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CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 DEPARTMENT OF POLICE PATRICK A. RIDENHOUR, CHIEF 375 MAIN STREET SHAUN J. MCCOLGAN, DEPUTY CHIEF (203) 797-4614 July 26, 2018 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Mark D. Boughton Members of the City Council From: Patrick A. Ridenhour, Chief of Police Subject: Police Department Monthly Report July 2018 I submit this report of the activities of the Danbury Police Department for the month of July. Personnel Department Strength: Sworn Personnel 145 Injury/Extended Leave 2 Restricted Duty 1 Field Training Program 1 Police Academy 7 Effective strength (as of 07-26-18) 134 *1 pending retirement Community Services (See attached) Training 7/10 EAP – Numerous Officers (mandated for all personnel) 7/12 Hearing Voices – P.O. Agosto 7/13 New England Crisis Negotiators Association Seminar – P.O. Guss 7/13, 20, 27 Stress Management – Sgt. LaFantano & Det. Usher 7/30 Countering Violent Extremism in Educational Facilities – Lt. Daniello, Sgt. Scocozza, P.Os. Martinez & Morlock 1 Chief’s Significant Meetings 6/25 Firstnet Migration (MDT modems) 6/25 Telestaff Meeting – Finance 6/27 Salamander Training – City Hall 6/27 PAL Board Meeting 6/28 Danbury Housing Authority Employee Appreciation Day 7/1 Lebanese Flag Raising – City Hall 7/3 City Council Meeting 7/5 New Officer Swearing-In – Corporation Counsel 7/9 Contract Discussion/Preparation 7/11 Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting 7/11 Contract Negotiations – City Hall 7/12 Meeting with HR 7/12 Danbury Works Meeting 7/13 Paul Estefan Meeting 7/16 Junior Police Academy Kick-Off 7/16 9-1-1 Oversight Board Meeting 7/17 Corporation Counsel 7/17 PAL Governance Committee Meeting 7/19 Lion’s Club Meeting 7/23 Danbury WORKS Executive Board Meeting 7/23 Radio Project Meeting 7/25 Danbury Women’s Center 7/26 POSTC Special Meeting – CT Police Academy E-Commerce Trading Location – no issues reported this month ***Donation of 500 blank ammunition rounds from the Danbury Council of Veterans to be used by our Department’s Honor Guard for salutatory tributes. Respectfully submitted, Patrick A. Ridenhour Chief of Police PAR:mrl Attach. 2  CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Patrick A. Ridenhour, Chief Lt. Vincent P. Daniello Department of Police Community Services Division 375 Main Street (203) 797-4577 To: Patrick A. Ridenhour – Chief of Police From: Vincent P. Daniello – Lieutenant Re: Community Services Division - Activity Reports & Staffing Levels June 15 – July 15, 2018 Date: July 26, 2018 Community Conditions Unit: (Sgt. Antonelli, Officers T. Zalenski, S. Cameron, M. Morrill,) (-1 Officer) -See attached report - Sensitive Information - Community Affairs Unit: No officer assigned (-1 Officer) -No report attached GTF/UNIT: (P.O. K. Utter) See attached report - Sensitive Information City Center Liaison: No officer assigned (-1 Officer) -No report attached Police Activities League: (No police personnel assigned) No Report School Based Officers: (P.O. S. O’Brien, P.O. M. Martinez, P.O. B. Hayes, P.O. R. Morlock) -See attached report(s) ***Current Staffing Levels*** 1 Lieutenant 1 Sergeant 8 Patrol Officers (-3) 3  CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 Department of Police Matthew McNally, Lieutenant 375 Main Street Patrol Division July 22, 2018 MEMORANDUM To: Chief Patrick Ridenhour From: Lt. Matthew McNally Subject: Police Explorer Monthly Activity Report – June 2018 Again the month started as busy as last month ended with the police explorers continuing with the Powers Great American Midway carnival held for their seventh year at the Danbury Fair Mall. When the carnival makes its plans next year to come to Danbury, there will be discussion about the security services provided by the explorers. During this month, the explorers covered the carnival on June 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, and the 10th. Most issues that occurred were lost children; lost/found property; and some minor first aid needs. There were no Private Duty officers working on those dates, but there was a private security contractor with 2-3 security officers each night the explorers were present. Scenes from the Danbury Fair Mall Carnival Also on Sunday, June 3rd, a squad of 10 explorers assisted with the annual Portuguese Day Parade which started on Deer Hill Avenue, and ended in Liberty Street square. There was a stop for speeches and presentations at the Danbury Public Library at West and Main Streets during the procession. 4 Monday, June 21st, found a squad of 27 explorers assisting with parking at Broadview Middle School, as the school held its third annual BMS Night at the History Museum night. There were over 1000 participants and the parking detail went smoothly. This evening continues to grow in size. June 14th found the 5 of our explorers assisting the veterans of the American Legion Post in retrieving the flags displayed around the downtown Danbury area. The explorers have become the “go-to” for help from many of our community’s veteran’s associations. We make efforts to get our youth working and helping, side by side with our veterans in getting the mission done. This new initiative is really helping us bridge the huge generational gap between those who have served to keep us free, with those who are only beginning to appreciate and want to serve to maintain our freedom. The time spent with the veterans is giving our explorers a deep appreciation and respect for those who have served already. On Tuesday, June 22nd, a squad of 30 explorers went to Danbury High School to assist with the annual DHS Graduation services there. Explorers assist with the visitor parking and pay special attention to handicap and dignitary parking areas. It was a beautiful evening and the crowd for the graduation continues to grow with each year that we have assisted DHS with this event. There were some parking issues as most of the parking lots were already full when the Explorers got on station at 3:00 pm. Due to the High School construction /renovation project, the parking set-up was different than in past years. Every year the attendees arrive earlier than the previous year to get parking. The annual No Parking issues were heightened this year due to the renovations. It is clear that the DHS graduation attendance continues to outgrow the size of the facility for those who wish to attend the ceremony. The explorers fielded many complaints about the lack of sufficient parking as well as the annual “rush-hour” time schedule of the graduation itself. This June 30th, Saturday, was the annual Volunteer Fireman’s/ Danbury Town Park Fireworks held at Lake Candlewood Town Park. In their 50th year assisting, 76 explorers and police advisors worked the fireworks event along with special events hired officers. The event is a staple event for explorers and again the PAL Building and Hatters Park had been leased out for a softball tournament, severely limiting parking for Fireworks attendees. Explorers were assigned to direct traffic there and assist the vehicles with getting in and out of the lot. Explorers were also assigned to interior Town Park patrols in pairs. They helped to find missing persons, lost/found items, and assisted in enforcing the rules of the event. It was a clear and seasonably warm evening which brought a large crowd to the event. Explorers also assisted the officers on the gates with the entry of patrons. For the fourth year in a row, the explorer post brought and used the FOP Lodge #28 grill/cooker to the parking lot. All explorers and police personnel working the detail were fed dinner with an assortment of hot dogs, hamburgers, kielbasa, condiments, chips and drinks throughout the early part of the evening as the crowds grew. Bringing the grill helps keep all of our personnel on their assigned posts and the food was provided by the Post Advisors. 