City Council

AGENDA – MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH Council Chambers, 100 Broadway, Norwich, CT July 20, 2026 7:00 PM The meeting will be televised on the Public Access Channel and posted on the city website, www.norwichct.gov, in real time. PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PETITION AND COMMUNICATION 1. Digital Surveillance (due to the size of the communication please click on the link to access this information). Copies of said communication are on file open to public inspection at the office of the City Clerk, 100 Broadway, Room 215, Norwich, CT. 2. Various recently issued proclamations. PUBLIC HEARING 1. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SAFETY DEVICES SECOND READING AND ACTION ON THE ABOVE ORDINANCE PREVIOUSLY PRESENTED CITY MANAGER’S REPORT CITIZENS COMMENT ON RESOLUTIONS (on agenda items only) NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS 1. Relative to the reappointment of a regular member to the Harbor Management Commission. 2. Relative to the reappointment of a regular member to the Commission on the City Plan. 3. Relative to the reappointment of a regular member to the Ice Arena Authority. 4. Relative to authorizing City Manager John Salomone to tender of an Easement Agreement by NCDC of the Resubdivision Plan for the Occum Industrial Center.  5. Relative to authorizing City Manager John Salomone to tender of easements, deed and releases by NCDC for the Occum Industrial Center. 6. Relative to upon the passage of the City of Norwich Police Headquarters Ordinance by the City Council that the Public Safety Committee, the City Manager and relevant City employees continue to collaborate in support of public awareness for referendum. NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE 1. AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $55,000,000 FOR THE CITY OF NORWICH POLICE HEADQUARTERS FACILITY PROJECT LOCATED AT 300 MAIN STREET (DOWNTOWN) AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $55,000,000 BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE CITIZEN COMMENT GENERAL (30 Minutes) City Clerk PETITION AND COMMUNICATION #2  PUBLIC HEARING #1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF AUTOMATED TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT SAFETY DEVICES NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH that the following ordinance authorizing the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices be and hereby is adopted to be codified in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Norwich as Chapter 20 Article IV. Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices, Sections 20-31 through 20-43. Sec. 20-31. Use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices. Pursuant to the authority granted in Public Act 23-116, Section 11, of the 2023 Session of the Connecticut General Assembly (the “Public Act”) as may be amended from time to time, the City of Norwich (the “City”) hereby authorizes the use of automated traffic enforcement safety devices at locations within school zones, pedestrian safety zones, and other places within the boundaries of the City, provided that the locations of such devices are identified in a plan submitted to and approved by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, together with any other requirements of the Public Act (the “ATESD Program”). The ATESD Program shall be implemented, administered, and overseen by the City’s Police Department. Sec. 20-32. Definitions. The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this ordinance, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Automated traffic enforcement safety device (“ATESD”) means a device designed to detect and collect evidence of alleged traffic violations by recording images that capture the number plate, date, time, and location of a motor vehicle that (i) exceeds the posted speed limit by ten (10) or more miles per hour, or (ii) fails to stop such vehicle when facing a steady red signal on a traffic control signal. Automated traffic enforcement safety device operator (“ATESD Operator”) means a person who is trained and certified to operate an automated traffic enforcement safety device. "Driver," “motor vehicle,” "number plate," and "owner" have the same meanings as provided in C.G.S § 14-1 of the general statutes. Pedestrian safety zone means an area designated by the Office of State Traffic Administration or the traffic authority of the City pursuant to C.G.S. § 14-307a. Personally identifiable information means information obtained, created or maintained by the City or a vendor as part of the ATESD Program that identifies or describes an owner and includes, but is not be limited to, the owner’s name, address, social security number, telephone number, email address, number plate, photograph, bank account information, credit card number, debit card number, or the date, time, location, or direction of travel on a highway.  