City Council

CITY COUNCIL MEETING November 4, 2010 The meeting will be called to order at 7:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & PRAYER ROLL CALL Arconti, Curran, Deep-Damici, Riley, Seabury, Stanley, Taylor Colla, Nagarsheth, Halas, Cavo, Saadi, Visconti, Trombetta, Knapp, Nero, Perkins, Chianese, Rotello, Teicholz, Tumino ________________PRESENT _______________ABSENT __________________________________________________________________________________________ PUBLIC SPEAKING __________________________________________________________________________________________ MINUTES - Minutes of the Council Meeting held October 5, 2010 _____________________________________________________________________________ CONSENT CALENDAR _____________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA _____________________________________________________________________________ 1 – COMMUNICATION - Wireless Edge Cell Tower – Peck Road _____________________________________________________________________________ 2 – COMMUNICATION - Amendment of Section 14-8 of Code of Ordinance Pension Contributions of Non Union General Employees _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3 – COMMUNICATION - Donation - Portuguese Cultural Center and Danbury Youth Baseball _____________________________________________________________________________ 4 - COMMUNICATION - Request for Water – 28 Federal Road _____________________________________________________________________________ 5 – COMMUNICATION - Conveyance of Land – Fairlawn Avenue – Zini Construction, LLC _____________________________________________________________________________ 6 – RESOLUTION - First Supplement ARRA Agreement (Backus Avenue Bridge) _____________________________________________________________________________ 7 – REPORT - Sidewalk Easement - UB Danbury, Inc. – 20 - 28 Backus Avenue _____________________________________________________________________________ 8 – REPORT - Sanitary Sewer Extension – Saw Mill Road _____________________________________________________________________________ 9 – REPORT - Sanitary Sewer and Water - 12 Clapboard Ridge Road _____________________________________________________________________________ 10 – RESOLUTION - Sanitary Sewer Extension – 140 Shelter Rock Road ____________________________________________________________________________ 11 – AD HOC REPORT - Laundromat Fees ____________________________________________________________________________________ 12– AD HOC REPORT - Easement Extension - Plumtrees Plaza _____________________________________________________________________________ 13– AD HOC REPORT - Airport Lease – Westconn Aviation _____________________________________________________________________________ 14– AD HOC REPORT - Parkland Preservation _____________________________________________________________________________ 15 – DEPARTMENT REPORTS – Police, Fire, Health-Housing & Welfare, Dream Homes, Public Works, Permit Center, UNIT, Library, Elderly Services, Mayor’s Report _____________________________________________________________________________ EXECUTIVE SESSION 16 - EXECUTIVE SESSION - Tax Appeal Resolution/Settlement _____________________________________________________________________________ There being no further business to come before the Common Council a motion was made at _________P.M. by __________________________for the meeting to be adjourned.  Dream Homes Community Center To: Mayor Mark Boughton and the Common Council From: Rev. Phyllis J. Leopold Re: October 2010 Monthly Report cc: ARC Board of Directors, Homeless & Housing Advocate/Nikki Singer, and DHCC Consultant/Jean Bowen I. Program Synopsis Per the proposal endorsed by Mayor Boughton and the Common Council, Dream Homes Community Center (DHCC) was established at ARC to serve as the Point of Entry for people who are homeless or low-income renters and to facilitate first time home ownership for people with hard to serve backgrounds. II. Homelessness Prevention & Rapid Re-Housing Program In 2009 ARC secured a grant which is bringing $205,632 to the Danbury area, over 3 years, through the government program called “Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing” (HPRP): to help end and prevent homelessness for the people of Danbury by providing financial assistance through security deposits, rental assistance, motel vouchers, and moving or storage costs. Since October 2009, we have provided $16,802 in grants to end homelessness for 10 individuals and 7 families and $37,042 in grants to prevent homelessness for 17 individuals and 18 families. In September, we provided $4,575 in HPRP grants to 3 individuals and 3 families. Some of the financial highlights of the HPRP grants that were awarded this month: Re-Housing: • $500 Security Deposit – A single woman with physical and mental disabilities who has been homeless sporadically over the last few years 1  • $600 Security Deposit – A young professional who was living in her car following a domestic violence incident in her family • $1,200 Security Deposit – A young couple with a 4 year old son who have been living in a hotel since April after both parents lost their job Homelessness Prevention: • $500 toward a Security Deposit -- for a single mother who is disabled to move into a new apartment after her landlord cancelled the lease • $775 to cover a Security Deposit -- and a partial month’s Rent for a woman with disabilities who had been moving between relatives homes after having surgery • 1,000 Security Deposit -- for a single mother of 3 young children, who was evicted due to a foreclosure III. Point of Entry From July 1, 2010 until October 25, 2010, DHCC has provided services to 260 people (184 people in families with children and 76 adults without children) through the Point of Entry at ARC. One highlight involves a person I will nickname “Helen.” Helen works 20 hours a week overnights (stocking shelves at a retail store) and part time at a hair salon. Helen was renting an apartment which ended up in foreclosure, and was told by the bank that she had to move out by October 20. She had paid a $1,000 Security Deposit when she originally moved into her apartment, but could not receive any money back due to the foreclosure. Helen has no immediate family in the area with whom she can “double up.” Despite working two jobs and receiving child support from her children’s father, she could not come up with enough money to move into a new apartment. In September, Helen contacted Dream Homes and came to ARC and met with Homeless & Housing Advocate, Nikki Singer, to review her housing needs and rent readiness. 2  Since Helen was being evicted due to a foreclosure, she was eligible for assistance through the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP). Nikki and Helen completed Helen’s application for HPRP, for a grant to cover a Security Deposit. In October, Helen found an apartment for $1,000 per month with heat included. This was within Helen’s price range. The landlord was willing to allow Helen to begin moving her things into the apartment while her application for the Security Deposit was reviewed. On October 12, Helen’s application was approved by the HPRP Review Team for the full amount requested: $1,000. The amount of time that lapsed between when we first met Helen until she was successfully re-housed was less than four weeks. Having the “Point of Entry” and HPRP funding available through ARC were two critical factors in Helen’s success. Helen officially moved into her new apartment on October 18. That was “just in the nick of time” given the foreclosure was fast approaching on October 20. Helen continues to work two jobs, day and night. She is a little more relaxed now that she knows she has a place for her and her children to live. IV. HMIS Report Dream Homes Community Center: 10/01/10 – 10/25/10 Number of Number of Number of 2. Persons Served during Number of Singles Not in Adults in Children in the operating year. Families Families Families Families a. Number on the first day of 