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JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 7, 2014 A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Norwich was held April 7, 2014 at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers. Present: Aldermen Desaulniers, Noblick, Wilson, Eyberse, Bettencourt, Nash and Mayor Hinchey. City Manager Bergren and Corporation Counsel Michael Driscoll were also in attendance. Mayor Hinchey presided. Ald. Wilson read the opening prayer and Ald. Eyberse led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Upon motion of Ald. Nash, seconded by President Pro Tem Desaulniers, it was unanimously voted to adopt the minutes of March 3 and 17, 2014. Mayor Hinchey read the following Proclamation: 1 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 7, 2014 Mayor Hinchey read the following Proclamation: Mayor Hinchey thanked the Leffingwell House Museum for the loan of an artifact. Upon a motion of Ald. Bettencourt, seconded by Ald. Noblick it was unanimously voted to accept the Police Station Committee report. Upon a motion of Ald. Bettencourt, seconded by Ald. Wilson it was unanimously voted to accept the report from the Commission on the City Plan report regarding the ice rink. Upon a motion of Ald. Wilson, seconded by Ald. Eyberse it was unanimously voted to accept the report from the Commission on the City Plan report regarding the hotel project at 152 Salem Tpke. 2 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 7, 2014 Upon a motion of Ald. Noblick, seconded by Ald. Wilson it was unanimously voted to accept the project summary from NCDC regarding the 154 Salem Tpke (Hampton project). City Manager Alan Bergren gave his report as followed: BUDGET PRESENTATION APRIL 7, 2014 SLIDE 1 Good evening Mayor Hinchey and Members of the City Council. Pursuant to the requirements of the duties and responsibilities of the City Manager, I hereby formally present the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2014-2015. SLIDE 2 (Our Leaders) This budget proposal recognizes the direction established last year by the City Council, the input by members of this City Council, and strives to adhere to the goals you, our elected leaders have set over the past year. I take this opportunity to thank you for your individual support and guidance during the beginning of the budget development process. SLIDE 3 (Our Team) The City Manager’s proposed budget is a work product of many people who all contributed toward maximizing the resources of the city for the common good. Let me begin by recognizing the invaluable contributions of our Comptroller, Josh Pothier, Community Development Director, Gary Evans, Director of Human Resources, Brigid Marks, Deputy Comptroller, Tony Madeira and Executive Assistant, Jill Brennan for their outstanding guidance, dedicated assistance and hours of hard work. It continues be an honor to work with such highly skilled and talented professionals. I also am indebted to our department and agency heads, and our hundreds of employees for their significant professional contributions and their steadfast perseverance in the delivery of quality services each day in this most challenging environment. SLIDE 4 (Breaking Down Silos) Great strides have been made in our concerted efforts to knock down silos to create seamless and efficient service delivery across all departments and agencies. The Positive Workforce Initiative has created a platform to engage departments and agencies at all levels to provide input geared towards making positive changes and focusing on budget related measurements and outcomes. Over the past 5 years, we have seen great changes in the level of cooperation and coordination among all of our agencies. In particular, the following are examples of new levels of cooperation we’ve achieved as a team: • Coordination of infrastructure projects between Norwich Public Utilities and the Department of Public Works. • Establishment of a state of the art Emergency Operations Center at N.P.U. with the cooperation and collaboration of our Emergency Management Agency and the general management of Norwich Public Utilities. • High level coordination of long-term capital planning, utilizing the talents of Planning & Neighborhood Services, Finance, Norwich Public Utilities, Public Works and the School Department. • The initiation of the Positive Workforce Committee to involve all employees at all levels and the development of uniform standards for metrics and goal setting. • The concerted effort to employ technology across all departments and agencies, including general 3 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 7, 2014 government, education and utilities in a systematic and cohesive manner. • Stepped up training for staff at all levels. SLIDE 5 (Goals & Priorities) SLIDE 6 (2014-15 Budget Priorities) In my discussions with members of the council, the five points outlined on the screen focused our priorities for assembling this proposed budget for