Regular Meeting of the Common Council

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1 Regular Meeting of the Common Council Wednesday, March 14, :00 PM Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut NOTICE - The next regular meeting of the Common Council will be held on Wednesday evening, March 14, 2018, at 7:05 PM in Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut. Public Participation will begin prior to the regular meeting at 7:00 pm. 7:00 PM - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR S STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS OTHER AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 24, 2018 and Special Meeting of January 25, January 25, 2018 January 25, 2018 AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA PETITIONS CONSENT AGENDA - All reports are on consent unless removed during the Common Council meeting. 1

2 REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTS AND LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES: A. CITY ASSESSOR RESPONSE TO PETITION NO RE: TAX BREAKS PERTAINING TO PROPERTY OWNED BY SAUL BERGER OR ARCH GARDENS LLC. Report Original Petition B. RE: CLAIMS FOR INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Report C. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESPONSE TO PETITION RE: MAILING COST OF NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION ZONE MEETING NOTICES, AGENDAS AND PERTINENT INFORMATION TO RESIDENTS. Report Petition D. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESPONSE TO PETITION NO RE: TAX BREAKS PERTAINING TO PROPERTY OWNED BY SAUL BERGER OR ARCH GARDENS LLC. Report Original Petition E. CORPORATION COUNSEL RESPONSE TO PETITION NO RE: NEGLECT OF PROPERTY AT ARCH STREET. Report Original Petition F. MONTHLY PURCHASING REPORT. RE: PURCHASING REPORT FOR BID THRESHOLD ITEMS. Report G. HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO PETITION RE: EMPLOYMENT POSTING INFORMATION FOR POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES. Report Documents REPORTS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE H. COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING RECOMMENDATION FOR ITEM NO RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES ARTICLE XVIII REGARDING THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A LICENSE FOR DEALING IN OR REPAIRING MOTOR VEHICLES FOR DEALERS AND REPAIRERS. Report RESOLUTIONS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE 1. ITEM NO RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES 2

3 NEW RESOLUTIONS ARTICLE XVIII REGARDING THE PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A LICENSE FOR DEALING IN OR REPAIRING MOTOR VEHICLES FOR DEALERS AND REPAIRERS. R. SMEDLEY Resolution 2. PUBLIC BID NO RE: $25,000 TO PYROTECNICO FIREWORKS INC. FOR THE JULY 4, 2018 FIREWORKS DISPLAY. J. GIANTONIO Resolution Tabulation Sheet Mailing list ing Record 3. PUBLIC BID NO RE: THREE YEAR CONTRACT WITH OPTION TO EXTEND WITH HARVEST NEW ENGLAND, LLC. FOR LEAF COMPOSTING SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. E. MAGNUSZEWSKI, D. NAPLES, I. SANCHEZ Tabulation Sheet ing Record Resolution Mailing Record 4. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING. RE: $12,970 TO SIMPLEXGRINNEL FOR ANNUAL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM TESTING, INSPECTION AND FULL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, UTILITIES DIVISION'S FILTER PLANT. C. CARLOZZI, JR., J. GIANTONIO, R. REYES, D. SALERNO, E. SANCHEZ Resolution 5. PUBLIC BID NO RE: DATTCO, INC. FOR THE 2018 SUMMER BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT A DAILY RATE OF $183 PER BUS AND $50 PER HOUR FOR ANY ADDITIONAL BUSES NEEDED. J. GIANTONIO, F. SANTIAGO Resolution ing Record Tabulation Sheet Mailing Record 6. PUBLIC ACT RE: APPLICATION TO STATE FOR $1,999,5000 TO UNDERTAKE THE PHASE VII, COLUMBUS BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND EXECUTE AN ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT. E. MAGNUSZEWSKI, C. CARLOZZI, JR., K. ROSADO, I. SANCHEZ Resolution 7. WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH. RE: COMMON COUNCIL TO RECOGNIZE MARCH 2018 AS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH. E. MAGNUSZEWSKI, K. BRESLIN, I. SANCHEZ Resolution 3

4 8. APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. E. MAGNUSZEWSKI, C. CARLOZZI, JR., R. SMEDLEY UNFINISHED BUSINESS REPORT OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT. RE: VACANT AND FUNDED POSITIONS WITHIN THE CITY TABLED 02/28/2018 Report Spreadsheet Original Petition REPORT OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT RE: AUTHORIZED BUT UN-ISSUED DEBT. TABLED 02/28/2018 Report Spreadsheet Original Petition ADJOURNMENT 4

