scrcog meeting notice & agenda july 24, 2013 – 10:00...

SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

Bethany Branford East Haven Guilford Hamden Madison Meriden Milford New Haven North Branford North Haven Orange Wallingford West Haven Woodbridge

Carl J. Amento, Executive Director

SCRCOG MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA JULY 24, 2013 – 10:00 A.M.

Location: 127 Washington Avenue, 4th Floor West North Haven, CT 06473

Full agenda materials can be found at our website – www.scrcog.org

The agenda and attachments for this meeting are available on our website at www.scrcog.org. Please contact SCRCOG for copy of agenda in a language other than English. Auxiliary aids/services and limited English proficiency translators will be provided with two week’s notice. “Necesidades especiales: a las personas con discapacidad auditiva se les proveerá con medios auditivos y/o intérpretes de signos. Igualmente intérpretes para personas que hablan poco inglés, pero será preciso avisar con dos semanas de antelación. Se puede solicitar la agenda en otro idioma que no sea inglés comunicándose con SCRCOG”.

127 Washington Avenue, 4th Floor West, North Haven, CT 06473

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1. Call to Order and Introductions - Mayor John Picard, Chairman

2. Presentation: CT Congestion Relief Study (Express Lanes, Electronic Tolls and Pages 2-6 Congestion Mitigation) - Thomas Maziarz, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Policy & Planning, CDOT

3. Presentation of 2013 Transportation Award of Merit to SCRCOG and VN Engineers for Regional School Bus Study - Robert Gomez, CT Society of Civil Engineers Page 7

4. Adoption of 6/26/13 SCRCOG Minutes - First Selectman Michael Freda, Secretary Pages 8-11

5. Treasurer’s Report for month ending 6/30/13 - First Selectman Fillmore McPherson, Treasurer Pages 12-13

6. Transportation Committee Report - Mayor William Dickinson, Chairman Pages 14-25

Adopt Resolution to approve 2012-2015 TIP Amendment Sixteen Pages 24-25

7. Authorization for the Executive Director to Sign Memoranda of Understanding with REX Development Agreeing to be Lead Implementer for Seven Objectives of the Regional Economic Development Action Agenda (CEDS) Pages 26-30

8. Congressional Reports - Louis Mangini, Legislative Aide to U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Riju Das, Aide to Senator Richard Blumenthal, Rob Michalik, Aide to Senator Christopher Murphy

9. SCRCOG Executive Director’s Report - Carl Amento, Executive Director

10. REX Development Report - Ginny Kozlowski, Executive Director, REX Development Pages 31-32

11. DESPP/ DEMHS Report - John B. Field, Jr., Region 2 Coordinator

12. RPC Action Table Pages 33-34

13. Regional Cooperation / Other Business

14. Adjournment

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Agenda: Connecticut Congestion Relief Study – I-95 Corridor

Presentation to South Central Regional Council of Governments

Tom Maziarz, CT DOT July 24, 2013

10:00am

I. Introductions and Objectives of Meeting

Objective: Review of purpose, objectives, tasks and schedule of the study with MPOs and elected officials to elicit comments, engage them as a resource, and gain an understanding of their position on value pricing and tolling.

II. PowerPoint Presentation

• Study Purpose, Scope, and Study Area

• Study Schedule

• Impacts of Congestion in I-95 Corridor

• Basics on Congestion Pricing and current policy

• Experience in other states

III. Questions and Discussion

IV. Opportunities to be Engaged in Study

• Sign on to stakeholder list

• Check for updates on study website

• Attend future public information meetings

• Send comments on study and alternatives to CTDOT

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SCRCOG REGIONAL SCHOOL BUS STUDY RECEIVES AWARD In May of 2013, SCRCOG and VN Engineers, Inc. were awarded the 2013 Transportation ACE Award of Merit by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers– for the Regional School Bus Study. The Study was completed in January, 2012. The full Study can be found on the SCRCOG website, www.scrcog.org, under “Plans and Reports” and “2012”. The Study reviewed a number of recent advances in alternative fuel technology and corresponding opportunities for bus operators to benefit from the use of alternative fuel technology to reduce diesel emissions, improve air quality, limit health risks, improve efficiency, extend vehicle life, and increase energy independence. The Study also reviewed the implementation issues that towns, cities and private bus companies would face with the new, alternative fuel technology. SCRCOG and VN Engineers broke the Study up into three sections. The first section involved the research and documentation of the current practices in the region. The second section involved the discussion of the alternative fuels available to the bus fleets as compared to traditional fuels. The third section reviewed the potential energy savings and made recommendations based on the current school bus fleets throughout the region.

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SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Planning for Our Region’s Future





TO: SCRCOG Board FROM: First Selectman Michael Freda, Secretary DATE: July 17, 2013 SUBJECT: SCRCOG Minutes of June 26, 2013 Present: Bethany First Selectwoman Derrylyn Gorski Branford First Selectman Anthony DaRos Guilford First Selectman Joseph S. Mazza Madison Stacy Noblitz, proxy for First Selectman Fillmore McPherson -- Treasurer Milford Mayor Benjamin Blake New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. North Haven First Selectman Michael Freda – Secretary Orange First Selectman James Zeoli Wallingford Mayor William Dickinson West Haven Mayor John Picard – Chairman SCRCOG Staff Carl J. Amento – Executive Director Steve Dudley, Al Ruggiero, Jim Rode, Alicia Leite (intern) Other Guests: Miriam Brody, Hamden-North Haven League of Voters; Donna Carter and Mary Bigelow, Greater New Haven Transit District; Ginny Kozlowski, Barbara Malmberg, Will Warren and Richard Itzler (intern), REX Development; Tom Cariglio, United Illuminating; William Villano, Regional Workforce Alliance; Lori Vitagliano, Regional Water Authority; Riju Das, Office of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal; Rob Michalik, Office of U.S. Senator Christopher Murphy; John B. Field, Jr. Region 2, DESPP/DEMHS; Atty. Nan Birdwistell, MurthaCullina;

1. Call to order and Introductions:

Chairman John Picard called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. He asked the members and guests to introduce themselves, which they did.