18 17 20 13 the operating year. b. Number entering program 8 1 1 1 during the operating year. c. Number who left the program during the operating 4 7 9 6 year. d. Number in the program on the last day of the operating 22 11 12 8 year. (a+b-c=d) Number of Number of Number of Number of 3. Project Capacity. Singles Not in Adults in Children in Families Families Families Families 3 a. Number on last day (from 22 8 2d, columns 1 and 4) 4. Non-homeless persons. (Sec. 8 SRO projects only) How many income-eligible non-homeless persons were housed by the SRO program 46 during the operating year? 5. Age and Gender. Of those who entered during the operating year, how many people are in the following age and gender categories? Age Male Female Other/Not given Single Persons (from 2b, column 1) a. 62 and over 0 0 0 b. 51 - 61 1 0 0 c. 31 - 50 2 2 0 d. 18 - 30 2 1 0 e. 17 and 0 0 0 under Not given 0 0 0 Persons in Families (from 2b, columns f. 62 and over 0 0 0 2 & 3) g. 51 - 61 0 0 0 h. 31 - 50 0 1 0 i. 18 - 30 0 0 0 j. 13 - 17 0 0 0 k. 6 - 12 0 0 0 l. 1 - 5 1 0 0 m. Under 1 0 0 0 Not given 0 0 0 6 - 10. Participants who entered during the operating year. 6a. Veterans Status. A veteran is anyone who has ever been on active military duty status. 2 6b. Chronically Homeless. How many participants were chronically homeless individuals? 2 7. Ethnicity. a. Hispanic or Latino 1 b. Non-Hispanic or Non-Latino 8 8. Race. a. American Indian or Alaskan Native 0 b. Asian 0 c. Black or African American 3 d. Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 e. White 4 f. American Indian/Alaskan Native & White 0 g. Asian & White 0 h. Black/African American & White 0 i. American Indian/Alaskan Native & Black/African American 0 j. Other Multi-Racial 0 4 k. Other/Unknown (all that do not match) 2 9a. Special Needs. All Chronic a. Mental illness 0 0 b. Alcohol abuse 0 0 c. Drug abuse 0 0 d. HIV/AIDS or related diseases 0 0 e. Developmental disability 0 0 f. Physical disability 0 0 g. Domestic violence 4 0 h. Other (please specify) 0 0 9b. Disabled. How many of the participants are disabled? 0 10. Prior Living Situation. Participants slept in the following places the week prior to entering. All Chronic a. Non-housing (street, park, car, bus station, etc.) 1 0 b. Emergency shelter 1 1 c. Transitional housing for homeless persons 1 d. Psychiatric facility 0 e. Substance abuse treatment facility 0 f. Hospital 0 g. Jail/prison 0 h. Domestic violence situation 0 i. Living with relatives/friends 4 j. Rental housing 0 k. Other (please specify) 2 11. Amount and Source of Monthly Income at Entry and Exit. Participants who left during the operating year. A. Monthly Income B. Monthly Income Amount at Entry at Exit All Chronic All Chronic a. No Income 1 0 1 0 b. $1-150 0 0 0 0 c. $151 - $250 1 0 1 0 d. $251 - $500 0 0 0 0 e. $501 - $1000 4 0 3 0 f. $1001 - $1500 3 0 2 0 g. $1501 - $2000 1 0 1 0 h. $2000 + 1 0 3 0 C. Income Sources D. Income Sources Source at Entry at Exit All Chronic All Chronic a. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 0 0 0 0 5 b. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) 2 0 2 0 c. Social Security 0 0 0 0 d. General Public Assistance 0 0 0 0 e. Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) 4 0 4 0 f. State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) 1 0 1 0 g. Veterans benefits 0 0 0 0 h. Employment Income 3 0 5 0 i. Unemployment Benefits 2 0 1 0 j. Veteran's Health Care 0 0 0 0 k. Medicaid 2 0 2 0 l. Food Stamps 8 0 9 0 m. Other (please specify) 4 0 3 0 n. No financial resources 2 0 2 0 12a. Length of Stay in Program. Participants who left during the operating year. All Chronic a. Less than 1 month 2 0 b. 1 to 2 months 3 0 c. 3 - 6 months 6 0 d. 7 months - 12 months 0 0 e. 13 months - 24 months 0 0 f. 25 months - 3 years 0 0 g. 4 years - 5 years 0 0 h. 6 years - 7 years 0 0 i. 8 years - 10 years 0 0 j. over 10 years 0 0 12b. Length of Stay in Program. Participants who did not leave during the operating year. All Chronic a. Less than 1 month 8 2 b. 1 to 2 months 8 1 c. 3 - 6 months 13 1 d. 7 months - 12 months 3 2 e. 13 months - 24 months 1 0 f. 25 months - 3 years 0 0 g. 4 years - 5 years 0 0 h. 6 years - 7 years 0 0 i. 8 years - 10 years 0 0 j. over 10 years 0 0 13. Reasons for Leaving. Participants who left during the operating year. All Chronic a. Left for a housing opportunity before completing program 1 0 b. Completed program 9 0 c. Non-payment of rent/occupancy charge 0 0 d. Non-compliance with project 0 0 6 e. Criminal activity / destruction of property / violence 0 0 f. Reached maximum time allowed in project 0 0 g. Needs could not be met by project 1 0 h. Disagreement with rules/persons 0 0 i. Death 0 0 j. Other (please specify) 0 0 k. Unknown/disappeared 0 0 14. Destination. Participants who left during the operating year. All Chronic PERMANENT (a - h) a. Rental house or apartment (no subsidy) 3 0 b. Public Housing 0 0 c. Section 8 0 0 d. Shelter Plus Care 0 0 e. HOME subsidized house or apartment 0 0 f. Other subsidized house or apartment 1 0 g. Homeownership 0 0 h. Moved in with family or friends 0 0 TRANSITIONAL (i - j) i. Transitional housing for homeless persons 0 0 j. Moved in with family or friends 5 0 INSTITUTION (k - m) k. Psychiatric hospital 0 0 l. Inpatient alcohol/drug treatment facility 0 0 m. Jail/prison 0 0 EMERGENCY SHELTER (n) n. Emergency shelter 0 0 OTHER (o - q) o. Other supportive housing 0 0 p. Places not meant for human habitation (e.g. street) 0 0 q. Other (please specify) 1 0 UNKNOWN r. Unknown 1 0 15. Supportive Services. Participants who left during the operating year. NOTE:The below services were given to participants who left during the operating year. Add the following counts into the appropriate category for question 15. Service Service Code All Chronic 1. Housing Counseling BH-3700 4 0 2. Rental Deposit Assistance BH-3800.7250 1 0 7  CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 DEPARTMENT OF ELDERLY SERVICES COMMISSION ON AGING Danbury Senior Center Municipal Agent Elmwood Hall 80 Main Street 10 Elmwood Place (203) 796-1513 (203) 797-4686 Susan M. Tomanio, LCSW Report for City Council - October 2010 Department of Elderly Services - 568 incoming information calls Elmwood Hall Senior Center - 3,358 services and / or programs Program Highlights: Ukulele Club Performance, Flu Shot Clinics, Financial Planning for Retirement Made Simple, Red Hat Lunch, Tai Chi, Ask the Elder Law Attorney, The Learning Exchange, 2nd Annual Craft and Bake Sale, Annual Halloween Party Municipal Agent - 253 office/phone appointments Monthly Concerns: Caregiving and long term care options, CT Prescription Program, (ConnPACE) – changes, elderly & disabled benefits information, area senior and disabled, housing options, Medicare, Medigap, Medicare D & Medicare Advantage counseling, Medicaid, elder law and attorneys referrals, home care options, respite care options, Medicare Savings Plans – Changes, CT Dept. of Social Services Protective Services Office referrals SeniorNet - New class schedule for autumn to include Computer Fundamentals, Intro to PC, E- Mail Made Easy, File Management, Social Networking, Digital Photography, My PC Series, and Custom Classes Van Transportation Program - 291 one way trips Donations – Performance Cellmates & Chorus, New Fairfield Senior Center $25, The Gardens $50 (2 checks for $25 each), Almost Home $25, Pope John Paul II, $25  C I T Y OF D A N B U R Y FIRE DEPARTMENT 19 NEW STREET DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Geoffrey R. Herald Phone 203-796-1550 Fire Chief Fax 203-796-1533 Fire Department Monthly Report I hereby submit my report as Fire Chief of the Danbury Fire Department, which covers the period of 21 September through 21 October and details activities of the Department. For many years now October has been promoted as fire safety month. As a result it is always a very busy month for the fire department. Prevention teams across the country present special programs to many citizens, students and adults alike. These cover various aspects of fire safety in schools with escape drills, home safety tips such as “EDITH” exercises and “Stop, Drop and Roll” practice. These have proven to be life savers in many instances. The Danbury Fire Department is a participant in this effort. The easiest fire to fight is one that never starts. Through this program we have educated many thousands of Danbury students over the years. This year alone we have addressed some 4960 students. This information may surface years later in a totally unexpected way and save a life. As we move into the winter heating season it is again imperative that everyone is cautious with heat sources. Oil furnaces, wood stoves and other devices each require specific maintenance and upkeep. Before using these for the first time please check for air flow, animals and frayed wiring. Let us all enjoy the fall safely. Capt. Bernie Meehan was named Danbury Firefighter of the Year for the Exchange Club. The local recognition dinner was in Danbury and the State wide dinner in Southington at the Aqua Turf. Congratulations Captain!  