5 January 24, 2018 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL JANUARY 24, 2018 Mayor Erin E. Stewart called the Regular Meeting of the Common Council to order at 8:03 p.m. on Wednesday, the 24th day of January 2018 in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall. Fourteen members were present at roll call: Ald. Magnuszewski, E. Sanchez, Reyes, Smedley, Rosado, Albert, Ayalon, Breslin, Giantonio, Naples, Pabon, Salerno, I. Sanchez, and Santiago. One member was absent: Ald. Carlozzi who is ill. The invocation was given by City Clerk, Mark H. Bernacki: O God, our Heavenly Father, with the break in the weather please give us an early spring. Soon the buds will populate our trees and seedlings will grow. Instill in us a compassionate resolve to face the challenges and uncertainties that lay ahead. Turn these challenges into bi-partisan opportunities and empower our faith to serve others through your presence. We ask this in Thy name. Amen. The pledge to the flag was led by Yvonne Muniz. A moment of silence was observed in memory of three young men who died in a motor vehicle accident on Sunday morning Moses Negron, a New Britain High School student, Kerion Rogers of Bristol, and Taahir Harris of Southington. Mayor Stewart asked for prayers and strength for their families. Ald. Smedley was granted a point of personal privilege and reminded everyone of a fundraiser supporting the New Britain High School Baseball team to be held on Fri. Jan. 26th at the V.F.W. Ald. Magnuszewski moved to accept and adopt the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 13, 2017, seconded by Ald. Santiago. So voted. Ald. Magnuszewski moved to amend the Agenda by adding (L3), seconded by Ald. Emanuel Sanchez. Roll call vote all members present voted in favor. PETITIONS ALD. AYALON FOR THE REMOVAL OF SIX CEMENT BLOCK BARRIERS NEAR LEDGECREST AVENUE. REFERRED TO DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS ALD. AYALON FOR THE REPAIR OF IMPROPERLY FUNCTIONING SPLASH PAD SPRINKLERS AND BROKEN PLAYSCAPE EQUIPMENT AT WILLOW STREET PARK. REFERRED TO DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS ALD. AYALON FOR THE REPAIR OF SIDEWALKS ON ALLEN STREET, FROM STANLEY STREET. REFERRED TO DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS ALD. EVA MAGNUSZEWSKI AND ALD. IRIS SANCHEZ FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO PATCH ALL POTHOLES ON OAK STREET. REFERRED TO DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS ALD. AYALON FOR THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT TO REPORT TO THE COUNCIL REGARDING IF THERE ARE OR WILL BE COORDINATORS OR EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO EACH CITY PARK. REFERRED TO DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS ALD. EVA MAGNUSZEWSKI FOR THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE COMMON COUNCIL LISTING ALL NON-TAXABLE PROPERTIES 5 58

6 January 24, 2018 IN THE CITY AND THE REASONS WHY THEY ARE NON-TAXABLE. REFERRED TO THE CITY ASSESSOR ALD. CARLO CARLOZZI, JR. FOR THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE COMMON COUNCIL WITH A BREAKDOWN BY DEPARTMENT OF ALL CURRENT BUDGET FUNDED VACANCIES WITHIN EACH DEPARTMENT, INCLUDING JOB TITLE AND DOLLAR AMOUNT IN BUDGET, PER VACANCY. REFERRED TO THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT. Ald. Magnuszewski moved to accept and adopt the Consent Agenda, seconded by Ald. Emanuel Sanchez. Roll call vote all members present voted in favor. Approved January Jan. 29, 2018 by Mayor Erin E. Stewart RE: BLIGHT - 20 ACORN STREET CONSENT AGENDA HEALTH AND BUILDING SERVICES At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 20 Acorn Street. The property had no evidence of vandalism and appears to be in compliance. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 31 ACORN STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 31 Acorn Street. The property contained an accumulation of trash. The property owner was notified and has complied with orders from the Health Department. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 39 ACORN STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 39 Acorn Street. Property contains an accumulation of trash and litter. Two unregistered autos were observed on the property. The Housing Division has issued a Notice of Violation letter. The property owner has ten days to comply with the notice. A re-inspection will be conduct on January 26,

7 January 24, RE: BLIGHT ALLEN STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 314 Allen Street. The property appeared to be clean and maintained. However the porch has significant chipping, peeling, and cracking paint. A notice of violation will be issued to the property owner. A re- inspection will be conducted in late April RE: BLIGHT ALLEN STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 344 Allen Street. The exterior of the property appears to be clean and maintained. The inspection revealed that the structure appears to be unsafe due to fire damage. The owner was issued a notice of violation due to the following conditions: the structure is dilapidated; the structural frame is deteriorated. The owner is ordered to have the structure evaluated by a CT licensed Structural Engineer and a report made available to the Building Official for review. In addition, the repairs shall be consistent with the report regarding any corrective work to be performed. The owner was directed to provide a report within 30 day from issuance of the notice RE: BLIGHT ALLEN STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 402 Allen Street. The property appeared to be clean and maintained. The front screen door was detached from the door frame. Owner will be notified to correct violation RE: BLIGHT ALLEN STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 426 Allen Street. There was no evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint on the exterior surface of the building. No further action is required. 7 60

8 January 24, RE: BLIGHT - 11 ALLEN STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 11 Allen Street. The location is also known as 11 Atlantic Street. The case has been assigned to a Code Official to investigate. The Code Official is scheduled to inspect the property within 30 day RE: BLIGHT - 80 CLARK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 80 Clark Street. The property appears to be cleaned and maintained. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 88 CLARK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 88 Clark Street. The stairs leading into the building are in compliance and did not appear to be vandalized RE: BLIGHT CLARK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 100 Clark Street. The property contained an accumulation of trash and overgrowth. Building is unsecured. A notice of violation was issued to the owner. If the owner fails to respond properly to the order, the matter will be referred to the State s Attorney Office for criminal prosecution. 8 61

9 January 24, RE: BLIGHT CLARK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 128 Clark Street. The front porch has severe deteriorating paint. The owner was issued a Notice of Violation to correct the defective surfaces on all porch componets. The owner has until the end of April to comply RE: BLIGHT CLARK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 132 Clark Street. The property contained an accumulation of trash and litter. Porches were in disrepair. The property owner (Bank Owned) was notified and has complied with the order from the Building Department. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT CLARK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 170 Clark Street. Doors, Windows, and porches are in good repair. There was no evidence of significant chipping, peeling or cracking paint. Property appears to be in compliance. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT CLARK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 201 Clark Street. The property has no evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. Property appears to be in compliance. No further action is required. 9 62

10 January 24, RE: BLIGHT CLARK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 212 Clark Street. The property contains an accumulation of trash and construction debris located along the side of the yard. The owner was issued a notice of violation. A re-inspection will be conducted on January 17, RE: BLIGHT CLARK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 213 Clark Street. The property contains an accumulation of trash and yard debris. The owner was issued a Notice of Violations. The property will be re-inspected on January 25, RE: BLIGHT CLARK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 259 Clark Street. The property contains an accumulation of construction debris located at the rear of the property. The property owner (CHFA owned) was legally notified. The property will be re-inspected on February 2, RE: BLIGHT CLARK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 264 Clark Street. The doors, windows, and porches to the property appear to be in good condition. There is no evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. No further action is required

