CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 2014 AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 3, 2014

The meeting will be called to order at 7:30 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & PRAYER

ROLL CALL

Curran, Haddad, Knapp, Levy, Seabury, Stanley, Wetmore, Fox, Priola, DiGilio, Cavo, Saadi, Visconti, Palma, Arconti, Nero, Perkins, Chianese, Rotello, Loyola and Scozzafava

______PRESENT ______ABSENT

PUBLIC SPEAKING

MINUTES - Minutes of the Council Meeting held May 6, 2014

CONSENT CALENDAR

AGENDA

1 – COMMUNICATION - Promotion – Fire Department

2 – COMMUNICATION - Appointment of Independent Auditors

3 - COMMUNICATION - Annual Suspense List

4 – COMMUNICATION - Donation to Parks and Recreation Department

5 – COMMUNICATION - Donation to Department of Elderly Services

6 – COMMUNICATION - Certification of Funds – Ambulance Funds – Public Safety

7 – COMMUNICATION - Certification of Funds – Ambulance Funds – Increase in Responses

8 – COMMUNICATION - Request for Sewer Extension – 55 Newtown road

9 - RESOLUTION - Per Capita FY 2015 Grant Allocation

10 – RESOLUTION - JAG FY 2014 Bryne Funding – Police Department

11 – RESOLUTION - State of CT – DOT Grant – Police Department

12– RESOLUTION - PHEP Grant - DOH

13 - AD HOC REPORT - Financial Policies

14 – AD HOC REPORT - Cell Tower Richter Park

15 – DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Police, Fire, Health-Housing & Welfare, Dream Homes, Public Works, Permit Center, UNIT, Elderly

EXECUTIVE SESSION

16 - COMMUNICATION - Ratification of Recent Tax appeal Settlements

There being no further business to come before the Council a motion was made at ______P.M. by ______for the meeting to be adjourned. CITY OF DANBURY

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

MARK D. BOUGHTON Q03)-797 -4s11 MAYOR F AX Q03) 796-1666

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Honorable Members of the City Council City of Danbury

Dear Council Members:

I hereby submit for your confirmation the appointment and promotion of Steven Rogers to the position of Communications Coordinator in the Danbury Fire Department. Steve Rogers started his car'eer on October 4, 1999 as a Firefighter and was promoted to Dispatcher on January 6,20tL Dispatcher Rogers is an Emergency Telecom mu nicator and a state Fire Instructor. He is currently in the position of Interim communications coordinator and it is under his direction that the fire department was able to move seamlessly to the new NexGen Dispatch program.

Dispatcher Rogers has already made significant contributions to the Fire Department and community through his many roles and I am confident that his skill and dedication will continue to benefit the city of Danbury. I am proud and honored to submit his confirmation for promotion.

Thank you for your considerations.

Sincerely, rz.l

/ %.#Mark D.\Borfhton Mayor CITY OF DANBURY

155 DEER HILL AVENUE

DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

DAVID W ST. HILAIRE {203) 797.4652 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE FAX: (203) 796-1526

MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 27, 2014 TO: Hon. Mark D. Boughton via the City Council FROM: David W. St. Hilaire, Director of Finance RE: APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

once again, it is time for the city of Danbury to consider the appointment of its auditors to perform the City audit for fiscal year ending Jurie 2O,2014, previously, the City signed a contract with Mccladrey & Pullen to perform the audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 with the option, exercisable by the City, of auditing its financial statements for the four (4) subsequent fiscal years.

McGladrey & Pullen has performed the independent audiuaccounting services for the city over the last 14 years and has done an outstanding job. As such, the city council is respectfully requested to approve the reappointment of McGladrey & pullen as the city's Independent Auditors for fiscal year ending June 30, 2014 as required by the city Charter and State Statutes.

Please feel free to contact me should you require any additional information.

DWS/bbc CITY OF DANBURY I55 DEER HILL AVENUE DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

DATE: May 20,2014

TO: Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton And City Council Members

FROM: Scott M. Ferguson, Tax Collector

RE: Annual Suspense List

The Offrce ofThe Tax Collector respectfully requests your approval ofa listing ofnames and amounts of City of Danbury taxes, which for various reasons are considered uncollectible at this time. This list is on file in the Legislative Assistant's Office and Tax Collector's Oflice. As such, I am recommending a transfer of $401,064.51 to the Suspense List. The breakdown of this amount is as follows:

2004 Motor Vehicle List Amount to Suspense List $ 371,593.61 2004 Personal Property List Amount to Suspense List $ 29.470.90 Total Amount to Suspense List $-401J645f

Motor Vehicle Tax accounts are reported to the Departrnent of Motor Vehicles and regisfiations will not be renewed until these accounts are brought current. The City has also engaged an outside agency to help in recovering outstanding Motor Vehicle Taxes. Personal Property results from businesses going out ofbusiness, however Constables continue to pursue collection where possible.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Respectfully submitted,

Scott M. Ferguson/CC Tax Collector, City of Danbury, CT

Cc: David St. Hilaire, Director of Finance Laszlo Pinter, Deputy Corporation Counsel CIry OF DANBURY PARKSAND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

IIATTENS COMMI'NITY PA.RK NICK KA}LINIS, DIRf,CTOR 7 EAST IIAYESTO1VN ROAI) TEL (20317974Gn DANBURY, CONI\IECTICUT 06Err FAX (2(I3) 797-4634

May 22,2014 Mayor Mark D. Boughton Members of lhe City Council City of Danbury 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury CT 06810

Re: Donation from Danbury Dominican Softball League

Dear Mayor Boughton and Council Members:

The Dominican softball League would like to donate the materials and labor ne@ssary to erect an outfield fence on softball field #'l in Rogers Park. The fence is badly needed in order prevent to injupr of players from going into the drainage ditch that runs ihe length of the outfteld. The Recreation Department feels this is an important addition to the fa;ility while improving the safety of the participants. Value of project is $4,500.00.

I request that this generous donation be accepted at the next meeting of the Gity council.

additional informatlon please do not hesitate to contact me.

Cc: Juan Pena 7,. I| *' i

CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY. CONNECTICUT 068 I O DEPARTMENT OF ELDERLY SERYICES COMMISSION ON AGING ELMWOODHALL l0 Elmwood Plrcc (203\ 1914686

May 20,2014

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

RE: Domtion of Website Department of Elderly Services / Aging in Place

Dear Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton and members of the City Council:

The City of Danbury's Department of Elderly Services has received a donation from the Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Inc. for the services of SandorMax , a local web designer, to create an easiiy accessible database ofresource and referral information for Danbury seniors, their families and the Danbury community regarding "Aging in Place" services. With Danbury's population of individuals age 65 plus increasing by 31.5% by the yew 2020., we feel this will be a very valuable resource for our community. Additionaily, the foundation will also donate a "patron registration database" that will replace our current "myseniorcenter.com" system. The new software will increase our ability to analyze data and provide statistics. It will also create a more user-friendly interface for our seniors at Elmwood Hall and eventually online. This donation will be in an amount not greater than approximately $30,000. I ask that the City Council kindly accept this donation at the next meeting.

I am happy to arswer any questions and can be reached at the above number.

Thank you.

z' --z----.----\5 , LCSW Director, Eiderly Services 5"t Tug Peren nr.rp CenuEN LuclA BucK FbuNonrroru, lNc. ltrt

157 East 86th Streel Fifth Floor 7 Masoo's ldand Road. Suite 3 N6fv Yodq l,l€rt/ Yotk IOOz,.zfl3 Mystig Cornecticut 06355 212360-6f/3 86,0.572-1242 212-380-817s o (l) &0-572:1244

May 9. 2014

Ms. Susan Tomanio Director of Elderly Services Danbury Senior Center 10 Elmwood Place Danbury CT 05810

Dear Susan: with great pleasure, I am writing to inform you thatrhe PclB Foundation, Inc., has approved a gift to Danbury Senior Center of:

Gift: Website plus one year of maintenance Amount: Value,not to exceed approximately 930,000.00

pleased We are quite to support your work. lf yo{ have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us to dlscust

On behalfofthe Board and Foundation staff, I wish you much success in your endeavor,

Warm regards,

Christopher Buck President

2013,07.01 ae

CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 068 10 DEPARTMENT OF ELDERLY SERVICES COMMISSION ON AGING ELMWOODIIALL 10 Elmwood Pl.ce (203\ 7974686

Mach 13,2014

D. Ben Beniot Executive Director The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Inc. 157 East 86e Street. Fifth Floor New York, NY 10028-2175

The deparhrent of elderly services for the oity of Danbury has been working closely witl your foundation for the past ttree years to develop the Aging in Place Planning (AJP) Council. One ofour goals is to enhance the cunent oity ofDanbury website to incorporate the work of the AIP Council, specifically, an easily accessible database of resource and. referral information for Danbury seniors, their families, and the Danbury community. Additionally, this database would assist the Elrnwood Hall senior center to gather demographic information, as rvell as take us well into the 21" century as we look to meet more of our senior ciients on-line, where they continue to spend more and more time.

It is with great respect that I lvrite to you to request the donation of the services ofa web designer to help us achieve our shared goa1. This would irwolve a RFP process on the part of the foundation as led by June Renzulli. The benefits of the donation would be immense, allowing our seniors, their families, and the com:rrunity access to vital senior information 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The information is currently available to be made into a database and we have the resources to commit to keeping up to date. We will measure the outcomes of this project by the utilization of the website.

If you have any fi:rther questions regarding my request for this donation, please feel fiee to contact me at the above number.

Thank you.

Director, Elderly Services CITY OF DANBTIRY OFFICB OF TIIB MAYOR 155 DEER HILL AVENUE DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

MARKD.BOUGIITON (203)7974srr MAYOR FAX (203) 796-1666 m.boughton@danbury-ct. gov

March 10,2014

D. Ben Benoit Executive Director The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, Inc. 157 East 86h Stree! Fifit Floor New York, NY 10028-2175

Dear Mr. Benoit:

This letter serves as an understanding that the Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation will dorate a website, upon the Foundation's approval of the Deparhent of Elderly Services request, to use as a portal of infonnation and referral of Danbury seniors, their families, and ttre greater community.

Further, the City of Danbury understands that this software will also have the capacity to gather demographic fuformation and will replace the "myseniorcenter.com" software now in place at the Elmwood Hall Senior Center.

The City of Danbury appreciates the ge. nerosity of tle fqunalation and in good faith will make use ofthis donation.

Sincerely,

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CITY OF'DAI\BURT

155 DEER HILL AVENUE DAIIBI]RY. COITI\ECTICUT 06810

DAvrDwsT.HrLArRE Qo3)7e7-46s2 DrnEcToRoF FINANCE FAX: (20:t) 79G1526 MEMORANDUM

TO: Mayor Mark D. Boughton via the City Council /'\ ,/ FROM: David W. St. Hilaire, Director of Finance L/4. Y DATE: May21,2014 CERTIFICATION

SUBJECT: Certification of Frmds - Ambulance Fund

The City of Danbury's Ambulance fund supports the collaborative effort of the Public Safety Divisions in providing care to the citizens of Danbury. As pad of this effort, the Fire Deparknent is requesting the use ofthese funds to install two UIIF receivers and replace two UHF antennas that are critical to ensure communications between emergency responders are reliable and stable.

I hereby certiS the availability of$100,000 in the Ambulance Fund for such pulposes.

I respectfirlly request the City Council consider this request at the June 2014 meeting. Please feel free to contact me should you require any additional infonnation.

DST/sk

CC: Chief G. Herald Deputy Chief T. Wiedl tl (?-t

CITYOFDANBURY FIREDEPARTMENT 19 I\EW STREET DANBURY. CONNECTICUT 06810 Geoffrey R. Ilerald, CFO Phone 203-796-1550 Danbury Fire Department Fax203-79G1552

DATE: 20 MAY 2014

TO: DAVID ST. HILAIRE, FINANCE DIRECTOR

FROM: GEOFF HEMLD, FIRE CHIEF

RE: EXPENSE REOUEST

SUE KAMINSKI, FINANCE DEPT.

Dear David,

I am requesting the transfer of 9100,000 from the ambulance fund. This will be used to install two UHF radio receivers. These are on the Spruce Mountain site and the Federal Correctional lnstitution. In addition, we will replace two UHF antennas on Danbury Hospital. These acquisitions are mission critical to ensure the safety of citizens and emergency responders. These necessary infrastructure improvements are another step to ensure a reliable and stabile radio platform for our civilian dispatch center.

Respectfully, -W/.,4/ Geoff'Flerald / fi \'. i,f!

CITY OF DA}IBI.'RY I55 DEER HILL AVENUE DANBIJRY. COI\NECTICUT 06810

DAVID W. ST. HII.AIRE l2o3l7974652 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (2031 796-1525

MEMORANDUM

TO: Hon. Mark D. Boughton via the City Council FROM: David W. St Hilaire, Director of Financef)^1 ' DATE: May 22,2074 "J CERTIFICATION SUBJECT: Appropriation to the Ambulance Fund

I respectfully request that the 2013-2014 Ambulance budget to be amended to pay for the volume driven expenditures which are due to the increase in the total number of responses. Consequentty, revenues are expected to also increase by an amount in excess of the 580,000.

Please approve an additional appropriation of $ 80,000 to the Ambulance Fund budget accordingly as follows:

Accountnumber Amount Exolanation 005.2011-5300.2195 Purchase services-Misc. 580,000 To cover increased in volume driven expenditures. 005-3020 Fund BalAppropriated (580,000) Reduction to Fund Equity

I hereby certiry the availability of funds from the increased revenue generated from ambulance user fees. Please feel free to contact me should you require any additional information. Thank vou. -J *I

WESTERN CoNruecrlcuT HEATTH NETWORK EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DA BIfrY K}SPITAL €IIERCEI{CY TEOICAL SEMICES

Mathev/ Cagsavochia. EMT.P Or€cbf, Emeqency [&d€l S€rlices May 15, 2014

David St Hilaire, Oirector of Finance City of Danbury 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury, Connecticut 05810

Ambulance Appropriation Request

Dear Mr. St Hilaire:

As we conclude the fiscal year, analysis of call volume responses and transport activity has once again exceeded prior year activity, Please reference the attached graphic that depicts increased transporB of 628 as of April month end and !^te have two full months remaining in the fiscal year. While too early to fully assess the impact of the additional staff that was added to our budget .January 2014 we can only hypothesize that this coverage has captured transports while enhancing our public safety coverage model.

As you know, increases in both transport and response activity directly impacts our operating budget and is categorized as volume driven expenses which by the terms of our Agreement are subJect to reimbursement by the city. Analysis of the volume driven expenses suggest that the request for reimbursernent for this fiscal year end is S8O,0OO.

Thank you for your consideration of the ambulance appropriatlon of sgo,000 and please contact me directly should you have any quest;ons.

Matthew Cassavechia Director. Emettency Medical Services

Attachment

. 24 HospitalAvenue ' Danbury CT 06810 Tel: {203) 739-7493 . Fax: (203) 739-1604 . m.cassavechia@danbury<{.gov RENEWAL OF WATEWSANITARY SEWER EXTENSION APPROVAL

May 5,2014 Dab

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

Dear Mayor Boughton and City Council Members:

The City Council has previously approved my extension(s) and the tirne has expired.

I am requesting an extension of time for the extension / sanitary sewet extension locatedar 55 Newtown Road, Danbury, CT-water 06810

The previously approved engineering plans have not changed since my previous submittal.

Ifadditional information is needed, please contact me.

