Regular Meeting of the Common Council

Wednesday, July 14, 2021 7:00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut

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7:00 PM - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF JUNE 9, 2021 AND JUNE 23, 2021. June 9, 2021 June 23, 2021

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

1 PETITIONS 1. Ald. Anderson for the appropriate department(s) to install speed humps, or allow residents to install their own removable speed humps, on Forest Street. Property owners are concerned for the safety of pedestrians in the area due to unsafe driving conditions by speeding motorists. Vehicles often use the street to access the park and disregard speeding, stop sign and other safety restrictions in the area. Residents in the area have stated that they would be willing to pay for the removable speed humps if they were allowed to be installed. This would allow for the removal during winter months, were plowing may be an issue. If speed humps are not an option, please provide options for other structural traffic calming strategies. Residents are concerned that additional police monitoring has not solved the problem. Petition 2. Ald. Anderson for the appropriate department(s) to provide the following information for the past five years: 1. Percentage of 9-1-1 calls that are non-criminal matters, such as traffic, medical health, and other requests for help 2. Percentage of 9-1-1 calls related to crime 3. Pertaining to arrests within the City, percentage of arrests due to serious crimes 4. Percentage of arrests due to low-level offenses Petition 3. Ald. Saavedra for the appropriate department(s) to detail the attendance record of Alderman/ Alderwoman for council meetings since November 2019. Please include a notation for in person vs virtual participation as well as absences. Petition 4. Ald. Santiago for the appropriate department(s) to replace sewer grates along Pershing Avenue, from Elam Street to Clinton Street. The Public Works Department has signified that they will be replacing sewer grates within the City; however, please prioritize this area as it is in need of immediate attention due to flooding, as well as soil and debris blocking the grates. Petition 5. Ald. Santiago for Common Council meetings to allow for remote access to public participation to accommodate residents unable to attend in person due to life situations, such as: parents with small children, elderly unable to obtain rides, residents with disabilities, and any other hindrance not noted. Allowing for call-in option as well as in person participation would generate more participation by the community members. Petition

CONSENT AGENDA - All reports are on consent unless removed during the Common Council meeting.

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTS AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES: A. RE: CLAIMS FOR INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Report

2 B. EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER. RE: $33,400 TO HRP ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES AT 16 BOOTH STREET. Report C. RE: PURCHASING REPORT FOR BID THRESHOLD ITEMS. Report D. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 35212. RE: PARKING STUDY ON SANTO COURT. Report Original Petition E. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 35418. RE: TRAFFIC STUDY IN THE AREA OF VILLAGE SQUARE DRIVE. Report Original Petition F. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 35419. RE: TRAFFIC STUDY IN THE AREA OF 25-40 LORRAINE STREET. Report Original Petition G. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 35420. RE: INSTALLATION OF DEAF CHILD SIGNAGE IN THE AREA OF 50 CHILDS STREET. Report Original Petition H. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 35434. RE: PARKING STUDY IN THE AREA OF 75 LURTON STREET. Report Original Petition I. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 35435. RE: POLICE ENFORCEMENT OF NOISE AND TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS AT CHESLEY PARK. Report Original Petition J. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 35476. RE: INSTALLATION OF TRASH RECEPTACLES ON BROAD STREET. Report Original Petition

REPORTS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE K. ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE ACTION ON ITEM NO. 35478. RE: PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION. Report L. COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING RECOMMENDATION FOR

3 ITEM NO. 35490. RE: SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FOR 15 ROUNDHILL ROAD. Report

RESOLUTIONS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE 1A. RE: SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FOR 15 ROUNDHILL ROAD. Resolution Exhibit A

NEW RESOLUTIONS 1. STD CONTROL PROGRAM. RE: MINIMIZING THE RISK OF SPREADING SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES THROUGH AWARENESS, IDENTIFICATION, TREATMENT AND INTERVENTION. C. OSBORN, R. SMEDLEY Resolution 2. RE: STATE FUNDING OF $46,835 FOR BIOTERRORISM PLANNING PROGRAM. C. OSBORN, R. SMEDLEY Resolution 3. LOCIP BUDGET TRANSFER AND AMENDMENT. RE: REDUCE FUNDING FOR THE SOUTH MAIN CORRIDOR BY $50,000 AND INCREASE THE STREET PAVING FUNDING BY $50,000. A. AYALON, K. RUTKOWSKI Resolution 4. RE: $137,700 TO MORTON SALT, INC. FOR TREATED ROAD SALT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR THE 2021-2022 WINTER SEASON. A. AYALON, K. RUTKOWSKI Resolution 5. RE: $8,850,000 OF FEDERAL AMERICAN RECOVERY PLAN ACT MONEY FOR THE RENOVATION OF OSGOOD PARK. K. RUTKOWSKI, P. CATANZARO, S. SAAVEDRA, F. SANTIAGO, C. ANDERSON, I. SANCHEZ, R. REYES, C. OSBORN, A. AYALON Resolution 6. RE: $606,990 TO EASTFORD FIRE RESCUE AND SALES FOR PURCHASE OF THREE (3) AMBULANCES FOR NEW BRITAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES. R. SMEDLEY Resolution 7. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH PERMITIUM FOR A ONE YEAR TERM ENDING JULY 3, 2022. R. SMEDLEY Resolution 8. RE: APPOINTMENT OF LANETTE SPRANZO MACARUSO TO THE MATTABASSETT DISTRICT. F. SANTIAGO, C. ANDERSON Resolution 9. RE: JUVENILE AND ADULT JUSTICE, ESCALATING UNPUNISHED CRIME AND

4 PUBLIC SAFETY. D. SALERNO, K. ROSADO, W. PABON, R. SMEDLEY, H. DYSON, P. CATANZARO, K. RUTKOWSKI, M. THOMPSON, S. SAAVEDRA Resolution 10. PUBLIC BID NO. 4061. RE: ROOF REPLACEMENT AT FIRE STATION NO. 5. C. ANDERSON, K. RUTKOWSKI, R. SMEDLEY, M. THOMPSON Resolution E-Mailing Record Mailing Record Tabulation Sheet 11. WITHDRAWN RE: SALE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY. K. ROSADO

12. PUBLIC BID NO. 4062. RE: ON-CALL ROOF, SIDING, WINDOW AND MASONRY REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT SERVICES FOR THE FACILITIES AND ENERGY DEPARTMENT. C. ANDERSON, R. SMEDLEY, K. RUTKOWSKI, M. THOMPSON Resolution

UNFINISHED BUSINESS UNFINISHED BUSINESS Unfinished Business

ADJOURNMENT

5 June 9, 2021

REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 9, 2021 Mayor Erin E. Stewart called the Regular Meeting of the Common Council to order at 7:06 p.m. on Wednesday, the 9th day of June 2021 in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall.

Twelve members were present at roll call: Ald. Rosado, Pabon, Smedley, Catanzaro, Anderson, Ayalon, Beloin-Saavedra, Dyson, Reyes, Rutkowski, Thompson and Salerno.

Three members were absent: Ald. Santiago, Osborn and Sanchez.

Invocation was given by City Clerk, Mark H. Bernacki: O God, our Heavenly Father, We give thanks for the father in our lives. Some fathers are still with us and share their love, wisdom and firm guidance that only dads can provide. Other fathers are in your kingdom but memories of their love, protection, sage advice, time and family events burn ever strong. We remember the sacrifices our fathers made for us, and the ways they believed in and inspired us to achieve our dreams and goals during life’s challenges. We ask this in Thy name. Amen.

The pledge to the flag was led by Mayor Stewart.

The Mayor admired a balloon arrangement from Bouquet.ct commemorating New Britain’s 150 year anniversary that appeared in the Common Council Chambers.

Ald. Rosado moved to accept and adopt the Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 14, 2021, Regular Meetings of April 14, 2021, April 28, 2021, May 12, 2021 and May 26, 2021, seconded by Ald. Salerno. So voted.

Ald. Rosado moved to amend the Agenda by adding 35473(19), seconded by Ald. Salerno. Roll call vote – all members present voted in favor.

PETITIONS

35474 ELLIS STREET HOLDINGS, LLC BY ATTY. MICHAEL A. CARRIER FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ARUD DISTRICT MASTER PLAN FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS 321 ELLIS STREET TO ALLOW THE DEVELOPMENT OF 154 APARTMENT UNITS IN THE EXISTING FACTORY BUILDING. REFERRED TO CITY PLAN AND THE ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE.

35475 ALD. THOMPSON FOR THE PARKING ON WILDWOOD STREET TO BE RESTRICTED TO ONE SIDE OF THE STREET ONLY. REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS.

35476 ALD. THOMPSON FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRASH RECEPTACLES AT THE CORNER OF BROAD STREET AND GOLD STREET AS WELL AS BROAD STREET AND BOOTH STREET. REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.

Ald. Rosado moved to accept and adopt the Consent Agenda, seconded by Ald. Salerno. Roll call vote – all members present voted in favor. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

CONSENT AGENDA CITY CLERK 35457 RE: CLAIMS FOR INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE

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To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

CLAIMANTS NAME

 Naitmbarek, Othmane

Mark H. Bernacki City Clerk

COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING

35443-1 RE: SALE OF EXCESS WATER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN BOARD OF WATER AND THE KENSINGTON FIRE DISTRICT

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

The Common Council and Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing held a public hearing and regular meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Council Chambers, to which was referred the matter of Item No. 35443, sale of excess water agreement between the City of New Britain Board of Water Commissioners and the Kensington Fire District. The Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing voted to accept and refer back to the Common Council with a neutral recommendation.

Alderman Kris Rutkowski Vice Chair

35444-1 RE: LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AFFILIATES, INC FOR 210 UNASSIGNED PARKING SPACES IN THE SZCZESNY PARKING GARAGE

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

The Common Council and Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing held a public hearing and regular meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Council Chambers, to which was referred the matter of Item No. 35444, authorization to enter into lease agreement with Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. for Two Hundred Ten (210) unassigned parking spaces at the First Sergeant Henry J. Szczesny Parking Garage. The Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing voted to accept as amended and refer back to the Common Council with a neutral recommendation.

Alderman Kris Rutkowski Vice Chair

35445-1 RE: LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR 50 UNASSIGNED PARKING SPACES IN THE SZCZESNY PARKING GARAGE

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

The Common Council and Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing held a public hearing and regular meeting on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Council Chambers, to which was referred the matter of Item No. 35445, authorization to enter into agreement with Exclusive Development, LLC. for Fifty (50) unassigned parking spaces at the First Sergeant Henry J. Szczesny Parking Garage. The Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing voted to accept and refer back to the Common Council with a neutral recommendation.

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Alderman Kris Rutkowski Vice Chair

RESOLUTIONS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE 35443-2 RE: SALE OF EXCESS WATER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN BOARD OF WATER AND THE KENSINGTON FIRE DISTRICT

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, the City of New Britain Board of Water Commissioners voted at its Regular Meeting of April 21, 2021 to continue the Sale of Excess Water Agreement to the Kensington Fire District; and,

WHEREAS, the amended Sale of Excess Water Agreement to the Kensington Fire District will expire on June 30, 2051; the term of the proposed Sale of Excess Water Agreement is for a period of thirty (30) years, from the date of its execution, and the amount agreed to be purchased by the Kensington Fire District shall be all of its water exclusively from the City of New Britain except from those specific areas delineated in Exhibits A and B, and no other water source or supply or provider, for use and resale within the exclusive service area of the Kensington Fire District during the term of this agreement; and,

WHEREAS charges for water furnished to the Kensington Fire District shall be on the same terms as New Britain inhabitants, and there will be no peak use surcharge to the Kensington Fire District; and,

WHEREAS, the mayor has approved the Sale of Excess Water Agreement to the Kensington Fire District and recommends it to the Common Council of the City of New Britain in accordance with Section 15-4(y) of the Charter of the City of New Britain; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of New Britain hereby approves the Sale of Excess Water Agreement between the City of New Britain Board of Water Commissioners and the Kensington Fire District, and the Chairman of the City of New Britain Board of Water Commissioners is hereby authorized to sign the Sale of Excess Water Agreement on behalf of the City.

Ald. Daniel Salerno

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Rosado. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35444-2 RE: LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AFFILIATES, INC FOR 210 UNASSIGNED PARKING SPACES IN THE SZCZESNY PARKING GARAGE

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned begs leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AFFILIATES, INC. TO LEASE TWO HUNDRED TEN (210) UNASSIGNED PARKING SPACES IN THE FIRST SERGEANT HENRY J. SZCZESNY PARKING GARAGE AT A MONTHLY RATE OF $40.00 $35.00 PER VEHICLE.

WHEREAS, the parking lease with Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. at the Szczesny Parking Garage expires on December 14, 2021; and

WHEREAS, The Parking Commission met on May 4, 2021 and approved a new lease term of three (3) years with two (2) one (1) year options subject to agreement of the per vehicle rate for COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AFFILIATES, INC. to lease one hundred ninety-eight (198) unassigned spaces and

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of New Britain is hereby authorized to enter into a Lease Agreement with COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH AFFILIATES, INC. to lease one hundred ninety-eight (198) unassigned parking spaces and twelve (12) assigned parking spaces in the First Sergeant Henry J. Szczesny Parking Garage for the rate of $35.00 per month per vehicle plus tax for a three (3) year term from December 15, 2021 through December 14, 2024; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE LEASE MAY BE RENEWED for an additional term of two years subject to mutual agreement of the terms and conditions by the parties; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT ERIN E. STEWART, MAYOR is authorized to sign said Lease Agreement and any documents related thereto.