School zone means an area designated by the Office of State Traffic Administration or the traffic authority of the City pursuant to C.G.S. § 14-212b. Traffic authority, traffic control sign, and traffic control signal shall all have the same meanings as provided in C.G.S. § 14-297. Vendor means a person or entity that (i) provides services to the City under this ordinance and the ATESD Program; (ii) operates, maintains, leases, or licenses an ATESD; or (iii) is authorized to review and assemble the recorded images captured by an ATESD and forward such recorded images to the City. Sec. 20-33. Contractual Services. The City may enter into agreements for contractual services including vendors for the design, installation, operation, or maintenance, or any combination thereof, of ATESDs. If a vendor designs, installs, operates, or maintains an automated traffic enforcement safety device, the vendor’s fees may not be contingent on the number of citations issued or fines paid pursuant to this ordinance. Sec. 20-34. Operation of automated traffic enforcement safety device. All ATESDs shall be operated by an automated traffic enforcement safety device operator. Sec. 20-35. Violation. A. An owner of a motor vehicle commits a violation of this ordinance if the person operating the motor vehicle: 1. Exceeds the posted speed limit by ten (10) or more miles per hour and such operation is detected by an ATESD; or 2. Fails to stop such motor vehicle when facing a steady red signal on a traffic control signal and such failure is detected by an ATESD. B. ATESD shall be used solely for identifying violations of this ordinance. C. For the first thirty (30) days after a location is equipped with an operational ATESD, the owner of a motor vehicle that allegedly violates this ordinance that is detected by such device shall receive a written warning instead of a citation. Sec. 20-36. Penalty for violation. A. Whenever an ATESD detects and produces recorded images of a motor vehicle allegedly committing a violation of this ordinance, a sworn member or employee of the City’s Police Department, (the “ATESD Official”) shall review and approve the recorded images provided by such device. If, after such review, the ATESD Official determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a violation occurred, the City may issue by first  class mail a citation to the owner of such motor vehicle pursuant to Section 11, subsection (i) of the Public Act. B. A citation under this ordinance shall include the following: 1. The name and address of the owner of the motor vehicle; 2. The number plate of the motor vehicle; 3. The violation charged; 4. The location of the automated traffic enforcement safety device and the date and time of the violation; 5. A copy of or information on how to view, through electronic means, the recorded images that captured the alleged violation; 6. A statement or electronically generated affirmation by the sworn member or employee who viewed the recorded images and determined that a violation occurred; 7. Verification that the automated traffic enforcement safety device was operating correctly at the time of the alleged violation and the date of the most recent calibration check performed pursuant to the Public Act; 8. The amount of the fine imposed and how to pay such fine; and 9. The right to contest the violation and request a hearing pursuant to C.G.S. § 7- 152c. C. In the case of an alleged violation involving a motor vehicle registered in Connecticut, the citation shall be sent by first class mail not later than thirty (30) days after the identity of the owner is determined and shall be mailed to the address of the owner that is in the records of the Department of Motor Vehicles. In the case of an alleged violation involving a motor vehicle registered in another jurisdiction, the citation shall be sent by first class mail not later than thirty (30) days after the identity of the owner is determined and shall be mailed to the address of the owner that is in the records of the official in the other jurisdiction issuing such registration. D. A citation shall be invalid unless mailed to an owner not later than sixty (60) days after the alleged violation. Sec. 20-37. Fine for violation. A. The City shall impose a fine against the owner of a motor vehicle who commits a violation of this ordinance.  B. The fine for a first violation of this ordinance shall not be more than fifty dollars ($50.00). The fine for each subsequent violation of this ordinance shall not be more than seventy- five dollars ($75.00). These fines shall be imposed against the owner of the motor vehicle committing a violation of this ordinance. C. Payment of a fine and any associated fees may be made by electronic means. D. A reasonable fee, not to exceed fifteen dollars ($15.00), may be imposed for the costs associated with the electronic processing of the payment of a fine. E. Any funds received by the City from fines imposed pursuant to this ordinance shall be used for the purposes of improving transportation mobility, investing in transportation infrastructure improvements, traffic safety or paying the costs associated with the ATESD Program within the City. Sec. 20-38. Appeal. A. Any person who is aggrieved because of the imposition of a fine under this article may appeal to the Chief of Police or his/her designee in writing, within 10 days of the imposition of such fine. Any person requesting a hearing shall be given written notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing. Such hearing shall not be held less than 15 days nor more than 30 days from the date of the mailing of the notice. B. A person wishing to contest a notice of violation shall appear at the hearing and shall have the right to present evidence. A hearing officer appointed by the City Manager shall conduct a hearing and follow the procedures set forth in C.G.S. § 7-152c, as amended from time to time. The rules regarding the admissibility of evidence shall not be strictly applied, but all testimony shall be given under oath or affirmation. The hearing officer shall announce his or her decision at the end of the hearing. C. If the individual filing the appeal fails to appear at the