Regular Meeting of the Common Council

Wednesday, January 08, 20207:00 PM

NOTICE - The next regular meeting of the Common Council will be held on Wednesday evening, January 8, 2020, at 7:05 PM in Council Chambers, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 27 West Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut. Public Participation will begin prior to the regular meeting at 7:00 pm.

7:00 PM - PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

AWARDS, PRESENTATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA

PETITIONS

1. Ald. Salerno for the appropriate department(s) for surveillance of speeding on Sexton Street andrecommendation of options for deterrent, specifically between 70 and 80 Sexton Street. Residentshave complained about excessive speeding in this area, with one resident nearly being hit by aspeeding vehicle.Petition

CONSENT AGENDA - All reports are on consent unless removed during the Common Council meeting.

REPORTS OF BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, DEPARTMENTS AND LEGISLATIVECOMMITTEES:

A. ON-LINE AUCTION. RE: SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT. 1

ReportTabulation Sheet

B. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 34947. RE: QUESTIONS REGARDINGFIRE CONCERNS WITHIN THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN.ReportOriginal Petition

C. HEALTH AND BUILDING SERVICES DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 34945. RE: ILLEGAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR BUSINESS AT 166 HIGH STREET.ReportOriginal Petition

D. BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS RESPONSE TO ITEM NO. 34912. RE: SPEEDCHECK AND SPEED LIMIT SINAGE ON BEACHWOOD DRIVE.ReportOriginal Petition

REPORTS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE

E. WITHDRAWNCOMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING RESPONSE TO ITEM NO.34925. RE: STATE OF CONNECTICUT AIR RIGHTS EASEMENT AND EASEMENTFOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AS PART OF CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE IN VICINITYOF CCSU PARKING GARAGE LOCATED ON PAUL MANAFORT DRIVE.

F. COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING RESPONSE TO ITEM NO.34932. RE: AUTHORIZATION OF PURCHASE ORDER OF $69,522 AND TO ENTERINTO THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT WITH POM, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OFON-STREET PARKING METERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS CITYSTREETS.Report

G. COMMITTEE ON PLANNING, ZONING AND HOUSING RESPONSE TO ITEM NO.34933. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH NETTECHSOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND SISTERCOMPANY MPAY2PARK FOR PAY BY CELL SERVICES. Report

RESOLUTIONS RETURNED FROM COMMITTEE

1. WITHDRAWNITEM NO. 34925. RE: STATE OF CONNECTICUT AIR RIGHTS EASEMENT ANDEASEMENT FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES AS PART OF CONSTRUCTION OF BRIDGE INVICINITY OF CCSU PARKING GARAGE LOCATED ON PAUL MANAFORT DRIVE. K.ROSADO

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2. ITEM NO. 34932. RE: AUTHORIZATION OF PURCHASE ORDER OF $69,522 AND TOENTER INTO THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT WITH POM, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OFON-STREET PARKING METERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT ON VARIOUS CITYSTREETS. D. SALERNOResolution E-Mailing RecordMailing RecordTabulation SheetPOM Fixture AmountPOM Power Point.pdf

3. ITEM NO. 34933. RE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITHNETTECH SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND SISTERCOMPANY MPAY2PARK FOR PAY BY CELL SERVICES. D. SALERNOResolutionE-Mailing RecordMailing RecordTabulation SheetNetTech PresentationmPay2Park Presentation

NEW RESOLUTIONS

4. EVERY KID COUNTS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. RE: COMPREHENSIVE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AT CHAMBERLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GAFFNEYELEMENTARY SCHOOL, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTHENDELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND SMALLEYELEMENTARY SCHOOL. R. REYES, D. SALERNO, I. SANCHEZ, F. SANTIAGO, R.SMEDLEYResolution

5. BUDGET AMENDMENT - RECEIPT OF LOCAL PREVENTION COUNCIL FUNDING. RE: RECEIPT OF FUNDING FROM THE NORTH CENTRAL REGIONAL MENTALHEALTH BOARD FOR PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF VIOLENCE ANDSUBSTANCE PREVENTION ACTIVITIES DURING COMMUNITY EVENTS. S.BELOIN-SAAVEDRA, K. ROSADO, C. OSBORNResolution

6. PUBLIC BID NO. 3999. RE: CONTRACT WITH SILKTOWN ROOFING, INC. FOR$384,504 FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT FIRE STATION NO. 2 AND FIRE STATIONNO. 4. H. DYSON, R. REYES, F. SANTIAGO, R. SMEDLEY, M. THOMPSONResolutionMailing RecordE-Mailing RecordTabulation Sheet

7. COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AND BUDGET TRANSFER. RE: $29,435 TO SIGN PRO,3

INC. FOR NEW PARK ENTRANCE SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL CITY PARKS. R. REYES,D. SALERNO, I. SANCHEZ, F. SANTIAGO, R. SMEDLEYResolution

8. COOPERATIVE PURCHASE. RE: $22,670 TO NEW ENGLAND TRAFFIC SOLUTIONSFOR NEW LOCAL NETWORK SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS FOR THE WALNUT HILLBAND SHELL. R. REYES, D. SALERNO, I. SANCHEZ, F. SANTIAGO, R. SMEDLEYResolution

9. RE: $8,755 TO VISION GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR ANNUAL 2020SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF THE CITY ASSESSOR'SOFFICE APPRAISAL SOFTWARE. C. ANDERSON, D. SALERNO, K. ROSADO, M.THOMPSONResolution

10. RE: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDINGTHE USE OF CARRYOUT BAGS BY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS. K. ROSADO, D.SALERNOResolution

11. RE: RECOVERY FRIENDLY COMMUNITY. K. ROSADO, D. SALERNOResolution

12. WITHDRAWNRE: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF NEW BRITAIN AND UE LOCAL222 PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS. K. ROSADO, D. SALERNO

ADJOURNMENT

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CITY CLERK’S OFFICE NEW BRITAIN, CONN.

Mr.

Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Wednesday evening, January 8, 2020, and referred to the

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body:

Ald. Salerno for the appropriate department(s) for surveillance of speeding on Sexton Street and recommendation of options for deterrent, specifically between 70 and 80 Sexton Street. Residents have complained about excessive speeding in this area, with one resident nearly being hit by a speeding vehicle.

Ald. Daniel Salerno

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REPORT OF: Finance Dept., Purchasing Division

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #:

RE: Sale of Surplus Vehicles and Equipment (Informational Report Only)

DATE: January 08, 2020

Per Resolution 33363-2, dated February 10, 2016, the City’s Public Works Fleet Manager conducted an on-line auction for some of the City’s Surplus Trucks and Lawn Mower. The on-line auction services was provided by Gov-Deals at no charge to the City. Gov-Deals provides on-line auction services for vehicles and equipment only to government agencies. They provide this service to over 5,900 municipalities and state governments in 48 states. They have over 315,000 registered buyers who receive e-mails from them regarding the items that they have on their website for auction.

The Ford Trucks and Lawn Mower were old and had mechanical problems and no longer could be used by the City’s Departments. The Trucks and Lawn Mower weredeemed surplus and sold off.

The money received for the sale of the Surplus Trucks and Lawn Mower was depositedinto the City’s General Fund Account, 001624005-4481, General and Administrative, Sale of Property.

The highest bidders for the auctioned Surplus Trucks and Lawn Mower for the month of December 2019 is attached. It indicates the Truck and Lawn Mower type, buyer, their address, number of bids received and the dollar amount received for the sale of theTrucks and Lawn Mower that were sold.

The dollar amount that the City received for the on-line auction sale of the Surplus Trucks was $7,249.00.

Jack Pieper Purchasing Agent

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Tabulation Sheet December 2019 Sale Surplus Equipment Auction Sale

Equipment Item Number of Bids Sold Amount Purchaser

1996 Ford F-350 4WD Truck 50 $1,720.00 Reginald Anderson, Cleveland Heights, OH

2001 Ford F-550 4WD Truck 95 $5,329.00 Jack Perry, Plantsville, CT.

1994 Giant Vac Lawn Mower 1 $200.00 William McEwen, North Branford, CT.

Total $7,249.00

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REPORT OF : FIRE DEPARTMENT To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:

the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: 34947-1

In response to your petition, since my time here, I have taken drastic steps to ensure that our residents are provided with exemplary fire prevention, education, inspection, and code enforcement. As chief, that is my number one priority which goes to our mission statement of “To protect life, property, and the environment through professionalism and organizational effectiveness using highly trained professionals committed to exemplary service. To minimize community risks and improve the quality of life for all persons within New Britain”.

