City Council

JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4,2012 -\ regular meeting of the Council of the City of Norwich was held June 4, 2012 at 7:30 PM in Council "':hambers. Present: Aldermen Desaulniers, Noblick, Braddock, Hinchey, Bettencourt, Jaskiewicz and Mayor Nystrom. City Manager Bergren and Corporation Counsel Michael Driscoll were also in attendance. Mayor Nystrom presided. Ald. Jaskiewicz read the opening prayer and Ald. Bettencourt led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Upon motion of Ald. Jaskiewicz, seconded by Ald. Desaulniers, it was unanimously voted to adopt the minutes of May 7 th , 21st, & Public Hearing May 14th , 2012. City Manager Alan Bergren gave his report as followed: DATE: June 4, 2012 TO: Mayor Peter A. Nystrom & Council Members FROM: Alan H. Bergren, City Manager SUBJECT: City Manager's Report 1. Upcoming EventslMeetings • There will be a combined meeting of the Redevelopment Agency, the Greeneville NRZ and the Taftville Crime Watch on Wednesday, June 6th at 6:30 P.M. at the Taftville Volunteer Fire House to receive public comment on the Area-Wide Brownfields Plan. • This Saturday, June 9th at 11 :00 A.M., the City will be dedicating the newly completed Intermodal Transportation Center at 10 Falls Avenue. Among the guests will be Governor Malloy, Lieutenant Governor Wyman and Congressman Courtney. Antique and classic cars, busses, electric vehicles and a horse and buggy will be on display and two musical groups will be providing entertainment. The public is invited. 2. Finance Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting I am pleased to announce that a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting for the City's comprehensive annual financial report for FY 2010-11, has been awarded to Comptroller, Joseph Ruffo, by the Government Finance Officers Association. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment. 1 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4,2012 Upon a motion of Ald. Jaskiewicz, seconded by Ald. Bettencourt it was unanimously voted to suspend. the rules to allow non-residents to speak on the resolutions before this body. . Mayor called for citizen comment Glenn Carberry, 27 Greenwich Court, commented on resolution #1 on behalf of his client ACLS New England and all the citizens and taxpayers of Norwich. Asked the council to reject the budget and reduce it by 2 million. Asked for full disclosures of source and funds from DPU the rates are staggering. The fiscal charges to customer are staggering. Reject this budget, stated the management is out of touch. Christian Marrero, 25 Broadway, Union worker, Spoke against resolution #1 reject the proposed budget with the DPU increase, and submitted a petition on behalf of the workers. John Buzenski, 303 Central Ave, stated he can't make ends meet now, so vote against the utilities Increase. Abby Dolliver, 6 Deepwood Dr, Board of Education, thanked the council for all their interest and attention in regard to the Board of Education budget. Both students and families will benefit. Dan Goldberg- 5 Consumer Ave, ACLS New England, asked to reject the DPU budget being it an outrageous increase. Jobs will be lost with this rate increase. Local businesses will suffer this wont be good for local business. Do the right thing and reject this budget proposal. Cathy Osten, First Selectman, 187 Scotland Rd, Sprague, spoke against the NPU inexcusable increase in water and sewer rates. Eastern CT needs job growth and this will drive out business, we need to encourage jobs. NPU is creating an environment that is not good for small businesses. Submitted handout. Christian Levesque, Fusion Paper Board, Sprague, spoke to reject this rate increase it has gone up almost 50% in three years. Abdou El Berchoui, Plainfield, local 1840 USW, Fusion Paper Board, spoke against the DPU increase stating our mill could close the doors this would have an impact on our family and local economy. Keith Ripley, Meadow Lane, spoke on the budget that it needs to start catching up. In favor of the increase in the Library, Fireman, Police and Board of Education budget. Mark Landry, 184 Washington St., thanked the Mayor, City Manager, Council and fellow Norwich taxpayer and everyone else who participated in this budget. David Crabb, 47 Prospect St, opposed to #1, 6 and 7, this budget grand list is twice the value. Vision substitute for data based decision. Prices are now at the 2000 year level. Stick with last year's mill rate. 2 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4,2012 .John Bilda, 348 Harland Rd, General Manager NPU, Explained the water and sewer increase, stating ~ts justified and reasonable for the community. NPU rates are lower then surrounding communities. The National standard is 1.5 % for clean water and waste disposal, we are lower than that. Rodney Bowie, 62 Roosevelt Ave, spoke on the budget with declining revenue and many vacancies in Norwich we need to keep our fiscal house in order. Joanne Philbrick, 10 Elm St, commented that she attended the DPU meeting an there was a cross section of people, the majority of attendee expressed opinion not to increase the rate to that extent. Andy Depta, 105 Vergason, echoed