grants awarded beginning in Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2004' of the upio the present time. DEMHS id the livision of DESPP responsible for program management DEMHS Regional Planning !rants, inltuOing consulting with the DEMHS Advisory Council, and the ieams to proviJ'e a coordinated and integrated progrbm of emergency management and homeland security. 3. Danbury has agreed to operate as the custodial owner of the asset(s) described in Appendix A, on behalf of Danbury, the region, and if necessary, the State 4. The parties also agree that Danbury may operate as the custodial owner of additional assets purcnaseO on behilf of the Region irom'FFY 2012 grant funds, as approved by the Region 5 REPT, and DEMHS, which assets wilibe added to Appendix A by amendmeni within thirty (30) days of approval by the Region 5 REPT. 5. The Region 5 REPT has been established to foster regional collaboration and mutual aid through' among 6ther things, cotlaborative plan development, resource sharing and coordination' 6. Litchfield Hills Council of Elected Officials has agreed to operate as the fiscal agent for the federal SHSGP grants awarded to DEMHS Region 5 for Federal FiscalYear 2012; B. Purpose. ll of oEtiliHS, tne Region 5 REeT, Litchfietd Hitls council of Elected officials, and Danbury, enter into Part this MOA regarding asset(s) for which Danbury agrees to be the custodial owner, and which are described in Appendix A, as may be amended. AgreemenG and Responsibilities of the Parties. 1. Definitions. As used in this MoA: . The term "authorized training' means training thai is authorized by DEMHS' . The term 'custodial owner' means a political subdivision or tribe that has agreed to accePt title and responsibility for the asset(s), subject to possible redeployment under the terms outlined in Paragraph C(7) below. 2, Responsibilities of DEMHS and LHCEO. Town of Danbury 2012 HSGP Omnibus MOA -" ,7 ln its role as SAA, DESPP/DEMHS will subgrant funds to Litchfield Hills Council of Elected Officials, 'f 7 which, as the Region 5 FiscalAgent, will procure the asset(s) listed in Appendix A Amendment of Appendix A. The parties agree that decisions regarding the placement of regional assets in Danbury may be made after the execution of this agreement and that Appendix A shall be amended accordingly (see attached form). Danbury agrees to be bound by the terms of this agreement for any asset added to Appendix A. The parties also agree that any amendment to Appendix A must be signed by the DEMHS Deputy Commissioner, the Chair of the Region 5 REPT, and the Chief Executive Officer, or his/her designee, of Danbury. 4. Responsibilities of Custodial Owner/Danbury. Danbury understands that it is the Gustodial Owner, on behalf of itself and the Region, of the asset(s) listed in Appendix A, as may be amended pursuanl to Paragraph C(4) above. As Custodial Owner, Danbury agrees: a. To safeguard the asset(s) in a secure location, including, for example, providing refrigeration or protection from the elements, if appropriate, b. To regularly test, use and maintain the asset(s) in working order. lt is understood bythe parties that tralned personnel of Danbury municipal agencies may use the asset(s) for appropriate emergency response/emergency management purposes, including authorized training and exercise; c. To provide the asset(s) in a timely manner, in working order, and with appropriate staffing, if necessary, when deployment is requested: under the terms of thls MOA; under a mutual aid agreement, including a civil preparedness riutual aid agreement approved by DEMHS' as required by Conn. Gen. Stat. S28-7(d); under the terms of the intrastate mutual aid system, connecticut General statutes s28-22a; or at any time by the state of connecticut, including DEMHS; d. To provide the asset(s) in a timely manner, in working order, and with appropriate staffing, if necessary, when deployment is requested for authorized training and/or exercise; e. To maintain records of the use of the asset(s), includlng deployment for an actual incjdent or for authorized training, and to provide these records to DEMHS as requested; (including the f. To maintain an inventory of the asset(s), including a unique tagging system - DEMHS logo) so that th'e asset(s) can be easily identified as separate from the Custodial Owne/s other property, and to provide that inventory to DEMHS as requested g. To maintain all necessary insurance regarding the asset(s) and their use; h. To cooperate with any state or federal audit of lhe asset(s) and/or iheir use; i. To abide by the bylaws and/or procedures established under any applicable State of Connecticut or regional plan; j. That the state, including DEMHS, does not guarantee any further funding for, or provision of repairs to, the asset(s) beyond the terms of this MOA; k. That all maintenance and operations of the asset(s) by Danbury shall conform to the manufacturer's recommendations. lf appropriate, Danbury shall maintain trained personnel available to transport and supervise the operation of the asset(s). All personnel or agents of Danbury performing any maintenance or repair services in connection with these asset(s) shall be fully quil6led and authorized or permitted under federal, state, and local laws to perform such services. Responsibilities of the REPT. The Region 5 REPT understands and acknowledges that, in accepting responsibility as the custodial owner o:f the asset(s), Danbury is furthering regional collaboration and mutual aid on behalf of all of the members of Region 5. Assignment of Asset(s). lf Danbury does not comply with the requirements under this MoA, or terminates its involvement in this MOA:then DEMHS, inconsultation with the REPT Chair, may redirect the asset(s), preferably to a different town within the Region. whenever possible, DEMHS will provide 60 days' notice before re-assigning the asset. 4lPage Town of Danbury 2012 HSGP Omnibus MOA r'1 /--} A. Effective Date. The terms of this agreement will become effective when all parties have executed it. Authority to Enter Agreement. DESPP/DEMHS is authorized to enter into this Agreement through the Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Division of Emergency Management & Homeland Security, pursuant to the authority provided under Connecticut General Statutes S4-8 and Titles 28 and 29. The Town of Danbury (Danbury) is authorized to enter into this agreement through its Chief Executive Officer, authorized pursuant to the attached foriginal or certified copy of resolution, ordinance or charter provisionl. The other persons executing this Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on behalf of their respective entities hereby represent and warrant that they have the right, power, legal capacity, and appropriate authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of the entity for which they sign, as indicated by valid resolutions, if necessary. c. Duration of Agreement. part I of this MOA, as modified with the consent of the parties, remains in full force and effect until the end of the grant period, or any extension thereof, covered by this MOA, unless cancelled by the SA.i{' giving Danbury written notice of such intention at least thirty (30) days in advance. Any party may terminate its involvement with Part ll of this agreement upon sixty days' written notice to the other parties. DEMHS reserves the right to cancel any funding under this MOA without prior wriften notice when the funding is no longer available. Amendment of the Agreement. This agreement may be modified upon the mutual written consent of the parties E. Litigation. ThJparties agree to good faith consultation with one another to resolve disagreements that may arise under or relating to this MOA before referring the matter to any other person or entitf for settlement...The parties agree th;t any disputes under Part ll, Paragraph C.6 shall be resolved by DEMHS. The Parties presentation of any claim against th-e also agree that the sole and exclusive means for the state, . including the SAA, arising from thls agreement shall be in accordance with Chapter 53 of the Connecticut Generaistatutes (Claima Against the State) and the Parties further agree not to initiate legal proceedings in any State or Federal Court in addition to, or in lieu of, said Chapter 53 proceedings. F, State Liability. The parties agree to indemnify and hold harmless the State of Connecticut with regard to the activities described wittin this MOA, and recognize that the State does not waive its right to sovereign immunity with regard to any provision of this MOA. The State of Connecticut assumes no liability for funding under the terms of this MOA until Danbury, through the Region 5 REPT, is notified by the S4,q that this MOA has been approved and executed by DEMHS and by any other applicable state agency. Audit Compliance. lf Danbury, through the Region 5 REPT, agrees to serve as a host or custodial owner of equipment purchased with the grant funds referenced in this MoA, then Danbury must comply with the Federal Single Audit Act of 1984, P.1.98-502 and the Amendments of 1996, P.L. 104-156 and with the Corinecticut Statutes S7-396a and 396b, and the State Single Audit Act S 4-230 through 236 inclusive, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Danbury agrees that allfiscal records, if any, pertaining to the projecti shall be mainta-ined for a period of not less than three (3) years from the date of the signing of this MOA. Such records will be made available to state and/or federal auditors upon request. H. Lobbying, Debarment, and Suspension. Danburyiommits to compliance with the requirements under 28 CFR Part 66 (Uniform Administrative Reouirements for Grants to States); 28 CFR Part 69, New Restrictions on Lobbying; 28 cFR Part 67, Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Government-wide Requirements for Drug Free Workplace (Grants); ofiice of Management and Budget (oMB) Circular A-87, addressing governments; 28 CFR Part 70 (Common Rules for cost principles for grants to state and local - Administrative Requirements for Grants to Non-Profits); OMB Circulars 4-122 and A-21 addressing Cost principles for Grants to Non-Profit Entities and requirements included in the Department of Homeland Security Office of Grants and Training Financial Guides. Executive Orders. 5lPage Town of Danbury 2012 HSGP Omnibus MOA This contract is subject to the provisions of Executive Order No. Three of Governor Thomas J. Meskill promulgated June 16, 1971, and, as such, this contract may be cancelled, terminated or suspended by 7-6 the State Labor Commissioner for violation of or noncompliance with said Executive Order No. Three, or any State or federal law concerning non-discrimination, notwithstanding that the Labor Commissioner is not a party to this contract. The parties to this contract, as part of the consideration hereof, agree that said Executive Order No. Three is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. The parties agree and abide by said Executive Order and agree that the State Labor Commissioner shall have continuing jurisdiction in respect to contract performance in regard to non-discrimination, until the contract is completed or terminated prior to completion. Danbury agrees, as part consideration hereof, that this contract is subject to the Guidelines and Rules issued by the State Labor Commissioner to impiement Executive Order No. Three, and that it will not discriminate in its employment practices or policies, will file all reports as required, and will fully cooperate with the State of Connecticut and the State Labor Commissioner. This contract is also subject to the provision of Executive Order No. 16 of Governor John G. Rowland promulgated August 4, 1999 adopting a zero tolerance policy for workplace violence, and as.such, this contraCt may be cancelled terminated or suspended by the State for violation of or noncompliance with said Executive Order No. Sixteen. The parties to this contract, as part of the consideration hereof, agree that said Executive Order No. Sixteen is incorporated herein by reference and made a part thereof. The parties agree to abide by such Executive Order. The contract is also subiect to provisions of Executive Order No. Seventeen of Governor Thomas J. Meskill promulgated February 15,1973, and, as such this contract may be cancelled, terminated or suspended by ihe contractin! agency or the State Labor Commissioner for violation Of or non-compliance with said Executive Order No. Seventeen, notwithstanding that the Labor Commissioner may not be a party to this contract. The parties to this contract, as part of the consideration hereof, agree that Exetutive Order No. Seventeen is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof. The parties agree to abide by such Executive order and agree that the contracting agency and the stale Labor C-ommissioner shall have joint and several continuing jurisdiction in respect to contract performance in regard to listing all empbtment openings with the Connecticut State Employment Service. J. Non-DiscriminationClause. In accordance with Public Act 88-351 , the Town agrees and wanants that, (a) For the purposes of this section, "minority business enterprise' means any small grantee or supplier of materials fifty-one percent or more ofthe cip1al stock, if any, or asset(s) of which is owned by person or persons: ('1) Who.are active in the daily affairs of the enterprise, (2) who have the power to direct the management and policies of the enterprise and (3) who are members of a minority, as such term is defined in subsection (a) of Conn. Gen. Stat. Sect. gZ-gn; and "good faith" means that degree of diligence which a reasonable person would exercise in the performance of legal duties and obligations. "Good faith efforts' include, but not be llmited to. those ieasonable initial ;fforts necessary to comply with statutory or regulatory requirements and additional or substituted efforts when it is determined thal such initial efforts will not be sufficient to comply with such requirements. For purposes of the section, 'commission" means the commission on Human Rights and opportunities. For purposes of this section, 'Public works contract' means any agreement between any individual, firm or c;rp;ration and the State or any political subdivision of the State other than a municipality for constiuction, rehabilitation, conversion, extension, demolition or repair of a public building, highway, or other