5  Police Explorer Mountain Bike Squad Explorers on patrol in the Danbury Town Park and manning their Command Post As the summer has begun we ended the month with 136 Explorers registered. We already have several prospective new explorers waiting to join the ranks on September 27th, at our scheduled First Night open house. As some of our most senior Explorers age out, or move on to college, military service or careers, we will fill their openings in September. Respectfully submitted, Lt. Matthew McNally Lt. Matthew McNally Post Advisor/Program Coordinator I. Membership Enrolled Amount # of Explorers Enrolled 136 # of Advisors Enrolled 18 II. Hours-Explorer Hours Total Job Hours 1665.25 Total Training Hours 847.50 Total Explorer Hours 2512.75 III. Hours-Advisor Hours Total Job Hours 174.00 Total Training Hours 58.25 Total Advisor Hours 232.25 6  2018 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 Forcible Rape 2 2 0 1 1 1 7 Robbery 2 2 3 1 5 0 13 Assault 7 1 5 5 1 4 23 Burglary 12 6 3 15 9 9 54 Theft 79 65 81 51 85 66 427 Motor Vehicle Theft 3 2 10 3 9 18 45 Arson 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 Totals 105 78 102 76 111 98 570 2017 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 Forcible Rape 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 Robbery 5 5 3 3 1 3 20 Assault 5 4 5 6 7 6 33 Burglary 4 6 2 3 4 2 21 Theft 63 80 73 55 60 62 393 Motor Vehicle Theft 4 6 10 3 6 2 31 Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 81 102 93 71 78 76 501 *Please Note: UCR Stats are subject to change due to monthly crime modifications 7  2018 DANBURY POLICE DEPARTMENT STATISTICS CITY OF DANBURY CALLS FOR SERVICE 2018 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Calls for Service 3,929 3,635 4,463 4,904 5,253 5,124 27,308 2017 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Calls for Service 4,198 3,678 3,912 4,854 4,379 4,579 25,600 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS 2018 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Property Damage 330 317 327 295 379 319 1,967 Personal Injury 47 39 35 23 49 47 240 Total Traffic Accidents 377 356 362 318 428 366 2,207 2017 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Property Damage 338 314 296 291 345 325 1,909 Personal Injury 46 31 21 44 49 43 234 Total Traffic Accidents 384 345 317 335 394 368 2,143 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT 2018 Jan Feb March April* May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Verbal Warning 154 186 191 204 165 133 1,033 Written Warning 21 23 13 3 11 9 80 Moving Violation 332 340 328 802 318 246 2,366 Total Enforcement Action 507 549 532 1,009 494 388 3,479 2017 Jan Feb March April* May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Verbal Warning 147 141 148 218 141 161 956 Written Warning 17 6 8 34 14 14 93 Moving Violation 291 173 193 1,015 265 203 2,140 Total Enforcement Action 455 320 349 1,267 420 378 3,189 *Traffic Enforcement Grant(s) 8 July 30, 2018 Dear Mayor Boughton and Members of the City Council: I am pleased to present the monthly report for the Health & Human Services Department (DHHS). This summer we were pleased to have three interns join our department. Ms. Joanna Pitrelli and Ms. Tess Calitro from Western Connecticut State University and Ms. Elizabeth Galliford from Montclair State University. Ms. Pitrelli, Ms. Calitro and Ms. Galliford interned in our Environmental Health Division, where they shadowed health inspectors and worked on social media campaigns that will be featured this fall. Each week that the swim area at Candlewood Lake is open, our department tests to ensure that the water is safe for recreational use. This season, we were able to increase the number of tests conducted, to include testing for toxins produced by cyanobacteria (microcystins). Cyanobacteria are more commonly known as blue-green algae and are frequently found in freshwater systems. Some types cyanobacteria produce microcystins that are skin irritants and potent liver toxins for humans and domestic animals. Candlewood Lake’s levels has been consistently under the EPA’s recommendation. Ms. Kara Prunty and Ms. Tiziana Covacci have started the process for our department to become public health certified. Accreditation is conducted by a national organization, the Public Health Accreditation Board, and takes an average of two to three years to complete. Through accreditation we will be able to improve and protect the health of the public by advancing the quality and performance of our department. The community health staff has been hard at work to reorganize the clinical services provided by our department. We will resume immunization services to the community this fall, with expanded billing capabilities to include private and state health insurance. Our department has applied to the Connecticut Department of Public Health to receive free vaccines for children 6 months -18 years. This will allow us to vaccinate children without charging families for the cost of the vaccine. Without this program, some insurance companies may not cover the full cost of vaccine, making it too expensive for some families. In addition to providing flu vaccines to both children and adults, our immunization program will serve those clients who require vaccinations for travel abroad. Nursing staff will provide consultations about travel vaccine needs. All recommendations will be based upon the latest guidelines issued from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The following pages contai the reports from each division; providing details concerning ongoing activities. Should you have any questions regarding any of the submitted reports, please call me at (203) 797-4625. Sincerely, 2 of 8  Grant Status Update (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2019) Grant Agency Program Supported Award Amount Award dates Project Status FDA Voluntary National Retail Food 1/2/18 – 12/31/18 Regulatory Program Standards Food Protection Program $2,500 Awarded CT DPH Preventative Health $67,701 10/15/18 - 9/30/19 Active United Way FEMA (EFSP) Shelter Operation $2,400 10/31/17 - 1/31/18 Completed CT Department of Housing (CT DOH) Shelter Operations $40,000 7/1/16 - 9/30/17 Completed CT DPH All $99,895 7/1/17 - 6/30/18 Completed Peter and Carmen Lucia-Buck 7/1/17 - 6/30/18 Foundation Shelter Operations $25,000 Awarded CT Dept. of Public Health (CTDPH) TB Prevention $125,000 7/1/17 - 6/30/22 Active Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck 7/1/18 - 6/30/18 Foundation Shelter Operations $25,000 Awarded CT DPH All $89,409 7/1/18 - 6/30/19 Active NACCHO Vulnerable Population Public Health Emergency 7/01/17 - 06/30/18 Technical Assistance Preparedness - Completed TD Bank Charitable Foundation Housing Program $5,000 - Pending KeyBank Foundation Affordable Housing $3,000 - Pending Oriental Trading Child Lead Poisoning $5,000 - Pending Consumer Product Safety Commission Grant Environmental Health $250,000 - Pending Olde Crabs Hockey Club Donation Shelter Operation $4,000 - Awarded Aetna Community Medicine $100,000 - Not awarded Home Depot Foundation Community - Impact grant Shelter Operations $5,000 Not Awarded NACCHO FDA Mentorship Food Protection Program $9,400 - Not Awarded Newtown Savings Bank Shelter Operations $7,500 - Not awarded Savings Bank of Danbury Foundation Shelter Operations $10,000 - Not awarded Union Savings Bank Shelter Operations $10,000 - Not awarded Wells Fargo Shelter Operations $25,000 - Not awarded Walmart Community Grant Program Child Lead Poisoning $2,500 - Not awarded 3 of 8  Environmental Health Division The Environmental Health Division provides a multitude of services, which include but are not limited to the following: ● Land use plan review and inspection ● Food service establishment plan review and inspection ● Septic plan review and related inspections ● Well water testing for potability (through the CT DPH Laboratory) ● Public swimming pool code compliance and inspection ● Housing Code enforcement ● Recreational water sampling ● Hazardous material storage inspection & code enforcement ● Staff support for Environmental Impact Commission. ● Numerous community level projects including the maintenance of the Lake Kenosia Garden Buffer and the maintenance of the Still River Trail. June 2018 Activity: 1. Potable Water Private Well - Sample Collected Well Permits Well Application Review 2. Environmental Complaint Investigation 5 Odor Complaints 1 Hazmat Complaint Hazmat Inspection Misc: 25 3. Sewage Disposal New, Replace, Fail, Plan Review 8 B-100A Plan Review Inspections 39 Soil Testing 13 Additions 17 Dye Tests Septic Permits 9 4. Solid Waste Garbage Complaint Misc.: 5. Pest and animal Control Rodent Complaint Insect Complaint Domestic Animal Complaint Misc.: 6. Housing Rooming House Inspection Housing Complaints Inspection CAO's 22 4 of 8 Healthy Homes Lead Inspection Lead Abatement Plan Review 3 Lead Clearance Inspection 7. Establishments Hotel Inspections School Inspection / Complaint Child Day Care Inspection 3 Child Day Care Re-Inspection Child Day Care Plan Review Body Care Inspections Body Care Re-Inspections Body Care Plan Review Massage Establishment Inspections Massage Establishment Re-Inspections Massage Establishment Plan Review 8. Food Food Service Establishment Inspection 81 Pre-Operational Inspection Food Service