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COMMON COUNCIL ACTION
APRIL 13, 2004
NORWALK, CONNECTICUT 8:00PM DST, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
| ALL COMMON COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN AT THIS MEETING TO APPROVE EXPENDITURES AND CONTRACTS OR TO ACCEPT BIDS AND OTHER PROPOSALS REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. |
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 8:10p.m. and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance.
I. ROLL CALL 13 members present: Baker & Coffey absent
II. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES
A. Special meeting March 16, 2004 Accepted
B. Regular meeting March 23, 2004 Accepted as corrected
III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 9 Speakers
IV. MAYOR
A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Appointments: Gail Wall - Historical Commission Approved
B. REMARKS
1. Introduced the Gilbane Report on School Facilities.
2. Welcome the Diageo Co. to Norwalk in the Community Room at noon on Wednesday April 14th. Everyone is invited.
3. Announced that DPW will attempt to clean up the problem on N. Taylor Ave. The permanent work will start in August.
V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items are on consent: VI.A.1,2a,2b,3;VII.B.4,5;C.1a,1b,2a,2b,3a,3b,4a,4b;D.1,2,3,4;E.2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9;Consent to refer back to committee VIII.1.
B. OTHER COUNCIL
VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
A. NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION
1. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an amendment to Fletcher Thompson Architects' contract for Brien McMahon High School to provide architectural design services relating to the installation of portable classrooms for a total not to exceed $35,000.
Acct. #09035010 5777 C0237 Authorized
2b. Authorize the NFCC to issue change orders on contract for a total not to exceed $24,300.00 Authorized
3. Building Company's program management contract for the period beginning April 1, 2004 to December 31, 2004 for a total not to exceed $688,352. Where applicable, the appropriate fee will be charged against specific project for future State reimbursement. Funds are available from various capital budget accounts.
Authorized
VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. RECREATION, PARKS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1. Approve the Department of Recreation and Parks proposed facility, usage and parking fees for the 2004-2005 season. Approved
2. Oak Hills Park Authority
WHEREAS, The Oak Hills Park Authority has completed all requisite specifications, plans and requirements; including, but not limited to, the Norwalk Planning Commission approval in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes §8-24 for the construction of a one-story, 5,900 square foot restaurant/clubhouse at the Oak Hills Park;
IT IS RESOLVED THAT, pursuant to the Lease, dated, December 22, 1997, By and Between the City of Norwalk and Oak Hills Authority, Article 5, the Common Council of the City of Norwalk approves, consents and authorizes the Oak Hills Authority to undertake and commence work on the restaurant/clubhouse of the Oak Hills Park. Resolved
B. PLANNING COMMITTEE
1. Approve the request from Maritime Place Parcel 3 LLC for a revision to the Conceptual Site Plan for Development Parcel 3 in the Reed Putnam Urban Renewal Project to permit one additional story and 23 additional dwelling units (rental apartments) on those structures facing North Water Street. Said revision to modify the Conceptual Site Plan as approved by the Common Council at its meeting of December 9, 2003. Approved
2. Approve the 2004-2005 Capital Budget Approved as amended
3. Authorize the mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to take any and all action necessary or desirable to implement the approved Capital Budget Fiscal Year 2004-2005.
Authorized
4. Approve the PY30 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development. Approved
5. Approve the use of the optional income eligibility limits for the 2003-2004 program year. Approved
6. Authorize Mayor, Alex A. Knopp to execute any and all documents required to apply for, accept, and implement the PY30 CDBG Program. Authorized
C. PUBLIC SAFETY & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
1a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice for the 2004/05 Weed & Seed Grant Program to not exceed $300,000. Authorized
1b. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all agreements and documents necessary to implement the 2004/2005 Weed & Seed Grant not to exceed $300,000.00. Authorized
2a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funds from the U.S. Fire Administration "Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program" for 2004 AFGA grant not to exceed $175,544.00. Authorized
2b. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all agreements and documents necessary to implement the 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant not to exceed $175,544.00. Authorized
3a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funds from the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation, Division of Highway Safety, 2004 DUI Enforcement Equipment grant. Authorized
3b. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all agreements and instruments necessary to implement the 2004 DUI Enforcement Equipment grant from the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation, Division of Highway Safety, pursuant to such grant funding. Authorized
4a. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to apply for and accept grant funds from the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation, Division of Highway Safety under the 2004 Memorial Day/Fourth of July DUI Enforcement Grant. Authorized
4b. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all agreements and instruments necessary to implement the 2004 Memorial Day/Fourth of July DUI Enforcement Grant. Authorize
D. FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to sign a contract for Independent Auditing Services to McGladrey & Pullen LLP for a total contract award of $438,500.00 broken down as follows:
Fiscal Year 2004-05 (Audit of June 30, 2004) for a sum not to exceed $83,000.00
Fiscal Year 2005-06 (Audit of June 30, 2005) for a sum not to exceed $86,000.00
Fiscal Year 2006-07 (Audit of June 30, 2006) for a sum not to exceed $87,500.00
Fiscal Year 2007-08 (Audit of June 30, 2007) for a sum not to exceed $90,000.00
Fiscal Year 2008-09 (Audit of June 30, 2008) for a sum not to exceed $92,000.00
Authorized
2. Authorize the Mayor to issue a Purchase Order to Hi-Link Computer Corporation for Neoteris' Netscreen software for a total amount not to exceed $7,427.50.