changes or improvements in real property, or which is flnanced in whole or in part by the State, including but not limited to, matching expenditures, grants, loans, insurance or guarantees' The Town agrees and wanants that In the performance of the contract such Town will not discriminate or permit discri-mination against any person or group or persons on the grounds of rac€, coior, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, sex, mental retardation or physical disability, including bui not limited to-, blindness, unless it is shown by such Town that such disability prevents performance of the work involved, in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of Connecticut. The Town further agrees to take affirmative action to insure that applicants with job related qualifications are employed and that employees are trealed when employed without regard to their race, color, religious creed, ige, maritat status, naiional origin, ancestry, sex, mental retardation, or physical disability, including-, but not limited to, blindness, unless it is shown by such Town ihat such disability ptevents oerform;nce of the work involved: the Town agrees, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Town, to state that it is an "affirmative action - equal opportunity employei' in accorciance w1h the regulations adopted by the Commission; the Town agrees to provide each labor union or reoresentative of workers with which such Town has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract of understanding and each vendor with which Town has a contract of understanding, a notice to 6jPage Town of Danbury 2012 HSGP Omnibus MOA be provided by the Commission advising the labor union of workers' representalive of the Town's commitments under this section, and to post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to 7-7 employees and applicants for employment; the Town agrees to comply with each provision of this section and Conn. Gen. Stat. Sect. 46a-68f and with each regulation or relevant order issued by said Commission pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. Sect. 46a-56, as amended by Section 5 of Public Act 89-253, 46a-68e and 46a-68f; the Town agrees to provide the Commission of Human Rights and Opportunities with such information requested by the Commission, permit access to pertinent books, records and accounts, concerning the employment practices and procedures of the Town as related to the provisions of this section and section 46a-56. lf the contract is a public works contract, the Town agrees and warrants that he will make good faith efforts to employ minority business enterprises as subgrantees and suppliers of materials on such public works project. Determination of the Town's good faith efforts shall include but shall not be limited to the iollowing factors: The Town's employment and subcontracting policles, patterns and practices; affimative advertising, recruitment anitraining; technicat assistance activities and such other reasonable activities or efforts as the Commission may piescribe that are designed to ensure the participation of minority business enterprises in public works projects. The Town shall develop and maintain adequate documentation, in a manner prescribed by the Commission, of its good faith efforts. The Town shall include the provisions of subsection (b) of this section in every subcontract or purchase be order entered into in order to fulfill any obligation or a contract with the State and such provisions shall binding on a subgrantee, vendor or manufacturer, unless exempted by regulations or orders of the Comm]ssion. Thi Town shall take such action with respect to any such subcontracl or purchase order as the commission may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non- 89- comDliance in accoriance with Conn. Gen. Stat. Sect. 47a-56, as amended by Section 5 of Public Act 253; provided, if such Town becomes involved in, or is threatened with litigation with a subgrantee or vendor as a result of such direction by the commission, the Town may request the state of connecticut to enter into any such litigation prior thereto to protect the interest of the state and the state may so enter. of this The Town agrees to comply with the regulations referred to in this section as they exist on the date and contract and as they may be adopted oi amended from time to time during the term of this contract any amendments thereto, Pursuant to Public Act 89-227, as amended, as of January 1, 1991, nO agency of the state oJ connecticut foam may purchase new products packaged in or composed in whole or part of polystyrene foam if such is rianufactured using chloroiluoroCarbons (CFC). Manufacturers are required by the Act to.provide information regarding-the CFC content of polystyrene foam used in such products or packaging to any person selling-the priduct who requests such information. By submifting an offer to sell to or accepting an order froni the State of Conneciicut the vendor certifies that no CFC are used in the manufacture of polystyrene foam contained in such products or packaging. K. Non-discrimination on thb Grounds of Sexual Orientation. 1. The Town agrees/warrants that in the performance ofthe contract such Town will not discriminate or permit discriirination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of-sexual orientation, in r"nn"r prohibited- by the iaws of the United States or of the State of Connecticut, and that employees"ny are treated when employed without regard to their sexual orientation 2. The Town agrees to provide each labor union or representative of workers with which such Town has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding and each vendor with such Town has a contract or understanding and each vendor with which such Town or understanding, a notice lo be provided by the Commilsion on Human Rights and Opportunities advising the labor union or workers' representative of the Town's commitments under this section, and to post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and appljcants for employment; 3. The Town agrees to comply with each provision of this section and sections 46a-68f of the General Statutes and with each regulation or relevant order issued by said Commission pursuant to Sections 46a-56, 46a-68e and 46a-68f of the General Statutes: 4. The Town agrees to provide the commission on Human Rights and opportunities with such information rJquested by the Commission, and permit access to pertinent books, records and accounts, concerning the employment practices and procedures of the Town as related to the Dtovisions of this section and Section 46a-56 of the General Statutes' 1-? Town of Danbury 2012 HSGP Omnibus MoA / U 5. The Town shall include the provisions of paragraph (1) of this addendum in every subcontract or purchase order entered into in order to fulfill any obligation oi a contract with the State and such provisions shall be binding on a subgrantee, vendor or manufacturer unless exempted by regulations or orders of the Commission. The Town shall take such actions with respect to any such subcontract or purchase order as the Commission may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non-compliance in accordance with Section 46a-56 of the General Statutes; provided, if such Town becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subgrantee or vendor as a result of such direction by the Commission, the Town may request the State of Connecticut to enter into any such litigation or negotiation prior thereto to proiect the interests of the State and the State may so enter. L. Points of Contact. Commissioner William P. Shea Address:25 Sigourney Street, Floor. Hartford. CT 06106 [email protected] and Rita.Stewart@ct-qov effect. tN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals on the dates written below: THE TOWN OF DANBURY By: Date: Its Chief Executive Officer Duly Authorized Typed Name & Title: THE LITCHFIELD HILLS COUNCIL OF ELECTED OFFICIALS By: Date: Duly Authorized Typed Name THE REGION 5 REGIONAL EMERGENCY PLANNING TEAM By: Date: Its Chair Duly Authorized Typed Name: DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION/ DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & HOMELAND SECURITY By: Date: Deputy Commissioner Duly Authorized 8lPage AD HOC REPORT Hearthstone Gastle - Engineering Study Honorable Mark D. Boughton, Mayor December 18, 2013 Common Council Members Chairman Seabury called the meeting at 7:00PM. In attendance were council members Visconti and Nero. Also in attendance were Mark Nolan, Friends of Tarrywile; Dave Manacek, Tarrywile Park Authority;Rick Palanzo, Public Buildings Superintendent; Becky Petro, Tarrywile Park Executive Director; Dennis Elpern, Director of Planning and Michael Marcus, Chairman of the Tarrywile Park Authority. Also in aitendance were ex-officio council members, Peter Nero, Michael Haddad, Duane Perkins, Wanen Levy and Colleen Stanley and members of the public. Following introductions, Chairman Seabury stated that the purpose oJ the meeting to discuss Hearthstone Castle and possibly recommend to the Council of the Whole authorization for an application for a grant in ihe amount of $25,000 with a partial match by the City of Danbury. Rick palanzo was called upon to start the discussion. The building has a lot of benefit to it, but needs considerable work. A thorough study was done with some suggested uses for the building. A structural engineer needs to be engaged to do an analysis no matter what is done with the castle. Dennis Elpern gave a brief overview of the study performed by the consulting team. lt was determined urgency that it would colt $+S,0OO to develop engineering plans to stabilize the castle. There was some in the evaluation because the struclure ii in danger of collapse. The castle is considered an historic structure and is on the National Register of Historic Structures. The CT Trust for Historic Preservation has expressed interest in restoring ihe castle. The walls are in pretty good shape but a retaining wall is in danger of falling affecting the rest of the structure. The study document indicated possible uses includi'ng a schooi which would be a very unique use and the only type in the slate. The first step would be to do-the engineering work in order to obtain working drawings and then stabilize the castle. Upon the request of council member Wetmore, Mr. Palanzo stated that the castle is located off of Biushy Hill Road, is fenced off and an individual would need to walk into the site. Council member Visconti requested clarification on grant applications. Mark Nolan stated that there are several grants available. The study that was performed was very comprehensive and.the- request is move tolhe next step, to have structural engineering plans in place to secure the castle from further deterioration and to make it safe. The authoiity wouh then move foMard incrementally, leveraging city funds with state funds, with Friends of Tarrywile, Tarrywile Authority and members of the business ancl public community. The Women's Club of Danbury/New Fairfield has adopted the castle for their annual iundraising effori and would be donating towards this next step. State Representative Esty has committed to work on federal level to secure funding for the castle. Dennis Elpern stated that he came to Danbury in 1988 and at that time, the castle was in pretty good shape, bui over time the inside of the building collapsed due to lack of maintenance. He ended by stating that if you want a great city you have io do great things and this would be a great thing for the City. Upon the request of council member Perkins, Mr. Elpem stated that the castle was a low priority and maintenance was not funded and addressed. Rick Palanzo stated that the last work done was prior to the establishment of the Tarrywile Park Authority. Some work was done to stabilize rotting timbers and roof truss timbers under Mayor Sauer and was probably the last work done. Mark Nolan stated that r1 $408,000 is needed to stabilize the walls, as the walls stand and it would be a struclure in the woods. There would be no change in access. Council member Visconti movecl to approve a $20.000 Erant aoolication to.9t Trust for Historic Preservation and a commitment from the Gitv for $25,000 match. seconded by council member Wetmore. Motion passd by unanimous vote. Council membor Wetmore moved to adiourn at 7:35Pit, seconded by council member Visconti. Motion passed by unanimous vote. Respectfully submitted, Gregg Seabury, Chairman Andrew Wetmore Fred Visconti Committee of the Whole--Regulations of Cash Payments Code of Ordinances, Section 18-24 DANBURY CITY COUNCIL December 09, 2013 Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton Members of the Common Council President Cavo called the Committee Meeting to order at 7:10 pm in the City Council Chambers, couNcIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew wetmore, Benjamin chianese, Duane Perkins' Fred @Fox,JackKnapp,JohnPrio|a,JosephcaVo,MarinaLoyo|a' Mike Haddad, Philip Curran, Thomas Saadi, Vinnie Dicilio, Warren Levy, and Chris Arconti COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Colleen Stanley, Elmer Palma, Joe Scozzafava, Paul Rotello, and Peter Nero. All were attending to business obligations. PRESENT:16 ABSENTT 5 ALSO PRESENTI Laszlo pinter, Deputy Corporation Counsel and Scott Fergusonf Tax Collector 24 A motion was made bv Warten Levv and seconded bv Greaa Seaburu to accffidoot the amendmenB to code of Ordinances. Section 78'24 as Dresented. A discussion regarding the frequency of accepting unwrapped coins, the logistics. and security of accepting ioins ensued. l.,lr, Ferguson, Tax Collector, stated that accepting large quantities of unwrapfed and wrapped coins creates an undue burden for his staff, other tax payers, and the bank will noi accept this amount of coin in one deposit. The discussion continued about the legal issues related to accepting coin to pay taxes and notice of the amendment to the public. Mr' Le-vy commented that most rules and regulations are made for those who want to step outside the normal lines. He continued that this ordinance was designed to prevent the problems associated with those who want to make a statement; there is flexibility in the ordinance so the Tax Collector can accept a reasonable amount of coin. As there was no further business, the Committee of the Whole--Regulations of Cash Payments, Code of Ordinances, Section 18-24 ended at 