Walk through Inspections /(Construction Visit) 10 Itinerant Vendor Inspections 5 Complaints 4 Reinspection (voluntary) Reinspection (involuntary) 15 Plan Review 4 Plan Revisions Foodborne Illness # People Complaints 3 Temporary Food Services - Application Review ​82 Temporary Food Service Inspection 82 CPFM Courses 2 Food Handler Courses 3 8. Seasonal Indoor/ Outdoor Pool Inspections 9 Indoor/ Outdoor Pool Re-Inspections Indoor / Outdoor Public Pool Water: # Samples Collected Public Beaches: # Samples Collected 12 9. Orders Issued Notice of Violation Warrant Application 10. Orders Issued Notice of Violation Warrant Application 5 of 8  Environmental Health Division As summer is typically the season for building and remodeling, this summer has seen an increase due to damage from the May 15​th storm. This had led to an increases in septic plan reviews, particularly B100-A plans, which state regulations require for the additions and remodeling of homes. We’ve been very busy keeping recreational swimmers safe this summer. We’ve been conducting pool inspections and increased the number of inspectors who are pool operator certified. Weekly monitoring of bathing water at Candlewood Beach has been ongoing, ensuring that residents can safely enjoy the City’s best natural resource. We also had multiple temporary events at the different venues throughout the City and Fourth of July celebrations. Food service inspectors were diligent making sure food temperatures were maintained during these events as the summer heat created an extra obstacle for vendors. We also found the heat wave had created issues within several of our establishments, with the extreme heat inside the kitchens, equipment began to falter. We had establishments use interim measures until refrigeration units could be repaired as quickly as possible. The Health Department also had the pleasure of being invited to showcase our services at the local Farmer’s Market. The Farmer’s Market had a large turnout and representatives of our department answered many questions from the community. We found this event very successful and we will be participating again in the future. The administrative staff members of the Health Department attended two of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities training sessions this month: Freedom of Information Act for Municipal Personnel and Customer Service for Municipal Personnel. It is our goal for all of our staff give excellent and efficient customer service to all of our residents and stakeholders. We will continue to have staff members attend these training sessions as they become available in order to foster a strong customer service based team within the department. The Health Department also represented the City of Danbury within the Connecticut Environmental Health Association attending the Annual Summer Meeting, the National Environmental Health Association's Annual Educational Conference & HUD Healthy Homes Conference and National Association of City and County Health Officials Annual 2018: Unleashing the Power of Local Public Health. At these events environmental health professionals acquire practical and real-world information and expertise. These are events which strive for environmental health professionals leave trained, motivated, and empowered to further advance their organizations. NEHA’s AEC is one of most comprehensive trainings for 6 of 8 environmental health professionals nationally. NACCHO Annual 2018: Unleashing the Power of Local Public Health expressed the importance of amplifying the work of LHDs, effectively addressing social determinants of health, and emphasized the power in storytelling, in addition to evidence-based research, to effect policy change. We were pleased, thankful and honored to represent the City of Danbury's Health and Human Services Department at these events, as we continue to educate ourselves to better serve the public. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Division The Public Health Emergency Preparedness Division is continually building preparedness capabilities to deal with emergency situations. The Division serves as an educational resource for personal and community preparedness. The following information is from the previous month: Meetings: ● All regional meetings recessed Grants: ● The FY18 Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant has concluded, and the application cycle for the FY19 is expected to begin shortly. The department will be proposing to hire an epidemiologist with FY19 funding. This position would incorporate the work conducted by the PHEP coordinator, as well as have additional responsibilities for community health needs assessment prior to a disaster. Training: ● Participated in a national public health preparedness webinar, focusing on community resilience and mitigation strategies. 7 of 8  Community Medicine Section This division provides information and guidance on the prevention of communicable diseases. We also provide direct patient care to individuals that require further evaluation and those that are diagnosed with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. The Public Health Nurse has the responsibility of implementing the discharge/treatment plans and providing assurance of patients care and treatment, such as patient education, directly observed therapy, continued treatment adherence and contact investigations. We work in cooperation with all community health care partners in need of our services and the State Health Department Patients Seen June 2018 TB patients 44 Ppd testing /read 0 QTF/TSpot 4 Home Visits 0 Hospital visits 0 E-DOT 0 Total Services: 48 The following are highlights from the Office of Community activities for June 2018 1. A total of 14 new persons were evaluated in the TB clinic, of these referrals came from: 5 employment physicals 6 medical 3 immigration physical 2. Continuing case management of approximately 56 cases of Latent TB & TB & 1 extra pulmonary TB 3. June 25, WCHN Infection Control Meeting 4. June 18, Webinar, Pediatric TB Radiology: It’s not Black & White Part 2 5. Ongoing surveillance and epidemiologic review of individuals reported with positive Acid Fast Bacilli; suspected or confirmed TB 6. Ongoing communication with health care providers, School Nurses, WCHC, & various State Public Health agencies 8 of 8  CITY OF DANBURY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 155 DEER HILL AVENUE DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 (203) 797-4537 FAX (203) 796-1586 MAYOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/ Honorable Mark D. Boughton CITY ENGINEER Antonio Iadarola, P.E. July 30, 2018 Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton Honorable Members of the Danbury City Council 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury, CT 06810 RE: Monthly Report for June 2018 Dear Mayor Boughton and Members of the City Council: I am pleased to present the Public Works Department report for the month of June. The Construction Services Division and I are closely monitoring the addition and renovation project at Danbury High School to ensure that the job remains on schedule. In addition, we are heavily involved in managing meetings and presentations for the ongoing work on this very exciting and extensive project. We anticipate the work to be completed by the end of the summer. The Highway Division is preparing for the start of the paving season. Before the actual paving can commence, the drainage must be repaired. The Forestry Division assists by pruning and cutting back brush and vegetation in order for the crews to work safely and efficiently. The Parks Maintenance Division is very busy mowing, weeding and maintaining the parks, playing fields and spray parks for the recreational enjoyment of the residents. As you will see in the Division reports, we are heavily involved in managing design meetings for a considerable amount of capital work expected to be executed during the summer and into early fall. Jefferson Avenue, Triangle Street and Middle River Bridges are in the design and review stages. Please take a few moments to review the Division reports for a full scope of the many activities and projects in which the Public Works Department are engaged. Should you have any questions regarding any of the separately submitted division reports, please call me at 203- 797-4537. Construction Services Report submitted by Thomas Hughes III, Superintendent: Danbury High School Addition & Alteration Project: Construction Services worked with the design team and the Construction Manager to develop the project designs and bid packages. Phase