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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 August 27, 2018 MEMORANDUM To: Mayor Mark D. Boughton Members of the City Council From: Patrick A. Ridenhour, Chief of Police Subject: Police Department Monthly Report August 2018 I submit this report of the activities of the Danbury Police Department for the month of August. Personnel Department Strength: Sworn Personnel 144 Injury/Extended Leave 2 Restricted Duty 1 Field Training Program 1 Police Academy 7 Effective strength (as of 08-23-18) 133 *0 pending retirements Community Services (See attached) Training 8/08 Emotional Survival for the Female Enforcer – P.Os. Galgano & Buonocore 8/14-17 CIT International Conference – D/C McColgan, Dets. Usher & Anderson 8/14-17 K9 Handler/Trainer Seminar – Sgt. Antonelli 8/23 Hearing Voices – P.O. Contreras 8/28 John Bailey Legal Updates Seminar – Chief Ridenhour, D/C McColgan, Capt. Mulvey & Lt. Lobraico 1 Chief’s Significant Meetings 7/26 CRJ Advisory Board Meeting 7/27 Korean War Memorial Ceremony – Rogers Park 7/27 Junior Police Academy Graduation 8/1 CPCA Executive Committee Meeting 8/2 Contract Negotiations 8/2 Corporation Counsel 8/7 Real-Time Crime Analysis Demo 8/7 NOBLE 8/7 Hord Foundation – Tarrywile 8/8 Police Interviews – HR 8/9 NERLEEA Visitor’s Day – Police Explorers 8/9 Lion’s Club Annual BBQ 8/14 Fairfield County Chief’s Meeting 8/15 Danbury Works Initiative Meeting – United Way 8/15 WWII Memorial Ceremony 8/15 Housing Authority Annual Picnic 8/23 GDCC Leadership Danbury – Law/Emergency Services Day E-Commerce Trading Location – no issues reported this month 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 July 15 – August 15, 2018 Date: July 23, 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 August 20, 2018 MEMORANDUM To: Chief Patrick Ridenhour From: Lt. Matthew McNally Subject: Police Explorer Monthly Activity Report – July 2018 This July was one of the slowest summer months that the explorer post has had in years. With the Cadet Police Academy moving to the month of August this year, the members of the program were able to focus on more training events and family vacation time. The annual Danbury Fair Mall Fireworks display was held on Friday, July 6th. The relationship between the Danbury Fair Mall and the Danbury Police Explorer program is a strong community partnership that dates back to the very first Danbury Fair Mall Fireworks display over a decade ago. Danbury Fair, under Macerich, Inc., has been a strong supporter of the Danbury Police Explorers and this support has been lead by current General Manager, Maura Ruby. The explorers have worked with mall security in all its incarnations, and one of the staple events is the annual fireworks evening. This year we had approximately 102 explorers of the post on hand to supplement the security personnel on property. Explorers conducted informational/ safety patrols in the early part of the evening. Once the fireworks began, the explorers took up traffic control positions throughout the mall property and assisted the Special Events hired DPD officers with getting the thousands of vehicles safely out of the mall parking lot and onto the roadways. 4 On July 23rd, 11 Danbury Police Explorers went to the Sherman Oaks Golf Course and assist the Iron Law Motorcycle Club with their annual golf tournament fundraiser. This year the law enforcement centric motor cycle club was donating the proceeds of their golf tournament to the Law Enforcement Exploring programs of the State of Connecticut. They also are strong proponents of starting other cadet programs in the area, and in particular in the Town of New Milford. Our explorers assisted the club by watching the holes that awarded prizes; and assisting the participants with moving along in the “shotgun-style” start. Many of the golfers were very happy to speak with the explorers and ask questions about the program, the youth and their career goals, and about what it takes to have a successful program like we do here in Danbury. It ended up being a good experience for the explorers that assisted as well, as they got to interact with officers from various agencies from around the state. As the summer has progressed we ended the month with 138 Explorers registered. We already have several prospective new explorers waiting to join the ranks on September 21st, at our scheduled First Night open house. As several 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 138 # of Advisors Enrolled 18 II. Hours-Explorer Hours Total Job Hours 823.75 Total Training Hours 1035.50 Total Explorer Hours 1859.25 III. Hours-Advisor Hours Total Job Hours 85.00 Total Training Hours 63.50 Total Advisor Hours 148.50 5  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 0 Forcible Rape 2 2 0 1 1 1 2 9 Robbery 2 2 3 1 5 0 6 19 Assault 7 1 5 5 1 4 8 31 Burglary 12 6 3 15 9 9 6 60 Theft 79 65 81 51 85 66 79 506 Motor Vehicle Theft 3 2 10 3 9 18 13 58 Arson 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 Totals 105 78 102 76 111 98 114 684 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 0 Forcible Rape 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 6 Robbery 5 5 3 3 1 3 5 25 Assault 5 4 5 6 7 6 10 43 Burglary 4 6 2 3 4 2 9 30 Theft 63 80 73 55 60 62 78 471 Motor Vehicle Theft 4 6 10 3 6 2 5 36 Arson 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 81 102 93 71 78 76 110 611 *Please Note: UCR Stats are subject to change due to monthly crime modifications 6  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 