11 January 24, RE: BLIGHT - 95 DALY AVENUE At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 95 Daly Avenue. The exterior of the property had no evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT DALY AVENUE At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 159 Daly Avenue. The exterior of the property had no evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT DALY AVENUE At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 183 Daly Avenue. The foundation and retaining walls appeared to have no evidence of structural damage, distress or any other deficiencies. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 17 DIXON STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 17 Dixon Street. Graffiti was located on the exterior of the property. A notice of violation will be issued to the property owner RE: BLIGHT - 17 DUDLEY STREET 11 64

12 January 24, 2018 At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 17 Dudley Street. There was no evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 18 DUDLEY STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 18 Dudley Street. There was no evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. However, the inspector observed some overgrown vegetation. A Notice of Violation will be issued to the property owner RE: BLIGHT - 29 DUDLEY STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 29 Dudley Street. No evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT 10 ERWIN PLACE At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 10 Erwin Place. The front exterior porch appears to have structural issue and is in disrepair. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT - 54 ERWIN PLACE At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 54 Erwin Place. The building is secured. However, the inspector observed an accumulation of trash and overgrowth. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation

13 January 24, RE: BLIGHT - 52 LASALLE STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 52 LaSalle Street. The inspector noted that some windows and doors are in disrepair. A Notice of Violation will be issued to the property owner RE: BLIGHT - 62 LASALLE STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 62 LaSalle Street. No evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 90 LASALLE STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 90 LaSalle Street. No evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. However, the inspector did observe that some exterior componets to the structure are in disrepair. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT LASALLE STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 220 LaSalle Street. The structure appeared to be secured. However, the inspector observed penetrations in the roof system. The owner will be notified via certified mail

14 January 24, RE: BLIGHT - 18 LAWLOR STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 18 Lawlor Street. The property contains an accumulation of overgrowth. The property owners will be notified via certified mail RE: BLIGHT - 43 LAWLOR STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 43 Lawlor Street. The property has no evidence of severe chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 57 LAWLOR STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 57 Lawlor Street. The property has no evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. There are two registered autos located at the rear of the property. A notice of violation letter was issued to the owner. The property owner has ten days to comply. Property will be re- inspected January 29, RE: BLIGHT - 62 LAWLOR STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 62 Lawlor Street. The property contains an accumulation of trash and abandon furniture. The exterior of the building appeared to significantly deterioring. A notice of violation letter was issue to the property owner. The trash and abandon furniture was removed. The property owner is schedule to vinyl side the building in April of The property will be re- inspected on May 1,

15 January 24, RE: BLIGHT - 70 LAWLOR STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 70 Lawlor Street. The downspout to the gutter is in disrepair. In addition, the fence along the rear of the property was not constructed properly and without permits. The property owner was issued a notice of violation. The property owner is demonstrating progress and thus far has complied with the orders RE: BLIGHT - 76 LAWLOR STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 76 Lawlor Street. The property contained an accumulation of trash and litter. One unregistered auto was observed on the property. The property owner was issued a notice of violation letter. The property is scheduled to be re-inspected on February 5, RE: BLIGHT - 80 LAWLOR STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 80 Lawlor Street. The property contained an accumulation of litter in the front yard. One unregistered was observed on the property. The property owner was issued a notice of violation letter. A Re-inspection is scheduled for February 5, RE: BLIGHT - 83 LAWLOR STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 83 Lawlor Street. The property appears to be clean and maintained. No further action is required

16 January 24, RE: BLIGHT LAWLOR STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 111 Lawlor Street. There is no evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. Property appears to be in compliance. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT LAWLOR STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 123 Lawlor Street. The side of the property contained an abandon couch. The owner was notified and the couch is scheduled to be removed on the next curbside trash pick up. A re-inspection will be conducted on January 19, RE: BLIGHT LAWLOR STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 211 Lawlor Street. Doors, windows, and porches appeared to be in good condition. Property is in compliance. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT LAWLOR STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 274 Lawlor Street. The porch ceiling has minor deterioration. The property was notified and will address the porch ceiling in March of A re-inspection will be conducted in late March RE: BLIGHT LAWLOR STREET 16 69

17 January 24, 2018 At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 281 Lawlor Street. The property contained overgrowth over one foot high. The property owner was issued a notice of violation letter. A reinspection will be conducted on Feb 2, RE: BLIGHT - 18 LEDGECREST AVENUE At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 18 Ledgecrest Avenue. No evidence of chipping, peeling or cracking paint. Windows and doors appear to be in good condition. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 45 LONG STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 45 Long Street. The inspector observed some overgrowth along the sides and rear of the property. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT - 50 LORRAINE STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 50 Lorraine Street. The fence area appears to be in fair condition. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT MCCLINTOCK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 188 McClintock Street. The inspector did observe graffiti on the exterior of the property. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation

18 January 24, RE: BLIGHT - 12 NORTH STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 12 North Street. The inspector could not locate address in the City s GIS system. The properties in the mention location appears to be clean and maintained. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 86 NORTH STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 86 North Street. Graffiti was present of the northside of the foundation. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT NORTH STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 118 North Street. The property contains an accumulation of trash and debris. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT NORTH STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 128 North Street. The property appears to be clean and maintained. However, the stairs leading into the side entrance is in disrepair. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation

19 January 24, RE: BLIGHT NORTH STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 190 North Street. The building is secured. However the boards securing the entrance and windows are in poor condition. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT - 22 OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 22 Oak Street. Graffiti was located on the exterior of the detached garage. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT - 34 OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 34 Oak Street. Graffiti was observed on the side of the building. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT - 42 OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 42 Oak Street. Property is secured and boards are painted to match the exterior of the building. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 88 OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 88 Oak Street. There is no evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint on the exterior surface. No further action is required

