Regular Meeting of the Common Council

Wednesday, September 23, 20207:00 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 AUGUST 12, 2020 REGULAR MEETING.Minutes

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

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PETITIONS

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

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTS AND LEGISLATIVECOMMITTEES:

A. RE: CLAIMS FOR INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.Report

B. CITY PLAN COMMISSION RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 35163. RE: REMOVAL OF THECHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MONUMENT FROM MCCABE PARK.ReportOriginal Petition

C. RE: SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT.ReportTabulation Sheet

D. COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES RESPONSE TO ITEM NO.35162. RE: DEMOGRAPHICS OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN WORKFORCE.ReportWorkforce DataOriginal PetitionAA Plan

E. SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 35211. RE: AIRVENTILATION SYSTEM AT CITY HALL REGARDING CORONA VIRUS.ReportOriginal Petition

REPORTS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE

F. STANDING CLAIMS SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION. RE: SETTLEMENT OFCLAIMS.Report

G. COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING RECOMMENDATION FORITEM NO. 35180. RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT WITH 27-31 GLEN STREET,LLC T0 LEASE ELEVEN (11) PARKING SPACES AT THE ARCH STREET PARKADELOCATED AT 140 ARCH STREET. Report

RESOLUTIONS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE

1. ITEM NO. 35180-2. RE: AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT WITH 27-31 GLEN STREET,LLC T0 LEASE ELEVEN (11) PARKING SPACES AT THE ARCH STREET PARKADE

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LOCATED AT 140 ARCH STREET. D. SALERNOResolution

NEW RESOLUTIONS

2. RE: DIGITAL FORENSIC EXTRACTION TOOL SYSTEM FOR CELLULAR PHONES TOBE UTILIZED BY THE NEW BRITAIN POLICE INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU. H. DYSON,W. PABON, R. REYES, E. SANCHEZ, F. SANTIAGO, I. SANCHEZ, R. SMEDLEYResolution

3. RE: COMMUNITY BASED EXERCISE PROGRAM - ZUMBA GOLD FOR SENIORS. C.OSBORN, R. SMEDLEYResolution

4. EVERY KID COUNTS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. RE: COMPREHENSIVE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AT VARIOUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITES WITHIN NEWBRITAIN. R. REYES, D. SALERNO, I. SANCHEZ, F. SANTIAGO, R. SMEDLEYResolution

5. EVERY KID COUNTS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. RE: COMPREHENSIVE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING AT LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. R. REYES, D.SALERNO, I. SANCHEZ, F. SANTIAGO, R. SMEDLEYResolution

6. EVERY KID COUNTS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. RE: COMPREHENSIVE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMING AT DILORETO, HOLMES AND VANCE ELEMENTARYSCHOOLS. R. REYES, D. SALERNO, I. SANCHEZ, F. SANTIAGO, R. SMEDLEYResolution

7. RE: FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 BUDGET TRANSFER AND AMENDMENT - GENERALFUND. K. ROSADOResolution

8. RE: APPROVAL OF STATE FUNDING FOR CONTROL OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTEDDISEASES THROUGH AWARENESS, IDENTIFICATION, TREATMENT ANDINTERVENTION. C. OSBORN, R. SMEDLEYResolution

9. RE: FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT WITHIN THE CITY'S HEALTHPER CAPITA SPECIAL REVENUE FUND ACCOUNT STRUCTURE. R. SMEDLEY, C.OSBORNResolution

10. RE: APPROVAL OF FUNDING FOR THE IMMUNIZATION ACTION PLAN GRANTFROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. R. SMEDLEY, C. OSBORNResolution

11. RE: STATE FUNDING OF $49,835 FOR BIOTERRORISM PLANNING PROGRAM. C.OSBORN, R. SMEDLEY

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12. PUBLIC BID NO. 4034. RE: PURCHASE OF SAND FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROLFOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. A. AYALON, K. RUTKOWSKIResolutionE-Mailing RecordTabulation Sheet

13. ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES. RE: $17,500 TO COMPREHENSIVEENVIRONMENTAL INC. FOR MANDATED DAM AND DIKE INSPECTIONS FOR THEPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. D. SALERNO, E. SANCHEZResolution

14. RE; BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CAPACITY, MANAGEMENT,OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE (CMOM) PROGRAM RELATED TO SANITARYSEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM. A. AYALON, K. RUTKOWSKIResolution

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REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AUGUST 12, 2020

Mayor Pro Tempore Kristian Rosado called the Meeting of the Common Council to order at 9:04 p.m.

on Wednesday, the 12th of August 2020 in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall.

Eleven members were present at roll call: Ald. Rosado, Pabon, Smedley, E. Sanchez, Santiago,

Anderson, Beloin-Saavedra, Dyson, Osborn, Thompson and Salerno. Four members were absent: Ald. Ayalon, Reyes, Rutkowski and I. Sanchez.

The invocation was given by City Clerk, Mark H. Bernacki: O God, our Heavenly Father, This is the time of year people enjoy the summer and take advantage of the time off to spend with family and friends. As COVID-19 has dramatically altered our lifestyles and put many travel plans or social gatherings on hold please provide the guidance in finding a cure so life will return to normal where we can go back to work, back to school, and back to routines that have made this nation great. We ask this in Thy name. Amen.

The pledge to the flag was led by Mayor Pro Tempore Kristian Rosado.

Mayor Pro Tempore Kristian Rosado congratulated Mayor Stewart and her husband Dominic on the birth of their baby girl and hopes she is resting and relaxing.

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 10, 2020, June 24, 2020, July 8, 2020 and the Special Meetings of June 4, 2020, June 13, 2020 and June 24, 2020, seconded by Ald. Smedley. So voted.

Ald. Salerno moved to amend the Agenda by substituting 35170 (1), by removing items 16 and 19, and by adding 35187 (20), seconded by Ald. Smedley. Roll call vote – all members present voted in favor.

PETITIONS

35188 ALD. SALERNO FOR EVALUATING THE NEED OF SIGNAGE FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

INDIVIDUALS IN THE AREA OF JONES DRIVE AND BEECHWOOD DRIVE. REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.

35189 ALD. SALERNO FOR CONDUCTING A TRAFFIC STUDY AT THE INTERSECTION OF

MONROE, ELLIS AND GLEN STREETS. REFERRED TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS.

35190 ALD. AYALON FOR CONDUCTING A STUDY PERTAINING TO FLOOD DANGER IN

THE AREA OF RIDGEWOOD STREET. REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.

35191 ALD. SANTIAGO FOR DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE NUMBER OF

COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST THE PROPERTY AT 43 OSGOOD AVENUE, FORMER ISRAEL PUTNAM SCHOOL, WITHIN THE PAST TEN (10) YEARS. REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND BUILDING SERVICES.

35192 ALD. SANTIAGO FOR PROVIDING DETAILED INFORMATION ON THE STATUS AND

DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE OF THE 27.3 ACRES LOCATED IN THE PINNACLE PARK SUBDIVISION CONVEYED TO POLAMER PRECISION, INC. REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

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35193 ALD. SANTIAGO FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING THE NUMBER OF CITY RESIDENTS THAT ARE OR ARE CLOSE TO BECOMING HOMELESS AND THE CITY’S ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS THAT MAY BE LOSING HOUSING DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. REFERRED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES.

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt the Consent Agenda, seconded by Ald. Santiago. Roll call

vote – all members present voted in favor.

CONSENT AGENDA CITY CLERK

35167 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

Bee, Joanna

Contract Services of CT LLC by Atty Robert F. Cohen

Rodriguez, Lizzette by Atty. Aaron Jainchill

Webb, Lamonia by Atty. Molly Martin Mark H. Bernacki City Clerk

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 35168 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

35169 RE: SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

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 four (4) Surplus Hand Stream Lights. 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

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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 Surplus Hand Stream Lights were old and were not working properly. Because of the age of the

Hand Stream Lights parts to make the needed repairs to get them to work properly were no longer available. Firefighters utilized the Hand Stream Lights in situations where lights were needed to help fight fires or other emergency situations. The Hand Stream Lights were deemed surplus and sold off.

The money received for the sale of the Surplus Hand Stream Lights was deposited into the City’s

General Fund Account, 001624005-4481, General and Administrative, Sale of Property. The highest bidders for the auctioned of the Surplus Hand Stream Lights for the month of July 2020

are on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. It indicates the buyer, their address, number of bids received and the dollar amount received for the sale of the Surplus Hand Stream Lights that were sold.

The dollar amount that the City received for the on-line auction sale of the Surplus Hand Stream Lights

was $106.00.

Jack Pieper Purchasing Agent

BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS 35110-1 RE: SURVEILLANCE OF INTERSECTION OF GOVERNOR STREET AND CORBIN

AVENUE

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

A site survey of the petitioned area was conducted. The area consists of residential properties, apartments and the Hospital for Special Care with Corbin Avenue being wide, straight and having excellent sight lines through the length of the petitioned area. The area was checked for correct traffic control signage and all was found to meet MUTCD standards. A check of past motor vehicle stops in the area was conducted finding that there have been twenty-one (21) stops conducted within the petitioned area since January 2020 with three (3) infractions, four (4) summons and fourteen (14) warnings having been issued. No complaints were received by NBPD regarding traffic related issues. Officers were also assigned to monitor the intersection for stop sign violations. It was noted that the majority of vehicles stop appropriately for the posted stop signs. Finally, speed data collection was conducted within the petitioned area for vehicles traveling northbound. Due to the layout of the roadway, southbound data could not be collected. Data was collected for eleven (11) consecutive days and the following was obtained: Northbound (33,633 vehicles recorded): Average speed: 32mph 85

th Percentile Speed: 43mph

Although speeds were found to be in excess of the posted speed limit (25 miles-per-hour), based on

road conditions and sight lines they are not reckless. The compliance with stop signs was observed to be reasonable and the lack of traffic volume does not support the need for a traffic control signal at this intersection. Based on these factors Sgt. Michael Cummiskey recommended that the request for a stop light be denied, but that the New Britain Police Department will continue to engage in enforcement in the petitioned area and monitor for any significant changes in traffic patterns.