FY 2014-15. The challenge was to address these in light of some loss of revenue in the Governor’s proposed budget for municipal aid, the reduction in payments from Norwich Public Utilities, increased pension and Other Post Employment benefit costs. SLIDE 7 (Long-term Strategies) • Find efficiencies & consolidate services in order to maintain essential services while keeping tax increases to a minimum • Protect the lives & property of residents & businesses • Support our public schools • Develop a plan for long-term economic sustainability • Maintain vital links with State representatives, C.O.G. & public • Prioritize the citywide long-term capital improvement needs & identify funding sources SLIDE 8 (Revenue & Expenditure Breakdown) SLIDE 9 (Major Revenue Factors) There is a net decrease in formula grants of $100,000. The Appropriations Committee version of the State budget puts us at break-even for these grants by increasing our State-owned Property PILOT funding. There is a $551,000 decrease in revenue from Norwich Public Utilities. The entire education cost sharing increase of $1,082,593 is earmarked for the Alliance District which brings the Alliance District funding to a total of nearly $3.5 million next year. These Alliance District funds may only be used for enhancements and new initiatives as approved by the State Board of Education. SLIDE 10 (Overview of Expenditures) Staffing levels are essentially unchanged. No new positions have been added, no positions have been eliminated and the Recreation Director position will remain vacant at this time pending a review. The Board of Education originally requested a 5.49%, or roughly $3.87 million increase. The Superintendent of Schools and Business Administrator recently identified savings in contracts and estimates which were not available when the Board of Education approved their budget on March 11, 2014, which reduced the request. With these savings, there is a $572,000 difference between my proposed budget and the revised Norwich Public Schools budget. The school department will have the opportunity to discuss that with the Council. The school administration, through the Superintendent’s office, the Comptroller and me, continue to communicate frequently throughout the year on opportunities to work towards consolidations and efficiencies wherever possible. 4 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 7, 2014 SLIDE 11 (Summary of Appropriations & Prior Year Comparison) The table on this slide contains a comparison of FY 2013-14 and proposed 2014-15 expenditures and appropriations. The proposed budget will result in general fund expenditures increasing by 1.64%. SLIDES 12 (Staffing Highlights) • City staffing has decreased by 46 positions since 2001-02. • The Assistant Human Resources Director position was filled on April 1, 2014. • 4 unfilled Police positions will be left vacant for 2014-15 and the Recreation Director position will remain vacant pending further review. SLIDES 13 (Funded Initiatives) I wish to call your attention to some initiatives which have been the topic of discussion with both current and previous members of the City Council and our staff. Blighted properties continue to remain a challenge for our community and due to the Council’s concern, this stepped up initiative, although modest in funding, has been highlighted. Investing in our staff is critical as we employ new technology through the recently adopted bond and providing funding for training is essential. Training is done in cooperation with the local community college and other local agencies. SLIDE 14 (Total Mill Rates) The loss of revenue this year is driving the mill rate increase even though total general fund spending is held to 1.64%. SLIDE 15 (Re-valuation) The charts show the considerable shift in the burden from residential and other real estate to motor vehicle and commercial property. SLIDE 16 (Comparison: Before & After Re-valuation) On average, the values of residential homes decreased by 33.44%. I have endeavored to find operational efficiencies over the years and 2014-15 is no exception. I will be working with departments and employee groups to further consolidate operations whenever practical in efforts to achieve efficiencies both in the future and the near-term. This may include relocation of agencies to share office space, equipment, materials and other resources. We also continue to look to regional solutions, working through the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments on shared services, emergency management and transportation services and projects. In the next sections of the presentation, Josh Pothier will be discussing financial sustainability and Gary Evans will present initiatives surrounding goals and action plans and the Positive Workforce Committee. SLIDES 17-24 (Financial Sustainability-Josh) SLIDE 25-26 (Clear & Common Goals-Gary) SLIDES 27-33 (Where do we go from here/schedule) SLIDE 34 (Looking to the Future) 5 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 