REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF GREENWICH
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
MARCH 10,2003
DEPARTMENT: Greenwich Waterfront Coalition
CONTACT: Rick Kral, RTM District #8
REFERRED TO: Land Use, Parks & Recreation Committees
VOTES: Board of Parks and Recreation vote: 7/0 and 1 absent
Board of Selectman vote: 3/0/0
RESOLVED, The Town of Greenwich Representative Town Meeting by order of a sense of the meeting resolution endorse the letter drafted on behalf of the Greenwich Waterfront Coalition requesting federal maintenance dredging of the Mianus River channel.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
The Mianus River federal channel was last dredged in 1985 and should be on a fifteen year maintenance schedule. Currently there are no scheduled plans for the Army Corp of Engineers to perform the required maintenance of the channel. The Mianus River is home to a number of commercial water dependent industries as well as public, recreational and private facilities. These entities are not only the major public access points for boaters, but important components that add to the quality of life enjoyed by a waterfront community such as Greenwich. It is essential that there be Town wide support and a consolidated effort to inform the Federal Government of the importance of this project. The Town of Greenwich has no financial commitment to this project.
Attachments
Petition, Letter to Army Corps of Engineers
(Separate enclosure)
DEPARTMENT: Social Services
CONTACT: Carol Femia 622-7782
REFERRED TO: Legislative & Rules, Health & Human Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Social Services – Board of Selectmen
RESOLVED, that Section 63 of the Charter be and I hereby amended to read as follows;
Sec. 63. Commissioner of Social Services; duties; salary.
(a) Except where otherwise mandated by State or federal law with respect to nursing homes, the Commissioner of Social Services shall, subject to the direction and control of the Board of Social Services, have full charge of the social services of the Town and shall also have such powers and duties as are now or shall hereafter be conferred and imposed by law upon the Selectmen or any other administrative agency of the Town relative to minors, mentally ill persons, children born out of wedlock, indigent or incapable persons, and persons addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors and drugs, including making applications for the appointment of conservators for incapable persons, for the commitment of mentally ill persons, for the removal of a parent as natural guardian of a minor and for the adoption of a
minor.
(b) Wherever copies of any papers relative to such matters shall by law be served on the Selectmen of the Town or one (1) of them, service shall instead be made on the Commissioner of Social Services. No bill against the Town relating to social services or the support of indigent persons of the Town shall be paid by the Town until it has been approved and certified as correct by the Commissioner of Social Services.
(c) The salary of the Commissioner of Social Services shall be fixed by the Town on the recommendation of the Board of Estimate and Taxation in the same manner as other appropriations are determined. In the absence or disability of the Commissioner of Social Services or if the office becomes vacant for any reason, the Deputy Commissioner of Social Services shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Commissioner of Social Services for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days or for such longer period as the Board of Social Services may determine. The salary of the Deputy Commissioner shall be fixed by the Town on the recommendation of the Board of Estimate and Taxation in the same manner as other appropriations are determined.
(S.A. 444 § 26, 1939; as amended by S.A. 133, 1943; S.A. 327, 1953; S.A. 79, 1955; RTM, 1/15/68; RTM, 6/9/69; RTM, 4/10/72.)
(additions in bold)
Explanation By Commissioner of Social Services
The Board and Department of Social Services wish to amend section 63 of the Charter so as to eliminate nursing homes from the scope of social services to be provided by the Commissioner of Social Services in the Town. This will have the effect of allowing the administrator of The Nathaniel Witherell Nursing Home to be solely responsible for the hiring and supervision of its social workers.
Both state and federal law require a nursing home, by its administrator, to be directly responsible for its social workers, i.e., for hiring appropriate social workers and supervising them. The language of the proposed amendment mirrors that requirement.
The amendment to allow direct hiring and reporting makes practical sense as well. Eliminating the procedure of subcontracting Department social service staff to The Nathaniel Witherell will eliminate the administrative difficulties and inefficiencies caused by dual oversight from both Nathaniel Witherell and the Department of Social Services.
For these reasons, the Board of Social Services supports the amendment to allow Nathaniel Witherell alone to select, supervise, and evaluate their social service personnel. The Board of Selectmen approved the proposed amendment on December 19, 2002.
We are advised that the two existing social service staff assigned to Witherell will be retained by the facility at the same classification level, so the employees are not harmed by this change. We urge approval of this Charter change permitting The Nathaniel Witherell to employ its own social service personnel.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen 0006se03
CONTACT: Richard Bergstresser 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Town Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Alarms Appeals Board for a term expiring 3/31/06.
