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R-16-028

Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess

Alderman-at-Large Lori Wilshire

Alderman-at-Large Mark S. Cookson

Alderman Richard A. Dowd

Alderman June M. Caron

Alderman Ken Siegel

Alderwoman Mary Ann Melizzi-Golja

Alderman-at-Large Brian S. McCarthy
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY TREASURER TO ISSUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED
THE AMOUNT OF THIRTY MILLION DOLLARS ($30,000,000) TO REFUND ALL OR A PORTION
OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE CITY IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE INTEREST COST
AND OTHER SAVINGS

NFINISHED BUSINESS — ORDINANCE
NEW BUSINESS — RESOLUTIONS
R-16-029
Endorser: Mayor Jim Donchess
ESTABLISHING AN EXPENDABLE TRUST FUND FOR RIVERWALK WALKWAYS, BRIDGES AND

RELATED IMPROVEMENTS AND APPROPRIATING AT LEAST $500,000 INTO THE EXPENDABLE
TRUST FUND

R-16-030
Endorsers: Mayor Jim Donchess
Alderman Richard A. Dowd
CREATING A SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR SCHOOL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATIONS
(CTE) TUITION FEES
NEW BUSINESS — ORDINANCES
O-16-11
Endorser:. Alderman Don LeBrun
ADOPTING PROVISIONS FOR REDUCED TAXATION FOR CERTAIN CHARTERED PUBLIC
SCHOOL FACILITIES
PERIOD FOR GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
REMARKS BY THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Committee announcements:

ADJOURNMENT

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Living/Nashua Board of Aldermen

Lundgren Kim Lundgren Associates CEO
3 Mabee Foundation for Resilient Societies |Volunteer
Individual & Community
Magoon DHS FEMA Region 1 Preparedness Coordinator
2W Malecha Texas A&M University PhD Student
vy Mallette NH Department of Transportation | Hydraulics Engineer
Program Director, Sustainable
r Martin National League of Cities Cities Institute
Martuscello DHS FEMA Region 1 Continuous Improvement Advis
Masterson Texas A&M University Associate Director
Community Resilience Group
McAllister NIST Leader & PM
Permaculture Designer &
McConville DMc Permaculture Educator
First Church Congregational,
McGarry United Church of Christ Associate Minister
Mellor DHS CISA Region 1 Chemical Security Inspector
Nashua Regional Planning
Minkarah Commission Executive Director
Mizzen NIST/ARA Engineer
Department Outreach
Modricker DHS CISA Region 1 Coordinator
Monin US Army (76th ORC) NH EPLO NCO
urne Moran Harbor Homes Clinical Director
Morrison Nashua CERT Instructor
Muse American Red Cross Disaster Program Manager

Parish Council Saint Patricks

Naas St Patricks Church Church
NH Department of Environmental | WWEB Sustainability Program
Nall Services Manager
Nashua River Watershed
n Nelson Association Water Monitoring Coordinator
Norris Rivier University Director of Security Programs
Vice President of Children and
u Obinelo Gateways Community Services Family Services
NH Department of Environmental |Administrator, Technical Service
ca Ohler Services Bureau
Ortiz Rise Engineering
Osterhuber Fidelity Investments Security Director
Patno DHS CISA Region 1 Chemical Security Inspector
al Pedersen Nashua Planning Board Mayor's Representative
Poland NIST Community Resilience Fellow
iS Popik Foundation for Resilient Societies |Chairman & President
Nashua Environment & Energy
Pyle Committee Member
Richie NIST Community Resilience Fellow
Rowell Worthen Industries Facilities Manager
Rudd US Army Corps of Engineers Staff
Schaefer Nashua Resident Resident
Scheifele Nashua Airport Authority Director
Nashua Board of Aldermen/NH
Schmidt State Representatives Alderman
Sengupta AARP, LDS Church, EngAGING NH |secretary

Shea

Great American Downtown

Great American Downtown

Simmons Volunteer NH Deputy Director
Assistance & Outreach
Simons EPA Region 1 Coordinator
Skare Milford High School High school Senior
Skogstrom MA Office of Technical Assistance |Outreach & Policy
ar Snide Milford High School Student
Snide Town of Pelham Assessing
Nashua Environment & Energy
Stewart Committee Community Member
Strniste Bishop Guertin High School Principal
vamy Subramony Hindu Temple of NH Priest
NAACP/Nashua’s Community
Conversation on Race &
Justice/Nashua Board of
Timmons Education Member
Toosi Rivier University Dean, Division of Business
NH Department of Health &
Totzkay Human Services - ESU Staff
Nashua Regional! Planning
Twombly Commission Regional/ Environmental Planne
Emergency
Preparedness/Environmental
Vance St. Joseph Hospital Compliance Manager
NH Businesses for Social
le Veasey Responsibility Executive Director