The Board voted to deny petition # 35110 for a stop light, but that the New Britain Police Department

continue to engage in enforcement in the petitioned area and monitor for any significant changes in traffic patterns.

David Polletta Clerk of the Board

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35111-1 RE: MONITORING OF ATV AND MOTORCYCLE ACTIVITY IN THE AREA OF LINCOLN STREET

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

leave to report the following: A query was conducted of past motor vehicle enforcement within the petitioned. It was found that since

January 2020, 28 motor vehicle stops were conducted within the petitioned area, none involving motorcycles or ATV’s. A query was conducted of motor vehicle complaints from residents and none involved motorcycles or ATV’s. Finally a query of complaints from residents regarding noise from motor vehicles was conducted and it was found that 1 was received regarding a car revving its engine in a driveway.

Numerous directed patrols were conducted by officers on all three primary shifts and no officers

reported any observed or reported issues regarding motorcycles or ATV’s. In addition to the efforts of patrol officers, dedicated teams of officers have been assigned to address illegal ATV operation within the city resulting in at least (50) fifty ATV’s being seized and their owners/operators being charged accordingly. The New Britain Police Department has also engaged in a Public Service Announcements through Social media platforms educating the public about the illegalities of ATV operation. Though there are no officially lodged complaints from residents and no observed issues involving motorcycles or ATV’s in the area, Sergeant Michael Cummiskey recommended that this petition be approved. Officers will continue to monitor traffic and conduct enforcement activities in this area.

The Board voted to approve petition # 35111 for officers to continue to monitor traffic and conduct

enforcement activities in this area.

David Polletta Clerk of the Board

35136-1 RE: NO PARKING ANYTIME RESTRICTION ON SOUTH SIDE OF KONSTIN PLACE

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

A check for prior parking complaints was conducted. Since 2017 five parking complaints were

received. These complaints consisted of one in 2017, one in 2018 and three in 2019, with most being in response to vehicles blocking fire hydrants. It was observed that there is a hydrant located between #23 and #27 Konstin Place.

A check of the area on all three primary shifts was conducted. It was observed that the number of

vehicles which park on the street is not excessive. It was observed while on scene that the road narrows as it approached the entrance to the condo complex at the end of the road. Based on the width of the roadway it is likely that during winter months, this area would become very narrowed and would make accessing the condos difficult if not impossible for large vehicles such as ambulances and fire apparatus. It should be noted that the condo complex is private property with any parking issues occurring within the complex needing to be handled by the property owner or their representative.

Based upon the narrowing of the road and location of the nearest fire hydrant, Sergeant Cummiskey

recommended that parking restrictions be put into place. It was recommended that a NO PARKING ANY TIME restriction be put into place on the south side of Konstin Place beginning approximately 10 feet west of the hydrant located adjacent to #23 and extend eastward to the property line of the condo complex.

Sergeant Michael Cummiskey recommended that this petition be approved and the above described

parking restrictions implemented with signage being installed by Public Works Traffic Division.

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The board voted to approve petition # 35136 for a NO PARKING ANY TIME restriction be put into place on the south side of Konstin Place beginning approximately 10 feet west of the hydrant located

adjacent to #23 and extend eastward to the property line of the condo complex.

David Polletta Clerk of the Board

35153-1 RE: INSTALLATION OF NO PARKING ANYTIME SIGN NEAR 82/88 BRITTANY FARMS ROAD

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

leave to report the following: A site survey of the location found that there is currently no parking permitted from the referenced

CTFastrak sign to the referenced entrance/exit for 82/88 Brittany Farms Road, with signage indicating this restriction being mounted on the same post as the Fastrak Bus stop sign. Based on observed oil stains on the roadway, it is evident that vehicles have parked within the no parking zone in the past. It was noted that visibility would be significantly impacted if vehicles park in this area. A check of past parking complaints addressed at this location found 8 parking violations at this location have been addressed with parking tickets since January 1

st, 2020.

Although the petitioned area already restricts parking, Sergeant Michael Cummiskey recommended

that this petition be approved and a “No Parking Any Time” sign be installed between the existing No Parking Sign and the driveway to 82/88 Brittany Farms Road to enhance the visibility of the no parking restriction.

The Board voted to approve petition # 35153 and a “No Parking Any Time” sign be installed between

the existing No Parking Sign and the driveway to 82/88 Brittany Farms Road to enhance the visibility of the no parking restriction.

David Polletta Clerk of the Board

RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 35166-1 RE: SUMMER PROGRAMMING SAFETY MEASURES AND PARTICIPATION RATES FOR

PROGRAMS

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

In response to the City Council’s Petition # 35166, the Recreation and Community Services

Department has provided the attached* information regarding summer programming safety measures and participation rates/enrollment.

*Attachments on file in the Town Clerk’s Office.

Erik Barbieri

NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS

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35170 RE: AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO CREATE A POLICE CIVILIAN REVIEW BOARD

Proposed amendment on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. Ald. Dyson moved to accept and refer to the Consolidated Committee, seconded by Ald. Pabon. So

voted. Approved August 17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart.

35171 RE: TURF PRODUCTS, CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TORO GROUND MASTER MOWER FOR THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, STANLEY GOLF COURSE

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 Turf Products, Corporation Toro 1 $66,777.33 Enfield, CT. Grounds Master Mower

WHEREAS, The New Britain Recreation and Community Services Department requested the purchase of one (1) new Toro Grounds Master Mower utilizing the Sourcewell Contract award # 062117-TTC; and

WHEREAS, The New Toro Grounds Master Mower will replace an existing Grounds Mower that the Stanley Golf Course has been utilizing since 2012 to cut grass on the golf course during the golfing season. The new Toro Grounds Master Mower will have five (5) mower decks and provide a more efficient and higher quality cut; and

WHEREAS, Funding for this purchase is available within the Recreation and Community Services Department, Stanley Golf Course’s account number 201420101-5740, Stanley Golf Course Fund, Other Miscellaneous Equipment; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $66,777.33 to Turf Products, Corporation of Enfield, CT. for the purchase of one (1) new Toro Grounds Master Mower for the New Britain Recreation and Community Services Department, Stanley Golf Course, utilizing the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Price contract award # 062117-TTC. Ald. Richard Reyes Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Iris Sanchez Ald. Francisco Santiago Ald. Robert Smedley

Ald. Smedley moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Thompson. So voted. Approved August 17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart. 35172 RE: KOVACS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR THE MODIFICATIONS AT THE

UTILITIES DIVISION’S STEELE STREET PUMP STATION

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. 4030 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for Modifications at the Utilities Division’s Steele Street Pump Station; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for the Installation, piping and rewiring of the pumps and all required

modifications to the Steele Street Pump Station, in the Public Works Department, Utilities Division’s account number 9303501100-5897, Water Capital Improvements Fund; 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 twelve (12) Water Pump Contactors. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any e-mails or letters from the Water Pump Contractors on the attached e-mailing list 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 Kovacs Construction Corporation of Oxford, CT who submitted the lowest responsible bid and met all of the bid specifications for the Modifications at the Steele Street Pump Station; and

WHEREAS, The bid results were presented to the Water Commission at their July 16, 2020 meeting.

At this meeting they approved the Deputy Director’s recommendation to award the bid for the Modifications at the Utilities Division’s Steele Street Pump Station to Kovacs Construction Corporation of Oxford, CT.; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a

Purchase Order for $443,700.00 and enter into a contract with Kovacs Construction Corporation of Oxford, CT., for the Modifications at the Utilities Division’s Steele Street Pump Station per the terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 4030.

Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Emmanuel Sanchez

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Pabon. So voted. Approved August 17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart.

35173 RE: OTTO ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE HUNDRED

AND FOUR (504) ROLL-OUT TRASH AND RECYCLING CONTAINERS

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 Public Works Department is responsible for the management and maintenance of

approximately 45,000 trash and recycling containers used by residents for the weekly and bi-weekly collections of trash and recycling; and

WHEREAS, every month over 30 trash or recycling containers on average need to be replaced, or

repairs made to them due to broken lids, broken wheels, and other issues and is a daily work occurrence for the Public Works staff; and

WHEREAS, The City is a member of the (CRCOG) which among other services provides cooperative

bidding for seventy-two (72) Municipalities, Boards of Education and Government Agencies within the State of Connecticut; and

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WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2-538 (a), a purchase order is requested by the Public Works Department to purchase 504 Roll-out Trash and Recycling Containers utilizing CRCOG’s Contract Award #701 as follows; and

Supplier Item Qty. Unit Price Total Price

Otto Environmental Systems, LLC Charlotte, NC.

Roll-Out Trash

Containers

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$48.28/Container

$17,091.12

(Includes shipping)

Roll-Out Recycling Containers

150

$48.28/Container

$7,242.00

(Includes Shipping)

WHEREAS, The City’s current Roll-Out Trash Containers were purchased from Otto Environmental

Systems, LLC per the City’s Public Bids in 2010, 2014 and 2016, they were the lowest bidder and meet all of the bid specifications for the Roll-Out Trash Containers. In 2018 and 2020 additional Roll out Containers were purchased for the Public Works Department utilizing the CROG’s Contract Award; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for this purchase in the Public Works Department’s account number 001315004-5659, Sanitation, Operating Material and Supplies; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $24,333.12 to Otto Environmental Systems, LLC of Charlotte, NC for the purchase of five hundred and four (504) Roll-Out Trash and Recycling Containers.

