City Council

JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Norwich was held June 6, 2022 at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem DeLucia, Ald. Neuendorf, Gould, Singh, Burto and Wilson. City Manager Salomone and Corporation Counsel Michael Driscoll were also in attendance. Mayor Nystrom presided. Ald. Wilson read the opening prayer and Ald. Burto led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Nystrom called for a moment of silence for the 78th anniversary of D-Day to remember the men and women who made this sacrifice for freedom. Please be advised that meetings of the Norwich City Council can be viewed in their entirety on the City of Norwich website “norwichct.org”. Upon a motion of Ald. Singh, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the minutes of May 2, 9 Regular and 16 (Public Hearing and Regular), 2022. Mayor Nystrom called for the following public hearing on AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE HISTORIC REDEVELOPMENT AND REUSE OF THE HALE MILL PURSUANT TO CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTE § 12-127a City Clerk read the following report: 1 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 Speaking in favor: For the record Mr. Bell stepped out of the room and then rejoined the meeting to speak. Robert Bell, 122 Broadway, spoke in favor stating this will increase infrastructure, the grand list and will bring people into Norwich. Speaking in opposition: There were no further speakers. There being no further speakers Mayor Nystrom declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Nystrom called for the following public hearing on AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-28 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE ANNUAL FEE TO BE CHARGED FOR EACH TRUCK USED BY COMMERCIAL HAULERS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF SOLID WASTE AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS COLLECTED IN NORWICH AND DISPOSED OF AT FACILITIES OPERATED BY THE SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT REGIONAL RESOURCE RECOVERY AUTHORITY Speaking in favor: There were no further speakers. Speaking in opposition: There were no further speakers. There being no further speakers Mayor Nystrom declared the public hearing closed. Upon a motion of Ald. Wilson, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to waive the reading of the full text and incorporate it into the minutes this ordinance being given its second reading. Upon a motion of Ald. Wilson, seconded by Ald. Gould on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to put the following ordinance introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem DeLucia, Ald. Gould and Wilson on the floor. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ABATEMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE HISTORIC REDEVELOPMENT AND REUSE OF THE HALE MILL PURSUANT TO CONNECTICUT GENERAL STATUTE § 12-127a WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich seeks to encourage stability of the city, encourage tourism, and improve the quality of life for the residents of Norwich through the adaptive reuse, rehabilitation, and preservation of the historic and architecturally important resources that reflect Norwich’s rich history; and WHEREAS, the Hale Mill is a focal structure of the Village of Yantic and, as the Williams Flannel Mills was designated as a historic mill site in the “Feasibility and Planning Study: The Historic Mills of Norwich, Connecticut” published by the city of Norwich in 1992; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich wishes to encourage the adoptive reuse and rehabilitation of the Hale Mill located at 140 Yantic Road in Yantic for an economically viable project; and 2 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 WHEREAS, Mill Development CT, LLC purchased the Mill and will begin renovations shortly with an anticipated completion date of December 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, Mill Development CT, LLC has obtained the necessary local land use approvals for the redevelopment and conversion of the Mill building for a historically appropriate use; and WHEREAS, Mill Development CT, LLC intends to utilize Federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits which require the Mill to remain income producing for a minimum of five years; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich, finds that the Mill is historically and architecturally meritorious and it has authority pursuant to Section 12-127a of the Connecticut General Statutes and Sec. 7-121.5 of the Norwich Code of Ordinances to abate real estate tax revenue in whole or in part for such historic mill structures; and WHEREAS, the Norwich Commission on the City Plan has determined that both the redevelopment of the Mill and the associated abatement of real estate taxes is consistent with the City’s mill enhancement program. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that real estate taxes on real property improvements associated with the historic redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the Mill shall be abated for a period of 15 years during its renovation (the “Construction Period”). The Construction Period shall commence at the time of the issuance of the first building permit for new construction after the date of approval of this ordinance but no later than December 31, 2022. The Construction Period shall terminate on December 31, 2025; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that real estate taxes on real property improvements associated with the historic redevelopment and adaptive reuse of the Mill shall be abated for a period of 15 years in accordance with the following schedule to commence on the first Grand List following the end of the Construction Period: Year Taxation Abatement Percentage on Taxation Percentage on Real Property Real Property Improvements Assessments 1 75% 100% 2 75% 100% 3 75% 100% 4 75% 100% 5 75% 100% 6 50% 100% 7 50% 100% 8 50% 100% 9 50% 100% 10 50% 100% 11 25% 100% 12 25% 100% 13 25% 100% 14 25% 100% 15 25% 100% 3 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 For the avoidance of doubt, this abatement of taxes shall not, and shall not be construed to, affect or limit the powers and obligations of the City of Norwich and its assessor pertaining to revaluations of real property pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes section 12-62 and the assessment and taxation of new real estate construction pursuant to Connecticut General Statute § 12-53a during this period of 15 years; and BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that pursuant to Section 12-127a of the Connecticut General Statutes and Sec. 7-121.5 of the Norwich Code of Ordinances, if after taxes on the Mill have been abated, the Mill is demolished or remodeled in a way which destroys its architectural or historic value, then the owner shall pay the city an amount equal to the total amount of taxes which had been abated under this resolution. Motion passes on a roll call vote of 7-0. Upon a motion of Ald. Wilson, seconded by Ald. Burto, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to waive the reading of the full text and incorporate it into the minutes this ordinance being given its second reading. Upon a motion of Ald. Burto, seconded by Ald. Burto, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to put the following ordinance introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem DeLucia and Ald. Gould on the floor. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-28 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE ANNUAL FEE TO BE CHARGED FOR EACH TRUCK USED BY COMMERCIAL HAULERS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF SOLID WASTE AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS COLLECTED IN NORWICH AND DISPOSED OF AT FACILITIES OPERATED BY THE SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT REGIONAL RESOURCE RECOVERY AUTHORITY WHEREAS the City of Norwich is a party to a Municipal Service Agreement with the Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resource Recovery Authority (SCRRRA) whereby SCRRRA bills the city a charge to be referred to as a tip fee for materials generated in Norwich and brought to a SCRRRA facility for disposition; and WHEREAS, the SCRRRA tip fee per ton will increase by $1.25 effective July 1, 2022; and WHEREAS, the City of Norwich currently charges commercial haulers $66 for each ton of solid waste collected in Norwich and delivered to a SCRRRA facility, which rate has been in effect since fiscal year 2010-2011. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that Sec. 9-28 of the Norwich Code of Ordinances be and hereby is amended as follows: Sec. 9-28. Permit for collection, transportation or disposition of solid waste and other materials. a. No person shall collect, transport or dispose of solid waste, garbage, ashes, rubbish or waste material in the city for profit without obtaining a permit therefor issued by the director of public works. The annual fee for such permit shall be $75.00 $100.00 for the first truck and $25.00 $100.00 for each additional vehicle. Such permit shall be revocable at the pleasure of the director of public works subject, however, to a right of appeal to the city manager. Each vehicle for which such a permit has been issued shall be covered by public liability insurance in the amount as prescribed by the city. b. This ordinance with respect to the increase in the amount of the annual fee for such a permit shall become effective January 1, 2023. 4 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 c. The charge to be imposed on commercial haulers by the city of Norwich for solid waste and other materials collected in Norwich and transported to the Lisbon Incinerator or to any facility operated by the Southeastern Connecticut Regional Resource Recovery Authority shall be $68.00 per ton. d. This charge of $68.00 per ton shall become effective July 1, 2022. On a roll call vote of 7-0 motion passes. Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Singh, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to accept the report previously read above from the Commission on the City Plan. Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Burto, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to accept the following report. Upon a motion of Ald. Singh, seconded by Ald. Burto, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to accept the following report. 5 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 CITY MANAGERS REPORT To: Mayor Nystrom and members of the City Council From: John Salomone, City Manager Subject: City Manager’s Report Date: June 6, 2022 Meetings attended were with State representatives and legislators, Southeastern Council of Governments (SECCOG), Southeastern Area Transit (SEAT), Region 4 regional Emergency Support Plan, Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM) retreat, Public Parking Commission, and NCDC Board of Directors meeting. I also attended the badge pinning ceremony for the City’s two new firefighters, Ethan Gagnon and Jed Soberal and the promotions of Lieutenant Michael Podzaline, Captain Christopher Zaugg and Battalion Chief Michael Dziavit. Congratulations to them and their families. 6 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 Norwich Youth and Family Services has provided 70 hours of mentoring, and 125 hours of counseling services to Norwich youth through the ARPA funds in the current quarter. They also hosted their Annual Suicide Prevention Walk with approximately 250 people in attendance to learn about suicide prevention efforts and had over 20 resource tables to learn how to access mental health and substance use disorder supports in our community. Thank you for providing these services during such troubling times in our country. The City and its Consultants received the 2022 Achievement in Civil Engineering (ACE) award, for the Franklin Square Roundabout, from the CT Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers at the annual awards night held recently. This marks the second year in a row for the City, as last year we won the ACE award for the Historic Preservation of the Sunnyside Street Bridge. Congratulations to Norwich Public Works Department. My assistant, Jacquie Barbarossa, who is also the city’s liaison for the Neighborhood Assistance Act Program has received 11 applications for the 2022 program year totaling $786,732.95. The public hearing for the applications will be held June 20th and forwarded to the State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services before the July 1st submission deadline. The Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program provides funding for municipal and tax exempt organizations by providing corporation business tax credits for business that make cash contributions to the organizations that are approved by the Department of Revenue Services. A no cost Drive-thru/walk-up Covid-19 testing is available at the Rose City Senior Center, Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 4 to 7 pm for all ages by Genesys Diagnostics, Inc. No appointments are needed. Spaulding Pond Beach is scheduled to open June 23rd for 6 days per week. The pond will be closed on Wednesdays. Please visit the Recreation Department site at www.norwichct.org for hours of operation I have attached the Treasurer’s reports from Michael Gualtieri for quarters ending December 31, 2021 and March 31, 2022 and the Fire Chiefs report from May 18th. City Manager’s Report to Public Safety June 8, 2022 meeting (May meeting cancelled) I met with the Fire Chiefs on May 18th to continue our discussions on a number of topics. The SOG committee has met on 3 occasions, but has had difficulty scheduling further meetings. It was decided that Mark Waters will review the SOGs from all of the Fire Departments, consolidate them into one city-wide document, then distribute to the Chiefs for their review. Joint training was discussed with Chief Montoya asking the other Chiefs to include Norwich Fire on future drill nights to conduct joint training at various stations. The joint training that has happened so far, has been well-received and should be expanded upon. Hazard locations were discussed with some of the Chiefs sharing recently updated lists of unsafe buildings in their respective districts. There was discussion on the capabilities of E-Dispatch or other means to have hazard locations readily available to responding crews. The Chiefs will look into options with the new CAD and mobile data terminals interfacing with GIS to provide the information. We discussed the Radio project status and expected installation timeframe, as well as pagers. Chief Montoya asked LT Perry for an update and was informed that most of the hardware has been delivered to the vendor for programming. As of our meeting date, there are no dates scheduled for installation. 