20 January 24, RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 132 Oak Street. The property contains an accumulation of trash and debris. The vacant building is secured. However, due to fire damage, the roof structure has been compromised. The owner is ordered to have the structure evaluated by a CT licensed Structural Engineer and a report made available to the Building Official for review. In addition, the repairs shall be consistent with the report regarding any corrective work to be performed. The owner was directed to provide a report within 30 day from issuance of the notice RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 142 Oak Street. Graffiti was observed on foundation of the building. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 144 Oak Street. No evidence of graffiti. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 164 Oak Street. There was no evidence of broken windows on the first floor dwelling unit. No further action is required

21 January 24, RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 184 Oak Street. The sidewalk area appears to be in fair condition. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 186 Oak Street. It has been determined that the condition of the sidewalk in front of 186 Oak Street fall under Public Works and was referred to the Department of Public Works. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 189 Oak Street. the sidewalk appears to be in fair condition. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 212 Oak Street. It has been determined that the overgrowth on the property was referred to the Department of Property Management for action. This is a city owned property RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET 21 74

22 January 24, 2018 At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 218 Oak Street. It has been determined that the overgrowth on the property was referred to the Department of Property Management for action. This is a city owned property RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 222 Oak Street. It has been determined that the overgrowth on the property was referred to the Department of Property Management for action. This is a city owned property RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 239 Oak Street. It has been determined that the property is clean and maintained. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 258 Oak Street. The gutter system is in disrepair. A section of the exterior of the home is not properly constructed. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 278 Oak Street. The property contained an accumulation of trash, tires, and construction debris. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation

23 January 24, RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 282 Oak Street. The property appears to be clean and maintained. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT OAK STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 283 Oak Street. The exterior of the building has significant chipping, peeling and crack paint. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT PUTNAM STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 123 Putnam Street. The property contains an accumulation of trash and debris. The property owner will be issued a notice of violation RE: BLIGHT - 19 SEXTON STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 19 Sexton Street. The property contains a small amount of trash and debris. The owner will be issued a notice of violation

24 January 24, RE: BLIGHT - 25 SEXTON STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 25 Sexton Street. No evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. Steps appear to be in fair condition. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 27 SEXTON STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 27 Sexton Street. The property contains a small amount of trash and debris. The owners will be issued a notice of violation RE: BLIGHT - 50 SEXTON STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 50 Sexton Street. No violations were observed. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 81 SEXTON STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 81 Sexton Street. The garage appears to have minor paint deterioration. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT - 97 SEXTON STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 97 Sexton Street. The property contains an accumulation of trash and debris. The owner was issued fines. A re-inspection will be conducted on January 28,

25 January 24, RE: BLIGHT SEXTON STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 144 Sexton Street. The property has no evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 62 SPRING STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 62 Spring Street. Graffiti was present on the property. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT STANLEY STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 1336 Stanley Street. The property has an accumulation of trash and debris. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT - 14 TALCOTT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 14 Talcott Street. The property appears to be clean and maintained. No further action is required

26 January 24, RE: BLIGHT - 87 TREMONT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 87 Tremont Street. The property has significant overgrowth. The owners will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT - 88 TREMONT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 88 Tremont Street. The property contains an accumulation of trash and construction debris. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT TREMONT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 103 Tremont Street. The property is overgrown and not being maintain. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT TREMONT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 118 Tremont Street. The property is clean and maintained. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT TREMONT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 132 Tremont Street. The property is clean and maintained. No further action is required

27 January 24, RE: BLIGHT TREMONT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 133 Tremont Street. Property is clean and maintained. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT TREMONT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 143 Tremont Street. No evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. The property is clean and maintained. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT TREMONT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 144 Tremont Street. The property has an accumulation of solid waste located at the rear of the yard. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT TREMONT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 149 Tremont Street. The property has no evidence of chipping, peeling, and cracking paint. The property clean and well maintained. No further action is required

28 January 24, RE: BLIGHT TREMONT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 168 Tremont Street.The property is cleaned and maintained. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT TREMONT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 206 Tremont Street. Deteriating paint on the exterior was observed under the soffit of the roof system. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT TREMONT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 247 Tremont Street.The property is clean and well maintained. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT TREMONT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 257 Tremont Street.The property is clean and well maintained. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT TREMONT STREET 28 81

29 January 24, 2018 At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 145 Tremont Street. No evidence of chipping, peeling, or cracking paint. The property is clean and well maintained. No further actions are required RE: BLIGHT TREMONT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 200 Tremont Street. The property is clean and well maintained. No further actions are required RE: BLIGHT - 10 UNION STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 10 Union Street. The owner was issued a notice of violation for the unsecured building and overgrowth. As of January 16 th the property was secured and overgrowth was cut back. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 20 UNION STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 20 Union Street. The property is secured and maintained. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 50 UNION STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 50 Union Street. The property contains an accumulation of trash and debris. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation

30 January 24, RE: BLIGHT WEST STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 100 West Street. The property is vacant and secured. The property contained an accumulation of trash, litter, and yard debris. The owner was notified and property was cleaned January 17, No further action is required RE: BLIGHT WEST STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 116 West Street. The property is vacant and secured. The property owner was issued a Notice of Violation for the unsafe structure. The owner provided the Building Official with a Structural Engineer report. The owner is directed to either rebuilding or demolish the structure within 30 days for issuance of the notice. If the owner does not comply with case will be referred to New Britain Superior Court RE: BLIGHT WEST STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 146 West Street. The property is clean and maintained. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT WEST STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 176 West Street. The property contain an accumulation of household waste and overgrowth. The owner will be issued a Notice of Violation