Ald. Aram Ayalon Ald. Kris Rutkowski

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Thompson. So voted. Approved August

17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart. 35174 RE: FFF ENTERPRISES FOR THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT HUNDRED (800) DOSES OF

INFLUENZA VACCINES FOR THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, NURSING 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 Cooperative Purchasing Plan for the New Britain Health Department, Nursing Division:

Supplier Description Quantity Unit Price Total Price

FFF Enterprises Influenza Vaccines 800 Doses $17.29 $13,832.00 Temecula, CA. WHEREAS, The New Britain Health Department, Nursing Division, requested the purchase of eight

hundred (800) Doses of Influenza Virus Vaccine utilizing the State of Connecticut Contract Award, 17PSX0052; and

WHEREAS, The Health Department’s primary objective is to promote good health and prevent

disease. The Health Department does this by providing influenza vaccinations to all individuals interested in receiving this service; and

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WHEREAS, FFF Enterprises has provide the Influenza Virus Vaccines to the Health Department, Nursing Division, since 2017 utilizing the State of Connecticut Contract Award pricing; and

WHEREAS, FFF Enterprises requests that a purchase order be issued to them prior to September 15,

2020 for the upcoming flu season. This will enable FFF Enterprises to produce an adequate supply of influenza vaccinations and have them delivered to the Health Department prior to the commencement of the inoculation program, October through mid-November; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for this purchase within the Health Department’s Account Number,

001522002-5336, Nursing, Other Purchasing Services; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a

purchase order for $13,832.00 to FFF Enterprises of Temecula, CA for the purchase of eight hundred (800) Doses of Influenza Vaccines for the Health Department, Nursing Division, utilizing the State of Connecticut‘s Cooperative Purchasing Plan, Contract Award # 17PSX0052.

Ald. Colin Osborn Ald. Robert Smedley

Ald. Smedley moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Thompson. So voted. Approved August

17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart.

35175 RE: CARLSEN SYSTEMS, LLC FOR THE PURCHASED OF THREE (3) NEW OZONE INJECTION PUMPS 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-

541 a purchase order was requested by the Public Works Department, Utilities Division, for the Purchase of three (3) new Ozone Injection Water Pumps at the Filtration Plant:

Supplier Item Qty. Unit Price Total Price Carlsen Systems,LLC. Ozone Injection 3 5,766.67 $17,300.01 Woodbridge, CT. Pumps WHEREAS, The Public Works Department, Utilities Division, requested a purchase order for three (3)

new Ozone Injection Pumps for their Filtration Plant because the existing Ozone Injection Pumps at this location have seals that are leaking water and are obsolete. Because of the age of the Ozone Injection Pumps parts are no longer available to make the needed repairs; and

WHEREAS, The new Ozone Injection Pumps will fit on the existing skid where the old Ozone Injection

Pumps are located on. Carlsen Systems, LLC is the sole source vendor in Connecticut for these new Ozone Injection Pumps that will fit on the existing skid; and

WHEREAS, The Public Works Department, Utilities Division will be removing the existing Ozone

Injection Pumps and install the new ones, this will save the Public Works Department, Utilities Division on installation costs; and

WHEREAS, This expense was also presented to the Water Commission at their July 16, 2020 meeting

in which they approved this purchase of the Ozone Injection Pumps from Carlsen Systems, LLC and to be installed by the Public Works Department, Utilities Division; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for the new Ozone Injection Pumps in the Public Works Department,

Utilities Division’s account 9303500103-5659,Operating Material and Supplies; and

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a

purchase order for $17,300.01 to Carlsen Systems, LLC of Woodbridge, CT. for the purchase of three (3) new Ozone Injection Pumps for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division.

Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Emmanuel Sanchez

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Pabon. So voted. Approved August 17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart.

35176 RE: AGREEMENT WITH ESC FOR THE LIGHTING UPGRADE PROJECT AT THE NEW

BRITAIN POLICE 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, the City of New Britain would like to enter into an agreement with Environmental Systems

Corporation (ESC) through Eversource’s Energy Efficiency Fund Program for an Lighting/Energy Improvement Project at the New Britain Police Department for the Facilities & Energy Management Division of the Support Services Department:

Supplier Item Location Total Cost

ESC W. Hartford, CT.

Electrical Lighting & Controls

Police Department $82,585.00

WHEREAS, The Facilities & Energy Management Division of the Support Services Department

request the install of new LED Lighting and controls for the New Britain Police Department. All interior and exterior lighting would be replaced with LED lights with energy management controls. This replacement would lead to significant energy savings as well as reduced maintenance costs and time; and

WHEREAS, The Energy Efficiency Fund Program (BEA) utilizes contractors that are selected through

a competitive bid process run by Eversource’s Procurement Department. ESC is one of these contractors selected. These contractors are approved for the program and agree to the Eversource fixed pricing process for the selected lighting/electrical measures. ESC is also on the State of Connecticut’s Cooperative Purchasing Plan, Contract Award #18PSX0104; and

WHEREAS, The program would include an incentive rebate of about $124,287.00 that significantly

reduces the total project cost from $207,145.00. The program does expire as of November 15, 2020. The project payback to the City is about two (2) years; and

WHEREAS, Eversource’s Energy Efficiency Services Program will provide the City with a 0% interest

loan for four (4) years for this energy improvement project. The energy improvement project payback would be paid through the City’s existing electric bills from accumulated electrical savings. Funding is available for this project from Police Department’s Electricity Account #001316003-5622; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Erin E. Stewart be and is hereby authorized to

enter into an agreement with ESC of West Hartford, CT for the Lighting Upgrade Project at the New Britain Police Department for approximately $82,585.00.

Ald. Kristian Rosado Ald. Robert Smedley

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Ald. Smedley moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Salerno. So voted. Approved August 17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart. 35177 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. Emmanuel Sanchez Ald. Robert Smedley

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Pabon. So voted. Approved August 17,

2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart. 35178 RE: BUDGET APPROPRIATION – GRANT FUNDING $7,500 – SUMMER ENRICHMENT

EXPERIENCE 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 Purpose: The Parks and Recreation Department will provide a program for the Summer

Enrichment Experience (S.E.E.) in collaboration with the Consolidated School District of New Britain. The intent of the S.E.E. Program is to reduce summer learning loss and provide experiential learning. The S.E.E. Program, through the recreation division, will be offered virtually for thirty (30) 1

st grade students

for a period of three weeks. The Recreation Division is respectfully requesting that the Finance Department set up expenditure and revenue accounts per resolution below.

WHEREAS, the City, through its Recreation Division, will administer a virtual program with S.E.E. in

collaboration with the Consolidated School District, and WHEREAS, funding has been granted for this program that will provide services such as hands-on

enrichment activities and recreational activities to city youth, and WHEREAS, the S.E.E. grant monies will pay for personnel and supply costs associated with the

proposed programming strategy for the period of July 1, 2020, through August 7, 2020, and WHEREAS, the Recreation division is requesting approval of this grant in the amount of $7,500,

therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the total amount of $7,500. be appropriated in the City’s special revenue fund

account structure in accordance with the requirements of the grantor agency. The account number has been established by the Finance Director, then it be further

RESOLVED, that the Common Council authorizes Mayor Erin E. Stewart to sign appropriate

documents required for this grant.

Account #

Description

Budget

233420170-4222 Revenue-CSDNB $7,500

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233420170-5124 Part-time salaries $1,000.00

233420170-5231 Medicare $14.50

233420170-5659 Operating materials and supplies $6,485.50

TOTAL: $7,500

Alderman R. Reyes Alderman D. Salerno Alderwoman I. Sanchez Alderman F. Santiago Alderman R. Smedley

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Smedley. So voted. Approved August 17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart.

35179 RE: AMERICAN SAVINGS FOUNDATION GRANT – YEAR 15 – TO RUN AFTER SCHOOL

PROGRAMS AT PULASKI AND SLADE MIDDLE SCHOOLS

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: Authorize the Mayor to execute all documentation between the American Savings Foundation and the City of New Britain to receive grant monies to organize and run an after school program at Pulaski and Slade Middle School. This program will be offered to students in grades sixth through eighth during out of school time. The Exercise the Right Choice After School Program will have three areas of focus: academic support, leadership development and youth and family wellness. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is respectfully requesting that the Finance Department set up expenditures and revenue accounts per resolution below.

WHEREAS, the American Savings Foundation has awarded the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department a grant totaling up to $150,000.00 for the 2020-2021 academic school year. Funding has been granted for these programs that will provide services such as homework help, online tutoring, youth and family support, in-person and virtual recreational activities to students at Pulaski and Slade Middle School during out of school time, and

WHEREAS, the American Savings Foundation grant monies will pay for personnel and administrative costs associated with the proposed programming strategy for the period of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, therefore, be it

WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is working in conjunction with

the Consolidated School District of New Britain to finalize details and procedures in order prepare and provide a safe after school environment that adheres to state guideline and protocols due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

RESOLVED, that the total amount of $150,000.00 be appropriated in the City’s special revenue fund account structure in accordance with the requirements of the grantor agency. The account number has been established by the Finance Director, then it be further

RESOLVED, that the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is authorized to enter

into agreement with required consultants specified by the American Savings Foundation for evaluation, computerization, and training sessions, fully funded by the grant money, then it be further

RESOLVED, that the Common Council authorizes Mayor Erin E. Stewart to sign appropriate

documents required for this grant.

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225420169-4232 Revenue – American Savings Foundation Grants $ 150,000.00

225420169-5124 Part-time salaries $117,000.00

225420169-5180 Fees, memberships & conference $1,000.00

225420169-5231 Medicare $1,500.00

225420169-5352 Data processing $2,000.00

225420169-5412 Telecommunications $1,500.00

225420169-5440 Rental and leasing of property $10,000.00

225420169-5540 Advertising and printing $2,000.00

225420169-5659 Supplies $15,000.00

Total Expenditure: $150,000.00

Alderman R. Reyes Alderman D. Salerno Alderwomen I Sanchez Alderman F. Santiago Alderman R. Smedley

Ald. Smedley moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Santiago. So voted. Approved August 17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart.