I, roofing is complete. Phase II, The generators have been test fired and dialed-in we have setup an exercise schedule weekly 6:20 AM to 6:50 AM. We have received the Certificate of Approval from the City of Danbury Building Official. Phase II is complete and in the warranty phase per the contract specifications. We have added a monitoring alarm to both generators. The alarm has been tied into the system notifying the alarm company when the generators start up. This completes the Phase II Generator phase of the project. Phase 3.1, The cafeteria addition is complete. Phase IV, Freshman Academy: The Architect of Record Friar Associates has issued the Statement of Substantial Completion. The punch list has been issued to Rizzo Corporation; we completed the Freshman Academy within budget with a minimal change order percentage. Rizzo is currently distributing the furniture, fixtures & equipment throughout the building (FFE Phase Six). Phase V, The Black Box Theatre: The Architect of Record Fuller & D’Angelo has issued the Statement of Substantial Completion for the Black Box Theatre. The punch list was issued by the Architect to Rizzo Corporation. The Black Box Theatre was completed on schedule, within budget and with a minimal change order percentage. Phase V Main Entry: The new entry storefront has been completed. The new security main entrance is online and functioning as designed. The rooftop screening is presently underway and will be completed, weather permitting, shortly. Phase VI FFE, State Office of School Grants has approved purchasing the technology. All additional FFE presented to the OSG has been approved. The FFE has been procured and we are presently placing the furniture, fixtures and equipment as per design. Triangle Street Bridge Over the Still River: Working with the Engineering Department, we have hired a structural engineering firm, RHS Consultants, from our City Engineering On-Call Bid list to evaluate the bridge and design necessary structure repair methods. The repair design has been completed and is presently being reviewed by the Engineering Department. We are in the process of reviewing the final specifications and the bid documents. Middle River Road Bridge Replacement: Working with the City Engineer and Engineering staff the designer, Stantec Engineering, has submitted the plans and specifications for our review and comment. This project will be bid for a spring 2019 start. Reservoir Road Bridge: The contractor completed the project 60 days ahead of schedule within budget with a minimal change order percentage. Jefferson Avenue Bridge: The contract has been signed with Nagy Brothers the Notice to Proceed was issued the contractor has mobilized to the site. We expect the construction to be completed in August ,weather permitting. We are presently on schedule and within budget. Still River Sediment Removal: The contract was awarded to EnviroConsultants & Recyclers; the contractor has mobilized and started the sediment removal operation. The project is on schedule and within budget. The contractor has completed the segment north of the Casper Street Bridge both East & West sides of the Still River. The contractor is presently removing river sediment from the river bank on the west side of the Still River between Casper Street and Triangle Street. This project has a fall completion date. We are on target to meet our schedule, weather permitting. Octagon House Emergency Repairs: Construction Services has been working with the City Engineer & Planner in a Construction Administration capacity for this project. Construction Services is presently working with the City Engineer / Director of Public Works and Engineering Division in developing our upcoming Capital Projects bridge rehabilitation / repairs and infrastructure projects Engineering Report Submitted by Antonio Iadarola, P.E./ City Engineer: Expansion of Danbury High School: During 2016 the proposed improvements authorized by the City Council and Danbury voters were designed by the two architects hired by the City. The Rizzo Corporation was hired as the Construction Manager for the project. Phases 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the project (roof replacement; electric service and new generator; new parking lot, oil tank replacement; fats/oils/grease separator, sprinkler system; new fire alarm for the entire building, classroom addition, Black Box Theater, cafeteria addition, front entrance improvements and auto shop improvements) were designed, received state approval and bid. The new parking lot, sprinkler system, fire alarm and fats/oils/grease separator work, roof replacement work, the cafeteria expansion, the new bus loop and the auto shop improvements are complete. The classroom addition, the main entrance improvements and Black Box Theater are under construction. All improvements will be completed by the send of the summer. Various Bridges: The Reservoir Street Bridge and Jefferson Avenue Bridge projects were bid and both projects were awarded to Nagy Brothers Construction. Inc. Construction on the Reservoir Street Bridge has been completed. The Jefferson Avenue Bridge work will take place over the summer. Design of the Triangle Street Bridge improvements and Crosby Street Connector are near completion. Repairs to the Golden Hill Road Bridge are anticipated to take place over the summer. The City hired on-call consultants to design the repairs for Middle River Road over unnamed brook Bridges as well as to inspect and evaluate Kennedy Avenue Bridge over the Still River. Still River Channel from Patriot Drive to Jansen Street: Our office has been working with our on-call consultant and have secured the necessary approvals from the Army Corp of Engineers, City of Danbury Environmental Impact Commission and the CT State DEEP to start Phase II of the maintenance to the Still River Channel. The plans and specifications are complete. The City Council approved a mutual easement agreement with an adjacent property owner at its September 2017 meeting. Work involves the removal of approximately 12,800 tons of sediment that has accumulated in the river channel over years. The project was bid in December 2017 with a bid opening on February 8, 2018. The contract was awarded to EnviroConsultants and Recyclers. Vegetation removal is in the process of being done. Sediment removal work is to be accomplished during the summer when flow in the river is low. Danbury High School and Rogers Park Our office has surveyed, designed and put out to bid the replacement of six tennis courts at Danbury High School and eight tennis courts at Rogers Park. We await signed contracts. DEEP MS4 General Stormwater Permit: The City’s Consultant led a number of workshop meetings with various pertinent city personnel and offices to begin the process of meeting the multitude of ordinance revisions, land use regulation revisions, mapping, web- site creation, inspection, testing, reporting and other requirements of the State DEEP permit. The final 2017 Annual Report is posted on the City website. The required annual employee training took place in June. Requirements of the permit take affect over the next several years. The Consultant will continue to work with City departments on an “as needed” basis going forward. Balmforth Avenue Sidewalk Replacement: The City has applied for CDBG funding to begin in phase one of the Balmforth Avenue Sidewalk Replacement project. Upon receipt of CDBG environmental approval, phase one will be put out to bid. The Engineering Division prepared and submitted an application for CDBG funding for 2018 to continue the sidewalk improvement work. Still River Channel at the West Street Bridge: The City hired a consultant to prepare the necessary plans and submit the required permits to reduce the flooding on West Street near the existing overhead railroad bridge on West Street. The project will involve removing sediment from the channel and under the bridge and looking into protecting the channel embankment from further deterioration. The City’s consultant is working on securing the permits warranted for the project and design for the embankment. Richter House Expansion: The Engineering Division surveyed and prepared topographic mapping for the proposed modifications for the building expansion. Engineering Division to further coordinate with consultants. New Animal Shelter: The City has hired one of its on-call architects to prepare 30% plans and specifications for this facility. When 30% of plans and specifications are completed, the shelter will be bid as a Design/Build project. Environmental Impact Commission approval and Planning Department site plan approval have been granted. The RESERVE/RIVINGTON by Toll Brothers: (550 Acre Development with a total of 2150+ Units)  The Mews and The Ridge at Rivington: Progress continues with utility extensions and inspections.  