RESOLUITON
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to approve a proposed “Resolution Amending an Authorizing Resolution of the Ledyard Town Council State of Connecticut Department of Energy And Environmental Protection For Infrastructure Improvements For Bridges And Dams In the Lantern Hill Valley Region” as contained in the draft dated November 8, 2022.
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Background:
11/7/2022: In working with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) they suggested Resolution #003-2022/Oct 26 “ Authorizing Resolution of the Ledyard Town Council State of Connecticut Department of Energy And Environmental Protection Upgrades to the Whitford Brook Bridge And Bush Pond Dam” be amended to add the following language: “….Whitford Brook Bridge/Culvert, Hyde Mill Pentway Culvert, the Infrastructure of the Long Pond and Bush Pond Dams, and the Bush Pond Dike. (see attached)
State Senator Cathy Osten has secured a $3,000,000 Grant from State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for upgrades to the Whitford Brook Bridge and Bush Pond Dam.
The Lantern Hill Road Bridge over Whitford Brook, which was on the State Bridge List as being in Stonington, goes between the towns of Stonington and Ledyard. The infrastructure report indicated that it was poorly rated and the condition of the Bridge has been a concern for some time.
The $3,000,000 State funding would be for both the Bridge replacement and to replace/reconstruction of the Colonel Era Stone Dames on Bush Pond. Therefore, there would not be enough State funding to pay for the full cost to replace the Bridge, leaving Ledyard and Stonington to each share the remaining cost of the Bridge Replacement, which has been estimated to cost about $300,000 ($150,000 for each town). The new Bridge would have a 100-year service cycle.
The Lantern Hill Valley Association would address the earthen dam on Long Pond.
The Bridge Replacement Project was already designed and shovel ready. Ledyard and Stonington shared the cost of the Design Work. Because the previous DEEP Permit for the replacement of the Bridge expired the Towns were working to update the DEEP Permit and would reapply to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Whitford Brook Bridge Replacement.
To accept the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection $3,000,000 Grant Funding the attached Resolution was required.
Department Comment/Recommendation:
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Mayor Comment/Recommendation:
Senator Osten has been instrumental in securing these funds for the long-overdue Whitford Brook Bridge and the colonial era dam on Bush Pond. Both projects are listed on the State Climate Resiliency list of important projects.
Body:
DRAFT: 10/3/2022
Res: 003-2022/Oct 26
AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION
OF THE LEDYARD TOWN COUNCIL
STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF
ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
UPGRADES TO THE WHITFORD BROOK BRIDGE AND BUSH POND DAM
CERTIFICATION:
I, Patricia A. Riley, Town Clerk, of the Town of Ledyard, located at 741 Colonel Ledyard Highway, Ledyard, do hereby certify that the following is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Town Council at its duly called and held meeting on October 26, 2022 at which a quorum was present and acting throughout, and that the resolution has not been modified, rescinded, or revoked and is at present in full force and effect:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Ledyard may enter into with and deliver to the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection any and all documents which it deems to be necessary or appropriate; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Frederic B. Allyn III, as Mayor of the Town of Ledyard, is authorized and directed to execute and deliver any and all documents on behalf of the Town of Ledyard to enter into a Personal Service Agreement/Grant Contract under the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to receive a $3,000,000 grant for upgrades to the Whitford Brook Bridge and Bush Pond Dam; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Frederic B. Allyn III, Mayor, is hereby authorized to do and perform all acts and things which he deems to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the terms of such documents.
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The undersigned further certifies that Frederic B. Allyn III, now holds the office of Mayor and that he has held that office since May 1, 2017 and will continue in his capacity as Chief Executive Officer until December 5, 2023.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF: The undersigned has executed this certificate this ____________day of _________2022. __________________________
(SEAL) Patricia A. Riley, Town Clerk
Meeting Action Detail:
Town Council Meeting 10/26/2022:
File #: 22588 Version: 1
Type: Resolution
Title: MOTION to approve a proposed “Authorizing Resolution of the Ledyard Town Council State of Connecticut Department of Energy And Environmental Protection Upgrades to the Whitford Brook Bridge And Bush Pond Dam” as contained in the draft dated October 3, 2022.
Moved: Saums Seconded: Ryan
Action: Approved and so declared
Moved by Councilor Saums, seconded by Councilor Ryan
Discussion: Councilor Saums stated State Senator Cathy Osten has secured a $3,000,000 Grant from the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Bond funding to replace the Whitford Brook Bridge and for upgrades to the Bush Pond Dam.
