Mayor John Destefano Jr. Papers Binder: May 2003 T '

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4:45p - S:OOp: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS AT RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY 9:00a- 10:00a: SCHEDULING MTG. w JULIO FOR YALE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF GONZALEZ, JIM FOYE, ROB SMUTS MEDICINE RESEARCH & AND TALIA AIKENS EDUCATION 1 O:OOa - 11 :OOa: MTG. w STEVE ROBINSON , BILL @CEDAR AND CONGRESS VILLANO, DR. MAYO, MIKE ATRIUM OF BUILDING MORAND, PHIL VOIGT, ALFREDA EDWARDS, ROSE SANTANA, SHEILA BELL, JANET TESTA, JORGE PEREZ, ALICIA CARABELLO, FYI/AMERICARES HOMEFRONT DARNELL GOLDSON, DAN NEWELL, • PROJECTS (9 TO 5) PAUL WESSEL AND MARIANNE 1. NEW HAVEN YOUTH MINISTRY O'BRIEN 200 COLUMBUS AVE. RE : FOLLOW UP MTG 2. 226 LLOYD ST . 1 :30p - 2:30p: MTG. wBOB p ZUELSDORf/PRESIDENT OF • WILBUR SMITH ASSOC., BOB 9:00a - 10:00a: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS JURASIN AND HENRY FERNANDEZ AT WALTER "POP" SMITH LITTLE LEAGUE 51ST OPENING DAY 2:00p - 3:00p: MTG. w JERRY BLOCK AND HENRY CEREMONY FERNANDEZ @BOWEN FIELD 3:30p - 4:30p: MTG. w ALDERPERSON MAEOLA 11:30a - 12: 00p: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS RIDDICK AT FARMINGTON RIBBON CUTTING @WEBSTER AND THE GREENWAY MAYOR TO ATTEND SCHOOL 5:00p - 7:00p: STREETS (BETWEEN CANAL AND BASED COMMITTES (ORIENTATION) WINCHESTER) MTG. (EVENT TO HAPPEN RAIN OR @WEXLER-GRANT COMMUNITY SHINE) SCHOOL AUDITORIUM 1 :OOp - 2:00p: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS FYI/FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR DET. 7:00p- 8:00p: AT COLUMBUS WEST OPEN ANDREW FAGGIO HOUSE/COMPLEX CONVERTING TO @MARCHIGAN CLUB CO-OPS 226 CEDAR ST. @41 THORN STREET (5 TO 1) (BACK AREA PARKING LOT OF COLUMBUS WEST MANAGEMENT TEAM OFFICE)

FRANK AL TIERINAC 2: 00p - 3:00p: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS • ANDY RIZZONAC AT CHURCH STREET SOUTH EXTENSION PRESS CONF. 9:00a - 1 O:OOa: BRIEFING w ATTY. BEAMAN @UNION STREET SIDE OF THE BRIDGE 9:30a - 1 0:30a: MAYOR TO MEET w 1,000 FRIENDS COMMITTEE 7:00p- 8:00p: STOP BY/40TH BIRTHDAY AND @MTG. ROOMS 1 AND 2 CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF FOR BABZ RAWLS IVY 11:00a -1:00p: DEPOSITION TOLNAY VS WEARING @THE ELKS LODGE @CORP. COUNSEL 87 WEBSTER ST. 12:45p - 1 :45p: MAYOR TO LEAVE FOR HARTFORD {TOM WHITE TO DRIVE #996-0464) 1 :45p - 2:45p: MTG. w SEN . CIOTTO @LOB I HOLD/NEW YORK ROOM 2300 •

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12:00p- 1 :OOp: LUNCH w LYNN FUSCO @CAFE BRAVO FRANK AL TIERINAC • BOB LEVINENAC 2:00p - 3:00p: STAFF MTG. 8:45a - 9:30a: NLC CONF. CALL 3: 15p - 4:00p: MTG. w KAREN WALTON, DICK CALL: 1-800-814-5944 MILLER, FRANK ALTIERI, JIM FOYE PASSOCODE: 131329 AND MARK PIETROSIMONE RE : PAVING, IMPROVEMENTS 1 O:OOa - 11 :OOa: MAYOR TO VISIT w SEVENTH GRADE CLASS OF JACKIE 4:00p - 5:00p: MTG. w DAN NEWELL, BISHOP J. C. ROBINSON MIODLE SCHOOL WHITE AND PASTOR MICHON @MAYOR'S OFFICE BERNARD 10:30a - 10:45a: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS 5:00p - 6:00p: MAYOR'S NIGHT IN AT "NEW HAVEN BUILDING 7:00p - 8:00p: STOP BY/ADL 2003 GREATER NEW BRIDGES: FROM CONVICTION TO HAVEN TORCH OF LIBERTY EVENT EMPLOYMENT @CONGREGATION B'NAI JACOB @ALDERMANIC CHAMBER 75 RIMMON ROAD - - 11:00a -12:00p: INTERVIEW w CPTV WOODBRIDGE RE: ENERGY EFFICIENCY AWARD PRESENTATION: 7 @MAYOR'S CONF. 12:15p -1:15p: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS AT ELDERLY SERVICES SEN IOR OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON 8:15a- 9:00a: MAYOR TO LEAVE FOR HARTFORD @500 BLAKE ST. (ROB SMUTS TO LEAVE w MAYOR) (DAVID HARTMAN TO DRIVE 2:00p - 3:00p: DHRC w BILL ROBI NSON #6 23-451 7) - :30p- 4: 30 p: MTG. w KARYN GILVARG, HENRY 9:00a - 1O :OOa : MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS FERNANDEZ AN D JU LI O GONZALEZ AT BUILDING TRADES ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE BREAFAST @OFFICERS CLUB 4:00p - 5:00p: MTG. w EARLY CHILD CARE AND STATE ARMORY EDUCATION CABINET AND SHEILLA BELL 10:30a -11:30a: MAYOR TO PARTICIPATE IN SPRAGUE ENERGY 5:00p - 5:30p: MTG. w SUSAN CAMPION, ET ALS , SEMINAR/PREPARING FOR CLEAN SUSIE VOIGT AND SHONU GANDI AIR MANDATES 6:00p - 7:00p: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS @MARRIOTT HOTEL AT NEW HAVEN SISTER CITIES 100 CAPITAL BLVD DINNER (HONORING TERESA ROCKY HILL ARGENTO, ROSA DELAURO AND (MAYOR 10:30 TO 11) MAYOR DESTEFAN O) EVENT IS FROM 9 TO 12! @ANTHONY'S 1 :30p - 2:30p: DHRC 3:1 5p- 4:1 5p: MTG. w JOEL COGEN, JIM FINLEY, HOWARD DEAN , CHRIS SMITH AND BOB LEVINENAC ROB SMUTS • RE : BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION 8:30a - 9:30a: MTG. w DR. COMER @MAYOR'S OFFICE 4:00p - 5:00p: FOLLOW UP MTG. w CHRIS DEPINO, HENRY FERNANDEZ, JULIO 1 O:OOa - 1 0:30a: CONF. CALL w JIM LAUER, JULIO GONZALEZ AND LIZ HILTON GONZALEZ AND SHONU GHANDI (DICK MILLER) (MAYOR TO CALL) 5: 00 p - 6:00p: STOP BY/MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF 11 :OOa - 12:00p: MTG. w FRANK ALTIERI REMARKS AT PARENT ACCOUNTABILITY RECOGNITION t1: 15a - 11:30a: MTG. w KARYN GILVARG RE: DOWNTOWN WINDOW DINNER SIGNAGE @HOT TOMATOE'S

06/23/2003 1:38 PM Page 2 :s:oop - :oop: CAMPAIGN MTG . 1 :30p- 2:30p: MTG. w KAREN WALTON @129 CHURCH ST. I 2:00p - 3:00p: DHRC 3:30p - 4:30p: MTG . w LARRY MOON/CEO OF C. COWLES & CO. 8:30a - 9:30a: DELEGATION MTG. 3:45p - 4:00p: RECEPTION FOR ELIZABETH 9:45a - 1O :OOa: SCHEDULING MTG. w JULIO RUSSELL GONZALEZ, JIM FOYE, ROB SMUTS, @PATTIE'S OFFICE TALIA AIKENS AND ROSEMARIE 4:00p - 5:00p: MAYOR TO SWEAR IN NEW LEMLEY DETECTIVES 1 0:30a - 11 :OOa: JENNIFERINLC TO CALL IN @ATRIUM 12:30p - 1 :30p: MAYOR TO LEAVE FOR HARTFORD (DAVID HARTMAN TO DRIVE #623-4517) FYI/WESTVILLE VILLAGE ARTWALK 1 :30p - 2:30p: MTG. w STEVE KINNEY • (11 TO 5) RAIN OR SHINE! @LOB CAFETERIA 9:00a- 10:00a: CARLO'S 1 :45p - 2:00p: BRIEFING FOR PRESS EVENT @WHITNEY AVE. @LOB ROOM1B 10:00a -11:00a: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS AT FLOWER PLANTING AT 2:00p - 3:00p: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS QUINNIPIAC PARK AT PRESS CONFERENCE ON THE @FRONT STREET STATE BUDGET @LOB 11:00a -12:00p: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS ROOM1B AT OPENING DAY CEREMONIES OF DOM AITRO BRONCO LEAGUE ~ :45p - S:OOp: MTG. w SUE WEISSELBERG @DOM AITRO FIELD FAIRMONT PARK CITYWIDE SCHOOL BUILDING 5:00p - 6:00p: CLIFTON ST. COMMITTEE MTG. (RAIN DATE MAY 17TH) 6:00p - 7:00p: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS 12:00p- 1 :OOp: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS AT SCSU DEPARTMENT OF AT OPENING CERMONY OF THE EDUCATIONAL LEADER OF THE PUERTO RICO SOFTBALL LEAGUE YEAR AWARD (MAYOR AND DR. OF NEW HAVEN MAYO RECEPIENTS) @BLAKE FIELD @OMNI HOTEL WILLOW ST. BLACK TIE EVENT!!

+ MOTHER'S DAY! + DICK MILLERIVAC 8:30a - 9:30a : MTG. w SUE WEISSELBERG, DR. MAYO, TOM ROGER AND CAROLINA CUDEMUS AND KEN BOROSON + DICK MILLERIVAC RE : CLINTON AVE. SCHOOL SITE DESIGNS 9:00a - 9:30a: MTG. w ALDERMAN VOIGT AND ALDERPERSON ANDREA JACKSON 9:30a - 1 O:OOa: MTG . w ACTING CHIEF ORTIZ BROOKS 10:00a -11:00a: MTG. w CESAR PELLI, ANN HAYNES, 9:30a -10:30a: MAYOR TO LEAVE FOR HARTFORD HENRYFERNANDEZ, KARYN (DAVID HARTMAN TO DRIVE GILVARG AND DR. MAYO #623-4517) @CESAR PELLI'S OFFICE 1056 CHAPEL ST. 11:30a - 12:30p: MTG . w PATTIE LAWLOR

06/23/2003 1:38 PM Page 3 .0:30a -11:30a: MAYOR TO GIVE KEYNOTE 12:30p- 1 :45p: MAYOR TO ATTEND LUNCHEON ADDRESS CLEAN AIR COOL HOSTED BY ARNOLD PLANET CONFERENCE SCHWARZENEGGER w JENNIFER @CONNECTICUT HILTON HOTEL MCKEE HARTFORD @SENATE DIRKSEN ROOM 628 12:30p- 1 :30p: MTG. w KAREN WALTON, CHIEF 2:30p - 3:30p: MTG. w CHRIS BECKER AND DON ORTIZ, TOM UDE AND JULIO BORUT GONZALEZ @NLC RE: YNHH CONSTABLES 3:30p - 4:30p: MTG. w JENNIFER MCKEE 1 :OOp - 1 :30p: MTG. w BOB PROTO, JOSH CIVIN @NLC AND PAUL WESSEL RE : AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE 2:00p - 3:00p: DHRC w BILL ROBINSON 3:30p - 4:45p: MTG. w REPRESENTATIVES OF CASEY FOUNDATION AND HENRY KAREN WALTON ARRIVING FERNANDEZ • TORONTO 12:05 PM! 4:30p - 5:00p: MTG. w REV. KIMBER AND JULIO GONZALEZ TOM UDENAC. S:OOp- 6:00p: MAYOR TO LEAVE FOR HARTFORD 8:30a - 1 0:30a: MAYOR TO SPEAK AT (DAVID HARTMAN TO DRIVE AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE #623-4517) BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS @RUSSELL SENATE CAUCUS 7:15p- 9:00p: MAYOR LEAVING HARTFORD FOR ROOM DC US SENATE #U S AI RW AYS #4062 1 :OOp - 2:00p: MAYOR LEAVING FOR NATIONAL ~1:00p - 1 O:OOp: MAYOR ARRIVING DC AIRPORT RESERVATION AT: MELROSE HOTEL 3:10p- 4:45p: MAYOR LEAVING FOR TORONTO 2430 PENNYSLVANIA AVE., N.W. US AIRWAYS #4437 CONFIRMATION #269530 4:45p - 5:45p: MAYOR ARRIVING TORONTO #202-955-6400 RESERVATION AT: FAIRMONT ROYAL YORK 100 FRONT STREET WEST TORONTO, ONTARIO #416-368-2511 8:00p - 9:00p: DINNER w GROUP 9:00a - 1 O:OOa: MTG. w JENNIFER MCKEE @NLC 10:30a -11:30a: MAYOR TO GIVE TESTIMONY BEFORE US SENATE 9:00a- 10:00a: MTG. w CITY, PROVINCIAL AND APPROPRIATIONS SUB-COMMITTEE NATIONAL HEALTH AND ECONOMIC ON LABOR/HHS/EDUCATION OFFICIALS (HEARING ON PROPOSED FUNDING RE: HEALTH AND ECONOMIC CUTS IN AFTERSCHOOL IMPACT OF SARS PROGRAMS) 4:50p - 6:30p: MAYOR LEAVING TORONTO FOR @SENATE HART OFFICE BUILDING HARTFORD ROOM 216 AIR CANADA #7954 11 :45a - 2:00p: FYI/EARLY CHILDHOOD COALITION 6:30p - 7:30p: MAYOR ARRIVING HARTFORD LUNCHEON (DAVID HARTMAN PICKING UP @HALL OF STATES, ROM 333 MAYOR 444 N. CAPITOL ST., NW #623-4517)

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06/23/2003 1 :38 PM Page 5 . : it• ·._j.; .. ~t~'f·) ... :~:if'-: __ y"' ;'~: ''< l'f--?_' ;?.:t''ti Ji' ·: -:;:~~~~~ .. Fnd~ y 0~/1 ~/2003 ;, ,;~~: r:. I 12:00p- 1 :OOp: FYI/STOP BY/MAYOR TO GIVE WELCOMING REMARKS AT NEW HOLD/DAN HAVEN ENERGY FAIR 2003 • FRANK AL TIERINAC @NEW HAVEN GREEN + IF BIKE-TO-WORK IS ON TOM (11 TO 5) WHITE WILL PICK UP CAR AT 12:30p- 1 :OOp: FYI/GRAND AVENUE VILLAGE JUDWIN AVE.! ASSOCIATION CLEAN UP 7:00a - 8:00a: MAYOR TO BIKE TO WORK CAMPAIGN MAYOR TO MEET CYCLISTS: @GRAND AND JAMES BELLA ROSA CAFE GRAND AND FRONT (THIS WILL BE CANCELLED IN THE (10T01) EVENT OF RAIN) 1 :OOp - 2:00p: STOP BY/MAYOR TO GIVE 8:30a - 9:30a: MAYOR AND ROB SMUTS TO LEAVE WELCOMING REMARKS AT 12TH FOR HARTFORD ANNUAL NAACP HEALTH FAIR @HILL REGIONAL CAREER HIGH 9:30a - 12:00p: BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION MTG. SCHOOL @LOB (9:30 TO 3:30) ROOM1C 2:00p - 4:00p: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS 12:00p - 1 :OOp: BRIEF MTG. w JIM FINLEY AT AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S RE: STATE BUDGET SORORITY (DELTA SIGMA THETA) 4:30p - 5:30p: MTG. w LIZ HILTON AND JULIO MTG . GONZALEZ @LINCOLN BASSETT SCHOOL CAFETERIA 5:00p - 6:00p: BOA LEADERSHIP MTG. (1 TO 3) (KAREN WALTON CONTACT) 6:30p - 7:30p : HOLD/STOP BY BIKE-TO-WORK RECEPTION TENT @GREEN

7:00p- 8:00p: FYI/RECEPTION AND EXHIBIT Q CELEBRATING THE MANY WORLDS • OF REGGIE JACKSON 1 O:OOa - 11 :OOa: FYI/CT POSTCARD CLUB @NEW HAVEN COLONY @KOC HISTORICAL SOCIETY WHITNEY AVE. 114 WHITNEY AVE. HAMDEN (EVENT BEGINS AT 5:30) (10T03) 12:30p -12:45p: MAYOR TO BE PICKED UP AT CITY HALL (SGT. CASANOVA TO MEET MAYOR FYI/2003 STATEWIDE TOWN AT CITY HALL #867-1613 OR CELL • CHAIR'S CONFERENCE #464-0170) @MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE 12:45p - 1 :OOp : FREDDIE FIXER PARADE KICK-OFF CHAPMAN HALL @DIXWELL AND GOODRICH 100 TRAINING HILL RD. MIDDLETOWN (8:30AM TO 2:00 PM) FRANK AL TIERINAC 8:00a - 9:00a: FREDDY FIXER BREAKFAST • @HILLHOUSE 8:45a - 9:30a: NLC CONF. CALL (8 TO 1) #1-800-207 -5493 PASSCODE: 145493 10:00a -1 1:00a: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS AT HILLHOUSE DEDICATION 9:30a - 1 O:OO a: SCHEDULING MTG. w JULIO GONZALEZ, JIM FOYE, ROB SMUTS, TALIA AIKENS AND ROS EMARIE LEMLEY

06/23/2003 1 :39 PM Page 1 • O:OOa - 11 :OOa: MTG. w JULIO GONZALEZ AND f: :c ,. ,•• : ~::t1;_}t~We. dn · es qay,0 5/~ 112 op 3 ·: -.~-,"· ···;~r: I ROSEMARIE LEMLEY RE : NLC SUMMER BOARD MTG . • p 11 :OOa- 12:00p: MTG. w JOE MONTESANO, PAUL p WESSEL AND HELEN ROSENBERG • 9:00a - 1 O:OOa: MTG. w BILL BLASE, DR. MAYO, TOM RE : SOMETHING SWEET, INC. ROGER, KARYN GILVARG, SUE LOCATION WEISSELBERG, HENRY 1 :OOp - 1 :30p: CONF. CALUCCM NOMINATING FERNANDEZ AND ANN HAYNES COMMITTEE @310 ORANGE ST. ROOM 813 2:00p - 3:00p: DHRC w BILL ROBINSON 1 0:30a - 11 :30a: PHOTO OP FOR GOVERNMENT AND 5:00p - 6:00p: MAYOR GIVE BRIEF REMARKS AT TECHNOLOGY MAGAZINE FELLOWSHIP HOUSE ANNUAL @MAYOR'S OFFICE DINNER @FELLOWSHIP PLACE 11:15a -11:45a: 413 TEMPLE ST. 441 ELM ST. (FRANK D'OSTILIO/OWNER OF WM. (5 TO 8:00) ORANGE) (MAYOR TO RECEIVE 11 :45a - 3:00p: MAYOR TO ATTEND COG/RGP COMMUNITARIAN AWARD) RETREAT w MYRON ORFIELD 6:30p - 7:30p: STOP BY/YALE CLUB OF NEW @ANTHEM BLUE CROSS FACILITY HAVEN SCHOLARSHIP NORTH HAVEN PRESENTATION AND RECEPTION 2:45p - 3:15p: FYI/COACH APPRECIATION DAY @LUCE HALL FOR KEN ABRAMS 34 HILLHOUSE AVE. @WILBUR CROSS (5 :30 TO 7:30) 3:00p - 4:00p: STOP BY/MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKSATTAPSCEREMONY @GRANT WEXLER SCHOOL 8:15a- 9:00a: MTG. wED MAURO CAFETERIA @CLARK'S 7:00p - 8:00p: MAYOR'S NIGHT OUT (HENRY 9:30a - 1 0:30a: MTG. w KARYN GILVARG REPRESENTED MAYOR) RE : CITY SIGNAGE @BISHOP WOODS WARDS 11, 12, 13, 17 AND 18 1 O:OOa - 11 :OOa: MTG. w TONY RESCIGNO, BARBARA LAMB,HENRYFERNANDEZ,BRUCE ALEXANDER AND KAROLYN KIRCHGLESLER CHRIS BECKER/NEW HAVEN RE: PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS • 6:30a - 7:30a: BRIEFING w CHIEF GRANT AND 11 :OOa- 12:00p: MTG. w CHRIS DEPINO, LIZ HILTON, CHIEF ORTIZ HENRY FERNANDEZ AND JULIO @MAYOR'S OFFICE GONZALEZ RE: FOLLOW UP MTG. 7:00a - 8:00a: TV INTERVIEWS 12:15p -1:15p: LUNCH w BRUCE ALEXANDER 8:30a - 9:30a: MTG. w KEN BORONSON, SUE (BRUCE TO COME TO MAYOR'S WEISSELBERG, DR. MAYO, OFFICE) CAROLINA CUDEMUS, TOM ROGER, KAREN WALTON AND KARYN STAFF MTG. 2:00p - 3:00p: GILVARG 4:45p - 5:30p: PRE-FUNDRAISER EVENT RE: FOLLOW UP TO CLINTON AVE. @RUSTY SCUPPER SCHOOL SITE DESIGN 5:30p - 7:30p: FUND RAISER @RUSTY SCUPPER ·oop - 9:00p: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS AT OAK STREET REUNION @ANTHONY'S I

06/23/2003 1:39 PM Page 2 10:30 a - 11 :30a: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS 9:00a - 1 O:OOa: MAYOR TO LEAVE FOR HARTFORD AT GROUNDBREAKING FOR ST. (DAVID TO PICK UP MAYOR REGIS HEALTH CENTER'S #623-4517) EXPANSION PROJECT @1354 CHAPEL ST. 10:00a -11:00a: MTG. w CMSNR. SERGI, DR. MAYO, BILL DYSON AND CAM STAPLES (MAYOR TO PARK IN CIRCULAR @STATE OFFICE BLDG . ROOM 305 DRIVEWAY ON CHAPEL STREET) 165 CAPITOL AVE. MAYOR SCHEDULED TO SPEAK AT 10:45. HARTFORD 11 :45a - 12:00p: DR. MAYO 11:30a - 12:00p: BRIEFING AT WOODBRIDGE HALL 1 :OOp - 2:00p: MTG. KEN BORONSON, DR. 12:00p - 1 :OOp: PRESS CONFERENCE w MAYO, SUE WEISSELBERG, TOM @WOOLSEY HALL ROGER, CAROLI NA CUDEMUS AND 12:30p • 1 :30p: LUNCH w DAN KARYN GILVARG RE: CLINTON AVENUE SCHOOL 1 :45p • 2:45p: MTG. REV. HERNANDEZ, SCOTT w DESIGN DRAWINGS MARKS, ET ALS 3:30p • 4:30p: MTG. w BOB STERN, JOCK MTG. JULIO GONZALEZ AND JIM 2:30p • 3:00p: w REYNOLDS, JIM BUNDY, RICHARD FOYE BENSON,DR.MAYO,KARYN 4:00p • 5:00p: MTG. w ROBIN GOLDEN GILVARG, ED LINEHAN, KEITH CUNNINGHAM, HENRY FERNANDEZ 4:30p - S:OOp: MTG. w SHONU GHANDI, JULIO AND SUE WEISSELBERG GONZALEZ AND SUSIE VOIGT @1056 CHAPEL ST. 6:15p. 7:00p: MAYOR TO LEAVE 6:00p • 7:00p: FYI/CAMPAIGN KICK-OF (DAVID HARTMAN TO DRIVE FUNDRAISER FOR JACKIE #623-4517) JAMES/WARD 3 - -i:OOp- 8:00p: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS @CASA OTONAL AT SCSU GRADUATE SCHOOL 135 SYLVAN AVE. COMMENCEMENT (6 TO 8) @LYMAN CENTER scsu CRESCENT STREET ENTRANCE (PARKING LOT #5) NLC ADVISORY COUNCIL MTG. SEE JOHN PROKOP REGARDING • @MYSTIC PRINT! 9:30a- 10:30a: MAYOR TO PARTICIPATE IN 8:30p • 9:30p: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF CLOSING UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN'S REMARKS AT NAACP ANNUAL COMMENC EMENT FREEDOM FU ND DINNER @UNIVERSITY NORTH CAMPUS @OM NI HOTEL 10:00: CEREMONY COCKTAILS: 6 TO 6:45 (ROBING SHOULD BE BETWEEN DINNER: 7:30 9:30 AN D 9:45 AT ATHLETIC OFFICES, NORTH CAMPUS) PARKING DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF CHARG ER GYM) • p PASS TO BE DISPLAYED! HENRYFERNANDEZNAC • KAREN WALTONNAC SHEILA BELLNAC MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS FRANK ALTIERINAC 3:00p • 4:00p: AT MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY FYI/HOMELAND SECURITY MTG. @G REEN • (IN THE EVENT OF RAIN CEREMONY 1: 15a- 8:45a: SPECIAL A & F MTG. WILL BE HELD AT CENTER @BOARD OF EDUCATION CHURCH) CONF. ROOM 5A

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06/23/2003 1 :39 PM Page 5 American Medical Association Physicians dedicated to the health of America Nomination form

~. The Dr Nathan Davis Awards for Outstanding GovernJDent Service A program of the American Medical Association

To be completed and returned to: Awards Secretariat, Attn: Roy Pfautch, c/o Suite 1125, 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004 Telephone number: 202-783-9156 I Facsimile: 202-783-9158

Nomination submitted by: John DeStefano, Jr. v ~e signation MD, PhD, MPH, etc.)