CHARLES COYLE
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Charles Coyle. 54 John Street, Greenwich. New nomination as a regular member of the Alarm Appeals Board for a term expiring 3/31/06.
Retired Advertising and Marketing Director of Time Magazine. Presently, Director, Round Hill Association , Finance Committee, Round Hill Fire Department. Past RTM Rep. From Districts 10 and 11, RTC Rep. – District 10 and RTC Executive Committee.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen 0006se03
CONTACT: Richard Bergstresser 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Town Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Alarms Appeals Board for a term expiring 3/31/06.
ROBERT FOGG
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Robert Fogg. 16 Cary Road, Greenwich. New nomination as a regular member of the Alarm Appeals Board for a term expiring 3/31/06.
A.S. Degree in Police Science and Administration – New Haven College.
Retired US Postal Service – Volunteer with US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen 0006se03
CONTACT: Richard Bergstresser 622-7710
REFERRED TO: Appointments, Town Services Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the following named person, nominated by the Board of Selectmen, be appointed a member of the Alarms Appeals Board for a term expiring 3/31/06.
ROMANO R. ORLANDO
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Romano R. Orlando, Greenwich. New nomination as a regular member of the Alarm Appeals Board for a term expiring 3/31/06.
Masters of Business Taxation, 1995, Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, 1994, Magna Cum Laude.
Presently, Associate Real Estate Analyst
DEPARTMENT: Nathaniel Witherell 0303NW01
REFERRED TO: Finance, Health & Human Services Committees
VOTES: Board or commission name vote (y/n/a)
RESOLVED, that the sum of $16,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to the account number identified below:
450-51070 Longevity Pay $16,000
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
The longevity payout to union members on December 13, 2002 was $71,000.00. The Teamsters contract awarded between 25% to 50% increases in Longevity payments effective December 2001. Our 02/03 budget was presented at $55,000 before the upward adjustment was understood by the facility. The fiscal year budget for 2003 was set at $55,000.00. The prior year spending was at $71,000.00. The payments are made based on GMEA and Teamsters contracts and based on the hire of the union employee. The budget in this case was a carry forward from the prior year budget and was incorrect. The budget for fiscal year 2004 has been established to the line item detail as defined in the Munis Payroll System.
DEPARTMENT: Nathaniel Witherell 0303NW02
REFERRED TO: Finance, Health & Human Services Committee
VOTES: Board or commission name vote (y/n/a)
RESOLVED, that the sum of $258,334.10 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to the account numbers identified below as prior year adjustments:
450-51970 Prior Year Adjustment 100 $155,843
450-52970 Prior Year Adjustment 200 $10,446
450-53970 Prior Year Adjustment 300 $80,521
450-54970 Prior Year Adjustment 400 $11,524
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Prior Year Adjustment
Request of Appropriation of Funds
Nathaniel Witherell
Additional Funds Request
Fiscal Year 7/1/02 Thru 6/30/03
Prior Year Adjustments Summary
The information presented represents expense of prior year periods paid in subsequent years because of exceeding the approved Town Budget spending levels and as mandated by Town procedures could not be paid until the new budget came into effect. All invoices in this class relate to those primarily dated May and June fiscal year end 6/30/02.
DEPARTMENT: Nathaniel Witherell 0303NW03
REFERRED TO: Finance, Health & Human Services Committee
VOTES: Board or commission name vote (y/n/a)
RESOLVED, that the sum of $101,079 be and the same is here by appropriated for the provision of rehabilitation services through an affiliation with Greenwich Hospital.
450-66-51420 Professional Medical Rehab Dept. $155,750
450-66-51420 Professional Medical Rehab Dept. $(10,000)
450-66-51010 Regular Salaries Rehab Dept. $(44,671)
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Justification of Request:
State law requires that a nursing home provide rehabilitation (ie: ReHab) services for its residents. ReHab services can only be provided by a licenses Therapist. The Nathaniel Witherell has had difficulty in recruiting licenses ReHab Therapists to fill current position vacancies. In addition, nursing home ReHab Programs generate revenue primarily through Medicare Part A rates and Part B billings. A review of The Nathaniel Witherell ReHab Program indicated that ReHab Program expenditures exceeded ReHab Program revenues by $238,500 in the 2001-02 fiscal year. Furthermore, The Nathaniel Witherell ReHab volume has declined by 33% over the past three years and it has been necessary to not accept ReHab admission referrals on three occasions over the
past five months at the direction of the Medical Director due to insufficient staffing coverage. Further review indicated that it was necessary for approximately 60% of Greenwich residents requiring ReHab services to seek such services outside the Town of Greenwich. Thus, only 40% of the Town need is currently being met.