35180 RE: MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH 27–31 GLEN STREET LLC TO LEASE

ELEVEN (11) PARKING SPACES AT THE ARCH STREET PARKADE – 140 ARCH STREET

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 MEMORANDUM OF

UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT WITH GLEN STREET, LLC TO LEASE ELEVEN (11) PARKING SPACES AT THE ARCH STREET PARKADE LOCATED AT 140 ARCH STREET FOR USE BY THE TENANT RESIDENTS OF 27-31 GLEN STREET OWNED BY 27-31 GLEN STREET, LLC.

WHEREAS, 27-31 Glen Street, LLC has requested to lease Eleven (11) parking spaces at the Arch

Street Parkade located on 140 Arch Street for the term of three (3) years from August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2023; and

WHEREAS, the Parking Commission approved the memorandum of understanding at its meeting July

21, 2020; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Erin E. Stewart is hereby authorized on behalf of

the City of New Britain to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with 27-31 Glen Street, LLC to lease eleven (11) parking spaces at the Arch Street Parkade located on 140 Arch Street for the use by the tenant residents of 27-31 Glen Street, for the rate of $440.00 per month $40.00 per vehicle from August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2023.

Alderman Daniel Salerno

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and refer to the Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee, seconded by

Ald. Santiago. So voted. Approved August 17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart.

35181 RE: FIREARMS RANGE USE AGREEMENT WITH THE NEWINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021

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, the New Britain Police Department is charged to protect and preserve life, safeguard

property, enforce laws and provide public safety services in a lawful, professional and humane manner, with respect for the dignity of all citizens; and

WHEREAS, the Newington Police Department has granted the New Britain Police Department

authorization to use its firing range located at 281 Milk Street in Newington, CT; and WHEREAS, the City of New Britain has agreed to indemnify and hold harmless the Newington Police

Department any loss or claim in connection with its use of the Newington Firing Range; and WHEREAS, the Newington Police Department has requested that the New Britain Police Department

execute a Firearms Range Use Agreement in connection with the utilization of the Newington Firing Range; now therefore be it.

RESOLVED, that Mayor Erin E. Stewart, be and is hereby authorized to execute the Firearms

Range Use Agreement with the Newington Police Department for the term July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 and any one (1) year extensions thereto.

Alderman Howard Dyson Alderman Wilfredo Pabon Alderman Richard Reyes Alderman Emmanuel Sanchez Alerwoman Iris Sanchez Alderman Francisco Santiago Alderman Robert Smedley

Ald. Dyson moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Smedley. So voted. Approved August 17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart.

35182 RE: BUDGET AMENDMENT – POLICE DEPARTMENT $49,920 – 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, 40% of speed crashes occurred during the weekend days of Friday through Sunday, 27% of fatalities were speeding related, 39% of aggressive driving crashes occurred during the weekend days of Friday through Sunday, and 23% 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 2, 2020 to September 7, 2020, 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 2021 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Program in the sum of $49,920.00 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 $49,920.00 be appropriated within the special revenue account structure as follows:

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Increase Revenue:

288211181-4222 State Department of Transportation $49,920

Total $49,920

Increase Expenditures:

288211181-5122 Overtime $49,920

Total $49,920

Ald. Howard Dyson – Police Liaison Ald. Wilfredo Pabon, Sr. – Police Liaison Ald. Richard Reyes – Police Liaison Ald. Emmanuel Sanchez – 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. Salerno. So voted. Approved August 17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart.

35183 RE: CDM SMITH INC FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE 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, the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection requires that the City’s

Shuttle Meadow Water Treatment Plant adhere to the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements; and

WHEREAS, in order be in compliance with the NPDES requirements, New Britain must submit

applications to be approved for both the CTDEEP Comprehensive General Permit for Discharges to Surface Water and Groundwater (Comprehensive GP) and CTDEEP General Permit for Discharges of Sewer Compatible Wastewater (Miscellaneous GP); and

WHEREAS, CDM Smith has provided the City with assistance in preparing applications, and WHEREAS, CDM Smith will coordinate with CTDEEP while preparing all necessary registration and

permit documents to be submitted for the City, and WHEREAS, CDM Smith will also coordinate any additional Water Quality Sampling and digitize and

tabulate results which will be stored in a newly created database, and WHEREAS, Funding for this Consulting Engineering assistance service is available in the Public

Works, Utilities Division account number 9303500101- 5431, Water Operating Expense Source of Supplies, Purchased Services/Repairs; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be and is hereby authorized to issue

a Purchase Order for $16,600.00 to CDM Smith Inc., of Boston, MA for Consulting Engineering Assistance for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division.

Ald. D. Salerno Ald. E. Sanchez

Ald. E. Sanchez moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Thompson. So voted. Approved

August 17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart.

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35184 RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH PERMA TREAT CORP. FOR THE SALE OF SAW TIMBER AND CORDWOOD FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION PROPERTY

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, a Public Bid was solicited by Connwood Foresters, Inc. and received in accordance with

the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for the sale of Saw Timber and Firewood on Property of the New Britain Public Works Department, Utilities Division; and

WHEREAS, Watershed Management requires that periodic tree removal to allow for new growth and

to insure that the watershed is preserved; and WHEREAS, Connwood Foresters, Inc. has a contract with the City to provide professional forestry

services, which includes the marketing and sale of timber; and WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited by Connwood Foresters, Inc. The bids when received by

Connwood Foresters, Inc. were reviewed, and checked for conformance. The responses were received and on file in the Town Clerk’s Office; and

WHEREAS, Responses were also presented to the Water Commission at their July 15, 2020 meeting.

The Water Commission at this meeting voted and approved the sale of the Saw Timber and Firewood to Perma Treat Corp of Durham, Ct., who submitted the highest bid for the wood; and

WHEREAS, Funds that will be received for the sale of the Saw Timber and Cordwood will be

deposited in the Public Works, Utilities Division’s account Number, 9303501200-4571, Water Operating Fund, Water Forestry Services, Fund Balance; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be and is hereby authorized to enter

into a contract with to Perma Treat Corp of Durham, Ct. for $24,444.00, for the purchase and removal of Saw Timber and Cordwood from the Public Works Department, Utilities Division Property.

Ald. D. Salerno Ald. E. Sanchez

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Smedley. So voted. Approved August 17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart.

35185 RE: TATA & HOWARD FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE 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, on October 23, 2018, America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) was signed into law; and WHEREAS, AWIA requires that Community Drinking Water Systems serving more than 3,300 people

develop or update Emergency Response Plans (ERPs); and WHEREAS, to meet AWIA requirements, the ERP should be a standalone document that includes

findings of the recent Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) conducted under AWIA Section 2013(a) and must include a number of emergency plans and procedures to meet the ERP criteria outlined under AWIA’s Section 2013(b); and

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WHEREAS, Tata & Howard has successfully prepared with assistance in preparing plans and analyses for the City; and

WHEREAS, Tata & Howard will review the existing Water Supply Plan and assist the City in preparing

the ERP as required; and WHEREAS, Tata & Howard will review existing Incident-Specific Response Procedures (ISRPs),

prepare up to 5 additional procedures, mitigation actions and detection strategies and submit the ERP Certification Statement to the EPA; and

WHEREAS, Funding for this Consulting Engineering Assistance service is available in the Public

Works, Utilities Division account number 9303500107-5300, Water Operating Expense G & A, Consulting and Contractual; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be and is hereby authorized to issue

a Purchase Order for $19,400.00 $38,800.00 to Tata & Howard, of Marlborough, MA, for Consulting Engineering Assistance for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division.

Ald. D. Salerno Ald. E. Sanchez

Ald. E. Sanchez moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Santiago. Ald. E. Sanchez moved to amend the $19,400 to 38,800, seconded by Ald. Smedley. So voted. RESOLUTION ADOPTED AS AMENDED. Approved August 17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart.

35186 RE: ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT SCADA SYSTEM

AND THE BATTERSON PARK ROAD WATER MAIN EXTENSION PROJECTS 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: Summary: The preliminary engineering study for water system improvements has been completed.

The study encompassed the feasibility for 4 projects including replacement of the existing obsolete treatment plant SCADA system, the rehabilitation of the White Bridge well fields, the building a new pump station at the White Bridge surface and ground water supply site, and the extension of Batterson Park Road Water Main. As such the SCADA system upgrades and the Batterson Park Road Water Main extension are now ready to be engineered and designed.

WHEREAS, the DWSRF 2018-19 funded Improvement Project was completed in May, 2020; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Utilities Division is ready to move forward into the Design Phase on two

of the projects that were initial components of DWSRF 2018-19 of the preliminary engineering study, and WHEREAS, the Connecticut Department of Health has approved of the design phase of these two

projects to take place, and WHEREAS and a resolution was passed by the Common Council authorizing the Public Works

Department to apply for a DWSRF loan for funding of these projects, and WHEREAS, CDM Smith, Inc., has prepared proposals to provide the City of New Britain with

Engineer’s Design Phase Services for both SCADA and Batterson Park which includes preparing the Contract Documents, final drawings, scope work, as well as technical criteria and design data to be incorporated in the filing of applications for permits, and approvals; and

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WHEREAS, CDM Smith, Inc., will engage Comprehensive Environmental Inc. to provide field coordination for the test boring program on the Water Main project and the securing of all required permits and approvals from the Town of Farmington Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commission for the test borings; and

WHEREAS, CDM Smith, Inc., will prepare design documents, and Opinion of the Probable

Construction Costs during the Design Phase; attend the bid opening and assist the City in evaluating the bids received during the Bidding Phase; and consult, advise and act as the City’s representative during the Construction Phase of these Projects; and

WHEREAS, Funding for the initial cost of the Professional Services is available in the Public Works,

Utilities Division account number 930350xxxx- 5xxx; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be and is hereby authorized to

issue a Purchase Order for Projects 1 and 4 in the amount of $490,377.00 [lump sum fees for SCADA of $326,777.00 and Batterson Park Road of $162,600.00]

Ald. D. Salerno Ald. E. Sanchez

Ald. Salerno moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Thompson. So voted. Approved August 17, 2020 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart.