#1 How many fires have occurred within the City of New Britain in the past two years?

In your petition, you asked how many fires have occurred in New Britain in the past year. I have attached an excel sheet showing the amount of fires broken down in categories of the most common fires seen in our city and nationwide with the final column showing total fires, which run the gambit of brush fires to full blown structure fires. I also included the percentage of calls that our department responds to in relation to other emergencies within our city. I went back further years than what was requested to show a greater sample size.

As you can see dating back from 2015, fires have drastically gone down. In 2015 there were a total of 411 fire calls in New Britain. To date in 2019, there has been 255 fire calls. As the data shows, there is a continual trend downward in regards to fires. This can all be attributed to our fire prevention, education, code enforcement, and inspection programs.

2019 saw more fires relative to 2018 but nothing more than what is expected in a city this size or in previous years in New Britain. Some of this can be attributed to how we are coding the fire calls. Any fire within a building that communicates to the structure shall be considered a building fire due to the potential to spread and cause significant damage. That was not the case previously. There is almost always a human element involved where an ignition source comes in contact with combustible products that are beyond the control of the fire department. Those can include cooking, smoking, unconventional means of heating homes, candles, or overloaded electrical outlets.

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#2 How many families (including adults and children) lost their homes? In regards to your second question, The Red Cross has provided those numbers as they are the primary agency that assists with relocation. We have a great working relationship with The Red Cross, and rely on them extensively for relocation purposes. I have provided those numbers and have even included surrounding or similar towns/cities for comparison purposes. As you will notice, most towns not needing assistance is because they are towns with predominantly single family homes and are in a better position to prevent fires and if there are fires, they are typically covered by their insurance for assistance or relocation. It is for this reason, that towns like Wethersfield, Newington, and others have volunteer fire departments. Cities like New Britain, Waterbury, and Hartford are more densely populated and have more vulnerable communities. That fact will never change and will always require a paid fire department to mitigate the emergencies. Our focus should be on educating residents on renter’s insurance to alleviate the financial burden of displacement. #3 What happened to the displaced families (including injuries and fatalities)? To your third question, it is difficult for us to quantify that answer as once they receive their assistance from the City and or the Red Cross; they are not required to check back with us as to where they decided to relocate. Most renters are not bound to the city and may choose to find residency elsewhere for a number of factors: affordability, convenience, closer to family, and availability. In the past two years we had a total of 3 fatalities in the city. All three fatalities came in the month of February of 2019 and determined to be accidental in cause and origin. #4 What were the causes of these fires? I have attached a report to the causes of fires in accordance with our guidelines of classifying fires. As you now, whenever there is a fire, it is difficult to put the pieces together as most of the contents that could help answer the cause of the fires have been destroyed by fire. Our fire marshal’s office, through their continuous training and assistance from state agencies will investigate and classify them accordingly. Accidental can mean many things. It could be cooking, candles, smoking. As a department we set our priorities to address these types. These are the type of fires we can utilize fire prevention and education to inform our residents of the “dos” and Don’ts” Often times people are displaced, not because the fire started in their apartment but because of the water damage underneath or fires communicating to the upper floors or adjacent to their building and or apartment. Preventing these fires is our priority. Undetermined: fires that due to structural integrity is not safe to investigate, or fire has destroyed all evidence. Incendiary: Fires intentionally set. Not all fires intentionally set lead to prosecution or even an arrest. Our office can make a determination that it was intentionally set but the question comes down to who and proving it. Natural: fires cause by lighting or hurricane as an example.

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#5 What could be done to reduce the likelihood of fires? As a department, we have implemented different types of programs to address the importance of getting fire prevention, and readiness education to our residents. We understand the position of the city that is limited in funding and for this reason we have implanted some unorthodox and out of the box methods to reach as many citizens as possible. Our legal responsibility is to inspect all three family homes or above yearly. We take all code violations serious and investigate them in a timely manner. Quickstrike program: this program allows our firefighters to reach neighborhoods that were recently affected by fire to provide fire prevention information and also allows us to install working smoke detectors in their homes. It also allows our firefighters to enter the home and if they see a potential hazard, they would be able to educate the resident in the importance of removing such hazard. We coordinate with every school in the city to provide fire safety tips yearly. Again, understanding that we have to take different measures to reach over 73,000 residents, we took part in the downtown trunk or treat, and instead of bringing a fire truck to display, we bought our fire safety trailer which allowed hundreds, if not thousands of kids to practice fire safety tips all while getting candy and having fun. We also established the F.Y.R.E program. Our firefighters commit to engaging with middle aged students after school in different endeavors but also to allow them to ask questions about fire safety and what steps they can take to endure their home is practicing fire safety. The department recently started An Annual Fire Safety Day. A day where we bring out as many fire safety props and tips, coordinate with the Mayor’s administration, collaborate with different city agencies, provide food, music, recreational activities and allow residents to interact with firefighters all while learning fire safety and preparedness. This will not only allow residents to meet their local firefighters, but allow for us to impact larger numbers of residents at one time. We are also creating a fire explorer program in the city to begin in 2020. This is an endeavor that has never happened in the city but one that is much needed. This explorer program will allow firefighters to help identity young city residents who are interested in firefighting and be able to teach them simple steps to take to reduce fires in their homes. I believe this can have a significant impact on residents and the community in which our explorers come in contact with. I hope I have answered all of your questions. Please don’t hesitate to contact me for any future questions or concerns. My office is always available to answer questions especially ones like these. We are in the business of protecting lives and if you have concerns regarding the work we do, they don’t have to wait for council meetings to be addressed. Our residents deserve answers and are entitled to them. As a public servant, I am more than willing to defend our actions as a department and explain the service we provide to this community.

Respectfully, Chief Raul Ortiz

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NBFD Incident Type Report (Summary)

Incident Type CountPct of

Incidents111 Building fire 73 1.17%113 Cooking fire, confined to container 116 1.86%131 Passenger vehicle fire 48 0.77%Total Fire Calls 411 6.61%

Incident Type CountPct of

Incidents111 Building fire 78 1.27%113 Cooking fire, confined to container 87 1.42%131 Passenger vehicle fire 37 0.60%Total Fire Calls 400 6.55%

Incident Type CountPct of

Incidents111 Building fire 67 1.07%113 Cooking fire, confined to container 94 1.50%131 Passenger vehicle fire 48 0.76%Total Fire Calls 329 5.27%

Incident Type CountPct of

Incidents111 Building fire 61 0.84%113 Cooking fire, confined to container 92 1.28%131 Passenger vehicle fire 34 0.47%Total Fire Calls 282 3.92%

Incident Type CountPct of

Incidents111 Building fire 72 1.02%113 Cooking fire, confined to container 59 0.81%131 Passenger vehicle fire 39 0.52%Total Fire Calls to Date 255 3.55%

Alarm Date Between 01/01/15 - 12/31/15

Alarm Date Between 01/01/16 - 12/31/16

Alarm Date Between 01/01/17 - 12/31/17

Alarm Date Between 01/01/18 - 12/31/18

Alarm Date Between 01/01/19 - 12/31/19

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In 2018, the NBFMO investigated 121 fires. The causes are broken down below”

• 40 Undetermined fires • 1 Natural fire • 68 Accidental fires • 11 incendiary fires • 1 fire remains under investigation

In 2019, the NBFMO investigated 129 fires as of today (12/9/19). The causes are broken down below:

• 24 Undetermined fires • 2 Natural fires • 90 Accidental fires • 11 incendiary fires • 2 fires remain under investigation

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CITY CLERK’S OFFICE NEW BRITAIN, CONN.

Mr.

Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Wednesday evening, December 11, 2019, and referred to the

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body:

Ald. Ayalon and Reyes for the appropriate department(s) to provide a report to the Common Council regarding the following questions:

1. How many fires have occurred within the City of New Britain in the past two years?

2. How many families (including adults and children) lost their homes?3. What happened to the displaced families (including injuries and fatalities)?4. What were the causes of these fires?5. What could be done to reduce the likelihood of fires?

Please submit a response to the Common Council Office by January 2, 2019.

