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REPRESENTATIVE TOWN MEETING
TOWN OF GREENWICH
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS FOR
OCTOBER 2010 MEETING
DEPARTMENT: Community Development (First Selectman Office)
REFERRED TO: Finance, Health & Human Services & Legislative & Rules Committees
VOTES:
RESOLUTION BY THE BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION IN PASSING UPON THE REPORT AND THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BUDGET COMMITTEE
FOR THE 2011 (January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011) BUDGET YEAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROPOSED BUDGET
AND EXPENDITURE HISTORY FOR YEAR 2011
WHEREAS, the Policy of the Town of Greenwich requires that the Board of Estimate and Taxation shall annually make and file in the Office of the Town Clerk a Detailed Statement of the Appropriations, with its reasons for said Appropriations which it deems necessary to meet the expenses and to conduct the affairs of the Community Development Block Grant Program of the Town of Greenwich for the ensuing Fiscal Year, that is to say, for the Year January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011 inclusive; and
WHEREAS, the said Board has so filed in the Office of Town Clerk a Detailed Statement of such Appropriations contained in a document designated as the Proposed 2011 Community Development Block Grant Annual One-Year Action Plan, Program Year 2011 (January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011) pages A, 1, and 2, pages 37 through 66 and pages 75 through 78, and it will also forward a copy of this resolution indicating approval of the Community Development Block Grant Plan and Budget for the Fiscal Year January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011 by the Board of
Estimate and Taxation; and
WHEREAS, the said Policy provides that the Board of Estimate and Taxation shall submit proposed Appropriations and make such Appropriations as may appear advisable, except that no Appropriations shall be made exceeding an amount for the same purpose recommended by the said Board; and
WHEREAS, said Proposed Community Development Block Grant Budget Year 2011 and History was forwarded to the members of the Representative Town Meeting on or before September 7, 2010 for action by the Representative Town Meeting at its Meeting to be held October 25, 2010.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendations of the Board of Estimate and Taxation as contained in the said Proposed Community Development Block Grant Budget Year 2011 and History filed, as stated, in the Office of the Town Clerk and submitted at the meeting of the Representative Town Meeting be and the same hereby are approved as the Appropriations for the ensuing Calendar Year 2011, except that the following items shall be increased, decreased, modified or omitted as follows:
Appropriations Recommended
By Budget Increase (+) or Reason for
Department Code Number Committee By Board Decrease (-) Increase/Decrease
Total Increase (+)/Decrease (-)……………………………………………….
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Appropriations of $1,134,561.26 (+/-), set forth, are hereby approved, made and adopted for the Fiscal Year January 1, 2011 to December 2011, inclusive and conditioned on the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approval of the projected entitlement of approximately $975,000 (+/-), reprogrammed funds of $120,843.26 (PY2008 and PY2009) and the receipt of an annual incremental loan repayment of $38,718,
FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event the entitlement amount should be more than anticipated, the additional funds will be appropriated to a contingency line item, or if either the entitlement is less than the projected $975,000 or the loan repayment is less than the $38,718, the priority for funding, after the staff salaries, will be based on an equal percentage reduction of the activities listed in the “CDBG Program Year 2011 – First Selectman’s Funding Recommendations”; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the First Selectman, under the provisions of Title 8 of the Connecticut General Statues, Chapter 130, Part VI, Community Development and Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended (42 U.S.C. §5301 et seq.); the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. §3531 et seq.), be hereby authorized to accept grants for the purpose of carrying out an approved Community Development Block Grant Program for the Town of Greenwich; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Community Development of the Town of Greenwich, for purposes set forth in this Budget is authorized to accept grants or funds made available through the Community Development Block Grant Fund.
