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Committee discussion noted earlier invoices had been submitted incorrectly and were redone; the chair asked members to review the revised invoice language (packet page 127). The committee approved the requested payment to reconcile the project's funding for the quarter.

Why it matters: The Campbell Commons lease supports a warming and cooling center that provides seasonal shelter services. The committee approved the corrected payment so the center’s funding is current.

Next steps: Staff will process the payment and continue quarterly oversight of lease payments and reporting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-06-03 ARPA Committee Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","ARPA Committee approved $26,96.77 (as read in packet) to make the Campbell Commons lease payments whole for the warming/cooling center; staff noted prior invoice errors were corrected before approval.","taxTitle","West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut","taxId",4248,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6216416,"ARPA committee approves stormwater invoices as city reports catch‑basin mapping progress",132,1223000,1355000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3651354-b8c6dc4527ac487ed175e8336ecffb47&start=1223&end=1355","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3651354-b8c6dc4527ac487ed175e8336ecffb47/thumbnail_1223000.jpg","/articles/6216416/West-Haven/New-Haven-County/Connecticut/ARPA-committee-approves-stormwater-invoices-as-city-reports-catchbasin-mapping-progress","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216416-edb28553697c7b0ec94bae724a489229/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185868&Signature=URobSBh-rgk2owFgQMv9JrvSILO-zkYqafnRakklbrenJlPXFjjUgh-3L6YfA1oHZVD7MCEJ~ercpbB9pz5-mG5svqLEkr-oj6Iq7W-NQaLcA0dfRQQ0c6oYS6SqVmItnkqFYj1NuklDJcAZ9JiOmOfGMVCTamOMIrMY2qXsn5zb1BovWCVZseAL-MnpfvDCd2QQXdy6aIMCoNEDY0Ig-cciY~Iw~Qf7mphLnJBgWhgu1LIMJ~R~6AdNpN7Bb56k1Wk7BRUq8As-9d2vDnuFXOGCc-1bDPov9rTa0Ky~XWcVnS1JdelefpjjGNSlI1Stnx5YMNFNfsnW3exqaHnmCw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The ARPA Committee approved a progress payment to SLR Consulting for an ongoing stormwater engineering study and approved multiple invoices for catch‑basin replacement and stormwater work reported under Cerule (Saruli/Cerule) contractors.

Committee members reviewed before-and-after photos included in the packet and heard staff say many catch basins that were previously only on paper have now been found, replaced or exposed and digitally mapped. Staff said the mapping will allow maintenance crews to locate basins through the city computer system and to track maintenance events rather than relying on memory or physical markers.

The committee approved a progress payment to SLR Consulting (packet pages 43–44) as part of an engineering study funded by ARPA; the chair said the total PO is shown in the packet. Multiple contractor invoices for catch‑basin work and associated payments were approved; members asked who will ensure ongoing maintenance and were told the mapping and digital system will be used to record and check maintenance events.

Why it matters: Improved mapping and replacement of catch basins is intended to reduce local flooding and improve stormwater management across West Haven. Committee members flagged long‑standing problems where basins had been obscured by landscaping and thus not maintained.

