Public Safety and General Government Committee

REGULAR MEETING – PUBLIC SAFETY AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE AGENDA JUNE 26, 2025, 7:00 PM BY ZOOM VIRTUAL MEETING To allow public access, anyone may access a meeting by telephone and/or Zoom, or a recording in the City of Norwalk YouTube channel. Specific instructions and links can be found at norwalkct.gov/meetings. Members of the public may call in to participate. Callers will not be able to see the meeting participants. All participants will be muted upon entering the meeting. To speak, dial *9 on the phone and you will be called on by the host of the meeting during the public comment section. All speakers must state their name and address. Comments must be on a topic on the agenda, and are limited to three minutes. Anyone disrupting the orderly conduct of the meeting, including by using threatening, hateful, or sexually-explicit language, will be removed. Please find the information using the link above. Members of the public who wish to provide "live comments" may also use the Zoom meeting platform. All participants will be muted upon entering the meeting. To speak, click the “raise your hand indicator” and you will be called by the host of the meeting during the public comment section. All speakers must state their name and address. Comments must be on a topic on the agenda, and are limited to three minutes. Anyone disrupting the orderly conduct of the meeting, including by using threatening, hateful, or sexually-explicit language, will be removed. Please find the information using the link above. Members of the public who wish to provide public comment are encouraged to submit those via email in advance of the meeting. For these comments to be included into the record, they must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Please email Michele DeLuca at mdeluca@norwalkct.gov with the subject line “Public Comment” to provide written public comment prior to the meeting. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting: April 24 2025 IV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION V. NEW BUSINESS A. Authorize the Mayor Harry W. Rilling, to execute a contract with MES for a total not to exceed $247,690.00 for the purchase of new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) facepieces and regulators. (Acct. 09-24-031-31100-0-5777-C0310) B. Authorize the Mayor Harry W. Rilling, to execute a contract with MES for a total not to exceed $622,650.00 for the purchase of new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Page 1 of 41  (SCBA) harnesses. (Acct. 09-25-031-31100-0-5777-C0703) C. Authorize the Norwalk Police Department to utilze a noncompetitive procurement justification form with the Flock Safety Group for payment of hardware and software support of the ALPR’s. This payment is for the first year of a 24- month agreement for services commencing August 25, 2025 and ending August 24, 2027. D. 1) Authorize Mayor Harry W. Rilling to execute any and all documents and agreements necessary to accept grant funding under the Department of Transportation 2025 Speed and Aggressive Driving Grant, Project Number 0205- 0706-AR. 2) Authorize Chief of Police James Walsh to execute any and all documents and agreements as may be necessary to implement the Department of Transportation 2025 Speed and Aggressive Driving Grant, Project Number 0205-0706-AR. VI. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 41  CITY OF NORWALK PUBLIC SAFETY AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2025 Attendance: Jalin Sead, Chair; Josh Goldstein; Nicole’ Eaddy; Douglas Sutton Absent: James Frayer; Nicol Ayers; Heather Dunn Staff: Michele DeLuca, Deputy Director, Emergency Management; Melissa Lepore, Deputy Chief, Norwalk Police Department; Tom Livingston, Chief of Staff I. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Sead called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. II. ROLL CALL Mr. Sead called the roll, and all members listed were in attendance. There was a quorum present. III. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES A. SPECIAL MEETING: 2/27/25 ** MS. EADDY MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. ** THE MOTION PASSED WITH (3) THREE IN FAVOR AND (1) ONE ABSTENTION- MR. GOLDSTEIN IV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION There was no public participation this evening. V. NEW BUSINESS A. AUTHORIZE THE NORWALK POLICE DEPARTMENT TO UTILIZE A NONCOMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT JUSTIFICATION FORM WITH 1 Page 3 of 41  MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF INVESTIGATIVE EQUIPMENT WITH A TWO-YEAR SUPPORT SUBSCRIPTION. FUNDING IS PROVIDED BY THE BJA FY 24 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE GRANT (JAG) AWARD# 15BJA-24-GG04596-JAGX Deputy Chief Lepore said the Norwalk Police Department is requesting the purchase of investigative equipment from Motorola Solutions. The equipment will interface with other agencies that have it, and it is for covert operations, and the funding is available through the grant. Mr. Goldstein asked if the funding is available or will be made available once approved. Deputy Chief Lepore said they were awarded the grant for $18,000 for equipment and personnel hours. Once they decide to purchase equipment, it needs to be approved to create a purchase order, which will be reimbursed through the grant. The grant was accepted and approved at the January 14, 2025, Common Council meeting. ** MR. GOLDSTEIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE ITEM. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. B. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR HARRY W. RILLING TO EXECUTE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) BY AND BETWEEN THE RECOVERY NETWORK OF PROGRAMS INC. AND THE CITY OF NORWALK COMMENCING ON OCTOBER 19, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, IN THE AMOUNT OF $209,958 TO BE PAID FROM ACCONT# 031026-5258 Deputy Chief Lepore said the MOA is with the Recovery Network Program Inc. and funds the Behavioral Health Unit for the social workers assigned to the Police Department. The MOA does not have a termination date, but the staff was increased in 2022 to two social workers, so there needs to be an amendment to the MOA, which expired in October, stating that they would like to continue to use the two full-time social workers. The funding is in place. Mr. Goldstein said this program seems to have been a phenomenal success and requested that Department Chief Lepore elaborate on it. Deputy Chief Lepore provided an overview of the program and said that each month, the two social workers go out on 55-60 cases and help people with services that the City of Norwalk or the State of Connecticut offers, and help to get people in the right direction. Mr. Sead thanked the Deputy Chief for providing an overview of the program and said it is wonderful and leading in the state. ** MR. GOLDSTEIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE ITEM. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 2 Page 4 of 41  C. APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED VAPE SHOPS FEES RE VAPE SHOPS ORDINANCE • APPLICATION FEE $250 • RENEWAL FEE $250 • DUPLICATE LICENSE FEE $30 Mr. Livingston said this is simply a matter of having the Common Council acting first through this committee to approve the fees established by the city clerk for the license, license renewal, and replacement fee for a vape shop license. The license will be administered through the city clerk’s office, and the ordinance will go into effect on August 1, 2025. The goal is to have the ordinance up and running no later than the middle of next month, and we are well on the way to setting up the license process. Mr. Sead said he thinks this ordinance is very important. Each week, the police respond to vape shops selling dangerous products, and this is a step in making the community safer. ** MR. GOLDSTEIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE ITEM. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. ** MS. EADDY MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES TO ADD AN ITEM TO THE AGENDA. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. D. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR HARRY W. RILLING TO SIGN THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE GRANT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 LOCAL SOLICITATION AND ITS CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES FORM. Deputy Chief Lepore said the JAG grant awarded by the Department of Justice in January 2025 was missing a certification and assurances form, so she requested that she forward it to the committee this week so it can go to the Common Council for approval. She presented and read the form to the committee, which indicates that the Norwalk Police Department may utilize the grant funds to pay overtime for increased patrols, improve safety and security, and reduce crime at multiple locations throughout the city. The JAG funds may also be used to purchase equipment necessary to assist in policing, protecting the public, conducting investigations, and improving citizens' compliance with the laws. The mayor has already signed off on the grant, which has already been accepted and approved. ** MR. SUTTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE ITEM. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. 