Alderman Daniel Salerno

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Rosado. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35445-2 RE: LEASE AGREEMENT WITH EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR 50 UNASSIGNED PARKING SPACES IN THE SZCZESNY PARKING GARAGE

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned begs leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN TO ENTER INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR FIFTY (50) UNASSIGNED PARKING SPACES IN THE FIRST SERGEANT HENRY J. SZCZESNY PARKING GARAGE AT AN INITIAL MONTHLY RATE OF $10.00 PER VEHICLE PLUS TAX.

WHEREAS, Exclusive Development, LLC is now the current owner of the property located at 222 Main Street and is in the process of renovating the property to include 44 residential units and commercial retail space on the first floor; and

WHEREAS, Exclusive Development, LLC has requested a License Agreement for fifty (50) unassigned parking spaces in the First Sergeant Henry J. Szczesny Parking Garage; and

WHEREAS, The Parking Commission met on May 12, 2021 and approved the following terms and conditions: ten (10) years and six (6) months at the following rates: year one (1) shall be at the new business rate of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per vehicle per month plus tax for a total of Ten Dollars and Sixty- Four Cents ($10.64); years two (2) through five (5) shall be at Thirty Dollars per vehicle plus tax for a total of Thirty-One Dollars and Ninety-One Cents ($31.91/$1,595.50 per month); and years six (6) through ten (10) and one-half years shall be a three percent (3%) increase per vehicle per year plus the applicable tax, provided that the per vehicle charge shall not exceed Fifty Dollars ($50.00); now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the City of New Britain is hereby authorized to enter into a License Agreement with Exclusive Development, LLC and its successors and assigns for fifty (50) unassigned parking spaces in the First Sergeant Henry J. Szczesny Parking Garage for the following terms and conditions: ten (10) years and six (6) months at the following rates: year one (1) shall be at the new business rate of Ten Dollars ($10.00) per vehicle per month plus tax for a total of Ten Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents ($10.64); years two (2) through five (5) shall be at Thirty Dollars per vehicle plus tax for a total of Thirty-One Dollars and Ninety-One Cents ($31.91/$1,595.50 per month); and years six (6) through ten (10) and one-half years shall be a three percent (3%) increase per vehicle per year plus the applicable tax, provided that the per vehicle charge shall not exceed Fifty Dollars ($50.00); and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT ERIN E. STEWART, MAYOR is authorized to sign said License Agreement and any documents related thereto.

Alderman Daniel Salerno

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Rosado. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS 35458 RE: PROCLAIMING JUNE 2021 AS ALZHEIMER’S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain, and the most common form of dementia; and

WHEREAS, Alzheimer’s disease results in impaired memory, thinking, and behavior and usually begins gradually, causing a person to forget recent events and have difficulty performing familiar tasks; and

WHEREAS, the disease causes confusion, personality and behavioral changes, and eventually the person loses the ability to care for themselves; and

WHEREAS, Alzheimer’s is a fatal disease, and results in more deaths than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined; and

WHEREAS, there are 78,000 people in Connecticut living with Alzheimer’s disease, and 178,000 caregivers in this state; and

WHEREAS, the Alzheimer’s Association asks all people to come together in June to support Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and join the fight to end this disease; and

WHEREAS, you can visit alz.org and learn more about Alzheimer’s and other dementias, the warning signs, the importance of early detection, and diagnosis as well as information on care, support, and research to find a new treatment or cure. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED that the City of New Britain recognizes June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and implores the citizens of this City to be aware of this disease and symptoms.

Ald. Sharon Beloin-Saavedra Ald. Chris Anderson Ald. Aram Ayalon Ald. Howard Dyson Ald. Richard Reyes Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Iris Sanchez Ald. Francisco Santiago

Ald. Beloin-Saavedra moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Smedley. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

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35459 RE: BUDGET AMENDMENT – POLICE DEPT. $49,264.00 – FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY FUNDS FOR SPEED AND AGGRESSIVE DRIVING ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION SUMMARY: In calendar year 2019, within the State of Connecticut, 45% of speed crashes occurred during the weekend days of Friday through Sunday, 26% of fatalities were speeding related, 54% of aggressive driving crashes occurred during the weekend days of Friday through Sunday, and 26% of all fatal crashes involved aggressive driving. The objective of this grant is to decrease fatalities and injuries as a result of motor vehicle crashes caused by speeding or aggressive driving, and

WHEREAS, the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Division of Highway Safety has made available Federal highway safety funds for overtime to increase enforcement efforts to reduce speeding and aggressive driving, especially in areas with high population, high traffic volumes and roadways with low posted speed limits from July 1, 2021 to September 6, 2021, and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Federal requirements, all initial allowable expenses will be provided for by the City and reimbursable on a 100% basis, and be it

RESOLVED, that Mayor Erin Stewart is authorized to execute all grant documents with the State of Connecticut DOT on behalf of the City of New Britain for the FY 2022 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Program in the sum of $49,264.00 to provide Federal dollars for overtime to target those that choose to drive aggressively or at excessive speeds, thus making City streets safer, and, be it

RESOLVED, that the sum of $49,264.00 be appropriated within the special revenue account structure as follows:

Increase Revenue: 288211185-4222 State Department of Transportation $49,264 Total $49,264

Increase Expenditures: 288211185-5122 Overtime $49,264 Total $49,264

Ald. Howard Dyson - Police Liaison Ald. Wilfredo Pabon, Sr. - Police Liaison Ald. Richard Reyes - Police Liaison Ald. Paul Catanzaro - Police Liaison Ald. Francisco Santiago - Police Liaison Ald. Iris Sanchez - Police Liaison Ald. Robert Smedley-Police Liaison

Ald. Pabon moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Catanzaro. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35460 RE: FIRE HYDRANTS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 4054 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for Fire Hydrants for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for this purchase within the Public Works Department, Utilities Division’s Account Number, 9303500204-5659, Water Maintenance Expense, Operating Material and Supplies; and

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WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited and the bid was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald Newspaper, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services websites and e- mailed to two (2) and mailed to five (5) Fire Hydrants Companies. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any e-mails or letters from the Fire Hydrant Companies on the mailing lists who indicated that they could not respond to the bid request. The responses were received and are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office; and

WHEREAS, Only one (1) bid response was received and is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office this year; and

WHEREAS, The bid was reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Public Works Department, Utilities Division’s Administration and the Purchasing Agent. Core and Main of New Britain, CT has been supplying Fire Hydrants to the Public Works Department, Utilities Division. They were awarded the bid for the Fire Hydrants last year. The Fire Hydrants that they have been supplying to the Public Works Department, Utilities Division, have met all of the bid specifications; and

WHEREAS, The Deputy Director, Public Works Department, Utilities Division, is recommending that the bid be awarded again to Core and Main of New Britain, CT, who met all of the bid specifications for the Fire Hydrants; and

WHEREAS, The bid results were presented to the Water Commission at their May 19, 2021 meeting. At this meeting they approved the Deputy Director’s recommendation for the purchase of the Fire Hydrants from Core and Main of New Britain, CT.; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a standing purchase order to Core and Main of New Britain, CT at the unit price of $2,199.00 per Fire Hydrant per the terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 4054.

Ald. Daniel Salerno

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Rosado. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35461 RE: WATER METERS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 4055 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for Water Meters for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for this purchase within the Public Works Department, Utilities Division’s Account Number, 9303500204-5659, Water Maintenance Expense, Operating Material and Supplies; and

WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited and the bid was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald Newspaper, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services websites and e- mailed to three (3) and mailed to four (4) Water Meter Companies. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any e-mails or letters from the Water Meter Companies on the mailing lists who indicated that they could not respond to the bid request; and

WHEREAS, Only one (1) bid response was received and is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office this year; and

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WHEREAS, The bid was reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Public Works Department, Utilities Division’s Administration and the Purchasing Agent. Ti-Sales, Inc. of Sudbury, MA has been supplying Water Meters to the Public Works Department, Utilities Division. They were awarded the bid for the Water Meters last year. The Water Meters that they have been supplying to the Public Works Department, Utilities Division, have met all of the bid specifications; and

WHEREAS, The Deputy Director of the Public Works Department, Utilities Division, is recommending that the bid be awarded again to Ti-Sales, Inc. of Sudbury, MA. who met all of the bid specifications for the Water Meters; and

WHEREAS, The bid results were presented to the Water Commission at their May 19, 2021 meeting. At this meeting they approved the Deputy Director’s recommendation for the purchase of the Water Meters from Ti-Sales, Inc. of Sudbury, MA.; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a standing purchase order to Ti-Sales, Inc. of Sudbury, MA for the purchase of various size Water Meters on and as need basis per the attached prices, terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 4055.

Ald. Daniel Salerno

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Rosado. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35462 RE: DUCTILE IRON PIPES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 4056 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for Ductile Iron Pipes of various sizes for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for this purchase within the Public Works Department, Utilities Division’s Account Number, 9303500204-5659, Water Maintenance Expense, Operating Material and Supplies; and

WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited and the bid was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald Newspaper, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services websites and e- mailed to seven (7) and mailed to four (4) Pipe Companies. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any e- mails or letters from the Pipe Companies on the mailing lists who indicated that they could not respond to the bid request; and

WHEREAS, Only one (1) bid response was received and is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office this year; and

WHEREAS, The bid was reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Public Works Department, Utilities Division’s Administration and the Purchasing Agent. Core and Main of New Britain, CT has been supplying Ductile Iron Pipes to the Public Works Department, Utilities Division. They were awarded the bid for the Ductile Iron Pipes last year. The Ductile Iron Pipes that they have been supplying to the Public Works Department, Utilities Division, have met all of the bid specifications; and

WHEREAS, The Deputy Director of the Public Works Department, Utilities Division, is recommending that the bid be awarded again to Core and Main of New Britain, CT for all of the Ductile Iron Pipes; and

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WHEREAS, The bid results were presented to the Water Commission at their May 19, 2021 meeting. At this meeting they approved the Deputy Director’s recommendation for the purchase of the Ductile Iron Pipes from Core and Main of New Britain, CT.; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue standing purchase orders to Core and Main of New Britain, CT for the purchase of Ductile Iron Pipes per the attached prices, terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 4056.

Ald. Daniel Salerno

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Rosado. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35463 RE: 2021 TRENCH REPAIR PROGRAM FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 4048 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for the Annual Trench Repair Program - 2021; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for the Annual Trench Repair Program - 2021 in the Public Works Department’s account number 0083446704-5454, Public Works Various Capital Improvements, Construction Contracts and 001315010-5454, Trench Repairs, Construction Contracts; and

WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited and the bid was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald Newspaper, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services websites and e- mailed to thirty (30) Contractors and mailed to ten (10) Contractors. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any e-mails or letters from the Contractors on the attached mailing lists who indicated that they could not respond to the bid request; and

WHEREAS, Responses were received and are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office; and

WHEREAS, The bids were reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Public Works Department’s Administration and the Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, The Director of the Public Works Department is recommending the bid be awarded to Burns Construction Company, Inc. of Stratford, CT. who submitted the lowest responsible bid and met all of the Bid Specifications; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a Purchase Order for $215,332.66 and enter into a contract with Burns Construction Company, Inc. of Stratford, CT. for the Annual Trench Repair Program - 2021 for the Public Works Department per the terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 4048.

Ald. Aram Ayalon Ald. Kris Rutkowski

Ald. Rutkowski moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Smedley. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35464 RE: JUNE 2021 – NATIONAL CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

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WHEREAS, for centuries, Americans have been united with our Caribbean neighbors, not just by friendship, economic cooperation, and common values, but also through their rich cultural exports; and

WHEREAS, in June 2006, President George W. Bush signed a resolution after a multi-year effort by the Institute of Caribbean Studies to recognize the valuable contributions Caribbean people and their descendants have made in the United States; and

WHEREAS, Caribbean-Americans have prospered in every sector of our society and enhanced our national character while maintaining the multiethnic and multicultural traditions of their homelands. They are doctors and lawyers, public servants and scientists, and athletes and service members. Their successes inspire individuals in the United States and abroad; and

WHEREAS, these contributions have added vibrancy to our society and made lasting contributions to the advancement of America; and

WHEREAS, locally the New Britain Social Club has promoted events in our community that have shared the rich Caribbean culture with residents; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Of New Britain recognizes June 2021 as National Caribbean-American Heritage Month and encourages all residents to celebrate the history and culture of Caribbean Americans with appropriate celebrations.

Alderman Wilfredo Pabon Alderwoman Iris Sanchez

Ald. Pabon moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Salerno. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35465 RE: IMMUNIZATION ACTION PLAN GRANT (IAP) FROM THE STATE DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH – RECEIPT OF FUNDING

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

Immunization Action Plan Grant (IAP)

Program Objective: Patient, parent, and medical staff vaccine education; tracking of infants born at area hospitals; assessment of medical practices; surveillance for communicable diseases; and public education for prevention of communicable diseases and to avoid the serious consequences of these diseases and to extend and improve the quality of New Britain residents lives through immunizations. The initial year of grant funding, 1995.

