WESTPORT CONNECTICUT

BOARD OF FINANCE

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              NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Board of Finance will hold its Public Hearing on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of Town Hall.  The following item(s), and any others properly presented before the Board, will be considered:

AGENDA

DISCUSSION/REVIEW

        1.     Financial Report from the Finance Director.

        2.     Status Update from the Internal Auditor.

RECOMMENDATION

3.         To recommend the ground lease between the Town of Westport and DC Kemper-Gunn, LLC.

4.     In accordance with Section 54-197 of the Code of Ordinances, to recommend a Tax Abatement    Agreement between the Town of Westport and Hales Court Housing, LLC.

5.     In accordance with Section 54-197 of the Code of Ordinances, to recommend a Tax Abatement    Agreement between the Town of Westport and Homes with Hope, Inc.

APPROPRIATIONS IN THE 2013-2014 BUDGET

6.      A request by the Executive Director of Earthplace for an appropriation not to exceed $40,000 to the Earthplace account for the Earthplace pond reclamation capital project.

7.      A request by the Fire Chief for an appropriation of $268,500 to the Capital and Non Recurring Account#31502220-500273 for replacement of our Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

8.      A request by the Director of Parks and Recreation for an appropriation of $150,000 to the Capital and Non Recurring Account#31508810-500274 for construction of new paddle courts at Longshore Club Park.

9.      A request by the Director of Parks and Recreation for an appropriation of $800,000 with bond and note authorization to the Municipal Improvement Fund (MIF) Account#30508810-500275 for construction services related to slope stabilization and associated dredging and landscape improvements in the area of Ned Dimes Marina at Compo Beach.

DISCUSSION

10. Discussion of the Selectman’s Five-Year Operating Budget.  No action will be taken.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

        11.   Approve the Board of Finance Minutes of the June 4, 2014 regular meeting.