3 Page 5 of 41  VI. Mr. Sead said he thinks it's important to discuss the work that the police department is doing, especially in the community services division. Community policing is an important part of building trust in the community, and the Norwalk Police are doing a great job. Deputy Chief Lepore said last month the Community Police Division took 1,041 calls for service. The Community Police Division includes three traffic unit officers, three patrol officers, two sergeants, a lieutenant who oversees the division, the Behavioral Health Unit, which also has an officer assigned, and the Animal Control Division. She provided an overview of the events that the Community Police Division attended. She said they also did selective enforcement at 86 locations throughout the city, and all of the locations are based upon requests from citizens and high-accident areas to hopefully reduce the number of accidents in those locations. The traffic officers are certified in installing children's car seats, assisting with two-car seat installations, and giving out seven DUIs over March. Deputy Chief Lepore said the Behavioral Health Unit opened 55 cases in March, addressed 55 cases, closed out 45 cases, hospitalized 31 cases, partnered with the state’s attorney in three, referred 24 cases for services, and worked with the families on 22 cases. Deputy Chief Lepore reported on Animal Control that 64 incidents were addressed, four animal bite incidents were reported, six enforcement/infractions/summonses were issued, and three dogs were adopted. Mr. Sead said it is really good to see the Norwalk Police Department entrenched in the community and a part of its fabric, with children, senior citizens, etc. He was very excited to see all of the great things they are doing and thanked them for that. Mr. Goldstein agreed with Mr. Sead’s comments and said the Community Police Officers are everywhere, which makes such a big difference, and he always appreciates that. ADJOURNMENT ** MR. SUTTON MOVED TO ADJOURN. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM. Respectfully submitted, Dilene Byrd 4 Page 6 of 41 MEMO To: Common Council, Public Safety and General Government Committee From: Assistant Chief Mark Conte RE: Common Council Authorizations DATE: June 26, 2025 1. Authorize the Mayor Harry W. Rilling, to execute a contract with MES for a total not to exceed $247,690.00 for the purchase of new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) facepieces and regulators. (Acct. 09-24-031-31100-0-5777-C0310) Background: The facepieces and regulators are being replaced citywide to comply with the new 2024 NFPA regulations for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). The new regulations do not allow retrofitting for compatibility with our current equipment. This purchase is part of a three-phase upgrade that includes face-pieces/regulators, SCBA cylinders and filling stations, and SCBA harnesses. This portion was approved in the 24-25 Capital budget. The SCBA cylinders were obtained last year through ARPA funding. The harnesses are being replaced using the 25-26 approved capital funding. MES is the regional vendor used by the Norwalk Fire Department for Scott equipment under the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement contract #011824. Page 7 of 41 MEMO To: Common Council, Public Safety and General Government Committee From: Assistant Chief Mark Conte RE: Common Council Authorizations DATE: July 26, 2025 1. Authorize the Mayor Harry W. Rilling, to execute a contract with MES for a total not to exceed $622,650.00 for the purchase of new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) harnesses. (Acct. 09-25-031-31100-0-5777-C0703) Background: The harnesses are being replaced citywide to comply with the new 2024 NFPA regulations for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). The new regulations do not allow retrofitting for compatibility with our current equipment. This purchase is part of a three- phase upgrade that includes face-pieces/regulators, SCBA cylinders and filling stations, and SCBA harnesses. This portion was approved in the 25-26 Capital budget. The SCBA cylinders were obtained last year through ARPA funding. The facepieces/regulators are being replaced using the 24-25 approved capital funding. MES is the regional vendor used by the Norwalk Fire Department for Scott equipment under the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement contract #011824. Page 8 of 41 Page 9 of 41 Page 10 of 41 Page 11 of 41 Page 12 of 41 Page 13 of 41 Page 14 of 41 Page 15 of 41 Page 16 of 41 Page 17 of 41 Page 18 of 41 Page 19 of 41  Norwalk Department of Police Service Memo To: Common Council and Public Safety and General Government Committee From: Deputy Chief Melissa Lepore CC: Authorization for Connecticut DOT Highway Safety Project 2025 Speed and Aggressive Re: Driving Grant Project Number 0205-0706-AR Award Date: June 03, 2025 The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved the application submitted by the City of Norwalk Police Department for an award under the application entitled 2025 Speed and Aggressive Driving grant award. The grant award is approved for $69,942.06. The grant effective date runs from July 1, 2025 to September 5, 2025. The grant is focused on increasing public safety. According to the Crash Data Repository at UCONN, aggressive driving-related crashes in Norwalk has remained consistently high in past years 1,221 in 2021 to 968 in 2023. Accidents attributed to aggressive driving