CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 6, 2017
The meeting will be called to order at 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & PRAYER
ROLL CALL
Curran, Chieffalo, M. Esposito, Stanley, Seabury, Levy, Wetmore, Fox, Priola, DiGilio, Cavo, Saadi, Visconti, Palma, Arconti, J. Esposito, Perkins, Chianese, Rotello, Cammisa and Scozzafava
PUBLIC SPEAKING
MINUTES - Minutes of the Council Meeting held May 2, 2017
CONSENT CALENDAR
AGENDA
1. COMMUNICATION – Appointment to the Lake Kenosia Commission
2. COMMUNICATION – E-Commerce Exchange Area(s)
3. COMMUNICATION – Appropriation to Ambulance Fund
4. COMMUNICATION – Annual Suspense List
5. COMMUNICATION – Plumtrees Road-Right of Way & Discontinuance of Road
6. COMMUNICATION – Donation – Bicycle Safety Signs
7. COMMUNICATION – Donation – Police Department
8. RESOLUTION - Application for Funds – Octagon House
9. RESOLUTION - Newtown Savings Bank Grant
10. RESOLUTION - Speed Enforcement Grant – Police Department
11. RESOLUTION - 2017 Responsible Growth and TOD Program
12. RESOLUTION - Food Safety Program
13. RESOLUTION - TB Prevention - Health Department
14. RESOLUTION - Well Testing Program
15. RESOLUTION - Coverage for Director of Health
16. AD HOC REPORT – Women’s Center Property Transfer – 89 Rose Street
17. AD HOC REPORT – Sewer and Water Extension of Time – Great Plain Road
18. DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Police, Fire, Health-Housing & Welfare, Dream Homes, Public Works, UNIT, Elderly, Library, Fire-Statement of Condition
ADJOURNMENT Copies of Agenda Items are available in the Legislative Assistant’s Office
Dream Homes Community Center
To: Mayor Mark Boughton and the City Council From: Elke Sweeney, LCSW, Housing Advocate Re: April 2017 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.
Program Updates
Dream Homes Community Center continues to persevere in the efforts to assist Danbury’s “Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness”. Through our Coordinated Access Services, Dream Homes Community Center has served 450 people in the city of Danbury alone since July 1, 2016.
Point of Entry
Since July 1, 2016, DHCC has provided services to 738 people through the Point of Entry at ARC. The following is a breakdown by town: Town This Month Year to Date (April. 1- April 30, 2017) (July 1, 2016 – April 30, 2017) Danbury 41 (17 households) 450 Bethel 0 (households) 36 Brookfield 0 (household) 19 New Fairfield 0 (household) 22 New Milford 19 (4 households) 119 Newtown 3 (2 households) 12 Redding 0 (0 households) 2 Ridgefield 2 (1 households) 13 Sherman 0 (0 households) 4 Other Towns 8 (3 households) 61 Total 73 (27 households) 738 ppl Continued on Next Page April 2017 Outreach Highlights: Dream Homes Housing Advocates attended the following meetings and trainings:
1. Met with landlords & performed inspections for clients’ potential homes.
2. Continuum of Care (COC) meeting to discuss prioritization of Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Vouchers to be used for housing chronically homeless individuals with a disability in Danbury.
3. Housing First Collaborative to discuss how clients’ chronicity of homelessness and VI- SPDAT scores will be used to select individuals for PSH and learn about program model designed to support newly housed clients.
4. Housing Placement Committee (HPC) to collaborate with other housing providers to determine which clients will receive the PSH Vouchers.
5. Statewide Coordinated Access Network to collaborate with providers from other counties on service models to best fit client needs.
6. Housing sub-committee for the Danbury Housing Partnership assisting with creating and seeking housing for population served.
7. Opening Doors of Fairfield County (ODFC) Key community partners within Opening Doors, meets monthly. ODFC organizes specific deadlines to end homelessness in the Fairfield County area for veterans, families with children and youth, and people who are chronically homeless.
8. Statewide Rapid Re-Housing Meetings
9. Collaborate with CCEH and ODFC for Be Homeful campaign
II. Because of the City Grant, the Point of Entry was able to leverage and renew additional funds to help end and prevent homelessness, including:
1. Homeless Educational Grants: Provides costs toward tuition, child care, school supplies, transportation, and/or uniforms while participants are attending school. Clients must meet HUDs definition of homelessness or have proof of homelessness within the last 18 months. Case management is provided for 3 months to implement budgeting & financial planning.
2. Vouchers 1: Provides rent for chronically homeless, one of which has one member of the household with a disability. 3. Vouchers 2: Provides rent for veterans who were chronically homeless & one of which the majority of rent is paid for a family with a veteran who was chronically homeless per DMHAS contract.
III. Program Highlights—Story of one family/individual served by DHCC this month A Point of Entry and Coordinated Access Success Story (Names changed to maintain confidentiality)
Liz was connected to ARC through The City of Danbury’s Homeless Point of Entry, 211’s Coordinated Access Program. Liz and her four-year-old daughter were literally homeless, and recently fled a domestic violence situation. Liz and her daughter were experiencing some barriers in achieving safe and secure housing. Liz had steady income however, not enough to sustain monthly rent on her own. Furthermore, Liz has never experienced independent living and was disconnected from resources that could assist with housing stability.
ARC’s Housing Advocate assessed Liz and her daughter’s housing and economic needs. The Housing Advocate helped guide Liz to connect with the Department of Social Services and apply for SNAP (financial food assistance) Furthermore, ARC’s Housing Advocate was able to connect Liz to The Community Action Agency for energy assistance. Throughout the Housing Advocate’s assessment, it was identified that Liz had a significant history of domestic violence and trauma. ARC’s Housing Advocate connected Liz and her daughter to the local Domestic Violence Shelter for temporary housing. Due to Liz’s homeless and mental health status, ARC’s Housing Advocate was able to apply for specialized subsidy housing through the Connecticut 811 (CT 811) program which provides subsidized housing for individuals who are homeless and have a mental health diagnosis. Liz and her daughter met the criteria for the CT 811 program, and ARC’s Housing Advocate assisted with the application process. Once Liz qualified and was accepted into the CT 811 program. Furthermore, ARC’s Housing Advocate assisted with budget coaching.
ARC’s Housing Advocate served as a guide, and support system in finding safe, secure, and sanitary housing, and connected Liz to an apartment in Brookfield. ARC’s Housing Advocate worked closely with the State of CT Department of Housing, and the Landlord of the Brookfield apartment to explain how CT 811 worked, and assisted with rent. The landlord was happy to know that this program would ensure steady rental income.
Liz was able to move in within 3 months of her housing assessment at ARC. ARC’s Housing Advocate met with Liz and her landlord and conducted an inspection to ensure the safety and security of the apartment. On the day of move-in, ARC reviewed Tenant’s Rights/Responsibilities.
ARC’s Housing Advocate set-up a care plan for Liz’s housing and case-management needs. Liz was income stable without which she could not have achieved housing. ARC also assisted with 100% of the Security Deposit.
Liz is grateful for the support, assistance, and advocacy ARC could provide. She was provided with a Welcome Basket which includes bathroom and kitchen items (valued at $125). Liz and her daughter, Gertrude, are looking forward to their continued support and case management from ARC.
CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 DEPARTMENT OF ELDERLY SERVICES COMMISSION ON AGING ELMWOOD HALL 10 Elmwood Place (203) 797-4686
DATE: May 23, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton Members of the City Council
FROM: Susan M. Tomanio, LCSW Director of Elderly Services
RE: Department Report City Council Meeting Reporting Period:(4/24/17 – 5/22/17)
Department of Elderly Services - 783 - Call Center (Categories – Health/Wellness - 4, Leisure Time Activities - 10, Lifelong Learning - 5, Benefits/Support - 336, Special Events - 34, Transportation - 51, Membership - 9, Miscellaneous - 334)
Elmwood Hall Senior Center – 275 seniors, 1,836 regular programs/services
Special Programs: Dr. Susann Varano “All Pain is Not Created Equal”, in partnership with Candlewood Valley Health Care, Your Life Your Legacy: Lunch and Learn in partnership with Green’s Funeral Home, Memories of the Great War: WWI with Navy Veteran Jack Scully, Brain Food in partnership with Maplewood Assisted Living, Spring Nature Series: Spring and Summer Gardening Tips with Dr. Yonghao Li of the CT Agricultural Experiment Station, The Ambassadors Musical performance in partnership with the Danbury Music Center, Senior Center Garden Club – Spring Planting
Offered Daily, Bi-Weekly, Weekly, Bi-Monthly or Monthly:
Leisure Time Activities: Mah Jongg, Bridge, Pinochle, Quilt Club, Knit and Crochet Club, Art, Sports Talk, Woodcarving, BINGO, Timeless Trivia, Page Turner’s Book Club, Chorus, Poker, Your Point of View, Name That Tune!, Coloring Circle, Rummikub, Wii Bowling Benefits/Support: Congregate Meals(Lunch), SNAP Assistance, Lion’s Club Low Vision Program, AARP Safe Drivers Program, Yolanda’s Hair Boutique, Bread Donations Wellness Programs: Tai Chi, Strength Training, Zumba Gold, Aerobics, Line Dancing, Freestyle Dance, Blood Pressure Screening, Chair Yoga, Happy Feet Program, Exercise with Video
Municipal Agent – 32 clients / 61 services
Services by Category: CHOICES (CT’s Program for Health Insurance, Outreach, Information and Eligibility Screening) - 19, Medicare Part D – 5, Traditional Medicare – 4, Housing – 1, Medicare Savings Program – 5, Transportation - 2, Elder Law – 1, Medigap Plans – 1, Medicaid – 1, Rent Rebate – 5, SNAP – 1, Home Care - 5, Meals On Wheels - 3, Veteran’s Care – 1, Elder Abuse / Protective Services - 2, Adult Day Care – 1, Other - 2
AARP Tax Assistance Program (Program Year 2016) – 450 returns completed
Rent Rebate Program 2017, runs April 1 – October 1 (Program Year 2016) – 501 applications processed to date
Van Transportation Program – 401 one way rides
Please refer to our website for all the latest news, information and community events for Danbury seniors – www.danburyseniors.org
CITY OF DANBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT 19 NEW STREET DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 T. J. Wiedl 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 st st period of April 21 , 2017 through May 21 , 2017 and details activities of the Department.
We are proud to announce the national recognition of Danbury EMS for their very important role in establishing prompt medical care for those suffering acute emergencies. Danbury EMS continues to perform at an extremely high level and it is all aspects of the program that make it so successful. This award is an exemplary accomplishment as it is representative of the third consecutive year that we have achieved this high gold standard for emergency cardiac care. EMS Director Matt Cassavechia and I would like to thank the City of Danbury, particularly David St. Hilaire, who continues to recognize the importance of funding capital and human resources for this quality of life program.
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Public Education / Prevention / Public Relations Sunset Ridge and 120 Main Street were toured. E22 checked KX keys and utilities/roof access for apartments at 15, 17, 19 and 21 Library Place. Units did a walk-through of Building 1 at Kennedy Flats for preplanning purposes. E-22 drove around and checked out various housing areas in our district for preplanning purposes including Harrison Square, the Enclave, Town Hill Manor, South Gate Condos and 14 State Street. Personnel also did a walk-through of South Gate and tested KX keys there. Units familiarized themselves and preplanned Sunrise Condos on Padanaram Avenue. Crews discussed apparatus placement, hoseline stretches, hoseline placement, hoseline size selection, and attack methods. 2 1/2" hoselines were stretched and the high rise pack was added to simulate mobile standpipes.