PUBLIC EDUCATION/PREVENTION/PUBLIC RELATIONS On 20 October the department hosted a breakfast meeting at HQ for IAFF President Harold Schaitberger and Congressman Chris Murphy. President Schaitberger addressed the members of the department as well as other department representatives. Congressman Murphy also spoke with the members and assured them of his continued support. On 5 October the Department in conjunction with Danbury Hospital, the Connecticut Department of Homeland Security, Firematic Inc, Spotted Dog Technologies and the Monroe Fire Officers Association sponsored a firefighter safety seminar at Danbury Hospital. This seminar, “Not Everyone Goes Home” presented by Chief Billy Goldfeder, was a presentation on risk analysis and decision making for the fire-ground. It was attended by firefighters from across the region and the state. The crew of Engine 25 gave Fire Prevention talks and demonstrations for approximately 175 children from Park Avenue School’s kindergarten and 1st grade classes. They also gave a Fire Prevention and “Character Traits of Firefighters” talk to 70 third graders at Pembroke School. Other tours and fire safety presentations included: • Balmforth Ave. preschool • Immanuel Lutheran preschool, kindergarten and 1st grade • Marcus Dairy “Touch a Truck” • Home Safety Day at Lowes Home Center • 36 and 37 Apple Ridge Rd. • Yankee Gas Facility on Pahquioque Ave • WCSU Alumni Hall-preschool • Safety drill at Honeywell on Eagle Rd. • Inter Faith Early Learning Center • Halas Farm for Juvenile Diabetes “Paint a Pumpkin” SUPPRESSION/RESPONSE ACTIVITIES OF NOTE There have been several instances at various dates throughout the month where issues with gas were reported. These ranged from pilot lights out to capped lines leaking to elusive leaks whose sources still remain a mystery. These types of calls are becoming more frequent. We’re getting better and more consistent in how we deal with them. If you do smell gas please call 9-1-1 immediately. Most of us are familiar with some of the YankeeGas street crew workers or supervisors. We are constantly metering for the presence of gas with those workers alongside us. They’re more in tune with ICS than in the past. We have to use the 8- step process a lot more often and think of alternate response routes, approaching from upwind and uphill. Officers are wary of not stopping directly in front of the reporting address and potentially becoming a part of the incident. It is more important now than ever that our meters are calibrated and functioning properly. Members are becoming familiar with the purging habits of Spectra Energy, Leahy’s and Algonquin. Earlier this year there was a problem when gas was distributed from Massachusetts without odorant over the summer. The department pays special attention to familiar gas odor areas like Pahquioque Ave. There are many older pipes carrying gas under our city streets and there are varying degrees of leaks from them constantly, occasionally requiring us to close sections of roads or building access to ensure public safety. When people smell what they think is a gas leak, 9-1-1 is who they should call first. On 8 October units responded to a structure fire on East Pearl St. This was afire seated on the second floor of a residential structure. The fire was well established and the responding crews experienced a tough fire to extinguish. This firefighting effort was well delivered and though difficult the crews were successful in restricting the fire to that area that was already imperiled on arrival. The spread of the blaze was checked and though the structure received heavy damage, it was preserved. There were no injuries reported in the blaze. Command and Staff Activities  Chamber of Commerce leadership Taskforce Danbury Graduation  Facility Task Force  Education Committee Meeting  Monthly Staff Meeting  Not everyone Goes Home Fire Safety Seminar  Danbury Housing Partnership Breakfast  Firefighter of the Year Dinner Captain Bernie Meehan  Shipman and Goodwin Labor Law Update  Firefighter of the Year Dinner Aqua Turf  Career Chiefs Litigation and Legislative Update Emergency Medical/ Haz-Mat - Rey Rodriguez EMS Wednesday The focus of this month’s EMS Wednesday has been Medical /Legal and Ethical issues that face the first responder. Medical, legal and ethical issues are a part of every emergency response. Firefighters occupy a special niche in today’s society. Firefighters respond to the request for assistance from civilians thru the 911 system. This request implies a certain level of trust and the expectation of expertise and professionalism from the Fire Service. The public trusts that when the Fire Dept. is on the scene that whatever emergency exists’ it will be handled in an expeditious manner and that the priorities will be life safety and the protection of property. Fire Departments are expected to be multi-faceted and proficient in many different disciplines’ such as Fire Fighting, Technical Rescue, EMS and Haz-Mat. Firefighters as professional rescuers and patient advocates make difficult decisions during emergency operations every day, sometimes under the worst conditions. Operating within their scope of practice, maintaining their level of training will minimize the level of scrutiny and liability. The Danbury Fire Departments’ First Responders have a comprehensive knowledge of Emergency Medical treatments and can recognize the progression of symptoms which directly impacts patient survivability. Communications/911 - Patrick Sniffin The Communications Division has been working to complete the outfitting of the two incoming engines. This includes the radios and the computer installations. Training of our firefighters as dispatchers has also been ongoing. The division is monitoring laws and potential changes to our equipment. These may be necessitated by new federal laws affecting the frequencies and required hardware. These efforts are being made nationwide so as to ensure communications and interoperability in the emergency services. Training - Mark Omasta Volunteer Division Third quarter training was completed for all companies in early October. 