Local Program Operation Department: Health, under the supervision of the Director

Resolution Purpose: to approve receipt of funding.

WHEREAS; the State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health, has notified the City of New Britain that it is providing additional IAP grant funding in the amount of $378,948 for the period of 4/1/2021 through 6/30/23. This brings the total IAP grant funding awarded for the period of 7/1/20 through 6/30/23 to $791,614.

WHEREAS: The Department of Public Health has directed the additional funding be used to collaborate with community partners and service providers to address vaccine hesitancy and for outreach to the socially vulnerable. These funds are intended to be used to provide education and support for COVID vaccination.

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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that The Mayor is authorized to negotiate, enter into and sign any and all necessary and appropriate documents and agreements in order to secure the use of such funds for said program and to ensure that all grant deliverables are fulfilled as directed by such agreements.

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that such funding, upon receipt, be appropriated into the City’s Special Revenue Fund #241 account structure in accordance with the requirements of the grantor agency by the City’s Finance Department

Alderman Robert Smedley

Ald. Smedley moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Rosado. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35466 RE: SEWER USER RATE FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2021 THRU JUNE 30, 2022

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Section 2-173 of the Code of Ordinances designates the Board of Public Works as the Water Pollution Control Authority; and

WHEREAS, in its capacity as Water Pollution Control Authority the Board of Public Works is required to conduct a public hearing and recommend a sewer user rate; and

WHEREAS, on May 17, 2021 the Board of Public Works held a public hearing on the 2021-2022 sewer user fee rates and subject to approval by the Common Council approved a sewer user rate of $4.85/hcf for properties serviced by New Britain-owned sanitary sewer lines which are located within the City of New Britain, and a 70% surcharge on the in-town sewer user fee for properties serviced by New Britain-owned sanitary sewer lines, but are not located within the City of New Britain; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 2-173(a) of the Code of Ordinances, the Common Council shall impose the recommended sewer user rate for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 of $4.85/hcf for properties serviced by New Britain-owned sanitary sewer lines which are located within the City of New Britain, and a 70% surcharge on the in-town sewer user fee for properties serviced by New Britain-owned sanitary sewer lines but are not located within the City of New Britain.

Alderman Kris Rutkowski Alderman Aram Ayalon

Ald. Rutkowski moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Catanzaro. So voted by voice vote with Ald. Ayalon voting no. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35467 RE: BATTERSON PARK WATER MAIN MODIFICATIONS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 4043 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for Batterson Park Water Main Modifications for the Utilities Division; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for the Batterson Park Water Main Modifications in the Public Works Department, Utilities Division’s account number 9303501100-5897, Water Capital Improvements Fund; and

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WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited and the bid was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald Newspaper, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services website and mailed to nine (9) contractors and e-mailed to thirty six (36) Contactors. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any e-mails or letters from the Contractors on the attached mailing lists who indicated that they could not respond to the bid request; and

WHEREAS, Responses were received and are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. The bids were reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Utilities Division’s Administration, the Engineering Company associated with this project and the Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, The Deputy Director of the Public Works, Utilities Division, is recommending the bid be awarded to LTC Construction Company, Inc. of New Britain, CT who submitted the lowest responsible bid and met all of the bid specifications for the Batterson Park Water Main Modifications; and

WHEREAS, The bid results were presented to the Water Commission at their May 19, 2021 meeting. At this meeting they approved the Deputy Director’s recommendation to award the bid for the Batterson Park Water Main Modifications to LTC Construction Company, Inc of New Britain, CT.; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a Purchase Order for $670,803.00 and enter into a contract with LTC Construction Company, Inc. of New Britain, CT., for the Batterson Park Water Main Modifications per the terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 4043.

Ald. Daniel Salerno

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Rosado. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35468 RE: COOPERATIVE PURCHASING – NEW 2021 FORD EXPLORER FOR THE NEW BRITAIN FIRE DEPARTMENT

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2- 538 (a), a purchase order was requested for the following under the State of Connecticut’s Cooperative Purchasing Plan for the New Britain Fire Department:

Supplier Item Qty. Total Price

Gengras Ford, LLC 2021 Ford Explorer 1 $31,557.40 Plainville, CT.

WHEREAS, The New Britain Public Works Department requested the purchase of one (1) new 2021 Ford Explorer for the Fire Department utilizing the State of Connecticut Contract award #19PSX0161; and

WHEREAS, The new 2021 Ford Explorer will be utilized by the Fire Department’s new Assistant Fire Chief; and

WHEREAS, There are no surplus Fire Department vehicles that can be assigned to the Assistant Fire Chief. The Assistant Fire Chief needs a Fire Department vehicle assigned to him so he can use it to go to locations that the Fire Department is at to fight fires and other emergency situations; and

WHEREAS, Funding for this purchase is in the Fire Department’s account number 0083446701-5454, Fire Various Capital Improvements, Construction Contracts; and

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order to Gengras Ford, LLC of Plainville, CT for $31,557.40 for the purchase of one (1) new 2021 Ford Explorer for the New Britain Fire Department, utilizing the State of Connecticut Cooperative Purchasing Plan, Contract Award #19PSX0161.

Ald. Howard Dyson Ald. Richard Reyes Ald. Francisco Santiago Ald. Robert Smedley Ald. Michael Thompson

Ald. Thompson moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Salerno. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35469 RE: COOPERATIVE PURCHASING – NEW BOBCAT UTILITY TRACTOR FOR THE NEW BRITAIN PARKS DEPARTMENT

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2- 538 (a), a purchase order was requested for the following under the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Plan that the City of New Britain is registered with:

Supplier Item QTY Total Price

Bobcat of Connecticut, Inc. Bobcat Utility 1 $59,645.00 East Hartford, CT. Tractor

WHEREAS, The New Britain Public Works Department requested the purchase of one (1) new Bobcat Utility Tractor for the Parks Department utilizing the Sourcewell Contract award # 042815-CEC; and

WHEREAS, The New Bobcat Utility Tractor will be used at City Parks for snow blowing, plowing and repairs and maintenance to the grounds; and

WHEREAS, The New Bobcat Utility Tractor will replace an existing 1999 Bobcat Utility Tractor that the Parks Department has. Because the existing Bobcat Utility Tractor is old, some of the repair parts are becoming obsolete and hard to obtain. It is also becoming too costly to justify future needed services and repairs to it; and

WHEREAS, Funding for this purchase is available within the Parks Department’s account number 0031500121-50740, Capital Nonrecurring, Other Miscellaneous Equipment; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $59,645.00 to Bobcat of Connecticut, Inc of East Hartford, CT. for the purchase of one (1) new Bobcat Utility Tractor for the New Britain Parks Department, utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Price contract award # 042815-CEC.

Ald. Richard Reyes Ald. Robert Smedley Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Francisco Santiago Ald. Iris Sanchez

Ald. Smedley moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Thompson. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

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35470 RE: COOPERATIVE PURCHASING – NEW VAC TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2- 538 (a), a purchase order was requested for the following under the State of Connecticut’s Cooperative Purchasing Plan for the New Britain Public Works Department:

Supplier Item Qty. Total Price

Freightliner of Hartford Vac Truck 1 $403,171.94 East Hartford, CT

WHEREAS, The New Britain Public Works Department, requested the purchase of a new Freightliner Truck with a Vac Truck Body utilizing the State of Connecticut Contract award #14PSX0239; and

WHEREAS, The new Vac Truck will replace existing one that was purchase in 2006 and is need of repairs. Because of the age of the existing Vac truck parts are becoming obsolete making it hard to obtain to make the needed repairs; and

WHEREAS, The new replacement Vac Truck is needed so it can be available to clean existing City Street Catch Basins that are filed with sand so they can be able to remove water from the City Street and also meet DEEP’s MS4 requirements to keep the catch basins clean; and

WHEREAS, Funds for this purchase are available in the Public Works Department, Utilities Division account numbers, 208315101-5740, Sewer Other Miscellaneous Equipment, 9303501000-5436, Water Capital Equipment Maintenance and Repairs and 9303500107-5740, Water Operating Other Miscellaneous Equipment; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $403,171.94 to Freightliner of Hartford of East Hartford, CT for the purchase one (1) new Vac Truck for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division, utilizing the State of Connecticut Cooperative Purchasing Plan, Contract Award #114PSX0239.

Ald. Richard Reyes Ald. Robert Smedley Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Francisco Santiago Ald. Iris Sanchez

Ald. Smedley moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Salerno. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35471 RE: SOLE SOURCE PURCHASING - $26,145.05 TO VETERANS PETROLEUM SERVICES, INC FOR PROKEE MASTER FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, COMPUTER UPGRADES AND EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPT., UTILITIES DIVISION To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, In accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2- 541 a purchase order was requested by the Public Works Department for the Purchase of a new Prokee Master Fuel Management System, Computer Software Upgrades and Equipment for the Utilities Division:

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Supplier Item Total Price

Veterans Petroleum Prokee Master Fuel Management $26,145.05 Services, Inc. Computer Software Upgrades Windsor, Locks, CT. and Equipment

WHEREAS, The Public Works Department, requested a purchase order for New Fuel Prokee Master Fuel Management System, Computer Software Upgrades and Equipment for Utilities Division; and

WHEREAS, The new Fuel Management System Computer Software Upgrades and Equipment will tie in the Utilities Division with the existing Public Works Department’s fuel system. It will tell the Public Works Department the usage of gasoline and diesel fuel and the City vehicles that was fueled at the Utilities Division’s Shuttle Meadow location. This will inform the Public Works Department the amount of gasoline and diesel fuel that was utilized by the Utilities Division so when more fuel is needed it can be order before it becomes depleted; and

WHEREAS, Veterans Petroleum Services, Inc is the only current Prokee Master Dealer in the State of Connecticut. Bid solicitation for the purchase of the new Fuel Management Software Upgrades and Equipment would not be beneficial to the City; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for the new Fuel Management Software Upgrades and Equipment is in the Public Works Department, Utilities Division’s account 9303500107-5740,Water Operating Expense, Other Miscellaneous Equipment; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $26,145.05 to Veterans Petroleum Services, Inc of Windsor Locks, CT. for the purchase of a Prokee Master Fuel Management System, Computer Upgrades and Equipment for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division.

Ald. Richard Reyes Ald. Robert Smedley Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Francisco Santiago Ald. Iris Sanchez

Ald. Smedley moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Salerno. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35472 RE: TAX ASSESSMENT MODIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH WINNDEVELOPMENT

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, the City of New Britain is committed to the revitalization and providing of quality housing stock and retail business in the Enterprise Zone; and

WHEREAS, the property known as the former Landers, Frary and Clark factory and located at 321 Ellis Street has been underutilized for decades; and

WHEREAS, the taxes on the subject property for the October 1, 2019 grand list were $49,394.56; and

WHEREAS, WinnDevelopment is the prospective purchaser of 321 Ellis Street and proposes redeveloping the property and creating one hundred fifty-four (154) new apartment units; and

WHEREAS, WinnDevelopment is a leading developer of adaptive re-use projects and the total project cost is estimated to be approximately Sixty Million ($60,000,000.00) Dollars; and

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WHEREAS, the developer is seeking economic assistance from the City of New Britain in order to make the project feasible; and

WHEREAS, the City of New Britain and WinnDevelopment are desirous of entering into a real estate tax modification agreement which limits real estate property taxes to $92,400.00 ($600.00 per unit) per year effective as of the first assessment date following the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy with a 3% annual increase for a period of twenty-five (25) years; and

WHEREAS, 321 Ellis Street is located in an enterprise zone and eligible for tax assessment modification benefits pursuant to Section 32-71(e) of the Connecticut General Statutes and Section 22-10 of the Code of Ordinances; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, that Erin E. Stewart, Mayor be and is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute on behalf of the City of New Britain a Tax Modification Agreement and any documents related thereto in accordance with the terms outlined in this resolution.

Alderman Kristian Rosado

Ald. Rosado moved to accept and refer to the Committee on Administration, Finance and Law, seconded by Ald. Salerno. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

35473 RE: ARTS GRANT BUDGET AMENDMENT - $39,380

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

Whereas, the City of New Britain is eligible to receive a grant from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Arts Grant to promote arts in New Britain. The total grant award is $39,380. The City will receive the $39,380 and in turn will cut checks to organizations based on the recommendations of the New Britain Commission of the Arts.

Whereas, the purpose of this resolution is to authorize the preparation and execution of all necessary documents for acceptance of the CT Department of Economic and Community Development Arts Grant and to set up a budget for this grant in the Capital Non-Recurring Fund.

Therefore, Be it Resolved, that the Capital Non-Recurring Fund Budget be amended for this purpose as follows:

Increase Original Budget Increase Revised Budget Revenue: Revenue CNR Year 003092021- 2021 – Grants & $0 $39,380 $39,380 4232 Contributions

Increase

Expenditure: 0030500121- CNR Mayor’s Office $0 $39,380 $39,380 54086 FY 21 Arts

Alderman Robert Smedley

Ald. Smedley moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Rosado. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 10, 2021.