The Village at Rivington: Progress continues with utility extensions and inspections.  The Enclave at Rivington: Progress continues with utility connections and inspections.  Woodland Avenue Bridge: The Bridge rehabilitation by Toll Brothers at Woodland Avenue is nearly completed.  Reserve Road, Milestone Road, Woodland Road: Progress continues on the completion of these roads.  Phase 11 Planning and utility reviews are completed.  Phase 4C Planning and utility reviews are completed. Traffic Engineer and his Technicians: are reviewing several road improvement projects with the State of Connecticut D.O.T. and are working on various land-use development plans. They are also handling public complaints and routine repairs and maintenance of traffic control signal devices and pavement markings. Staff Engineers: are reviewing various site plans, water and sewer applications, special exception applications, and subdivision applications for various land-use approvals of on-going development projects throughout the City. Field inspections of sanitary sewer, water mains and new roads are performed regularly on various developments including the large Reserve Development by Toll Brothers. The Staff Engineers also review various drainage problems which may include site visits, analysis and design. Survey Crew: Our survey crew verifies various R.O.W., and prepares surveys and easements for in-house design of City Projects, and assists other divisions in locating utilities in the field. Should you have any questions regarding this report or any other issues related to our Engineering Division, please do not hesitate to contact me at (203) 797-4641. Highway Division Report submitted by Tim Nolan, Superintendent of Public Services: The Highway Division was very busy preparing for another paving season. Construction crews, with the assistance of a city contractor, began repairing and improving drainage on several of the roads undergoing extensive work prior to paving. The first roads scheduled are Kohanza Street, Cowperthwaite Street, Field Road, Crest Road, Greenview Road, Mountainville Road and Mountain Road. Three pothole crews were dispatched daily to fill potholes. Street sweeping continues cleaning the remains of winter and storm debris. Divisions of the Public Services Department partnered to prepare to the Danbury High School graduation, Candlewood Park fireworks and the Mall fireworks displays. A considerable amount of time went into mowing, litter pickup, brush removal, sweeping and various other tasks to make the experience enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing. Roadside mowing continued to improve sightlines throughout the city. Employees spent several days clearing catch basins and collecting litter throughout our city streets. The city garbage truck is deployed daily to empty trash cans, collect litter and clean up illegal dumping. The recycle truck continues to be out at multiple locations receiving the recyclables from our residents. Maintenance  Emergency Call Outs: 0  Catch Basins Replaced: 81  Guardrail Repairs: 1  Dredging: 0  Catch Basin Cleaning: 92  Roads Paved: 0 Signage  New installs: 28  Replacements: 5  Repairs: 15 Personnel  Total: 37  Injury: 1  Restricted Duty: 1  Retirement: 0  Seasonal: 0  Vacancy: 2 Parks Maintenance Report submitted by Tim Nolan, Superintendent of Public Services: The Parks Maintenance Division continued the grounds maintenance of all the City owned municipal properties, parks, schools and greens. Candlewood Park was given special attention in preparation for the fireworks. The beach is raked every morning and the park is mowed weekly for the enjoyment of the residents. The Spray Parks at Roger’s Park, Highland Avenue and Kenosia Park are open and in full operation. All of the other parks are also maintained weekly for the many other recreational activities throughout the summer season. A crew was tasked with weeding flower beds, watering the plantings and mulching at the various locations. Field maintenance continues with the cleanup, mowing and line painting. The City Center Green and Kennedy Park are cleaned and prepared each week for the many scheduled activities. Litter was picked up and garbage cans were emptied in various areas throughout the city. Maintenance of the mowing and summer seasonal equipment continued through the month. Maintenance  Parks: 22  Schools: 17  Sports Fields: 25 Personnel  Total: 13  Injury: 1  Restricted Duty: 0  Seasonal: 0  Vacancy: 3 Forestry Division Report submitted by Tim Nolan, Superintendent of Public Services: The Forestry Division continues to maintain, prune and remove dead trees in the city’s right of ways. Several days were spend pruning trees in preparation for paving projects. In many locations, trees had to be removed and areas cleaned due to the after effects of the May 15th natural disaster. The Division assisted by a federally approved contractor removing bulk tree debris from some the right of ways. The Division responded to several dozen tree call including inspections, clean-ups, and emergency take-downs. The crew planted five (5) trees: a chock cherry, corkscrew willow, kwanzan cherry and an October glory maple. Staff continues to monitor and remove beaver dams. The American flags in the city’s parks were also maintained by the Forestry Division. Maintenance  Removals: 12  Pruning: 13  Brush: 35  Plantings: 1  Emergency Call Outs: 4 Personnel  Total: 2  Injury: 0  Restricted Duty: 0  Seasonal: 0  Vacancy: 2 Public Buildings Report submitted by Sean Hanley, Superintendent of Public Buildings Division: City Hall: In process of exploring design quotes for roof replacement. In process of exploring replacement quotes for front entrance doors. Supplemental split system for Fire Marshalls office completed In process of quoting health dept. counter door. Danbury Public Schools: MRP roof replacement started. In process of having new heating system designed and quoted for DHS auto shop. In process of drawing up design specs for KSI and KSP oil tanks. Library: In process of exploring design quotes for roof replacement. New split system for server room completed. Public Works Complex: RTU replacement at Highway office completed. In process of scheduling roof review for complex buildings. In process of quoting painting of DPW complex. Parks: In process of quoting remaining Farrington buildings for paint. In process of quoting basement dewatering system at Veterans Hall. Split systems for upstairs Veterans affair offices started. Candlewood Park booth and guard shack electric started. General: The majority of time the Maintenance Mechanics spent this month was associated with School cooling repairs, lighting / electrical and plumbing repairs along with exterior street/parking lot lighting. Requests for Maintenance Service: Attached please find the statistical report of repairs and maintenance work that the Public Buildings Mechanics engaged in during the month of June 2018. In the month of April we received 118 new work requests and completed 143 work requests. In reviewing this report, you will find the repair time that was expended in major work categories. Also listed is the total number of work order hours completed. Public Building mechanics were engaged in Plumbing repairs with a total of 141.00 person-hours dedicated to this service. The next largest area of concentration was in HVAC repair work, utilizing 118.50 person-hours of labor. Electrical work came as the third highest category with 57.50 person-hours. Should you have any questions regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact Sean Hanley at 203-797- 4584. Public Utilities Report submitted by David Day, PE, Superintendent of Public Utilities: Enclosed is the monthly report to the City Council for activities that took place in June 2018. Also attached is the Public Utilities Vehicle Maintenance Report. As of July 15, 2018 there are 42 hydrants out of service. I will be happy to review the information with you. Antonio Iadarola, P.E. Director of Public Works/ City Engineer M E M O R A N D U M DATE: July 17, 2018 TO: City of Danbury, City Council FROM: David M. Day, P.E., Superintendent RE: Sanitary Sewer Collection System Maintenance– JUNE 2018 Complaints: 1 Bypasses 9 Slow Running 2 Loose Manholes 3 Odor Calls Number Received: 15 Number Completed: 15 Pipe Cleaned: 4,200 LFT Gallons of Water Used: 14,000 Gal Pipe Inspected: 