DC Meehan spoke in front of 500 people in Baltimore at the International Critical Incident Stress Debriefing – World Congress. A high school student from New Fairfield is riding with us as an intern. Capt. Halas had three students from St. Gregory’s School at Fire Headquarters for a job shadow shift.
Truck Company Operations also included practicing rescuing people from a Ferris wheel while the carnival was in town:
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Units participated in the Touch a Truck Event at DHS:
The Danbury Museum and Historical Society generously donated large photo collage prints which have been framed and hung in our new Training Facility and at the West Side Fire Station #26. Below is a photo of Firefighter Jeff Nolet presenting Museum Director Brigid Guertin with a plaque to thank them for the gifts.
Suppression / Response Activities of Note A very busy month for activity – a serious motor vehicle accident occulted on the Bethel Town line. Two victims were heavily entrapped and extricated by Danbury Firefighters, assisted by Bethel Firefighters. Another serious accident involved a head on crash on Interstate 84. Unfortunately, both of these incidents resulted in fatalities.
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Command and Staff Activities Volunteer Fire Council meeting City Council meeting Dispatch oversight meetings with IXP and the PD Monthly EMS/Dispatch steering committee Hosted Citizens Government Academy at HQ Emergency Preparedness Steering Committee meeting at PD PSAP meeting at State Department of Emergency Services Residential Sprinkler Class Customer Service Class I-84 expansion discussion at Hospital Organ Bank transport meeting Emergency Planning Steering Committee Spring DARF meeting
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EMS/HazMat – Coordinator Rey Rodriguez EMS Wednesday This Continuing Medical Education class is held for Firefighters while they are on duty to enhance their pre-hospital medical knowledge and skills. The topic for this month’s EMS Wednesday was allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.
Advanced EMT Certification Test Nine Firefighters took and passed the Advanced EMT State recertification test.
EMS Supervisors Meeting EMS/HAZMAT Coordinator participated in the EMS Supervisors meeting at the Danbury Hospital on May 17, 2017. Topics of discussion were: Education CME Schedule/Opportunities - The next WCHN Sponsored EMS CME will cover Medical Emergencies and will be held June 13, 2017 at 7:00 PM in the Robison Room at New Milford Hospital. Trauma Lecture Series - The next Trauma lecture Series is scheduled for 5:30 PM June 7th, 2017 in the 2 South Conference Room. The topic is Social Media. WCHN Sponsored EMS Dinner / Awards - The Annual WCHN Sponsored EMS Recognition Dinner celebrating the members of Western Connecticut Health Network-sponsored ambulance services and collaborating ambulance services throughout the region will be held May 25th from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM at Danbury Hospital’s John Creasy Auditorium. Influenza - The 2016 -2017 flu season is finally over. We have reached a sustained low level of flu activity in our region per the State of Connecticut DPH Effective June 30, 2018 (not 2017), all initial and refresher AEMT training classes shall comply with the 2007 National EMS Scope of Practice Model and the 2009 National EMS Education Standards. Effective June 30, 2019 (not 2018), all EMS organizations currently operating at the AEMT level must be in compliance with the 2009 AEMT standard with Sponsor Hospital approval.
Apparatus / Equipment – Superintendent Joe Cavo Truck-2’s work in Wisconsin is progressing well and I’ve been afforded the opportunity to go there in early June to view the progress and meet with the project manager and his team to discuss the work and inspect the repairs completed to date. Currently, we are working on fabricating and installing the brackets and hardware necessary to put one of the two new engines in service.
Other repairs completed: Laid up snow blowers for the off season Replaced cutting edge on plow and lay up for the off season Replaced battery in C-30 Repaired transmission in Squad-1 Replaced front brakes in TAC-1 Repaired door frame RR E-24, fabricate and weld plate for Nader bolt Repaired broken engine bracket Trk-1
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Replaced Slack adjusters and clevis’ E-26 Repaired electrical short E-26 Repaired K-12 saw Squad-1 Repaired chain saw E-22 Replaced water outlet, thermostat, heater hose, temp sender 06F4 Serviced pump transmission E-24
Community Risk Reduction Office of the Fire Marshal – Fire Marshal Jim Russell Inspections This month we inspected 58 apartments. We also did 27 misc. inspections, 29 liquor inspections, 28 places of assembly, 19 businesses, and 6 educational occupancies. There were 3 health care and 9 mercantile inspections. We have also been working with the UNIT and Health Department to find illegal living spaces and overcrowded apartments.
Plan Reviews Our team continues to spend time doing plan reviews. This month we spent 19 hours reviewing plans for the Danbury Fair Mall, 82 Mill Plain Road, and 55 Triangle Street.
Fire Investigations This month we had 3 building fires and 7 rubbish/garbage/grass/other types of fires. Investigations were done on all fires per CT State Statutes.
Training This month we trained on Residential Fire Sprinklers at the Savon Rock Community Center in West Haven. The course was hosted by NFSA, the National Fire Sprinkler Association. In attendance were Chief Wiedl, Fire Marshal, Russell, and DFM Bergemann.
We also held a Fire Alarm Training for all Fire Personnel at our new Fire Training Facility. The training was put on by Bob Rossman of the United Alarm Company. Everyone went through two hour training.
Code Enforcement This month we worked Code Enforcement at WCSU’s Fire Works Show. We had a standby Engine Company on scene in case there were any incidents. The show went off in a safe manner with no incidents.
Department Statistical Reports Community Risk Reduction Monthly inspections 188 Abatements issued 3 Violations issued 8
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Complaints 9 Fire Investigations 12 Fire Safety Programs 4
Public Safety Answering Point Total 911 calls 3365 Cellular 911 calls 2414 Abandoned 911 calls 360 Admin calls received 900
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Danbury Fire Department Statement of Condition
CITY OF DANBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT 19 NEW STREET DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 T.J. Wiedl Phone 203-796-1555 Fire Chief Fax 203-796-1533
May 25, 2017
Mayor Mark D. Boughton City Council City of Danbury 155 Deer Hill Ave. Danbury, Ct. 06810
Re: Statement of Condition and Property, Danbury Fire Department City Code of Ordinances 8-13
Dear Mayor Boughton and Members of the City Council,
In accordance with Section 8-13 of the City Charter the following report is offered as to the listing of property and a general statement of condition and affairs of the Department.
The Danbury Fire Department continues to operate as the largest combination Department in the State with five career and twelve volunteer stations. The City owns and maintains six of the volunteer stations, with the remainder owned by the respective Volunteer Fire Departments. The current table of organization represents 122 positions of the career department. As of this date we have 112 personnel. Current membership rosters of the 12 volunteer companies have approximately 120 certified suppression responders.
The Fire Department continues to hold the certificate of operation for the ambulance service and function in a first responder Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency Medical Service (EMS) modality. The ambulance and paramedic services are currently contracted to Western CT Health Network.
Facilities and Property
The following City owned fire stations and facilities are currently in operation:
Joseph J. Bertalovitz Fire Headquarters – 19 New Street 1
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Melody/Halas Station #23 – 210 Osborne Street
Commerce Park Station #24 – 36 Eagle Road
West Side Station #26 – 75 Kenosia Avenue Extension
Fire Training Center – 23 Plumtrees Road
Padanaram Hose #3 – 17 North Street
Independent Hose #4 – 37 Hoyt Street
Wooster Hose #5 – 7 Coal Pit Hill Road
Citizens Hose #6 – 65 Jefferson Avenue
Water Witch #7 – 37 Locust Avenue
Phoenix Hose #8 – 14 Well Avenue
Career Facilities
All City fire stations are operable at this time. We continue to work with the Public Buildings Department and private contractors on matters of repair and maintenance.
The Fire Training Facility burn building at 23 Plumtrees Road may require extensive work to continue to use it as a burn building. During the past year, the facility has seen much use by many agencies. These agencies include all 12 of the Danbury Volunteer companies and the career department. Other agencies that use the facility include the Danbury Police and many departments from our mutual aid partners and our region. Department members, Public Works and City engineers are currently working on additional improvements for the grounds. Additionally, 17 other communities have used our facility in training evolutions.
We have recently completed construction of our new classroom structure at the site. With the allocation of funds from the City in the capital improvement budget, we now have a structure which will serve our firefighters in the future. The new classroom building includes two classrooms, office and break room space, two truck bays, and unique features for firefighter training. This much needed facility replaces an old trailer used as a classroom and will complement the burn building and other training props on site.
Fire Headquarters at 19 New Street continues to suffer severe space constraints. The need for additional conference rooms, office space, apparatus
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Danbury Fire Department Statement of Condition and equipment storage, and physical fitness training has increased. This is due to mandated record keeping, maintenance, and fitness requirements of our members. The addition of various apparatus and trailers required by the evolving demands on the fire service has stressed our vehicle storage capacity and has reached severe levels. As a result, many vehicles and trailers remain parked outside. Some are stored at the airport facility which is subject to the restrictions of the FAA and may be lost to us.
We completed an engineering study of the Headquarters facility in 2012. This study determined the site and structure can be modified to accommodate a more modern fire station with certain limitations. We believe the option to replace the building with a new structure at another location is still the best option. The site straddles a flood plain and the potential for rebuilding it is dependent on FEMA, EPA and local approvals. However, modifying the existing Headquarters may be a reasonable way to gain some improvements without the necessary capital outlay of an entirely new structure. We anticipate capital funding in the upcoming fiscal year that will allow us to build an addition to the boiler room / workout space to add space for physical fitness equipment.
In the Mayor’s Task Force Report of 2010, a recommendation to construct a new engine house in the south end of the city was proposed. This would facilitate response to the area, a densely populated part of the city, currently served by Engine 22 from Headquarters. The station would ideally be situated in the area of Main and South Street to Shelter Rock stretch of South Street. With our current response model, this station may best be considered as desired rather than necessary.
The rapid addition and expansion of residential and commercial properties in the west side of the city places a bourgeoning demand for services and creates a clearer view since even a couple of years ago. The need for a station hosting both an engine company and an ambulance is now obvious. The City must consider a plan for this now, as the growth in this area will eventually over extend our current staffing and response capability.
Melody Halas Station 23 at 210 Osborne Street is currently operating without major structural issues. All systems are operable. This building was completed nearly 24 years ago.
Commerce Park Station 24 at 36 Eagle Road is currently operating as expected. This structure was constructed and donated to the city by Powers Construction in the 1970s. Funding to replace the roof and repair interior damage was provided in the capital projects budget and work is complete. Powers Corporation will be renovating the bathroom facilities.
King Street Station 25 at 171 South King Street is operating out of rented space with a 20-year lease agreement from King St. Volunteer Company #14. The current annual payment for this property is $21,550. The career portion of the
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Danbury Fire Department Statement of Condition building is independent with a backup emergency generator, diesel exhaust system, and a separate septic system.
West Side Station 26 at 75 Kenosia Avenue Extension is fully functional and is the most recent addition to the Department, opening in the fall of 2007.
Communications
The City’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) 9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch Center operates out of Police Headquarters on Main Street. Consolidated dispatch operations of the City’s emergency services are operated by civilians employed with our contracted vendor, IXP Corp.
New communications equipment and hardware have been installed. This radio build out is necessary to ensure the safety of our firefighters and our citizens in the field. The Mayor and City Council have allocated dedicated funding in the capital plan. Installations have been completed in the new Dispatch facility on Main Street, the FCI, the Spruce Mountain Antenna site, and in Fire Headquarters. We are in the process of fortifying the communications system and adding simulcast sites to transmit and receive radio frequencies.