Next steps: Staff will continue to process contractor payments, complete mapping and incorporate maintenance checks into the city’s asset management system.","The committee approved progress payments for SLR Consulting and multiple invoices for catch‑basin replacement and cleaning; staff reported catch basins are now mapped and being tracked in the city system, improving maintenance.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6216421,"ARPA committee approves deposit for Forged in Fire trailer build and training invoices for three firehouses",0,1468000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3651354-b8c6dc4527ac487ed175e8336ecffb47&start=1468&end=1468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3651354-b8c6dc4527ac487ed175e8336ecffb47/thumbnail_1468000.jpg","/articles/6216421/West-Haven/New-Haven-County/Connecticut/ARPA-committee-approves-deposit-for-Forged-in-Fire-trailer-build-and-training-invoices-for-three-firehouses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216421-247c3c0e9af7e81e400ef37aa67c58a6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185868&Signature=Aui8uwlb62XN8LdFYCk283V5oIl7mLOYFwl0QgUn3zaH520-elK07pv2cuDVAFDRGf~R3T2TXqS1JuZTgXtV2SmzBdp1r2PEhyVxw-mlAixsEevVcnqttSJNOyrPRLFKb8Id-ZrYocO55OD7GjPvz0tT5qAmV4TYRQJU7zQ1SbLKwz4R9lCWZ5iy32nFbRe5m446Gh9Jxeh5f4nXztuw6Hi2rXXRu8Lig~SFgDOcL7kRNuYjzBwQjl45kEGrBSpLPSdu8xCxo6n0XlAdVqFyOY6kv2YX3rxR2qlSK1clAfIjJSJJOfKRv4Mf5HNktx4Li4jIseeHyD2myMl40Pw2VQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Haven ARPA Committee approved a $23,900 deposit to Forged in Fire Company to begin construction of a custom roof‑cutting training structure mounted on a trailer and approved two training invoices for Flash Fire that together total roughly $54,000 for training across three firehouses.

Committee members said Forged in Fire would not begin fabrication without a deposit, and staff obtained references from other municipalities before bringing the deposit request to the committee (packet pages 84–90). The chair said he contacted references and received positive responses. The committee voted to approve the unusual deposit by voice vote.

Separately, two Flash Fire invoices — one for $30,000 and one for $24,000 as listed in the packet — were approved; staff said the vendor had satisfied insurance, licensing and federal identification requirements before invoicing. Committee members clarified that the Flash Fire invoices cover additional training sessions and differ from earlier capital purchases (a prior structure that remained with a firehouse). A committee member noted the detailed contract for training was approved earlier in the process; the current items were invoices for completed work.

Why it matters: The deposit and training invoices support firefighter training and specialized equipment that will be used across West Haven firehouses. Committee members emphasized vetting vendors and verifying references and compliance before authorizing payment.

Next steps: Staff will process the deposit and training payments and maintain documentation of vendor references and compliance for committee records and ARPA reporting.","Committee approved a $23,900 deposit to Forged in Fire Company for a custom roof‑cutting training trailer and approved training invoices (Flash Fire) totaling $54,000 across three stations; members reviewed references and contract compliance.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6216426,"ARPA committee approves $661,600 Painter Park invoice and $270,039 change order",191,1641000,1832000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3651354-b8c6dc4527ac487ed175e8336ecffb47&start=1641&end=1832","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3651354-b8c6dc4527ac487ed175e8336ecffb47/thumbnail_1641000.jpg","/articles/6216426/West-Haven/New-Haven-County/Connecticut/ARPA-committee-approves-661600-Painter-Park-invoice-and-270039-change-order","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216426-719a6f3537c7ab0ff221be0eeac974fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185868&Signature=bfYtByHg5Nu547GX6e8WyjLq9QIKVRUWznYHpM-KfOJz-dyrlkhpILvSNvCh8tvRGsr7xq1tBA3Ssf-Hy9iLe7AhoSJtee8b1sPc8OA0J2HihGhu6g0Ljfpo9NpTFwQlfkzHi11pITIaiPnT3xM7YVkmj8JlCVe4pUavc4X4AV30skLZItX~Fy3XEC9aesHtJs73u6Tx9A8GGFYZIwfjtbqXRTIpxOayENulqItUGMzRRA3TSR9Jsy4e6x8yqFwuJtwyeegdMMOZwMaRC1Mh6JzsV2foOVnJa-cI29bk-RrmHJWfdHKslVEFhE9wweadmNOZ5tpJy0eC88oUDyijEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Haven ARPA Committee approved a $661,600 payment application for the Painter Park tennis courts and separately approved a $270,039 change order that expanded scope to include an access trail, a 265‑foot curtain drain and additional grading and hydroseeding.

Committee discussion focused on why the change order items were not included in the original bid. Staff said some items became necessary after site conditions were uncovered during construction: vehicles had created a worn informal trail that the committee authorized to be paved and stabilized to serve as an access/play area; site excavation required a curtain drain once grade changes were undertaken; and additional mobilization and soil work were needed to stabilize sloped areas adjacent to courts.

