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JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 The regular meeting of the Council of the City of Norwich was held April 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM in Council Chambers. Present: Mayor Nystrom, President Pro Tem DeLucia, Ald. Singh, Ald. Bettencourt, Ald. Gould, Ald. Hayes and Ald. Nash. City Manager John Salomone, Corporation Counsel Michael Driscoll were also in attendance. Mayor Nystrom presided. Please be advised that meetings of the Norwich City Council can be viewed in their entirety on the City of Norwich website “norwichct.org”. President Pro Tem DeLucia, read the opening prayer and Mayor Nystrom, led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Nystrom called for a moment of silence in memory of Pope Francis who passed away earlier today April 21, 2025. Ald. Gould read a proclamation into the record for Holocaust Remembrance Day. 1 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 2 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 Mayor Nystrom called for Citizen Comment General. William Blake, 169 Corning Rd., stated he has served the city for 44 years and suggested that the city adopted one fire tax for the entire city. He feels with auto aid in place now is the time to make this change. He was also concerned about the pension as there are no cost of living increases in the pension plan. Evan Blum, 385 to 389 N Main St., presented a preliminary plan with posters to develop the Capehart Mill making it a tourist attraction. Douglas Thomson, 387 N Main St., supported the previous speaker’s proposal stating further that that proposal would create about 600 jobs and house a solar panel factory, bars, restaurants and a theater. Making the property a safe and secure area opposed the drug ridden area that it is now. Glen Carberry, 27 Greenwich Ct., dropped off correspondence about the disposition of Dodd Stadium. Lynn Vergalitto, 27 Hedge Ave., spoke with concern about the high taxes as she is approaching retirement age. She is concerned about being able to afford to live without losing her home. Roberta Paro, 246A Yantic St., spoke with gratitude to the Council for their service. She questioned how the budget is going to be resolved. She doesn’t want to see across the board cuts to make it work. Angela Brown, 158 Harland Rd., opposes any tax increases. She feels the younger people will just move out of Norwich for a better life. She also offered her assistance to help work through this as she has a strong business background. Irene Schienberg, 12 Jones Ct., stated that there are 208 new businesses in Norwich so what is the tax base. She also asked what is NCDC’s budget? Victoria Obrosta, 170 Broadway, supports Evan Blum’s proposal. She also feels the taxes. She also questioned how are we going to bring in the younger generation? Pietro “Rocky” Camardella, 79 Lambert Dr., presented a poster of three refrigerated vans that have been purchased by the Board of Education. He wanted to know why these vehicles have been purchased when people are losing their jobs. Rodney Bowie, 62 Roosevelt Ave., stated he has lived in Norwich for 62 years. The taxes are going to drive businesses out. He also pointed out the Capehart mill was watered powered. John Blackburn, 15 Alice St., asked to keep the cost down regarding the budget. He also reminded everyone that there will be a Veteran’s Ceremony at VFW 594 on Saturday the 26th at 1:00 PM open to the public. 3 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 Mayor Nystrom called for the close of citizen comment general. Mayor Nystrom called for the following public hearing on AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-28 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE FEE TO BE CHARGED TO 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. There were no speakers. Mayor Nystrom declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Nystrom called for the following public hearing on AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTIONS 4-2, 4-3 AND 4-5 CONCERNING FINES FOR STATE BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS AND FEES FOR CONSTRUCTION PLAN REVIEW, BUILDING PERMITS, AND DEMOLITION PERMITS. There were no speakers. Mayor Nystrom declared the public hearing closed. Mayor Nystrom called for the following public hearing on AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 8-23 CONCERNING FEES FOR FIRE MARSHAL PLAN REVIEW, PERMITS, AND INSPECTIONS There were no speakers. Mayor Nystrom declared the public hearing closed. Upon a motion of Ald. Hayes, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to waive the reading of the full text and incorporate into the minutes this ordinance being given its second reading and action. Upon a motion of Ald. Hayes, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following ordinance introduced by City Manager Salomone. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-28 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE FEE TO BE CHARGED TO 4 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 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 10.69%, or $7.25, to $75.06 effective July 1, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City of Norwich currently charges commercial haulers $77.00 for each ton of solid waste collected in Norwich and delivered to a SCRRRA facility; and WHEREAS, to keep up with the percentage increase in the SCRRRA tip fee, the City would need to increase its fee to commercial haulers to $85.00 per ton. NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that items c. and d. of 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. 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 [$77.00] $85.00 per ton. d. This charge of [$77.00] $85.00 per ton shall become effective July 1, [2023] 2025. Purpose: To increase the tip fee per ton charged to commercial haulers. Upon a motion of Ald. Singh, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to waive the reading of the full text and incorporate into the minutes this ordinance being given its second reading and action. Upon a motion of Ald. Singh, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following ordinance introduced by City Manager Salomone. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTIONS 4-2, 4-3 AND 4-5 CONCERNING 5 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 FINES FOR STATE BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS AND FEES FOR CONSTRUCTION PLAN REVIEW, BUILDING PERMITS, AND DEMOLITION PERMITS WHEREAS, the City has experienced an increase in staffing, software, and other operating costs to review and administer building permits, demolition permits, and construction plans, and; WHEREAS, the City has not altered the fee structures for building permits and construction plans since 2009 and has not altered the fee structure for demolition permits since 2010, and; WHEREAS, the Norwich Department of Planning and Development has surveyed, reviewed, and considered the fee structures of other similarly sized Connecticut municipalities, and; WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich finds it to be in the best interest of the City of Norwich to amend its fines for state building code violations and fees for construction plan review, building permits, and demolition permits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that, effective for applications received and violations identified on or after July 1, 2025, Sections 4-2, 4-3 and 4-5 be and hereby are replaced in Chapter 4 of the City of Norwich Code of Ordinances as follows: Sec. 4-2. - Penalties for violation of state building code. Remove the current language: [(1)Any person who shall violate a provision of the state building code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of any approved plan or directive of the building official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of the code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. (2)Any person who shall continue any work in or about the building after having been served with a stop order, except such work as he is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe conditions, shall be liable to a fine of not less than $25.00 or more than $500.00. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.] 6 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 Replace with the following language: (1) Any person who shall violate a provision of the state building code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of any approved plan or directive of the building official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of the code shall be fined not more than $250, in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 7- 148(c)(10)(A). Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. (2) Any person who shall continue any work in or about the building after having been served with a stop order, except such work as he is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe conditions, shall be liable to a fine of not less than $25 or more than $250, in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 7-148(c)(10)(A). Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense. (3) This ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 2025. Sec. 4-3. - Construction plan review and other fees. Remove the current language: [(1) There shall be no fee for the initial construction plan review for a single or two-family residential building. The fees for the initial construction plan review shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for all other types of construction. (2) For every subsequent construction plan review there shall be a fee of thirty- five dollars ($35.00) for a single or two-family residential building and a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for all other types of construction. (3) There shall be a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for a legal occupancy analysis. (4) There shall be a twenty dollars ($20.00) fee for an applications for modification of the State Building Code. (5) There shall be a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for applications to the building code board of appeals. (6) There shall be a fee of twenty ($20.00) for the issuance any letters of compliance. (7) Certificates of occupancy fees: The fee for use groups R-2, R-3, R-4, one- family and two-family shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) per separate dwelling or sleeping unit. All other use groups shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per occupancy unit. The fee for temporary installations shall be $25.00. (8) There shall be a thirty-five dollars ($35.00) fee charged for required re- inspections. 7 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 (9) There shall be a thirty-five ($35.00) fee for requested additional or non- permit related inspections. (10) If any inspection must occur at a time other than the city's normal business hours, the fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) per hour with a minimum charge for one (1) hour. (11) All fees established under section 4-3 shall be in addition to all fees, penalties and surcharges which the City of Norwich is required to collect and remit to the State of Connecticut.] Replace with the following language: (1) Construction plan review for all types of construction (both residential and commercial, as defined in the state building code): a. The fee for an initial construction plan review shall be $125 for all types of construction. b. The fee for each subsequent plan review shall be $100 (2) There shall be a fee for a legal occupancy analysis of $70 for existing businesses and $125 for new businesses. (3) There shall be a $30 fee for an application for modification of the State Building Code. (4) There shall be a fee of $200 for an appeal to the building code board of appeals. (5) There shall be a fee of $25 for the issuance of any letters of compliance. (6) Certificates of occupancy fees: a. The fee for use groups R-2, R-3, R-4, one-family and two-family shall be $75 per separate dwelling or sleeping unit. b. The fee for all other use groups shall be $150 per occupancy unit. c. The fee for temporary installations shall be $50. (7) Inspections and re-inspections: a. There shall be a $50 fee charged for required initial inspections b. There shall be a fee of $100 charged for each subsequent, missed or failed required inspection c. There shall be a fee of $100 charged for each non-permit-related inspection d. For any inspections which must occur outside of the City’s normal business hours, there shall be an additional fee of $125 per hour with a minimum charge of three hours. 8 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 (8) All fees established under section 4-3 shall be in addition to all fees, penalties and surcharges which the City of Norwich is required to collect and remit to the State of Connecticut. (9) This ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 2025. Sec. 4-5. - Permit fees—Schedule. Remove the current language: [(1)The fees for building permits for work regulated by the State Building Code are thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per first one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of construction value and seventeen dollars ($17.00) per each additional one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of constructional value, except as follows: (a)Annual maintenance permit fee: $250.00 in addition to the required permit fees. (b)Mobile homes: $750.00 (c)Temporary installations, not exceeding 30 days and including carnivals, circuses and bazaars sponsored by tax-exempt organizations: $50.00 per event. (d)Penalty fee for work performed prior to obtaining proper permits: 100 percent of the usual permit fee in addition to the required permit fees. (2)The fees for the relocation of any building from one location to another shall be computed on the same basis as for new buildings. (3)The fees for permits for the demolition of any structure shall be in accordance with the following schedule: a.Single-family residential building and accessory structures .....50.00 b.Two-family and multifamily structure up to ten (10) units .....100.00 c.Multifamily structure in excess of ten (10) units .....150.00 d.Commercial building up to ten thousand (10,000) square feet .....200.00 e.Commercial building in excess of ten thousand (10,000) square feet .....300.00 (4)The fee to extend an existing permit shall be $35.00. 