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There being no further business to come before the Council, Ald. Rosado moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Thompson. So voted. Meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.

ATTEST: Mark H. Bernacki. City Clerk

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL JUNE 23, 2021

Mayor Erin E. Stewart called the Regular Meeting of the Common Council to order at 7:19 p.m. on Wednesday, the 23rd day of June 2021 in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall.

Thirteen members were present at roll call: Ald. Rosado, Pabon, Smedley, Catanzaro, Santiago, Anderson, Dyson, Osborn, Reyes, Rutkowski, Sanchez, Thompson and Salerno.

Two members were absent: Ald. Ayalon and Beloin-Saavedra.

Invocation was given by City Clerk, Mark H. Bernacki: O God, our Heavenly Father, as the summer progresses we appreciate your gift of life. Let us enjoy everything New Britain has to offer; a time for picnics with our family and friends, the splash pads, sporting events, a relaxing walk through Walnut Hill or the Stanley Parks, listening to the concerts at the Darius Miller Shell or celebrating our independence at the Great American Boom. We ask this in Thy name. Amen.

The pledge to the flag was led by Mayor Stewart.

Ald. Rosado moved to accept and adopt the Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 3, 2021, seconded by Ald. Santiago. So voted.

Ald. Rosado moved to amend the Agenda by adding 35494(12), seconded by Ald. Smedley. Roll call vote – all members present voted in favor.

PETITIONS

35495 ALD. AYALON AND ALD. ANDERSON FOR THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT(S) TO PROVIDE A FULL REPORT OF THE STUDY DONE BY BROWN AND CALDWELL. REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.

Ald. Rosado moved to accept and adopt the Consent Agenda, seconded by Ald. Salerno. Roll call vote – all members present voted in favor. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 24, 2021.

CONSENT AGENDA TOWN CLERK 35477 RE: CLAIMS FOR INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

CLAIMANTS NAME

. Belkin, Louise P. . Negron-Rivera, Victoria by Atty. Frank J. McCoy

Mark H. Bernacki City Clerk

OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL

35438-1 RE: SETTLEMENT OF CLAIM – CARMEN FIGUEROA VS. CITY OF NEW BRITAIN

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To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ACCEPTED AND ADOPTED, By the Common Council of the City of New Britain that the sum of FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($15,000.00) be paid to Carmen Figueroa and Vargas Chapman Woods, LLC, her attorney, in full settlement of Carmen Figueroa’s claims and lawsuit against the City of New Britain now pending in the New Britain Superior Court under Docket No. HHB-CV19-6050636-S.

Ms. Figueroa alleges that on April 23, 2017 she tripped and fell over an exposed water pipe while crossing Main Street with her granddaughter directly in front of St. Mary’s Church. State law authorizes a pedestrian to cross Main Street at this location as long as the pedestrian yields the right of way to passing vehicles. Public Works has confirmed that there is a water valve embedded in the asphalt at this location and that the top of the water valve was missing on the date of the incident.

As a result of her fall, Ms. Figueroa suffered a sprain and a hairline fracture in her right ankle. Ms. Figueroa was subsequently treated at the Orthopedic Associates of Middletown and completed five physical therapy sessions at Middlesex Hospital before being released from treatment. Ms. Figueroa’s medical bills related to this incident total $5,019.42. Ms. Figueroa is also claiming $13,000.00 in lost wages. Given the significant lost wage claim and the potential for an award for pain and suffering, $15,000.00 is a reasonable settlement figure. During its regular meeting on May 26, 2021, Corporation Counsel Gennaro Bizzarro, Esq. provided a status report of this case to the Common Council in executive session.

This recommendation is made after a trial management conference held on June 8, 2021 with Judge Peter Wiese and upon the advice and approval of Corporation Counsel Gennaro Bizzarro, Esq.

This lawsuit will be withdrawn by the plaintiff without any costs to the City of New Britain and settlement is to be made without any admission of liability.

John F. Diakun City Attorney

BOARD OF EDUCATION

35479 RE: BOARD OF EDUCATION EXPENSE AND REVENUE DISCLOSURE

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

§ 290 — BOARDS OF EDUCATION EXPENSE AND REVENUE DISCLOSURE

Requires boards of education to quarterly post online current and projected expenses and revenues and submit this information to the municipal legislative body or board of selectmen

Quarter Ending – March 31, 2021 Actual Expenditures Projected Expenditures Certified Salaries $33,295,506 $51,062,357 Non-Certified Salaries 15,057,521 21,380,175 Fringes & Insurances 5,082,541 17,009,810 Purchased Professional Services 3,694,674 4,911,507 Purchased Contractual Services 1,074,714 1,783,890 Purchased Other Services 9,885,353 21,644,048 Supplies 4,733,531 6,597,148 Capital Outlay 771,336 784,438 Other 107,215 150,115

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Operating Transfers Out ______376,512 Total $ 73,702,391 $125,700,000

Actual Revenues Projected Revenues Education Cost Sharing Grant (ECS) $35,486,062 $ 72,450,710 City of New Britain Property Tax Contribution 53,249,290 53,249,290 Total $88,735,352 $125,700,000

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

35480 RE: EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER – REPLACEMENT OF THE HVAC SYSTEM AT FIRE STATION NO. 1

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

In accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division V, Section 2-606a, an emergency purchase order was authorized by the Mayor and issued to the vendor listed below on June 15, 2021

Supplier Item Unit Price Link Mechanical Service,Inc. Replacement of HVAC RTUs $29,292.75 New Britain, CT. at Fire Station No. 1

The Purchasing Agent reports that no formal bid solicitation and advertisement as outlined in the Purchasing Ordinances were made for this item. In accordance with Section 2-606b of the City Code of Ordinances, the Purchasing Agent reports:

An emergency purchase order was requested by the New Britain Fire Department to replace the HVAC System at the Fire Station No. 1. The HVAC System for the building is comprised of two (2) roof top units and are both failing requiring thousands of dollars in repairs. Due to the urgency of replacing the HVAC System, the Fire Chief is requesting an emergency purchase order be issued to Link Mechanical Services, Inc. of New Britain, CT. Funding for this Replacement of the HVAC System at Fire Station No. 1 comes from the Fire Department’s account number 0083446701-5454, Fire Various Capital Improvements, Construction Contracts.

Jack Pieper Purchasing Agent

35481 RE: SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLE

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

Per Resolution 33363-2, dated February 10, 2016, the City’s Fire Department conducted an on-line auction for their 1981 E-One Hurricane Fire Truck. The on-line auction services was provided by Gov- Deals at no charge to the City. Gov-Deals provides on-line auction services for vehicles and equipment only to government agencies. They provide this service to over 5,900 municipalities and state governments in 48 states. They have over 315,000 registered buyers who receive e-mails from them regarding the items that they have on their website for auction.

The 1981 E-One Hurricane Fire Truck was refurbished in 1999. It currently had many mechanical problems and the frame was rotted also. Because it needed repairs and had a rotted frame it could no longer be used by the Fire Department. Because of its age parts needed for the repairs were no longer available. It was deemed surplus and un-repairable by the Fire Department.

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The money received for the sale of the Surplus 1981 E-One Hurricane Fire Truck was deposited into the City’s General Fund Account, 001624005-4481, General and Administrative, Sale of Property.

The highest bidder for the auctioned 1981 E-One Hurricane Fire Truck for May 2021 is on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. It indicates the buyer, number of bids received and the dollar amount received for the 1981 E-One Hurricane Fire Truck that was sold.

The total dollar amount that the City received in June 2021 for the on-line auction sale of the 1981 E- One Hurricane Fire Truck was $2,200.00.

Jack Pieper Purchasing Agent

35482 RE: BID THRESHOLD ITEMS

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

In accordance with the New Britain Code of Ordinances, Section 2-566, a monthly report of purchases between $500 and $7,500 shall be provided to the Common Council. The report shall include a detailed description of items or services purchased, name of vendor, owner of business and dollar amount spent on each individual purchase as well as the aggregate total of spend to date for the fiscal year.

The Finance Department, Purchasing Division has provided an electronic list of monthly purchases. This document is available in the Council office for review by Council members.

Acceptance and adoption is respectfully requested.

Jack Pieper Purchasing Agent

REPORTS OF LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND DEPARTMENTS

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

35478 RE: PLAN OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

The City of New Britain is in the process of updating its Plan of Conservation and Development, or POCD. The POCD is a guidance document that will provide a long-term vision for the City and guide decision making relating to growth, development, and conservation over the next ten years. The State of Connecticut requires municipalities to update their POCD every ten years. Per state statutes, the adoption of the POCD falls within the purview of the City Plan Commission (CPC). Statutes give the Common Council the opportunity to endorse the Plan prior to adoption by the CPC as well as provide comments and feedback to the CPC for their consideration. As the City’s chief land use and zoning authority, it is important that the Common Council is involved throughout the POCD update process.

To date, the City of New Britain, with assistance from SLR Consulting (formerly known as Milone & MacBroom) has documented existing conditions pertaining to housing, demographics, economic development, land use, natural resources, community facilities, and infrastructure. Extensive outreach has been conducted to date, including discussions with City department heads, focus groups with key

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Over the next month, we will develop a vision statement as well as create Draft Goals, Objectives, and Strategies to help the City achieve that vision. SLR wishes to share these items with the Common Council’s Zoning Subcommittee at its July 13, 2021 meeting. Specifically, we would like to hear the Committee’s feedback and comments to ensure that the Draft Plan aligns with the Common Council’s priorities. We anticipate a brief presentation, followed by open discussion.

A full Draft of the POCD will be available to the Common Council for their review in late August, with a tentative adoption by the CPC in early November.

Pat Gallagher AICP, Planner III

Ald. Rosado moved to refer to the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing, seconded by Ald. Salerno. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 24, 2021

NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS 35483 RE: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND LOCAL 1186

To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, The City of New Britain and Local 1186 have concluded negotiations and reached a tentative agreement for a collective bargaining agreement covering the period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2025; and

WHEREAS, Local 1186 members have ratified the tentative agreement; and

WHEREAS, Action is required by the Common Council of the City of New Britain in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the proposed agreement between the City of New Britain and Local 1186 be and hereby is approved by the Common Council of the City of New Britain.

Alderperson Kristian Rosado

Ald. Rosado moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Salerno. Ald. Rosado moved the Council enter into Executive Session to discuss the 1186 Union contract and they be accompanied by Mayor Stewart, Mary Pokorski, City Attorney; Linda Guard, Human Resources Director and Justin Dorsey, Chief of Staff, seconded by Ald. Santiago. Roll call vote – all members present voted in favor. Executive Session began at 7:25 p.m. The Council voted to return to order at 7:37 p.m. on the motion of Ald. Anderson, seconded by Ald. Rosado. Resolution accepted and adopted by voice vote. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 24, 2021.

35484 RE: STANDING PURCHASE ORDER WITH MUNICIPAL VALUATION SERVICES, LLC FOR REVALUATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

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WHEREAS, Public RFP No. 4052 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for the October 1, 2022 reappraisal and revaluation of all taxable and exempt real property located within the corporate limits of the City of New Britain for the City Assessor’s Office Options for litigation and photo re-imaging of all taxable and exempt real property were also sought in the bid process; and

WHEREAS, The Public RFP was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald Newspaper, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services website and e-mailed to two (2) and mailed to nineteen (19) Revaluation Firms. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any letters from the Revaluation Firms on the mailing lists who indicated they could not provide a response to the RFP request. Responses were received are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for the Revaluation Services in the City Assessor’s Office account number: 001107001-5331, Professional Services; and

WHEREAS, The RFP responses were reviewed for conformance to specifications by the City Assessor and the Purchasing Agent. Respondents were rated on the following selection criteria:

 Responsiveness of written proposal to the purpose and scope of project.  Prior experience in performing revaluation on Vision Appraisal software.  Cost of work to be done.  Reputation and professional qualifications of the company and any specific individuals proposed to be assigned to the project; experience with governmental entities in the completion of similar programs; financial condition of the company; nature and size of the company’s organization and labor force adequate to perform the work competently and on schedule.  Determination by the City that the company has the ability to complete the project successfully.

WHEREAS, Therefore, the City Assessor is recommended that the bid be awarded to Municipal Valuation Services, LLC of Fairfield, CT who met all of the bid specifications. Municipal Valuation Services, LLC has performed these revaluation services for other Municipalities in the State of Connecticut and was awarded the bid the last time the City went out to bid for this service in 2016 for the October 1, 2017 Revaluation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a standing purchase order and enter into a contract with Municipal Valuation Services, LLC of Fairfield, CT in the amount of $421,000.00 for revaluation professional services to be provided in connection with the October 1, 2022 grand list reappraisal and revaluation of all taxable and exempt real property located within the corporate limits of the City of New Britain in accordance with the terms and conditions of Public RFP No. 4052.

Ald. Chris Anderson Ald. Kristian Rosado Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Michael Thompson

Ald. Thompson moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Smedley. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 24, 2021.

