07-21-10 Council Docket 02
07-21-10 Council Docket 02
07-21-10 Council Docket 02
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:wing Fee - $15 Date Paid: 11~tCO ~d.]; ,License Fe~ I Da e aid:
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ANNUAL Class A (inside) $300 Class B (outside) $200(including tent) accessory only
Class C (Class J Liquor) ($500)
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ACTION OF COUNCIL: ACTION DATE: _
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COMPLETE ALL CATEGORIES (use 'Yes' or 'No' or 'NA' if not applicable):
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Musicians? 9.g.
How Many Musicians? -z;.
Vocalist? ~\[o;,:
How Manv Vocalists? ?
How Many Musical Instruments? '/-
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Expected Attendance: ~ \ It-
Seating Capacitv: E'\ () 10:J ki>-n~
Parking Availability # of Vehicles: ( ,-
Your signature helow indicates that you have reviewed the information on this two page form and agree that
it is correct. Any change will require that a nM:tion he filed with the City Clerk's office.
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DBA Name:
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Class C (Class J Liquor) ($500)
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How Manv Musical Instruments? ,~
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Expected Attendance: dO
Seating Capacity: ftjI (. I pI..) .5t' Ow"! 10D
Parking Availability # of Vehicles: ,/00
Your signature below indicates that you have reviewed the information on this two page form and agree that
it is correct. Any change will require that a new applicati be filed w'th the City Clerk's office.
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TO THE HONORABLE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT: [----,----~:-:,-"---
CITY Of IbNORT
CiTY CI.E!lI('S O","ICE
Application is made for a SECOND HAND LICENSE DATE: -7=TFzzr---'---
Date of Duration: ANNUAL_ Business Phone: ~:--:=--=-:-----
OWNER'S N ame:~'2)~'tWJ;tIc2:1<-~~-""~4l_p!;f?d;~L!:J.~",_----
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Year's Day, MemonalDay, Fourth of July, VictOry Day, Labor Day, Columhus Day, Veteran's Day, or on any day whl h any enumeml<ldJholida)"fiJ
officially celebrated. No Holiday License shall he Issued and a retail bn.lne•• shall not be open Deceniber 25'" ofa y year 0 .. 'I:1i«~!ft;'iCL-
Day, except pharmacies, ..etail.to...s that principally sen food producis altd whieh employ fewe.. thaltslx emplo er. ,!'fiiranyone
location, flower'j garden and garden aCC0!lsory shops, video swres, and bakeries. (Ill General Law 5 23) w
BUSINESS OWNER:
(Individual, CorpILLC, etc.)
BUSINESS D/B/A:
BUSINESS LOCATION:
Owner/Representative:
A"tiu",ized Sigulliture:
Owner's Home Address:
On August 14th and September 5th, GCC would like to continue our summer
program "Service in the Park," at Miantonomi Park. Each month we would like
to provide live music, hot dogs, drinks and encouragement to the community.
We are requesting permission from the board to use the park on the afore
mentioned date. Our Prayer is that you can assist us in reaching our goals and
in doing so make a real difference for the community. We hope that you will
also consider continued involvement with GCC for future dates and "Service in
the Park."
Mike Sullivan
Senior Pastor
Park Location:
Type of Event:
Dates:
Miantonomi Park
Fee: WAIVED
Attendance:
RESTRICTIONS:
I) If approved as pati of Event License, amplified voice and music must
be within ordinance levels. All speakers must face interior of park.
2) Copy of liability insurance with "City of Newport" additional insured.
3) Nothing maybe attached to trees in the park.
4) No Alcohol or Tobacco Products served.
5) All trash must be put in plastic bags and removed from park at the end of
the event
6) Provision of and Removal of Porta-Johns is the responsibility of organizer.
7) All City of Newport Ordinances must be obeyed.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
I) Use of all facilities is at your own risk and the city shall be held
harmless of all liability resulting in the use of this park.
2) No vehicles may be parked on the grass without permission of Park
Supervisor
3) Police, Fire or Parks staff person to be paid by organizer may be
required based on activity requested.
4) Set up of tents and banners must conform to city requirements and
location's approved by Park Supervisor. All required permitting is
responsibility of organizer. Water usage must be approved by Park
Supervisor.
5) Any damage to facility is the responsibility of sponsor to correct.
PLEASE RETURN ONE COPY OF THE COMPLETED FORM WITH
lABILITY WAIVER LETTER (ATTACHED) AND A COpy OF YOUR
CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE "NAMING CIYT OF
NEWPORT"
CITY OF NEWPORT
RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUNCIL
NO. _
JEANNE-MARIE NAPOLITANO
IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
Kathleen M. Silvia
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT
ORDINANCE
OF THE
COUNCIL
NO. _
IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
Kathleen M. Silvia
City Clerk
Communication # 4649/10
Docket Date: February 10,2010
City of Newport
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
To: Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano & l\!~!Y~frs of the City Council
From: Edward F. Lavallee, City Manager c?~
Date: July 21, 2010
SUbject: National Grid Easement - Harrison Avenue Substation
Revised
Docket Date: July 28, 2010
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an easement to National Grid on City-owned property to enable the utility company to properly service and
improve a substation land-locked among City and private land parcels.
An initial request for an easement adjustment was filed in February 2010. That request was continued pending further
evaluation of the National Grid request. Subsequently, a public workshop was held to enable property owners and
residents proximate to the sub-station to comment on the National Grid requests. From the workshop, the City staff has
inserted provisions in the easements who stipulate the following: (1) no "above ground" installations, additions,
replacements. This specifically mandates that the proposed added lines to increase capacity at the sub-station will be
exclusively below-ground installations. Further, (2), any modifications to shrubbery, trees, or landscaping will require
the review and approval of the City arborist. At the public workshop, National Grid representatives assured residents that
no chemical herbicides will be used on the site. In the interim period, National Grid agents have volunteered their
services and have assisted residents in improving landscaping, removing trees and shrubbery on their abutting private
property. Further, they are working with residents to develop a design for aesthetic barriers surrounding the sub-station.
The residents have sent letters of appreciation for the National Grid effort.
Attached are three easement documents: (1) easement modification for the corridor between Harrison Avenue and the
substation (from 10' t024' wide; (2) Access easement for the same parcel to allow National Grid vehicles and personnel
to use the easement to service the substation; and (3) substation easement to allow exclusive access and control of the
parcel on which the substation is situated. The Solicitor has reviewed the agreements and recommended the addition of
an indemnification clause to the standard National Grid documents (attached). The fmal contract document will contain
the indemnification clause as recommended by the City Solicitor, as well as the prohibition against above-ground
additions and the requirement for the City arborist's review and approval oflandscaping, vegetation, tree, and shrubbery
changes.
RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUNCIL
No ..
IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
Kathleen M. Silvia
City Clerk
CITY OF NEWPORT
THE CITY OF NEWPORT, a municipal corporation located in the County of Newport, State
of Rhode Island, acting by and through , by virtue of the
power vested in him by vote of the Newport City Council on (the
"Grantor"), for and in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) paid, grants to THE NARRAGANSETT
ELECTRIC COMPANY, a Rhode Island corporation, with an address of280 Melrose Street,
Providence, Rhode Island (the "Grantee"), with Quitclaim Covenants, the exclusive perpetual right
and easement to construct, reconstruct, install, repair, replace, maintain, operate, use, inspect, and
patrol for substation purposes above and below ground electrical substation equipment, including,
without limitation, power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, control, protection,
revenue metering and SCADA equipment, reactive equipment (capacitor banks and shunt reactors),
lightning arrestors, DC power sources (batteries and chargers), AC power sources (station service
transformers and connections), control houses and microwave enclosures, communications equipment,
support structures, fences, and buried and above-ground electrical control, communication and power
cables (collectively hereinafter referred to as the "Facilities"), including without limitation such ways
of access, if any, as may be necessary for the convenient construction, reconstruction, installation,
repair, replacement, maintenance, operation, use, inspection and patrolling of said Substation Facilities
over, under, through, across and upon a portion of the Grantor's Land (as hereinafter defined) in
Newport, Rhode Island, shown as" " (the "Easement Area") on
a plan (the "Plan") entitled: " _
-;----;-::---;----;;-:;--;0;----;-;-=-----;;:---;-;---===;-;---;-;::--;-:=,.---;-=;-", prepared by Garofalo &
Associates, Inc., 86 Corliss Street, Providence, RI 02904, 401-273-6000, a reduced copy of which
Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Substation Easement Area is more particularly described,
according to the Plan, on Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof;
Also the perpetual right and easement from time to time, without further payment therefor, to
clear and keep cleared by physical or other means, the Easement Area of trees, underbrush and above
and below ground buildings, structures or objects as is reasonable, necessary and proper in connection
with the exercise of the foregoing rights and easements; the perpetual right and easement to renew,
replace, remove, add to, modify and otherwise change the Facilities and each and every part thereof
and all appurtenances thereto and the locations thereof within the Easement Area; the perpetual right
and easement to pass and repass on foot and with vehicles and equipment along the Easement Area
and to pass and repass over the Grantor's Land (as hereinafter defined) to and from the Easement Area
in accordance with that certain Access Easement dated as of even date herewith and recorded
simultaneously herewith; and the right and easement to excavate, remove soils from, fill, and/or
change the grade of the Easement Areas as is reasonable, necessary and proper in connection with the
exercise of the foregoing rights and easements, provided that Grantee shall backfill any excavation and
restore the surface of the land to as good condition as before the excavation was commenced.