David S. Hawley Applicant's Printed N6tie

30 GermanbM,n Road, Suite I Danbury, CT 0681 0

MailinS Address 203-748-8709 Tolcphonc Number /t\ /0 )

CITY OF DANBURY 155 DEER HILL AVENT]E DANBT]RY. COIII\IECTICUT 068I ()

DAVID W. ST. HILAIRE (203\ 797-46s2 DIRECTOR FINAI|ICE FAX: (203) 7961526

MEMORANDUM

DATE: 05t21t2014 TO: HON. MARK D, BOUGHTON VIA THE CIry COUNCIL FROM: DAVTD W. ST. H|LA|RE, DIRECTOR OF FTNANCE prr RE: RESOLUTION-PER CAPITA FY 201 5 GRANT ALLOCATION

Aftached for your revlew is a resolution that will allow the City of Danbury, Department of Health and Human services, to accept funding from the state of Connecticut, Department of Public Health.

This allocation, in the amount ol $97,712.26, is available from 711t14-6130/1s and will be used to promote programs within the Health and Human services Department. There is no local match required.

The city council is respectfully requested to consider this resolution at its next meeting.

Attach.

DWS/sk

Cc: S. Leroy RESOLUTION

CITY OF DANBURY, STATE OF CONNECTICUT 4.D.2014

RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANBURY

WIIEREAS' the State of Connecticut Depa-rtment of Public Health has made per capita funding available for the 2Ol4-2015 frscal year to municipalities in accord.ance with Section I9a-2O2 of t-l.e Connecticut General Statutes; and

IITIIEREAS, the City of Dalbury's Health and Human Services Department has fonnulated a program to promote opti:na_l health quality in tJ:e City of Danbury; and

WHEREAS' the State of Connecticut has provided the City of Danbury a continuation gralt award application in the amount of $92,T12.26 for funding ava a6le from July t,botc through June 30, 2O15; and

WIIEREAS, there is no local match reouired.

THEREFORE, Now BE rr REsioLvED THAT Mayor Mark D. Boughton, or scott r. LeRoy, Director of Health as his designee, is hereby authorized to apply tor"ana accept said runairi! and to execute all contracts or amendments to effectuate the purioses thereof. 6'-;l1r

CITY OF DANB{IRY IIEAITH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT I55 DEER HILL AYENIIE, DANBURY. CONNECTICUT 06810 Central Health Of6ce Social Services Office 203 - 7974625 203 - 7974569 Fax 796-1596 Fax 7974566

SFY 2015 PER CAPITA FUNDING APPLICATION

lmpact Statement

The city of Danbury Department of Health & Human services relies on the per Capita Funding Application from the State of Connecticut to fund many Department activities (see attached letter).

The city of Danbury Health & Human services Department has been awarded $97 ,7 12.26 for the contract year SFY 201 5. The proposed activities to be funded with these monies include, but would not be limited too staffino additional hours, providing additional hours for all health department Jctivities, Homeless services, supplies, food service education for operators, contracts, computer services, supplies, etc...

There are no matching requirements for these funds.

Sincerely,

Scott LeRoy MPH, MS Director of Health

All City Services 311 EmergencyShelter 796.1661 EviclionPrevention 797-4565 Oial2-1-1 lor all Em. Shelter 79G1660 Information-Referral 797-4569 Fax Connecticut Services! WIC Program 797-4638 ?-r @ STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEAITH

SFY 2OI5 PER CAPITA FUNDING APPLICATION FOR:

Danbury Health and Housing Department 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury, CT 06810

SFY 2015 Per Capita Allocation Popuf ation l2o'tzl 82.807

This application certifies that Danbury Health and Housing Department is in compliance with the following terms of the State Aid to Full-time Health Department Program:

1. The city/town employs a duly authorized full-time Director of Health as defined in C.G.S. Section 19a-200. We understand that we may become ineligible to receive this Granlin-Aid if the Director of Health position is either vacant or filled with an acting Director of Health for more than (3) months as outlined in C.c.S. Section 19a-202.

2. The city/town expends at least $1.00 per capita per fiscal year from annual local tax receipts for health department seryices.

3. lf this grant application is approved, monies granted will not be used to substitute for funds budgeted for the local health department under the normal budgetary process.

4. The information provided on behalf of the health department in this application and attachments is true and correct.

Name of Individual Completing the Application : _Scott T LeRoy MPH, MS (Please print or type) Signature:

Director of Health: _Scoft T. LeRoy MPH, MS (Please print or type) Signature:

Chief Elected _Mayor Mark D. Boughton Official: (Please print or type) Signature: 7-f

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Mr. Scott T. Leroy, MPH, MS Directorof Health Danbury Health and Housing Department 155 Deer HillAvenue Danbury, CT 06810

Re: SFY 2015 Per Capita Grant Application

Dear Mr. LeRoy:

Enclosed please-find . the Per Capita Application for SFY 2015 (for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015), a copy ofthe "Guidelines for the Use of Per Capita Funds' and the SFy2oiS Rer Capiti Allocation Plan

Full-time - departmenllof trcalth are eligible to receive state aid of g1.18 per capita pursuant ro Connecticut general Statute (CGS) Section 19;-202. Please complete tne apptiiation LnC retum all required submittals by June 26, 2014. The application checklist for requirea slumittals is located on Page 6 of the application.

' All applications will be reviewed and, approved by the Ofiice Local Health Administratjon prior to p.aymenl you lf have any questions regarding the Per iapita Application, please feel free to contact Sue Walden at (860) 509-7706 or via e-mail it [email protected]. Thank you.'

Sincerelv.

Juanita D. Estrada, M.S. Supervisor Ofiice of Local Health Administration cc: Sue Walden ,"- " \t ( ro,) \-i..-.-'

CITY OF'DANBURY I55 DEER HILL AVEI\[[]E DAIiBURY. CONI\IECTICUT 068 10

DAYID w' ST. HILAIRE Q03) 797-46s2 DIRECTOR FINAIICE FAX: (203) 79G1526

MEMORANDUM

DATE: 05t21t14 TO: HON. MARK D, BOUGHTON VIA THE CIry COUNCIL FROM: DAVID W. ST. H|LA|RE, DTRECTOR OF FTNANCE ,(w RE: RESOLUTION- JAG FY 2014 BYRNE FUNDING-'K'"' DEPARTMENT

Aftached for your review is a resolution that will allow the city of Danbury police Department to apply for and accept funding from the us Department of Justice Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program.

This funding, not to exceed $16,998 will be used to aid the police Department in purchasing equipment and supplies to assist with programs and services. Funds are to be expended between 1011113-9130115 with no local match required.

The application will be available for review at the police Department. The city council is respectfully requested to consider this resolution at its next meeting. Attach.

DWS/sk

Cc: A. Baker RESOLUTION

CITY OP DANBURY. STATE OF CONNECTICUT A.D.2014

RESOLVED BYTHE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OFDANBURY

WIIEREAS, the US Deparbrent of Justice, Ofiice of Justice Programs (OJp) has made funding available to the City of Danbury Police Department under ttre 2Ol4 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Formula Program; and

UIIIEREAS, ttris funding, not to exceed $16,998, will be used by the City of Danbury Police Department to aid in equipment purchases, supplies, and other needs to assist in 1aw enforcement and police services within the communit5r; and wI{ERtAs, the tunding period is 10 / | / 13 - 9 /3o / ts rvith no local matching funds required.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RTSOLVED THAT Mark D. Boughton, Mayor of the City of Danbury, or Alan D. Baker, Chief of Police, as his designee, is hereby authorized to apply for and accept said funding and the Mayor is authorized to sign arry contracts/ documents to ellectuate tl1e purposes of said gralt. /D "a FFfiFJYH

ilAY 2 | 21lt{ CITY OF DAI\'BURY DANBIJRI CONNECTICLIT 06810

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE ALAN D, BAKE& CIIIEF 375 MAIN STREET TEf,DNCE M. SHANASAN, DEPUTY CEIEF' Qo3\ 7vt4r4 May20,2014

MEMORANDUM

To: Sue Kaminski - Finance Departnent

From: Alan D. Baker, Chief of Police

Subject: F"f 20f-14 Edward Byne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

This Deparfinent requests that the Common Council act on and approve the attached JAG/Justice Assistance Grant FY 2014-15 which totals $ 16.998.00

Attached is a letter from Lt. John Browne, Supervisor of this Departnent's Community Services Dvision explaining this gmnt in greater detail.

fe$tB- Alan D. Baker Chief of Police

ADB:md Attach.

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CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

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

May 20,2014

To: Alan Baker Chief of Police

From: Lieutenant John M. Browne

RE: IMPACT STATEMENT Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

We are currently applying for and seeking the Edward Byme Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, better known as tle JAG grant. If accepted, the Danbury Police Department is scheduled to receive $16,998.00. These funds are intended to aid law enforcement through such purchases as equipment purchases, supplies, personnel, contractual support, etc. There will be no impact on the City of Danbury,s fiscal year 2014-2015 budget. I am requesting that this grant opportunity be brought before the City Conncil at its June /2014 meetins..

Sincerely,

i John M.'Browne / '{

2014 CONNECTICUT JAG ALLOCATIONS

For addltional details r€gardlng tho JAG fomula and awald calculation proc.s3' with examplea, ploase refer to the updated JAG Tachnlcal raport: hft ps:/rswu.bla.oov,,Publlcatlons/JAcTechRptodf '

For JAG Fraquently Asked Questlons, pleasa rgfer to BJA3 JAG webpage: hft ps://www.bla,oov/Fundlno/JAGFAQ.odf . CT BRIDGEPORT CITY Municipal $201,830 AT BRISTOL CITY Municipal $18,090 DANBURYCIry Municipal $16,998 EAST HARTFORD TOWN Township $24,1U HAMDEN TOWN Township $31,942 HARTFORD CIry Municipal $214,895 MANCHESTER TOWN Township $16,167 MERIDEN CIry Municipal $22,28s NEW BRITAIN CITY Municipal w1,642 CT NEW HAVEN CITY Municipal $246,007 NEW LONDON CIry Munlcipal $42,516 CT NORWALK CITY Municipal $41,249 NORWICH CITY Municipal $16,430 STAMFORD CITY Municipal $47,628 CT STRATFORD TOWN Township $17,565 WATERBURY CITY Municipal $46,012 CT WEST HAVEN CIry Munlcipal $43,346 1e'5

U.S. Depsrtmetrt of Jusdc€ OMB No. 1121-0329 Approval Expires 0713 120 I 6 Ofrce of Justicc Programs Bureau oI Justice Assistance

The U.S. Deoartment of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Proorams' (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for funding under the Edward Byme Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. This program furthers the Department's mission by assisting state, local, and tribal efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program FY 2014 Local Solicitation

Eligibility

Applicants are limited to units of local government appearing on the FY 2014 JAG Allocations List. To view this list, go to www.bia.oov/orooramMao/l4iaoallocations.htrnl. For JAG Program purposes, a unit of local govemment is: a town, township, village, parish, city, county, borough, or other general purpose political subdivision of a state; or, it may also be a iederally recognized lndian tribe that performs law enforcement functions (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). Otherwise a unit of local government may be any law enforcement district or judicial enforcement distrid established under applicable state law with authority to independently establish a budget and impose taxes. In Louisiana, a unit of local govemment means a district attorney or parish sheriff. ln the Distric-t of Columbia or any U.S. Trust Teritory, a unit of local government is any agency of the District of Columbia or federal govemment performing law enforcement functions for the District of Columbia or U.S. Trust Territory. Deadline

Applicants must register in OJP'S Grants Manaoement Svstem (GMS) prior to submitting an application for this funding opportunity. Select the "Apply Online" button associated with the solicitation title. See the 'How to Applf section on page 20 for more details. All registrations and applications are due by 8:00 p.m. eastern time on June 10, 2014. (See'Deadlines: Registration and Application," page 4.) Gontact lnformation

For technical assistance with submifting an application, contact the Grants Management System Support Hotline at 1-€88-549-9901, option 3, or via e-mail to [email protected]. The GMS Support Hotline hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 12 midnight eastern time, except federal holidays.

Applicants that experience unforeseen GMS technical issues beyond their control that prevent them fom submitting their application by the deadline must e-mail the BJA contact identified belour within 24 hours after the applicaflon deadline and request apprwal to submit their application.

For assistance with any other requirement of this solicitation, contact the BJA Justice Information center at 1-477-927-5657, via e-mail to [email protected], or by live web chat The BJA Justice Information center hours of operation are g-o-rn. i6E:oo p.-m. ea#n*lrne, Monday through Fiiday, and 8:30 a.m. to B:00 p.m. eastern time, on the solicitation close date. You may also contad your State Polian Advisoi.

Release date: AWI 24, 2014 I li z'

CITY OF DAI\BURY 155 DEERHILL AYENT]E DA}IBURY. CONNECTICUT 06810

DAVID w' ST. HILAIRE (203) 797-4652 DIRTCTOR FINANCE FAX: (203) 7961s26

MEMORANDUM

DATE: 05121114 TO: HON. MARK D. BOUGHTON VtA THE C|TY COUNCTL ,, FROM: DAVID W. ST. HILAIRE, DIRECTOR OF FTNANCE 94 RE: STOF CT- DOT GRANT-POLICE DEPARTMENT

Attached for your review is a resolution that will allow lhe city of Danbury police Department to apply for and accept funding from the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation.

The Police Department has been notified of an opportunity to continue funding to aid in enforcing laws regarding texting while driving. An enforcement program will be conducted in June 2014.

The projected cost of this program will not exceed $24,500. The State portion of this amount is 75o/o, or $18,375, while the City is responsible for 25o/o of the cost, or $6,125. These funds are available in the Police Department Fy 13114 budget.

The city council is respectfully requested to consider this resolution at its nen meeting.

DST/sk cc: Chief A. Baker ,i .r RESOLUTION

CITY OF DANBURY, STATE OF CONNECTICUT _A.D. 2014

RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANBURY

WHEREAS, ihe State of Connecticut Departrnent of Transportation, Division of Highway Safety, has notified the City of Danbury of additional frrnding for Texting Ban Enforcement Activities; and wrrEREAs, this grant will aid the Danbury Police Depar0nent in the identification and enforcement of operators texting while driving; and

WHEREAS, the funding amount for the next wave of enforcement will not exceed $24,500, rrith a State commitnent of 75Yo, or $18,375, and a required 2 5Yo Clty match of $6,125; and

WIIEREAS, the anticipated project periods is in June 2014.

Now TTTEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED TIrAT Mayor Mark D. Boughton, or chief Alan Raker as his designee, is hereby authorized to make application for, accep these grant funds and sign ali contracts necessary to effectuate the purposes thereof. rl fi

CITY OF DANBURY DAMURY, COI{NECIICUT 06810

DAPARTMENT OF POITCE ALAN D, BAKE& CIIIEF 375 MAIN STREET TERENCE M. SH/{NAIIAN, DEPUTY CHIEF (203) 1yt 4614 May 19,2014

MEMORANDUM

To: David St. Hilairq Director of Finance

From: ChiefAlan D, Baker, Chief of Police

Subject: State of Connecticut - Department of Traneportafion 2014 Texting Ban Enforcement Program Grant

This Department requests that the city council act on ard approve the attached state of comeoticut Dor rexting Ban Enforcernent Program Grant from Jufle 5-1 1, 2014 in that fhe City agrees to share its conhibution responsibility (25% = $6,031.22) of the total $24.124.87.

Attached is supporting documentation from sgt. Rory DeRocco, Traffic unit supervisor, explaining this grant in greater detail po-0 h-

Alan D. Baker Chief bfPolice

ADB:mrl Attach.