Ald. Aram Ayalon

Ald. Richard Reyes

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REPORT OF : Health & Building Department

To His Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: 34945-1

RE: Former Bergomi Auto Body Shop 166 High Street

At the request of Alderman Aram Ayalon, an inspection was conducted at 166 High Street. The property contained several unregistered vehicles. The building appeared to be occupied (vehicle storage) with evidence of possible illegal automotive repair. There is no license from the Department of Motor Vehicle issued for the above referenced location. The owner was issued an order letter to cease operations and remove all vehicles from the premises. The owner has 30 days from receipt of the order to comply. The notice was issued on December 20, 2019

___________________Sergio Lupo, MPH, RSDirector of HealthDirector of Licences, Permits, and Inspections

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CITY CLERK’S OFFICE NEW BRITAIN, CONN.

Mr.

Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Wednesday evening, December 11, 2019, and referred to the

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body:

Ald. Ayalon for the appropriate department(s) to investigate and take appropriate action regarding complaints by residents of an illegal motor vehicle repair shop at 166 High Street. Residents have stated that they believe the business was sold, with a transfer of ownership as of August 20, 2018. The new owner should have applied for acertificate of location approval to allow for a State DMV motor vehicle repairer’s licenseand possibly conduct an environmental impact study, as required by law. Recently, vehicles have been parked on the grass area, which possess environmental hazards due to fluid leaks.

Please provide a report to the Common Council Office by January 2, 2019 regarding any findings and actions.

Ald. Aram Ayalon

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REPORT OF: THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to report the following:

ITEM #: _____34912-1_____

RE: Common Council Petition #34912, Alderman Sharon Beloin-Saavedra “for the appropriate department(s) to conduct a speed check and add signage for speed limits on Beachwood Drive”.

Date: December 17, 2019

Traffic supervisor Steven King noted the length of Beechwood Drive was inventoried with no 25 MPH speed limit signs located from Slater Road to Jones Drive. The street is posted NO THRU TRUCKS at the intersection of Slater Road as well as at the intersection of Stanwood Drive and West Main Street. The two (2) streets, Beechwood Drive and Stanwood Drive, are a common “cut through” for vehicles traveling from Slater Road to West Main Street. He also observed increased traffic on Beechwood Drive during the morning / afternoon time periods when staff, parents / guardians, and student transportation vehicles use Stanwood Drive to access Gaffney School. The average speed of passenger vehicles on the street was 22MPH and the average speed of student transportation vehicles was 19MPH. There have been no violations for speeding since January 1, 2019.

Sgt. King recommended that the Board grants Petition 34912 “for the appropriate department(s) to conduct a speed check and add signage for speed limits on Beachwood Drive” by installing 25 MPH speed limit signs on Beechwood Drive, one (1) by the intersection of Slater Road for westbound traffic and one (1) east of Stanwood Drive for eastbound traffic and that the New Britain Police Department continue to monitor the area for speeding vehicles.

The Board voted to approve petition # 34912 by installing 25 MPH speed limit signs on Beechwood Drive, one (1) by the intersection of Slater Road for westbound traffic and one (1) east of Stanwood Drive for eastbound traffic, and that the New Britain Police Department continue to monitor the area for speeding vehicles.

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David Polletta Clerk of the Board

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CITY CLERK’S OFFICE NEW BRITAIN, CONN.

Mr.

Your attention is called to the following petition received by the Common Council at its meeting held Wednesday evening, November 13, 2019, and referred to the To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain: the undersigned beg leave to petition your Honorable body: Ald. Sharon Beloin-Saavedra for the appropriate department(s) to conduct a speed check and add signage for speed limits on Beachwood Drive.

Ald. Sharon Beloin-Saavedra

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E-MAILING RECORD FORMCITY OF NEW BRITAIN

Bid No. 3996 Item: On-Street Parking Upgrades

1. Pay By Phone Company, shwang@paybyphone.com2. Municipal Supply Sales, Co., Mike@mssc-traffic.com3. IPS Group, mark.berling@ipsgroupinc.com4. Integrated Technical Systems, Inc., dsantilli@integrated-tec.com

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MAILING RECORD FORMCITY OF NEW BRITAIN

Public Bid No. 3996 Item: On Street Parking Upgrades

1. Wescor Parking Controls, Inc. 16 Technology Drive, Auburn, MA. 015012. State of CT and City Websites

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Tabulation SheetRFP #3996 ON-Street Parking Upgrades Page 1

PRICING BIDDER

Duncan Parking Tech. Intergrated Tech Systems NetTech Solutions POM Parking Meters Passport Milwaukee,, WI. Wallingford, CT. Wallingfrod, CT. Russellville, AR. Charlotte, NC.

METER∑ Credit Card & Coin accepting Meter $65,750.00 $139,750.00 No Bid $190.490.00 N/A

∑ Gateway/Communication Fee No Charge $0.00 No Bid $15,000.00 N/A

∑ Management Fee No Charge $0.00 No Bid No Bid N/A

∑ Meter Fee $16,500.00 N/A No Bid No Bid N/A

∑ Meter Equipment Subtotal $174,850.00 $205,504.10 No Bid 271,410 N/A

PARKING MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE∑ Software Subtotal No Bid No Bid % Price No Bid $12,253.50

∑ Mailing of Notices (per notice) No Bid No Bid % Price No Bid N/A

∑ Enforcement Handheld No Bid No Bid % Price No Bid $1,800.00

∑ Price Per Ticket $1.49 No Bid % Price No Bid $0.00

∑ Percentage of Monies Collected No Bid No Bid 8% No Bid $26,460.00

PAY BY CELL SYSTEM∑ User Fee/Convenience Fee $.35/each No Bid $0.35 No Bid $0.00

∑ Transaction Fee $0.15 plus3% Credit Card Fee No Bid ($0.10) No Bid $10,511.00

∑ PAY BY CELL SYSTEM SUBTOTAL No Charge No Bid N/A No Bid $10,511.00

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Tabulation SheetRFP #3996 ON-Street Parking Upgrades Page 2

PRICING BIDDER

PayBy Phone Tech. Inc. TaxServ Capital Services Municipal Parking Services IPS Group, Inc.Vancouver, B.C. McLean, VA. Minnetonka, MN. San Diego, CA.

METER∑ Credit Card & Coin accepting Meter N/A N/A $0.00 $118,750.00

∑ Gateway/Communication Fee N/A N/A $9,750.00 $0.00

∑ Management Fee N/A N/A $0.00 $0.00

∑ Meter Fee N/A N/A $0.00 $0.00

∑ Meter Equipment Subtotal N/A N/A $28,375.00 $241,075.00

PARKING MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE∑ Software Subtotal N/A N/A $21,000.00 $0.00

∑ Mailing of Notices (per notice) N/A N/A $3.00 TDB

∑ Enforcement Handheld N/A N/A $0.00 $8,850.00

∑ Price Per Ticket N/A N/A $21,000.00 $1.25

∑ Percentage of Monies Collected N/A N/A 4.70% $450,000.00

PAY BY CELL SYSTEM∑ User Fee/Convenience Fee N/A N/A $0.25 $0.00

∑ Transaction Fee N/A N/A $0.00 Waived

∑ PAY BY CELL SYSTEM SUBTOTAL N/A N/A $0.00 $0.35

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METER EQUIPMENT

POM Quantity

POM Unit Price

Extended Price

Credit Card & Coin Accepting Meter

75 $761.96 $57,147.00

Housing Yoke Adaptor

* $ Not Needed

Decorative Meter Pole Cover & Base

75 $65.00 $4,875.00

One Complete Meter including yoke, pole, decorative bases for a complete new install (do not include setting of the pole)

1 $1,136.05 $

Gateway/Communication Fee

Yearly/per meter

$60.00 $4,500.00

Management Fee

Yearly/per meter

$ Included

Meter FeeYearly/per

meter$ Included

Credit Card Processing Fee

Per CC Transaction

$0.10 $

Delivery and Installation

LS $2,000.00 $2,000.00

Instruction and Training

LS $1,000.00 $1,000.00

Project Management

LS $ Included

Equipment Warranty (include years)

$ 1 Year

METER EQUIPMENT SUBTOTAL

$ $69,522.0027

Solar, Smart Parking Meterby

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Wireless, each meter with its own modem

Networks to MeterManager.Net

Solar with rechargeable Lithium Ion battery and Lithium Thionyl backup battery, power managementchip, low-power display

Largest, highest visibility display

Heavy duty stainless steel, tactile, interactive buttons

Large, bright RGB lights for status and alerts, offer aa myriad of colors

Multiple payment options

Heavy duty, expanded capacity housing with 5vault options: zinc/iron TP, iron 95, Magnum, mini

SmartLock available for all but the mini vault

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2-space meter same price as single-spacecuts hardware price in halfcuts monthly wireless/back office hosting fee in half

Mechanisms automatically obtain the appropriatefirmware (single-space vs multi-space, rates, etc.) asthey are installed/activated on the street.