2. Presentation: Urban Apartheid Report: Executive Director James Rawlings of the NAACP of Greater New Haven presented an overview of the local NAACP’s recently issued report, Urban Apartheid.

3. Adoption of May 22, 2013 SCRCOG meeting minutes:

First Selectman Freda presented the minutes as shown on Pages 1-3 of the agenda packet. First Selectman Freda moved that the minutes be approved. First Selectman Mazza seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously.

4. Treasurer’s Report for month ending May 31, 2013: Stacy Noblitz presented the Treasurer’s Report which is found on pages 4 and 5 of the agenda packet. Our balance sheet shows that we have $413,117 in cash and investments and $170,179 due from CT DOT for transportation planning. Expenses seemed appropriate for the month. Mayor Blake moved for acceptance of the Treasurer’s Report. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.

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5. Transportation Committee Report: Mayor Dickinson presented the Transportation Committee Report contained on pages 6-23 of the agenda packet. Mayor Dickinson pointed out that City of Meriden project 79-XXXX TIGER V was received after the Transportation Committee meeting. He moved for the approval of 2012-2015 TIP Amendment Fifteen found on pages 12-22 of the agenda packet with the addition of the City of Meriden project. First Selectman Freda seconded the motion. It passed unanimously. Mayor Dickinson also moved to adopt the Resolution found on pages 24-25 regarding Ozone Air Quality Conformity. First Selectman DaRos seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously.

Mayor Dickinson moved to adopt the Resolution found on page 26 of the agenda packet Amending the FY13 and FY14 UPWP. First Selectman DaRos seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously.

6. Resolution Re: Planning Study Consulting Services: Executive Director Amento explained that the Resolution on page 27 of the agenda packet asks for approval of the consultants to be approved for the second year of the UPWP planning studies. Mayor DeStefano moved for approval of the resolution. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously.

7. Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to Sign Agreement with Selected Consultant for Regional Web-Based GIS Project (Regional Performance Incentive Grant): Executive Director Amento noted that New England GeoSystems of Guilford had been selected as the consultant after the agenda was distributed. First Selectman Mazza moved to approve the Resolution found at page 28 of the agenda packet. First Selectwoman Gorski seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously.

8. Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to Sign Agreement with Selected Consultant for Shared Services/Operations Study (Regional Performance Incentive Grant): The Resolution is found at page 29 of the agenda packet. The selected consultant, Edge Technology Services of Middletown, is noted in the Resolution. Mayor DeStefano moved to approve the Resolution. First Selectman DaRos seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously.

9. REX Development Report: REX Executive Director Ginny Kozlowski reviewed her report found on pages 30-31 of the agenda packet. She also distributed the brochure used by REX at the recent Medical Manufacturing & Devices Trade Show in Philadelphia.

10. Approval of Update to Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS): REX Executive Director Ginny Kozlowski noted that the yearlong effort had culminated in the production of the final report which was delivered to SCRCOG members last week. The full report can also be found at www.rexdevelopment.com. First Selectman Freda moved for SCRCOG’s approval of the CEDS update. Mayor DeStefano seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously.

11. Approval of Resolution Adopting SCRCOG Budget for 2013-14: Chairman Picard stated that the Executive Committee had voted to recommend approval of the proposed budget, including transferring $10,000 from SCRCOG’s reserves to Revenue and an expenditure of $10,000 as a contribution to the ROOF Regional Foreclosure Prevention Program, with the exception that the proposed 3% salary increases for the Executive Director and staff be reduced from the 3% proposed to 2%. The proposed budget is found at pages 32-37 of the agenda packet. Mayor DeStefano moved for approval of the budget as amended and recommended by the Executive Committee. Mayor Blake seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously.

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12. Approval of SCRCOG Work Program and Goals for FY2013-14: Mayor Picard stated that the Executive Committee recommended approval of the Work Program and Goals found on pages 38-43 of the agenda packet. Mayor DeStefano moved for approval of the proposed Work Program and Goals. First Selectman Mazza seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously.

13. Approval of Extension of Executive Director’s Contract for 3 Years: Mayor Picard noted that the Executive Committee had recommended the extension of the Executive Director’s contract for a period of one year. Mayor Blake moved for approval of the Executive Committee’s recommendation. First Selectman DaRos seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously.

14. Congressional Reports:

Rob Michalik from Senator Murphy’s Office reported that 7 applications had been submitted from the State of Connecticut for TIGER V funds. Three applications were submitted in this region: two from New Haven and one from Meriden. Riju Das from Senator Blumenthal’s Office that as a result of the May 17th Metro North collision, additional safety shunts were being installed along the tracks. The Senate is expected to approve a bipartisan immigration bill. The Senator is working on approving legislation to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling as of July 1st. NOAA and the National Weather Service are predicting an active hurricane season this year.

15. State Legislative Report: Executive Director Amento reviewed an end-of-session report found on pages 48-60 of the agenda packet Two bills, one regarding Regional Planning Organizations and the other dealing with a new Local Transportation Capital Program are treated in depth on pages 2-4. Bills of regional and municipal interest that passed are described on pages 52-56, and bills that have been tracked during this session that did not pass are listed on pages 57-60.

