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AGENDA CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PRESENTED BY FIFTH DISTRICT COUNCIL MEMBER HON. JOHN M. DEMPSEY FOLLOWED BY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES � Minutes of Public Forum, regularly scheduled meeting and executive session of February 14, 2011. RESOLVED: That the reading of the foregoing minutes be dispensed with as copies thereof have been previously provided to each Council Member and the same be and are hereby approved. 2. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS � None 3. COUNCIL MEMBERS RESPONSE TO COMMENTS FROM PUBLIC FORUM

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STRATFORD TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MARCH 14, 2011

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4. COMMUNICATIONS, BILLS, PETITIONS, REMONSTRANCES 4.1 LETTER OF RESIGNATION � letter previously forwarded

from: Zoning Commission, alternate member � Nancy Cummings Gazaille dated: 2/23/11

RESOLVED: that the foregoing letter of resignation from Nancy Cummings Gazaille as an alternate member of the Zoning Commission be and is hereby accepted.

5. MAYOR�S REPORT, COMMITTEE REPORTS, TOWN ATTORNEY�S REPORTS 5.1 MAYOR�S REPORT 5.1.1 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

5.2 COMMITTEE REPORTS 5.2.1 ORDINANCE COMMITTEE �The Ordinance Committee conducted the public hearing

and the regularly scheduled meeting of February 28, 2011 with the following ordinances referred to Council WITHOUT recommendation:

A. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,327,000

FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 (#11-03)

Sponsored by: Stratford Town Council RESOLVED: that the second reading of the above entitled Ordinance be dispensed with as copies thereof have been received by all Council Members and the foregoing be and is hereby approved effective thirty days from passage.


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COMMITTEE REPORTS � continued B. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $550,000 FOR THE

COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF FIRE TRUCKS OF THE TOWN AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE (#11-04)

Sponsored by: Stratford Town Council RESOLVED: that the second reading of the above entitled Ordinance be dispensed with as copies thereof have been received by all Council Members and the foregoing be and is hereby approved effective thirty days from passage. 5.2.2 PENSION BOARD � The Pension Board did not conduct the regularly scheduled meeting

of February 28, 2011.

5.2.3 FINANCE AND CLAIMS COMMITTEE � The Finance and Claims Committee did not conduct a meeting during the month of February 2011.

5.2.4 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION � This Commission

conducted the regularly scheduled meeting of February 8, 2011. 5.2.5 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE � The Public Safety Committee conducted the regularly

scheduled meeting of February 15, 2011. 5.2.6 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE � This committee conducted the regularly

scheduled meeting on February 23, 2011. 5.2.7 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE � The Public Works Committee did not conduct a

meeting during the month of February 2011. 5.2.8 BUILDING NEEDS COMMITTEE � The Building Needs Committee conducted a special

meeting on February 22, 2011.


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COMMITTEE REPORTS � continued 5.2.9 SHORT BEACH COMMISSION � The Short Beach Commission conducted the regularly

scheduled meeting of February 7, 2011. 5.2.10 STRATFORD HOUSING PARTNERSHIP � The Partnership did not schedule a meeting

during the month of February 2011. 5.2.11 TAX PARTNERSHIP SCREENING COMMITTEE � The Tax Partnership Screening

Committee did not conduct a meeting during the month of February 2011. 5.2.12 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL AUTHORITY � The Water Pollution Control

Authority conducted the regularly scheduled meeting of February 28, 2011. 5.2.13 ETHICS COMMISSION � The Ethics Commission did not conduct a meeting during the

month of February 2011. 5.2.14 BOOTHE PARK COMMISSION � The Boothe Park Commission did not schedule a

meeting for the month of February 2011. 5.2.15 BOARD OF EDUCATION LIAISON COMMITTEE � The Board of Education Liaison

Committee did not conduct a meeting during the month of February 2011. 5.2.16 CONSERVATION COMMISSION � The Conservation Commission conducted the

regularly scheduled meeting of February 8, 2011. 5.2.17 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION � This subcommittee did not conduct the regularly scheduled meeting of February 22, 2011.

5.2.18 HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION � This Commission did not conduct the regularly

scheduled meeting of February 3, 2011. 5.2.19 ROOSEVELT FOREST COMMISSION � The Roosevelt Forest Commission conducted

the regularly scheduled meeting of February 10, 2011.