5,426 32,734 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 5,041 30,641 TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS 2018 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Property Damage 330 317 327 295 379 319 328 2,295 Personal Injury 47 39 35 23 49 47 34 274 Total Traffic Accidents 377 356 362 318 428 366 362 2,569 2017 Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Property Damage 338 314 296 291 345 325 307 2,216 Personal Injury 46 31 21 44 49 43 52 286 Total Traffic Accidents 384 345 317 335 394 368 359 2,502 TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT 2018 Jan Feb March April* May June July* Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Verbal Warning 154 186 191 204 165 133 194 1,227 Written Warning 21 23 13 3 11 9 8 88 Moving Violation 332 340 328 802 318 246 689 3,055 Total Enforcement Action 507 549 532 1,009 494 388 891 4,370 2017 Jan Feb March April* May June July* Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec. YTD Verbal Warning 147 141 148 218 141 161 155 1,111 Written Warning 17 6 8 34 14 14 6 99 Moving Violation 291 173 193 1,015 265 203 575 2,715 Total Enforcement Action 455 320 349 1,267 420 378 736 3,925 *Traffic Enforcement Grant(s) 7  CITY OF DANBURY FIRE DEPARTMENT 19 NEW STREET DANBURY, CONNECTICUT 06810 T. J. Wiedl Phone 203-796-1550 Fire Chief Fax 203-796-1552 FIRE CHIEF'S MONTHLY REPORT I hereby submit my report as Fire Chief of the Danbury Fire Department, which covers the period of July 21st, 2018 through August 21st, 2018 and details activities of the Department. 2018-08 Page 1 September is National Preparedness Month which reminds us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families for disasters and emergencies. Recent years have brought tropical storms, blizzards, macro bursts, flooding, and sustained power outages to the Danbury area. Information on disaster preparedness can be found at www.ready.gov. Take time to learn lifesaving skills − such as CPR and first aid, check your insurance policies and coverage for the hazards you may face, such as flood, earthquakes, and tornados. Make sure to consider the costs associated with disasters and save for an emergency. Also, know how to take practical safety steps like shutting off water and gas. Public Education / Prevention / Public Relations The Danbury Council of Veterans visited Danbury Fire Headquarters to donate animal resuscitation equipment that our first responders can use if we respond to an emergency where pets may need medical attention helping us provide oxygen to those exposed to smoke or carbon monoxide. Chief TJ Wiedl and C shift are seen here accepting this generous donation that will placed in service on many of our fire trucks. Suppression / Response Activities of Note On the evening of July 26th, Danbury Fire units were alerted by Dispatch of heavy black smoke coming from the roof of 2 Great Pasture Road. While responding, units reported a column of smoke visible from the downtown area. DC Lounsbury upgraded the assignment to a 2nd alarm requesting additional Danbury Fire units, Danbury Emergency Medical Services, Danbury Police, and Bethel Fire Department with a ladder truck. First arriving 2018-08 Page 2 units confirmed a working fire with a heavy volume of smoke and fire showing from the roof of the 100K+ square foot commercial building. Truck 1 used their aerial ladder and was able to determine that it was the solar array on the roof that was on fire. The Fire Department drone with its thermal imaging capabilities was deployed to monitor the fire condition and aid the incident commander in tactical decisions. Fire units worked for approximately an hour to contain the fire which was held to a small amount of solar array units. Minimal damage was found to interior contents. The Danbury Fire Marshal’s Office was requested to the scene and is investigating the cause of the fire. On July 27th at 11:45 pm, a serious motor vehicle accident occurred at the intersection of Newtown Road at Old Shelter Rock Road. Two large SUV's had struck one another head on, resulting in three people being seriously injured and all three being trapped in the vehicles. Under the direction of Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan, firefighters and Danbury Hospital EMS personnel were tasked with extricating all the victims from the cars, with EMS providing emergency care. The Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company was requested to assist Danbury units with their Rescue Truck. All three victims were removed from the wreckage in short order and transported to the hospital. Danbury Police Department closed Newtown Road for approximately two hours in order to conduct their accident investigation. FD units assisted the DPD with emergency lighting and hazard control. 