35485 RE: STANDING PURCHASE ORDER TO CORE AND MAIN FOR HIGHWAY CASTING FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

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WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 4057 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for Highway Castings for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division; and

WHEREAS, Funding for this purchase is in the Public Works Department, Utilities Division’s account number, 208315101-5659 Sewer Fund, Operating Material and Supplies and 9303500204-5659, Water Maintenance Expense, Operating Material and Supplies; and

WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited and the bid was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald Newspaper, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services websites and e- mailed to nine (9) and mailed to two (2) Highway Casting Companies. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any letters from the Highway Casting Companies on the mailing lists who indicated that they could not respond to the bid request. The responses were received and are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office; and

WHEREAS, The bids were reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Public Works Department, Utilities Division’s Administration and the Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, The Deputy Director of the Public Works Department, Utilities Division, is recommending the bid be awarded to Core and Main of New Britain, CT. for the Manhole Covers, Storm, Sanitary, Frame and 1”, 1 ½” and 2” Manhole Riser Rings, who submitted the lowest bids and met all of the bid specifications for the Highway Castings items. The Neenah Foundry Company of Neenah, WI had submitted lower bids on some of the Highway Casting items but the items did not meet the Public Works, Utilities Division’s specifications; and,

WHEREAS, The bid results were presented to the Water Commission at their June 16, 2021 meeting. At this meeting they approved the Deputy Director’s recommendation for the purchase of the Manhole Covers, Storm, Sanitary, Frame and 1”, 1 ½” and 2” Manhole Riser Rings from Core and Main of New Britain, CT.; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a standing Purchase Order to Core and Main of New Britain, CT. for the purchase of the Manhole Covers, Storm, Sanitary, Frame and 1”, 1 ½” and 2” Manhole Riser Rings Highway Castings for the Utilities Division per the attached pricing, terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 4057.

Ald. Daniel Salerno

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Smedley. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 24, 2021.

35486 RE: STANDING PURCHASE ORDER TO CORE AND MAIN FOR RESILIENT WEDGE AND BUTTERFLY WATER VALVE ITEMS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 4058 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for Resilient Wedges and Butterfly Water Valves for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for this purchase within the Public Works Department, Utilities Division’s Account Number, 9303500204-5659, Water Maintenance Expense, Operating Material and Supplies; and

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WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited and the bid was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald Newspaper, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services websites and e- mailed to four (4) and mailed to four (4) Resilient Wedge and Butterfly Water Valve Companies. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any e-mails or letters from the Resilient Wedge and Butterfly Water Valve Companies on the mailing lists who indicated that they could not respond to the bid request. The responses were received and are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office; and

WHEREAS, Only one (1) bid response was received and on file in the Town Clerk’s Office, this year; and

WHEREAS, The bid was reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Utilities Division’s Administration and the Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, The Deputy Director, Public Works Department, Utilities Division, is recommending that the bid be awarded to Core and Main who submitted the lowest responsible price and met all of the bid specifications for the Resilient Wedges and Butterfly Water Valves; and

WHEREAS, The bid result were presented to the Water Commission at their June 16, 2021 meeting. At this meeting they approved the Deputy Director’s recommendation for the purchase of the Resilient Wedges and Butter Fly Valves from Core and Main of New Britain, CT.; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a standing purchase order to Core and Main of New Britain, CT. for the purchase of the Resilient Wedge and Butterfly Water Valve items per the attached prices, specifications and terms of Public Bid No. 4058.

Ald. Daniel Salerno

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Smedley. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 24, 2021.

35487 RE: CHEMICALS AND GASES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 4059 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for Chemicals and Gases for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for this purchase within the Public Works Department, Utilities Division’s Account Number, 9303500103-5616, Water Treatment Expenses, Chemicals; and

WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited and the bid was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald Newspaper, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services websites and e- mailed to thirty-five (35) and mailed to four (4) Chemical Companies. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any letters from the Chemical Companies on the mailing lists who indicated that they could not respond to the bid request. Responses were received and on file in the Town Clerk’s Office; and

WHEREAS, The bids were reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Public Works Department, Utilities Division’s Administration and the Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, The Deputy Director of the Public Works Department, Utilities Division, is recommending the bid be awarded to the following chemical companies: Kuehne Chemical Company, Inc. of Kearny, NJ, Univar Solutions of Morrisville, PA., Shannon Chemical Corporation of Marvern, PA., Jocibi Carbons, Inc. of Columbus, OH., Holland Company, Inc. of Adams, MA, Borden & Remington Corporation of Fall River,

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MA., Harcros Chemicals, Inc. of Hashua, NH and Main Oxy Company of Auburn, ME. who submitted the lowest bid price for the Chemicals and Gases, which is highlighted on the attachment; and

WHEREAS, The bid results were presented to the Water Commission at their June 16, 2021 meeting. At this meeting they approved the Deputy Director’s recommendation for the purchase of the Chemicals and Gases from the indicated companies; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent be and is hereby authorized to issue standing purchase orders to Kuehne Chemical Company, Inc of Kearny, NJ, Univar Solutions of Morrisville, PA., Shannon Chemical Corporation of Marvern, PA., Jocibi Carbons, Inc of Columbus, OH., Holland Company, Inc of Adams, MA, Borden & Remington Corporation of Fall River, MA., Harcros Chemicals, Inc of Hashua, NH and Main Oxy Company of Auburn, ME. who submitted the lowest bid price for the Chemicals and Gases which is highlighted on the attachment to provide for the Utilities Division’s annual Chemical and Gas requirements, per the terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 4059.

Ald. Daniel Salerno

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Smedley. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 24, 2021.

35488 RE: SALT SHED FOUNDATION AT STANLEY QUARTER PARK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT – FY 2018 LOCIP FUND BUDGET TRANSFER

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 4063 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for the Salt Shed Foundation at Stanley Quarter Park; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for the Salt Shed Foundation at Stanley Quarter Park in the Public Works Department’s account number, 0083446704-5454, Public Works Various Capital Improvements, Construction Contracts; and

WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited and the bid was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald Newspaper, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services website and e- mailed to twenty-six (29) and mailed to seven (7) Contractors. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any e-mails or letters from the Contractors on the attached mailing lists who indicated that they could not respond to the bid request; and

WHEREAS, Responses were received and on file in the Town Clerk’s Office; and

WHEREAS, The bids were reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Public Works Administration and the Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, Therefore the Public Works Director is recommending that the bid be awarded to Nosal Builders, Inc of Cheshire, CT. who submitted the lowest responsible bid and met all of the Bid Specifications for the Salt Shed Foundation at Stanley Quarter Park; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the State of CT reduce funding for the Salt Storage Shed by $40,335.00 and increase the Street Paving funding by $40,335.15, and in conjunction the Finance Department perform the following LOCIP budget transfer and amendment:

From: 2131500118-52096 Salt Storage Shed $40,335.00

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To: 2131500122-52080 Street Paving $40,335.00

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $300,600.00 and enter into a contract with Nosal Builders, Inc of Cheshire, CT. for the Salt Shed Foundation for the Public Works Department per the terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 4063.

Ald. Aram Ayalon Ald. Kris Rutkowski

Ald. Rutkowski moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Pabon. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 24, 2021.

35489 RE: BUDGET AMENDMENT – FIREWORKS FUND $60,000

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

PURPOSE: Given the City has a fiscal year that ends at June 30th and a new fiscal year begins on July 1st, the Finance Department needs time to process the payment for July 4th, but the July 4th Fireworks budget money is not available until July 1st of FY 22. Due to the timing of these transactions happening at fiscal year end, the cost of the July 4, 2021 fireworks celebration will come out of Fund 256, the on-going Fireworks Fund.

Whereas, the City of New Britain went out to bid for a firework show with Public Bid #4044, and

Whereas, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services administration has contracted with Atlas Pyrovision out of Jaffrey, New Hampshire for $24,999.00, and

Whereas, there is $60,000 available in the FY 22 General Fund Budget in 001625101-7010 Transfer Out to Other Funds,

Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Fireworks Fund budget be amended for this purpose as follows:

Increase Revenues: 256417011-6001 Fireworks Fund – Transfer from General Fund $ 60,000 $ 60,000 Increase Expenditures: 256417011-5122 Fireworks Fund – Overtime $ 33,501 256417011-5124 Fireworks Fund – Part Time Salaries $ 1,500 256417011-5807 Fireworks Fund – July 4th Fireworks $ 24,999 $ 60,000

Alderman Kristian Rosado Alderman Daniel Salerno Alderman Michael Thompson

Ald. Rosado moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Pabon. So voted with Ald. Anderson voting no. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 24, 2021.

35490 RE: SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FOR 15 ROUNDHILL ROAD

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To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, KFT Builders, LLC is the owner of 15 Roundhill Road and has requested a Sanitary Sewer Easement from the City of New Britain in order to connect to the City of New Britain’s sanitary sewer line in Roundhill Road; AND

WHEREAS, in order to make the sanitary sewer service connection it is necessary for the property owner’s sewer lateral to go through a portion of the Slade School property owned by the City of New Britain; AND

WHEREAS, the approximate location of the proposed Sanitary Sewer Easement is shown on the attached Exhibit A; AND

WHEREAS, KFT Builders, LLC has offered to pay the sum of $1.00 Dollar and other valuable consideration to the City of New Britain for the easement; now therefore be it.

RESOLVED, that the City of New Britain agrees to grant KFT Builders, LLC the proposed Sanitary Sewer Easement and further authorizes Mayor Erin E. Stewart to execute said Easement and sign any other documents related thereto to this transaction.

Alderman Kristian Rosado

Ald. Rosado moved to accept and refer to the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing, seconded by Ald. Salerno. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 24, 2021.

35491 RE: TAX ABATEMENTS, CORRECTIONS AND REFUNDS

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, the Collector of Taxes has referred a list of tax abatements, corrections and refunds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of New Britain accept and adopt the tax abatements, corrections and refunds to allow the Tax Collector to distribute accordingly.

Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Robert Smedley

Ald. Smedley moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Rosado. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 24, 2021.

35492 RE: $135,000 TO CDM SMITH FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT., UTILITIES DIVISION

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, in 2015 the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) issued the City of New Britain an administrative ORDER ON CONSENT, Docket No. CWA-01-15-007, which required compliance by the City on several issues related to maintenance and capital improvements to the City's Sanitary Sewer Collection System; and

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WHEREAS, the ORDER ON CONSENT resulted in the City receiving an order to implement a Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance (CMOM) Program related to its Sanitary Sewer Collection System; and

WHEREAS, Common Council Resolution #35040 was passed on March 25, 2020; this resolution initiated the Preliminary Design Work on the Sewer Collection System to lessen the impact of clean water that enters the City's system through Infiltration and Inflow (l&I) on the second priority area (S2-153), and

WHEREAS, CDM Smith, in association with Comprehensive Environmental Inc. (CEI) has been assisting the City with meeting the EPA compliance requirements, and

WHEREAS, the project area includes 7,075 linear feet of sewer, 30 manholes, and 146 house services in the Stanwood Road area. Tasks of this projects will include field investigations, review of closed-circuit television inspection results done by the City, inspection of sewer manholes, and existing service laterals, data review and analysis, and preparation of a preliminary design and recommendation of a plan of action, and

WHEREAS, funding is available in Sewer Capital Projects Grants and Contributions account 209- 315-101-4232, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Common Council authorizes the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $135,000 to CDM Smith of East Harford, CT for Engineering Services for the Public Works Utilities Division.

Alderman Daniel Salerno

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Pabon. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 24, 2021.

35493 RE: $125,240 TO TI SALES FOR METER READING UPGRADES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Resolution # 35306-2, which provided Amendments to Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances to provide for quarterly billing of water/sewer use charges, was approved by the Common Council on April 28, 2021; and

WHEREAS, in order to support quarterly billing, an upgrade to our meter reading software and hardware will improve the collection and quality of the data needed for quarterly billing of water and sewer use charges; and

WHEREAS, the needed upgrades include the Advanced Module SaaS Subscription for both AMI and AMR meter reading, as well as the installation of the R900 Gateway, and

WHEREAS, funding is available in Water Operating Expense G&A, account 930-3500-107-5300, in the amount of $62,620.00, and Sewer Fund Professional Services account 208-315-101-5331, in the amount of $62,620.00, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Common Council authorizes the Purchasing Agent to issue a Purchase Order totaling $125,240.00 to Ti Sales of Sudbury, MA (split as noted above), for the Public Works Utilities Division.

Alderman Daniel Salerno

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Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Catanzaro. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 24, 2021.

35494 RE: CITY OF NEW BRITAIN PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EXCAVATION PERMIT FEES

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, in accordance with section 21-86 of the City of New Britain Code of Ordinances, the Public Works Department is recommending an increase in fees for excavations within any street in the City of New Britain; and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Department manages the Annual Trench Repair Program which permanently repairs approximately 250 to 300 trenches each year from public and private utility companies and contractors; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Trench Repair Program is funded through the revenue generated by the Permit Fees; and

WHEREAS, the recommended fees are adjusted to reflect the Public Works Department’s cost of the Annual Trench Repair Program;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council approves the following fees as recommended by the Public Works Department (recommended fees appear as underlined and old fee appears as strikethrough)

Excavation Permits

Minimum Permit Fee $150.00 $175.00

Trench Permit Fee $800.00 $925.00 for trenches up to 150 square feet ($10 $15 per square foot over 150 square feet)

Alderman Aram Ayalon Alderman Kris Rutkowski

Ald. Rutkowski moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Rosado. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart June 24, 2021.