also has resulted in an increase of injuries. UCONN Crash Data Repository indicates that Norwalk would benefit from additional police presence and enforcement on our roadways. The additional enforcement actions will help in the deterrence of speed related crashes and encourage safe and responsible motor vehicle operation. The most problematic areas in Norwalk are the main thoroughfares which serve as the municipal arteries of the City. Additional primary roads, used to access these thoroughfares, will also be target areas. Officers will focus on enforcing moving violations. They will issue verbal warnings, written warnings, infraction tickets, or make arrests when appropriate. The grant parameters are set to increase patrols on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday’s when data shows an increase in speed and aggressive driving problems. Time of day for enforcement is also set by the grant during peak traffic hours. We are requesting the following authorization: 1. Authorize Mayor Harry W. Rilling to execute any and all documents and agreements necessary to accept grant funding under the Department of Transportation 2025 Speed and Aggressive Driving Grant, Project Number 0205-0706-AR. 2. Authorize Chief of Police James Walsh to execute any and all documents and agreements as may be necessary to implement the Department of Transportation 2025 Speed and Aggressive Driving Grant, Project Number 0205-0706-AR. Page 20 of 41  CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY SAFETY OFFICE GRANT APPROVAL CONFIRMATION DELIVERED BY EMAIL TO: Harry Rilling APPROVED PROJECT PERIOD: July 01, 2025 - September 05, 2025 STATE PROJECT NUMBER: 0205-0706-AR PROJECT NAME: 2025 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Grant GOVERNMENTAL UNIT: City of Norwalk APPLICANT: Norwalk Police Department FEDERAL FUNDS: $69,942.06 MUNICIPAL/OFFICER/CONSTABLE FRINGE RATE OVERTIME %: 1.45% STATE POLICE/RESIDENT TROOPER FRINGE RATE OVERTIME %: 0.00% CFDA: 20.600 The Department of Transportation would like to notify you of the approval of the Norwalk Police Department's Highway Safety project application entitled 2025 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Grant effective July 01, 2025 - September 05, 2025. Federal funds in the amount of $69,942.06 are allocated to this project in accordance with the approved 2025 Fiscal Year Connecticut Highway Safety Plan. The total project cost may not exceed this amount for the approved project period. All grants greater than or equal to $30,000.00 are subject to FFATA (Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act) sub-award reporting requirements. For more information go to https://www.fsrs.gov/#a-faqs. All costs incurred under this project must be in full compliance with both federal and State regulations, policies and procedures that govern the use of highway safety funds. Costs are subject to review by both Internal and External Auditors. Please note that deviations from the specifics of the approved budget must be reviewed and approved by the Highway Safety Office prior to their implementation in order for related costs to be eligible for reimbursement. The ENF-APP reimbursement package will be sent to your agency point of contact. All final claims against this project, together with all supporting financial documentation, must be submitted to the Highway Safety Office no later than thirty (30) days after the project period ending date. If you have any additional questions or concerns regarding this program, please contact me at Joseph.Cristalli@ct.gov or 860-594-2412. cc'd by email to: clam@norwalkct.gov dorr@norwalkct.gov Joseph T. Cristalli, Jr. Transportation Assistant Planning Director 2800 Berlin Turnpike P.O. Box 317546 CT.GOV/DOT Newington, CT 06131-7546 860-594-2000 Page 21 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Application Signatures Subgrantee Signatures Authorizing Official * Name: Rita Nigri * Signature: Rita Nigri * Title: Grant Administrator Signature Date: 05/20/2025 Financial Officer * Name: Chitsamay Lam * Signature: CHITSAMAY LAM * Title: Comptroller Signature Date: 05/20/2025 Project Director * Name: David Orr * Signature: David Orr * Title: Lieutenant Signature Date: 05/20/2025 CTHSO Signatures Program Manager * Name: Keven McNeill * Signature: Keven McNeill * Title: Program Manager Signature Date: 05/28/2025 Supervisor * Name: Phyllis DiFiore * Signature: Phyllis DiFiore * Title: Transportation Supervising Planner Signature Date: 05/28/2025 Fiscal * Name: Anila Hafeez * Signature: Anila Hafeez * Title: Associate Accountant Signature Date: 05/29/2025 Program Coordinator * Name: Joseph Cristalli * Signature: Joseph Cristalli * Title: Transportation Assistant Planning Director Signature Date: 05/29/2025 Governor's Representative * Name: Garrett Eucalitto * Signature: Garrett Eucalitto * Title: HSO Governor's Representative Signature Date: 05/29/2025 Page 22 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Application General