7 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 There was a question regarding Run Card input into the CAD. Chief Eggert took the lead on this with emails to Motorola. There was an exchange of emails with Motorola and LT Perry, but still no definitive guidance to the Chiefs on formatting of Run Cards. Once they have proper format, the will provide input for peer review and approval before submitting to Motorola. With Truck-2 out of service, Chief Montoya notified the group that Tower 25 would be requested to respond to headquarters for coverage in the event that Truck-1 leaves the City on a mutual aid call, such as it going to New London twice over a week’s time. There was continued discussion on issues with American Ambulance Dispatch / EMD procedures and the types of calls that the fire departments were being sent on. We have met twice with Director of Operations, Rob Rautio with some success, but decided that we would elevate the conversation with American. I will be meeting with Chief Montoya, Chief Milton, American Ambulance and Regional Medical Control to address the concerns of the Chiefs. Chief Montoya asked about the kitchen in the Taftville Firehouse and whether or not past code issues had been resolved. The kitchen had been used during the recent breakfast Taftville held. Chief Jencks will follow up with the Fire Marshal Office. The RFP for physicals was discussed, and has since been signed by myself and the Purchasing Agent. Physician One was awarded the contract. Occum will be the first to do on-site physicals and will report back to the group on how the process goes. There was a question on drug testing for members. Chief Montoya shared his procedures and will ask HR what policies apply to the volunteers. Having missed a couple of months, it was good to be back at the table with the Chiefs. Our next meeting is scheduled for June 29th. Please be advised that meetings of the Norwich City Council can be viewed in their entirety on the City of Norwich website “norwichct.org”. Mayor Nystrom called for citizen comment on resolutions. Robert Bell, 122 Broadway, questioned Resolution #3 and the possible long term tax impact on the positions using the ARP funding and thought it wasn’t the best idea. He also spoke in favor of 1-9 in the same Resolution. Martha Healy, 19 East Town St, advocated for the tennis courts, stating that we don’t need another workshop to discuss this and asked the Council to vote against the informational. Marvin Serruto, 100 Starr St, spoke against Resolution #5. Beryl Fishbone, 19 Bliss Pl, spoke in favor of #4, 5, 8, 9, 22 and 24 in Resolution #3. Mayor Nystrom declared citizen comment closed. Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Wilson, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by City Manager Salomone. 8 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 RESOLVED, that the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23, as tentatively adopted on May 2, 2022 and amended on May 16, 2022, be amended by the adjustments as listed herein. General Fund 2022-23 2022-23 Tax Levy Page Tentatively Revised Impact Adopted 10040000 43500 Revenue Sharing 49 $2,745,863 $3,415,863 ($670,000) 10040000 41200 Conveyance Tax 49 908,100 708,100 200,000 10041000 42201 Building Permits 49 684,000 584,000 100,000 10041000 44102 Recording Fees 49 198,900 148,900 50,000 10040000 49200 Sale of City Assets 49 166,100 116,100 50,000 10043000 49152 Transfers from Cemetery Trust 49 90,000 75,000 15,000 Total Tax Levy Impact ($255,000) Change in General Fund Mill (0.15) Rate Upon a motion of President Pro Tem DeLucia, seconded by Ald. Burto, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem DeLucia, Ald. Gould, Singh, Burto and Wilson. RESOLVED, that the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23, as tentatively adopted on May 2, 2022 and amended on May 16, 2022, be amended by the adjustments as listed herein. General Fund Increase in Page Expenditures Difference in wages between Deputy 10420200 51610 78 $17,534 Chief and Director of Training & Safety 10420200 52000 Change in fringe benefits 78 1,341 Difference in wages between Deputy 10422300 51610 81 3,591 Chief and Director of Training & Safety 10422300 52000 Change in fringe benefits 81 275 Total Tax Levy Impact $22,741. Change in General Fund Mill Rate 0.02 Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Burto, it was voted to put the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem DeLucia, Ald. Neuendorf, Gould, Singh, Burto and Wilson on the floor. Upon a motion to amend of Ald. Wilson, seconded by Ald. Singh, on a roll call vote it was voted to divide the question. Motion to divide the question passes on a roll call vote of 5 to 2 with Mayor Nystrom and Ald. Gould voting in opposition. 9 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 RESOLVED, that the American Rescue Plan Act allocations tentatively adopted on May 2, 2022, and as amended on May 16, 2022 be approved: Category of Brief Entity Funding Description Tentatively requests Description Adopted by City Council 1 Requests Norwich NCDC To support code correction & Vanilla box program $1,500,000 from NCDC Revitalization recognizing that: Program (NRP) - Phase - Code correction will reduce the risks associated II with renovating long-term vacant spaces - By design, the Vanilla box program will help building owners improve space that is not tenant ready creating habitable spaces of particular uses - Will enable building owners to apply for funds to fix buildings creating a positive return on investment and encourage businesses to occupy space in the downtown area. - A $300,000 limit on any allocation of fund for any project. - $400,000 allocated to Small Businesses (10 or less employees), Micro Enterprises (5 or less employees), and Home-based Businesses. 2 Requests Reid & NCDC Purchase and renovation of historical downtown $300,000 from NCDC Hughes building. The City of Norwich previously spent building $800,000 to fix structural damage to sustain the renovation structure given a SHPO opinion against demolition. This building has since been passed through the hands of a number of developers, with the most recent developer (a non-profit) folding due to the pressures of the pandemic. This developer will create new street-level retail and 17 market rate apartments at a time when the rental market is heating up coming out of the pandemic, thereby also saving a historical downtown building with prominent placement in the city center. 3 Requests Hale Mill NCDC Purchase and renovation of historical mill into a $400,000 from NCDC Revnovation boutique hotel. This developer will create 151 hotel rooms in a $20,431,975 project that will support the re-emerging Tourism, Travel and Hospitality industry. 