Cc: Sgt. DeRocco

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To: ChiefAlan Baker From: Sgt. Rory DeRocco Subject: State of CT- DOT Texting Ban Enforcement

I, am requesting that your Office and the City Council act on and approve application to the State of Connecticut Deparhnent of Transportation for June 5th through June llth 2014 State of CT- DOT Texting Ban Enforcement Program grant. This grant has been offered to the Police Departnent to aid in the identification and enforcement ofoperator's torting while driving within our City limiS.

As we anticipate a start date to be June 5th, with an end date ofJune l lth 2014 I am requesting placement on the June 2014 City Council agenda-

The firnding required by the City w onldbe 25o/o of the cost per Officer the State will pay 7 SYo. Allotted manpower would be 7 Officers and I Supervisor for 56 hours each.

Officers = $2,971.701X7 Total Officer Cost = $20,801.907 Supervisor Total : $3,322.967

Total Cost= $24,124,87 4

City Of Danbury Cost = $6,031.218 State Of Connecticut Cost: $18093.655

Respectflrlly submitted for your approval,

Sgt. Rory DeRocco CITY OF'DANBURY 155 DEERHILLAVENUE . DAI{BURY. COI{NECTICUT 06810

DAITD W. ST. HILAIRX Q03\ 797-4652 DIR-ECTOR FINA}ICE FAX: (203) 79G1526

MEMORANDUM

DATE: 0512212014 TO: HON. MARK D. BOUGHTON VTATHE CTTYCOUNC|L FROM: DAVID W. ST. H|LA|RE, DIRECTOR OF FTNANCE tA{r RE: RESOLUTION-PHEP GMNT - DOH Y

Attached for your review is a resolution that will allow the city of Danbury, Department of Health and Human services, to extend the curreni contract and accept additional funding from the state of connecticut, Department of public Health for the existing 'Public Health Emergency preparedness, grant.

This additional funding, in the amount of $56,234, increases the total contract amount to $225,206. This funding will cover the contract extension of one year. The amended contract will cover 8/10/1 14/30/15 and there is no city match required. The city council is respectfully requested to consider this resolution at its nex meeting.

Attach.

DWS/sk

Cc: S. Leroy It,') . i RESOLUTION t

CITY OF DANBURY, STATE OF CONNECTICUT A.D.20L4

RF,SOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DANBURY

wHERtAs, the state of connecticut Department of Public Health has notified the city of Danbury Health & Huma' Services Department of continued funding for pubtt healtJr emergency preparedness; and

UIHEREAS, this funding will be used to fund the city's emergency planning arrd response activities; and wHERtas, t]le existing contract will be extended one (1) year increasing total funding by $56,234.00 to cover the penod 7 / | / t4 - 6/30/ 15; and urlrEREAs, the total a-mended contract amount is not to exceed, #22s,2o6.o0 covering the period 8/10/11, - 6/30/15 and requires no local match.

Now THEREFORE BE rr REsloLvED THAT Mark D. Boughton, Mayor, or scott T. LeRoy, Director of Health, as his designee, is authorized to appty for ald accept this funding ald execute on beharf of the city of Danbury all contracis' and agreements and to take all actions necessarJr to effectuate tJre purposes thereof. MAY 2 | Ati / CITY OF DANBURY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 155 DEER HILL AVENUE, DANBURY. CONNECTICUT 06810 Gentral Health Office Social Services Office 203 - 797-4625 203 - 797-4569 Fax 79&1596 Fax 797-4566

Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) lmpact Statement

New Contract Y ears 7 | I 120 1 4 th rou gh 6/30/20.1 5

The Connecticut Department of Public Health provides the City funds for the public Health Emergency Response (PHEP) grant and recenfly sent the city of Danbury a new 1-year budget application package in the amount of $56,324.

The city of Danbury relies on the_ public Health Emergency preparedness (pHEp) grant from the state of connecticut to fund the Departmentt emergehcy planning ano hEsfonse activities related to Public Health Outbreak prevention plannrno.

PHEP activities would include, but are not limited to, city personnel to implement actions and planning, training / conferences, drills, equipment, consultants, public education, telecommunications, etc.

There are no matching requirements for these funds.

Sincerely,

ScottT. LeRoy, MPH, MS Director of Health & Human SeMces

a : A/l City Services 311 Emergency EvicliohPrevention 737-4565 Shdter 79e1661 Dal 2-1-1 for all Em. InforhatiorFReferrat 797-4569 Shdter Fat 79$1660 Conhecticut SeNices! WIC Program 797-4638 \r Local Health Pel Capita Fundlng (Revised 5-2&14)

NL: Non-Lead MDA rl | - Ll. I 1 ' rr?- i $:rxrn, o$ CoNNECT'ncur , DTPAR't'MIIN1' OF PUBI,IC II,IIALT'H

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I o: Local l-lealtD ulreclols

From: Jonatiial Best, Dirrectol of tlre Offiee .of Public Health. Plrpat:e(lnoss and Mary ?etti gr,ew; PI-IEP

Date: May 21, 2014

Re: l\rblic Health Ernelgency lr'epafedness (ltIIEP) Fundiug sn(l Priorities _ .

'Ihe purpose of this metnorandruh is to update you rboul. PHEP fundirrg ard activities eflbctive July l, 2014 through.Iune 30,2015;

1. PIJEP lunding Allocation effective Julv 1.2014

n Local hcaltfi agency contrao[s will be atnencled for one yoar. Ftlding ievels,w ll rqnain the same as last year.

r Contract ame4dmeuts will be mailed startilg May 22,2014. Amendnrents,wllljlciude the budget you put logethor fur Y,car I of tho oollu"ot ancl may lcquire r:evjsion. Revised budgets should lte subnritted after the aurerxled contruct has beon signed aud tetumed. PleaseretrIrntIresigncd-anrentlct|contrnctas8oo}taspossible,astIreyneedto$e fully executed by Juno 30t".

r Jrutifications. tbr budget revisious wiLl need:to illclrde.a,bdef deseription ofactivities lhat will be urdertaken to meet the needs ofyout locaI health agouoy iu terms ofthe prrblic health prepareduess c4pabilities A description of the capabilities is ilcluded rvitlr this rnctnolandtrrn.

2, Obje*ivcs

o Objectives for the rtnrnining three 1,ears of the PHEP $ant ayclg includsl o Strenglhen regiotlal collaboration.among ait IIESFB partners, arcl with,other RESFs as appropriatc,

o Develop logional strategies,and str.eugth in ureeting all 23 Hpp and pI-Ik)F capabilities.

o Test regional strategies and stl.ength tluough operational exercises.

o IntDrove coordiuation and communication betwcen DPH aud RESFS pai:tner.s. .,.'' ''.,;l ..' '-1 Ah F"fl fl_ts ... Hll:nr: (Fd!)) 5{,1}_F{)00. t:irr: (860} 50q_7184. Vp; (860) 899_trill ri rJilptuq '., g 410 (:ill)rtol k'g A-- E - Avul[c. P().8ox.J4030g r 'r '... .. Flarriirrrl, ConncclicLrt 06114-0309 "1.r.":lilly,iji,ii-' lvww.ct.govldph A f;iu tttttit*: I tt itsu/Eq itr I }1spbr t u uit 1t \mphtyiu. I

l€' ") , PHOP, f undi$g aftdFriotJti€s 2,014-H

5. Pijoiitie$ and. Astu'viiibs for ?014=15 c ; Priodly capabllities fur theconing yo+: inplu(0.&{rdical $rrrgs,.Patality Managepent end Respodel sa&ly cnd Hbalth, Theso esp.atrillties ryr:lllpr addressed at the rcgior$l arial stete forelq, You will bp qhle to seleo[c*pr*rilili*tn nndaetiVitird'a $pecifio to fhe.qeqds of Yeiar ; your local lrealdr aBency- * * otyoE budget terrlsionjtstifio.ition fox 4. | ,20t4'15 \vlll. anphasize the fellowl4 activities f,ot th€ Medi$al e ounbmeasule Dispensine oapalriliiyi I o Ccii.lpleto,regional f,ranigworks irl.all 5 DEMHS r'egions. The regional fi:amework , i oonsblidate. s 6ll as.psaii of therloctsl r:r!s- rlisps,sipgptqqs ttlat are.cq$mo-n to all i 'ina-s,B disp?n$lrrg,iargaq !n' se.yegipn MDAand PGt spedtf,p elbments:oftho loe4lplansrserv€ as.an$6xe3 kt tite..xegibne{",ftafievlork

ro Wig wiU he pilof.tasting anew tool fqr the CDC (re.ftrred to as .the Medical eoulrtorm€asutc O. perttiorpl Readinesr Roltiietr tool), This tool js replacing the i Teshnical Assiftai$e Rw.tcvy (IAR) and wlll be'pilot-tested on tho State's SNS Plan aqd in one (l) trelonldor: tbrNoyemberz0l.4. The to

F!{EP Budpetl

aO*+l$ PHEP All+qetlon

Total Firidin.g for 201 4,15 W,7691623

:: : t . re*'yb{i..eqe fundlrrg;w.ds red{rc€d$d90F00" tJtibireducthn was abss{aad by DP}t, Approxlfnately s200,000 was;aditba b?cR lato th e fundlng"foJ 2oL4-1$. jfraktitg.&e nqtr€dqctlon S?ObBoo overthe pesr fiva years.

pirsq l:a AD Hoc CoMMrrrEE- FrNANcrAr PouctEs 22-Mev-2OL4 *") Chairman Philip Curran called the Committee meeting to order at 5:40pm.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Philip Curran, John Priola, and Benjamin Chianese. COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: None ALSO PRESENT: David St. Hilaire, Director of Finance; Dan Garrick, Assistant Director of Finance; and Laszlo Pinter, Deputy Corporation Counsel. After making introductions Chairman Curran stated that the purpose of the meeting was to review the Financial Policy and make a recommendation on adoption. Chairman Curran asked Mr. St. Hilaire to review the policies. Mr. St. Hilaire gave on overview of the policies and stated that the overall goal is to establish policies that are compliant with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and requirements of the rating agencies, He continued that many of the provisions are currently in practice, but these policies formalize these standards and requirements, Finally he stated that there are 4 policies before the committee. Before reviewing the individual policies, Mr. St. Hilaire referenced information from PFM Group and Phoenix Advisors as they relate to the policies and the rating of the City. The rating of the City effects the Bond interest rates. Fund Balance Policv (referenced as 6b): Mr. St. Hilaire stated that the purpose of this policy is to define the types of funding following GASB standards, and the policy set ranges for each type of funding. A brief discussion regarding the details took place, Mr. St. Hilaire stated that this policy is in practice but was not in the recently adopted budget. Other Post Emolovment Benefits (OPEB) Fundinq Policv (referenced as 6c): Mr. St. Hilaire discussed the historical perspective and the current method of funding retirement benefits. He noted that the number of retires will continue to grow for a number of years making this obligation larger. There is currently a gap between the funding and the pay out. This policy acknowledges the trust that was established 7 years ago and establishes options for closing the gap. A brief discussion took place regarding the specifics. councilman chianese asked about the penalty for non- compliance of this policy. Mr. St. Hilaire stated that the rating agencies use a formula when determining a rating, If the City is not compliant with this or another policy they would be graded down for that area but not necessarily the total rating, He added that if there is non-compliance for one or two years but a plan for becoming compliant is in place, it is more favorable.

Ad hoc Financial Policies 22-May-2014, page 1 t3- i Debt Manaqement Policv (reference as 6d): Mr, St. Hilaire gave a brief overview of how the rating agencies give ratings. He noted that one event can make your rating go down, but it takes a long time of consistency to achieve a higher rating. He stated that this policy sets conditions and limitations for debt. Councilman Chianese asked for clarification regarding the Debt Benchmark Ratios, A discussion ensued, and it was determined that the correct amount in paragraph 8,1 should state 10olo rather than 3o/o. Mr. St. Hilaire stated that the City is currently compliant with this policy and it is reviewed annually. Balanced Budqet Policv: Mr. St. Hilaire stated that this policy ties revenue to expenses and establishes a plan to have a balanced budget. It defines recurring revenues and expenses and how these items should be managed. Councilman Chianese asked for clarification of how avoiding using fund balancing to balance the budget would work. Mr. St. Hilaire stated that this policy establishes that need to use non-recurring funding as temporary and requires that a plan is established to avoid this type of funding. A discussion of methods for complying with this policy took place. councilman Priola made a motion to recommend the adootion of the formal Financial Policies as presented, make the chanoes as discussed and to take effect 7/7/2o74.The motions was seconded bv Ben chianese, vote, ail in favor, motion unanimouslv aooroved, There being no further business before the committee, Councilman Priola moved to adjourn. Councilman Chianese seconded the motion. Vote, all in favor, the meeting adjourned at 6:34pm Respectfully Subm itted,

Philip Curran, Committee Chairman

John Priola

Benjamin Chianese

Ad hoc Financial Policies 22-May-2O!4, page z ',/,il | '-l' \:--- AD Hoc CoMMrrrEE-CE[TowER RTCHTER PARK 22-Mev-2OL4 Chairman Jack Knapp called the Committee meeting to order at 6:48 pm.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Jack Knapp, Philip Curran, and Paul Rotello.

COMMITTEE MEMBERSABSENT: None Ex-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: John Priolo

ALSO PRESENT: Laszlo Pinter, Deputy Corporation Counsel; Dennis Elpern, Director of Planning; and Petitioners Robert Eberhard, Chairman and Bill Totten, Vice Chairman, Richter Park Authority.

After making introductions Chairman Knapp stated that the purpose is to give Richter Park Authority the ability to investigate the feasibility of allowing a cell tower to be constructed at Richter park. He stated that the Richter Park Authority would need to come back to the city council for approval on a lease including the site of the tower. He gave the committee background information on the issue. He stated that this issue was before the council in July of 2olL. He read the motion into the record from that meetino:

Council Member Cavo move to receive the repoft and

Motion oassed 15/3. chairman Knapp continued that a deed restriction had been found which needed to be overcome. The Richter park Authority has received a written waiver from the heir of the original property donor. The waiver has oeen verified by corporation counsel. Finally, chairman Knapp read a report from the Planning commission dated sl22/2014 which gave a positive recommendation to move forward to determine the feasibility of a cell tower at Richter Park.

Chairman Knapp then asked Dennis Elpern, Director of planning to advise the committee. Mr. Elpern referenced a report dated 5/t9/20L4

Ad hoc CellTower Richter park 22-May-2-14 page 1 iIiu -'i which gave the history of the issue to date and recommendation for desired locations. Councilman Rotello asked if anyone could waive a deed restriction, Laszlo Pinter, Deputy Corporation Counsel, stated that descendants of the original property owner can authorize the waiver as they have an interest in the property. That is, if the restrictions on the deed were not upheld, the descendants the property or value thereof, would revert to the descendants. A fufther discussion regarding those with an interest and a legal challenge ensueo. Chief Herald requested that radio transmitter access be granted to Public Safety for any cell tower constructed in that area of town. He continued that there is a need.

Councilman Curran stated that there is a real public safety issue. He asked that if the cell tower is feasible it be done in a way that is not conspicuous and in consideration of the residents in the neighborhood. He added that the city council has asked organizations like the Richter park Authority to find additional funding sources, which this is one of those opportunities so the council should allow the Richter park Authority look into it further.