Information Form ACCEPTANCE -- IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED BY THE UNDERSIGNED THAT FUNDS RECEIVED AS A RESULT OF THIS APPLICATION IS SUBJECT TO THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING HIGHWAY SAFETY PROJECTS. THIS AGREEMENT MAY BE TERMINATED BY EITHER PARTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH TRANSPORTATION SAFETY SECTION POLICY. COPY OF POLICY OBTAINED UPON REQUEST. Option 1 Applicable Organizations: * Option 2 Project Title: * 2025 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Grant Governmental Unit/Agency: * City of Norwalk Check here if the remittance address is different than the Applicant/Organization address. Governmental Unit/Agency Information Governmental Unit/Agency: City of Norwalk Address * City * 125 East Avenue Norwalk State * Zip * Connecticut 06851 FEIN UEI Number Applicant Information Applicant Name: Norwalk Police Department Address * City * 1 Monroe Street Norwalk State * Zip * Connecticut 06854 E-mail * Phone * dorr@norwalkct.gov (203) 854-3007 Fax FEIN * UEI Number * 06-6011881 V7ZTXNBNKJM9 Page 23 of 41 Project Director Information  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Project Director Information Designated Project Director for this grant: David Orr * First Name * Last Name * Title * David Orr Lieutenant Email * Phone * dorr@norwalkct.gov (203) 854-3007 Financial Officer Information Designated Financial Officer for this grant: Chitsamay Lam * First Name * Last Name * Title * Chitsamay Lam Comptroller Email * Phone * clam@norwalkct.gov (203) 854-7711 Authorizing Official Information Designated Authorizing Official for this grant: Harry Rilling * First Name * Last Name * Title * Harry Rilling Mayor Email * Phone * hrilling@norwalkct.gov (203) 854-7701 Page 24 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Problem ID Applicant: Norwalk Police Department Project Title: 2025 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Grant 2023 Statewide Statistics*: Speeding • 50.7% of all speed crashes occurred during the weekend days of Friday through Sunday. • 55.6% of fatal and serious injury speed crashes. occurred during the weekend days of Friday through Sunday. • 43.5% of fatal crashes related to speeding occurred between the hours of 6PM to midnight. • 27.1% of all fatalities were speeding related Aggressive Driving. • 40.5% of all aggressive driving crashes occurred during the weekend days of Friday through Sunday. • 49.4% of fatal and serious injury crashes related to aggressive driving occurred during the weekend days of Friday through Sunday. • 41.7% of fatal crashes related to aggressive driving occurred between the hours of 4PM and 10PM. • 22.0% of fatal crashes involved aggressive driving. Total number of fatal and injury crashes 2019-2023 Past High Visibility Enforcement grant performance List proposed enforcement locations and provide a justification for each location. Include local problem identification and data. Crash data can be obtained from the Connecticut Crash Data Repository at: http://www.ctcrash.uconn.edu/ STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM AND BACKGROUND INFORMATION According to the US Census, in 2020, Norwalk had a population of 91,142 people. Since 2000, when the population was 82,951, the population in Norwalk has grown by 9.9%. According to the UConn Connecticut Crash Data Repository, the number of aggressive driving-related crashes in Norwalk has remained consistently high over recent years, ranging from 1,221 in 2021 to 968 in 2023. Accidents with injuries attributed to aggressive driving during the same period, 2020-2023, have decreased from 462 to 356. The UConn Connecticut Crash Data Repository indicates that the most problematic areas in Norwalk are along the main thoroughfares of Rt. 1, Rt. 7, East Ave, and West Ave. Additionally, the primary roads used to access our local beach and parks during the summer months —Gregory Blvd, Beach Rd, West Rocks Rd, East Rocks Rd, Fillow St, Grumman Ave, and Newtown Ave —would benefit from an increased police presence and enforcement. Data gleaned through the City of Norwalk's Streetlight Data program for the year 2024 indicates that the roadways with the highest volume of vehicles and most significant incidents of speeding are West Rocks Rd, Newtown Ave, Strawberry Hill Ave, Van Buren Ave (section of Rt. 1), Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd, Lower Wilson Ave, Highland Ave, and Upper Main Ave. The periods of the day when motor vehicle traffic is most voluminous are during the morning rush hours, the midday lunch hour, and the evening rush hours. Additionally, we observe an increase in aggressive driving and speeding during the evening hours on weekends, likely due to the abundance of restaurants, bars, and social establishments in Norwalk. From 2019 to 2023, Norwalk has experienced five aggressive driving crash-related fatalities and 2075 aggressive driving crash-related injuries. During the 