102 volunteers attended the classes which covered the operation of the Hazardous atmosphere monitoring meters, and a Hazardous Atmosphere review. Volunteer Firefighter Ron Incanstanti (Eng 12) is enrolled in a Firefighter II class in Brookfield. Travis Weber, Cody Reeves (Eng 3), and Ron Incanstanti, Eric Svege (Eng 12) are finishing up their EMT-B course work. Dean Smith, Dan Notaro (Eng 14) successfully completed the FF1/Haz Mat Ops/WMD course in Southbury are Certified Firefighter I. Chris Brosz (Eng 3) completed his testing and is now a certified FF1/Haz Mat Ops/WMD Career Division Pump Operator The Pump Driver/Operator 48 hour course was completed Sept 24 and the State written Certification exam was on Oct 4. On average the 20 students scored in the 85% range. Aerial Operator/Pump Operator FF Sean Wanat completed his in house training and is qualified as an Aerial Driver/Operator. FF’s Gabe Rivera and Keith Sellick passed the DMV driving test for the State of CT Q endorsement required to drive Fire Apparatus. ARFF The 12 Airport Rescue Certified Firefighters conducted the required annual live burn training at the Westover Air Force Base burn facility on September 30. Recruit Fire Fighter Recruit Fire Fighter William Ratajack completed his 7th week (half way point) at the CT Fire Academy in Windsor Locks. This recruit class ends in late December. Honeywell Drill In conjunction with the Honeywell (Prestone) Corp. on Eagle Rd, we responded to a Fire Drill for their employees on Sept. 23 with training smoke added for realism. The drill went well. Lessons were learned. The Fire Marshall division concluded the drill with a safety talk. Ropes/Knots class All crews had a update and review class on ropes and knot tying. C group conducted a high angle rope rescue evolution at the WCSU Westside campus on Oct 7. Hose Testing Annual hose testing is in progress for all crews and should be complete by the end of October. Over 21,000 feet of hose has been tested to date. Fire School The Fire School on Plumtrees Rd is booked for Live Fire Training from October through December. CL&P replaced a failed Utility pole and relocated a second pole with new lighting added to both. New Steel doors were fabricated and installed at the rear basement entrance to the Burn building. Meetings/events for the T.O. □ Attended the wake for FF Sean Delohery’s brother Jim on Sept 29 □ State Firefighters Education Committee meeting on Sept. 23, Wethersfield □ Health/Safety meeting on Sept. 27 □ Annual Memorial Service and Awards Ceremony on Oct. 3 □ Chief Bill Goldfeder lecture “Not everyone goes home” at the Danbury Hospital Auditorium Oct 5 □ Retirement dinner for 35 year veteran Lt. John Gillotti Oct. 6 □ Exchange club Firefighter of the year dinner for Capt. Bernie Meehan on Oct 7 □ Conducted a makeup session for Vol. FF’s on Oct 13 □ Staff meeting for D group on Oct 19 □ IAFF president Harold Schaitberger visited Danbury Fire HQ on Oct 20 for an informational session as part of his tour through Connecticut Apparatus/Equipment - Joe Cavo The following is a partial list of some of the activities and highlights of the Apparatus Division for October. All of the Departments’ 4 Gas meters were calibrated. E-23 was serviced. The first generation Smart Docks, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) holders, were removed from this unit and were replaced with second generation Smart Docks. Several S.C.B.A.’s were repaired and returned to service as well as several P.A.S.S. alarms. The smallest and most annoying oil leak on E-22 has finally been stopped. It took a very unique and hard to find tool to accomplish the repair. This specialty tool was located and purchased in Stratford, CT. E-22 was also serviced at this time. The departments’ pick-up truck was serviced and prepared for plowing. The annual service of the Bauer Air Compressor was performed. Currently Truck-1 is out of service due to compromised air lines. This unit will be serviced and have some brake work performed while it’s in “sick bay.” The Apparatus Division is still spending a significant amount of time preparing for the delivery of our two new engines (ordering supplies and equipment) to properly outfit these units. Other repairs completed:  Replaced Hurst tool hoses on E-26 spreaders.  Replaced ignition switch in E-23.  Repaired a 5” Storz (2) 2.5” appliance damaged during hose testing.  Serviced the Smoke Ejector on Truck-1.  Replaced the right high beam bulb and wire harness in C-30.  Replaced a compartment door handle on Truck-2.  Reworked several lengths of fire hose. Fire Marshal - James Johnson We continue to find illegal occupancies thru UNIT inspections: there were 2 inspections for unsafe occupancy (basement/attic). These situations have been resolved or are in the process of being resolved. October is National Fire Prevention month. Proper use of “SMOKE DETECTORS” is the main theme. All schools will be visited by our office and the Fire Engine/Truck companies. During this month we have presented this education to 4960 students in the Danbury schools. DFM Russell once again is the Fairfield County rep. for the Fire Prevention Poster Contest. The program will be implemented at the start of Fire Prevention Week. We will be at all schools with this years’ Fire Safety Message. FM Johnson attended a 10 day “Arson/Fire – Origin and Cause” class at the National Fire Academy. Dates of Importance Please join the members of the department in a fund raiser “Tip a Firefighter Night”. The Professional Firefighters Local 801 members will be serving customers at Two Steps Downtown Grill on 3 November between the hours of 630 PM and 1130 PM. Monies raised will be put toward the Arthur C Luf Childrens Burn Camp and the Professional Firefighters Local 801 Scholarship Fund. Department Statistical Reports Abatements/Reports (hrs): 32.5 Place of Assembly: 11 Issued in Fire Zones: 1 Educational: 11 Fire Investigations: 12 Business: 25 Fatal Fires: 0 Storage: 1 Liquor Inspections: 8 Health Care: 6 Blasting Permits: 1 Industrial: 0 Complaints 18** Mercantile: 23 Plan Review (hrs) 53 Residential Board & Care: 0 Fire Prevention Prgs. 22 Hotel (units): 110 Orders of Abatement: 1 (unit) Apartments: 195 ** Resolved or in the process Rooming Houses: 0 of being resolved. Day Care: 2 Some of these complaints Misc. Inspections 30 were thru and with the UNIT. Special Structures: 2 Office Duty (hrs): 144 Burn Permits 2 Service Stations 2 Monthly Breakdown NFIRS Ver 5.0 Coding Fires (100-173) 17 Overpressure Rupture - No Fire (200-251) 1 Rescue/EMS (300-381) 365 Hazardous Condition (400-482) 46 Service Call (500-571) 79 Good Intent Calls (600-671) 78 False Alarm/False Calls (700-746) 67 Severe Weather/Natural Disaster (800-815) 0 Special Incident Type (900-911) 2 No Report/Incomplete 8 Total Fire Responses 663 E911 Statistics Total 911 Calls 2736 Abandoned 911 Calls 363 Cellular 911 Calls 1408 911 Hang Up Calls 855 Admin Calls Received 822 Police Calls via 911 340 Fire Calls via 911 (CAD 28) 209 EMS Calls via 911 (CAD 29) 318 Daily Average 97.71 Dispatch Incident Statistics Total Fire Responses 663 Total EMS Responses 743 Unknown Transport Status 9 ALS Patient (CAD 60) 310 BLS Patient (CAD 61) 321 No Patient (CAD 62) 103 EMS Mutual Aide Requests (CAD 80) 6 EMS Calls Passed to Backup (CAD 81) 16 ** NOTE ** Multiple 911 Calls received for Fire And EMS Incidents are attached to Fire Incident Reports  CITY OF DANBURY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 155 DEER HILL AVENUE, DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Central Health Office Social Services Office 203 - 797-4625 203 - 797-4569 Fax 796-1596 Fax 797-4566 Mayor Mark D. Boughton October 26, 2010 City Council 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury, CT 06810 Re: Health & Human Services Department Monthly Report Dear Mayor Boughton and Members of the City Council: The September 2010 Health & Human Services Department monthly report is provided for your review. Detailed reports are attached for each Division, including the Housing, Food Service, Social Services, Women Infants & Children, School Based Health Centers and Environmental Health which identify specific inspections, tasks and hours provided by our staff. The Department also receives and responds to resident communications through the new City Line 311 customer service line and the electronic Q-Alert system. Should you have any questions regarding these issues, feel free to contact myself or each Division Head directly. Main Topics Our new employees are being sent to training as soon as they are offered to ensure work coverage by certified individuals throughout the year. You are encouraged to review all the information for each Division, as it provides details concerning ongoing activities. Also, I thank you for giving the Health & Human Services Department the opportunity to serve the Citizens of Danbury