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Integrated with Pay-by-Cell

mPay-2-Park (Westfield, NJ)

Parkmobile (Milwaukee)

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Other integrations:Prepaid smart cards – T2 Digital Luke pay stations (they accept our card, and

can reload the cards at their pay stations as well)Sensor technology: Streetline*Enforcement: Any – we share our API*

*no additional hardware at the meter – our back offices communicate.Ala carte method gives you the freedom to shop for the best pieces of

the puzzleIf one piece doesn’t work well or fit your system, you can back out of that

portion of the contract and pick up a different vendorThe participating vendors keep each other accountable for their portion of the

system

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Accountability:

Reconcile MeterManager revenue report columns withCreditCall report (credit card) AND bank statementCounting room report (coins)Pay-by-Cell reports (mobile payments)

Report events per meter to support adjudication of citations

Parktel unique features to avoid user cheating and internal theft (COS coin chute with logged attempts; SmartLock)

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MeterManager.Net Status Dashboard

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LA County BeachesZuma, Malibu Coastline, Will Rogers 3,

White Point/Royal Palms, North Jetty,

Grand Avenue (Playa Del Rey), and

Dockweiler Bluff beach lots

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Palomar College,

San Marcos,

CA

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Rochester, New York

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The University at Albany, NY

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Virginia Beach

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Westfield, New Jersey

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Valley Stream,New York

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Minnesota State

Univ.-Moorehead

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Hi-Resolution,Custom Graphics

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Since 1935….

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Bobra SchultesTechnical Sales Manager

Terry HendersonMarketing Manager 56

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E-MAILING RECORD FORMCITY OF NEW BRITAIN

Bid No. 3996 Item: On-Street Parking Upgrades

1. Pay By Phone Company, shwang@paybyphone.com2. Municipal Supply Sales, Co., Mike@mssc-traffic.com3. IPS Group, mark.berling@ipsgroupinc.com4. Integrated Technical Systems, Inc., dsantilli@integrated-tec.com

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Public Bid No. 3996 Item: On Street Parking Upgrades

1. Wescor Parking Controls, Inc. 16 Technology Drive, Auburn, MA. 015012. State of CT and City Websites

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PRICING BIDDER

Duncan Parking Tech. Intergrated Tech Systems NetTech Solutions POM Parking Meters Passport Milwaukee,, WI. Wallingford, CT. Wallingfrod, CT. Russellville, AR. Charlotte, NC.

METER• Credit Card & Coin accepting Meter $65,750.00 $139,750.00 No Bid $190.490.00 N/A• Gateway/Communication Fee No Charge $0.00 No Bid $15,000.00 N/A• Management Fee No Charge $0.00 No Bid No Bid N/A• Meter Fee $16,500.00 N/A No Bid No Bid N/A• Meter Equipment Subtotal $174,850.00 $205,504.10 No Bid 271,410 N/A

PARKING MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE• Software Subtotal No Bid No Bid % Price No Bid $12,253.50• Mailing of Notices (per notice) No Bid No Bid % Price No Bid N/A• Enforcement Handheld No Bid No Bid % Price No Bid $1,800.00• Price Per Ticket $1.49 No Bid % Price No Bid $0.00• Percentage of Monies Collected No Bid No Bid 8% No Bid $26,460.00

PAY BY CELL SYSTEM• User Fee/Convenience Fee $.35/each No Bid $0.35 No Bid $0.00• Transaction Fee $0.15 plus3% Credit Card Fee No Bid ($0.10) No Bid $10,511.00• PAY BY CELL SYSTEM SUBTOTAL No Charge No Bid N/A No Bid $10,511.00

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PRICING BIDDER

PayBy Phone Tech. Inc. TaxServ Capital Services Municipal Parking Services IPS Group, Inc.Vancouver, B.C. McLean, VA. Minnetonka, MN. San Diego, CA.

METER• Credit Card & Coin accepting Meter N/A N/A $0.00 $118,750.00• Gateway/Communication Fee N/A N/A $9,750.00 $0.00• Management Fee N/A N/A $0.00 $0.00• Meter Fee N/A N/A $0.00 $0.00• Meter Equipment Subtotal N/A N/A $28,375.00 $241,075.00

PARKING MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE• Software Subtotal N/A N/A $21,000.00 $0.00• Mailing of Notices (per notice) N/A N/A $3.00 TDB• Enforcement Handheld N/A N/A $0.00 $8,850.00• Price Per Ticket N/A N/A $21,000.00 $1.25• Percentage of Monies Collected N/A N/A 4.70% $450,000.00

PAY BY CELL SYSTEM• User Fee/Convenience Fee N/A N/A $0.25 $0.00• Transaction Fee N/A N/A $0.00 Waived• PAY BY CELL SYSTEM SUBTOTAL N/A N/A $0.00 $0.35

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Parking Management &

Processing Systems

116 N. Plains Industrial Rd.

Wallingford, CT 06492

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About NetTech Solutions

ParkTech:

The Complete Parking Management

Solution

Permitting & Passes

Enforcement & Ticketing

Online Portals & Payments

3rd Party and Custom Integrations

Conclusion - System Summary

Agenda

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25 Years of violation processing & collections excellence servicing clients across the country.

Offerings available as client-managed or turn-key hosted solutions.

Sister Companies

Integrated Technical Systems (ITS)

Mobile Payment Processing Systems (mPay2Park)

“One-stop-shop” parking hub offering and integrating with:

Pay-by-cell

Permitting

Enforcement

Ticketing

Collections

Reporting

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AREA CLIENTS

City of Danbury

City of Greenwich

Town of Darien

Fairfield University

Nassau County

Dukes County

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The NetTech Complete Parking Management

SOLUTION

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Durable Android Platform handheld built for an outdoor enforcement environment.

16 Megapixel color camera with autofocus and LED flash.

Easy to read 5.7 Inch Diagonal Super AMOLED 1080 x 1920 pixel display with multi-touch

capacity.

Thermal printer with Paper Out/Black Mark, Door Open sensors with polyvinyl ticket

support. (no ink!)

650 nm high‐visibility red laser 2D/3D scanner with white LED illuminator

WiFi: 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n (Wi‐Fi hotspot), ac, dual‐band

Cellular Network:

2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100

4G: LTE

Optional: Charging Dock, Extra Battery, & Carrying Case.

All-In-One Handheld Hardware

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PalmTech+ Offers many features in a single device:

eChalking (based on tire and valve stem location)

Live valid-parking-session statuses initiated from: (with cellular service enabled)

Pay Stations

Smart Meters

Pay-by-Cell Apps

Permit Holders

Permit lookup (with active notification on ticket entry!)

Scofflaw lookup (with active notification on ticket entry!)

Registration Scanning and population (with all-in-one unit, in certain states)

Photo attached to each ticket (available for lookup in ParkTech management software)

Ticket Issuance

Ticket Printing

Permit and Pass Scanning, admittance, and logging solution.

With an Android phone at the heart, other applications and features are available outside of PalmTech+.

PalmTech+ Mobile Ticketing

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PalmTech+ Offers the most streamlined ticket entry available.

Enter tickets with 3 simplified screens:

Vehicle Identification

Location Information

Violation Information

Begin typing and fields will auto-fill based on server-defined values.

Conveniences such as listing your local state first occur through the system to speed up entry.

Use our all-in-one unit with 3D scanner to scan registrations, minimizing ticket issuance to just a couple

taps! *(in certain states)

PalmTech+ : Ticket Issuance

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Chalk cars without touching private property.

Select location and allowed parking duration.

Rapidly enter multiple plates, tire and valve stem locations.

View chalking list with color coded expiration statuses.

View details of expiring or expired plates.

Choose to clear or issue ticket.

Issuing ticket pre-populates plate information so it doesn’t need to be entered again.