Vornehm

LDS Church Self Reliance/Nashua
resident

Facilitator

Walker Town of Peterborough Fire Chief / EMD
| Ware Pennichuck Water Works, Inc. Chief Operating Officer
Northeast States Emergency GIS & Emergency Management
Watermulder Consortium Specialist
Weeks ReVision Energy Director of Market Developmen
NH Homeland Security &
ay Welch Emergency Management State Hazard Mitigation Officer
NH Department of Health &
la Window Human Services - ESU Volunteer Program Coordinator
inie Woit-Rosenblum Nashua Board of Health Mernber
n Woodard Nashua Baptist Church Pastor
Yu Texas A&M University PhD Student

the first Resilient Nashua Initiative meeting, held on February 5, 2018 Justin Kates, Director of Emergency Management, informed t
ees of all the methods currently employed to notify the public of mitigation planning meetings and news. These methods include tl
hua’s website and meeting calendar (www.nashuanh.gov), City of Nashua Office of Emergency Management Twitter account

//eattter.com/NashuaOEM) and Facebook account (hitps://www.facebook.com/NashuaOEM), City of Nashua Community Developn
n Twitter account (httos://twitter.com/NashuaCDD) and Facebook account (hitps://www.facebook.com/Nashua.cdd)Nashua Comrr

ion (htlus://wnww nashuanh gov/318/CTV---Nashua-Community-Television), e-mail distribution to various municipal boards and

ttees, and Public Meeting notices distributed to the media by our Legislative Affairs Manager and posted publicly at Nashua City Hal
yublic facilities. The group determined that these methods should also be used to encourage public participation in the Hazard Mitis
adate process. Examples and photos of meeting notices appear in the Public Notice section of the Appendix to this Plan.

tion, the Nashua Office of Emergency Management developed a webpage for the Nashua Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2018

/ Aas veolenashua.org/resilient-nashua-initiative/) which allows members of the public to participate in the update process even

innot attend meetings. The webpage was updated throughout the planning process and includes the Nashua Hazard Mitigation Pla
2 2013, the Nashua Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2018 draft for review, and the Public Meeting Schedule. It also provides meeting
ns, agendas, minutes, and meeting presentations. The City of Nashua’s website links to this webpage. The Nashua Office of Emerg
ment & the Nashua Community Development Division will keep the website active and will add information about ongoing update
xt 5 years. A screenshot of the website appears in the Nashua Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Website section of the Appendix to th

. the City established a public participation website using the coUrbanize platform for the Resilient Nashua Initiative

/cours.co/resilient). This website enabled community members to provide feedback on hazards they have experienced in the City a:
imunity resources and facilities that are important to them. This tool was innovative as it allowed community members who may no
ble to participate in a Resilient Nashua Initiative meeting to provide comments and input into the Nashua Hazard Mitigation Plan Ur
The coUrbanize platform is currently in a static mode which does not allow for any additional comments but is archived publicly for
2 input. A screenshot of the website appears in the Nashua Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Website section of the Appendix to this P

J the input provided by Resilient Nashua Initiative stakeholders during meetings and documented in meeting minutes, a letter was

‘ted by Local Emergency Planning Committee partner Worthen Industries regarding flooding concerns surrounding and impacting tt
ty on Spit Brook Road. As a response to their public response to the mitigation planning process, efforts were coordinated between
gineer and Worthen to review flood studies and future mitigation actions that can be taken at the area of concern. Mitigation actio1
een included in the Mitigation Strategy portion of this document related to Worthen’s letter and concerns. There was no other publ
se to provide input to the Nashua Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2018 process.

-'y of Nashua is required to update its Hazard Mitigation Plan at least every five years. In order to monitor, evaluate, and update the
tion Strategies identified in Table 10—Implementation and Administration, the Resilient Nashua Initiative will continue to meet and
nate updates to the plan. Efforts will be made to ensure that key City staff members also participate, such as representatives from
ig, engineering, and building safety. The Resilient Nashua Initiative, will be responsible for working on updates to the Plan throughc
cycle. They will meet every 3 months or more frequently if a project is underway. Proposals or suggestions regarding the Hazard
tion Plan will go directly to this group. This will allow for the most efficient way to address hazard mitigation related issues. Due to
-ommunity Rating System requirements, a formal progress report is required on an annual basis including hazard impacts and mitigz
status since the last update.