31 January 24, RE: BLIGHT - 66 WILCOX STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 66 Wilcox Street. The property contains an accumulation of trash and construction debris at the rear of the property. The owner will be issued an Notice of Violation RE: BLIGHT WILCOX STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 151 Wilcox Street. The case was referred to Public Works to address the sidewalks RE: BLIGHT - 60 WINTER STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 60 Winter Street. The property is clean and maintained. Vegetation growing on the fence does not create a public health nuisance. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 82 WINTER STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 82 Winter Street. The property is clean and maintained. No further action is required RE: BLIGHT - 90 WINTER STREET 31 84

32 January 24, 2018 At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 90 Winter Street. The exterior of the property does not appear to be chipping, peeling, or crack. No further action is required. MAYOR S OFFICE RE: REPORT OF POSITIONS FILLED, REESTABLISHED AND CREATED THRU 2017 Please see the attached information in response to Petition Number which was referred to the Mayor s Office as well as the Human Resources Department at the January 10, 2018 Common Council Meeting. Attachment on File in Town Clerk Office. Justin Dorsey REPORTS OF LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND DEPARTMENTS HEALTH AND BUILDING SERVICES RE: BLIGHT LAWLOR STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 147 Lawlor Street. Doors, windows, and porches appeared to be in good condition and in compliance. No evidence of chipping, peeling or cracking paint on the exterior of the building. No further action is required. Ald. Salerno moved to accept, seconded by Ald. Smedley. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart January 29, RE: BLIGHT - 6 TALCOTT STREET At the request the Common Council, an inspection was conducted at 6 Talcott Street. No overgrowth was observed. The property appears to be clean and maintained. No further action is required

33 January 24, 2018 Ald. Salerno moved to accept, seconded by Ald. Naples. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart January 29, NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES SEC Proposed Amendment on file in the Town Clerk s Office. Ald. Ayalon moved to accept and refer to the Committee on Administration, Finance and Law, seconded by Ald. Santiago. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart January 29, RE: BUDGET AMENDMENT - POLICE DEPARTMENT - TO ALLOCATE FUNDS ACCUMULATED IN THE DRUG INVESTIGATION FUND TO PURCHASE THREE COMPLETE SNIPER SYSTEMS FROM ATLANTIC TACTICAL FOR $13,121 leave to recommend the adoption of the following: WHEREAS, the Drug Investigation Fund is an existing special revenue fund to which most revenue is credited as the result of the Federal/State of Connecticut drug asset forfeiture program, the greatest share of the proceeds from which are returned to Police Departments for use in drug control strategy; and WHEREAS, the purpose of this resolution is to formally allocate funds that have accumulated in the Drug Investigation fund to purchase three complete sniper systems from Atlantic Tactical of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, who has provided a single source letter to the Purchasing Agent; and WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2-541, a purchase order was requested for the following by the New Britain Police Department: Supplier Description Total Price Atlantic Tactical New Cumberland, PA Three (3) Complete Sniper Systems $13, WHEREAS, Atlantic Tactical is the sole source and exclusive distributer for this system in the New England area, and the rifles currently being used for this function have exceeded their service life; and WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds in the Drug Investigation Fund to purchase these sniper systems at no cost to the City; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $13, to Atlantic Tactical of New Cumberland, PA for the purchase of three (3) complete sniper systems for the New Britain Police Department; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a budget amendment in the Drug Investigation Fund to formally appropriate funds accumulated in that fund be made as follows and a purchase order is authorized for the purchase of three (3) complete sniper systems from Atlantic Tactical of New Cumberland, PA.; Drug Investigation Fund Increase Revenue: 33 86

34 January 24, Asset Forfeiture Federal $13,121 Total $13,121 Increase Expenditures: Equipment $13,121 Total $13,121 Ald. Carlo Carlozzi, Jr. - Police Liaison Ald. Wilfredo Pabon - Police Liaison Ald. Richard Reyes Police Liaison Ald. Emmanuel Sanchez Police Liaison Ald. Francisco Santiago - Police Liaison Ald. Robert Smedley - Police Liaison Ald. Smedley moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Pabon. Resolution adopted with Ald. Ayalon opposed. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart January 29, RE: DEEP NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS - $46,700 TO TATA AND HOWARD, INC FOR CONSULTING AND ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPT., UTILITIES DIVISION leave to recommend the adoption of the following: WHEREAS, The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) sent Notices Of Violation (NOVs) to the City on November 21, 2017, for failure to submit Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for seven (7) City water supply dams and dikes in accordance with new CT DEEP dam safety regulations; and WHEREAS, CT DEEP has agreed to the City s proposal to update the EAPs using existing limits of flooding; and WHEREAS, that an update is to be followed by dam failure analyses and another EAP update incorporating new limits of flooding; and WHEREAS, the City s proposed plan in response to the NOVs is documented in their letter to CT DEEP dated December 11, 2017; and WHEREAS, Tata and Howard, Inc., will draft four (4) new EAPs with the evacuation mapping prepared using the Limits Of Potential Flooding (LOPF) from existing Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) for the following public water supply dams and dikes: Shuttle Meadow Reservoir Dam (CT Dam ID# 8901) Wasel Reservoir Dam & Dike (CT Dam ID#722 & 13123) Wolcott Reservoir Dam & Dike (CT Dam ID# 709) Upper and Lower Harts Pond Dams (CT Dam ID# 701, CT Dam ID#709); and WHEREAS, the EAP for the Upper and Lower Harts Pond Dams will use the LOPF calculated for a failure of Lower Harts Pond Dam (which are the only LOPF available for this reservoir system); and WHEREAS, each EAP will also include the address of the local emergency operations centers (LWOCs) and shelters available for residents during an emergency; and WHEREAS, Funding for this consulting engineering assistance service is available in the Public Works, Utilities Division account number , Water Operating Expense Source and Supplies, Purchasing Services/Repairs; and 34 87