Attorney Carberry and other people who spoke regarding DPU, felt it was wrong to ask people to come into the city and then increase their rates. Stop the lunacy. Robert Turner, 105 Sachem, spoke against the DPU increase its time to act smart. Keep jobs we need to reduce this item. John Blackburn, 15 Allen St, agreed with other speakers its not time to raise taxes or rates. Ronnie Howard, 38 Fountain St, spoke against the DPU increase, your taking money away from my family. Mayor Nystrom declared citizen comment closed. Upon a motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Ald. Hinchey, to put the following resolution on the floor introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tempore Desaulniers. RESOL VED, that the budget of the City of Norwich and the City Consolidated District for the Fiscal Year 2012-13 as submitted by the City Manager on April 2, 2012; as amended by the Council of the City of Norwich on May 7, 2012; and as further amended by the Council of the City of Norwich by on June 4, 2012; be, and the same hereby is, adopted. Upon a motion of Ald. Desaulniers, seconded by Braddock, to amend resolution. #1 to amend funding to Board of Education budget. Exhibit B General Fund Page#. Department Line#­ Description Change in Change in Mill % Change in !\fill E~enditure.s Rate Rate 125 Board of Education 80700 fRaise BOE funding to 3.26'l·. increase OVf:l 1,199,356 0.52 2.10~i 11-12 (2.82% -+­ $30DK for Thames Rive! ,\.cademy transition) 3  JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4,2012 Amended motion passed with a vote 7-0 to adopt the above amendment. Upon a motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Bettencourt, to amend resolution #1 to add funding for part time employee for the City Clerks office. Exhibit C General Fund Page-#. Department Line # Description Change in Change in l\.Iill (H, Change in Mill ~enditares Rate Rate 72 City Clerk 80013 ~dd funding fur PT Employees 2,500 - 0.00% Amended motion passed with a vote 7-0 to adopt the above amendment. Upon a motion of Ald. Bettencourt, seconded by Braddock, to amend resolution #1 to amend budget documents pages 139-146 by replacing them with the revised NPU budget pages contained in exhibit A. 4 ---------------------------------------~-~---- JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4,2012 ExttibitA- Repraces pages 139-146 ctfue2D12-13 Budget document Page1of8 NORWICH Pt.iBLIC UTILITIES :MISSION: Nom-ich Public Utilities exists to make Norwich a ~ place to live.. wotk, and do business. VISION: We work together to deliver utility services in a v.":ty tIl2t reflects our passion for exceptiOllal reliability and strong customer and COlDlIlIlIIity relatiooships. We know how vital our services are to each person, fnnily, neighborlJood. business, and cOlIlIlllll1ity group we serve. VALVES: Poople - We work togethet- with motua1 respect and kindness. We are committed to building our skills, and combining than with the sliIls of o~ to etlSUfe. top perfonnance. R21'iabiitty- We can be COOIlted on e"ery day_ We continually improve our services and infrastructure to give our customers efficient and reliable service. Customer Focus - Vle build strong one-on-one relationships. Vle meet the needs of individual Clb,= willie protecting the needs of all custom= and the comnmniry. Nont'ich - We pby a vital part in improving the quality of life in Norwich by contributing people, res=es, leadership and generating revenues fur the City General Fund. We leave assets and the enviro=t better than we found them for future. generations. GOALS: Significant.-aIDe to the cotmmmit}. Exceptional reliability & emergency response Satisfied Customers Hlgh-perfonning, fUrly-ireated staff Competitive rates • C1=er environment HIGHLIGHTS & ACCOMPLISHlV1ENTS: Customer • Customer R..,ies: Assessed gas and electric rate designs. • Emergency Response: Electri.c and Gas Emergency Plans rewritten to incorporate National Incident 1:fanagem.ent System and Incident Command. These emergency plans played a direct role in the swift recm:ery ofNorwich's electric infrastructure follmving Tropical Storm Irene. Additiona1 tI:!ining and drills is scheduled to be perfarmed annually. • Cl·edit and CoD.ection Policies: Reviewed all existing policies and m.aae changes to improve effectiveness. • Environmental Protection: Completed long 1 = CSO (Combined Sewer Overflow) plan to keep the Thames and Shitucket rivers clean. The plan is tmder review by the CT DEEP. Asset In frastruc turf' • Fiber Optic Nemork: :NPU has completed the inst.allation of a fiber optic network, utilizes it for NPU and City infusiructure, and is now serving CMEEC. :!