ReHab services are extremely important to the elderly and the citizens of the Town of Greenwich because the restoration of the disabling nature of an injury or disability allows the resident to remain independent and to continue to live in the community rather than in a nursing home. It also means a great deal to the resident to maintain their dignity and quality of life. The average stay of a ReHab resident at The Nathaniel Witherell is 45 days compared to approximately 21 months for all other residents.
As a result, the Board of Directors of The Nathaniel Witherell established a goal to address these concerns by developing an entirely new approach to providing ReHab services to the Greenwich community. A survey of the 40 Fairfield County nursing homes was undertaken and an analysis of The Nathaniel Witherell ReHab Program was completed in order to address these problems. The survey and the analysis indicated the following:
1. All 40 Fairfield County nursing homes contract to have ReHab services provided due to a shortage of licenses Therapists , a preference on the part of a licensed Therapist to work for a contractor, and a lower cost associated with contracting.
2. Ten Fairfield County ReHab Programs affiliated with local hospitals generate an average operating surplus of $523,000 per year. The higher volume Programs generated an operating surplus as high as $1.4 million
3. ReHab Programs affiliated with local hospitals have had an improvement in the quality of care, services, and staff coverage and there is a significantly higher degree of resident and physician satisfaction with the services.
4. Under a close affiliation with Greenwich Hospital, it would be possible to meet 75% of the ReHab needs of the Greenwich community.
The Nathaniel Witherell Board of Directors, therefore, pursued discussions with Greenwich Hospital for the development of a new ReHab Program for The Nathaniel Witherell patterned after four very successful programs – Waveny Care Center in New Canaan, Mediplex nursing home in Stamford, Bethel (CT) Health Care Center, and New York State Veterans Home in St. Albans, New York. Those discussions are resulting in a contractual agreement between The Nathaniel Witherell and Greenwich Hospital, which is planned to commence on March 1, 2003. Hence, a new ReHab Program designed to replace the existing program will have a four month revenue and expenditure budget impact upon the 2002-03
F/Y.
Consequently, The Nathaniel Witherell is requesting the following:
1. $155,750 in new expenditures for four months of contract services with Greenwich Hospital that will total $467,250 per year.
2. A transfer of $44,671 from the 450-51010 salary account for the dletion of two vacant budgeted ReHab Department Therapist positions for a four month period. The two ReHab vacant positions are the Coordinator of ReHab Services and the Occupational Therapist. Total annual budgeted salaries for these two positions are $134,014.
3. The deletion of $10,000 for four months of the current Physical Therapy – Occupational Therapy consultant contract which is budgeted at $30,000 for the 2002-03 F/Y.
The new ReHab Program is expected to generate $304,293 in additional revenue for the last four months of the 2002-03 F/Y. This is comprised of a Medicare Part A average rate increase of $33.09 per day and $84,244 of increased Medicare Part B revenue associated with a higher ReHab treatment volume. The proposed contractual agreement with Greenwich Hospital is a performance based one. That is, there is a direct relationship between the cost and the revenue generated from the services provided. For example, the $155,750 in Greenwich Hospital contract fees are to generate 3,333 hours and $304,293 of billable services during the March – June 2003, time period. Should only 3,000 hours of billable services result, or 10% less, than the contract
fees of $155,750 would also be 10% less.
Greenwich Hospital Staff will be responsible for providing all of the necessary documentation for Medicare billing purposes as well as the provision of all but three Nathaniel Witherell employees. Due to the state-of-the-art Rehabilitative service and department of Greenwich Hospital, they can readily attract and hire the ReHab Therapists that The Nathaniel Witherell and all 40 other Fairfield County nursing homes have not been able to attract.