2s should be made to the Plan to accommodate projects that have failed or are not considered feasible after an evaluation and revie
ansistency with the benefit cost analysis, STAPLEE analysis, timeframe, community’s priorities, and funding resources. Mitigation
ties that were not ranked as priorities during the 2018 update should be reviewed as well during the monitoring, evaluation, and upi
Plan to determine the feasibility of future implementation. New mitigation actions or plans proposed upon adoption of this Plan sh
the benefit cost and STAPLEE analysis methods utilized in this Plan to ensure consistency with the adopted Plan and to help the Resi
3 Initiative stakeholders evaluate overall potential for success.

tion to Resilient Nashua Initiative quarterly meetings, these stakeholders will meet after any hazard occurrence as part of the City’s
fing exercise. The Hazard Mitigation Plan will be updated following this meeting to reflect changes in priorities and mitigation strat:
ive resulted fram the hazard event. It is especially important to incorporate updates within one year after a Presidential Disaster

ation.

‘y of Nashua will utilize its website, official posted meeting notices, local cable channels, and existing social media outlets, including
10k and Twitter to notify members of the public about the Resilient Nashua Initiative meetings and to involve them in the update pri
iblic input that is received will be incorporated into the Plan update. All Resilient Nashua initiative agendas, meeting minutes, and s!
ttee minutes are available to the public to aid with their continued involvement in the update process. Furthermore, public meetin;
ly held prior to implementing mitigation projects or when addressing specific issues related to hazard mitigation. For example, a ser
meetings were held regarding the Jackson Mills Dam, Crest Gate Flood Mitigation Project. Meetings and associated outreach are
sted by the department responsible for the project.

'TER 2. EXISTING AND POTENTIAL AUTHORITIES, POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND RESOURCES

June 13", 2018 Resilient Nashua Initiative meeting, the stakeholders discussed Nashua’s existing authorities, policies, programs, anc
ces related to hazard mitigation and its ability to expand and improve on these. The purpose of this discussion was to determine th
of the City to implement its hazard mitigation strategies and to identify potential opportunities to enhance specific policies, progran
ts. The evaluation of Nashua’s existing authorities, policies, programs, and resources includes planning and regulatory capabilities,
strative & technical capabilities, financial capabilities, education & outreach capabilities, and floodplain management capabilities. E
areas provides an opportunity to integrate hazard mitigation principles and practices into the local decision making process.

ig and regulatory capability is based on the implementation of plans, ordinances, and programs that demonstrate Nashua’s commit
ling and managing growth in a responsible manner. The following is a summary of the relevant local plans, ordinances, and progran
/ in place in the City of Nashua. Each one should be considered as an available mechanism for incorporating the recommendations «
a Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2018.

2000 Master Plan (https://www.nashuanh.gzov/DocumentCenter/View/4550/Nashua-Master-Plan-2…) - This Plan
minimally addresses hazards and does not identify projects to include in the mitigation strategy or be used to implement mitigatio
actions. Funding to update this plan is expected within the next year and a focus will be incorporating mitigation and resilience
throughout the master planning process.

Annual Capital Improvements Plan (https://www.nashuanh.gov/590/Capiial-improvement-Commiitee) -The plan addresses only
projects submitted by departments annually. It does identify mitigation related projects to include and can be used to implement

actions.

2018 Economic Development Plan (https://www.nashuanh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13542/MIT-2018-Economic-Re… | -
MENT) - This Plan minimally addresses hazards and does not identify projects to include in the mitigation strategy or be usec

implement mitigation actions.

2014 Nashua Comprehensive Emergency Plan (https://www.nashuanh.gov/334/Emergency-Management) - Plan includes a numb:
hazards (natural, technological, or human-caused) that impact the City of Nashua. Plan includes the projects from the 2013 Mitigat

Plan though they are all duplicate, no additional projects. This plan highlights a process after a disaster to include mitigation in the
recovery phases. This plan is expected to be updated in 2019 and will shift to an Emergency Operations Plan and these recovery ar
mitigation portions will be removed.

2016-2025 NTS Comprehensive Plan (htips://www.nashuarpc.org/files/5814/8397/3814/NTS_ 2016-2025 CormpPlan Final.odt) —
plan minimally addresses hazards and does not identify projects to include in the mitigation strategy. It could be used to implemer
mitigation actions.