PalmTech+ : eChalking

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ParkTech: Parking Management Solution

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FEATURES

Centralized All-in-one Permit and Ticket solution for managing:

Manually or online issued permits

Manual ticket entry or handheld e-ticket entry

In-person or online payment processing

Hosted Environment

Secured Access Control & VPN

Turn-Key Deployment Services

Existing Data Migration / Import Services

Tiered User Access

As-needed and scheduled reporting

Open-system architecture giving you direct access to your data

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Manual and Automated Citation Data Entry

Penalty Escalation

Skeletal Payments

Turn-key collections:

Client-defined fine escalations

DMV Lookup & Registration Holds

Delinquent Notice Processing

Payment / Remittance Processing

Cash Adjustments / Imposed Adjustments

Correspondence / Letters

Hearings & Appeals

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ParkTech: Permit Management

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FEATURES

Temporary and Seasonal Permitting

Permit wait list support with optional sign-up and renewal fees

Support for multiple permit types based on price, location, number of vehicles and valid dates

Parking and non-parking permits supported (example: beach access permit).

Automated permit list sync with LPR enforcement systems (through mPay2Park)

Preferred parker pricing (with direct integration with mPay2Park)

Support for pre-numbered / pre-printed tags as well as auto-numbered and printed tags.

Permit application and renewal approval system with options of:

Proof of residency documentation

Photo uploads

As-needed and scheduled reporting

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ParkTech: Online Parking Portals

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Custom portals with your towns graphics, logos, and text

Each of our customers enjoys our parking portals deployed on a dedicated server and unique URL/web address. Unlike competitors who require users to visit a common site and select the appropriate town, these portals are uniquely you.

All our portals are encrypted with the latest TLS encryption and certificates at no additional cost.

Accepts all major credit cards through a secured gateway. *(No credit card numbers are stored).

Free your staff by allowing customers access to self-service portals where they may:

Manage their account

Join and renew wait-list subscriptions

Enroll in preferred-parker pricing

Apply for, renew, and print parking permits

Pay parking tickets

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Online Payment Portals

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The NetTech Complete Parking Solutions and Management Software allows for:

Reduction of Resource Overhead

via automated customer self-service portals.

Increased Efficiencies

via simplified data entry screens, enhanced with scanning abilities.

Enhanced Revenues

via turn-key automated escalation, notification, and collection processes.

NetTech Solutions is an agile company that views you as our partner, not just a client. We are in a unique position to:

Implement customized solutions tailored to your needs.

Provide ongoing workflow review and suggestions on streamlining workflow.

Provide ongoing one-on-one support for all products under our corporate umbrella. We directly, and through our sister companies are a one-stop-shop for all things parking providing:

Hardware: Pay Stations, meters, etc.

Mobile pay-by-cell solutions

Passes and Permitting

Enforcement, LPR & Ticketing

Escellations, Collections & Payments

Conclusion

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Questions“We are committed to establish and grow a long-term,

successful partnership with our clients."

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Mobile Payment Processing Systems, Inc. 2019

The Fully Integrated Parking Management & Revenue Control System

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Agenda

AboutmPay2Park

mPay2Park Enforcement

Account Summary/Reporting/Marketing

Customer Service

Additional/Extra Features

Integrations/Interfaces

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About

Fully integrated “real-time” database system.

Ability to consolidate various parking applications.

Addresses the issues associated with parking management.

Parking inventory and activity is consolidated and monitored in a user friendly approach.

Extra Features and benefits to the municipality.

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About - Key Features

Transform a mechanical meter into a smart meter.

Accept credit cards without incurring processing fees.

Provide text message notifications for expiring parking sessions.

Extend a parking session when using the mPay2Park App.

Ability to know availability of spaces per zone.

Local businesses can offer Validations for pay-by-cell transactions.

Deploy Contract Passes by various criteria.

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REPORTING CAPABILITIES

Standard Reports Report Mechanism

• Daily online real-time payments.

• Revenue by parking space number or other ID (zone number).

• Revenue by meter zone or off-street parking facility.

• Customer history and activities by license plate number.

• Monitor customers and transactions being processed.

• Historical data available. • Variety of reports can be

developed. • Password protected for

sensitive financial reports.

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MARKETING / ADVERTISING STRATEGY

Target Market

Promotionso Distribute

information regarding pay-by-cell.

o Discuss benefits.

Community Outreacho Local media

and social media. o Newspaper and

radio stations.

Website Informationo Provide content

for both the clientand mPay2Park’swebsite.

o Discuss features.

Sticker & Signageo Meter stickers

and Parking Signsare available.

o Handouts User Brochure.

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SAMPLE SIGNAGE

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• Integration • Enforcement Options

mPay2Park Enforcement

• Interfaces • Technical Issues

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INTEGRATION

The mPay2Park software is able to communicate with the back office database of both multi or single-space meter systems

utilizing open-source architecture.

Real-time transmittal of all transactions. Transactions are compiled to a single source system. Tablet allows monitoring of multiple-system applications. Monitoring for various locations, associated zones and

spaces.

Multi-Space Meters Single-Space Meters

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INTERFACES

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Customer Service

Satisfaction

Very Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied

• Type of Customer Service • Customer and Technical Service Hours• Automated and Live Support• Potential Customer Complaints • Customer Service Strategy

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PARKING MANAGEMENT

Additional Features

Interface of existing parking systems and equipment.

Decreased operating costs due to less cash and credit/debit transactions.

Increased revenues due to ease of payment by users.

Improved administration with real-time transaction reporting.

Improved pubic convenience and satisfaction.

Parking operations consolidated into a single source.

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REVENUE PROCESS

Additional Features

Minimized cash and coin handling.

Collection of parking fees from customers & users utilizing system.

Timely transfer of parking revenues to client.

Client has access to real-time database for account and revenue tracking.

Funds transferred electronically to the clients account on a periodic basis.

No Credit Card Fees to client

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FINANCIAL TRACKING

Additional Features

Financial tracking on demand.

Client has access to current database for Financial Reporting (including reports).

Automated replenishment of Customer Accounts via PCI compliant systems.

Downloadable reports available for analytical purposes.

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Additional Features

Transform any meter into a smart meter.

Deploy QR Code labels. Assign specific space / zone

to meter.

Meter location assigned to Enforcement App.

Transactions deployed through mPay2Park system.

MECHANICAL METER INTEGRATION

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Extra Features

GPS Locator for zone location.

Choose desired zone from map for availability.

Parking list for detail info including address, rate and space availability.

Improved public convenience and satisfaction regarding availability in spaces.

SPACE AVAILABILITY

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Questions

mPay2Park…

Pay-by-Cell and more…

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RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Every Kid Counts After School Program

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

Program Objective: The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will provide comprehensive after school programming at six elementary school sites: Chamberlain Elementary School, Gaffney Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, Northend Elementary School, Smith Elementary School, and Smalley Elementary School. Students in grades three through five are targeted to attend the after school program from 3:35 to 5:45 p.m. The major components of the after school program are academic support, enrichment, recreation and wellness, and family engagement.

Initial Year of Grant Funding: July 1, 2019.

Local Program Operation Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.

Resolution Purpose: The recreation division of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is requesting approval of two (2) After School Grants from the Connecticut State Department of Education in the total amount of $339,320. This is year one of a two-year After School Grant.The recreation division is respectfully requesting that the finance department set up expenditure and revenue accounts per resolution below.

WHEREAS, the city, through its recreation division, has received two Connecticut State Department of Education, After School Grants for elementary after school programs for a two year grant period, this being the first year of funding.The total over two years is $678,640. Funding has been granted for these programs that will provide services such as academic support, enrichment activities, and recreational and wellness activities to city youth in an after-school environment, and

WHEREAS, the Connecticut State Department of Education, After School Grant monies will pay for personnel and administrative costs associated with the proposed programming strategy for the period of July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that the total amount of $339,320. be appropriated in the city’s special revenue fund account structure in accordance with the requirements of the grantor agency. The account number has been established by the Finance Director, then it be further

RESOLVED, that the Finance Department is authorized to enter into agreement with required consultants specified by the Connecticut State Department of Education for evaluation,computerization, and training sessions, fully funded by the grant money, then it be further

RESOLVED, that the Common Council authorizes Mayor Erin E. Stewart to sign appropriate documents required for this grant.