Title · Town and City of Organization Ci ty Ha l l, 165 Church Streef Mailing Address (If providing Post Office Box, please include street address) New Haven CT 06510 City State Zip Code (203)-946-8200 (203)-946-~683 Telephone (Area Code) Facsimile (Area Code) E-mail address

Submit nominations in a typed format using the enclosed nomination form {or facsimile thereo.fl. Nominations must be received at the Secretariat Office by 5 pm, Friday, August 8, 2003.

I. Nominee for award Mrs. Pamela Hansen, MPH

Name. (Please indicate Mr, ~S,. Miss, Mrs, or appropriate salutatio..IJ. and aP.propriate vrofessiooal d.~iMa.tion MD,;, PhD -._MPH, etc.) C1ty of New naven, D1rector o~ Maternal ana cn~~a Heal~h

Title/Position/Occupation li' New Haven Health DeQartment Orgaruzation~ ' .- -.. · · .. ·- · · -- · 54 Meadow Street Mailing address (If providing Post Office Box, please include street address) New Haven CT 06519 City State Zip code (203)-946-6999 (203)-946-7234 Telephone (Area code) Facsimile (Area code)

II. Category of nomination Check one: 0 US Senator 0 US Representative 0 Governor or Elected Statewide Official 0 Member of Executive Branch Serving by Presidential/Political Appointment (Federal Government) 0 Member of Executive Branch in Career Public Service (Federal Government) 0 Member of a State Legislature G{ Career Public Servant at the State or Local Level III. Brief biographical statement about nominee:

Pamela Hansen received her B.S. in_Health Education from the University of Toronto in 1979 and her M.P.H. from Southern' Connecticut State University in 1993. Ms. Hansen has been the Director of Maternal and Child Health services for the New Haven Health Department since 1998 and began her career with the City in 1993 as the Health Track Coordinator. She also served as the Coordinator for Healthy Start from 1996 to 1998. She currently manages a Division of 18 people that includes a Maternal and Newborn Outreach Support program, the HUSKY Insurance program for uninsured pregnant women and their families, and the Pediatric Immunization Unit. The MCH Division was created in the Health Department in 1990 in response to the high infant mortality rate and the -need to help pregnant women and their children successfully access the health care system and to assess the capacity of health care facilities to treat fam~es in a culturally sensitive manner.

During her tenure, the Maternal and Child Health Division's operating budget has ·increased by 100%. She has been instrumental in establishing partnerships throughout the New Haven region. Her leadership has facilitated the collaboration and expansion of numerous programs · whose goal is to reduce infant mortality and racial disparities in birth outcomes by creating . opportunities for system change between and among health care institutions, community health centers and clinics and municipal government.

She has been a member of the Health Track Regional Council Coordinator, the Commission on Infant Health, the Joint Project Advisor Committee (JPAC) on Infant Mortality, and was appo~ted by the Mayor to the New Haven School Readiness Council and the Early Education Task Force. IV. 1/We nominate the above for the Dr. Nathan Davis Award because:

We are pleased to nominate Mrs. Pamela Hansen, Director of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) for the City of New Haven for the prestigious Dr. Nathan Dayis Award. During her tenure, Mrs. Hansen has assumed a visionary leadership role in the New Haven community focusing on the issues that impact the health and well being of woman and children.

Mrs. Hansen has been with the New Haven Health Department since 1993. At that time, she was the HealthTrack Coordinator- assessing and ensuring that children were receiving appropriate Medicaid services in the City. In 1996, she became the Healthy Start Coordinator--coordinating insurance coverage for uninsured and under-insured pregnant women and children. In 1998, assumed the directorship of the Maternal and Child Health Division.

Under Mrs. Hansen's administration, the MCH Division successfully partnered with local Community Health Centers and the Visiting Nurse Association to be the lead agency for the South Central Regional HUSKY (Connecticut's Children's Health Insurance Program) contract to identify uninsured pregnant women and children.

Mrs. Hansen facilitated the collaboration with the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven (CFGNH) to establish the Perinatal Partnership whose goal is to reduce infant mortality and racial disparity in birth outcomes, as well as, developed a "Forum on Racial Disparity in Birth Outcomes" (January 2000). In addition, she has been an active member of the management team with the CFGNH for a Federal Healthy Start Grant (National Grant to Reduce Infant Mortality) and has secured funding for MCH paraprofessional staff for health promotion training through this grant.

Mrs. Hansen has created two successful social marketing campaigns: "Healthy Moms, Beautiful Babies" and "HUSKY ... Do your children have health insurance?"

Mrs. Hansen has worked diligently to bring other Maternal and Child Health Programs to ·the City-Healthy Families (A Child Abuse Prevention Program) and a Preschool Immunization Clinic.

Many other Public Health indicators have also shown dramatic improvement under Mrs. Hansen's tenure. In 1990, less than 50% of the children under 2 years of age were adequately immunized. Today, over 80% of children under 2 years of age and 95% of children from age 3 to 5 years of age are adequately immunized. In 1987, infant mortality was 20.2 deaths per 1000 births and, in 2000, the infant mortality rate was 5.4 deaths per 1000 births.

~ Mrs. Hansen has contributed significantly to improving the health and well being of our City and has helped us all find more effective ways to address the health needs of our coinmunity. It is a privilege and honor for us to submit her name in nomination! OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

165 CHURCH STREET • N EW H AVEN • CONNECTICUT 06510

JoHN D ESTEFANO, }R. The vision of New Raven's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource.*

May 1, 2003

Honorable Toni Harp 26 Lynwood Place New Haven, CT 06511 ~ t->,' Dear Senator~: 1°

On behalf of the Citywide School Construction Program and the New Haven Public Schools, we write to invite you to dedication ceremonies for The Sound Regional Vocational Aquaculture Center on Saturday, May 31, 2003.

You are cordially invited to a private reception at 11 a.m. in the· new school library on the second floor with other elected officials, dignitaries, and industry partners, followed by a noon speaking program outside in a tent on the grounds of the Sound School abutting Long Island Sound.

Sound School is located at 17 Sea St., in the City Point section.

Student musical performances, a reception, tours of the campus and waterside activities are planned.

We would like to confirm your attendance and would be delighted if you could participate in the noon program. Please call (203) 946-8450 regarding your availability. As you know, the Sound Regional Vocational Aquaculture Center is an inter-district regional high school project that is part of the existing Sound School. The project was initiated in 1994 and includes a new building replacement of the former sewage treatment plant, renovation of the existing four buildings and very sophisticated facilities for a vocational aquaculture and marine science program serving 360 students from New Haven and surrounding towns. We believe the Sound School is the most unique aquaculture high school of its kind in the country and we look forward to showing it off.

Very truly yours,

~'~ V---- ~ Dr. Reginald Mayo, Superintendent

phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 ;~rn *This creative impression is the work of Israel Mercado, a student at Prince School. 1998 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

I 65 CHURCH STREET • N EW H AVEN • CONNECTICUT 065 I 0

JOHN D ESTEFANO, JR. The vision of New Haven 's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource.~

May 1, 2003

Ms. Irene Tuttle Bond Fund Administrator Department of Social Services 25 Sigourney Street Hartford, CT 06106-5033

Re: Transfer of Funds Authorized in Special Act 90-34-Sec. 23(i)

Dear Ms. Tuttle:

The City of New Haven strongly supports the transfer of these funds to the Hill Health Center's dental expansion project because it is consistent with the original intent of the funds to be used towards serving maternal and child health needs of low-income families. This project will alleviate the current children's dental crisis, as well as increase services to pregnant and parenting mothers.

Enclosed please find the additional information that you requested to be completed by the City of New Haven regarding the Maternal and Infant Bond Funds, authorized on September 28, 1990 for use in the Hill Health Corporation (HHC) Project.

"Dental disease is the most common chronic disease of children. Connecticut children miss an estimated one million hours of school annually because of tooth decay. Poor oral health in children can cause problems with eating, sleeping, speaking and normal growth. Low-income children are at higher risk. They are far less likely to receive dental care and far more likely to suffer from dental disease," according to Dr. Robert Slate, executive director of the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative.

Working with pregnant and parenting mothers will strengthen families and, thus, increase the potential for economic stability and reduce the impact of poverty. Likewise, assistance with the expansion of one of the few New Haven dental facilities that serves uninsured and Medicaid patients is likely to increase residents' feelings of self-esteem, improve their presentation with potential employers, increase the likelihood of gainful employment, reduce lost days in school, and reduce poverty.

New Haven ...... phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 ~rnn ~This creative impression is the work of Israel Mercado , a student at Prince School. 1998 Ms. Irene Tuttle Page Two

The opportunity to expand a dental facility, which is part of a comprehensive primary care center and to house City of New Haven Department of Health perinatal outreach workers fits well with my Administration's vision of providing a comprehensive and integrated array of support services that will benefit our most vulnerable populations.

My Administration's commitment to this project is evidenced by the following leveraging activities:

• The Livable City Initiative (LCI) provided technical assistance to Hill Health Center in the planning and preparation for submission of the Bonding Commission application.

• The Department of Health's Maternal and Newborn Outreach Services (MANOS) Program will assign staff to Hill Health Center's primary clinic location on Columbus A venue, New Haven, CT to assist women and children in accessing needed health services through HUSKY, and related programs.

• The City of New Haven provides CDBG funds to Hill Health Center for Early Stimulation Services (ESP) for New Haven children aged newborn to three who are at high-risk and at-risk for developmental delay.

• The City of New Haven approved $90,000 of CDBG funds to Hill Health Center for the dental expansion.

• The City of New Haven Department of Health collaborates with Hill Health Center in the provision of HIVI AIDS Services including prevention education and case management.

I have witnessed the steadfast dedication of Hill Health Center's Board of Directors and staff to its mission to provide comprehensive primary, behavioral health (mental health and substance abuse treatment services), and social and supportive services to New Raven's neediest residents. I wholeheartedly endorse this effort. Moreover, I look forward to the benefits the planned capital project will provide to the City of New Haven and to our surrounding region. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

I 65 C HURCH S TREET • N Ew H AVEN • C o NNECTICUT 065 I 0

JoHN D ESTEFANO, JR. The vision of New H aven 's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource.*

May 1, 2003

Mr. James Fitzgerald Regional President New York/Connecticut First Union ·Bank 50 Main St. White Plains, NY 10606

Dear Mr. Fitzgerald:

The City of New Haven is embarking on an aggressive campaign to build wealth for our lowest income, working families. As a long-time customer of the bank, I write to you to encourage your participation in this innovative pilot program. The Mayor's Family Wealth Initiative, Families Work, seeks to leverage matching funds to assist families in economic savings and wealth building efforts. While traditional anti-poverty initiatives typically focus on increasing family's income levels, this initiative recognizes that cycles of poverty are broken not simply through income generation, but through simultaneous asset building efforts. Assets mean economic security, mobility and opportunity.

The Families Work initiative seeks to support 100 families who reside within the Empowerment Zone neighborhoods of the City of New Haven in a 5-year asset building demonstration project. At the end of the five-year period, $450,000 in family savings will leverage an additional $1,800,000 in matched savings, yielding over $2,250,000 in new wealth for working, low-income families. This is a tremendous benefit to these families, one that not only strengthens individual family units, but one that strengthens our neighborhoods and the New Haven community.

The City and First Union have a long-time business relationship, and we have collaborated on any number of projects over the years. As a visible and principal initiative of the City, it makes sense to me to engage the bank on the Families Work Initiative. First Union/Wachovia Bank is being asked to make a commitment to serve as the partner financial institution for this initiative. As such, families enrolled in the program will establish individual savings accounts and develop a banking relationship with First Union/Wachovia. The program is structured such that families receive an initial deposit into their individual development account upon enrollment in the program. Family savings over the next five years are matched. Additionally, families may earn additional incentive matches by achieving benchmarks that relate to achieving goals on their family financial plans, completing·financial literacy curriculum and attending credit-counseling services. Funds committed by other community partners will be used to provide the savings match.

phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 *This creative impression is the work of Kenne th Smith, a student at Hill Central. In addition to holding the individual savings accounts for participants, First Union/W achovia is asked to provide staff support to the initiative who will provide basic financial counseling/literacy skills for these families. It would also be beneficial if participants could access other banking benefits such as no-fee checking accounts and preferential lending rates.

It is my belief that this project will complement a number of other local initiatives such as a collaborative children's savings account being proposed by the Connecticut Voices for Children and the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, the City's home ownership opportunities, the City's earned income tax credit tax preparation project, Empower New Raven's investments and Yale University's community reinvestment efforts. Let us build upon the long-standing banking relationship between the City of New Haven and First Union/Wachovia by adding the Families Work initiative to the list of successful partnerships.

I look forward to discussing this proposal with you in the near future. My office will contact you to set up a meeting. Thank you.

eggie Davis, Atlantic First Union tephen Hudd, W achovia!First Union New Haven CITY OF NEW HAVEN ...... OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL ,~,Til;'- 1998 John DeStefano, Jr. Thomas W. Ude, Jr. Mayor Corporation Counsel May 1, 2003

Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. 165 Church Street New Haven, Connecticut 06510

Re: Property known as 384-388 Sherman Avenue, New Haven, (the "Premises,") securing debt owed by Sherman Manor Phase II Limited Partnership to the City of New Haven

Dear Mayor DeStefano:

I write this letter pursuant to section 21-34 of the City's Code of Ordinances. In relevant part, section 21- 34 authorizes me, as Corporation Counsel to advise you, as Mayor, to take such action as may be reasonably necessary in order to adequately protect the City's position with respect to any real estate which serves as s ecllrity for any 1oan made by the City. T he ordinance expressly provides that such action may include the commencement of foreclosure proceedings against, and taking title to, such real estate without further reference to the Board of Aldermen.

On May 12, 1998, Sherman Manor Phase II Limited Partnership (the "Borrower") (an entity that is related to, but separate and apart from, Home, Inc.) mortgaged the Premises to the City in order to secure a loan in the principal amount of $113,715 (the "Loan"). The Loan was modified in August 2001 to extend its repayment term to January 31, 2002. The purpose of the Loan was for acquisition costs of the above premises with the understanding that it would be repaid to the City upon Borrower's closing of certain HOME/CHDO loans. Borrower no longer intends to use the Premises, and is in default of the Loan.

In this instance, it is my recommendation that the City permit the Borrower to return the Premises to the City by a deed in lieu of a mortgage foreclosure. The Borrower agrees to do so, and our investigation reveals no assets or resources other than the Premises from which the Borrower could pay the Loan.

I advise that you authorize my office to accept a deed from Sherman Manor Phase II Limited Partnership and, thereby, acquire the Premises in order to protect the security for the Loan. If you agree, please sign below and return one of the originals of this letter to me.

If you have any questions or concerns rega~ng the foregoing, please contact me directly.

I authorizetne Office of the Corporation Counsel to take the actions described above to secure the City's ity in the property identified above.

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Greetings:

You are hereby required to meet in the Aldermanic Chambers of the City of New Haven on the date and time below.

MONDAY The 5™ DAY MAY 2003

At 7:00 o'clock, P. M

Given under my hand this 24TH Day APRIL 2003

The Seal Of The Citr Of New Haven OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

165 CHURG-I STREET • NEW HAVEN • CONNECTICUT 06510 ~- ,~o;; ~ --~~· ~·. P-~ 'i.!Vj

JOHN DESTEFANO, JR. The vision of New Haven~ children Mayor is our city~ greatest resource*

May 5, 2003

Mr. William Gilbane, Jr. Executive Vice President Gilbane Building Company 7 Jackson Walkway Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Re: Gilbane Building Company's Performance as Program Manager

Dear Mr. Gil~e1;>~7

Since March of 1998, the Gilbane Building Company has provided program management services for the School Construction Program. The program has expanded over the years and, with it, Gilbane's funding and staffing for the program. We have evaluated the services provided, both formally and informally, and, overall, have been satisfied.

Last fall, after a series of meetings and reports, we agreed that more detailed standardized design/materials/energy specifications must be developed and implemented, covering a variety of categories and ensuring compliance by consultants and design professionals. In fact, Gilbane has led an effort in that area and I appreciate Gilbane's coverage of these specifications and standards under basic services. I look forward to reviewing the various standards and specifications, to their implementation, and to the use of commissioning agents on projects. There are some outstanding items, including whether we should retrofit existing buildings; a vernacular version of the standards; a substitution process; CM protocols and standards for withholding funds; and benchmarks and criteria to measure Gilbane Building Company's performance as program manager. (See attached letter to Tom Roger dated November 21, 2002)

Several areas of concern about Gil bane Building Company's performance remain.

• The monitoring of design. As our program manager, Gilbane needs to pay closer attention to the design of each school project, both with design standards and value engineering. These have fiscal and operational implications for the City, in such areas as project size, efficiency and reimbursability, among others. A plan on monitoring the implementation of the new standards also needs to be articulated. Gilbane needs to be stronger in this area.

New Haven txOt~ phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 * This creative impression is the work of Patty Muench a student at Conte West Hills School ;mr 1 1998 • Minority hiring. Minority hiring - for architects and construction managers, and for the workforce on each construction site - is central to the success of the School Construction Program. Gil bane needs to be stronger in this area. • Contract administration. Supervision of architects and construction managers during construction, including the timely preparation and submission of change orders, also is critical to the success of the School Construction Program. The City is borrowing money because of the high amount of ineligibles, which need to be identified earlier and reduced in size and scope. Gilbane needs to be stronger in this area.

In considering whether we will renew the Agreement with Gilbane Building Company to provide program management services, we anticipate proposed procedures to accomplish the goals and concerns noted above, from you and your firm.

I am very proud of what we have accomplished with the School Construction Program and believe that addressing the above concerns in a timely fashion is key to the program's ongoing success.

I look forward to a response to these specific concerns by May 31. Thank you. Veryr_::

cc: Dr. Reginald Mayo Frank Altieri Susan W eisselberg Thomas Roger

2 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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November 21, 2002

Mr. Thomas Roger Program Director Gilbane Building Company · 54 Meadow Street NewHaven,Connecticut06519

Re: Your Reports dated October 4, 2002 and October 30, 2002 on 20,02 Gilbane Contract Performance Items

Dear Tom:

I have reviewed your reports dated October 4 and October 30, 2002, which followed up on items discussed at our meetings of October 1st and August 20th. .

It seems to me that we agree that more detailed standardized design specifications must be developed and implemented, covering a variety of categories and ensuring compliance by consultants and design professionals.

In addition, I agree with your proposals for:

Improved CM Services for Project Completionffurnover Improved Workforce Performance Telecommunications/Library Media Standards

Where we disagree is where you have suggested additional services accruing to Gilbane wh~n I believe most of those services are in fact covered as basic services in the Gilbane Agreement. If in fact you do not have the expertise on site to perform those services and need to retain them, I believe those services sllould be provided and paid for by Gilbane, not the Board of Education, as basic services.

Item Discussed 10/1 Agreed Outstanding

Design Specifications A. design Greater specs detail All are necessary, Retain specs.·writer, materials Std. materials/maint important •green" consultant- systems Energy efficiency and begin? Basic or add. maintenance key services? Retrofit existing · buildings?

Hew Haven txttt~ phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 qnp * This crtatiw impression is tbt work of Patty Mumch, a studmt at Contt Wtst Hills School 1998 B. protocol for adoption To be set forth Vernacular version to Vernacular version; be distributed · Mayor to review , C. substitution process Architects and Process to be drafted Draft substitution process; Mayor to engineers to comply; review go to CSBC to justify D. comprehensive building Currently spotty; not Test for Aquaculture Proposal to implement Commissioning full for all buildings

Improved CM Services for More accountability: - Include all in CM CM specifications Project Completion/Turnover - Withhold funds; link specifications Protocols fee to services Standards for withholding funds - Use protocols to

measure performance I - Timely change orders - Workforce issues - Monthlyworkforce reports

Improved Workforce See above for CMs, Have field staff More from CMs Performance but residency key monitor, push

Telecommunications/Library Revisit models for Retain consultants for Consultants. Do telecomm standards Media Standards District's ability to library media, possibly and review get folded into design maintain, manage; telecommunications specs.? automation; security systems; review standards

Criteria for Measuring Gilbane's Clear measurements Clear measurements Should the measurements be results Performance or an independent review process?

Your memo outlines ways to measure Gilbane' s performance in the various areas noted above. Just as Gilbane has developed very specific ''best practices" information and a scorecard for various areas in each project, so too should Gilbane develop very specific benchmarks and criteria · to measure Gilbane' s performance, at every stage of the process and in all areas of responsibilities.

We will also need to examine whether to retrofit any of the buildings opened in the last few years · to meet additional specifications ..

. As I told you when we met, overall I have been satisfied with -Gilbane's program management services, but, as we move into the next phase of the school construction program, we can do more - and we can do it better.

Thank you. I look forward to your response. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

165 CHURG-1 STREET • N EW HAVEN • CONNECTICUT 06510 ~~~~ I·· J:;jVj

JOHN D ESTEFANO, JR. The vision of New Haven~ children Mayor is our city's greatest resource*

May 5, 2003

Rev. James W. Richardson Sacred Heart Church 74 Liberty Street New Haven, Connecticut 06519

Dear Father Richardson:

Thank you for your letter dated April 25, 2003, written on behalf of Save the Upper Hill Now (SUHN), noting the group's interest in being part of the new School-Based Building Advisory Committee (SBBAC) and enclosing an attachment concerning several former and present residents.

We are fortunate to have had so many members of the community seek participation on the SBBAC for the new Prince Welch School project, and unfortunately we will not be able to name all those who expressed interest in serving on the SBBAC. I appreciate the suggestions you submitted to Susan W eisselberg. In fact, you have been so helpful in serving as a liaison that I was hoping you would be interested in continuing in that capacity, as a member of the Prince Welch SBBAC.