Working with the Police Department, Emergency Management and Public Works, the Fire Department is in discussion to develop a city wide radio system that will meet the needs of the city in the future. Building off research and a proposal from 2008, we are now near the end of developing a proposal. This proposal will be to build out our entire radio system, using what can be used of existing equipment, adding new and modern devices where necessary and appropriate, and finally creating a new and forward compatible system. The cost for these improvements will be upwards of $7 million at today’s prices. We have received approximately $1 million from a City-wide bond to begin this project.
Volunteer Stations
The following are brief reviews of the 6 Volunteer Fire Stations owned and maintained by the department.
Padanaram Hose Co #3 operates at 17 North Street. The building was constructed in 1950. This structure is in a poor location for a fire station, on a curve on a very busy street. There is inadequate parking, and access to the station from the roadway is usually difficult due to traffic. Additionally, there are a number of repairs needed that will be costly. These include roof repairs and replacement of windows and casings. The fire escape needs removal, repair or replacement, as do the gutters of the structure. I recommend that this company, along with Engine 5 and Squad 6 (described below), be moved to a new, modern station housing all three companies.
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Danbury Fire Department Statement of Condition
Wooster Hose Co #5 and Citizens Hose Co #6 are currently operating. Functionally and cosmetically they remain antiquated and marginally meet the operating needs of the companies. Engine 5 at 7 Coal Pit Hill was built in 1883 and Squad 6 at 65 Jefferson Ave in 1888. Additions were completed on Squad 6 after the 1955 flood (when the basement was filled in) and again in 1980. Some repairs have been completed, such as a new boiler and partial roof at #5, but many others are needed.
The main roof of #6 Citizens Hose was replaced a few years ago but the roof is now leaking. Additional repairs such as new HVAC, boiler and insulation are needed to bring this building to reasonable condition. Though the recent repairs have kept the building habitable, the structure is over 120 years old and is not suitable for a modern fire station.
I recommend that these two stations be stricken from the City property lists and the property sold. These companies should be moved to a modern consolidated station that will meet the needs of today’s fire service and these dedicated volunteers.
Independent Hose #4 at 37 Hoyt Street and Water Witch #7 at 37 Locust Avenue currently are operating. Repairs to these two stations have been relatively minor. These stations, built in 1977 and 1992 respectively, are 40 and 25 years old and we expect an additional 20 years from these buildings without major failure. Some minor needs for roof repairs and indications that the boilers may be near the end of their serviceable life give warning to possible potential costs, however.
Phoenix Hose #8 continues to operate from 14 Well Ave. The building was built in 1958. This station is in good order generally.
Additional engineering to correct heating and air conditioning issues will be needed to reduce operational costs. Restrictions on spending due to fiscal pressures have made it increasingly difficult to improve and modernize these facilities. This is due to the age of the structures as well as the demands placed on the Department for new and more versatile apparatus.
Regarding the status of the volunteers’ stations, I believe it prudent to continue to evaluate the usefulness of the existing buildings with an understanding that consolidation and replacement of the properties is needed. This is directed toward all of the quarters of the City Volunteer component. Four of these structures are over 50 years old. Though quaint in appearance, they are not at all suited for use by modern fire departments.
The Mayor’s Task Force (2010) report on the facility needs of the Department has been used as a template to guide our planning. Recommendations of this report include property acquisitions, construction of new stations, or construction
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Danbury Fire Department Statement of Condition of a single larger structure housing multiple companies. When this is accomplished it would facilitate response by having the companies share quarters and cross train on the apparatus. The economy of scale with reduction in number of structures and separate heating, cooling, and associated maintenance costs will benefit the financial wellbeing of the city. Sales of the various properties currently housing the volunteers would reduce the outlay by the City to complete the consolidation and return these properties to the tax rolls.
Fleet Inventory and Condition
The Department continues to use standardized specifications for the fleet for better efficiency in training and maintenance. Several State and Regional vehicles are in service here in the City. These include trailers for various purposes as well as a Hazardous Material Response Vehicle, a Heavy Rescue vehicle (Squad 1), and a foam trailer through the state wide regional response plan. Certain command vehicles have been fixed with tow hitches and will play a role in our emergency plan by towing emergency trailers in times of disaster.
The continued replacement of fire apparatus is also necessary. With the good care that we provide, fire apparatus have a usual life span as a primary response unit of ten years. Efforts to reduce the use and wear on primary engines through the addition of smaller EMS response vehicles are proving successful. Two new pumpers were recently received and our second aerial has been shipped to the manufacturer for refurbishment to extend its lifespan and save on repair and replacement costs.
A chart detailing the complete vehicle inventory is appended at the end of this report.
Equipment
The Department continues to purchase and replace equipment to meet the needs of an ever-evolving fire service. Over the last several years, the Department has received substantial funding and equipment from the City, private, State and Federal sources. As an example, the Department of Homeland Security has provided funding to assist Danbury in preparing for natural disasters and terrorist activity. The fire service industry has experienced a reduction in homeland security and preparation funding and increased competition for the existing funding. We will continue to apply for grants and to pursue other non-traditional sources. Previously awarded grant funding has made a dramatic impact in the quality of equipment the Department is using. The Mayor and City Council have continuously provided support to enhance these initiatives. Working with the Finance Department to find funding is an ongoing process.
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Danbury Fire Department Statement of Condition
Additional acquisitions and funding initiatives include the following: Vehicle extrication equipment to meet the new materials and construction we encounter at accident scenes Technical rescue equipment and training for new hazards being encountered Replacement of turnout gear and other Personal Protective Equipment Scheduling of advanced rescue, WMD and National Incident Management classes both in-house and at the training academies Purchase and training of rope and other rescue equipment for low and high angle rescue situations Purchase and training of hazardous materials response equipment Additional or replacement of all front line HazMat metering and monitoring equipment Replacement of Fire Response Vehicles to ensure up to date equipment Replacement of Command and Administrative Staff vehicles to allow for towing of the various trailers Replacement of Community Risk Reduction/Fire Marshal vehicles
General Statement of Affairs
The conventional operations of our Department are sound. With modern equipment and current facilities, the Department will deliver quality emergency services. Funding for apparatus on the local level maintains our capabilities and is appreciated. The support of the Mayor and City Council even in these demanding economic times has made a visible and positive functional difference in the Fire Department. Our concerns for facilities, fire apparatus and radio infrastructure are the highest priority in the coming budget cycles. Due to aging radio components, conditions are now considered critical and our replacement and improvement program to ensure safe operations is vital.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this report as per section 8-13 of our Danbury Code of Ordinances. Your comments as to its format or content and our Department are appreciated. If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.
Respectfully,
T. J. Wiedl Fire Chief
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Danbury Fire Department Statement of Condition
Danbury Fire Department Fleet Mileage and Condition 2017
Year Make Model VIN # Condition 52DA 85 Chevrolet Step-van 1GBJP32M4F3315333 FPB-Poor
44DA 01 Chevrolet Tahoe 1GNEK13T11J217863 Fair N/A 00 Pierce Sabre 4P1CTO2U6YA000232 Reserve-2 Poor N/A 00 Pierce Dash 4P1CT02S8YA000750 T2 Fair N/A 03 Pierce Sabre 4P1CT02UX3A002798 Reserve-1 Fair N/A 04 Pierce Dash Platform 4P10D01H74A004530 Truck out of Service 57DA 03 Ford Pick-Up 1FTNX21L13EB32200 Good 59DA 03 Ford Taurus 1FAFP52U73G154371 FPB Poor 142DA 03 Ford Taurus 1FAFP52U53G154370 FPB Poor 2247 03 Advanced Decon-Trailer 1A9VFLT2031247556 Fair Containment Systems Inc 317DA Sullair Compressor 004-142661 Good 297DA Ingersol- Light Tower 342308JA0789 Good Rand 313DA 01 5-Starr Boat Trailer 5A4XJRJ1X12001639 Good
29DA 89 Pennsylvania Utility Trl. 1P9C614D2KL016559 Poor B.S.I. 09 Ford E-350 1FDWE35P09DA26375 Good 2520 B.S.I. 05 Ford E-350 1FDWE35P85HA60616 Poor 880 B.S.I. 08 Ford Expedition XLT 1FMFU16568LA03482 Good 135DA B.S.I. 01 Ford Crown Vic 2FAFP71W11X187226 Fair 68DA
B.S.I. 09 Ford E-350 1FDWE35P09DA82431 Good 2389 2265 06 Freightliner M2 1FVACXDAX6HV52384 Excellent
51DA 06 Ford Explorer 1FMEU73E46UA52724 Fire Marshal Good 59DA 06 Ford Explorer 1FMEU73E66UA52725 FPB Good
145DA 06 Ford Expedition 1FMPU16546LA50690 FPB Good 250DA 06 Ford Expedition 1FMPU16576LA83327 Training Good 258DA 06 Ford Expedition 1FMPU16596LA83328 E.M.S 8
Danbury Fire Department Statement of Condition
Good N/A 06 Pierce Dash 4P1CD01S76A006681 E-24 Fair N/A 06 John Deere Gator W06X411D005068 Good 70-23 06 Fire 1 Foam Unit 1S9RT192160407186 Good 343DA 07 American Trailer (gator) 5N6200E2681019781 Good 344DA 07 American Trailer 5N6200G2271016808 Good 340DA 07 American Trailer 5N6200G2471016809 Good 345DA 07 Alcom Trailer 1A9BE16217W726759 Good B.S.I 07 Ford Expedition XLT 1FMFU16547LA34454 Good 22DA N/A 07 International 4400 1HTMKAZR77H522397 Excellent N/A 07 Pierce Dash 4P1CD01H77A007352 E-26 Fair N/A 07 Pierce Dash 4P1CD01H47A007700 Squad -1 Excellent N/A 08 Pierce Dash 4P1CD01H48A007701 E-25 Good N/A 08 Pierce Dash 4P1CD01H68A007702 E-23 Good 66DA 09 Ford Expedition 1FMFK16569LA12397 S.R.V. Good 69DA 11 Ford Taurus 1FAHP2HW7BG107727 Assist. Chief Excellent N/A 10 Pierce Arrow XT 4P1CA01H3AA011284 E-21 Excellent N/A 10 Pierce Arrow XT 4P1CA01H5AA011285 E-22 Good B.S.I. B.S.I. 11 Ford Expedition XLT 1FMJU1G52BEF43402 Excellent 142-NJW 251 43DA 12 Ford Escape 1FMCU9C79CKC10261 FPB Excellent B.S.I 11 Ford E-350 1FDWE3FS9BDB20392 Excellent 2309 B.S.I. 12 Ford E-350 1FDWE3FS0CDA81774 Excellent 883 233DA 13 Ford Taurus 1FAHP2H81DG222439 Fire Chief Excellent 216DA 13 Ford Escape 1FMCU9GX0DUD03427 FPB Excellent 29DA 13 Ford F-250 1FT7W2B60DEB04880 TAC-1-SRV Good 56DA 13 Ford F-250 1FT7X2B61DEB09972 Apparatus Outstanding 54DA 13 Ford Expedition 1FMJU1G57DEF46573 Car-30 Good B.S.I 13 Ford E-350 1FDWE3FS7DDB14268 New 802-NGM Good N/A 14 Pierce Arrow XT 4P1BCAGF4FA014901 New Excellent 251DA 15 Ford Escape 1FMCU9GX1FUC82669 New Excellent N/A 15 14’ Inflatable USA49858L415 New Quicksilver Boat/25HP Excellent
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Danbury Fire Department Statement of Condition
60DA 16 Ford Explorer 1FM5K8B80GGA37161 New Excellent N/A 16 Pierce Velocity 4P1BAAGF9HA016765 New
N/A 16 Pierce Velocity 4P1BAAGF0HA016786 New
409DA 17 Ford Expedition 1FMJU1JT0 HEA24235 C-51 New 406DA 17 Ford Expedition 1FMJU1JT2 HEA24236 C-55 New 408DA 17 Ford Expedition 1FMJU1JT4 HEA24237 C-61 New
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CITY OF DANBURY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
155 DEER HILL AVENUE DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Tel (203) 797-4625 Fax (203) 796-1596
Mayor Director of Health Honorable Mark D. Boughton Lisa Michelle Morrissey, MPH
May 25, 2017
Re: Monthly Report for April 2017
Dear Mayor Boughton and Members of the City Council:
I am pleased to present the April monthly report for the Health & Human Services Department. April kicks off the beginning of the ‘busy’ season for our department.