4,200 LFT COMMENTS:  CITY OF DANBURY PUBLIC BUILDINGS DIVISION WORK REQUEST REPORT FOR JUNE 2018 Work Requests received this month 118 Work Requests Completed this month 143 Category Total Labor Hours Alarms 0.00 Carpentry 13.50 Electrical 57.50 HVAC 118.50 Locksmith 0.0 Maintenance 28.00 Mechanical 19.00 Plumbing 141.00 Roofing 7.50 Snow Plowing 0.00 Labor Hours City Buildings 102.00 Labor Hours School Buildings 283.00 To: David Day, P.E., Supt. of Public Utilities, City of Danbury From: Ralph Azzarito, Project Manager Ralph Azzarito Subject: WPCP Report For Month of: Jun '18 Date: 07/10/18 I. Wastewater Treatment: A) Sewage Processed: 8.5 MGD (Daily Avg) 255.2 Million Gallons Total B) Septic Waste Processed: 1,229,925 Gallons Total C) Sludge Pumped To Digesters: 491,182 Pounds Total II. Wastewater Quality Influent Effluent % Removal Effluent Limit A) BOD 203 4 98 30 mg/l and 85% (mg/l) B) Total Suspended Solids (mg/l): 308 4 98.8 30 mg/l and 85% C) Total Phosphorus (mg/l): 5.3 0.50 91 0.6 mg/l D) Ammonia (mg/l): 23.0 0.09 100 1.7 mg/l E) Total Nitrogen (lbs/Day): 2,495 355 86 442 lbs/day Note: Phosphorus limits apply April - Nitrogen limit for credit October. trading only. III. Pump Station Operation: A) Beaver Brook: 721.1 Hours Run B) Southfield: 49.9 Hours Run C) Mill Plain: 23.0 Hours Run D) Backus: 117.8 Hours Run E) Tarrywile 67.5 Hours Run F) Turner Road: 37.8 Hours Run G) Ford Avenue: 22.9 Hours Run H) Indian 89.9 Hours Run Glen: I) Delay Street: 24.1 Hours Run J) Hayestown Road: 68.3 Hours Run K) Kenosia Avenue: 14.7 Hours Run L) Larson Drive: 61.0 Hours Run M) Landfill: 299.0 Hours Run N) Thrope Street 11.8 Hours Run O) Poets Landing 14.7 Hours Run P) Rogers Park 31.5 Hours Run P) West Side 87.6 Hours Run Q) East Franklin Street 25.5 Hours Run Total Station Alarms: 6 TO : City Council - City of Danbury FROM : David Day, Superintendent of Public Utilities DATE : July 16, 2018 RE : WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT: JUNE 2018 ***************************************************************************************** I. WATER PRODUCTION : A) Margerie Water Treatment Facility : 89.1 MG. B) West Lake Water Treatment Facility : 94.9 MG. C) Kenosia Well Field : 0 MG. D) Osborne Street Well Field : 0 MG. E) Other : 0 MG. ( MG. = Million Gallons ) II. RAINFALL : A) Month : 5.0 inches B) Past 12 Months (running total) : 45.6 inches C) Current Year (Jan.- Current Mo.) : 28.0 inches III. WATER STORAGE : date: 7/2/2018 Current Reading Historical Average A) East Lake Reservoir : 100.0 % 89.1 % B) Margerie Lake Reservoir : 92.1 % 91.1 % C) West Lake Reservoir : 93.1 % 91.5 % D) Total : 93.6 % 91.0 % IV. WATER PUMPED : A) Park Avenue Pump Station : 0 MG. B) Padanaram(High School) Pump Station : 4.83 MG. C) Shelter Rock Pump Station : 2.96 MG. D) WestConn Pump Station : 1.17 MG. E) Margerie Pump Station : 1.73 MG. F) Pleasant Acres: 2.65 MG. G) Nabby Road: 1.11 MG. H) Harvest Hill: 1.42 MG. I) Woodland Road (Reserve): 6.30 MG. J) West Lake High Service : 48.2 MG. K) Total Water Pumped (A-J) : 70.4 MG. ( MG. = Million Gallons ) V. WATER TRANSFERRED : A) East Lake to Margerie Reservoir : 0 MG. B) Padanaram to Margerie Reservoir : 0 MG. C) Kohanza to West Lake Reservoir : 0 MG. D) Kenosia Diversion to West Lake Reservoir : 0 MG. E) Kenosia Wells to West Lake Reservoir : 0 MG. F) Total Water Transferred (A-E): 0.0 MG. ( MG. = Million Gallons ) VI. ALGAE CONTROL : A) None B) VII. SURVEY OF WATER SOURCES : A) Quarterly testing of disinfection byproducts (trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids) in distribution system. B) VIII. SUPERINTENDENTS NOTES :  MAINTENANCE REPORT - BUILDING # 6 GENERAL FUND June-2018 6/1/2018 2DA POLICE WATERPUMP CONTROL ARMS OIL SWITCH 144DA ENG SERVICE 6/4/2018 8DA POLICE A/C SERVICE WATERPUMP BATTERY 2DA POLICE WATERPUMP CONTROL ARMS OIL SWITCH 354DA POLICE LIGHTS WIPERS 6/5/2018 14DA POLICE TRAILING ARMSA/C REAR AXEL SERVICE 2DA POLICE WATERPUMP CONTROL ARMS OIL SWITCH 6/6/2018 33DA POLICE COOLING FANCONTROL ARM SERVICE 2DA POLICE WATERPUMP CONTROL ARMS OIL SWITCH 6/7/2018 2DA POLICE WATERPUMP CONTROL ARMS OIL SWITCH 6/8/2018 243DA POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE SERVICE BATTERY TIRES AE48097 SENIOR SERVICE BRAKES TIRES 6/11/2018 113DA POLICE MOTOR MOUNT EXHAUST 6/13/2018 DET POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE CONTROL ARMS 6/15/2018 222DA POLICE A/C SERVICE WATERPUMP BATTERY DET POLICE ALTERNATOR 6/18/2018 DET POLICE SERVICE 6/19/2018 271DA POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE SERVICE 6/20/2018 CHIEF POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE SERVICE 6/21/2018 223DA POLICE TRANNY LINES MOTOR MOUNT 6/22/2018 149DA POOL ALTERNATOR TENSIONER BELT 6/27/2018 17DA POLICE BRAKES SERVICE 352DA POLICE TIRES 6/28/2018 DET POLICE REAR SWAY BAR LINKS SERVICE 6/29/2018 19DA POLICE MOTOR MOUNT 36DA POLICE TIRES  WATER FUND June-2018 6/1/2018 152DA WATER AIR FILTER 6/5/2018 368DA WATER WIPERS 6/7/2018 350DA WATER STRUTS AXEL SERVICE BRAKES 6/11/2018 350DA WATER STRUTS AXEL SERVICE BRAKES 98DA WATER SERVICE 6/12/2018 231DA WATER SERVICE 350DA WATER STRUTS AXEL SERVICE BRAKES 6/14/2018 397DA WATER RADIATOR MOWER WATER TIRE TUBE 6/15/2018 MOWER WATER IGNITION COILS 6/18/2018 132DA WATER NO START 6/21/2018 176DA WATER LIGHTS 6/22/2018 176DA WATER LIGHTS 6/25/2018 231DA WATER INJECTOR PERG VALVE INTAKE THERMOSTAT A/C MOWER WATER SPINDLE 6/26/2018 231DA WATER INJECTOR PERG VALVE INTAKE THERMOSTAT A/C  EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE MAY 2018 Date Vehicle Repair Provided Department 5/1/2018 83 2 Side Brooms Highway TW1 Radiator Highway 32DA No start Building Inspector 5/2/2018 TW1 Radiator Highway 32DA Battery Building Inspector 40 Service Highway 212 Hyd Pump Highway 5/3/2018 TW1 Radiator Highway 40 Service Highway 32DA Battery Building Inspector 54 Brake Line Highway 5/4/2018 54 Rear Brakes Highway 210DA Service Building Maintenance 22 Seasonal Highway 5/5/2018 Back hoe Hyd Hose Water Dept 5/7/2018 210DA Service Building Maintenance 49DA Trans Parks 40 Service Highway 22 Seasonal Highway 5/8/2018 210DA Brakes Building Maintenance 49DA Trans Parks 38 Jump Start Highway 22 Elevator Chain Highway 5/9/2018 210DA Engine Light Building Maintenance 49DA Trans Parks 8 Service Highway 54 Brakes Highway 22 Elevator Chain Highway 5/10/2018 106DA Service Highway 272DA Service Parks 5/11/2018 383DA Service Engineering 106DA Recall to Dealer Highway 2 Service Highway 272DA Service Parks 20 Air Leak Highway 8 Service Highway 5/12/2018 40 Caulk Cab Highway 2 Rear slacks Highway 8 Service Highway 5/14/2018 2 Rear slacks Highway 55DA Service Building Maintenance 8 Service Highway 5/15/2018 55DA Service Building Maintenance 18 Air Leak Highway 26 Air Leak Highway 100 Side Brooms Highway 5/16/2018 43 Service Highway 40 Caulk Cab Highway 42DA Actuator Tree 5/17/2018 1 Service Highway 43 Service Highway 26 Air Leak Highway 106 Plug Tire Highway 5/18/2018 1 Rear Brakes Highway 43 Service Highway 26 K-Pins Highway Log Truck LR Flat Tree Screener Service Highway 5/22/2018 100 P/S Hoses Highway 5/24/2018 Screener Batteries Highway 386DA Engine Light Engineering 196DA Service Unit 31 Service Highway 5/25/2018 196DA Service Unit 31 Service Highway 46 Install Tarp Highway 32 Service Highway 5/26/2018 32 Service Highway 31 Lights Highway 5/29/2018 12 Air Comp Highway 16 Service Highway 5/30/2018 12 Air Comp Highway 2 Service Highway 5/31/2018 43 Batteries Highway 42DA Hyd Leak Tree 12 LF Chamber Highway 16 Service Highway 83 RRO Flat Highway 181 LR Flat Highway  1 1 1 3 CITY OF DANBURY OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE Shawn Stillman 203-796-8026 UNIT Coordinator s.stillman@danbury-ct.gov Livable Neighborhoods 2018 “Building a Better Danbury” July 2018 July 30, 2018 Honorable Mayor Boughton and City Council Members: Below is a table highlighting UNIT activity from the time of last month’s 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 June 25 – July 30, 2018 Number of Quality of Life Issues 104 Year to Date - 2018 661 The top issues addressed by the UNIT were:  Blight/Miscellaneous (27)  Unregistered and abandoned vehicles (25)  Garbage/Debris (21)  Unpermitted living and construction (15)  Front Lawn Parking/Parking violations (10) ACTION: In an effort to continue to complete inspections of multi-family homes, we are partnering with the housing inspectors and proactively knocking on doors and leaving tags to get in touch with property owners to coordinate housing and fire marshal inspections. This proactive approach has been very effective to get these inspections scheduled and completed. Additionally, our department will soon be sending out another round of inspection request letters to property owners and this will generate more response.  