City Council & WPCA Special Virtual Meeting

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL & WPC AUTHORITY

SPECIAL VIRTUAL MEETING

Monday, November 7, 2022

Zoom

ARPA Façade and Building Improvements Grant – Round 2

On the recommendation of the ARPA Committee, vote to approve the following Grant Application requests:

1. Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts, 58 Main Street, exterior painting, $5,488
2. Glen Royals, 187 S. Main St, Repair Brick and Façade, $25,000
3. Sherrie Pergola, LLC, 247 N. Elm Street, Storefront renovations, lighting, roof, and wall repair to include new decorative post and architectural detail on top of the parapet, $25,000

ARPA - Community Impact Grant Recommendations

On the recommendation of the ARPA Committee, vote to approve the following grant requests:

1. CAFTA, Video Production equipment to expand on-site Community Programming, $45,000
2. Creative Kids Daycare, Capital improvements to the childcare facility, $19,650
3. Energy Partners, LLC (Energy Fitness), Medical Fitness Equipment, $17,100
4. Five Points Center for the Visual Arts, Renovations of Courtyard, $30,000
5. Friendly Hands Food Bank, Walk-in Freezer, $35,700
6. KidsPlay Children’s Museum, Security System upgrades, $74,270
7. McCall Center for Behavioral Health, Parenting Support Services, $20,000
8. Northwest CT Arts Council, Microgrants for arts & culture initiatives, $15,000
9. Prime Time House, Prime Thinking start-up, $32,000
10. Susan B. Anthony, Rebuilding Lives Program, $25,000
11. Torrington Volunteer Fire Department, SCBA Gear, $65,000
12. Torrington American Legion Post 36, Youth Baseball Program, $20,000
13. Torrington Child Care Center, Shared Social worker, $48,000
14. Torrington Development Corporation, Executive Director, $171,000
15. Torrington Youth Service Bureau, Expanded Teen Center Hours & Lunch Bunch, $45,500

ARPA - Community Impact Grant Recommendations

On the recommendation of the ARPA Committee, vote to table the following grant requests:

1. Catholic Charities, Mental health & addiction treatment programs
2. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, Part-time child & adolescent mental health coordinator
3. Greenwoods Counseling & Referrals expanded clinical services
4. Northwest CT YMCA, Middle School Be Active Program
5. Women’s Business Development Council, technical assistance to local businesses

ARPA - Community Impact Grant Recommendations

On the recommendation of the ARPA Committee, vote to not fund the following grant requests:

1. Challenging Minds, Emotion-Focused Therapy in Torrington Public Schools
2. Community Kitchen of Torrington, ductless heating system
3. Community Kitchen of Torrington, dedicated behavioral health counselor
4. Mental Health CT, After-school GROW Program
5. New Opportunities, Project ICAN-WD to assist Torrington residents
6. Tequanna’s Soul Food & Sweets, meals & community engagement for homeless & individuals living with disabilities.
7. The B.E.R.E.A.D.Y project, Mom2Mom Groups
8. Torrington Downtown Partners, lighting on all buildings affiliated with the partnership

Adjournment