In response to the attachment concerning several former and present residents on the site, it appears that those statements provide an incomplete picture. Please note that there are legal restrictions on relocation eligibility, including situations where a tenant or owner moves before the City acquires property.

• As to Margaret Harris, 46 Ward Street, for eighteen months she has worked with a realtor and been offered relocation assistance in the purchase of her property. She successfully bid on one City-owned property requiring extensive rehabilitation; a year ago she requested withdrawal of her application and the refund of her deposit. Several months ago, the School Construction Program, working through its lawyer and her lawyer, again offered to purchase her property and ask her to make a decision. Because she publicly stated that she did not want to move, the Citywide School Building Committee at its April 10, 2003 meeting agreed that her property could be eliminated from the project. She now has decided to accept the Board's offer to purchase her property. The agreement is that the Board

New Haven txttx• phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 ;ijip * This creative impression is the work of Patty Muench, a student at Conte West Hills School

1998 will close on the property in 90 days, with vacant possession, which means that she will need to move into an apartment or house at that time. The City is not building a replacement home for Leroy Hamilton of 21 Ward Street and will not be building one for Mrs. Harris.

• Garfield Reid did own the property at 14-16 Baldwin Street. There are no visible signs of anyone living in the premises. Written and verbal requests have been made to Mr. Reid for information verifying occupancy status and relocation benefit eligibility; that information has not yet been provided. A written request is being made to his attorney to verify status. In eminent domain proceedings, the Superior Court Judge determines the fair market value of the house, based upon information provided to him by both sides. We will of course abide by the judge's ruling.

• Joann Keyes did own the property at 22 Baldwin Street. In eminent domain proceedings, the Superior Court Judge determines the fair market value of the house, based upon information provided to him by both sides. We will of course abide by the judge's ruling.

• The School Construction Program and LCI are researching the sliver parcel claim noted on behalf of Sydney Graham of 190 Davenport Avenue. Preliminarily it appears there was a request for excess land by Mr. Graham but there was no sliver parcel. With the advent of the school construction project and changes in ownership to adjacent properties, they are reviewing the request to eliminate property from the project site and add it to the rear properties along Davenport A venue.

• Esther Pearson, formerly of 21 Baldwin Street, moved from her house before the City acquired it, due to the fire. She had no insurance. She received a fixed moving expense in the amount of $430.00. As computed in accordance with State's Uniform Relocation Assistance Act, displaced homeowners are entitled to the reasonable monthly rental for a comparable replacement dwelling less the monthly economic rent. Unfortunately, her rent at Bristol Street is less than the amount of a comparable economic rent, so she is not eligible for the additional payment. This information was shared with her attorney. Staff is checking with Mrs. Pearson to determine whether any security deposit or application fees may have been paid for the rental on Bristol Street. She may be entitled to a renter's relocation benefit if these expenses were incurred; she did not indicate that they had been when relocation staff prepared her moving claim form. • Harold and Gertrude Carney of 27 Baldwin Street acquired a mobile home in Branford in July 1999 for $35,500 and appear to have moved there shortly thereafter. To be eligible for relocation benefits due to displacement, the property owner must have owned and occupied the property being acquired 180 days prior to the initiation of negotiations on the parcel. That time frame does not appear to have been met here; appraisals and purchase offers occurred in 2001. The property was acquired by eminent domain and an appeal on the amount of compensation was withdrawn.

Thank you for contacting me. I hope the above information is helpful and I look forward to hearing from you on the SBBAC.

Very truly yours,

cc: Dr. Reginald Mayo, Superintendent of Schools Susan W eisselberg, School Construction Program Coordinator Joann Lombardo, School Property Acquisition Coordinator Julio Gonzalez, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Andrew Rizzo, Director, LCI OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

165 CHL1RCH S TREET • N E\\. H A\T~ • CoN~ccTrCL ' T 06510

J~..)H.'- Dr:STt:r.-\"'-'· JR. The vistott ~f New Haven 's ,·hildren is our rit_v 5 greatest n·so~t ra. '" .\.La)' Or May 5, 2003

Commissioner James Byrnes Department of Transportation 2800 Berlin Turnpike PO Box 317546 Newington, CT 06131-7546~ Dear Commissioner B~ c;-1 We were all quite excited by the "Big Pick" down here in New Haven and I think it was a victory for both DOT and the City. We all look forward to the Church Street South Bridge opening soon.

In any case, I am writing to follow up on a conversation between n1y staff and that of Senator Martin Looney. The Senator's office indicates that in a discussion that you and the Senator had, that you stated that renovation of the Ferry Street Bridge must not be very important because it was not on the first page of a letter my office sent to you regarding DOT issues.

While I an1 not certain which letter this n1ay have been, I would expect that there is no lack of clarity that repair of the Fen-y Street Bridge is a top priority of this Administration. This, as you know, is evidenced by letters from my office specifically on this project and visits I have 1nade to your office to discuss the need fo r immediate renovation money for the Bridge. Indeed, as recent as two weeks ago, n1y City Engineer visited with you to den1onstrate not only the importance of this project but that we are already incurring large expenditures to design the renovation.

If I am vvrong and there has been lack of clarity on the importance of this project to the City, please be assured that we consider the renovation of the Ferry Street Bridge a top priority. With the con1ing construction on the Q-Bridge, a dismal situation will only get worse.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions whatsoever on this important effort.

e1-y truly yours, ~ M~y6r

~ JDS/IfiF/em ~Senator Martin Looney

New Haven phone 2 03.946.8200fax 203.946.7683 "'T/.:1s

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165 CHURCH STREET • N EW H AVEN • CONNECTICUT 06510

JOHN D ESTEFANO, J R. The vision of New Haven)s children Mayor is our city)s greatest resource.~ May 6, 2003

Ms. Antoinette DeLucia 23 6 Montowese A venue North Haven, CT 06473

Dear Ms. DeLucia:

Thank you for your very thoughtful letter and for your concern for our homeless population.

Your suggestion about using donation jars at locations throughout the City to raise funds to support the needs of the homeless is a good one. Unfortunately, it is an effort that would require a network of volunteers to implement and coordinate. Perhaps there is a club or a civic or fraternal organization you might be able to interest in undertaking this most worthwhile project. Alternatively, you might want to contact some of the homeless centers to see if they have an interest in this project.

There are also other opportunities to support the many non-profit organizations that help the poor and homeless through either volunteering time or by making charitable contributions. All of these and many others are worth our support: Columbus House, Immanuel Baptist Shelter, Community Soup Kitchen, Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen, ALSO-Cornerstone, Life Haven, New Haven Home Recovery, etc.

Again, thank you for taking the time to share your concerns and your good ideas with me. We need more people like you who care about those less fortunate than themselves.

Very truly yUl olJ

phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 1998 ~This creative impression is the work of Edwin Ortiz) a student at Prince School . OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 165 CHURG-I STREET • NEw HAVEN • CoNNEcncur 06510

JOHN DESTEFANO, JR. The vision of New Raven's children Mayor is our city~ greatest resource*

May 6, 2003

United States Department Homeland Security Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services Eastern Service Center 75 Lower Welden Street Saint Albans, VT 05479-0001

Dear Sir/Madam,

It is a pleasure to write this letter in support of the visa petition for the Sagliocco Ensemble, an Performance Art Group from Norway. This year, they have been invited to perform at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven, Connecticut. The 2003 Festival will take place June 12 - June 29,2003.

Solidly established internationally as one of a few "tenacious festival organizations who regularly present important new works from abroad" (American Theatre), the International Festival of Arts and Ideas will celebrate their eighth season this year. Including Sagliocco Ensemble in the Festival's programming this season will allow the Festival to honor the commitment they make each season to their audience -the opportunity to experience classic, innovative and cutting edge works performed by a variety of artists in a variety of artistic disciplines.

Internationally recognized as a unique artist, one of distinction in the Performance Art world, Sagliocco Ensemble has toured extensively throughout Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Slovenia, Wales, Scotland, and Taiwan. I am proud that these outstanding artists have been invited to perform at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas as their participation will be a significant event in our city and state.

Kindly respond favorably to the request that non-immigrant visas be granted to Sagliocco Ensemble.

Sincerely,

New Haven txttx21 phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 iijiP * This creative impression is the work of Patty Muench, a student at Conte West Hills School 1998 -c>tA-H

May 6, 2003

Mr. Joseph R. Wolfinger The Alexandria Group ofMPRI 1201 E. Abingdon Drive, Suite 425 Alexandria, VA 22314

Dear Mr. Wolfinger:

I am following up on your recent letter in which you briefly described your company and expressed interest in working with the National League of Cities (NLC) to provide services to our member cities.

I appreciate your interest and would suggest that you send information about your company directly to Donald Borut, Executive Director of the National League of Cities. While we are not endorsing or promoting firms providing services on Homeland Security, as helpful as they may be, you may want to consider placing an ad in NLC's newspaper, Nation's Cities Weekly.

Very truly yours,

John DeStefano, Jr. President Mayor, New Haven, Connecticut Group

March 21, 2003

Honorable John DeStefano Jr. Mayor City of New Haven 165 Church Street New Haven, CT 06510

Dear Mr. Mayor,

I noted '.Vith interest and concurrence your statements of1-1arch 7, 2003, about the crisis facing America's cities regarding the loss of public safety personnel as these brave young men and women are deployed to Reserve and National Guard units in the face of the nation' s current military engagement. As the President of the National League of Cities, you are to be congratulated on your leadership for bringing to the forefront the realities of the emerging domestic challenge that our cities will be facing during this trying period.

I write you today with the hope that we might have a dialogue that I believe will help local law enforcement agencies throughout the country. Our organization, MPRI, is a Washington area-based company that has pioneered innovative ways to provide private sector support for accomplishing critical national security objectives of the US and foreign governments. Professional competence, uncompromising ethical values, and subject matter expertise - skills attained from years of service in the US Armed Forces, law enforcement, government and private business are the foundation for our activities. Our personnel are strategists, planners, trainers, educators, logisticians, foreign area specialists, former law enforcement, and retired foreign service officers - all experienced leaders in their fields. Our President is General Carl Vuono (Ret.), former Chief of Staff of the United States Army.

As the Senior Vice-President for our company's law enforcement component, the Alexandria Group, and as a retired Assistant Director of the FBI, I am acutely sensitive to the burdens of local government leaders, and their police agencies, as they attempt to maintain levels of service in the face of depleting resources. The gravity of this crisis is unquestionably heightened as citizens and community groups express concerns about the quality of basic service delivery. We are well aware that America's cities are facing fiscal hardships. Hiring additional officers or compensating for lost services through limited overtime budgets are not sustainable alternatives readily available to most jurisdictions.

MPRI maintains a database of thousands of retired FBI agents and other law enforcement personnel throughout the country. We believe that these resources can assume a variety of internal, investigative support and other operational duties thereby allowing local municipal and police leaders to rotate their sworn officers to visible street duty. This

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1201 E. Abingdon Dr., Suite 425 • Alexandria, VA 22314-1493 • Ph: (703) 684-7114 • Fax: (703) 684-3528 VA License #11-3227 would be a reasonable, more economical alternative for cities already burdened with a variety of unfunded homeland security requirements and the loss of key personnel to military duty. It is our belief that we can work with the National League of Cities in providing your members with mature, experienced personnel to perform important non enforcement duties that will permit local leaders to more fully staff uniformed functions delivering direct services to the public.

My staff and I would be delighted to come to New Haven to discuss this with you further. I believe you will be impressed with our program and our capabilities to assist cities, towns and villages throughout the country.

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May 7, 2003

Attorney Gerald H. Kahn Kahn & Stark, LLC 110 Whitney Avenue New Haven, CT 06510

Re: 477 Prospect Street, New Haven and Celentano School Construction Project

Dear Attorney Kahn:

Thank you for your letter dated May 6, 2003, faxed to my office. Your letter notes the handsomeness of the building at 4 77 Prospect Street in gracing the neighborhood and expresses concern that the building may end up being tom down and lost forever.

Over a year ago we identified the need for most of the land on which the building is located for the Celentano School Construction Project. Our discussion has never contemplated demolition of the building, but instead moving the building to the southern portion of the lot. Our plans do not include demolition of the building. We agree that that should not happen.

I appreciate and share your concerns for the building. Thank you for writing.

cc: Dr. Reginald Mayo, Superintendent of Schools Karyn Gilvarg, City Plan Director Tom Roger, School Construction Program Director Susan W eisselberg, School Construction Program Coordinator Alderwoman Alfreda Edwards

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WHOYOUARE: • MAYOR OF NEW HAVEN- 125,000 PEOPLE • PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES, OLDEST AND LARGEST ...

WHAT NEW HAVEN HAS DONE: • WHEN TOOK OFFICE, IN 1994, CREATED ENERGY COMMITTEE • MAINLY COST-CONTAINMENT GOALS • HAVE DONE THINGS LIKE: • SWITCH ALL HEATING FUNCTIONS TO NATURAL-GAS (FROM DIRTIER OIL) • INSTALL ENERGY-EFFICIENT TRAFFIC LIGHTS • ENERGY PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND MODIFICATIONS: BoE, PARKING GARAGES, STREET LIGHTING • $13 MILLION GROSS SAVINGS, 16 MILLION POUNDS OF ' C02, NOx, AND S02 EMISSIONS SAVED •· $4 MILLION NET SAVINGS, $3 MILLION PER YEAR ON GOING RETURN ON INVESTMENTS MADE • A FEW YEARS IN, LEGISLATURE CREATED THE "CONSERVATION AND LOAD MANAGEMENT FUND" AND "CLEAN ENERGY FUND" WHICH WE HAVE USED IN EVERY INVESTMENT SINCE • HAS KEPT OUR ENERGY USE FLAT, EVEN WHILE GREATLY EXPANDING SOURCES OF DEMAND • IN THE MIDST OF ADDING 1 MILLION SQ FEET OF SCHOOL SPACE, RENOVATING MUCH OF THE REST • NEW AND RENOVATED- ADD AIR CONDITIONING, LIGHTING, POOLS, ETC • AFTER EXISTING INVEST~ENTS, ENERGY (BOTH ELECTRICITY AND NATU .ALGAS) USE PROJECTED TO INCREASE 50°/o IN 10 YEA S • BoE PORTION INCREA~ES 125o/o • TOTAL (CITY, BoE, AUT ORITIES) INCREASE WOULD BE OVER 80o/o WITHOUT E ISTING INVESTMENTS WHEREWEAR ~ • CONTIN C.ONS R.vATION:J>ROGRAMS • GOAL TO D LY REDUCE SIZE OF INCREASE IN ENERGY USE • ALL SCHOOLS UNDER DESIGN WILL NOW BE BUlLT TO BOTH ENERGY STAR AND LEED STANDARDS • RETAINED NEXEGEN AS ENERGY CONSULTANTS • MUST BRING ENERGY SAVINGS TO USE EVERY YEAR OF A 10-YEAR CONTRACT 8 • 1 T (THIS) YEAR: INVESTING $1.5 MILLION IN REAL-TIME ENERGY MANAGEMENT • 70 BUILDINGS, SMOOTH OUT ENERGY USE- CAN DIM LIGHTS, SHUT OFF SOME FUNCTIONS FROM CENTRAL COMMAND CENTER • $500k ANNUAL SAVINGS • 2N° (NEXT) YEAR • REFIT ALL STREET LIGHTS- NOT JUST BULBS, BUT DESIGN THAT WILL SHINE MORE LIGHT ON STREETS, LESS INTO THE SKY • $2 MILLION INVESTMENT, $400k ANNUAL SAVINGS • BOILER-CONTROL: $750k INVESTED, $200 ANNUAL SAVINGS • MACHINERY-EFFICIENCY: $1.1 MILLION INVESTED, $225k ANNUAL SAVINGS • ALL PRODUCES BOTH COST AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS BEYOND CONSERVATION • MAKE POINT: AS DEMAND INCREASES, NEED TO INCORPORATE CLEANER ENERGY SOURCES TO ACHIEVE NET ENVIRONMENTAL SAVINGS • "CLEAN ENERGY FUND" PAYING FOR A FtJEi. CELL AT WPCA • 2o/o OF CITY'S ENERGY NEEDS (ELECTRICITY AND HEAT FOR Fat/Oil/Grease PROCESSING) • $60k (NET) ANNUAL SAVINGS ,..-- • NATURAL GAS REFUELING STATION ./. ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCKS AND TROLLEYS ~ EXPLORING USE OF METHANE FROM LAND-FILL FOR BOTH ELECTRICITY GENERATION AND HEATING GREEN-HOUSES • RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY PURCHASES: • BOTH SUPPLIERS OF RENEWABLES HAVE LEFT THE STATE • WE PLAN ON MAKING CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY PART OF OUR ENERGY PURCHASES WHEN IT IS POSSIBLE AGAIN- EXPECT WITHIN A YEAR • TUFTS IS PART OF A STATE-COORDINATED AGGREGATE BUYING POOL- CONNECTICUT HAS NOTHING OF THAT NATURE • WE ARE INTERESTED IN TALKING WITH OTHERS YALE, OTHER COMMUNITIES- ABOUT AGGREGATING OUR PURCHASES, BUT THAT IS SOMETHING THAT IS A LOT EASIER DONE WITH STATE LEADERSHIP BROADER CONTEXT • ENERGY INITIATIVES ORIGINALLY PROMPTED BY BOTTOM LINE • WIN-WIN PROPOSITIONS • ALSO ABOUT CREATING LIVABLE COMMUNITIES • INTERSECTION WITH OTHER INITIATIVES • CONNECTION TO CLEANER AIR OBVIOUS • OPPOSITION TO ENGLISH STATION, SOUND CABLE • BUS EMISSIONS • ULTRA-LOW SULFUR DIESEL PURCHASE (2N° IN STATE) • WORKING WITH DEP TO FIT BUSES WITH PARTICULATE TRAPS- 90°/o EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS • FUNDING FROM YALE FINE FOR POWERPLANT POLLUTION • MAINLY AIR QUALITY, NOT CLIMATE CHANGE BENEFITS- BUT RELATED IN GOALS • CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT IMPORTANT PART OF LIVABLE COMMUNITIES • BICYCLE-FRIENDLY INITIATIVE • 20o/o BY 2010 CAMPAIGN • WELCOME THEM TO NEW HAVEN • ENGAGE THEM IN DECISION MAKING ABOUT HOW MUCH RENEWABLE ENERGY NEW HAVEN WILL PURCHASE • MAYOR'S CLEAN ENERGY CHOICES TASK FORCE STATE AND FEDERAL LEADERSHIP (may wait for question about this - not part of opening statements) • DESCRIBE GOAL OF LEADERSHIP: • CLIMATE CHANGE IS REAL (ACKNOWLEDGE THIS) • CREATING TYPES OF COMMUNITIES WE WANT, THAT EXPR~SOUR VALUES AND GOALS • MENTIO "CONSERVATION AND LOAD MANAGEMENT FUND" " LEAN ENERGY FUND" IN REMARKS • CON VATION FUND REALLY USEFUL IN MAKING THE KIND OF INVESTMENTS THAT ARE WIN-WIN • THIS MONTH'S GOVERNING MAGAZINE LISTED CONNECTICUT AS #1 IN THE NATION FOR PER CAPITA ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS • "CLEAN ENERGY FUND" USED FOR OUR FUEL CELL • REALLY USEFUL IN SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY /P~ DEVELOPMENT /~-'_,) • CT IS NATIONAL LEADER IN FUEL CELL TECHNOLO rr. ()_; COMPANIES, AND DEVELOPING THAT TECH CLUSTE \QF IS GOOD ON BOTH ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL \ GROUNDS • BOTH FUNDS ARE BEING RAIDED BY GOVERNOR'S AND LEGISLATURE'S PROPOSED BUDGETS • MENTIONED THE AGGREGATE PURCHASING POOL THAT TUFTS IS PART OF- THAT WOULD BE A GREAT THING FOR THE STATE TO TAKE A LEAD ON • RIGHT NOW, STATE IS REVIEWING DEGREGULATION REQUIREMENTS • PATAKIIN NY SHOWS WHAT STRONG LEADERSHIP CAN t/ DO FOR SETTING RENEWABLE GOALS ~ • ELECTRICITY WILL HAVE TO HAVE LARGE /~ci'h~ RENEWABLE COMPONENT /':7 /(ll..k?) • OUR LEGISLATION HAS LOOP-HOLES, AND LESS / ~~ · AMBITIOUS TO BEGIN WITH IN SETTING RENEWABLE ~ PERCENTAGES • FEDERALLEVEL • I don't know how useful it would be to go into this reference generic need for leadership. ~ d/t{ 11) J i09~4°~~~ ~1f ~t\ OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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J OHN D ESTEFANO, }R. The vision of New Raven's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource . ~

May 9, 2003

The Honorable Jorge Perez, President New Haven Board of Aldermen 165 Church Street New Haven, CT 06510

Re: RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO JOINTLY SUBMIT A FARMINGTON CANAL GREENWAY FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WITH THE TOWN OF HAMDEN, TO PROVIDE A LOCAL GRANT SHARE IF FUNDED AND TO MAINTAIN THE IMPROVEMENTS

Dear President Perez:

I am pleased to submit for your consideration the above referenced resolution providing for the design and construction of a critical portion of the Farmington Canal Greenway in New Haven. Federal Transportation Enhancement Act applications by New Haven and Hamden have been combined and selected by the South Central Connecticut Regional Council of Governments as the first funding priority from this region. The sections of the greenway addressed in this application are particularly important as they will join the trails of the two towns and connect New Haven to the multi-town system.

The completion of this and other remaining sections of the greenway will provide a significant recreation and transportation resource to New Haven residents. I urge the favorable action of the Board of Aldermen on the resolution.

New Haven .. ,. ... phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 ~This creative impression is the work of Israel Mercado, a student at Prince School .

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165 CHURCH STREET • N EW H AVEN • CONNECTICUT 06510

JOHN D ESTEFANO, }R. The vision of New Haven 's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource.* May 9, 2003

Mr. Mark Ouellette Senior Program Associate Afterschool Initiatives National League of Cities 1301 Pennsyulvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 2004-17 63

Dear Mr. Ouellette:

I am pleased to lend my support to New Raven's application for funding to expand its after school initiative.

After-school programs are critical to starting our children on the road to success and keeping them safe. Many of our children leave school to go home to empty houses. While statistics show that most juvenile crime takes place between 2:00 and 8:00 p.m., we know we have the ability to reduce or eliminate these risks by investing in increased opportunities for after-school activities.

We also know that while after-school programs must engage our kids in enriching experiences, there must also be· an academic component. We were encouraged by improvements in our Connecticut Mastery Test Scores, but it is clear we need to continue and to expand our focus on reading and mathematics so that academic achievement is not just a goal but a reality.

The NLC grant to help municipalities connect after-school initiatives with education is timely and would provide invaluable assistance to us in eliciting support and partnerships throughout the community. Your assistance in providing our children with the quality academic and life experiences they need to be successful will be most welcome.

I urge your favorable action.

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I. Goal To help municipal officials design afterschool programs in ways that support the academic achievement of students in their communities.

II. Project Overview: Technical Assistance Opportunities for Municipal Leaders The National League of Cities' (NLC) Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (YEF Institute) invites cities with populations of 50,000 and above, and consortia of smaller cities within a consolidated school district, to apply for a twelve-month technical assistance project in developing strong afterschool programs and connecting these programs to school improvement and education reform initiatives in their communities.

Building upon two years of intensive work by the YEF Institute on municipal roles in education reform and afterschool programming, Helping Municipalities Connect Education and . Afterschool Initiatives represents an effort to link education and afterschool initiatives in America's cities. Through its work in 14 cities, the YEF Institute has identified numerous ways mayors and councilmembers can promote collaboration between schools and community groups to ensure the education of all children. The YEF Institute will use these lessons as starting points to assist cities in the design of afterschool programs that connect education and afterschool initiatives in ways that help raise student achievement.