The Grantor for itself, its successors and assigns, hereby covenants and agrees with the
Grantee, its successors and assigns, that (i) no acts will be permitted within the Easement Area which
are inconsistent with the rights and easements hereby granted; (ii) no permanent or temporary
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buildings or structures, or replacements thereof or additions thereto, or obstructions will be erected or
constructed above or below grade within the Easement Area; (iii) Grantor shall not excavate or fill or
otherwise change or alter the present grade or ground level of the Easement Area without the prior
written consent of the Grantee; and (iv) Grantor shall have no right to relocate any portion of the
Easement Area or otherwise amend, supplement, change or modify this Grant of Easement without the
prior written consent of the Grantee.
It is agreed that the Facilities shall remain the property of the G~antee, its successors and
assigns and that the Grantee, its successors and assigns shall pay all taxes assessed thereon.
It is the intention ofthe Grantor to grant to the Grantee, its successors and assigns, all the
rights and easements aforesaid and any and all additional and/or incidental rights needed to construct,
reconstruct, install, repair, maintain, operate, use, inspect, patrol, renew, replace, add to, and otherwise
change, for the transmission and distribution of high and low voltage electric energy and the
transmission of intelligence, the Facilities over, under, through, across, within, and upon the Easement
Area, and the Grantor hereby agrees to execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the Grantee, its
successors and assigns, such further deeds or instruments as may be necessary to secure to them the
rights and easements intended to be herein granted.
This easement is a commercial easement in gross for the benefit of Grantee, its successors and
assigns, and the parties agree that these provisions shall run with the Grantor's Land and shall inure to
the benefit of and bind the respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties
hereto. It is the intention of the parties that the rights and easements granted herein shall be fully
apportionable and fully assignable or transferable, all or in part, and in all respects, by the Grantee, its
successors and assigns.
The "Grantor's Land" is shown as Lot 2 on Plat 41 of the Assessor's maps for the City of
Newport, and is more particularly described in that deed from Ernest S. Leal to Grantor dated
September 10, 1953 and recorded with the Land Evidence Records of the City of Newport in Book
183, Page 4.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused these presents to be executed by its
duly authorized representative(s) as of the day of ,2010.
GRANTOR:
By _
Name:
Title:
Notary Public
Printed Name: ----:::--,- _
My Commission Expires: _
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EXHIBIT A
PLAN
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EXHIBITB
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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GRANT OF EASEMENT
THE CITY OF NEWPORT, a municipal corporation located in the County of Newport, State
of Rhode Island, acting by and through , by virtue of the
power vested in him by vote of the Newport City Council on (the
"Grantor"), for and in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) paid, grants to THE NARRAGANSETT
ELECTRIC COMPANY, a Rhode Island corporation, with an address of280 Melrose Street,
Providence, Rhode Island (the "Grantee"), with Quitclaim Covenants, the non-exclusive perpetual
right and easement to construct, reconstruct, install, repair, replace, maintain, operate, use, inspect and
patrol for the transmission and distribution of high and low voltage electric energy and for the
transmission of intelligence, by any means, whether now existing or hereafter devised lines of buried
cables or conduits or both or any combination of the same (any of which may be constructed at the
same or different times), together with all ducts, raceways, conductors, terminals, sustaining and
protective fixtures, underground expansion stabilizers, manholes, hand holes, junction boxes,
foundations, fittings, and all housings, connectors, switches and any other equipment or appurtenances
reasonably required (collectively hereinafter referred to as the "Facilities"), including without
limitation such ways of access, if any, as may be necessary for the convenient construction,
reconstruction, installation, repair, replacement, maintenance, operation, use, inspection and patrolling
of said Facilities over, under, through, across and upon a strip of land located on the Grantor's Land
(as hereinafter defined) in Newport, Rhode Island, approximately twenty-four (24) feet in width, and
shown as " " (the "Easement Area") on a plan (the
"Plan") entitled: '' -;:-_ _
_c_-~-___o_-___=_cc_=c____o_~_;:_-~_c____o_~-_=_c~~c_c_____o_..,....,=~~~", prepared by Garofalo &
Associates, Inc., 86 Corliss Street, Providence, RI 02904, 401-273-6000, a reduced copy of which
Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The 24' Wide Easement Area is more particularly described,
according to the Plan, on Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Also the perpetual right and easement from time to time, without further payment therefor, to
clear and keep cleared by physical or other means except for chemical or through the use of
herbicides, the Easement Area of trees, underbrush and above and below ground buildings, structures
or objects as is reasonable, necessary and proper in connection with the exercise of the foregoing
rights and easements; the perpetual right and easement to renew, replace, remove, add to, modify and
otherwise change the Facilities and each and every part thereof and all appurtenances thereto and the
locations thereof within the Easement Area; the perpetual right and easement to pass and repass on
foot and with vehicles and equipment along the Easement Area and to pass and repass over the
Grantor's Land (as hereinafter defined) to and from the Easement Area in accordance with that certain
Access Easement dated as of even date herewith and recorded simultaneously herewith; and the right
and easement to excavate, remove soils from, fill, and/or change the grade of the Easement Areas as is
reasonable, necessary and proper in connection with the exercise of the foregoing rights and
easements, provided that Grantee shall backfill any excavation and restore the surface of the land to as
good condition as before the excavation was commenced. In accordance with the foregoing, the
Grantee agrees to coordinate any landscaping or plantings, if any, through the Grantor's arborist.
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The Grantor for itself, its successors and assigns, hereby covenants and agrees with the
Grantee, its successors and assigns, that (i) no acts will be pennitted within the Easement Area which
are inconsistent with the rights and easements hereby granted; (ii) no permanent or temporary
buildings or structures, or replacements thereof or additions thereto, or obstructions will be erected or
constructed above or below grade within the Easement Area; (iii) Grantor shall not excavate or fill or
otherwise change or alter the present grade or ground level of the Easement Area without the prior
written consent of the Grantee; and (iv) Grantor shall have no right to relocate any portion of the
Easement Area or otherwise amend, supplement, change or modifY this Grant of Easement without the
prior written consent of the Grantee.
It is agreed that the Facilities shall remain the property of the Grantee, its successors and
assigns and that the Grantee, its successors and assigns shall pay all taxes assessed thereon.
It is the intention of the Grantor to grant to the Grantee, its successors and assigns, all the
rights and easements aforesaid and any and all additional and/or incidental rights needed to construct,
reconstruct, install, repair, maintain, operate, use, inspect, patrol, renew, replace, add to, and otherwise
change, for the transmission and distribution of high and low voltage electric energy and the
transmission of intelligence, the Facilities over, under, through, across, within, and upon the Easement
Area, and the Grantor hereby agrees to execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the Grantee, its
successors and assigns, such further deeds or instruments as may be necessary to secure to them the
rights and easements intended to be herein granted.
This easement is a commercial easement in gross for the benefit of Grantee, its successors and
assigns, and the parties agree that these provisions shall run with the Grantor's Land and shall inure to
the benefit of and bind the respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties
hereto. It is the intention ofthe parties that the rights and easements granted herein shall be fully
apportionable and fully assignable or transferable, all or in part, and in all respects, by the Grantee, its
successors and assigns.
The "Grantor's Land" is shown as Lot 2 and Lot 20 on Plat 41 of the Assessor's maps for the
City of Newport, and is more particularly described in the following: (i) for Lot 2, that deed from
Ernest S. Leal to Grantor dated September 10, 1953 and recorded with the Land Evidence Records of
the City of Newport (the "Land Evidence Records") in Book 183, Page 4; and (ii) for Lot 20, that deed
from the Trustee's of the People's Library in Newport, Rhode Island, to Grantor dated April 28, 1954
and recorded with the Land Evidence Records in Book 184, Page 332.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused these presents to be executed by its
duly authorized representative(s) as of the day of ,2010.