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COMMITTEE REPORT � continued 5.2.20 INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES COMMISSION � This Commission�s

regularly scheduled meeting of February 16, 2011 went forward. 5.2.21 WATERFRONT HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION � This Commission

conducted the regularly scheduled meeting of February 9, 2011. 5.2.22 LONGBROOK PARK COMMISSION � This Commission did not schedule or conduct a

meeting during the month of February 2011. 5.2.23 BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE � The Beautification Committee�s regularly scheduled

meeting of February 1 and special meeting of February 16, 2011 were canceled. 5.2.24 TRAFFIC AUTHORITY � The Traffic Authority conducted the regularly scheduled

meeting of February 16, 2011. 5.2.25 EMS FUNDING COMMITTEE � This committee did not conduct the regularly scheduled

meeting of February 15, 2011. 5.2.26 ARTS COMMISSION � The Arts Commission did not conduct a meeting during the

month of February 2011. 5.2.27 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE (a.k.a. Anti-blight Committee per

§ 161-7 of Stratford Town Code) � The Property Maintenance Review Committee did not conduct a meeting during the month of February 2011.

5.2.28 VETERANS� MONUMENT PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR ACADEMY HILL

� This Commission did not conduct a meeting during the month of February 2011. 5.2.29 AIRPORT NOISE ABATEMENT COMMITTEE � The Airport Noise Abatement

Committee did not conduct a meeting during the month of February 2011. 5.2.30 ECONOMIC TASK FORCE � The Economic Task Force did not meet during the month

of February 2011.


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COMMITTEE REPORT � continued 5.2.31 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT TASK FORCE � This Task Force did not conduct a

meeting during the month of February 2011. 5.3 TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT 5.3.1 CLAIMS REPORT 5.3.2 INDEMNIFICATION OF VOLUNTEERS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LITTLE LEAGUE

BUILDING. 5.3.3 AMENDMENT TO SECTION 196-3. OF CHAPTER 196 -TOW TRUCKS (#11-05)

Sponsored by: Stratford Town Council Section 196-3 (Permit Requirements) of Chapter 196 of the Stratford Town Code entitled �Tow Trucks� is hereby deleted and the following is substituted therefor: D. . Each permit holder shall have at least two (2) one (1) wrecker and one (1) flatbed capable of carrying two vehicles. Said vehicles shall be registered in the Town of Stratford. If requested of the permittee, a tow truck or a flatbed shall be at the scene within thirty (30) minutes of the call. RESOLVED: That the first reading of the above entitled Ordinance be and is hereby dispensed with as copies thereof have been previously furnished to each member of the Town Council, and that the same be adopted as a first reading and referred to the Ordinance Committee for a public hearing. 5.3.4 QUESTIONS TO THE TOWN ATTORNEY 6. QUESTIONS TO MAYOR OR STAFF


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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS and/or OLD BUSINESS 7.1 SAEP 7.2 TABLED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

7.2.1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (resolution appended as pages 13-14) �

Tabled during Council Meeting of February 9, 2009. 7.2.2 RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF INTERCHANGE 33 ON

INTERSTATE 95-PROJECT NUMBER 138-223 (tabled during meeting of Feb. 14, 2011)

Sponsored by Jason Santi, 4th District Councilman

WHEREAS, it has long been recognized that the construction of a full interchange at Exit 33 on Interstate 95 would add to the economic potential of the Route 1 and Ferry Boulevard corridors through enhanced access; and

WHEREAS, the project would replace the functionally outdated partial interchange at Exit 33 and complement the improvements on Interstate 95 which will occur with the Moses Wheeler Bridge Project; and

WHEREAS, the Town of Stratford has the opportunity to realize substantial benefits to its infrastructure through these coordinated projects and thus benefit its citizens and visitors; At the same time opening up the corridors and aiding in the development of the Stratford Army Engine plant and Shakespeare Theater,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of Stratford reaffirms its support for this project and empowers the Mayor, the Chief Elected Official of the Town of Stratford, to urge the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the Governor�s Office of the State of Connecticut to continue its work in order to successfully fund, design, and construct the full interchange at Exit 33 before the end of part of the Moses Wheeler Bridge Replacement Project.