The YEF Institute will select 4-6 cities to be part of this initiative. YEF Institute staff will work directly with teams from each participating city to assist them as they develop and implement afterschool programs that support academic achievement, making at least one site visit to the each of the selected cities. The YEF Institute will also structure multiple communications (calls, emails, resource materials, etc.) to share information, insights, and strategies among selected sites. In addition, representatives from each of the city teams wi.ll have the opportunity to meet on two occasions during the project period to promote cross-site exchanges of information ~

Selected cities will also be asked to serve as hubs for regional networks that link education and afterschool initiatives in neighboring municipalities. With staff support from the YEF Institute, selected cities will establish local networks of city officials who are working· on education and afterschool initiatives. Th~ aim of these regional networks is to foster greater collaboration, create a positive climate for change, and prevent cities from confronting challenges in isolation. By agreeing to become a regional hub, the city's mayor or sponsoring city councilmember will assist the YEF Institute in initiating contact with surrounding communities and will also participate in regular dialogues with these communities on education and afterschool topics, including challenges and lessons learned in linking afterschool programs with in-school learning.

The work of the YEF Institute in conducting this initiative is made possible through the generous support of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.

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COMMENTS OF JOHN DESTEFANO, JR. SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS UNITED STATES SENATE MAY 13,2003

GOOD MORNING CHAIRMAN SPECTER, RANKING MEMBER HARKIN, MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE.

MAYOR NH, PRESIDENT OF THE NLC- 18,000 CITIES/TOWNS, 140,000 LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS.

MORE IMPORTANT NUMBER TO ME SOME 5,000 NHPS STUDENTS WILL BE ATTENDING AFTER SCHOOL COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS LATER TODAY (1.3 MILLION NATIONALLY) .

.._,o'( 0:.:fo~ y(t\--'o'' 2 -" . (£- Ma:Yt' ~on I AM A MEMBER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD- AND APPOINT THE OTHER MEMBERS. ONE BOY GRADUATED LAST YEAR ANOTHER IN A YEAR. I HAVE CONFIDENCE IN OUR SCHOOLS ffoM - ONLY PART OF THE STORY. ~..1'"' \1"-v . TWO THINGS: 6 ·'{ .r-- frl asd ho(\ 1. BELIEVE IN A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD- BUT MOST OF THE POOR PERFORMERS IN HIGH SCHOOL ARRIVED AT KINDERGARTEN ALREADY BEHIND; AND 2. SEE LIGHTS GOING OUT BEHIND KIDS EYES AROUND 3R0 AND 4TH GRADE. AND WHILE THERE IS A PREDICTABILITY ABOUT OUTCOMES HERE -BUT PROBABILITY DOES NOT EQUATE TO CERTAINTY AND THERE IS A CHOICE HERE.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING IS A CHOICE AMERICA CAN MAKE WHOSE VALUE, WHOSE IMPORTANCE AND WHOSE MEANING IN THE LIVES OF OUR KIDS CANNOT BE OVERSTATED. - .Au..... or 1'17" ~~'- 7~c..:>F.._ _ L..rc.,.)~ c.-~/ -r~;;-s,. ~r.J.S _ ...s ~? 7dF-,c e G¢o~ / 3;,~ ,:-;e.l75~) ([) •

" . ~~C) AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING COMES IN HOST OF WAYS - u)~ ,rttfu~tsr AND EVERY PIECE - T~OSE FEDERALLY SUPPORTED AND ------THOSE NOT- IS IMPORTANT. AND YOU KNOW WHAT THEY ,,u ;1.-c-~~~ ARE: ,-rD/10/f,., \ ~~'""' ~~l(..A.A.o (A ;<-, ... , ~c.-Q 0 FOUR EXAMPLES: 1 ~u~t-c,....,.. "' c-u• ..,,~~ 7 1 a. ~ ,.;... ~.~- \ ur 1. NH HAS 7 HIGH SCHOOLS. LAST THURSDAY AFTERNOON 25 YOUNG LADIES OF THE HILLHOUSE TRACK TEAM RAN .J DOWNTOWN; 1' ,a ~<- ~ ,< n1 2. ROTC - UNTHINKABLE (I NEVER HAD HEARD OF IT); ~.:J~. cf~~' ~-1· .... .:r'y/.~ BOTH OF THESE NOTHING TO DO WITH FEDERA c:Jo 4 : ~"1\~ ... ~" \ FUNDING. /..d'- -1~- ~~ ,_,<''Jtf"' 0 ~~,..,"' ~ n ~ v s r-.J'J-C .,.,, ~'T1 3. DAVISSTREET21sTCENTURYMARCHINGBAND. STARTED Cl :Vt-(1(p(' .A (f.> AS 11 THIRD TO FIFTH GRADE KIDS AS PART OF THE U.S. b'' ~''t "cz~ ""' . . ,v)P 0 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S 21sT CENTURY .-'\ :') ~-t ~ '11''". c'~--\ ~ COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS INITIATIVE. SHOWED ~.,_,....--.~'~ SO MUCH TALENT STARTED PLAYING SCHOOL ~"'ICpP Jr\.._... " ASSEMBLIES, OTHER ACTIVITIES, FINALLY PARADES. ONE ~"~'

OF THE TEACHERS TOOK UP A CHALLENGE AND .7_/ , ORGANIZED THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT'S FIRST _/¥ -t·'.,..,ll' ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MARCHING BAND. ,_o :' ::} ~ ..l' ,~,,.,, .. ") PRIDE, SELF ESTEEM, ABILITY TO SET AND ACCOMPLISH :7' .~ GOALS. / 4. IT'S AN AFTER SCHOOL TUTORIAL PROGRAM. WORKING ON PHONICS, READING COMPREHENSION AND QUANTITATIVE SKILLS. EQUALS KIDS WHO CAN CONFIDENTLY READ OUT LOUD, WHO CAN COMPLETE THEIR SENTENCES AND COMPETE AND PERFORM SUCCESSFULLY ON THEIR GRADE LEVEL.

~ ~EW HAVEN ALONE - 5,000 KIDS IN THESE PROGRAMS - LARGEST COHORT OF SOME 4,000 KIDS REPORTED: 1~0~~ .,.,,y.l)<~ • 80°/o IMPROVEMENT IN ACHIEVEMENT (TURNING IN / HOMEWORK ON TIME, PARTICIPATING IN CLASS, ~ ~~&)K. \)4l()(9tj VOLUNTEERING, BETTER ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE); //¥&//) • 88°/o REPORTED IMPROVEMENT IN ATTENDANCE; AND '* fl • 85°/o REPORTED IMPROVEMENT IN BEHAVIOR.

~WO OTHER NUMBERS: ~ &lr RECENTLY NEW HAVEN KIDS WERE DENIED A 21sT GRANT DUE TO A LACK OF FUNDING; AND

' KNUCKLEHEAD-HARD HEAD PROGRAM. NEW HAVEN 55o/o ? DECREASE IN CRIMES, # OF MURDERS IN 2002 LOWEST SINCE 1960 -LAST WEEK ONE OF MY QUIETEST NEIGHBORHOODS -TEENAGERS INVOLVED IN A SHOOTING- IDGH SCHOOL STUDENT - IT HAPPENED AT 3:00P.M.- HIGH SCHOOL LET'S OUT AT 2:35P.M.

HIS IS A CHOICE.

SAY THREE THINGS TO YOU:

1. AMERICA DEPENDS UPON A BALANCE. ON A SET OF OBLIGATIONS AND PROTECTIONS THAT WE EXTEND TO ONE ANOTHER- IN TIME AND OVER TIME. THAT THERE IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE PAST AND THE PRESENT -AND BETWEEN THE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE.

g THAT WHO WE AMERICANS BECOME, IS IN LARGE MEASURE DETERMINED BY WHAT WE DO TODAY, WHAT WE BELIEVE TODAY, WHAT WE ASPIRE TO BECOME.

• EVERY ROAD WE DRIVE ON WAS PAVED BY SOMEONE ELSE. • FLIGHT I TOOK TO GET HERE TODAY WAS PILOTED ON AND THROUGH FACILITIES PAID FOR BY SOMEONE ELSE. AU~ ...... "' (!) • I LIKE TO SAY I PAID FOR MY OWN COLLEGE EDUCATION.-1 WENT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT- EVERY TAXPAYER IN MY STATE PAID FOR MY EDUCATION. • I KNOW WHERE I CAME FROM- AND HOW MANY SHOULDERS I STAND ON. ALL OF US WHO EVER GOT ANYWHERE HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO INVEST.

2. WHY IS THIS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S JOB? BECAUSE IT'S EVERYBODY'S JOB AND IT'S GOING TO TAKE ALL OF US TO DO IT: • 45 OF 50 STATES- BUDGET DEFICITS OF $90 BILLION; • RAISING TAXES CAUSE OF STATE AID CUTS; Dt.-"--'- • MANDATORY SUMMER SCHOOL, SATURDAY / ~\o~~'l,~ ..v J ACADEMIES, SPORTS; ' 1'~0~t\J",#"' • YOUR MONEY AND VISION LEVERAGES SO MANY 0~ /'~~~ OTHERS. ~ ~5 <.. /.P<' ~1l-1 3. FINALLY- AS NLC AND MAYOR, MEMBER OF SCHOOL //~'l G e . BOARD - MOSTLY SOMEONE WHO WAS BROUGHT UP TO /'- () ~~ ~.-~., rt•- BE HONEST ABOUT MYSELF AND THE IMPORTANCE OF />( './ + ,.:;, / OTHER PEOPLE: ~

J\ ... • ASK THE COMMITTEE TO FULLY FUND THE 21sT ,.,~"( .. ~ ("\ 1> ..... CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS AT $1.75 •. o r::o\\. BILLION AS AUTHORIZED IN "NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND". G)CO"( ~----- ... ~-c' ?"0' .:::> ,..------: O)oe'i :550•~ v.>~ ,~c)t -:>""i ...... it~ c..: A- ftac::H-1c S' ,1• ,, <. THAT'S THE CHOICE: • KNUCKLEHEADS OR ACADEMIC WARRIORS. ----;;- ~ • HARDHEADS OR MUSICIANS. ------nr" /1-:-7>r-'~ ?\-z.\"0 s?' r • TALK_ OR LEADERSHIP. 0 to~- ~ 't ::>v TEN YEARS I'VE SEEN IT ALL - MORE THAN I IMAGINED. ~'?' ~"',. p -tt'\ THESE KIDS WILL NOT DISAPPOINT. THEY ARE AMERICAN -y~" KIDS, THEY'RE TERRIFIC- AND THANK YOU FOR PROVIDING ME THIS OPPORTUNITY TO ACKNOWLEDGE ALL THEIR ------POSSIBILITY, SKILLS AND DREAMS. 0 To strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and governance. ~ · ~ · ~ STATEMENT OF

National League THE HONORABLE JOHN DeSTEFANO, JR. of Cities MAYOR 1301 Pennsylvania Ave ., N.W. NEW HAYEN, CONNECTICUT Washington. DC 20004-1763 202-626-3000 Fax: 202-626-3043 www.nlc.org on behalf of

2003 Officers President John DeStefano. Jr. Mayor. New Haven. Connecticut First Vice President THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES Charles Lyons Selectman. Arlington. Massachusetts Second Vice President before the Anthony A. Williams Mayor. Washington. DC Immediate Past President Karen Anderson Mayor. Minnetonka. Minnesota SUBCOMMITTEE ON LABOR, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Executive Director Donald J. Borut AND EDUCATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

UNITED STATES SENATE

AFTERSCHOOLPROGRAMS

May 13 , 2003

Past Presidents: Clarence E. Anthony, Mayor, South Bay. Florida • William H. Hudnut, Ill, Vice Mayor. Town of Chevy Chase. Maryland • Sharpe James, Mayor. Newark. New Jersey • Bob Knight, Mayor, Wichita. Kansas • Brian J. O'Neill, Councilman, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Cathy Reynolds, City Council President, Denver. Colorado • Directors: Brenda S. Barger, Mayor, Watertown, South Dakota • Ronald Bates, Councilmember, Los Alamito s, California • Sally D. Beals, Mayor, Centerville, Ohio • Conrad W. Bowers, Mayor, Bridgeton, Missouri • Rozelle Boyd, Councillor, Indianapolis, Indiana • Michael S. Buehlhorn, Mayor, Swansea, Illinois • Steve Burkholder, Mayor, Lakewood. Colorado • Leo V. Chaney, Jr.• Councilmember, Dalla s. Texas • Roger C. Claar, Mayor, Bolingbrook, Illinois • Catherine F. Connolly, Executive Director. League of Arizona Cities and Towns • Jim Dailey, Mayor, Little Rock, Arkan sas • Alex G. Fekete, Mayor, Pembroke Pines, Florida • C. Virginia Fields, Manhattan Borough President. New York, New York • Carolyn L Floyd, Mayor, Kodiak, Ala ska • Del Haag, Council Member, Buffalo, Minnesota • • Scott A. Hancock, Executive Director, Maryland Mun icipal League • S. Ellis Hankins, Executive Director. North Carolina League of Municipalities • George R. Harvell, Jr., Mayor, Millington. Tennessee • Charles Jennings, Commissioner, Arkansas City. Kansas • Willa Johnson, Councilwoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • Helen Kawagoe, City Clerk. Carson. California • Mamie E. Locke, Mayor, Hampton , Virginia • Christopher G. Lockwood, Executive Director, Maine Municipal Association • Cynthia McCollum, Council Member, Madison. Alabama • Don Moler, Executive Director, League of Kansas Municipa lities • Carhon Moore, Commissioner, Fort Lauderdale. Florida • Nancy Nathanson, Council member, Eugene. Oregon • Kathleen M. Novak, Mayor. Northglenn. Colorado • Brenda Allison Oliver, Mayor. Sylva, North Carolina • Alex Padilla, City Council President, Los Angele s, California • George Parks, Executive Director, Wyoming Association of Municipalities • T. J. Patterson, Council Member, Lubbock, Texas • Alicia D. Ping, Mayor Pro Tem, Saline. Mich igan • Marie Lopez Rogers, Vice Mayor. Avondale, Arizona • Ann Simank, Council Member, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • Jeanie Smith, Executive Director. Mi ssissippi Municipal League • Daniel Soza, Council Member, Saginaw, Michigan • Dan Thompson, Executive Director. League of Wisconsin Recycled Paper Municipal ities • Vera White-Reynolds, Council Member, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania • Billy D. Williams, Councilman, Florence, South Carolina Good Morning Chairman Specter, Ranking Member Harkin and members of the Subcommittee. I am John DeStefano, Mayor of New Haven, Connecticut. Today, I am pleased to be here as the President of the National League of Cities.

The National League of Cities represents 18,000 cities and towns and over 140,000 local elected officials. NLC represents all cities regardless of size from New York City to Bee Cave, Texas. I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you today about the importance of Afterschool programs to the overall success and growth of a community.

Let me begin by highlighting a few key points about our position on and approach to afterschool programs:

• Local leaders play a critical role in coordinating afterschool programs.

• The National League of Cities is committed to providing support and guidance to city officials in carrying out that role through it Institute on Youth, Education, and Families.

• All kids should have access to quality afterschool programming.

• A continued federal financial commitment to supporting quality afterschool programs is essential.

Afterschool Programs in the Community

Later this afternoon, 1.3 million students will leave their academic classrooms to afterschool programs. The afterschool program will provide these children with a safe, nurturing atmosphere with adult supervision. Students will participate in a broad array of activities all intended to advance the student's academic achievement, enhance socialization skills and contribute to a positive lifestyle.

Mathematic and science education activities, tutoring services and ESL education programs are predominant in communities struggling for academic success. Communities with high drop-out rates and truancy problems sponsor programs intended to keep kids in school, off-drugs and motivated towards academic achievement. To enhance a student's self esteem and stimulate his or her creativity and desire to learn, afterschool programs offer cultural enrichment activities such as drama, art and music lessons. Mentoring and parent involvement activities are typical components of afterschool programs.

A solid, well-managed and sufficiently funded afterschool program can provide numerous benefits to a city. Programs not only improve a child's academic achievement, but also keep that child safe and off the streets from 3-6 PM when most juvenile crime takes place. Afterschool programs are essential to working families with child care needs. According to a recent report by the Afterschool Alliance "Closing the Door on Afterschool Programs: An Analysis of How the Proposed Cut to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Will Affect Children and Families in Every State" afterschool participants get better grades, attend school more and behave better. The report also notes that students who spend no time in extracurricular activities are 49% more likely to use drugs and 3 7% more likely to become teen parents than those who spend one to four hours per week in extracurricular activities.

The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the parents of more than 28 million school-age children work outside of the home. Often a low-income, single parent struggling to make ends meet is the head of a family in need of afterschool services. The National League of Cities believes that all working parents deserve to have the piece of mind of knowing their children are being cared for in a safe, nurturing and motivating environment during afterschool hours.

Better-educated kids, hard-working parents and safe streets contribute to a community's success and vitality. Funding for afterschool programs is an investment in the city or town's future and can assist in reducing local expenditures. Youngsters will be involved in a productive activity that discourages risky behavior such as drug abuse, sexual activity and petty crime. A city that is child friendly will experience greater investment and growth. Businesses are more likely to move into a community that has a track record of providing exemplary services to all its citizens, especially the younger ones.

The cost savings to a city will make a difference as juvenile crime rates plummet and demands on the local police force and the public safety system are alleviated. Fewer teen girls will become moms and therefore will complete high school and possibly go on to post-secondary education. Savings will be realized in welfare and social service programs and benefits will be derived from a more educated workforce.

National League of Cities Commitment to Children, Youth and Families

The National League of Cities (NLC) recognizes that municipal officials can and do play an integral role in local efforts to promote and coordinate programs and services that benefit children and working families. The NLC Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (YEF Institute) was launched in January 2000 as a special place to strengthen the capacity of municipal leaders to enhance the lives of children, youth, and families.

The YEF Institute seeks to support and build upon the many roles that local elected officials and municipal governments can play to improve the outcomes for children and families. The YEF Institute focuses on five core program areas:

• Education • Youth Development • Early Childhood Development • Safety of Children and Youth • Family Economic Security

3 One of the Institute's education projects focuses on the afterschool time needs of children and youth. The goal of the Municipal Leadership for Expanded Learning Opportunities project is to increase the availability and improve the quality of expanded learning opportunities for children and youth in urban communities. The centerpiece of the project's activities is an intensive, 30-month technical assistance effort to help eight cities develop and implement strategies for expanding learning opportunities during the non- school hours within their communities. The eight cities are:

1) Charlotte, North Carolina; 2) Fort Worth, Texas; 3) Fresno, California; 4) Grand Rapids, Michigan; 5) Indianapolis, Indiana; 6) Lincoln, Nebraska; 7) Spokane, Washington; and 8) Washington, DC.

There are three objectives for this project: • Provide support to cities to deepen and enhance the involvement of municipal leaders around expanded learning opportunities during the afterschool hours; • Broaden awareness among municipal officials of the diverse roles they can play to stimulate and support expanded learning opportunities; • Develop a range of publications and related materials to assist municipal leaders as they seek to improve the afterschool programs in their communities.

Federal Financial Commitment to Afterschool Programs

The National League of Cities calls upon the Federal government to continue its partnership with the states and local governments in providing quality afterschool programs through the U.S. Department of Education's 21st Century Community Learning Centers initiative (21st CCLC). 21st Century funds provide communities a solid foundation to build and expand successful afterschool programs.

As you know the No Child Left Behind Act authorized funding for 21st CCLC through 2007. However, the funding levels have remained stagnant and have not been supported in the 2002 and 2003 appropriations bill. If Congress appropriated $1.5 billion as authorized for 2003, an estimated 2.1 million children will have been able to participate in afterschool. Unfortunately, only an estimated 1.4 million afterschool slots were available this year because Congress provided only $993.5 million, leaving too many children without a secure place to continue learning when the school bell rings.

Most devastating to states and cities is the Administration's proposal to slash the funding for 21st Century Community Learning Center program budget by 40% in the fiscal year 2004 budget. If this proposal is enacted, approximately 550, 000 students

4 nationwide will lose access to afterschool programs. The authorized level for 2004 is $1.75 billion, which would provide afterschool slots for 2.5 million kids.

Presently, in my State of Connecticut 14, 343 children are enrolled in afterschool programs supported by 21st CCLC funds. If the Administration's proposal goes into effect only 8481 students will be able to participate, leaving 5862 Connecticut youngsters behind. Recently, New Haven Public Schools were denied a 21st Century Grant due to a lack of sufficient funding. Our current afterschool grant runs out in May of 2004.

Due to the success and popularity of afterschool programs demand has outpaced the supply. Among 32 states reporting 2002 grant data, 76% of applicants funding requests were denied. A total of$192.9 million in funds were allocated to these states, but there were a total of $793.3 million in requests from communities that want afterschool funding.

Mr. Chairman, along with the real need for quality afterschool programs, there is widespread public support for funding of afterschool programs. The 2002 Nationwide Poll ofRegistered Voters on Afterschool Programs found that nine in ten voters (90%) believe that there is a need for some type of organized activity where children can go after school everyday that provides opportunities to learn. More than 70% of voters believe afterschool programs are an absolute necessity for their communities.

It is clear that an overwhelming number of Americans support funding for Afterschool.

Conclusion

A continued federal commitment to Afterschool programs will help continue to build on current afterschool successes. This is a long-term investment with long-term pay-offs. Local governments are committed to provide quality afterschool services in their communities and we ask the committee to fully fund 21st Century Community Learning Centers at $1.7 5 billion as authorized in "No Child Left Behind".

Thank you.

5 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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Mr. Darnell Goldson, Executive Director Community Action Agency of New Haven, Inc. 781 Whalley Avenue New Haven, CT 06515

Dear Mr. Goldson:

I am delighted to join in the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of an agency that has sustained the needy of this community for a quarter of a century. The Community Action Agency of New Haven (CAA) has been a consistent source of support and comfort to the citizens of the Greater New Haven Area, and consistency is important to our friends and neighbors who face hard times and now must also face painful cuts in entitlement and social service programs.

CAA offers a helping hand and a safety net for people who are unemployed, homeless, homebound, hungry or cold. Energy and heating assistance is just one of the critical needs that you meet, and if there was ever a winter we needed you, it was this one. Your Meals on Wheels, Food Pantry, and Eviction Prevention programs are life sustaining. Your programs in employment assistance and financial education, designed to promote self-sufficiency and independence, promote hope and opportunity for brighter futures.

In short, your programs are the lifeblood of this community, and for over 25 years you've never failed in your mission to nurture and protect those most in need. Your work strengthens families and communities. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "Life's most urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?"' Clearly, Community Action Agency of New Haven, Inc. has the answer.

Congratulations and best wishes on your 25th Anniversary of service. v~1J~~o (l~yor/\~hn DeStefan~{ f~ ..New _.. Haven .. i'ij'f~ phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 1998 *This creative impression is the work cif Edwin Ortiz, a student at Prince School . HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN 360 Orange Street, P.O. Box 1912, New Haven, Connecticut 06509-1912 Telephone: {203) 498-8800 FAX: {203) 497-9259 TOO: {203) 497-8434

May 14, 2003

Mike Piscitelli Dept. of City Planning City of New Haven 165 Church St. New Haven, CT 06510

Dear Mr. Piscitelli:

In March the Housing Authority of the City of New Haven (HANH) was notified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development that a $20 million Hope VI grant was awarded to HANH for the redevelopment of Quinnipiac Terrace/Riverview. The awarding of this grant was the culmination of a remarkable cooperative effort among the City of New Haven, the Housing Authority and the residents in and around Quinnipiac Terrace. Literally scores of entities and hundreds of individuals worked in close collaboration to produce the comprehensive redevelopment plan and the successful application.