16. SCRCOG Executive Director’s Report:

Executive Director Amento noted that consultants have been selected for SCRCOG’s two Regional Performance Incentive Grants. There were 11 respondents to the Regional GIS Program RFP and 4 proposals received in response to the Shared Services RFP. The Hazard Mitigation Plan should be finalized this summer. Finally, Amen to noted that SCRCOG will be transferring $100,000 of its reserves from the State Treasurer’s Investment Fund to START Bank in New Haven because the interest rate offered is much higher and the funds will be put to beneficial use in our region. This transfer has been in the planning and discussion stages for several months.

17. DESPP/DEMHS Report:

John Field, Region 2 Coordinator, reported that last week’s exercise was conducted successfully with 100% participation. Long term recovery efforts are continuing in Milford and Fairfield. The Hazard Mitigation units are working with towns that have projects the problems with the Everbridge notification system are being addressed.

18. RPC Action Table for May: The Action Table for June on page 61 of the agenda packet was reviewed.

19. Regional Cooperation/ Other Business: Mayor DeStefano reported that the Executive Committee had discussed and agreed that SCRCOG members would undertake a visioning process to begin in the fall and to conclude next spring regarding the future direction of SCRCOG and the region. The process would be open, public and transparent and would engage not only SCRCO members but also the business, non-profit, and institutional communities. Mayor DeStefano suggested that in order to fund the visioning process, they should reach out to the Regional Planning Association.

Mayor DeStefano suggested that specifics should be developed within the next month.

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20. Adjournment: First Selectman DaRos moved for adjournment. First Selectman Mazza seconded the motion and all approved. The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

Respectfully submitted, First Selectman Michael Freda, Secretary

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BALANCE SHEET - June, 2013

ASSETS

Cash and InvestmentsFirst Niagara Bank 138,315Connecticut Short-Term Investment Fund - SCRCOG 255,242Total Cash and Investments 393,558

Accounts ReceivableConnecticut Department of Transportation 153,641DESPP - Homeland Security Planning 0RPA - Sustainable Communities 5,447OPM - RPI Grants 0CT DEEP - Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan 141,835Shoreline Greenways Trail - Federal Share 4,570Amount for Accrued Leave 11,058Pre-Paid Expense & Other Receivables 50,352Total Accounts Receivable 366,902

Property and EquipmentCOG Equipment 19,940Total Property & Equipment 19,940

TOTAL ASSETS 780,400

LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE

LiabilitiesAccounts Payable 31,058Accrued Payroll Taxes 11Deferred Revenue - Municipal 0RPI Grant - GIS Project 13,848RPI Grant - Shared Services 8,146Shoreline Greenways Trail - Municipal Share - H074(1) 0Shoreline Greenways Trail - Municipal Share - H103(1) 0Total Current Liabilities 55,563

Fund BalanceFund Balance - July 1, 2012 703,895Amount for Accrued Leave 11,058Investment in Equipment 19,940Fund Change 1 -10,057Fund Balance - June, 2013 724,836

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 780,400

1. OPM cash advance for RPI Grants reflected as SCRCOG liability since funds are unearned.

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Statement of Resources and Expenditures - June, 2013

Resources FY 13 Budget To Date

Municipal Contribution 154,100 12,842 154,100SCRCOG Reserve Account 10,000 0 10,000

ConnDOT - Transportation PlanningU.S. Dept of Transportation 1,023,305 132,780 668,006Connecticut Dept of Transportation 127,914 16,597 83,501

Connecticut Office of Policy & ManagementRegional Planning 14,000 1,174 14,087RPI Grant - GIS Project 159,370 4,197 36,152RPI Grant - Shared Services 16,960 1,357 6,854

Federal Emergency Management AgencyHazard Mitigation Plan 175,500 24,261 157,552Municipal - In-Kind Contribution 58,500 0 0

Emergency Response PlanningDESPP - FY 09 NHASH Grant 16,300 0 16,409

Sustainable Communities GrantSustainable Communities Reg Planning Grant 20,000 931 23,760

REX DevelopmentReimbursement for SCRCOG Support 10,000 0 0

Interest 1,200 39 407

TOTAL 1,787,149 194,178 1,170,566

Expenses FY 13 Budget To DateTotal Labor - Salaries & Benefits 618,100 605,036

Salaries 32,981 429,532Fringe Benefits 13,977 175,503

Travel 8,930 1,333 6,768Data Process 65,226 25 17,096General Operations 158,860 133,493

Rent 0 99,557Postage & Telephone 1,005 3,991Print & Reproduction 560 921Office Supplies 192 1,506Equipment Maintenance 1,113 11,332Publications 0 964Insurance & Professional Services 0 6,559Meeting Expenses & Advertising 847 7,490Miscellaneous & Equipment Use 0 1,172

Transportion Consultants 515,000 118,972 213,940Capital Purchase 40,300 0 15,537FEMA - PreDisaster Mitigation Plan 205,750 19,197 160,903NHASH Grant 16,300 0 16,409ROOF - Regional Foreclosure Protection 10,000 0 10,000Regional GIS Program 61,714 0 0Shard Services Study 15,000 0 0Contingencies 71,969 0 0TOTAL 1,787,149 190,202 1,152,772

Month of June, 2013

Month of June, 2013

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South Central Regional Council of Governments 2012-2015 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Amendment Number 16 Project 0061-TMPI 2013-A14-3 Hamden Signals Changes Amendment 16 increases funding for Preliminary Design phase