\'PU plans to continue to promote use of the network to City agencies and other local businesses. • Water Supply: New water supply development is contained in the 2010 revised water supply plan andNPU is working with the SECOG and regional water suppliers.to create a water intercoIl1lection to the north and to de\'elop a new ground water supply to increase capacity. • Plant Construction: Sewer digester project to upgrade wastewa.ter treatment resulting in odor reduction and reduced operating costs. COnstrUCtiOl1 is well underway and expected to be completed in first half of 2012. IT Infrastructure Business Continuity Plan: Completed business continuity plan to address how l\'PU will operate in the event any of the NPU facilities Me not available and/or NPU staff is unav:Wable to work. • Web Based GIS: City wide GIS system full:y implemented. Cily agenci~ now have the capability of utilizing the web-based GIS system far their d:lta and mapping needs. • Nell" Phone System and IVR.: Instilled CISCO VOIP System to replace the pre--ious system which was outdate.d and was not technologically compan'ble ·with many NPU processes and systems. Ne.w syst= enables more robust communication options for customers during the <:by. Phone system integrat~ Vv-ith Customer Information S'ystem to allow outbound call 5 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4,2012 Exhibit A - Replaces pago...s 139-146 of the 2at2-'13 Budget dOOlmen1 Page2of8 alerts. New system. also allows for call monitoring to improve Customer Service real time training. Addition.a1 fimetionaIiry is planned for 201~ incbltJing payment capability and nmhiple language options. Customer Senice and Accounting System Upgrade: Completed required analysis and process Impro'C"ements to enable the system upgrade. Upgrade of sofmAre completed in e<lrly 2012. The upgrade will allow us to more efficieIltly manage our resources. • Control Room and Data Center: The pl"oject will be completed in phases. The first phase includes a new garage to replace the existing maintenance garage and shop. The g;uage foundation is installed, and the building will be installed in 1-farch. Phase II ",-ill demolish the old garage to nuke room for the new control room and datacenter building. The design is underway for the control room and datlcenteI". • l\lobile Dences and 'Work l\fanilgement: Work :m:magem:=Irt is being used in gas .vater sewer and electric, along v..'ith mobile devices. NPU is cu..-rently evaluating software for asset management and planned maintenance. m.an Resources • HR Resources and Organization: Conducted semi-3llllU3.1 h = resOUffe and organization review and plan to increase talent pool and capacity. • HR Job Renew: Updated and refined job descriptions, paths and workflows allo...'ing for a more efficient and effective world'orce. • Training: Training programs completed in t=ork, sexu3l harassment, anti-bullying, communication skills and leadership. • Community Communications: Developed a plan for N"PU staff involvement in coDJIIll.lJlity organization and events. Hired a c:=mications and community outreach manager in October 2010 and reallocated 1 FIE to the cOIllIIlUllica1':ions department January 2011 to support the plan. Engaging our rnstomers continues to be our highest priority. ~rgy Efficiency • Renovations and Upgrades: The energy Services Team has reviewed the efficiency and energy requirements for all NPU renovations and upgrades. Reducing energy usage directly controls customer costs and is a priority in all designs. The highest practical efficiency equipment has been installed wherever possible. Lighting efficiency has been improved at several fucilities as well as installation ofhigh efficiency motors and controls. The new garage will be primarily heated with a waste oil heater and VII-ill have high efficiency lighting, operated on motion sensors. lill fle\V pl"ojects will be designed. with energy efficiency in mind. • Customer Energy Efficiency Plans: NPU worked v..'ith 24 co=ercial customers in 2011 resulting in S 9.51111 over- the life of the upgrades. FOOlS has expanded to look at efficiency opportunities beyond lighting including heating and cooling (HVAC), building management and process controL In addition to weatherizing 400 homes in 2011, rebates and incentives were offered to all customers for appliances, heating and cooling systems as well as insulAtion. Direct cum>= education and support remains a key forns. The 2012 NPU Ener-gy Efficiency Plan has been completed and continues to forns on providing the highest possible value to the customer. This effort plays a major role in the economic development and retention efforts for the City ofNo!\vich. • Alternafu·e Energy: l\"'PU has installed 2 solar electric (PV) systems., 1 standard 101...... system on the city firehouse and 1 "thin film" type on the Kelly middle school \lo>"ith a third is under constl1lction at me local community colle.ge. NPU also installed 2 Vrmd turbines at the Sr. center. NPU also facilitated the installation of a solar hot water heating system at the firehouse. NPU supported the Norwich BOE on the Kelly Middle School renovation which received the pre:.