35 January 24, 2018 NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be and hereby authorized to issue a Purchase Order for $46, to Tata and Howard, Inc. of Meriden, CT for Consulting Engineering Assistance for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division. Ald. Carlo Carlozzi, Jr. Ald. Eva Magnuszewski Ald. Don Naples Ald. Iris Sanchez Ald. Naples moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Salerno. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart January 29, RE: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - $8,250 TO VISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC FOR ANNUAL 2018 SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE CITY ASSESSOR'S OFFICE APPRAISAL SOFTWARE leave to recommend the adoption of the following: WHEREAS, In accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section a purchase order was requested by the City Assessor s Office: Supplier Services Amount Vision Government Solutions, Inc. Annual Software Maintenance $8, Northboro, MA. and Technical Support WHEREAS, The City Assessor s Office has requested a purchase order for the Annual Software Maintenance and Technical Support of their computer assisted mass appraisal software (CAMA), Vision Appraisal; and WHEREAS, The Vision Appraisal software maintains data on approximately 17,000 City properties including ownership information, land data and building data, building sketches and photos. Vision s data is used by various City departments, City taxpayers, lawyers, title searchers and is an essential tool for the Assessor s Office in the compilation of the annual real estate Grand List. Vision Government Solutions, Inc. has been providing this annual software maintenance and technical support service to the City Assessor s office since 2002; and WHEREAS, The Vision Appraisal software is owned by Vision Government Solutions, Inc. and is the predominant software provider for this type of application. Therefore it would be very difficult to find another local software company to provide a competitive bid for annual software maintenance and support. Bid solicitation for the annual renewal of annual software maintenance and technical support would not be beneficial to the City; and WHEREAS, The cost of this annual software maintenance and technical support is shared by the Public Works Department. Funding for this annual software maintenance and technical support is available in the City Assessor s account number , Assessor, Data Processing and the Public Works Department s account number , Public Works Administration, Equipment Maintenance and Repair; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $8, to Vision Government Solutions, Inc. of Northboro, MA. for the Annual 2018 Software Maintenance and Technical Support of the City Assessor s Office appraisal software. Ald. Eva Magnuszewski 35 88

36 January 24, 2018 Ald. Carlo Carlozzi, Jr. Ald. Emmanuel Sanchez Ald. Don Naples Ald. Daniel Salerno Ald. Iris Sanchez Ald. Naples moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. Salerno. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart January 29, RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR ANIMAL CONTROL - SEC. 6 Proposed Amendment on file in the Town Clerk s Office. Ald. Magnuszewski moved to accept and refer to the Consolidated Subcommittee, seconded by Ald. Smedley. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart January 29, RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES SEC TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT TO LIST THE BUSINESS OWNER ON MONTHLY PURCHASING REPORTS Proposed Amendment on file in the Town Clerk s Office. Ald. Naples moved to accept and refer to the Committee on Administration, Finance and Law, seconded by Ald. Salerno. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart January 29, RE: APPOINTMENT OF YVONNE MUNIZ TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO FILL A VACANCY s leave to recommend the adoption of the following: WHEREAS, there is a vacancy on the Board of Education due to the resignation of Daisy Sanchez; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Charter of the City of New Britain, 3-2 (f) (2), the Common Council is vested with the authority to fill the vacancy of a member on the Board of Education; Now therefore be it, RESOLVED, the following individual be appointed to fill the vacancy on the Board of Education Yvonne Muniz (D) 55 Marlin Road 1/24/18 11/9/21 Richard Reyes Assistant Majority Leader Emmanuel Sanchez Assistant Majority Leader Ald. Reyes moved to accept and adopt, seconded by Ald. E. Sanchez. So voted. Approved by Mayor Erin E. Stewart January 29, There being no further business to come before the Council, Ald. Rosado moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Santiago. So voted. Meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. ATTEST: Mark H. Bernacki, City Clerk 36 89

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38 January 25, 2018 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL JANUARY 25, 2018 Mayor Erin E. Stewart called the Special Meeting of the Common Council to order at 7:04 p.m. on Thursday, the 25 th day of January 2018 in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall. Fifteen members were present at roll call: Ald. Magnuszewski, E. Sanchez, Reyes, Smedley, Rosado, Albert, Ayalon, Breslin, Giantonio, Naples, Pabon, Salerno, I. Sanchez, Santiago, and Carlozzi. The pledge to the flag was led by Mayor Stewart. Ald. Giantonio moved to waive the reading of the Mayor s Warrant, seconded by Ald. Rosado. So voted. MAYOR S WARRANT TO THE CLERK OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN: BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED TO NOTIFY Eva Magnuszewski, Carlo Carlozzi, Jr., Robert Smedley, Richard Reyes, Emmanuel Sanchez, Kristian Rosado, Brian Keith Albert, Aram Ayalon, Katie Breslin, Jamie Giantonio, Don Naples, Wilfredo Pabon, Daniel Salerno, Iris Sanchez, Francisco Santiago, Aldermen and Alderwomen of said City, that there will be a special meeting of the Common Council on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT for the following purposes: 1. To accept a report of the Standing Bonding Subcommittee of the Common Council Committee on Administration, Finance and Law regarding a $115,000,000 Appropriation and Bond Authorization to Refund Any of the City s Outstanding General Obligation Bonds. 2. To act upon a Resolution regarding a $115,000,000 Appropriation and Bond Authorization to Refund Any of the City s Outstanding General Obligation Bonds. HEREOF FAIL NOT, but due service and return make according to law. Dated at New Britain, Connecticut this 22nd day of January, 2018 Erin E. Stewart, Mayor Ald. Smedley moved to accept the Report of the Standing Bonding Subcommittee regarding $115,000,000 Appropriation and Bond Authorization to Refund any of the City s Outstanding General Obligation Bonds. Motion seconded by Ald. Salerno. After some discussion Ald. Carlozzi moved to recess, seconded by Ald. Ayalon. So voted. Meeting recessed at 7:14 p.m. The Council returned to order at 7:16 p.m. Ald. Carlozzi moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Santiago. Ald. Carlozzi called the question. Several Ald. rose in favor of calling the question