The Tick Analysis program commenced immediately after approval from Council and we’ve averaged a dozen calls per week from residents and three (3) submissions each week. This may be in part to the State Department of Public Health (CTDPH) issuing an advisory that a greater abundance of ticks are present this season and that a larger percentage are testing positive for agents that may cause disease in humans. In response, we’ve increased our outreach activities to the residents of Danbury to ensure that people are aware of what they may do to reduce the risk of disease in the event that they or a family member is bitten.
We received approval from the CTDPH to use grant funding to commence a private well water testing program. To increase awareness of the importance of well water testing, during the months of May June we will be offering free basic analysis for the first 150 residents to request the service. Thereafter, it will be a regularly available service able at the department year round.
The following pages contain detailed reports from the sections within our department. I encourage you to read through them at your convenience. If you have any questions about this report or any of the services we provide in our department, please contact me at (203)797-4625.
Sincerely,
Lisa Michelle Morrissey, MPH
Environmental Health Division
The Environmental Health Division provides a multitude of services which include but are not limited to the following: Land use plan review and inspection Food service establishment plan review and inspection Septic plan review and related inspections Well water testing for potability (through the CTDPH Laboratory) Public swimming pool code compliance and inspection Housing Code enforcement Recreational water sampling Hazardous material storage inspection & code enforcement Staff support for Environmental Impact Commission. Numerous community level projects including: the maintenance of the Lake Kenosia Garden Buffer and the maintenance of the Still River Trail.
Type of work April 2017 Food Service Inspection 21 Food Plan Review 7 Grading Permits 4 Septic Systems Plans 19 Well Permits 1 Temp Events / Trucks 12 Housing / Hotel 7 Public Pools 0 Health Code Violations 4 Sewage Complaints 3
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Community Medicine Division
This division provides information and guidance on the prevention of communicable diseases. We also provide direct patient care to individuals that require further evaluation and those that are diagnosed with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis and Sexually transmitted diseases at the 70 Main St Clinic. We work in cooperation with CIFC, all community health partners in need of our services and the State Health Department. The Public Health Nurse has the responsibility of implementing the discharge/treatment plans and providing assurance of patients care and treatment, such as patient education, directly observed therapy, continued treatment adherence and contact investigations.
April is STD awareness month, a time to raise public awareness about the impact of STDs, importance of prevention, testing and treatment of STDs.
The Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic continues to provide medical services for the screening, prevention, and treatments of STDs. Immunizations are also provided for vaccine-preventable STD’s: Hepatitis A/B. and Human Papilloma Virus. The Public Health Nurse works in collaboration with Aids Project Greater Danbury in providing out-reach services in the community reaching those persons who are at risk and not likely to seek screening. In 2016,four hundred and forty-seven (447) visits were made to the STD clinic and 196 persons were screened in outreach.
Patients Seen April 2017 TB patients 43 Ppd testing /read 1 QTF/TSpot testing 6 STD patients 43 Total Services: 93
The following are highlights from the Office of Community activities for April 2017 1. A total of 9 new persons were evaluated in the TB clinic, of these referrals came from: 2 Schools PE 6 other health care providers 1 Immigration Medical Exam 2. April 5’ meeting with CIFC and TB clinic staff regarding management of TB clinical services. 3. April 17, active participant with the WCHN Infection Control Team. 4. Continuing case management of approximately 67 cases of Latent TB, 1 pulmonary TB, & 1 clinically suspected pulmonary TB. 5. Ongoing communication with health care providers, School Nurses, WCHC, & various State Public Health agencies. 6. Continuing Ed credits: Transmission of Hepatitis A Through Combined Liver-Small Intestine –Pancreas Transplantation 1.0 LOC credit. USTSPF Updates Syphilis Guidelines 0.25 CNE.
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Social Services Division
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 April, 2017:
1. Our Housing Caseworker managed approximately 38 active cases. 2. The Day Center, located at the Emergency Shelter, had approximately 526 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. Action Plan Development: 0 c. Veteran Referrals: 7 d. Referrals to Cash Assistance: 0 e. Bus Tickets: 2 f. Housing Related Issues: 2 g. Housing Placement: 0 h. Job Searches: 3 i. Employment inquiries: 0 j. Case Management Services: 11 k. Showers: 29 l. Lunch: 314 m. Mental Health Referrals/Case Management: 16* n. Adult Medical Referrals: 11 o. Phone Usage: 0 p. Substance Abuse Referrals/Case Management: 66* q. Clothing Vouchers: 1 r. Other (i.e. 211, work program, laundry, etc.): 59
3. Meeting with Shelter Coordinator to discuss changes and new required documentation intake forms, vulnerability reports/intakes for Coordinated Access and updating VA forms. 4. The local community CoC has gone “live” for Coordinated Access at the Emergency Shelter on October 27, 2014. Intake information from homeless individuals who have contacted 211 will be conducted on morning appointments Monday and Tuesdays at the Human Services office, located at 254 Main Street, Danbury, from the hours of 9:30am to 12:30pm. Wednesday interviews are now being conducted at Good Samaritan Homeless Shelter. Interviews with families will be conducted at ARC on designated mornings. 5. Community Health Clinic has been conducting one clinic per week; medical and behavior clinics at the Emergency Shelter. Follow-up with medical team and the numbers of attendees for both clinics on a weekly basis.
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6. Attended three (3) meetings of the Community Care Team (CCT) of all community agencies, services and emergency services (Danbury Hospital, Danbury Police, Danbury EMT), to discuss chronic homeless clients in the community. 7. Attended meeting to discuss all shelters and clients working for the summer under the Mayor’s initiative, Clean Start Program. 8. Conducted interviews for prospective candidates/homeless clients to work 2 days a week under the Clean Start Program. 9. Attended Norwalk City Hall training offered by CCEH for assisting the homeless population in obtaining employment in local communities. 10. Assisted the Health Department in manning information booth at City Hall to promote public health and what activities the Health Department provides to the City of Danbury. 11. Attended two (2) meetings of the Housing Placement Committee. 12. Investigated possible Probate Conservatorship for homeless client staying at local homeless shelters within the community. 13. Attended Diabetes Clinic being offered through Western Connecticut State University nursing students at the homeless shelter. 14. Attended one (1) meeting of the Food Collaborative Committee. 15. Webinar offered through the VA education training center on dealing with veterans who have mental health issues, PTSD, etc. 16. Picked up food from Big Y in New Milford for the City homeless shelter. 17. Attended one (1) meeting of the CoC committee. 18. Webinar on Soar in assisting the homeless population in obtaining types of financial assistance leading to independence. 19. Requesting to Human Resources to start process for hiring both shelter aide and night staff at the homeless shelter. 20. Preparation on grant for the city shelter when City Council gives permission regarding Wells Fargo Bank Community application. 21. CDBG grant application completed and submitted to Finance Department. 22. Completed information to update Social Service section for the Health Department placement on the City’s website. 23. Assisted various individuals contacting the office regarding fair rent, lease agreements, tenant/landlord issues, eviction, foreclosure, etc. 24. Emergency Shelter annual inspection by the VA on January 4-5, 2017. 25. Count of homeless youths, double up youths, couch jumping, youth at risk, etc. being conducted starting Wednesday, January 25th through Tuesday, January 31, 2017. 26. Conducted Fair Rent Commission meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2017. 27. Attended Danbury Housing Partnership meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2017. 28. Mandatory webinar on new Veteran Administration new GPD NOFA application and type of service model that will be enacted at the City Homeless Shelter. Application deadline is March 30, 2017. More training and webinar’s will be provided within the first 2 weeks of February. 29. Fair Housing Association of CT meeting/conference call on January 19, 2017. 30. Continuum of Care meeting scheduled at City Hall on January 10, 2017. 31. Received an increase in GPD rate per bed/vet at the City Shelter.