-tigious l.EED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification level NPU also £.1cil.itated the insta.I1ati01l of a private solar electric system. at Hospice. NPU has faciIit3ted state and federal grant funds to pay for Se\'eral of these projects. • Gas Efficiency: NPUs Gas efficiency PrOgr:lIlE where updated and tailored to both leverage and support the current Gas Expansion Bond. Installation of new gas services and high efficiency equipment is up considerably due to these combined efforts. Gas expansion has exceeded all expectations due to aggressive marketing resulting in considerable value to customers. • Standardize Construction Requirements: Developer agreements have been drafted to standardize all construction related utility requirements and coordination. These standards are complete and currently under final review by C.orporare council. • Clean CitiesiAlternafu·e Fuels: The number of alternative fuel vehicles purchased by NPU and the city is up significantly due to NPU staff efforts. City leaders have been engaged to support alt=ative fuels for all city vehicle purchases. A grant application has also been submitted to add an additional Nat=l1 Gas Filling Station and support the purchase. of additional 6 JOURNAL OF THE COU1\JCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4, 2012 Exhibit A - Repfaces pages 139-145 of the 2012c 13 Budget docum..<>n1 Page3of8 altema'".e fuel v-ehicles for the city as well as several local private fleets. Will contimIe apply for additional grams/funding for vehicles and infi::lstructore. Norwic:hClean Cities is up for national re-designarion in the spring of 2012., NPU ",ill be taking a lead role in this and all Clean Cities efforts. NPU will contimJe commllmty edDcation and olltreacl1 efforts to promDte alte:rmti\,'e fuels. Norwich has become a national IllDde1 for 1he use of alte:rnatil.'e fuels and we s.."'ek to expand and imp1"o,e these efforts. • Hydroelectric Generation: In th~ process of acqIJiring hydroelectric renewable energy sou:rces foc electric generation. NPU has filed a competing FERC license application for the Scotland Hydro facility. Expect FERC decision in 2012. Revenues Generated to City Fund $:5>,000»90 ~,500,000 ,000,000 $7.500,000 ...... .. $7,000,000 ./ $6,500,000 :r.c5,000,000 S:S,500,000 ..-r .-. ts,OOo,ooO tl,500.000 JOOOpoo :13,500,000 g,ggg:ggg t2;OOO~OOO $1,500,000 $1,000,000 , .'l ~" ....<:; "b A~ ~'\ ....<:s ,,"" ",<:; ,~ rS1 -~ :--.'" _<:l " :'-.'). ....<:l ,~ ,'l """ ( 1013 Pe!fonUl11lU Me.uures FY1011 FY2011 FY2013 FY1013 PERFORM.-\:.'\lCE lvlEASlJ'RES Andired Apprond Pr01>OsM .-\mJI'O'ed Fiscol hrlel!1itl' Sa1£:; ~ $15534,069 515,230?O7 $14,881.617 $14,881.617 Ekctric $55.069.244 555-761.091 $56.877.802 $56.877.802 Wa~ $6.653.722 $6594.288 5891L337 $8.273.147 S",,,er $6.759939 $7.024390 $7539.972 $7,374.046 Customer &n-ice hllncatofs FieIdSen'ia; Gas S=ice Calls 4.500 I~~~-~ ~;::'_ 0... .,...... , .~, .... -<. ;;,,; "t.£__ -" -.,... ",!.,.. t~".;:""-·"':'- ~_ . ..:.­ Electric Service Calls 1.700 --~-~~- .,....,1- Water Sel:>ice C:ills ~gOO :,f" , &- . - . ---.~ ........ -.-'=----- _.:­ .".­ " SeI\'"eI Smice Calls 124 "". &nice Center Walk·in Cmlomers 40,507 ~.-' ,:::: -:: .- - , -- . ,- ~ # calls 70.000 ""'--'-" --,-- ~ -~ , --.,,-~-,-~-,,_._~ {)peroti,,,,, I"mcoton Distribution Svstenrs 11iles of Gas lY.lain 135 138 141 141 :MiIes of&ctric line 229 229 229 229 Miles ofWal~ Main iSS 189 190 190 ~ ofSew~ Main Pi 121 123 123 Electnl: Sl'srem ReTioln7iit' Ax!!.. # outages Der costomer .61 .46 Avg. ct:IlIIIl1ali\'e out ofsemce time (min) 52 56 Irost...",rer I,-eotmenf Gall= Trealed (Billion) 133 1.73 1.99 1.99 Oualin'Tests Conducted 5.500 5.500 5.500 5.500 Iroter !)i,-ision Gallons ofPornble Water (Billion) 1.60 1.60 1.7 1.7 Qu:ilitI, Tests Ccmducted 10,600 11,000 12,000 12,000 Paid to Cit!' General FilM 821/,480 7,491,360 8,135,880 8,135.880 7 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4, 2012 Exhibit A - Repfaces pages 1:39-146 of me 2012-13 Budget document Page4of8 Nonrlch Public Utilities: Revenues Smnmary FYWll FY2012 FY2U13 FY2013 A.udited Approved Proposed Approved RE\Th"liE IROMS_ULS Residential C":ls Sales 7,044,651 6,990,447 6,779,692 6,779,692 Co=cm Gas Sales 7,143,470 6,987,003 6,807,843 6,807,843 ~Ga:sSales 8& 0 0 - Public Gal; Sales 1,277,797 1,186,526 1,227,616 1.')')7,616 Inter til Gas Sales 68,063 66,321 66,466 66,466 Total Gas Sales S15,534,069 $15,.230,297 514,881.617 $14,881,617 Residential Electric SaLes 22,790,737 23,409,538 23,555,053 23,555,053 Commercial Electric Sales 22,014,754 21,993.')31 22,744,914 'J''7,744,914 Indu."1ri:ll R!ctric Sales 5,482,506 5,443581 5,543,968 5,543,968 Public Electric Sales 4,065,53& 4,169,868 4,310,341 4,310,341 Interdepartmental Electcic Sales 715,709 744,873 723,526 723,526 Tot;\! Electric Sales $55,069,144 $55,76l,091 S56,877,802 S 56,877,802 Residential Water Sales 3,815,583 3,861,016 5,198,808 4,833,488 ~rcial Water Sales 2,140,737 2,D35,174 2,791,97 2,594,4&6 ~ v.1ater Sales 506,078 507,399 671,851 620. 7 64 Public W:rterS3les 167,324 170,975 211,933 190,675 Inter~tllWater Sales 24,000 19,724 36,773 34,234 Total Water Sales S6,653,722 56,594,288 $8,9lI,337 S8,.273,147 Residential Sev;er Sales 2,557,806 2,662,)34 2,995,086 2"904,149 Commercial Sewer Sale:; 2,119,546 2,194,814 2,422,365 2,353,238 Indu..<1l:irl Sewer Sales 19,080 22,738 19,946 19,373 Public Sewer Sales 55,715 74,664 59,358 57,636 InterdaJar1mental Sewer Sales 108,136 108,252 124,949 121,382 Mandatory Upgrade Fee 1,899,656 2,001,688 1,918,268 1"918,268 ToW Sewer Sales $6,759,939 S7,024,390 $7,539,972 $ 7,374,046 OTHER OPERA.TIONAL REYE..1I;1.1E Penalties fur Late Pa'i'ments 734,191 682"242 716.,355 716,355 Field Service &. Water Heater Rentals 413,971 466,876 329,580 329S80 jet Tmbme Credit 1,649376 4,000,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 Reserv:rtioo Charges, Rentals & CNG Sale:; 496,170 534,153 605,132 605,132 Se-lltage ~es 165,598 213,000 147,000 147,000 Intere:.'i Income 1?,305 12,900 10,800 10,80D Enf:r",o'y Efficiencv Prol!Illlll 1,074,380 l,149,617 1,160,')78 1,160,278 Tot;\! Other Re'l'enue $4,545,991 S7,058,788 $4,469,145 S4,469,145 TOBI. DEP.