WESTPORT CONNECTICUT


BOARD OF FINANCE

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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The Board of Finance will hold its Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of Town Hall for the following purposes: 


AGENDA


1.  Financial Report from the Finance Director. (Discussion Only)


2.  Status Update from the Internal Auditor. (Discussion Only)


3.  Update regarding the State of Connecticut “MORE (Municipal Opportunities & Regional         Efficiencies) Commission Lapse” and the impact on the Town and how the formula determines the amount of the PILOT reduction. (Discussion Only) 


4.  Upon the request of the Director of Public Works, to approve an appropriation of $100,000 from the Capital & Non-Recurring Account (31503310-500269) for additional work on the private section of the Main Street renovation project.  This amount is expected to be fully reimbursed to the Town, by the related property owners, upon completion of the project.


5.   Upon the request of the First Selectman, to approve an appropriation for continuation of AKF Engineers Contract (Phase II “Audit Phase”) to serve as Westport’s Owners Representative Engineer related to Energy Performance Savings Contracting Initiative.  Phase I previously approved by Board of Finance and RTM.  Phase II “Audit Phase” contract to provide for a variety of engineering technical services in association with the Town/BOE’s Energy Performance Savings Contracting  initiative including:  planning , ESCO contract negotiations, Investment Grade Audit (IGA) reviews related to energy savings.  Amount of requested appropriation is $94,000.  Phase II “Audit Phase” fee for AKF services is by Town’s request included in the prior RFP for Owners Representative Engineer.  These are planned for inclusion in future proposed ESCO Master Energy Services Agreement (Contract) with Town.  These costs will be included as part of the guaranteed energy savings and will be reimbursed to the Town as project is implemented. AKF’s proposal was competitively bid previously to include both a Phase I and II.


6.  To approve the Board of Finance Minutes of the October 7, 2015, regular meeting.