Councilman Rotello expressed his concern regarding the ascetics and health issues. A discussion regarding the proximity of houses and the comments of neighbors at previous meetings ensued.

councilman Priola commented that there is a need for cell service in the area and he believes that there will be a cell tower built. If the Richter Park Authority can benefit from it is in the interest of the city to move forward and determine the feasibility. Additional discussion of cell towers in the city and the connecticut siting council took place. Mr. pinter noted that this is a different situation because the city of Danbury would be approving the lease and the site. Councilman Curran made a motion to recommend to the CiW Council the develooment of a least of Citv Prooertv at Richter Parke as neootiated bv the oarties for the ouroose of use for a cell tower as further authorized by the Connecticut Sitino Council and sent to a public Hearinq as reouired bv law. The motion was seconded bv Chairman Knaoo.

Ad hoc Cell Tower Richter park 22-May-2-14 page 2 lv-L

Councilman Rotello stated that he is not convinced yet and will not support the motion at this time, but may change his mind. Votino in favor of the motion, Knaoo and Curran; votino aqainst the motion Rotello. The motion oassed 2:1. There being no further business before the committee, Councilman Curran moved to adjourn. Councilman Rotello seconded the motion. Vote, all in favor, the meeting adjourned at7:25 pm. Respectfully Submitted,

Jack Knapp, Committee Chairman

Philip Curran

Paul Rotello

Ad hoc Cell Tower Richter Park 22-May-2-14 page 3 i/.r\ ln I i"t ]

CITY OF DANBURY OFFICE OF TIIE CORPORATION COUNSEL 155 DEER HILL AVENUE DANBTIRY, CONNECTICUT 068 10 Q03) 7974srE (203t96-8043 FAX

HON. MARK D. BOUGHTON, MAYOR MON., MAY 19, 2014 HON. PRES. & MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danburv- Connecticut 068 I 0

REPORT BACK: RATIFICATION OF RECENT: TAX APPEAL SETT'LEMENT Regular Council Meaing: Tuesday, June 3, 2011

Dear Mayor and City Council Members:

Recent events or developments (ie., settlement) in connection with a certain active, pending tax appeal suggest that it would be timely and helpful to discuss these matters in terms ofstatus and issues. Accordingly, I have insfucted members ofmy legal staffand other involved City officials, to be present at the Tuesday, June 3, 2014, regular meeting ofthe City Council, to advise you fully conceming settlements abeady effected or possible or proposed courses ofaction by the City. As is required in such mqtters, adjourning to Exec'utive Session at the end of the Council agenda clearly will be necessqry.

As always, please do not hesitate to call me at your convenience with any questions regarding this matter or ary otler matter before the Office ofthe Corporation Counsel. Thank you in advance for your attention to ard assistance with this matter. Very truly yours, CITY OF DANBURY

Legal Ofiicer

Cc: Laszlo L. Pinter, Deputy Coryoration Counsel

City lit. letter June 2014 - tax appeals June meeting.,2014 - RJY

Robert l. Yamin Laszlo L. Plnter Robln L. Edwards Dianne E. Rosemark Corporation Counsel Deputy Corporatlon Counsel Asslstant Corporatlon Counsel Asslstant Corooration Counsel [email protected],us l.olnter(oci.danburv.ct.us [email protected] d.rosemark(ocl.danburv.ct us (203)797 -4srA (203)797 -4517 (2O3) 797 -4s16 (203) 796-8004

Dream Homes Community Center To: Mayor Mark Boughton and the City Council From: Sharice Coleman, Homeless & Housing Advocate Re: May, 2014 Monthly Report cc: ARC Executive Director & ARC Board of Directors

I. Program Synopsis

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

II. Program Updates

Dream Homes Community Center continues to put the “Boots on the Ground” in the efforts to end homelessness. The number of people served throughout Danbury continues to increase. Through our Coordinated Access Services, Dream Homes Community Center has served 553 people in the city of Danbury alone since July 1, 2013.

Point of Entry Since July 1, 2013, DHCC has provided services to 915 people through the Point of Entry at ARC. The following is a breakdown by town:

Town July 2011 – June 2012 July 2012- June 2013 July 2013-May 2014 Danbury 592 590 615 Bethel 26 62 51 Brookfield 33 14 21 New Fairfield 34 22 10 New Milford 77 68 87 Newtown 4 16 24 Redding 7 0 0 Ridgefield 8 5 20 Sherman 2 1 4 Other Towns 45 58 83 Total 828 836 915

III. Outreach Highlights: Dream Homes Staff attended the following meetings and trainings:

• ARC’s Executive Director Rev. Phyllis J. Leopold attended the Continuum of Care meeting held at City Hall.

• ARC’s Executive Director Rev. Phyllis J. Leopold along with Homeless and Housing Advocate Sharice Coleman and Healther Ely attended the Coordinated Access Network (CAN) meeting held at City Hall.

• ARC’s Executive Directore Rev. Phyillis Leopold attended the Danbury Housing Partnership meeting held at City Hall.

IV. Financial Highlights:

• ARC has linked 5 households to Security Deposit assistance, totaling $5,600

• ARC has housed 1 household through the Vouchers program which was secured for chronically homeless veterans. ARC will pay 100% of rent. Program still remains open to all.

• ARC secured a $10,000 to be utilized for people who were homeless to continue education (college or career training class). Program is open to all.

V. Program Highlights—Story of one family served by DHCC this month (names changed)

A Point of Entry and Coordinated Access Success Story

“Tanya”

Tanya, a single mother of two teenage children was referred to ARC by a friend who previously received assistance through ARC. Tanya asked to leave their home because the home was being foreclosed. The family had until the end of the month to find somewhere to live or else they would be on the street and lose their Section 8 Voucher.

ARC’s Homeless and Housing Advocate met with Tanya to conduct an intake and establish needs and assessment. Tanya worked full time at one of the local supermarkets making minimum wage. It was crucial for Tanya to keep her Section 8 Voucher or else she would not be able to afford to pay rent. Homeless and Housing advocate reviewed Tanya’s income and her expenses. Since Tanya’s home was being foreclosed, she wasn’t paying rent and had the opportunity to set money aside toward her security deposit for her new apartment.

Tanya was having difficulty finding landlords that would accept her Section 8 Voucher. ARC’s Homeless and Housing Advocate connected Tanya to a couple of landlords that were known to rent to people with section 8 vouchers. Through the connection, Tanya was able to find two apartments that she really liked. Homeless and Housing Advocate met with Tanya to look at both apartments. Tanya did not like the first apartment because it was two bedroom and was small for her and her two kids. The second apartment was a three bedroom which was suitable for Tanya and her family. Homeless and Housing Advocate conducted the housing inspection and ensured apartment met all CT-Habitability requirements. ARC’s Homeless and Housing Advocate then reviewed the tenant rights and responsibilities and assisted Tanya with reading and understanding her lease agreement. ARC was able to supply financial assistance to help Tanya with her security deposit for her new apartment. Tanya and her family remain stably housed.

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

DATE: May 22, 2014

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

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

RE: Department Report for City Council Meeting / COA Reporting Period: (4/28/14 – 5/22/14)

Department of Elderly Services - 378 incoming information calls

Elmwood Hall Senior Center - 311 seniors, 2,110 visits / services

Program Highlights: Sports Talk: MLB, NBA, NHL and More: Past and Present, Wii Bowling Summer League - 9 Teams playing, Aging: Awkward and Embarrassing Health Issues with Dr. Verano, The Walking Club, Elmwood Hall Golf Club

Municipal Agent – 251 office/phone appointments

Monthly Concerns: Rent Rebate Program, Medicare D and original Medicare, Affordable Care Act, care giving and long term care options, Medicare Savings Program, elderly & disabled benefits information, area senior and disabled housing options, Medicare, Medigap, Medicare D & Medicare Advantage counseling, Medicaid, elder law and attorneys referrals, home care options, respite care options, Dept. of Social Services Protective Services referrals

Van Transportation Program – 278 one way trips

Connections / Collaborations: Chair - Aging in Place Planning Council of the Peter and Carmen Lucia buck Foundation (3 – 5 Year Plan), State Commission on Aging (board member), Livable Communities Subcommittee

C I T Y OF D A N B U R Y FIRE DEPARTMENT 19 NEW STREET DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Geoffrey R. Herald, CFO Phone 203-796-1550 Fire Chief Fax 203-796-1552

FIRE CHIEF'S MONTHLY REPORT

I hereby submit my report as Fire Chief of the Danbury Fire Department, which covers the period of 22 April 2014 through 21 May 2014 and details activities of the Department.

I would like to take this opportunity to extend congratulations to Lynda Miguel, a member of our extended family. She was recently named as a winner of the Nightingale Nursing award for Danbury Hospital. For those of us who know her, she is always a welcome sight at the Danbury Hospital Emergency Department and a worthy recipient of this recognition. She is the wife of Fire Lieutenant Mark Miguel. Well done Lynda!

Bicycles and pedestrians are now using the roads extensively. We remind all Danburians to be mindful of these alternate users of our road ways. Bicyclists are reminded they need to obey traffic laws, wear proper safety apparel including vests and helmets and use lighting when riding at night. Riders should always ride with traffic.

Pedestrians need to be especially aware of traffic conditions. They should walk against traffic and wear clothing that makes them visible to drivers especially after dark. Carrying a flashlight as well is also recommended. Following these simple rules will increase your safety. We hope everyone enjoys the beautiful Connecticut spring.

Public Education / Prevention / Public Relations

Crews toured the Belimo and Abbey Woods construction projects, Cedar Gables and Abbott Tech schools, 98 Mill Plain Rd, the old Risdon property on Old Newtown Rd, and North Street Shopping Center.

The ladder truck assisted the repair of the flag pole at the Senior Center. The ladder truck also provided the aerial platform for Broadview Middle School’s annual egg drop experiment.

Engine companies participated in several “Touch a Truck” and other community events at Rogers Park and several schools. Tours were conducted at Headquarters for visiting students, including Morris Street first graders and special education classes from Broadview. Crews collected donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association via “Fill the Boot” campaigns.

Headquarters hosted a fire safety tour and discussion for the Ability Beyond organization.

DC Meehan arranged for the Fairfield County Trauma Response Network to deliver a presentation on recovery from Trauma. The program was well received and will be delivered to the rest of the department in the near future.

DFD hockey players participated in two charity hockey games in Norwalk and Ridgefield.

Suppression / Response Activities of Note

A hiker who became lost during a sudden severe thunderstorm at Tarrywile Park was located by firefighters. An active shooter drill was held at the Mall.

A structure fire on Tamanny Trail damaged the kitchen and smoke damaged other areas of the house.

A structure fire on Morris Street was believed to have been started by a carelessly discarded cigarette. Initially, a significant smoke condition was reported on two floors. The area of origin appeared to be at the basement level. Considerable overhaul was effected as fire could be heard in the wall space. Minimal water was used to fully extinguish the fire, once it was located. No injuries were reported and no tenants were displaced.

A grass and brush fire occurred at WCSU Westside campus near the athletic field during, and as a result of, a fireworks display for Westfest. Luckily, an Engine Company and FM Russell were on site for Fire Watch at the time and were able to quickly locate and confine the fire. E26 and E12 Brush Truck responded to assist from the Logan’s Way side of the area to complete extinguishment. Headquarters units were on the scene of a large disturbance and fatal shooting between Elm Street and White Street.

Command and Staff Activities  Presentation to the Danbury New Fairfield Woman’s Club  Budget Meeting, City Council Ad Hoc  Labor Management Sessions, Union and Administration  Community Health Forum  Boehringer-Ingelheim Haz Mat and site response  Congressional Fire Service Institute

 Several Meetings regarding Dispatch RFPs  Regional REPT Meetings  Connecticut Career Fire Chiefs Association  DPH “Hotwash” AAR  DSET PSAP and Next Generation 9-1-1  Senior Tsunami at Senior Center  The Compliance Engine presentation  Abbott Tech Safety & Security meeting

Emergency Medical / HazMat - Rey Rodriguez EMS Wednesday The topic for this month was Summertime Emergencies which covers a variety of typical emergencies First Responders encounter during the warmer weather, including heat related emergencies, drowning, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis.

HazMat The Danbury Fire Department has recently received Ten QRAE II four gas meters from the 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program. These meters will replace the aging four gas meters that are in service on all of our apparatus and that are reaching the end of their serviceable life span. The new meters will enhance our departments HazMat capability, with First Due units able to properly conduct air monitoring operations and set up safety perimeters to protect the public during the initial phases of an Emergency Hazardous Material Response. The Department has also received 24 CO single gas meters from the same grant. Company Officers will wear them on non-Fire calls to alert them of the presence of Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless, and otherwise undetectable gas that individuals may not know they are being exposed to. It initially produces flu like symptoms at low levels but the affects are accumulative and on average causes about 170 deaths in the United States every year. All members of the Department will participate in a “Metering and Monitoring HazMat Response” refresher by the end of this month and then the meters will be deployed accordingly.

Conference EMS/HazMat Coordinator Rodriguez attended the 2014 Emergency Management Symposium in Cromwell on May 6, 2014.

Communications / 911 - Provisional Communications Supervisor Steven Rogers

See Department Statistical Reports

Training - Mark Omasta Volunteer Division Firefighter I The course is complete. CT State Certification testing is scheduled for May 24 for practical skills evaluations and June 5 for the written exams. There are 17 students

3 from various Danbury Vol. Fire Stations including Engines 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 13.

Career Division Airport Rescue Firefighters The Danbury Fire Dept. 14 member ARFF team conducted their annual live burn training at the Westover AFB in early May. Westover has one of the three certified burn facilities in New England.

Fire School The fire school was utilized often this month by our Firefighter 1 class, on duty career crews, as well as visiting Fire Depts. from Brookfield, Bantam, Litchfield and Roxbury.

Structure Fires A Safety Officer was called in for a structure fire on Morris St, a wild land fire on Bear Mountain, and a motor vehicle accident on Rt. 7 South.

Hydrant Program Crews started testing the approx. 2,200 hydrants located throughout the City.

Naugatuck Valley Community College The spring semester class, “Safety and Survival” ended with final exams on May 14. Fourteen students successfully completed the three credit course held at Fire Headquarters.

Meetings/ events for the T.O.:

 Evacuation drill at the Danbury Fair Mall with the P.D.  Meeting/Training with all participants in the regional Foam program  Meeting/training with the Asst. Airport Administrator on live burns  CISD training  Meeting with Danbury Hospital Construction Supervisor on progress  Attended the Safety/Training Officers Summit in Philadelphia

Firefighter 1 Class

ARFF Team Training Activity

Apparatus / Equipment - Joe Cavo

All of the Department’s 4-gas meters were calibrated this month. Currently E-23, E-25, and Truck-2 meters are out of service with LEL sensor issues. E-26’s meter is still at the factory for repairs.

The previous C-30 has returned from the body shop repaired from damages it received while operating on I-84 during a Christmas Eve ice storm. For three days this past month, Scott Technicians from Shipman’s Fire Equipment Co. were here at HQ conducting the mandated annual flow tests on all of the departments breathing apparatus as required by N.F.P.A. Division members Beers and Cavo attended a Disc Brake seminar in Milford hosted by our brake component vendor.

Other repairs completed:

 Installed mud flaps on 13SR  Serviced E-25  Replaced front pads E-25  Serviced Squad-1  Replaced right rear seat belt Truck-1(rear facing) belt  Move plow to E-23 for summer storage  Replaced front bumper E-25  Repaired Bullet saw, chain saws E-22, E-26, and a K950 from Trk-1

 Repaired and replaced tray in Truck-1  Replaced the turn signal switch in Truck-1

Community Risk Reduction Office of the Fire Marshal – Fire Marshal Jim Russell

Inspections This month we inspected Wooster Manor, Crosby Manor, and several multi-family homes, for a total of 313 apt. inspections. We also inspected The Super 8 Hotel (89 rooms) and Danbury Health Care. Inspections have been ongoing at Danbury Hospital’s new tower. The soft opening will be June 20th. Mark Perry continues to do a great job as lead Fire Marshal at Danbury Hospital. He has inspected the start up of the new fire pump for the new tower and dealt most recently with the heliport, sprinkler system, standpipes, pressurization of the stairwells, airshafts, and egress routes.