DEPARTMENT: Nathaniel Witherell 0303NW04
REFERRED TO: Finance, Health & Human Services Committee
VOTES: Board or commission name vote (y/n/a)
RESOLVED, that the sum of $257,445 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to the account number identified below:
45051-51490 Professional NOC $257,445
C.O.N. Project
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
A total of $644,000 was approved by the BET for the purpose of completing and filing a Certificate of Need (CON) Application for a new building program with the State of Connecticut. The purpose of preparing and filing the CON Application is twofold. First, to request State approval of the project so that the next step in the process, which is seeking Town approvals, can proceed. Under State and Federal law, State approval must be obtained before a project can proceed. Secondly, to determine the amount of the proposed $45.2 million project the State Medicaid Program will fund. After three meetings with the State, we expect the State to render a decision in mid to late March 2003.
The original design of the new building project consisted of 28 Assisted Living units and 182 CCNH or skilled nursing beds. Due to the size and overlap with the existing buildings, it would have been necessary to construct a new building in “phases.” After careful study, the Board of Directors of The Nathaniel Witherell concluded that including the 28 Assisted Living beds in the new building design would not be financially feasible from an operating perspective. The study indicated that a minimum of 48-54 Assisted Living Units would be required for the project to be financially feasible and that the site, due to the large square footage required for a single Assisted Living unit, could not accommodate the necessary total square footage for a
project with Assisted Living units. In addition, The Board concluded that the construction of a new building in “phases” would be very costly and very disruptive to the necessary on-going operation of the existing buildings. With
construction phases, it was found that the bed capacity would need to be reduced by 80 beds, residents displaced, and annual operating losses up to $1.0 million would be incurred. Therefore, it was necessary for the Board to pursue a new design plan consisting of 190 CCNH beds.
Consequently, The Nathaniel Witherell is requesting $257,445 in additional appropriations for the proposed new building program process for two reasons. First, a total of $78,000 is necessary for the additional cost associated with having to abandon the original building design plan that included Assisted Living units and to develop the current new plan that does not include construction “phases.” Secondly, a total of $179,445 is necessary to continue the process of obtaining the necessary Town approvals. The original $644,000 CON Application budget approved by the BET included Planning & Zoning, site planning, and traffic evaluations because their status would be important to presenting the new building request to the Town for approval. These been initiated and decisions are expected by March 2003. However, the $644,000 budget did not include a parking analysis, the preparation of a construction site plan, architectural plans and material for presentation purposes, the
engagement of a construction project manager consultant, the completion of a formal financial feasibility study, artist renderings, and the time required by experts for presentation to the BET, RTM Committees, the RTM, the public, and employees and residents. The request is for $257,445. The total projected spending on the project by vendor is as follows:
ATTACHMENTS:
Expenditure Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Office of the First Selectman
REFERRED TO: Finance, Labor Contracts & Town Services Committees
VOTES: Board or commission name vote (y/n/a)
RESOLVED, that the sum of $528,006 for the fiscal year 2003/04 be and the same is hereby appropriated to carry out the terms of the labor settlement between the Town of Greenwich and Greenwich Municipal Employees Association.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Representative Town Meeting of the Town of Greenwich hereby approves such provisions of the labor settlement, if any, which may be in conflict with any charter provision, special act, ordinance, rule or regulation of the Town of Greenwich within the meaning of Connecticut General Statutes, Section 7-474 ( c).
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
The collective bargaining agreement between the Town and GMEA expired on June 30, 2002. The Town and GMEA have reached an agreement for a successor agreement covering the three-year period July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2005.
The general wage increases of 3.25% effective July 1, 2002, 3.0% effective July 1, 2003 and 3.0% effective July 1, 2004 are fair to both the employees and taxpayers being within the parameters negotiated with comparable employees and other Town bargaining units. Although the 3.0% increase for July 1, 2003 is slightly less then that negotiated with other Town bargaining units, the implementation of a new salary schedule provides for additional increase bringing the aggregate increase to the level of other bargaining units.
The Town negotiated significant changes in medical benefits that will become effective July 1, 2003. The Town’s cost for health care will be based on the newly negotiated Point of Service Plan (POS). The Town will be responsible for 93 % of the cost of the POS will the employee paying 7% of the premium cost. An employee may continue to participate in the current PPO medical plan but must pay the difference between 93% of the POS premium and the full cost of the PPO medical plan. All employees will migrate to a new prescription drug plan that is approximately 15 % less costly then the current prescription drug plan.
Other negotiated changes include, conditioning future salary increments on job performance, increases to the Town’s match to employee 401-k contributions, 5 year vesting in the defined benefits retirement plan, improvements in management’s ability to regulate sick leave usage, and increases in longevity payments.
On balance I believe that this agreement is in the best interest of the Town and the covered employees.