GRANTOR:
By
Na-m-e-:- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Title:
Notary Public
Printed Name: --:::--;--,-- _
My Commission Expires: _
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EXHIBIT A
PLAN
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EXHIBITB
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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ACCESS EASEMENT
WHEREAS, Grantor is the owner of certain real property located in Newport, Rhode Island,
shown as Lot 2 and Lot 20 on Plat 41 of the Assessor's maps for the City of Newport, and more
particularly described in the following: (i) for Lot 2, that deed from Ernest S. Leal to Grantor dated
September 10, 1953 and recorded with the Land Evidence Records of the City of Newport (the "Land
Evidence Records") in Book 183, Page 4; and (ii) for Lot 20, that deed from the Trustee's of the
People's Library in Newport, Rhode Island, to Grantor dated April 28, 1954 and recorded with the
Land Evidence Records in Book 184, Page 332 (collectively, the "Grantor's Land").
WHEREAS, Grantee is the owner of certain perpetual rights and easements to install, operate
and maintain substation facilities in, over, across, and under a portion of the Grantor's Land being
more particularly described in an easement from the Grantor to Grantee dated , 20 I0
and recorded with the Land Evidence Records in Book _ _, Page _ _ (the "Substation"), and is the
owner of certain rights and easements to install certain underground facilities in, across, and under a
portion ofthe Grantor's Land being more particularly described in an easement from the Grantor to
Grantee dated , 20 I0 and recorded with the Land Evidence Records in Book _ _, Page
_ _ (the "Underground Facilities").
WHEREAS, Grantee desires an easement from Grantor to use and maintain a existing gravel
driveway across Grantor's Land, running from Harrison Avenue to the Substation in order to access
both the Substation and the Underground Facilities, and Grantor is willing to provide such easement.
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration and the other mutual covenants and
agreements contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged under
seal, the parties agree as follows:
Grantor grants to Grantee, with Quitclaim Covenants, the non-exclusive perpetual right and
easement to use, repair, and maintain a twenty-four foot (24') wide gravel access driveway (the
"Access Drive") from Harrison Avenue to the Substation for the purpose of ingress and egress to
Grantee's Substation and the Underground Facilities, including the right to pass and repass over the
Access Drive from time to time and at all times with personnel, vehicles and equipment, over, across,
and upon a portion of the Grantor's Land approximately in the location shown as
" " (the "Easement Area") on a plan (the "Plan") entitled:
"- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -",
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prepared by Garofalo & Associates, Inc., 86 Corliss Street, Providence, RI 02904, 401-273-6000, a
reduced copy of which Plan is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Easement Area is more particularly
described, according to the Plan, on Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof.
Also the perpetual right and easement from time to time, without further payment therefor, to
clear and keep cleared by physical or other means (except for chemical or herbicide), the Easement
Area of trees, underbrush and above and below ground buildings, structures or objects as is
reasonable, necessary and proper in connection with the exercise of the foregoing rights and
easements; the perpetual right and easement, but not the obligation, to make such cuts, fills and
drainage ditches, and to install such culverts, gravel and other appurtenances in order to construct,
reconstruct, maintain and repair the Access Drive, as is reasonable, necessary, and proper in
connection with the exercise of the foregoing rights and easements; and the right and easement to
excavate, remove soils from, fill, and/or change the grade of the Easement Areas as is reasonable,
necessary and proper in connection with the exercise of the foregoing rights and easements, provided
that Grantee shall backfill any excavation and restore the surface of the land to as good condition as
before the excavation was commenced. In accordance with the foregoing, the Grantee agrees to
coordinate any landscaping or plantings, if any, through the Grantor's arborist.
Grantee shall have the right, but not the obligation, to plow, clear, maintain, repair or restore
the Easement Area or the Access Drive as is reasonable, necessary, and proper in connection with the
exercise of the foregoing rights and easements. Grantor's use of the Access Drive shall be at
Grantor's sole risk.
The Grantor for itself, its respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns,
hereby covenants and agrees that neither the terms and conditions of the Easement nor the location of
the Easement Area shall be amended, supplemented, changed or modified without the prior written
consent of Grantee. The Grantee for itself, its respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and
assigns, hereby covenants and agrees that neither the terms and conditions of the Easement nor the
location ofthe Easement Area shall be amended, supplemented, changed or modified without the prior
written consent of Grantor.
This Easement is an appurtenant easement for the benefit of Grantee's Substation and
Underground Facilities, and the parties agree that these provisions shall run with the Grantor's Land
and shall inure to the benefit of and bind the respective legal representatives, successors and assigns of
the parties hereto. It is the intention ofthe parties that the rights and easements reserved herein to the
Grantee shall be assignable and apportionable by Grantee, its successors and assigns.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused these presents to be executed by its
duly authorized representative(s) as of the day of ,2010.
GRANTOR:
By _
Name:
Title:
Notary Public
Printed Name: -,=--,- _
My Commission Expires: _
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Communication # 4649/1 0
Docket Date: February 10, 2010
City of Newport
"ih m &
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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From:
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M.aYOr Jeann.. M. arie Napolit~.no ~~b.ers
Edward F. Lavallee, City ManageW·
... of the City Council
Date: FebruarY 1,2010
Subject: National Grid Easement - Harrison Avenue Substation
Staff Presentation:
Applicant Presentation:
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve an easement to National Grid on City-owned property to enable the utility company to properly service and
improve a substation land-locked among City and private land parcels.
National Grid owns and operates a sub-station on land owned by the City of Newport, and further National Grid accesses
the sub-station via a CitY~owned parcel. The sub-station is .located to the south and.adj acent to the Rogers High· School
soccer field, The access point is the western edge of City owned property on Harrison Avenue. National Grid has a ltmg-
term lease agreement for use of the sub-station property and an easement on the access lane connecting the sub-station to
Harrison "Avenue.
this agreement would widenth¢ easement on Harrison Avenue from 10 feet to 24 feet to allow proper jnstal1~tion of
sllbteItlUlean service conduit and safe vehicle access to the sub-station, and would grant an easement on the substation
parcel.
National Grid is in the midst of a program to increase the supply of electrical power to Newport cllstomers. These
easements will support the utility's efforts by codifying access that the City has customarily permitted.
FISCAL IMPACT
_._ Currently Budgeted (Account -1) _ Requires additional appropriation ..1L No Fiscal Impact
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Resolution
Easement Documents
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,.
Finartce Dept Review: " Date By:
__ _ (if applicable)
cc: 1. Dunham, Energy Solutions Services, National Grid, 280 Melrose Street, Providence, RI 02907
RESOLVED: that the Easement between the City of
Newport and National Grid for the
Harrison Avenue Electrical Substation
site is hereby approved and the Mayor
is authorized to sign the easement
documents, upon favorable review by
the City Solicitor, on behalf of the
City.
IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
Kathleen M. Silvia
City Clerk
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GRANT OF EASEMENT
1HE CITY OF NEWPORT, a municipal corporation located in the County of Newport, State
of Rhode Island, acting by and through , by virtue of the
power vested in him by vote of the Newport City Council on (the
"Grantor"), for and in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) paid, grants to 1HE NARRAGANSETT
ELECTRIC COMPANY, a Rhode Island corporation, with an address of 280 Melrose Street,
Providence, Rhode Island (the "Grantee"), with Quitclaim Covenants, the following rights and
easements:
1. The exclusive perpetual right and easement to construct, reconstruct, install, repair,
replace, maintain, operate, use, inspect, and patrol for substation purposes above and below
ground electrical substation equipment, including, without limitation, power transformers, circuit
breakers, disconnect switches, control, protection, revenue metering and SCADA equipment,
reactive equipment (capacitor banks and shunt reactors), lightning arrestors, DC power sources
(batteries and chargers), AC power sources (station service transformers and connections), control
houses and microwave enclosures, communications equipment, support structures, fences, and
buried and above-ground electrical control, communication and power cables (collectively
hereinafter referred to as the "Substation Facilities"), including without limitation such
footbridges, causeways, and ways of access, if any, as may be necessary for the convenient
construction, reconstruction, installation, repair, replacement, maintenance, operation, use,
inspection IlIId patrolling of said Substation Facilities over, under, through, across and upon a
portion of the Grantor's LllIId (as hereinafter defined) in Newport, Rhode Island, shown as
" " (the "Substation Easement Area")
on a plan (the "PIIlII") entitled: "------------..--::==TL:c:-r;:=;::-;
", prepared by Garofalo
"&-A"s=so"-c""iat:;e=s""',IO::n=c.-,~86;-;;C"-or"li=ss:-;S""tr"-e-:-:et""', p""r=o-'vl'd=en=c""'e,""RI~0v;2~90"'4',
" -;40"'1·-"'27"'3·-6"'0"'0'0, a reduced copy of
which Plllll is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Substation Easement Area is more particularly
described, according to the PIIlII, on Exhibit B attached hereto IlIId made a part hereof;
2. The non-exclusive perpetual right and easement to construct, reconstruct, install,
repair, replace, maintain, operate, use, inspect and patrol for the transmission IlIId distribution of
high and low voltage electric energy IlIId for the transmission of intelligence, by llIIy means,
whether now existing or hereafter devised lines of buried cables or conduits or both or any
combination of the same (llIIy of which may be constructed at the same or different times),
together with all ducts, raceways, conductors, terminals, sustaining IlIId protective fixtures,
underground expllllsion stabilizers, mllllholes, hand holes, junction boxes, foundations, fittings,
IlIId all housings, connectors, switches and any other equipment or appurtenances reasonably
required (collectively hereinafter referred to as the "Underground Line Facilities"), including
without limitation such footbridges, causeways, and ways of access, if llIIy, as may be necessary
for the convenient construction, reconstruction, installation, repair, replacement, maintenance,
operation, use, inspection and patrolling of said Underground Line Facilities over, under, through,
across and upon a strip of land located on the Grantor's Land (as hereinafter defined) in Newport,
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Rhode Island, approximately twenty-four (24) feet in width, and shown as ",..----.-.--,----,'CO"""
, " (the "24' Wide Easement Area") on the Plan attached hereto as Exhibit
A-,-;;Th;;-e-;;2"74'''W=id'e-;-E'--a-se-m~e~nt Area is more particularly described, according to the Plan, on Exhibit
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B. attached hereto and made a part hereof;
3, The non-exclusive perpetual right and easement to pass and repass on foot and with
vehicles and equipment across and along the 24' Wide Easement Area to and from the adjoining
lands and from Harrison Avenue to the Substation Easement Area, including the perpetual right
and easement, but not the obligation, to replace the gravel and otherwise maintain the surface of
the existing driveway within the 24' Wide Easement Area (the"Access Drive"), and the perpetual
right and easemen~ but not the obligation, to plow, clear, maintain, repair or restore the 24' Wide
Easement Area, including the Access Drive, as is reasonable, necessary, and proper in connection
with the exercise of the foregoing rights and easements,
As used herein, the Substation Facilities and the Underground Line Facilities are hereinafter
referred to collectively as the ''Facilities,'' and the Substation Easement Area and the 24' Wide
Easement Area are hereinafter referred to collectively as the "Easement Area,"
Also the perpetual right and easement from time to time, without further payment therefor, to
clear and keep cleared by physical, chemicaJ or other means, the Easement Area of trees, underbrush
and above and below ground buildings, structures or objects as is reasonable, necessary and proper in
connection with the exercise of the foregoing rights and easements; the perpetual right and easement to
renew, replace, remove, add to, modify and otherwise change the Facilities and each and every part
thereof and all appurtenances thereto and the locations thereofwithin the Easement Area; and the right
and easement to excavate, remove soils from, fill, and/or change the grade of the Easement Areas as is
reasonable, necessary and proper in connection with the exercise of the foregoing rights and
easements,
The Grantor for itself, its successors and assigns, hereby covenants and agrees with the
Grantee, its successors and assigns, that (i) no acts will be permitted within the Easement Area which
are inconsistent with the rights and easements hereby granted; (ii) no permanent or temporary
buildings or structures, or replacements thereof' or additions thereto, or obstructions will be erected or
constructed above or below grade within the Easement Area; (iii) Grantor shall not excavate or fill or
otherwise change or alter the present grade or ground level of the Easement Area without the prior
written consent of the Grantee; and (iv) Grantor shall have no right to relocate any portion ofthe
. Easement Area or otherwise amend, supplemen~ change or modify this Grant of Easement without the
prior written consent of the Grantee,
It is agreed that the Facilities shall remain the property of the Grantee, its successors and
assigns and that the Grantee, its successors and assigns shall pay all taxes assessed thereon,
It is the intention of the Grantor to grant to the Grantee, its successors and assigns, all the
rights and easements aforesaid and any and all additional and/or incidental rights needed to construct,
reconstruct, install, repair, maintain, operate, use, inspect, patrol, renew, replace, add to, and otherwise
change, for the transmission and distribution of high and low voltage electric energy and the
transmission ofintelligence, the Facilities over, under, through, across, within, and upon the Easement
Area, and the Grantor hereby agrees to execute, acknowledge, and deliver to the Grantee, its
successors and assigns, such further deeds or instruments as may be necessary to secure to them the
rights and easements intended to be herein granted,
This easement is a commercial easement in gross for the benefit of Grantee, its successors and
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assigns, and the parties agree that these provisions shall run with the Grantor's Land and shall inure to
the benefit of and bind the respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties
hereto. It is the intention of the parties that the rights and easements granted herein shall be fully
apportionable and fully assignable or transferable, all or in part, and in all respects, by the Grantee, its
successors and assigns.
The "Grantor's Land" is shown as Lot 2 and Lot 20 on Plat 41 of the Assessor's maps for the
City ofNewport, and is more particularly described in the following: (i) for Lot 2, that deed from
Ernest S. Leal to Grantor dated September 10, 1953 and recorded with the Land Evidence Records of
the City of Newport (the "Land Evidence Records") in Book 183, Page 4; and (ii) for Lot 20, that deed
from the Trustee's ofthe People's Library in Newport, Rhode Island, to Grantor dated Apri128, 1954
and recorded with the Land Evidence Records in Book 184, Page 332.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused these presents to be executed by its
duly authorized representative(s) as of the day of ,2010.
GRANTOR:
By -
Name:
Title:
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
COUNTY OF NEWPORT
Notary Public
Printed Name: - = 0 - - - ; - - - - - - -
My Commission Expires: _
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Communication #4733/10
Docket Date: July 28,2010
City of Newport
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
To: Mayor Jeanne-Marie NapOlitan0t;jmbers of the City Council
From: Edward F. Lavallee, City Manag J ___
RECOMMENDATION:
The Council's consideration of the attached petitions is requested. Staff has reviewed the petitions and recommends
approval of the petition for the Webster Street location as submitted. Staff has met with National Grid on site with
respect to the Vicksburg Place location and has identified an alternate location on the west side of Vicksburg Place
approximately 50 feet south of the intersection and accordingly recommends approval as amended.
Attached are two petitions from National Grid. Copies of the petitions were forwarded to staff for review and
recommendation. The communications from the Public Services, Utilities and Planning, Zoning, Development &
Inspections Departments are enclosed.
The petition for the relocation of the existing pole on Webster Street 14 feet to the west of its current location is in
response to a request from the property owner to improve access to his off-street parking. Staff has reviewed the
petition and recommends approval.
The petition for a pole and anchor is for service to a new house on Vicksburg Place. Staff reviewed the application and
expressed some concern with the location. Staff and National Grid met on site and discussed various alternatives. As a
result of those meetings, a new location on the west side of Vicksburg Place approximately 50 south of the intersection
with Van Zandt has been identified as a more suitable location.
FISCAL IMPACT
_ Currently Budgeted (Account ) _ Requires additional appropriation l No Fiscal Impact
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Petition from National Grid
Communication from Planning, Zoning, Development & Inspection Department
Communication from Public Services Department
Communication from Utilities Department
cc: Jeffrey Dunham, Account Executive, Energy Solutions Svcs" National Grid
Adam Silveria, Engineering Department, National Grid
Linda Schonrog, Engineering Department, National Grid
City Of Newport
Department of Public Services
280 Spring Street
Newport, RI 02840
MEMORANDUM
FROM: William R.
Director of
DATE:
Vicksburg Place: The Department of Public Services has reviewed the sUbject application and
together with PZDI and NGRID has come up with a pole location suitable to all parties that
addresses the concerns of all parties. The resolution moves the pole from the corner of Van
Zandt/Vicksburg to a location on the west side of Vicksburg approximately 50 feet south of Van
Zandt. We have no issues and recommend placement of the pole at this location.
Webster Street: The DPS has reviewed the proposed location and recommends approval as this
relocation was a request of the property owner to better access his off street parking. The pole is
requested to be moved 14 feet west of its existing location.
xc: File.
CITY OF NEWPORT
MEMORANDUM
PZD&I Department staff reviewed the National Grid petitions and offer the following
comments:
Vicksburg Place (Lot 130) - National Grid proposes to install new pole "P2l-l" at the
southwestern comer of Van Zandt and Vicksburg Place. Locating this new pole will
create new overhead service lines across both Van Zandt and Vicksburg Place. Staff
conducted numerous site visits in an attempt to find a more suitable alternative, but it was
determined that this proposed pole and two overhead lines is the best option. Note the
City of Newport Zoning Code does not require underground service for existing lots of
record involving single family homes on private property. Only two-family and multi-
family structures must place new utilities underground, but only from the property line to
the structure.
Webster Street - This proposed location is a simple relocation of an existing pole. Staff
has no objections.