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TABLED ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS � continued 7.2.3 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMMENDMENTS AND TRANSFERS IN THE

GENERAL FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 [Jan YTD] � tabled during meeting of February 14, 2 011

Sponsored by: The Stratford Town Council

WHEREAS: The Town of Stratford Charter 2.2.1 (e) provides that the Council shall have the power to make, alter and repeal resolutions and ordinances relative to the appropriation of Town Funds, including the transfer of funds between departments; and WHEREAS: The Town Charter 6.2.2 requires that the Council shall annually pass an appropriation ordinance for all departments of the Town and the Town Charter 6.2.3 requires that the total amount of appropriations shall not exceed the estimates of revenues; and WHEREAS: The Town Charter 6.2.5 provides that Council may by affirmative vote of seven (7) members authorize the transfer of unused balances appropriated for one purpose to another purpose, or to appropriate available revenues not included in the annual budget; and WHEREAS: It is desirable to reflect the appropriations of Town Departments accurately by transferring unused funds and appropriating available revenues from time to time; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Town Council of the Town of Stratford hereby authorizes the Finance Director to transfer funds between various departments and to appropriate available revenues as shown in exhibits A, B and C attached and made part of this resolution. (EXHIBITS A, B, AND C ARE APPENDED AS PAGES 20-21.) 7.3 TABLED APPOINTMENTS 7.3.1 VETERANS� MONUMENT PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR ACADEMY HILL

(ord. #04-04) Established May 10, 2004, at least 9 members and no more than 11 members, appointed by Town Council, 4-year terms, Chairman appointed by Town Council.

7.3.1.1 REPRESENTATIVES-AT-LARGE

RESOLVED: that _________________ of _______________________ be and is hereby appointed a representative-at-large member of the Veterans� Monument Preservation

Commission for Academy Hill. (unexpired term of James Brazzell ends May 2012) � DECEASED


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TABLED APPOINTMENTS � continued 7.3.2 STRATFORD HOUSING PARTNERSHIP � § 5-63 of Town Code. Council chairman,

with advice of Council, appoints the members of the Partnership and shall make all appointments for vacancies and unexpired portion of terms.

7.3.2.1 REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION � four-year term

RESOLVED: that _____________ of ________________ be and is hereby appointed the Planning Commission representative to the Stratford Housing Partnership. (term of John F. Caldwell ended February 22, 2006)

7.3.2.2 REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE ZONING COMMISSION OR ZONING BOARD

OF APPEALS � four-year term

RESOLVED: that _____________ of ________________ be and is hereby appointed the Zoning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals representative to the Stratford Housing Partnership. (term of Anthony Ross ended February 22, 2007)

7.3.2.3 REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY � (3

Members, 3-year terms)

(1) RESOLVED: that _____________ of ________________ be and is hereby appointed the Business Community representative to the Stratford Housing Partnership. (term of Alvin O�Neal ended February 22, 2004)

(2) RESOLVED: that _____________ of ________________ be and is hereby appointed the Business Community representative to the Stratford Housing Partnership. (term of Walter N. Harris ended February 22, 2004)

(3) RESOLVED: that _____________ of ________________ be and is hereby appointed the Business Community representative to the Stratford Housing Partnership. (term of Katherine M. O�Connor ended February 22, 1999)


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TABLED APPOINTMENTS � continued 7.3.3 DISABILITY REVIEW BOARD � appointed by Council � 2-year term of office.

RESOLVED: that _____________ of _________________ be and is hereby appointed a member of the Disability Review Board (term of Frank Scifo, M.D. expired 01/13/10)

7.3.4 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, ALTERNATE MEMBER: � 3-year term of office.

RESOLVED: that _____________ of _________________ be and is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals (term of Kenneth Secskas expired January 1, 2011)

7.3.5 PLANNING COMMISSION, ALTERNATE MEMBER: � 3-year term of office.

RESOLVED: that _____________ of _________________ be and is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Planning Commission (term of Edward Goodrich expired January 1, 2011)

7.3.6 LIBRARY BOARD � 3-year term, appointed by Town Council

A. RESOLVED: that _____________ of _________________ be and is hereby appointed a member of the Stratford Library Board (term of Elizabeth Buckmir expired January 31, 2010)

B. RESOLVED: that _____________ of _________________ be and is hereby appointed a member of the Stratford Library Board (term of Elaine Watson expired January 31, 2010)

C. RESOLVED: that _____________ of _________________ be and is hereby appointed a member of the Stratford Library Board (term of Paula S. Nizzardo expired January 31, 2010)


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TABLED APPOINTMENTS � continued 7.3.7 GREATER BRIDGEPORT REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY � appointed by Council,

2-year term � Tabled during Council meeting of December 13, 2010.