7, 2014 The City Budget is the single most important policy-making tool that you, our City Council members, utilize in setting the course of the City for the next fiscal year and establishing the blueprint for future years during your tenure. The budget document, when adopted, reflects the annual fiscal work plan for our community. Ultimately the City Council are the elected representatives of the citizens of Norwich and you, as members of the City Council will determine spending levels and the final budget that will guide our City and layout our plan for services in the next fiscal year. SLIDE 35 Therefore, I hereby formally transmit to you the City Manager’s proposed budget for the 2014-2015 fiscal year. (Final version delivered to the City Council sitting in regular session, in Council Chambers, April 7th 2014, at 7:30 PM) Mayor Hinchey called for citizen comment. David Crabb, 47 Prospect St, spoke in support of resolution # 9 stating it is the best document he has seen. Kathleen Murphy, Boswell Ave, stated resolution #9 is a great thing going forward. Samuel Browning, 671 Scotland Rd, stated that the RFP on resolution #9 is logical. He also stated it isn’t prudent to run the rink if it doesn’t break even. Al Mayo, Russell Rd, stated there are people who don’t use the ice rink. Mayor Hinchey declared citizen comment closed. Upon a motion of Ald. Noblick, seconded by Ald. Wilson, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by City Manager Bergren. RESOLVED, that the first public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2014, 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the second public hearing on the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2014-2015 will be held on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Upon a motion of Ald. Nash, seconded by President Pro Tem Desaulniers, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by President Pro Tem Desaulniers. BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be and hereby are re-appointed as regular members of the Ethics Commission with a term to expire on October 18, 2015 or until a successor is appointed: Ira W. Misenheimer IV (R) Tamara Lanier (D) Joseph Sastre (U) 6 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 7, 2014 Upon a motion of Ald. Nash, seconded by Ald. Wilson, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Hinchey and President Pro Tem Desaulniers. BE IT RESOLVED that the following be re-appointed as a member to the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners for a term to expire on March 01, 2019 or until a successor is appointed; James Sullivan (D) Upon a motion of Ald. Noblick, seconded by Ald. Eyberse, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Hinchey and President Pro Tem Desaulniers. BE IT RESOLVED that the following be re-appointed as a member to the Board of Review Dangerous Buildings for a term to expire on June 01, 2015 or until a successor is appointed; Richard A. Caron, Sr. (D) James M. Quarto (D) Gary Schnip (R) Andrew Zeeman (D) Upon a motion of Ald. Nash, seconded by Ald. Noblick, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Hinchey and President Pro Tem Desaulniers. BE IT RESOLVED that the following be re-appointed as a member to the Volunteer Firefighters Relief Fund Committee for a term to expire on March 01, 2016 or until a successor is appointed; Robert Aldi (D) Upon a motion of Ald. Nash, seconded by Ald. Eyberse, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Hinchey and President Pro Tem Desaulniers. BE IT RESOLVED that the following be re-appointed as a member to the Youth Services Advisory Board for a term to expire on February 01, 2015 or until a successor is appointed; Angela Duhaime (D) Calla Tetreault (Youth Representative) Upon a motion of Ald. Nash, seconded by Ald. Wilson, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Hinchey and President Pro Tem Desaulniers. BE IT RESOLVED that the following be re-appointed as a member to the Rehabilitation Review Committee for a term to expire on December 31, 2015 or until a successor is appointed; 7 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 7, 2014 Rodney Bowie (R) Joseph East (D) Gary Evans Community Development James Roberts Fire Marshal James Troeger Building Official Upon a motion of Ald. Nash, seconded by Ald. Noblick, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Noblick. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich, by resolution adopted October 21, 2013, appointed the Fountain Street Committee of Sale, to prepare guidelines for the redevelopment or other reuse of the properties located on Jail Hill near the intersection of Fountain Street and School Street identified as 3‐5 Fountain Street, 9 Fountain Street, 9 ½ Fountain Street, 92 School Street, 106 School Street and 85 School Street; to solicit Requests for Proposals for the rehabilitation, redevelopment or other reuse of these properties, particularly 9 and 9 ½ Fountain Street, to review and consider all duly made proposals according to such criteria as the Committee would develop, set a minimum bid price for any properties in consultation with the city comptroller, city assessor and city tax collector, and review, select and recommend a proposed developer for the properties at 9, 9 ½, and 3‐5 Fountain Street, and to recommend whether 92, 106 and 85 School Street, or any portions thereof, should be used in conjunction with such a project, conveyed by the City of Norwich by tax collector’s auction, or otherwise utilized or disposed of, and to make its recommendation to the Council of the City of Norwich; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich, at its meeting of March 3, 2014 received a report from the Fountain Street Committee of Sale recommending that 9 Fountain Street should be cleaned of debris, furniture and garbage, recommending that an environmental assessment be performed at 9 ½ Fountain Street in anticipation of demolition of the same and that 9 and 9 ½ Fountain Street should be combined with 3‐5 Fountain Street into one parcel to be offered to developers through the “Urban Homestead/Property Recycling Program”; that the city retain ownership of 92 School Street to permit access to the project at 9 – 9 ½ and 3‐5 Fountain Street until development was well in progress, and that 85 School Street and 106 School Street, because of their difficult topography, be offered to abutting property owners to be combined with the existing property of the successful bidding abutter. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that, having reviewed the report of the Fountain Street Committee of Sale, it accepts its recommendations and the Fountain Street Committee of Sale be and hereby is authorized, with such assistance from city administrative staff as City Manager Alan H. Bergren may assign, to select and recommend to the Council of the City of Norwich a proposed developer for the to be combined lots of 9, 9 ½ and 3‐5 Fountain Street through a Request for Proposals process and to report its recommendations to the Council of the City of Norwich no later than the first meeting in October 2014, but sooner if possible, the Council to accept or reject its recommendation as to the developer, reserving the right to itself to amend or modify the terms of any proposed development; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the tax collector of the City of Norwich be and hereby is authorized and directed to offer to abutters and sell by bid solicitation or by auction limited to abutting owners, subject to the requirements established for such sales, the 8 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 7, 2014 property at 85 School Street identified as Map 102, Block 1, Lot 27 and the property at 106 School Street identified as Map 102, Block 1, Lot 31, the auction to take place in such manner, at such terms and at a time and place to be set by the tax collector, except that any successful bidder must agree to combine the parcel with that of the bidder’s existing property. Upon a motion of Ald. Nash, seconded by Ald. Bettencourt, it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Bettencourt. WHEREAS, the City of Norwich and the State of Connecticut, on February 3, 1976, entered into an open‐ space grant contract which permitted the City of Norwich to acquire approximately 160 acres of land from the Thames Hotel Corporation using funds provided by the City of Norwich, the federal government through its Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service and the State of Connecticut through its open‐ space program; and WHEREAS, in consideration for the state grant the City of Norwich entered into a Dedication Agreement with the State of Connecticut which is recorded in the Norwich Land Records at volume 486, page 148 dedicating said land to conservation and recreation as open‐space purposes, restricting the use of said land to such purposes only unless otherwise sanctioned by the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection or his successor body, a restriction running with the land in favor of the State of Connecticut binding the City of Norwich, its successors and assigns to its terms; and WHEREAS, the City of Norwich may not convey or convert said land to any use other than conservation and recreation as open‐space purposes except with the prior written approval of the Commissioner and may not to make any change in the open‐space use nor suffer or permit the same without the prior written approval of the Commissioner; and WHEREAS, the Norwich Ice Arena (“Norwich Ice Rink”) was constructed by the City of Norwich on a portion of said land with the approval of the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection as an appropriate use of the property; and WHEREAS, in 1995 the City of Norwich by Ordinance No. 1307 established the Norwich Ice Arena Authority to assist the city to promote and coordinate games, sports, recreation and community