7:28 pm' Respectfully submitted, Shani Burke Specht Recording Secreta ry ORDINANCE 71 CITY OF DANBURY. STATE OF CONNECTICUT CITY COUNCIL A.D.2074 Be lt ordained by the City Council of the City of Danbury: Sec. 18-24. Regulation of cash paJments. Neither the tax collector nor any other ofiicer or employee of the city shall be required to accept coins in excess of ten dollars ($1o.oo) for payment of any amoults owed to the city ior taxes, assessments, use cha.rges or other debts of alry kind. In addi-tion, no more than forty nine cents ($0.49) in pennies, one dollar ninety frve cents ($1.95) in nickels, four dblars ninety cents ($4.90) in dimes or nine dollars seventy five cents ($9.75) in quarters will be accepted within any pajment, unless the coins are wrapped in coin *tlpp"t" acceptable to the city. In addition, any city officer or employee handLing a cash tralsaction may refuse to accept it if the quantity of cash being tendered is deemed by the officer or employee to be too voluminous or disruptive for their office to handle in the normal course of business. It shall be a violation of this section for a taxpayer to depart before a cash traisaction has been verified and a receipt issued foi the amount of the payment. The Director of Finalce is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this section t}rough the issuance of citations, in accordance with the provisions of section 12-34 of this Code' ,@ Committee of the Whole- Danbury Still River Alliance Section 2'56.2 DANBURY CITY COUNCIL 09-December-2O13 Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton Members of the Common Council President Cavo called the Committee Meeting to order at 7 i29 pm in the City Council Chambers, couNcIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Wetmore, Benjamin chianese, Duane Perkins, Fred Visconti, Gregg , Irving Fox, lack Knapp, John Priola, Joseph Cavo, Marina Loyola, Mike Haddad, Philip Curran, Thomas Saadi, Vinnie Dicilio, Warren Levy, and Chris Arconti COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT: Colleen Stanley, Elmer Palma, Joe Scozzafava, Paul Rotello, and Peter Nero. All were attending to business obligations' PRESENT: 16 ABSENT: 5 ALSo PRESEI{T: laszlo Pinter, Deputy corporation counsel committee of the whole--Danburv Still River Alliance Sectlon 2-56.2 A motion was made bv Jack Knaoo and seconded bv Thomas Saadi to receive the communication and adoDt ordinance Section 2-56.2 as recorn nended bv the Ad hoc Committee. To address the question posed at the Public Hearing, Councilman Saadi stated that the new Still River Commission would have to compfy with all state statues related to this type of commission including public notice, Freedom of Information and minority representation' He continued that the Ad hoc committee looked to balance the liability protection sought by the current Alliance members against those regulations. Councilman Knapp asked for clarification about the appointment process. Mr. Pinter stated that those interested in the position including those currenily serving should submit their inter€st to the Mayor's office. The Mayor will give consideiation and bring candidates forward to the City Council, The discussion continued regarding the number of members, voting procedures and the need for alternates. The motlon carried unanimouslv. Adiourn As there was no fufther business before the committee' a motion was made by eregg seabury and seconded by chris Arcontl to adiourn. The motion canied unanimously. The meeting ended at 7:38pm. Respectfully su bmitted, Shani Burke SDecht Recording Secreta ry ORDINANCE /0 1 CITY OF DANBURY. STATE OF CONNECTICUT CITY COUNCIL A.D.2014 Be it ordained by the City Coulcll of the Ctty of Daabury: Sec. 2-56.2 Danbury Stlll River Alliance Commission. (a) Created. There is hereby created the City of Danbury Still River Alliance Commission. (b) Purpose; dufi'es. Said commission shall perform essential functions related to nature conservancy and communit5z outreach in a variety of capacities on behalf of City departments and citizens. Said commission's activities shall include, but are not limited to, maintaining the Still River Greenway and promoting it to the Danbury community through events and programs involving passive recreation, nature appreciation and environmental education, and to this end may be aided by financial donations. (c) Membership. Said commission shall consist of ten (10) regular members, six (6) who shall be chosen from legal residents of the city, three (3) who shall be chosen from non- residents outside of the cit5z and one (1) ctty offcial, for their knowledge, competence or experience in connection witJl nature conserva.ncy, by the mayor subject to the approval of the cit5r council. (d) Terms of office. The terms of office for said members shall be as follows: (1) Four (4) members for a period of three (3) years each. (21 Three (3) members for a period of two (2) years each' (3) Three (3) members for a period of one (l) year' Thereafter, at the expiration of the original term of office of each of the ten (10) originaf members, he or she may be reappointed or his or her successor shall be appointed for a term of three (3) years. (e) Receipt and disbursement of funds. The said com:nission shall be authorized to receive and disburse local, state and federal funds and private monies for purposes within the jurisdiction and authority of the commission in accordance with standard municipal fiscal procedures. (f.) Otler functions. The said commission may undertake such other activities as deemed appropriate to recognize and encourage nature consewancy in the City of Danbury. @1 Sfaf The staff of the Department of Health and Human Services shall provide clerical support services to the commission. CITY OF DANBURY OFFICE OF'THE CORPORATION COUNSEL 155 DEER HILL AVENT]E DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 068 I O (203) 797 4sr8 (203)796-8043 FAX IION. MARK D. BOUGHTON. MAYOR FRI., DEC.20, 2013 HON. PRES. & MEMBERS OF TIIE CITY COUNCIL 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danburv. Connecticut 068 I 0 RE: REPORT BACK: RATIFICATION OF RECENT TAX APPEAL SETTLEMENTS Regular Council Meeting: Tuesday, J^a.7,2014 Dear Mayor and City Council Members: Recent events or developments (rle, setdement) in connection with certain active, pending tax appeals suggest that it would be timely and helpful to discuss these matters in terms ofstatus and issues. Accordingly, I have insfucted members ofmy legal staff and other involved City officials, to be present at the Tuesday, January 7,2014, regrrJar meeting ofthe City Council, to advise you flrlly conceming settlements already effected or possible or proposed courses of action by the City. As is required in such matters, adjourning to Executive Session at the end ofthe Council agenda clearly will be necessary. As always, please do not hesitate to call me at your convenience with any questions regarding this matter or any otler matter before the Office ofthe Corporation Coulsel. Thank you in advance for your attention to and assistance with this matter. Very truly yours, CITY OF DANBURY Cc: Laszlo L. Pinter, Deputy Corporation Counsel City lir fetler tax appeals - Dn0D0l3 - RJy Robert J. Yamin Laszlo L. Plnter Robln L. Edwards Dlanne E. Rosemark Corporatlon Counsel Deputy Corporatlon Counsel Assistant Corporatlon Counsel Asslstant CorDoratloh Counsel r.vamin(dci.danburv.ct.us [email protected] r.edwards(Acl.danbury.d.us d.rosemark(Ocl.danburv.ct,us (203)797-451e (203)797 -4517 (2O3) 797-4516 (203) 796-8004 Dream Homes Community Center To: Mayor Mark Boughton and the City Council From: Sharice Coleman, Homeless & Housing Advocate Re: December, 2013 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 continues to put the “Boots on the Ground” in the efforts to end homelessness. The numbers of people served throughout Danbury continues to increase. Through our Coordinated Access Services, Dream Homes Community Center has served 368 people in the city of Danbury alone since July 1, 2013. Point of Entry Since July 1, 2013, DHCC has provided services to 544 people (70 individuals and 131 couples and families) through the Point of Entry at ARC. The following is a breakdown by town: Town July 2011 – June 2012 July 2012- June 2013 July 2013-December 2013 Danbury 592 590 368 Bethel 26 62 31 Brookfield 33 14 8 New Fairfield 34 22 4 New Milford 77 68 34 Newtown 4 16 16 Redding 7 0 0 Ridgefield 8 5 11 Sherman 2 1 4 Other Towns 45 58 68 Total 828 836 544 III. Outreach Highlights: Dream Homes Staff attended the following meetings and trainings: • Housing Advocate Sharice Coleman attended the “Revolving Door” meeting at the City Center. Representatives from different agencies in the city of Danbury met to discuss how to address homelessness in Downtown Danbury. • ARC’s Executive Director, Rev. Phyllis J. Leopold, and DHCC Housing Advocate Sharice Coleman attended the monthly Danbury Housing Partnership meeting. DHP discussed updates on the RFP for a consultant to lead a study on chronic homelessness. Next step is for the review committee to review the RFP’s in January. The financial results of the DHP Breakfast were also discussed, very successful and ended on time! Project Homeless Connect was also highlighted as an achievement for this month. • Housing Advocate Sharice Coleman attended the Project Homeless Connect meeting. Members met at WCSU for a walk through of the gym to discuss the set up of the event. • ARC’s Executive Director, Rev. Phyllis J. Leopold, and DHCC Housing Advocates Sharice Coleman and Heather Ely attended the Annual Project Homeless Connect event. The Advocates managed an information booth. All staff were able to network with other agencies in the community as well as provide information to the homeless population and other agencies. • Housing Advocates Sharice Coleman and Heather Ely continue to meet once a week at Dorothy Day to perform homeless outreach for ARC. • Housing Advocates Sharice Coleman and Heather Ely attended bi-weekly Case Management meetings at Catholic Charities. Case Managers from different organizations in the community came together to discuss client issues, referral issues and process and different ways to continue the efforts of ending homelessness. • Housing Advocates Sharice Coleman and Heather Ely attended the Monthly Balance of State meeting for the HUD Grants. Housing Advocates were updated on the changes that HUD is requiring and other matters that agencies should look out for in the upcoming months. • Housing Advocate Sharice Coleman attended a follow up Project Homeless Connect Meeting. Updates on the Annual Event were presented along with statistics of the population served during the event. Committee members also discussed things that the committee would like to see changed for next year’s event. Continued on Next Page IV. Program Highlights—Story of one family served by DHCC this month (names changed) A Point of Entry and Coordinated Access Success Story Richard and Crystal were referred to ARC by the AIDS Project. Richard had been released from prison and was staying at a shelter in Danbury and Crystal had been doubled up with a friend for a couple of months. The couple had been working with a case manager from AIDS Project to find housing and were having a difficult time. Since Richard was released from prison he wasn’t working and Crystal, his wife, was working two jobs trying to save money to afford housing. Richard came to ARC requesting housing and financial assistance. ARC’s Housing Advocate met with Richard and Crystal and reviewed their current income. Housing Advocate quickly determined that even with Crystal working two jobs, Richard would need to find employment in order to secure housing. Housing Advocate along with the AIDS Project worked closely with Richard in searching for jobs and filling out job applications. Within two weeks of Richard and his wife coming to ARC, Richard was able to gain two part time jobs with a third is in the process. With Richard gaining two part time jobs and Crystal working a full time and a part time job, the couple would be able to sustain housing. DHCC Housing Advocates worked closely with the couple to establish an affordable rent that would not be a strain on their finances. Through a collaborative effort, AID’s Project and ARC’s Housing Advocate began to assist Richard and Crystal in their search for housing. An affordable apartment for Richard and Crystal was located, just before the holiday. DHCC Housing Advocate met with the potential landlord and performed a housing inspection to ensure housing was adequate for the couple. Housing Advocate was able to secure a partial payment toward a Security Deposit and was able to arrange a payment agreement between the couple and the landlord to pay off the remaining balance of the Security Deposit over time. The AIDS Project was able to supply payment of the couples’ first month’s rent. The couple has moved into their new home. They are working hard, and are happy to be back together and able to celebrate the holiday season in their new home. CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 DEPARTMENT OF ELDERLY SERVICES COMMISSION ON AGING ELMWOOD HALL 10 Elmwood Place (203) 797-4686 DATE: December 24, 2013 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 / COA Reporting Period: (11/21/13 – 12/24/13) Department of Elderly Services - 585 incoming information calls Elmwood Hall Senior Center - 273 seniors, 1,837 visits / services Program Highlights: December 7, 1941: The Attack on Pearl Harbor, Therapeutic Chair Massage, Diabetes 101, Annual Holiday Party, Holiday Sing-a-Long, Holiday Trivia Municipal Agent – 223 office/phone appointments Monthly Concerns: Open enrollment for Medicare including Advantage Plans, Medicare D and original Medicare, Affordable Care Act, 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 Van Transportation Program – 281 one way trips Connections / Collaborations: Aging in Place Network of Care Service Providers of the Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Aging in Place Planning Committee of the Peter and Carmen Lucia buck Foundation (3 – 5 Year Plan), State Commission on Aging (board member), Livable Communities Subcommittee Donations – All donations are for performances by the Senior Center Chorus: Almost Home - $35, The Gardens - $35, Filosa - $35 C I T Y OF D A N B U R Y FIRE DEPARTMENT 19 NEW STREET DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Geoffrey