9 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 (5)All fees and penalties established under Section 4-5 shall be in addition to all fees, penalties and surcharges which the city is required to collect and remit to the State of Connecticut.] Replace with the following language: (1) For building permits for work regulated by the State Building Code, the fees are as follows: a. $40 for the first $1,000 of construction value b. $20 for each additional $1,000 of constructional value (2) Annual maintenance permit fee: $300 in addition to the required permit fees in (1) (3) HUD Manufactured Home (commonly referred to as “Mobile Home”) installation: $900. The fees for other improvements to such manufactured home (including, but not limited to: decks, sunrooms, or sheds) would be calculated under (1) (4) Temporary installations, not exceeding 30 days and including carnivals, circuses and bazaars sponsored by tax-exempt organizations: $100 per event. (5) The fees for the relocation of any building from one location to another shall be computed on the same basis as for new buildings in (1) (6) The fees for permits for the demolition of any structure shall be in accordance with the following schedule: a. Single-family residences i. Single-family home: $200 ii. Accessory structures (such as shed, garage, pool, etc.): $100 b. Two-family and multifamily structure up to 10 units: $300 c. Multifamily structure in excess of ten units: $500 d. Commercial building up to 10,000 square feet: $600 e. Commercial building in excess of 10,000 square feet: $1,000 (7) The fee to extend an existing permit shall be $50. (8) Expedited permit review and inspections - A property owner or their agent may pay an additional non-refundable expedited permit review fee at the time that the permit application is completed. a. The expedited permit review fee shall be calculated as 100% of the standard permit fee with a $100 minimum fee and a $2,500 maximum fee. b. Expedited permit review will take place before the review of non- expedited permits. c. Inspections on expedited inspections will take place before non- expedited permits. 10 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 d. Expedited review does not guarantee permit approval; all projects must comply with the Connecticut State Building Code and all applicable City of Norwich ordinances and regulations. e. Expedited processing is subject to staff availability and workload. (9) All fees and penalties established under Section 4-5 shall be in addition to all fees, penalties and surcharges which the city is required to collect and remit to the State of Connecticut. (10) This ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 2025. Purpose: To amend fines for state building code violations and fees for construction plan review, building permits, and demolition permits. Upon a motion of Ald. Hayes, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to waive the reading of the full text and incorporate into the minutes this ordinance being given its second reading and action. Upon a motion of Ald. Hayes, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following ordinance introduced by City Manager Salomone. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE NORWICH CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 8-23 CONCERNING FEES FOR FIRE MARSHAL PLAN REVIEW, PERMITS, AND INSPECTIONS WHEREAS, the City has experienced an increase in staffing and other operating costs in the Fire Marshal’s Office, and; WHEREAS, the City of Norwich has not assessed fees for the services provided by the Fire Marshal’s Office in connection with inspections, plan review and other activities which are regulated by the City of Norwich Code of Ordinances, the State Fire Safety Code, the State Fire Prevention Code, and the Connecticut General Statutes, and; WHEREAS, the Norwich Fire Department has surveyed, reviewed, and considered the fee structures of other similarly sized Connecticut municipalities, and; WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich finds it to be in the best interest of the City of Norwich to establish a fee structure for the review, inspection, and permitting activities required by the City of Norwich Code of Ordinances, the State Fire Safety Code, the State Fire Prevention Code, and the Connecticut General Statutes with those other similarly-sized Connecticut municipalities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that, effective for applications received and violations identified on or after July 1, 2025, Section 8-23 hereby be added in Chapter 8 of the City of Norwich Code of Ordinances as follows: 11 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 Sec. 8-23. – Fire Marshal Plan Review, Inspection, and Permit Fees. Please note that this section makes parenthetical references to the occupancy classification codes in the State Fire Safety Code, as may be updated and amended from time to time. a) Plan review fees (2) Building plan review fees: a. 1,999 square feet or less: $50 b. 2,000-4,999 square feet: $125 c. 5,000-9,999 square feet: $300 d. 10,000-49,999 square feet.: $500 e. 50,000 square feet or larger: $1,000; subject to discretion of Fire Marshal to require third-party review in item (6) herein (3) Site plan review: $50 (4) Fire alarm plan review fees: a. 4,999 square feet or less: $50 b. 5,000-9,999 square feet: $100 c. 10,000-49,999 square feet.: $200 d. 50,000 square feet or more: $450; subject to discretion of Fire Marshal to require third-party review in item (6) herein (5) Fire sprinkler system plan review fees: a. 4,999 square feet or less: $50 b. 5,000-9,999 square feet: $100 c. 10,000 and 49,999 square feet: $200 d. 50,000 square feet or more: $450; subject to discretion of Fire Marshal to require third-party review in item (6) herein (6) Commercial kitchen hood and duct plan review fees, including final acceptance testing: a. Hood and duct: $100 b. Suppression: $100 (7) Fire Marshal may require third-party review for projects larger than 50,000 square feet. The costs of such third-party review shall be paid by the developer. b) Fire code permit and inspection fees: (1) Liquor permit: a. New: $100 b. Renewal: $50 c. Temporary: $35 (2) Blasting permit: $60 or such higher amount prescribed by CGS Sec 29-349(e) (3) Consumer Fireworks vendor review and inspection: $100 12 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 (4) Apartment inspection (R-2) a. Initial inspection and one re-inspection: No charge b. Each subsequent re-inspection: $100 (5) Hospital and Convalescent facilities (I-2): a. New: $750 b. Renewal: $500 (6) Ambulatory healthcare facilities: a. New: $500 b. Renewal: $300 (7) Assembly facilities (A-1, A-4, A-5): a. New: $250 b. Renewal: $150 (8) Hotels, motels, inns, bed & breakfasts (R-1): a. New: $500 b. Renewal: $300 (9) Congregate living (Certain R-2 & R-3): a. New: $500 b. Renewal: $300 (10) Residential board and care (Certain R & I-1 assisted living and supervision): a. Small: located in residential single occupancy – certificate required: $75 b. Large: located in multi-occupancy building(s)- $150 (11) Day care: $75 (12) Certificate of occupancy: $50 per unit (13) Fairs, carnivals, and special events: $100 (14) Tents/membrane structures over 400 square feet: $100 (15) Underground and above-ground fuel storage tank inspections: a. 275 to 999 gallons: $50 per tank b. 1,000 gallons or larger: $100 per tank (16) For any life safety code inspections which must occur outside of the City’s normal business hours, there shall be an additional fee of $125 per hour with a minimum charge of three hours. (17) Missed appointments: $50 fee for each time an owner or their agent fails to keep an appointment or cancels and an appointment failing to give at least 24 hours’ notice. c) This ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 2025. Purpose: To establish fees for fire marshal plan review, permits, and inspections. 