39 January 25, 2018 Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. with Ald. Pabon, Naples, Rosado, Smedley, Giantonio, and Salerno opposed. ATTEST: Mark H. Bernacki, City Clerk 39 93

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41 C I T Y O F N E W B R I T A I N N E W B R I T A I N, C O N N E C T I C U T REPORT OF : City Assessor To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg ITEM #: RE: Report of Any And All Tax Breaks Pertaining to Property Ownerd by Saul Berger or Arch Garden LLC At the request of the Common Council, please find that the Assessor s Office has no record of any tax breaks given to any property owned by Saul Berger and/or Arch Garden LLC. Michael T. Konik, CCMAII City Assessor 41

42 CITY CLERK S OFFICE NEW BRITAIN, CONN. Mr. Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Wednesday evening, February 14, 2018, and referred to the To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body: Ald. Ayalon for the appropriate department(s) to provide detailed information regarding any and all tax breaks, incentives, grant money, or any other funding that the City has been involved in pertaining to Saul Berger, Arch Garden LLC., Arch Street, or any other property owned or partially owned by Saul Berger or properties own by entities associated with Saul Berger. Please provide information regarding the neglect of Arch Street, to include how long the building has been in disrepair, previous complaints and/or violations against the property, and prevention methods for this to not reoccur within the City. Please submit the report to the Council by March 7, 2018 for information to be placed on the March 14, 2018 Council agenda. Alderman Aram Ayalon 42

43 CITY OF NEW BRITAIN NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT 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 ITEM#: RE: CLAIMS FOR INJURIES AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIMANTS NAME Belliveau, Lynn M Homesite Insurance by Atty. Kenneth Langille Quiles, Elfren Roldan, Alisha Mark H. Bernacki City Clerk 43

44 C I T Y O F N E W B R I T A I N N E W B R I T A I N, C O N N E C T I C U T REPORT OF : To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg ITEM #: Alderman Ayalon requested that the appropriate department [to] determine the cost of mailing Neighborhood Revitalization Zone meeting notices, agendas and pertinent information to residents of each zone by the City. The petition requested a breakdown by once a year, twice a year and every three months. In addition, the department was requested to provide information on the cost of posting flyers of Neighborhood Revitalization Zone meetings in central locations across each zone. Based on the Department of Community Development s (DCD) analysis, there is no reasonable approach that would allow the city to reach all residents within each zone via mail. However, the department believes the Alderman s intent is to reach each housing unit within the respective zone. As such, the DCD has established estimates based on this intent. The city maintains a list of all buildings containing housing units. There are, unfortunately, a number of obstacles to reaching every housing unit within the city and/or achieving the intent of Alderman Ayalon s request. The Neighborhood Revitalization Zones (NRZs) are delineated in the city s GIS database, which stems from the Assessor s parcel database. A building may contain multiple units and not all units are identifiable for mailing purposes through the Assessor s database. In order to further determine the costs associated with this form of outreach, the DCD would require assistance from the Assessor s office to cross-reference each property address. Neither the GIS nor the Assessor s databases have the ability to determine which units are occupied and which are vacant. Furthermore, any correspondence sent from the NRZ to a housing unit would be a non-descript, non-personalized letter. Experience has shown that these types of notices fall short of reaching the intended audience as they are perceived as junk mail. Mailing to non-occupied units or sending non-descript letters is typically seen as an unnecessary cost with a limited return on investment. In the interest of addressing the request, the estimated cost to print a one-sided, black and white notice; insert the notice into an envelope; and mail the notice to each unit would cost approximately $.83 per household. The estimated costs based only on identified units is as follows: Arch Street NRZ There are approximately 691 residential properties. The DCD has calculated approximately 1,211 units with an additional 61 buildings containing an unidentified number of units. 44

45 Therefore, base costs would be an estimated: Annually: 1211 X.83 X 1 = $1, Semi-Annually: 1211 X.83 X 2 = $2, Quarterly: 1211 X.83 X 4 = $4, East Side NRZ There are approximately 3104 residential properties. The DCD has calculated approximately 1506 units with an additional 114 buildings containing an unidentified number of units. Therefore, base costs would be an estimated: Annually: 1506 X.83 X 1 = $1, Semi-Annually: 1506 X.83 X 2 = $2, Quarterly: 1506 X.83 X 4 = $4, North-Oak NRZ There are approximately 712 residential properties. The DCD has calculated approximately 1462 units with an additional 89 buildings containing an unidentified number of units. Therefore, base costs would be an estimated: Annually: 1462 X.83 X 1 = $1, Semi-Annually: 1462 X.83 X 2 = $2, Quarterly: 1462 X.83 X 4 = $4, It is important to reiterate that the estimates are based on single-sided mailings. Should, as suggested, pertinent information have to be mailed, the cost would also increase substantially. The unidentified units will also make costs escalate considerably. As an example, if we assumed an average of 6 units per building, an additional 366, 684, and 534 would need to be added, respectively. This would result in an additional $1, annually, $2, semi-annually, and $5, quarterly. Therefore, the total estimated cost per year to mail to all households quarterly is approximately $19, The cost of posting flyers of NRZ meetings in central locations has been estimated based off of flyers being delivered to 7 key business locations in each NRZ. Each location would receive 25 flyers, some for posting with extras for handing out. Breakdown is as follows: 25 flyers X 7 business X 3 NRZs = 175 flyers 175 flyers X $.50/copy & paper = $87.50 Staff time at 3.5 hours X 3 NRZs X 4= 10.5 hours X Salary + Fringe Respectfully submitted, Kenneth A. Malinowski Acting Director Department of Community Development 45