and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have. Sincerely, ____________________ Scott T. LeRoy MPH, MS Director of Health & Human Services All City Services 311 1 Emergency Shelter 796-1661 Eviction Prevention 797-4565 Dial 2-1-1 for all Em. Shelter Fax 796-1660 Information-Referral 797-4569 Connecticut Services! WIC Program 797-4638  CITY OF DANBURY HEALTH, & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 155 DEER HILL AVENUE, DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Central Health & Housing Office Social Services Office 203 - 797-4625 203 - 797-4569 Fax 796-1596 Fax 797-4566 October 21, 2010 TO : Danbury City Council FROM: Daniel Baroody, Associate Director RE: Monthly Status Report – Housing, Food Service & Environmental Health Division September, 2010 September 2010 Housing, Food Service & Environmental Division Combined Stats Report Inspection / HoursSeptemb Year to Date er (fiscal) 2010 Hazardous Materials Management & Public 165 469 Health Preparedness (hours) Wetlands / Water Resources (hours) 204 549 # Land Use Evaluations (Septic Systems 74 255 and Well Water Supply) # Housing Inspections 34 98 # Food Service Inspections 85 191 # General Nuisance / Miscellaneous 219 662 Inspections See attached narrative All City Services 311 Emergency Shelter 796-1661 Eviction Prevention 797-4565 Dial 2-1-1 for all Em. Shelter Fax 796-1660 Information-Referral 797-4569 Connecticut Services! WIC Program 797-4638  CITY OF DANBURY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 155 DEER HILL AVENUE, DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Central Health Office Social Services Office 203 - 797-4625 203 - 797-4569 Fax 796-1596 Fax 797-4566 Environmental Health Division Narrative Report The status of major project and program activities of the Environmental Health Division (EHD) for September, 2010 can be summarized as follows. Wetlands / Water Resource Management: The EHD continued to provide technical support staff to the Environmental Impact Commission (EIC). EHD staff has conducted review of permit documentation and site plans, site inspection of on going construction of EIC Permitted Projects, attended EIC Meeting and discussed environmental issues related to future projects by organizing pre-application meetings with developers and their consultants. The EHD continued its management of water resource projects, including Tarrywile Lake. The EHD continued to provide staff support and liaison to the Environmental Impact Commission. (EIC), conducting oversight, environmental monitoring and inspection of public and private construction projects. The EHD conducted site investigations of complaints and construction activities along the shore front of Candlewood Lake in cooperation with The Candlewood Lake Authority (CLA), The EHD receives and processes complaints, service requests and inquiries through the 311 “City Line” and Q-Alert systems. Program Planning and Administration: The Director of Health (DOH) and Associate Director continued to coordinate various environmental programs New employees both full time and part time are attending training courses to obtain required certifications. Subsurface Sewage Disposal & Private Water Supply Wells Compliance Program: The on-site sewage disposal and well permitting program staff continued to perform plan review, site soil suitability testing and inspection. Land Use: The EHD continued administration of the Grading Permit Program, conducting permit application review, site inspection and enforcement. Hazardous Materials Management & Public Health Preparedness: The Environmental Health Division (EHD) continues in planning, training and preparedness activities for all hazard events as well as completion of annual contract deliverables required by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Pandemic Influenza Grants. All City Services 311 Emergency Shelter 796-1661 Eviction Prevention 797-4565 Dial 2-1-1 for all Em. Shelter Fax 796-1660 Information-Referral 797-4569 Connecticut Services! WIC Program 797-4638  CITY OF DANBURY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 155 DEER HILL AVENUE, DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Central Health Office Social Services Office 203 - 797-4625 203 - 797-4569 Fax 796-1596 Fax 797-4566 HOUSING AND FOOD PROTECTION PROGRAM NARRATIVE The statistical report reflects field activities conducted in connection with housing, public health and food service functions undertaken by the department. This narrative report is intended to summarize administrative activities and enforcement actions initiated by these sections. The narrative also highlights tasks and initiatives that may be of special interest. The Office of the Corporation Counsel processed four housing/health code referrals in September. The inspectors were not required to make court appearances. Several other cases were resolved by the City’s attorneys prior to court hearings being held. While every effort is made to encourage cooperation to correct violations, non-compliance with department orders leads to court action and possible penalties for contempt of court. The department continues to participate in systematic and complaint inspections with the UNIT program as needed. Our Department inspectors serve as the liaison’s to UNIT and participates in inspections as requested. The department also investigates complaints throughout the city referred through the Mayor’s complaint line and from other departments in addition to complaints filed directly with the department. The department also receives complaints and service requests through the 311 system. Food service inspections for the month were affected by the extended leave of a full-time food service inspector. The department’s lead poisoning prevention efforts for the month included monitoring of laboratory reports regarding blood lead levels in children in cooperation with the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Staff made contacts with clients in need of follow up tests according to State testing protocols. Preparations were also made to deal with the increased activity expected to result from the implementation of Connecticut’s new law that mandates universal blood lead testing of all children in Connecticut. The law went into effect on January 1, 2009 and has resulted in an increase in department activity in the monitoring and follow up of child blood lead test results. Increased testing may also result in the need for more mandatory environmental inspections by the department to address individual cases of elevated blood lead levels. The law also lowers the action level for triggering such investigations. The department also performed functions as a community partner in the LAMPP Program during the month. Participation makes Danbury property owners eligible to apply for grant funds to abate lead paint, replace windows and perform other repairs necessary to make units lead safe. One application involving a Danbury property is under consideration by LAMPP. The housing section also provides staff support for the Danbury Fair Rent Commission. The half-time fair housing officer received two fair rent inquiries during February. The officer received one housing discrimination inquiry. The staff also serves to assist the Danbury Housing Partnership and staff their meetings as well as the Continuum of Care. All City Services 311 Emergency Shelter 796-1661 Eviction Prevention 797-4565 Dial 2-1-1 for all Em. Shelter Fax 796-1660 Information-Referral 797-4569 Connecticut Services! WIC Program 797-4638  CITY OF DANBURY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 155 DEER HILL AVENUE, DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Central Health Office Social Services Office 203 - 797-4625 203 - 797-4569 Fax 796-1596 Fax 797-4566 To: City Council & Mayor Boughton From: Social Services RE: Activities During September 2010 Mission Statement: Our Social Services seek to provide the community and its residents with access to municipal and community social services in an expeditious, cost effective and comprehensive manner. Efforts are focused on improving access to housing and emergency shelter; improving access to medical care and coverage and improving social conditions for residents via collaboration and advocacy at the local, state and federal level by identifying needs and working to create systems of access that are inclusive of all residents in need. The following are the highlights from our Social Services activities: • Our Housing Caseworker managed approx. 