-\RT.MENl RDTh"liE $88,,562,965 $91,668,8-"'4 S92,679,873 S91,875,757 8 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4, 2012 Exhibit A - Repf:aces pages 1:39-146 aflne 2012-13 Budget documern Page 5of8 Estimated Sale~ by Cu&tomer Class Fif:oocal Year 2013 :$25,OIH},OOO $20,000,000 $L5,OOO,1l01l $5,000,000 Reidential Commercial $0 Indusfl'lal Public • Budgeted revenues fo£ Gas and Electric are calculated using we:ather IlOIIl121ized data to account for differences in weather year to year that may impact energ~r consumption.. • Increases/decreases in co.,,"i; of Gas and Electric energy are £eflected in the PPA and PGA factors which are applied monthly to the amDUIJt of energy actually used by each customer. • Water and Sewer revenues are calculated using historical actuals. Esthnatt"d Rt'Vt'lllleS by Typt" FlscaIY~r' 2013 TlJt"IS"wer !>.11es 8~" Tot-'ll ('..as S31~s !6~·' TotalElectrlc S"le, 62f:"D Ele>....'1ric and gas £evenues show the most volatility as they are depenrlent on the recovery of wholesale energy costs as \ve11 as being subject to fluctuations in weather and customer dern.11ld. 1\.:L.1rl.:et cost of energy is recovered by the Purchased Power Adjustment (PPA) and the Purchased Gas Adjustment (pGA) charges wfuch are :reconciled monthly and changed only as needed to £ecover costs; the intent is to keep the tl.vo ch2rges as stable as possible so that customers can plan for their energy bills, particularly in the coldest and wa...-mest months when bills fluctuate most. Sales have been significantly impacted by unseasonably 'warm temperatures during the 2011-2012 hea1ing season. Revenues ",ill be negatively impacted accordingly_ 9 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4,2012 Exhilfft A - Repf.aces pages 139-146 of me 2012-13 Budget documerll Page 60fB BudgetedSales Revenues: 10-Year Performance '1OO.ocn.ooo 19O.l)(l(I.OlX) ~ ~ $al) 000.000 ...,.. "" .;~ ./ X - $60.000.00o S!<I.ooo.ooo U)..O((UXlO $JO.ooo.ooo r .. ~ ./ ----­ ... .r.o lXJQ.lXI) ~ 11O.l)(l(I.OlX) _. to N orniclll'llblil: Utilitit!S: Department DjJeme SDIIIIIWY fYZOli n-W11 fY1013 Audit~d AJ)l)l"ond AllJlro,'~ DEP.\RThill\T EXPENSES Purchas~ Gas 6,454.975 65#.152 6.341.433 Purchased Ele.."1Iicitv 36,668,553 37;349.746 35,499$97 Pavroll 11 ~49 ')77 10.651.D33 11.596.047 Emnlc.vee Benefit;; 4.348,862 4,764,416 5.183970 City Payment 10% 8277,474 7,491,360 8,135,880 Gross ReveDlle Ta:;:. 1.788.023 1..582,350 1.563.570 Pranertv Tax 81.868 80,776 82.836 PrODert\' & I..i.abilit\. In=:mces 13 16.858 1378.944­ 1.391.184­ Operations & !>:!aiIrte= 4,957,173 4,787366 4,675,170 Customer Service 674,366 679,40S 604,228 Office E::roeme.s 869316 95') J'l-') 1.154.620 Administrative Expenses 1,918,41") LS30,195 2,401 125 Bad Debt E"=ense 3.579.024 S34.DDO 2114.000 Energy Efficiency Progrnm 1,050,479 1,141,170 1.193,588 Municipal Area Ne..'work 0 120,496 386100 Toml On~l"atioul fuens~s S83.34-t.670 S80.187.634 S82335.748 Interest &Dense 230.156 450.818 370387 Debt Prin"",,,! R~-=nt 1,446,083 1,03LSDO 1,421.633 Debt Sel"\ic~ S1.6i6.139 SlAS1.618 S1.792.010 C:roital. Puri:h3se.s net expected reimbursements 6,449258 7,160321 S5,060,130 C:roital.Labor 838.964 844346 1.075.909 T oral Canital S7,288,122 SS,00-f,667 S6,136,039 Depreci:l tiDn $5.697,408 S5,427,OM SS.625.000 10 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH ruNE 4,2012 Exhibit A - Repfaces pages 139-146 of the 2G12-13 Budget document Page70fB E~pellSes by C'.ategol":r ~l~cal Year lOlJ :~;r.nn"'SE""te a ':'dmn 4~ Qt)' R:·~n..c' C-en=t~b:'1 D'll. Department of PubIic Utilities IlI..fPACTCh'l" FUNDING OPERATION.o\L Capital Budget S1.l1llIlla1Y LEVEL EXPENSE AN.,'lliAI. RECUPJliNG c..~o\L ~ in this category are ma~ to en.<ure the reliability and integrity cf the otilitr's O"I;~d and ~ $3,7~404 $0 infrastiuctare and its ability to accurately record the amounts of gas, ele..'1ricity, and v;ater ~old. 'I1:Jrough the~ ~propriations the utility is able to implement meter, pole and fixtures, and senm: &livery lmdwaIe replacement and improvement programs. The O'i.'erall impact to the operatienal budget is positive in that infrastructiJre maintenance costs are controlled; ac=ate metering eqrripme.nt == energy purchase mategies. fo..!ajar projects include: !eI'e!llleS and reflects the sales of product fer awe pl=ing :l!!d · Gas and Water maiIl replacement to up~ aging inirnstructure, SlIpport develcrpment and te support the bonded CitYpa1.ing project. · Electric system upgrades from 4,800 v to 13,800 v, including the Oecum, Pace::nah Project to reduce lO5ses, improve reliability and support de\'elopmeDt. ·· Pole replacemeotprogram to upgra~ aging~. Sewer upgrades to the collection system and pumping stltion!; that replace aging infi:;J.structu and improve reliability. CAPITAL PROJECTS and EQUlP:MENT PURCHASES Bipenditures in this category are =dc: for upgrading and improving the systetW in place. The impact on the operations $5,746,649 $0 budget is quantified in cost aroidance; well maintained equip=! and systems allow the 1J1:ility to control IIl3intenance costs and improve operations acti\.ities. lv!any of ~ are muIli-:y~rpr()je.."