There being no further business to come before the Council, Ald. Rosado moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Salerno. So voted. Meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

ATTEST: Mark H. Bernacki, City Clerk

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Mr.

Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Thursday evening, July 14, 2021, and referred to the

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body:

Ald. Anderson for the appropriate department(s) to install speed humps, or allow residents to install their own removable speed humps, on Forest Street. Property owners are concerned for the safety of pedestrians in the area due to unsafe driving conditions by speeding motorists. Vehicles often use the street to access the park and disregard speeding, stop sign and other safety restrictions in the area. Residents in the area have stated that they would be willing to pay for the removable speed humps if they were allowed to be installed. This would allow for the removal during winter months, were plowing may be an issue.

If speed humps are not an option, please provide options for other structural traffic calming strategies. Residents are concerned that additional police monitoring has not solved the problem.

Alderman Chris Anderson

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Mr.

Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Thursday evening, July 14, 2021, and referred to the

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body:

Ald. Anderson for the appropriate department(s) to provide the following information for the past five years: 1. Percentage of 9-1-1 calls that are non-criminal matters, such as traffic, medical health, and other requests for help 2. Percentage of 9-1-1 calls related to crime 3. Pertaining to arrests within the City, percentage of arrests due to serious crimes 4. Percentage of arrests due to low-level offenses

Alderman Chris Anderson

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Mr.

Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Thursday evening, July 14, 2021, and referred to the

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body:

Ald. Saavedra for the appropriate department(s) to detail the attendance record of Alderman/ Alderwoman for council meetings since November 2019. Please include a notation for in person vs virtual participation as well as absences.

Alderwoman Sharon Beloin-Saavedra

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Mr.

Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Thursday evening, July 14, 2021, and referred to the

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body:

Ald. Santiago for the appropriate department(s) to replace sewer grates along Pershing Avenue, from Elam Street to Clinton Street. The Public Works Department has signified that they will be replacing sewer grates within the City; however, please prioritize this area as it is in need of immediate attention due to flooding, as well as soil and debris blocking the grates.

Alderman Francisco Santiago

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Mr.

Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Thursday evening, July 14, 2021, and referred to the

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body:

Ald. Santiago for Common Council meetings to allow for remote access to public participation to accommodate residents unable to attend in person due to life situations, such as: parents with small children, elderly unable to obtain rides, residents with disabilities, and any other hindrance not noted. Allowing for call-in option as well as in person participation would generate more participation by the community members.

Alderman Francisco Santiago

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REPORT OF: CITY CLERK To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #:

RE: CLAIMS FOR INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE

CLAIMANTS NAME

 Feliciano, Evelyn by Atty. Frank J. McCoy

Mark H. Bernacki City Clerk

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REPORT OF: Finance Dept., Purchasing Division To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #:

RE: Emergency Purchase Order (Informational Report Only)

DATE: July 14, 2021

In accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division V, Section 2-606a, an emergency purchase order was authorized by the Mayor and issued to the vendor listed below on June 24, 2021

Supplier Item Unit Price HRP Associates, Inc. Environmental Consulting $33,400.00 Farmington, CT. Services at 16 Booth Street

The Purchasing Agent reports that no formal bid solicitation and advertisement as outlined in the Purchasing Ordinances were made for this item. In accordance with Section 2-606b of the City Code of Ordinances, the Purchasing Agent reports:

An emergency purchase order was requested by the New Britain Planning and Development Department for Environmental Consulting Services at 16 Booth Street. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) sent the City a Notice of Violation that required immediate attention. The site was a former auto body facility. The soil under the auto body facility per the DEEP requirements need to be tested for levels of PCBs,underground water need to be tested also for site characterization and testing for any additional contaminants that would be associated with the historical auto body activities on the site. DEEP wanted the testing of the site back in 2012 because the City took ownership of it then. Due to the DEEP requirerments and urgency for the results of the environmental testing of the site an emergency purchase order be issued to HRP Associates, Inc to conduct these services and create the required DEEP reports to be sent to them. Funding for this Environmental Consulting Services at 16 Booth Street came from the Planning and Development Department’s account number 001106001-5331,City Plan, Professional Services.

Jack Pieper Purchasing Agent

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REPORT OF: Finance Dept., Purchasing Div. To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #:

RE: Purchasing report for bid threshold items

In accordance with the New Britain Code of Ordinances, Section 2-566, a monthly report of purchases between $500 and $7,500 shall be provided to the Common Council. The report shall include a detailed description of items or services purchased, name of vendor, owner of business and dollar amount spent on each individual purchase as well as the aggregate total of spend to date for the fiscal year.

The Finance Department, Purchasing Division has provided an electronic list of monthly purchases. This document is available in the Council office for review by Council members.

Acceptance and adoption is respectfully requested.

Jack Pieper Purchasing Agent

43 CITY OF NEW BRITAIN NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT

REPORT OF: THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: _____35212-2_(Revision)____

RE: Common Council Petition #35212, Alderman Thompson for “the appropriate department to conduct a parking study to determine the feasibility of installing No Parking signs on one side of the street and cul-de- sac on Santo Court.”

Date: June 15, 2021 Residents of Santo Court contacted Sgt. Joseph Torrente of the Traffic Division, in frustration that the no parking restrictions are still posted after requesting that the signs be removed from the cul-de-sac area of the street. The residents informed Sergeant Torrente that numerous neighbors in the cul-de-sac area also did not want the parking restrictions and wanted the signs taken down. During Sergeant Torrente’s previous site survey he observed no parking signs placed on the West side of the street from Joy Lane to the cul-de-sac, and the entire perimeter of the cul-de-sac. It appeared that when vehicles were parked on both sides of the road it narrowed creating difficulty for emergency vehicles to travel through the street. He observed that the area inside the cul-de-sac was much wider leading him to believe emergency vehicles would be able to maneuver in that section of the roadway.

It was also observed that three no parking signs inside the cul-de-sac, one between 43- 49 Santo Court, one in front of 52 Santo Court, and one in front of 40 Santo Court. Residents of the homes located in the cul-de-sac 43, 49, 58, 52, 46, and 40 who all wished to have the signs taken down, with the exception of one of the tenants who requested the sign in front of 40 Santo Court remain. The neighbor’s inside the Santo Court cul-de-sac were in agreement to peacefully handle any parking issues amongst themselves stating that they all got along with one another.

The Board voted to amend the previous approval of petition # 35212 by keeping one “No Parking” sign in front of 40 Santo Court, and to remove the “No Parking” signs between 43-49 Santo Court and at 52 Santo Court and forward to Public Works.

______David Polletta Clerk of the Board

Form TC 15

44 45 CITY OF NEW BRITAIN NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT

REPORT OF: THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: _____35418-1_____

RE: Common Council Petition #35418, Alderman Salerno for “the appropriate department(s) to conduct a traffic study in the area of Village Square Drive, between the commuter lot and A.W. Stanley Trail, for consideration for the installation of appropriate signage for speed limits and pedestrian crossing.”

Date: June 15, 2021 Sergeant Joseph Torrente assessed the area and observed that there was a posted 25mph speed limit sign on Village Square Drive facing westbound in the petitioned area. He observed bicycle and pedestrian crossing signage at the entrance to the A.W. Stanley Trail as well as directly across the entrance to the commuter lot. He did not observe a crosswalk across the roadway where these two entrances are located. Speed data was collected from 06/04/2021 to 06/08/2021 for westbound traffic in the petitioned area, and 12,251 vehicles were recorded with the average speed being 32mph. The 85th percentile was 37mph. One motor vehicle crash occurred in the last year on Village Square Drive, which involved a stolen vehicle crashing into a police vehicle.

The Public Works Division advised Sgt. Torrente of future plans for a permanent crosswalk after a construction project is completed in the commuter lot. Speed limit and pedestrian crossing signage is in place. The Traffic Safety Bureau and Patrol Division will monitor this area and take enforcement action as necessary

The Board voted to deny petition # 35418 and refer to Public Works as project in area is underway.

______David Polletta Clerk of the Board

Form TC 15

46 47 CITY OF NEW BRITAIN NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT

REPORT OF: THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: _____35419-1_____

RE: Common Council Petition #35419, Alderman Salerno for “the appropriate department(s) to conduct a study in the area of 25-40 Lorraine Street for the installation of appropriate signage in effort to diminish, if not, eliminate blighted conditions and to restrict on- street parking in this area. Residents have concerns regarding the unsightliness of properties as well as issues with liter, debris, solid waste dumping and loitering on the road.”

Date: June 15, 2021 Traffic Sergeant Torrente was informed by Chief’s Secretary Kristen Perugini that the petitioned area was actually the end of Lassalle Street at Willow Street to the entrance of the Jubilee Estates. Sgt. Torrente was advised that individuals were parking and loitering leading to littering and illegal dumping. A site survey of the petitioned area was conducted to determine the physical layout of the roadway, off street parking, and utilities on the street. One residence was observed, which was 221 Willow Street and has a driveway that entered Lassalle Street. Sgt. Torrente observed a large parking area behind the home that provided adequate off street parking. There were no utilities located in the petitioned area of the street.

A one year inquiry did not show any illegal dumping complaints; however litter and garbage were strewn about the street and sidewalk. The area was heavily wooded and secluded from residences making it an ideal spot to park and conduct illegal activity.

The board voted to approve petition # 35419 with no parking any time restrictions posted on both sides of the street, as well as “No Dumping” / “No Loitering” signage posted in the area to help enforce these violations.

______David Polletta Clerk of the Board

Form TC 15

48 49 CITY OF NEW BRITAIN NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT

REPORT OF: THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: _____35420-1_____

RE: Common Council Petition #35420, Alderman Rosado for “the appropriate department(s) to install deaf child signage in the area of 50 Childs Street.”

Date: June 15, 2021 A site survey of Childs Street was conducted for traffic control signs and road layout. The residential street is wide and speed limit signage was posted appropriately at 25mph for both Northbound and Southbound lanes of travel. Traffic Sergeant Joseph Torrente spoke to the owner of 50 Childs Street who is making the request for the signage. The resident is concerned for her four year old granddaughter, who lives at the home, while she plays outside due to vehicles speeding on Childs Street. The homeowner stated that when cars turn onto Childs Street from Newington Avenue they quickly pick up speed going past their home as they travel along the street.

The potential of this type of signage having a negative effect on the child as it draws attention to their disability was discussed, however the resident understood and as the child gets older the grandmother will re-evaluate if the sign is still needed. Speed data was collected for northbound traffic in the petitioned area from 06/07/2021 to 06/11/2021. During this period 6,880 vehicles were recorded with the average speed being 29mph. The 85th percentile speed was 36mph. The speed data was slightly elevated for the residential street, but not to the point where it is reckless. A one year inquiry of traffic crashes was conducted for the street, and during this period (2) crashes were investigated at Newington Avenue and Childs Street, both of which were minor with no injuries.

The board voted to approve petition # 35420 for appropriate “Deaf Child” signage and to review in two years the effectiveness of the sign.

______David Polletta Clerk of the Board

Form TC 15

50 51 CITY OF NEW BRITAIN NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT

REPORT OF: THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: _____35434-1_____

RE: Common Council Petition #35434, Alderman Rutkowski for “the appropriate department(s) to conduct a parking study in the area of 75 Lurton Street to assess parking issues and to determine the feasibility of creating no parking this side of street restrictions in the area.”

Date: June 15, 2021 A site survey of the petitioned area was conducted to determine the physical layout of the roadway, off street parking, and utilities on the street. Sgt. Torrente found Lurton Street was wide and consisted of single family homes with adequate off street parking as most driveways could fit three or more vehicles. One fire hydrant was located at the intersection of Lurton Street and Yeaton Street on the South Side of Yeaton Street.

Sgt. Torrente spoke with the homeowner of 75 Lurton Street, and he directed his attention to the side of his home on Yeaton Street where his driveway is located. He stated that residents of Malikowski Circle park along this stretch of Yeaton Street, often times blocking his driveway.

Sgt. Torrente noticed that there were vehicles parked along both sides of Yeaton Street from Malikowski Circle to Lurton Street. This stretch of roadway was very narrow and he had difficulty traveling down the street. Based on the difficulty traveling the street with vehicles parked on each side, Sgt. Torrente determined that larger ambulances and fire trucks would not be able to safely get into the heavily populated area of Malikowski Circle. A one year inquiry of parking complaints/motor vehicle crashes showed one parking ticket issued in the petitioned area, and no motor vehicle crashes.

The board voted to approve petition # 35434 for no parking any time restrictions on the South side of Yeaton Street from Malikowski Circle to Lurton Street.

______David Polletta Clerk of the Board

Form TC 15

52 53 CITY OF NEW BRITAIN NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT

REPORT OF: THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: _____35435-1_____

RE: Common Council Petition #35435, Alderman Anderson for “the appropriate department(s) to install netting or other safety mechanisms to prevent baseballs from players at Chesley Park going into the property at 236 Jubilee Street. The property owner has stated that stray balls from the park flying into his yard are a safety hazard and have broken his window. In addition, please increase surveillance at the park to address noise complaints regarding park patrons playing music at extreme volumes.”