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Original236420165-4222 Revenue – State of CT $ 169,660.00237420166-4222 Revenue – State of CT $ 169,660.00

TOTAL: $ 339,320.00

Account # Description Budget236420165-4222 Revenue – State of CT, Dept of Education $169,660.00

236420165-5121 Full-time Salaries $61,630.00

236420165-5124 Part-time Salaries $65,643.00

236420165-5220 MERS $7,488.00

236420165-5225 Health Insurance $10,113.00

236420165-5227 Worker’s Compensation $191.00

236420165-5228 Life Insurance $150.00

236420165-5229 HSA $1,000.00

236420165-5231 Medicare $1,845.00

236420165-5412 Telecommunications $1,020.00

236420165-5440 Rental and Leasing of Property $14,413.00

236420165-5540 Advertising and Printing $60.00

236420165-5611 Office Supplies $100.00

236420165-5659 Operating Materials and Supplies $4,530.00

236420165-5810 Fees, Memberships, Conferences $1,477.00

Total Expenditures: $169,660.00

Account # Description Budget237420166-4222 Revenue – State of CT, Dept of Education $169,660.00

237420166-5121 Full-time Salaries $61,630.00

237420166-5124 Part-time Salaries $65,643.00

237420166-5220 MERS $7,488.00

237420166-5225 Health Insurance $10,113.00

237420166-5227 Worker’s Compensation $191.00

237420166-5228 Life Insurance $150.00

237420166-5231 Medicare $1,000.00

237420166-5352 Data Processing $1,845.00

237420166-5412 Telecommunications $1,020.00

237420166-5440 Rental and Leasing of Property $14,413.00

237420166-5540 Advertising and Printing $60.00

237420166-5611 Office Supplies $100.00

237420166-5659 Operating Materials and Supplies $4,530.00

237420166-5810 Fees, Memberships, Conferences $1,477.00

Total Expenditures: $169,660.00

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________________________________Alderman R. Reyes

________________________________Alderman D. Salerno

________________________________Alderwoman I. Sanchez

________________________________Alderman F. Santiago

________________________________Alderman R. Smedley

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RESOLUTION

Item # __________ RE: Receipt of Local Prevention Council Funding from North Central Regional Mental Health Board

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

Resolution Summary: PURPOSE: This resolution allows for receipt of Local Prevention Council funding of $7,141.55 from the North Central Regional Mental Health Board. Funds to be used for the planning and implementation of violence and substance prevention activities during community events including; “Take Back the Streets,” after school initiatives, and ADA abilities walk and roll. Funds to be placed in revenue and expenditure accounts to support the Local Prevention Council operations. Funding can be expensed from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.

WHEREAS, the City of New Britain is committed to prevention of Alcohol, Tobacco, Substances, Violence and other negative (abusive) behaviors by its residents, and particularly its children, AND

WHEREAS, there is a Local Prevention Council appointed under jurisdiction of the Commission on Youth and Family Services, AND

WHEREAS, prevention funding from the North Central Regional Mental Health Board has been made available for Local Prevention Councils and the Community Services Division was successful at attaining funding in order to serve our youth and families by offering anti-drug, anti-violence events, AND

WHEREAS, such funding has been awarded to New Britain Youth & Family Services, the Local Prevention Council for New Britain, AND

WHEREAS, Recreation and Community Services Department will be providing several inflatables, t-shirts, and give-a-ways for “Take Back the Streets” and ADA “Walk and Roll” events; youth will receiveincentives for participation in planning, marketing, and implementing “Take Back the Streets” NOW THEREFORE BE IT

RESOLVED, that Mayor Erin E. Stewart receive full authority to execute all contracts in receipt of Local Prevention Council Funding from the North Central Regional Mental Health Board in the amount of $7,141.55 AND BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that such funding, upon receipt, be placed in appropriate revenue and expenditure accounts as detailed below, under administrative purview of New Britain Community Services.

Revenue Account:

296536118-4476 LPC Events - Local Revenue/ Contributions $7,141

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Expenditures Accounts:

296536118-5659 LPC Events - Operating Materials & Supplies $3,141

296536118-5440 LPC Events - Rentals $4,000

Total: $7,141

Alderwoman Sharon Beloin-Saavadra

Alderman Kristian Rosado

Alderman Colin Osborn

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RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Public Bid No. 3999, Roof Replacement at Fire Station #2 and Fire Station #4 New Britain Fire Department.

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Public Bid No. 3999 was solicited and received in accordance with the Purchasing Ordinances of the City of New Britain for the Roof Replacement at Fire Station #2 and Fire Station #4 for the New Britain Fire Department; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for this purchase within the Fire Department’s Account Number, 0083446701-5454, Fire Various Capital Improvements, Construction Contracts; and

WHEREAS, Invitations to bid were solicited and the bid was duly advertised in the New Britain Herald Newspaper, the City and State of Connecticut’s Department of Administration Services websites and e-mailed to thirty three (33) and mailed to eleven (11) Roofing Contractors. The Purchasing Agent did not receive any letters from the Roofing Contractors on the mailing lists who indicated that they could not respond to the bid request; and

WHEREAS, The existing roof on Fire Station #2 is fifteen (15) years old and the existing roof on Fire Station #4 is seventy (70) years old and both are starting to cause rain water to leak into the Fire Stations; and

WHEREAS, The bids were reviewed for conformance to specifications by the Fire Department’s Administration, the Engineering Company associated with this project and the Purchasing Agent; and

WHEREAS, Therefore the Fire Chief is recommending that the bid be awarded to the lowest bidder, Silktown Roofing, Inc. of Manchester, CT. who submitted the lowest responsible bid and met all of the bid specifications; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to enter into a contract and issue a purchase order with Silktown Roofing, Inc. of Manchester, CT. in the amount of $384,504.00 for the Roof Replacement at Fire Station #2 and Fire Station #4 for the New Britain Fire Department, per the terms and specifications of Public Bid No. 3999.

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Bid No. 3999 Item: Roof Replacement and Masonry Repairs at Fire Station #2 and #4

1. American Roofing Co., Inc. 357 Elm Street, West Haven, CT. 06516 2. Allied Restoration Corporation, 162 Governor St., P.O. Box 280835, East Hartford,

CT. 06128-08353. Capeway Roofing Systems, Inc., 664 Sanford Rd., Westport, MA. 027904. Sherwood Roofing & Renovations, P.O. Box 398 New Britain, CT. 060505. Nations Roof of CT., 3402 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT. 066056. LARosa Building Group, LLC, 163 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT. 064507. Titan Roofing, 70 Orange St. Chicopee, MA. 010138. Hartford Restoration Services, Inc., 81 Charles St. East Hartford, CT 06108 Attn:

Mike Downes9. C&M Roofing Company, LLC, P.O. Box 307 South Windsor, CT. 0607410. Elite Roofing, 615 West Johnson Ave, Suite 202, Cheshire, CT. 06410 attn: Renee11. Strong Tech Roofing, 100 Main Street, Middletown, CT. 0645712. State and City Websites

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E-MAILING RECORD FORMCITY OF NEW BRITAIN

Bid No. 3999 Item: Roof Replacement and Masonry Repairs at Fire Station #2 and Fire Station #4

1. Imperial Company, brucer@theimperialco.com2. Silktown Roofing, chris@silktownroofing.com3. S.W. Debs, LLC, Sdebber54@aol.com4. Commercial Roofing & Contracting, Inc., ed.mullen_comroofing@yahoo.com5. Young Developers, LLC, robertydrs@yahoo.com6. Beaulieu Company, mike.beaulieu.company@gmail.com7. Greenwood Industries, pmoriarti@geenwood-industries.com or jryan@greenwood-

industries.com8. Offshore Construction Inc., megan@offshoresolarroofing.com9. New Britain Roofing Company, Inc., nbr987@yahoo.com10. Macri Roofing, Inc., Natalie@macriroofing.com or Mike@macriroofing.com 11. The Garland Company, Inc., tmulcahy@garlandind.com12. JCJ Services, LLC., jep@jcjservicesllc.com13. Tecta America New England, acarr@tectaamerica.com14. Tremco Inc., mmalcarne@tremcoinc.com15. Scholar Painting & Restoration, angel.scholarpainting@gmail.com16. Eagle Rivet Roof Service Corporation, david.nietch@eaglerivet.com17. P.O. Roofing, LLC., poroofing@charter.net18. MFB, LLC., tombaran@hotmail.com19. Roofing Services of New England, roofingservicesofnewengland@yahoo.com20. Kings Roofing, kingsroofing@ymail.com21. The Garland Company, Inc. grossi@garlandind.com22. Fitz Custom Woodworking Enterprise, LLC; fitzcustomwoodwork@gmail.com23. Augustine Builders; gregk@ab-mee.com24. Gonzalez Construction, tray@gonzalezconstructionllc.com 25. Budget Roofing, budgetroofingct@yahoo.com26. Grade A Home Improvements, LLC, derek.egerman@gradeact.com27. Wakefield Construction, wakefieldconstruction98@gmail.com28. G. Donovan Associates, Inc., dan@gdonovan.com29. Gonzalez Construction, tray@gonzalezconstructionllc.com30. Associate Builders, Inc., sad@abuilders.com31. Kronenberger & Sons Restoration, Inc. Bryana@kronenbergersons.com32. General Builders, LLC., generalbuildersllc@snet.net 33. Birchwood Builders & Remodelers, LLC., birchwoodbuilders@sbcglobal.net

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Tabulation SheetBid #3999 Reroofing of Fire Station #2 and Fire Station #4

Bidder Pricing

Roof Replacement Roof Replacement Total Price for Voluntary Alternate #1and Masonry Repairs and Masonry Repairs Entire Project

Fire Station#2 Fire Station #4

Vase Management $205,959.00 $383,695.00 $589,654.00 N/ANew Haven, CT.