Councilor Saums explained the $3,000,000 State funding would be for both the Bridge replacement and to replace/reconstruct the Colonel Era Stone Dams on Bush Pond and that there would not be enough State funding to pay for the full cost to replace the Bridge. Therefore, he stated Ledyard and Stonington would each share the remaining $300,000 cost of the Bridge Replacement ($150,000 for each town). He stated the new Bridge would have a 100-year service cycle. He stated the Lantern Hill Valley Association would address the earthen dam on Long Pond.
Mayor Allyn, III, stated the Lantern Hill Road Bridge over Whitford Brook, which was on the State Bridge List as being in Stonington, goes between the towns of Stonington and Ledyard. He stated the infrastructure report indicated that the bridge was poorly rated, and the condition of the Bridge has been a concern for some time. He stated the Bush Pond Dams were located in North Stonington, noting that these projects would involve three towns (Ledyard, Stonington and North Stonington).
Councilor Saums went on to state a few years ago, during the process to replace the bridge, that Stonington backed out of the Agreement to share the cost 50/50. However, he stated during the interim the towns (Stonington & Ledyard) made some temporary repairs to the bridge.
Mayor Allyn stated to accept the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection $3,000,000 Grant Funding the proposed Resolution had to be adopted. He stated that the town also needed to provide a Certificate of Insurance, which has already been provided to the State.
VOTE: 8 - 0 Approved and so declared
Action: Approved and so declared
Finance Committee Meeting 10/19/2022:
File #: 22588 Version: 1
Type: Resolution
Title: MOTION to approve a proposed “Authorizing Resolution of the Ledyard Town Council State of Connecticut Department of Energy And Environmental Protection Upgrades to the Whitford Brook Bridge And Bush Pond Dam” as contained in the draft dated October 3, 2022.
Moved: Ingalls Seconded: Ryan
Action: Recommend to Approve
Minute Note:
Moved by Councilor Ingalls, seconded by Councilor Ryan
Discussion: Councilor Saums stated the Lantern Hill Road Bridge over Whitford Brook, which was on the State Bridge List as being in Stonington, goes between the towns of Stonington and Ledyard. He stated the infrastructure report indicated that the bridge was poorly rated, and the condition of the Bridge has been a concern for some time.
Councilor Saums went on to state a few years ago, during the process to replace the bridge, that Stonington backed out of the Agreement to share the cost 50/50. However, he stated during the interim the towns (Stonington & Ledyard) made some temporary repairs to the bridge.
Mayor Allyn, III, stated State Senator Cathy Osten has secured a $3,000,000 Grant from the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Bond funding to replace the Whitford Brook Bridge and for upgrades to the Bush Pond Dam.
Mayor Allyn went on to explain because the $3,000,000 State funding would be for both the Bridge replacement and to replace/reconstruct the Colonel Era Stone Dams on Bush Pond that there would not be enough State funding to pay for the full cost to replace the Bridge. Therefore, he stated Ledyard and Stonington would each share the remaining $300,000 cost of the Bridge Replacement ($150,000 for each town). He stated the new Bridge would have a 100-year service cycle. He stated the Lantern Hill Valley Association would address the earthen dam on Long Pond.
Mayor Allyn continued to explain the Regional Storm Resiliency Study identified the following areas: (1) Colonel Era Stone Dames on Bush Pond; (2) Whitford Bridge; and (3) Lantern Hill Road Bridge, which the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation replaced after the storm that occurred in 2010 washed the bridge out.
Mayor Allyn went on to state that Public Works Director/Town Engineer Steve Masalin has been working to update the DEEP Permit and would reapply to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Whitford Brook Bridge Replacement. He stated to accept the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection $3,000,000 Grant Funding the proposed Resolution had to be adopted and they had to provide a Certificate of Insurance.
Public Works Director/Town Engineer Steve Masalin explained the Bridge Replacement Project was already designed and shovel ready. However, he stated because the previous DEEP Permit for the replacement of the Bridge had expired the Towns were working to update the DEEP Permit and would reapply to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Whitford Brook Bridge Replacement. He also noted that the Engineering Firm would be attending the Inland Wetland and Water Courses Commission’s November 1, 2022 meeting to re-acquire the local permit.
VOTE: 3 - 0 Approved and so declared
Action: Recommend to Approve