Date: June 15, 2021 Sgt. Torrente spoke with Parks and Recreation Director Erik Barbieri to inform him of the baseballs from Chesley Park being hit into the home, and mentioned the possibility of the installation of safety netting. Director Barbieri stated he would look into the issue and contact the homeowner. Sgt. Torrente spoke with the homeowner regarding the noise complaints coming from the park, and he stated that it was occurring at all times of the day as individuals in the park bring boom boxes and play music loudly as they are playing sports. A one year inquiry showed that seven noise complaints were received from the park, four of which were unfounded when officers arrived. Sgt. Torrente gave the homeowner our non-emergency line and encouraged him to call when the noise complaints are occurring.

The homeowner also brought to his attention that cars were parking along Wildwood Street disregarding the no parking signage that is posted along both sides of the street, and that vehicles are not obeying the stop sign located at Jubilee Street and Wildwood Street in front of his home. A one year inquiry showed that there were nine parking violations investigated on Wildwood Street where either warnings or parking tickets were issued. Sgt. Torrente encouraged him to contact our non-emergency line to report those violations. Lastly, the homeowner pointed out that there was no crosswalk going across Wildwood Street from Jubilee Street. He stated that often times children, including his grandchildren, use that area to cross into the park, and was concerned for their safety. Sgt. Torrente spoke with the Public Works Division who informed him that Wildwood Street will be re-paved in the near future and cross walks will be put in at the intersection after the paving is completed.

The board voted to approve petition # 35435 for police enforcement of noise and traffic violations and to forward the petition to Parks and Recreation and Public Works in relation to protective netting and crosswal installation.

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______David Polletta Clerk of the Board

Form TC 15

55 56 CITY OF NEW BRITAIN NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT

REPORT OF: Department of Public Works To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: 35476-1

RE: Request to install trash receptacles at the corners of Broad Street and Gold Street as well as the corner of Broad and Booth Street. – Alderman Michael Thompson

The Public Works Department performed a site evaluation at both corners and determined there is a need for trash receptacles. The Public Works Sanitation Division will be placing trash receptacles at the corner of Broad Street and Gold Street as well as the corner of Broad Street and Booth Street.

______

Mark E. Moriarty, P.E. Director of Public Works

57 58 CITY OF NEW BRITAIN NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT

REPORT OF: ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: 35478-1

RE: Plan of Conservation and Development

The Common Council Zoning Subcommittee held a public regular meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Council Chambers, to which was referred the matter of Item No. 35478, Plan of Conservation and Development. The Zoning Subcommittee, by unanimous vote, accepted the report.

Alderwoman Sharon Beloin-Saavedra

59 CITY OF NEW BRITAIN NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT

REPORT OF: COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: 35490-1

RE: Sanitary Sewer Easement for 15 Roundhill Road

The Common Council and the Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing held a public hearing and regular meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in Council Chambers, to which was referred the matter of Item No. 35490, sanitary sewer easement for 15 Roundhill Road. The Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing voted to accept and refer back to the Common Council with a neutral recommendation.

Alderwoman Sharon Beloin-Saavedra Chair

60 RESOLUTION

Item # 35490 RE: Sanitary Sewer Easement for 15 Roundhill Road

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, KFT Builders, LLC is the owner of 15 Roundhill Road and has requested a Sanitary Sewer Easement from the City of New Britain in order to connect to the City of New Britain’s sanitary sewer line in Roundhill Road; AND

WHEREAS, in order to make the sanitary sewer service connection it is necessary for the property owner’s sewer lateral to go through a portion of the Slade School property owned by the City of New Britain; AND

WHEREAS, the approximate location of the proposed Sanitary Sewer Easement is shown on the attached Exhibit A; AND

WHEREAS, KFT Builders, LLC has offered to pay the sum of $1.00 Dollar and other valuable consideration to the City of New Britain for the easement; now therefore be it.

RESOLVED, that the City of New Britain agrees to grant KFT Builders, LLC the proposed Sanitary Sewer Easement and further authorizes Mayor Erin E. Stewart to execute said Easement and sign any other documents related thereto to this transaction.

______Alderman Kristian Rosado

61 62 63 RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Health and Building Services Departments To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

Program Objective: minimizing the risk of spreading sexually transmitted diseases through awareness, identification, treatment and intervention. Grant funded personnel perform services within the Health Department and throughout the City of New Britain in order to promulgate the program plan. The initial year of grant funding was July 1980.

Local Program Operation Department: Health, under the supervision of the Director.

Resolution Purpose: to approve receipt of funding.

WHEREAS, the control of sexually transmitted diseases remains a core public health function in the City of New Britain and

WHEREAS; the New Britain Board of Health runs a Sexual Health Center which has conducted prevention and control programs for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) for many years, and

WHEREAS; the State Department of Public Health has notified the City that funding comprised of State and Federal funds, is being provided at $17,627 for the period of 7/1/21 – 6/30/22

THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that The Mayor be authorized to sign any necessary and appropriate agreements in order to secure the use of such funds for said program and

BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Special Revenue Fund, STD Control Program #280 for the purpose of recording all income and expenditure activity and reflect an authorized expenditure budget of $17,627 and an anticipated income from the State of Connecticut of $17,627 for fiscal year 07/01/21 through 06/30/22.

64 Revenues: FY 2021/22 280522198-4222 State of CT $ 17,627

Expenditures: 280522198-5124 Full Time Salaries $16,533 280522198-5810 Dues,Fees,Memberships $ 1,094 Total Expenditures $17,627

______Alderman Colin Osborn

______Alderman Robert Smedley

65 RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Health and Building Services Department To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

Program Objective: to upgrade New Britain’s preparedness for response to Bioterrorism (BT), other outbreaks of infectious disease and other public health emergencies. To have the infrastructure in place to perform mass vaccinations/dispensing for the entire population of the city. To prevent or minimize the effects of a public health emergency on the people of the City of New Britain.

Local Program Operation Department: Health, under the supervision of the Director.

Resolution Purpose: To approve the receipt of grant funding from the State of Connecticut for period 7/1/21 through 06/30/22

WHEREAS; the State Department of Public Health and the Capitol Region Council of Governments have notified the City that funding has been awarded in the amount of $46,835 for the period 7/1/21 through 6/30/22. THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, that The Mayor is authorized to sign any necessary and appropriate agreements in order to secure the use of such funds for said program. This approval may be so indicated by the Town Clerk signing and attesting to this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the amount of $46,835 be appropriated into Special Revenue Fund #245, Bioterrorism Planning Program as follows:

Public Health Preparedness (1) Revenue: 245522197-4222 State of CT – BT $ 46,835

Expenditures: 245522197-5121 Full Time Salaries $ 5,642 245522197-5412 Communications/Cell Phones $ 1,193 245522197-5331 Professional Services $ 40,000 Total Expenditures $ 46,835

______Alderman Colin Osborn

______Alderman Robert Smedley

66 RESOLUTION

Item # RE: LOCIP Fund Budget Transfer

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

Resolution Purpose: To close LOCIP appropriations of a previous years project in order to transfer funds to Street Paving for the Public Works Department 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Program.

WHEREAS, resolution 35441 was approved by the Common Council on May 26, 2021 authorizing $2,329,196 from the Public Works Department Bond and Operating Budget for the 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Program; and

WHEREAS, this transfer of State funds will reduce the amount of City funds needed for the 2021 Pavement Rehabilitation Program; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the State of CT reduce funding for the South Main Corridor by $50,000 and increase the Street Paving funding by $50,000, and in conjunction the Finance Department perform the following LOCIP budget transfer and amendment:

From: 2131500114-52078 South Main Corridor $50,000 To: 2131500122-52080 Street Paving $50,000

Ald. Aram Ayalon Ald. Kris Rutkowski

67 RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Road Salt for the Public Works Department for The 2021 -2022 Winter Season

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2-538 (a), a purchase order was requested for Road Salt by the Public Works Department for the 2021-2022 Winter Season under the Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) cooperative pricing:

Supplier Item Qty. Unit Price Total Price

Morton Salt, Inc. Treated Road Salt 2,000 Tons $68.85 $137,700.00 Chicago, IL.

WHEREAS, The Public Works Department is responsible for the removal of snow for the City streets to minimize the hazards caused by slippery road conditions for motorist and especially emergency vehicles. The treatment of roads with Treated Road Salt is essential for keeping City roads hazards to a minimum during snow and ice storms; and

WHEREAS, The City is a member of CRCOG and was included again this year in their bid for Road Salt needed during the 2021-2022 Winter Season. CRCOG is a Purchasing Cooperative serving seventy-two (72) Municipalities, Boards of Education and Government Agencies within the State of Connecticut. This enabled CRCOG to get a very competitive price again for the Road Salt this year for the City; and

WHEREAS, Morton Salt, Inc was the lowest bidder for the Road Salt for CRCOG’s Fifth District that the City is located in. Morton Salt, Inc. has a location in New Haven, CT. where the Road Salt is stored and will be delivered to the City from. This has been verified by the Purchasing Agent who was in direct contact with Morton Salt, Inc; and

WHEREAS, Funding for this purchase is available in the Public Works Department’s Ice and Snow Control, account number, 001315007-5659, Winter Storm Operations, Operating Materials and Supplies; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $137,700.00 to Morton Salt, Inc of Chicago, IL. for the purchase of two thousand (2,000) tons of Treated Road Salt for the Public Works Department during the 2021-2022 winter season utilizing the CROCG’s Cooperative Purchasing Plan.

Ald. Aram Ayalon. Ald. Kris Rutkowski

68 RESOLUTION

Item # ______RE: Osgood Park Renovations

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, the City of New Britain acquired land on Osgood Avenue from the United States Government in 1958 and after 2 years of planning and construction opened Osgood Park in 1960; and

WHEREAS, since its completion Osgood Park has undergone minor renovations with the most recent taking place in 2005 and 2006 with renovations to the playground and basketball courts; and

WHEREAS, Osgood Park services thousands of residents in the northwest corner of New Britain, of which almost 60% are low-to-moderate income based off of census data; and

WHEREAS, on February 13, 2019 the New Britain Common Council unanimously approved item 34582 to SMRT Architects and Engineers for a Masterplan for Osgood Park; and

WHEREAS, this Masterplan is a complete renovation of Osgood Park and includes an outdoor classroom, a classroom/support building, a new multi-sport synthetic turf field, practice area, grass soccer field, splash pad, basketball court, playground, and expanded parking; and

WHEREAS, the estimated cost of this project if completed in two phases would be $8,850,000, and

WHEREAS, per resolution 35447 which was approved unanimously by the Common Council on May 26, 2021, this project has been proposed by the Mayor’s Office to the Common Council for approval; and

WHEREAS, funding for this project is available in American Recovery Plan fund account number 262-84001-01 and would be subject to the Federal Procurement Process 2CFR200.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of New Britain set aside $8,850,000 of Federal ARPA money for the Renovation of Osgood Park.

Alderman Kris Rutkowski Alderman Paul Catanzaro

Alderwoman Sharon Beloin-Saavedra Alderman Francisco Santiago

Alderman Chris Anderson Alderwoman Iris Sanchez

Alderman Colin Osborn Alderman Aram Ayalon

Alderman Richard Reyes

69 RESOLUTION

Item # ______RE: Ambulance Purchase for New Britain EMS

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, New Britain Emergency Medical Services was founded in 1977 and started responding to 911 calls on January 1, 1978 and in the 43 years since has played a significant role in public safety and medical response; and

WHEREAS, New Britain EMS currently has the need to replace three (3) ambulances – one which is model year 2011 and two that are model year 2012; and

WHEREAS, each of these ambulances has over 13,000 engine hours which is equivalent to approximately 390,000 miles; and

WHEREAS, at times each of these ambulances has been out of service which costs thousands of dollars in repairs and places an extraordinary burden on New Britain EMS to be able to respond to emergency medical situations; and

WHEREAS, multiple bids were solicited with Eastford Fire Rescue and Sales of Eastford, CT being the lowest responsible bidder; and

WHEREAS, the price for each AEV Type 1 Modular Ambulance and Ford F450 Chassises is $216,021 with the City of New Britain receiving a trade-in value of $9,000 per vehicle as well as a discount of $4,691 per ambulance if there is a signed contract by July 31, 2021, and

WHEREAS, per resolution 35447 which was approved unanimously by the Common Council on May 26, 2021, this project has been proposed by the Mayor’s Office to the Common Council for approval; and

WHEREAS, funding for this project is available in the American Recovery Plan fund account number 262-84002-01.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of New Britain issue a purchase order to Eastford Fire Rescue and Sales for $606,990 for the purchase of three (3) ambulances on behalf of the New Britain Emergency Medical Services and that Mayor Erin E .Stewart execute all necessary documents related thereto.