!s. Most significant this y'e3I include: ·· Compiete AMI proof of concept pilot to meet fedeIal grant requirement:. First plme of the Wastewater facility improvements (S8.9}...f) ",'ill be CDlI!pleted in early 2012. The remain.Cer of the project (S941f) is currently being de:.igDed. NP1J v.ill be weIling with the City and regional towns on funding. Project is OIl hohtuntil the fimding il;sue. is resolved. · The long term Combined Sewer Overflow (GSO) Project plan has been completEd is muler re.\iew by DEEP. The City ofNomich will be ordered to implement the plan O\'er the next 20 yem. · Upgrade agin~ and inefficient ",-ater tre.1tment plam p1lIllPs and dri\'es, install a tank and replace transmission main fuJanced throU!ili Clean Water loans. ·· COIlIlecticut Hydras project, purstring additi.onal generation to redocereliance en parcllased power. Phcme system and IVR Phase 2, ($565,317), all~'5 for e.~ capability for utilizing the Municipal Area Netwari and improve customer service !Bing IiltegratEd Voice:Recognitian. ··· Upgrade the NPU Detwork operzrioD. and datl center to meet NER.C and Cyller Security requirelll:m!s. Construct bad.-wash recycling .>ystem at StOI!J Brook Reservoir. S3M Gas bond approved for expansion of gas mains and :;en<i= v.itbin the City ofNc=ich. Due to the success oftheprogrnm, additional bond will bereClUe.>ted in. fall of 2012 referendum. 11 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4,2012 Exhibit A - Repfaces pag<>...5 139-146 of me 2012-13 Budget docum...<>rlt Page8of8 NrnwidlPublic UliliIi= C;;p;ia1 Budga SmmnaIY fY20ll ITWU fY2011 Audired .-\1lm'OTed AJlJIIITI"ed RECliRRIKG CAPITAL 1I>1eteriDs; $364,980..00 S433,920.00 Main.. reDJzcemen1S. n= $963-698.00 $1.157.105..00 Services: ='. reoewills $298321.00 S1.0 14.091.00 }'IlIIricioa1o~ Networl: $64200,00 $130.000.00 Polf!~ &. fuiures $85,000.00 590,000.00 Street ~ &.siEoal ~Y5tems $45JJOO,00 $51,000.00 Tr.msfOImers &. capacitors $161,460.00 5141,500.00 Hvdr:mt> &. >.I1....es $25,617.00 S41,066.oo Manholes &. fblI= $53,7B.00 553,722.00 Tool CormIIi:tlee S15,607.00 S- Tot:l1 re~ Capit2l S 3.367353 S 2.077.606 S3.772AO-t CAPITAL PROJEC.TS Talm:m St Station U1>=de S­ S37.2S0.l1J Customer Senice Stora.ge Ice StoIll"e Coolin!!: $­ S7(}.000.00 GreemiIJe Dam repair S156,600.OO S183,000.00 Phone Svste:m &. r\lR 55.000.00 SJ-5,OOO.OO Gatcllo= Refurbislm=! S­ S60,OOO.OO Dam &. CaDa! Groul:inl!; $­ $)7,500.00 sernritv s,.~ \Vater Treatment Plant S­ S3(}.000.oo GIS Water Model $65,000.00 51S(}.OOO.00 U1XIaied Color Aerial Pboto=trv 5121.600.00 551.600.00 1'i1'UlCity GIS Web AImlicaiion Bar-e &. AM-ol15 S45.000.oo 51.5.000.00 LTCPIT 5157.928.00 5145358.00 Share Rd Gener.rtor S­ S10,000.00 CaIIlenJtlrv Tpj:e EJctensian S­ S430.0oo.00 P~t,SPcmp S­ 519.950.00 ACl.S CoGeneration SPS6,OOO.OO 5672,408.00 Salem#2 RoofRell!3rem!:IIl S­ SlO,ODO.OO S"toIIvbroak Septic S,>1em S­ S20,OOO.00 Francis Stred CooJrDl s,'stem S­ S22,ODO.OO South Golden Street 1st Floor RellDvatiOl15 525DO.000.00 C:mitll RoofProiect S­ 5160.200.00 PrirImv DL"b"15' No 1 Rehab Program Manager $1.092.678.00 \VWTP 100% Desim - Do\\'D.es Group Project 1fgt $387,057.DO $427,121.00 South Thames Pumo 546500.00 GreemriJ.le Station tm=.de $8,400.00 RooseveltA\'e Gas Re~ Station 52/,000.00 COIlIlSIlmt Proemm ­ AMI S468,ODO.00 S1.&80,621.00 COIlIlSIlmt Proemm - MDM S6DO.OOO.00 $­ Connecticut H;dros Proiect $110.000.00 S­ lOth Street H\'dro Wail Recair $­ 531230.00 Bean Hill Stzndbv Generator S­ S50.0DO.00 Clean Cities . $15;000.00 LNG Odarizer 5P 720.00 RDoftop IIIlit relJlacement - South Golden Street $30.000.00 $45,000.00 Cimrit S03 Rt 971\ire/poles/fr.uning S75,OOO.00 SI5,OOO.00 Backus 912 UPgrade :s77500.00 Jet m.·ll Upgrade S15.000.DO S18.000.00 10th Street E\'dro Be:<ri= OverlJaul $28.500.00 S75.000.00 SPllIe 4.81(\' Substation Tr.msfo=r $140.000.00 5175.000.00 Bean HilI Pilot Wire - Re1a ' & Fiber Upgrade $21.960.00 Prior vear uroiects 2001.160.00 TottI Projected Capital S 2,576,695.00 S7,-t9~3.00 S 5,066,269.00 EOtiIPMTh'T PtiRCHASES Vehicles $ 0 $26'500.00 5154,000.00 Leak Detection Eaui=t S 0 $11,000.00 Computer S';';leIIl and hardware S 0 $4&4,000.00 5208.000.00 MiscelI=ous coostmctian eaui:P=t S­ 553,380.00 DeeP River Chemical Feed Pumo S­ 5100000.00 SrOlI"Urook Aer.rtion Material S­ 533000.00 StOO"l-iJroak Main Pumo VFI)'s S­ S50.000.00 BacteriolDEical Inrub:rtar S­ S6.0DO.00 Wemco HvdroE;rit1er S- 555,000.00 Prior vear purc:ha..e.es S 506,210.000 12 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4,2012 Amended motion passed with a vote 7-0. RESOLYED, that the budget of the City of Norwich and the City Consolidated District for the Fiscal Year 2012-13 as submitted by the City Manager on April 2, 2012; as amended by the Council of the City of Norwich on May 7, 2012; and as further amended by the Council of the City of Norwich, as more particularly set forth in Exhibits A, B, and C attached hereto, on June 4, 2012; be, and the same hereby is, adopted. AJ'J ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF NORWICH AND THE CITY CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT OF SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012-13. t BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, the following appropriations hereby are made to meet the expense of the City of Norwich and City Consolidated District of the City of Norwich for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013 to wit: 13 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4,2012 CITY OF NORWICH COMPARATIVE BUDGET SUMMARY AS REQUIRED BY CITY CHARTER GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2012-13 2012-13 2010-11 REVISED 2011-12 REVISED PROPOSED ADOPTED BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET City Manager 258,446 264,118 271,234 271,234 Finance. 1,234,042 1,269,604 1,357,829 . 1,357,829 City Treasurer 203,777 203,834 217,706 217,706 Assessment 358,342 361,349 371,403 371,403 ~ Human Resources 386,779 370,111 407,031 407,031'; Law 420,000 420,000 436,800 436,800 City Clerk 380,322 340,884 351,378 353,878 City Council 354,276 391,500 366,772 371,772 Police 10,432,927 11,040,487 12,201,876 12,201,876 Fire - Central 1,704,377 1,827,077 2,012,674 2,012,674 Fire - East Great Plain 111,349 109,781 118,178 118,178 Fire - Laurel Hill 50,207 45,997 51,749 51,749 Fire - Occurn 68,132 62,866 60,766 60,766 Fire - Taftville 112,983 114,786 124,290 124,290 Fire - Yantic 114,070 114,229 131,445 131,445 Recreation 557,215 551,103 665,529 665,529 HUriJ.an Services 1,228,338 1,282,221 1,354,846 1,354,846 Public Works 9,147,985 9,005,167 9,673,295 9,673,295 Election 116,740 109,979 116,802 116,802 Planning & Development 1,020,464 895,221 920,912 920,912 Debt Service - Principal 3,475,000 3,970,000 3,960,000 3,960,000 Debt Service - Interest 1,100,240 1,001,075 1,204,332 1,204,332 Miscellaneous 6,805,347 7,343,007 7,840,098 7,890,098 Emergency Mana,gement 52,499 51,048 70,190 70,190 Education 62,952,966 68,163,405 69,185,856 70,385,212 City Consolidated Fire District 5,817,401 5,910,738 6,563,113 6,582,363 Town Consolidated Fire District 519,498 535,662 554,376 554,376 TOTALS 108,983,722 115,755,249 120,590,480 121,866,586 General Operations 32,760,551 33,801,677 36,708,568 36,766,068 Debt Service 4,575,240 4,971,075 5,164,332 , 5,164,332 v .­ Capital Improvements 2,358,066 2,372,692 2,414,235 2,414,235 Education 62,952,966 68,163,405 69,185,856 70,385,212 City Consolidated Fire District 5,817,401 5,910,738 6,563,113 6,582,363 Town Consolidated Fire District 519,498 535,662 554,376 554,376 TOTALS 108,983,722 115,755,249 120,590,480 121,866,586 14 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4,2012 Mayor Peter Albert Nystrom Above Resolution passed as amended by a vote 7-0. Upon a motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Ald. Jaskiewicz to put the following resolution on the floor introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tempore Desaulniers. RESOLVED, that the appropriations ordinance of the City of Norwich and the City Consolidated District for the Fiscal Year 2012-13 submitted by the City Manager on April 2, 2012, as amended by the Council of the City of Norwich on May 7, 2012, and as further amended by the Council of the City of Norwich on June 4,2012, be and hereby is, adopted. . Upon motion to amend by Ald. Jaskiewicz, seconded by Ald. Braddock the above resolution #2 for the changes that were made to Resolution # 1 that affect the Appropriations Ordinance. Amended motion passed with a vote 7-0. Above Resolution passed as amended by a vote 7-0. Upon a motion of Ald. Desaulniers, seconded by Ald. Hinchey, to put the following resolution on the floor introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tempore Desaulniers. RESOLVED, that the tax levy ordinance of the City of Norwich for the Fiscal Year 2012-13 as submitted by the City Manager on April 2, 2012 as amended by the CounCil of the City of Norwich on May 7, 2012, and as further amended by the Council of the City of Norwich on June 4, 2012, setting the tax rate at _ _ mills be, and the same hereby is, adopted. Upon motion to amend by Ald. Desaulniers, seconded by Ald. Jaskiewicz the Resolution #3 for whatever changes that were made to Resolution #1 that affect the General Fund mill rate. The Comptroller/Deputy Comptroller will supply the Council with the appropriate mill rate 26.54. RESOLVED, that the tax levy ordinance of the City of Norwich for the Fiscal Year 2012-13 as ,ubmitted by the City Manager on April 2, 2012 as amended by the Council of the City of Norwich on May 7, 15 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4,2012 2012, and as further amended by the Council of the City of Norwich on June 4, 2012, setting the tax rate at 26.54 mills be, and the same hereby is, adopted. Amended motion passed with a vote 7-0. Above Resolution passed as amended by a vote 7-0. Upon a motion of Ald. Jaskiewicz, seconded by Ald. Noblick, to put the following resolution on the floor introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tempore Desaulniers. RESOLVED, that the tax levy ordinance of the City of Norwich for the Fiscal Year 2012-13, as submitted by the City Manager on April 4, 2011 as amended by the Council of the City of Norwich on May 7, 2012, setting the tax rate at 4.56 mills for fire services upon the ratable estate within the City Consolidated District of the inhabitants of said District and of all others in said. District liable to pay taxes therein, AND FURTHERMORE, setting the tax rate at 0.36 mills for fire services upon the ratable estate within the Town Consolidated District of the inhabitants of said District and of all others in said District liable to pay taxes therein be, and the same hereby is, adopted. Above Resolution passed by a vote 7-0. Upon a motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Ald. Jaskiewicz, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following Resolution introduced by City Manager Bergren. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich on February 21, 2012 adopted a resolution authorizing the expenditure of funds, not to exceed $8,000, as needed to pay for the demolition of any remaining structure located on property known as 26 Hinckley Street which had been substantially damaged or destroyed by a fire which occurred on July 20, 2010; and WHEREAS, the City has received a bill for $675 for pre-demolition asbestos inspection services and the lowest quote to demolish the property received to date is in the amount of $9,500, a total cost of $10,175. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Council of the City of Norwich, Connecticut that its resolution of February 21, 2012 relative to 26 Hinckley Street be and hereby is amended to increase the authorization for an expenditure to a sum not to exceed $10,500, as needed to pay for the demolition of any remaining structure, the removal of debris and offensive materials and the restoration of the site to a secure, safe and sanitary condition, with the expenditure so authorized to be taken from the demolition account, line item number 15232-88110, for this purpose. 16 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4,2012 Upon a motion of Ald. Hinchey, seconded by Ald. Bettencourt, it was unanimously voted to schedule a Public Hearing for June 18, 2012 for the following resolution introduced by Alderwomen Hinchey. WHEREAS, the R.E. Van Norstrand Neighborhood Assistance Act, Chapter 228a of the Connecticut General Statutes (C.GS 12-630aa-12-638) offers certain benefits to municipalities desiring to obtain the same and is administered by the State Department of Revenue Services (Commission of Revenue Services); and WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Assistance Act provides a tax credit for business firms which sponsor local programs; and WHEREAS, such programs must be proposed and conducted by private non-profit agencies or municipalities and be approved by the local legislative body; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH: A public hearing will be held on June 18, 2012 to review applications and receive comments relative to the Neighborhood Assistance Act. Upon a motion of Ald. Braddock, seconded by Ald. Jaskiewicz, it was unanimously voted to adopt the ~ollowing ordinance introduced by Mayor Nystrom and Alderman Bettencourt. WHEREAS, the City of Norwich has been notified through the Police Department that it may be eligible for JAG Grant Funding under the Summer 2012 Violence Reduction Initiative; and WHEREAS, application is to be made via an email application to the Office of Policy and Management, Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division (OPM CJPPD); NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Norwich, the City Manager Alan H. Bergren, be and hereby is authorized and directed to apply for the Justice Assistant Grant in the amount of $42,000 and, upon receipt of the grant, to deposit funds into a separate account to be used for the purposes spelled out in the Grant Application and Award Agreement. Upon a motion by Ald. Hinchey, second by Ald. Jaskiewicz, it was unanimously voted that the Council of the City of Norwich pursuant to CSG 1-200(6), go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the selection Of commercial and financial information given to them in confidence for selection of a sight. and the lease or purchase of Real Estate which would cause a likelihood of increased pricing of the property not requested to be disclosed by statute, City Manager, Alan H. Bergren, and Corporation Counsel, Michael Driscoll, and Comptroller, Joseph Ruffo, and/or Deputy Somptroller, Joshua Pothier, Planning Director Peter Davis, Police Chief Louis Fusaro, Jr., Deputy ~hiefWarren Mocek, Captain Patrick Daley and Public Works Director Barry Ellison, Brian Humes of 17 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 4, 2012 Jacunski Humes Architects LLC Bob Mills, Executive Director, NCDC, were asked to participate during all or portions of this Executive Session at the request of the City Council. The council was in Executive Session from 9:05 PM to 10:54 PM, at which time Mayor Nystrom, stated no votes were taken. Upon a motion of Ald. Bettencourt, seconded by Ald. Jaskiewicz to return to regular session. Upon motion to Ald. Bettencourt, seconded by Ald. Jaskiewicz it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:55 pm. CITY CLERK 18