R. Herald, CFO Phone 203-796-1550 Fire Chief Fax 203-796-1552 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 21 December 2013 and details activities of the Department. Happy 2014! Once again the cold weather is back after an all too brief respite. Cold weather brings about certain risks and the need to practice some basic precautions. These include being sure heating systems are operating correctly as well as having functioning carbon monoxide detectors in your homes. If you have a heating system where there is a fuel burned, whether it is wood, pellets, fuel oil or gas, there is the potential for a carbon monoxide exposure. Additional precautions are necessary when outdoors either recreationally or even while walking to or from a vehicle. With extreme cold comes the risk of hypothermia. This I condition results when a body is exposed to prolonged cooler temperatures or even short times exposures to very cold temperatures. This is an especially serious risk for elderly or the very young. Please be sure to cover childrens’ heads and hands and limit exposure for elderly or anyone whose circulation is impaired. Winter recreation often includes sledding, skiing and snowshoeing for example. It is necessary to take some simple risk reductions here as well. We advise that wearing a helmet while skiing or sledding is always a good idea. There are many serious injuries each year that might be prevented or lessened if helmets are used. It is also important to remember the recent warm spell and the lack of ice on the water in the area. The snow may cover a thin coating of ice and before venturing out either on foot, skis or snowshoes, please be certain the ice is thick enough to hold you as you 1 cross. And finally, never venture far without a friend or telling someone where you are going and when you expect to return. Have a great New England winter! Here you see the recent graduates of the Connecticut Fire Academy class 52 Left to right, front row. Adam Menawi, Shannon McFadden, Scott Yaglowski (photo), Keith Erickson, Jeffrey Nolet, Jason Culbreth, back row, Joseph Capalbo, Michael Glass, Eric Freundt, Dalton Browning, Jonathan MacKey, Daniel Mansdorf, Jamie Hines, Christopher Moore, Dress uniform members left to right, Assistant Chief Wiedl, Training Chief Omasta, Chief Herald Donations We have received a generous donation in the amount of $50.00 from Brett Bolnick. Public Education / Prevention / Public Relations Crews participated in the Salvation Army food drive and the Angel Tree toy drive, both again spearheaded by Lt. Chip Daly. Our Smoke detector installations continued this period. Engine 22 delivered Santa to St. Paul’s Church and stayed to entertain attendees of the Santa’s Workshop holiday festivities on December 21st. Suppression / Response Activities of Note The crew at Engine 25 rescued a young girl who was badly injured while sledding at Richter Park. FF Stabile provided excellent care to the child while awaiting the 2 stretcher. After treating her she was carried up the snowy hill and transported to the ER. Crews responded to a structure fire at the former Borders Books being remodeled into Planet Fitness. The investigation of this fire found that metal studs were energized behind sheetrock due to an electrical cable penetrated by a screw. A basement fire caused by improperly placed hot fireplace embers was extinguished on Farview Avenue. Command and Staff Activities Lieutenant interviews at City Hall 14 New recruits Graduation Ceremony in Milford All day High Rise Class at Danbury Hospital Mayor’s State of the City Address Firehouse software update Deputy Fire Marshal testing NexGen software update Labor Management Emergency Medical / Haz-Mat - Rey Rodriguez EMS Wednesday Each year sudden cardiac arrest strikes about 220,000 Americans. CPR and early defibrillation are the most critical factors in determining patient survival. Studies indicate that survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest can exceed 50 percent if CPR and defibrillation are administered within the few minutes. For the month of December, make up classes in CPR were offered to make sure that all members of the department are certified in this life saving skill. HazMat Training: A Four Gas Meter/Photo Ionization Detector metering and monitoring class was provided to the members of A-group on two separate dates as a make up for the members of the department who had missed the Haz-Mat component of the year end training evolutions. Medical Control: The Department’s 40 Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians will be applying for medical control for the up-coming year from our sponsor hospital, Danbury Hospital. This involves meeting the continuing medical education requirement set forth by the Department of Public Health and the Danbury Hospital. 3 EMS Supervisors Meeting EMS/Haz-Mat Coordinator Rodriguez attended the EMS Supervisors meeting at the Danbury Hospital on Wednesday evening, December 18th, 2013. Communications / 911 - Provisional Communications Supervisor Steven Rogers See Department Statistic reports. Training - Mark Omasta Volunteer Division Quarterly Fourth quarter training which consisted of live burn drills is complete. 102 Volunteer personnel participated in this Fourth Quarter training that was held on 5 dates from October into December. We currently have 124 active Volunteer firefighters: 85 interior, 11 exterior, 17 support and 11 probationary firefighters. Probationary personnel are new members and are enrolled in our next firefighter course which starts in January. Steve Ortiz (Eng 9) and Lauren Symon (Eng. 13) passed all their certification exams and are now CT certified Firefighter I. Career Division Ice Rescue training was conducted. Airport layout drill and standpipe/hose pack drill were held. Recruits Our 14 recruits successfully completed the 15 week Fire Academy class and graduated on December 6. The graduation ceremonies were held in Milford. These probationary firefighters spent the next week at Fire Headquarters with a full schedule of orientation and training. They received their shift assignments and started working with their crews on Dec. 15. Mandatory Training Mandatory training for all crews was completed at the end of November. All drills were conducted at our Fire School facilities and burn building. Deputy Chief Training Our Deputy Chiefs participated in an all day workshop on Dec. 13 presented by the CT Fire Academy. Incident Commander Responsibilities for various incidents was the major topic. High Rise Firefighting tactics A High Rise Firefighting seminar was held at the Danbury Hospital Creasy Auditorium on Dec. 7. The class was presented by Chief Ron Kanterman from Gold Horn Associates and sponsored by Danbury Hospital, Danbury Housing Authority and the 4 Danbury Fire Dept. Approximately 50 people from Danbury and neighboring towns attended this informative event. Naugatuck Valley Community College The new Fire Behavior and Combustion class has gone well. This fall semester class ended with the final exam on Dec. 18. We will offer a new course, “Firefighter Safety and Survival” for the spring 2014 semester. Fire School Fire Departments from Newtown, Dodgingtown, and Hawleyville utilized our facilities for various training activities. The school is also being used frequently by the Danbury career and volunteer divisions for annual live burns and other training such as rescue and tool evaluations. EAP All crews sat in on an informational session with our Employee Assistance Program representative. Pump Operator Firefighters Mike Vitolo and Tim O’Hanlon successfully completed the requirements for driver/pump operator. Meetings/ events for the T.O.: Swearing in for Lt. Nick Cabral and Dispatchers Newton, Jewel, Perrotti, Rivera, Heron, and Grover Recruit class #52 graduation ceremonies High Rise Firefighting class Swearing for 14 new firefighters Staff meeting with A group 5 Apparatus / Equipment - Joe Cavo The Department’s 4-gas meters were calibrated this month. We replaced the O2 sensor in E-25’s meter. The third new staff car is complete and after some repairs and installation of software should be ready to be placed in service. This past month all of the department’s ground ladders were tested and as required, heat labels replaced by a third party testing company. We worked with this company as testing progressed replacing rivets and other minor repairs. A 14’ roof ladder and a 24’ extension ladder that were previously removed from service by our division did in fact fail the testing process. We sent them out to be evaluated and received notice this week that the cost to repair the damage was more than the cost of a new ladder. The SRV had a sudden transmission leak and it was discovered that the repair was covered by Ford under a silent recall. Other repairs completed: Repair Plymovent of E-22’s bay Replaced the battery in the SRV Addressed multiple electrical issues with E-24, and E-25 SCBA Fit test E-6 Replace the battery in 01CT Submit 2014/2015 budget requests Community Risk Reduction Office of the Fire Marshal – Provisional FM Gillotti 6 We presented several fire prevention talks this month including one at Crosby Manor and one at Jericho Partnership. Both were well received. DFM Osborne was at the CT Homeless Outreach this month, another successful event. The smoke detector program is still receiving calls but has slowed slightly due to the weather recently. Inspections continue daily on all buildings that are due in the month of December. Department Statistical Reports Community Risk Reduction Monthly inspections 117 Abatements issued 0 Violations issued 0 Complaints 1 Fire Investigations 5 Fire Safety Programs 0 Public Safety Answering Point Total 911 calls 3860 Abandoned 911 calls 367 Cellular 911 calls 2049 911 hang up calls 34 Admin calls received 895 7 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 24, 2013 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 2013 Health & Human Services Department monthly report is provided for your review. Detailed reports are attached for each Service, including the Housing, Food Service, Lead Poisoning Prevention, Social Services transition, Seasonal Work, School Based Health Centers transition and Environmental Health which identify specific inspections, tasks and hours provided by our staff. Main Topics: The Department continues to work on the computer systems to test and update our inspector’s programs to produce reports so the public may have access to inspection results and improve partnerships with the Hospital and other medical clinics to improve services have continued as well. On Friday December 13, 2013, the Greater Danbury Continuum of Care in conjunction with the City of Danbury’s Housing Partnership and Social Services Department held the Seventh Annual Project Homeless Connect. 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 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 2 December 18, 2013 TO: Danbury City Council FROM: Daniel Baroody, Associate Director RE: Monthly Status Report – Housing, Food Service & Environmental Health Division November, 2013 November 2013 Housing, Food Service & Environmental Division Combined Stats Report Inspection / Hours Nov. Year to Date 2013 (fiscal) Hazardous Materials Management & Public 75 559 Health Preparedness (hours) Wetlands / Water Resources (hours) 107 739 # Land Use Evaluations (Septic Systems and 113 616 Well Water Supply) # Housing Inspections 95 494 # Food Service Inspections 139 666 # General Nuisance / Miscellaneous 152 857 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, 2013 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. 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 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 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 TO: Mayor Boughton and City Council 5 FR: Social Services RE: Activities during November, 2013 Mission Statement: Our Social Services seek to provide the community and its residents with access to municipal and community social services in an expeditious, cost effective and comprehensive manner. Efforts are focused on improving access to housing and emergency shelters; improving access to medical care and coverage and improving social conditions for residents via collaboration and advocacy at the local, state and federal level by identifying and working to create systems of resources that are inclusive of all residents/clients in need. The following are the highlights from our Social Services activities for November, 2013: 1. Our Housing Caseworker managed approximately 54 active cases. 2. The Day Center, located at the Emergency Shelter, had approximately 601 visits from homeless individuals or those at risk of becoming homeless (this includes weekend service meetings). The breakdown of visits include the following: a. Initial Assessments(new clients): 5 b. Laundry Services: 7 c. Mail Access: 57 d. Veteran Referrals: 12 e. Bus Tickets: 6 f. Housing Related Issues: 8 g. Housing Placement: 0 h. Job Searches: 9** i. Employment inquiries: 8 j. Case Management Services: 9 k. Showers: 31 l. Lunch: 390 m. Mental Health Referrals/Case Management: 5* n. Adult Medical Referrals: 1 o. Phone Usage: 5 p. Substance Abuse Referrals/Case Management: 40* q. Clothing Vouchers: 2 r. Other: 18 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 6 *MCCA counseling services have RESUMED on Saturday and Sunday from the hours of 9:00am – 3:00pm. In- house counseling referral and case management services at the Day Center are also provided Monday through Friday. Due to MCCA weekend counselor having 3 prior commitments, there was 3 weeks of no counseling services. ** Providing computer access in Emergency Shelter for job placement and availability. 3. Social Service collaborations were continued for clients regarding health/medical/veteran status and any other required entitlements 4. Our Emergency Shelter continues to provide homeless individuals with support services, case management and any other necessary mental and physical assistance. 5. The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is continually updated on a monthly and quarterly basis to reflect current clients and activities in the Social Services section of the Health Department and through constant liaison with Dream Homes (ARC). 6. Attended meeting of the CoC to discuss coordinated access for the Balance of State CoC’s and following procedures and new policies for all social service agencies provided a variety of services to the homeless population. 