Reason Action necessary based on latest cost estimate Project 0079-XXXX 2013-A15-14 Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements for TOD Changes Amendment 16 moves funds to FYI per DOT request Reason Proposed project requires Air Quality modeling. Action is necessary to include project in the

TIP/STIP for the TIGER application process, while allowing CDOT to model as necessary. Project 0092-0522 2007-049 I-95 West River Bridge BR#00163A Changes Amendment 16 changes funding source to NHPP-BRX Reason Action is necessary to address changes in funding programs under MAP-21 and to ensure that

federal apportionment is fully obligated by year’s end Project 0092-0531 1999-009 I-95/I-91/Rt 34 Interchange Reconstruction E Changes Amendment 16 changes I-M to NHPP-BRX Reason Action is necessary to address changes in funding programs under MAP-21 and to ensure that

federal apportionment is fully obligated by year’s end Project 0092-0627 2010-001 I-95 Corridor Improvement Project- contract B2 Changes Amendment 16 changes funding source to NHPP-BRX Reason Action is necessary to address changes in funding programs under MAP-21 and to ensure that

federal apportionment is fully obligated by year’s end

Project 0092-XXXX 2013-A15-11 Downtown Crossing, Phase 2 Changes Amendment 16 moves funds to FYI per DOT request Reason Proposed project requires Air Quality modeling. Action is necessary to include project in the

TIP/STIP for the TIGER application process, while allowing CDOT to model as necessary. Project 0138-0221 2001-025 I-95: Housatonic River Bridge Replacement Changes Amendment 16 changes sources of funding and deletes BRXZ entry in FYI. Reason Action is necessary and to address changes in funding programs under MAP-21and to ensure

that federal apportionment is fully obligated by year’s end.

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South Central Regional Council of Governments 2012-2015 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Amendment Number 16 Project 0427-PXXXX 2010-007 GNHTD Replace Paratransit Vehicles Changes Amendment 16 moves 5307P funds from FFY12 to FFY13 and moves 5307C funds to a new

project #427-PXXX1 Reason Action is necessary to move 5307 Carryover funds to the current fiscal year prior to obligation.

In addition, 5307 Capital funds not obligated in 2012 are moved to a new project to reflect their revised status from Capital (5307C) to carryover (5307P).

Project 0427-PXXXX1 2013-A16-1 GNHTD- Replace Paratransit Vehicles Program FY12 Changes Amendment 16 adds new project Reason Action necessary to reflect the status of the Sec5307 FTA grant Funding from FFY12

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FFY2012-FFY2015 Transportation Improvement Program16

South Central Regional Council of Governments

Amendment

SCRCOG # 2013-A14-3State Project 0061-TMPIMunicipality Hamden

Project Name Hamden Signals

Description Complete replacement of 7 existing Signals Whitney Ave @ Worth, Dixwell, School, Washington, Church Dr, Rte 40 and Dixwel @ Washington Ave.

Current TIP Funding (In Thousands)

Proposed

Amendment NotesFY12 TIP Amend 14 introduces new project. FY12 TIP Amend 16 increases PD funding

Proposed TIP Funding (In Thousands)

2012 2013 2014 2015 FYIPriorFunding Phase

200PD FederalSTPNH

20000Total Cost $200 0 0 0

2012 2013 2014 2015 FYI PriorFunding Phase

250PD FederalSTPNH

00TIP Funds $250 000250

SCRCOG # 2013-A15-1State Project 0079-XXXXMunicipality Meriden

Project Name Multi-Modal Roadway Improvements for TOD District

Description The project will complete final design and will construct needed road way improvements in Meriden’s TOD District. The roadways will include“complete streets” design principles


Proposed

Amendment NotesFY12 TIP Amend 15 adds new project. FY12 TIP Amend 16 moves funds to FYI per DOT request



14,621ALL FederalTIGER

4,296Local

000Total Cost $18,917 18,917 0 0


14,621ALL FederalTIGER

4,296Local

00TIP Funds $18,917 18,917000

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Amendment

SCRCOG # 2007-049State Project 0092-0522Municipality New Haven

Project Name I-95 West River Bridge BR#00163A

Description Replacement of the I-95 bridge over West River in West Haven/ New Haven. Project includes Reconstruction of 4,700 Ft of I-95 as well as interchanges #44 (Kimberly Ave) and#45(Rte 10)


Proposed

Amendment NotesFY07 TIP Amend 6 introduces project. FY07 TIP Amend 18 moves AC Entry from FFY08 to FFY09, deletes FFY09 funds and increases FYI funding. FY10 TIP moves project to FYI. FY12 TIP Amend 10 moves project to current TIP. FY12 TIP Amend 16 changes funding source to NHPP-BRX



0CON AC-EntryBRXZ

25,000 31,000 50,000 183,000Federal

3,000 4,000 6,000 21,000State

28,00000Total Cost $323,000 35,000 56,000 204,000


0CON AC-EntryNHPP-BRX

45,000 31,000 50,000 163,000Federal

5,000 4,000 6,000 18,111State

00TIP Funds $322,111 181,11156,00035,00050,000

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Amendment


Project Name I-95/I-91/Rt 34 Interchange Reconstruction E

Description Reconstruct I-95/I-91/Rt 34 interchange to accommodate new 10-lane Quinnipiac River Bridge and reconfigure nb I-95 to Rt 34 ramp as a "right hand take off". Post-FY05 CN with Surface Transportation Program statewide and National Highway System support.