pg. 5 DANBURY LIBRARY STATISTICS CIRCULATION, PROGRAMS, SERVICES 2016-2017
July 16 Aug 16 Sept 16 Oct 16 Nov 16 Dec 16 Jan 17 Feb 17 Mar 17 Apr 17 YTD 16-17 YTD 15-16 +/- % Comments: DAYS OPEN PER MONTH 25 27 28 30 28 27 28 25 30 28 276 277 552 NUMBER OF PEOPLE ENTERING LIBRARY 25,998 31,029 25,565 23,936 23,090 17,294 20,352 14,123 33,311 25,032 239,730 278,901 -39,171 -14% AVERAGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE PER DAY OPEN 1,040 1,149 913 798 825 641 727 565 1,110 894 8,661 10,100 -1,439 -14% REGISTERED PATRONS WITH ACTIVE LIBRARY CARDS * 28,447 27,131 27,434 27,438 27,757 27,757 28,093 28,359 27,467 27,814 277,697 279,125 -1,428 -1%
USE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS & SERVICES - IN LIBRARY Total circulation transactions (check-out, check-in, renewals, holds) 55,273 56,325 43,233 43,779 42,342 37,715 41,882 39,565 44,843 41,269 446,226 514,129 -67,903 -13% Items checked out with self-check machines 20,371 19,132 24,080 26,304 26,002 22,715 25,960 15,064 25,801 23,863 229,292 190,745 38,547 20% % of total transactions using self-check machines 37% 34% 56% 74% 77% 75% 78% 91% 87% 87% 70% 69% Total questions answered (in-person and online) 5,564 5,636 4,690 6,589 6,296 8,103 8,085 4,862 3,491 3,576 56,892 184,387 -127,495 -69% Walk-in room use 20 20 17 20 12 8 16 12 9 12 146 186 -40 -22% Total adult circulating materials 14,453 16,308 12,975 13,779 13,535 12,542 14,115 13,021 14,921 13,398 139,047 171,256 -32,209 -19% Total junior circulating materials 15,621 13,032 9,372 10,047 9,393 7,906 9,024 8,811 9,921 9,088 102,215 103,845 -1,630 -2% Children's books 10,862 10,194 7,559 8,342 7,708 6,488 7,400 7,213 7,999 7,219 80,984 83,266 -2,282 -3% Teen books 3,194 2,838 1,813 1,705 1,685 1,418 1,624 1,598 1,922 1,869 19,666 20,579 -913 -4% Inter-library loan Items loaned to other libraries 28 39 38 46 43 33 44 37 47 38 393 106 287 271% Items borrowed from other libraries 188 121 121 133 68 99 107 93 111 92 1,133 1,076 57 5% Items borrowed through ConnectiCard 2,358 2,577 2,104 2,127 2,088 1,888 2,262 1,998 2,303 1,987 21,692 27,399 -5,707 -21% Items borrowed by New York State residents 9 14 11 14 56 25 40 24 49 48 290 313 -23 -7% Total print circulation 30,074 29,340 22,347 23,826 22,928 20,448 23,139 21,837 24,842 24,486 243,267 275,101 -31,834 -12%
Library programs Adult programs 59 64 43 43 42 33 40 36 67 37 464 405 59 15% Adult program attendance 245 117 223 507 545 329 330 317 514 126 3,253 3,929 -676 -17% Teen programs 40 23 18 26 17 19 11 16 11 10 191 Teen program attendance 122 234 493 140 126 131 68 94 10 60 1,478 Junior programs 101 81 52 51 37 38 42 32 48 54 536 425 111 26% Junior program attendance 1,555 956 328 2,711 565 583 332 441 353 442 8,266 12,291 -4,025 -33% ESL Programs 29 32 8 11 12 9 10 9 12 11 143 215 -72 -33% ESL Program attendance 68 30 18 60 60 49 70 73 87 87 602 1,511 -909 -60% Last fiscal year, all Ellis sessions were counted as programs Total program attendance 1,990 1,337 1,204 3,418 1,279 1,027 800 925 964 715 13,659 17,731 -4,072 -23% Recording studio sessions (Beginning 2/14/17) 55 109 78 242 Meeting room use by outside agencies (Beginning 2/1/17) 44 69 50 163 Summer reading participants - children & teens 885 Summer reading for July and August Summer reading participants - adults (beginning 7/1/16) 28 USE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS & SERVICES - REMOTE & ELECTRONIC Computer usage 4,633 5,128 4,423 4,756 4,412 1,532 4,150 7,458 7,285 8,703 52,480 53,588 -1,108 -2% As of 2/1 includes PC and wireless usage Danbury Library databases 899 416 476 322 304 321 459 368 486 652 4,703 754 3,949 524% Does not include May JobNow number iConn databases 360 719 207 312 439 683 374 165 740 517 4,516 4,971 -455 -9% Total database use 1,259 1,135 683 634 743 1,004 833 527 1,226 1,169 9,213 8,899 314 4% Ebook and audiobook circulation from Overdrive 879 886 754 711 557 579 714 639 700 610 7,029 5,955 1,074 18% Ebook circulation as percentage of total book circulation 3.10% 3.23% 3.64% 3.26% 2.69% 3.13% 3.30% 3.16% 3.03% 2.73% 3.13% 3.25% 0 -4% iConn ebook and audiobook downloads 53 61 59 65 59 62 49 52 52 58 570 622 -52 -8% Downloadable content (eSebco, Freegal, Hoopla, Tumblebooks) 1,922 6,213 5,652 5,363 7,615 6,776 4,507 4,109 4,432 4,235 50,824 15,143 35,681 236% Device checkouts (iPads, Kindles, Rokus, Wifi hotspots) 66 73 46 48 54 36 34 41 45 62 505 570 -65 -11%
* An active card is one that has been used in the past 18 months or owes money. 1 1 1 4
CITY OF DANBURY OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE
Shawn Stillman 203-796-8026 UNIT Coordinator [email protected]
Livable Neighborhoods 2017 “Building a Better Danbury”
May 2017 May 25, 2017
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 April 24 – May 25, 2017 Number of Quality of Life Issues 100 Year to Date - 2017 401
The top issues addressed by the UNIT were: Garbage/Debris (25) Miscellaneous/Blight (21) Exterior Blight Orders/Notice of Violation (13) Front Lawn Parking/Parking violations (12) Unsafe Living conditions/Unpermitted construction (12) Abandoned/Unregistered vehicles (10)
CLEAN CITY DANBURY DAY:
Another successful Clean City Danbury Day event passed earlier May. Residents visited one of five drop off locations to dispose of their bulky waste at no cost, many of whom the UNIT had visited at their properties weeks earlier to advise them of the need to clean their property. Members of the UNIT volunteered that day to assist the residents with their disposal, as well as other city employees, residents and community groups. It is definitely a great service that the city offers to its residents.
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UNSAFE LIVING CONDITIONS:
The UNIT investigates concerns of overcrowding and unsafe living conditions. Safety of our residents is the #1 priority as our department works with property owners and tenants to mitigate any hazards immediately. This month our department received a few concerns of unsafe living from neighboring residents.
Franklin Street: Responding to a complaint of a second apartment within one dwelling, the UNIT inspection revealed zoning and building violations that also exposed critical safety concerns for the tenant. A stairway was closed off, a kitchen was added and a resident was sleeping in a room without the required safety exits in case of emergency. Our department coordinated an evening inspection with the homeowner and established immediate deadlines to bring the dwelling back to compliance, starting with the safety of the resident first. As a result, the stairway has now been re-opened and kitchen removed.
Golden Hill Avenue: The UNIT was referred to this address by the Danbury Fire Department. Upon their response to a call, they noted some issues in this single family house that were questionable. UNIT inspection revealed building and zoning violations as some work was being done without permits, the single family house was being used as a 2-family house and there were some unsafe living conditions as a result of a bedroom in the attic of the house and other issues due to the unpermitted work. Our department coordinated a full home inspection, including the Building and Zoning departments and the homeowner was issued orders to remediate all of the issues, including applying for all necessary permits and restoring the house to a single family home.
Hakim Street Ext: Responding to a neighbor’s complaint of an unpermitted basement apartment, the UNIT completed an inspection of the home with the homeowner. The inspection did not reveal an unpermitted apartment; however, there were some issues where the safety of the resident was compromised. Doors being blocked, no smoke detectors, tripping hazards, etc were just a few issues that were pointed out that needed immediate correction. Upon scheduling a follow up inspection 48 hours later, all issues were resolved and the safety concerns were removed.
GREGORY STREET BLIGHT:
Due to inaction by a homeowner of enforcement that our department is attempting, the case was recently brought before a judge at Danbury Superior Court. The property is overrun with rubbish, construction material, inoperable vehicles, etc and the property owner has disregarded UNIT’s written orders and as well as daily accruing fines. No attempt of cleanup has been done and as a result, the case was taken to court. It is of no surprise that the judge ruled in favor of our department and has ordered the property owner to have everything cleaned up near the end of June. Our department will follow up accordingly, anticipating that the homeowner will comply.
3 EXTERIOR AND STRUCTURAL BLIGHT CITATIONS: 3 3 Orders written by UNIT (YTD): 49 (Includes Notice of Violations) 4
Below is a review of the Exterior Blight Citations sent this past period:
Exterior Blight Citations:
128 Franklin Street Ext: Issued order for the removal of commercial vehicles, material and equipment, and also for the cleanup of rubbish around the property.
13 West Wooster Street: Issued order for the removal of commercial vehicles, material and equipment, remove vehicles from the front lawn, as well as an unregistered vehicle and also for the cleanup of rubbish around the property.
21 Summit Street: Issued order for removal of unregistered vehicles from the property, as well as bulky rubbish items piled in the rear of the property.
30 Town Hill Avenue: Issued order to eliminate the repeated practice of front lawn parking. UNIT has visited the property on many occasions and the problem still reoccurs. Property owner will need to take more effective precautions to prevent the tenants from parking on the lawn.
6 Whitlock Street: Issued order for the removal of rubbish being stored in the rear of the property.
8 Whitlock Street: Issued order for the removal of rubbish being stored in the rear of the property, also the removal of unregistered vehicle.
57a Grand Street: Issued order for the removal of rubbish around the perimeter of most of the property, as well as the removal of an unregistered vehicle.
106a Federal Road: Issued order for the cleanup of rubbish/garbage being dumped in the rear of vacant commercial property.
52 Franklin Street: Issued order for the removal of garbage and bulky waste being stored in the rear of the property.
Notice of Violation:
188 and 190 Osborne Street: Issued violation notice for property owner to eliminate repeated behavior of parking on the front lawn and to restore the lawn with grass.
67 Main Street: Issued notice for the property owner to remove unwanted graffiti markings from the building.
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3 Marbil Road: Issued notice to out of state property owner to have him property mowed and routinely maintained throughout the season.
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
CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE PATRICK A. RIDENHOUR, CHIEF 375 MAIN STREET SHAUN J. MCCOLGAN, DEPUTY CHIEF (203) 797-4614
May 24, 2017
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor Mark D. Boughton Members of the City Council
From: Patrick A. Ridenhour, Chief of Police
Subject: Police Department Monthly Report May 2017
I submit this report of the activities of the Danbury Police Department for the month of May.
Community Services (See attached)
Training
5/8-12 In-House Pre-FTO w/new lateral hires – multiple subjects – P.P.Os. Weaver, Peloso, Rodrigues & Josefson 5/8-17 First Line Supervision – Sgts. Casazza & Carlson 5/9-11 CAST Training – Det. Collins 5/22 DMV New License – Train the Trainer – Sgts. Scocozza & Georgoulis 5/23-24 Pen-Link PLX – Train the Trainer – Det. Lt. Williams 5/23-24 Real Time Cell Phone Investigations – Det. Labonia
Chief’s Significant Meetings
5/1 IXP Oversight Board Meeting 5/1 May Day Rally – Kennedy Park 5/2 Danbury Youth Services 5/2 City Council Meeting 5/3-4 CPCA Executive Training 5/8 Lateral Hire Swearing In Ceremony – City Hall 5/8 CLEMF Annual Memorial Dinner (Det. Hull) – Aqua Turf 5/9 Fairfield County Chief’s Meeting 5/10 Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting 5/10 Meet & Greet with State Parole Department 5/10 Chief’s Meeting –Waterbury 1 5/12 Lincoln College Commencement – Southington 5/15 IXP Oversight Board Meeting 5/15 Citizen’s Government Academy – Public Safety Night 5/16 Staff/Brass Meeting 5/16 Recruitment Meeting w/PD & HR 5/17 Public Works Awareness Day 5/18 Lisa Morrissey – Health Department 5/18 CT/State Exchange Club Officer of the Year Dinner – Aqua Turf 5/19 Active Shooter Drill Meeting 5/22 Disciplinary Hearing – Chief’s Office 5/23 DPD Annual Memorial & Awards Ceremony 5/24 CT Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony (Det. Hull) - Meriden 5/25 GDCC Leadership Danbury – Eversource 5/29 Memorial Day Parade & Ceremonies 5/30 Recruiting Kick-Off – PD Community Room 5/30 Citizen’s Police Academy Graduation
Respectfully submitted,
Patrick A. Ridenhour Chief of Police
PAR:mrl Attach.
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CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810
Patrick A. Ridenhour, Chief Lt. Vincent P. Daniello Department of Police Community Services Division 375 Main Street (203) 797-4577
To: Patrick A. Ridenhour – Chief of Police
From: Vincent P. Daniello – Lieutenant
Re: Community Services Division - Activity Reports & Staffing Levels April 15 – May 15, 2017
Date: May 22, 2017
Community Conditions Unit: (Sgt. Antonelli, Officers T. Zalenski, S. Cameron, M. Morrill, R. Anderson) -See attached report - Sensitive Information - Community Affairs Unit: No officer assigned (-1 Officer) -No report attached GTF/UNIT: (P.O. K. Utter) See attached report - Sensitive Information City Center Liaison: No officer assigned (-1 Officer) -No report attached Police Activities League: (No police personnel assigned) No Report School Based Officers: (P.O. S. O’Brien, P.O. M. Martinez, P.O. B. Hayes, P.O. R. Morlock) -See attached report(s)
***Current Staffing Levels*** 1 Lieutenant 1 Sergeant 9 Patrol Officers (-2)
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CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Department of Police Matthew McNally, Lieutenant 375 Main Street Patrol Division
Date: May 20, 2017
MEMORANDUM
To: Chief Patrick A. Ridenhour From: Lt. Matthew McNally Subject: Police Explorer Monthly Activity Report – April 2017
The month of April heralds the beginning of our busy season for explorer activities. This month in particular started with fantastic news for the Post.