35187 RE: ROADSIDE PICK-UP OF ORGANIC DEBRIS CAUSED BY TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS

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 main function of government is to service and protect its residents and to provide the

basic infrastructure of support; and WHEREAS, 2020 has been a challenge for all people across the world, bravely fighting to find a

vaccine that would help subdue the coronavirus pandemic, which has taken the lives of loved ones, not just here in New Britain but throughout the world; and

WHEREAS, the coronavirus pandemic has caused many social changes which have affected the lives

of citizens, altering day to day life and straining the spirit of New Britain residents; and WHEREAS, Tropical Storm Isaias has caused an additional hardship of the people of New Britain and

all of Connecticut; and WHEREAS, this additional oppression by this storm should be a moment where our City leads by

example by embracing the needs of its residents and provide additional support for all those in destitute; and

WHEREAS, the City of New Britain currently requires its distressed residents to restore their

properties by hauling storm debris to depository sights; and WHEREAS, not all residents have the capability to provide this function, as some residents have

severe limitations on their capability, whether it be physical or otherwise; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that City of New Britain provide roadside pick-up for organic

storm debris, such as tree branches and limbs, to help its residents restore their property after Tropical Storm Isaias.

Ald. Francisco Santiago

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Ald. Santiago moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Beloin-Saavedra. So voted. Returned August 17, 2020 without Mayor’s approval or disapproval.

There being no further business to come before the Council, Ald. Santiago moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Smedley. So voted. Meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m. ATTEST: Mark H. Bernacki, City Clerk

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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

Carmona-Gill, Leon by Atty. Isaias T. Diaz

Evans, Tyler by Atty. Christie Jean

Mark H. BernackiCity Clerk

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REPORT OF : CITY PLAN COMMISSION

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

Item # 35163-1

RE: Removal of the Christopher Columbus Monument from McCabe ParkThe City Plan Commission, at a Regular Meeting held on September 14, 2020voted 2 to 0, with 3 abstentions to approve the following report:

BACKGROUND: This report is prepared in accordance with Section 19-22 of the City Ordinances for the above-referenced referral of Petition #35163 regarding consideration of the removal of the Christopher Columbus monument from McCabePark, situated near the northern end of Main Street at the intersection of North Street.

The intent of Section 19-22 is to allow the City Plan Commission to review and report to Council on various significant actions involving City properties, parks, facilities, streets, etc. in order to ensure consistency of the proposed action with the City’s Plan ofConservation and Development and with good planning principles and policy.Accordingly, Section 19-22 stipulates that “No street or other public way shall be accepted, widened, narrowed, renamed or vacated; no park, parkway, square, playfield, playground or recreational or off-street parking facility acquired or developed; or public building or structure, and no public utility, whether publicly or privately owned, shall be constructed, removed, relocated, vacated, abandoned, altered or extended in the city or in the planned section or sections thereof, until and unless the general location, character and extent thereof has been submitted to the Commission for a report.” It is noted that upon receipt of the report, the Common Council “shall approve or reject such action by a majority vote.” Over the years, the City Plan Commission’s reports pursuant to this section have nearly all related to acceptance or discontinuance of street rights-of-way, a limited number of water department and park projects, and, in a few instances, situations where the City acquired and conveyed land related to an Economic Development project. In this case, consideration of the monument’s removal falls under the ordinances’ general reference to structures and to parks.

FINDINGS: The Christopher Columbus monument was originally proposed in 1938, by the United Italy Society, along with a committee formed encompassing more than 20 other local Italian-American clubs and organizations, who also donated funds to initiate the project. A special subcommittee of the Common Council was assigned to the project and it was ultimately authorized and funded by the Council in July 1941. The monument, which was designed by Connecticut sculptor Carl Lang was dedicated on Columbus Day, October 12, 1941, in a ceremony which drew more than 5,000

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attendees, including the governor, a US Senator and numerous other dignitaries. It is understood that at the turn of the 20th century, Italian-Americans, like many other immigrant groups to this country, were part of a marginalized community that suffered discrimination and economic hardship. They celebrated Christopher Columbus, a recognized American hero at the time, as a means of celebrating their own heritage and national pride; in recognition and as promotion of the many Italian contributions to American history, culture and society; as something symbolic of their own voyage to the new world; and as inspiration for themselves as they overcame prejudices andassimilated into American society. However, history is constantly evolving and virtually no historical figure is without controversy. In more recent times, for many people,Columbus has come to represent the many negative aspects related to white European colonization in the New World, including exploitation of indigenous people, genocide, slavery and oppression. Accordingly, it is reasonable to expect that the Common Council may, on occasion, need to revisit monuments and memorials of this sort and take action, as deemed appropriate, to ensure that they reflect current community values of diversity and inclusion and that all members of the community are able to celebrate their heritage and culture, while respecting the histories and circumstances of those coming from different backgrounds.

CONCLUSION: The question of determining how best to address matters of this nature is probably beyond the scope of what a City Plan Commission should be tasked withunder Section 19-22. Thoroughly assessing both positive and negative aspects of historical events and persons, deciding the most appropriate manner to portray or commemorate their achievements and contributions to the nation and community can be a complex matter. It may sometimes require deep historical and cultural knowledge and understanding and it should be obligated to include opportunity for public input and community involvement in the process. Also, even being aware of the negative aspects of someone’s history, it should be considered that a monument can serve as a valuable educational purpose, giving historical context and a fuller understanding to that piece of history.

Regarding the current proposal for the removal of the Christopher Columbus monument at McCabe Park, and regardless of how they ultimately arrive at their decision, it appears that the Council has essentially three options for consideration relative to this proposal:

1. To retain the monument in its current form, aware that this measure may be interpreted as signaling the community’s tacitly condoning some of the more negative aspects of history associated with the individual;

2. To retain the monument with the addition of a plaque or sign of some sort, giving a well-thought out statement, contextualizing the monument and giving a more expansive, and balanced account of Columbus’s history and, thereby,serving as much in an educational role as commemorative one; and

3. Removal of the monument, presumably to a location at some local Italian fraternal organization or similar place, preferably within the community.

As a matter unrelated to this particular monument, the City Plan Commission is of theopinion that commemorative monuments, statues, sculptures, murals and other forms

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of artwork and streetscape are essential elements to creating a vibrant and attractive downtown environment. Monuments to local history, in particular, are viewed as an important element in “placemaking” principle. Regardless of the outcome of this proposed removal of the Columbus monument, the City Plan Commission would recommend that some form of statue, sculpture or streetscape be added as focal point for this part of Main Street.

RECOMMENDATION: The City Plan Commission recognizes that there are opposing opinions and strongly held convictions on both sides of this matter and, in general, is of the opinion that matters regarding such issues as historical context, cultural diversity and community values fall beyond the Commission’s purview under Section 19-22 and that these decisions should ultimately be made either by the Common Council acting in its capacity as duly elected representatives of the citizens of New Britain, or, alternatively, to some form of a commission or sub-committee that is set up and dedicated specifically to such issues.

While under the circumstances the City Plan Commission is reticent to offer any opinion, either for or against the removal of the Cristopher Columbus monument at this time, the Commission has been made aware there is the possibility that the General Ameglio Society may be agreeable to taking ownership of the monument. As a means of addressing the immediate issue and the discord currently surrounding the monument, it is recommended that the City make arrangements for the General Ameglio Society, or a similar local fraternal organization, to take ownership of the monument and allow for its removal and relocation to their property.

For reasons related to good planning principle, streetscape design and “placemaking” the Commission would recommend that, following its removal, the monument be replaced with some form of a focal point, either a planting or some form of sculpture or other artwork.

Eileen Gorczyca, ChairpersonCity Plan Commission

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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: Sale of Surplus Equipment (Informational Report Only)

DATE: September 23, 2020

Per Resolution 33363-2, dated February 10, 2016, the City’s Fire Department conducted an on-line auction for sixteen (16) Flood Lights. 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 Flood Lights were old and found in Fire Station Five (5). The Flood Lights were used by the Fire Departement in the 1970’s on Fire Trucks. The Flood Lights no longer fit or work properly on any of the existing Fire Trucks currently used by the Fire Department.The Flood Lights were deemed surplus and sold off.

The money received for the sale of the Flood Lights was deposited into the City’s General Fund Account, 001624005-4481, General and Administrative, Sale of Property.

Only one (1) bid for the auctioned of the Flood Lights was received during the month of August 2020. The attached indicates the buyer, their address, and the dollar amount received for the sale of the Flood Lights that were sold.

The dollar amount that the City received for the on-line auction sale of the Flood Lights was $160.00.

Jack Pieper Purchasing Agent

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Tabulation Sheet August 2020 Sale Surplus Equipment Auction Sale

Equipment Item Number of Bids Sold Amount Purchaser

16 Spot/Flood Lights 1 $160.00 Brett Durie, Deep River, CT.

Total $160.00

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REPORT OF : Human Rights and Opportunities

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

ITEM #: 35162-1

RE: Common Council Petition 35162

Attached are charts displaying the current demographics of the City of New Britain’s workforce. The charts represents the race and gender of City employees as of June 30, 2020.

Fair Housing Tehnician of the Community Services Office will be available to present information about the Fair Housing Program.