Fire Investigations There were 5 building fires, 3 vehicle fires, 1 chimney fire, 6 brush fires, and 3 outside rubbish/trash fires.

Plan Reviews There were several plan reviews this month in the Danbury Mall, Mannkind Pharmaceuticals, Danbury Orthopedic, Pitney Bowes, and several tents.

Continuing Education Bill Weber and Gary Bruce attended continuing education classes in Easton on inspecting multi-family homes. Jim Russell attended a two week course at the CT Fire Academy on Advanced Fire Investigation.

NFIRS Gary Bruce and Jim Russell have been working on the NFIRS in Jordan Leach’s absence. Both will attend an NFIRS class on June 12th.

Compliance Engine The Community Risk Reduction Department attended a video/conference on The Compliance Engine on May 14th. All in attendance seemed to like the idea of creating a city ordinance which would require that all businesses in Danbury submit their sprinkler/fire alarm reports to our office. This would force a higher level of inspections, and a higher level of compliance with the Connecticut Fire Safety Code.

Public Education John Osborne and Gary Bruce gave fire extinguisher training to approx. 30 employees at the Danbury Airport. These employees work at the FBO’s that are located around the airport.

Jim Russell gave a class on fire safety, and a tour of Headquarters to a group of about 14 people from Ability Beyond.

Department Statistical Reports

Community Risk Reduction

Monthly inspections 585 Abatements issued 9 Violations issued 4 Complaints 10 Fire Investigations 18 Fire Safety Programs 7

Public Safety Answering Point

Total 911 calls 3835 Abandoned 911 calls 328 Cellular 911 calls 1997 Admin calls received 811

Our Apparatus Division prepping our Air Conditioning units for the coming hot weather

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

Mayor Mark D. Boughton May 22, 2014 1 City Council 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury, CT 06810

Re: Health & Human Services Department Monthly Report

Dear Mayor Boughton and Members of the City Council:

The April 2014 Health & Human Services Department monthly report is provided for your review. Detailed reports are attached for each Service, including the Housing, Food Service, Lead Poisoning Prevention, Social Services transition, Seasonal Work, School Based Health Centers transition and Environmental Health which identify specific inspections, tasks and hours provided by our staff.

Main Topics: The Department continues to work on the computer systems to test and update our inspector’s programs to produce reports so the public may have access to inspection results and improve partnerships with the Hospital and other medical clinics to improve services have continued as well. You are encouraged to review all the information for each Division, as it provides details concerning ongoing activities. Also, I thank you for giving the Health & Human Services Department the opportunity to serve the Citizens of Danbury and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

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

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

May 22, 2014

TO: Danbury City Council

FROM: Daniel Baroody, Associate Director

RE: Monthly Status Report – Housing, Food Service & Environmental Health Division April, 2014

April 2014 Housing, Food Service & Environmental Division Combined Stats Report

Inspection / Hours April Year to Date 2014 (fiscal) Hazardous Materials Management & Public 106 1,074 Health Preparedness (hours)

Wetlands / Water Resources (hours) 143 1,331

# Land Use Evaluations (Septic Systems and 90 902 Well Water Supply)

# Housing Inspections 114 1,015 # Food Service Inspections 104 1,233 # General Nuisance / Miscellaneous 157 1,705 Inspections

See attached narrative

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

Environmental Health Division Narrative Report 3

The status of major project and program activities of the Environmental Health Division (EHD) for April, 2014 can be summarized as follows.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HOUSING AND FOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM NARRATIVE 4

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

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

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

The department’s lead poisoning prevention efforts for the month included monitoring of laboratory reports regarding blood lead levels in children in cooperation with the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Staff made contacts with clients in need of follow up tests according to State testing protocols. Preparations were also made to deal with the increased activity expected to result from the implementation of Connecticut’s new law that mandates universal blood lead testing of all children in Connecticut. The law went into effect on January 1, 2009 and has resulted in an increase in department activity in the monitoring and follow up of child blood lead test results. Increased testing may also result in the need for more mandatory environmental inspections by the department to address individual cases of elevated blood lead levels. The law also lowers the action level for triggering such investigations. The department also performed functions as a community partner in the LAMPP Program during the month. Participation makes Danbury property owners eligible to apply for grant funds to abate lead paint, replace windows and perform other repairs necessary to make units lead safe. One application involving a Danbury property is under consideration by LAMPP. In addition, the Health department has submitted program grant application to the HUD Healthy Homes Production and LAMPP. Danbury as a partner will be included in this exciting initiative!

Services to the Health Department and Danbury Home owners will include: Health Intervention providing, Rug replacement; Ventilating fan installation; Mold/mildew removal, etc. LAMPP will provide training the following: Training on healthy homes issues, Assessment tools (HUD Program & IPAD), Training on assessment process. LAMPP will also provide energy efficiency assessments of homes partnering with Northeast Utilities

TO: Mayor Boughton and City Council 5

FR: Social Services

RE: Activities during April, 2014

Mission Statement:

Our Social Services seek to provide the community and its residents with access to municipal and community social services in an expeditious, cost effective and comprehensive manner. Efforts are focused on improving access to housing and emergency shelters; improving access to medical care and coverage and improving social conditions for residents via collaboration and advocacy at the local, state and federal level by identifying and working to create systems of resources that are inclusive of all residents/clients in need.

The following are the highlights from our Social Services activities for April, 2014:

1. Our Housing Caseworker managed approximately 44 active cases. 2. The Day Center, located at the Emergency Shelter, had approximately 1221visits from homeless individuals or those at risk of becoming homeless (this includes weekend service meetings). The breakdown of visits include the following:

a. Initial Assessments(new clients): 5 b. Laundry Services: 23 c. Mail Access: 70 d. Veteran Referrals: 6 e. Bus Tickets: 10 f. Housing Related Issues: 13 g. Housing Placement: 1 h. Job Searches: 18** i. Employment inquiries: 1 j. Case Management Services: 40 k. Showers: 145 l. Lunch: 578 m. Mental Health Referrals/Case Management: 32* n. Adult Medical Referrals: 8 o. Phone Usage: 7 p. Substance Abuse Referrals/Case Management: 235* q. Clothing Vouchers: 0 r. Other: 29

6 *MCCA counseling services have RESUMED on Saturday and Sunday from the hours of 9:00am – 3:00pm. In- house counseling referral and case management services at the Day Center are also provided Monday through Friday. Due to MCCA weekend counselor having 3 prior commitments, there was 3 weeks of no counseling services. ** Providing computer access in Emergency Shelter for job placement and availability.

3. Social Service collaborations were continued for clients regarding health/medical/veteran status and any other required entitlements 4. Our Emergency Shelter continues to provide homeless individuals with support services, case management and any other necessary mental and physical assistance. 5. The Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) is continually updated on a monthly and quarterly basis to reflect current clients and activities in the Social Services section of the Health Department and through constant liaison with Dream Homes (ARC). 6. Attended meeting of the CoC to discuss coordinated access for the Balance of State CoC’s and following procedures and new policies for all social service agencies provided a variety of services to the homeless population. 7. Receiving weekly food donations from arrangement with Community Plates. 8. Attended one (1) meeting of the Community Food Collaborative meeting at United Way. 9. Attended one (1) meeting of the Danbury Housing Partnership with consultant hired to conduct a study and provide a plan of action for our chronic homeless population in the community. 10. Attended one (1) regular monthly night meeting of the Fair Rent Commission. 11. Attended one (1) meeting of the Farmers’ Market. 12. Discussed scope changes to original VA grant that needs to be updated to our VA liaison. 13. Finalized report of Changes of Scope for the Per Diem grant for homeless veterans and the city shelter. 14. Attended annual Fair Housing Conference in Rocky Hill Connecticut. 15. Attended one (1) meeting of the Social and Supportive Service subcommittee of the Danbury Housing Partnership. 16. Participated in the planning of the annual fundraiser for the Farmers’ Market. 17. Attended City Council Meeting. 18. Attended CCEH workshop on Coordinated Access for the State of Connecticut in Norwalk Connecticut. 19. Attended CCEH workshop on diversity training for coordinated access at Norwalk Community Center. 20. Submitted quarterly reports for CDBG. 21. Conducted home visit with elderly person at Danbury Towers on a complaint of a rent increase. 22. Attended and participated in the Community Health Forum at Two Step’s. 23. Conducted hearing of shelter client banned from shelter for one year due to violence at the shelter. 24. Conducted conference call with Chronic Homeless consultant and the Committee on Housing and Community Development subcommittee of the Danbury Housing Partnership.

School Based Health Centers (SBHCs) 7 Monthly Operating Report April 2014

Brief Program Description: The School Based Health Centers (SBHCs) are freestanding medical centers, located on the grounds of Broadview and Rogers Park Middle Schools, Danbury High School and Henry Abbott Technical School. The SBHCs promote the physical and mental health of children and youth and ensure their access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care. SBHCs emphasize early identification of physical and mental health concerns and the prevention of more serious problems through early intervention.

Mission: Through improved access to care, children and adolescents will know and adopt behaviors that promote their health and well-being and experience reduced morbidity and mortality through early identification intervention.

******* Patient Utilization Data for Period July 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014: (Note: Data is for all sites combined and cumulative through noted period) DHS, BMS, RPMS (DPH HATS (Non- Funded) DPH Funded)

Total # of Students Enrolled in all 5105 626 Schools

Total # of Patients Enrolled in the 4597 303 SBHCs

% of Total School Population Enrolled 90% 48%

Total # of Patient Visits 3691 (555 visits in 4/14) 148

Total # of Medical Visits 2165 135

Total # of Behavioral Health Visits 1337 Not applicable

Total # Dental Visits 189 Not applicable

SBHC Annual Aggregate Billing Status Report 7/1/13 – 4/30/14*

Revenue $154,687.80* Cash Receipts $93,113.52 *Reflects super bills entered into eClinicalworks for billable medical visits only (both DPH funded SBHCs and HATS sites) All SBHC medical providers (APRN’s) have been identified as providers under CIFC/GDCHC. Patient registration data and super bills for the month of December through March have been entered into eClinicalWorks for billing and collections.

***Billing Update***

CIFC finally received confirmation that the application requesting a behavioral health Medicaid number for the SBHCs was approved by the CT Department of Social Services 4/30/14 and Medicaid authorization and provider number were received. SBHC staff has been holding superbills for behavioral services provided on site will initiate the billing processes as soon as behavioral health staff have been entered into eClinicalworks EHR.

SBHC Outcome Measures 7/1/13 – 6/30/16

Outcomes Measures Achievement of Outcome 1. Improve access to and a. There will be at least 70% percent of the a. Maintained 90% enrollment utilization of primary and school’s student population enrolled in the as of since 8/26/13. (DHS preventive health care and SBHC. Enrolled means that a signed parent SBHC reports 96% other essential public consent form for the student is on file. enrollment) health services. b. At least 45% of students enrolled in the b. 41% enrolled RPMS SBHC will receive one or more visits. students rec’d. 1 or more visit as of 4/30/14. c. At least 80% percent of the student population will receive an outreach contact 43% BMS students rec’d. 1 or regarding services available at the SBHC more visit as of 4/30/14. (through distribution of literature, invitation to an open house or event, participation in an 21% (+ 2% since 3/31) educational forum, social media, or other enrolled DHS students rec’d. 1 contact). or more visit as of 4/30/14.

c. 100% students received outreach contacts as of 4/30/14*

BMS SBHC - Referred two (2) individuals to GDCHC. One (1) student’s PCP is in the Bronx, the other does not have health insurance. CT Medicaid applications were provided in addition to the referrals.

Included GDCHC contact information and my recommendation with every letter sent home to SBHC members who need immunizations and/or physical exams.

“Skin Cancer Prevention” bulletin board created at the entrance of the SBHC emphasizing the importance of sunscreen, protective clothing and NOT utilizing tanning salons.

Re-established the Broadview SBHC as a CT Department of Public Health – STD/TB program member. Ordered testing supplies and medications.

Outcomes Measures Achievement of Outcome 2. Reduce the occurrence a. Enrolled students will be immunized with a. 66 RPMS students’ of preventable disease vaccines recommended by Advisory Committee immunization complete among SBHC enrollees. on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that are and documentation sent required by the State of CT. Annually the number to State DPH as of of clinic users who received immunizations and 3/31/14. the percentage of students behind in recommended intervals for immunizations who are brought up to date will be reported to the Department. b. 100% reported offered/received to b. The percentage of clinic users offered as well as State Immunization the number who received Influenza Vaccine will Program be reported to the Department. c. 100% receiving c. The percentage of clinic users who received education reported to influenza prevention teaching will be reported to State Immunization the Department. Program.

RPMS SBHC – Four (4) students received the flu vaccine in April and a total of fifteen (15) students received the flu vaccine this season. The RPMS APRN spoke to one hundred (100) 7th grade students during Career Day about the field on Registered Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing. Three hundred eighty (380) 8th grade students received information on the HPV vaccines in April. 100% of 8th grade students received information on HPV vaccines.

The APRN conducted six (6) classroom education sessions in April on reproductive health care concluding the educational sessions for the program year. A total of seventy-five classroom presentations were given from 01/06/2014 to 04/22/2014 to 8th graders. Three hundred ten (310) RPMS students were initially identified by the school nurse as deficient of required vaccines. To date, all but seven (7) students are left to follow-up. BMS SBHC – Seven (7) vaccinations were administered during the month of April.

Outcomes Measures Achievement of Outcome 3. SBHC enrollees will a. 90% of school staff receive information about a.99% of school utilize mental health the mental health services offered through the staff reached with services to improve their SBHC. SBHC information psychosocial functioning via direct contact through assessment, b. 85% of clinic users identified with a mental and/or school intervention and referral. health concern through risk assessment screening mailings receive a mental health assessment administered by the SBHC mental health clinician or are b.100% of students referred for appropriate assessment. seen by MH clinician received c. 50% of clinic users receiving mental health risk assessment services through the SBHC for at least three through use of months or regular therapy demonstrate improved approved screening psychosocial functioning. tool

d. 90% of clinic users identified as having mental c.95% receiving health needs that exceed the scope of service MH services 3mth or > provided by through the SBHC are referred to an outside mental health specialty service. d. 100% requiring additional intervention by community-based provider received referral

DHS SBHC - Referrals continue to come through teachers, nurses, guidance counselors, administrators, and the crisis counselor Collateral contacts with staff is an ongoing activity and, when consent is granted, treatment needs and educational needs are coordinated. Through the use of emails/bulletins, Dine and Discover activities, and changing bulletin boards, SBHC staff members and activities are visible presences in the community.