RESOLVED: that _____________ of _________________ be and is hereby appointed a member of the Greater Bridgeport Regional Planning Agency (term of Joseph Vecsey expired September 20, 2010)

7.3.8 COMMITTEES CONCURRENT WITH COUNCIL (2-YEAR APPOINTMENTS)

7.3.8.1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE, REGULAR MEMBER � per § 7-9 of Town Code: � 1 NEEDED 7.3.8.2 ECONOMIC TASK FORCE � (Ordinance 07-14 passed 5/14/07) 7.3.8.2.1 ELECTORATE MEMBERS (3 needed) 7.3.8.2.2 STRATFORD AARP MEMBER (1 needed) 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1 APPOINTMENTS 9.1.1 ASSESSEMENT APPEALS, BOARD OF � ALTERNATE MEMBERS

� 4-year term � § 5-76, appointed by Council

A. RESOLVED: that _____________ of _________________ be and is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Board of Assessment Appeals (vacant term)


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NEW BUSINESS, APPOINTMENTS � continued ASSESSEMENT APPEALS, BOARD OF � ALTERNATE MEMBERS � continued

B. RESOLVED: that _____________ of _________________ be and is hereby appointed an alternate member of the Board of Assessment Appeals (vacant term)

10. ADJOURNMENT


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Resolution By the Stratford Economic Development Commission Requesting Stratford�s Town Council To Authorize The Creation of a Stratford Economic Development Corporation

Cities and Towns throughout Connecticut, indeed the country, have utilized a unique

organization mechanism to pursue, foster, plan and cause economic development for their communities. Called Economic Development Corporations, these public/private partnership organizations have been developed to facilitate economic growth by developing programs facilitating their communities� growth.

Economic Development Corporations utilize public and private sector investment to pursue economic development success in their communities by creating programs uniquely suited to the needs of their individual communities. To that end, Economic Development Corporations develop, facilitate and pursue a variety of programs to foster, cause, encourage and support economic development, including:

Business/Industry Technical Support to foster expansion and relocation, including financial and aid, subject to the approval of local Town/City Councils

Programs to encourage housing and community development Facilitation of public/private partnerships pursuing economic development success Site Location Assistance Real Estate Acquisition and Development Planning and Zoning Consultation Grant Preparation, Writing and Administration, including fundraising for Brownfield

Redevelopment and other Economic Development Projects Liaison to Town, State, and Federal Agencies Property Management Business Promotion and Marketing Economic Development Planning

The Stratford Economic Development Commission, after studying Connecticut Economic Development Corporations has agreed that such an organization should become a primary tool for the Town of Stratford to pursue economic development success. To that end, the Commission would like to suggest the following to the Stratford Town Council:

1. The Town Council and the Mayor cause the creation of an independent, not-for-profit

Corporation called the Stratford Economic Development Corporation. 2. The Town Council, as well as the private sector, upon the Corporation�s creation of a

Program of Work should provide both initial and long term funding for the Corporation. The Program of Work could include, but should not be limited to:

i. Coordination and enhancement of Stratford�s economic development and

revitalization; ii. Promotion and marketing of economic and redevelopment opportunities;

iii. Planning and fostering economic development growth and retention;


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Resolution By the Stratford Economic Development Commission Requesting Stratford�s Town

Council To Authorize The Creation of a Stratford Economic Development Corporation � cont�d

iv. Planning, fostering and encouraging industrial, commercial and retail growth in Stratford;

v. Encouraging, designing and facilitating improvement in pedestrian facilities, traffic circulation, parking and streetscaping to improve infrastructure and image thus encouraging retail growth and improving Stratford�s quality of life;

vi. Encouraging and developing government/private sector funding/grants; vii. Focusing on, causing and administering Brownfield redevelopment.