13 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 Upon a motion of Ald. Hayes, seconded by Ald. Gould on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to accept the following petition and communication. City Managers Report 14 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 To: Mayor Nystrom and members of the City Council From: John Salomone, City Manager Subject: City Manager’s Report Date: April 21, 2025 Meetings and Engagements Over the past month, I participated in several key meetings and engagements, including: • Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SECOG) • Connecticut Conference of Municipalities Legislative (CCM) • Weekly and Executive Board meetings of the Norwich Community Development Corporation (NCDC) • NPU-City Coordination meeting • Meetings with City Department Heads and Fire Chiefs • Connecticut Investment Fund (CIF) meeting • Budget press conference • Guest appearance on the Stu Bryer Show Additionally, I was actively involved in union negotiations with: • 911 Emergency Dispatchers • Public Works employees • City Hall employees Marina and Park Revitalization I had the pleasure of attending the groundbreaking ceremony at the Norwich Marina, marking the start of two significant projects: the installation of new fuel tanks and the demolition of Marina Towers. These efforts, funded through grant programs, are part of the city’s ongoing commitment to revitalizing the waterfront. Howard T. Brown Memorial Park has also been awarded two Small Harbor Improvement Project Program (SHIPP) grants totaling $672,000. These funds will support: • Replacement of aging docks • Repairs to the scenic overlook on the Heritage Trail along the Yantic River 15 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 The City’s required contribution under the SHIPP grant program will be 20% of the total project cost. Emergency Preparedness Police Chief Patrick Daly and Fire Chief Sam Wilson represented Norwich at the 2025 Connecticut Emergency Management Symposium, co-sponsored by CCM, Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), and Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) Key topics included cybersecurity strategies and preparations for the upcoming hurricane season. Board of Assessment Appeals Activity Summary: The Board of Assessment Appeals received 48 scheduled appointments for property assessment appeals. Of these, 7 applicants did not attend. Among the 41 cases that proceeded, 3 resulted in assessment changes, 28 were upheld with no change, and 10 properties were referred for further inspection by the Assessor’s Office to verify property condition and/or potential valuation adjustments. Senior Center Tax Assistance The Rose City Senior Center successfully completed 559 tax appointments, delivering a total estimated savings of $167,700 to residents who utilized this valuable service. Attachments I have attached the quarterly reports from City Department Heads and Otis Library for January to March 2025. 16 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 Quarterly Reports 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. Nancy Miclette, 13 South B St., is against resolution #7. She named several events and functions that are held at the stadium that involve the youth. She feels it is the good of Norwich to keep it. Robert Denesha, 107 Whipple Ave., is against resolution #7. He feels the stadium is underutilized and would like to see the city do more to promote it. Ed Muenzner, 130 Case St. is against resolution #7. Agreed with the two previous speakers. He questioned what the sale would do for the tax base compared to what the stadium brings in. Brandon Hyde, 422 Plain Hill Rd., is against resolution #7. The city needs to cash in on what Dodd Stadium provides. Glen Carberry, 27 Greenwich Ct., is against resolution #7. He referred to the comp report from his May 20,2024 Council informational. Rodney Bowie, 62 Roosevelt Ave., is against resolution #7. He feels kids today are not interested in playing sports. He wants something to be done to encourage interest in baseball. Brittany Howard, 42 Donahue Dr., made comments on Public Hearing #2 not relevant to the below resolutions. Beryl Fishbone, 19 Bliss Pl., commented on resolution #7. She stated that the Norwich Golf Course is successful and wonders why the baseball stadium cannot make money. Lynn Vergalitto, 27 Hedge Ave., commented on resolution #7. She suggested that Dodd Stadium has a flea market similar to that of Mansfield Drive In. There being no speakers, Mayor Nystrom declared citizen comment closed Upon a motion of Ald. Hayes, seconded by Ald. Singh, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Ald. Hayes, Ald. Gould and Ald. Bettencourt. BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be reappointed as regular members to the Norwich Golf Course Authority for a term to expire on January 23, 2027 or until a successor is appointed; 17 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 Susan Dutilly (D) David DiBattista (D) Michael E. Driscoll (D) Raymond Lathrop (I) Richard A. Podurgiel (D) Robert Malouf (R) Todd Postler (D) BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be appointed as regular members to the Norwich Golf Course Authority for a term to expire on January 23, 2027 or until a successor is appointed; Robert Aldi (D) Carol Menard (U) Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Hayes, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, Pres Pro Tem DeLucia, and Ald. Gould. WHEREAS, the property owners listed below want to participate in a cost sharing program with the City of Norwich to construct concrete sidewalks along their property; and WHEREAS, the City of Norwich wants to improve sidewalks throughout the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that: granite curbing and concrete sidewalks will be constructed at the following locations where the property owners will pay for an assessment for the cost of the sidewalks and the City of Norwich will pay for the cost of the curbing and miscellaneous items. Name Address Estimate Sharina Cluff 248 Laurel Hill Avenue $4,515.00 18 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 JGRL Properties LLC 314-318 Laurel Hill $14,871.85 Avenue Jonalyn Belliveau 26 Providence Street $8,934.25 Richard Lee Chabotte 24 Pratt Street $8,717.35 Beverly J. Evvard 79 Fifth Street $3,180.00 Thomas Griswold Smith 72 Boswell Avenue $2,014.80 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the cost of this project be funded from the existing capital budget line item for sidewalks, Capital Improvement Fund #3602 and the Sidewalk Fund, #2858, and that a public hearing be set at the first meeting of the City Council in May, 2025. The estimated city’s cost for curbing and miscellaneous construction items is $49,575.41 Upon a motion of Ald. Hayes, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to put the following resolution introduced on the floor. Upon a motion of Pres Pro Tem DeLucia, seconded by Ald. Nash , on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to postpone the following resolution until June 2, 2025, introduced by City Manager Salomone. Relative to the reallocation of funding in the Capital Improvement Fund. 1. WHEREAS, the following projects from the City of Norwich’s Capital Improvement Fund have been completed, will be completed under their original allocations, or will be cancelled or deferred; leaving a total amount to be reallocated of $269,736.70: Objec Projec Department Org Description Amount t t Public Works 36022016 57242 PW Streets Building Improv $ 25,629.94 Finance 36024117 57340 C2405 Replace six large integrated service $ 20,520.83 Police 36024201 57300 C2207 Marine Unit Engines $ 3,888.30 Police 36024201 57300 C2512 Replace shotguns $ 1,054.00 19 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 Norwich Fire 36024202 57200 C2208 Repairs to Showers $ 807.50 Norwich Fire 36024202 57200 C2409 Stove - HQ $ 2,000.00 Norwich Fire 36024202 57200 C2516 Repairs to Greeneville hose tower a $ 6,012.00 