All ongoing patients seen by the behavioral health clinician are given an intake/full bio psychosocial assessment on or by the 3rd consecutive visit. This is inclusive of suicide assessment. Additionally, upon meeting any new patient, this writer assesses for suicidality and homicidality. Students that come to treatment regularly in general exhibit an improvement in their LOF. The DHS behavioral health clinician has had collateral contact again this month with CIFC physician, Dr. Amy Handler and has referred another student for a physical exam with her personal physician. A prior barrier in this case was the mother's lack of follow-through however another phone call, this time to the student's father, resulted in an appointment being scheduled to address this patient's poor sleep, depression, and lethargy. Another case involving an ongoing patient included both individual sessions and a family session. RPMS SBHC – During the month of April, four (4) students seen by behavioral health clinician received a risk assessment through use of an approved screening tool. Twenty-four (24) students have received three or more behavioral health visits with the RPMS LPC to date. DHS SBHC – Staff conducted outreach and awareness regarding bullying through “Dine and Discover with the SBHC Staff” in the student cafeteria during lunch hours. Through use of educational materials and a tri-fold board, staff promoted anti-bullying messages and asked students to “pledge a hand” against bullying. Students either signed their names or wrote a saying on a paper hand. The hands were then arranged on a bulletin board outside the SBHC. BMS SBHC - In the month of April, the SBHC LCSW clinician continued to see students individually and facilitated five (5) groups weekly, with thirty-four (34) individual student sessions and thirty (30) students attending group. Four (4) parent contacts were made. Two (2) PPS meetings were attended. Activities continued for the annual “Alternative to Violence Week”, which kicked off on March 31st. Various activities were planned for the week, including grade appropriate presentations on bullying, substance abuse prevention, violence prevention and healthy relationships, a Daily Quiz and a Random Act of Kindness Program.

4/3/14 and 4/24/14 – Jenny Casey, Broadview SBHC MH practitioner, attended Pupil Personnel Services meeting.

4/10/14 – Jenny Casey attended a special PPT meeting called following a crisis intervention. The “Alternative to Violence Week” for the 2013-2014 school year commenced on March 31st. The week included various activities to promote non-violence and healthy decisions. The students were invited to participate in a Daily Alternatives to Violence Quiz, with a different aspect of violence addressed daily. Those students who answered the quiz correctly were entered into a drawing for Broadview Bucks. Students were rewarded for Random Acts of Kindness, with those students being “caught” in kind acts entered into a raffle for iTunes gift cards. Mr. Robbs, BMS Principal, provided all the prizes. Special presentations were provided throughout the week. Officer Hayes, Resource Officer presented on internet safety to the 6th grade and on bullying to the 7th grade. The Interactive Educational Theatre presented on bullying to the 6th graders, on substance and alcohol use to the 7th

CITY OF DANBURY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 155 DEER HILL AVENUE, DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Central Health Office Social Services Office 203 - 797-4625 203 - 797-4569 Fax 796-1596 Fax 797-4566 graders and healthy decisions and relationships to the 8th graders. Deanna Dorkins, Danbury Adult Probation Officer returned to Broadview with an impactful presentation on consequences of violence for 8th graders.

Jacqueline George created a new spring MH bulletin board, fostering the planting of “positive seeds” such as joy, hope, confidence, self-esteem, etc.

4. Reduce the severity and frequency of asthma symptoms among students with asthma who utilize the SBHC. (Not selected as a measure this program year) 5. Reduce the proportion of SBHC users with obesity. (Not selected as a specific measure this program year) Outcomes Measures Achievement of Outcome 6. Reduce the occurrence a. 85% of sexually active students are a.83% screened for of STDs among student screened for STDs. STDs* (+1% since SBHC enrollees 4/30/14)

Four (4) RPMS students were screened for STD’s to date.

DHS SBHC - Cumulative data indicates that 30 out of 36 students were tested for STI’s. This represents 83% of the students that were seen who reported sexual activity.

The SBHC strives to perform urine testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea on every student who reports sexual activity. Students are referred to AIDS Project of Greater Danbury for HIV and VDRL testing. Planned Parenthood, GDCHC and local OB/GYNs are resources for students to have a GYN medical home in the community.

The SBHC works closely with the CT DPH STD Division who arranges courier service for specimens to be transported to the State lab.

Barriers to meeting the stated goal of testing 85% of students include the patient’s inability to provide urine specimen and noncompliance to show for scheduled appointment.

RPMS SBHC – APRN provided 388 8th grade students with comprehensive education on puberty, pregnancy, contraception, abstinence, STD, HIV and reproductive health education.

7. Increase access to and utilization of primary and preventive oral health care and other essential oral public health services to improve the health status of SBHC enrollees. (Not selected as a measure this program year)

Program Snapshot: Activities/Meetings held April 1, 2014 – April 30, 2014:

SBHC staff are current with their completion of the required Relias Continuing Education Training Courses. 4/1 & 4/29 – M. Bonjour participated in CIFC Management meetings. Updated staff on status of legislative efforts to secure State funding for establishment of a SBHC in a Newtown public school. 4/4/14 – Interviewed a Western CT State University student enrolled in the Community Health Sciences Program seeking placement for a senior internship with the SBHC. The placement, to begin mid-May will consist of 450 hours carry over the summer months for completion by the end of August. 4/8/14 – Medical Advisory meeting was held at DHS with the APRN’s and Dr. Robert Golenbock, MD/SBHC Medical Director. 4/9/14 – M. Bonjour traveled to the State Capitol to outreach to State Legislative Representatives for the Newtown District to encourage the earmark of funding in the DPH budget to establish a SBHC in a Newtown Public School. Contact was made with Representatives Dan Carter and John McKinney. 4/10/14 – M. Bonjour was visited by Tom Campbell of the Brady Campaign who shared literature specific to ending gun violence. The literature was forwarded to the DHS SBHC for use during the upcoming Alternatives to Violence Week scheduled in May. 4/15/14 – M. Bonjour participated in SBHC Advisory Council meeting held in Farmington. Agenda included discussion regarding the potential process for developing SBHC Standards and a State definition of SBHCs. 4/22/14 – Conducted Jacqueline George’s mid-term review with Rashad Collins, CHCACT Program Support 4/23/14 – Convened SBHC monthly staff meeting at CIFC Board meeting room. 4/24/14 – DHS APRN and M. Bonjour attended the Families Network of Western CT Annual Recognition Luncheon held at Matrix Conference Center. This annual event is attended by behavioral health and medical providers practicing in the Greater Danbury Area, and who have collaborated with Families Network to strengthen families and reduce child abuse. The keynote speaker was Myra Jones- Taylor, Executive Director, CT Office of Early Childhood. 4/25/14 – Clare Nespoli, APRN attended the “Keeping It Real: Responding to the Sexual Health Needs of Adolescents” conference designed specifically for school based health center clinicians.

4/28/14 – M. Bonjour participated in 2014 Community Health Forum - Two Steps, Danbury, CT

4/28/14 – DHS APRN attended the Board of Director’s meeting of the Newtown Youth and Family Services. 4/10/14 – Jenny Casey, BMS LCSW attended a special PPT meeting called following a crisis intervention.

4/25/14 – Jenny Casey, BMS LCSW attended Positive Psychology Intervention workshop at Southern Ct State University.

4/30/14 – SBHC LCSW’s attended The 2014 Leir Workshop on Drug Abuse and Prevention at Leir Retreat Center, Ridgefield, CT.

Health Corp Member Update:

Jacqueline George, Health Corps Member assigned to the SBHC programs conducted the following activities during the month of April 2014:

• Collected and entered patient and visit information from all April SBHCs medical visits into eClincalWorks for billing • Facilitated student appointments at Abbott Tech SBHC • Updated SBHC enrollment packet for 2014-2015 school year • Created Broadview Mental Health Spring Bulletin board • Made phone calls to Rogers Park parents regarding SBHC dental services • Served at CT Mission of Mercy Dental clinic 4/25 & 4/26 • Attended 2014 Community Health Forum 4/28 – Two Steps, Danbury, CT • Recertified in CPR 4/29 • Attended conference about opiates and other drugs 4/30 held at the Leir Retreat Center, Ridgefield, CT

News/Case Studies from the Field:

A 17 year old female was referred to the DHS SBHC APRN from the ACE school. The student did not have an established medical home in the community. She also had barriers to medical services in the community as she is estranged from her mother, lacks insurance and does not have transportation. She was seen for signs and symptoms consistent with urinary tract infection. Labs were sent out for urine culture and sensitivity as well as for chlamydia and gonorrhea. The student was dispensed antibiotics from the SBHC stock and given a brochure on the services available at the GDCHC.

A 19 year old female student was referred to the DHS SBHC APRN for confirmation of pregnancy. A confirmatory urine pregnancy test was done on site. The student was counseled about pregnancy and was dispensed prenatal vitamins. The student was referred to WIC, Hopeline and the Women’s Center of Danbury Hospital. The SBHC also collaborated with Families Network of Western CT to come to the high school to explain its services to the student. Emotional support was provided to the student regarding a dysfunctional home life. The SBHC APRN meets with all pregnant students weekly until prenatal care is established with an obstetrician.

The BMS SBHC LCSW has been working with a 7th grader, an adopted 12 year old female. The student was referred by a friend due to threats to self- injury following a break up with a boyfriend. During initial assessment the student claimed to use the threats to manipulate the boyfriend but stated she did not intend to hurt herself. The SBHC LCSW meet with the student on a weekly basis and treatment focused on helping the student express her feelings, find positive coping mechanisms for stressors and fostering positive interests and activities. The SBHC LCSW communicated with the mother, and learned that Mom had seen some “red flags” such as increased withdrawal from family, greater isolation and interest in “dark” or strange things like urban legends. Mom began bringing her daughter to a therapist outside of school.

When the SBHC LCSW was told by the same concerned friend that the student not only continued to talk about hurting herself but was making threats to hurt the ex-boyfriend, the SBHC LCSW reported the threat to the assistant principal. The student’s mother and the therapist were also called. Mom came in to school and with the BMS LCSW and the SBHC LCSW, EMPS was called for an assessment. The EMPS worker did not feel the student was an imminent danger to self or others. The school, however, required that the student have a safety and risk evaluation by a psychiatrist. This evaluation also concluded that the student was not in imminent danger of risk of harm to self or others but suggested Mom find a therapist utilizing DBT therapy. Mom has just found such a therapist. The student continues to check in with the SBHC LCSW on a daily basis, to ascertain that she is ok and not at any increased risk of harm to self or others. This SBHC LCSW agrees that this student needs greater services than the SBHC can provide and agrees with the psychiatrist’s advice of DBT therapy.

CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE ALAN D. BAKER, CHIEF 375 MAIN STREET TERENCE M. SHANAHAN, DEPUTY CHIEF (203) 797-4614 May 22, 2014

MEMORANDUM

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

From: Alan D. Baker, Chief of Police

Subject: Police Department Monthly Report May 2014

I submit this report of the activities of the Danbury Police Department for the month of May 2014.

Personnel

Department Strength:

Sworn Personnel 143

Light Duty – Job Related 2 Light Duty – Non-Job Related 3 Sick Leave 2 Injury Leave 5 Field Training 1

Effective strength (w/e 05/17/14) 127

Community Services (See attached)

Training

5/1 Monthly ESU Training – ESU Team 5/1-2, 5-7 Essential Skills Training – Entire Department 5/10-11, 13 COLLECT Training – Entire Department 5/12-16 Police Internal Affairs Investigations – Sgts. Guertin, Lobraico & Marcus 5/12-16 Intermediate Crime Scene – P.O. Dickinson 5/19-23 Interview & Interrogation – Det. Williams 5/19-23 Advanced Crime Scene Processing – P.O. A. LaFantano 5/20-21 Responding to Children of Arrested Caregivers – Sgt. LeRose Chief Baker’s Significant Meetings

5/1 DPD Staff Meeting 5/4 Ecuadorian Civic Center 5/5 Civilian Dispatch Vendor Interviews 5/6 Civilian Dispatch Vendor Interviews 5/6 TeleStaff Meeting 5/6 City Council Meeting 5/7 Civilian Dispatch Vendor Interviews 5/8 Mayor’s Executive Leadership Team 5/13 Fairfield County Chief’s Meeting – Redding 5/14 Local #891 5/14 Regional SWAT Meeting 5/20 IXP 5/21 DPD 30th Annual Memorial & Awards Ceremony 5/22 FBINAA Re-trainer – Fairfield 5/28 Danbury Men’s Club 5/30 Reserve Center Dedication

Respectfully submitted,

Alan D. Baker Chief of Police

ADB:mrl Attach.

CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810

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

May 21, 2014

To: Alan Baker, Chief of Police From: John M. Browne. Lieutenant Re: Community Policing Unit Activity Report May 2014

Community Affairs Unit: -Not available at this time

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

GTF/UNIT: Sensitive Information -See attached report

City Center Liaison: Sensitive Information -See attached report

Police Activities League: -Not available at this time

Current Staffing Level: (1) Lieutenant (2) Sergeants (10) Patrol Officers

Lt. Browne

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

May 10, 2014

MEMORANDUM

To: Chief Alan D. Baker From: Lt. Matthew McNally Subject: Police Explorer Monthly Activity Report – April 2014

The month of April started with the Annual Greater Danbury Half Marathon Runs. This year the event was held on Sunday, April 6th. 32 Explorers, and 5 advisors oversaw the operations of the day. The weather was nice and the turnout was quite heavy with runners and spectators. Explorers also fielded a contingent on mountain bikes in the area of southern Danbury where the race started and finished, i.e. Rogers Park.

April 19th had 58 Explorers and all advisors attending the annual Police Explorer vs. NY Giants Alumni team basketball game fundraiser. In concert with “March Madness,” the Explorers’ fundraising efforts culminate with the annual Danbury Police Explorer vs. NY Giants Alumni team basketball game. The game is held at the Danbury PAL gym and this year it was held on Saturday evening, the night before Easter. This game is a fun night for all who attend and this year provided another exciting game. The Explorer’s team won the game this year 39-30!

Explorers and NY Giants Alumni

On April 27th, the Explorers worked the Athletes for Christ 5K run. From 0800 to 1200, 25 Explorers with P.O. Antedomenico, assisted with this annual 5K run around the southern Rogers Park area of Danbury, with traffic control. The event ran smoothly.

Also during the month, we began our sixth season working with the Danbury Youth Soccer League providing parking assistance, traffic duty and general security duty at their weekly program The matches are held on soccer fields off of Old Ridgebury Road at the old Union Carbide property and each week a squad (10-15) of Explorers, with an advisor, spend their Saturday mornings at the fields conducting traffic and parking control. Each Advisor is assigned to cover one Saturday session for each week of the soccer season. Rain-outs get tacked on at the end of the regular season.

As you can see, we ended the month with 91 Explorer/Cadets registered. Although we have attempted to limit the size of the Post, youth continue to show up with their parents to join. It is hard to turn them away, but we have maxed out our material resources. We are maintaining a waiting list for new Explorer applicants. We are currently in the process of continuous fundraising to address our needs.