7. One (1) meeting conducted at United Way in developing a Collaborative City wide Community Food Bank and finalizing a food pantry pamphlet for all local food banks serving the local community. The pamphlet will be printed in English and Spanish and distributed in December. 8. Receiving weekly food donations from arrangement with Community Plates. 9. One (1) committee meeting for Project Homeless Connect scheduled for December 13, 2013 at Western Connecticut State University. 10. Attended one (1) meeting for the Social and Supportive Service Committee of the Danbury Housing Partnership. 11. Prepared Press Releases and Invites for the City’s Website and DHP website regarding Project Homeless Connect scheduled for December 13, 2013. 12. Finalized speakers for the Danbury Housing Partnership breakfast at the Amber Room on November 7, 2013. 13. Attended one (1) meeting of the CoC. 14. Attended webinar for Coordinated Access for the State of Connecticut and Danbury’s participation. 15. Attended final meeting of the Farmers’ Market, updated information provided on the success of the annual summer event. Preparations for funding applications to be submitted in the late winter. 16. Attended Project Homeless Connect meeting. 17. Attended one (1) meeting of the Danbury Housing Partnership. 18. Conducted Danbury Housing Partnership Annual Breakfast at the Amber Room on November 7, 2013. Over 200 attendee’s. 19. Finalized thank you letters for attendee’s and sponsors of the DHP breakfast. 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 20. Attended annual meeting of the Board of Director’s for Dorothy Day Shelter and to finalize 7 ticket distribution for all 4 shelters opening for the winter months. 21. Preparing Christmas list of families to be sponsored by local agencies, individuals, churches, businesses, etc., Making contacts and verifying contributions. 22. Preparing and finalizing contributions for 25 dinners to be distributed for Christmas. Donations by the Ladies of the Greater Danbury Irish Club. 23. Finalizing a total of 90 families being sponsored for Christmas gifts for 2013. 24. Attended seminar at the Danbury Police Station regarding paroles, etc. 25. Attended workshop on Hoarding offered by the Milford Health Department and Department of Social Services. 26. Staff member for the Connecticut Coalition to End Homeless visit to the City’s Emergency Shelter to inquiry as to what CCEH can do for local communities and shelters. 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 8 School Based Health Centers (SBHCs) Monthly Operating Report December 2013 Brief Program Description: The School Based Health Centers (SBHCs) are freestanding medical centers, located on the grounds of Broadview and Rogers Park Middle Schools, Danbury High School and Henry Abbott Technical School. The SBHCs promote the physical and mental health of children and youth and ensure their access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care. SBHCs emphasize early identification of physical and mental health concerns and the prevention of more serious problems through early intervention. Mission: Through improved access to care, children and adolescents will know and adopt behaviors that promote their health and well-being and experience reduced morbidity and mortality through early identification intervention. This report reflects patient visit data for the time period July 1, 2103 through November 30, 2013 and highlights program activity during the transition phase of moving the SBHC programs from under the administrative oversight of the City of Danbury, Health & Human Services Department to the Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC). ******* Patient Utilization Data for Period Ending November 30, 2013*: (Note: Data is for all sites combined and cumulative through noted period) *Data contained in this report does not reflect patients receiving services at the HATS site. It is anticipated that patient utilization and program activities cited in future reports will be inclusive of HATS services. Total # of Students Enrolled in all Schools 5,124 Total # of Patients Enrolled in the SBHCs 4,470 % of Total School Population Enrolled 87.2% Total # of Patient Visits 1,189 Total # of Medical Visits 745 Total # of Behavioral Health Visits 444 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 SBHC Annual Aggregate Billing Status Report 7/1/13 – 11/30/13 Visit Type # Of Billable Visits Amount Billed Amount Collected Amount Pending Medical Medicaid 449 $19,272.58 $17,358.66 Private 7 $370.00 $69.50 $260.00 Behavioral Medicaid 167 $7,551.00 $5,721.38 Private Dental** Medicaid -0- -0- Private ** ** * Totals are for all sites combined. * Revenue is low for BMS site for the identified time period due to staff vacancies and limited staff coverage. SBHC Outcome Measures 7/1/13 – 6/30/16 All CT Department of Public Health SBHC sites are required for choose and report on achievement of outcome measures provided by the Department. Outcome measures #1 and # 3 have been selected by all three sites for FY 2013 – 2014. Attainment of the two measures will be regularly reported on in future Board reports. Outcomes Measures Achievement of Outcome 1. Improve access to a. There will be at least 70% percent of the school’s student 87.2% enrollment as and utilization of population enrolled in the SBHC. Enrolled means that a of 11/31/13 primary and preventive signed parent consent form for the student is on file. health care and other essential public health b. At least 45% of students enrolled in the SBHC will services. receive one or more visits. 100% students received outreach c. At least 80% percent of the student population will receive contacts as of an outreach contact regarding services available at the SBHC 10/31/13* (through distribution of literature, invitation to an open house or event, participation in an educational forum, social media, or other contact). Activities Toward Outcome: 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 a. Danbury High School (DHS) – 92% of the school’s student population enrolled in the SBHC which exceeds target of 70% enrolled Rogers Park Middle School (RPMS) – 76% enrolled (912 out of 1,200 students Broadview Middle School (BMS) – 90% enrollment (900 out of 1,050 students) b. DHS – At completion of first reporting period (10/31/13), 278 students received at least one or more clinic visits representing approximately 10% of the total enrolled population of 2,619 students. During FY 2012-13, 773 enrolled students received one or more visit, representing 30% of the total number enrolled. Staff continuously strive to increase this number to the targeted 45% through increased outreach. Greater than 80% of the school’s population has received an outreach contact regarding services at the SBHC. These outreach activities include direct mailings to students’ homes with information about SBHC services, a bulletin board display outlining services, staff participation in the school’s open house and a beginning of the year introduction to SBHC services in September in student cafeteria at lunch periods. RPMS – At completion of the first reporting period (10/31/13), the APRN has seen approximately 200 students. Historically, the RPMS SBHC sees approximately 30% of the registered students each year. School nurse who acts as primary referral source is to be absent for an extended period of time 2013-14 school year, likely impacting number of patients referred to SBHC APRN. SBHC staff participated in both open house meetings held at the beginning of the school year, including participation in the Hispanic parent night sponsored by the bilingual teachers. Staff conducted additional presentation to all science classrooms, reaching over 80% of student population. BMS – Site may not reached targeted number of visits/patient due to staff vacancies and delayed hiring date. Outcomes Measures Achievement of Outcome 3. SBHC enrollees will a. 90% of school staff receive information about the 90% of school staff utilize mental health mental health services offered through the SBHC. reached services to improve their psychosocial functioning b. 85% of clinic users identified with a mental health 85% users identified through assessment, concern through risk assessment screening receive a intervention and referral. mental health assessment administered by the SBHC mental health clinician or are referred for appropriate assessment. 50% receiving MH services 3mth or > c. 50% of clinic users receiving mental health services through the SBHC for at least three months or regular 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 therapy demonstrate improved psychosocial functioning. 90% requiring d. 90% of clinic users identified as having mental health additional intervention needs that exceed the scope of service provided by successfully referred to through the SBHC are referred to an outside mental community-based health specialty service. provider Activities Toward Outcome: a. DHS - Over 90% school staff received information re. mental health services offered through the SBHC. Information is disseminated through the faculty bulletin which is received by all staff. School clinicians, nurses, guidance counselors and also teachers are very involved with referring students in need to the clinician for evaluation and treatment. Bulletin boards with information about SBHC and our services are also displayed prominently. RPMS - Through classroom presentations, assemblies, work with guidance counselors and other school staff, 90% of the school staff have received information regarding mental health services at the SBHC. The guidance counselors have worked very closely with the counselor in coordinating services for students exhibiting mental health, peer, family, or other behavioral issues. c. DHS - Over 85% clinic users identified with a mental health concern receive a mental health assessment. Risk factors such as suicidality and homicidality are assessed during the initial visit as well as preliminary background information. A full mental health intake is completed on or by the third visit. RPMS - 85% of clinic users with identified mental health concerns have been screened by the counselor. The APRN and counselor work closely together in identifying, prescribing and following students with ADD/ADHD. d. DHS - 50% clinic users receiving mental health treatment on a regular basis for at least three months demonstrate improved psychosocial functioning. Self-report and ongoing observation and assessment as well as collateral contact with school staff and parents as necessary inform this measure. RPMS - More than 50% of the students who receive mental health services for at least 3 months have demonstrated improved psychosocial functioning. Examples of types of issues dealt with include a student who was refusing to come to school because of emotional trauma now comes part time and checks in frequently with counselor for support; a number of students have disclosed past trauma and work has been done with the student and family; overwhelming 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 grief by a student has been addressed with her and her family in helping to get through the holidays and get support needed; a number of students are cutting and are followed closely, one of which was admitted to a psych. hospital. d. DHS - 90% of users identified as having mental health needs in excess of the scope of services provided through the SBHC are referred for treatment in the community. For example, a long-time client of the clinician who presented with an exacerbation of depressive symptoms has been referred to her physician for a medication evaluation in conjunction with ongoing treatment. In addition, students presenting with poor compliance have been referred to providers within the community allowing parents to be responsible for transporting them to sessions. RPMS - 2-3 students have been referred out to crisis or other services that were more complex. BMS – Site may not reached targeted number of visits/patient due to staff vacancies and delayed hiring date. Program Snapshot: Activities/Meetings held November 1 – November 30, 2013: CT DPH contract fully executed 11/14/13 DPH Preventive Health Block Grant (Skin Cancer Prevention Grant) budget amendment approved 11/15/13 – identifies CIFC SBHC’s as sub-contractor for program activities Application submitted to CT DPH Laboratory to add three SBHC’s as “muti-site” testing sites under GDCHC Clinical Laboratory Improvement Application License (CLIA) All SBHC staff covered by the DPH SBHC grant ceased their employment with the City of Danbury effective 11/29/2013 and hired by CIFC effective December 1, 2013. Jenny Casey, LCSW was appointed to fill the social worker vacancy at BMS SBHC, effective 12/2/2013. Negotiations to fill BMS APRN vacancy were continued. It is anticipated that an APRN currently employed by CIFC will transfer to the position effective January 2, 1 2013. November 21, 2013 - Melanie Bonjour, SBHC Manager elected as Vice President to the CT Association of Board of Director’s for a one-year term. Jacqueline George, AmeriCorps Member assigned to the SBHC programs had a busy November. Activities completed during the month included: • Attended DEMHS Region 5 Health and Medical Services (ESF 8) Subcommittee Meeting 11/1 • Outreach at Abbott Tech “Report Card Night” 11/7 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 • Completed mailing to all Active and Inactive Abbott Tech Students regarding flu clinic registration and any needed paperwork updates • Facilitated Abbott Tech Flu Clinic November 11/18-22 (approximately 30 students have received flu vaccine) • Assembled Abbott Tech Bulletin Board “A look at your School Based Health Center” • Assembled DHS Bulletin Board with Melanie M. “SBHC 4th Annual Sock Drive” • Chart audit at Rogers Park 11/18, Danbury High 11/19, and Broadview 11/21 (currently compiling report) • Updating Rogers Park dental records, filing system and spreadsheet (continued) • Contacted SBHC Coordinator of Barnard Technical School SBHC, Bridgeport to conduct a site visit to hear about “best practices” to apply to HATS SBHC operation – visit scheduled for 12/13/13. ******* DANBURY LIBRARY STATISTICS Mayor and City Council 2013-2014 July 13 Aug 13 Sept 13 Oct 13 Nov 13 YTD 13-14 YTD 12-13 +/- % Comments DAYS OPEN PER MONTH 26 27 27 30 28 138 132 