2 Clean Up: 35 Saddle Rock Road Over the last couple of seasons, the UNIT has coordinated assistance for the property owner who has had issues with maintaining his property. Physical and financial hardships prevent him from completing some of the basic tasks to maintain his home and property. As a veteran of the Vietnam War, he was not taking advantage of any benefits in which veteran services can provide. As a result, the UNIT assisted the resident and coordinated for him to meet with social services, as well as Veterans Affairs liaison, Dan Hayes. Due to their assistance, the resident was able to get a cell phone, professional legal services related to the ownership of the house, and finally, with the assistance of volunteers, much cleanup work was done on his property. Two weeks ago, Hayes coordinated for the property, which had been severely overgrown, to be cut back and restored to some level of normalcy. Many thanks to Sebastian Oliveira and his work crew for volunteering the time and the machinery and getting the job complete. With his knowledge and his resources, what would have been an all day job for most, was complete within a couple of hours. Mr. Oliveira has always been willing to help out however he can, and he has assisted the UNIT before, so we are grateful. More work needs to be done to this property and the homeowner is aware that he can not rely on volunteers to complete it all. Mr. Hayes is continuing his efforts to see how else the resident can be assisted by Veteran Services and exploring what home improvement benefits may be available.  3 CLEAN START projects: 3 3 Our department continues to utilize the Clean Start crew for cleanup tasks around town. The 3 most recent outings were litter cleanups at Wildman Street, Broad Street, Newtown Road, Backus Avenue, East Lake and Kenosia Park. Additionally, graffiti cleanups and street signs sweeps have also been completed. This week we plan on a cleanup project at the Beaver Street Park, where it borders the Still River. There is much litter and trash that has been tossed down the hill. ABANDONED CARS: Our department enforces the removal the unregistered or inoperable vehicles from our city streets. This past month was especially busy as twenty (20) vehicles were removed. One complaint our office received was that of a resident(s) leaving multiple unregistered vehicles parked on Durant Street. Upon inspection, five (5) vehicles were removed, and a couple of license plates were confiscated as they were being used inappropriately. It has been a couple of weeks now and Durant Street continues to look good as it is not over run with vehicles. EXTERIOR AND STRUCTURAL BLIGHT CITATIONS: Orders written by UNIT (YTD): 43 (Includes Notice of Violations) 2 Nicholas Street: issued order for the removal of unregistered/inoperable vehicles, as well as rubbish in and around the driveway, and for the property to be mowed and routinely maintained. This property is looks terrible and is a problem in the neighborhood. 34 Shelter Rock Road: issued order for the removal of unregistered, inoperable and commercial vehicles being stored on this property. This is a violation that continues to occur after many months of compliance. 17 Tarrywile Lake Road: issued order for the removal of excessive amount of wood debris in the front of the property, as well as for the removal of an unregistered vehicle. Discussions with the homeowner in the past have not resulted in resolution. We continue to provide the community with innovative, efficient and responsive service in order to address quality of life issues in Danbury. Our department makes itself as accessible to our residents as much as possible. We are contacted by phone, email, text and even Facebook. For those of you not following the UNIT on Facebook, please LIKE us at UNIT City of Danbury. 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  CITY OF DANBURY DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 DEPARTMENT OF ELDERLY SERVICES COMMISSION ON AGING ELMWOOD HALL 10 Elmwood Place (203) 797-4686 DATE: July 30, 2018 TO: Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton Members of the City Council FROM: Susan M. Tomanio, LCSW Director of Elderly Services RE: Report City Council Meeting Reporting Period: (6/18/18 – 7/20/18) Municipal Agent (Benefit and Support Appointments / Resource and Referral): 87 senior appointments / 104 services provided Services by Category: CHOICES (Medicare A, B, D, Advantage, Medigap, Medicare Savings) – 12, Housing – 13, Rent Rebate – 57, Supportive Services - 2, Nutrition – 4, Other - 12 Protective Services for the Elderly: 2 “911” Emergency Calls: 2 Elmwood Hall Senior Center: 308 senior members attended, 2,456 regular visits by those members Special Events: (These special events are offered in addition to our 31 regularly scheduled programs and activities.) Trip to the Danbury Railway Museum, Happy Feet with Dr. Gosnay, Red, White and Boom! Dance in partnership with the United Way Volunteer Youth Corp, Sizzling Summer Brazilian Carnival, Trip to Ferris Acres Creamery, Distribution of State of CT Farmers’ Market Checks, Farm Market On the Move, Eat Smart Live Strong Senior Nutrition Hot Lunches Served: 826 Front Desk Calls: 901 Front Desk In-Person Services: 52 New members this month: 6 Sunshine Smile Care Calls (Friendly Visitor Over the Phone): 4 Van Transportation Program: 573 one way rides AARP Tax Assistance Program (Program Year 2017): 495 returns completed Rent Rebate Program 2018, runs April 1 – October 1 (Program Year 2017): 569 applications processed to date Community Outreach - 0 The Prime Timers, Inc., Friends of Danbury Seniors, a 501c3, continues to accept monetary and non-monetary donations in support of the Elmwood Hall Senior Center. Please refer to our website for all the latest news, information and community events for Danbury seniors – www.danburyseniors.org  DANBURY LIBRARY STATISTICS CIRCULATION, PROGRAMS, SERVICES 2017-2018 July 17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17 Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 YTD 17-18 YTD 16-17 +/- % Comments: DAYS OPEN PER MONTH 26 27 29 30 29 28 29 26 28 29 29 26 336 331 5 2% NUMBER OF PEOPLE ENTERING LIBRARY 30,023 33,615 27,418 27,080 24,524 25,477 26,378 25,446 24,087 26,933 19,389 27,769 318,139 295,921 22,218 8% AVERAGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE PER DAY OPEN 1,155 1,245 945 903 846 910 910 979 860 929 669 1,068 11,417 10,710 708 7% REGISTERED PATRONS WITH ACTIVE LIBRARY CARDS * 26,711 27,078 26,481 25,113 25,344 25,607 25,849 26,125 26,396 26,693 26,990 24,836 313,223 331,741 -18,518 -6% USE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS & SERVICES - IN LIBRARY Total circulation transactions (check-out, check-in, renewals, holds) 51,628 54,419 40,219 40,230 38,252 34,234 38,776 37,656 42,341 38,767 35,189 34,682 486,393 529,222 -42,829 -8% Items checked out with self-check machines 31,973 34,014 23,896 25,152 24,102 21,368 25,082 24,194 24,008 24,131 21,268 21,579 300,767 277,890 22,877 8% % of total transactions using self-check machines 71% 69% 68% 73% 89% 88% 90% 89% 90% 88% 65% 69% Total questions answered (in-person and online) 4,670 4,983 3,340 6,651 7,944 2,300 4,309 6,392 3,556 3,739 3,936 3,060 54,880 64,593 -9,713 -15% Walk-in room use 13 14 18 25 18 13 18 19 21 34 36 42 271 175 96 55% Total adult circulating materials 14,509 14,960 12,402 13,137 13,091 11,712 13,377 12,661 13,835 12,551 11,800 12,203 156,238 166,545 -10,307 -6% Total junior circulating materials 13,966 14,259 8,794 8,966 7,782 6,698 8,256 8,026 9,205 8,797 7,082 7,058 108,889 120,351 -11,462 -10% Children's books 11,056 11,544 7,196 7,594 6,633 5,445 6,946 6,692 7,724 7,279 5,658 5,568 89,335 95,162 -5,827 -6% Teen books 2,910 2,715 1,598 1,372 1,149 1,253 1,310 1,334 1,481 1,518 1,424 1,490 19,554 23,624 -4,070 -17% Inter-library loan 0 Items loaned to other libraries 27 35 32 29 39 32 51 38 70 58 30 25 466 453 13 3% Items borrowed from other libraries 8 28 52 69 57 46 75 92 77 56 76 66 702 1,281 -579 -45% Items borrowed through ConnectiCard 2,029 2,040 1,887 2,346 1,940 1,665 1,754 1,915 2,067 1,788 1,760 1,705 22,896 25,486 -2,590 -10% Items borrowed by New York State residents 6 4 52 64 84 27 51 28 17 1 0 1 335 299 36 12% Total print circulation 28,475 29,219 21,196 22,103 20,873 18,410 21,633 20,687 23,040 21,348 18,882 19,261 265,127 289,661 -24,534 -8% Library programs Adult programs 21 40 18 34 56 58 38 79 65 