80 active cases. • The Day Center had approx. 380 visits from homeless individuals. • Social service collaborations were continued for the clients at both the AmeriCares Free Clinic and the Wellness on Wheels van through existing services and referrals. • Our Emergency Shelter provided 5 new homeless individuals with services and had approx. 380 stays from homeless individuals. • Over 135 Housing Case Management services were provided by our Housing Case worker. • The Homeless Management Information System was updated to reflect current clients and activities in the Welfare Department and through the collaboration with Dreamhomes. • 2 Meeting was conducted with the Continuum of Care. • 3 Meetings were conducted with the Housing Partnership. • 1 Meeting was held for the Veterans Working Group on “Housing for Hero’s.” • 10 Fair Rent & Affordable Housing cases were processed. All City Services 311 Emergency Shelter 796-1661 Eviction Prevention 797-4565 Dial 2-1-1 for all Em. Shelter Fax 796-1660 Information-Referral 797-4569 Connecticut Services! WIC Program 797-4638  CITY OF DANBURY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 155 DEER HILL AVENUE, DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Central Health Office Social Services Office 203 - 797-4625 203 - 797-4569 Fax 796-1596 Fax 797-4566 TO: Honorable Members of the Danbury City Council FROM: Melanie Bonjour, School Based Health Center (SBHC) Clinic Administrator RE: Monthly Status Report – October, 2010 Mission: The City of Danbury’s three school based health centers opened to serve students during the 2010-11 school year on August 30, 2010. The mission of the City of Danbury’s SBHC is to provide access to high quality comprehensive physical and mental health services while being accessible, confidential, culturally sensitive, and developmentally appropriate. The SBHC is built upon mutual respect and collaboration between the school and the health provider to promote the health and educational success of school-aged children and involves students as responsible participants in their care, while encouraging the role of parents and other family members. Locations: On-site medical, mental health, preventative and restorative oral health care services are available to any student attending Danbury High School, Broadview Middle School, and Rogers Park Middle School. Combined Service/Utilization Data (for program period 08/30/10 - 09/30/10)*: Total Number of Enrolled Students (signed parental permission 3384 forms on file): Percent (%) of total Enrolled in SBHC vs. Total Student 67% Population (for all schools combined): Total Number of Unduplicated Users this period: 382 Number of students utilizing oral health services during 62 reporting period: Unduplicated number of students receiving public health 5070 preventive and/or risk reduction education this quarter (cumulative) *The data contained in this report reflects services rendered for all sites combined. All City Services 311 Emergency Shelter 796-1661 Eviction Prevention 797-4565 Dial 2-1-1 for all Em. Shelter Fax 796-1660 Information-Referral 797-4569 Connecticut Services! WIC Program 797-4638  CITY OF DANBURY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT 155 DEER HILL AVENUE, DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Central Health Office Social Services Office 203 - 797-4625 203 - 797-4569 Fax 796-1596 Fax 797-4566 TO: Danbury City Council FROM: Patty Mascoli, WIC Program Director RE: Monthly Status Report-WIC Program, September, 2010 Description: The City of Danbury’s, Department of Health and Human Services has been the parent agency to our local Danbury WIC Program since its start up date of May 1st, 1978. In October of 1978 the Program was expanded beyond Danbury to include the surrounding towns of Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Kent, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sherman, Warren and Washington and still serves this geographical area today. Mission Statement: The Danbury WIC Program is committed to improving the health of eligible pregnant women, new mothers, and children by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals to health and social programs during the critical stages of fetal and early childhood development. We do that by giving our most vulnerable children the best possible start by providing optimal nutrition during the critical stages of fetal and early childhood development phases. Site Operations: The Danbury WIC Program is located at 13 Main St., Danbury, CT. A satellite operation is located at the Visiting Nurses Association Building, 68 Park Lane, New Milford, CT where we visit one time a month and serve approximately 100+ area residents. A new satellite location launched 12/10/09 at the Women’s Center at Danbury Hospital we will visit one time a month. Our current sites are in locations that insure accessibility for both the Danbury and New Milford area participants. Hours of service include extended hours of operation Monday –Thursday and on Saturdays these hours offer flexibility for the working client as well as the opportunities for walk-ins. We have received our Farmers Market Checks for fruits and vegetables and have begun distribution to our families. Key Indicators 09/10 08/10 Number of clients served in Danbury 2264 2383 Number of clients served in New Milford 130 115 Dollar Amount of Food Vouchers to be redeemed $120,959.02 $106,050.55 in the Greater Danbury Area All City Services 311 Emergency Shelter 796-1661 Eviction Prevention 797-4565 Dial 2-1-1 for all Em. Shelter Fax 796-1660 Information-Referral 797-4569 Connecticut Services! WIC Program 797-4638  DANBURY LIBRARY -- THE YEAR AT A GLANCE 2010 - 2011 Mayor and City Council July 10 Aug. 10 Sept. 10 Oct. 10 Nov. 10 Dec. 10 Jan. 11 Feb. 11 Mar. 11 Apr. 11 May 11 June 11 YTD TOTAL YTD TOTAL +/- % 2010-2011 2009-2010 Days open 26 26 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 79 1 1% Number of people who walked through our doors 42,399 41,735 39,346 - - - - - - - - - 123,480 121,833 1,647 1% Residents with active library cards 1 28,408 28,930 28,420 - - - - - - - - - 28,420 28,847 (427) -1% - Program attendance (adult, Jr, Language Center) 1,170 614 890 - - - - - - - - - 2,674 2,307 367 16% Computer usage 9,300 9,848 9,196 - - - - - - - - - 28,344 34,531 (6,187) -18% - Total items checked out 2 59,296 57,204 47,339 - - - - - - - - - 163,839 170,191 (6,352) -4% adult books 17,382 17,712 14,932 - - - - - - - - - 50,026 53,997 (3,971) -7% music CDs 2,561 2,559 2,294 - - - - - - - - - 7,414 8,929 (1,515) -17% books on CD 1,670 1,594 1,604 - - - - - - - - - 4,868 4,656 212 4.6% DVDs 16,254 16,443 14,226 - - - - - - - - - 46,923 48,298 (1,375) -3% children's items 20,408 17,983 13,457 - - - - - - - - - 51,848 50,447 1,401 3% Language Center 721 641 598 - - - - - - - - - 1,960 2,490 (530) -21% - Items reserved 2,295 2,127 1,757 - - - - - - - - - 6,179 7,891 (1,712) -22% Items borrowed from other libraries for our customers 261 291 305 - - - - - - - - - 857 765 92 12% - Items checked out by customers themselves 40,203 39,096 31,815 - - - - - - - - - 111,114 113,024 (1,910) -1.7% % self is of total 68% 68% 67% 68% 66% - - Reference questions asked (in-person, via phone or email) 3,769 5,052 4,009 - - - - - - - - - 12,830 9,923 2,907 29% - External visits to Main Home Page (external only) 17,738 18,411 19,535 - - - - - - - - - 55,684 51,507 4,177 8.1% External hits on Web Site 86,078 93,685 ###### - - - - - - - - - 283,324 222,591 60,733 27% Volunteer hours 58 83 84 - - - - - - - - - 225 527 (302) -57% 1 An active card is one that has been used in the past 18 months 2 The details that follow are samples of what we loan & do not add up to the total items checked out.  CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 DEPARTMENT OF POLICE ALAN D. BAKER, CHIEF 375 MAIN STREET TERENCE M. SHANAHAN, DEPUTY CHIEF (203) 797-4614 October 26, 2010 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Mark D. Boughton Members of the Common Council From: Alan D. Baker, Chief of Police Subject: Police Department Monthly Report October 2010 I submit this report of the activities of the Danbury Police Department for the month of October. Personnel Department – 150 sworn personnel. 2 officers remain out on injury leave. Community Services (See attached) Training 10/5-7 Officer Involved Shootings & the Dynamics of Human Performance – Capt. Myles, Det. Lt. Lopes, Sgts. Georgoulis & Scocozza 10/7 2010 Crisis Intervention Technician Symposium – Lt. McColgan, Various Officers 10/1, 12, 13 Rapid Deployment for Active Shooter – Numerous Officers 10/13 Conference on Violence – P.O. Tragni 10/25 COLLECT V2 – Sgt. Russo, P.O. Frinton, P.O. Maher, P.O. Morrill 10/25-29 Basic Instructor Development – Sgt. Antonelli 10/27 COLLECT V2 – Sgt. Brunelli Chief Baker’s Significant Meetings 10/4 Grant Meeting 10/5 Common Council Meeting 10/6 Ad Hoc Committee – Tax Abatement 10/7 Housing Partnership Breakfast – Amber Room 10/12 Fairfield County Chiefs’ Meeting – Redding 10/13 Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting 10/15 Swearing In – New Milford PD New Chief 10/19 Scheduling Software Demonstrations 10/20 Active Shooter Training 10/21 FBINA Quarterly Meeting 10/26 PD Recruiting 10/28 Volunteer Center Breakfast Donation Received: From Peter Orenski, TME, Inc. – City of Danbury flag in memory of P.O. Donald Hassiak. Flag - $175, Artwork - $75. Total Donation: $200 Respectfully submitted, Alan D. Baker Chief of Police ADB:mrl Attach. 2  CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Alan D. Baker, Chief Lt. John M. Browne Department of Police Community Policing Unit 375 Main Street (203) 797-4577 October 25, 2010 To: Alan Baker, Chief of Police From: John M. Browne. Lieutenant Re: Community Policing Unit Activity Report October 2010 Community Affairs Unit: -See Attached Report Community Conditions Unit: Sensitive Information -See Attached Report – (DO NOT RELEASE) GTF/UNIT: Sensitive Information -See Attached Report – (DO NOT RELEASE) City Center Liaison: Sensitive Information -See Attached Repot Police Activities League: -Not Available at this time Current Staffing Level: -Authorized staffing level: 1 Lieutenant; 2 Sergeants; 11 Officers; Lt. John M. Browne Community Policing Unit 3  Community Affairs-PO Mortara September15 – October 15, 2010 CPS Fitting Station: • 9/20 14 w/546 • 9/27 11 w/570 • 10/4 13 w/570 • 10/18 22 w/570 Month’s Total: 60 Meetings/ Presentations: 9/16 Lake Place Condominiums- Neighborhood Watch Meeting/Presentation. Met with board members and residents about reactivating neighborhood watch program in the neighborhood. 9/25 Lowes Home Improvement Store- Safety Day. Distributed handouts, spoke with several people, displayed patrol vehicle, etc. 9/30 Tour of Police Station- Early learning Center 10/5 Mill Ridge School- Safety presentation including but not limited to strangers, gun safety, bicycle safety, Halloween safety, etc. 10/6 Morris Street School- Safety Presentation including but not limited to strangers, gun safety, bicycle safety, Halloween safety, etc. 10/13 EAP training 10/14 Danbury Headstart- Two presentations, morning and afternoon with parents of Danbury school students regarding pedestrian, school bus and car seat safety issues. 10/15 Tour of Police Station- St. Josephs School 2nd grade class. Other: • DMV for miscellaneous emissions and registration issues • ICOP Inventory. • Coordinating upcoming events including but not limited to miscellaneous safety presentations and tours of the police department as well as presentations in the schools. • Neighborhood complaints, Henso Drive, Aqua Vista, 85 North Street • Ongoing parking complaint Real Life Church- Park Avenue • Traffic Issues Danbury High School • Numerous phone calls regarding donation solicitations • Juvenile issue-Danbury High School student • Telephone calls dealing with many police as well as civil and general advice issues. Working with residents and businesses to remedy issues throughout the community on a routine basis. Dealt with and referred calls regarding all aspects of policing, numerous child passenger safety questions/ issues as well as setting appointments for child seat inspections at the DPD fitting station. • Proactive patrols of neighborhood watch locations. Spoken with both active and non- active NW groups. Follow up with recent contacts regarding the formation/implementation of new groups throughout city. Coordinating spring talks. 4 • Researching and relaying crime and neighborhood statistics for prospective homebuyers within the community • Mobile Operations Center- Routine maintenance/ repairs/ operation/ callouts- FLEET ISSUES: • Performing and/or coordinating all minor repairs to fleet including but not limited to emergency lighting/ vehicle equipment/ ICOP units/ MDT’s/ mechanical/ electrical/ and mobile data terminals as Public Works says they will no longer do so. • Coordinating transportation of vehicles to and from Fleet Auto Supply (West Haven, CT) for upfitting. Once returned from upfitter –vehicles are being prepared for and subsequently put into service. • Whelen Engineering Corp. Logistics and purchase of emergency equipment necessary for fleet upkeep. Purchase of light bar parts. • ICOP Firmware update to all 20/20W and older 20/20 units as there are firmware updates available to avoid further repair issues. Still in progress • Body shop/Graphics coordination- Follow up on all recent purchase orders. Transporting each crashed vehicle to 3 repair facilities for comparison collision estimates, as well as meeting with estimators. Coordinating collision repairs. Delivery and pickup of vehicles to and from Collision repair facilities. Communicating with Insurance carriers regarding police vehicle accidents • Coordinating repairs with Fleet Auto supply for warranty repairs as well as repairs beyond internal capabilities. • Vehicle maintenance/repair requests being coordinated on a daily basis by way of daily maintenance logs and contact with PW. Transporting vehicles to off site facilities on need be basis for repairs (glass, etc) • ICOP –Physical maintenance and repairs as well as routine contact with sales, customer service and repair for warranty and repair/replacement of equipment. • Fleet registration renewals (DMV) • Fleet emissions compliance testing (transporting to and from testing facility for individual testing). 