DEPARTMENT: Community Development (First Selectman Office)
REFERRED TO: Finance, Health & Human Services & Legislative & Rules Committees
VOTES:
RESOLVED, that the Representative Town Meeting does hereby approve and adopt the Proposed 2011 Community Development Block Grant Annual One-Year Action Plan, Program Year 2011 (January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011), for the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut as on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, and as it may be modified by adoption of the Resolution of the Board of Estimate and Taxation; and that the Representative Town Meeting does hereby authorize the First Selectman to prepare the Final Action Plan, January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011, for the Town of Greenwich and to apply for and accept funds for the purpose of carrying out housing and community development programs, as approved for fiscal year 2011 (January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011); and
RESOLVED, that in approving and adopting said Proposed 2011 Community Development Block Grant Annual One-Year Action Plan, Program Year 2011 (January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011), to become the Final Plan, the Representative Town Meeting finds and determines that by following the plan, the Community Development Block Grant program will be conducted and administered in compliance with Title 8 of the Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 130, Part VI, Community Development and Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended (42 U.S.C 5301 et seq.); of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act, as amended (42 U.S.C 3531 et seq.); and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the First Selectman, under the provisions of Title 8 of the Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 130 Part VI, Community Development and Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended (42 U.S.C. §5301, et seq.); of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. §3531, et seq.), be hereby authorized to accept grants for the purpose of carrying out an approved Community Development Block Grant program for the Town of Greenwich.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Authorization is requested for the First Selectman to apply to HUD for funds for the purposes and amounts identified in the Proposed 2011 Community Development Block Grant Annual One-Year Action Plan, Program Year 2011 (January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011). The Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and subsequent amendments, is an act of Congress to return tax revenues to local communities from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address the needs established by the local communities, with an emphasis on neighborhoods, decent housing and suitable living environments; and expanding economic opportunities for persons of low- and moderate-incomes. Communities eligible to apply for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement, are required to prepare an Annual One-Year Action
Plan for Housing and Community Development Programs, which acts as the funding application and a Consolidated Plan (3 years or more) for all Community Development Programs. The RTM in October 2009, acted on the current 5-Year Consolidated Plan (January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2014) for Greenwich.
The Town of Greenwich, from 1975 thru 2010, has received $32,402,429 in CDBG funds (including program income). If adopted by the RTM, the Proposed 2011 Community Development Block Grant Annual One-Year Action Plan, Program Year 2011 (January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011) becomes “Final” and the document is then submitted to HUD for approval (within 45 days of submission). Under these Resolutions, the RTM is asked to hold a public hearing to consider and act on the Proposed 2011 Community Development Block Grant Annual One-Year Action Plan, Program Year 2011 (January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011).
The Board of Estimate and Taxation’s (BET) Resolution, adopted at its public hearing on September 13, 2010, requests action on the 2011 CDBG budget as identified in the Action Plan as the “Community Development Block Grant CDBG Budget and History 2011” (pages 75-78). Such document have been prepared to coincide with the RTM action on the Proposed 2011 Community Development Block Grant Annual One-Year Action Plan, Program Year 2011 (January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011).
The RTM has historically combined both Resolutions for action. The amount of the year 2011 CDBG entitlement for the Town of Greenwich from HUD is anticipated at $975,000 (+/-) plus $120,843.26 of reprogrammed funds (PY2008 and PY2009) and $38,718 as annual loan repayments for a total of $1,134,561.26. Statutorily, no more than 15% of the entitlement can be allocated for Public Service activities, and no more than 20% of the entitlement plus program income can be allocated for administrative and planning costs. The Proposed 2011 Action Plan was developed so that the Town of Greenwich may or may not choose to apply for future CDBG entitlements. Per HUD requirements, the “Plan” has been developed with maximum citizen participation, including submission to various Town agencies, non-profit housing and social
service agencies, local libraries and media for review and comment. The attachment is the certifications, which acts as the Agreement between the Town of Greenwich and the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Copies of the Proposed 2011 Community Development Block Grant Annual One-Year Action Plan, Program Year 2011 (January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011) were mailed (under separate cover) to all RTM members on or before September 7, 2010, providing (at a minimum) a 45 day review period.
Certifications
In accordance with the applicable statutes and the regulations governing the consolidated plan regulations, the jurisdiction certifies that:
Affirmatively Further Fair Housing - The jurisdiction will affirmatively further fair housing, which means it will conduct an analysis of impediments to fair housing choice within the jurisdiction, take appropriate actions to overcome the effects of any impediments identified through that analysis, and maintain records reflecting that analysis and actions in this regard.