6 5% July/Aug 2013 LTC counters were misalligned, NUMBER OF PEOPLE ENTERING LIBRARY 36,030 29,412 28,541 32,975 31,409 158,365 166,628 (8,263) -5% reducing ability to count correctly. AVERAGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE PER DAY OPEN 1,386 1,089 1,057 1,099 1,122 1,148 1,262 (115) -9% REGISTERED CUSTOMERS WITH ACTIVE LIBRARY CARDS 28,388 28,457 28,900 28,547 28,685 28,685 29,479 (794) -3% USE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS & SERVICES - IN LIBRARY Total circulation transactions (check-out, check-in, renewals,holds) 91,941 87,316 68,133 68,063 65,574 381,027 425,310 (44,283) -10% Total items checked out & renewed 51,009 45,895 35,968 36,410 35,534 204,816 227,159 (22,343) -10% Items checked out per library customer 2 2 1 1 1 Average number of items checked out per day 1,962 1,700 1,332 1,214 1,269 1,484 1,721 (237) -14% Ebook circulation 266 303 287 252 284 1,392 Ebook circulation as a per centage of total book circulation 0.76% 1.00% 1.25% 1.11% 1.32% 1.05% Items checked out with self-check machines 35,001 30,946 24,743 24,658 24,885 140,233 162,005 (21,772) -13% % of total checked out via self-check machines 69% 67% 69% 68% 70% 68% 71% General adult circulating materials 8,832 8,173 6,955 6,496 6,110 36,566 42,023 (5,457) -13% - 14-day books 1,485 1,369 1,214 1,187 1,066 6,321 6,062 259 4% Print Language Center 325 257 244 240 182 1,248 1,687 (439) -26% Music CDs 1,283 1,479 1,259 1,211 1,429 6,661 8,284 (1,623) -20% DVDs and Blu-rays 12,907 12,223 10,104 10,915 10,996 57,145 64,699 (7,554) -12% Books on CD and Playaways 1,344 1,253 1,218 1,209 1,208 6,232 7,260 (1028) -14% AV Language Center 121 133 100 110 74 538 848 (310) -37% Total junior circulating materials 21,395 17,952 12,168 12,215 11,654 75,384 79,350 (3,966) -5% Items loaned to other libraries 162 129 135 132 134 692 783 (91) -12% Items borrowed from other libraries 293 288 252 223 180 1,236 1,273 (37) -3% Questions answered (in person, phone) 7,258 7,091 7,620 6,057 5,664 33,690 38,202 (4512) -12% Library programs (All) 59 39 46 78 50 272 221 51 23% Library program attendance 1,863 894 996 1,700 884 6,337 6,418 (81) -1% Average program attendance 32 23 22 22 18 23 29 (6) -20% Summer Reading participants - children 1107 0 0 0 0 1107 1200 -93 -8% Computer usage 6,995 6,765 6,224 7,418 7,303 34,705 35,136 (431) -1% Microfilm use 51 68 54 104 84 361 250 111 44% USE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS & SERVICES - REMOTE & ELECTRONIC Use of Danbury Library databases 356 169 158 310 521 1514 377 1137 302% Use of Language Center databases 249 242 305 268 275 1339 680 659 97% Use of iConn databases 224 93 78 72 0 467 7,519 (7052) -94% State of CT changed vendor so stats are skewed Total use of databases 829 504 541 650 796 3,320 8,576 -5,256 -61% Questions answered (email, IM, feedback, Library Anywhere) 403 429 512 325 294 1,963 2,598 -635 -24% VOLUNTEER HOURS 83 76 75 79 77 389 301 89 30% 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 23, 2013 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Mark D. Boughton Members of the City Council From: Alan D. Baker, Chief of Police Subject: Police Department Monthly Report December 2013 I submit this report of the activities of the Danbury Police Department for the month of December. Personnel Department Strength: Sworn Personnel 144 Light Duty – Job Related 1 Light Duty – Non-Job Related 3 Injury Leave 2 Field Training 2 Military Leave 1 Effective strength (w/e 12-14-13) 135 Community Services (See attached) Training 12/2-13 Traffic Crash Reconstruction – P.O.s Georgoulis & DeJesus 12/3 Media Relations – Lt. Carroccio & Sgt. Lobraico 12/3-5 Use of Force Summit – Daigle Law Group – Sgt. Georgoulis 12/9 Essential Skills Training – P.O. Howley 12/10 Racial Profiling Training – P.O. Howley 12/9-13 Interview & Interrogation – P.O. Reo 12/16-20 Digital Photography – P.O. Bell Chief Baker’s Significant Meetings 12/2 City Council Oath of Office 12/3 Housing Authority Holiday Party 12/3 City Council Meeting 12/4 Budget Meeting 12/5 Mayor’s Leadership Meeting 12/5 DFD Swearing In Ceremony 12/6 NexGen Meeting – Pat Sniffen 12/6 FBI – New Haven 11/9 Meeting w/Danbury Mall Personnel 11/9 CSP Meeting 12/10 Board of Awards – Purchasing 12/11 Lion’s Club Breakfast – Amber Room 12/11 Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting 12/11 Lateral Hire Interviews 12/12 DPD Staff Meeting 12/13 Mayor’s State of the City Address 12/19 Mayor’s Leadership Meeting *****$50.00 donation from Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Holand for use in our K-9 Program. Respectfully submitted, Alan D. Baker Chief of Police ADB:mrl Attach. 2 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 19, 2013 To: Alan Baker, Chief of Police From: John M. Browne. Lieutenant Re: Community Policing Unit Activity Report December 2013 Community Affairs Unit: -Not available at this time Community Conditions Unit: Sensitive Information -See attached report GTF/UNIT: Sensitive Information -See attached report City Center Liaison: Sensitive Information -See attached report Police Activities League: -Not available at this time Current Staffing Level: (1) Lieutenant (2) Sergeants (11) Patrol Officers Lt. Browne 3 CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Department of Police Matthew McNally, Lieutenant 375 Main Street Patrol Division December 11, 2013 MEMORANDUM To: Chief Alan D. Baker From: Lt. Matthew McNally Subject: Police Explorer Monthly Activity Report – November 2013 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 Saturday during the month. Beginning with November 7th ’s meeting, we began conducting our seventh 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 is 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 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. We have started out with 27 potential Explorers and are down to 22 already. Also, during this month on Wednesday, the 20th, P.O. Antedomenico and I attended the monthly Cadet Police Academy Executive Board meeting at the police academy. Discussion was on the posting of registration forms electronically on the NERLEEA website (http://www.nerleea.org ) so that we can begin the registration process in earlier in the year, the cost of the academy for 2014, and reducing expenses. On Thursday, 11/28, before the Thanksgiving dinners were served, approximately 10 Explorers and several Civilian Associate Advisors 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 frigid cold and sunny morning and there was a large turnout. This event has grown in size each year. 4 Three of the Turkey Trot Crew on Thanksgiving Morning “Black Friday”, November 29th, brought the return of the 15th 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 Thursday, December 19th. All donated toys will be disbursed locally to the Danbury area that is serviced by the explorer program. 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. In conjunction with the 15th annual “Santa Wears Blue” toy drive for children who are victims of neglect and abuse in the Danbury area, the Danbury Police Explorers Post is conducting their annual “Stuff A Police Cruiser” at TOYS R US in the Danbury Square Mall located on Backus Ave. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th from 9 am to 6 pm. A police vehicle will be there to be stuffed with new unwrapped toys to be donated through the toy drive. If anyone has any questions in regards to this event, please contact the Danbury Police Explorers at 203-796-1572. Thank you! As you can see, we ended the month with 89 Explorers registered. We currently have several Explorers away at college out of the area/state or serving in the military. We have not held a First Night event this year as we are to capacity with our attendance. Weekly we see between 65-75 Explorers on Thursday night meetings and training. 5 I would also like to note that former Danbury Explorer and Civilian Advisor Matthew Deitz, was hired by the New Milford Police Department during the month. He is currently attending the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden. Respectfully submitted, Lt. Matt McNally Lt. Matthew McNally Post Advisor/Program Coordinator I. Membership # of Explorers Enrolled 89 # of Advisors Enrolled 16 II. Hours-Explorer Total Job Hours 86.50 Total Training Hours 561.50 Total Explorer Hours 648.00 III. Hours-Advisor Total Job Hours 14.50 Total Training Hours 57.50 Total Advisor Hours 72.00 6 2013 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 0 1 0 0 1 Forcible Rape 0 2 3 4 0 4 8 5 0 1 1 28 Robbery 7 7 6 2 6 8 10 5 6 2 6 65 Assault 7 2 5 3 9 15 14 14 17 12 11 109 Burglary 15 16 11 13 15 21 12 19 18 26 19 185 Theft 87 68 88 88 81 60 95 79 70 92 75 883 Motor Vehicle Theft 4 0 3 5 9 4 6 7 2 4 11 55 Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Totals 120 95 116 115 120 112 145 129 114 138 123 1,327 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 5Arson 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 2013 DANBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS CITY OF DANBURY CALLS FOR SERVICE 2013 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Calls for Service 4,530 3,749 4,271 4,250 4,535 4,488 5,375 4,783 4,670 5,300 4,578 50,529 2012 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Calls for Service 4,375 3,893 5,201 4,823 4,787 4,943 5,102 4,840 3,808 4,870 4,541 51,183 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS 2013 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Property Damage 300 312 279 248 303 306 365 301 285 339 285 3,323 Personal Injury 47 65 51 42 63 71 95 80 76 76 67 733 Total Traffic Accidents 347 377 330 290 366 377 460 381 361 415 352 4,056 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 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT 2013 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Verbal Warning 93 100 104 145 88 71 126 111 101 91 73 1,103 Written Warning 0 0 3 1 1 0 5 5 2 1 0 18 Moving Violation 348 400 532 410 307 664* 517 432 270 683* 293 4,856 Total Enforcement Action 441 500 639 556 396 735 648 548 373 775 366 5,977 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 *Includes 508 (June)/ 630 (October) violations from the Texting Enforcement Grant 8 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 30, 2013 Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton Honorable Members of the Danbury City Council 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury, CT 06810 RE: Monthly Report for November 2013 Dear Mayor Boughton and Members of the City Council: I am pleased to present the Public Works Department report for the month of November. November is always a major transition month for every division of the Public Works Department. We are pushing the limits of continuing construction projects and other programs while transitioning out equipment for snow and ice removal. The leaf pick-up program continues as we strive to complete this program prior to snow arriving. The sand and salt storage facility has received deliveries of material. A department-wide special meeting was held for the managers responsible for snow emergency operation and plans were confirmed for standard operating procedures for snow removal activities. The Parks Maintenance Division will start performing maintenance and repairs to all of our summer maintenance equipment. The rest of the Parks Maintenance will perform repairs to the fences, bleachers, docks, lifeguard shed and chairs, and paint all of the City’s garbage cans in order to have them ready for the spring and summer seasons. All of this work will be accomplished in between snow plowing and shoveling the parking lots and sidewalks. After several month of finding a solution for the septic issues at the airport, a new system was not only designed and approved, but the system was installed. The work was done in-house saving thousand of dollars. The director worked with the Highway Division to do the installation which was completed in two days. 1 Please take a few moments to review the Division reports for a full scope of the many activities and projects that the Public Works Department is engaged in. Should you have any questions regarding any of the separately submitted division reports please call me at 203-797-4537. Construction Services Report submitted by Thomas Hughes III, Superintendent: Tarrywile Park: School House Project: The architectural service for the renovation was awarded to Friar Associates. Friar Associates has finalized the project specifications and bid documents. The project is out to bid for the Tarrywile Park Authority. Construction Services will administer the project. This project will be funded through a LOCIP Grant. Osborne Street at Fifth Street Traffic Signal Installation: ConnDot project 34-344, Construction Services has been approved by ConnDot to perform the contract administration and inspection of the project, eliminating the need to hire an outside consultant. The contractor, A.M. Rizzo has completed the civil portion of the project. All the Mast Arm Foundations have been installed. The ground water table was discovered to be extremely high requiring the Design Engineer to redesign the remaining three Mast Arm Foundations due to this unforeseen condition. We have met with ConnDot District IV to approve the change. A.M. Rizzo will be submitting a proposed change order for the additional work required. A.M. Rizzo has completed the project we are awaiting the City of Danbury Traffic Engineer to accept the project. School Additions: Shelter Rock, Stadley Rough, Park Avenue and Mill Ridge Intermediate: Construction Services is administrating the school addition projects. All four of the schools have signed contracts and Notices to Proceed documents issued. Mill Ridge sub-contractors have mobilized and begun the abatement, demolition and mechanical phase of the contract. The demolition / abatement is continuing and should be completed by 10/30/13. The site contractor has mobilized and is installing the new drainage and excavating for the new curbs and sidewalks. Stadley Rough School Phase II work has begun. The excavation for the footings and foundations is completed. The contractor has poured the foundation walls, waterproofed the foundation and installed the slab structural fill. The classroom addition concrete slabs have been poured. The structural steel has been set for the cafeteria addition. The contractor has begun setting the classroom structural steel. The mechanical contractors are onsite completing the inside plumbing. The mason has started installing the CMU on the cafeteria walls. An additional 27 parking spaces and two more Handicap parking spaces have been added (80 parking spaces including 4HC). Shelter Rock School Phase II work is underway. The footings / frost walls for both the cafeteria and rear additions have been poured. The slabs have been poured for the cafeteria and the classroom additions. The structural steel has been set for the cafeteria addition and classroom additions. The roof decking is in place and mason and framers are presently working enclosing the cafeteria addition. The mechanical contractor has also installed all the below slab plumbing and radon system. An additional 7 parking spaces and two more Handicap parking spaces have been added (80 parking spaces including 4HC). 