____________________________________Jerrell HargravesHuman Rights & Opportunituies Officer

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City of New Britain Workforce Analysis

July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020

79%

21%

Workforce Date by Gender

Male

Female

74%

10%

15%1%

Workforce Data by Race

White

Black

Hispanic

Other

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City of New Britain Workforce Analysis

July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020

60%14%

8%

2%

11%

4%1%0%

Workforce Data by Race and Gender

White Male

White Female

Black Male

Black Female

Hispanic Male

Hispanic Female

Other Male

Other Female

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CITY OF NEW BRITAIN WORKFORCE DEMOGRAPHICS

JULY 1, 2014 - JUNE 31, 2015

Job Categories Grand Total Total Male

Total

Female W/M W/F B/M B/F H/M H/F O/M O/F

Total

Minorities

Officials /Administrators 17 14 3 14 3

Professionals 95 72 23 67 21 2 2 2 1 7

Technicians 47 40 7 34 3 3 2 3 2 10

Protective Service 208 192 16 158 8 18 2 14 5 2 1 42

Office/Clerical 74 14 60 11 41 2 5 1 13 1 22

Skilled Craft Workers 51 50 1 44 1 2 3 1 6

Service Maintenance 57 55 2 39 2 3 13 16

Totals 549 437 112 367 79 30 9 36 22 4 2 103

Totals One Year Ago 553 444 109 378 80 27 6 36 21 3 2 95

Job Categories Grand Total

Total

Male Total Female W/M W/F B/M B/F H/M H/F O/M O/F

Total

Minorities

Officials /Administrators 3% 82% 18% 82% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Professionals 17% 76% 24% 71% 22% 2% 0% 2% 2% 1% 0% 7%

Technicians 9% 85% 15% 72% 6% 6% 4% 6% 4% 0% 0% 21%

Protective Service 38% 92% 8% 76% 4% 9% 1% 7% 2% 1% 0% 20%

Office/Clerical 13% 19% 81% 15% 55% 3% 7% 1% 18% 0% 1% 30%

Skilled Craft Workers 9% 98% 2% 86% 2% 4% 0% 6% 0% 2% 0% 12%

Service Maintenance 10% 96% 4% 68% 4% 5% 0% 23% 0% 0% 0% 28%

Totals 100% 80% 20% 67% 14% 5% 2% 7% 4% 1% 0% 19%

Totals One Year Ago 100% 80% 20% 68% 14% 5% 1% 7% 4% 1% 0% 17%

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JULY 1, 2014 - JUNE 31,2015

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CITY OF NEW BRITAIN

WORKFORCE COMPOSITION

(Fiscal Year July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004)

Chart A illustrates the City of New Britain Workforce Composition at the inception of the 2003 Affirmative

Action Plan by gender and ethnicity

CHART A

CITY OF NEW BRITAIN

WORKFORCE COMPOSITION

(Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015)

Chart B illustrates the City of New Britain Workforce Composition

for Fiscal Year July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015, by gender and ethnicity.

CHART B

404

108

204

24 18

2 1

White Male

White Female

Black Male

Black Female

Hispanic Male

Hispanic Female

Other Male

Other Female

367

79

30

936

22

4 2

White Male

White Female

Black Male

Black Female

Hispanic Male

Hispanic Female

Other Male

Other Female

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REPORT OF : Department of Facilities and Energy

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

ITEM # 35211-1

RE: How safe is the air ventilation system at the city hall in avoiding transmission of the Corona Virus?

Through the CARES Act the Facilities Department has purchased Air Purification systems utilizing Photohydroionization/UV Filtration Technology. These systems will be installed at City Hall, Police Department, Senior Center, PAL Building, and Health Department (which has been installed already). The Facilities Department is also looking at certain Fire Houses and Water Department buildings where it is applicable. These items are in high demand so they have a long lead time; however, we hope to have them installed by November 2020.

1 – How much outside fresh air in the city hall air conditioning system, or does it circulate indoor air only?

The City Hall HVAC system provides both air-conditioning and heating for the building through forced air. A mix of fresh air is included in the circulation of the system depending upon outside air temperature and humidity. This varies throughout the day to meet the demand of the temperature space. Fresh air is constantly being circulated through the units.

2 – Did the city check for Corona in the air filters?

The testing of air filters is not available through any source world-wide. The current testing of COVID-19 is only available through bodily fluids. We are unable to remove bodily fluids from an air filter. Air filters are replaced quarterly.

3 – Are there any open windows in the building to allow for fresh air?

All exterior wall windows do have the capability to open. Though an open window can bring in fresh air, it also defeats the engineered HVAC system to maintain an even and controlled temperature and humidity level within the building.

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4 – What is the city doing on an ongoing basis to reduce the likelihood of being infected at the school building?

This question is best answered through the Facilities Department of the Consolidated School District since they maintain all school facilities. The City Director of Health has worked closely with the school district to follow state mandates and protocols and to provide direction for health and safety measures.

__________________________________Paul G Salina-Director of Support Services

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REPORT OF: STANDING CLAIMS 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 #:

RE: Standing Claims Subcommittee

The Standing Claims Subcommittee of the Committee on Administration, Finance and Law at a meeting held on Wednesday evening, September 16, 2020, in Room 201, City Hall, having held public hearings and made investigations of said claims, respectfully begs leave to recommend the following:

A. Resolved, that the sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4000.00) be paid to Carmen Delgado-Rosado, of 44 Nelson Street, New Britain and 81 Calle Gustavo Feliu, Fajas, Puerto Rico, and her attorney, Patricia O’Neil of the O’Neil Law Firm, in full settlement of their claim of personal injury as a result of a slip and fall accident on June 7, 2019.

Alderman Howard DysonChair

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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 #: 35180-1

RE:

The Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing held a regular meeting and public hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, in Council Chambers, to which was referred the matter of Item No. 35180, authorization for the Mayor to enter into memorandum of understanding agreement with 27-31 Glen Street, LLC to lease eleven (11) parking spaces at the Arch Street Parkade located at 140 Arch Street. The Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing voted to accept and refer back to the Common Council with a neutral recommendation.

Alderwoman Sharon Beloin-SaavedraChair

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Item # 35180 RE: LEASING OF 11 PARKING SPACES – ARCH STREET PARKADE, 140 ARCH STREET

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 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AGREEMENT WITH GLEN STREET, LLC TO LEASE ELEVEN (11) PARKING SPACES AT THE ARCH STREET PARKADE LOCATED AT 140 ARCH STREET FOR USE BY THE TENANT RESIDENTS OF 27-31 GLEN STREET OWNED BY 27-31 GLEN STREET, LLC.

WHEREAS, 27-31 Glen Street, LLC has requested to lease Eleven (11) parking spaces at the Arch Street Parkade located on 140 Arch Street for the term of three (3) years from August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2023; and

WHEREAS, the Parking Commission approved the memorandum of understanding at its meeting July 21, 2020; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Mayor Erin E. Stewart is hereby authorized on behalf of the City of New Britain to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding Agreement with 27-31 Glen Street, LLC to lease eleven (11) parking spaces at the Arch Street Parkade located on 140 Arch Street for the use by the tenant residents of 27-31 Glen Street, for the rate of $440.00 per month $40.00 per vehicle from August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2023.

_________________________________ Alderman Daniel Salerno

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RESOLUTIONItem # RE: GrayKey Digital Forensic Extraction Tool System for

Cellular Phones to be utilized by the New Britain PoliceInvestigations Bureau.

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 New Britain Police Department for GrayKey, Digital Forensic Extraction Tool System that extracts, parses, and analyzes data from Apple I-phones. There are currently no police departments in the area that possess the ability to fully access these devices. Routinely, cell phones possess critical evidence in homicide, shootings, and sexual assault investigations. This Digital Forensic Tool System allows investigators, who have the legal authority to do so, to collect evidence from cell phones that are associated with a criminal investigation:

Supplier Description Price

GrayShift, LLC.Atlanta, GA.

GrayKey License-Online Fixed GrayKey Unit Shipping & Handling First Year License Discount

Total

$18,000.00 $500.00 $75.00 -$500.00 $18,075.00

WHEREAS, The New Britain Police Department requested a purchase order for the purchase of a GrayKey Digital Forensic Extraction Tool System that extracts, parses, and analyzes data from Apple I-phones, allowing investigators, who have the legal authority to do so, to collect evidence from cell phones that are associated with a criminal investigation; and

WHEREAS, GrayShift, LLC. is the manufacturer of the GrayKey Digital Forensic Extraction Tool System and the associated hardware and software. They do not have a dealer in the State of Connecticut where their products can be purchased. All purchases for software, maintenance, and warranties must be made directly from GrayShift, LLC. The Purchasing Agent verified this and has been in contact with GrayShift, LLC. Therefore, bid solicitation for the purchase of the GrayKey Digital Forensic Extraction Tool System along with software maintenance would not be beneficial to the City; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for this purchase in the New Britain Police Department’s budgeted account number for Federal Asset Forfeiture 289211128-5335, Investigations Expense; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $18,075.00 to GrayShift, LLC. of Atlanta, Georgia for the purchase of the GrayKey Digital Forensic Extraction Tool System for the New Britain Police Department’s Investigations Bureau.

Ald. Howard Dyson Ald. Wilfredo Pabon Ald. Richard Reyes

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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 provide a community based exercise program to seniors in New Britain, whom otherwise may not receive these services. Funds will be used for a certified exercise instructor toconduct Zumba Gold for Seniors on a weekly basis at the New Britain Senior Center from October 1,2020 -through September 30, 2021.

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

WHEREAS; The New Britain Health Department is committed to providing education and prevention activities for City seniors

WHEREAS; The North Central Area Agency on Aging (NCAAA) has made available $2,600 of Title III-D funds for the Health Department’s Zumba Gold for Seniors.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that The Director of Health is 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 monies in the amount be appropriated within a special revenue fund as follows:

Revenues:234522179-4512 NCAAA Revenue - Donation $2,600

Total Revenue $2,600

Expenditures:234522179-5331 Professional Services $2,600

Total Expenditures $2,600

___________________________ Alderman Colin Osborn

____________________________ Alderman Robert Smedley

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RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Every Kid Counts After School 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:

Program Objective: The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will provide comprehensive after school programming at six elementary school sites: Chamberlain Elementary School, Gaffney Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Northend Elementary School, Smith Elementary School, and Smalley Elementary School. Students in grades three through five are targeted to attend the after school program from 3:10 to 5:30 p.m. The major components of the after school program are academic support, enrichment, recreation and wellness, and family engagement. The model of service will follow guidelines and protocols in place due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Initial Year of Grant Funding: July 1, 2019

Local Program Operation Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department

Resolution Purpose: The Recreation Division of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is requesting approval of two (2) After School Grants from the Connecticut State Department of Education in the total amount of $339,320. This is year two of a two-year grant period.The Recreation Division is respectfully requesting that the finance department set up expenditure and revenue accounts per resolution below.