Proposed



1,440CON FederalHPP

360State

0AC-EntryI-M

21,521 10,000 9,770 28,000 30,714Federal

3,216 1,111 1,086 3,111 3,413State

950FederalI-MD

26,000FederalNHPP

2,889State

0AC-EntryNHS

19,009 11,256Federal

2,112 1,251State

34,570 31,000 28,570 28,000 29,800FederalSTPA

3,841 3,444 7,143 3,111 3,311State

65,13323,61885,219Total Cost $349,999 46,569 62,222 67,238


1,440CON FederalHPP

360State

0AC-EntryI-M

21,521 10,000Federal

3,216 1,111State

950FederalI-MD

81,000FederalNHPP

9,000State

9,770 28,000FederalNHPP-BRX

1,086 3,111State

0AC-EntryNHS

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Amendment

Amendment NotesFY10 TIP amend 5 adds NHS funds and adjusts $ as project is ready to be advertised FY10 TIP Amend 9 moves funds from FFY11 to FFY10 FY10 TIP Amend 18 increases STPA funds for FY11 and add IMD funds. FY10 TIP Amend 23 reduces NHS funds for FY12. FY12 TIP Amend 4 adds I-M to FY12. FY12 TIP Amend 7 increases NHS for FY 12. FY12 TIP Amend 11 Adjusts Funds FY12 TIP Amend 13 increases STPA for FY13 FY12 TIP Amend 14 increases NHPP funds. FY12 TIP Amend 16 changes I-M to NHPP-BRX

19,009 11,256Federal

2,112 1,251State

34,570 31,000 28,570 28,000FederalSTPA

3,841 3,444 7,143 3,111State

23,61885,219TIP Funds $343,872 062,22246,569126,244


Project Name I-95 Corridor Improvement Project- contract B2

Description Project No. 92-627, Contract B2, involves the construction of the I-95 SB West approach and river piers to the new Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge. This project will be advertised with Project No. 92-531 Contract E,


Proposed

Amendment NotesFY10 TIP introduces new project. FY10 TIP Amend 5 adds NHS funds, FY10 TIP Amend 9 moves funds into FFY10. FY12 TIP includes ongoing project. FY12 TIP Amend 7 moves funds from FY13 to FY12. FY12 TIP Amend 16 changes funding source to NHPP-BRX



20,200 15,000 25,230 12,000 16,197CON FederalBRXZ

3,018 2,241 2,803 1,333 1,800State

17,24123,2180Total Cost $99,822 28,033 13,333 17,997


20,200CON FederalBRXZ

3,018State

31,197 25,230 12,000FederalNHPP-BRX

4,041 2,803 1,333State

23,2180TIP Funds $99,822 013,33328,03335,238

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Amendment

SCRCOG # 2013-A15-1State Project 0092-XXXXMunicipality New Haven

Project Name Downtown Crossing, Phase 2

Description The City of New Haven is requesting $10 million in TIGER V funding for Phase 2 of Downtown Crossing which includes roadway, stormwater and bike and pedestrian infrastructure improvements at a total cost of $12.5 million.


Proposed

Amendment NotesFY12 TIP Amend 15 adds new Project. FY12 TIP Amend 16 moves funds to FYI per DOT request



10,000CON FederalTIGER

2,500Local

000Total Cost $12,500 12,500 0 0


10,000CON FederalTIGER

2,500Local

00TIP Funds $12,500 12,500000

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Amendment

SCRCOG # 2001-025State Project 0138-0221Municipality Regional

Project Name I-95: Housatonic River Bridge Replacement

Description Replace the current six-lane bridge with a new structure to the north (west) of the existing bridge though complicated by proximity to Metro North. FY02 includes $500,000 (total) ROW. Approximately four year construction period.


Proposed



0CON AC-EntryBRXZ

41,455 41,000 48,410Federal

4,606 4,556 5,379State

0AC-EntryI-M

20,000 5,000Federal

2,222 556State

950FederalI-MD

44,000FederalNHPP

4,889State

100,00169,2330Total Cost $223,023 0 0 53,789


0CON AC-EntryBRXZ

26,000 41,000Federal

2,889 4,556State

0AC-EntryI-M

20,000 11,500Federal

2,222 1,278State

950FederalI-MD

39,500FederalNHPP-BRX

4,389State

0AC-EntryNHS

9,000Federal

1,000State

0AC-EntrySTPBS

4,000Federal

400State

52,0610TIP Funds $168,684 000116,623

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Amendment

Amendment Notes FY07 TIP Amend 19 increases cost 18%. Region instructed to update TIP. FY10 TIP Amend 12 moves this project into the current TIPFY10 TIP 18 moves BRXZ funds from FY12 to FY11. FY10 TIP Amend 19 moves IMD to FY2012, FY10 TIP Amend 20 moves I-M from FY2013 to FY2011, FY10 TIP Amend 21 adjusts funding for FY12, FY12 amend 4 adjusts funding for fy12, FY12 TIP Amend 6 moves funds from FY13 to FY12. FY12 TIP Amend 11 adds NHPP eliminates IM and BRX for FY13. FY12 TIP Amend 12 add IM and BRX funds for FY13. FY12 TIP Amend 16 changes sources of funding.

SCRCOG # 2010-007State Project 0427-PXXXXMunicipality Regional

Project Name GNHTD Replace Paratransit Vehicles

Description Transit District's Capital Funds for purchase of Paratransit buses to replace vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life. Generally 4 years or 125,000 miles


Proposed

Amendment NotesFY12 TIP includes ongoing project. FY12 TIP Amend 16 moves 5307P funds from FFY12 to FFY13. Also moves 5307C funds to a new project #427-PXXX1



2,122 221 560 966 2,246OTH Federal5307C

530 55 140 241 562State

911Federal5307P

228State

2763,7910Total Cost $8,782 700 1,207 2,808


221 560 966 2,246OTH Federal5307C

55 140 241 562State

911Federal5307P

228State

00TIP Funds $6,130 2,8081,2077001,415

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Amendment

SCRCOG # 2013-A16-1State Project 0427-PXXXX1Municipality Regional

Project Name GNHTD- Replace Paratransit Vehicles Program FY12

Description project is for the replacement of paratransit vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life. Carryover Funds from FFY12 are moved to FFY13.