During the summer of 2017, select Law Enforcement Explorers will have the unique experience of participating in the National Law Enforcement Exploring Leadership Academies. These academies are only offered every other year, opposite the National Law Enforcement Explorer Conference years. The National Law Enforcement Exploring Academy Committee selects thirty Explorers for each academy from the thousands of applicants across the country. Explorers list their top academy choices and the Academy Committee makes the academy assignments for the selected choices based on a combination of resume, letters of recommendation, and the completion and review of an essay on “What Law Enforcement Exploring has Means to Me."
The academies will feature programs on the dynamics of leadership, physical training, and law enforcement practices, and a sampling of what the various agencies have to offer as a career option. All explorers will be assigned a roommate and will be housed at either a university dorm, a military base barracks or at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
I am very pleased to report that we (Danbury Police Explorer Post #33) had eight of our explorers compete for selection in the various National Law Enforcement Explorer Leadership Academies being held this summer. On March 31st, each explorer received individual notification as to whether they were chosen or not. We are very pleased to announce that all eight of our applicants were chosen for various academies. This is unprecedented for our program, as we have had several attend over the decades, but the most ever in one year was four.
For one of our applicants, Edisson Yunga, this is his second time being chosen, having attended the US Army Military Police Academy in the summer of 2015. To say that we are excited for our selected explorers would be an understatement at this time.
Listed below are the names of our explorers, the academy they were chosen for, and the weeks and dates of when they will be in attendance. Please join us in congratulating them on their being selected.
Drug Enforcement Administration Academy,(Quantico, USMC Base, VA) June 25 – July 1, 2017 – Edisson Yunga
4 U. S. Marshal’s Service Academy, (Camp Beauregard, Alexandria, LA) July 9 – July 15, 2017 Dylan Perna
U. S. Army Military Police Academy, (Fort Leonard Wood, MO) July 16 – July 22, 2017- Henry Peralta, Maribel Ramirez, Fabricio Fernandes, Devin Alward
U.S. Border Protection Academy, (Federal Law Enforcement Training Center New Mexico) – July 23 – July 29, 2017
Matthew Cisewski, Matthew McNally
“Danbury 8” at a recent competition (L to R) McNally, Peralta, Yunga, Perna, Cisewski, Alward, Fernandes, Ramirez
On the 2nd, the Annual Greater Danbury Half Marathon runs took place. The event was held on Sunday, 38 explorers, and 5 advisors oversaw the operations of the day. The weather was nice and the turnout was quite heavy with runners and spectators. The races went off with no major problems as to the running of the events. We were able to deploy 15 explorers on police mountain bikes to be mobile for traffic posts to meet the needs of the event. During the event just prior to the start of the 5k race, the Explorer’s gray Chevrolet Van, DA-61, that the explorers have/had, stopped running on the course. The vehicle would not re-start and had to be pushed off the course and then towed from Rogers Park to Public Works garage. It was later deemed not repairable and unsafe due to the heavy rust and rot on the vehicles frame. We were told that the vehicle was no longer available to use. (We later made arrangements to salvage our gear, radios, and emergency lights from the vehicle) Currently our program of over 100+ youth is down to two 10-passenger vans for program use. One of which is over 25 years old. We are conducting fundraising events, i.e. bake sales, car washes, etc. in an effort to raise money to get at least two newer, 15 passenger vans for the program. This cost is in addition to the annual fundraising efforts to cover the operational costs of the Post. The loss of the third van has definitely affected the ability of the explorers to deploy in a timely fashion at the many community service events they participate in. This predicament has moved transportation need to the top of our program priority list. 5
Some notable scenes from the 2017 Greater Danbury Half Marathon race day
On April 10th, a dozen explorers from the program assisted the Waterbury Teachers Credit Union, with a third “Shred Hunger” event on Federal Road. This involved light traffic duties as cars lined up at the entry, bringing foodstuffs in exchange for a free shredding event. Turn out for this event was heavy and the promoters said it was successful. They will be back again and are making this event tri-annual.
During the run –up to the Easter Holiday weekend, on April 14th (Good Friday), 15th and 16th (Easter) the Explorers conducted a three day Holiday Fundraising bake sale at C-Town Market on North Street. The money raised from the three day’s work will be used towards our transportation issue and the van search. Explorers spent evenings baking delicious goodies, cookies, cakes, and even making Easter Baskets (all materials donated by the youth and their families) and during the days off from school, working the bake sale hawking their work to raise money. The program wishes to extend sincere thanks to the management and staff at Danbury C-Town for their continued support of the police explorer program.
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On Monday, April 17th, Associate Advisor PO Melissa Morrill, and a couple of senior explorers attended the Danbury Veteran’s Council meeting where they participated in a planning session for the upcoming annual Memorial Day Parade. The explorers will be providing in excess of 60 explorers to work the parade route and traffic posts on that day. They will also be fielding 17 police style mountain bike capable explorers for better response mobility, as well as a 7 person Honor Guard to march in the parade.
Sunday April 23rd saw the explorer post back in the greater Rogers Park area for the Danbury Animal Welfare Society 5K Run. 19 explorers came out for this event which really was two separate runs, one without dogs and one with dogs running with the participants. The weather was great and the attendance appeared to be up from last year’s event.
On April 25th, Monday evening, 5 explorers and an advisor went to Connecticut Yankee Council, BSA headquarters, in Milford, CT, to attend the monthly Venturing Officers Association monthly meeting.
During this month on the 26th was the NERLEEA Executive Board meeting. P.O. Antedomenico and I attended at the Meriden Police Department. This meeting focused on the upcoming Annual Stations Day at the police academy and the fast approaching Cadet Police Academy being held in July at the University of Hartford.
We ended the month with 116 Explorer/Cadets registered, 28 of them in the current BEST class who will be deployable ready just in time for the Memorial Day Parade.
Respectfully submitted, Lt. Matthew McNally Lt. Matthew McNally Post Advisor/Program Coordinator
7 2017 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 Forcible Rape 0 1 0 1 2 Robbery 5 5 3 3 16 Assault 5 4 5 6 20 Burglary 4 6 2 3 15 Theft 63 80 73 55 271 Motor Vehicle Theft 4 6 10 3 23 Arson 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 81 102 93 71 347
2016 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 Forcible Rape 6 1 1 0 8 Robbery 4 3 3 5 15 Assault 2 0 1 2 5 Burglary 5 10 12 10 37 Theft 69 81 77 60 287 Motor Vehicle Theft 12 15 5 3 35 Arson 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 98 110 99 80 387 *Please Note: UCR Stats are subject to change due to monthly crime modifications
8 2017 DANBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS CITY OF DANBURY
CALLS FOR SERVICE 2017 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Calls for Service 4,198 3,678 3,912 4,854 16,642 2016 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Calls for Service 3,902 3,959 3,908 4,876 16,645
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS 2017 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Property Damage 338 314 296 291 1,239 Personal Injury 46 31 21 44 142
Total Traffic Accidents 384 345 317 335 1,381 2016 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Property Damage 208 312 300 302 1,122 Personal Injury 38 48 26 46 158
Total Traffic Accidents 246 360 326 348 1,280
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT 2017 Jan Feb March April* May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Verbal Warning 147 141 148 274 710 Written Warning 17 6 8 28 59 Moving Violation 291 173 193 885 1,542 Total Enforcement Action 455 320 349 1,187 2,311 2016 Jan Feb March April* May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Verbal Warning 151 117 136 218 622 Written Warning 16 13 7 34 70 Moving Violation 198 167 134 1,015 1,514 Total Enforcement Action 365 297 277 1,267 2,206 *Traffic Enforcement Grant(s)
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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 ACTING CITY ENGINEER Antonio Iadarola, P.E.
May 25, 2017
Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton Honorable Members of the Danbury City Council 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury, CT 06810
RE: Monthly Report for April 2017
Dear Mayor Boughton and Members of the City Council:
I am pleased to present the Public Works Department report for the month of April.
During the month of April, the Public Works Divisions were heavily involved in staffing the street sweeping program. After a long, cold winter, the crews are anxious to start working on drainage, mowing, planting and other outdoor tasks. Summer maintenance work and schedules are in the development process to facilitate execution as soon as weather permits.
The crews are heavily engaged in preparing the various fields throughout the City for the start of the playing season. They have also started to gear up for the mowing program, which includes mowing over 400 acres at least once a week. There are several routine programs that are also planned to start in the spring.
We are currently planning our Tenth Annual Public Works Awareness Day in May. All of the Divisions will be showcasing the tasks that they perform for the Public Works Department. The Hat City Public Works Department is a very visible department, and based on the current work load, it is critical that all divisions work well together to be an effective and efficient organization. Holding an event such as this one fosters team work and goes a long way toward loyalty and dedication to the City.
Danbury received the Tree City USA Award for the 28th consecutive year. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mark Miller and the entire Forestry Division for their work meeting the core standards required to achieve this award.
The Construction Services Division and I are closely monitoring the addition and renovation project at Danbury High School to ensure that the job remains on schedule. In addition, we are heavily involved in managing meetings and presentations for the ongoing work on this very exciting and extensive project.
During the month of April 15,281 pounds of e-waste was collected. This service is at no cost to the residents of the City. I strongly urge everyone to take advantage of this program. Clean City Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 6th . Drop-off sites will be at various locations throughout the City.
Please take a few moments to review the Division reports for a full scope of the many activities and projects in which the Public Works Department are engaged.
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:
Mill Ridge Artificial Field: The field is substantially complete. The ribbon cutting ceremony was held on 8/25/15. The project was completed on schedule and within budget. We are processing a change order for additional landscape screening on the westerly end of the field. H.I. Stone & Sons, the site contractor, retainage has been released. We still are holding Field Turf USA’s retainage and will be releasing the remainder shortly.
Danbury High School Addition & Alteration Project: Construction Services worked with the design team and the Construction Manager to develop the project designs and bid packages. Phases One, Two and Three have been awarded. On June 13th we started construction on Phases One, Two & Three. The work scheduled for the summer of 2016 has been completed. The school fire suppression system and new fire alarm system have been accepted by the Fire Marshall. Phase Four (Freshman Academy Building) bids were opened on July 19th. Rizzo performed the scope reviews
Phase II, we set both generators over the President’s Day Holiday, each generator is a half megawatt.
Phase IV, Site Construction has started. We are continuing to excavate / backfill and have completed the soil nailing retention system. The concrete contractor mobilized and we have completed pouring the footings and retaining walls. Building Steel is scheduled to start erecting from the northerly portion of the building moving southward. We have the structural steel onsite and the structural steel erection has started.
Phase V was submitted to the State for review. We have received approval and is presently out to bid. We expect to start Phase V late spring after Rizzo’s award process.
Kenosia Avenue Bridge: ConnDot has notified the City of Danbury that the structure is in need of immediate repair. Construction Services has assisted the Engineering Department with posting the bridge and setting temporary warning devices for protection of the traveling public along the bridge structure and approaches. Construction Services Division has developed a scope of work to repair the concrete fascia on the upstream and downstream sides of the bridge structure. RHS Consultants has been awarded the repair design. RHS Consultants is a structural engineering firm on our City on-call bid list. We met with RHS onsite and proceeded with the structural repair plan. We forwarded the structural plans to the pre-caster and have received the Pre-stressed Structural Beam Slabs shop drawings which were reviewed and approved. The City is in the process of procuring the materials required for the repair.