2024 Speed and Aggressive Driving Grant, Norwalk Officers conducted 1,202 stops and wrote 1,153 infractions. Additional Documentation Target Goals * Project Period Speed Crashes Speed Crashes 2021 2022 2023 2025 1,221 1,192 968 800 Page 25 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Speed Fatalities Speed Fatalities 2021 2022 2023 2025 0 1 1 0 Speed Injuries Speed Injuries 2021 2022 2023 2025 462 488 356 300 Speed Citations Issued Speed Citations Issued 2021 2022 2023 2025 574 635 1,608 1,750 Problem Identification List locations with the highest problems Route 1 * Route 7 * Main Ave * West Rocks Rd Strawberry Hill Ave Van Buren Ave Wilson Ave Highland Ave Newtown Ave West Ave East Ave Richards Ave Flax Hill Rd List day(s) of the week where data shows increased problems: Sunday * Monday * Tuesday * Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday List time(s) of the day where data shows increased problems: 0700-0900 * 1200-1400 * 1600-1800 * 1900-2100 Page 26 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Objectives Applicant: Norwalk Police Department Project Title: 2025 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Grant Objective is to decrease fatalities and injuries as a result of motor vehicle crashes caused by Speeding and Aggressive Driving. To Increase High Visibility Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement, especially in areas with high population, high traffic volumes and roadways with low posted speed limits. These areas have been identified through state level problem identification as the most likely to effect the greatest number of speed related crashes through HVE speed enforcement. To reduce or maintain speed related crashes during the grant period below the 3 year average (2019 - 2021). Describe the objectives to be accomplished during this project. The objectives should be specific, clearly written, measurable, and time-framed. Through a focused police presence and enforcement at targeted times and locations, as determined by compiling statistical data (UConn data repository), we will enhance our enforcement capacity, deter speeding and aggressive driving, and promote safe and responsible motor vehicle operation on City streets. We intend to reduce the frequency of m/v accidents, as well as the incidents of injuries resulting from crashes in Norwalk. This will be achieved through an increased police presence and enforcement activity. Officers will issue infractions and make arrests, when appropriate, for Title 14 moving violations and criminal offenses. With the increasing population in Norwalk comes a greater need for responsible safety measures to maintain public safety and well-being. This grant will focus on matching the dynamic growth Norwalk has experienced and enhancing public safety. The correlation between increased enforcement and a decrease in crash-related injuries in 2024 is noted in the "Problem ID" for this grant. Page 27 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Activities Applicant: Norwalk Police Department 2025 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Grant Project Title: Objective is to decrease fatalities and injuries as a result of motor vehicle crashes caused by Speeding and Aggressive Driving. To Increase High Visibility Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement, especially in areas with high population, high traffic volumes and roadways with low posted speed limits. These areas have been identified through state level problem identification as the most likely to effect the greatest number of speed related crashes through HVE speed enforcement. To reduce or maintain speed related crashes during the grant period below the 3 year average (2019 - 2021). Describe activities and procedures you will undertake to achieve each objective. * Identify project personnel and responsibilities. Include activity timelines. Sworn Norwalk Police Officers will employ established motor vehicle enforcement tactics and strategies to include single-man, uniformed patrols and surveillance from fixed positions in marked police vehicles. Officers will physically monitor traffic conditions at locations identified through statistical analysis as having a higher-than-normal frequency of violations and crashes. Officers will conduct motor vehicle stops and will issue verbal warnings, written warnings, infraction tickets, and make arrests when appropriate. Officers will focus on enforcing moving violations related to speeding and aggressive driving. Page 28 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Enforcement Applicant: Norwalk Police Department Project Title: 2025 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Grant Enforcement Activity Use an average rate for the overtime hourly rate. Hours per shift must be between 4 hours and 8 hours per day. Shift hours can't exceed 8 hours per officer. There are 67 patrol days available. Start End Enforcement Period: 07/01/2025 09/05/2025 Subgrantee Type Enforcement Type