hearing, the hearing officer may enter an assessment by default against said individual upon a finding of proper notice and liability under the applicable statutes or ordinances. D. If the hearing officer finds the appealing party liable for the violation and said person does not pay the fine, the City shall take steps allowable under C.G.S. 7-152c(f), which may be amended from time to time, or shall take any other action to recover the assessment and fees, which is permissible under state or federal law. E. Hearings will be at the Norwich Police Department. Sec. 20-39. Defenses. The defenses available to the owner of a motor vehicle that is alleged to have committed a violation of this ordinance shall include, but are not limited to, any one or more of the following: A. The operator was driving an emergency vehicle in accordance with the applicable  provisions of C.G.S. § 14-283. B. The traffic control signal was inoperative, which is observable on the recorded images. C. The violation was necessary for the operator to comply with an order or direction from a law enforcement officer, which is observable on the recorded images. D. The violation was necessary to allow the passage of an authorized emergency vehicle, which is observable on the recorded images. E. The violation took place during a period of time in which the motor vehicle had been reported as being stolen to a law enforcement unit, as defined in C.G.S. § 7-294a, and had not yet been recovered prior to the time of the violation. F. The ATESD was not in compliance with the annual calibration check required pursuant to the applicable provisions of subsection (h) of Section 11 of Public Act 23-116. Sec. 20-40. Disclosure of personally identifiable information. A. No personally identifiable information shall be disclosed by the City or a vendor to any person or entity, including any law enforcement unit, except where the disclosure is made in connection with the charging, collection, and enforcement of the fines imposed pursuant to this ordinance. B. No personally identifiable information shall be stored or retained by the City or a vendor unless such information is necessary for the charging, collection, and enforcement of the fines imposed pursuant to this ordinance. C. The City or a vendor shall destroy all personally identifiable information and other data that specifically identifies a motor vehicle and relates to a violation of this ordinance not later than thirty (30) days after any fine is collected or the resolution of a hearing conducted for the alleged commission of such violation, whichever is later. D. Any information and other data gathered from automated traffic enforcement safety devices shall be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, as defined in C.G.S. § 1-200, except that no personally identifiable information may be disclosed. Sec. 20-41. Reporting. In addition to the reporting requirements set forth in Section 13 of Public Act 23- 116, the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Department shall, on a biannual basis, provide the ATESD Working Group as designated by the City with a written report that gauges the effectiveness of the ATESD Program. Sec. 20-42. The Public Act. To the extent of applicability, any provisions of Public Act 23-116 that are necessary to  further and/or effectuate this ordinance are hereby incorporated and adopted into, herein. § 20-43. This ordinance shall take effect ten days (10) days after adoption and publication, as provided by law and sec. 9 of Chapter V of the Charter of the City of Norwich. Mayor Swarnjit Singh President Pro Tem Joseph A. DeLucia Alderman William Nash  NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION #1 WHEREAS, the City Manager John L. Salomone has reappointed with Councils approval as regular member to the Harbor Management Commission for a term to expire on 12/7/27 or until a successor is appointed; Mark Sicuso (D) NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Norwich hereby acknowledges the appointments of the above named to the Harbor Management Commission. City Manager John L. Salomone  NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION #2 BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be reappointed as a regular member to the Commission on the City Plan with a term set to expire on February 28, 2028, or until a successor is appointed: Kathy Warzecha (D) Alderwoman Shiela Hayes Alderman Zato Kadambaya Alderman Bill Nash  NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION #3 BE IT RESOLVED that the below named be reappointed as a regular member to the Ice Arena Authority with a term set to expire on April 1, 2027, or until a successor is appointed: Mark Sicuso (D) Alderwoman Shiela Hayes Alderman Zato Kadambaya Alderman Bill Nash  NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION #4 WHEREAS, the Commission on the City Plan on, January 25, 2024, approved an application for subdivision by The Norwich Community Development Corporation (“NCDC”) of property known as 145 Taftville-Occum Road, 432 Canterbury Turnpike & 180 Lawler Lane, and shown on a subdivision plan entitled: “Property Survey, Subdivision Plan, Prepared for Occum Industrial Center, 180 Lawler Lane, 432 Canterbury Turnpike & 145 Taftville-Occum Road – Norwich, Connecticut, Scale 1” = 100’ September, 2023, Revisions 10/19/2023, 11/10/2023 and 2/27/2024, Boundaries, LLC; and WHEREAS, on January 25, 2024, the Commission on the City Plan did issue a letter approving the subdivision with certain conditions, including: a. NCDC convey utility easements