Respectfully submitted, Lt. Matthew McNally Lt. Matthew McNally Post Advisor/Program Coordinator

I. Membership # of Explorers Enrolled 91 # of Advisors Enrolled 16

II. Hours-Explorer Total Job Hours 637.25 Total Training Hours 680.50 Total Explorer Hours 1317.75

III. Hours-Advisor Total Job Hours 112.00 Total Training Hours 64.75 Total Advisor Hours 176.75 5

2014 UNIFORM CRIME REPORT CITY OF DANBURY

Jan Feb March April* May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 Forcible Rape 3 3 3 1 10 Robbery 3 6 5 1 15 Assault 6 9 15 29 59 Burglary 22 15 14 21 72 Theft 67 59 92 67 285 Motor Vehicle Theft 3 6 4 4 17 Arson 0 1 0 0 1

Totals 104 99 133 123 459 *2014 UCR numbers start being produced from NexGen

2013 UNIFORM CRIME REPORT CITY OF DANBURY

Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 Forcible Rape 0 2 3 4 9 Robbery 7 7 6 2 22 Assault 7 2 5 3 17 Burglary 15 16 11 13 55 Theft 87 68 88 88 331 Motor Vehicle Theft 4 0 3 5 12 Arson 0 0 0 0 0

Totals 120 95 116 115 446

6 2014 DANBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS CITY OF DANBURY

CALLS FOR SERVICE 2014 Jan Feb March* April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Calls for Service 3,596 4,296 2,935 5,701 16,528 2013 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Calls for Service 4,530 3,749 4,271 4,250 16,800

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS 2014 Jan Feb March* April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Property Damage 307 350 159 211 1,027 Personal Injury 70 61 1 83 215

Total Traffic Accidents 377 411 160 294 1,242 2013 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Property Damage 300 312 279 248 1,139 Personal Injury 47 65 51 42 205

Total Traffic Accidents 347 377 330 290 1,344

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT 2014 Jan Feb March* April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Verbal Warning 72 52 0 186 310 Written Warning 3 2 2 9 16 Moving Violation 168 234 814** 281 1,497 Total Enforcement Action 243 288 816 476 1,823 2013 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Verbal Warning 93 100 104 145 442 Written Warning 0 0 3 1 4 Moving Violation 348 400 532 410 1,690 Total Enforcement Action 441 500 639 556 2,136 *Statistics start being produced from NexGen **Texting Grant 7 CITY OF DANBURY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

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

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

May 27, 2014

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

RE: Monthly Report for April 2014

Dear Mayor Boughton and Members of the City Council:

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

All divisions of the Public Works Department look forward to the spring weather. After a long, challenging winter the crews are anxious to start working on drainage, mowing, planting and other outdoor tasks. After the last storm event on April 16th, the equipment was cleaned and will be stored. Summer maintenance work and schedules are in the development process to facilitate execution for July 1, 2014.

The crews were heavily engaged in preparing the various fields throughout the City for the start of the playing season. We also started to gear up for the mowing program which includes mowing over 400 acres up to twice a week. There are also several routine programs that are also planned to start in the spring.

I also prepared for our budget meetings and reviewed our past accomplishments and how well we managed our funds and resources.

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

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

Tarrywile Park School House Renovation: The architectural service for the renovation was awarded to Friar Associates The project has been bid. J&M Construction has mobilized and begun the renovations. J&M Construction is on schedule the project is approximately 75% complete. We anticipate an on schedule June completion. This project is funded through a LOCIP Grant, Contract Administration being performed in house by the Construction Services Division.

Osborne Street at Fifth Street Traffic Signal Installation: ConnDot project 34-344, Construction Services has been approved by ConnDot to perform the contract administration and inspection of the project, eliminating the need to hire an outside consultant. The contractor, A.M. Rizzo has completed the civil portion of the project. A.M. Rizzo has completed the project we are awaiting the City of Danbury Traffic Engineer to accept the project. The semi final inspection was held on Tuesday 4/23/14 a small punch list was created and forwarded to A.M. Rizzo. The punch list work is ongoing we will begin the closeout phase shortly.

School Additions: Shelter Rock, Stadley Rough, Park Avenue and Mill Ridge Intermediate: Construction Services is administrating the school addition projects. All four of the schools have signed contracts and Notices to Proceed documents issued.

Mill Ridge: Rizzo Corporation is moving forward with the interior portion of the project. The roofing has been completed. The media center is slab has been poured the exterior brick fascia has also been completed. The site contractor has remobilized and is in the last phase of his work. The project is on track for a July completion.

Stadley Rough School Phase II work has begun. Rizzo Corporation is completing the interior work windows, storefronts have been installed. The masonry precast is presently being installed. The roof has been installed on both additions and the mechanical contractor is currently started to balance the HVAC systems. The remaining site work plantings etc are scheduled to start in two weeks. The project is on schedule for a June completion.

Shelter Rock School Phase II work is underway. Rizzo Corporation is completing the interior work and starting the finishes in building additions 1, 2 & 3. The windows and storefronts have been installed. The mechanical contractors are 90% complete. The project is on schedule for a June completion

Park Avenue School Phase II work is underway. The contractor has begun the exterior brick masonry, interior mechanical; framing and drywall on the addition and is 75% complete. The roof has been installed on the addition but, the parapet has not been completed. The roofing tie-in to this existing building has not been completed for either the addition or cafeteria which is scheduled for the beginning of June. The remaining site work and phase three work appear to be on track for the August 1st contract completion date.

At this time both Rizzo Corporation and Worth Construction have stated they are on schedule and anticipate meeting the contractual completion date for all four school projects.

2 Kennedy Park Improvements: The site work and plantings contract was awarded to D&M Construction Services, Inc. The Contractor was issued a Notice to Proceed on April 25, 2014. The landscaping has been completed and we are approximately 80% complete. We anticipate an early June completion. The contract is being administrated in-house by the Construction Services Division.

Skate Park: Childscape’s mobilized and has begun the site work which is 70% complete. We anticipate pouring the concrete slab in early June. The equipment is scheduled to be delivered and installed the last week in June. The project completion is slated for mid July, weather permitting will remain on track.

East Franklin Street Pump Station: Hemlock Construction has mobilized and has completed the installation of the new sewer pump station. Hemlock has completed the installation of conduits, sewer force main and sewer laterals. We expect to tie the force main sometime in May.

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

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

The following assessment projects are the only projects pending on the list based on residents’ petitions: 1. Butternut Lane, Bayberry Lane and Boxwood Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension: Working on preliminary design and cost estimate. 2. Hawley Road Extension Sanitary Sewer Extension: Working on preliminary design and cost estimate.

East Franklin Street Bridge/Sanitary Sewer Pump Station: Bridge work has been completed. We completed the in-house design to relocate the existing sewer in the brook with an above-ground pump station. City contracted with one of our on-call contractors and we are waiting on utility companies to complete their work. Work is 90% complete and will be completed this spring.

Miscellaneous Schools (Park Avenue, Shelter Rock, Stadley Rough and Mill Ridge): Construction has started on all schools. We are working with various interior designers and school officials to finalize furniture and equipment to all schools mentioned above. The furniture and equipment packages have been approved by the State for bidding. Delivery and installation are anticipated to start and be completed during summer 2014.

Spring Street: In house survey was completed for Phase II & III (the remaining neighborhood enhancement work) which will include new sidewalks, drainage, and pavement improvements. The design for this project was completed and we have received CDBG approval. We are securing releases from property owners, adjacent to our proposed work. The project will be bid out in the spring.

Foster Street: In house design and survey to Foster Street from West Street to West Wooster Street was completed and will be out to bid after CDBG approves the project. Survey to Boughton Street and Bank Street was completed and design of these two streets was completed.

3 The entire neighborhood project will be bid out in the spring. We are securing releases from property owners adjacent to our proposed work.

Kennedy Park: Surveys have been completed and final design has been completed. Project has been bid out and awarded. Construction will start next month and expect completion of the project prior to the start of the Farmer’s Market season, pending weather.

Traffic Light – Osborne and Fifth Avenue: The construction of the traffic light has been completed and the traffic light is currently flashing until it is accepted by the City.

Traffic Light – Lake Avenue/Shannon Ridge: All plans and specifications that have been completed, and approved by the State, have been secured. We received confirmation from the State to rebid the project. The project has been bid out.

Skate Park: Project was designed and surveyed in-house. City is working with Childscapes to order the equipment. Work is anticipated to start late spring and will be completed this summer.

Still River Channel Maintenance: Property owners along the Still River Channel, who will be affected by and where access will be required, have been notified and permission to access the Still River Channel right of way through their property has been requested. We have secured most of the sign offs from property owners. Bids/quotes have been solicited, with this required regular maintenance work to begin this spring, weather dependent.

Traffic Engineer and his Technicians are reviewing various land-use development plans and are handling public complaints and routine repairs and maintenance of traffic control signal devices and pavement markings. The Backus Avenue corridor traffic lights plans and specifications have been accepted by the State and were bid out. Construction started and will be completed by spring of 2014.

Staff Engineers are reviewing various site plans, water and sewer applications, special exception applications, and subdivision applications for various land-use approvals of on-going development projects throughout the City. Field inspections of sanitary sewer, water mains and new roads are performed regularly on various developments. The Staff Engineers also review various drainage problems which may include site visits, analysis and design.

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

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

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

The Highway Division welcomed the month of April with open arms this year. With the improved weather the construction crew repaired catch basins on Judith Drive, Liberty Street, Backus Avenue and at Danbury High School. The crews were also out repairing sidewalks, the stairs at Danbury High School and repairing a wall on Zinn Road. The parking lot at Kenosia Park and the road to the Hearthstone Castle at Tarrywile Park were graded. 4

Two drainage easements were dredged on Miry Brook Road and Rockwell Road. The crew also performed work on plugged drainage systems on Joe’s Hill Road and Starrs Plain Road due to the increasing beaver population.

Towards the middle of the month, the sanders were removed from the trucks and the plows put away until next winter, but not before we responded to one more surprise snow and ice storm on the 16th. During Spring Break, the crews concentrated on sweeping and patching potholes at all of the City schools. The sign crew installed eight new signs at four locations and made numerous repairs.

Spring clean-up activities are well underway. The leaf bag and brush pick-up program has commenced with the crews alternating between Sections A and B through the week of May 19th. Two sweepers are out on a daily basis, weather permitting, removing the winter sand and debris. Litter was collected as time and personnel allowed. Two pothole crews were out daily keeping up with the needed repairs. Winter lawn damage was repaired and broken curb collected throughout the City. The recycling truck continues to be a very popular stop for many of the residents.

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

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

The Parks Maintenance Division started the downtown spring clean-up during the month of April. Winter sand and debris was removed from city building lots and sidewalks. The crew responded to one last surprise storm on the 16th.

The baseball, softball, lacrosse and soccer field preparation is in full swing for the upcoming season. The crews take great pride in the fields and it shows. Litter collection at the City’s schools, playgrounds and parks is an on going event. The maintenance of our spring/summer equipment was completed and ready for deployment.

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

Forestry Division Report submitted by Mark Miller, Foreman : The Forestry Division and the City of Danbury celebrated Arbor Day during the month of April. Memorial trees were planted for the Lions Club in Rogers Park. A weeping cherry tree was planted at Lake Kenosia with the Danbury Garden Club. A sugar maple tree was planted at Pembroke School with the Danbury Garden Club and the students in celebration of Arbor Day.

Pruning and tree work was performed at the following locations: Woodbury Drive, Jackson Drive, Locust Avenue, Beckett Street, King Street School, Long Ridge Road, Acre Drive, Mountainville Avenue, Foster Street, and Patriot Drive for the skate park. Two willow trees on 5 Miry Brook Road that were damaged by beavers were removed. Dead trees and brush were removed for parking at the Nature Center. Should you have any question regarding this report, please contact me at 203-797-4609.

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

City Hall: The priority for City Hall is an energy efficiency upgrade for the heating boilers and water heater at City Hall. I am working with the Directors of Public Works and Finance to expedite this project to be sufficiently complete before the next heating season. The upgrade will save fuel while producing a comfortable environment, one that will provide a backup heating solution should one boiler fail. This is a top priority project for 2014 as we currently have only one marginally functioning boiler. Funding exists in unspent LoCIP funds and will come before the city council in May for approval. If approved we will select an engineer to design and over see this project so that it is ready in October. Farrington Woods Park – Westside Open Space: Mr. Ahern occupies the chow house at the Farrington Woods Park in compliance with the agreement approved by the City Council. Our next project at Farrington Woods will be to take care of the roof, siding and porch of the main house. This project will begin as soon as the LoCIP funding becomes available. Danbury Public Schools: There are two high voltage transformers at Danbury High School which CL&P has stated belong to the school which are of the older design containing PCB’s. This year we are working with our consulting electrical engineer to remove the PCB laden transformers and replace them with safer models. Additionally, these transformers are in the school building. It is our goal to relocate them outside of the school building which will increase safety and performance. We have retained Friar Associates Engineers to perform the electrical engineering for the city. They have their design and replacement work nearly completed. They are preparing a budget, which includes proper handling and disposal of the PCB laden transformers. After a thorough evaluation by an approved environmental engineer, we received a report that there is no site contamination, which is good (the transformers are not leaking). The project is out to bid and will be performed while school is out for summer vacation. There are three school buildings that require new roofs; Morris Street School, Great Plain School and the Educational Services Center. We have applied for state reimbursement from the State School Facilities Department for Morris Street roof. Time does not permit us to apply for Great Plain and the Educational Services Center replacement roofs. Great Plain School roof requires an immediate replacement. It has a substantial number of leaks and should not be deferred for another year. General: These are issues and projects that are being worked on by the public buildings team: 1) The underground heating fuel storage tanks are coming of age. We will have them reviewed by professional engineers and begin a replacement program. We have retained TRC to provide their engineering prowess in this endeavor. TRC have begun their investigation and will consider replacement with aboveground tanks, which are less of a DEEP compliance problem than underground tanks.

6 2) The roofs of our public buildings (schools) are reaching the end of their watertight life and will require replacement. The roofs have been surveyed by an independent roof consultant and categorized by condition we are utilizing the roof report to begin our replacement program! Roofs today are very costly and it may be in the best interest of the city to consider a roof bond to get the majority of the roofs replaced before internal building damage occurs. 3) The unusually cold weather is stressing the heating systems in our aging buildings. We are using more heating fuel than originally anticipated. Requests for Maintenance Service: Attached please find the statistical report of repairs and maintenance work that the Public Buildings Mechanics engaged in during the month of April 2014. In the month of April we received 151 new work requests and completed 98 work requests. In reviewing this report, you will find the repair time that was expended in major work categories, (current month versus previous month). Also listed is the total number of work order hours completed, (current month versus the previous month). Public Building mechanics were engaged in Plumbing with a total of 114.50 person-hours dedicated to this service. The next largest area of concentration was in Electrical repair work, utilizing 117.00 person-hours of labor. Maintenance repairs came in as the third highest category with 63.50 person-hours. As reported last month due to the absence of my clerical staff there was no statistical report. I am reporting that statistics this month for March. We received 235 new work requests and completed 192 work requests. Also during March the highest hours of service were plumbing repairs with 200 hours, followed by maintenance with 190.5 hours and third highest was electrical with 137 hours of repair service. The detailed breakdown is also included in appendix A for your information.

Should you have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact me at 203- 797-4584. I am happy to discuss any portion of this report with you.

Public Utilities Report submitted by David Day, Superintendent of Public Utilities: Enclosed is the monthly report to the Common Council for activities that took place in April 2014. Also attached is the Public Utilities Vehicle Maintenance Report.

As of May 15, 2014 there are 47 hydrants out of service. I will be happy to review the information with you.

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

APPENDIX “A”

PUBLIC BUILDINGS CITY OF DANBURY PUBLIC BUILDINGS DIVISION WORK REQUEST REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2014

Work Requests received this month 151 Work Requests Completed this month 98

Category Total Labor Hours

Alarms 0.00

Carpentry 32.50

Electrical 117.00

HVAC 11.50

Locksmith 0.0

Maintenance 63.50

Mechanical 0.0

Plumbing 114.50

Roofing 16.50

Snow Plowing 0.0

Labor Hours City Buildings 136.50 Labor Hours School Buildings 219.00

MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 16, 2014 TO: City of Danbury, Common Council FROM: David M. Day, P.E., Superintendent RE: Sanitary Sewer Collection System Maintenance– April 2014

Complaints: Bypasses 4 Slow Running 12

Number Received: 16

Number Completed: 16

Pipe Cleaned: 2,300 LFT Gallons of Water Used: 18,000 Gal

Pipe Inspected: 2,300 LFT

COMMENTS:

TO : City Council - City of Danbury

FROM : David Day, Superintendent of Public Utilities

DATE : May 16, 2014

RE : WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT: APRIL 2014

***************************************************************************************** I. WATER PRODUCTION :

A) Margerie Water Treatment Facility : 74.1 MG.