Acct. # 09041361-5777-C0286 Authorized
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to RCC Consultants Inc. contract for project management services for the Metropolitan Area Network for a total amount not to exceed $48,300.00 Acct. # 09041361-5777-C0286 Authorized
4. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute a contract with Advanced Corporate Networking, Inc. (d/b/a Digital BackOffice) for pre-engineering work related to the implementation of the Metropolitan Area Network Project for a total amount not to exceed $49,500.00. Acct. #09041361-5777-C0286 Authorized
E. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
1. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Agreement with Dewberry-Goodkind, Inc., to provide Professional Engineering Design Services in connection with the Rehabilitation of the Wall Street Bridge No. 01460, for a sum not to exceed $45,315. Acct. # 0903 4021 5777 C0255 Authorized
2. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute such "Assignment of Lease" and "Assumption of Obligations" agreements as may be needed to assign the respective rights and obligations of the leasee, from the City of Norwalk to the Norwalk Parking Authority, and of the lessor from Bedin Reality Associates to
Bedin Realty LLC, under a lease agreement dated June 30, 1995, and recorded at page 3085, in volume 109, of the Norwalk Land Records. Authorized
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3. Amend the existing agreement by and between the City of Norwalk and A. DiCesare Associates, PC for professional engineering services regarding Reed Street Extension project dated June 12, 2002, to revise Article 4 Section 401-Time Provisions to extend the date of completion of services to December 31, 2006.
Amended
4. Amend the agreement by and between the City of Norwalk and A. DiCesare Associates, PC for professional engineering services regarding Reed Street Extension Project dated June 12, 2002, to revise the scope of services for engineering pursuant to the proposal from A. DiCesare dated September 30, 2003 to accommodate 3 rail tracks over the Reed Street Extension underpass and authorize $40,000 from State grant for such engineering services. Acct.# 0902 0910 5777 C0241 Amended
5. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute any and all documents necessary to amend the agreement by and between the City of Norwalk and A. DiCesare Associates, PC for professional engineering services regarding Reed Street Extension Project dated June 12, 2002 as to date of completion and scope of services for engineering. Authorized
6. Authorize the Director of Public Works, to issue Orders on Contract to Complete
Construction for Project No. SS 2003-3 Proposes Sanitary Sewers to be
constructed on Crooked Trail Avenue, Barnfield Road, Roton Trunk Sewer
Extension in connection with the repairs to a Sanitary Sewer line for the Reed-
Putnam Project, for a sum not to exceed $90,000. Acct. #09020910 5777 C0241
Authorized
7. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Agreement with Fuss and O'Neill, Inc. to provide professional engineering services in connection with traffic signal design for US Route 7 at Foxboro Drive, for a sum not to exceed $21,700. Acct.# 0903/04 4120 5777 C0284 Authorized
8. Authorize the Mayor, Alex A. Knopp, to execute an Agreement with Milone & McBroom to provide professional surveying services in connection with application for Certificate of Closure of the Norwalk Landfill for a sum not to exceed $6000. Acct. #0904/04 4000 5777 C0206 Authorized
9. Approve the cost-share
(50/50) with hospital Authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement
with Norwalk Hospital for the cost of the study for the installation of
a pedestrian traffic signal on Stevens Street. Authorized
VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. Resolution recognizing the contributions of Donald Scott. Refer to committee
IX. MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE None
X. SUSPENSION OF THE RULES None
XI. ADJOURNMENT 9:45P.M.
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APPOINTMENTS
HISTORICAL COMMISSION M/C NWLK CODE §57A
Gail Wall Succeed Diane Rochelle
119 Partrick Avenue Term to expire 12/31/08
Norwalk, CT 06851
APPROVED
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