CITY OF NEWPORT. RHODE ISLAND
DEPARTMENT OF UTILITIES
MEMORANDUM
DATE: 7/14/10
The installation of the electric service pole as requested by National Grid, has been reviewed with
respect to water, sanitary sewer and storm drains.
The installation of a new pole and anchor on Vicksburg Place located 50 south of Van Zandt, on
the west side of the street as revised by National Grid and the Department of Public Services on
July 9, 2010 will not interfere with any existing sanitary sewers, storm drains or water mains and
services. The proposed project is acceptable to the Utilities Department.
June 2, 2010
JUN 2010
Town Clerk Town Council
43 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
,Gentlemen:
Should this petition meet with your approval, please return an executed
copy for our file
Respectfully asks permission to locate and maintain poles, wires and fixtures,
including the necessary sustain and protecting fixtures to be owned by your
petitioner along and across the following public ways:
·,,··· __··_········_····.. ····-WEBSTERST-PROPOSENO·SO·OWN·POI;E-LOeAIION-"·--········_·····~-_·"··· ..···········-_ " _ __ ,-_ - .
Wherefore your petitioner request that they be granted locations for and permission to erect and
maintain poles and wires together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as it may find
necessary, poles to be located in accordance with the plan filed herewith marked:2070 19
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _DATED 06/02/201o _
Your petitioner agrees to reserve or provide space for one cross arm at
a suitable point on each of said poles for the fire, police, and telephone
wires belonging to the municipality and used by it exclusively for municipal
purposes.
ORDER
The foregoing petition having belm read it was voted that the consent of the
for the use of public ways named for the purposes stated in said petition be and it hereby
is granted----work to be done subject to the supervision at
CLERK
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Gentlemen:
Should this petition meet with your approval, please return an executed
copy to each of the above named companies.
Respectfully asks permission to locate and maintain poles, wires and fixtures, including the necessary
sustain and protecting fixtures to be owned and used in common by you petitioner along and across the
following public ways:
Wherefore your petitioners pray that they be granted joint of identical location for existing poles and
pennission to erect and maintain poles and wires together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as
the may find necessary, said poles erected or to erected substantially in accordance with the plan filed
herewith marked:8839946
DATED 6/2/2010
Your petitioner agrees to reserve or provide space for one cross arm at a suitable point on each of said poles
for the fire, police, telephone signal wires belonging to the municipality and used by it exclusively for
municipal purposes.
J~ S~ vt-:P
Linda Schonrog, gineering
The foregoing petition been read, it was voted that the consent at the
For the use of public ways named for the purposes stated in said petition be and it hereby is granted-·~--
work to be done subject to the supervision of
CLERK
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City of Newport
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Utilities Water Division staff recommends the award of the construction contract for the Demolition
of the Old Nonquit Pump Station to A.A Wrecking Co., Inc., Johnston, RI for the sum of$16,900,00.
The City solicited bids from contractors for the demolition of the Old Nonquit pump station project and three (3) bids
were received:
The Old Nonquit Pump Station was retired from service (however left in standby mode) upon construction of the new
pump station in 1992. Operation of this station is no longer needed and as recommended in the Rhode Department 0 f
Health Sanitary Survey report of the Newport Water System, dated January, 2008, is required to be demolished.
The work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary for the demolition of the Old Nonquit
pump station in Tiverton, Rhode Island and includes the following components:
• Consolidation, packaging, removal, transportation, and proper recycling/disposal of miscellaneous hazardous
and special wastes,
Cl Removal, transportation, and disposal of asbestos-containing materials (ACM),
• Labor, tools, materials and equipment necessary to completely remove and dispose of all solid waste materials
in the old pump station building and to remove and dispose of demolition debris,
• Site restoration including backfilling of excavation and paving disturbed areas to match existing grades.
The funding for this project is provided by the Water Division Capitol Improvement restricted account.
FISCAL IMPACT
-.lL Currently Budgeted (Accounts: 15-500·02213-50440 Activity 151387) _ Requires additional appropriation
_ No Fiscal Impact
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Resolution
Bid tabulation
Corporate information
RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUNCIL
No .
IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
Kathleen M. Silvia
City Clerk
Tabulation of BID # 11-002 - WATER DIVISION DEMOLITION OF
THE OLD NONQUIT PUMP STATION (UTIL)
A. A. J. R. John
Wreaking Vinagro Rocchio
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Bid # 11-002
List the Officers of your Corporation or Principals of your llC. Award can not
be done without the attachment.
A A Wrecking Co., Thc.
Va1entino~>A. Tirocchi, Jr. President, V.Pres., Be"., Treas. & Gwner 13 1/3 %
Name Title/Officer/Position
Name Title/Officer/Position
Name Title/OfflcerfPosition
Name Title/OfficerlPosition
Name Title/OfficerlPosition
Name Title/OfficerlPosition
Name Titie/OfficerlPosition
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Communication # 4735110
Docket Date: July 28,2010
City of Newport
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
To: Mayor Jeanne-Marie NapOlitanO&~ersof the City Council
From: Edward F. Lavallee, City Manage
Date: July 21, 2010
Subject: Washington Square Phase 2 Projec - Change Request #4
Staff Presentation: Eric J. Earls, P.E., Transportation Engineer
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve a contract amendment to the existing contract with John Rocchio Corporation in the amount of $24,436.34
associated with the Washington Square Phase 2 Project in order to accommodate variations in the bid item quantities for
a new contract total of $1,074,280.17 the details of which are provided below. This amount, $24,436.34, has been
approved by the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDDT) as reimbursable through the Enhancement
Funding Program and will not have a fiscal impact on the City of Newport.
In December 2008, via Resolution 2008-171, the Newport City Council approved the award of the contract to John
Rocchio Corporation in an amount of $900,000 for the redevelopment of the westernmost portion of Washington Square,
with funding provided through RIDDT's Enhancement Funding Program. RIDOT has subsequently authorized an
additional $1.4 million to cover change orders associated with this contract and for the work associated with Contract 3
which is anticipated to be bid in spring 2010. The RIDOT has currently approved $24,436.34 of these additional funds
for these contract modifications which are related to variations in the quantities of several bid items.
FISCAL IMPACT
_ Currently Budgeted (Account ) _ Requires additional appropriation l No Fiscal Impact
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Resolution
Change Review Correspondence - RIDDT email
Previous Resolutions
RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUNCIL
No .
WHEREAS: The City of Newport, in partnership with the Rhode Island
Department of Transportation (RIDOT), has previously awarded a construction
contract to John Rocchio Corporation of Smithfield, RI associated with the
Washington Square Phase 2 Project via Resolution 2008-171and subsequent
change orders via Resolutions 2009-100, 2009-145 and 2010-45; and
IN COUNCIL
Kathleen M. Silvia
City Clerk
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From: Riccio, WilHam
Sent: Thursday, July 01,2010 1:35 PM
To: Earls, Eric
SUbJect: FW: Categorical Exclusion form Template
fax 401~842·6919
M""-·Orlginal Message-----
From: Queenan Thomas [mallto:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 1:19 PM
To: Riccio, William
7/14/2010
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUNCIL
No. ?9.9.~.-:~.?.t ...
WHEREAS: The Citj of.Newporfs Department of Public Services has reviewed the
bids and has recommended and received approval from the RIDOT to award the
construction project to the low bidder, John Rocchio Corporation, of Smithfield,
RI, at the low bid price of $874,065.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED: that the City of Newport awards the construction contract associated
with the Washington Square Phase 2 Reconstruction Contract, to John Rocchio
Corporation, of Smithfield, Rl in the not to exceed amount of $900,000.00, which
represents the low bid price plus a 3% contingency, and the Mayor is authorized
to sign said contract, upon review and approval by the City Solicitor's office, on
behalf of the City.
IN COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUN"CIL
No.•. 2OQ9..-;1 00" .
WHEREAS; The City of Newport, in partnership with the Rhode leland
Department of Transportation (RIDOT}, has previously awarded a construction
contract to John Rocchio Corporation of Smithfield, RI associa.ted with the
Washington Square Phase 2 Project via Resolution 2008-171; and
IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
July '22,· 2009
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THE CITY OF NEWPORT
RE·SOLUTION
OF THE
COUNCIL
IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
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OF THE
COUNCIL
No..~.q f.P:: .4.~ .....
WHEREAS: The City of Newport, in' partnership with the Rhode Island
Department of T:r£!.nsportation (RIDOT), has ,previously awarded a construction
contract .to John Rocchio Corporation of Smithfield, RI associated with the
Washington $quare Phase 2 Project via Resolution 2008-171and subsequent
change orders via Resolutions 2009~ 100 and 2009-145; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE I'I' RESOLVED: that the City of Newport amends the
e)tistlng construction contract it previously executed with John Rocchio
Corporation, of Smithfield, RI in order to accommodate the approved ohange
orders incorporating a new contract total cost, inclusive of change order's, equal
to $1,049.843.82.
IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
Maroh 10, 2010
Communication #4736/10
Docket Date: July 28,2010
City of Newport
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
To: Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano& Members of the City Council
From: Edward F. Lavallee, City Manager~
Date: July 21,2010
Subject: Washington Square Phase 3 - Funding
Staff Presentation: William R. Riccio, Jr., PE, Director of Public Services
RECOMMENDATION:
Authorize the City Manager to submit correspondence requesting that the Rhode Island Department of Transportation combine
available enhancement funds for Newport projects in order to advance construction of Phase 3 Washington Square.
The Department of Public Services is currently working with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) in order to
obtain funding authorization and associated approval to advertise the final phase ofthe construction project for construction bids. Due
to the limitation on existing funds for this project, there are currently inadequate funds available to allow the City to proceed with
construction. In short, the construction estimate exceeds the available funds by $522,523.03. Since the original project agreement
between the City of Newport and the State of Rhode Island stipulates that all necessary funds above those allocated for this project
through the state and federal enhancement program become the responsibility of the City of Newport, all costs in excess of the
allocated funds plus any construction modifications that result in change orders would become the responsibility of the City of
Newport. This would result in a substantial burden on the taxpayer via the Department of Public Services' operating budget line item
for road and trench repairs.
Approximately I 8 months ago, RIDOT was downsizing the overall program and was proposing to eliminate the Thames Street
Demonstration project; however, the City strongly petitioned RInOT to keep these funds in the program. The City was ultimately
successful in keeping this line item intact for the short term. At this point in time it appears to be prudent and necessary to petition for
reallocation of these funds to complete the improvements to Washington Square in order to keep the impact on the taxpayer to an
absolute minimum. The Thames Street Demonstration Project has been inactive for quite some time and the upcoming sewer project
will also extend the time frame associated with any future improvements to this area. It would therefore be beneficial to the City to
use these funds at the present time rather than incur the risk of losing these unspent federal dollars. In summation, it is recommended
that the City petition the RIDOT to allow the use of the funds that were originally targeted for the Thames Street Demonstration
Project (America's Cup to Ann Street) to be re-allocated to the completion of Washington Square in an amount of $450,000. This
would result in a difference of $72,523.03 which is a much more viable participation rate for the City should the need arise which
ultimately will be dependent upon the actual bid prices received for the construction solicitation.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Resolution
RIOOT Project Financials
Project Agreement
RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUNCIL
No ..
WHEREAS: The City of Newport, in partnership with the Rhode Island
Department of Transportation (RIDOT), is preparing to solicit and to receive
construction bids associated with the final phase of the Washington Square
Enhancement Project; and
WHEREAS: Combining the federal funds available for two existing enhancement
grant funded projects will enable the project to proceed; and
IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
Kathleen M. Silvia
City Clerk
WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWPORT
HISTORIC PAVING PROJECT
SUMMARY OF PHASE 2 COSTS AND PHASE 3 FUNDING
CO# DESCRIPTION
1 Circular Curbing Approved CO Amount $ 23,908.00
2 Temp Fence-(Items 48-50 Zeroed in Contract Sum) $ 13,800.00
3 R&R Police Camera on Signal Pole Approved CO Amount $ 3,345.00
4 R&R Street Light ConduIT Approved CO Amount ,$12,895.00
5 Duke 51 Utility Conflicts Approved GO Amount $ 11,296;92
6 Thamesffouro Drain Modiflcations Approved CO Amount' ,$ 8,908.00
7 Wash Sq Utility Conflicts Approved CO Amount $ 13,846.19
8 ThameslWash Sq Duct Bank Conflict Approved CO Amount $ 3,596.69
9 Eisenhower Park Gas Conflict ' Approved CO Amount $ 1,247.98
10 ,Eisenhower Park Electric Conflict . Approved CO Amount
\;;;:;:ii:!;;i::i~~~tki9hQ§19ii~e£9h~9li§.~nfjt®:f:i:J;li;;';iL,,"iiE,; \!j§9f:W1f[fiilliWi1;jjji!ii'i@;;)i'jiif£;j;;:;'i,jji:1 ;,,,,,.
12 Add'i Work for Traffic SignaVConduit Approved CO Amount
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14 R&D Cast Iron Hood, Approved CO Amount $ 5,262.00
15 Ngrid Manhole Modifications ' Approved CO Amount $ 5,677.20
16 Replace Thames St Drain Structure Approved CO Amount $ ,4,892.31
17 Relocate/Redesian Traffic Sianal Approved CO Amount $ 57,965.28
NGRID1 $ 2,035.99
NGRlD2 $ 29,875.00
Total Phase 2 Contract Sum '$ 1,199,523.03
Funding Amount for Phases 2 & 3 $ 2,300,000.00
. Funding Balance Applied to Phase,3 $ 1,100,476.97
PS&E Engineers Estimate for Phase 3 $ 1,623,000.00
Funding Shortfall Phase 3 $ (522,523.03)
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
By and Between
And the
CITY OF NEWPORT
AMENDMENT TWO
AGREEMENT made and entered into by and between the State of Rhode Island
and Providence Plantations through its Department of Transportation (hereinafter the
State) and the City ofNewport through its Department of Planning (hereinafter the City);
WHEREAS, the State and the City entered into this Memorandum of Agreement
on August 17,1998 and Amendment One on December 12, 2002; and
WHEREAS, the State and the City recognize that project funds may be reduced
based upon obligational authority limitations; and
. WHEREAS, the State has updated its agreement format to include additional
provisions to be incolporated into this agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, the State and the City hereby agree as follows:
IA. The limits of the Project shall include the sidewalks and adjacent·
roadways of Washington Street, Touro Street and Court Street. The
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8. The City will be responsible for payment of all costs associated with
design and construction of the Project; the State will reimburse the
City up to 'and not exceeding Three Million Four Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($3,450,000) for such costs; costs in excess of said
reimbursement are the responsibility of the City. Supporting
documentation ofpayment will be required for all reimbursements.
10. The City will construct the Project using the design approved by the
State.
B. The City will certify to the State that the Project was built in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications. .
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C. The City will invoice the State for work done by the contractor to
the I'rojectjn accordance with State requirements and procedures.
11. All costs billed under this Agreement are subject to audit. The City
agrees to maintain all records pertaining to the costs incurred in
performance of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the
date of final payment and all other pending matters are closed.
12. The State reserves the right to. terminate this Agreement if state and
federal funds are rescinded or not authorized.
13, The City Manager will take all necessary steps to receive authority
from the City Council to enter into and execute this Agreement
including but not limited to· submission to the City Council for
ratification and submission of proof of such authority to the State prior
to construction oCthe Project.
8, Except as modified herein, the terms and conditions of this Agreement are
ratified and confirmed,
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ACT~IEF ENGINEER SO TE DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FIN CIAL }1ANAqBMENT
DATE: ., bI(~ /0
.~ DATE: e;,'~{J~
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CITY~
CITY OF NEWPORT
DATE:-~--
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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EJ(ECUTIVE COUN EL -
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DATE: ~llO,laff
MINISTRATOR
U.s. DEP TMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDE~I;HIQHWAY ADMINISTRATION
DATE: 6F~J"I o?
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RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUNCIL
No. ?9.Q.~~~.~.~ ....
IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
August 27, 2008
THE CITY OF NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND ~ AMERICA'S FIRST RESORT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES
October 20,2008
City of Newport
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
To: Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano & M~~J>J.ls of the City Council
From: Edward F. Lavallee, City Manager e:~
Date: JUly 21, 2010
Subject: Newport Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force (NSAPTF) -Contract for
Services: NSAPTF Coordinator - Contract Period July 1, 2010 - June 30, 20ll
Staff Presentation:
Applicant Presentation:
RECOMMENDATION:
The contract for personnel services for the Newport Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force Coordinator for the period
of July 1,2010 through June 30,2011 is provided for the Council's consideration.
Staff members of the Newport Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force (NSAPTF) are retained through contractual
agreements to provide services for the various programs administered by the NSAPTF. The contract with Brenna J.
Bennett for the position of the NSAPTF Coordinator for the period of July 2010 through June 2011 is enclosed for the
Council's consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Resolution
Contractual Agreement
RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUNCIL
No ..