Proposed

Amendment NotesFY12 TIP Amend 16 adds new project

Proposed TIP Funding (In Thousands)2012 2013 2014 2015 FYI PriorFunding Phase

2,122ALL Federal5307P

530State

00TIP Funds $2,652 0002,652

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Resolution Fiscal Year 2012-Fiscal Year 2015 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Sixteen Whereas: U.S. Department of Transportation “Metropolitan Planning Regulations” (23 CFR

450) prescribe that each metropolitan planning organization maintain a financially constrained multi-modal transportation improvement program consistent with a State Implementation Plan for Air Quality (SIP) conforming to both U.S. Environmental Protection Administration-established air quality guidelines and SIP-established mobile source emissions budgets; and

Whereas: The Council, per 23 CFR 450.324 and in cooperation with the Connecticut

Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) and public transit operators and relying upon financial constraints offered by ConnDOT, adopted a Fiscal Year 2012-Fiscal Year 2015 Transportation Improvement Program on January 25, 2012, after finding the Program conforming per U.S. Environmental Protection Administration (U.S. EPA) final conformity rule (40 CFR 51 and 93) and relevant Connecticut Department of Transportation air quality conformity determinations: Air Quality Conformity Reports: Fiscal Year 2012-2015 Transportation Improvement Program and the Region’s Long-Range Transportation Plans—2011 to 2040, (April, 2011); and

Whereas: The Council, on January 25, 2012, indicated that periodic Program adjustment or

amendment was possible; and Whereas: Projects referenced in the Program amendment (below) are consistent with the

region’s long-range transportation plan (South Central Regional Long Range Transportation Plan—2011 to 2040, (April, 2011)); and

Whereas: Council Public Participation Guidelines: Transportation Planning have been

observed during the development of the proposed Program amendment (below); and Whereas: By agreement between the Council and the Connecticut Department of

Transportation, public involvement activities carried out by the South Central Regional Council of Governments in response to U.S. Department of Transportation metropolitan planning requirements are intended to satisfy the requirements associated with development of a Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and/or its amendment; and

Whereas: Council of Governments’ review of transportation goals, projects and opportunities

may result in further adjustment or amendment of the Program.

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Resolution Fiscal Year 2012-Fiscal Year 2015 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment Sixteen (continued) Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved By the Council of Governments:

The Program Amendment Sixteen shall be transmitted to the Connecticut Department of Transportation, for inclusion in the State Transportation Improvement Program

The undersigned duly qualified and acting Secretary of the South Central Regional Council of Governments certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at a legally convened meeting of the South Central Regional Council of Governments on July 24, 2013

Date: July 24, 2013. By: ____________________________________ First Selectman Michael Freda, Secretary South Central Regional Council of Governments

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LEAD IMPLEMENTER FOR OBJECTIVES IN CEDS REGIONAL ACTION AGENDA

CEDS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

a. REX Development and the Strategic Planning Committee will administer and keep current the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.

b. REX Development will submit an annual update of the CEDS to the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), and submit an overall update every five years, unless circumstances arise that lead to a change in development.

c. The Strategic Planning Committee will hold, at least, four meetings a year to update the CEDS and monitor progress. This may lead to amendments to the CEDS action agenda that will need majority approval by the Strategic Planning Committee.

d. The Lead Implementer will acknowledge and accept its designation and role as volunteer lead implementer of the specific objective identified in the CEDS.

e. The Lead Implementer will hold at least two meetings a year with their respective implementation team.

f. The Lead Implementer will work with their respective team to achieve the suggested strategies and provide modifications or additions to these strategies as deemed necessary.

g. The Lead Implementer will work with their respective team to identify long term strategies and additional short term strategies (annually) to be presented to the Strategic Planning Committee.

h. The Lead Implementer will record performance measurements for the identified objective, and will modify or amend (through addition or subtraction of measurements) stated measurements as they see fit.

i. The Lead Implementer, or representative, will attend Strategic Planning Committee meetings, to provide necessary updates and progress.

j. The Lead Implementer will report annually to REX Development on annual accomplishments of stated objective, at least 45 days prior to submission of the annual update.

REGIONAL ACTION AGENDA GOAL 1: REGIONAL MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Enhance the region’s image as a desirable location and destination to live, work, play and operate a business through an aggressive, cooperative external and internal marketing program and creation of a credible regional economic development team. Objective 1: Regional Marketing, Communications and Advocacy Enhance and implement the regional marketing and communications strategy in 2013 and beyond, including working from and with the State’s marketing strategy. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: REX Objective 2: Regional Economic Program & Best Practices