2018-08 Page 3 On July 22nd E22 was dispatched Kennedy Flats for the report of ducklings trapped in a storm drain. E22 arrived, assumed command, and investigated. Upon investigation E22 found a single duckling located two drains south of the original position. E22 crew used a folding ladder and made entry into the storm drain to remove the duckling. E22 was unable to locate any other ducklings. The mother duck had left the area upon removing the duckling. E22 driver contacted animal expert Eddie Simon for advice and Mr. Simon stated he would come and retrieve the duckling to see it is properly cared for. E22 returned to service. On July 23rd units were dispatched to 77 Topstone Dr. for a vehicle fully involved next to a house. Car 30, DC Halas, arrived on scene and confirmed a fully involved vehicle fire and was beginning to melt the siding on the house and extend to the wood deck. E24 and E24 extinguished the blaze quickly, while Truck 1 and Rescue 1 checked for extension inside the house and set up to ventilate the structure. The Fire Marshal’s division responded to investigate. Command and Staff Activities  Volunteer Fire Council meeting  City Council meeting  Dispatch oversight meetings with IXP and the PD  Monthly EMS/Dispatch steering committee  Contractor meetings for HQ addition  HazMat Region 5 meeting at Watertown FD  Purchasing Board of Awards  Flag retirement ceremony for Firefighter Al Bertrand EMS/HazMat Coordinator – Rey Rodriguez Region 5 HAZMAT: The 2018 Emergency Management Performance Grant and Homeland Security Grants have been approved by the State of Connecticut Department of Emergency Management. The 2018 HSG grant provides $47,000 grant money to maintain training to OSHA required standards and $9,500 for equipment maintenance. The 2018 EMPG grant provides $30,000 for equipment maintenance and replacement. These funds are allocated to the Region 5 HAZMAT Team and managed by our fiduciary agent, the Northwest Hills Regional Council of Governments. EMS/HAZMAT Coordinator Rodriguez attended the Region 5 Steering Committee meeting on August 8 presented the ESF 10 report and applications for approval. th 2018-08 Page 4  Training – Training Officer Steve Rogers Volunteer Division:  Firefighter II will begin in a few short weeks.  3rd Quarter training is scheduled with 4 dates from October through early November. Career Division:  Danbury Fire facilitated 2 Q training for career members.  Multiple crews participated with F-500 fire encapsulating training.  Pump Operator class has been finalized with the state of Connecticut.  Crews participated in touring the Boeringer Ingelhiem and Charter Oak Brewing Company.  Set up career recruits for 16 week recruit class to be held in Windsor Locks.  Crews participated in airport training  Car 51 responded to multiple calls as safety officer. Communications – Communications Coordinator Jamie Gagliardo  Responded to a number of incidents this month both as communications officer and drone operator. We responded to the following incidents; o Motor vehicle accident with entrapment on Padanaram o Hazardous materials incident on Clapboard Ridge Road o Search in Tarrywile for a missing hiker o Mutual aid drone search in Bedford NY for a missing elderly person o Drone response at a solar array fire on Great Pasture Road.  We were visited by the Danbury Council of Veterans to donate animal resuscitation equipment for our apparatus if we respond to an emergency where pets need medical attention helping us provide oxygen to those exposed to smoke or carbon monoxide. 2018-08 Page 5   Attended the Active Shoot Presentation by Department of Homeland Security at Fire Headquarters.  Attended the post incident analysis of the Great Pasture Road fire  Made some repairs to our radio sites with Northeathern Communications. Most of these were remaining issues from the June storm and our most recent stormy weather.  Attended the Dispatch Review Committee meeting  Met with Airport Administration and Sav-A-Tree at the Spruce Mountain radio and airport beacon site to survey the easement for tree work to protect our power and telco lines to the site.  Please keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages for information and incidents throughout the month! Ongoing projects: o UAS (Drone) Program implementation which includes purchasing of equipment, training, along with policies and procedures. o Radio system infrastructure upgrades (phase 2) with assistance from Northeastern Communications. o Updates to the computer aided dispatch system are ongoing as information is received. o CAD call types and response modifications/updates are continually ongoing. Many new buildings and businesses have recently been built and need to be added to the system. o CAD mapping and premise data modifications/updates are continually ongoing. As new businesses move into town and properties are developed CAD entries need to be created. o Full review of the Danbury Fire Department Standard Operating Procedures manual. o Completion of NFIRS fire reports. o Public Safety IT projects, tickets, and upgrades as they are received. 2018-08 Page 6  Apparatus – Superintendent Chris Ryan Following is a list of some of the on-going and completed work in the Apparatus Division for August 2018  Replaced battery in Car 1  Install new meter and charger on e24  4 wheel brakes Car 43, sway bar links  Install new velcro strap on Blitz gun  Replaced air springs on Rescue 1 E23  Service Car 43  Repair coolant leak E22  Replaced wiper switch TAC 1  Rotate tires TAC  Consolidate files and remove file  Repair lights on trench trailer cabinets  Repair condensate leak on E25  Replaced voltage reg E26  Pressure wash E22  Finished PM service Rescue 1  Front brakes on Car 30  Remove jacks from 06PD  Installed new front signage on Rescue  Repaired E26 which would not shut off  replaced radiator hose on E23  Repair lights on car 51  repaired flat on Mass Casualty  Replace radiator cap e25 and top off trailer coolant  repair Husky saw on Rescue  Replace pump shift on E24  repaired E24 smooth bore nozzle  Install new meter into e25  rebuilt E26 deck gun valve  Repaired windshield leak on 06PD Department Statistical Reports Community Risk Reduction Monthly