Norwich Fire 36024202 57300 C2413 Multi-gas Meter $ 276.00 Norwich Fire 36024202 57320 C2457 NFD chief vehicle hybrid battery $ 184.75 EGP Fire 36024233 57200 C2218 Central Air/ Heat $ 1,382.70 EGP Fire 36024233 57300 C2521 Replace fire gear dryer $ 230.00 EGP Fire 36024233 57300 C2526 Holmatro CCU10 Mini Cutter $ 1.00 Laurel Hill Fire 36024234 57200 C2319 Replace garage door $ 37.16 $ Occum Fire 36024235 57300 C2530 SCBA Cascade System 13,480.40 Taftville Fire 36024236 57300 C2329 Battery operated rescue tools $ 3,000.00 Yantic Fire 36024237 57200 C2235 Exhaust System $ 1,223.00 Yantic Fire 36024237 57300 C2431 David Clark Head sets - hearing pro $ 2,756.00 Yantic Fire 36024237 57300 C2536 Repairs to compressor for SCBAs $ 8,701.32 Public Works 36024303 57300 C2547 Hydraulic Hammer for Excavator $ 435.00 Public Works 36024303 57320 C2538 Heavy Duty Plow Truck $ 53,000.00 Public Works 36024303 57320 C2539 Medium Duty Truck $ 7,400.00 Public Works 36024303 57320 C2540 Pick-up truck $ 2,847.00 Public Works 36024305 57100 C2136 Armstrong Tennis Courts $ 20,888.44 Public Works 36024305 57200 C2337 Replace paint carpet and ceiling $ 15,000.00 Public Works 36024305 57200 C2447 Buckingham Memorial-elevator boards $ 286.95 Public Works 36024417 57200 C2445 Senior Center window replacements a $ 15,000.00 Public Works 36024503 57100 C2052 Lake St basketball courts $ 31,517.00 Public Works 36024503 57100 C2343 Install/ replace water fountains on $ 4,031.00 Public Works 36024503 57100 C2344 Mohegan Road playground sidewalks $ 16,791.41 Public Works 36024503 57100 C2345 Spayne basketball courts improvement $ 11,355.00 Total $269,736.70 and 2. WHEREAS, the following projects from the City of Norwich’s Capital Improvement Fund need funding of $269,736.70: Department Org Object Projec Description Amount t Finance 36024117 57340 C2508 Replace Veeam servers $ 20,520.83 Police 36024201 57300 C2514 Marine Unit sensor replacement $ 4,942.30 Norwich Fire 3602420 57200 C2410 Window frames / structure $ 9,280.25 2 EGP Fire 36024233 57300 C2523 Turnout gear - full sets $ 1,613.70 Laurel Hill Fire 36024234 57300 C2224 Replace Radio Equipment $ 37.16 Occum Fire 36024235 57300 C2551 Gas detection equipment $ 10,000.00 Occum Fire 36024235 57300 C2552 SCBA Bottles $ 3,480.40 Taftville Fire 36024236 57200 C2456 Taftville roof repairs $ 3,000.00 Yantic Fire 36024237 57200 C2430 Remove underground oil tank and con $ 8,701.32 Yantic Fire 36024237 57220 C2233 Pave Main Lot $ 3,979.00 Public Works 3602430 57300 C2549 PW Radio equipment $ 150,000.00 3 Public Works 36024305 57200 C2440 Roof maintenence to numerous City B $ 39,181.74 20 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 Public Works 36024313 57200 C2550 Replace boiler in Fleet Maintenance paint $ 15,000.00 building Total $269,736.70 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the unexpended funds of $269,736.70 from the projects enumerated in (1) be and hereby are appropriated to the projects enumerated in (2). Upon a motion of Ald. Bettencourt, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, Pres Pro Tem DeLucia and Ald. Gould. Relative to the school construction grant application for the renovation to “as new” of the existing Teachers Memorial Middle School or the construction of a new middle school on the site of the existing Teachers Memorial Middle School. WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Norwich approved the $385,000,000 School Construction Program bond ordinance #1820 by referendum on November 8, 2022; and WHEREAS, one of the items authorized by ordinance #1820 is the renovation to “as new” of the existing Teachers Memorial Middle School or the construction of a new middle school on the site of the existing Teachers Memorial Middle School (“Project”); and WHEREAS, the City intends to apply for a School Construction Grant for the Project; and WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut’s Department of Administrative Services Office of Grants Administration requires that the legislative body of the City take the following actions prior to submitting a School Construction Grant Application for the Project: 1. Authorize its Board of Education to apply to the Commissioner of Administrative Services and to accept or reject a grant for the proposed Project, 2. Establish a building committee for the Project, and 3. Authorize at least the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the Norwich Board of Education be and hereby is authorized to apply to the Commissioner of Administrative Services and to accept or reject a grant for the Project; 21 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the School Building Committee established by the Council of the City of Norwich by resolution on January 21, 2020, as updated and amended from time to time, shall serve as the building committee with regard to the Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the City hereby authorizes at least the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the Project. Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Hayes, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, Pres Pro Tem DeLucia and Ald. Gould. Relative to the school construction grant application for the conversion and renovation of the Samuel Huntington School to accommodate central offices, including school administration, transportation and facilities offices, and adult education. WHEREAS, the voters of the City of Norwich approved the $385,000,000 School Construction Program bond ordinance #1820 by referendum on November 8, 2022; and WHEREAS, one of the items authorized by ordinance #1820 is the conversion and renovation of the Samuel Huntington School to accommodate central offices, including school administration, transportation and facilities offices, and adult education, and other costs related thereto (“Project”); and WHEREAS, the City intends to apply for a School Construction Grant for the Project; and WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut’s Department of Administrative Services Office of Grants Administration requires that the legislative body of the City take the following actions prior to submitting a School Construction Grant Application for the Project: 1. Authorize its Board of Education to apply to the Commissioner of Administrative Services and to accept or reject a grant for the proposed Project, 22 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 2. Establish a building committee for the Project, and 3. Authorize at least the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the Norwich Board of Education be and hereby is authorized to apply to the Commissioner of Administrative Services and to accept or reject a grant for the Project; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the School Building Committee established by the Council of the City of Norwich by resolution on January 21, 2020, as updated and amended from time to time, shall serve as the building committee with regard to the Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the City hereby authorizes at least the preparation of schematic drawings and outline specifications for the Project . Upon a motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald. Hayes, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adopt the following resolution introduced by Mayor Nystrom, Pres Pro Tem DeLucia and Ald. Gould. WHEREAS, Singh Balwinder owner of 452 Plain Hill Road, filed a request with the Commission on the City Plan to develop a two (2) lot re-subdivision at 452 Plain Hill Road, assessor’s map 9, block 1, lot 31 in a R-40 zone, which subdivision includes an existing dwelling; and WHEREAS, the Commission on the City Plan of the City of Norwich at its January 28, 2025 meeting voted to approve this application, identified as subdivision no. 438, with certain conditions, including that a preservation agreement be established for the stone walls along all perimeter boundary lines of the subject property and the Stone Wall Preservation Agreement to be approved and accepted by the Council of the City of Norwich prior to the filing of mylars and legal documents; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich has determined that a Stone Wall Preservation Agreement substantially in the form of the document attached hereto as Exhibit A, should be accepted by the Council of the City of Norwich as in the best interest of the City of Norwich. 