B) West Lake Water Treatment Facility : 91.8 MG.

C) Kenosia Well Field : 0 MG.

D) Osborne Street Well Field : 0 MG.

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

II. RAINFALL :

A) Month : 5.5 inches

B) Past 12 Months (running total) : 48.4 inches

C) Current Year (Jan.- Current Mo.) : 15.4 inches

III. WATER STORAGE : date: 4/1/2014 Current Reading Historical Average A) East Lake Reservoir : 100.0 % 94.2 %

B) Margerie Lake Reservoir : 95.7 % 95.3 %

C) West Lake Reservoir : 99.3 % 96.3 %

D) Total : 97.9 % 95.6 %

IV. WATER PUMPED :

A) Park Avenue Pump Station : 0 MG.

10 B) Padanaram(High School) Pump Station : 5.19 MG.

C) Shelter Rock Pump Station : 2.51 MG.

D) WestConn Pump Station : 2.83 MG.

E) Margerie Pump Station : 2.71 MG.

F) Pleasant Acres: 1.61 MG.

G) Nabby Road: 1.67 MG.

H) Harvest Hill: 2.19 MG.

I) West Lake High Service : 44.8 MG.

J) Total Water Pumped (A-I) : 63.5 MG. ( MG. = Million Gallons )

V. WATER TRANSFERRED :

A) East Lake to Margerie Reservoir : 0 MG.

B) Padanaram to Margerie Reservoir : 0 MG.

C) Kohanza to West Lake Reservoir : 0 MG.

D) Kenosia Diversion to West Lake Reservoir : 0 MG.

E) Kenosia Wells to West Lake Reservoir : 0 MG.

F) Total Water Transferred (A-E): 0 MG. ( MG. = Million Gallons )

VI. ALGAE CONTROL :

A) None B) C)

VII. SURVEY OF WATER SOURCES :

A) Daily testing of treated and untreated water by water quality laboratory.

VIII. SUPERINTENDENTS NOTES :

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

From: Walter Royals, Project Manager Walter Royals Subject: WPCP Report For Month of: Apr '14

Date: 5/8/2014 I. Wastewater Treatment: A) Sewage Processed: 9.9 MGD (Daily Avg) 298.0 Million Gallons Total B) Septic Waste Processed: 906,700 Gallons Total C) Sludge Pumped To Digesters: 402,422 Pounds Total

II. Wastewater Quality Influent Effluent % Removal Effluent Limit A) BOD (mg/l) 182 7 96 30 mg/l and 85% B) Total Suspended Solids (mg/l): 233 10 95.6 30 mg/l and 85% C) Total Phosphorus (mg/l): 4.4 0.62 86 1.0 mg/l D) Ammonia (mg/l): 21.6 0.55 97 4.0 mg/l E) Total Nitrogen (lbs/Day): 2,821 358 87 442 lbs/day Note: Phosphorus limits apply April - Nitrogen limit for October. credit trading only.

III. Pump Station Operation: A) Beaver Brook: 726.8 Hours Run B) Southfield: 37.7 Hours Run C) Mill Plain: 34.9 Hours Run D) Backus: 109.3 Hours Run E) Tarrywile 85.7 Hours Run F) Turner Road: 25.7 Hours Run G) Ford Avenue: 26.1 Hours Run H) Indian Glen: 114.8 Hours Run I) Delay Street: 26.6 Hours Run J) Hayestown Road: 60.9 Hours Run K) Kenosia Avenue: 2.4 Hours Run L) Larson Drive: 53.9 Hours Run M) Landfill: 207.6 Hours Run N) Thrope Street 16.3 Hours Run O) Poets Landing 11.1 Hours Run P) Rogers Park 26.1 Hours Run

12 P) West Side 51.5 Hours Run Total Station Alarms: 21

MAINTENANCE REPORT - BUILDING # 6 GENERAL FUND April-2014

4/1/2014 36DA POLICE DRIVESHAFT CUPLERS CENTER BEARING 4/2/2014 4DA POLICE TIRE LIGHT 4/3/2014 181DA POLICE ALTERNATOR 4/4/2014 DET POLICE WINDOW 24DA POOL NO START 150DA POOL NO START 4/7/2014 16DA TRAFFIC ENGINE LIGHT DOOR LATCH BRAKES SERVICE DET POLICE WINDOW REGULATOR DET POLICE SERVICE BRAKES 4/8/2014 DET POLICE SERVICE BRAKES 333DA POLICE WINDOW 4/9/2014 DET POLICE WINDOW REGULATOR 220DA PERMIT BRAKE LINES 4/10/2014 8DA POLICE NO START 220DA PERMIT SERVICE 4/11/2014 8DA POLICE CHARGING SYSTEM 4/14/2014 8DA POLICE NO START 7DA POLICE NO START 4/15/2014 DET POLICE SERVICE 4/16/2014 DET POLICE A FRAMES SERVICE 4/17/2014 DET POLICE A FRAMES SERVICE 4/21/2014 4DA POLICE OVER HEATING DET POLICE A FRAMES SERVICE 4/22/2014 4DA POLICE OVER HEATING 192DA AIRPORT A/C 4/23/2014 8DA POLICE ALTERNATOR 4DA POLICE FAN SHROUD 157DA POLICE SERVICE BRAKES 11DA POLICE SERVICE TIE ROD END 4/24/2014 209DA POLICE BRAKE LIGHTS 6DA POLICE NO START 11DA POLICE RECALL 287DA POLICE RECALL 4/25/2014 209DA POLICE BRAKE LIGHTS

13 113DA POLICE SERVICE 192DA AIRPORT NOISE 4/28/2014 240DA POLICE 2 FLATS R/C 334DA POLICE FLAT R/C 6DA POLICE NO START 4/29/2014 11DA POLICE FLAT R/C 6DA POLICE BATTERY 192DA AIRPORT SERVICE TRANNY DET POLICE NO START 4/30/2014 192DA AIRPORT SHIFT VALVES 6DA POLICE BATTERY 332DA POLICE RUNS POOR REPAIR TIRES

MAINTENANCE REPORT - BUILDING # 6 WATER FUND April-14

4/1/2014 369DA WATER POWERSTEERING RACK 4/2/2014 369DA WATER POWERSTEERING RACK 4/3/2014 369DA WATER POWERSTEERING RACK 4/4/2014 369DA WATER POWERSTEERING RACK 4/10/2014 279DA WATER BLEND DOOR MOTOR SERVICE FUEL FILTER 4/11/2014 231DA WATER SERVICE KABOTA WATER TIE RODS 4/15/2014 159DA WATER BALL JOINTS 4/16/2014 159DA WATER BALL JOINTS 4/17/2014 159DA WATER BALL JOINTS SERVICE

EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

Date Vehicle Repair Provided Department

4/1/2014 260DA Front Brakes/ Service Building Maintenance 11 Dash fuse box broke Highway 4 Radiator Highway 24 Service Highway 50DA Brake Line Airport 4/2/2014 50DA Brake Line Airport 24 Front U Joint/ Service Highway 16 Air line/ Service Highway Hamm Roller R.O.P.S Bolts/ Service Highway 41 Service Highway 4/3/2014 41 Service Highway 24 Rear Brakes/ Lights Highway 16 Lights/ Service Highway 22 & 83 Just Moniter Highway 348Da Service Airport 56DA Check Brakes Parks 212DA Service Highway 106DA Service Highway 100 Heater Motor Highway 4/4/2014 100 Heater Motor Highway 6 Install H2O Tank Highway 106DA CleaN Brakes Highway 16 Air Valves Highway 86 H2O Tanks Valve Highway 111Da Fuel Pump Building Inspector 23 Check Brakes Highway 4/5/2014 111DA Fuel Pump/ Service Building Inspector 16 Air Valves Highway 5 Diff & Housing Highway 4/7/2014 111DA Fuel Pump/ Brake Lines Building Inspector 56DA Brakes/ Service Parks 5 Rear Axle housing Highway 100 Conveyor brgs set screw Highway 4/8/2014 5 Rear Axle housing Highway Old 20 Get ready for trade in Highway 46 Lights/ Service Highway 49DA Leak/ Service Parks

15 62DA Piston leak/ Service Tree 4/9/2014 62Da Remove Piston Tree 9 Check rear tires and rims Highway 178 Seasonal Highway 40 No Brakes Highway 55 Service Highway 4/10/2014 178 Seasonal Highway 9 Rear Brakes Highway 22 RS Dragboard Highway 36 No Start Highway 349DA Rear pads& Rotor/ Service Parks 22 M/B Won't go down Highway 4/11/2014 5 Differential Highway 178 Hyd/ Service Highway 9 Rear Brakes/ Wh Studs Highway 83 Main Broom Highway 40 Brakes pedals stuck Highway 109 2 Front Tires/ Service Highway 32 Check Brakes Highway 4/12/2014 32 Service Highway 9 Road Test Highway 109 Service Highway 5 Service Highway 4/14/2014 5 Service Highway 109 Service Highway 31 Cage brakes for towing Highway 86 Rear cans Highway Tow MTR Runs Bad Equipment Maintenance 136DA Air Dryer Highway 4/15/2014 Tow MTR Runs Bad Equipment Maintenance 64DA Service Building Maintenance 83 L/S Side Brooms Highway 178 Air filter Highway 15 Service Highway TW3 Service Highway 4/16/2014 30 Jump Start Highway 29 Jump Start Highway 48DA RF Flat Highway 4/17/2014 TW2 Service Highway TW4 Service Highway 15 Brake can/ Service Highway 4/21/2014 Paver Service Highway 23 Check Brakes Highway Screener Service Highway

16 15 Mud flap Bracket Highway 83 H2O System Highway 147DA R/S Mirror Building Maintenance 78DA Service Building Maintenance 100 H2O system/ S/B Highway 32 Exhaust Highway 4/22/2014 8510 Service Highway 7 Service Highway 147DA Door Hinge/ Service Building Maintenance TW3 Service Highway 4/23/2014 TW3 Air Dryer Highway 83 RS Tow Bar Highway 7 Service Highway 46 Serp. Belt Highway 4/24/2014 TW3 Mud flap Bracket Highway 7 L/S King Pin Highway 83 Side Brooms Highway 17 Service Highway 100 Brooms Highway PLOW PW Day Equipment Maintenance 4/25/2014 PLOW PW Day Equipment Maintenance 7 L/S Mirror Highway 100 Brooms Highway 4/28/2014 6 Check Air lines Highway 44 Clunkin' drive line Highway 105 Service Highway 11 Check Air lines Highway 83 S/B & L/S Dragboard Highway 38 Check Clutch/ Service Highway 4/29/2014 40 Side Brooms Highway 83 L/S Dragboard Highway 38 Service Highway 100 H2O Hose Highway 14 Seat air leak/ Service Highway 8 L/S King Pin Highway 11 Tranfer fuel pump Highway PLOW PW Day Equipment Maintenance 100 Conveyor belt Highway 83 Out of Fuel Highway 4/30/2014 PLOW PW Day Equipment Maintenance 100 Conveyor belt Highway 18 Service Highway 40 L/F Flat Highway 91 Jetter hose fittings Highway

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CITY OF DANBURY OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE

Shawn Stillman 203-796-8026 UNIT Coordinator [email protected]

Livable Neighborhoods 2014 “Building a Better Danbury”

May 2014 May 22, 2014

Honorable Mayor Boughton and City Council Members:

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

Time Period April 28 – May 22, 2014 Number of Quality of Life Issues 83 Year to Date 383

The top issues addressed by the UNIT were: • Garbage/Debris and Blighted property (33) • Miscellaneous (20) • Exterior Blight Order/Notice of Violation (8) • Illegal Apartments/Overcrowding, Unpermitted Construction (8) • Abandoned or unregistered vehicles (3)

Clean City Danbury Day turned out to be a great day as many residents took advantage of free bulky waste disposal. Additionally, hundreds of volunteers cleaned up litter within their neighborhoods and city streets. What a great service!

Our department continues to be busy this Spring. With the overwhelming success of the Exterior Blight Orders (EBO) that our department utilizes for blighted properties, our department continues to look for ways to improve properties that have been blighted for a long period of time. We refer to them as Notice of Violations (NOV). Typically, the EBO gives property owners thirty (30) days to remedy the violation, however some properties have issues that have been longstanding and would most likely require more than 30 days to comply. The NOV has been used as pre-cursor to the EBO and allows the property owner a reasonable deadline to meet 2 with Rich or myself and come up with a plan of action, along with a timeframe to resolve the issue. If the deadline passes without any action, then an EBO will be sent. Below is a list of properties and issues that the UNIT has been dealing with over the last month.

• 27 Maple Avenue 31 Maple Avenue 33 Maple Avenue 27 Osborne Street:

These properties have a front yard that consists mostly of dirt. Commonly, vehicles can be seen parking or driving over this area. Also, in the case of the Maple Ave addresses, dumpsters are randomly placed in this area as well. As a result, the front yards have large tire ruts, pool with muddy water during rain storms and overall, look terrible. NOV letters have been sent to all property owners with the expectation to restore the front yard to a grassy or landscaped non parking area. To date, all homeowners have responded and 3 of the properties have already started with the improvements..

• 39 Park Avenue 42 Newtown Road 13 Coal Pit Hill Road

Issued NOV to these property owners for essentially the same problems. Both of these houses are vacant and in complete disrepair. Demolishment would be the best case scenario for these structures. The properties are overgrown with tree saplings, weeds and brush that have gotten out of control. While these properties are an eyesore to the area and the surrounding neighbors, there are other issues to consider as well. Considering the poor conditions of the structures and how the overgrowth conceals the property from the street, the possibility for criminal mischief presents itself. That said, property owners incur a major liability if someone were to get injured on the property. Our department is requiring significant action to be taken to improve the property. To date, we have already met with the owner of Newtown Road and Coal Pit Hill Road.

EXTERIOR BLIGHT CITATIONS:

Orders written by UNIT (YTD): 35

Below is a review of the warnings sent this past month: (2)

• 12 Blaine Street: Issued order for the removal of unregistered/inoperable vehicle that hasn’t moved in several years.

• 14 Crestdale Drive: This property has been neglected by the owner for years. The lawn needs to be routinely maintained, trees and overgrowth cut back. Several meetings with the homeowner have not resulted in action, thus EBO issued.

311 Call Center Report: May 2014

The month of May saw the 311 Call Center receive approximately 510 calls, as once again requests for phone numbers were the most-requested item at 131 inquiries. The Spring Yard Debris Pickup Program brought 46 calls from residents inquiring as to when their debris would be removed, as well as the parameters of the program. Residents were also diligent in reporting potholes during May as over 60 potholes were reported throughout the city. Clean City Danbury Day, which took place on May 3, brought 12 calls from residents seeking last minute information or from unfortunate residents who missed this year’s event. Residents seeking to dispose of household garbage placed 18 calls, while residents seeking information pertaining to the recycling truck brought 12 calls. Residents are encouraged during the summer months to report bushes or trees that are overgrown onto the road and blocking sightlines, or to report drainage issues that arise due to the frequent storms. Each call will be logged and routed to the appropriate department to ensure that the matter is evaluated for potential solutions. The late spring and early summer weeks historically bring numerous inquiries from residents seeking information on the numerous events that take place within Danbury; keeping in close contact with numerous agencies throughout Danbury ensure that appropriate information is relayed to residents.

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

If we can be of any assistance to you or residents in your ward please contact us at 796-8026 or 311.

Sincerely,

Shawn Stillman Coordinator, Office of Neighborhood Assistance