Triangle Street Bridge Over the Still River: Working with the Engineering Department, we have hired a structural engineering firm, RHS Consultants, from our City Engineering On-Call Bid list to evaluate the bridge and design necessary structure repair methods which is presently in progress.
Westville Ave Improvements: The project was designed in-house by the Engineering Division. The mandatory pre-bid meeting has been held. The bids were be opened and the apparent low bidder is J Iapaluccio, Inc. Brookfield, CT. Construction Services assisted in the scope review. The BOA approved awarding the project to J Iapaluccio. Once the contract is executed we will schedule the pre-construction meeting and expect a mid-spring start and summer completion. Construction Services will inspect and administer the project once the construction begins
Heritage Walk: The project went out to bid and a pre-bid meeting was held. The bids were opened February 21, 2017. Construction Services assisted the City Planner and KBA with the scope review. The BOA approved awarding the project to Creative Landscape Design LLC. Construction Services will be administrating the project. The contract has been executed and the project is presently under construction.
Memorial Park : The project was bid. The apparent low bidder is Resource Services from Bridgeport, CT. Construction Services assisted the City Planner & Didona Associates in the bid scope review.
Solider Memorial Park (West & Main Street): Construction Services is working with the City Planner and the Director of Public Works to refurbish the park. We have purchased a new flag pole and installed the flag pole foundation. There are several different phases to the project and we have the contractors on board presently to complete the project.
Engineering Report Submitted by Antonio Iadarola, P.E., Acting City Engineer:
The following assessment projects are the only projects pending on the list based on residents’ petitions. Our office will evaluate these projects and will notify benefitted property owners.
1. Butternut Lane, Bayberry Lane and Boxwood Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension: Working on preliminary design and cost estimate. 2. Hawley Road Extension Sanitary Sewer Extension: Working on preliminary design and cost estimate.
Westville Avenue Neighborhood Improvements: In house design and survey of Westville Avenue from Hakim Street to Lake Avenue was completed. The project will be funded by HUD Section 108 and CDBG. Work will include new sidewalks, drainage and intersection modifications and alignment to Westville Avenue and Highland Avenue. Project was bid and rewarded to low bidder J. Iapaluccio, Inc. Construction during the spring and summer of 2017 is anticipated.
Expansion of Danbury High School: During 2016 the proposed improvements authorized by the City Council and Danbury voters were designed by the two architects hired by the City (Fuller D’Angelo, PC and Friar Associates, Inc.). The Rizzo Corporation was hired as the Construction Manager for the project. Phases 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the project (roof replacement; electric service and new generator; new parking lot, oil tank replacement; fats/oils/grease separator, sprinkler system; new fire alarm for the entire building; and classroom addition) were designed, received state approval, bid and construction of all but the second half of the roof replacement and the classroom addition were completed. The second half of the roof replacement work and the cafeteria expansion will take place during the summer of 2017. The classroom addition is under construction. Phase 5 of the project (main entrance improvements, bus loop and site improvements, Black Box Theater addition and auto shop improvements) are under final review by the State. Spring 2017 bidding of Phase 5 is anticipated. Phase 5 construction will begin as soon as school lets out.
Various Bridges: The scopes of work to replace Reservoir Street Bridge and rehabilitate Jefferson Avenue Bridge were prepared and submitted to our On-Call Bridge Engineers for design. In-house surveys were prepared. Designs of the Reservoir Street and Jefferson Avenue Bridges are near completion. EIC approvals have been acquired. Easement and releases are being acquired. A spring 2017 bidding is anticipated for both bridges. Other bridge repair projects are still in permitting and design phases. The City hired one of its on-call consultants to design the necessary repairs for the Kenosia Avenue Bridge over Lake Kenosia and for the Crosby Street Connector over the Still River. Repair work is anticipated to begin soon.
Danbury Memorial Park: The Planning Department hired a Landscape Architect to design the park which will be located next to the Police Station Building. All survey work was done in-house by the Engineering Division. Plans and specifications are complete and the project is out to bid.
Still River Channel from Patriot Street to Jansen Street: Our office has been working with our on-call consultant, the Army Corp of Engineers, City of Danbury Environmental Impact Commission and the CT State DEEP to secure the necessary approvals to start Phase II of the maintenance to the Still River Channel. CT State DEEP has completed their review of the project and issued their letter of approval. Work involves the removal of tons of sediment that has accumulated in the river channel over years and is expected to take place over the summer of 2017 when flow in the river is low.
Still River Channel at the West Street Bridge: The City hired a consultant to prepare the necessary plans and submit the required permits to reduce the flooding on West Street near the existing overhead railroad bridge on West Street. The project will involve removing sediment from the channel and under the bridge and look into protecting the channel embankment from further deterioration. The City’s consultant is working on securing the permits warranted for the project and design for the embankment.
Richter House Expansion: The Engineering Division is working with a consultant to conduct a feasibility study for the site plans and septic system modifications for the building expansion.
New Animal Shelter: The City has hired one of its on-call architects to prepare 30% plans and specifications for this facility. When 30% of plans and specifications are completed, the shelter will be bid as a Design/Build project.
The RESERVE/RIVINGTON by Toll Brothers: (550 Acre Development with a total of 2150+ Units)
The Mews and The Ridge at Rivington: Progress continues with utility extensions and inspections. The Village at Rivington: Progress continues with utility extensions and inspections. The Enclave at Rivington: Progress continues with utility extensions and inspections. Woodland Avenue Bridge: The Bridge rehabilitation by Toll Brothers at Woodland Avenue is nearly completed. Reserve Road, Milestone Road, Woodland Road: Progress continues on the completion of these roads.
City of Danbury Water Tank Improvements at The Summit at Bethel: Work has begun on the tank site improvements for the City’s water tank in Bethel. Easement modifications are being made.
Traffic Engineer and his Technicians: are reviewing several road improvement projects with the State of Connecticut D.O.T. and are working on various land-use development plans. They are also handling public complaints and routine repairs and maintenance of traffic control signal devices and pavement markings.
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 inspections of sanitary sewer, water mains and new roads are performed regularly on various developments including the large Reserve Development by Toll Brothers. The Staff Engineers also review various drainage problems which may include site visits, analysis and design.
Survey Crew: Our survey crew verifies various R.O.W., and 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 our Engineering Division, please do not hesitate to contact me at (203) 797-4641.
Highway Division Report submitted by Tim Nolan, Superintendent of Public Services:
During the month of April, the Highway Division inspected, repaired and cleaned all of the winter equipment. Towards the middle of the month, the salt spreaders and plows were removed, cleaned, inspected and stored until winter.
The construction crews repaired catch basins on Ridgewood Drive, Overlook Terrace, Ridgewood Street, South King Street and at Hayestown School and City Hall. During the spring break, the crews concentrated on sweeping and patching potholes on the grounds of all of the schools.
Spring clean-up activities began with the start of the leaf bag and bundled brush pick-up program. The residents look forward to this activity as they start their own spring related tasks. The sweepers were deployed to remove accumulated winter debris. Crews were dispatched to collect litter at multiple blighted areas. Two crews are out on a daily basis to fill potholes. The City hired a subcontractor, Pothole Killer, to assist with the massive number of potholes. Winter lawn damage was repaired and broken curbing was collected for recycling. The sign crew installed twelve new signs, replaced two, and made numerous repairs due to accidents and vandalism.
The city garbage truck is deployed daily to empty trash cans, collect litter and clean up illegal dumping on a daily basis. The recycling truck continues to be out at multiple locations and remains a 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 Tim Nolan, Superintendent of Public Services:
During the month of April, the Park Maintenance staff cleaned, serviced and stored the winter equipment until next season. The Division started the downtown spring clean-up tasks by removing winter debris from city building lots and sidewalks. The flower beds were prepped for mulching and planting. During spring break, the school lots were cleaned, swept and patched. The playgrounds were safety inspected and mulched. Lawn damage was repaired with topsoil and reseeded as needed.
Preparation and repairs were made at various fields for the start of spring sports activities. The crews were deployed to begin mowing and trimming the ballfields and parks as the vegetation began to grow very quickly. New benches were installed at Kenosia Park.
Collecting litter is a priority in the downtown areas, schools and parks. Garbage cans were emptied at the parks and common areas.
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: April was a very busy month for the Forestry Division. Dead trees were removed on Mountain Road, Old Ridgebury Road and Boyce Road. The crew performed pruning activities at the Magnet School and Shelter Rock School. The pond in Rogers Park was the site for the collection of brush and dead wood. The crew performed four days of tree work on Overlook Road in preparation of a paving project. The Division responded to tree calls at the following locations: King Street, Wedgewood Drive, Driftway Point Road, Lindencrest Drive, Great Plain Road, Gregory Street and Spruce Mountain Road. The crew was pleased to attend a safety meeting held during the month of April. It was an honor to receive the Tree City USA Award for the 28th consecutive year. The crew and I would like to thank the Arbor Day Foundation and the State of Connecticut for this recognition. One of the criteria for the award is to celebrate Arbor Day in the community. To do this the crew celebrated Arbor Day by planting a memorial tree for the Danbury Lions Club on Lions Way in Rogers Park. The crew had the pleasure of working with the Garden Club to plant a tree at Kenosia Park and a Weeping Cherry Tree at the Magnet School in commemoration of Arbor Day. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please contact me at 203-797-4609.
Public Buildings Report submitted by Sean Hanley, Superintendent of Public Buildings Division City Hall: Security upgrades are wrapping up for this phase. Office upgrades continuing, carpeting has been ordered. Danbury Public Schools: ACE elevator repair/upgrade continues. Broadveiw roof bids in. awaiting contract. Chiller replacements at BMS and RPMS are complete, startups performed. UST replacement specs for RPMS and BMS completed. 15 Main St.: Boiler and unit heater install completed, still waiting on Eversource to complete gas reconnect. Roof and Painting quotes are in awaiting purchase orders. Library: Elevator replacement/upgrade continues Quotes for interior stairwell/hallway painting in awaiting purchase order. Parks: Park buildings/fountains set to go. Bear Mountain Cottage upgrade quotes are in awaiting purchase orders. Farrington Chow house Ext. painting quote is in awaiting purchase order. General: The majority of time the Maintenance Mechanics spent this month was associated with School repairs along with heating shut downs,cooling start up issues, park building maintenance, lighting / electrical and plumbing repairs along with exterior street lighting. 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 April 2017. In the month of April we received 150 new work requests and completed 135 work requests. In reviewing this report, you will find the repair time that was expended in major work categories. Also listed is the total number of work order hours completed. Public Building mechanics were engaged in general Maintenance work/repairs with a total of 145.00 person- hours dedicated to this service. The next largest area of concentration was in Plumbing work, utilizing 142.00 person-hours of labor. Mechanical work came as the third highest category with 115.50 person-hours. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact Sean Hanley at 203-797- 4584. Public Utilities Report submitted by David Day, PE, Superintendent of Public Utilities:
Enclosed is the monthly report to the Common Council for activities that took place in March 2017. Also attached is the Public Utilities Vehicle Maintenance Report.
As of May 15, 2017 there are 42 hydrants out of service. I will be happy to review the information with you.