2 Park Avenue School Phase II work is underway. The contractor has formed and poured the footings and foundation walls. The drainage has been completed and the new playscape installed. The contractor is setting the structural steel and decking on the new addition. The mason has installed the CMU for the stair towers and elevator shaft. The addition concrete slab is scheduled to be poured by the end of the month. An additional 25 parking spaces and two more Handicap parking spaces have been added (66 parking spaces including 3HC). All schools now have a dedicated bus drop off zone. At this time both Rizzo Corporation and Worth Construction have stated they are on schedule and anticipate meeting the contractual completion date for all four school projects. East Franklin Street Pump Station: Hemlock Construction has mobilized and has completed the installation of the new sewer pump station. Hemlock has completed the installation of conduits, sewer force main and sewer laterals. We expect to tie the force main sometime in January. Long Ridge Road Culvert: Hemlock Construction mobilized to install the new culvert to replace the collapsing stone culvert on Long Ridge Road. The project has been completed installing the new 48’’ culvert and manholes designed in house by the Engineering Division. The contractor set the drainage structures, installed the 48’’ pipe, concrete headwall, installed rip rap slope protection and paved. Construction Services acted as the general contractor and project administrator. Working long hours along side Hemlock Construction, this project was completed in approximately forty days. The project finished ahead of schedule and within budget. Atlas Companies has been contracted to install new metal beam rail (Guide Rail) on both sides of Long Ridge Road. Once the metal beam rail is installed the remaining temporary concrete jersey barriers will be removed. Should you have any questions 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. The Ad Hoc committee met. The meeting is to be continued. 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: Coordination to construction was done by in-house Engineers and Construction Services Managers. Construction signs were ordered and installed. Bridge materials have been delivered and bridge replacement is well underway. East Franklin Street Bridge/Sanitary Sewer Pump Station: Bridge work has been completed. We completed the in-house design to relocate the existing sewer in the brook with an above-ground pump station. City contracted with one of our on-call contractors. Work is 75% completed and work will be completed this winter weather dependent. 3 Miscellaneous Schools (Park Avenue, Shelter Rock, Stadley Rough and Mill Ridge): Construction has started on all schools. We are working with various interior designers and school officials to finalize furniture and equipment to all schools mentioned above. The furniture and equipment packages have been delivered to the State for review and have been accepted for review. Playscape at Park Avenue School has been completed. Spring Street: In house survey was completed for Phase II & III (the remaining neighborhood enhancement work) which will include new sidewalks, drainage, and pavement improvements. The design for this project will be completed in the Spring of 2014. Foster Street: In house design and survey to Foster Street from West Street to West Wooster Street was completed and will be out to bid after CDBG money has been allocated for this project. Survey to Boughton Street and Bank Street was completed and design of these two streets was completed. We anticipate to bid the entire neighborhood project this winter for start of construction in Spring 2014. Kennedy Park: Surveys have been completed and the schematic design has commenced and was presented to City Center for approval. Preliminary design has been completed and we are soliciting for Spring 2014 start of construction. Traffic Light – Osborne and Fifth Avenue: The project has started and will be completed in Winter 2013. Traffic Light – Lake Avenue/Shannon Ridge: All plans and specifications that have been completed and approved by the State have been secured. Project was bid out and work will start in Spring 2014. 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 were bid out. Construction started and will be completed by spring of 2014. 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. The Staff Engineers also review various drainage problems which may include 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: In the month of November, the Highway Division was busy finishing the construction and paving projects for the season, while preparing for the winter season. The construction crew was able to 4 install new drainage on Pocono Point Road and perform catch basin repairs and upgrades on Abigail Road. A new septic system was installed at the airport using in-house personnel, saving the City both time and money. A new parking area was created at the New Street Fire Headquarters by the construction crew. A crew was dispatched to repair a dip on Maple Avenue and grading on Old Town Road, Durham Road and Wilkes Road to prepare them for the winter season. Guide rail repairs were made on Payne Road and a dug out upgraded at Rogers Park. The trim miller was dispatched to Sandpit Road and Rockwell Road in preparation for paving. The in-house paving crew was able to pave Saddle Rock Road, Abigail Road, Sandpit Road, Aunt Hack North and a section of Rockwell Road. Sections of Joe’s Hill Road, Virginia Avenue, Forest Avenue, South King Street and Sandpit Road were repaved. Repairs were also made to the drainage trench on Pocono Point Road. Several driveway aprons were also repaired. While the paving crew was busy paving, the construction crew started installing sanders on the dump trucks. Leaf collection crews were out collecting the last of the leaf bags. The sign crew installed twelve (12) new signs at four (4) locations in addition to many repairs. The pothole crews were out whenever possible. The recycling truck remains a very popular stop for the residents. 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: In the month of November, the Parks Maintenance Division transitioned from the fall sports season to the winter season. The football and soccer fields were painted. The baseball and softball fields were lined and dragged for the end of the season. The final lawn mowing was performed at all locations prior to the leaf clean-up. The Park Maintenance Division fertilized the fields and Town Park at Lake Candlewood. All Veterans Memorials were prepared for the ceremonies on Veterans Day. The crew was pleased to assist with the installation of the holiday lighting on the ornamental street lights downtown. The mowing equipment was put away for winter and the winter equipment prepared and tuned-up in preparation for winter. The crews also assisted the Highway Division with leaf and bundled branch pick-up. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please feel free to contact me at 203-796-1558. Forestry Division Report submitted by Mark Miller, Foreman, Forestry Department: The Forestry Division performed various types of tree work during the month of November. Cutbacks were performed behind the New Street Fire Station and on Saddle Rock Road in preparation for paving projects. In preparation for a drainage project, cut backs were also performed on Bear Mountain Road. Removals and pruning was done on Bear Mountain Road, Morris Street, City Hall, Morris Street School, South King Street, King Street and Mountainville Avenue. The Division responded to tree calls on Briar Ridge Road and Tiffany Drive. The crew was pleased to install the wreath and lights at the Library Plaza. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please feel free to contact me at 203-797-4609. 5 Public Buildings Report submitted by Rick Palanzo, Superintendent of Public Buildings: City Hall: `I am pursuing an energy efficiency upgrade for the boiler room at City Hall. The project will include the removal of one steam boiler and electric water heater; and replacing these items with two high efficiency gas fired water boilers. The upgrade will save a good amount of fuel while yielding a very comfortable environment. This is a very important project as we only have one operational steam boiler, and the major shift is from steam to hot water (the newer addition, the basement and the perimeter loop are all hot water). There have been two engineering firms that have been at city hall to review the current status and provide PB with a proposal. I shall include this work as a priority project for next summer. RZ Design, a mechanical-electrical engineering firm, submitted a proposal. The intent is to design the project this year and fund the replacement in the 2014-2015 capital budget. Farrington Park – Westside Open Space: The guest house and workshop are now vacant and usable. The guest house requires work before it is habitable. The workshop can be used immediately for dry storage. We shall winterize this building and reduce the heat to a minimum level. The chow house at the Farrington Park has been advertised for rent. It was offered to employees and the general public. I have no takers but I have received a proposal from a citizen to live at the chow house at a reduced rent while providing services in lieu of rent. I will send the proposal to the Mayor and City Council for review and disposition. The Friends of the Library are currently using the main house to store their books prior to the book sale. Once the sale is finished the building will be readied for the winter. This building is slated for renovation in the spring. Danbury Public Schools: There are two high voltage transformers at Danbury High School which CL&P has stated belong to the school which are of the older design containing PCB’s. This year we are working with our consulting electrical engineer to remove the PCB laden transformers and replace them with safer models. Additionally, these transformers are in the school building. It is our goal to relocate them outside of the school building which will increase safety and performance. We have retained Friar Associates Engineers to perform the electrical engineering for the city. They have begun their analysis and design has begun. The project will be bid in the late winter/early spring to be performed while school is out for summer vacation. There are three school buildings that require new roofs; Morris Street School, Great Plain School and the Educational Services Center. The H. B. Fishman Co. has been hired to perform the analysis and design of the replacement roofs. Two roofs are eligible for state reimbursement from the State School facilities Department (Morris St. & Great Plain) All roof will be designed and bid over the winter, with work to begin with the summer recess. Library Annex: The Library annex is undergoing a major renovation. The renovated first floor space will house the Danbury Innovation Center; a downtown think tank for inventors and planners. Part of this first floor will house a café for the Danbury Library as well as the Innovation Center patrons. Work is proceeding and should be ready for a ribbon cutting on New Year’s Eve. The license agreement for the tenants shall be coming before the City Council in January for their disposition. General: These are issues and projects that are being worked on by the public buildings team: 1) Heating and plumbing issues are topping the list of work requests as we get closer to winter. 6 2) The staff is also getting prepared to do their part in snow removal efforts in the plowing of the school parking lots. 3) The underground heating fuel storage tanks are coming of age. We will have them reviewed by professional engineers and begin a replacement program. 4) The roofs of our public buildings are beginning to reach the end of their life and will require replacement. They have been surveyed and we are utilizing the roof report to begin our replacement program! 