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Cultural Connections Committee

Margaret Loret (reappointment)
4 Cimmarron Drive
Nashua, NH 03062

Paul Shea (new appointment)
102 Tolles Street
Nashua, NH 03064

Nashua Arts Commission
Lindsay Rinaldi (reappointment)

705 Belmont Street
Belmont, MA 02478

APPOINTMENTS BY T

HE MAYOR

APRIL 13, 2021

Term to Expire: February 1, 2024

Term to Expire: April 1, 2024

Term to Expire: April 1, 2024

| respectfully request that this appointment be confirmed.

Jim Donchess, Mayor

Proposed Amendments from Personnel Mtg - April 5, 2021 AMENDED

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ORDINANCE

PROVIDING FOR REPRESENTATION OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY ON THE

CULTURAL CONNECTIONS COMMITTEE

CITY OF NASHUA

In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-One

The City of Nashua ordains that Part I “Administrative Legislation”, Chapter 12
“Boards, Committees and Commissions”, Article III “Cultural Connections Committee”, Section
12-8 “Membership” of the Nashua Revised Ordinances, as amended, be hereby further amended
by adding the new underlined language as follows:

Ҥ 12-8. Membership.

B. The Committee shall also consist of the following members, who shall be
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Board of Aldermen:

(1)

(2)

Three representatives of the private sector with at least two representing
ethnic business constituencies within the community; and

A minimum of seven and a maximum of 15 community members
representing as broad a spectrum of racial, cultural, religious and ethnic
diversity as exists in the Nashua community. Additionally, there shall also
be an attempt to include other elements of the community that may be
coincidental within its ethnic composition yet include but not be limited to
areas such as health care, arts and culture, and/or recreation. At least two
of the community members of the Committee will be from the LGBTO
(Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Transgender, and Queer) community and at least
two of the community members will be from the deaf community.”

R-21-126

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO APPLY FOR AND EXPEND THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (“CDBG”) AND HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022

CITY OF NASHUA

In the Year Two Thousand Twenty One

RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Nashua

That the Mayor be, and hereby is, authorized to file an application with the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) for the annual Community
Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the HOME Investment Partnership
Program under the provisions of Title II of the Cranston-Gonzales National Affordable Housing
Act, and to execute all understandings, assurances and agreements as required therein;

That the following CDBG activities shall be carried out with an annual grant of
$661,009; estimated program income of $45,000; and reprogrammed funds in the amount of
$60,066.68, as described herein, for a total of $766,075.68. All activities are more fully
described and shall be consistent with the proposals contained in the communication from Carrie
Schena to the Human Affairs Committee dated March 3, 2021:

Reprogrammed Funds:

FY18 Salem St tot lot $547.00
FY20 Nashua Children's Home $25.00
FY20 PAL $8,630.00
FY20 Opportunity Networks $4,100.00
FY20 Adult Learning Center $7,142.34
FY20 Construction Management $2,710.43
FY20 Impact Fund - Dental Connection $16,539.92
FY20 Impact Fund - Marguerites Place $3.87
FY20 Impact Fund - NSKS $4,870.30
FY20 Impact Fund - Opportunity Networks $1.11
FY20 Impact Fund - Revive Recovery $319.71
FY20 Impact Fund - PLUS Co $9,052.00

FY20 Impact Fund general balance $6,125.00

RESOLUTION R-21-126

Activities to be funded in FY22:

1.

Public Services - $99,151

Support of public service programs principally benefiting low-moderate income
beneficiaries of Nashua. This pool of funds shall be applied to CDBG eligible activities
identified through the Citizens Advisory Commission for Community Grants process.
Public Services shall not exceed 15% of the entitlement award plus prior year program
income.

Project Delivery - $125,000

Construction management related to physical CDBG projects and Housing Improvement
Program, including but not limited to the direct cost of the Urban Programs Department
staff to conduct environmental reviews, drafting scope of work, preparation of bid
documents, bidding, construction management and Davis Bacon compliance.

CDBG Grant Administration - $141,201.80

General administration and planning costs of carrying out the CDBG and other related
HUD projects by the Urban Programs Department, including but not limited to regulatory
compliance monitoring, IDIS management, preparation of required grant reports,
advertising, recording fees, etc. Amount shall not exceed 20% of the entitlement award
plus actual program income received during the program year.

Owner-Occupied Housing Improvement Program (HIP) - $50,000

Financial and technical assistance to eligible low-moderate income, owner-occupants for
essential repairs of 1-4 family residential properties. Financial assistance provided in the
form of 0% deferred payment loans and/or grants for certain emergency work, as
described in the Program’s Guidelines. Minor rehabilitation work, including code and
safety corrections, repairs, accessibility, etc. Emergency work, costing at least $1,000 and
up to $5,000, may be offered in the form of a grant rather than a loan to owners at or
below 30% AMI. Owners earning above 30% AMI may be offered assistance in the form
of a loan. Repayment of prior HIP loans during the fiscal year, in excess of annual
estimated program income, shall be distributed between this Program and the Rental
Improvement Program.