5  2010 UNIFORM CRIME REPORT CITY OF DANBURY Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Homicide 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 Forcible Rape 0 3 0 3 4 1 0 2 3 16 Robbery 3 2 1 3 4 3 8 6 4 34 Assault 13 13 14 12 17 11 9 16 7 112 Burglary 14 8 11 23 10 30 20 27 29 172 Theft 83 78 71 89 97 99 109 118 111 855 Motor Vehicle Theft 3 6 8 5 4 5 8 7 4 50 Arson 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 3 Totals 116 111 106 135 137 149 155 177 158 1,244 2009 UNIFORM CRIME REPORT CITY OF DANBURY Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Homicide 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Forcible Rape 0 0 1 2 4 2 2 3 5 19 Robbery 5 6 4 6 1 3 4 3 7 39 Assault 9 12 8 7 16 9 5 14 12 92 Burglary 10 11 22 20 21 32 21 15 22 174 Theft 83 88 88 108 115 105 106 98 101 892 Motor Vehicle Theft 22 7 14 4 11 9 8 4 7 86 Arson 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 6 Totals 129 125 137 148 168 160 147 139 155 1,308 6  2010 DANBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS CITY OF DANBURY CALLS FOR SERVICE 2010 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Calls for Service 4,221 3,778 3,769 6,622 5,102 4,901 4,980 4,927 5,001 43,301 2009 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Calls for Service 4,674 4,024 5,026 4,863 4,931 4,719 3,929 4,750 4,972 41,888 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS 2010 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Property Damage 242 200 153 284 301 202 190 183 197 1,952 Personal Injury 47 45 63 96 64 77 75 27 61 555 Total Traffic Accidents 289 245 216 380 365 279 265 210 258 2,507 2009 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Property Damage 264 331 209 200 242 223 156 199 245 2,069 Personal Injury 74 64 44 65 7 64 50 66 90 524 Total Traffic Accidents 338 395 253 265 249 287 206 265 335 2,593 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT 2010 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Verbal Warning 111 101 130 148 116 128 92 111 107 1,044 Written Warning 8 6 3 7 17 7 9 6 5 68 Moving Violation 340 194 388 225 478 334 626 686 525 3,796 Total Enforcement Action 459 301 521 380 611 469 727 803 637 4,908 2009 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Verbal Warning 110 118 175 169 143 160 87 105 111 1,178 Written Warning 7 7 12 1 7 1 2 8 7 52 Moving Violation 270 203 495 337 313 280 305 495 373 3,071 Total Enforcement Action 387 328 682 507 463 441 394 608 491 4,301 7  CITY OF DANBURY OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE Shawn Stillman 203-796-8026 UNIT Coordinator s.stillman@ci.danbury.ct.us Livable Neighborhoods 2010 “Building a Better Danbury” October 2010 October 26, 2010 Honorable Mayor Boughton and City Council Members: Below is a table highlighting UNIT activity from the time period since the previous months City Council report. This does not include any UNIT activity regarding follow up and re-inspection work from previously noted issues. The UNIT works to ensure that each and every issue is resolved as quickly as possible. Time Period Sept. 29 – Oct. 26, 2010 Number of Quality of Life Issues 109 One Year Ago 67 The top issues addressed by the UNIT were: • Properties with debris on it (43) • Unregistered cars (29) • Front Yard parking (11) • Miscellaneous (9) • Sidewalk Parking tickets (5) • Abandoned automobiles (1) A.C.T.I.O.N. is a SUCCESS: Sixty two (62%) percent of UNIT activity for the past month has been the result of ACTION (Active Commitment Towards Improving Our Neighborhoods). The mission of our department is to respond to quality of life complaints from the residents of Danbury. However, it does not stop there. The UNIT’s dedication to protecting and preserving our neighborhoods is resilient. Since the beginning of the year, UNIT service activity has included an amazing 1016 issues! As a demonstration of the UNIT’s proactive commitment to maintain the quality of life in Danbury, 515 of these service issues have been the direct result of ACTION. This is nearly 51%. Our department will continue to rely on the “eyes and ears” from Danbury’s residents and will respond to their concerns around town. Additionally, the UNIT will continue address unreported concerns and, as always, work on quick resolution. MONTH in REVIEW: Properties containing garbage were the highest activity (43) handled by the UNIT this past month. Re-inspections will continue to be completed until the issues are resolved. At this point, approximately half of the garbage issues have been resolved and closed. The UNIT continues to receive complaints from residents regarding unregistered vehicles, and additionally, our department randomly completes registration verifications while on inspections. As a result, the UNIT identified 29 unregistered vehicles in last month and all property owners have been notified to re-register their vehicles or remove them from the property within 30 days. The majority of the miscellaneous items handled this month involved commercial trucks being stored in residential areas. This is considered a Zoning violation and is not allowed. If the UNIT is not successful in resolving these matters on our own, we refer the issue to the Zoning Department and a Notice of Violation gets sent to the property owner. As is customary for our department, each violation is appropriately followed up with further inspections to ensure compliance. SEASONAL REMINDER: The UNIT would like to remind all residents to diligently remove leaves and branches from their property and to NOT rake or blow the leaves onto the city street. Gutter lines and storm drains already face challenges with getting clogged because of fallen and wind blown leaves, further stress on these systems can result in major drainage and flooding damage. The Highway Department has begun their paper bag leaf pick up program, which runs through November. Please refer to the City website for scheduled pickup areas. Additionally, Danbury residents can bring their leaves and branches to Ferris Mulch for no cost. The UNIT continues to be the department where residents can come to register their complaint and get the quality service that they expect. We will continue to proudly serve and follow up on complaints as best as we can. Our office seeks quick resolution to the quality of life complaints we receive. The goal of the UNIT is to improve the quality of life in Danbury and maintain the city as a desirable place to live. The UNIT is committed to addressing and resolving these issues as quickly as possible. Below is a bar graph illustrating the monthly totals of UNIT service requests for various concerns. Front lawn parking and garbage/debris result in the majority of the daily issues faced by the UNIT. Miscellaneous may include homes in disrepair, illegal dumping, blight, etc.  UNIT Activity 160 Misc/Blight 140 Front Lawn/Sidewalk 120 35 Parking Activity 100 33 58 Garbage/Dumping 28 58 47 80 53 29 33 39 19 60 32 35 34 16 20 25 15 30 40 20 29 29 46 48 46 20 20 25 34 37 26 35 29 33 0 -1 Ja 8n-1 M Fe 3 ar -7 ch 9 b 6 - Ap 138 M -9ril ec ay 2- Ju 102 ne Ju - 9 Au ly - 5 D gu st 0 Se - 1 1 pt 7 - 10 O 125 ct -1 09 Month and Total Activity 311 Call Center Report: October 2010 The month of September saw the 311 Call Center receive 640 calls from residents as requests for free phone numbers had the highest volume at 211. The inclement weather and flooding of September 30 brought 77 calls while another 62 calls were received from residents asking about the fall leaf pick-up program; which began October 18. Twenty- four calls were received from residents asking where they can dispose of their household garbage and 26 calls in reference to the Backus Ave bridge closure and re-opening were made. As the autumn progresses, residents are reminded to not blow leaves or other debris into storm drains and are free to report any occurrences to 311 if such an instance is witnessed. Motorists should also be cautious of wet leaves on the road as well as low- hanging branches; and should report any concerns to 311. Typically, the autumn months bring an increase in call volume due to the increase in city services as well as the potential hazards presented by the weather. The 311 Call Center is well-equipped for these situations by maintaining close and frequent contact with the appropriate departments. The UNIT continues to encourage the participation of Danbury’s residents to report any concerns in their neighborhood by utilizing the City Line 311 system. Residents of Danbury can simply dial 311 from their home phones, or 203-744-4311 from out of town or cell phones. Additionally, residents can log on to the City’s webpage, www.ci.danbury.ct.us, and click on the City Line 311 link and register their complaint at their convenience. Residents can choose to provide their contact information, so the UNIT can follow up and provide an update on the situation. By visiting the Neighborhood Assistance Department on the City’s website, residents will also be able to view the UNIT’s monthly activity. If we can be of any assistance to you or residents in your ward please contact us at 796- 8026 or 311. Sincerely, Shawn Stillman Coordinator, Office of Neighborhood Assistance