4 Other TVCCA TVCCA Rebuild the commissary at the TVCCA facility in $20,000 outside Nutrition Norwich including replacement of equipment where agencies Commissary- needed rebuild 10 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 5 Other Walk-in St Vincent St. Vincent de Paul Place will install both a 28 x 38- $89,739 outside Combination DePaul foot concrete pad outside of our building, and a new agencies Cooler- Place 15 x 19-foot combination cooler-freezer on the Freezer Norwich, Inc concrete pad. This installation will make use of the land in back of our building, with an extended, ramped concrete pad enabling an improved system of bulk food delivery and food storage. The new cooler/freezer will allow us to replace most of our outdated refrigeration units with a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient unit. 6 Other Crisis SACCEC We provide comprehensive assistance to victims of $2,000 outside response & sexual violence through a range of free and agencies trauma confidential services. When victims go directly to recovery one of our local hospitals for evidence collection and services medical care, the hospital calls our hotline and a crisis counselor is immediately dispatched to the hospital to provide support and counseling to the victim. We provide in-person accompaniment to victims when they choose to report an assault to the police. When a child has been the victim of sexual abuse, the police, DCF and our counselors meet with the parents and their children at our Child Advocacy Center. We provide ongoing trauma-focused counseling in our offices which are designed to provide a sense of safety, privacy and comfort. 7 Public Works Uncas Leap Public Design and installation of site amenities to complete $1,400,000 Heritage Park Works the master plan concept for the Uncas Leap Heritage - complete Park, including completion of the stone mill ruin; project interpretive signage and timeline exhibit; plaza, fencing, lighting, benches and flagpoles; restroom facility; trails and landscaping improvements. This park will be a draw for tourists which should help the restaurants and hotels in the City. 8 Public Works Drainage Public Design and construction of drainage improvements $600,000 replacements Works for the Bliss Place / Backus Hospital Drainage Basin to include possible detention in the upper reaches of the watershed and culvert replacements below. 11 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 9 Public Works Ox Hill Brook Public The Ox Hill Brook watershed has been a prone to $500,000 Watershed Works localized flooding over the years. Because of the Improvements increased intensity of storm events in recent years, the flooding has become more frequent. This project will include a Hydrologic Study of the watershed to determine appropriate detention basins in the upper reaches of the watershed to detain the storm water runoff, decreasing the peak flows during large storms. The City owns about 1.5 acres of land below Kelly Middle School which appears to be situated in an ideal spot for this detention. The proposed study and resulting construction should help to alleviate flooding from Sachem Plains Rd., Leffingwell Place, Rogan Terrace, and Bliss Place. 10 Assessor Revaluation of Assessor Statistical revaluation prepared every 5 years of the $250,000 the tax base Department Grand List Grand List 11 Wage Records Clerk City Clerk Continue to fund wages and fringe for 18 months for $114,866 request Records Clerk which is currently being funded by another revenue source. 12 Wage Three Police Police Wages and fringe for 18 months for three Police $615,482 request Officers Officers 13 Wage Zoning & Planning & Wages and fringe for 18 months for Zoning & Blight $137,109 request Blight Neighborho Enforcement Officer Enforcement od Services Officer 14 Wage Grant/Project City Wages and fringe for 18 months for Grant/Project $178,403 request Manager Manager Manager 15 Wage Fire Inspector Norwich Wages and fringe for 18 months for Fire Inspector $162,759 request Fire Department 16 Wage Auto Public Wages and fringe for 18 months for Auto Equipment $151,253 request Equipment Works Mechanic Mechanic 17 Wage Human Human Wages and fringe for 18 months for Human Services $180,593 request Services Services Manager Manager 18 Contracted Community Norwich This project will assist Norwich Human Services, $250,000 Services Mental Health Human specifically the Youth and Family Services division to Services Services/Yo contract several providers, including licensed uth & clinicians in social work, masters level social Family workers, parent educators and therapeutic mentors. Services 12 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 19 Wage Caseworker to Norwich Wages and fringe for one caseworker to manage $192,000 request manage Human Community Mental Health Services Community Services/Yo Mental Health uth & Services Family Services 20 Wage Two Norwich To continue to fund two community case workers to $384,000 request Community Human administer basic needs programs for ARPA eligible Caseworkers Services Norwich Residents 21 Wage Recreation Norwich Continue to fund wages and fringe for a Facility $141,000 request Facility Human Maintainer for 2 more years. Maintainer Services/Rec reation 22 Other Basic needs Norwich To help avoid evictions/foreclosures for low income $300,000 requests for for Norwich Human families which will assist landlords/homeowners in residents families Services paying property taxes. 23 Other Job Training Norwich To give underserved youth a chance to work and $175,000 requests for Human gain employment skills. To provide job training to residents Services Norwich's underemployed or unemployed and improve their income significantly. 24 Wage Per Diem Rose City Money will be used to increase the capacity of the $20,000 request drivers Senior RCSC to bring seniors to medical and mental health Center appointments. Funds are to increase the hours of the per diem drivers. 25 Other Public Safety Norwich This project will expand the highly successful Public $350,000 departmental Camera Police Safety Camera System based upon the NPU fiber requests System network. This expansion will be primary into the Expansion & Westside, Norwichtown and Taftville areas. This Fixed LPR funding will also cover any server related fees that System may occur. Also as part of this project a fixed License plate reader system will be installed throughout the city. 26 Other Purchase Norwich Lucas Devices x 7 (plus 4 year service plan): $152,998 departmental seven (7) Fire Automated CPR machines requests Lucas Device Department Chest Compression Systems 27 Other POCD plan City Hall Professional Services to assist in preparing and $50,000 sources of finalizing a 10 year Plan of Conservation and revenue Development (POCD). 13 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 28 Public Works Brown Park Public City match on grant funds from Connecticut Port $100,000 docks Works Authority to replace pilings and docks at Brown Park 29 Other Balance the City Hall Balance the General Fund and CCD budgets $1,240,000 sources of 2022-23 revenue budget Total $9,957,202 Upon a motion of Ald. Wilson, seconded by Ald. Singh, it was voted to amend the above resolution to remove items #11, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17. Motion to amend passes on a roll call vote of 5 to 2 with Mayor Nystrom and Ald. Gould voting in opposition. Upon a motion of President DeLucia, seconded by Ald. Singh, it was voted to amend to add the following text to items #2 and #3 “that a progress report to the City Manager and to the City Council by September 1, 2024”, and also to add “that quarterly reports are given on all of the ARP Round 2 Allocations starting on October 1, 2022”. Motion to amend passes on a roll call vote of 7-0. See the below amended Resolution #3. Relative to adoption of American Rescue Plan Act allocations. RESOLVED, that the American Rescue Plan Act allocations