Rental Improvement Program - $100,000

Program offering 0% interest, deferred payment loans for essential repairs of residential
rental properties containing 1-8 units, occupied by income eligible tenants. Financing
and other terms more fully described in the Program’s Guidelines. Properties located in
the City’s lowest income census tracts will receive priority.

PLUS Company - $10,000
Rehabilitation of bathroom to include ADA accessibility improvements located at 19
Chestnut Street.

Girls Incorporated - $20,000
Roof replacement at 27 Burke Street

Marguerite’s Place - $30,000
Boiler replacement at 85-87 Palm Street transitional housing facility comprised of two
buildings and one child care center.

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9. Nashua Children’s Home - $20,000
Roof replacement at youth facility located at 86 Concord Street.

10. Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter - $75,000
Construction related costs toward the redevelopment of 35 Spring Street into emergency
shelter and transitional housing for single adults and families with children. Project to be
funded $50,000/year in FY23 and FY24, subject to at least level funding of the CDBG
allocation. If the City’s Entitlement award is reduced in FY23 or FY24, the
corresponding awards will be reduced proportionately.

11. Area Agency of Greater Nashua, dba Gateways - $12,990
Fencing replacement at residential home for disabled individuals located at 4 Beard Street
and/or 33 Atherton Avenue.

12. Nashua Center - $45,000
HVAC replacement at 18 Simon Street facility.

13. Opportunity Networks - $28,600
Water heater replacement and plumbing improvements to meet current code.

14. Contingency — $9,132.88
Reserve funds that may be applied to any of the activities described herein for unforeseen
costs. Funds may be directed to other unforeseen eligible community needs, subject to
Board of Aldermen approval.

That all open and active CDBG activities from previous Action Plans be carried forward and
entered in the FY22 Action Plan as applicable; and

That the FY20 allocation to Nashua Police Athletic League be reduced to $11,370 to cover
current fire-related safety improvements as described in their FY22 proposal; and

That HODAG funds, currently available, in the amount of $75,000 be allocated to the
Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter, specifically toward costs related to the transitional housing
portion of the redevelopment project located at 35 Spring Street; and

That HODAG funds in the amount of $25,000 per year, anticipated to be received in FY22
and FY23, also be allocated to toward costs related to the transitional housing portion of the
redevelopment project located at 35 Spring Street. The total of $50,000 in future allocations is
subject to receipt of said program income. Should the City not receive these funds, there is no
obligation to supplant with other resources; and

That the following HOME activities be carried out with an annual grant of $447,023:

1. HOME Grant Administration - $44,702.30
Administration of the HOME Program by the Urban Programs Department, including
determining eligibility, technical assistance to participants, compliance with program
regulations, underwriting, preparation and review of construction specs, environmental
review, long-term monitoring and reporting to HUD.

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2. Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Reserve - $67,053.45
Mandatory set aside, equal to 15% of the annual grant, for specific activities to be undertaken
by a private nonprofit, community-based organization that has staff with the capacity to
develop affordable housing for the community it serves. In order to qualify for designation as
a CHDO, the organization must meet certain requirements pertaining to their legal status,
organizational structure, capacity and experience as it relates to the project they are
developing.

3. Homebuyer Assistance Program - $55,000
Direct financial assistance toward down payment and closing costs for eligible low-income
homebuyers purchasing a home in Nashua, including counseling, underwriting and other
direct costs.

4. Affordable Housing Development - $280.267.25
Acquisition, rehabilitation and /or conversion of residential and/or non-residential buildings
to create affordable rental and/or home-owner housing, occupied by HOME-eligible
households. Projects may be developed by non-profit, for-profit, public or private entities.

LEGISLATIVE YEAR 2021

RESOLUTION: R-21-126
PURPOSE: Authorizing the Mayor to apply for and expend the

Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) and Home
Investment Partnership Program Funds for Fiscal Year 2022

SPONSOR(S): Alderman Patricia Klee

COMMITTEE
ASSIGNMENT: Human Affairs Committee

FISCAL NOTE: Fiscal impact will be a total of $766,075.68 CDBG funds and a
total of $447,023 in HOME Investment Partnership funds to be
used for specific purposes.

ANALYSIS

This resolution authorizes the Mayor to apply for and expend the Fiscal Year 2022 annual
Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Funds.