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Maintain an Economic Development Program, based on best-practices, education and training, throughout the next five years. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: REX Objective 3: Advocacy Collaborate as “one voice” and advocate for policy on the municipal, state and federal level, supporting the goals and objectives described here and supportive of economic development needs in the region. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: GREATER NEW HAVEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Objective 4: Regional Collaboration Support and promote policies that would enforce regional collaboration and reduce competition among municipalities and other regions throughout the state. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: SCRCOG GOAL 2: INFRASTRUCTURE Develop, maintain and effectively utilize an excellent, integrated, multi-modal transportation, communications and information system that facilitates the efficient and convenient movement of people, goods and data intra-regionally, inter-regionally and internationally. Objective 1: Tweed New Haven Regional Airport Continue physical, structural and safety enhancements to airport to support a needed increase in air service. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: SCRCOG Objective 2: Port of New Haven Dredging Project Provide support for the dredging of New Haven Harbor. The Harbor, which has not been dredged since 2004, needs to be returned to its 35 foot depth and 400-800 foot width to support port industries and deepwater cargo shipping. Currently, it is uncertain whether the federal government will provide the $10 million needed to complete this project. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: SCRCOG Objective 3: New Haven-Hartford-Springfield and Shore Line East/Metro-North Commuter Rail Complete the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield commuter rail line by 2016, with the goal of increasing annual trips by 1.26 million by 2030. Support rail service conducive to regional growth and increase rail service to both rail lines, while investing in necessary facilities and infrastructure, to include advocacy for Amtrak’s NextGen High-speed Rail through New Haven, as opposed to inland routes. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: SCRCOG Objective 4: Bus Service Increase ridership of the region’s bus and ridesharing services by 10% by 2017. Improve effectiveness by increasing frequency of existing routes by 25% and adding 10 new east-west bus routes in the South Central Region service areas, parallel with employment corridors. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: SCRCOG

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Objective 5: Roadways & Bridges Ensure adequate investment in the region’s roadways and bridges to maintain current infrastructure, improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. More specifically, this goal focuses on the state-of-good repair projects and new investments which directly support economic development and job growth. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: SCRCOG Objective 6: Telecommunications Ensure that the entire region has adequate infrastructure to support 21st century communications and information systems, in order to benefit economic growth and business development. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: TBD Objective 7: Utilities Support the expansion of natural gas mains to commercial/industrial districts over the next five years in order to lower energy costs for commercial customers, create new construction jobs, and to use a domestic fuel that is currently underutilized and safer for the environment. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: UI/ SCGC Objective 8: Water Infrastructure Encourage exploration of regional funding mechanisms to support water main extensions for new individuals and commercial customers, for interconnections between water utilities, and to help fund the water infrastructure needs of the region. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: TBD GOAL 3: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION On a continuing basis, identify and assist in the development of policies, priority clusters and other businesses that capitalize on the region’s diverse strengths and emerging opportunities. Objective 1: Regional Business Assistance Program Develop and implement an effective regional business assistance and retention strategy by 2014 to help existing businesses grow or remain in the region. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: REX Objective 2: Entrepreneurs & Start-Ups Foster innovation and new business development, by promoting “The Grid” (innovation ecosystem hub) and continuing to identify and assist prospective companies and entrepreneurs in priority business sectors to start and grow new business ventures in the region. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: NEW HAVEN EDC Objective 3: Small Business Development Increase collaboration and connection of small businesses in the region, and work to provide needed assistance, training and support to small businesses throughout the region, including the creative economy. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: REX

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Objective 4: Improve the Regulatory Environment Continue to advocate for improved policies and procedures to promote the economic growth of the region over the next five years. Focus on regional permitting processes, cost of doing business, tax structure and a comprehensive energy strategy. LEAD IMPLEMENTERS: GREATER NEW HAVEN AND MIDDLESEX CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Objective 5: Expand Global Opportunities Support and develop new opportunities for business to access expanded markets. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: REX GOAL 4: WORKFORCE ENHANCEMENT AND HOUSING Identify, stimulate and, where necessary, coordinate programs, services and initiatives ensuring that the region’s residents have affordable access to the high quality training, education and housing opportunities they desire in order to be a productive member of the region’s workforce. Objective 1: Support Incumbent Worker Training Support the need for additional annual funding, mergers or additional training programs for Incumbent Worker Training, to maintain or exceed the $1,000,000 ($1.82/capita in region) threshold per year. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: WORKFORCE ALLIANCE Objective 2: Align Education to Business Growth Work with State to build collaboration among public and private sector partners to engage in discussion of critical school-to-work issues, and grow STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) related education at all levels. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE Objective 3: Support Community Colleges and High School Technical Programs Meet emerging workforce needs by supporting innovative workforce development efforts at Gateway Community College, Middlesex Community College and area high schools, including priority cluster specific workforce efforts such as manufacturing technology programs. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: NEW HAVEN MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION Objective 4: Educate Primary/Secondary Students on Cluster Industries and Entrepreneurship Initiate and utilize regional and state programs to educate primary and secondary students on real world work experience, including updating and introducing curriculum and internships. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: TBD Objective 5: Retain and Attract Young Professionals Build upon and promote existing regional young professional organizations and work to develop additional programs, policies and mentorships to attract and retain young professionals to the excellent quality of life in the New Haven region. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: TBD

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Objective 6: Workforce Housing Improve the amount and diversity of workforce housing by offering design and policy resources to the region’s communities to help them address the region’s critical shortage of housing at price points for middle income families. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: TBD GOAL 5: REAL ESTATE, LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY Assist and support communities in developing and devising local land use policies and regulations that encourage effective and sustainable development, conducive to a livable region. Objective 1: Brownfields & Redevelopment Fund Continue the existing REX Brownfields program and expand funding for assessment and redevelopment by 2017, as well as expanding regional brownfields programs to include additional funding. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: REX Objective 2: Transit-Oriented Development & Smart Growth Assist the region’s communities in developing and implementing land-use policies that employ transit-oriented development and Smart Growth principles to meet local challenges and needs. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: SCRCOG Objective 3: Integrate Arts, Culture and Preservation with Economic Development Promote community and neighborhood revitalization through artistic, cultural or creative policies, to include the reuse of existing sites, buildings or vacant lots for arts and cultural purposes (i.e. temporary public art). LEAD IMPLEMENTER: ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER NEW HAVEN Objective 4: Agriculture & Open Space Preservation Encourage growth while maintaining or increasing agricultural production and open space preservation, to include at least 21% of the region’s land area to be preserved as open space by 2017. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: LAND TRUSTS GOAL 6: FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION Secure adequate funding to implement the objectives proposed by this CEDS. Objective 1: Implementation Funding Establish a multi-year funding commitment to support implementation of the Goals and Objectives of this Strategic Plan. LEAD IMPLEMENTER: REX Objective 2: Implementation Team (s) Develop implementation teams and committees LEAD IMPLEMENTER: REX