3. The Town Council and Mayor, in partnership with the business community will appoint a Board of Directors to meet regularly to develop/pursue the goals of the Corporation. The Board would then be responsible for hiring an Executive Director of the Corporation; The Board of Directors would be responsible for governing and oversight of the Executive Director�s activities.

4. A public/private partnership between the Stratford and the private sector will be developed to fund the activities of the Economic Development Corporation.

5. The Executive Director�s initial activities would be the development of by-laws and the incorporation of the organization as a not-for-profit. The Executive Director, working under the leadership and at the behest of the Board of Directors, would be responsible for the creation of an annual program of work for presentation to the Town Council.

6. Activities by the Corporation requiring acquisition of land or bonding are under the total purview (authorization) of the Stratford Town Council.


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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,327,000 FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CAPITAL EQUIPMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011 (#11-03)

WHEREAS, an ordinance entitled �An Ordinance Appropriating $2,327,000 For Various Public Improvements In The Capital Equipment Program For Fiscal Year 2010-2011� has been

enacted by the Town Council at its meeting on November 10, 2010 (the �Original Appropriation

Ordinance�);

WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to amend the Original Appropriation Ordinance to increase the amount of the appropriation set forth therein;

BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF STRATFORD:

Section 1. The caption of the Original Appropriation Ordinance is hereby amended to increase the amount of the appropriation set forth therein by $525,000 from $2,327,000 to $2,852,000.

Section 2. Section 1 of the Original Appropriation Ordinance is hereby amended to add the line item �Fire Truck Replacement� in the amount of $525,000 under the heading �Public Safety�.

Section 3. This ordinance shall become effective thirty days after its passage pursuant to Section 2.2.9 of the Town Charter.

Enacted by Town Council: , 2011

Approved by Mayor:

Mayor Date

Notice of Passage Published: , 2011

Effective Date of Ordinance: , 2011


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AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $525,000 FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF FIRE TRUCKS OF THE TOWN AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE (#11-04)

WHEREAS, an ordinance entitled �An Ordinance Appropriating $2,327,000 for Various

Public Improvements In the Capital Equipment Program For Fiscal Year 2010-2011� has been

enacted by the Town Council at its meeting on November 10, 2010; WHEREAS, the Town Council has determined it to be in the best interest of the Town to approve additional appropriation and borrowing authorization for the Capital Equipment Program for fiscal year 2010-2011 for the costs associated with the replacement of the Town�s fire trucks

(the �Fire Truck Replacement Project�) in the amount of $525,000; WHEREAS, the Town has together herewith enacted an ordinance amending the Original Appropriation Ordinance entitled �An Ordinance Amending An Ordinance Appropriating $2,327,000 For Various Public Improvements in the Capital Equipment Program For Fiscal Year 2010-2011� by which the Town increased the amount of appropriation for the Capital Equipment

Program for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 from $2,327,000 to $2,852,000 for purposes of adding the Fire Truck Replacement Project; BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF STRATFORD:

Section 1. To meet the appropriation of $525,000 necessary to fund the Fire Truck Replacement Project and finance such additional costs and expenses related thereto, as the Mayor and the Director of Finance shall approve for the funding of necessary and appropriate financing and/or issuance costs including, but not limited to legal, advisory, credit enhancement, trustee, underwriters� discount and printing and administrative expenses, $525,000 bonds of the Town may be issued maturing not later than the twentieth year after their date (the �Bonds�).

Section 2. The Bonds may be issued in one or more series as determined by the Mayor and

the Director of Finance. The amount of Bonds of each series to be issued shall be fixed by the Mayor and the Director of Finance in the amount necessary to meet the Town�s share of the cost of

the Project determined after considering the estimated amounts and timing of State and Federal grants-in-aid for the Project, provided that the total amount of Bonds to be issued shall not be less than an amount which will provide funds sufficient with other funds available for such purpose to pay the principal of and the interest on all temporary borrowings in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of the Bonds outstanding at the time of the issuance thereof, and to pay for costs of issuance of the Bonds. The Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form, be executed in the name and on behalf of the Town by the facsimile or manual signatures of the Mayor and the Director of Finance, bear the Town seal or a facsimile thereof, be certified by a bank or trust company, which bank or trust company may be designated the registrar and transfer agent, be payable at a bank or trust company, and be approved as to their legality by Pullman & Comley, LLC, Attorneys-at-Law. The Bonds shall be general obligations of the Town and each of the Bonds shall recite that every


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requirement of law relating to its issue has been duly complied with, that such Bond is within every debt and other limit prescribed by law, and that the full faith and credit of the Town are pledged to the payment of the principal thereof and interest thereon. The Town shall levy taxes in each year to meet principal and interest due and payable on the Bonds issued pursuant to this ordinance.