tentatively adopted on May 2, 2022, and as amended on May 16, 2022, and as further amended by the Council of the City of Norwich on June 6, 2022, and that quarterly reports are given on all of the ARP Round 2 Allocations starting on October 1, 2022 be approved: Category of Brief Entity Funding Description Tentatively requests Description Adopted by City Council 1 Requests Norwich NCDC To support code correction & Vanilla box $1,500,000 from NCDC Revitalization program recognizing that: Program (NRP) - Phase - Code correction will reduce the risks associated II with renovating long-term vacant spaces - By design, the Vanilla box program will help building owners improve space that is not tenant ready creating habitable spaces of particular uses - Will enable building owners to apply for funds to fix buildings creating a positive return on investment and encourage businesses to occupy space in the downtown area. 14 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 - A $300,000 limit on any allocation of fund for any project. - $400,000 allocated to Small Businesses (10 or less employees), Micro Enterprises (5 or less employees), and Home-based Businesses. 2 Requests Reid & NCDC Purchase and renovation of historical downtown $300,000 from NCDC Hughes building. The City of Norwich previously spent building $800,000 to fix structural damage to sustain the renovation structure given a SHPO opinion against demolition. This building has since been passed through the hands of a number of developers, with the most recent developer (a non-profit) folding due to the pressures of the pandemic. This developer will create new street-level retail and 17 market rate apartments at a time when the rental market is heating up coming out of the pandemic, thereby also saving a historical downtown building with prominent placement in the city center. Progress reports to the City Manager and then the Council by September 1, 2024. 3 Requests Hale Mill NCDC Purchase and renovation of historical mill into a $400,000 from NCDC Renovation boutique hotel. This developer will create 151 hotel rooms in a $20,431,975 project that will support the re-emerging Tourism, Travel and Hospitality industry. Progress reports to the City Manager and then the Council by September 1, 2024. 4 Other TVCCA TVCCA Rebuild the commissary at the TVCCA facility in $20,000 outside Nutrition Norwich including replacement of equipment agencies Commissary- where needed rebuild 5 Other Walk-in St Vincent de St. Vincent de Paul Place will install both a 28 x $89,739 outside Combination Paul Place 38-foot concrete pad outside of our building, and agencies Cooler- Norwich, Inc. a new 15 x 19-foot combination cooler-freezer on Freezer the concrete pad. This installation will make use of the land in the back of our building, with an extended, ramped concrete pad enabling an improved system of bulk food delivery and food storage. The new cooler/freezer will allow us to replace most of our outdated refrigeration units with a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient unit. 15 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 6 Other Crisis SACCEC We provide comprehensive assistance to victims $2,000 outside response & of sexual violence through a range of free and agencies trauma confidential services. When victims go directly to recovery one of our local hospitals for evidence collection services and medical care, the hospital calls our hotline and a crisis counselor is immediately dispatched to the hospital to provide support and counseling to the victim. We provide in-person accompaniment to victims when they choose to report an assault to the police. When a child has been the victim of sexual abuse, the police, DCF and our counselors meet with the parents and their children at our Child Advocacy Center. We provide ongoing trauma-focused counseling in our offices, which are designed to provide a sense of safety, privacy and comfort. 7 Public Works Uncas Leap Public Works Design and installation of site amenities to $1,400,000 Heritage Park complete the master plan concept for the Uncas - complete Leap Heritage Park, including completion of the project stone mill ruin; interpretive signage and timeline exhibit; plaza, fencing, lighting, benches and flagpoles; restroom facility; trails and landscaping improvements. This park will be a draw for tourists, which should help the restaurants and hotels in the City. 8 Public Works Drainage Public Works Design and construction of drainage $600,000 replacements improvements for the Bliss Place / Backus Hospital Drainage Basin to include possible detention in the upper reaches of the watershed and culvert replacements below. 16 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 9 Public Works Ox Hill Brook Public Works The Ox Hill Brook watershed has been a prone to $500,000 Watershed localized flooding over the years. Because of the Improvements increased intensity of storm events in recent years, the flooding has become more frequent. This project will include a Hydrologic Study of the watershed to determine appropriate detention basins in the upper reaches of the watershed to detain the storm water runoff, decreasing the peak flows during large storms. The City owns about 1.5 acres of land below Kelly Middle School which appears to be situated in an ideal spot for this detention. The proposed study and resulting construction should help to alleviate flooding from Sachem Plains Rd., Leffingwell Place, Rogan Terrace, and Bliss Place. 10 Assessor Revaluation of Assessor Statistical revaluation prepared every 5 years of $250,000 the tax base Department the Grand List Grand List 11 Wage Records Clerk City Clerk Continue to fund wages and fringe for 18 months $0 request for Records Clerk which is currently being funded by another revenue source. 12 Wage Three Police Police Wages and fringe for 18 months for three Police $0 request Officers Officers 13 Wage Zoning & Planning & Wages and fringe for 18 months for Zoning & $0 request Blight Neighborhoo Blight Enforcement Officer Enforcement d Services Officer 14 Wage Grant/Project City Manager Wages and fringe for 18 months for Grant/Project $178,403 request Manager Manager 15 Wage Fire Inspector Norwich Fire Wages and fringe for 18 months for Fire Inspector $0 request Department 16 Wage Auto Public Works Wages and fringe for 18 months for Auto $0 request Equipment Equipment Mechanic Mechanic 17 Wage Human Human Wages and fringe for 18 months for Human $0 request Services Services Services Manager Manager 17 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 18 Contracted Community Norwich This project will assist Norwich Human Services, $250,000 Services Mental Health Human specifically the Youth and Family Services division Services Services/Yout to contract several providers, including licensed h & Family clinicians in social work, masters level social Services workers, parent educators and therapeutic mentors. 19 Wage Caseworker to Norwich Wages and fringe for one caseworker to manage $192,000 request manage Human Community Mental Health Services Community Services/Yout Mental Health h & Family Services Services 20 Wage Two Norwich To continue to fund two community case workers $384,000 request Community Human to administer basic needs programs for ARPA Caseworkers Services eligible Norwich Residents 21 Wage Recreation Norwich Continue to fund wages and fringe for a Facility $141,000 request Facility Human Maintainer for 2 more years. Maintainer Services/Recr eation 22 Other Basic needs Norwich To help avoid evictions/foreclosures for low $300,000 requests for for Norwich Human income families which will assist residents families Services landlords/homeowners in paying property taxes. 