23 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 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 Stone Wall Preservation Agreement substantially in the same form as the Stone Wall Preservation Agreement attached to this resolution as Exhibit A, provided the same is satisfactory to him and to Deanna Rhodes, Director of Planning and Neighborhood Services. 24 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 25 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 26 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 27 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 28 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 Upon a motion of Ald. Singh, seconded by Ald. Gould, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to postpone the following resolution until May 19, 2025, introduced by Mayor Nystrom, Pres Pro Tem DeLucia and Ald. Gould. WHEREAS, the City of Norwich is the owner of property commonly known as “Dodd Stadium” located at 14 Stott Avenue; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Norwich has determined it to be in the best interest of the City of Norwich to attempt to dispose of this property by a negotiated sale using the services of Colliers d/b/a Dow & Condon, Inc., listing the property at a price recommended to it by Colliers d/b/a Dow & Condon, Inc.. 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 on behalf of the City of Norwich to enter into an individual real estate listing agreement satisfactory to him with Colliers d/b/a Dow & Condon, Inc. offering to sell the property at 14 Stott Avenue at a proposed sale price recommended by Colliers d/b/a Dow & Condon, Inc.; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that, upon receipt of a Purchase and Sales Agreement from a prospective purchaser containing the proposed sales price recommended by Colliers d/b/a Dow & Condon, Inc. and containing such terms and conditions as are satisfactory to City Manager John Salomone, then, City Manager John Salomone shall be and hereby is authorized and directed to notify the Council of the City of Norwich of the proposed Purchase and Sales Agreement, which the Council may then approve by a resolution authorizing City Manager John Salomone to enter into a Purchase and Sales Agreement as presented for the subject property on behalf of the City of Norwich and, upon timely tender of the purchase price subject to standard adjustments, to execute and deliver a deed of conveyance for said property and to execute, receive and deliver such other documents as are necessary to complete the transfer of title in keeping with the terms and conditions of the Purchase and Sales Agreement. Upon a motion of Pres Pro Tem Delucia, seconded by Ald. Nash, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to waive the full reading of the text and schedule a public hearing for May 5, 2025, on the following ordinance introduced by Mayor Nystrom, Pres Pro Tem DeLucia and Ald. Gould. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $2,000,000 FOR THE COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW LONG TERM CONTROL PLAN PROJECT IN THE CITY OF NORWICH, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY SECURED SOLELY BY SEWER REVENUE TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY AND DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES TO ENTER INTO 29 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 GRANT AND LOAN AGREEMENTS AND A JOINT RESOLUTION WITH THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT WITH RESPECT THERETO. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH: Section 1. The sum of $2,000,000 is appropriated for a Combined Sewer Overflow (“SCO”) Long Term Control Plan for costs associated with the development of a revised long term control plan outlining the CSO projects and a schedule of implementation for such projects after the deployment of a flow metering program to better understand the effects of sewer collection system improvements constructed since June 2020, the refinement and recalibration of a sewer collection system model based on recent improvements and new data available since June 2020, and updating an alternatives analysis to identify projects that Norwich Public Utilities can implement toward reducing CSO discharges in the City of Norwich, and such additional improvements as may be accomplished within said appropriation provided herein, and including all administration, advertising, printing, legal, and financing costs as more fully set forth in this Ordinance (hereafter the “Project”) as shall be determined by the City of Norwich Department of Public Utilities (the “Department”). Said appropriation shall be inclusive of State and Federal grants in aid thereof. The Department is authorized to enter into contracts, expend the appropriation and implement the Project herein authorized. Section 2. The estimated useful life of the Project is 5 years. The total estimated cost of the Project is $2,000,000. $2,000,000 of the total Project cost is estimated to be financed by or through the State of Connecticut pursuant to its Clean Water Fund Program (as hereinafter defined) through a subsidized interest loan and grants, if applicable. The Project is a general benefit to the City of Norwich and its general governmental purposes. Section 3. To meet said appropriation: (i) bonds of the City or so much thereof as shall be necessary for such purpose, shall be issued, maturing not later than the twentieth year after their date (or such longer term as may be authorized). Said bonds may be issued in one or more series as determined by the City Manager, the Comptroller - acting on behalf of the City herein - and General Manager of the City of Norwich Department of Public Utilities - acting on behalf of the Department and the Sewer Authority (hereafter the “Sewer Authority”) herein - (the “Issuer Officials”) and the amount of bonds of each series to be issued shall be fixed by the Issuer Officials in the amount necessary to meet the Issuer’s share of the cost of the Project determined after considering the estimated amount of the State and Federal grants-in-aid of the Project, or the actual amount thereof if this be ascertainable, and the anticipated times of the receipt of the proceeds thereof, provided that the total amount of bonds to be issued shall not be less than an amount which will provide funds sufficient with other funds available for such purpose to pay the principal of and the interest on all temporary borrowings in anticipation of the receipt 30 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 of the proceeds of said bonds outstanding at the time of the issuance thereof, and to pay for the administrative, printing and legal costs of issuing the bonds. The bonds shall be in the denomination of $1,000 or a whole multiple thereof, or, be combined