Though the many individuals involved had differing viewpoints and priorities, there was an STEPHEN T. YANDLE extraordinary commitment to work together toward the core common goal of the redevelopment Executive Director of Quinnipiac Terrace/Riverview. It was understood by all that this redevelopment would contribute to an invigorated Fair Haven neighborhood and a stronger New Haven. In addition to creating a new beautiful community, the total project will infuse a total of $54 million into New Haven at a time when such an economic boost is much needed.

The new Quinnipiac Terrace/Riverview will replace the current outdated buildings (fewer than 170 occupied units) with a 244 unit mixed income community (including some off-site units). All current residents in good standing will be guaranteed relocation assistance during construction and a right to return to the new community. The old buildings will be demolished and replaced by a modem, attractive arrangement that recreates the street configuration and the architectural style of the surrounding Fair Haven neighborhood. The beautiful riverfront location will be accentuated and through the support of the Parks Commission an improved park will be created along the waterfront.

This project has been a magnificent example of unselfish teamwork, creative thinking and hard work. It would be impossible to list all who have contributed to making this dream a reality, but this note is an effort to convey our thanks and appreciation to all who can be individually and collectively proud of their investment in this effort. The goal ahead of us all is now to build together that which we have together envisioned. We will develop a new community that will not only revitalize an important sector of our city, but also be a living testament to what can be done when we all pull together for a common goal.

Sincerely, d~~{()~o,., O!tdle Mayor Executive DirectM-- HANH OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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May 15,2003

Dear NAACP supporters and award winners:

Welcome to New Haven- Connecticut's city that works! It works because of the positive people that make up our neighborhoods and our community.

Tonight we honor the good people that make New Haven - and Greater New Haven - a great place to live, work, and worship everyday. There isn't a community, city, town or neighborhood that has grown and prospered without the hard and positive work of great residents and supporters. This community spirit and drive to help the African American community is what we celebrate this evening - a spirit that flows through each of these award winners.

Thank you all for caring about this City and Greater New Haven and may your continued good work help those who are truly in need. Have a great evening.

very truf\'r,tfrs

lL.J~J ~/tt. 0 '" a~hn DeStefa o, Jr. Mayor

New Haven phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 •••••All-America n :¢This creative impression is the work of Zayda Torres a student at Troup Academy . 'till· 1 1998 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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May 15 , 2003

Mr. Frank Redente, Jr., Head Coach New Haven Heat 3 7 Parker Place New Haven, / ~512

Dear Mr. ~ente~

You've done a remarkable job with New Haven Heat. What a success story putting 15 kids from seven of our public schools together on a basketball court and scoring three major regional tournament wins. And on top of that, State honors in the AAU. Of course, it comes as no surprise to me that the winning combination of Redente and Redente would put together another winning team.

It is hard to quarrel with this kind of success, ·particularly when your program includes a genuine emphasis on academics. Certainly, we'd all like to see these kids get to Florida to compete nationally; every win for them is a win for New Haven.

I am going to refer your letter to the Superintendent of Schools for his review. I am sure he will be as impressed with your program as I am. Despite the fact that we are all struggling with budget and programmatic cutbacks, Dr. Mayo may have some ideas on where to secure the necessary resources.

Continued good luck and best wishes to Frank, Sr.

...... New Haven

l"ij'fl'! phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 1998 *This creative impression is the work rf Edwin Ortiz, a student at Prince School . OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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May 22, 2003

Ms. Irene Linik Mary Wade Home 118 Clinton Avenue, #45 New Haven, CT 06513

Dear Ms. Linik:

Thank you for your recent note. Let me first assure you that New Haven values its senior citizens. You are the ones who have planted the seeds that have made our community grow and prosper. Because seniors are a priority of my Administration, the 2003-2004 City budget, which was recently adopted, maintains the level of funding needed to provide the elderly with the services they so richly deserve.

I have also been spending a great deal of time in Hartford fighting against cuts in healthcare and social service programs that benefit seniors, as well as the children and families of this community. I will continue to fight to maintain and increase funding for programs that affect the quality of life of our residents.

Best wishes and thanks so much for taking the time to write and let me know what's on your mind.

New Haven ...... " "O'ff! phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 1998 ~This crea tive impression is the work of Edwin Ortiz, a student at Prince School. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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May 16,2003

By facsimile to 688-6937

Mr. Norman G. Roth Senior Vice President, Administration Yale-New Haven Hospital 20 York Street New Haven, CT 06504

Re: Special Constable Appointments

Dear Mr Roth:

Pursuant to Section 7-92 of the Connecticut General Statutes, and at the request of the Yale-New Haven Hospital, I hereby appoint the persons on the attached list as Special Constables for terms that will expire on July 1, 2003, subject to each individual maintaining his or her State certification.

These .appointments are based upon the following, to which the Hospital has agreed:

1. The Constables will not exercise, nor attempt to exercise, powers of arrest under any circumstances, but will contact the New Haven Police Department for such circumstances, using the procedures developed with the Department. 2. The Hospital will continue its discussions with the New Haven Police Department to develop procedures and protocols to be followed by the Constables in the performance of their duties from now through July 1, 2003. 3. By no later than June 10, 2003, the Hospital, with the Chief of the New Haven Police Department (or the Chiefs designee) will develop a transition plan for meeting its security needs after July 1, 2003.

e, Jr., Corporation Counsel Francisco Ortiz, Interim Chief of Polic

New Haven txCt- phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 iijiP >~< This creative impression is the work of Patty Muench, a student at Conte West Hills School 1998 ,._ "", _..., <' - .1. .1...1.J:J... 6..- VVV V VV .a7 0 I ~l, nn rrcxu l{fJ uu z

Yale New Haven Hospital Officers' Certification Information · DEPARTMENT OF POLICE &'SECURITY SERVICES

Career- State 10 Year of Current and/or Previous Law Officer Name Graduate of Pollee Academy Years at Number Certification Enforcement Affiliation (Yrs/Rank) Y-NHH Sammy Acosta 5920 1992 New Haven Y-NHH 10 Vincent Anastasio 8010 1982 New Haven Y -NHHI NHPD Detective 11 Richard M. Astorino 5062 1982 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y -NHHI North Haven Patrol Office I 2 Paul Barbiero 4722 1991 New Haven Y-NHHI New Haven Patrol Officer 12 Ronald Benzi 4723 1988 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 12 Candy M. Cain 4725 1986 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 26 Charlotte Chambers 4no 1992 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 13 Fred M. Croog 4730 1991 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 11 1David J. D'Agostino 4731 1987 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y -NHH/ Hamden Patrol Officer 24 Melvin Davis 8644 1996 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y ~NHH/ Dept. of Correction Lt. 8 Tiffany Davis 4732 1989 PoCice Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 15 Anthony Dawson 4733 1990 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 18 Loretta Deline · 5921 1992 New Haven Y-NHH 12 Robert Donnelly 59~ 1992 New Haven Y-N.HH 12 Nicholas D'Onofrio 6079 1992 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y -NHHIDerby Patrol Ofc. 12 Betty Jean·Edwards 4734 1988 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 25 George Esposito 4735 1991 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 12 Benjamin Federico 4736 1990 Police OffiCef' Standards & Training - CT Y-NHHI East Haven Patrol Officer 11 Pasquale Florio 4737 . 1990 Police Officer Standards & Training.- CT Y-NHH 30 Brian Gaudio 59~ 1992 New Haven Y-NHH 11 Guy Gennette 473~ 1988 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 22 James Green 4741 1990 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 19 Anthony Griego 26~ 1982 New Haven Y-NHHI New Haven Sergeant 2 Walter Guess 4743 1992 Police Offioer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 13 Robert Hall 4744 1991 Pollee· Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 14 McKenlly Harrell 10440 1998 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHHI Chicago PatroJ Officer 6 Dennis Hennessy 3410 1982 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHHI Hamden Patrol Officer 8 John R. Howard 4462 1985 Police Officer standards & Trairnng - CT Y-NHHI WestportPatrot Officer 2 George Kurtyka san 1982 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y -NHH/ Derby Detective 2 George Mar-Shall 4750 1991 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH ··' 26 Michael T. Massena 9310 1997 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 6 Robert Massimino 6474 1993 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y -NHH/ East Haven Patrol Officer 7 Frederick McCarthy 4751 1988 Police OffiCer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHHI Woodbridge Patrol Officer 16 John R. Melillo 4753 1982 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 33 Martin O'Keefe 365 1982 New Haven Y-NHH/ New Haven Patrol Officer 11 Donald Pawlitz 4759 1986 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 24 Thomas S. Peterson 8559 1994 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 8 Renee Rod_riquez 8570 1991 Pollee Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 13 Harry Sein 4764 1982 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 21 Unda K. Simoni 8011 1982 Pollee Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 10 Danief Smith 4768 1991 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 12 Joseph L Stoudmire 9079 1996 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 7 Oliver Watts 4772 1990 Police Officer·Standards & Training- CT Y-NHH 14 Marvin White 4773 1991 Police Officer Standards & Training - CT Y -NHH/ Pros~ct Patrol Officer 13 David P. Wilson 4774 1982 Pollee Officer Standards & Training - CT Y-NHH 30 City of New Haven Community Services Administration New Haven Child Development Program 540 Ella Grasso Boulevard New Haven, Connecticut 06511 Phone (203) 946-6370 Fax: (203) 946-5986

Date: ~a;(oj

Ms. Lynne Tremblay Processing Technician Child Nutrition Program 25 Industrial Park Road Middletown, Connecticut 06457-1543

Dear Ms. Tremblay

Please find enclosed the reimbursement claim fort

HLO..,. Development Program Centers for the month of • , < "n . _

If there are any questions please feel free to call my office@ (203) 946-6370

Sincerev, <5Burton, ~ Cc: Dr. Leota ED-103 CONNECTICUT STATE DEPA.k~.vlENTOF ED UCATION Check One Schedule D Office of Child Nutrition D Original Rev. 09/01 25 Industrial Park Road D Revision 1 7 CFR 226.ll(b) Middletown, Connecticut 06457-1543 D Revision2 Reimbursement Claim for Day Care Centers Instructions I . Complete all items, use zero or NIA where appropriate. 2. Retain a copy in y our file for three years or undl audited. 3. Return on or before the 15th ofthe month following the claim month to the address above.

Name of Institution i\greementNurrnber Claim Month & Year No. of Operating Days 21 New Haven Child Development Program 093-GIC April 2003 Prepared By (Name, Title, Telephone Nurrnber) Date Prepared Program Costs Program Income

Sherly Burton, i\cting Food Service Coordinator May9 , 2003 $ 10,264.66 -0- Name of Site Average Daily No. of Participants Enrolled by Category No. of Meals Served to Enrolled Participants Attendance Free Reduced Over Income Total Breakfasts Lunches Suppers Supplements A B c D E F G H I J I. Dwight 39 18 13 14 45 733 805 -0- 741 2. Newhallville 21 13 8 3 24 383 433 -0- 364

20 14 6 4 24 330 410 -0- 367 3. Mary Sherlock 4. Hill Parent 13 11 1 3 15 255 258 -0- 240 5. Job Corp 20 16 6 4 26 335 406 -0- 367 6. Youth Fair Chance 40 32 14 8 54 675 813 -0- 736

TOTAL Nil\ Total on last page only 104 48 36 188 2711 3125 -0- 2815

After School "At-risk" Snack Pr02ram Only No. of Sites No. ofSnacks Served No. of Operating days i\verage Daily i\ttendance

Sign on last page only I CERTIFY tha~~ne information supplied above is correct to the best of my knowledge, that record~~.;:available to support this claim, that this claim is in accordance with the terms oft.. __.mg Agreement(s), and that payment has not been received. -· /J?c;Cf0 /L_ !J;c/6:> Titli t ' Date Page __ of __ OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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JOHN D ESTEFANO, J R. The vision if New H aven's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource.*

May 16,2003

Mr. Henry Fernandez President New Haven Cultural Development Corporation 247 College Street New Haven, CT 06510

Re: Lease Agreement Between the City ofNew Haven and The New Haven Cultural Development Corporation (NHCDC)

Dear Henry:

This is to inform you that pursuant to Section 2(b) of the above referenced lease, the City hereby renews the lease term for an additional one-year term ending on June 30, 2004.

I am very satisfied with the current management of the Shubert Theater by the Connecticut Association for the Performing Arts, Inc. and am confident that they will continue to do an excellent job.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

...... New Haven l"fffl'! phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 1998 *This creative impression is the work if Edwin Ortiz, a student at Prince School. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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JoHN DESTEFANO, }R. The vision of New Haven's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource.'*"

May 17, 2003

Rev. Dr. R. Wheeler Paris Pastor and Founder Mount Hebron Church of God 632 Winchester Avenue New Haven, CT 06511

Dear Rev. Dr. Rebecca Wheeler Paris:

I regret that I am not able to join you tonight at your 50th Pastoral Banquet and Birthday Celebration. This is indeed a cause for celebration. Fifty years of service is not just a milestone- it is a testament to strength, fortitude and faith.

It is clear that God has blessed you so that you, in turn, have been able bless the New Haven community with your spiritual good works and your ministry of service for these many years. The contributions you have made and the number of lives you have touched are immeasurable.

I know the citizens of New Haven join me in wishing you a blessed 50th Anniversary and in thanking you for having--enriched the lives of many of our friends and neighbors.

May God continue to bless and keep you. ,,_ [JJ-Q:s~ d~ohn DeStefano, ...... NewHaMayor

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}OHN D ESTEFANO, }R. The vision of New Haven 's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource.* May 19, 2003

Laurie Julian 43 Maple Avenue Bloomfield, CT 06002

Dear Ms. Julian,

Thank you for your letter and copy of your term paper regarding the environmental and public health impacts of sprawl.

For many reasons, sprawl is a threat to the vision of Connecticut that we all share from the spatial segregation it fosters, to the debilitating effect it has on the ability of local governments to maintain an adequate tax base, to the environmental and public hea~th issues you raised.

There are disturbing examples ofsome of the problems you wrote about here in New Haven. To name just one: as we became the second community in the state to switch to using ultra-low sulfur diesel in our school buses in response to the high incidence of child asthma in our City, the State Department of Transportation is taking a school, houses, and several businesses to widen I-95 while neglecting - or even cutting - public transportation options.

At the same time we battle these poor long-term decisions being made for our State, we must be encouraged by the growing number of people and organizations that are being to speak out on these issues. Groups as diverse as the Archdiocese of Hartford, Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, Bridgeport Regional Business Council, and the Sierra Club are coming together around the problem of sprawl.

I appreciate your offer of assistance, and as these efforts develop I will keep it in mind.

New HavQ:: John Calandrelli ••e•tl ro'fn phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 1998 *This creative impression is the work of Edwin Ortiz, a student at Prince School. James Hillhouse High School Dedication Ceremony & Celebration Freddie Fixer Jazz Breakfast

May 17,2003 New Haven, Connecticut James Hillhouse High Speaking Program School James Hillhouse JROTC ...... Presentation of Colors National Anthem ...... James Hillhouse Band 480 Sherman Parkway, New Haven, CT Jaso n Williams, Direcror Enrollment: 1,200 Moment of Silence ...... Everol Ennis Freddie Fixer Breakfast Chairman Grades: 9-12 Lonnie Garris ...... Welcome Size: 105,352 square feet Principal, James Hillhouse School Cost: $49 million Mayor John DeStefano, Jr ...... Master of Ceremonies Architects: SLAM Collaborative Dr. Reginald Mayo, Superintendent of Schools Construction Manager: Giordano Construction Program Manager: Gilbane Building Company Band Selection

Hon. Toni Edmonds-Walker, State Rep., D-93 For over 40 years the Freddie Fixer Parade has built on a spirit of Hon. Toni Harp, State Senator, D-10 community, togetherness, effort, and cooperative work. join us on Mayor John DeStefano Jr. & Larry Young Sunday, May 18, 2003, for the 41st Annual Freddie Fixer Pres ident of Freddie Fixer Parade, Inc. Parade, "Marching For a Violent Free Community." Freddie Fixer Awards Freddie Fixer Pioneer Award President's Award Communi ty Merchant Award Muni cipal Service Award My Brother's Keeper Award Communi ty Service Award Youth Group Awa rd

Refreshments follow in Cafeteria -Student Led Tours

New Haven School Construction Program, New Haven Public Schools 54 Meadow Street, New Haven CT 06519 phone: 203-946-6810 About the Renovation Features: Culinary arts curriculum This 1960's era urban high school was facing accreditation issues. Without expanding the 25,000 square foot Connected to new athletic buildings, architects were signed to project to "renovate-as center (fieldhouse) new" while the school was in operation. This was Another space requiring complete transformation was rhe accomplished in two phases. library. Designers expanded the space to two floors in Though many of the initial improvements were invisible, order to accommodate the media center and library facility. the Building Committee decided that the exterior of the The traditional library facilities are located on rhe first school needed a facelih, along with rhe replacement of floor and have been expanded to include srare-of-rhe-arr windows for energy efficiency. The feeling was that the technology resources and common spaces. The media appearance of the school should signal the changes raking center is located on the level below the library and is place inside, providing a visuallih for the neighborhood. configured as a communications center including a TV studio, training room and a screening room with 100 sears. Designers rook the opportunity to choose windows styled to blend with those of rhe surrounding buildings and to Architects created the opportunity for outdoor learning as replace the blue panels on the farrade with energy efficient well as socializing by transforming the courtyard with masonry brick - also in keeping with the building materials plantings, pavers, and circular searing. Visible through and textures found throughout the neighborhood. new glass walls, the space can also be utilized as a serving area for the school's culinary arts program. Major improvements to the building include the transformation of the auditorium into an updated All of these improvements, combined with the adjacent educational space as well' as a desirable venue for fieldhouse, exceeded rhe requirements for accreditation. community events. Teaching programs were consolidated in the existing building and all classrooms were renovated to incorporate technology and contemporary configurations. The old industrial arts wing was transformed into a light filled, spacious cafeteria and common space, complete with stare of the art kitchen facilities, crisp rile, and undulating glass block dividers. N ew Haven operates the largest school construction program in the State of Connecticut, and one of the largest per capita in the country. Begun in 1995, the Citywide School Construction program has evolved into a national model for irs massive scope, innovative financing and high degree of community involvement.

Under this initiative, all of New Haven's schools will be substantially renovated or replaced by the year 2011. To dare, 12 projects have been completed, 7 are under construction, and 10 are in the design and planning phase.

The School Construction Program is under the direction of Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. who chairs the Citywide School Building Committee. Under the Mayor's leadership, the City has committed more than $1 .1 billion toward this effort. "It is our responsibility to provide a first-class learning environment for our kids," said the Mayor. "We're providing facilities that are not just beautiful and appropriate to the neighborhoods they inhabit, they also provide a spectrum of services, from pre-kindergarten to academics to health clinics to community activity. There is no better investment than in our children."

New Haven's commitment to education stands proudly as an example of what can be accomplished when the education needs of children, concerns of communities, and innovative financing come together for the benefit of all city residents.

School Construction Projects to date Completed Under Construction In Design Hill Regional Career Fair Haven Middle School Prince/Welch School High School Fair Haven K-8 Jepson Magnet School Edgewood School Jackie Robinson School Celentano School Lincoln-Bassett School Nathan Hale School Barnard Clarence Rogers School Old Betsy Ross School Troup Harry A. Conte West Hills Central Kitchen Beecher Magnet School Truman School Coop Arts James Hillhouse High School Clinton Fieldhouse (at Hillhouse) Hooker 1 & 2 Isadore Wexler School Wilbur Cross High School Katherine Brennan School Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School Aquaculture School MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION

STREET CLOSING ORDER FOR FREDDY FIXER PARADE

SUNDAY MAY 18, 2003 TIME: 1200

NO AUTOMOBILES, BICYCLES, CARRIAGES OR OTHER VEHICLES, PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, SHALL STAND OR TRAVEL IN EITHER DIRECTION ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12 NOON UNTIL PARADE HAS PASSED.

DIXWELLAVE TOWN LINE TO BROADWAY STREET

BROADWAY STREET DIXWELL AVEUNE TO ELM STREET

ELM STREET BROADWAY STREET TO COLLEGE STREET

COLLEGE STREET ELM STREET TO CHAPEL STREET

.... tiAPEL STREET COLLEGE STREET TO CHURCH STREET

CHURCH STREET CHAPEL STREET TO GROVE STREET

GROVE STREET STATE STREET TO TEMPLE STREET

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOREGOING REGULATIONS WILL BE ENFORCED BY THE POLICE

OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN AND ANY PERSONS VIOLATING SAID REGULATIONS WILL BE SUBJECT

TO THE PENALTIES PRESCRIBED BY LAW.

CLERK, CITY OF NEW HAVEN OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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- . a e . - JOHN D ESTEFANO, }R. The vision of New H aven 's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource.-\\"

May 19, 2003

Mr. William T. O'Brien, Jr. Vice President New Haven Savings Bank 195 Church Street New Haven, CT 06510

Dear Mr. O'Bfn:1° (_ I am in receipt of your letter in support of Francisco Ortiz application for Police Chief of the City of New Haven. I take my responsibility to appoint City Department Heads very seriously as these individuals play a key role in the successful administration of City government.

I appreciate receiving input from individuals throughout the community who know the candidates. This often adds perspective that may not otherwise be considered. Thank you for your interest in this matter.

phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 -\\"This creative impression is the work of Kenneth Smith, a student at Hill Central. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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John Atkin Connecticut Director Regional Plan Association Two Landmark Square, Suite 108 Stamford, CT 06901

Dear Mr. At~n :~~

Thank you forQ interest in creating a 1000 Friends-type organization here in Connecticut to eaucate and advocate for a smarter kind of growth. Our first meeting got us off to a good start, and my office will work with First Selectwoman Farrell's office to schedule the next meeting sometime in June.

At our meeting, we created a committee charged to work out the organizational details and present at the next full meeting. All are welcome to participate on this committee, which will be meeting at 1 0:30 am on June 5th at CCM's Hartford office, though an adequate number of people already volunteered their services on May 2nd. Please see attached for directions.

Enclosed, please find a summary document of the issues the committee will explore, as well as a questionnaire with a parallel structure. Please review the summary and complete the questionnaire in advance of June 5th to assist the committee in their work. The questionnaire can be faxed care of Robert Smuts of my office at (203) 946-5704 or mailed to: Robert Smuts Office of the Mayor 165 Church Street New Haven, CT 06510

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at (203) 946-8200 or Robert at (203) 946-7663. Either my office or that of First Selectwoman Farrell will be in contact with you in the next couple of weeks to schedule the later June meeting.

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May 20, 2003

Mr. Brian Kobin 323 Blake Street, #56 New Haven, CT 06515

Dear Mr. Kobin:

Thank you for your recent note regarding the Ninth Square.

Sidewalk and curb reconstruction along Center Street is scheduled for the Spring of 2004. As the new sidewalk will wrap around Chapel to Church to Center Street, the timing of the sidewalk work was set so as not to interfere with construction work at the comer of Church and Chapel Streets. I'm happy to report that this construction should begin _in approximately one month. The developer is close to securing final permits, and we all look forward to this important comer of our downtown being restored to its former prominence. The construction of 83 apartment units with ground floor commercial is expected to be ready for occupancy by next Fall.

Thank you for your interest and for sharing your concerns.

Very~s ,

DeStefano, Jr.

New Haven

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Mr. Ira Johnson Hill Neighborhood Community Center 63 Stevens Street New Haven, CT 06519

Dear Mr. Johnson:

Thank you for your recent letter explaining your program for inner-city youths in the Hill neighborhood. I admire your dedication and concern and your willingness to get involved and make a difference. People working together for neighborhood improvement is what builds strong communities.