Section 3. The Mayor and Director of Finance are hereby authorized to determine the aggregate principal amount of the Bonds of each series to be issued, the annual installments of principal, date, maturity, prices, interest rates whether fixed or floating, form, redemption provisions, if any, the certifying registrar and transfer agent, the manner of sale or other terms and conditions of the Bonds, including the terms of any reserve that might be established as authorized herein, and whether any of the Bonds issued will be issued as taxable bonds, all in such a manner as the Mayor and Director of Finance shall determine to be in the best interests of the Town and in accordance with the General Statutes of Connecticut, Revision of 1958, as amended (the �Connecticut General

Statutes�), and to take such actions and to execute such documents, or designate other officials or employees of the Town to take such actions and to execute such documents, as deemed to be necessary or advisable and in the best interests of the Town by the Mayor and Director of Finance in order to issue, sell and deliver the Bonds.

Section 4. The Bonds shall be sold by the Mayor and the Director of Finance in a competitive offering or by negotiation in their discretion. If sold in a competitive offering, the Bonds shall be sold at not less than par and accrued interest on the basis of the lowest net or true interest cost to the Town. If the Bonds are sold by negotiation, the provisions of the bond purchase agreement shall be approved by the Mayor and Director of Finance.

Section 5. The Mayor and the Director of Finance are authorized to make temporary borrowings in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of the Bonds. Notes evidencing such borrowings shall be signed by the Mayor and the Director of Finance, have the seal of the Town affixed, be payable at a bank or trust company designated by the Mayor and the Director of Finance, be approved as to their legality by Pullman & Comley, LLC, Attorneys-at-Law, and be certified by a bank or trust company designated by the Mayor and the Director of Finance pursuant to Section 7-373 of the Connecticut General Statutes. The Notes shall be issued with maturity dates which comply with the provisions of the Connecticut General Statutes governing the issuance of such notes, as the same may be amended from time to time. The notes shall be general obligations of the Town and each of the notes shall recite that every requirement of law relating to its issue has been duly complied with, that such note is within every debt and other limit prescribed by law, and that the full faith and credit of the Town are pledged to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon. The net interest cost on such notes, including renewals thereof, and the expense of preparing, issuing and marketing, to the extent paid from the proceeds of such renewals or the Bonds, may be included as a cost of the Project. Upon the sale of the Bonds, the proceeds thereof, to the extent required, shall be applied forthwith to the payment of the principal of and the interest on any such notes then outstanding or shall be deposited with a bank or trust company in trust for such purpose.

Section 6. The Town hereby expresses its official intent pursuant to Section 1.150-2 of the Federal Income Tax Regulations, Title 26 (the �Regulations�), to reimburse expenditures paid prior to

and anytime after the date of passage of this ordinance in the maximum amount and for the Project


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with the proceeds of bonds, notes, or other obligations (�Bonds�) authorized to be issued by the Town.

The Bonds shall be issued to reimburse such expenditures not later than 18 months after the date of the expenditure or the substantial completion of the project, or such later date the Regulations may authorize. The Town hereby certifies that the intention to reimburse as expressed herein is based upon its reasonable expectations as of this date. The Director of Finance or her designee is authorized to pay project expenses in accordance herewith pending the issuance of reimbursement bonds, and to amend this declaration.

Section 7. The Mayor and Director of Finance are hereby authorized, if they determine it is in the Town�s best interests, to acquire, on behalf of the Town, bond insurance or other forms of credit

enhancement guaranteeing the Bonds on such terms as the Mayor and Director of Finance determine to be appropriate, such terms to include, but not be limited to, those relating to fees, premiums and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with such credit enhancement, the terms of payment of such expenses and costs and such other undertakings as the issuer of the credit enhancement shall require; and the Mayor and Director of Finance, if they determine that it is appropriate, are authorized, on the Town�s behalf, to grant security to the issuer of the credit enhancement to secure the Town�s

obligations arising under the credit enhancement, including the establishment of a reserve from proceeds of the Bonds.