inspections 97 Fire Safety Programs 6 Complaints 0 Violations issued 0 Fire Investigations 16 Public Safety Answering Point Total 911 calls 3,135 2018-08 Page 7 August 27, 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 fall we are pleased to have two interns join our department. Ms. Heather Morey and Mr. Aaron Lukse from Western Connecticut State University. Mr. Lukse will be interning in our Environmental Health Division, where he will be shadowing health inspectors and working on the tobacco policy initiative Ms. Morey will be interning in our Community Health Division, where she will be working on health policy and program planning. Flu season is quickly approaching and the best way to protect yourself against the virus is to get vaccinated. Beginning in late September, we will be offering flu vaccines at multiple locations in Danbury. In addition, we will partnering with Danbury Public Schools to offer low cost and free vaccine to children who qualify. We are currently working with the Danbury Police Department to develop a program dedicated to youth violence prevention. It is our hope that details on the program will be finalized next month, with a roll out to follow shortly thereafter. The department is developing a comprehensive social media and marketing campaign for health promotion and emergency response. The campaign will increase awareness about important public health topics, while expanding our visibility in the community. The following pages contains 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,  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 2 of 7  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. July 2018 Activity: 1. Potable Water Private Well - Sample Collected 0 Well Permits 0 Well Application Review 0 2. Environmental Grading Permit Review 3 EIC 2 HazMat 0 Erosion Inspections 10 Complaint Investigation 7 Odor Complaints 0 Misc: (Describe) 0 3. Sewage Disposal Plan Review 0 Inspections 48 New, Replace, Fail, Plan Review 12 3 of 7 100% Replacement Plan Review 0 Soil Testing (List by apt. only) 10 Additions 7 Dye Tests (initial) 0 Septic Permits (to construct) 12 4. Solid Waste Garbage Complaint 0 Misc.: 0 5. Pest and animal Control Rodent Complaint 1 Insect Complaint 0 Domestic Animal Complaint 2 Misc.: 0 6. Housing Rooming House Inspection 5 Housing Complaints Inspection 9 CAO's 59 Healthy Homes 0 Lead Inspection 0 Lead Abatement Plan Review 0 Lead Clearance Inspection 0 7. Establishments Hotel Inspections 0 School Inspection / Complaint 0 Child Day Care Inspection 0 Child Day Care Re-Inspection 0 4 of 7 Child Day Care Plan Review 1 Body Care Inspections 0 Body Care Re-Inspections 0 Body Care Plan Review 0 Massage Establishment Inspections 0 Massage Establishment Re-Inspections 0 Massage Establishment Plan Review 0 8. Food Food Service Establishment Inspection 104 Pre-Operational Inspection 0 Food Service Walk through Inspections /(Construction Visit) 6 Itinerant Vendor Inspections 1 Complaints 1 Re-inspection (voluntary) 3 Re-inspection (involuntary) 3 Plan Review 4 Plan Revisions 0 Foodborne Illness # People Complaints 1 Temporary Food Services - Application Review 41 Temporary Food Service Inspection 0 CPFM Courses 2 Food Handler Courses 1 8. Seasonal Indoor Pool Inspections 0 5 of 7  Outdoor Pool Inspections 21 Indoor Public Pool Water: # Samples Collected 0 Outdoor Public Pool Water: # Samples Collected 0 Public Beaches: # Samples Collected 7 Drinking: # Samples Collected 0 Marine Dock Facilities Inspected 0 9. Orders Issued Health Order 1 Letter Order 0 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 July 2018 TB patients 47 Ppd testing /read 2 QTF/TSpot 4 Home Visits 0 Hospital visits 0 E-DOT 0 Total Services: 53 The following are highlights from the Office of Community activities for July 2018 1. A total of 7 new persons were evaluated in the TB clinic, of these referrals came from: 6 of 7  6 medical 1 school physical 2. Continuing case management of approximately 57 cases of Latent TB & 1 extra pulmonary TB, 2 suspected cases. 3. 1 TB source investigation (identify the source of TB infection in a child ≤ 5 years of age) 4. July 23, WCHN Infection Control meeting. 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. 7. Continuing ED credits: ● How Much Does Lung Cancer Rik Drop When You Quit Smoking?: Medscape; 0.25 CNE ● How Are We doing With Kindergartner Vaccinations? Medscape; 0.25 CNE 8. July 30, CPR certification, Adult, Child, Infant & AED Training (BLS). 7 of 7  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. August 27, 2018 Honorable Mayor Mark D. Boughton Honorable Members of the Danbury City Council 155 Deer Hill Avenue Danbury, CT 06810 RE: Monthly Report for July 2018 Dear Mayor Boughton and Members of the City Council: I am pleased to present the Public Works Department report for the month of July. The Highway Division is doing a considerable amount of drainage work in advance of the actual paving projects. As you will see from their report, they are making some fine progress to bring first-rate road surfaces for the residents and the traveling public. We appreciate the positive feedback from the residents on the much improved road surfaces. 