activities at the Norwich Ice Rink, to maintain the recreational facilities and to provide for the health and welfare of all of the citizens of Norwich, and also authorized the Norwich Ice Arena Authority to exercise all of the powers, duties and actions enumerated in Connecticut General Statute §7‐130a – 7‐130w and to administer the Norwich Ice Rink within the limits of the appropriations made by the city and monies otherwise received; and WHEREAS, the Norwich Ice Rink provides skating related recreational activities for the citizens of Norwich and the surrounding communities and has developed into a regional center for hockey, figure and recreational skating; and WHEREAS, the Norwich Ice Rink has experienced significant mechanical failures over the past year, which have substantially curtailed its availability for skating activities, reducing the revenues available to the Norwich Ice Arena Authority to maintain and operate the facility while increasing the costs of 9 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 7, 2014 maintenance and operation, failures which, unless repaired and corrected, may require an extended discontinuance of the Norwich Ice Rink as a recreational facility; and WHEREAS, age and use have taken their toll on other aspects of the facility; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich has advanced sums of money towards operations and repairs for the Norwich Ice Rink and may in the future be required to commit additional sums of money for major repairs to allow it to remain operational; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich finds the continued operation of the Norwich Ice Rink as a recreational facility is in the best interests of the City of Norwich and consistent with the city’s obligations under its Dedication Agreement with the State of Connecticut. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that City Manager Alan H. Bergren be and hereby is authorized and directed, together with such assistance as he may require and request, to prepare and cause to be issued a Request for Qualifications and Proposals seeking a qualified professional manager for the management and operation of the Norwich Ice Rink, and to consider and include, as he deems appropriate, any or all of the following in such Request: • A time frame for the issuance, response and decision with respect to such proposals; • A requirement that a formal written agreement be entered into between the City of Norwich and a successful proposer within a specified time as he may determine following the selection of the successful proposer; • A description of the facility and the services requested and the terms thereof, including, without limitation, outlining the responsibilities of the successful proposer as to maintaining the facility and the grounds in all seasons; • Requirements for a performance bond and a certificate of insurance, establishing minimum amounts for the bond and insurance coverage to be maintained continuously; • Requirements for a minimum amount and terms of payment with respect to rent and any other form of payment to be made by the successful proposer, said sum to be determined by him to be adequate to sustain operations with appropriate reserves and repayments; • Requirements that the successful proposer pay for all utilities used at the facility and remain current and in good standing with suppliers of the same; • Requirements that proposers state in general terms their proposed season of operation, hours of operation and ice time rates including the number of hours and times to be set aside for public skating; • A description of a minimum term of years for the duration of any agreement acceptable to the city and a provision advising that the City of Norwich will consider a longer term arrangement particularly if supported by the payment by the proposer for repairs to be made to the facility or for improvements to the same as a capital investment. 10 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 7, 2014 • Requirements that the proposer describe arrangements with respect to concessions available at the facility and specific proposals for buildings, grounds and equipment maintenance; • A requirement that the proposer describe whether it is willing to assume and carry out obligations as to contracts presently in force with respect to the operation of the Norwich Ice Rink as identified in the Request; • Requests for information to determine the background, capabilities, experience and training of proposers, and the manager, superintendent and other pertinent personnel it will use in the managing, operation and maintaining of the Ice Rink, such personnel to be identified by name, specific responsibility and whether they will be full‐time or part‐time; • A request proposers describe their marketing techniques and plans, their customer service philosophy, their training procedures, their ability to interact with other City of Norwich departments, and their prioritization of skating