Committee members asked whether these were unforeseen site conditions and whether the contractor had properly negotiated the costs. The chair said the change order was negotiated down from a higher amount and that some items resulted from new needs discovered during construction. The change‑order motion passed by voice vote; the meeting transcript recorded no roll‑call vote.

Why it matters: The approved invoice and change order represent major construction costs for a high‑profile park project funded in part with ARPA dollars. Committee members stressed the importance of documenting site conditions and negotiating change orders.

Next steps: Staff will proceed with payment and document the site changes and negotiated reductions for the project record.","The committee approved a $661,600 invoice for Painter Park tennis courts and a $270,039 change order that added access trail, curtain drain and grading/ stabilization work; members discussed why items were not in the original bid.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6216431,"West Haven ARPA panel approves Morris Park mini-golf contract, allocates up to $300,000 in ARPA funds",283,1026000,1309000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3651354-b8c6dc4527ac487ed175e8336ecffb47&start=1026&end=1309","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3651354-b8c6dc4527ac487ed175e8336ecffb47/thumbnail_1026000.jpg","/articles/6216431/West-Haven/New-Haven-County/Connecticut/West-Haven-ARPA-panel-approves-Morris-Park-mini-golf-contract-allocates-up-to-300000-in-ARPA-funds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6216431-ccd9fb2351c272492a8e62fbb9f0db27/orig.mp4?Expires=1771185868&Signature=OEVK9g7hyEyCqXgyoDoqhIC9R1onPoWZova-rL-tdNF7ASmV-HV4PxPNgu7eEGEseIGRCZun9F5OyF3WnUEiqS0YrMjbx4kkM~cgo61qiwC5AoMl5sU~X4PyZWw0V6bpusybxecnPfi4Mw95WnpkZqUQnj5KNKD1mVc7pgQXzv0hSG4~jgIoxtz07SJraDuYhcbQ6JemYr0P~lGgszn0IHkchYtZXksqGsYmSlahndBlbNzpAgVA5XNm0~2zDNkmLHeKVzGWO00MLu~~8zWh9dS63LEWT-6L0lOn8o1sPnRhH3d79lQYEnW5LognkwlSgs0w97SQsmRDJNdpJ7HLNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Haven ARPA Committee voted to approve a contract with New England Recreation to build an 18‑hole mini‑golf course at Morris Park, authorizing ARPA funds to cover up to $300,000 of the project.

Committee members discussed layout and operations before the vote. The contract presented includes features shown on the packet (page 39–40), including fountains, monuments and a windmill-style feature. Committee counsel and staff reviewed a revised second version of the contract before the committee moved to approve it.

The mini‑golf project will be funded from multiple sources. Committee discussion identified up to $300,000 of ARPA or youth-program funds toward the contract; the packet notes the balance will come from LOSIP and Community Development Agency (CDA) funds. The committee chair said deposits will come from LOSIP and CDA and that the city will not provide a contract deposit from ARPA funds. The committee approved the contract and a subsequent separate motion to allocate the ARPA portion of the funding.

Members asked operational questions before voting, including whether the course would occupy former fields, whether a fence or security would be installed, and who would operate the facility. Committee members indicated the site is adjacent to parking and not replacing an active field; staff confirmed a fence will be present. Who will run the course — city staff, a third‑party operator or a sub‑contractor — was described as not yet finalized.

The motions to approve the contract and to approve the ARPA funding allocation passed by voice vote. The committee recorded no roll‑call votes in the meeting transcript.

Why it matters: The mini‑golf project uses federal ARPA funding alongside local funding sources and will create a new recreation amenity in Morris Park. Committee members asked for clearer operational details and confirmed the city will not use ARPA for the contractor deposit.

Next steps: Staff asked committee members to review the contract language and return any questions to counsel before final execution.","The ARPA Committee approved a contract with New England Recreation for an 18-hole mini-golf course at Morris Park and agreed to fund up to $300,000 from ARPA with additional funds from other local sources; committee members asked for clarity on operations and funding sources.","actionData","errors"]

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