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. The spray parks have seen exceptionally heavy use due to the very hot weather. It is gratifying to see the children splashing around and having a great time at those exceptional recreational locations. During the month of June 11.7 tons of e-waste was collected. This service is at no cost to the residents of the City. I strongly urge everyone to take advantage of this program. Our capital projects summer work is in full force and we are making good progress. All of the Public Works Divisions have planned summer projects which are well underway. These projects are executed on top of their regularly scheduled work activities. Planning and preparations are on track to accomplish as much paving as possible. 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. Triangle Street and Middle River Bridges are in the design and review stages. 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. 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. Certificate of Acceptance issued. Phase II, generators complete. Phase 3.1, The cafeteria addition is complete: Certificate of Acceptance issued. 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. Certificate of Occupancy & Zoning Compliance have been issued. 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. Certificate of Occupancy & Zoning Compliance have been issued. 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 has been completed 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 has been completed 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. Completing the closeout presently. Jefferson Avenue Bridge: Nagy Brothers the Notice to Proceed was issued the contractor has completed the project we are at Substantial Completion as of 8/24/18. We completed the project a week early and within budget. Jefferson Avenue was opened to traffic on Friday 8/24/18. Crosby Street Bridge over the Still River: We have been working with the Engineering Department and the Designer RHS. The design is proceeding from preliminary into the final design plans and specifications. We have met with adjacent property owners and have finalized our construction sequencing. We expect this project to go out to bid shortly for a Spring start. Golden Hill Bridge Repair: ConnDot notified the City of Danbury that this structure was in need of repair. The City using our in house resources completed the bridge repairs. Within budget and with minimal disruption to traffic. 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 complete with the exception of some punch list items. Certificates of Occupancy have been acquired for all phases of this project. Various Bridges: The Jefferson Avenue Bridge project was bid and awarded to Nagy Brothers Construction. Inc. The Jefferson Avenue Bridge work is underway. Designs 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. At its August 7, 2018 meeting, the City authorized the submission of applications for State Local Bridge Program partial funding for the Kennedy Avenue, Crosby Street Connector and Triangle Street Bridges. 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 has been completed. Sediment removal work is underway. 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. 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 I 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 for Phase 2. At its August 7, 2018 meeting, the City council approved the Action Plan for program year 44 which plan includes Phase 2. 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 mapping for the proposed modifications for the building expansion. Engineering Division is in the process of drafting a Request for Proposals for architectural design services. 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.  The Woodlands 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: This was a very busy month for the Highway Division. Construction crews, with the assistance of a city contractor, began repairing and improving drainage on some of the roads undergoing extensive work prior to paving on Mountainville Avenue and Mountain Road. City crews paved Kohanza Street, Cowperthwaite Street, Field Road, Crest Road and Greenview Road. Crews have been performing various tasks as weather permits. Two pothole crews were dispatched daily to fill potholes. The street sweeping program was brought to a conclusion. A crew was deployed to repair broken curbing and driveway aprons. Multiple washouts were repaired after the occurrence of some significate rain storms throughout the month. The Highway Division assisted with the installation of the Little Free Library Book Box on West Street. Several days were devoted to clearing catch basins and collecting litter along 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: 1  Catch Basins Replaced: 33  Guardrail Repairs: 0  Dredging: 0  Catch Basin Cleaning: 88  Roads Paved: 5 Signage  New installs: 2  Replacements: 7  Repairs: 20 Personnel  Total: 37  Injury: 4  Restricted Duty: 0  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. 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 two new trees: a weeping cherry and a pine tree. 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: 24  Pruning: 63  Brush: 5  Plantings: 2  Emergency Call Outs: 3 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 door In process of quoting health dept. counter door and permit center counter replacement. Looking into more building HVAC upgrades. Danbury Public Schools: MRP roof replacement ongoing. 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 to take to State for approval. In process of quoting elevator replacements for DHS D andC wings/BMS old elevator. Library:. In process of exploring design quotes for roof replacement. 