Silktown Roofing, Inc. $211,411.00 $173,048.00 $384,504.00 N/AManchester, CT.

Grrenwood Industries, Inc. $219,000.00 $209,000.00 $425,000.00 N/AWorcester, MA.

JHS Restoration, Inc. $232,850.00 $202,800.00 $435,650.00 N/AWindsor, CT.

Barrett, Inc. $249,000.00 $228,000.00 $467,000.00 (-$14,000.00)Danbury, CT.

G.L. Capasso, Inc $317,350.00 $243,190.00 $560,540.00 N/A New Haven, CT.

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RESOLUTION

Item # RE: New City Park Entrance Signage

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2-538 (a), a purchase order was requested for the following under the State of Connecticut’s Cooperative Purchasing Plan for the Recreation and Community Services Department:

Supplier Description Price Sign Pro, Inc. Plantsville, CT.

New City Park Entrance Signage $29,435.00

WHEREAS, The Recreation, and Community Services Department is requesting a purchase order for the purchase of New City Park Entrance Signage at several of its City Park sites utilizing the State of Connecticut’s Contract Award # 19PSX0002; and

WHEREAS, All New Britain Parks provide hours of recreation use for hundreds of participants on a daily basis; and

WHEREAS, The existing City Park Signage is either in disrepair, does not provide a description of the Park Amenities, and/or are not uniform in design to the Wayfinding Signs, School entrance Signs, or the Historical Signage throughout the City; and

WHEREAS, These new signs will be part of an initiative to create a uniform design throughout our Parks, Schools, and Wayfinding Signage; and

WHEREAS, Funding for this purchase is available within the Recreation, and Community Services Department’saccount numbers 283420111-5659 Recreation Donations, 0083237401-5454 Willow Brook Park Improvement Project, and 0082423801-5454 Willow Street Park Capital Projects; and

WHEREAS, $8,860 of the funding is also available in the FY 20 General Fund Contingency account 001625101-5871 to be transferred into the Recreation Operating Materials & Supplies account 001420001-5659 for a portion of the new City Park Entrance Signage as outlined below; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $29,435.00 to Sign Pro, Inc. of Plantsville, CT for the purchase of the New Park Entrance Signage for the Recreation and Community Services Department, utilizing the State of Connecticut’s Cooperative Purchasing Plan, Contract Award # 19PSX0002

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a budget transfer of $8,860 be made within the FY 20 General Fund budget to provide the General Fund portion of the total $29,435 funding for New City Park Entrance Signage as outlined below:

Transfer from:

001625101-5871 Contingency $ 8,860

Transfer to: 001420001-5659 Recreation Operating Materials & Supplies $ 8,860

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Item # RE: Cooperative Purchasing, Local Network Surveillance System for the Recreation and Community Services Department

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, in accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2-538 (a), a purchase order was requested for the following under the State of Connecticut’s Cooperative Purchasing Plan for the Recreation and Community ServicesDepartment:

Supplier Item Location Total Price

New England Traffic Solutions, Glastonbury, CT.

Surveillance and Head End Equipment

Walnut Hill Park $22,670.00 Band Shell

WHEREAS, The Recreation and Community Services Department requests a Local Network Surveillance System for the interior and exterior of the Walnut Hill Park Band Shell utilizing the State of Connecticut’s Contract Award #16PSX0109; and

WHEREAS, The Walnut Hill Park Band Shell has seen a high occurrence rate of vandalism and destruction of the property. The new Security Camera System will help deter and apprehend future offenders; and

WHEREAS, The new Local Network Surveillance System will use the same software and equipment as the existing surveillance cameras at Chesley Park, Walnut Hill Park, Willow Street Park, Veterans Stadium and Stanley Quarter Park; and

WHEREAS, The new Local Network Surveillance System requires no additional licensing service agreements or fees unlike other new platforms and will produce a long term cost savings to the City; and

WHEREAS, The installation of the New Local Network Surveillance System at Walnut Hill Park will be under surveillance for twenty four (24) hours seven (7) day a week. The Recreation and Community Services Department and Police Department will now have access to the New Local Network Surveillance System to assure Public Safety also during events at the Park and Band Shell; and

WHEREAS, Funding is available for this purchase in the Information Technology Department’s Capital Projects, account number 0082982301-5637, Data Infrastructure; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $22,670.00 to New England Traffic Solutions of Glastonbury, CT. for the purchase of New Local Network Surveillance Systems for the Walnut Hill Band Shell for the New Britain Recreation and Community Services Department utilizing the State of Connecticut’s Cooperative Purchasing Plan, Contract Award # 16PSX0109.

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RESOLUTIONItem # RE: Annual Technical Support and Maintenance for the City Assessor’s Office Software System

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, In accordance with City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Division 1, Section 2-531 a purchase order was requested by the City Assessor’s Office:

Supplier Services Amount Vision Government Solutions, Inc. Annual Software Maintenance $8,755.00 Hudson, MA. and Technical Support

WHEREAS, The City Assessor’s Office has requested a purchase order for the Annual Software Maintenance and Technical Support of their computer assisted mass appraisal software (CAMA), Vision Appraisal; and

WHEREAS, The Vision Appraisal software maintains data on approximately 17,000 City properties including ownership information, land data and building data, building sketches and photos. Vision’s data is used by various City departments, City taxpayers, lawyers, title searchers and is an essential tool for the Assessor’s Office in the compilation of the annual real estate Grand List. Vision Government Solutions, Inc. has been providing this annual software maintenance and technical support service to the City Assessor’s office since 2002; and

WHEREAS, The Vision Appraisal software is owned by Vision Government Solutions, Inc. and is the predominant software provider for this type of application. Therefore it would be very difficult to find another local software company to provide a competitive bid for annual software maintenance and support. Bid solicitation for the annual renewal of annual software maintenance and technical support would not be beneficial to the City; and

WHEREAS, The cost of this annual software maintenance and technical support is shared by the Public Works Department. Funding for this annual software maintenance and technical support is available in the City Assessor’s account number 001107001-5352, Assessor, Data Processing and the Public Works Department’s account number 001315001-5436, Public Works Administration, Equipment Maintenance and Repair; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED The Purchasing Agent is hereby authorized to issue a purchase order for $8,755.00 to Vision Government Solutions, Inc. of Hudson, MA. for the Annual 2020 Software Maintenance and Technical Support of the City Assessor’s Office appraisal software.

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RESOLUTION

Item # RE: Amendment to Article XX of Chapter 14 entitled “Use of Carryout Bags By Retail Establishments”.

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:the undersigned begs leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

Resolution Summary: PURPOSE. To delete Section 14-409 through 14-415 of Article XX of Chapter 14 to instead adopt the provisions of Subsection 355 of Connecticut Public Act No. 19-117.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW BRITAIN that the Code of Ordinances be amended by amending Article XX of Chapter 14, to read as follows (inserted text appears in underline; deleted text appears in strikethrough; new sections begin with the word [new]; amendment inserted text appears in italic bold underline; amendment deleted text appears in italic bold strikethrough):

ARTICLE XX.- USE OF CARRYOUT BAGS BY RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS.

Sec. 14-408. – Purpose and incorporation by reference.