Anti-displacement and Relocation Plan - It will comply with the acquisition and relocation requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended, and implementing regulations at 49 CFR 24; and it has in effect and is following a residential anti-displacement and relocation assistance plan required under section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, in connection with any activity assisted with funding under the CDBG or HOME programs.
Drug Free Workplace - It will or will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:
1. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition.
2. Establishing an ongoing drug-free awareness program to inform employees about:
(a) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace
(b) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(c) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and
(d) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace.
3. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph 1;
4. Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph 1 that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will -
(a) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(b) Notify the employer in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction;
5. Notifying the agency in writing, within ten calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working, unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant;
6. Taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph 4(b), with respect to any employee who is so convicted -
(a) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(b) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency;
7. Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Anti-Lobbying - To the best of the jurisdiction's knowledge and belief:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement;
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; and
3. It will require that the language of paragraph 1 and 2 of this anti-lobbying certification be included in the award documents for all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub-recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
Authority of Jurisdiction - The consolidated plan is authorized under State and local law (as applicable and the jurisdiction possesses the legal authority to carry out the programs for which it is seeking funding, in accordance with applicable HUD regulations.
Consistency with Plan - The housing activities to be undertaken with CDBG, HOME, ESG, and HOPWA funds are consistent with the strategic plan.
Section 3 - It will comply with section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 135.
Signature/Authorized Official,
Title Date
Specific CDBG Certifications
The Entitlement Community certifies that:
Citizen Participation -- It is in full compliance and following a detailed citizen participation plan that satisfies the requirements of 24 CFR 91.105.
Community Development Plan -- Its consolidated housing and community development plan identifies community development and housing needs and specifies both short-term and long-term community development objectives that provide decent housing, expand economic opportunities primarily for persons of low and moderate income. (See CFR 24 570.2 and CFR 24 part 570).
Following a Plan -- It is following a current consolidated plan (or Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy) that has been approved by HUD.
Use of Funds -- It has complied with the following criteria:
1. Maximum Feasible Priority. With respect to activities expected to be assisted with CDBG funds, it certifies that it has developed its Action Plan so as to give maximum feasible priority to activities which benefit low and moderate income families or aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. The Action Plan may also include activities which the grantee certifies are designed to meet other community development needs having a particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious and immediate threat to the health or welfare of the community, and other financial resources are not available);
2. Overall Benefit. The aggregate use of CDBG funds including section 108 guaranteed loans during program year(s) 2011, 2012, 2013 (a period specified by the grantee consisting of one, two, or three specific consecutive program years), shall principally benefit persons of low and moderate income in a manner that ensures that at least 70 percent of the amount is expended for activities that benefit such persons during the designated period;
3. Special Assessments. It will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds including Section 108 loan guaranteed funds by assessing any amount against properties owned and occupied by persons of low and moderate income, including any fee charged or assessment made as a condition of obtaining access to such public improvements. However, if CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of a fee or assessment that relates to the capital costs of public improvements (assisted in part with CDBG funds) financed from other revenue sources, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds.
The jurisdiction will not attempt to recover any capital costs of public improvements assisted with CDBG funds, including Section 108, unless CDBG funds are used to pay the proportion of fee or assessment attributable to the capital costs of public improvements financed from other revenue sources. In this case, an assessment or charge may be made against the property with respect to the public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds. Also, in the case of properties owned and occupied by moderate-income (not low-income) families, an assessment or charge may be made against the property for public improvements financed by a source other than CDBG funds if the jurisdiction certifies that it lacks CDBG funds to cover the assessment.
Excessive Force -- It has adopted and is enforcing:
1. A policy prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations; and
2. A policy of enforcing applicable State and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such non-violent civil rights demonstrations within its jurisdiction;
Compliance With Anti-discrimination laws -- The grant will be conducted and administered in conformity with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC 2000d), the Fair Housing Act (42 USC 3601-3619), and implementing regulations.
Lead-Based Paint -- Its notification, inspection, testing and abatement procedures concerning lead-based paint will comply with the requirements of 24 CFR §570.608;
Compliance with Laws -- It will comply with applicable laws.
Signature/Authorized Official Title Date
Attachments
The Proposed 2011 Community Development Block Grant Annual One-Year Action Plan, Program Year 2011 (January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011) was mailed to RTM Members on or before September 7, 2010.