63 75 67 614 551 63 11% Adult program attendance 310 359 421 531 480 604 463 767 877 749 448 387 6,396 3,727 2,669 72% Teen programs 24 31 11 12 14 13 9 13 17 13 15 19 191 213 -22 -10% Teen program attendance 520 210 140 322 181 40 80 108 183 114 94 141 2,133 1,708 425 25% Junior programs 73 70 32 54 61 28 31 28 21 27 46 30 501 634 -133 -21% Junior program attendance 1,739 774 608 2,912 670 300 375 335 705 439 464 1,644 10,965 12,467 -1,502 -12% Summer reading kickoff in June last year ESL Programs 8 8 10 12 10 9 10 14 24 28 20 10 163 164 -1 -1% ESL Program attendance 32 22 61 100 106 55 96 160 263 326 233 105 1,559 728 831 114% Total program attendance 2,601 1,193 1,221 3,905 1,338 1,024 1,047 1,308 1,959 1,668 1,420 2,326 21,010 18,690 2,320 12% Recording studio sessions (Beginning 2/14/17) 100 104 84 68 20 50 140 113 92 73 20 64 928 407 521 128% Meeting room use by outside agencies (Beginning 2/1/17) 14 11 31 54 46 29 56 33 24 36 29 40 403 216 187 87% Summer reading participants - children & teens 531 531 885 Summer reading participants - adults (beginning 7/1/16) 42 42 28 USE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS & SERVICES - REMOTE & ELECTRONIC Computer usage 9,476 10,652 8,271 10,116 10,426 8,409 11,161 12,220 7,477 9,524 5,825 6,881 110,438 73,144 37,294 51% Danbury Library databases 499 276 205 1,086 719 175 337 467 473 721 514 136 5,608 6,455 -847 -13% iConn databases 207 188 55 256 490 909 403 93 565 238 174 56 3,634 5,239 -1,605 -31% Total database use 706 444 260 1,338 1,209 1,084 717 560 1,038 959 1,040 56 9,411 11,688 -2,277 -19% Ebook and audiobook circulation from Overdrive 637 702 614 673 556 567 619 522 615 546 649 652 7,352 8,168 -816 -10% Ebook circulation as percentage of total book circulation 2.24% 2.40% 2.90% 3.04% 2.66% 3.08% 2.86% 2.52% 2.67% 2.56% 3.44% 3.39% iConn ebook and audiobook downloads 48 59 75 182 64 63 72 64 64 74 49 74 888 688 200 29% Downloadable content (eSebco, Freegal, Hoopla, Kanopy, Tumblebooks) 3,857 3,376 3,443 10,676 3,210 3,436 5,141 5,072 4,428 3,517 4,192 3,404 53,752 59,324 -5,572 -9% Beginning 5/30, includes Kanopy movie streaming service Device checkouts (iPads, Kindles, Rokus, Sphero Robots, Wifi hotspots) 79 98 52 53 59 47 57 37 38 49 42 36 647 614 33 5% * An active card is one that has been used in the past 18 months or owes money. * Please see separate sheet for Library grant applications and statuses  DANBURY LIBRARY STATISTICS Grant Applications and Statuses 2017-2018 Grant Agency Program Supported Grant Amount Award Amount Application Due Date Award Dates Project Status ALA Libraries Ready to Code Children's STEM Programming $18,000 N/A 8/31/17 Not awarded Vernon Library Supplies - English Literacy for New Immigrants Language Services $2,100 $1,000 10/31/17 12/31/2017 - 12/31/2018 Awarded - Active ALA Dollar General American Dream Literacy Initiative Language Services $10,000 $10,000 1/2/18 1/17/2018 - 12/31/2018 Awarded - Active ALA Revisiting the Founding Era History $1,000 $1,000 1/31/18 3/8/2018 - 3/31/2020 Awarded ALA PBS The Great American Read Literacy $2,000 $2,000 4/14/18 Not awarded Junior Floor / Children's CT State Library Construction Grant Programming $100,000 8/31/18 Approved to Apply  Dream Homes Community Center 24 Delay Street Danbury, CT 06810 203-792-9450 To: Mayor Mark Boughton From: Judy Coco, Program Advisor Subject: July 2018 CC: Rev. P.J. Leopold, ARC Executive Director Program Synopsis Dream Homes Community Center (DHCC) is certified by City policy as the City’s “Homeless Point of Entry” per a collaborative between ARC and the City, as initiated by Mayor Boughton and by vote of the City Council. DHCC serves people who are homeless or low-income renters and facilitates first-time home ownership for people with hard-to-serve backgrounds. ARC is a licensed user of the State database (HMIS). Program affiliates include: Danbury Housing Partnership, Danbury Continuum of Care, Danbury Housing Placement, Fairfield County Coordinated Access Network, CT “Rapid Rehousing,” and Vouchers 1 and Vouchers 2 Programs through HUD. Four years ago, ARC’s Executive Director was appointed by Mayor Boughton to Chair the Danbury Housing Partnership. July Highlights Please note: This month, ARC began a new fiscal year. As such, totals for client counts and rental/security deposit assistance are as of July 1, 2018. ARC’s 2017-2018 Annual Report for Dream Homes Community Center is included. • Housing First: ARC has received a grant for part-time position for Housing First Coordina- tor. The new position will help end chronic homelessness for individuals and families. • Rapid Re-Housing (RRH): Provides case management, security deposit and rental assistance. This month, ARC’s Case Manager transitioned 2 families (2 people) into stable housing. Currently, ARC is working with 12 families and anticipates housing 3 families in August. Each month, ARC’s Case Manager acquires new clients, works with Landlords to identify appropriate housing, completes inspections and provides budget, job search and child care guidance Since July 1st, ARC has provided $10,624 in rental and security deposit assistance. • Security Deposit Program: ARC actively provides information on available affordable apartment options, budget and housing stability guidance. ARC has a list of clients waiting for renewed funding to provide security deposit assistance. A grant request for renewal funding is pending. Association of Religious Communities Monthly City Grant Report July 2018 2 1 • Vouchers 1 Program: Provides rent for chronically homeless where one member of the household has a disability. ARC provides budget and housing stability guidance and advocates with potential landlords. ARC’s Case Manager checks in with the Client weekly; once a month the Case Manager conducts a home visit. ARC is providing assistance for 2 families (2 people). Since July 1st, ARC has provided $6,735 in security deposit and rental assistance. • Vouchers 2 Program: Provides case management for veterans who were chronically homeless. This includes providing budget and housing stability guidance. ARC’s Case Manager checks in weekly with the 4 clients. • Coordinated Access Network (CAN): ARC just completed 3 years of providing CAN Intakes on an in-kind basis. A decision was made to move this service to another agency since they have funding to provide this service. Community Kindness/Connections • Interfaith Peace Camp: Peace Camp was another success! 28 children (ages 8-11), 5 young adults and 2 counselors attended a unique camp to learn “what peace means” to Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Native American and Unitarian Universalist. Each day, the campers visited a different organization and created a craft. Local restaurants donated lunch and water; Friends of ARC donated afternoon snacks. ARC’s Peace Camp goes a long way to build bridges within our diverse community. By educating our youth, we eliminate fear of differences and are making a long term, positive impact. Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Association of Religious Communities and Comida are now located at 24 Delay Street Come visit our new office and food pantry. Association of Religious Communities Monthly City Grant Report July 2018  Dream Homes Community Center # People Served: 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 Bethel 62 65 28 36 47 29 Brookfield 33 14 29 16 9 17 Danbury 590 595 586 451 637 270 New Fairfield 22 11 13 10 24 4 New Milford 68 84 117 78 156 32 Newtown 16 37 12 0 14 8 Redding 0 0 3 0 2 2 Ridgefield 5 20 10 6 13 5 Sherman 1 7 0 3 4 0 Beyond Grtr D’bury 58 62 70 39 72 95 Totals 836 910 855 632 988* 462 *277 people received case management and 711 received coordinated access to secondary services Homeless Services 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 • # households served who were homeless 132 163 119 146 91 86 - # people housed 67 102 131 53 60 38 - # households rec’vd. Security Deposit 21 51 33 46 45 17 • Spent on Security Deposit &/or Rent Asst. $20,359 $83,002 $116,027 $67,816 $99,857 $65,825 • # households recd. a Welcome Basket 11 20 33 44 43 25 Services for People at Imminent Risk of Homelessness (e.g. people facing eviction) 12-13 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 # households served who were at risk 238 251 79 126 182 147 • # people housed 37 • # Households received Sec Dep 23 36 46 46 32 15 • Dollars Sec. Dep &/Or Rent Assistance $26,289 $6,290 $9,900 $5,651 $6,050 $5,700 Respectfully submitted, Manuella Cabral, Case Manager, and Judy Coco, Program Advisor Association of Religious Communities Monthly City Grant Report July 2018