IN COUNCIL
Kathleen M. Silvia
City Clerk
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P.O. Box 854, Newport, Rhoda Island 02840 p Tel {401} 849·5915 • Fax. (401) 84641:505 - E-mCllf [email protected]
The Newport Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force (NSAPTF), acting on behalfofthe City of
Newport. hereiriafter referred to as NSAPTF and Brenna J. Bennett, do hereby agree that Brenna
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J. Bennett shall provide consulting services as described below to the NSAPTF for the period
19 July 2010 to 30 June 2011.
Contact information for purposes of this contract is as follows:
Paul Cardoza Brenna J. Bennett
NSAPtF Chair NSAPTF Coordinator
P.O. Box 854
Newport, RI 02840
Phone: 401~849-3915
Fax: 401-846-2505
e-mail:[email protected]
A. TASKS: The NSAPTF coordinator is responsible for communicating and facilitating the
mission ofthe NSAPTF throughout the community. The coordinator is the primary contact
and resource for the community substance abuse prevention activities and programs. The
position requires knowledge ofsubstance use and abuse prevention and focuses on program
implementation and .community awareness initiatives in order to minimize substance abuse
risk factors and strengthen substance abuse prevention protective factors. The NSAPTF
coordinator works under the direction ofthe Executive Board ofthe NSAPTF.
1. Serve as liaison regarding substance abuse prevention and promote the development and
expansion ofa cooperative. broad4based relationship with school and town leaders,
public safety officers, mental health organizations, health care providers, religious
organizations, the business community~ the media, town residents and others.
2. Direct the collabomtion of the NSAPTF with members ofthe commwrity in order to
expand substance abuse prevention efforts through educatio~ planning and program 7
implementation.
3. Serve as the primary resource coordinator for the City ofNewport~s substance abuse
prevention programs and activities.
4. Maintain on-going communication with the State ofRhode Island Department of
Behavioral Health Services in order to keep infonned ofall guidelines and requirements
to be implemented by the NSAPTF, and reports those requirements to the task force.
5. Attend all Rhode Island Department ofMental Health, Retardation and Hospitals
(MHRH) and Department ofBehavioral Services (DBHS) SAPTF Coordinators~
meetings and training as required.
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6. Attend monthly statewide task force meetings.
7. Coordinate, organize, and attend monthly NSAPTF meetings.
8. Present a monthly budget report in coordination with the Treasurer and an activity report
detailing the progress ofthe task force in relation to the mission, goals and objectives, by-
laws and needs assessment.
9. Assist in planning, coordination, ofthe NSAPTF activities and programs, including the
RFP process. In July develop & coordinate & distribute to NSAPPT members an annual
time-line for NSAPTF committees, events, and programs.
10. Collaborate with other community groups applying for substance abuse prevention
grants, when possible.
11. Manage the periodic community needs assessment process.
12. Enter program data into the Performance Based Prevention Syste~ (PBPS) as required by
the Rhode Island Department ofMHRH.
13. Assist in determining what risk factors are present in the community that may lead to
substance abuse and researching and implementing cultural and Programmatic solutions.
14. Submit annual budget for the continuation grant to the State ofRhode Island and the
annual request to the City ofNewport for the 20 percent match required for the grant,
inform NSAPTF members regarding funding threats and/or opportunities.
15. Purchase equipment and supplies and place community awareness and public relations
advertisements as required by the administration ofthe NSAPTF,:within budgeted limits.
16. Make referrals or resources available to community members when possible.
17. Apply for grants as needed or directed by the NSAPTF.
18. Outreach to the community to increase awareness, support, and active membership in the
NSAPTF.
19. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required and assigned.
B. DELIVERABLES: Products to be delivered by the NSAPTF coordinator shall include but
not necessarily be limited to the following:
1. Monthly activity and budget reports.
2. Attendance at NSAPTF Executive Board, monthly NSAPTF meetings, and other
committee meetings.
3. Prepare an annual report for review by the NSAPTF Executive Board and submission to
the Newport City Council no later than September IS ofeach year.
4.
5.
C. SUBCONTRACTORS: Use of subcontractors is authorized under this contract.
D. CONTACT AND COMMUNICATIONS
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1. The NSAPTF coordinator reports to the NSAPTF Executive Board.
2. The NSAPTF coordinator will meet on a monthly basis with the WSAPTF's Executive
Board, except that some meetings may be cancelled or added at the mutual agreement of
the NSAPTF Chair and the coordinator.
3. The NSAPTF coordinator will maintain regular contact with NSAPTF's Chairperson,
NSAPTF members and other key people via telephone, e-mail, mail, and fax.
F. FUTURE CONTRACTS: This contract covers a one year period. T.l1e NSAPTF and Brenna
J. Bennett may decide to enter into a new contract for NSAPTF coordinator consultation
services in the future, but this contract does not obligate either party to continue the
relationship in the future.
G~~o-
Pau~~ir Date
Newport Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force
Date
Newport Su tance Ah e Prevention Task Force
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THE CI'IY OF NEWPORT
RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUNCIL
No.2009~lQl
IN COUNCIL
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Communication # 4738/10
Docket Date: July 28,2010
City of Newport
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
To: Mayor Jeanne-Marie Napolitano & Members of the City Council
From: Edward F. Lavallee, City ManagerC'~
Date: July 20, 2010
Subject: Report on Webcasting and Video-Archiving of City Municipal Meetings
Staff Presentation: William Sindt, Information Systems Manager
Applicant Presentation:
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the attached report detailing options associated with the implementation of a system to broadcast City Council
meetings and other local public meetings. It is also recommended that a public workshop be scheduled to afford the
opportunity for more detailed discussion of the requirements, benefits, and cost implications of establishing a broadcast
mechanism.
At the direction of the City Council, the MIS staff investigated technologies available for transmitting meetings to the
general public. Among the options available are live-stream transmission and archived storage and transmission.
Different methodologies vary in initial and on-going labor, capital, and material costs. At the pleasure of the Council, a
workshop can be scheduled for the staff to present the options in greater detail.
FISCAL IMPACT
_ Currently Budgeted (Account -J) _ Requires additional appropriation _ No Fiscal Impact
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Report dated 7/13/2010
CITY OF NEWPORT
RESOLUTION
OF THE
COUNCIL
NO. 2010-22
JUSTIN S. MCLAUGHLIN
STEPHEN R. COYNE
KATHRYN E. I,EONAR))
IN COUNCIL
READ AND PASSED
February·17, 2010
~'2Il'~
Ka hleen .~lVia
City Clerk
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NEWPORT
RHODE ISLAND
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Bandwidth is referred to in three different ways.
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and the lowest fj"equency the signal uses.
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When referring to the size of the dltta line.
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Currently Newport has two TI lines cOIlnc.::cted to the Internet at City Hall.
Each TI has a "handwidth" of 1.5Mh/sec for a lola I or3Mb.
Think of it as a pipe. The bigger the pipe the more data can be transferred.
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During daytime work hours, 011 average, ollr 3Mb>': pipe to the Internelutilizes
40% to 50% of its capacity and 20% to 30% during evening hours.
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Streaming
Comparison considerations,
• In-House - A solution developed fully in-house, where preparation and presentation of archived
and live streaming Is done by the MIS department at City Hall to the public
I • Granicus and Clerkbase -Two solutions fully outsourced to companies that will do everything,
with differences
I • Acrostream - A solution where both archived and live video is sent to a hosting company, with
the preparation done by the MIS department
• Hosting.com and Vlmeo - A solution where archived video resides on a host and prepared by
I MIS. The live streaming video is done by the MIS department at City Hall to the public
I In-House
An in-house solution would be a complete package. MIS will setup an encoder to receive the signal from
the camera. This signal will be sent out via our internet line as a live stream. The Internet line will need
to be substantial to accommodate the number of streams that are likely to be asked for by the public.
N. Kingstown reported having 2000 requests for one live meeting.
The encoder will also store the video which will be prepared later by MIS to create the archive. The
docket, agenda, minutes, and any attachments can be added.
This solution offers great fleXibility as far as appearance and content. However, it requires a great deal
of MIS resource. About one third to half of the web designers work week would be devoted to this.
More important, the City would have to add large amounts of bandwidth going to the Internet. It is
difficult to say how much without knowing how many viewers there will be. I would guess Newport
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Granicus
Granicus offers a complete package. The most important features of this solution are,
The City would not have to add bandwidth. The preparation of the documentation would be done by
Granicus. This prep would not be as detailed as that of Clerkbase.
Clerkbase1
Clerkbase offers a complete package. The City currently uses Clerkbase for its web based document
retrieval. The retrieval system and streaming systems are linked. In other words, you have to buy both.
This makes Clerkbase a bit more interactive with the documentation that goes with each archived
meeting.
A big difference with Clerkbase is they will charge additional fees for each meeting added to the list,
whereas the other solutions are unlimited. You will see this adds significant cost.
Acrostream
Acrostream is a hosting company. They prOVide server space to store archived video for on-demand
viewing and a mechanism for streaming live.
The only advantage of this type of solution is that we offload the bandwidth issues to the hosting site.
The downside, unlike a Granicus or Clerkbase solution, is we do all the work related to preparing the
archived files.