DEPARTMENT: Commission on Aging A19649010
CONTACT: Samuel Deibler (203) 862-6711
REFERRED TO: Health & Human Services Committee
VOTES:
Resolved, the Town of Greenwich accept a gift of two poured cement benches with arms valued at $3600.00 from:
Mr. & Mrs. Dick Glasebrook Mr. & Mrs. Ray Dalio
515 North Street 40 Glenwood Road
Greenwich, CT 06830 Greenwich, CT 06830
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Weir Mr. & Mrs Gerald Puschel
One Milbank - Apt 3G 48 Mayfair Lane
Greenwich, CT 06830 Greenwich, CT 06830
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
Explanation by the Director of The Commission on Aging:
We respectfully request the acceptance of a gift with the value of $3600.00 from Mr. & Mrs. Dick Glasebrook, Mr. & Mrs. Ray Dalio, Mr. & Mrs. Jack Weir and Mr. & Mrs Gerald Puschel. The benches that are being given to the Senior Center will replace the armless benches with unsecured seats that sit on the front landing. Many of the seniors need a place to sit and wait for the bus or to rest before they continue up the second set of stairs into the building. It is difficult for some of the members to get off the existing benches as there is nothing for them to hold on to, and the bench seats are not secured to the pedestal legs creating a safety hazard. The dimensions of the benches are: W51” X D25” X H39.5”. This gift is being given in the memory of two
long time senior center members, Rose Marzullo and Carmella Pecora.
DEPARTMENT: First Selectman’s Office & Law Department
CONTACT: John Crary, Town Administrator (203-622-2208) & Aamina Ahmad, Assistant Town Attorney (203-622-7876)
REFERRED TO: Land Use & Legislative & Rules Committees
VOTES: Board of Selectman 3-0-0
RESOLVED, that the Representative Town Meeting hereby approves the renewal of the amended lease with the Greenwich Arts Council, Inc. for the Old Town Hall located at 299 Greenwich Avenue for a term of ten (10) years, from November 17, 2010 to November 17, 2020.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
The Greenwich Arts Council has been leasing the second and third floors of the Old Town Hall located at 299 Greenwich Avenue since 1980. Under the terms of the lease the Council has the right to renew the lease for an additional ten (10) year term. However, the Town and the Council wish to make certain modifications to the original lease to recognize changes that have occurred over the years. These changes include updating the insurance requirements to recognize today’s values and risks, shift responsibility for custodial services from the Town to the Arts Council and permit the Arts Council to continue a practice of subletting space for other Greenwich arts and cultural organizations.
The Greenwich Arts Council and their associated entities provide arts and cultural services and events from their headquarters at the Old Town Hall seven days a week and often during evening hours. Under the terms of the existing lease the Town is responsible for providing custodial services to the Council. The Council has provided reimbursement for this service based upon ten (10) hours of service per week. Because of the programs offered today and the hours of operation of the Arts Council, the Town finds that it would be more practical for the Council to provide this service directly.
The Council has also become the home of many smaller arts and cultural groups from the community. Space is allocated to these programs for their files, meeting space and where programs can be offered. In exchange for this service the Arts Council receives payments which they use to defray the costs of the building and also to support their programs. The Town supports the Council’s use of the building in this fashion since it meets our objective of supporting the arts without the need for any direct appropriation of public funds.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works 1110PW06
CONTACT: Frank W. Petise (203) 622-7860
REFERRED TO: Public Works & Transportation Committees
VOTES: October 2010 BET - Pending Vote
RESOLVED, that the sum of $35,000 be and the same is hereby appropriated to be added to Capital Account Number Z312-59620-29024, known as “Riversville Road Bridge”.
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:
DPW is requesting interim funds in the amount of $35,000.00 to augment our existing capital budget for the Riversville Road Bridge Replacement Project (Bridge No. 05014). The State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has moved up the project schedule as they were able to wrap up their ARRA stimulus project work earlier than expected. As a result, CTDOT is moving into the Rights of Way (ROW) phase earlier than anticipated. The additional funds are necessary for the Town to enter into the Rights of Way agreement with the State.