The purpose of this article is to preserve and protect the environment in the City of New Britain and encourage the use of reusable carryout bags by reducing the use of carryout bags made of plastic and prohibiting the use of carryout bags made of non-recyclable paper. The City of New Britain hereby incorporates by reference Subsection 355 of Connecticut Public Act No. 19-117 and any subsequent amendments thereto as if fully stated herein.

(Res. No. 34554-2 , 2-25-19)

Sec. 14-409. - Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated:

Carryout bag means a bag of any material, commonly plastic or kraft paper, whichis provided to a consumer at the point of sale to carry purchases out of theestablishment. The term shall not include:

(1) Bags used by consumers inside a retail establishment to:

a. Package bulk items, such as fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, candy or smallhardware items;

b. Contain or wrap frozen foods, meat or fish, whether prepackaged or not;

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c. Contain or wrap flowers, potted plants, or other items where dampness maybe a problem;

d. Segregate food or merchandise that could damage or contaminate other food or merchandise when placed together in a bag; or

e. Contain unwrapped prepared foods or bakery goods.

(2) Newspaper bags, door-hanger bags, or laundry-dry cleaning or garment bags.

(3) Bags sold in packages containing multiple bags intended for use as garbage,pet waste or yard waste bags.

(4) Bags of any type that customers bring to a retail establishment for their ownuse.

Retail establishment means any person, corporation, partnership, business, or other organization or group, however organized, that transfers merchandise, goods, or materials, including without limitation, clothing, food, or personal items of any kind, directly to a consumer in exchange for payment. The term includes, by way of example and not limitation, any grocery store, grocery delivery service, department store, clothing store, hardware store, hospital, pharmacy, liquor store, restaurant, delicatessen, convenience store, food truck, sidewalk vendor, farmers' market, flea market, and any other retail store or vendor. The term shall not include the sale of goods at yard sales, tag sales, or other sales by residents at their home.

Reusable carryout bag means a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse that:

(1) Is made of:

a. Cloth, fiber, or other machine washable fabric; or

b. Durable plastic that is at least 12.0 mils (thousandths of an inch) thick; and

(2) Does not contain lead, cadmium, or any other toxic material, as defined by applicable state and federal standards and regulations for packaging or reusable bags.

(Res. No. 34554-2 , 2-25-19)

Sec. 14-410. - Restrictions on carryout bags.

(a) No retail establishment shall sell, provide, or distribute carryout bags made of plastic, other than reusable carryout bags, in the City of New Britain.

(b) No retail establishment shall sell, provide, or distribute carryout bags made of paper in the city, unless such bags:

(1) Are one hundred (100) per cent recyclable;

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(2) Contains a minimum of forty (40) per cent post-consumer recycled content (except that an eight (8) pound or smaller paper bag shall contain a minimum of twenty (20) per cent post-consumer recycled content); and

(3) Conspicuously display the phrase "Reusable" and "Recyclable" on the outside of the bag and the percentage of post-consumer recycled content.

(Res. No. 34554-2 , 2-25-19)

Sec. 14-411. - Charges for carryout bags.

(a) Any retail establishment that elects to provide carryout bags made of paper consistent with subsection 14-410(b) of this article shall charge the consumer at the point of purchase ten cents ($0.10) for each such bag.

(b) The charge imposed by a retail establishment as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be retained solely by the retail establishment.

(c) All retail establishments shall post signs at or near the point of purchase to notify consumers of the provisions of this article. Such signs shall be in both English and Spanish and shall read substantially as follows: "All paper carryout bags provided by this store to a consumer shall be subject to a fee of ten cents ($0.10) per bag. Carryout bags brought by consumers into this store to carry purchased goods from this store shall not be subject to a fee."

(d) All retail establishments shall indicate on the consumer transaction receipt the number of carryout bags provided and the total amount of charge imposed. It shall be a violation of this article for a retail establishment to fail to separately itemize the charge upon a consumer's purchase of such bag.

(e) No retail establishment shall rebate or otherwise reimburse a customer for any portion of the charge provided in subsection (a) of this section.

(f) Nothing in this article shall prohibit a retail establishment from providing reusable carryout bags for no or nominal cost or encouraging and providing incentives for the use of reusable carryout bags, including credits or rebates for customers that bring their own reusable carryout bags for the purpose of carrying purchases out of the retail establishment.

(g) Nothing in this article shall prohibit a consumer from using bags or containers of any type that they bring to a retail establishment or from carrying away goods that are not placed in bags.

(h) It shall be presumed that all carryout bags sold or used by a retail establishment are subject to the charge provided in subsection (a) of this section until the

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contrary is established. The burden of proving that such carryout bags are notsubject to the charge hereunder shall be upon the retail establishment so claiming.

(Res. No. 34554-2 , 2-25-19)

Sec. 14-412. - Exceptions.

(a) The charge reflected in section 14-411 of this article shall not apply to the extent it would violate the laws of the United States or the State of Connecticut.

(b) The charge reflected in section 14-411 of this article shall not apply to the use of carryout bags to carry items purchased pursuant to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), or a similar governmental food assistance program.

(Res. No. 34554-2 , 2-25-19)

Sec. 14-413. - Enforcement and penalties for violation.

(a) This article shall be enforced by the code enforcement office or its designee. (b) Upon determination that a violation has occurred, the retail establishment shall

be liable for the following: (1) Upon the initial violation, written warning notice that a violation has occurred shall

be issued to the retail establishment. No penalty shall be imposed for the initial violation;

(2) For the second violation, a penalty of ninety-nine dollars ($99.00); and (3) For the third and subsequent violation, a penalty of two hundred fifty dollars

($250.00). (c) No more than one (1) penalty shall be imposed upon a retail establishment in

one (1) twenty-four-hour period.

(Res. No. 34554-2 , 2-25-19)

Sec. 14-414. – Severability.

If any section, clause sentence or provision of this article shall be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, such adjudication shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof, and the applicability thereof to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

(Res. No. 34554-2 , 2-25-19)

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Sec. 14-415. – Effective date.

This article shall become effective six (6) months following its adoption by the common council in order to allow retail establishments time to dispose of their existing inventory of carryout bags made of plastic and convert to alternative packaging materials compliant with this article.

(Res. No. 34554-2 , 2-25-19)

__________________________Alderman Kristian Rosado

__________________________Alderman Daniel Salerno

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Item# RE: Establish New Britain as a ‘Recovery Friendly Community’

To Her Honor, the Mayor, and the Common Council of the City of New Britain:The undersigned beg leave to recommend the adoption of the following:

WHEREAS, Our country is facing a nationwide epidemic when it comes to the use of heroin prescription opioids, and synthetic opioids resulting in a rapid rise in overdoses and deaths; and

WHEREAS, With over 400,000 deaths by overdose from 1999-2017 in the State of Connecticut, there is an apparent need to address this public health crisis with a plan to build prevention efforts, promote awareness about opioid misuse, and to reduce deaths and injuries; and

WHEREAS, This increasing dilemma has impacted New Britain with 36 unintentional overdose deaths by residents in 2017 out of the 1033 in Connecticut.

WHEREAS, the New Britain Police Department launched the H.O.P.E (Heroin, Opioid Prevention and Education) initiative in 2018, which allows individuals a chance to seek treatment in lieu of an arrest or charge for drug possession or paraphernalia at the discretion of the officer. Proving successful, the H.O.P.E initiative has been able to positively impact 77 individuals thus far by connecting them with services to help treat their addiction; and

WHEREAS, In 2019, the Mayors Opioid Response Task Force was started with a goal to reduce opioid and heroin overdose in New Britain by 50% by the year 2021. Mayor Erin E. Stewart and other elected officials have partnered with public safety directors and the Local Prevention Council to understand data collected, maintain response preparedness, and strategize the steps necessary to effectively help those struggling with addiction; and

WHEREAS, This resolution seeks to acknowledge that the problem exists not just nationally, but in our very own community and we pledge our unwavering support towards the work of the Mayor’s Opioid Response Task Force to help those in need of recovery services in a stigma-free manner; and

WHEREAS, We know that there are often times when individuals suffering with opioid addiction do not know where to go to access help without being judged; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we officially designate the City of New Britain as a “Recovery Friendly Community”, pledging to work to develop educational opportunities for our employees and partners on how to help someone who may be suffering with this disease.

_______________________________ _______________________________Alderman Kristian Rosado Alderman Daniel Salerno

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