WHEREAS, the city, through its Recreation Division, has received two Connecticut State Department of Education, After School Grants for elementary after school programs for a two year grant period, this being the second year of funding.The total over two years is $678,640. Funding has been granted for these programs that will provide services such as academic support, enrichment activities, and recreational and wellness activities to city youth in an after-school environment, and

WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is working in conjuction with the Consolidated School District of New Britain to finalize details and procedures in order to prepare and provide a safe after school enrvironment that adheres to state guidelines and protocols due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and

WHEREAS, the money from the Connecticut State Department of Education, After School Grant will pay for personnel and administrative costs associated with the proposed programming strategy for the period of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the total amount of $339,320. be appropriated in the city’s special revenue fund account structure in accordance with the requirements of the grantor agency. The account numbers havebeen established by the Finance Director, then it be further

RESOLVED, that the Finance Department is authorized to enter into agreement with required consultants specified by the Connecticut State Department of Education for evaluation,computerization, and training sessions, fully funded by the grant money, then it be further

RESOLVED, that the Common Council authorizes Mayor Erin E. Stewart to sign appropriate documents required for this grant.

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Account # Description Amount

236420171-4222 Revenue – State of CT $169,660.00237420172-4222 Revenue – State of CT $169,660.00

Total Revenue: $339,320.00

Account # Description Budget236420171-4222 Revenue – State of CT, Dept of Education $169,660.00

236420171-5121 Full-time Salaries $63,582.00

236420171-5124 Part-time Salaries $59,430.00

236420171-5220 MERS $7,725.00

236420171-5225 Health Insurance $19,104.00

236420171-5227 Worker’s Compensation $197.00

236420171-5228 Life Insurance $150.00

236420171-5229 HSA $1,000.00

236420171-5231 Medicare $1783.00

236420171-5412 Telecommunications $1,160.00

236420171-5440 Rental and Leasing of Property $11,385.00

236420171-5540 Advertising and Printing $100.00

236420171-5611 Office Supplies $518.00

236420171-5659 Operating Materials and Supplies $3,126.00

236420171-5810 Fees, Memberships, Conferences $400.00

Total Expenditures: $169,660.00

Account # Description Budget237420172-4222 Revenue – State of CT, Dept of Education $169,660.00

237420172-5121 Full-time Salaries $63,581.00

237420172-5124 Part-time Salaries $62,520.00

237420172-5220 MERS $7,725.00

237420172-5225 Health Insurance $10,638.00

237420172-5227 Worker’s Compensation $197.00

237420172-5228 Life Insurance $150.00

237420172-5229 HSA $1,000.00

237420172-5231 Medicare $1,829.00

237420172-5352 Data Processing $1,204.00

237420172-5412 Telecommunications $2,000.00

237420172-5440 Rental and Leasing of Property $12,666.00

237420172-5540 Advertising and Printing $300.00

237420172-5611 Office Supplies $400.00

237420172-5659 Operating Materials and Supplies $4,950.00

237420172-5810 Fees, Memberships, Conferences $500.00

Total Expenditures: $169,660.00

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________________________________Alderman R. Reyes

________________________________Alderman D. Salerno

________________________________Alderwoman I. Sanchez

________________________________Alderman F. Santiago

________________________________Alderman R. Smedley

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RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Every Kid Counts After School 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:

Program Objective: The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will provide comprehensive after school programming at Lincoln Elementary School. Students in grades three through five are targeted to attend the after school program from 3:10 to 5:30 p.m. The major components of the after school program are academic support, enrichment, recreation and wellness, and family engagement. The model of service will follow guidelines and protocols in place due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Initial Year of Grant Funding: July 1, 2020

Local Program Operation Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department

Resolution Purpose: The recreation division of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is requesting that the Finance Department set up expenditure and revenue accounts per resolution below.

WHEREAS, the city, through its Recreation Division, was awarded a HUD grant from the Department of Municipal Development to provide an after school program at Lincoln Elementary School. Funding has been granted for this program that will provide services such as recreational activities, homework help, and mentoring to City youth in an after-school environment, and

WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is working in conjuction with the Consolidated School District of New Britain to finalize details and procedures in order to prepare and provide a safe after school enrvironment that adheres to state guidelines and protocols due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and

WHEREAS, the grant monies will pay for personnel and program supply costs associated with the proposed programming strategy for the period of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, and therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the total amount of $25,000.00 be appropriated in the city’s special revenue fund account structure in accordance with the requirements of the grantor agency. The account number has been established by the Finance Director, then it be further

RESOLVED, that the Common Council authorizes Mayor Erin E. Stewart to sign appropriate documents required for this grant.

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Account # Description Amount238420173-4222 Revenue – DMD $25,000.00

Account # Description Budget238420173-5124 Part-time Salaries $21,571.00

238420173-5231 Medicare $313.00

238420173-5412 Telecommunications $313.00

238420173-5440 Rental and Leasing of Property $1,150.00

238420173-5659 Supplies $1,653.00

Total Expenditures: $25,000.00

________________________________Alderman R. Reyes

________________________________Alderman D. Salerno

________________________________Alderwoman I. Sanchez

________________________________Alderman F. Santiago

________________________________Alderman R. Smedley

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RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Every Kid Counts After School 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:

Program Objective: The Parks and Recreation Department will provide comprehensive after school programming at three elementary school sites: DiLoreto Elementary School, Holmes Elementary School,and Vance Elementary School. Students in grades three through five are targeted to attend the after school program from 3:10 to 5:30 p.m. The major components of the after school program are academic support, enrichment, recreation and wellness, and family engagement. The model of service will follow guidelines and protocols in place due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Initial Year of Grant Funding: September 1, 2020

Local Program Operation Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department

Resolution Purpose: The Recreation Division was granted money for an Extended School Hours (After School) Program from the Consolidated School District of New Britain. This is a one-year grant, and the Recreation division is respectfully requesting that the Finance Department set up expenditures and revenue accounts per resolution below.

WHEREAS, the City, through its Recreation Division, will administer after school programs as an the program provider through the Consolidated School District of New Britain’s Extended School Hours Grant, and

WHEREAS, funding has been granted for this program that will provide services such as recreational and wellness activities, homework help, and enrichment activities to City youth in an after-school environment at DiLoreto, Holmes, and Vance Elementary School, and

WHEREAS, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is working in conjuction with the Consolidated School District of New Britain to finalize details and procedures in order to prepare and provide a safe after school enrvironment that adheres to state guidelines and protocols due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, and

WHEREAS, the Extended School Hours Grant monies will pay for personnel and administrative costs associated with the proposed programming strategy for the period of September 1, 2020, through June 30, 2021, and

WHEREAS, the Recreation Division is requesting approval of this grant in the amount of $120,000.00, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the total amount of $120,000.00 be appropriated in the city’s special revenue fund account structure in accordance with the requirements of the grantor agency.The account number has been established by the Finance Director, then it be further

RESOLVED, that the Common Council authorizes Mayor Erin E. Stewart to sign appropriate documents required for this grant.

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Account # Description Amount251420174-4222 Revenue-CSDNB $120,000.

Account # Description Budget251420174-5124 Part-time salaries $99,855.251420174-5231 Medicare $1,448.251420174-5352 Data Processing $2,000.251420174-5412 Telecommunications $720.251420174-5440 Rental/lease of property $4,977.251420174-5540 Advertising $500.251420174-5611 Office supplies $2,000.251420174-5659 Operating materials and supplies $7,600.251420174-5810 Fees, memberships, conferences $900.

TOTAL: $120,000.

________________________________Alderman R. Reyes

________________________________Alderman D. Salerno

________________________________Alderwoman I. Sanchez

________________________________Alderman F. Santiago

________________________________Alderman R. Smedley

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RESOLUTION

Item # RE: FISCAL YEAR 2019 - 2020 BUDGET TRANSFER AND AMENDMENT– GENERAL FUND

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, revenue, expenditure, encumbrance and accrual activities for Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020have concluded (unaudited),

Whereas, the City received more revenue than originally budgeted; therefore leaving a $11.5 million positive results of operations, and

Whereas, the City has multiple accounts these results need to be transferred to in order to pay outstanding debts, and

Whereas, $4 million be deposited into the City’s share of the medical self-insurance fund; and

Whereas, $2 million be deposited into the police and fire retirement plans; and

Whereas, $3.3 million be deposited the city’s Capital Non-Recurring (CNR) account to provide for the direct purchase of capital equipment without the need for bonding, including a new ladder truck for the Fire Department; and

Whereas, $2 million be assigned to the tax stabilization fund to be used for the purposes of balancing the 2020 -2021 budget (if needed) due to (a) insufficient tax collections related to covid19, (b) any potential reduction in State Aid to Municipalities due to the State’s current budget deficit projections (c) ; and

Whereas, $200,000 be deposited into special revenue fund designed for the Board of Education; and

Whereas, it should be noted that none of these transfers will be placed into the rainy day fund (fund balance), and

Whereas, a line item budget transfer is proposed to adjust both revenue and expenditure budgets per sections Sec. 2-491 and 2-494 of the ordinances of the City, and

Therefore, Be It Further Resolved, that the line item transfers within the General Fund, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020 be made and put on file in the Town Clerk’s Office as the above mentioned charter/ordinance require.