In this phase of the project, CTDOT assesses the property that must be taken or used for construction access for the bridge project and begins to negotiate with the property owners. CTDOT anticipates that the Riversville Road Bridge ROW cost will be $350,000. The ROW cost breakdown is:
- Federal government: 80% - $280,000
- Connecticut state funds: 10% - $35,000
- Greenwich funds: 10% - $35,000
The federal and state funding for these costs is in place at this time. In order for CTDOT to move forward with the Rights of Way phase, the Town is required to pay a demand deposit to the State in the amount of $35,000. The deposit and the signed ROW agreement then allows CTDOT to move forward with the actual negotiations.
Moving forward now will help keep this project progressing. This is important given the bridge condition as described further below. In addition, it helps to ensure that the currently available CTDOT funds and resources are allocated to this project.
Project Background
The Riversville Road Bridge has an estimated original construction date of 1927 and the bridge is in serious condition. The current allowable load rating for the existing bridge in its current condition is 10 tons for single axle trucks, 15 tons for tractor trailers, and tri axle dump trucks are prohibited from using the bridge. The construction phase of this project is scheduled to be advertised for construction in 2012 with a currently estimated construction cost of $3.3 million, including incidentals and contingencies.
- Bridge financing/reimbursement: The Riversville Road Bridge is scheduled for replacement and is being funded under the State of Connecticut Surface Transportation Program (STP) – Urban Funding. Under this program, 90% of the total project cost is being reimbursed to the Town. The Federal Government is providing 80% reimbursement, and the State of Connecticut is providing 10% reimbursement. The net cost to the Town is 10% of the actual cost.
- Preliminary and Final Design: DPW has completed the preliminary design phase and has recently begun final design for this project. DPW is using Account No. Z312-59620-26033 ($225,000) and Z312-59620-29024 ($150,000) for design, a total of $375,000.
- Public Meetings / Project Resolution: DPW has held the required public meetings for this project and has obtained the RTM Resolution of Support – passed at the September 2010 meeting.
- Further information: Should anyone wish to review the Preliminary Design Report or obtain other specific information regarding the bridge project, please contact Frank Petise, Engineering Division, DPW.
- Capital Project fund reductions: At this time, DPW has identified approximately $300,000 in capital appropriations that it is returning to the general fund balance.
DEPARTMENT: Budget Overview Committee
REFERRED TO: All Committees
VOTES: Budget Overview Committee (BOC): 6-0-2; District 7: 16-0-0
WHEREAS in 2010 the United States economy continues in an adverse economic climate, causing sustained fiscal pressures on local, state and federal governments;
WHEREAS the Town of Greenwich faces continued financial stress as evidenced by lower projected revenues and higher projected costs;
WHEREAS the Town of Greenwich Grand List is expected to decrease compared to pre-recession levels;
WHEREAS the Town of Greenwich is likely to face a reduction in state and federal aid;
WHEREAS the Town’s fixed expenses for health care and pensions are increasing at a faster rate than inflation; and the Town’s debt obligations are growing faster than the Grand List;
WHEREAS a more sustainable and affordable budget is in the long-term interests of Town government, residents, and employees;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that it is the sense of the meeting that the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) with the Board of Education (BOE), the Board of Selectmen (BOS), and all appointing authorities develop a fiscal policy based on savings and restraint that will control the rate of spending for 2011-12 to lessen the tax burden on Town residents and businesses with the following recommendations in mind:
- Reduce the rate of increase in Town’s operating spending
- Lessen the rate of growth of the tax burden on Town residents and businesses
- Moderate the level of debt for which the Town is obligated
- Improve the transparency and clarity of the budget information
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS
The lasting effects of the recession warrant a review of the Town’s fiscal budget policies. The attached “Background for 2011-12 Greenwich Budget” and the accompanying Sense of the Meeting Resolution provide a historical trend analysis and broad general recommendations for Town budget policy. This analysis and Resolution provide the opportunity for the RTM to recommend a general direction for the Town’s budget deliberations, early in the budget-making process.
Attachment
“Background for 2011-12 Greenwich Budget, 1970-2010 Historical Budget Analysis, Proposed Ideas Going Forward,” submitted by District 7 RTM, Prepared by Lucia D. Jansen, version 9-22-10, (19 pages)
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