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 2013. In the month of November we received 212 new work requests and completed 196 work requests. In reviewing this report, you will find the repair time that was expended in major work categories. Public Building mechanics were engaged in Plumbing repairs with a total of 214.00 man-hours dedicated to this service. The next largest area of concentration was in Electrical repair work, utilizing 80.00 man-hours of labor. Maintenance repairs came in as the third highest category with 38.00 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 November 2013. Also attached is the Public Utilities Vehicle Maintenance Report. As of December 15, 2013 there are 38 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 7 APPENDIX “A” PUBLIC BUILDINGS CITY OF DANBURY PUBLIC BUILDINGS DIVISION WORK REQUEST REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2013 Work Requests received this month 212 Work Requests completed this month 196 Category Total Labor Hours Alarms 0.00 Carpentry 0.00 Electrical 80.00 HVAC 0.50 Locksmith 5.00 Maintenance 38.00 Mechanical 1.50 Plumbing 214.00 Roofing 0.00 Snow Plowing 0.00 Labor Hours City Buildings 184.00 Labor Hours School Buildings 90.50 8 MEMORANDUM DATE: December 19, 2013 TO: City of Danbury, Common Council FROM: David M. Day, P.E., Superintendent RE: Sanitary Sewer Collection System Maintenance– November 2013 Complaints: 16 Number Received: 12 Number Completed: 12 Pipe Cleaned: 2800 Gallons of Water Used: 14,000 Pipe Inspected: 2800 LF COMMENTS: 9 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: Nov '13 Date: 12/10/2013 I. Wastewater Treatment: A) Sewage Processed: 7.4 MGD (Daily Avg) 221.5 Million Gallons Total B) Septic Waste Processed: 848,550 Gallons Total C) Sludge Pumped To Digesters: 414,055 Pounds Total II. Wastewater Quality Influent Effluent % Removal Effluent Limit A) BOD (mg/l) 261 5 98 30 mg/l and 85% B) Total Suspended Solids (mg/l): 303 6 98.1 30 mg/l and 85% C) Total Phosphorus (mg/l): 6.1 1.6 74 1.0 mg/l D) Ammonia (mg/l): 33.4 0.17 99 4.0 mg/l E) Total Nitrogen (lbs/Day): 3,261 201 94 452 lbs/day Note: Phosphorus limits apply April - October. Nitrogen limit for credit trading only. III. Pump Station Operation: A) Beaver Brook: 718.6 Hours Run B) Southfield: 36.0 Hours Run C) Mill Plain: 68.6 Hours Run D) Backus: 93.2 Hours Run E) Tarrywile 28.5 Hours Run F) Turner Road: 20.0 Hours Run G) Ford Avenue: 21.9 Hours Run H) Indian Glen: 56.8 Hours Run I) Delay Street: 22.3 Hours Run J) Hayestown Road: 54.6 Hours Run K) Kenosia Avenue: 4.6 Hours Run L) Larson Drive: 50.2 Hours Run M) Landfill: 217.8 Hours Run N) Thrope Street 7.7 Hours Run O) Poets Landing 8.9 Hours Run P) Rogers Park 21.1 Hours Run P) West Side 41.9 Hours Run Total Station Alarms: 20 10 MAINTENANCE REPORT - BUILDING # 6 GENERAL FUND November 2013 11/1/2013 DET POLICE SERVICE BRAKES 10DA POLICE INTAKE 115DA POOL MASTER CYL 11/2/2013 DET POLICE SERVICE BRAKES TIRES 375DA POLICE SERVICE 11/4/2013 338DA POLICE ELCTRICAL 206DA HWY SERVICE BRAKES TIRE BALANCE 11/5/2013 19DA POLICE ELCTRICAL 206DA HWY SERVICE BRAKES TIRE BALANCE 197DA POOL FLAT R/C 11/6/2013 6DA POLICE ELCTRICAL 206DA HWY SERVICE BRAKES TIRE BALANCE 11/7/2013 141DA PARKS ANTIFREEZE LEAK SERVICE FRONT END 186DA POLICE MIRRIOR 261DA POLICE NO START 11/8/2013 261DA POLICE NO START ANTIFREEZE LEAK 141DA PARKS ANTIFREEZE LEAK SERVICE FRONT END 11/9/2013 DET POLICE SERVICE BRAKES TIRES WIPERS 12DA POLICE SERVICE TIRES 11/12/2013 DET POLICE TIRES SERVICE 11/13/2013 287DA POLICE TRANNY 261DA POLICE ANTIFREEZE LEAK 181DA POLICE TRANNY 11/14/2013 141DA PARKS FLUSH HEATER CORE 172DA PARKS BLOWER MOTOR 261DA POLICE INTAKE 11/15/2013 261DA POLICE INTAKE 141DA PARKS NO HEAT 11/16/2013 33DA POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE SERVICE BRAKES WIPERS 11/18/2013 261DA POLICE INTAKE 11/19/2013 141DA PARKS THEMOSTAT 14DA POLICE ELCTRICAL 337DA POLICE FLAT R/C 11/20/2013 141DA PARKS THEMOSTAT 338DA POLICE ALTERNATOR 186DA POLICE PULLYS 11/21/2013 137DA PERMIT ENGINE LIGHT EXHAUST 53DA HEALTH BRAKES 186DA POLICE ENGINE NOISE 11 11/22/2013 53DA HEALTH BRAKES 186DA POLICE ENGINE NOISE 11/23/2013 DET POLICE SERVICE TIRES DET POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE SERVICE 11/25/2013 63DA PUB BLD BRAKES SERVICE 15DA POLICE NO START 186DA POLICE NOISE 13DA POLICE FLAT R/C 11/26/2013 63DA PUB BLD BRAKES SERVICE 10DA POLICE OVERHEATING 11/27/2013 265DA POLICE ABS 63DA PUB BLD BRAKES SERVICE MAINTENANCE REPORT - BUILDING # 6 WATER FUND November-13 11/12/2013 173DA WATER HYD PISTONS 231DA WATER 2 FLATS 11/13/2013 173DA WATER HYD PISTONS 11/15/2013 95DA WATER SERVICE BRAKES TIRES 11/18/2013 95DA WATER SERVICE BRAKES TIRES 11/19/2013 95DA WATER SERVICE BRAKES TIRES 11/27/2013 283DA WATER TIRES SERVICE 12 EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE Date Vehicle Repair Provided Department 11/1/13 48 Alternator Highway 18 Tenco Highway 1 Install Sander Highway 12 Tenco Highway 47 Install Sander Highway 27 Jump Start Highway 11/4/13 15 Install Leaf boxes Highway 3 Oil Leak Highway 2 Install Sander Highway 16 Exhaust Highway 27 Batteries/Service Highway 393DA Electrical/Service Engineering 11/5/13 27 Service Highway 393DA Batteries/Service Engineering 82 No Start Highway 6 Electrical/Service Highway 198DA Lights Parks 11/6/13 40 Wire around broom Highway 326DA Fuel Leak Highway 27 Starter Highway 33 Drive Shaft Highway 82 Batteries/Starter Highway 75DA Service/Exhaust Building Inspector Sanders Service Highway 11/7/13 32 Jump Start Highway 75DA E6R Sensor Building Inspector Sanders Service Highway 82 Starter/ Service Highway 32 Service/Body Highway 272DA Wipers Parks 105 Wipers Highway 27 Body Highway 11/8/13 7 Check Trans Highway 32 Service Highway 55 Install Sanders Highway 77 Install Sanders Highway 8 Check Trans Highway 87 Install Sanders Highway 34 Adj rear brakes/remove drive shaft Highway 11/9/13 34 Lights/Drice shaft Highway 87 Install Sander Highway 13 55 Install Sander Highway 16 Install Sander Highway 85 Install Sander Highway 11/12/13 85 Install Sander Highway 16 Install Sander Highway 34 Drive Shaft Highway 9 Jump Start Highway 32 Danbury Auto Spring Highway Paver Sprayer Throttle Control Highway 7 Install Sander Highway 100 Loose nut on steering Highway 8 Service Highway 11 Hyd Leak/ Heater Highway 11/13/13 100 Tighten steering nut Highway 8 Service Highway 11 Heater/ Hyd leak Highway 48 Coolant leak Highway 2 Strobes Highway 31 Strobes Highway 11/14/13 8 Service/ Exhaust/ Front End Highway 11 Battery Box/ Valve body Highway 252DA Service/ Door/ Exhaust Highway 180 Replace Hyd Hose Highway 83 R/C Conv belt Highway 302DA Replace Tires Highway 191DA Exhaust Clogged Building Inspector 48 Install Leaf boxes Highway 331DA Service Window don't work Parks 11/16/13 252DA Front End Building Maintenance 331DA Window Switch Parks 191DA Exhaust Building Inspector 11/18/13 32 Draglink/ Aircleaner Highway 252DA Front End Building Inspector 11 Remove Airtank Highway 105DA Cruise Control Highway 11/19/13 14 Service Highway 58 No Start Highway 11/20/13 14 Body Highway 58 Service/Light Highway 83 L/S SB Highway 260DA Service Building Maintenance 3 Install Sander Highway 21 Install Sander Highway 11/21/13 260DA Front End Highway 21 Install Sanders Highway 14 7 Wn't Start Highway 272DA Lights Parks 11/22/13 48 Adj Brakes Highway 21 Wiper Switch Highway 7 Electrical/Service Highway 14 Exhaust Highway 11 Install Air tank Highway 28 Engine light Highway 187Da Service/front end Parks 54 Runs like shit Highway 11/23/13 54 L/S Injector Highway 5 Service/Rear can Highway 187DA Front End Parks 11/25/13 187DA Front End/ Exhaust Parks 54 L/S Injector Highway 5 Rear can/ Body Highway 172DA Body won't go down Parks 11/26/13 28 Crank case filter Highway 272DA Body won't go down Parks 54 Lights Highway 15 Install Sander Highway TW-1 Air in tires Highway 29 Install sander/service Highway 180 Adj Brakes Highway 42DA Flat tire Tree 11/27/13 29 Install Sander/ Exhaust Highway 48 Install Sander/ Lights Highway 92DA Front Diff. shocks and drive Tree 67 Trans Fluid Highway 15 1 CITY OF DANBURY OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE Shawn Stillman 203-796-8026 UNIT Coordinator [email protected] Livable Neighborhoods 2013 “Building a Better Danbury” December 2013 December 26, 2013 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. 21 – Dec. 26, 2013 Number of Quality of Life Issues 67 Year to Date 969 The top issues addressed by the UNIT were: • Garbage/Debris on property (29) • Front yard Parking (10) • Illegal Apartments/Overcrowding, Unpermitted Construction (4) • Miscellaneous (8) • Abandoned or unregistered vehicles (8) • Parking violations (4) • Exterior Blight Order (1) UNIT HIGHLIGHTS: 2013 is nearly complete, and a busy year it has been. Our office continues to be the department that residents can go to get their issues resolved in a timely manner. The UNIT does much more than simply ensuring that properties are kept clean, or that living conditions are kept safe. Everyday, our department members can be found walking the streets downtown talking to business owners and shoppers; or driving around town 2 knocking on doors helping to resolve any quality of life issues. The UNIT’s goal has always been to “Build a Better Danbury”. By addressing all of the little details within our community, greater and more extreme problems can be prevented. Commonly referred to as the Broken Windows principle, taking care of the many smaller issues, thus preventing them to become larger problems is an effective process resulting in a positive impact in the neighborhoods that property and business owners recognize. UNIT members, Jeff, Rich, Officer Ken Utter and myself work relentlessly to identify these quality of life issues and carry out strategies to resolve them quickly. Year End Statistics: • 32% of UNIT activity involved properties with garbage/rubbish • UNIT identified 60 vacant/foreclosed properties, and banks were sent appropriate orders to clean and secure properties. • Issued nearly $4K in parking violations, mostly pertaining to vehicles parked on the sidewalk. • Partnered with State’s attorney and DPD to oversee community service program, where our office manages these individuals, assigns them work within the community and signs off on their completion. • Vigilant on the immediate removal of graffiti on bridges, signs, power boxes, etc. Also, on the removal of unwanted signs tacked up telephone poles, street lights and lawn signs posted on city property. Additionally, a statistic that year after year, I continue to be proud of is that approx. 36% of UNIT activity was the result of proactive enforcement. Our office is not sitting around waiting for complaints to come in, but rather we have integrated ourselves within the community looking for ways in how our neighborhoods and areas can be improved. The services which our department provides and the manner in which we provide it, is second to none. Exterior Blight Citation Warnings Issued: Since the last Council Report, the UNIT issued one (1) Exterior Blight Warnings to property owners. In this case, thirty days are allowed for the property owner to remediate the issues highlighted on the citation warning. If compliance isn’t achieved during this time frame, then our department goes to the next step of issuing daily fines of $100/day until the issues have been resolved. Orders written by UNIT (YTD): 28 Below is a review of the warnings sent this past month: • 8 Garry Knolls: Repeat offenders of the front yard parking ordinance and the residents have been given several warnings in the past by the UNIT. There has been a vehicle left on the front yard for months and hasn’t moved. It also is 3 parked in the city right of way near the road. Additionally, neighbors have complained to our department. A re-inspection was held at property, 28 Mountain Road, pertaining to a deadline that was set, seeking compliance to an accumulation of rubbish left out in the yard. The property has been much improved. Additionally, there is another deadline set for the spring with a final cleanup and removal of temporary tent structure that was erected in the driveway. Neighboring residents have struggled with this issue of blight for many years, and I am proud to say that our department has successfully achieved a positive outcome for this property that neighbors will be grateful for. There are a couple of properties that have been issued orders and are still pending. Our department is currently in the process of moving forward with the assessment of fines and the scheduling of a hearing, unless these issues are not resolved immediately. The Exterior Blight Ordinance and our department’s enforcement of it WORKS. The results have been very noticeable around our city. Our department continues to work on the remaining open orders and is prepared to continue issuing them, as this has become a valuable enforcement tool for our department. 311 Call Center Report: December 2013 The month of December saw the 311 Call Center receive approximately 480 calls, bringing the year-end total to more than 10,300 calls, emails, letters, and in-person requests from residents looking to input a service request or inquiring about free and dependable information. The year of 2013 was the first “normal” year in the past three where an off-season storm did not disrupt the city infrastructure and electricity. The most significant event proved to be the blizzard of early February, wherein over 400 calls were placed regarding snow removal and other related concerns. Due to the standards set forth by previous emergencies, as well as precedent for day-to-day activities, the 311 Call Center remained busy as it continues to prove to be the most efficient option for residents looking to submit a service request or inquiring about free and dependable information. In addition to the 400 calls placed regarding the blizzard, the request for phone numbers were the most highly-requested item of the year at 1,852 requests, with 260 calls being placed by residents looking to dispose of household garbage, 209 calls for the spring and fall yard debris pickup, 198 calls for information on the recycling truck, 141 calls for the Household Hazardous Waste Day, and 116 calls for Clean City Danbury Day. The 311 Call Center was also successful in cleaning up and/or securing approximately 60 abandoned houses/properties within the city during 2013; 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. Working alongside the other members of the UNIT, banks or lending companies are contacted and informed of the status of their properties; after the 4 appropriate steps are taken a contract is confirmed for securing and maintaining the property. 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. Residents should never hesitate to report such issues or assume that another neighbor will do so; unfortunately, instances of break-ins leading to fires and other illegal activity have become too commonplace within abandoned properties in Danbury. The city encourages the residents of Danbury to be proactive in the care for their community and to alert CityLine 311 whenever areas of concern are noted. Even if residents are unsure if a notice of violation is warranted, or if the area of concern is a city responsibility, a city official will be sent out to investigate and determine the appropriate course of action. Residents can use Danbury’s Knowledge Base on the website to inquire whether or not a violation may be present, and can submit a service request directly from our webpage. Your involvement with the preservation of the quality of life in Danbury is essential to not only efficient and effective government response, but also to the continued prosperity that is sought by all. The city greatly relies on, and appreciates, the community’s partnership and support and the 311 service line is the best means by which this mutually-beneficial relationship can continue to thrive. 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, 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