The City's Community Development Block Grant Program (CBDG), which currently funds such programs as Hill Co-operative Youth, Latino Youth and the Boys and Girls Club, might be a place for you to start in terms of obtaining financial support for your proposal. This year's budget, which funds projects from July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004, has already been established. However, I encourage you to learn more about the program and whether or not your proposal would be eligible for funding.

Please feel free to contact Elizabeth Smith in the City's Office of Management & Budget (946-8390) who coordinates the CDBG program. She will happy to meet and talk with you about program guidelines and the application process which begins in early October.

Best wishes, and thank you for being a concerned citizen, neighbor and friend of New Haven and the Hill.

phone 203.946.8200 f ax 203.946.7683 {

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May 21 , 2003

Mr. Bruce D. Alexander Vice President and Director New Haven and State Affairs Yale University 433 Temple Street, P.O. Box 208332 New Haven, CT 06520

Dear Mr. Alexander:

I would appreciate your taking a look at New Raven's first year with its Start on Success (SOS) Program, a program which offers part-time, paid internships to high school students (16 years or older) with disabilities. I am specifically writing to encourage Yale University to increase its participation in this program. The SOS program was created by the National Organization on Disability with the goal of providing students with skills necessary to succeed in the workplace to increase their likelihood of self-sufficiency and independence upon graduation from high school.

The programs are not located in public schools, but in various post-secondary locations, such as universities, community colleges or in community locations, such as businesses or adult service agencies. The program is funded through grant funds from the National Organization on Disability and through the State Department of .Education . Student salaries, job coach support, transportation and liability insurance are all paid through these funds.

New Haven launched its SOS program during the 2002-2003 school year, and its first year results were admirable. Student Interns were placed at Yale-New Haven Hospital, three in Environmental Services, one in Maintenance & Repair; at the Hospital of St. Raphael, two in Food Services; at Gateway Community College, four in Food Services; and at Yale University's Office of Reprographic & Imaging Services (RIS), three in inventory control. The feedback from all participants has been very positive, and we look forward to bigger and better things for next year.

What is most needed are sites for training young people in the trades. Construction sites, for obvious reasons, are not accessible and generally have workday schedules that do not ...... New Haven i'trrn phone 203.94 6.8200 fax 203.946.7683 1998 ~This creative impression is the work if Edwin Ortiz, a student at Prince School. coincide well with the school day. It would be a big boost to the program for Yale University to offer Internships in the crafts. There's a lot of interest in learning the plumbing, carpentry, painting and electrical trades, and this would be wonderful exposure for the kids and a start on helping them make informed career decisions for the future. Perhaps we might enlist Local 35 as a partner.

This is a great program which builds self-esteem and enables young people to become self-supporting. I encourage Yale's increased participation. I'd be happy to provide you with any additional information that would be helpful. Perhaps you might ask someone to contact Ms. Judith Puglisi, who coordinates this program for the Board of Education (946-5516). She is available to meet with Yale University representatives to discuss the program in more detail. Susan Beatty (946-7658) of my office is working with Ms. Puglisi on gaining additional access to work sites, and you may also contact her.

As always, I appreciate your assistance and cooperation. Perhaps we might speak about this in 30 days or so.

Very truly yours,

J~ith Puglisi, Wilbur Cross High School usan Beatty OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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May 21, 2003

The Honorable Christopher Dodd United States Senate 440 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Drhl(."'--

As Mayor of the City of New Haven, I write to offer my strongest possible support of a proposal offered by the Chancellor of the Connecticut State University System (CSUS) that would assist in the training, education, retention and recruitment of elementary and secondary school teachers for Connecticut public schools. More specifically, I understand that the CSUS is seeking an appropriation of $2 million within the fiscal year 2004 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Appropriations bill that would alleviate teacher shortages, especially among minorities, and enhance professional development, education and training for teachers in New Haven and throughout the State of Connecticut. These goals are consistent with our own objectives and will provide a valuable resource to us as we continue to carry out the No Child Left Behind legislation.

Senator Dodd, it is unique when an entire state university system joins forces to address critical issues facing us. The CSUS has focused its collective expertise and resources to address one of the most pressing issues facing our cities and towns: teacher recruitment, retention and training, particularly among minorities who continue to be in the highest demand for our public school systems. It is my understanding that the CSUS proposal focuses on a three-prong approach to these important matters, including the recruitment of local students to pursue careers in elementary and secondary education; programs to alleviate immediate shortages in special educational fields, including certain accelerated certification initiatives; and an expansion of teacher training and support to ensure that we retain our existing teaching workforce to help our children meet the challenges of our public school systems...... New Haven 'Tfil'! phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 1998 *This creative impression is the work of Edwin Ortiz, a student at Prince School. I strongly recommend that you continue your good work on behalf of the Connecticut State University System proposal, and I respectfully urge the inclusion of the full $2 million in the FY 2004 Labor, Health and Human Resources, Education Appropriations bill for this meritorious elementary and secondary education teacher training initiative. On behalf of New Haven, I thank you for your leadership and for your continued support of our City's interests.

Very truly yours,

eStefano, Jr.

2 OFFICE OF THE M AYOR

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May 21 , 2003

The Honorable Nancy Johnson U. S. House ofRepresentatives 2113 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515

Dear Representative Johnfn:~~\

Representative Johnson, it is unique when an entire state university· system joins forces to address critical issues facing us. The CSUS has focused its collective expertise and resources to address one of the most' pressing issues facing our cities and towns: teacher recruitment, retention and training, particularly among minorities who continue to be in the highest demand for our public school systems. It is my understanding that the CSUS proposal focuses on a three-prong approach to these important matters, including the recruitment of local students to pursue careers in elementary and secondary education; programs to alleviate immediate shortages in special educational fields, including certain accelerated certification initiatives; and an expansion of teacher training and support to ensure that we retain our existing teaching workforce to help our children meet the challenges of our public school systems.

New Haven ••••• ;Oil! phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 1998 >:

EVENT: SCSU GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT LOCATION: LYMAN CENTER, SCSU

SCHEDULE: THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2003 TIME: 7:00 PM

WHAT: MAYOR TO GIVE BRIEF REMARKS / I"L,>

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S.ul)c'' BACKGROUND POINTS: • MIKE ADANTI WAS APPOINTED PRESIDENT IN 1984 • IS THE FIRST SCSU GRADUATE TO BE NAMED PRESIDENT OF SCSU AND THE FIRST SCSU GRADUATE TO BE NAMED THE PRESIDENT OF ANY UNIVERSITY • GRADUATED FROM SCSU IN 1963- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND SCIENCE • WAS MAYOR OF ANSONIA FROM 1973-1977

• IN 1976, RAN FOR US. HOUSE OF REPS. FROM THE 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

2 JSSUE POINTS: • PRESIDENT ADANTI HAS ALWAYS BEEN AWARE THAT SOUTHERN'S IDENTITY AND FUTURE HEALTH IS LINKED TO THE VITALITY OF NEW HAVEN AND ITS SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, WHICH PROVIDE THE MAJORITY OF SOUTHERN'S 12,500 STUDENTS AND ARE HOME TO MORE THAN 45,000 OF ITS ALUMNI (DR. MAYO WROTE THIS IN A LETTER) • THROUGH ADANTI'S LEADERSHIP, EACH YEAR, HUNDREDS OF ITS STUDENTS AND FACULTY ARE INVOLVED IN DOZENS OF COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS, INCLUDING:

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~ •1 "\J~si777Wro;:::-- oll-hd • THE NEW HAVEN MASTER'S COHORT PROGRAM, INVOLVING SOUTHERN, THE NEW HAVEN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS AND THE CITY'S SCHOOL SYSTEM, CUSTOMIZES THE COURSEWORK OF THE MASTER'S DEGREE IN EDUCATION TO THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE NEW HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN HAILED AS A MODEL FOR URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS NATIONWIDE. • THE HILLHOUSE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH OFFERS FREE TUITION TO CITY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO COMMIT TO WORK AS TEACHERS IN NEW HAVEN SCHOOLS UPON GRADUATION.

4 • PRESIDENT ADANTI'S PERSONAL PARTICIPATION IN THE REDEVELOPMENT OF WEST ROCK THE LARGEST PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN NEW HAVEN. • SOUTHERN'S URBAN STUDIES PROGRAM, WHICH WON A PRESTIGIOUS CHASE MANHATTAN BANK COMPETITION FOR ITS WORK ON AN INTER-GENERATIONAL HOUSING PROJECT AT CASA OTONAL IN THE CITY'S HILL NEIGHBORHOOD. • THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW PROGRAMS DIRECTLY SERVING NEW HAVEN'S WORKFORCE AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, SUCH AS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, BIOTECHNOLOGY AND CERTIFICATION FOR BILINGUAL TEACHERS.

5 • THE INTEGRATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN'S CURRICULUM, FROM ITS MBA AND COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMS TO THERAPEUTIC RECREATION AND SOCIAL WORK. • THOUSANDS OF AREA YOUNGSTERS AND ADULTS VISIT SCSU EACH YEAR FOR EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS, CULTURAL AND SPORTING EVENTS, COLLEGE PREPARATION PROGRAMS, HEALTH CLINICS AND SUMMER CAMPS • A PATRON OF THE ARTS, ADANTIIS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NEW HAVEN SYMPHONY AND HAS ESTABLISHED SOUTHERN AS A MAJOR SUPPORTER OF NEW HAVEN'S LONG WHARF THEATRE AND INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND IDEAS 6 • IN 2000, SCSU OBTAINED PERMISSION TO OFFER ITS FIRST-EVER DOCTORAL PROGRAM, AN ED.D., OR DOCTORATE IN EDUCATION

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8 SCSU UNDER ADANTI'S LEADERSHIP: • SOUTHERN'S ENROLLMENT IS SURGING, THE UNIVERSITY ENJOYS FISCAL HEALTH, AND IT IS IN THE MIDST OF AN EXCITING NEW DEVELOPMENT CAMPAIGN AND THE LARGEST CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM IN THE UNIVERSITY'S 11 0-YEAR HISTORY • NEW ACADEMIC INITIATIVES, PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS FOR FACULTY AND STUDENTS AND NATIONAL HONORS FOR SOUTHERN SPORTS TEAMS HAVE BROUGHT THE UNIVERSITY INCREASING REGIONAL RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

7 The Sound School Regional Vocational Aquaculture Center

Dedication & Celebration May 31, 2003 The Sound School New Haven, Connecticut The Sound School Speaking Program Regional Vocational Steven Pynn ...... Welcome Aquaculture Center Principal, Sound School 60 South Water Street, New Haven, CT Mayor John DeStefano, Jr...... Master of Ceremonies Enrollment: 360 George Foote, Founder...... Reflection Grades: 9-12 Hon. Bill Dyson, State Rep., D-94 Size: 68,000 Square Feet Hon. Toni Harp, State Senator, D-10 Cost: $28 Million Jose Crespo, Senior...... Student Perspective Architects: Dewberry Goodkind, Inc. Pizw Architects: Paul Pizw, AlA Parents Presentation

Construction Manager: Turner Construction Mayoral Countdown with Cannon Firing from Quinnipiack; Performance of Sea Chanteys & Flag Raising Program Manager: Gilbane Building Company Gilbane Project Manager: Robert Lynn Reception to follow with music by The Shipping News

Student Led Tours

New Haven School Construction Program, New Haven Public Schools 54 Meadow Street, New Haven CT 06519 phone: 203-946-6810 About the Renovation Features: Marine Biology Labs Aquaculture/Sound is a regional vocational aquaculture/agriculture high school focused on preparing New Boat Launch students from the New Haven region for careers in the New Pedestrian Boardwalk to Connecticut shoreline aquatic industries, such as boat New Haven Harbor repair and technologies, marine biology, commercial fishery, and pollution control. Hydroponics Greenhouse New Haven has the state's deepest natural harbor. This Marine Mechanics & Boat Shop important feature is responsible for the city's early and Agriculture & Science Labs ongoing business development as well as that of the state and the region. The school's location allows for a bird's eye Fish Production Lab view of the impact of shipping, commerce, transportation, Fixed Pier and recreation and the opportunity to evaluate the environmental effects of all of these on our natural resources. The windows were changed to reflect the style of the Taking advantage of a site that previously provided waste neighborhood and to complement the deco feel. Double treatment, engineers and architects worked to integrate hung windows were installed in all the structures. four existing buildings and new construction into a The campus facilities include sophisticated marine biology comprehensive campus with features unique to the laboratories, boat building workshops, and extension to the program requirements fixed pier on South Water Street, extension of the existing Soil contamination from the waste water plant prevented marine railway, construction of a new boat launch ramp, the use of those buildings. The pilings were salvageable and a pedestrian walkway into New Haven Harbor. and provided the foundation for the new structure. The design of the new building takes its cue from the previous one and incorporates the art deco linear banding in different colors and textures of masonry. N ew Haven operates the largest school construction program in the State of Connecticut, and one of the largest per capita in the country. Begun in 1995, the Citywide School Construction program has evolved into a national model for its massive scope, innovative financing and high degree of community involvement.

Under this initiative, all of New Haven's schools will be substantially renovated or replaced by the year 2011. To date, 12 projects have been completed, 7 are under construction, and 10 are in the design and planning phase.

The School Construction Program is under the direction of Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. who chairs the Citywide School Building Committee. Under the Mayor's leadership, the City has committed more than $1.15 billion toward this effort. "It is our responsibility to provide a first-class learning environment for our kids," said the Mayor. "We're providing facilities that are not just beautiful and appropriate to the neighborhoods they inhabit, they also provide a spectrum of services, from pre-kindergarten to academics to health clinics to community activity. There is no better investment than in our children."

School Construction Projects to date Completed Under Construction In Design

Hill Regional Career Fair Haven Middle School Prince/Welch School High School Fair Haven K-8 Jepson Magnet School Edgewood School Jackie Robinson School Celentano School Lincoln-Bassett School Nathan Hale School Barnard Clarence Rogers School Old Betsy Ross School Troup Harry A. Conte West Hills Central Kitchen Beecher Magnet School Truman School Coop Arts James Hillhouse High School Clinton Fieldhouse (at Hillhouse) Hooker 1 & 2 Isadore Wexler School Wilbur Cross High School Katherine Brennan School Betsy Ross Arts Magnet Middle School Aquaculture School School Construction Non-Profit Organization New Haven Public Schools U.S. Postage 54 Meadow Street PAID Permit No. 1178 New Haven, CT 06519 New Haven, Cf Citywide School Construction Program

Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. & Dr. Reginald Mayo, Superintendent of Schools

Cordially invite you to the Dedication of the Sound School Regional Vocational Aquaculture Center

1 he Sound chool

Saturday, May 31, at Noon 60 South Water Street, New Haven

with reception to follow

Student Performances Tours Water Activities Food & Fun

The School Construction Program is a $1.15 Billion, 15 year program to completely revitalize New Haven Schools OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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May 22,2003

Ms. Irene Linik Mary Wade Home 118 Clinton A venue, #45 New Haven, CT 06513

Dear Ms. Linik:

Best wishes and thanks so much for taking the time to write and let me know what's on your mind.

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May22, 2003

Major General William A. Cugno Adjutant General State of Connecticut Military Department Office of Emergency Management State Armory 360 Broad Street Hartford, CT 06105-3780

Dear General Cugno:

I write to express my concern regarding the management of the Emergency Operations Center grant application process by your department. As you are aware, under the FEMA Supplemental 2002 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Phase One Grant Program monies were made available to states to perform assessments of their state and municipal EOCs. Phase Two of this grant program provides monies for development of and/or improvement of State and local EOCs.

The City of New Haven received a letter from John T. Wiltse, State Director, dated May 12, 2003 and hand delivered on May 13,2003. This communication included a copy of the completed assessment of New Raven's EOC, which we were seeing for the first time. The letter indicated that the deadline for making application to the Federal Government for funding was May 17, 2003 and directed the city to directly apply to FEMA Region I for federal funding rather than prepare a request to be included as part of the State's application.

Despite the late notification from your office, City staff worked diligently over the next 48 hours to complete an application. During this time, a conversation between Margaret Targove, City of New Haven Public Safety Planner, James Moore, Deputy Director of New Raven's EOC and staff from your office was held. In this conversation, your staff reiterated that the State would not be able to apply on behalf of municipalities due to time constraints, and would only submit an application on behalf of the State's EOC while asking cities to apply directly to FEMA.

Given that future homeland security funding will also be applied for and disseminated.through the State government structure, I am concerned that this does not bode well for municipalities.

phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 -11-This creative impression is the work of Kenneth Smith, a student at Hill Central. The "last-minute" notice from the State makes it very difficult for local governments to pull together meaningful and complete information for funding requests. Certainly, cities are happy to write applications for funding but we need to have sufficient information and advance notice to allow us to do so effectively.

We also need to be clear as to the federal funding agency's expectations about who will be submitting applications. When New Haven initially submitted its application directly to FEMA, we were told that this was not consistent with instructions provided to the State. We were able to resolve the issue with FEMA and our application was ultimately accepted, but the confusion this caused and appearance that the state doesn't have its act together are unfortunate.

I write to you at this point to express my concern and seek your assistance in rectifying this situation.

I look forward to your response. Thank you.

The Honorable John Rowland The Honorable Rosa DeLauro The Honorable Christopher Dodd The Honorable Joseph Lieberman Connecticut Conference of Municipalities 6:30 PM PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Notice of Aldermanic Meeting Of The City Of New Haven

Greetings:

You are hereby required to meet in the Aldermanic Chambers of the City of New Haven on the date and time below.

MONDAY The 2nd Day JUNE 2003

At 7:00 O'clock, P. M

Given under my hand this 23rd DAY MAY 2003

The Seal Of The Citi Of New Haven OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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May23, 2003

Mr. Robert Horton #03-B-0613 Livingston Correctional Facility P.O. Bx 1991 Sonyea, New York 14556-0049

Dear Mr. Horton:

This is in response to your letter dated May 16th with regard to your request of the New Haven Chamber of Commerce.

Please know that the New Haven Chamber of Commerce is located at 900 Chapel Street, lOth Floor, New Haven, CT 06510 and their phone number is (203) 787-6735. The Executive Director is Mr. Anthony Rescigno.

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May 22, 2003

Mr. Harvey Cohen 95 Judwin Avenue New Haven, CT 06515 Dear Mr. cr:f~pJ<- ( It was good to hear from you.

I liked your idea of bringing rowing to New Haven as a school sport and did some investigating. Our neighbor, Joe Canzenella of the Board of Education, advises that all New Haven public school students are invited by Yale University to participate in its rowing program. Yale instructs at the Payne-Whitney Gym and then takes the rowers out on the Housatonic. Despite this open offer, Joe says there is not a lot of interest, and that at any given time only five or six kids participate.

I've also been told that instructional rowing requires a secluded area not subject to currents and wakes, and for this reason programs once proposed for Long Wharf and along the Quinnipiac have never come to fruition. Some years ago, Yale rowed on the West River near the Boulevard, and that's probably the only location that we could consider. However, given the costs associated with the sport and the fact that there is quite limited student interest, a rowing program doesn't appear to be feasible at this juncture.

··--··New Haven 'U'fl! phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 1998 ~This creative impression is the work of Edwin Ortiz, a student at Prince School. If you'd like to talk about this in further detail, Joe, once involved in rowing, is very knowledgeable on the subject and would be happy to hear from you (946-8497).

Thanks for sharing your ideas. You're a great neighbor and friend, to me and to New Haven.

Very truly yours, OFFICE OF THE MAYOR I 65 CHURCH S TREET • N EW H AVEN • C ONNECTICUT 065 I 0 ~ ~ J OHN D ESTEFANO, JR. The vision of New R aven 's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource ." July 23, 2003

Richard Doyle Regional Administrator Federal Transit Administration Transportation System Center Kendall Square 55 Broadway, Ste. 904 Cambridge, MA 02142

Dear Mr. Doyle:

I would like to take this opportunity to confirm my support for the proposed bus shelter and site improvements for the property located at 812-822 Chapel Street, otherwise know as the Phoenix Building Lot.

The property at 812-822 Chapel Street is a City owned property that has been vacant for a number of years and is an eyesore to an otherwise up and coming area of our downtown. Over the last few years the City has made significant investments and is currently working with private developers on rehabilitating the block on which the Phoenix Building Lot sits.

The proposed bus shelter and site improvements on this property will only add to the efforts that the City is making to revitalize this downtown neighborhood. To ensure the lot is preserved, the City will enter into a License Agreement with the Town Green Special Services District and Artspace to cover the areas of responsibility for site maintenance, liability insurance, utilities and other such issues.

The Town Green Special Services District will mow the grass in the summer months, water the landscaping from time to time, and collect trash. The Department of Traffic and Parking will maintain the.bus -shelter structure. Artspace will coorainate the activities that oc-cur wltllin file park such as exhibitions of art or performances and will maintain a liability insurance policy, which holds the City harmless for damages.

Thank you for your time. I look forward to continue working with you on this matter.

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~ WHEN ' D~NE" WEL_L IN A COMMUNITY -IT'S AS DIVERSE AS THAT - AND WHEN IT'S DONE BADLY, IT'~ONE KIND~ IN AWAY - LIKE THE STRENGTH OF AME THE STRONGEST MULTI-FAMILY EXISTS IN ENVIRONMENTS OF CHOICE AND DIFFERENCE.

~ ~UKNOW: . (.!!;.)~FLEW INTO O ~HMm LAST NIGHT, AN AIRPORT BUILT BY TAXPAYERS FROM ALL OVER AMERICA A GENERATION AGO; (!).ATTENDED THEiUNlVERSiTY OF CONNECTICUT COURTESY OF THE SUPPORT OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. I EARN A LIVING BECAUSE OF THAT; 0. LEFT MY GRANDMOTHER'S MULTIFAMILY HOUSE AND SPENT MOST OF MY YOUTH IN A HOUSE FINANCED BY A '¥ETERANJS,.MQRT,GAGE.; ~y LIFESTYLE ANti THAT OF MY TWO SISTER'S IS NOT COMPROMISED BY MY MOTHER'S HEALTH BECAUSE OF MEDIG~RE· ; . ~~OLDEST BOY ATTENDS THE UNIVERSITY ~F ~cONNECTICUT- HIS CAR INSURANCE COSTS MORE

THAN THE TUITION. ~ d ~ ~ ---1""'0 \ "-..)' \ 4..> • I ,. I GOT HERE TODAY BECAUSE OF THE INVESTMENT OF FAMILY, TEACHERS, MENTORS- AND THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE I NEVER KNEW, WHO DIDN'T KNOW ME- BUT WHO SHARED WITH ME .A' VISION OF A PLACE·./ u•& ~ o:t:" .4 ~ E:A c._

THE PLACE IS CALLED AMERICA AND THE VISION IS CALLED THE SOCIAL CONTRACT. ____.

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• BUT I DON'~T TO TALK ABOUT HOU@ijG)FIRST- BUT JUST THAT ~ICE AND DIFFERENCE. ~'-J0E.SVN~~v

• RATHER SAY SOMETHING ~1l@Ut3~~Wffi\~~ 1~RO'l!ND THE HOUSING.~ , SORT OF SOME RULES OF THE ROAD THAT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP IN MIND- AND IGNORE AT OWN RISK. ~~.u • AND THATflUS&,;JS';;::PO .ff,ffiNK;<:OF :'fiC>11SIN6 '· WS\NN-END-T0 t1Pb.-',.Y ~ Ilf'SELF,'biSTINCT, UNCONNECTED TO IT'S il"f>,:>""'~ SURROUNDINGS. TO THINK ABOUT IT THAT WAY IS T~ u;::g s-11,-e1 GUARANTEE FAILURE. ~ C3 p~~..$- .J~ • AND IN THAT REGARD THERE'S MUCH TO BE SAID: ~ YABOUT S*SE~\' , CIVILITY AND PREDICTABILITY IN 0 ~~Di1 COMMUNITIES; YABOUT Sft-H'G~LS, AND CHILDREN ARRIVING IN KINDERGARTENPREPAREDTOLEARN-NOTALREADY BEHIN~D~;~~~~~~~~==~~~~~~ ~BOUT DEFINING THE QOMPETITIVE· ADVANll~?~F · t..,lO~ YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BillLDING WE~ AROUND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH; YABOUT CREATING Ql1~.I ~fY, ' WELCOMINli·;: ...ct"'"''- CQJ\tMl)NI~IES THAT OFFER ENTIRE RANGES OF ACTIVITIES AND POSSIBILITIES; BUT 1 l''"' ,I ...