46 CITY CLERK S OFFICE NEW BRITAIN, CONN. Mr. Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Wednesday evening, February 14, 2018, and referred to the To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body: Ald. Ayalon for the appropriate department to determine the cost of mailing Neighborhood Revitalization Zone meeting notices, agendas and pertinent information to residents of each zone by the City. Please provide information for mailing intervals of once a year, twice a year, and every three months. In addition, please provide information on the cost of posting flyers of Neighborhood Revitalization Zone meetings in central locations across each zone. Mailing to City residents is common practice, as the City currently mails out tax bills, water notifications and similar type notices by way of US Mail. Please submit the report to the Council by March 7, 2018 for information to be placed on the March 14, 2018 Council agenda. Alderman Aram Ayalon 46

47 C I T Y O F N E W B R I T A I N N E W B R I T A I N, C O N N E C T I C U T REPORT OF : DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg ITEM #: Alderman Ayalon requested that the appropriate department(s) to provide detailed information regarding any and all tax breaks, incentives, grant money, or any other funding that the City has been involved in pertaining to Saul Berger, Arch Garden LLC., Arch Street, or any other property owned or partially owned by Saul Berger or properties own by entitites associated with Saul Berger. Based on the Department of Community Development s (DCD) analysis, The DCD has not provided any funding to Mr. Saul Berger, Arch Garden LLC., for the property at Arch Street. The department is neither aware of nor can it document any relationship to any other property owned or partially owned by Saul Berger or properties owned by entities associated with Saul Berger. Respectfully Submitted, Kenneth A. Malinowski Acting Director Department of Community Development 47

48 CITY CLERK S OFFICE NEW BRITAIN, CONN. Mr. Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Wednesday evening, February 14, 2018, and referred to the To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body: Ald. Ayalon for the appropriate department(s) to provide detailed information regarding any and all tax breaks, incentives, grant money, or any other funding that the City has been involved in pertaining to Saul Berger, Arch Garden LLC., Arch Street, or any other property owned or partially owned by Saul Berger or properties own by entities associated with Saul Berger. Please provide information regarding the neglect of Arch Street, to include how long the building has been in disrepair, previous complaints and/or violations against the property, and prevention methods for this to not reoccur within the City. Please submit the report to the Council by March 7, 2018 for information to be placed on the March 14, 2018 Council agenda. Alderman Aram Ayalon 48

49 C I T Y O F N E W B R I T A I N N E W B R I T A I N, C O N N E C T I C U T REPORT OF: OFFICE OF CORPORATION COUNSEL ITEM #: To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg RE: Petition #2 from the February 14, 2018 regular meeting 406 Arch Street The Office of Corporation Counsel s response to Petition No. 2 from the February 14, 2018 regular meeting of the Common Council is as follows: Our office works closely with the Department of Licenses, Permits and Inspections on all matters pertaining to blight. On March 23, 2016, after a November 29, 2017 hearing pursuant to Sec of the Code of Ordinances, our office filed a certified copy of a notice of assessment for 406 Arch Street with the New Britain Superior Court in the amount of $ After receiving judgment in the amount of $ ($ plus $8.00 filing fee), on May 9, 2016 our office recorded a judgment lien on the property located at 406 Arch Street, which is recorded in Volume 1938 at page 1238 of the New Britain Land Records. On December 15, 2017, our office filed a second certified copy of a notice of assessment for 406 Arch Street in the New Britain Superior Court in the amount of $90.00 after a hearing pursuant to Sec of the Code of Ordinances. After receiving judgment in the amount of $98.00 on January 11, 2018, our office recorded a judgment lien on the property located at 406 Arch Street, which is recorded in Volume 1985 at page 327 of the New Britain Land Records. Office of Corporation Counsel Joseph E. Skelly, Jr. Assistant Corporation Counsel 49

50 CITY CLERK S OFFICE NEW BRITAIN, CONN. Mr. Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Wednesday evening, February 14, 2018, and referred to the To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body: Ald. Ayalon for the appropriate department(s) to provide detailed information regarding any and all tax breaks, incentives, grant money, or any other funding that the City has been involved in pertaining to Saul Berger, Arch Garden LLC., Arch Street, or any other property owned or partially owned by Saul Berger or properties own by entities associated with Saul Berger. Please provide information regarding the neglect of Arch Street, to include how long the building has been in disrepair, previous complaints and/or violations against the property, and prevention methods for this to not reoccur within the City. Please submit the report to the Council by March 7, 2018 for information to be placed on the March 14, 2018 Council agenda. Alderman Aram Ayalon 50

51 C I T Y O F N E W B R I T A I N N E W B R I T A I N, C O N N E C T I C U T REPORT OF: ITEM # Finance Dept., Purchasing Div. To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg RE: Purchasing report for bid threshold items In accordance with the New Britain Code of Ordinances, Section 2-566, a monthly report of purchases between $500 and $7,500 shall be provided to the Common Council. The report shall include a detailed description of items or services purchased, name of vendor, owner of business and dollar amount spent on each individual purchase as well as the aggregate total of spend to date for the fiscal year. The Finance Department, Purchasing Division has provided an electronic list of monthly purchases. This document is available in the Council office for review by Council members. Acceptance is respectfully requested. Jack Pieper Purchasing Agent 51

52 C I T Y O F N E W B R I T A I N N E W B R I T A I N, C O N N E C T I C U T REPORT OF : HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg ITEM #: Please find the attached documentation in response to Petition No , to provide employment posting information for the position of Director of Human Rights and Opportunities. Linda Guard 52

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62 C I T Y O F N E W B R I T A I N N E W B R I T A I N, C O N N E C T I C U T 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 ITEM #: RE: License for dealing in or repairing motor vehicles for dealers and repairers The Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing held a public hearing and regular meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2018, in Council Chambers, to which was referred the matter of Item No , proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances Article XVIII regarding the license for dealing in or repairing motor vehicles for dealers and repairers. The Committee on Planning, Zoning and Housing voted to accept as amended and refer back to the Common Council with a neutral recommendation. Alderwoman Katie Breslin Chair 62