NEWS RELEASE FOR DISTRICT FIVE January 27, 2010 FROM DEBORA B. PIGNATELLI, Executive Councilor

January 27, Concord, NH - Listed below are some of the items that were approved at the Governor and Council Meeting on January 27, 2010 that might be of interest to District Five constituents.

The next Governor and Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday,

February 9, 2010 in the State House, Concord, NH.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY

Authorized to enter into an agreement with the City of Nashua, NH, for the purpose of establishing financing mechanisms for purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed upon homes and residential properties; purchasing and rehabilitating homes and residential properties that have been abandoned or foreclosed upon, in order to sell, rent, or redevelop such homes and properties; demolishing blighted structures; and redeveloping demolished or vacant properties in the amount of $1,500,000. Effective upon G&C approval through March 9, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.



OFFICE OF ENERGY AND PLANNING

Authorized to enter into a sole source Cooperative Project Agreement with the University System of NH acting through the University of NH, Durham, NH, for work to be accomplished as part of the ARRA – Innovative Initiatives Program in the amount of $750,000. Effective upon G&C approval through April 30, 2012. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.



DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Authorized Surplus Distribution to accept and expend $67,766 in ARRA 2010 federal funds from the US Department of Agriculture for the purpose of distributing USDA commodity foods. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.





ATTORNEY GENERAL

Authorized to enter into a sole source contract with the NH Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association d/b/a NH Training Institute on Addictive Disorders, Merrimack, NH, for training and travel coordination for individuals who are in collaboration with the Division of Community Corrections in the amount of $56,271. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2010. 70% Federal, 30% Agency Income Funds.



DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Authorized to amend a loan agreement with Tilton-Northfield Water District (previously amended by G&C on 12-9-09, late item #A), to finance water improvements, by increasing the amount by $356,201 from $808,388 to $1,164,589. Effective upon G&C approval. 50% DESRF Repayment, 50% Federal ARRA Funds.



Authorized a loan agreement with the Town of Peterborough to finance a wastewater treatment facility improvement project in the amount of $7,360,000. Effective upon G&C approval. 83% CWSRF Loans, 17% Capital-General Funds.



Authorized to enter into a contract with Heath Consultants Incorporated, Houston, TX, to conduct leak detection surveys at twenty-seven NH community water systems in the amount of $110,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.



DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Bureau of Elderly & Adult Services

Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Ossipee Concerned Citizens Inc., Center Ossipee, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #81), to provide Nutrition Services/congregate meals to elderly individuals, by increasing the amount by $14,700 from $48,909.84 to $63,609.84. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.



Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Rockingham Nutrition and Meals on Wheels Program Inc., Brentwood, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #79), to provide Nutrition Services/congregate meals to elderly individuals, by increasing the amount by $13,536.69 from $101,850.56 to $115,387.25. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2010 through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.



Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Community Action Program Belknap and Merrimack Counties Inc., Concord, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #78), to provide Nutrition Services/congregate meals to elderly individuals, by increasing the amount by $23,908.30 from $28,781.20 to $52,689.50. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.



Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Tri-County Community Action Program Inc., (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #72), to provide Nutrition Services/congregate meals to elderly individuals, by increasing the amount by $3,675 from $48,027.42 to $51,702.42. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.



Authorized to amend a sole source agreement with Somersworth Housing Authority, Somersworth, NH, (previously approved by G&C on 10-21-09, item #77), to provide Nutrition Services/congregate meals to elderly individuals, by increasing the amount by $11,582.50 from $17,561.32 to $29,143.82. Effective retroactive to January 1, 2010 through June 30, 2010. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.



Authorized to enter into a contract with Monadnock Family Services Inc., Keene, NH, to provide access, visitation and mediation services in the amount of $19,000. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2010. 100% Federal Funds.



Division of Public Health Services

Authorized Community Public Health Development Section to amend a sole source agreement with the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health and Community Services, Nashua, NH, (previously amended by G&C on 12-9-09, items #123 and #132), to improve readiness for, and response to the H1N1 influenza pandemic, by increasing the price by $145,083 from $456,495 to $601,578. (2)Further Authorized advanced payment in FY 2010 not to exceed 25% of the amendment amount, for costs for projects within the agreement, which includes conducting H1N1 vaccination clinics. Effective retroactive to October 21, 2009. 100% Federal Funds.



DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Authorized to enter into a contract with Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Inc., Concord, NH, to provide one on one independent living skills support and education, coordination, advocacy and life coaching for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in an amount not to exceed $32,670. (2)Further Authorized payment for services rendered and approved in lieu of withholding 25% of the total value of the contract. Effective upon G&C approval through September 30, 2011. 100% Federal ARRA Funds.



DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY

Authorized Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to expend State Matching Funds for Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance Grants in the amount of $816,341.28. Effective upon G&C approval. 100% General Funds.



Authorized Division of Homeland Security, and Emergency Management to enter into grant agreements with the seven Regional Planning Commissions as detailed in letter dated January 12, 2010, to provide technical assistance to local communities for the update of hazard mitigation plans in the total amount of $195,000. Effective upon G&C approval through July 10, 2012. 100% Federal Funds. The Nashua Regional Planning commission and the Southwest Regional Planning Commission will be given grants.



Late Items:



ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Authorized the Department to approve loan agreements with the Winnipesaukee River Basin Program and the City of Keene in the amount of $3,270,000 to finance wastewater improvement projects. 68.8% CWSRF Repayment Funds 31.2% ARRA Funds.



Authorized the Department to amend a loan agreement with the City of Lebanon, which increases the original loan agreement by $452,240 from $7,331,000 to $7,783,240 due to an increase in the scope of work for the CSO Projects. (2) Further authorize the Department to amend a loan agreement with the City of Portsmouth, which increases the original loan agreement by $800,000 from $2,200,000 to $3,000,000 due to an increase in the scope of work for the State Street Utilities and Road Upgrade project. 41.5% Federal, 8.5% Capital and 50% ARRA Funds.



Authorized the Department to amend a loan agreement with the City of Nashua, which increases the original loan agreement by $250,000 from $1,300,000 to $1,550,000 due to an increase in the scope of work for the Haines Street Sewer Separation Project. 41.5% Federal, 8.5 % Capital and 50% ARRA Funds.



The following person from District Five was nominated by Governor Lynch to State of New Hampshire Boards and Commissions



Michael York, Goffstown, NH to the Cultural Resources, Division of Libraries Director