ATTACHMENTS
Comptroller Letter on cost of Contract
Cost Analysis with attachments
Summary of Negotiated Changes
Copy of entire contract available in Town Clerk’s office
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CONTACT: Joseph A. Siciliano (203) 622-6472
REFERRED TO: Parks & Recreation Committee
VOTES: Board or commission name vote (y/n/a)
To consider and act upon the following resolution requested by the Director of Parks and Recreation and approved by the Board of Selectmen:
RESOLVED, that the Town of Greenwich accept a gift in the amount of $22,500 as reimbursement for the Fourth of July Fireworks Celebrations.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Explanation by the Director of Parks and Recreation:
We respectfully request the acceptance of a gift in the amount of $22,500 from Greenwich Capital Markets to the Department of Parks and Recreation for reimbursement for the 2002 Fourth of July Fireworks displays held at Greenwich High School and Binney Park. This donation has again allowed the Department of Parks and Recreation and Old Greenwich/Riverside Community Center to offer one of the most popular events of the year.
Upon acceptance of the gift, we will credit line item A801-53200, Parks and Recreation Administration, Recreation Athletic and Playground Supplies, to offset money paid to Atlas Pyrovision Productions, Inc. for their services for the July Fourth Celebrations.
Attachments
None
DEPARTMENT: Public Works 0303PW01
CONTACT: David P. Thompson, Chief Engineer (203) 622-7767
REFERRED TO: Finance, Public Works Committees
VOTES: Board of Estimate and Taxation Approval at its Feb. 18, 2003 Meeting
RESOLVED, that the sum of $190,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to Public Works’ Account No. Z312-59620-22086, known as “Cliffdale Road Bridge Reconstruction.”
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
This request is for an additional appropriation of $190,000 to complete reconstruction of the Cliffdale Road Bridge. This project is eligible for a grant reimbursement of 92.47% under the State of Connecticut’s Local Bridge Program. Therefore, the net cost to the Town of Greenwich is $14,300.
Construction began in May of 2002, and is scheduled for completion in June of 2003. The project is approximately 50% complete. The Town’s Contractor, New England Road, Inc., of Clinton, Connecticut, is continuing work through the winter months. Construction challenges have included the extensive environmental requirements of the project’s permits, limited areas for construction activities due to steep slopes and the deep ravine at the bridge site, and the extensive amount of old masonry walls and bedrock encountered in the areas of construction.
Our Consultant for this project, Dewberry-Goodkind, Inc., has provided an updated estimate for the final cost of the project. This estimated total cost overrun presents a final cost in excess of current funding. Attached is a letter from Dewberry-Goodkind, Inc., Mr. Raymond M. Farina, Jr., P.E., Senior Engineer, with an attachment entitled “Tabulation of Cost Overrun” (revised), dated January 22, 2003.
The additional funds required for the project is based on our Consultant’s current (1/22/03) “estimated cost overrun,” of $342,000, including a $45,000 additional recommended contingency amount. The current fund balance for this project is $151,230. Subtracting this amount from the estimated total cost overrun gives the estimated additional funds that are required for the completion of the project ($342,000 - $152,000 = $190,000). This project has a 92.47% grant available through the State of Connecticut’s Local Bridge Program; therefore, revenues of $175,693 can be anticipated by the Town as an offset to this expenditure (net cost = $14,300).
Regarding the grant, attached is a letter from Mr. William R. Stark, Principal Engineer, with ConnDOT, acknowledging their approval for a supplemental agreement under the Local Bridge Program to authorize payment on the cost increases anticipated for this project. The ConnDOT concur that this additional work is fully justified and is required to complete the work.
ATTACHMENTS:
Separate enclosure
DEPARTMENT: Selectmen
CONTACT: Richard Bergstresser 622-7710
Joseph Siciliano, Director 622-6472
REFERRED TO: Land Use, Legislative & Rules, Parks & Recreation Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectmen 3-0-0
To consider and act upon the following resolution requested by the Board of Selectmen:
RESOLVED, that the lease between the Town of Greenwich and the Mianus River Boat and Yacht Club, Inc. be approved, and the terms and conditions of said lease to be the same as those contained in the lease agreement attached to the explanatory comments for this item.
FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the First Selectman be and is hereby authorized to execute said lease for and on behalf of the Town.