activities; • A description of any specific recreational uses of the facility required by the City of Norwich; • A requirement proposers submit a copy of a Risk Management and Safety Program Plan; • A listing of the comparative evaluation criteria; • Terms standard to Requests for Qualifications and Proposals issued by the City of Norwich; • The inclusion of a copy of the Dedication Agreement entered into between the City of Norwich and the State of Connecticut with respect to the land upon which the facility stands with the Request for Qualifications and Proposals. Mayor stated that the dates already have been established for the public hearing. AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF NORWICH AND THE CITY CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT OF SAID CITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014-15. 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, 2014 and ending June 30, 2015 to wit: 11 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 7, 2014 CITY OF NORWICH COMPARATIVE BUDGET SUMMARY AS REQUIRED BY CITY CHARTER GENERAL FUND AND SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2014-15 2012-13 REVISED 2013-14 REVISED PROPOSED BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET City Manager 272,076 296,744 302,508 Finance 1,363,798 1,406,895 1,418,557 City Treasurer 219,505 229,125 228,374 Assessment 373,780 413,846 417,506 Human Resources 415,095 455,695 504,073 Law 491,800 445,536 463,358 City Clerk 356,225 371,502 379,633 City Council 371,772 194,944 359,870 Police 12,454,335 12,989,873 13,364,398 Fire - Central 2,024,898 2,036,945 2,070,856 Fire - East Great Plain 118,178 117,646 127,210 Fire - Laurel Hill 51,749 51,368 62,468 Fire - Occum 60,766 59,819 69,219 Fire - Taftville 124,290 128,059 147,905 Fire - Yantic 144,445 137,457 160,234 Recreation 669,618 689,100 558,836 Human Services 1,376,325 1,345,379 1,332,948 Public Works 9,778,058 9,766,035 10,052,028 Election 130,802 117,443 130,738 Planning & Neighborhood Service 928,514 970,131 994,191 Debt Service - Principal 3,960,000 4,495,000 4,069,136 Debt Service - Interest 1,204,332 960,558 1,367,177 Miscellaneous 7,384,084 8,179,957 8,127,247 Emergency Management 70,190 77,422 78,748 Education 70,385,212 70,535,212 71,593,240 City Consolidated Fire District 6,582,363 7,052,701 7,304,791 Town Consolidated Fire District 524,038 552,396 583,203 TOTALS 121,836,248 124,076,788 126,268,452 General Operations 36,766,068 38,160,230 39,635,187 Debt Service 5,164,332 5,455,558 5,436,313 Capital Improvements 2,414,235 2,320,691 1,715,718 Education 70,385,212 70,535,212 71,593,240 City Consolidated Fire District 6,582,363 7,052,701 7,304,791 Town Consolidated Fire District 524,038 552,396 583,203 TOTALS 121,836,248 124,076,788 126,268,452 City Manager Bergren 12 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH APRIL 7, 2014 Mayor stated that the dates already have been established for the public hearing. AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE TAX LEVY ON THE LIST OF OCTOBER 1, 2013 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH: Section 1. On the City Assessment list of 2013 a tax of thirty-eight and sixty-six hundredths (38.66) mills on the dollar is hereby granted to be levied upon the ratable estate within the City of Norwich of the inhabitants of said City and all others liable to pay taxes therein. Section 2. On the City Assessment list of 2013, a tax of forty-nine hundredths (0.49) mills on the dollar, is hereby granted to be levied 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. Section 3. On the City Assessment list of 2013, a tax of seven and thirty-nine hundredths (7.39) mills on the dollar, is hereby granted to be levied 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. Section 4. Real Estate and Personal Property, shall become due on July 1, 2014, and payable on said date in whole or in equal installments from that date, namely on July 1, 2014 and January 1, 2015 except that any tax of less than one hundred dollars shall be due and payable on July 1, 2014. If the first installment is not paid on or before August 1, 2014 or if the second installment is not paid on or before February 1, 2015, interest will be charged on any such delinquent payment at the rate of one and one-half (1½%) per cent per month from the due date or $2.00 whichever is greater, as provided for in the general statutes. Any person may pay the total amount of such tax for which he is liable at the time when the first installment shall be payable. Section 5. Motor Vehicle taxes shall become due and payable in whole on July 1, 2014. If the payment is not paid on or before August 1, 2014 interest will be charged on the delinquent payment at the rate of one and one-half (1½%) per cent per month from due date or $2.00 whichever is greater, as provided for in the general statutes. Upon motion to Ald. Bettencourt, seconded by Ald. Nash, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:38 pm. CITY CLERK 13