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 basement dewatering system at Veterans Hall. Split systems for upstairs Veterans affair offices started. Candlewood park booth and guard shack electric completed. General: The majority of time the Maintenance Mechanics spent this month was associated with school building repairs, lighting / electrical, life safety and plumbing/heating/HVAC repairs. 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 July 2018. In the month of July we received 220 new work requests and completed 166 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 electrical repairs with a total of 425.50 person-hours dedicated to this service. The next largest area of concentration was in plumbing repair work, utilizing 191.00 person-hours of labor. HVAC work came as the third highest category with 70.50 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 July 2018. Also attached is the Public Utilities Vehicle Maintenance Report. As of August 15, 2018 there are 43 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: August 14, 2018 TO: City of Danbury, City Council FROM: David M. Day, P.E., Superintendent RE: Sanitary Sewer Collection System Maintenance– JULY 2018 Complaints: 1 Bypasses 6 Slow Running 8 Loose Manholes 2 Odor Calls Number Received: 17 Number Completed: 17 Pipe Cleaned: 4,800 LFT Gallons of Water Used: 16,000 Gal Pipe Inspected: 4,800 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: Jul '18 Date: 08/08/18 I. Wastewater Treatment: A) Sewage Processed: 8.8 MGD (Daily Avg) 273.7 Million Gallons Total B) Septic Waste Processed: 1,176,650 Gallons Total C) Sludge Pumped To Digesters: 492,174 Pounds Total II. Wastewater Quality Influent Effluent % Removal Effluent Limit A) BOD 200 4 98 30 mg/l and 85% (mg/l) B) Total Suspended Solids (mg/l): 320 3 99.2 30 mg/l and 85% C) Total Phosphorus (mg/l): 5.3 0.5 90 1.0 mg/l D) Ammonia (mg/l): 23.5 0.25 99 1.5 mg/l E) Total Nitrogen (lbs/Day): 2,756 377 86 442 lbs/day Note: Phosphorus limits apply April - Nitrogen limit for credit October. trading only. III. Pump Station Operation: A) Beaver Brook: 741.7 Hours Run B) Southfield: 52.7 Hours Run C) Mill Plain: 26.6 Hours Run D) Backus: 147.8 Hours Run E) Tarrywile 56.0 Hours Run F) Turner Road: 37.6 Hours Run G) Ford Avenue: 27.3 Hours Run H) Indian 94.6 Hours Run Glen: I) Delay Street: 34.4 Hours Run J) Hayestown Road: 67.9 Hours Run K) Kenosia Avenue: 27.5 Hours Run L) Larson Drive: 61.8 Hours Run M) Landfill: 311.4 Hours Run N) Thrope Street 12.2 Hours Run O) Poets Landing 16.4 Hours Run P) Rogers Park 25.7 Hours Run  P) West Side 93.1 Hours Run Q) East Franklin Street 29.4 Hours Run Total Station Alarms: 2 TO : City Council - City of Danbury FROM : David Day, Superintendent of Public Utilities DATE : August 15, 2018 RE : WATER DEPARTMENT REPORT: JULY 2018 ***************************************************************************************** I. WATER PRODUCTION : A) Margerie Water Treatment Facility : 75.3 MG. B) West Lake Water Treatment Facility : 98.8 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 : 6.8 inches B) Past 12 Months (running total) : 46.6 inches C) Current Year (Jan.- Current Mo.) : 34.8 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 : 5.16 MG. C) Shelter Rock Pump Station : 2.88 MG. D) WestConn Pump Station : 1.08 MG. E) Margerie Pump Station : 1.40 MG. F) Pleasant Acres: 0.68 MG. G) Nabby Road: 1.09 MG. H) Harvest Hill: 1.49 MG. I) Woodland Road (Reserve): 7.53 MG. J) West Lake High Service : 57.2 MG. K) Total Water Pumped (A-J) : 78.5 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) C) VII. SURVEY OF WATER SOURCES : A) Daily testing of treated and untreated water by water quality laboratory B) VIII. SUPERINTENDENTS NOTES :  MAINTENANCE REPORT - BUILDING # 6 GENERAL FUND July-2018 7/2/2018 CHIEF POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE SERVICE 7/3/2018 12DA POLICE COOLING FAN 354DA POLICE NO START 7/5/2018 4DA POLICE COOLING FAN ALTERNATOR DET POLICE SERVICE DET POLICE EXHAUST BLEND DOOR ACUATOR 7/6/2018 257DA POLICE PCM 261DA POLICE BATTERY 7/9/2018 240DA POLICE CATS BRAKES TIRES FUEL INJECTOR 274DA NOISE HEADLIGHT WIPER MOTOR A/C 375DA POLICE CONTROL ARMS TIMING COVER MOTOR MOUNTS 7/11/2018 18DA POLICE A/C COMPRESSIOR ORFICE TUBE 129DA POLICE REPROGRAM CONTROL MODULE 157DA POLICE TIRES 7/12/2018 6DA POLICE TIRE SENSIOR 197DA PARKS AXEL SERVICE 246DA POLICE SERVICE 7/13/2018 5DA POLICE TRAILING ARMS 240DA POLICE SWAY BAR LINKS DET POLICE SERVICE 7/16/2018 DET POLICE A FRAMES DET POLICE BATTERY ALTERNATOR 7/17/2018 DET POLICE REPAIR TIRE 7/18/2018 DET POLICE A/C 7/19/2018 DET POLICE EXHAUST 7/20/2018 DET POLICE NO START R/C 222DA POLICE SERVICE BRAKES 6DA POLICE A/C 7/23/2018 DET POLICE SERVICE 11DA POLICE COOLING FAN WATER PUMP TIRES 157DA POLICE SERVICE 7/24/2018 DET POLICE SERVICE BRAKES 33DA POLICE A/C 7/25/2018 13DA POLICE DOOR CHIME 6DA POLICE TIRES 7DA POLICE SERVICE 7/26/2018 DET POLICE TRANNY COOLER 223DA POLICE FUEL FILL 7/27/2018 391DA UNIT ACUMULATER CHARGE A/C SERVICE 33DA POLICE TRAILING ARMS 7/30/2018 337DA SWAY BAR LINKSSERVICE TIRES DET POLICE WATER PUMP 7/31/2018 290DA POLICE BRAKE HOSE BALL JOINTS PADS ROTORS CALIPERS SHOCKS REAR BRA DET POLICE SERVICE WATER FUND July-2018 7/2/2018 102DA WATER REPAIR TIRE 7/3/2018 MOWER WATER SPINDLE & PULLY 7/6/2018 98DA WATER REPAIR DOOR 7/10/2018 MOWER WATER BLADES U JOINTS AXEL SEALS O2 SENSIORS PLUGS FUEL FILTER CATS 368DA WATER PARKING BRAKE LEVER E BRAKES MOWER WATER BELT 7/16/2018 MOWER WATER HYD HOSE 7/17/2018 MOWER WATER ELECTRICAL 132DA WATER NO START 7/18/2018 383DA WATER MOLDING MOWER WATER FLATS 