Sincerely,
Antonio Iadarola, P.E. Director of Public Works/Acting City Engineer
CITY OF DANBURY PUBLIC BUILDINGS DIVISION WORK REQUEST REPORT APRIL 2017
Work Requests received this month 150 Work Requests Completed this month 135
Category Total Labor Hours
Alarms 0.00
Carpentry 22.00
Electrical 74.50
HVAC 8.00
Locksmith 0.0
Maintenance 145.00
Mechanical 115.50
Plumbing 142.00
Roofing 4.50
Snow Plowing 16.00
Labor Hours City Buildings 321.00 Labor Hours School Buildings 206.50
MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 15, 2017 TO: City of Danbury, Common Council FROM: David M. Day, P.E., Superintendent RE: Sanitary Sewer Collection System Maintenance– April 2017
Complaints: 4 Bypasses 4 Slow Running 3 Loose Manholes 1 Odor Calls
Number Received: 12
Number Completed: 12
Pipe Cleaned: 2,400 LFT Gallons of Water Used: 10,000 Gal
Pipe Inspected: 2,400 LFT
COMMENTS:
To: David Day, P.E., Supt. of Public Utilities, City of Danbury
From: Ralph Azzarito, Project Manager Ralph Azzarito
Subject: WPCP Report For Month of: Apr '17
Date: 5/15/2017
I. Wastewater Treatment: A) Sewage Processed: 10.7 MGD (Daily Avg) 320.8 Million Gallons Total B) Septic Waste Processed: 905,835 Gallons Total C) Sludge Pumped To Digesters: 745,144 Pounds Total
II. Wastewater Quality Influent Effluent % Removal Effluent Limit A) BOD 168 5 97 30 mg/l and 85% (mg/l) B) Total Suspended Solids (mg/l): 251 3 98.7 30 mg/l and 85% C) Total Phosphorus (mg/l): 4.5 0.5 88 0.6 mg/l D) Ammonia (mg/l): 16.3 0.36 98 4.0 mg/l E) Total Nitrogen (lbs/Day): 3,084 371 88 442 lbs/day Note: Phosphorus limits apply April - Nitrogen limit for credit October. trading only.
III. Pump Station Operation: A) Beaver Brook: 721.9 Hours Run B) Southfield: 39.0 Hours Run C) Mill Plain: 29.7 Hours Run D) Backus: 112.4 Hours Run E) Tarrywile 108.3 Hours Run F) Turner Road: 43.7 Hours Run G) Ford Avenue: 22.0 Hours Run H) Indian 117.3 Hours Run Glen: I) Delay Street: 22.8 Hours Run J) Hayestown Road: 66.3 Hours Run K) Kenosia Avenue: 3.2 Hours Run L) Larson Drive: 66.1 Hours Run M) Landfill: 309.3 Hours Run N) Thrope Street 13.7 Hours Run O) Poets Landing 13.8 Hours Run P) Rogers Park 44.3 Hours Run P) West Side 77.1 Hours Run Q) East Franklin Street 27.8 Hours Run Total Station Alarms: 5
TO : City Council - City of Danbury
FROM : David Day, Superintendent of Public Utilities
DATE : May 15, 2017
RE : WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT: APRIL 2017
***************************************************************************************** I. WATER PRODUCTION :
A) Margerie Water Treatment Facility : 80.4 MG.
B) West Lake Water Treatment Facility : 86.5 MG.
C) Kenosia Well Field : 0 MG.
D) Osborne Street Well Field : 0 MG.
E) Other : 0 MG. ( MG. = Million Gallons )
II. RAINFALL :
A) Month : 5.0 inches
B) Past 12 Months (running total) : 45.6 inches
C) Current Year (Jan.- Current Mo.) : 14.6 inches
III. WATER STORAGE : date: 4/24/2017 Current Reading Historical Average A) East Lake Reservoir : 100.0 % 94.6 %
B) Margerie Lake Reservoir : 100.0 % 95.5 %
C) West Lake Reservoir : 100.0 % 96.4 %
D) Total : 100.0 % 95.8 %
IV. WATER PUMPED :
A) Park Avenue Pump Station : 0 MG.
B) Padanaram(High School) Pump Station : 3.89 MG.
C) Shelter Rock Pump Station : 1.77 MG.
D) WestConn Pump Station : 1.79 MG.
E) Margerie Pump Station : 1.23 MG.
F) Pleasant Acres: 1.66 MG.
G) Nabby Road: 1.67 MG.
H) Harvest Hill: 0.60 MG.
I) Woodland Road (Reserve): 3.03 MG.
J) West Lake High Service : 43.7 MG.
K) Total Water Pumped (A-J) : 59.3 MG. ( MG. = Million Gallons )
V. WATER TRANSFERRED :
A) East Lake to Margerie Reservoir : 60.5 MG.
B) Padanaram to Margerie Reservoir : 9.3 MG.
C) Kohanza to West Lake Reservoir : 0 MG.
D) Kenosia Diversion to West Lake Reservoir : 0 MG.
E) Kenosia Wells to West Lake Reservoir : 0 MG.
F) Total Water Transferred (A-E): 70 MG. ( MG. = Million Gallons )
VI. ALGAE CONTROL :
A) None B)
VII. SURVEY OF WATER SOURCES :
A) Daily testing of treated and untreated water by water quality laboratory.
B)
VIII. SUPERINTENDENTS NOTES :
MAINTENANCE REPORT - BUILDING # 6
General Fund April 2017
4/3/2017 262DA POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE A FRAMES 4/4/2017 222DA POLICE BRAKES SERVICE 4/5/2017 61DA POLICE NO START DET POLICE WINDOW REGULATOR 4/6/2017 61DA POLICE NO START DET POLICE NO START 4/7/2017 113DA POLICE CONTROL ARMS SERVICE BRAKES 338DA POLICE SERVICE WATER PUMP HOSES THEMOSTAT TIMING COVER 4/10/2017 131DA POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE SERVICE BRAKES TIRES 7DA POLICE SERVICE 4/11/2017 395DA POLICE BRAKES SERVICE 4/12/2017 11DA POLICE COOLING FAN DET POLICE ELECTRICAL 4/13/2017 DET POLICE SHIFTER 4/17/2017 3DA POLICE SERVICE 243DA POLICE WASHER HOSES 265DA POLICE BRAKES SERVICE 4/18/2017 129DA POLICE DIP STICK TRANNY FILTER BATTERY SERVICE 332DA POLICE WINDOW REGULATOR COIL 4/19/2017 289DA POLICE BLOWER MOTOR BATTERY DET POLICE WINDOW SWITCH A/C 202DA HEALTH ENGINE LIGHT 4/20/2017 225DA POLICE THROTLE BODY 255DA POLICE THERMOSTAT SERVICE 271DA POLICE SERVICE BRAKES TIRES 4/21/2017 157DA POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE OIL LEAK DET POLICE SERVICE BRAKES TIRES 4/24/2017 10DA POLICE SERVICE 224DA WELFARE INTAKE GASKET SERVICE 4/25/2017 12DA POLICE TRUNK LATCH SERVICE 224DA WELFARE INTAKE GASKET SERVICE 4/26/2017 110DA POLICE SERVICE TIRES 270DA POLICE ENGINE LIGHT TIRE LIGHT A/C 224DA WELFARE INTAKE GASKET SERVICE 4/27/2017 DET POLICE WATER LEAK 224DA WELFARE INTAKE GASKET SERVICE 4/28/2017 224DA WELFARE INTAKE GASKET SERVICE DET POLICE FUEL PUMP
WATER FUND
April-2017 4/4/2017 MOWER WATER SPINDLE MOWER WATER SERVICE MOWER WATER SERVICE 4/5/2017 176DA WATER PLOW FRAME 4/6/2017 238DA WATER ELECTRICAL 4/7/2017 274DA WATER NO START 4/11/2017 126DA WATER WIPERS 383DA WATER SERVICE BRAKES WIPERS 4/12/2017 387DA WATER BRAKES SERVICE 4/13/2017 MOWER WATER DECK BUSHINGS 249DA WATER LIGHTS 4/18/2017 350DA WATER DOOR PANEL 4/24/2017 283DA WATER TRANNY SOLINOID EXHAUST MANIFOLDS OILCOOLER LINES TRANNY 4/25/2017 132DA WATER COOLER LINESCAB MOUNTSHEAD GASKET SERVICE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS OILCOOLER LINES TRANNY 4/26/2017 132DA WATER COOLER LINESCAB MOUNTSHEAD GASKET SERVICE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS OILCOOLER LINES TRANNY COOLER LINESCAB MOUNTSHEAD 4/27/2017 132DA WATER GASKET SERVICE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS OILCOOLER LINES TRANNY 4/28/2017 132DA WATER COOLER LINESCAB MOUNTSHEAD GASKET SERVICE
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Date Vehicle Repair Provided Department
4/4/2017 77DA Water pump/ Service Highway 83 Seasonal Highway 40 Seasonal Highway 26 Seat won't move Highway 7 Overheat Highway 4/5/2017 40 Seasonal Highway 91 Pony Motor engine fan Highway 8 Engine Highway 2 Air Leak Highway 37 Air Leak Highway 4/7/2015 55DA Flat tire Highway 2 Air Leak Highway 37 Air Leak Highway 40 Seasonal Highway 60 Window visors Highway 4/8/2017 8 Engine Highway 40 Seasonal Highway 4/10/2017 100 RS SB Highway 83 RS Brake cable Highway 40 Seasonal Highway 22 Jump start Highway 4/11/2017 8 Engine Highway 40 Seasonal Highway 49DA Service Parks 4/12/2017 40 Seasonal Highway 22 Service Highway 30DA Oil leak Engineering 50DA Service Highway Screener Service Highway 4/13/2017 40 Seasonal Highway 22 Service Highway 50DA Engine light Highway 19 Disconnect spreader Highway 4/17/2017 32 Jump start Highway Screener Air filter Highway 40 HYD Filter Highway 180 Lights/ adj brakes Highway 4/18/2017 390DA Front wheel brg Tree 29 Exhaust Highway 80 Side brooms Highway 266DA Runs rough Airport Screener Grease fitting hose Highway 30DA Remove Valence Engineering 4/19/2017 40 Side brooms Highway Roller HYD leak Highway 83 Main broom chain Highway 181 Low HYD oil Highway 30 Lights/ adj brakes Highway Screener Tumbler dented Highway 198DA Body pump Parks 4/20/2017 4 Air Leak Highway 198DA Front End Highway 34 ICP Sensor Highway 32DA Service Building Inspector 178DA Jump start Highway 4/21/2017 32DA Lights Building Inspector 198DA Front Brakes Parks 112DA Overheat Highway 178DA Service Highway 83 Side brooms Highway 106DA Service Highway 4/22/2017 10 Install H2O tanks Highway 106DA Summer tires Highway 4/24/2017 10 Remove H2O Tank Highway 31 Install H2O tanks Highway 247DA Front End Building Maintenance 56DA RR Flat(2) Parks 4/25/2017 147DA Front End Building Maintenance 106 Check Steering Highway 80 Main broom chain Highway 83 Side brooms Highway 247DA To spring shop Building Maintenance 151DA Service Tree 4/26/2017 147DA Service Building Maintenance 116 Service Highway 151DA Install aux fuel tank Tree 100 Main broom chain Highway 25 L/S door handle Highway 50 Service Highway 62DA Service Tree Lifts Clean pits Equipment Maintenance 4/27/2017 62DA Service Tree 33 Service Highway Lifts Clean pits Equipment Maintenance 151DA Service Highway 9 Service Highway 55 DEF Harness Highway 4/28/2017 33 Rear brakes frozen Highway 9 Rear brakes Highway 325DA Service Highway 83 Main broom chain Highway 91 Service Highway 4/29/2017 309DA Service Highway 33 Rear brakes Highway