23 Other Job Training Norwich To give underserved youth a chance to work and $175,000 requests for Human gain employment skills. To provide job training to residents Services Norwich's underemployed or unemployed and improve their income significantly. 24 Wage Per Diem Rose City Money will be used to increase the capacity of $20,000 request drivers Senior Center the RCSC to bring seniors to medical and mental health appointments. Funds are to increase the hours of the per diem drivers. 25 Other Public Safety Norwich This project will expand the highly successful $350,000 departmental Camera Police Public Safety Camera System based upon the requests System NPU fiber network. This expansion will be Expansion & primarily into the west side, Norwichtown and Fixed LPR Taftville areas. This funding will also cover any System server related fees that may occur. Also as part of this project a fixed License plate reader system will be installed throughout the city. 26 Other Purchase Norwich Fire Lucas Devices x 7 (plus 4 year service plan): $152,998 departmental seven (7) Department Automated CPR machines requests Lucas Device Chest Compression 18 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 Systems 27 Other POCD plan City Hall Professional Services to assist in preparing and $50,000 sources of finalizing a 10 year Plan of Conservation and revenue Development (POCD). 28 Public Works Brown Park Public Works City match on grant funds from Connecticut Port $100,000 docks Authority to replace pilings and docks at Brown Park 29 Other Balance the City Hall Balance the General Fund and CCD budgets $1,240,000 sources of 2022-23 revenue budget Total $8,595,140 Motion passes on a roll call vote of 7-0. Upon a motion of Ald. Singh, seconded by Ald. Burto, it was voted to put the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem DeLucia, Ald. Neuendorf, Gould, Singh, Burto and Wilson on the floor. RESOLVED, that action on the following list of American Rescue Plan Act allocations tentatively adopted on May 2, 2022, and as amended on May 16, 2022 be deferred until after a workshop is held on [Date] at [Time] at [Location]. Category of Brief Description Entity Funding Description Amount requests This study will insure Community Engagement in design charrettes to Requests from Yale Study NCDC revitalize public outdoor gathering spaces post-pandemic, and create $ 50,000 NCDC (Broadway Project) public spaces that are currently in a state of disrepair. Sidewalk expansion and reconfiguration to allow for increased outdoor gathering and dining space in the central city. This area will Lower Broadway provide a safe location for pedestrians, patrons, and the general Public Works Complete Streets Public Works $150,000 public to enjoy outdoor activities. Businesses and Restaurants on Improvement Lower Broadway will have an expanded space to serve customers and the public in a safe manner. Norwich Other Armstrong tennis Human Transition halide lights to LED lights on the tennis courts. Also departmental LED Lights & $195,000 Services / complete the parking lots and lighting at the facility. requests Parking lot/lights Recreation Total $395,000.00 Upon a motion of Ald. Wilson, seconded by Ald. Singh, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to amend the following resolution to add “line item number’s 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17 from Resolution #3. 19 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 Wage Continue to fund wages and fringe for 18 months for Records Records Clerk City Clerk $114,866 request Clerk which is currently being funded by another revenue source. Wage Three Police Officers Police Wages and fringe for 18 months for three Police Officers $615,482 request Wage Zoning & Blight Planning & Wages and fringe for 18 months for Zoning & Blight Enforcement $137,109 request Enforcement Officer Neighborhood Services Officer Wage Norwich Fire Fire Inspector Wages and fringe for 18 months for Fire Inspector $162,759 request Department Wage Auto Equipment Public Works Wages and fringe for 18 months for Auto Equipment Mechanic $151,253 request Mechanic Wage Human Services Human Services Wages and fringe for 18 months for Human Services Manager $180,593 request Manager Upon a motion of President Pro Tem DeLucia, seconded by Ald. Singh, it was unanimously voted to amend the following resolution to strike out the “[Date] at [Time] at [Location]” and to add “a workshop will be held prior to the July 18, 2022 City Council meeting”. Below is the amended Resolution #4. RESOLVED, that action on the following list of American Rescue Plan Act allocations tentatively adopted on May 2, 2022, and as amended on May 16, 2022 and again as amended on June 6, 2022, a workshop is held prior to July 18, 2022 City Council Meeting. Category of Brief Description Entity Funding Description Amount requests This study will insure Community Engagement in design Yale Study Requests from charrettes to revitalize public outdoor gathering spaces post- (Broadway NCDC $ 50,000 NCDC pandemic, and create public spaces that are currently in a state of Project) disrepair. Sidewalk expansion and reconfiguration to allow for increased outdoor gathering and dining space in the central city. This area Lower Broadway will provide a safe location for pedestrians, patrons, and the Public Works Complete Streets Public Works $150,000 general public to enjoy outdoor activities. Businesses and Improvement Restaurants on Lower Broadway will have an expanded space to serve customers and the public in a safe manner. Other Armstrong tennis Norwich Human Transition halide lights to LED lights on the tennis courts. Also departmental LED Lights & Services / $195,000 complete the parking lots and lighting at the facility. requests Parking lot/lights Recreation Continue to fund wages and fringe for 18 months for Records Wage request Records Clerk City Clerk $114,866 Clerk which is currently being funded by another revenue source. Three Police Wage request Police Wages and fringe for 18 months for three Police Officers $615,482 Officers Zoning & Blight Planning & Wages and fringe for 18 months for Zoning & Blight Enforcement Wage request Enforcement Neighborhood $137,109 Officer Officer Services Norwich Fire Wage request Fire Inspector Wages and fringe for 18 months for Fire Inspector $162,759 Department 20 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 Auto Equipment Wage request Public Works Wages and fringe for 18 months for Auto Equipment Mechanic $151,253 Mechanic Human Services Wage request Human Services Wages and fringe for 18 months for Human Services Manager $180,593 Manager Total $1,757,062 Motion passes on a roll call vote 7-0. Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Wilson, it was voted to put the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem DeLucia, and Ald. Gould on the floor. Upon a motion of Ald. Wilson, seconded by Ald. Burto, it was voted to amend the following resolution introduced to add “and as further amended on June 6, 2022, including the addition of $3,000 to the appropriation for the Election department to be used for transportation,” On a roll call vote of 6-1 with Ald. Neuendorf voting in opposition. RESOLVED, that the budget of the City of Norwich; including the General Fund, Capital Budget, Town Consolidation District, City Consolidation District, and Department of Public Utilities; for Fiscal Year 2022-23 as submitted by the City Manager on April 4, 2022, as amended and tentatively adopted by the Council of the City of Norwich on May 2, 2022, as further amended by the Council of the City of Norwich on May 16, 2022, and as further amended on June 6, 2022, including the addition of $3,000 to the appropriation for the Election department to be used for transportation, be, and the same hereby is, adopted. Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Burto, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem DeLucia, and Ald. Gould. 21 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 AN ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF NORWICH AND THE CITY AND TOWN CONSOLIDATION DISTRICTS OF SAID CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23. 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 the City and Town Consolidation Districts of the City of Norwich for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 to wit: 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Budget Budget Budget City Council 437,340 408,622 438,638 City Manager 396,796 424,267 440,278 Finance 1,691,804 1,804,792 1,932,258 Assessor 474,396 479,656 535,397 City Treasurer 278,050 296,705 304,375 Law 454,000 439,000 439,000 Human Resources 548,745 637,636 660,687 City Clerk 518,172 548,235 521,727 Planning & Neighborhood Services 1,042,594 1,189,147 1,250,590 Election 164,183 160,655 169,122 Police 17,329,300 18,365,141 18,345,279 Fire - Central 2,205,538 2,306,027 2,357,455 Emergency Management 76,331 72,840 75,661 Fire - East Great Plain 149,216 154,996 165,433 Fire - Laurel Hill 83,445 81,221 86,732 Fire - Occum 93,060 92,300 100,168 Fire - Taftville 164,584 173,968 176,038 Fire - Yantic 162,904 160,383 171,874 Public Works 10,802,197 11,144,301 12,150,807 Human Services 2,044,053 2,221,289 1,930,703 Education 84,240,102 86,346,105 86,803,758 Debt Service 4,097,319 3,907,535 3,558,554 Miscellaneous 5,403,613 5,599,521 6,012,196 City Consolidation District 7,782,705 8,157,074 8,117,604 Town Consolidation District 448,631 505,129 487,256 TOTALS 141,089,078 145,676,545 147,231,590 General Operations 41,876,961 44,103,547 45,524,131 Debt Service 4,097,319 3,907,535 3,558,554 Capital Improvements 2,643,360 2,657,155 2,740,287 Education 84,240,102 86,346,105 86,803,758 City Consolidation District 7,782,705 8,157,074 8,117,604 Town Consolidation District 448,631 505,129 487,256 TOTALS 141,089,078 145,676,545 147,231,590 Upon a motion of Ald. Singh, seconded by Ald. Neuendorf, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem DeLucia, and Ald. Gould. 22 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE TAX LEVIES ON THE LIST OF OCTOBER 1, 2021 BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH: Section 1. On the City Assessment list of October 1, 2021 a tax of forty-one and eighty-three hundredths (41.83) mills on the dollar is hereby established to be levied upon the ratable Real Estate and Personal Property 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 October 1, 2021, a tax of thirty-five hundredths (0.35) mills on the dollar, is hereby established to be levied for fire services upon the ratable Real Estate and Personal Property within the Town Consolidation District of the inhabitants of said District and of all others liable to pay taxes therein. Section 3. On the City Assessment list of October 1, 2021, a tax of six and sixty-five hundredths (6.65) mills on the dollar, is hereby established to be levied for fire services upon the ratable Real Estate and Personal Property within the City Consolidation District of the inhabitants of said District and of all others liable to pay taxes therein. Section 4. On the City Assessment list of October 1, 2021, a tax of thirty-two and forty-six hundredths (32.46) mills on the dollar is hereby established to be levied upon the ratable Motor Vehicles within the City of Norwich of the inhabitants of said City and all others liable to pay taxes therein. Section 5. Except as provided in Section 6, all taxes on Real Estate and Personal Property listed in Sections 1 through 4 shall become due on July 1, 2022, and payable on said date in whole or in equal installments from that date, namely on July 1, 2022 and January 1, 2023, except that any tax of less than one hundred dollars shall be due and payable on July 1, 2022. If the first installment is not paid on or before August 1, 2022 or if the second installment is not paid on or before February 1, 2023, 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 6. Taxes on Motor Vehicles shall become due and payable in full on July 1, 2022. If the payment is not paid on or before August 1, 2022 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 a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Burto, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution to schedule a Public Hearing for June 20, 2022 at 7:30 pm introduced by City Manager Salomone. WHEREAS, the City of Norwich is an entitlement community receiving U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) dollars of $844,233; $15,000 anticipated return of loan (administration) for program year (PY) 2022; and Recapture Funds PY18 NCDC Signage $30,000, Sidewalks $39,528.53, PY 47 CDBG-CV Small Business Assistance $169,091.55 total recaptured ($274,452.08); and WHEREAS, the Community Development Advisory Committee (CDAC) has held public meetings and voted on their recommendations for CDBG allocations in the month of May; and 23 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 WHEREAS, the allocation process is subject to a 30-day comment period prior to being placed into effect and the Council of the City of Norwich must hold a public hearing regarding the recommendations prior to the final vote on the allocation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the Council shall and hereby does schedule a public hearing to be held at 7:30 p.m. during the June 20, 2022 Council meeting on the subject of Community Development Block Grant allocation recommendations for PY 2022. REVISED CDBG Requests - PY48 (2022-2023) FUNDING Anticipated PY 2022 Allocation $ 876,317.00 $ 844,233.00 Anticipated 2022 Recapture $ 274,452.08 $ 274,452.08 Total Anticipated Funding for PY48 program year $ 1,150,769.08 $ 1,118,685.08 CDAC Council PY48 Request Recommendation Recommendation CD Office - Administration (20% of Grant Funds) $ 168,840.00 $ 168,840.00 Anticipated Return of Loan Admin $ 75,000.00 $ 15,000.00 Total Projected Admin Expenditures $ 183,840.00 $ 183,840.00 Public Services Children in Placement - GAL $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 Safe Futures - VALE $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 Thames River Family Program $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 Madonna Place $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 IASC $ 7,000.00 $ 7,000.00 TVCCA Home Again $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 OIC of NL County $ 30,000.00 $ 15,000.00 NRTP Vocational Training INELIGIBLE $ - $ - NHS - Rapid Rehousing Shelter Diversion $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 NHS - Norwich Works $ 60,000.00 $ 45,000.00 Total Public Services $ 202,000.00 $ 172,000.00 Non-Public Services Prospect St - DPW $ 358,634.00 $ 182,843.08 Rosewood Manor Roof Gutters Phase II - NHA $ 150,000.00 $ 150,000.00 Property Rehabilitation Code Correction $ 225,000.00 $ 225,000.00 *Includes $33,795.55 Columbus Park Fence Replacement - DPW $ 84,700.00 $ 84,700.00 CV-Recapture HVAC - Futures, Inc $ 26,654.40 $ - *Includes $37,974 CV- Norwich Rec - Taftville Park Walking Track $ 37,974.00 $ 37,974.00 Recapture *Includes $97,322 CV- Norwich Rec - Lake Street Court & Parking $ 219,932.00 $ 97,322.00 Recapture Total Non-Public Services $ 1,102,894.40 $ 777,839.08 TOTALS Public Service $ 202,000.00 $ 172,000.00 Non-Public Service $ 1,102,894.40 $ 777,839.08 CD Administration $ 168,840.00 $ 168,840.00 Total All Requests $ 1,473,734.40 $ 1,118,679.08 Total Funding $ 1,150,769.08 $ 1,118,685.08 Upon a motion of Ald. Burto, seconded by Ald. Singh, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem DeLucia, and Ald. Gould. 