7/19/2018 MOWER WATER HEAD GASKETS PUSH RODS 238DA WATER STROB LICHTS 7/24/2018 176DA WATER PADS ROTORS E BRAKE SHOES WHEEL SEALS 7/26/2018 MOWER WATER COILS 7/27/2018 MOWER WATER BEARINGS 7/30/2018 369DA WATER SERVICE 7/31/2018 238DA WATER STROB LIGHT  EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE July 2018 Date Vehicle Repair Provided Department 7/2/2018 386DA Engine skips Engineering 10 Service Highway 100 Service Highway 7/3/2018 56DA P/S Box Parks 386 Da Engine Skips Engineering 10 Service Highway 7/5/2018 100 No Power Highway 158DA No start Building Maintenance 56DA P/S Box Parks 7/6/2018 1 Air Leak Highway 32DA Service Building Inspector 100 Service Highway 198DA Body won't go down Parks 158DA Service Building Maintenance 7/7/2018 32DA Front brakes Building Inspector 158DA Service Building Maintenance 7/9/2018 121DA Front brakes Highway 7 Exhaust Leak Highway 7/10/2018 11 Front brakes Highway 86 Brakes Highway 7/11/2018 11 Front brakes Highway 198DA Body won't go down Parks 22 Side brooms Highway 80 Main Broom Highway 40 Side brooms Highway 22 Main Broom Highway 86 Rear brakes Highway 7/12/2018 158DA Service Building Maintenance 10 No start Highway 87 Master switch Highway 7/13/2018 11 K-pin Highway 158DA Brakes Building Maintenance 7/14/2018 83 Right side drag board Highway 7/16/2018 198DA Rear brakes Parks  11 Service Highway 30 HYD Leak Highway 49DA Service Parks 86 Brakes Highway 7/17/2018 198DA Rear brakes Parks 30 HYD Leak Highway 34 No start Highway 49DA Evaporator Parks 86 Brakes Highway 43 Tires Highway 7/18/2018 86 Brakes Highway 100 Filters Highway 7/19/2018 86 Brakes Highway 42DA K-pin Tree 105DA Trans Highway 7/20/2018 105DA Trans Highway 7/21/2018 42DA Service Tree 7/22/2018 42DA K-pin Tree 38 No start Highway 34 Service Highway 7/25/2018 42DA L/S Door hinges and latch Tree 34 Service Highway 7/24/2018 42DA K-pin Tree 34 Rear Brakes Highway 7/26/2018 116 Cutting Head Highway 42DA Rear tires Tree 34 Rear brakes Highway 7/27/2018 34 Rear brakes Highway 42DA K-pin Tree 7/28/2018 34 Service Highway 42DA Service Tree  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” August 2018 August 27, 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 July 30 – August 27, 2018 Number of Quality of Life Issues 98 Year to Date - 2018 760 The top issues addressed by the UNIT were:  Blight/Miscellaneous (27)  Garbage/Debris (26)  Unregistered and abandoned vehicles (20)  Unpermitted living and construction (11)  Front Lawn Parking/Parking violations (7) ACTION: Over 25% of UNIT activity this past month was proactive enforcement. In addition to this and responding to resident concerns, our department has focused on Clean Start and completing a major litter cleanup at Beaver Street Park. Unfortunately, there was a large dumping of construction debris down the hill at the park and this will take some coordination between Clean Start and the Highway department to get that all cleaned, but it will be complete within the next month. Multifamily inspection notices are scheduled to go out in September in an effort to continue to gain compliance on the Housing and Fire Marshal annual inspections.  2 Update: 35 Saddle Rock Road Last month, I reported that the property at 35 Saddle Rock Road, which has been in distressed condition for many years, is finally getting some attention. The property owner, Mr. Stevenson, is a Vietnam veteran and had fallen on financial hard times preventing him from adequately maintaining his house and his property. A couple of years ago, upon receiving complaints from the neighbors, the UNIT got involved with enforcement. Upon meeting Mr. Stevenson, it became clear that this gentleman needed help, and perhaps veteran assistance. Our department initiated several items that provided Mr. Stevenson with immediate assistance, for example, obtaining a cell phone, legal assistance and even coordinated volunteers to cut back the overgrowth on his property. As almost two years has passed, the UNIT involved Veterans Affairs Director, Dan Hayes, to oversee whatever veteran sponsored benefits Mr. Stevenson could be eligible for to help him with his property. Hayes has gone on to solicit volunteers and charitable organizations to do more yard work, as well as to supply dumpsters, along with volunteers willing to fill them. Now I am pleased to share that another charitable organization is really becoming involved and is looking to provide much more help for our veteran. Not only will the house be cleaned out, as it was clear that the hoarding situation had reached a very bad and unsafe level, but renovations to the house will be made by volunteer plumbers, carpenters and handymen. Many thanks need to be extended to Peter Brady of Handy Dandy Handyman as he is overseeing the entire operation, including raising the funds to cover material expenses. The efforts of Mr. Brady were recently highlighted in the News-Times. Cases like this demonstrate how our department comes across many different scenarios where not everything is cut and dry and a straight forward fix. We try to be understanding and creative in some cases in order to get the best results.  