_______________________________Alderman Kristian Rosado

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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 7/1/20 – 6/30/21

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 07/01/20 through 06/30/21.

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Revenues: FY 2020/21280522158-4222 State of CT $ 17,627

Expenditures:280522158-5124 Full Time Salaries $16,533280522158-5810 Dues,Fees,Memberships $ 1,094 Total Expenditures $17,627

_________________________________________

Alderman Colin Osborn

____________________________ Alderman Robert Smedley

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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:

The City of New Britain Health Department routinely receives state funding which must be utilized to augment local appropriations provided for public health purposes. These funds are appropriated in the City’s special revenue account structure under the Health Per Capita allocation.

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

Resolution Purpose: To formally accept and appropriate funding from the State of Connecticut within the City’sHealth Per Capita special revenue fund account structure.

WHEREAS, the City has been allocated new funding for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 in the amount of $78,238 and

WHEREAS, under the terms of the grant, the City is allowed to carryover unexhausted funds into the new fiscal year. At the end of fiscal year 2020, this amounted to $37,839.

WHEREAS, also, under the terms of the agreement, the City is allowed to transfer monies between line items to further augment local appropriations as needed and

WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut has previously approved these line items transfers. THEREFORE BE IT,

RESOLVED, that the fund balance of $37,839 from Fiscal Year 2020 be transferred into the Health Per Capita revenue and BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the entire amount of $116,077 be appropriated within the City’s special revenue account structure as follows:

Revenue:287522186-4222 Revenue – State of CT $ 78,238287522186-4571 Revenue – Fund Balance $ 37,839Total Revenue $116,077

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Expenditures:287522186-5121 Full Time Salaries $ 60,415287522186-5124 Part Time Salaries * $ 25,869287522186-5231 Fringe Benefits $ 22,677287522186-5618 Medical Supplies $ 2,916287522186-5740 Equipment $ 4,200

Total Expenditures $116,077

Notes: *Existing part time temporary positions funded through Health Per Capita Grant in previous years.

_______________________________Alderman Robert Smedley

________________________________Alderman Colin Osborn

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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:

Immunization Action Plan GrantProgram 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 such as polio and measles 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 continuing the grant in the amount of $100,123 for the period 7/1/2020 - 6/30/2021; and

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

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; that the Special Revenue budget for fund #241, be $100,123 for the one year period of 7/1/2020 through 6/30/2021 for the purpose of reflecting the State funding as follows:

Revenues Line Item Budget AmountImmunization Grant - State of CT, Dept. of Public Health

241522185-4222 100,123

Expenditures Line Item AmountFull Time Salaries 241522185-5121 66,485Medicare 241522185-5231 971MERFMedical

241522185-5220241522185-5228

10,80311,716

Travel 241522185-5580 1,700TelecommunicationsOvertimeProgram SuppliesOffice Supplies

Total Grant

241522185-5412241522185-5122241522185-5652241522185-5611

325 500 7,000 623

$100,123

_________________________Alderman Robert Smedley

__________________________ Alderman Colin Osborn

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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 additional grant funding from the State of Connecticut for period 7/1/20 through 06/30/21

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 $49,835 for the period 7/1/20 through 6/30/21.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 $49,835 be appropriated into Special Revenue Fund #245, Bioterrorism Planning Program as follows:

Public Health Preparedness (1)Revenue:245522177-4222 State of CT – BT $ 49,835

Expenditures:245522177-5121 Full Time Salaries $ 8,642245522177-5412 Communications/Cell Phones $ 1,193245522177-5331 Professional Services $ 40,000

Total Expenditures $ 49,835

___________________________ Alderman Colin Osborn

___________________________ Alderman Robert Smedley

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RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Public Bid No.4034, Purchase of Sand for Snow and Ice Control 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. 4034 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for the Purchase of Sand used for Snow and Ice Control on City Streets during the 2020-2021 Winter Season for the Public Works Department; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for this purchase from the Public Works Department’s account, 001315007-5659, Street Snow Removal, 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 thirteen (13) Sand Companies. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any e-mails or letters from the Sand Companies on the e-mail list who indicated that they could not respond to the bid request. The responses were received as per attached; and

WHEREAS, The bids and samples of sand submitted by the bidders were reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Public Works Department Administration and the Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, The Director of the Public Works Department is recommending that the bid be awarded to Liquore Sand & Gravel, LLC. of Enfield, CT. who submitted the lowest bid to have them deliver the Sand to the Public Works Department’s, City Yard location.The sand sample that they submitted met bid specifications; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a standing purchase order for $15.00 per Cubic Yard for the delivery of Sand to the Public Works Department’s, City Yard, for Snow and Ice Control of City Streets during the 2020-2021 winter season to Liquore Sand & Gravel, LLC of Enfield, CT. per the terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 4034.

Ald. Aram Ayalon Ald. Kris Rutlowski

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E-MAILING RECORD FORMCITY OF NEW BRITAIN

Bid No. 4034 Item: Sand for Snow & Ice Control

1. Liquore Sand and Gravel, liquoresandandgravel@gmail.com2. DeSiato Sand & Gravel, Corp., Desiato54@hotmail.com3. Grillo Services, LLC, Mulches@aol.com4. Lombardi Gravel & Excavation, LLC, office@lombardillc.com or

jwinters@lombardillc.com or pstone@lombardillc.com5. Herb Holden Trucking, Inc., herbholden@holdeninc.com or

jarrodanderson@holdeninc.com6. Modern Materials, Corporation, skip@empirepaving.com7. Butler Company, rbutler@thebutlerco.com8. Hubert E. Butler Construction Co., LLC, kevinlehet@hbutlerconstruction.com 9. Garf Trucking, Inc., garftrkg@gmail.com10. DRVN Enterprises, Inc., robert@drvninc.com11. Cargill, adamdinegan@cargill.com12. Dunning Industries, sbednaz@dunningindustries.com13. Greenhills Recycling & Landscaping Products, greenhills.ls@att.net14. State & City Websites

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TABULATION SHEET

BID #4034 SAND FOR SNOW AND ICE CONTROL, 2020-2021 WINTER SEASON

Bidder Pricing

Delivered to the City Yard Picked up at Bidder's Location

Per Cubic Yard Per Cubic Yard (Option)

Herb Holden Trucking Inc. $15.34 $9.75

Broad Brook, CT.

Liquore Sand & Gravel, LLC $15.00 $10.00

Enfield, CT.

Hubert E. Butler Construction Co., LLC $15.60 $11.00

Portland, CT.

Schultz Corporation $25.50 $19.00

Terryville, CT. No Sand Samples Submitted

Stone Construction Company, Inc. $36.75 No Bid Price Submitted

Southbury, CT.

Zwally Hauling $23.75 No Bid Price Submitted

Bridgeport, CT. No Sand Samples Submitted

Wapping Sand and Gravel, LLC. $15.25 $7.95

Broadbrook, CT.

Staxx Construction Services, LLC. $20.80 $15.80

Berlin, CT,

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RESOLUTION

Item# RE: ENGINEERING SERVICES 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, The following on-call engineering service has been requisitioned following the award by the Common Council for on-call engineering contracts, Bid #3931, approved at its Regular Meeting of March 28, 2018, Resolution 34198-2; and

WHEREAS, The Public Works, Utilities Division, has requested that Comprehensive Environmental Inc. conduct inspections of the six (6) dams and two (2) dikes at the City’s Reservoirs in accordance with CT DEEP Dam Inspection Regulations. The last inspection of the Dams and Dikes were conducted in 2018; and

WHEREAS, Comprehensive Environmental Inc. will conduct an inspection of the Dams and Dikes that include spillways, walls, embankments, inlet and outlet structures and the downstream channels. The inspection will help them to determine the conditions and if there is any water leakage at the Dams and Dikes that need repair; and

WHEREAS, Comprehensive Environmental Inc. will meet with the Public Works, Utilities Division to discuss their site inspection results of the Dams and Dikes. They will then prepare the required CT DEEP formal inspection reports and then submit the reports to them; and

WHEREAS, The Comprehensive Environmental Inc.’s proposal for the inspection of the Dams and Dikes was presented to the Water Commission at their September 16, 2020meeting. At this meeting they approved the Deputy Director’s recommendation to have Comprehensive Environmental Inc. perform the Dam and Dike Inspections for the Public Department Works, Utilities Division; and

WHEREAS, Funding for this on-call engineering assistance services is available in the Public Works, Utilities Division’s account number 9303500101-5300, Water Operation Expense Source of Supplies, Consulting and Contractual Services; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be and hereby authorized to issue a Purchase Order for $17,500.00 to Comprehensive Environmental Inc. for the mandated Dam and Dike inspections for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division.

Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Emmanuel Sanchez

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RESOLUTION

Item # RE: _______________________________________________

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

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, a portion of the City’s compliance for the CMOM Order involves a $20,000,000 Million investment over a 10-year period in the City’s aging Sanitary Sewer Collection System to lessen the impact of clean water that enters the City’s system through infiltration and inflow (I&I), and

WHEREAS, the City is budgeting funding annually to cover the costs for achieving CMOM compliance; and

WHEREAS, the FY 21 Sewer Operating budget has $1,000,000 budgeted (208315101-5906) for EPA CMOM Compliance; and

RESOLVED, that the total amounts of $1,000,000 be transferred and appropriated in a Special Revenue fund on behalf of Sewer Capital Projects pertaining specifically to EPA CMOM Compliance and Sewer projects that last longer than one fiscal year to complete; then it be further

RESOLVED, that a Sewer Capital Projects Funds budget amendment in the amount of $1,000,000 be made as follows:

Increase Rev:209315101-4232 Sewer Capital Projects - Contributions $ 1,000,000

Increase Exp:209315101-5906 Sewer Capital Projects – EPA CMOM Compliance $ 1,000,000

_________________________Alderman Aram Ayalon

__________________________Alderman Kris Rutkowski

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