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127 Washington Ave., 4th FL West, North Haven, CT 06473 T 203 821 3682 F 203 821 3683 www.rexdevelopment.org

BETHANY BRANFORD EAST HAVEN GUILFORD HAMDEN MADISON MERIDEN MILFORD

NEW HAVEN NORTH BRANFORD NORTH HAVEN ORANGE WALLINGFORD WEST HAVEN WOODBRIDGE

Executive Director’s Report – June 19, 2013 Ginny Kozlowski

Brownfield Projects • Contract with Department of Economic and Community Development for Regional

Brownfield Inventory Grant • EPA Grant Application approved for additional supplemental funding for the Revolving Loan

Fund - $350,000 Circuitwise Business Development • Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy approved and submitted to US

Department of Economic Development Administration • Executing Memorandum of Understanding with Team Leaders for the Regional Action

Agenda • Executing a regional Cash Mob program to support local retailers – (Madison, Guilford,

Bethany, Wallingford, Milford, New Haven, West Haven, Hamden, Branford and East Haven held). The next location for the Cash Mob will be held in North Branford on July 27th at Country Paint and Hardware.

Marketing • Media Hits:

o Hartfordbusiness.com: CT in line for $1.3M brownfields cleanup money o Connecticut Post, Stamford Advocate: SubConn Job Fairs o Travel with Kal WMRD/WLIS: Guilford Craft Expo o Travel with Kal WMRD/WLIS: Elaine Carroll, NHSO, New Haven Summer Concert Series

• Media Inquiries: o Tourbook Travel o Top Events USA o Go Nomad (MNH Fam Trip): follow up for images

• FAM – IFAI June 21-23 • Provided information Drive I-95 for website page • Ongoing series in New Haven Advocate featuring dining, leisure, culture and fresh from the

farm • Fulfillment of Visitor Guide requests generated by advertising purchased by the Central

Regional Tourism District • Represented Greater New Haven at the Central Regional Tourism District Annual Meeting • Tradeshows

o MD&M Philadelphia, PA June 18-20, 2013 o Meeting with Site Selectors - Ernest & Young, KMPG, Studley and Mohr o Get – Away Day Collaboration– Grand Central Terminal NYC o CT Business Expo o Orange Business Expo

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127 Washington Ave., 4th FL West, North Haven, CT 06473 T 203 821 3682 F 203 821 3683 www.rexdevelopment.org

BETHANY BRANFORD EAST HAVEN GUILFORD HAMDEN MADISON MERIDEN MILFORD

NEW HAVEN NORTH BRANFORD NORTH HAVEN ORANGE WALLINGFORD WEST HAVEN WOODBRIDGE

Business Development

Interviewing candidates for the Economic Development Project Manager position

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SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT

Regional Planning Commission



July 11, 2013 Action Table

Ref. # Received Description Adjacent RPC Towns Abridged RPC Action

2.1 06/03/13

Town of Southington: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment to add new Section 18.2.B.3 of ROD Regulations

Meriden

By resolution, the RPC has determined that the Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment does not appear to cause any negative inter-municipal impacts to the towns in the South Central Region nor do there appear to be any impacts to the habitat or ecosystem of the Long Island Sound.

2.2 06/17/13

City of Shelton: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment to re-write – Section 42, Off-Street Parking and Loading

Milford, Orange


2.3 06/20/13

Town of Guilford: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment to rezone approx. 35 acres of a parcel from R-7 to TS2

Branford, Madison, North Branford

By resolution, the RPC has determined that the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment has the potential to cause negative traffic and drainage impacts due to the size of the parcel and the proximity to environmentally sensitive areas located in North Branford.

2.4 06/24/13

City of Meriden: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments to Sections 213-7 – Definitions and 213-56E - Nonconforming Accessory Signs and Billboards

Wallingford

By resolution, the RPC has determined that the Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments do not appear to cause any negative inter-municipal impacts to the towns in the South Central Region nor do there appear to be any impacts to the habitat or ecosystem of the Long Island Sound.

2.5 07/01/13

City of New Haven: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment for approx. 27,810 square feet of land from PDD 119 to RM-1

East Haven, Hamden, North Haven, Orange, West Haven, Woodbridge

By resolution, the RPC has determined that the Proposed Zoning Map Amendment does not appear to cause any negative inter-municipal impacts to the towns in the South Central Region nor do there appear to be any impacts to the habitat or ecosystem of the Long Island Sound.

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2.6 07/02/13

Town of Seymour: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendment to create a Mixed Use Zoning District

Bethany, Woodbridge


2.7 07/09/13

City of Milford: Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments to clarify Several Regulations within the Milford Zoning Code

Orange, West Haven

By resolution, the RPC has determined that the Proposed Zoning Regulation Amendments do not appear to cause any negative inter-municipal impacts to the towns in the South Central Region nor do there appear to be any impacts to the habitat or ecosystem of the Long Island Sound.

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