for sewer, water and electric to the City of Norwich, acting through the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners of the City of Norwich, as shown on Pages C-209 (Easement Area Map), and Sheets C-501 – C-505 (Easement Area Map); and WHEREAS, on September 3, 2024, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing City Manager, John Salomone, to accept the Easement Agreements and record them on the Norwich Land Records; and WHEREAS, the Easement Agreement was recorded on the Norwich Land Records; and WHEREAS, by act of the Commission on the City Plan on November 18, 2025, the Commission on the City Plan did approve an application for resubdivision by The Norwich Community Development Corporation (“NCDC”) of property known as 145 Taftville-Occum Road, 432 Canterbury Turnpike & 180 Lawler Lane, and shown on a resubdivision plan entitled: “Proposed Resubdivision for Norwich Community Development Corporation, Occum Industrial Center, 180 Lawler Lane, 432 Canterbury Turnpike & 145 Taftville-Occum Road – Norwich, Connecticut, Scale 1” = 300’ October, 2025, Boundaries, LLC, Sheet C-201, et. seq.; and WHEREAS, on November 20, 2025, the Commission on the City Plan did issue a letter approving the resubdivision with certain conditions, including: a. Release and discharge of utility easements shown on Sheets C-201, C-202, C-203, C-204 and C- 205 of the Resubdivision Plan and designated “to be released by the City of Norwich”; and b. NCDC convey utility easements for sewer, water and electric to the City of Norwich, acting through the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners of the City of Norwich, as shown on Pages C-207 (Easement Area Map); and WHEREAS, NCDC has tendered an Easement Agreement of the proposed Easement Area to the City of Norwich as shown on the pages of the Resubdivision Plan; and WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has reviewed and approved the same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the tender of an Easement Agreement by NCDC to the City of Norwich be accepted and City Manager John Salomone be and herby is authorized and directed to cause the Easement Agreement described herein, if acceptable to him and the Corporation Counsel to be recorded on the Norwich Land Records. Mayor Swarnjit Singh President Pro Tem Joseph A. DeLucia Alderman William Nash  NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION #5 WHEREAS, the Commission on the City Plan on January 25, 2024, approved an application for subdivision by The Norwich Community Development Corporation (“NCDC”) of property known as 145 Taftville-Occum Road, 432 Canterbury Turnpike & 180 Lawler Lane, and shown on a subdivision plan entitled: “Property Survey, Subdivision Plan, Prepared for Occum Industrial Center, 180 Lawler Lane, 432 Canterbury Turnpike & 145 Taftville-Occum Road – Norwich, Connecticut, Scale 1” = 100’ September, 2023, Revisions 10/19/2023, 11/10/2023 and 2/27/2024, Boundaries, LLC; and WHEREAS, on January 25, 2024, the Commission on the City Plan did issue a letter approving the subdivision with certain conditions, including: a. NCDC convey certain property shown as “Open Space, 25.05 Acres, to be conveyed to the City of Norwich or Conservation Land Trust”), on Pages Sheets C-207 and C-208 of said Subdivision Plan. b. NCDC convey a certain Conservation Easement to the City of Norwich and shown as “Proposed Conservation Easement” on Sheet C-203 of said Subdivision Plan”. c. NCDC convey certain drainage easements each shown as “Proposed Drainage Easement in favor of the City of Norwich”, and each bearing a drainage easement number, on Sheets C-209 – C-211 on the Subdivision Plan; and WHEREAS, on September 3, 2024, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing City Manager, John Salomone, to accept the Easements and Deed and record them on the Norwich Land Records; and WHEREAS, the Deed of proposed Open Space, Conservation Easement and Drainage Easement were recorded on the Norwich Land Records; and WHEREAS, by act of the Commission on the City Plan on November 18, 2025, the Commission on the City Plan did approve an application for resubdivision by The Norwich Community Development Corporation (“NCDC”) of property known as 145 Taftville-Occum Road, 432 Canterbury Turnpike & 180 Lawler Lane, and shown on a resubdivision plan entitled: “Proposed Resubdivision for Norwich Community Development Corporation, Occum Industrial Center, 180 Lawler Lane, 432 Canterbury Turnpike & 145 Taftville-Occum Road – Norwich, Connecticut, Scale 1” = 300’ October, 2025, Boundaries, LLC, Sheet C-201, et. seq.; and WHEREAS, on November 20, 2025, the Commission on the City Plan did issue a letter approving the resubdivision with certain conditions, including: a. All transfers of open space, and the acceptance of all easements to the City will require action of the City Council; and b. NCDC convey a certain Conservation Easement to the City of Norwich as shown on the Resubdivision plan; and c. That the City of Norwich release such easements as shown on the Resubdivision plan; and d. NCDC convey certain drainage easements each shown as “Proposed Drainage Easement in favor of the City of Norwich on the Resubdivision Plan; and: WHEREAS, NCDC has tendered deeds of proposed Open Space, the Conservation Easement and the Drainage Easements to the City of Norwich, together with proposed releases; and WHEREAS, the Commission on the City Plan has reviewed the proposed deed, conservation easement and drainage easement, together with proposed releases, and recommend approval of the same. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the tender of easements, deed and releases by NCDC to the City of Norwich be accepted and City Manager John Salomone be and hereby is authorized and directed to cause the deed, easements and releases described herein, if acceptable to him and the Corporation Counsel, to be recorded on the Norwich Land Records. Mayor Swarnjit Singh President Pro Tem Joseph A. DeLucia Alderman William Nash  NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION #6 WHEREAS, the City of Norwich is currently undertaking the Norwich Police Headquarters Facility Project to address critical space, security, and structural deficiencies at the existing Thames Street facility; and WHEREAS, ensuring transparency, fostering robust community engagement, and providing accurate information regarding the renovation, financing, and downtown transition are vital to the public interest; and WHEREAS, the Public Safety Committee is uniquely positioned to guide this community-focused initiative alongside administrative staff and executive leadership. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that the Public Safety Committee is hereby appointed as the coordinator for the Norwich Police Headquarters Facility Project, to work collaboratively with the City Manager, police administration, and appropriate City employees to plan, schedule, and execute public informational sessions regarding the project's scope, design, and public benefits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH, that, if the ordinance appropriating $55,000,000.00 for the City of Norwich Police Headquarters passes City Council and is referred to referendum, the Public Safety Committee shall continue to collaborate with the City Manager and relevant City employees to support public awareness and understanding by gathering, organizing, and sharing accurate, current information, project timelines, and related resources with the general public. Mayor Swarnjit Singh President Pro Tem Joseph A. DeLucia Alderman William Nash  NEW BUSINESS ORDINANCE #1 AN ORDINANCE APPROPRIATING $55,000,000 FOR THE CITY OF NORWICH POLICE HEADQUARTERS FACILITY PROJECT LOCATED AT 300 MAIN STREET (DOWNTOWN) AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF $55,000,000 BONDS OF THE CITY TO MEET SAID APPROPRIATION AND PENDING THE ISSUANCE THEREOF THE MAKING OF TEMPORARY BORROWINGS FOR SUCH PURPOSE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWICH: Section 1. The sum of $55,000,000 is appropriated for the planning, acquisition and construction of a new City of Norwich (the “City”) Police Headquarters Facility located at 300 Main Street (Downtown) in the City (the “Project”). The Project is anticipated to include, but not be limited to, a community room, training classrooms, emergency operations center, main desk, dispatch center, areas for the public, lockers, prisoner and processing and detention, evidence processing, forensic lab, administration, conferences, sally port, armory, computer and technology areas, parking, electric vehicle charging stations, and including equipment, furniture and fixtures, computer equipment, property acquisition, demolition, warranty, insurance, testing, administrative, advertising, printing, legal, financing costs, surveying, environmental remediation, consultants and services related to or appropriate to accomplish the foregoing, or for so much thereof or such additional improvements as may be accomplished within said appropriation. Said appropriation shall be inclusive of all state and federal assistance and any other revenues that are applied to the Project. Section 2. The total estimated cost of the Project is $55,000,000. A portion of the cost of the Project is anticipated to be paid from federal, state, and other sources of financial assistance, and any remaining Project costs are expected to be paid from the proposed bond financing. The estimated useful life of the Project is expected to be not less than thirty (30) years. The Project is a general benefit to the City and its general governmental purposes. Section 3. To meet said appropriation $55,000,000 bonds of the City, or so much thereof as may be necessary for said purpose, may be issued, maturing not later than the thirtieth (30th) year after their date, or such later date as may be allowed by law. Said bonds may be issued in one or more series as shall be determined by the City Manager and the Comptroller, and the amount of bonds of each series to be issued shall be fixed by the City Manager and the Comptroller, 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 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, be issued in bearer form or in fully registered form, be executed in the name and on behalf of the City by the manual or facsimile signatures of the City Manager and the Comptroller, bear the City seal or a facsimile thereof, be certified by a bank or trust company designated by the City Manager and the Comptroller, which bank or trust company may be designated the registrar and transfer agent, be payable at a bank or trust company designated by the City Manager and the Comptroller, and be approved as to their legality by Pullman & Comley, LLC, Bond Counsel. They shall bear such rate or rates of interest as shall be determined by the City Manager and the Comptroller. The bonds shall be general obligations of the City and each of the bonds shall recite 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 the full faith and credit of the City are pledged to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon and shall be paid from property taxation to the extent not paid from other funds available for the payment thereof. The aggregate principal amount of the bonds, 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 City Manager and the Comptroller in accordance with the requirements of the General Statutes of Connecticut, as amended (the “Statutes”). In connection with the issuance of any bonds or notes authorized herein, the City may exercise any power delegated to municipalities pursuant to Section 7-370b of the Statutes, including the authority to enter into agreements managing interest rate risk. The City Manager and Comptroller, on behalf of the City, shall execute and deliver such reimbursement agreements, letter of credit agreement, credit facilities, remarketing, standby marketing agreements, standby bond purchase agreements, and any other commercially necessary or appropriate agreements which are necessary, appropriate or desirable in connection with or incidental to the sale and issuance of such bonds or notes. Section 4. 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 5. Said bonds shall be sold by the City Manager and Comptroller in a competitive offering or by negotiation, in their discretion. If sold at competitive offering, the bonds shall be sold upon sealed proposals, auction or similar process, at not less than par and accrued interest on the basis of the lowest net or true interest cost to the City. Section 6. The City Manager and the Comptroller are authorized to make temporary borrowings in anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of any series of said bonds. Notes evidencing such borrowings shall be signed by the manual or facsimile signatures of the City Manager and the Comptroller, have the seal of the City or a facsimile thereof affixed, be payable at a bank or trust company designated by the City Manager and the Comptroller, be certified by a bank or trust company designated by the City Manager and the Comptroller pursuant to Section 7-373 of the Statutes, and be approved as to their legality by Pullman & Comley, LLC, Bond Counsel. They shall be issued with maturity dates which comply with the provisions of the Statutes governing the issuance of such notes, as the same may be amended from time to time. The notes shall be general obligations of the City and each of the notes shall recite that every requirement of law relating to its issue has been duly complied with, that such note is within every debt and other limit prescribed by law, that the full faith and credit of the City are pledged to the payment of the principal thereof and the interest thereon and shall be paid from property taxation to the extent not paid from other funds available for the payment thereof. The net interest cost on such notes, including renewals thereof, and the expense of preparing, issuing and marketing them, to the extent paid from the proceeds of such renewals or said bonds, shall be included as a cost of the Project. Upon the sale of said bonds the proceeds thereof, to the extent required, shalt be applied forthwith to the payment of the principal of and the interest on any such temporary borrowings then outstanding or shall be deposited with a bank or trust company in trust for such purpose. Section 7. Resolution of Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Borrowings. The City (the “Issuer”) hereby expresses its official intent pursuant to §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 ordinance 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 that 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 or his designee is authorized to pay project expenses in accordance herewith pending the issuance of reimbursement bonds, and to amend this declaration. Section 8. The City Manager and Comptroller are hereby authorized to exercise all powers conferred by Section 3-20e of the General Statutes with respect to secondary market disclosure and to provide annual information and notices of material events as enumerated in Securities and Exchange Commission Exchange Act Rule 15c2-12, as amended, as may be necessary, appropriate or desirable to effect the sale of the bonds and notes authorized by this ordinance. Section 9. In order to meet the capital cash flow expenditure needs of the City, the City Manager and Comptroller are authorized to allocate and reallocate expenditures incurred for the Project to any bonds or notes of the City outstanding as of the date of such allocation, and the bonds or notes to which such expenditures have been allocated shall be deemed to have been issued for such purpose. Section 10. It is hereby found and determined that the issue of 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, is in the public interest. The City Manager and the Comptroller are hereby authorized to issue and utilize without further approval any financing alternative currently or hereafter available to municipal governments pursuant to law. Section 11. The City Manager and Comptroller are hereby authorized to prepare and distribute preliminary and final Official Statements of the City, to execute and deliver on behalf of the City all such other documents, and to take all action, necessary and proper for the sale, issuance and delivery of any bonds or notes relating to the Project in accordance with the provisions of the Statutes and the laws of the United States. Section 12. This ordinance shall not take effect unless and until adopted by the City Council and approved at referendum. Mayor Swarnjit Singh President Pro Tem Joseph A. DeLucia Alderman William Nash