• BUT I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER SOMETHING 1\'IORE BASI€, MORE ELEMENTAL TO WHY WE'VE COME TOGETHER. IN POLITICS I HAVE LEARNED MANY LESSONS- THE MOST IMPORTANT BEIN= NOTIDNG FOR GRANTi@;> SINCE I'M FIRST UP, I'M N E POWER HITTER- MY JOB IS TO -GET US ON BASE. SO FIRS~ SOME THOUGHTS ABOUT CITIE~AND SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND ABOUT CITIES, AND THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THEM AND WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR THEM. @ • SO A BIO&O~¥~ESS6N, IF I MIGHT. ACTUALLY THE AVORITE BIOIJOGY LESSON- CON---~ - 1.) A TRUTH. OITIES · ¥A~B ,~ ~ N0.1)~_Af/JlJR!4"L~ ffHE¥ ·ARE

LQ r\ .. "\" \-0 L..l..o ~e. u· . C:A-- ~c::::::A '0 ?- ci) ·G • WHAT FOLLOWED OVER THE NEXT 360 YEARS- CASCADE OF HUMAN CHOICES, SUMMING lf- OeiE~HERt!F. O CREA~E <)Y\~L~ ·LACE, DISTINCT AND -DIFFEREN;r~,FROM ANYWHERE ELSE: \ 1. BUSINESSES OPENING AND CLOSING; 2. FORTUNES MADE AND LOST; 3. LOCAL ECONOMIES: GLOBALIZING; 4. BUILDINGS PUT UP, RIPPED DOWN AND BLOCKS BUILT UP ALL OVER AGAIN; 5. WAVES OF IMMIGRANTS ARRIVING AND BECOMING; .,.,..., q1Z AND I 6. THAT WHICH WAS CERTAIN AND PREDICTABLE- NO ~'> / \ v\' r:>o' •...::> .. LONGER EXISTS OR IS EVEN REMEMBERED. ~0~

~ • ALL THE CHOICES, OVER ALL THE YEARS, BUILDING e• PLACE- DIFFERENT FROM ANY OTHER.

~. ALL THE CHOICES OVER ALL THE YEARS GIVING WAY TO A6->9 GNE :FINAL,JAND iABSOLUTE CHOI<2~THAT DEFINES COMMUNITY, THAT DEFINES CITIES, IN ALL OUR LIVES OVER ALL THE YEARS: 1. THE CHOICE TO LIVE AMONG ONE ANOTHER. -- -- __.. -- • WHEN ALL ELSE HAS PASSED, WHAT ENDURES, WHAT TIES IT ALL TOGETHER, IS OUR CHOICE TO LIVE AMONG ONE ANOTHER: 1. WHETHER FIRST FOR DEFENSE; 2. OR THEN FOR COMMERCE; 3. OR FOR ARTS AND CULTURE; 4. TO LEARN FROM ONE ANOTHER AND FROM THE GREAT INSTITUTIONS AND LIBRARIES; BUT ALWAYS AND FINALLY HE CHOICE TO ASSOCIAT,TO EXPERIENCE ALL THE , TIMULATION AND RICHNESS AND POSSIBILITIES THAT -. []THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE HAS TO OFFER.

Yo....:> ~o~o? ., ~ --V 0J • ALL THE THINGS THAT COMPLETE AND PERFE~T US, • ALL THAT IS THE BEST ABOUT US OURSELVES, • ALL OF IT- GQJ\fES ··. FROM~UR · A~SOEIATIONWITll· ONE . ~Q.J}HER.

• AND THAT IS WHY CITIE~e, AND ·'WILL ENDURE/NOW AND OVER TIME.

• BECAUSE ALL THE POSSIBILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF OUR OWN LIVES BECOME BIGGER IN THE COMPANY OF, AND ASSOCIATION WITH, ONE ANOTHER: 1. EVERY GRACE, EVERY SKILL, EVERY TALENT, EVERY THING ABOUT US IS MAGNIFIED, ENRICHED AND MADE LARGER IN ASSOCIATION WITH ONE ANOTHER.

~ • THE STRENGTH OF AMERICk~IS NOT OUR DIVERSITY- Y ~ SOLELYTHATWEAREDIFFERENT. WATCHIRAQRIGHT t'i'' NOW AND YOU CAN SEE THAT DIFFERENCE ALONE DOES NOT ENRICH. .,.... ,..,...... , . . "'1 s c Of'-'"~._)~~- • RATHER OUR SPIRIT, THE STRENGTH OF AM COME ., FROM OUR CHOICE TO BAPTIZE OURSELVE DIFFERENCES OVER AND OVER AGAIN- AND= TO THEREBY ENLARGE THE POSSIBILITIES OF OUR DEMOCRACY.

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• MANY MOVEMENT: 1. WORKER'S RIGHTS AT THE TURN OF THE LAST CENTURY; 2. CIVIL RIGHTS IN THE 1950'S AND 1960'S; AND 3. THE WAVES OF IMMIGRATION THROUGH IT ALL. • AMERICA CONTINUALLY REBIRTHING, CONTINUALLY REDEFINING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AMERICAN. ~ • ~t- .A-c..<-f-~-;- O'U~ ~~1'1~'1\ _... lf:lcf/ .J...:>o-( eu/o..s( ~-;-r.,v-'-EscJ - ~\----~~~~------~~~ ~,...r-',,j~ & FRf ~·~()..>-. ~ ,A."7~~\. ~ c,~' ' ' ---ANli'. ANIITH11'.U ~·~v:n~~' .""'"'T"""rw...::h~~~,. N~ 114~~ -U ,-+~ '-o~? _.. --- .:::,TI-.)6~ • AND IF WE WANT TO UNDERSTAND WHAT KIND OF ~ HATRED COULD HAVE RESULTED IN 9/11, WE NEED ONLY c'~ LOOK TO OUR CHOICE TO ASSOCIATE, TO ENRICH OURSELVES FROM ONE ANOTHER, TO SEE THEIR REAL FEAR. THAT THEIR OWN POWER WOULD BE CHALLENGED AND CRUMBLE UNDER THE ENERGY OF PEOPLE AND IDEA'S, VALUES AND IDEALS, FREELY EXCHANGED.

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• SO, MY GOD, WHAT HAS THIS TO DO WITH MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING? WELL, NARROW MINDS ARE NOT ONLY FOUND OVERSEAS. -..41-S.O ,.,. O<.. M.. A.)z;~ I c; ,,..., ~'"( ~ • LET'S RECALL WHAT MMJTI-"FAMII!.YHOiJSING'iS AND ,.~AT IT DOES. IT PROVIDES CHOICE: ~HE _ CH~IC~ TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY ~OU ,,·WERE ~ISED IN, BUT WHERE HOUSING PRICES HAVE GONE THROUGH THE ROOF; @) THE CHOICE TO LIVE IN A DOWNTOWN THAT IS EXCITING, CLOSE TO WORK, AND CENTRAL TO GREAT QUALITY OF LIFE; ®THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE DECENT, SAFE, . FFORDABLE HOUSING FOR YOUR FAMILY; HE CHOICE TO LIVE IN SUPPORT-IVE ENVIRONMENTS, FOR HEALTH, LIFESTYLE OR ECONOMIC REASONS; THE CHOICE TO USE LAND IN A SENSIBLE FASIDON, TO EASE RATHER THAN CREATE CONGESTION, TO VALUE DENSITY AND TO ENSURE PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE.

• FOR MANY THOUGH, MULTI FAMILY HOUSING MEANS ETHING ELSE: IS THE SUM OF A BUNCH OF FEARS, AND ~GNORANCE'S, AND PREJUDICES, THAT SOMEONE HEARD AND LEARNED YEARS AGO- PROBABLY AT THEIR IDGH SCHOOL; ~-iT ...MEANS FAMILIES. WHO HAVE KIDS, WHO ARE ~PENSIVE TO EDU

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' • SEE tiS NOT A ZERO SUM GAME WHERE WE HAVE TO CRE~ A LOSE~OR EVERY WINNER~ THEtS:E€RET "OF ;.,-~tit~ f~ AMERICA HAS ALWAYS BEEN THAT THE WHOLE OF THE NATION, IS MORE THAN THE SUM OF HER PARTS.

• CHOICE IN HOUSING, CREATES STRENc;THi1 AND THERE ARE FEW CHOICES THAT WE MAKE IN THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITIES THAT DEFINE THEM, AS DO THE CHOICE WE - AND OUR NEIGHBORS IN CONTRAST OR COOPERATION WITH US- MAKE ABOUT HOUSING.

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(]) f){{}\),, xfl HE BIGGER GAME , \\ ST@t &)•rt'-- ~ . • ..SKlr A WORD ABOU~O CHOICE AND TO QUALITY COMMUNITIES THAT IS HAPPENING,RIGHT NOW I 0 AND IS DIMINISHING OUR CHANCES FOR SUCCESS. - 1-\o<.:>s•..k.> ~....,.( ~rrf4«_ • I'D SUGGEST THAT OUR AMERICA, OUR ~OCRACY, DEPENDS UPO~~EAL "·THAT .WE MAKE ~~T WITH THE ;1J1U( GOVERNMEN~ WITH ONE ANOTHER. AND NOT JUST WITH EACH OTHER- BUT WITH EACH OTHER OVER TIME.

• THAT THE]ffi IS A CONNECTION BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENTfrHE PRESENT AND THE FUTURE/THAT WHO WE AMERICANS BECOME IS IN LARGE MEASpRE DETERMINED liT...WHAT WE DO TODAY/WHAT WE 1 BELIEVE TODAY/AMi BY wliAT WE ASPIRE TO BECOME.-&oDA--1 \

• OUR CITIES, OUR COM~ITIES, ~CEED BECAUSE OF A ;PRECIOUS BALANCE OF RIGHTS, Oifd:GATIONS AND (!yROTEClJONS:

G)THE RIGHT TO A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD; Cb)PROTECTION OF PERSONS· AND PROPERTY; 'AND C!:!HE OBLIGATION TO INVEST IN ONE ANOTHER AND THOSE INSTITUTIONS THAT ENSURE THOSE RIGHT~il ~ AND PROTECTIONS . -- ~~ VV • AND A CENTRAL RESPONSIBILITY OF POLITICAL " Y" / LEADERSHIP IS NOT ONLY TO BE AN EXECUTOR OF THE ~ RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS OF OUR COMMUNITIES -BUT ~ALS. O GUIDE OUR INVESTMENTS: L::)!:o HELP OUR COMMUNITIES SEE OUR OWN SH0RTCOMINGS; ~0 IDENTIFY OUR OPPORTUNITIES; ~0 LEAD BY PROVIDING A POSITIVE, INSPIRING VISION F WHAT WE CAN ACCOMPLISH FOR ALL OF US; AND 0 UNDERTAKE THIS JOURNEY TOGETHER BY ~EFINING OUR COMMUNITIES BY WHAT WE SHARE RATHER THAN BY WHAT DIVIDES US. 0 • OUR VISIONS, OUR DREAMS. SHOULD BE SO LARGE THAT IT'S GOING TO TAKE ALL OF US TO GET THE JOB DONE. WE SHOIIIJD NOT DREAM SMALL, MEAN DREAMS.

• YOU ARE HERE TODAY BECAUSE YOU SEEK TO DREAM BIG DREAMS FOR YOUR COMMUNITIES. BUT NARROW MINDS, AND MEAN DREAMS ARE EVERYWHERE.

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WE ARE WIRED, WE ARE JUICED, WE ARE A NATION WHO IS STRONG BECAUSE WE HAVE NEVER FAILED TO MAKE OURSELVES BIGGER.

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165 CHU RCH STREET • N Ew HAVEN • CoNNECTICUT 06510

JoHN D ESTEFANO, JR. The vision ?f New Haven 's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource. ,.,

May 25 , 2003

Miss Wendy Ginsberg 7 Pondview Ct. Jericho, NY 11753

Dear Wendy,

Thank you for your letter of May 9, 2003. I don't know anyone else from Jericho, so you are the first person I have ever corresponded with from there. Today is Sunday and I am about to go to a Memorial Day Ceremony on the New Haven Green. I came Downtown early to go to City Hall to do some work and now I have a few minutes, so I thought it would be a good time to write you.

1. WHAT IS AN ORDINARY DAY BEING MAYOR LIKE? Mostly I do three things. First, I am in charge of a City workforce of about 4,200 people with a gross annual budget of about $500 million. So a lot of my time is spent listening, thinking and talking about the operation of our government. The largest City department is education, followed by police and fire. We also do lots of other things.

As Mayor I also meet with and talk to a lot of people. As I said earlier I will be speaking in a few 1ninutes to some people who are interested in Memorial Day. I do things like that a lot - meeting and talking to and listening to groups of people who care about different things.

Third I lobby. This means I try to get people to do things with the City of New Haven, for cities and towns generally, or for the people who live and work in New Haven. In this way I am a kind of salesperson representing my City. I usually arrive at my Office at 6:45 a.m. and get home anywhere between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. during the week. On weekends I also work - but usually in the mornings and evenings attending events.

2. WHAT OR WHO INSPIRED YOU TO RUN FOR MAYOR? It was just something I always wanted to do because I liked it. I worked on my first political campaign when I was 14. I then went to college and graduate school and got degrees in political science and public administration. I worked for the City in various civil service and appointed positions from 1980 to 1989. In 1989 I ran for Mayor and lost. In 1993 I ran again, but won. I have been Mayor ever since! Mostly I like working with people in the community that I was born in.

New Haven ..... phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 i"ffrf! '«This creative impression is the work of Israel Mercado , a student at Prince School. 1998 3. DO YOU THINK BEING A MAYOR IS HARDER THAN BEING A GOVERNOR? Well sometimes yes, and sometimes no depending on the city and the state. Connecticut is a pretty wealthy state, so being governor isn't so bad. New Haven has relatively more people with problems and that makes it harder for our City. Basically I think everybody should do whatever it is that they enjoy and in an area where they feel that they are making things better for other people. That's the way I feel about being Mayor.

Well, I hope this letter helps you. Tomorrow is Yale's Commencement. Perhaps someday you'lllive in New Haven - and who knows- I might be in Jericho!

Take care - and don't forget to dream big dreams for yourself.

P.S. I have included some things about Yale and New Haven that I thought you might find interesting. O FFICE OF THE MAYOR

165 CHURCH STREET • NEW HAVEN • CONNECTICUT 06510 ~ r ~ JOHN DESTEFANO, JR. The vision of New Haven's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource*

May 29,2003

U.S. Senator Chris Dodd Putnam Park 100 Great Meadow Road Wethersfield,:::;; 10:, S. Dear Senator /uuU

In the past decade, there has been tremendous change in the way our nation's banks operate. Global financial integration, innovations within the industry, and regulatory changes at the state and federal level have propelled change. Many banks have sought to utilize these trends to create growth and widen the scope of their services. Specifically, some mutual banks have sought to convert to shareholder-ownership in an effort increase their capitalization and expand the services that they can competitively offer.

For example, the Board of Directors of New Haven Savings Bank - presently a Connecticut chartered mutual bank - often considers the potential benefits of conversion to shareholder ownership. An ownership shift from depositors to shareholders creates many uncertainties about a bank's role in local lending and economic growth, in local philanthropy, and in community-based civic leadership. Thus, I am writing to request a review of the local economic effects that banks converting from mutual-ownership to shareholder-ownership create in their host cities and regiOns.

I feel such a review would be helpful in providing guidance to depositors, civic and political leaders, businesspeople, and other stakeholders engaging banks attempting to demutualize. My hope is that comprehensive research into this topic would empower community leaders and consumers with the information to ensure that conversions to shareholder-ownership achieve a balance between enhancing market efficiency, improving consumer options, and protecting lending and service equity.

Thank you for your consideration of this request. And as always, thank you for the great job you do on behalf of Connecticut.

Very truly yours,

New Haven txox• phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 * This creative impression is the work of Frank Greene, a student at Katherine Brennan School

mr1998 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

165 CHURCH S TREET • N EW H AYEN • C ONNECTICUT 06510

JOHN D ESTEFANO, JR. The vision of New R aven's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource.* May 23 , 2003

Ms. Constance Fleming P.O. Box 1474 New Haven, CT 06506-1474

Dear Ms. Fleming:

Thank you for your recent letter concerning public restrooms.

As you know, City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., and the public is welcome to use the first floor restroom facilities. Keeping City Hall open on the weekends for this purpose would be quite expensive, in that we'd have to bring in additional security and we would no longer be able to realize energy savings by reducing the use of heat (or air conditioning) and lighting.

The issue of creating downtown restroom facilities is one we've researched. Unfortunately, such a facility would be prohibitively expensive to develop, maintain and staff, and at a time of deep fiscal constraints, it is just not a feasible project to pursue.

With any large event on the Green, the Health Department requires the provision of portable public restrooms and determines how many on an event-by-event basis. So, for a good part of the summer season, since we have many events, the portable restrooms are there for public use. In addition, as you mention, the Library facilities are open.

I have been assured that the renovated Chapel Square Mall will contain public restroom facilities. While this doesn't solve the problem for the short-term, we know that relief is in sight.

Thanks for taking the time to write and let me know what's on your mind. Ve~JJ~~o d~••r DeStefM?t iU'il! phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 1998 *This creative impression is the work of Edwin Ortiz, a student at Prince School. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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JOHN DESTEFANO, JR. The vision of New Raven's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource*

May 27,2003

Mr. James F. Byrnes, Jr., Commissioner State of Connecticut Department of Transportation 2800 Berlin Turnpike P.O. Box 317546 Newington, CT 06131-7546

Re: City of New Haven- Clinton Avenue School DOT #92-100-lSSA Dear Commissioner By,te:(c•1

The purpose of this letter is to request that the Department of Transportation make available to the City of New Haven a piece of property located on Bailey Street, which was owned by the State Department of Housing and conveyed to the State Department of Transportation in 1994. This property will enable the New Haven Public Schools to carry out much-needed site improvements to the Clinton A venue School, located on 293 Clinton A venue.

As part of the New Haven Public Schools Citywide School Building Program, Clinton A venue School in the Fair Haven section of the City is being redesigned for use as a pre-K-8 school. Construction to renovate and add to the existing school will begin in May 2004, and the school will be completed and ready for occupancy in August 2005.

The existing school (built in the early 1900s) has limited parking; with an expansion, it will continue to have limited parking. The land mentioned above-- DOT #92-100- 155A --currently is vacant and, combined with two small vacant lots owned by an estate, will provide approximately 55-60 much-needed parking spaces. The land is located adjacent to the east side of I-91, and Bailey Street separates the DOT-owned land and the school building. A site plan is attached.

NewHave.n ltxttx• phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 iijiP * This creative impression is the work of Patty Muench, a student at Conte West Hills School 1998 The simplest procedure would be for the DOT to convey the property to the City of New Haven on behalf of the Board of Education. Of course, we would be happy to discuss other potential arrangements, such as a long-term lease.

Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to your response.

cc: Dr. Reginald Mayo, Superintendent of Schools David Labossiere, Division Chief for Property Management, DOT Thomas Roger, Program Director, School Construction Program Susan Weisselberg, Program Coordinator, School Construction Program Kenneth Boroson, Architect

RATE BILL-GRAND LIST FOR YEAR OCTOBER 1, 2002

The list of names, in the tax records of the city,

Twenty-seven thousand two hundred seventy-seven (27 ,241) accounts inclusive, of resident and non-resident owners of real estate in the City of New Haven,

Three thousand four hundred seventy two (3,267) accounts of resident and non resident owners of personal property in the City of New Haven,

Fifty thousand two hundred ninety-three (52,403) accounts of resident and non-resident owners of passenger motor vehicles in the City of New Haven,

Together with the amounts contained in the City's tax data files against the name, the entire tax totaling $151,402,404.19 is the "Rate Bill" for the City ofNew Haven · containing the proportion which each individual therein named is to pay according to the assessment list of the Grand List for the year October 1, 2002 as recommended and submitted by the Controller of the City of New Haven to the Board of Aldermen of the City of New Haven, and approved and levied by said Board of Aldermen on

New Haven, Connecticut this 23th day of May, A. D., 2003

\ ~ _ _ Mayor . ~ Controller T 0: C. J. Cuticello, Tax Collector of the City of New Haven, County of New Haven, State of Connecticut

Greetings:

By authority of the State of Connecticut you are hereby commanded forthwith to collect of each person named in the annexed list his proportion of the same as therein stated, being a tax laid by the City of New Haven of the 19th day of May A.D., 2003 and you may on July 1, 2003 collect such tax forthwith by authority of the provisions of Title 12, Chapter 204, Section 12-130, General Statutes of Connecticut, Revision of 1958 and all amendments thereto, and of any other present or future legislation providing for the levy and collection of any tax, and also by virtue of the provisions of the Charter of the City of New Haven and its amendments thereto, and you shall within eighteen months after said July 1, 2003 or after the final installment thereof shall have become due and payable exclusive of each lawful abatement which shall have been made under the provisions of said Chapter 204 and all amendments thereto, and of any other present or future legislation in relation thereto, and also the provisions of the Charter of the City of New Haven, 1993 Revised, exclusive of each lawful deduction because of a correction which shall have been made under provision of Chapter 204, Section 12- 130, General Statutes of Connecticut, Revision of 1958, and all amendments thereto, and any other legislation providing for collection of taxes and exclusive of each uncollectible tax which shall have been lawfully transferred to the suspense book in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 204, aforesaid, and as amended, and exclusive of each tax, the lien for which shall have been continued by certificate, proceed to collect such tax as it shall have been increased by interest, penalties, fees, and charges, and shall, when collection shall have been made, pay the same together with all interest, penalties, fees, and charges to the Treasurer of the City of New Haven, subject, however, to such part of the provisions of Chapter 204, aforesaid, together with its amendments, and also the provisions of the Charter of the City of New Haven, 1993 Revised, as may relate to the warrant herein issued.

And if any person fails to pay his proportion of said tax upon demand, you are to levy upon his goods and chattels and dispose of the same as the law directs and after satisfying said tax and the lawful charges, return the surplus, if any, to him, and if such goods and chattels do not come to your knowledge, you are to levy upo~ his real estate and sell enough thereof to pay his tax and the cost of levy, and give to the purchaser a deed thereof.

Dated at New Haven, Connecticut this 23th day o Mr. Gualberto Ruano, CEO Genaissance Pharmaceuticals 5 Science Park New Haven, CT 06511 May 27, 2003 GJrs-~.t,t', Dear Mr. Rfo:

In 1998, New Haven received the great honor ofbeing chosen as an All-America City by the 1998 National Civic League. Over the last four years, the City has continued to grow and demonstrate its character as an All-America City. New Haven is thriving as our strong neighborhoods, exciting downtown, and dynamic community life all demonstrate. More Sponsors than any other city of our size, we are the home to great institutions and great people. City of New Haven Whether it be in education, in the arts, or in service to the disadvantaged, New Haven Yale University continues to provide many glimpses of the great things American communities can achieve Community Foundation by working together. for Greater New Haven Greater New Haven During the last year, many of these great institutiqns and people have been working with us Chamber of Commerce to make New Haven an All-America winner once again. Our All-America City Steering Casa Otofial Committee has put together a strong application that tells the story of New Raven's efforts at Greater New Haven creating strong communities. The story focuses on detailing our City's efforts to create a Convention &Visitors Bureau positive sense of family for our residents through All Our Kin and the Male Involvement Greater New Haven Network and our commitment to children's education through the New Haven Public Leadership Center Schools Science Fair Program. The United Illuminating Company Yale-New Haven Hospital Thanks to the strength of this application, New Haven has been chosen as a finalist for the Fusco Corporation 2003 All-America City Award. In order to compete we must take a delegation to t-leet Bank Washington, D.C. from June 11th through June 15th. During the competition, 10 of the 30 McDonald's finalist cities will be chosen as an "All-America City 2003." It is our goal to show the rest JR Foods of New Haven of the country that New Haven remains a national model of how partnerships between Carriage House government, community, public and private sectors can work together to resolve issues.

