CITY of DANBURY ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Discover Danbury TABLE of CONTENTS from the DESK of the MAYOR

CITY of DANBURY ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Discover Danbury TABLE of CONTENTS from the DESK of the MAYOR

es t. 1889 discoverdiscover DANBURY CITY OF DANBURY ANNUAL REPORT 2019 discover DANBURY TABLE OF CONTENTS FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR From the Desk of the Mayor ......................................................................................................... 1 City Line 311........................................................................................................................... 2 Prescription Discount Cards ........................................................................................................ 2 Organization Chart.................................................................................................................... 3 Office of the Mayor .................................................................................................................. 4 City Council ............................................................................................................................ 5 Business Advocacy .................................................................................................................... 6 Legislative Assistant .................................................................................................................. 7 Registrar ................................................................................................................................ 7 Town Clerk ............................................................................................................................. 8 Treasurer ............................................................................................................................... 9 Department of Finance ........................................................................................................... 9-12 Risk Management .............................................................................................................13 Tax Assessor’s Office ..........................................................................................................14 Tax Collector ...................................................................................................................15 Purchasing Department ......................................................................................................16 Information Technology ......................................................................................................17 Human Resources ....................................................................................................................18 Danbury Residents, Businesses, and Visitors, Corporation Counsel ................................................................................................................19 Public Works ..................................................................................................................... 20-21 This year’s Annual Report is your source for the latest happenings in your municipal government. This report highlights our Highway Department .........................................................................................................22 completed projects from the 2018/2019 fiscal year and details some of our upcoming plans. Parks Maintenance Division .................................................................................................23 Forestry Division ..............................................................................................................23 Our city is the model of growth and innovation for our state. Danbury has once again been ranked as “One of the Safest Cities in Equipment Maintenance Division ..........................................................................................23 Connecticut,” with crime rates dropping by 13% since the beginning of 2019. We were also reaffirmed with AAA Bond rankings, Public Utilities Division ......................................................................................................24 meaning Danbury continues to maintain a financially stable outlook. These are not recognitions that we receive by accident; we Construction Services ........................................................................................................25 achieve these honors by working as a team with leaders and various departments to address our biggest challenges, while remaining City Engineer ..................................................................................................................26 fiscally responsible. Public Buildings ................................................................................................................27 Police Department ...................................................................................................................28 We have had more small business owners choose Danbury as their new home thanks to our ‘Open for Business’ motto. In fact, we Fire Department ......................................................................................................................29 cut the ribbon on more than 900 new businesses last year. We work closely with business owners and developers, while keeping the Community Risk Reduction ........................................................................................................30 needs of our diverse community in mind. Emergency Management ............................................................................................................31 Planning & Zoning ...................................................................................................................32 We support Danbury arts and culture by encouraging creativity through programs such as the Cultural Alliance’s Accessible Arts Building Department ................................................................................................................33 Program, now showcasing 20 local artists in five venues including City Hall. We completed one part of a special project that installed Parks & Recreation ...................................................................................................................34 graphic wraps on downtown electrical boxes, turning them into artwork from local artists specifically in our downtown corridor Danbury Public Library .............................................................................................................35 where you can find both murals and a sculpture garden. There are new development plans for Main Street, many of which have Department of Permit Coordination ..............................................................................................36 already taken flight, as well as streetscaping work set to begin soon, that will further revitalize the heart of our city. Unified Neighborhood Inspection Team ..........................................................................................37 Elderly Services .......................................................................................................................38 Our school funding continues to be a concern for many residents, parents and teachers. As a former teacher I know the struggles Health & Human Services ...........................................................................................................39 our schools face on a daily basis, and as your Mayor, I know how much a cut in state funding can affect each student and teacher at Veterans Affair ........................................................................................................................40 every level. For this reason, I work hard to provide our schools with a budget increase every year. This year, I pushed for a $5 million Airport .................................................................................................................................41 increase to the education budget. This figure does not include the millions of dollars that we spend each year for school upkeep and Richter Park ...................................................................................................................... 42-43 upgrades. Tarrywile Park ........................................................................................................................44 Ives Concert Park ............................................................................................................... 45-46 Our Public Works and Highway Departments are working hard to keep up with the harsh winters that have left many roads in need Danbury Museum & Historical Society/Authority ............................................................................47 of repairs and extra maintenance. As a result, we reviewed all available sources of funding for roadwork, and developed a pay-as-you- Boards & Commissions ........................................................................................................ 48-49 go capital program. This has allowed me to increase this year’s paving budget by nearly 60% or $4.5 million extra dollars. We are Ordinance ........................................................................................................................ 50-51 milling and paving at a pace that will address the needs of several roads and neighborhoods. Telephone Directory ................................................................................................................53 The city’s dedicated staff are what make Danbury a great place to live, work, be educated, and do business. It is through teamwork with our employees,

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