I
I 1 Thesolution was priced two ways. One for 22 council meetings and another for 22 council meetings plus 18 other
Board/Commission meetings (to be apples to apples). This does not Include any workshops, budget meetings, etc.
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Hosting.Com
Hosting.com is a hosting company. They provide a server space to store archived video only. They have
no mechanism for streaming live. Live streaming would have to be done by MIS or offloaded to a
company like Acrostream.
The only advantage of this type of solution is we offload the bandwidth issues only for archived video. If
we were to add the required bandwidth to the Cities Internet connection for live streaming we would
not need to outsource hosting the archived files.
The catch, if we used Hosting.com for archives and Acrostream for live streams we may as well go solely
with Acrostream, because their overall cost is lower than a combination of a Hosting.com/ln-house
solution.
The other downside, again unlike a Granicus or Clerkbase solution, is we do all the work related to
preparing the archived files.
Vimeo
Vimeo is similar to posting video to YouTube. They have no mechanism for streaming live. This solution
has the same issues as using Hosting.com. There is little to no functionality with the system used to post
archive video to their host site. There is also no support for dealing with issues.
The only advantage to this solution is that it is very cheap, $60 per year, if all we want to do is post an
archive file. There are limitations of anyone file must be less than 1Gb and no more than SGb per week
can be uploaded.
Gotchas
The Council Resolution requests the School Committee meetings be included. The pricing that is
provided includes archiving and live streaming of these meetings. However...
The Thompson School and City Hall are connected via a fiber optic line for access to the Lawson financial
system. A connection to the encoder at City Hall can be made from Thompson that would facilitate both
archiving and live streaming from that location. Should School Committee meetings be held at a
location other than Thompson additional items would be necessary increasing the project costs.
In addition, these solutions do not consider two meetings occurring at the same time.
Conclusions
Certainly cost is a driving factor; however, it is important to provide the best solution for the smallest
number of dollars for the purpose of providing the residence of Newport access to meetings. Anyone of
these solutions will work. Clearly some offer more functionality and better pricing then others. Those
solutions that don't offload bandwidth issues are very expensive.
I believe a fully in-house solution would be cost prohibited. It is the second or highest costing solution
and would put a burden on the MIS staff.
Acrostream would be a good solution if we wanted to maintain 100% control over content and
appearance and offload bandwidth issues. It is in the middle for cost.
Hosting.com is similar to Acrostream regarding content and appearance, but it does not offer live
streaming or linkage to documentation.
While Vimeo is very low cost, it does not offer any amount of function beyond showing an archived
video of small format and low quality. It does not offer streaming live or linkage to documentation
therefore MIS would have to provide this function. After reviewing sites that use Vimeo a question has
to be asked; Does Newport want its face to the public shown from a web site similar to YouTube. Vimeo
is just another YouTube.
With Acrostream, Hosting.com, and Vimeo MIS would have to provide preparation of the archived
I Video. As pointed out in the spreadsheets this would require 33% to 50% of the web designers work
week.
[ Vimeo and Hosting.com do not offer streaming live video. In-house resources would have to be used to
accomplish this. I feel adding enough bandwidth would be cost prohibitive.
Clerkbase's solution while offering a higher degree of linkage with documentation carries a heavy cost.
My concern with this solution is the "nickel and dime" approach to pricing. If all meetings were videoed
archived and streamed this would be the most expensive solution.
Two prices points are shown for Clerkbase. The lower is the minimum which does not include other
meetings, just Council and School (at Thompson). The higher includes all meetings. The other solutions
include all meetings. Apples to apples
One solution stands out for both price and functionality, Granicus. This solution offers some linkage to
documents, off/oads the bandwidth issue, allows unlimited meetings and storage, and at a reasonable
price.
I
Will the City have to buy...
Streaming In-House Granicus Clerkbase Acrostream Hosting Vimeo
Archived (On-Demand)
Additional Bandwidth Some no no no no no
Software to edit file yes no no yes yes no
Resource to edit files (Norm) yes no no yes yes yes
File storage (see LYOle J) yes no no no no no
Laptop to mark file no yes yes no no no
Archive and Live Costs, first year $ 83,952 $ 13,238 $ 25,380 $ 52,162 $ 83,697 $ 45,328
$ 93,745 full
School Committee meetings held at other than Thompson $ 87,132 $ 18,514 $ 30,656 $ 54,412 S 86,877 S 48,508
will require an additional encoder and adequate bandwidth $ 99,021
Note I: The City, regardless ofthe solution selected, will have to maintain copies ofthe archivedfiles. This will require file
storage that does not have to be accessible to the public. We can use existing internal storage areas. ff the files are
to be accessible to the public, additional storage outside the internal network would be needed
In-House Solution SAMPLE: htto:llwww.cityofnewoort.com{city-council/NCCMeeting 02·17·101
site.
lstYear Syears 10 years --~
Bandwidth
Yearly Costs: 48,564 246,920 availability is
Note 1 If bandwidth is added for Live streaming, than this amount would be unnecessary, but... more is better.
Archived (On-Demand)
Additional Bandwidth indu
Software to edit file no
Resource to edit files (Norm) no
File storage indu
laptop to mark file Yes 1,500 1,500 1,500
Live
Additional Bandwidth indu
Hardware for connections yes 1,000
Video Graphics card indu
Encoder indu 49 3,188
Encoding Software indu
City of Newport -
22 Council Meetings
ClerkBase OpenGOVideo Streaming 6,000 500 30,000
OpenGOVideo Solution Implementation 2,495
Newport Schools
11 Committee Meetings and 10-15 special meetings
Logo Design 395
Retreival5ystem (included with Oty)
School Committee Processing 5J495 458
ClerkBase OpenGOVideo Streaming 6,000 500 30,000
OpenGOVideo Solution Implementation 2,495
Streaming
Archived (On-Demand)
Additional Bandwidth Inclu
Software to edit file no
Resource to edit files (Norm) no
Rle storage inclu
laptop to mark file Yes 1,SOO 1,500
Live
Additional Bandwidth inclu
Hardware for connections yes 1,000
Video Graphics Card inclu
Encoder inclu
Encoding Software inclu
City of Newport -
22 Council Meetings
We are already using the retrieval system
ClerkBase OpenGOVideo Streaming 6,000 500 30,000
OpenGOVideo Solution Implementation 2,495
12 Zoning Board Meetings
logo Design (included with City)
Retreival System (included with City)
Zoning Board Processing 2,040 170 10,200
ClerkBase OpenGOVldeo Streaming 4,250 354 21,250
OpenGOVideo Solution Implementation 1,495
17 Additional Municipal Bodies
logo Design (included with City)
Arcostream Solution SAMPLE: htto://cdsOO8.dc1.hwcdn.net/u5xSn4a3/cdsITEST2/index.html
Archived (On-Demand)
Additional Bandwidth no
Software to edit file yes 15 900
Resource to edit files (Norm) yes 3,396 203,760
File storage no
laptop to mark file no
Uve
Additional Bandwidth no
Hardware for connections yes 1,000
Video Graphics Card inel
Encoder inel
Adobe Flash Encoder Free from Adobe inel
Archived (On~Demand)
Additional Bandwidth inclu
Software to edit file yes 15 900 lS 900
Resource to edit files (Norm) yes 3,396 203,760 3,396
File storage inclu
Laptop to mark file no
Uve I In·housesolution I
Additional Bandwidth min 10Mb 2,745 164,700 Unknown
Hardware for connections yes 1,000
Video Graphics Card yes 180 180 180
Encoder yes 3,000 3,000 3,000
Adobe Rash Enccxier Free from Adobe yes.
Yearly 45,369
1,208
46,577
This solution is for hosting services only for archived files. Hosting.com wili provide, for a fee, a server to store files on and
bandwidth to access the files.
Limits -
Measured by amount - 2Tb are included with the monthly fee with $150/mo/Tb overage charge.
MILLER SCOTT&HOLBROOK
Attorneys and Counselors at Law MICHAEL \Vi, MH,!-tm
TURNER c. S,cOTT
FRANCIS S. HOI-BROOK W
July 14,2010
Of Counsel
ROLAND E CHASE
C:.
J
RE: The Pale, LLC d/b/a Buskers
178 Thames Street
Mr. Caulfield should be listed as manager and emergency contact person. All notices
should continue to be sent to 178 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840.
Other than Mr. Sheehan's departure as minority member of the LLC and as manager (being
replaced by Mr. Caulfield) and the address and telephone changes noted above, all other
aspects of the business and licenses remain the same.
Cordially yours,
Turner C. Scott
Via Hand Delivery
TCSsm 5092-6664/13
Bnclosure(s)
122. TOURO STREET NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND 02.840-2.967 TEL 40J~847-7500 FAX 4°1-848-5854 E-MAIL [email protected]