with other bonds of the Issuer and such combined issue shall be in the denomination per aggregate maturity of $1,000 or a whole multiple thereof, be issued in bearer form or in fully registered form, be executed in the name and on behalf of the City by the facsimile or manual signatures of the Issuer Officials bear the City seal or a facsimile thereof, be certified by a bank or trust company designated by the Issuer Officials, which bank or trust company may be designated the registrar and transfer agent, be payable at a bank or trust company designated by the Issuer Officials and be approved as to their legality by Bond Counsel. They shall bear such rate or rates of interest as shall be determined by the Issuer Officials. The issuance of such bonds in one or more series, the aggregate principal amount of bonds to be issued, the annual installments of principal, redemption provisions, if any, the date, time of issue and sale and other terms, details and particulars of such bonds shall be determined by the Issuer Officials, in accordance with the Joint Resolution. In the case of Parity Indebtedness as defined in the Joint Resolution between the City of Norwich and the Sewer Authority (as hereinafter defined as the “Joint Resolution”), the Issuer Officials, shall also determine the revenues and property to be pledged for payment of such Parity Indebtedness; or (ii) temporary notes of the City may be issued in one or more series pursuant to Sections 7-264 and 7-264a of the General Statutes of Connecticut, as amended. The amount of such notes to be issued, if any, shall be determined by the Issuer Officials, and they are hereby authorized to determine the date, maturity, interest rate, form and other details and particulars of such notes, and to sell, execute and deliver the same; or (iii) sewer assessment notes of the City may be issued in one or more series pursuant to Section 7-269a of the General Statutes of Connecticut, as amended. The amount of such notes to be issued, if any, shall be determined by a majority of the Issuer Officials, and they are hereby authorized to determine the date, maturity, interest rate, form and other details and particulars of such notes, and to sell, execute and deliver the same; or (iv) interim funding obligations and project loan obligations or any other obligations of the City (hereinafter “Clean Water Fund Obligations”) evidencing an obligation to repay any portion of the costs of the Project determined by the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Public Health or other department as applicable to be eligible for funding under Section 22a-475 et seq. of the Connecticut General Statutes, as the same may be amended from time to time (the “Clean Water Fund Program”). The General Manager of the Department is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City and the Sewer Authority, to enter into any 31 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 other agreements, instruments, documents and certificates for the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Ordinance. The General Manager of the Department is hereby authorized, on behalf of the City and the Sewer Authority, to apply for and accept any and all Federal and State grants for the Project, to expend said funds in accordance with the terms hereof, and in connection therewith to contract in the name of the Department with engineers, contractors and others. The City may issue Clean Water Fund Obligations in one or more series and in such denominations as the Issuer Officials shall determine, provided that the total of all such Clean Water Fund Obligations, bonds and notes issued and appropriation expended pursuant to this ordinance shall not exceed $2,000,000. The Issuer Officials are hereby authorized to determine the amount, date, maturity, interest rate, form and other details and particulars of such interim funding obligations and project loan obligations, subject to the provisions of the Clean Water Fund Program, and to execute and deliver the same. Clean Water Fund Obligations shall be secured solely from a pledge of sewer system revenues; or (v) promissory notes, bonds or other obligations made payable to the United States of America to meet any portion of the costs of the Project determined by the federal government, including acting through the Rural Utility Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) or other federal program or agency, to be eligible for loan and/or grant monies; or (vi) any combination of bonds, temporary notes, notes, or obligations as set forth in the preceding subsections may be issued, provided that the total, aggregate principal amount thereof outstanding, and including the amount of grant funding obtained pursuant to a Project Grant and Project Loan Agreement, at any time shall not exceed $2,000,000. Section 4. (i) Bonds, temporary notes, or sewer assessment notes, Clean Water Fund Obligations and federal obligations all as set forth in section 3 are hereafter referred to as “Bonds.” The Bonds shall be sewer revenue bonds of the City, the payment of principal and interest on which shall be secured solely by revenues derived from the operation of the sewer system, including use charges, connection charges, benefit assessments or any combination thereof, investment income derived there from, or other property of the sewerage system or revenue derived from the operation of the sewer system in accordance with the Joint Resolution. Each of the Bonds shall recite to the effect that every requirement of law relating to its issue has been duly complied with, that such Bond is within every debt and other limit prescribed by law, that such Bond does not constitute a general obligation of the City for which its full faith and credit is pledged, and that such Bond 32 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 is payable solely from revenues, assessments, charges or property of the sewer system specifically pledged therefore. (ii) The bonds authorized to be issued by section 3 shall be, issued and secured pursuant to the Joint Resolution approved by the City Council on November 21, 1994, and the Sewer Authority on November 22, 1994, as amended, and as supplemented by various supplemental Resolutions adopted pursuant to the Joint Resolution, and which is hereby ratified, confirmed and approved in its entirety, including without limitation, the rate and revenue covenants therein. The Sewer Authority irrevocably agrees to comply with the provisions of the Joint Resolution, including Supplemental Resolutions, including but not limited to: to set, establish and collect and maintain rates and revenue as necessary to continually comply with the terms, conditions and covenants of the General Resolution. The City irrevocably agrees to comply with the provisions of the General Resolution. In order to implement the provisions of the Joint Resolution the City and the Sewer Authority may enter into an indenture of trust with a bank and trust company which indenture may contain provisions customarily included in revenue bond financings, including provisions of a similar nature to those in the Joint Resolution and which are necessary, convenient or advisable in connection with the issuance of the Bonds and their marketability. The Issuer Officials are hereby authorized to execute and deliver on behalf of the City and the Sewer Authority an indenture in such final form and containing such terms and conditions as they shall approve, and their signatures on any such indenture shall be conclusive evidence of their approval as authorized hereby. (iii) The Issuer Officials on behalf of