Approved as to form: Office of Corporation Counsel

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R-21-127

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE BONDS NOT TO
EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FIVE MILLION FOUR HUNDRED EIGHT THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($5,408,000) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 CITY’S SEWER
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM

CITY OF NASHUA

In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-One

RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Nashua that the Mayor of the City
of Nashua and the City Treasurer of the City of Nashua are hereby authorized to issue and sell
general obligation bonds of the City in an aggregate principal not to exceed five million four
hundred eight thousand dollars ($5,408,000). The proceeds of said bonds shall be used for the
Sewer Infrastructure Program project. This project provides for rehabilitation or replacement of
broken, obsolete or failing sewer pipes, catch basins and manholes. This program also funds
repairs on an emergency basis, due to unexpected sewer failures. The useful life of said program
is 50 years.

Pursuant to Nashua City Charter §54-a, this resolution requires a “duly advertised public
hearing.” Also see N.H. RSA 33:9, which requires a 2/3 vote for passage of this resolution.

The bonds shall be general obligations of the City of Nashua, payable as to principal and
interest from ad valorem taxes, which will be levied without limitation as to rate or amount on all
taxable property within the territorial limits of the City of Nashua.

The bonds shall bear the manual or facsimile signature of the City Treasurer and the
Mayor. In accordance with Chapter 91 of the New Hampshire Acts of 2005, bonds issued
pursuant to this resolution shall not require an authenticating certificate of a bank or trust
company doing business in the State of New Hampshire or The Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, or the Commissioner of Revenue Administration.

The bonds are to be issued in fully-registered form by means of a book-entry system or
otherwise and shall have such terms and conditions and be in such form, subject to the provisions
of this resolution and applicable law, as shall be determined by the Mayor and the City
‘Treasurer.

RESOLVED FURTHER, that the Mayor is authorized to enter into the required
contracts therefor as well as any amendments to be made thereto or any other documentation
necessary for the receipt of said funds.

LEGISLATIVE YEAR 2021

RESOLUTION: R-21-127
PURPOSE: Authorizing the Mayor and City Treasurer to issue bonds not

to exceed the amount of five million four hundred eight
thousand dollars ($5,408,000) for the city’s Sewer
Infrastructure Program

SPONSOR(S): Mayor Jim Donchess

COMMITTEE Budget Review Committee

ASSIGNMENT: Board of Public Works

FISCAL NOTE: It is anticipated that the bond would be sold in FY 22/23 for a term

of twenty or twenty-five years. It is estimated the interest rate will
be approximately 2.5% and the total cost of the bond will be
approximately $6,827,000 including interest. The average annual
payment will be approximately $341,000 with the beginning years
at a higher amount.

ANALYSIS

This resolution authorizes the City to issue and sell general obligation bonds up to $5,408,000
for the annual sewer infrastructure program. This project can be found in the Capital
Improvements Program for FY 2021.

Pursuant to Nashua City Charter §54-a, this resolution requires a “duly advertised public
hearing”. Also see NH RSA 33:9, which requires a 2/3 vote of all the members for passage of
this resolution.

This legislation should be referred to the Board of Public Works for its review and approval.

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R-21-128

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE BONDS
NOT TO EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,550,000) TO PAY ADDITIONAL COSTS OF THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT’S HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM,
WINDOW IMPROVEMENTS AND LOCKER AREA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

CITY OF NASHUA

In the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-One

RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Nashua that the Mayor of the City
of Nashua and the City Treasurer of the City of Nashua are hereby authorized to issue and sell
general obligation bonds of the City in an aggregate principal not to exceed one million five
hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($1,550,000). The proceeds of said bonds shall be used in
addition to the $2,800,000 previously appropriated under Resolution R-19-127 approved on
April 30, 2019 to pay costs of the Police Department’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
system, window improvements and locker area improvement projects. The useful life of the
improvements is twenty years.

With the approval of this additional borrowing, the total amount available for this
renovation project will be four million three hundred fifty thousand dollars ($4,350,000).

The Mayor may allocate more funds to any one or more of such projects, and less to
others, so long as, in the judgment of the Mayor, each of the projects described above can be
completed within the total appropriation made by this Resolution.

Pursuant to Nashua City Charter $54-a, this resolution requires a “duly advertised public
hearing.” Also see N.H. RSA 33:9, which requires a 2/3 vote of all the members for passage of
this resolution.

The bonds shall be general obligations of the City of Nashua, payable as to principal and
interest from ad valorem taxes, which will be levied without limitation as to rate or amount on all
taxable property within the territorial limits of the City of Nashua.

The bonds shall bear the manual or facsimile signature of the City Treasurer and the
Mayor. In accordance with Chapter 91 of the New Hampshire Acts of 2005, bonds issued