3 3 3 3 Update: 96 Park Avenue: The house on top of Park Avenue has been an issue for a couple of years now. Known mostly for the large dead tree in the middle of the front lawn, this property, as well as the house, is in disrepair. It is currently not in foreclosure, but it is vacant and the former property owners have abandoned it. Fines have accrued to over $25K and our department is in the process of recording this in court and placing a lien on the property. Unfortunately, while I am not confident that it will be remediated soon, by placing a lien on the property, this will demonstrate the commitment of our department to address the quality of life issues in our neighborhoods. EXTERIOR AND STRUCTURAL BLIGHT CITATIONS: Orders written by UNIT (YTD): 46 (Includes Notice of Violations) 6 Grace Street: issued order for the removal of unregistered/inoperable vehicle. Previous warnings have not been followed. 7 East Pembroke Road: issued order for the removal of unregistered and inoperable vehicles, as well as accumulation of debris scattered around the property, including a large pile of rubbish behind the garage. 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: August 27, 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: (7/23/18 – 8/17/18) Municipal Agent (Benefit and Support Appointments / Resource and Referral): 96 seniors / 121 services provided Services by Category: CHOICES (Medicare A, B, D, Advantage, Medigap, Medicare Savings) – 18, Housing – 8, Rent Rebate – 73, Supportive Services - 10, Transportation – 4, Other - 7 Protective Services for the Elderly: 1 “911” Emergency Calls: 0 Elmwood Hall Senior Center: 296 senior members attended, 1,847 regular visits by those members Special Events: (These special events are offered in addition to our 31 regularly scheduled programs and activities.) Trips to the Downtown Chow-Down, DIY Sugar Scrub in partnership with Western Rehabilitation Care Center, Dog Days of Summer dance in partnership with River Glen Health Care, Animal Assisted Therapy Dog visits in Partnership with Pet Partners, Eat Smart Live Strong Nutrition Program, Farm Market on the Move, Open Wii Bowling, Unleash Your Inner Picasso Silk Scarf Painting in partnership with River Glen Health Care Center Senior Nutrition Hot Lunches Served: 560 Front Desk Calls: 626 Front Desk In-Person Services: 65 New members this month: 12 Sunshine Smile Care Calls (Friendly Visitor Over the Phone): 2 Van Transportation Program: 422 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): 617 applications processed to date Community Outreach – 0 State of CT Department of Agriculture Farm Market Checks Distributed: 60 Donation: $250 from the Union Savings Bank for Life Long Learning History program 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 Its been a busy summer at the library Circus Tricks with over 500 kids participating in the summer reading program and over 4,000 participants in 380 programs. Here is a look at some of the programs we had this summer. Magic Show Theater Perfomance Kickoff Fashion Camp Steam Camp Puppet Show Permaculture Latin Dance  DANBURY LIBRARY STATISTICS Grant Applications and Statuses 2018-2019 Grant Agency Program Supported Grant Amount Award Amount Application Due Date Award Dates Project Status CT State Library Construction Grant Junior Floor / Children's Programming $100,000 8/31/18 Approved to Apply Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation Junior Floor / Children's Programming $9,999 10/5/18 Awaiting approval to apply  DANBURY LIBRARY STATISTICS CIRCULATION, PROGRAMS, SERVICES 2018-2019 July-18 YTD 18-19 YTD 17-18 +/- % Comments: NUMBER OF PEOPLE ENTERING LIBRARY 33,496 33,496 30,023 3,473 12% AVERAGE NUMBER OF PEOPLE PER DAY OPEN 1,288 1,288 1,155 134 12% REGISTERED PATRONS WITH ACTIVE LIBRARY CARDS * 25,633 25,633 26,711 -1,078 -4% USE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS & SERVICES - IN LIBRARY Total print circulation 26,941 26,941 28,475 -1,534 -5% Total Inter-library loan 2,068 2,068 2,070 -2 0% Total program number 202 202 126 76 60% Total program attendance 2,482 2,482 2,601 -119 -5% Meeting room use by outside agencies 42 42 14 28 200% Summer reading participants - children & teens 517 517 531 -14 -3% Summer reading participants - adults 51 51 42 9 21% USE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS & SERVICES - REMOTE & ELECTRONIC Computer usage 8,340 8,340 9,476 -1,136 -12% Ebook and audiobook circulation from Overdrive 869 869 637 232 36% iConn ebook and audiobook downloads 51 51 48 3 6% Downloadable content (eSebco, Freegal, Hoopla, Kanopy, Tumblebooks) 4,059 4,059 3,857 202 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 * Please note that statistics are condensed beginning fiscal year 2018-2019  Dream Homes Community Center 24 Delay Street Danbury, CT 06810 203-792-9450 To: Mayor Mark Boughton From: Judy Coco, Program Advisor Subject: Monthly Report - August 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. August Highlights • 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. 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 $13,524 in rental and security deposit assistance. • Security Deposit Program: ARC actively provides information on available affordable apartment options, budget and housing stability guidance. Earlier this month, ARC re- ceived funding and has started to inform families (on the waiting list) of the availability of security deposit assistance. • 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 $9,005 in security deposit and rental assistance. Association of Religious Communities Monthly City Grant Report August 2018 2 1 • 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. Community Kindness/Connections You’re Invited ARC Open House 24 Delay Street Thursday, September 13 2:30-3:30p.m. (cake cutting at 3pm) Association of Religious Communities Monthly City Grant Report August 2018 ADD-ONS