We are writing to request a donation of $5,000 to support costs incurred from travel and the creation of the presentation itself. We anticipate taking 50 individuals to represent the three stories we mentioned above. We will contact you within the next week to schedule an appointment or provide any additional information you may desire.

Thank you in advance for your partnership and commitment to the citizens of New Haven.

Elizabeth K. Hilton Co-chair

Patricia McCann Vissep6 Patricia A. Scussel Co-chair Co-chair

New Haven All-America City Committee 165 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Stationery courtesy of R/S Paper· Printing courtesy of Harty Press Cesar Pe lli & Asso c iate s Architects

Cesar Pelli FAIA 30 July 2003 Fred W C l arke FAIA Rafael Pelli AlA

William E Butler AlA Mayor John DeStefano Jr. Mitchell A Hirs c h AlA City Hall Gregg E Jo ne s AlA 165 Church Street Mori ko Mosuoka AlA Lawrence S Ng AlA New Haven, CT 06510 Mark R Shoemaker AlA

Ph i llip G Bernstein FAIA

Dear Mayor DeStefano:

We appreciate the opportunity to work on the new facility for the Coop Arts and Humanities Regional Magnet High School. This new facility will symbolize the City of New Haven's commitment to the Arts, to education and to a more integrated relationship with the region .

We have spent the last few months studying the three sites that you had identified at th e beginning of our process. These sites are on Audubon Street (from State to Orange Streets), on College Street (from Crown to George Streets), and on Howe Street (from Chapel to Edgewood Streets). All three sites were chosen because they are large, potentially available properties and close to the two major Arts districts in New Haven: that of the Audubon Street corridor, and that of Downtown and Upper Chapel Street. As we have discussed, all three sites are constrained urban sites and all three have unique challenges to address in fitting appropriately the large program of the school.

We have studied the potential volume of the building on each of the siws, and the impact that the new building would have on the surrounding neighborhood. We have studied the 'fit' of the current and future Coop curriculum to the different Arts facilities in town. Finally, we have also worked with the School Construction Program Office to review potential site and building costs and site acquisition issues.

After having studied the three sites from all of these perspectives, we conclude that the Howe Street site would be the best location for the new school. We believe th at this site has the best combination of qualities of the three we have studied.

T he Howe Street site offers good curricular and functional advantages to the City's Publ ic Schools Program and to the City's and Yale's neighborhood interests by augmenting the developing upper Chapel Arts and commercial district with the addition of a community accessible Arts facility.

By locating the multi-purpose theater of the new building on Chapel Street, as is possible on the Howe Street option, a dynamic cultural amenity will be added to a block of New H aven that has continued to improve, but would benefit further from a cultural energizer. The new theater will stretch the arts facilities another block, and should serve as the catalyst for future development in this area. An improved local economy and increased multi-hour activity will

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Mayor John DeStefano Page 2 30 July 2003

further fortify the Dwight Neighborhood for residents and employees in the area. The school will have some facilities accessible to the community, further providing civic support to the area.

The Howe Street site is larger than the College Street site, allowing the school program to be housed in a friendlier, lower-scale building and affording more flexibility in arrangement of the various sized program elements. Due to the smaller size of the College Street site, the school would have to grow to six or seven stories-a height that brings operational and budget concerns to the project.

The Howe Street site is bordered by two secondary, and one major roadway, allowing for staff parking, bus drop off, patron/parent drop off and theater loading in such a way that this new traffic will have minimal impact on the surrounding neighborhood. College Street is a smaller site with no room for parking and is bordered by major roadways on which traffic routes do not permit easy loading scenarios. The Audubon Street site has congested, heavily trafficked small streets that cannot accommodate well additional bus or vehicle traffic.

The College Street location, surrounded by commercial activities, is not a compatible environment for the activities of the school. The Howe Street location, by virtue of its proximity to all of the Yale Arts facilities, provides the school with the possibility of enriching its curricular activities and amenities. Although the Audubon Street site is adjacent to an existing Arts district, the professional caliber of the Yale activities could inspire the Coop students to a greater degree than the more recreational-level Audubon Street Arts opportunities can.

Throughout the Yale/Coop curricular workshops that you initiated in .tv1ay of this year, we have enjoyed the participation of Yale arts administrators and faculty in devdoping curricular links with the High School. It is clear that the connections between the educational institutions are desirable for all parties. These curricular opportunities would be much easier to accomplish on a more regular basis on Howe Street.

We are looking forward to seeing you in the near future to continue our work for the new Coop High School. Please don't hesitate to call us in with any additional questions.

With my best regards,

Cesar Pelli

Att: Three Site Option Plan Layouts City of New Haven Map Illustrating Arts Districts and Three Site Options.

Cc: Sue Weisselberg, Tom Roger, Ben Burdsall; New Haven School Construction Program Fred Clarke, Anne Haynes, Files; Cesar Pelli & Associates OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 165 CHURCH STREET • N EW HAVEN • CONNECTICUT 06510

JOHN DESTEFANO, JR. Tl:•e vision of New I-la ven's children Mayor is our city's greatest n~source\1

July 30, 2003

Mr. Richard Levin President Yale University P. 0. Box 208229 New Haven, CT 06520 Dear President;v:n: ~~""'

As you know and as we discussed on the phone last week, for the last two tnonths, representatives from Yale University have been working with the School Construction Program and Cesar Pelli 's office in helping us develop a powerful vision for the future: a new Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School in New Haven with an enhanced arts curriculum and program, located in the downtown vicinity. This has been a valuable partnership and the new facility would promote many more arts opportunities and allow for more highly developed relationships with arts institutions, particularly those that are part of Yale University.

Like all construction projects, this one has budget limitations. In addition., there has been the challenge of identifying sites in the downtown vicinity that are acquirable, affordable and buildable. Siting new schools in New Haven is a difficult proposition, particularly downtown.

We now have identified and reviewed three potential sites. All three can ~ mstain the new building, which will have many more arts facilities, including a multi-·purpose theater, black box theater, music studios, dance studios, fine arts studios, and editing and video production facilities. All three are near arts district(s), to augment the relationships with other arts institutions. All three involve the acquisition of some existing :; ;urface parking areas and raise questions about replacement parking needs. However, as articulated in the attached letter and site plan option layouts from the project's architect, not all three sites are equal in their location, their cost and their ability to suppoti the new school.

The three sites are found on: Howe Street, between Chapel Street and approaching Edgewood Avenue; College Street, between Crown Street and George Street; and Orange Street, between Grove Street and Audubon Street.

New Haven txttxt phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 rmp \I This creative impression is the work of Patty Muench, a student at Conte West Hills School 1998 After careful review and analysis, the preferred site is the Howe Street site. It defines the block on the edge of downtown and near the arts facilities in a more beneficial fashion. It allows for the possibilities of some joint development, in facilities, in retail, in hospitality and in parking. It extends the downtown area and provides a gateway to Dwight. It provides for a building of some height, but not as tall as the building woul.d need to be on the College Street site, which ultimately is much more expensive and far less flexible.

Yale University owns much of the property - chiefly the surface parking - comprising the Howe Street site, and the site helps define one end of the Yale campus. I would like to proceed in a constructive fashion, with an opportunity for the architect to present the site options and design opportunities to you and then for us to discuss the proposal.

The joint development opportunities are exciting and far-reaching. The multi-purpose theater at the corner of Chapel and Howe Streets could become the interirn home for Yale Rep, while the University detetmines and develops Yale Rep's pre:mier long-tenn facility. We could add first-floor retail to the building along Howe Street We could add a boutique fifty-room hotel to expand the hospitality proffered by the Three Chimneys Inn. We could develop a parking structure in the middle of the block, or nr~arby.

Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School is an interdistrict magnet high school. Admission is by lottery. It is interest-based - and, with enhanced relatio Ji l!; hips with Yale arts facilities and other arts institutions, it can be more. The new facility offers New Haven and Yale the rare opportunity of developing a building and partnership that shapes our downtown neighborhood, bolsters opportunities for New Haven studt~nts and faculty, provides a first-class educational experience, enables the training of students to work in the arts arena, including Yale arts institutions, and becomes the jewel in our joint crown.

Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation. I look forward to hearing fr01n you and working with you to bring this new facility to ftuition, in a constructive fi:whion beneficial to Yale and to the City.

Very truly yours, cc: Dr. Reginald Mayo Cesar Pelli Henry Fernandez Karyn Gil varg Thomas Roger Susan W eisselberg O FFICE OF THE MAYOR

165 CHURCH STREET • N EW HAVEN • CONNECTICUT 06510

JOHN DESTEFANO, JR. The vision ?f New Raven 's children Mayor is our city's grea test resource*

July 28, 2003

Steve Mathews, Organizer Local217 425 College Street New Haven, CT 06511-6630

Dear Steve:

You are cordially invited to attend a coffee and cake reception at the l\ll.ayor' s Office on Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. to acknowledge and thank you for your cooperation and team effort with regard to the recent union concession~ : : .

Kindly respond to Rosemarie Lemley at 946-7682 to advise of your attendance. I hope you will all be able to attend and I look forward to thanking each of you personally.

Very truly yours, ~ eStefano, Jr.

New Haven trttx• phone 203.946.8200 fax 203.946.7683 i'ijifl * This creative impressio n is the work of Patty Muench, a student at Conte West ){ills School 1998 STATE OF CONNECTICUT OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT

('·- ,· .. - ·vi. ( ,· - ~ The Honorable John DeStefano, Jr. May 27, 2003 ·-... · Mayor 2:> -.. .- .. , ,,._ City of New Haven /'-...... '· r> ,, L ,-._~t:t 165 Church Street (, I' "·<..... New Haven, CT 06510 "- \..__ "'-.,.__ Subject: NOTICE OF GRANT CLOSEOUT ·,, Grant No.: BF01-24-01 YR4 Project Title: Safe Schools Program (New Haven) Program: Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3701 , Et. Seq., as ame·nded.

Dear Mayor DeStefano: This is to advise you that the above referenced grant has been officially closed. This notice signifies that the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has fulfilled its legal obligations under this grant and will deobligate any unspent funds, as noted. Kindly acknowledge receipt of this Notice of Grant Closeout by signing and returning a copy to this office to:

Office of Policy and Management Policy Development and Planning Division 450 Capitol Avenue - MS#52CPD Hartford, CT 061 06-1308

Please note that all project-related materials and accounting records must be maintained for a period of three years from the date of the final Financial Report, to en~ure availability of complete information should OPM or federal representatives request an audit of this grant.

If you have any questions or if we may be of assistance, please contact Stephen Moniz of my staff at (860) 418-6341 . The grant number shown above should be refer~nced in all correspondence.

-Brian Mattiello Under Secretary CC: Financial: Ms. Linda T. Hannans Project: Mr. CarlS. Babb

450 Capitol Avenue·· Hartford, Connecticut 06106-1308 www.opm.state.ct.us STATE OF CONNECTICUT OFFICE OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DIVISION 450 Capitol Avenue, MS#52CPD, Hartford, CT 06106-1308

NOTICE OF GRANT CLOSEOUT

Grantee: City of New Haven 165 Church Street New Haven, CT 06510

Federal EIN:

Grant No.: BF01-24-01 YR4 Project Title: Safe Schools Program (New Haven) Program: Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3701, Et. Seq., as amended.

Award Date: 7/6/2001 Grant Period: 7/1/2001 to 12/31/2001 Closeout Date: 5/27/2003

Original Award Actual Expenditures Total for Deobligation Federal Funds: $37,500.00 $34,786.00 $2,714.00 State Funds: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 State Match Funds: $12,500.00 $11,595.00 $905.00 Grantee Funds: $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 TOTALS: $50,000.00 $46,381.00 $3,619.00

By: Bnanb~-== Mattiello, Under Secretary Date: J I~ / l ~d

GRANTEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I hereby ackno"Ytedf\ receipt of this Notice of Grant Closeout

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Grant No. : BF01-24-01 YR4 Project Title: Safe Schools Program (New Haven) Program: Title I of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. 3701, Et. Seq., as amended

The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) has reviewed available materials and data pertaining to this grant and has determined, based upon the apparent reliability of those materials that this grant is closed, subject to the following conditions:

1. Closeout of this grant may be based, in part, on information provided by organizations external to OPM and on representations made by the grantee. Accordingly, OPM retains the right to recover disallowed costs or take other appropriate action if OPM determines that such information or representations are false or erroneous.

2. Grantees are required to conduct an audit of their financial operations annually or otherwise in accordance with the provisions of the State Municipal Audit Act, Chapter 111, of the Connecticut General Statutes and with Public Act 91-401, "A Single Audit for Recipients of State Financial Assistance". If federal funds are included, grantees must comply with the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-128 and A-133. When such an audit has been conducted, the grantee shall submit a copy of the auditor's report to OPM. Closeout of this grant shall not preclude OPM from recovering disallowed costs resulting from the findings of such an audit, or from the findings of a review conducted by OPM or its representative.

3. Title to real and/or nonexpendable personal property purchased with grant funds shall vest in the grantee for so long as the property continues to be used for the purposes of the grant or for other authorized purposes. It is the responsibility of the grantee to notify OPM when such property is no longer needed.

4. Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to this grant shall be retained for a period of three (3) years, with the following qualifications:

(a .) If any litigation, claim, or audit is started before the expiration date of the three (3) year period, the records shall be retained until all litigations, claims or audit findings involving the records have been resolved. The retention period starts from the date of the submission of the final expenditure report or, for grants that are renewed annually, from the date of the submission of the annual financial status report;

(b.) Records for non-expendable personal property acquired with OPM funds shall be retained for three (3) years after its final disposition. The Attorney General, the Auditors of Public Accounts, the Secretary of OPM, the Under Secretary of the OPM Policy Development and Planning Division and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have access to any pertinent audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcripts.

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165 CHURCH S TREET • N Ew H AVEN • C oNNECTI CUT 06510

JoHN D ESTEFANO, JR. The vision of New R aven's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource.* May 30, 2003

Lawrence D. McHugh Chairman, Board of Trustees Connecticut State University System 393 Main Street Middletown, CT 06457 Dear Mr. M~: \t\~~"\

I write to you to offer my thoughts on an important quality as you undertake the task of filling Mike Adanti's shoes.

I expect that the relationship between the University and the broader community will be a key consideration, and I look forward to working with a president who will build on Mike's work in making Southern claim its place as an active, important member of the New Haven community. Urban institutions of higher learning across the country are realizing that it is contrary to the role of the university in their students' education and in broader society to be disengaged from their. surroundings, and I have confidence that SCSU will continue to embrace a more responsible vision.

There are three initiatives in particular that the City of New Haven had recently begun working on with President Adanti:

Engagement with the West Rock Neighborhood

As you know, in the next few years the City will be rebuilding much of the West Rock neighborhood along the same lines as our HOPE VI rebuilding of the old Elm Haven housing project in the Dixwell neighborhood. As we work to transform this community, it is important that Southern be an engaged partner.

Currently, West Rock is a dilapidated, high-poverty area in which the only entrance and exit passes by the University. Our plans include introducing more diversity in housing, working with the Town of Hamden to connect the neighborhood with the Hamden street grid, and other efforts to end the isolation and poverty such as bringing some non-residential uses to the area and lobbying for an entrance to the Wilbur Cross Parkway. The practical effect of these changes will be to make West Rock more central to the University, as it becomes an entrance to campus.

New Haven ••••• ''iUI! phone 203.946.8200 f ax 203.946.7683 1998 *This creative impression is the work of Edwin Ortiz, a student at Prince School. In all of these plans, there are benefits to Southern from the transformation of this neighborhood similar - but even greater in scope - to the good Yale University has enjoyed as the former troubled neighborhood to its north, Dixwell, has grown into an attractive, livable community. SCSU has a role in ensuring the success of our efforts, however. It will be crucial that the University keep this area in mind as a possible development site. We will also likely need the new president's help in conveying the importance of the West Rock revitalization to State and Federal policy-makers.

Homeownership and Residential Development

SCSU has purchased a number of units along the entrances to campus for a host of reasons of self-interest, ranging from acquiring space for future growth to stabilizing boarding areas to improving the visual impression for students, parents and visitors.

A targeted employee homeownership program should be strongly considered as a logical next step, as taken by institutions as diverse as Yale University and the Mary Wade Home. Both institutions acquired and renovated adjacent blighted property, but built upon the goal of fostering a strong, stable setting by introducing a program to help their employees purchase homes. Yale's program encompasses almost half the City with over 5 20 participants, while Mary Wade focused on opportunities on immediately adjacent blocks - a mid-size initiative from Southern would significantly benefit both the University and the City.

Involvement in Education

Southern is perhaps the most important contributor to public education in the State of Connecticut because of its role in producing so many of our State's teachers. While SCSU has grown well beyond its initial function as a "teacher's college," I know it is still a central component of Southern's mission.

Southern works with the New Haven Public Schools on a limited basis in the capacity of teacher preparation and support of freshman teachers, and I believe there is an excellent opportunity for both parties to strengthen this relationship. I would like to see Southern develop new ways of engaging NHPS teachers in Alternate Routes of Certification and professional support and development. Most significantly, the pursuit of more radical ideas holds exciting possibilities. I believe we ought to structure a New Haven Public School to be managed and operated by Southern.

Southern Connecticut State University is an integral member of the New Haven community, and I look forward to working with the new president to build a strong personal and institutional relationship for the benefit of the University and the City. Please feel free to contact me with any questions, and perhaps we might discuss this matter further. OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

165 CHURCH STREET • NEW HAVEN • CONNECilOJT 06510 . ~; -~-,r: ,~:M ' ""'~ - ~ F';• : .J' I~j

JOHN DESTEFANO, JR. The vision of New Haven's children Mayor is our city's greatest resource*

May 30,2003

Mr. Gerald Clark, Consultant Greater New Haven Business &,Professional Association 192 Dixwell A venue New Haven, CT 06511

Dear Mr. Clark:

Congratulations! Your organization has been recommended and approved for community development funds during Fiscal Year 2003-2004. In April 2003, the New Haven Board of Aldermen approved the Consolidated Plan Statement of Activities for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPW A), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) programs for FY2003-2004 which begins July 1, 2003, subject to approval and release of funds by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). As part of the Aldermanic Order, Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association has been allocated $15,000 for the following: To provide business support and technical services to individuals and businesses within inner city and EZ communities.

FY03-04 contracts with the City of New Haven can be executed following the submittal and approval of the following items to A. Walter Esdaile, Small Business Initiative (SBI), 165 Church Street, 6th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510:

1. A Management Work Plan which indicates when efforts to meet objectives will be undertaken, the duration of the activity and the projected date of completion for each objective. The work plan must reflect the specific award amount and purpose approved by the Board of Aldermen for the activity indicated above. (See Schedule A) The City reserves the right to reject any portion of the Management Work Plan that does not comply with administrative and/or federal guidelines.

2. A detailed budget showing the categories in which expenditures will be made including a personnel services form if applicable. Please note that CDBG funds are not to be used for administrative costs of the organization. (See Schedule B)

3. A Certificate of Insurance for the appropriate amount of coverage ($1,000,000) with the City of New Haven named as an additional insured in accordance with Part I, 306 (Indemnification) of the City's Consolidated Plan contract: "The Contractor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of New Haven, its agents, servants and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting directly or indirectly from the performance of any obligations of the Contractor, its subcontractor or their agents or employees under this Agreement."

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1998 II( 4. Proof of 501(c)(3) status and tax identification number. If pending, please provide verification of submission of application and identification of a fiduciary that meets the City's guidelines. The City will accept the use of a fiduciary for a maximum period of one year.

5. Disclosure and Certification Affidavit (Form 1421).

In addition to the above-noted documentation, the items listed on the attached checklist are required prior to the execution of your contract. It is imperative that items 1 through 5, are submitted to SBI on or before Friday, June 27, 2003. Upon submittal of these documents, you will be scheduled to meet with Mr. Esdaile or designee, at which time you will be required to present the checklist items. On a case by case basis, project managers may request additional documentation.

Organizations that received funds during Program Year 28 (July 1, 2002-June 30, 2003) must also submit year end performance reports, all financial drawdowns, and the financial close-out report (Schedule C) prior to execution of FY03/04 contracts. Under no circumstances should the approved funds be expended or contractually committed until a contract has been executed. The City of New Haven cannot execute contracts or release any funds prior to receiving HUD clearance, which includes approval of the Annual Action Plan and environmental clearances for all physical development activities. It is only after we receive the proper clearance and subrecipients have submitted the required items that staff can proceed with the processing of contracts.

You should also be aware that, non-profit entities that expend or receive $300,000 or more in a fiscal year in federal awards (i.e, HOPWA, HOME, CDBG, 203K, Section 108, etc.), including those from other jurisdictions, are required to perform and submit to the City a copy of a single audit w~thin 120 days after the close of the organization's fiscal year. Please note that a non-federal source must be identified to pay for the audit if your organization has received less than $300,000 of federal funds.

Each organization must file an annual personal property declaration with the City Assessor prior to the execution of the contract. Those filed on or before November 1 will be included on the immediately preceding October 1 effective Grand List. Compliance is clearly and strictly the responsibility of the individual or entity. The City ofNew Haven is not required to notify any individual or entity of the requirements. Further, failure to comply, or omission of property, whether or not deliberate or intentional, may result in retroactive assessment, plus imposition of twenty-five percent penalty. In addition to penalties, some portions of the statutes included provision for fines and imprisonment for making false declarations or statements and/or failure to comply with audit requirements. Personal Property Declarations and Applications for consideration of Exempt Status are available at the Department of Assessments, City Hall, 165 Church Street.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Esdaile at 946-7684. He will be able to respond to your inquiries and assist with final preparation of work plans and budget submissions. Again, I congratulate you on your award. Your continued participation in the development of our community is vital for the revitalization of New Haven. Thank you for your support.

Very truly yo'(i, lLJ~S({o,., eStefano, Jr7""" Jr

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May 30,2003

Dear Taxpayer:

Thanks to the hard work of countless citizens, as well as sound fiscal management and sensible budget priorities, New Haven is a healthy, vibrant City. Crime continues to fall to levels not seen in over 40 years. Our school construction program is well underway and our downtown is vibrant. But we continue to be challenged by the tough economic and budgetary climate. Just a few months ago, the Legislature and Governor enacted mid-year reductions in State Aid to New Haven. This action removed nearly $6 million from our budget.

In response, I have worked with the Board of Aldermen to cut City costs while preserving the services our residents expect. For example in fiscal year 2002-2003, we cut over 450 positions through layoffs, early retirements, and the elimination of vacant positions, saving taxpayers millions of dollars.

However, even with the dramatic workforce reductions, cut in State Government Aid to the City will require replacement with property tax dollars if we are to have the resources to successfully police our streets, educate our children, or maintain our parks, streets and sidewalks.

In the coming months, I will aggressively work with our State Senators and Representatives to increase state aid for New Haven. And I assure you that New Haven will strive to stay on the successful path we have been travelling for the last decade. New Haven will continue to be a great City to live, work, and play - the place to be in Southern Connecticut.

New Raven's citizens are truly this City's greatest asset. As we move forward, I am optimistic that our shared commitment to this great city wili ensure our continued

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