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Council Minutes of 11-08-2023 capable of being upgraded to meet the requirements. The legislation was favorably recommended 3-0. Discussed Resolution 2023-124. A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the City, to accept grant funding in the amount of $256,588.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), entitled 'Rural and Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program" in order to expand the pool of police officers trained on the Advanced Crisis Intervention Team (CIT); and further authorizing the Mayor to execute acceptance documentation with the Department of Justice as well as with the Begun Center for Violence Prevention Research and Education and Analytics, and declaring an emergency. Mr. Massarolo stated the grant would be awarded over a three-year period, noting it will provide funding for the Advanced Crisis Intervention Team (ACTT) training. The program will provide additional training for Lieutenants and Sergeants on each shift. The legislation was favorably recommended 3-0 and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:26 p.m. Councilman Limpert, Chairman of the Building, Zoning and Development Committee, did not have a report but asked for a moment of privilege to thank the Administration for the good communication surrounding the incident on Alden Drive. Councilman Limpert also congratulated the winners of the election and thanked Councilwoman Williamson and Mr. Marrie for their strong campaigns. Councilwoman Hemann, Chairwoman of the Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee: The Recreation, Public Parks and Buildings Committee met on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 7:26 p.m. Present were Committee Members Hemann, Scarl and Limpert and Council Members Williamson, Glassburn, Madden and Gilchrist, Council President Brossard, Law Director Gareau, Human Resources Director Kidd, Director of Economic and Community Development Upton, Director Kearney, Special Assistant to the Mayor Massarolo and guests. • Discussed Resolution 2023-117. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the award of a contract to perform heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) services, as detailed in the specifications on file, and authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control, to contract for the same with the lowest and best bidder. Director Kearney addressed the Committee and stated the Resolution will address all public buildings except the Recreation Center and that the goal is to organize all of the HVAC Services under one umbrella rather than with multiple contracts as they are now. The legislation was favorably recommended 3-0. • Discussed Resolution 2023-118. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the award of a contract to perform pest control services, as detailed in the specifications on file, and authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control, to contract for the same with the lowest and best bidder. Director Kearney stated that this legislation will encompass all public buildings except the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The goal again is to seek a master contract rather than the multiples currently in place. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0. • Discussed Resolution 2023-119. A Resolution authorizing the Director of Public Service to advertise for bids for the award of a contract to perform elevator inspection, maintenance and repair, as detailed in the specifications on file, and authorizing the Mayor, following approval of the Board of Control, to contract for the same with the lowest and best bidder. Director Kearney advised this legislation would cover four city buildings; City Hall, the Recreation Center, Springvale and the Police Department for elevator service and repair. The legislation was favorably recommended by a vote of 3-0 and the Committee Meeting concluded at 7:40 p.m.