Section 8. The Mayor and the Director of Finance are hereby authorized, on behalf of the Town, to enter into agreements or otherwise covenant for the benefit of bondholders to provide information on an annual or other periodic basis to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (�MSRB�) and to provide notices to the MSRB of material events as enumerated in Securities and

Exchange Commission Exchange Act Rule 15c2-12, as amended, as may be necessary, appropriate or desirable to effect the sale of the Bonds and notes authorized by this ordinance. Any agreements or representations to provide information to the MSRB made prior hereto are hereby confirmed, ratified and approved.

Section 9. The Mayor and Director of Finance are hereby authorized to apply for and accept any available State or Federal grant in aid of the financing of the Projects, and to take all action necessary or proper in connection therewith.

Section 10. The Mayor and Director of Finance in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, are hereby authorized to allocate any unused bond proceeds to public improvements previously authorized by the Town Council for bonding, consistent with the applicable tax and other laws, as deemed necessary or advisable and in the best interests of the Town by the Mayor and Director of Finance.

Section 11. It is hereby found and determined that the estimated period of utility for the Project is at least twenty years.

Section 12. This ordinance shall become effective thirty days after its passage pursuant to Section 2.2.9 of the Town Charter.

Enacted by Town Council: , 2011


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Approved by Mayor:

Mayor Date

Notice of Passage Published: , 2011

Effective Date of Ordinance: , 2011


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FY2011 [Jan YTD] Interdepartmental Budget Transfers / Appropriations

Exhibit A: Inter-Departmental Budget Transfers - From To REVENUES: Revenue Revenue 01100 General Fund Revenue $ - 01551 Board of Education $ - Total $ - $ - Net Impact $ - Inter-Departmental Budget Transfers - To From EXPENSES: Expense Expense 01103 6003 HR - Payroll Reg $ 8,000 01109 6419 Agencies - South End Community Center $ 10,000 01111 6003 Planning - Payroll Reg $ 6,000 01151 6602 Contingency - Anticipated Expense $ 435,000 01151 6603 Contingency - Contract Settlements $ 150,000 01151 6634 Contingency - Heart Bill - Payroll $ 14,000 01151 6635 Contingency - Heart Bill - Settlement $ 12,000 01151 6636 Contingency - Misc. Self Insurance $ 150,000 01251 6055 Employee Benefits - 401a Retirement Plan $ 68,000 01251 6058 Employee Benefits - Uniform Maintenance $ 44,000 01251 6060 Employee Benefits - Police/Fire Annuity $ 36,000 01302 6003 Finance Accounting - Payroll Reg $ 30,000 01358 6003 Economic Development - Payroll Reg $ 49,000 01358 6502 Economic Development - Advertising $ 9,000 01404 6003 PW Engineering - Payroll Reg $ 90,000 01405 6003 PW Highway - Auto Maintenance $ 33,000 01406 6003 PW Garage - Payroll Reg $ 21,000 01407 6003 PW Parks - Payroll Reg $ 87,000 01407 6003 PW Parks - Payroll - Overtime $ 160,000 01408 6003 PW Refuse - Payroll - OT Contractual $ 44,000 01461 6003 Fire Admin - Payroll Reg $ 26,000 01463 6003 Fire Prevention - Payroll Reg $ 35,000 01473 6003 Police Investigation - Payroll Reg $ 80,000 01474 6003 Police Patrol - Payroll Reg $ 30,000 01475 6020 Dispatch - Payroll - Overtime $ 180,000 01475 6003 Dispatch - Payroll Reg $ 150,000 01476 6003 Police Records - Payroll Reg $ 16,000


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01478 6003 Police Prof Standards - Payroll Reg $ 35,000 Total $ 1,004,000 $ 1,004,000 Net Impact $ - Exhibit B: From To Appropriate Excess Revenues: Revenue Expense 01100 General Fund Revenue $ - 01___ _____________________ $ - Total $ - $ - Net Impact $ - Exhibit C: From To Appropriate Police Private Duty Revenues: Revenue Expense 01474 4314 Police Private Duty Revenue $ - 01474 6015 Police Private Duty Expense $ - Total $ - $ - Net Impact $ -

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