the City and the Sewer Authority are authorized to agree to additional terms and to delete or change existing terms and otherwise amend the form of Joint Resolution in order to obtain State or Federal funding, provide better security for the bonds, correct any matter, cure any ambiguity or defect or otherwise benefit the Issuer in their judgment. Such additional or different terms may include restrictions on the use of sewer funds or fund balance or sewer operations, coverage ratios, additional or changed reserve requirements, identification and pledge of revenues securing the Bonds, providing for the form of the Bonds, conditions precedent to the issuance of Bonds and additional Bonds, the establishment and maintenance of funds and the use and disposition there from, including but not limited to accounts for the payment of debt service, the payment of operating expenses, debt service reserve and other reserve accounts, providing for the issuance of subordinated indebtedness, defining an event of default and providing for the allocation of revenues in such event, credit enhancement, providing for a pledge and allocation of sewer revenues to pay for obligations issued by third parties, and provisions of a similar and different nature to those in the Joint Resolution and which are necessary, convenient or advisable in connection with the issuance of the Bonds and their marketability, and to obtain the benefits of any State or 33 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 Federal grant or low interest loan program, including but not limited to the Clean Water Fund and Federal Department of Agriculture Programs. The Issuer Officials are hereby authorized, in addition to the General Resolution, to execute and deliver on behalf of the Issuer and the Sewer Authority an indenture of trust in such final form and containing such terms and conditions as they shall approve, and their signatures on any such indenture shall be conclusive evidence of their approval as authorized hereby. Section 5. The issue of the Bonds aforesaid and of all other bonds or notes of the City heretofore authorized but not yet issued, as of the effective date of this Ordinance, would not cause the indebtedness of the City to exceed any debt limit calculated in accordance with law. Section 6. Said Bonds shall be sold by the Issuer Officials in a competitive offering or by negotiation, in their discretion. If sold in a competitive offering, the Bonds shall be sold upon sealed proposals at not less than par and accrued interest on the basis of the lowest not or true interest cost to the City. If the Bonds are sold by negotiation, the Issuer Officials, are authorized to execute a purchase agreement on behalf of the City and Sewer Authority containing such terms and conditions as they deem appropriate and not inconsistent with this Ordinance. Section 7. Resolution of Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Borrowings. The City of Norwich (the “Issuer”) hereby expresses its official intent pursuant to section 1.150-2 of the Federal Income Tax Regulations, Title 26 (the “Regulations”), to reimburse expenditures paid sixty days prior to and after the date of passage of this Resolution in the maximum amount and for the capital project defined in Section 1 with the proceeds of bonds, notes, or other obligations (“Bonds”) authorized to be issued by the Issuer. The Bonds shall be issued to reimburse such expenditures not later than 18 months after the later of the date of the expenditure or the substantial completion of the project, or such later date the Regulations may authorize. The Issuer hereby certifies that the intention to reimburse as expressed herein is based upon its reasonable expectations as of this date. The Comptroller, and General Manager of the City of Norwich Department of Public Utilities or their designee is authorized to pay project expenses in accordance herewith pending the issuance of reimbursement bonds, and to amend this declaration. Section 8. It is hereby found and determined that it is in the public interest to issue all, or a portion of, the Bonds, Notes or other obligations of the City authorized to be issued herein as qualified private activity bonds, or with interest that is includable in gross income of the holders thereof for purposes of federal income taxation. The Issuer Officials are hereby authorized to issue and utilize without further approval any financing alternative currently or hereafter available to municipal government pursuant to law. 34 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 Section 9. This Ordinance shall be effective upon adoption by the City Council and its approval by the Sewer Authority. Upon a motion of Pres Pro Tem DeLucia, seconded by Ald. Nash, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to waive the full reading of the text and schedule a public hearing for May 19, 2025, on the following ordinance introduced by Mayor Nystrom, Pres Pro Tem DeLucia and Ald. Gould. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP PROPERTY AT FORMERLY KNOWN AS 253 LAWLER LANE FROM R-80 TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD). BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, ACTING AS THE ZONING AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY OF NORWICH, UPON THE APPLICATION OF THE NORWICH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, THAT; 1. The zoning map of the City of Norwich be and the same is hereby amended so that a tract or parcel of land identified as Map 024 Block 009 Lot 001 and being a tract or parcel of land located on Lawler Lane and situated approximately 270 linear feet from the intersection of Scotland Road and Lawler Lane, formerly known as 253 Lawler Lane as showing on a certain map entitled “ Zoning Location Survey, Zoning Map Amendment – R-80 to Planned Development District (PDD) Prepared for The Norwich Community Development Corporation, portion of 432 Canterbury Turnpike – Norwich, Connecticut, Scale 1” = 80’, April 2025, Boundaries, LLC”, to be recorded with the City of Norwich. The property on the above stated map to reflect the zone change from R-80 to PDD. Said parcel of land being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a drill hole located 42.09’; from an iron pipe at the northwesterly corner of land n/f Norwich Community Development Corporation on the northerly line of Lawler Lane; thence northerly167.52’ bounded westerly by land n/f Richard Harrison to a rebar; thence westerly 27.33’ bounded northerly by Portion of Lot 8 as shown on said map to a point; thence northerly 125.00’ bounded westerly along land n/f Rachel P. Neault to an iron pipe; thence easterly 191.30’ bounded northerly by land n/f Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to a monument; thence northerly 394.67’ bounded westerly by land n/f Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to an iron pin; thence easterly 207.17’ bounded northerly along land n/f Frederick W. Parker & Sherri L. Parker to an iron pin; thence continuing easterly bounded northerly along land n/f Norwich Community Development Corporation 78.86 +/-‘ to a point; thence proceeding southerly 633.99’ bounded easterly along land n/f/ Norwich Community Development Corporation to a point; thence proceeding westerly 422.95’ bounded southerly along 35 JOURNAL OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH April 21, 2025 lands n/f Norwich Community Development to a drill hole and the point and place of beginning. Upon motion of Ald. Gould, seconded by Ald.Nash, on a roll call vote it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:04 pm. City Clerk 36