______Alderman Robert Smedley

70 RESOLUTION

Item # RE: SOFTWARE LICENSE - PERMITIUM

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

Whereas the Town Clerk’s Office continues to implement transformative digital solutions for access to public documents and

Whereas Permitium has provided data management products and services utilized by Clerk Offices nationwide to process vital record requests;

Whereas Permitium software application modules are proprietary, unique in nature and will be another vital access point to the Town Clerk Office operations providing a platform to collect information, process payment, streamline processing and speed delivery of over 9,000 annual vital record requests from all intake methods; and

Whereas the public continues to require 24/7, after-hours access to the Town Clerk’s Office. Secure eCommerce offerings in the Town Clerk’s Office will allow users to access documents from their smart phones, laptops, tablets and computers; and

Whereas 82% of users order their vital records from smart phones and 84% of orders come in between 5:00pm – 11:30pm using the Permitium eCommerce platform and

Whereas authorization is requested to execute the User License Agreement through July 31, 2022; and

Whereas since 2013 the Town Clerk’s Office has (1) added public 24/7 off-site access to over 1.3 million land records, (2) implemented 24/7 off-site access for marriage license applications, (3) implemented new Toby Trax dog licensing software for annual licensing and access for the New Britain Police Department, (4) implemented 24/7 off- site public access for all Common Council action items, (5) implemented 24/7 off-site public and City Hall access for Foreclosure Registration Forms, (6) implemented indexing and tracking of 30C Workers Compensation claims for Corporation Counsel and the City’s Insurance Carrier, (7) implemented the indexing and tracking of Insurance Fire Loss Claim Notices, (8) installed licensed software on all scanning stations to continue preserving and making documents available to the public, (9) implemented the indexing and tracking of Notary Public appointments and (10) provide a “Shopping Cart” feature to purchase copies for all City Hall public searches; and

Whereas there is NO funding required for the Permitium License Agreement; now therefore be it

Resolved that the Purchasing Agent be and is hereby authorized to execute the User License Agreement with Permitium for a one year term ending July 31, 2022.

Ald. Robert Smedley 71 RESOLUTION

Item # Re: Membership of the Mattabassett District Commission

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

RESOLVED, that the following individual be appointed to the Mattabassett District Commission: Name Address Term Lanette Spranzo Macaruso (D) 45 Park Place 7/7/2021 – 10/31/2022

Alderman Francisco Santiago

Alderman Chris Anderson

72 RESOLUTION

Item # RE: JUVENILE AND ADULT JUSTICE, ESCALATING UNPUNISHED CRIME AND PUBLIC SAFETY

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

RESOLUTION SUMMARY: PURPOSE. A RESOLUTION URGING GOVERNOR LAMONT AND THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO CALL A SPECIAL EMERGENCY SESSION TO ADDRESS JUVENILE JUSTICE INSUFFICIENCIES, ESCALATING CRIME, AND PUBLIC SAFETY.

WHEREAS, the City of New Britain like many other towns and cities has experienced a significant increase in property and assault crimes by juvenile offenders; AND

WHEREAS, the increase in motor vehicle thefts, thefts from and damage to motor vehicles, theft from residences and open garages are the result of no significant consequences to juvenile offenders; AND

WHEREAS, on June 29, 2021 a juvenile operating a stolen vehicle at a high rate of speed struck and killed a fifty-three year old jogger on an East Street sidewalk in the City of New Britain; AND

WHEREAS, the seventeen (17) year old juvenile was arrested by the New Britain Police Department after being discovered hiding inside a closet at his New Britain residence; AND

WHEREAS, this seventeen (17) year old juvenile has been arrested thirteen (13) times in the past three and one-half (3 ½) years without any significant penalties for crimes involving assault with a knife, possession of narcotics, assault, reckless driving, evading responsibility, theft of motor vehicles, robbery and violation of probation; AND

WHEREAS, the juvenile offenders are aware of the enforcement limitations on their actions which is why they continue to commit these serious crimes; AND

WHEREAS, police officers statewide confirm the majority of these crimes are being committed by juveniles, resulting from continued erosion of laws and policies that remove accountability and give victims, police and courts little recourse; members of the New Britain community have repeatedly expressed their fears, and police departments report a several hundred percent increase in gun permit applications over recent years, a potentially dangerous correlation; AND

73 WHEREAS, it seems that every attempt to remedy this problem at the legislative level has been met with resistance and New Britain Police continue to proactively address this problem through patrols, investigations, collaboration with other police agencies, public information campaigns and community meetings, but the fact remains that change needs to occur through state legislation; AND

WHEREAS, changes in the juvenile laws is necessary to protect all of those involved including the persons committing the crimes, property owners, the public and police; AND

WHEREAS, it should be obvious to our legislative leaders that juvenile crime is out of control and that the current laws for juvenile offenders needs to be revamped to provide significant criminal penalties for juvenile offenders; now therefore be it.

RESOLVED, that the City of New Britain petition Governor Lamont and the General Assembly to hold an immediate emergency session to address changes in the juvenile justice system and improve accountability.

Alderman Daniel Salerno Alderman Kristian Rosado

Alderman Wilfredo Pabon Alderman Robert Smedley

Alderman Howard Dyson Alderman Paul Catanzaro

Alderman Kris Rutkowski Alderman Michael Thompson

Alderwoman Sharon Beloin-Saavedra

74 RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Public Bid No. 4061, Roof Replacement at Fire Station #5.

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 4061 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for the Roof Replacement at Fire Station #5 for the New Britain Facilities and Energy Department; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for this purchase within the Fire Department’s Account Number, 0083446701-5454, Fire Various Capital Improvements, Construction Contracts; and

WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited and the bid was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald Newspaper, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services websites and e-mailed to fifty seven (57) and mailed to thirteen (13) Roofing Contractors. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any letters from the Roofing Contractors on the mailing lists who indicated that they could not respond to the bid request; and

WHEREAS, The existing roof on Fire Station #5 is old and the existing roof is starting to cause rain water to leak into the Fire Station; and

WHEREAS, The bids were reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Manager of Facilities and Energy and the Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, Therefore the Facilities and Energy Director is recommending that the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder, New Britain Roofing, Inc. of Newington, CT. who submitted the lowest responsible bid and met all of the bid specifications; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to enter into a contract and issue a purchase order with New Britain Roofing, Inc. of Newington, CT. in the amount of $39,000.00 for the Roof Replacement at Fire Station #5 for the New Britain Facilities and Energy Department, per the terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 4061.

Ald. Chris Anderson Ald. Kris Rutkowski

Ald. Robert Smedley Ald. Michael Thompson

75 E-MAILING RECORD FORM CITY OF NEW BRITAIN

Bid No. 4061 Item: Roof Replacement Fire Station #5

1. Imperial Company, [email protected] 2. Silktown Roofing, [email protected] or [email protected] 3. S.W. Debs, LLC, [email protected] 4. Commercial Roofing & Contracting, Inc., [email protected] 5. Young Developers, LLC, [email protected] 6. Beaulieu Company, [email protected] 7. Greenwood Industries, [email protected] or jryan@greenwood- industries.com 8. Offshore Construction Inc., [email protected] 9. New Britain Roofing Company, Inc., [email protected] 10. Macri Roofing, Inc., [email protected] or [email protected] 11. The Garland Company, Inc., [email protected] 12. JCJ Services, LLC., [email protected] 13. Tecta America New England, [email protected] 14. Tremco Inc., [email protected] 15. Scholar Painting & Restoration, [email protected] 16. Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation, [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] 17. O. Roofing, LLC., [email protected] 18. MFB, LLC., [email protected] 19. Roofing Services of New England, [email protected] 20. Kings Roofing, [email protected] 21. The Garland Company, Inc. [email protected] or [email protected] 22. Fitz Custom Woodworking Enterprise, LLC; [email protected] 23. Augustine Builders; [email protected] 24. Gonzalez Construction, [email protected] 25. Budget Roofing, [email protected] 26. Grade A Home Improvements, LLC, [email protected] 27. Wakefield Construction, [email protected] 28. G. Donovan Associates, Inc., [email protected] 29. Gonzalez Construction, [email protected] 30. Associate Builders, Inc., [email protected] 31. Kronenberger & Sons Restoration, Inc. [email protected] or ThomasL@kronenbergersons,com or [email protected] 32. General Builders, LLC., [email protected] 33. Birchwood Builders & Remodelers, LLC., [email protected] 34. G.L Capasso, Inc., [email protected] 35. AVT Construction, Inc., [email protected]

76 36. Commercial Roofing, [email protected] 37. JHS Restoration, [email protected] 38. Barrett, Inc., [email protected] 39. R&H Roofing, [email protected] 40. CT Masons, LLC., [email protected] 41. Greenwood Industries, [email protected] 42. Northeast Building Group, [email protected] 43. Superior Seamless Roofing, [email protected] 44. Sika Corporation, [email protected] 45. All State Construction, Inc., [email protected] 46. Alliance Roofing, LLC., [email protected] 47. American Eagle Roofing, [email protected] 48. S.W. Debs, LLC., [email protected] 49. Millennium Builders, Inc., [email protected] 50. P. James Painting, LLC., [email protected] 51. J.J. S. Universal Construction Company, [email protected] 52. LMJT Development Company, [email protected] 53. Harty Construction Inc., [email protected] 54. Quality Roofing Services, Inc., [email protected], [email protected] 55. Adam Quenneville Roofing & Siding, Inc., [email protected] 56. Wave Construction Group, [email protected] 57. Pioneer Builders, [email protected]

77 MAILING RECORD

Bid No. 4061 Item: Roof Replacement at Fire Station #5

1. American Roofing Co., Inc. 357 Elm Street, West Haven, CT. 06516 2. Allied Restoration Corporation, 162 Governor St., P.O. Box 280835, East Hartford, CT. 06128-0835 3. Capeway Roofing Systems, Inc., 664 Sanford Rd., Westport, MA. 02790 4. Sherwood Roofing & Renovations, P.O. Box 398 New Britain, CT. 06050 5. Nations Roof of CT., 3402 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT. 06605 6. LARosa Building Group, LLC, 163 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT. 06450 7. Titan Roofing, 70 Orange St. Chicopee, MA. 01013 8. Hartford Restoration Services, Inc., 81 Charles St. East Hartford, CT 06108 Attn: Mike Downes 9. C&M Roofing Company, LLC, P.O. Box 307 South Windsor, CT. 06074 10. Elite Roofing, 615 West Johnson Ave, Suite 202, Cheshire, CT. 06410 attn: Renee 11. Strong Tech Roofing, 100 Main Street, Middletown, CT. 06457 12. All Seasons Commercial Roofing, 1019 Farmington, Ave., Suite 5, Bristol, CT. 06010 13. Pinnacle Roofing, 14 Valley Brook Road, West Haven, CT. 06516 14. State and City Websites

78 Tabulation Sheet Bid #4061 Roof Replacement Fire Station #5

Bidder Pricing

Total Price

G.L. Capasso, Inc $74,143.00 New Haven, CT.

Lecla Home Improvemnts & Roofing, Inc. $39,800.00 Danbury, CT.

Young Developers, LLC $63,000,00 Hamden, CT.

New Britain Roofing, Co. $39,000.00 Newington, CT.

79 RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Public Bid No. 4062, On-Call Roof, Siding, Windows and Masonry Repairs/Replacement Services for the Facilities and Energy Department

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 4062 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for the engagement of On-Call Roof, Siding, Windows and Masonry Repairs/Replacement Services for the Facilities and Energy Department and various other City Departments as deemed necessary, for a two (2) year period, with the option for an extension for two (2) additional years; and

WHEREAS, The Facilities & Energy Department at its option may select an outside firm other than those to whom an award was made when a specific expertise is warranted through a request of the City with Common Council authorization; and

WHEREAS On-Call Roof, Siding, Windows and Masonry Repairs/Replacement Services engagements may be no greater than $50,000.00 per project cost. Funding will be available for this purchase in various accounts; and

WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited and the bid was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald Newspaper, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services websites and e-mailed to fifty-seven (57) and mailed to Thirteen (13) Contractors. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any letters from the Contractors on the mailing lists who indicated that they could not respond to the bid request. The responses were received as per attached; and

WHEREAS, Responses were received as per the attached On-Call Roof, Siding, Windows and Masonry Repairs/Replacement Response List; and

WHEREAS, The bids were reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Facilities and Energy Department and the Purchasing Agent. Input was also received from the Public Works, Parks, Fire Department, and Recreation and Community Services Department who may require these services, and

WHEREAS, The solicited services are intended to select a group of prequalified Contractors to perform Roof, Siding, Windows and Masonry Repairs and Replacement. Quotes will be obtained by the Manager of the Facilities and Energy Department for individual Repairs and Replacements from the selected Companies and select the Company who issued the lowest responsible price so the work can be performed in a timely manner; and

WHEREAS, The following Contractors were selected for recommendation of a contract award; and

80 Frank Capasso & Sons, Inc. Offshore Construction, Inc. G.L. Capasso, Inc. Eagle Rivet Roof Services, Inc. Kronenberger & Sons Restoration, Inc. Plourde Enterprises New England Masonry& Roofing Company

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with the above-listed contractors for the provision of On-Call Roof, Siding, Windows and Masonry Repairs/Replacement Services for a two (2) year period, with the option for an extension for two (2) additional years per the terms and conditions of Public Bid No. 4062.

Ald. Chris Anderson Ald. Robert Smedley

Ald. Kris Rutkowski Ald. Michael Thompson

81 UNFINISHED BUSINESS MARCH 24, 2021 thru

35373 RESOLUTION Re: Establish a “Children in the Workplace” policy TABLED 03/24/2021

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