2003 Downtown Master Plan (hitps://www.nashuanh.gov/DocumentCenter/View/308/Downtown-Master-Plan-PDF?bidid=) - This
minimally addresses hazards. There were potentially projects that would reduce risk along the Nashua River although the vision
expressed was 5 years ago and some are not applicable today. This plan cannot be used to implement mitigation actions.

2004 East Hollis Street Master Plan (hitps://www.nashuanh.gov/299/Easi-Hollis-Street-Plan) - This plan minimally addresses hazar
The Plan addresses issue of traffic congestion with existing road infrastructure, railroad crossings; the Taylor Falls Bridge crossing t
Hudson; safety of pedestrians; and future land use. This plan does not identify mitigation projects cannot be used to implement
mitigation actions.

2009 Quadrant Plan — This plan shows wetland soils and steep slopes in excess of 20%. This plan does not identify mitigation proje:
cannot be used to implement mitigation actions.

2017 Riverfront Master Plan (https:/Avww.nashuanh.gzov/DocumentCenter/View/11236/NDRDP Report Final 170829-4?bidid=)
Plan promotes flood resiliency for future riverfront development and retrofit or relocate critical infrastructure to improve flood
resiliency. The plan proposes projects along the Nashua River that assist in the mitigation and proposes projects that will contain h
mitigation strategies to implement the projects.

2005 NRPC Region-Wide Buildout Impact Analysis (http://www.nashuarpc.org/files/5713/9463/5247/Regionwide buildout final.
The Buildout Summary provides information on the amount of buildable space and lots in the City. This document may be outdate
some parts of the City as it was created over a decade ago.

olancing/) — Climate change in southern New Hampshire will impact the environment, ecosystem services, economy, public healt
quality of life. According to a 2014 study by the Sustainability Institute at the University of NH, southern NH is expected to become

warmer and wetter over the next century with more extreme precipitation events. This weather pattern puts significant stress on '
region’s already aging water infrastructure. Furthermore, climate change is likely to cause a number of public health impacts on NI
most vulnerable residents. Despite efforts taking place to siow the rate of climate change, some level of change is inevitable. There
municipalities must make sound decisions to help their communities adapt to a new climate normal. The goal of the Nashua Regio
Water Resiliency Action Plan is to help municipalities become more resilient to the impacts that climate change has on their water
infrastructure and vulnerable populations. This plan addresses hazards projected to see significant changes due to a warming climi
and identifies projects to include in the mitigation strategy. It could be used to implement mitigation actions.

2017 Climate and Health Adaptation Plan for the Greater Nashua Region (htips://www.nashuarpc.org/hot-projects/chap-lan/) -1
Nashua Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) partnered with the City of Nashua Division of Public Health and Community Service:
the Greater Nashua Region Public Health Network (GNRPHN) to prepare a Climate and Health Adaptation Plan (CHAP). Funding we
provided by the Centers for Disease Control administered by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. This
project was designed to examine the impact a changing climate has on health in the Nashua Region. Heat-related illness was ident
as the primary health impact affecting the region, which led to the development of an educational intervention program in order t
increase the Region’s resilience. Through this process, the GNRPHN is now well positioned to address heat-related illnesses and co
outreach to vulnerable populations. This document also became a chapter of the 2017 Nashua Community Health Assessment to
guide policy and decision-making for the future. This plan addresses hazards projected to see significant changes due to a warming
climate and identifies projects to include in the mitigation strategy. It could be used to implement mitigation actions.

2017 Community Health Assessment (hitps://www.nashuanh.gov/560/Community-Health-Assessment) - A CHA is a process by wh
community members gain an understanding of the health concerns and needs of the community by identifying, collecting, analyzir
disseminating information on the community’s assets, strengths, resources and needs. There are many health topics covered in thi
including access to healthcare, maternal health, chronic conditions, emergency preparedness, and substance misuse. This Assessm
does address public health hazards.

2018-2021 Community Health Improvement Plan (ottes://www.nashuanh.gov/564/Community-Health-improvement-Plan-CHIP) -
Following the CHA, the Division and its regional partners continue the improvement process by developing a CHIP. The CHIP acts a:
guidebook and prioritizes health topics and creates an action plan to address those issues over the next three years. This plan doe:
identify actions for the public health hazards identified in the CHA, however many are not projects that can fit within the mitigatio
strategy. This plan can be used to implement mitigation actions in the future.