24 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 WHEREAS, the City of Norwich owns and maintains a prisoner holding facility within its police department which will be unavailable for use later this summer due to updates and renovations; and WHEREAS, Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut, a federally recognized Indian tribe has offered to permit the City of Norwich to utilize its cellblock prisoner holding facilities as needed while the prisoner holding facilities in Norwich are being renovated; and WHEREAS, through its Department of Public Safety the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut has proposed a Holding Agreement to be entered into between it and the City of Norwich, a first draft of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the council finds it to be in the best interest of the City of Norwich to enter into a Holding Agreement with the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut to permit Norwich to utilize its prisoner holding facilities while the Norwich facilities are unavailable due to renovation. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that City Manager John Salomone be and hereby is authorized and directed to enter into a Holding Agreement with the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut substantially in the form of the draft Holding Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A if satisfactory to him. Holding Agreement Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Singh, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem DeLucia, and Ald. Gould. WHEREAS, Ryan J. Dehler; Brian T. Ducharme and Kyle G. Campbell have offered to convey to the City of Norwich by a deed in lieu of foreclosure a parcel of land carried on the land records of the City’s Tax Assessor’s office as Map 13, Block 1, Lot 13 (24-26 Railroad Avenue) more particularly described in Schedule A attached hereto; and WHEREAS, Ryan J. Dehler; Brian T. Ducharme and Kyle G. Campbell have offered said deed in lieu of foreclosure in full and final satisfaction of all real estate taxes due the City of Norwich assessed with respect to 24-26 Railroad Avenue; and WHEREAS, the taxes due as of June 30, 2022 are $29,227.69 and said property is assessed at a value of $28,900.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Norwich hereby accepts the tender of the deed in lieu of foreclosure by Ryan J. Dehler; Brian T. Ducharme and Kyle G. Campbell, conveying to the City of Norwich title to 24-26 Railroad Avenue in full and final satisfaction of said taxes assessed with respect to said property; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City Manager John Salomone be and hereby is authorized to accept said deed on behalf of the City of Norwich, subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel, and to cause it and any other necessary documents to be filed or recorded. 25 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 Upon a motion of Ald. Burto, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Gould, Burto and Wilson on the floor. BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be appointed as a regular member of the Recreation Advisory Board with a term to expire on March 15, 2023 or until a successor is appointed: Peter Camp (U) Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Burto, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Gould, Burto and Wilson on the floor. BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be appointed as a regular member of the Commission on the City Plan with a term to expire on February 28, 2023 or until a successor is appointed: Ella C. Myles (D) Upon a motion of Ald. Burto, seconded by Ald. Wilson, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Gould, Burto and Wilson on the floor. BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be re-appointed as a regular member to the Board of Assessment Appeals for a term to expire on June 01, 2024 or until a successor is appointed; Jean Becker (U) 26 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH JUNE 6, 2022 Upon a motion of Ald. Singh, seconded by Ald. Burto, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Gould, Burto and Wilson on the floor. BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be appointed as a regular member to the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, with a term to expire on March 16, 2023 or until a successor is appointed: Wendy Fenner (D) Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Wilson, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Gould, Burto and Wilson on the floor. BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be re-appointed as an alternate member to the Personnel and Pension Board for a term to expire on March 01, 2024 or until a successor is appointed; Robert Pounch (U) Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Singh, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Gould, Burto and Wilson on the floor. BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be appointed as a regular member to the Senior Affairs Commission with a term to expire on September 1, 2023 or until a successor is appointed: Rebecca Melucci (U) Upon a motion by Ald. Gould, seconded by President Pro Tem DeLucia, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to go into Executive Session pursuant to Connecticut General Statute Section 1- 200(6) for the purpose of discussing an application for funding for work qualifying and available under the American Rescue Plan Act when such discussion will involve a review of commercial or financial information given in confidence and not required by stature and potentially discussion of trade secrets with respect to techniques and processes as well as a review of preliminary drafts relative to the same. City Manager John Salomone, Jeff Brining and/or Chris LaRose of Norwich Public Utilities, Kevin Brown of the Norwich Community Development Corporation, and Corporation Counsel Michael E. Driscoll, shall be 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 9:10 pm to 9:53 pm, at which time Mayor Nystrom, stated no votes were taken. Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Singh, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to return to regular session. Upon motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Singh , on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 8:45 pm. City Clerk 27