Explanatory Comments
Approval and renewal of this lease, with updated terms and conditions, between the Town of Greenwich and Mianus River Boat and Yacht Club, located at 98 Strickland Road, Cos Cob. The Club and docking facilities have been at this location for over 20 years and are for Greenwich residents and Club members. The lease has been revised by the Law Department with input from the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Town’s Risk Manager.
ATTACHMENTS
Lease (separate enclosure)
DEPARTMENT: Public Works 0303PW02
CONTACT: Garo B. Garabedian, Traffic Engineer (203) 622-7760
REFERRED TO: Legislative & Rules, Public Works Committees
VOTES:
WHEREAS, the required contract plans, specifications, and estimates have been prepared for traffic signal improvements at the following intersections: King Street at Anderson Hill Road, Palmer Hill Road at River Road and North Mianus School, and Mill Street at North and South Water Streets and,
WHEREAS, said improvements include, but are not limited to the upgrade of existing signals herein identified as State Project No. 56-273 and Federal –aid Project No. CM-000R(161), herein after referred to as the Project, and
WHEREAS, the State and Municipality mutually agree that the State shall be responsible for the construction phase of the Project, which includes, but is not limited to advertising, administration, inspection, field density testing and material testing in conjunction therewith, and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century of 1998 provides funding authorizing for “Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes,” and
WHEREAS, the project is eligible for funding under the Surface transportation Program (STP) as defined in Title I, Section 1108 of the Act, and
WHEREAS, Section 13a-98i of the Connecticut General Statues, as revised, provides that,”9a) The commissioner may enter into agreements for the acceptance and expenditures of funds concerning federal surface transportation urban program roadways or facilities and eligible federal surface transportation rural collector roadways of facilities with the United States Secretary of transportation or local officials, or both, to develop plans and establish programs for, and construct improvements on or to such roadways or facilities using appropriations made to the department of Transportation by said Secretary of transportation under the provisions of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21 st Century, all amendments thereto and all applicable federal regulation …,” and
WHEREAS, the Municipality has requested that federal funding be obligated so that Project related construction actives can be authorized.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Richard V. Bergstresser, First Selectman, be and hereby is authorized to execute the agreement entitled: “Agreement Between the State of Connecticut and the Town Of Greenwich for the Construction, Inspection and Maintenance of the Various Traffic Signals Utilizing Federal Funds Under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Component of the Surface Transportation Program No. 56-273 and Federal-Aid Project No. CM-000R(161)).
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
The purpose of this resolution is to authorize the First Selectman to execute an agreement with the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation, under its Surface Transportation Program to accept Federal and State funding for traffic signal improvements at the locations identified in the resolution. There is no cost to the Town of Greenwich for this project other than the design.
This construction project estimated to be $366,000 would be paid for completely by the Federal and State Agencies. The contract provides replacement of obsolete traffic signal equipment at the aforementioned locations in Greenwich. Once the project is completed in 2004, town maintenance costs will be reduced and traffic flow and traffic safety will be improved.
Attachments:
None
DEPARTMENT: Planning and Zoning
REFERRED TO: Legislative & Rules, Public Works Committees
VOTES: Board or commission name vote (y/n/a)
RESOLVED, that the Representative Town Meeting hereby authorizes the First Selectman, Richard Bergstresser to sign and accept the 2 Coastal Grants , approved by the RTM December 2002 from the State of Ct. Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Long Island Sound on behalf of the Town of Greenwich. The two Municipal Grants are for Storm Water Pollution Sources in Watersheds Draining to Long Island Sound, and Coastal Waterfront Public Access Study and Design
Specifications.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Authorizing resolution
"Certified Resolution"
Be it resolved that it is in the best interests of the Town of Greenwich Ct. to enter into contracts with the Department of Environmental Protection.
In furtherance of this resolution, the First Selectman, Richard V. Bergstresser , is duly authorized to enter into and sign said contracts on behalf of the Town of Greenwich Ct. The First Selectman, Richard V. Bergstresser is further authorized to provide such additional information and execute such other documents as may be required by the state or federal government in connection with said contracts and to execute any amendments, recisions, and revisions thereto.
The Town Clerk is authorized to impress the seal of the Town of Greenwich on any such document, amendment, recision, or revision.
I, Carmella C. Budkins, Town Clerk of the Town of Greenwich Ct. do hereby certify this to be a true copy of the resolution duly adopted at the Representative Town Meeting on ( date ) , and that it has not been rescinded, amended or altered in any way, and that it remains in full force and in effect.
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