Number of Hours Hourly Rate Total Municipal PD Focus Patrol 16 $81.30000 $1,300.80 Number of Planned Focus Patrol Days: 53 Number of Planned Checkpoint Days: 0 Focus Patrol Grand Total: $68,942.40 Checkpoint Grand Total: $00.00 Enforcement Total: $68,942.40 Planned Locations and Enforcement Type Date Location and Manpower Changes: Spotter/Non-Spotter enforcement can be done in teams or individually. If working in teams, then use a spotter and other officers working the shift (non-spotter). If working alone, spotter/self-initiated is the correct category. Please note – spotter/self-initiated is not roving. Rather, this category involves an officer choosing a strategic, covert location advantageous to the observation of speeding. When this behavior is observed, the officer then “self-initiates the stop. List locations and then choose Spotter/non- spotter and/or spotter/self-initiated enforcement types at the planned locations. Location Type Route 1 Spotter/Self-Initiated Route 7 Spotter/Self-Initiated West Rocks Rd Spotter/Self-Initiated East Rocks Rd Spotter/Self-Initiated Main Ave Spotter/Self-Initiated Strawberry Hill Ave Spotter/Self-Initiated Van Buren Ave Spotter/Self-Initiated Wilson Ave Spotter/Self-Initiated Highland Ave Spotter/Self-Initiated Newtown Ave Spotter/Self-Initiated West Ave Spotter/Self-Initiated East Ave Spotter/Self-Initiated Richards Ave Spotter/Self-Initiated Page 29 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Flax Hill Rd Spotter/Self-Initiated Page 30 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Fringe Applicant: Norwalk Police Department Project Title: 2025 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Grant Do you plan on submitting a Fringe Rate? * [X]Yes No Fringe Benefits NOTES: If fringe rate is being charged/reimbursed, this page should be completed and signed. Fringe benefit charges should NOT be included in the hourly rate. No hourly rate should be inflated--all hourly rates should be reported as actuals. I hereby certify that the information below is the true and accurate and authorized by "Norwalk Police Department" for hours worked by personnel for the following time period: FROM: 07/01/2025 * TO: 09/05/2025 * Officer/Constable Trooper Fringe Rate Actual Cost Category Fringe Rate OVT % OVT % FICA-Medicare 1.45000 00.00000 Other Cost Category Total Fringe Rate 1.45000% 00.00000% City/Town/Agency's Chief Financial Officer or Authorizing Official I further certify that this statement is correct in all respects and that the fringe benefit rate(s) identified above accurately represents the fringe benefit costs to the city/town/agency for the individuals employed under or working on this project. * Name: Rita Nigri * Signature: Rita Nigri * Title: Grant Administrator Signature Date: 05/20/2025 Page 31 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Budget Applicant: Norwalk Police Department Project Title: 2025 Speed and Aggressive Driving Enforcement Grant Salaries Category Focus Patrol Checkpoint Estimated Wages Subtotal Municipal PD $68,942.40 $00.00 $68,942.40 Resident Trooper $00.00 $00.00 $00.00 Officer/Constable $00.00 $00.00 $00.00 State Police $00.00 $00.00 $00.00 Total Estimated Wages: $68,942.40 Fringe Benefits Category Fringe Benefit Rate Fringe Benefits Cost Subtotal Municipal PD 1.45000% $999.66 Resident Trooper 00.00000% $00.00 Officer/Constable 1.45000% $00.00 State Police 00.00000% $00.00 Total Estimated Fringe Benefits: $999.66 Indirect Costs Approved Indirect Cost 00.00000% Rate (if applicable): * Page 32 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Total Indirect Costs: $00.00 City/Town/Agency's Chief Financial Officer or Authorizing Official I further certify that this statement is correct in all respects and that the Indirect Costs Rate identified above accurately identifies what is allowable. Click Save to populate the Signature Date and Title of the selected Authorizing Official. Name: Rita Nigri* Signature:Rita Nigri* Signature Title: Grant Administrator* 05/20/2025* Date: Equipment List Each Item. Any items valued equal to or greater than $10,000 require NHTSA Pre-Approval. Click the + icon to add a new row Click the - icon to delete an existing row Buy America Supporting Documentation Item Quantity Cost Per Item Total Cost (If any item's Cost Per Item >= $10,000, Buy America Documentation is Required) $ $00.00 Total Equipment Costs: $00.00 Copy of Equipment Quote Supported file types: .doc, .docx, and .pdf Other Supporting Documentation Supported file types: .doc, .docx, and .pdf Grand Total Grand Total $69,942.06 Amount: Budget Notes: Page 33 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Budget Summary Total Federal Budget $69,942.06 Total Match Budget $00.00 Relevant FAIN numbers will initially be unavailable during the grant submission process. FAIN Numbers will be automatically assigned here once the grant has been submitted, reviewed and processed by CT HSO. Federal Award Identifier Number (FAIN): 69A37522300004020CT0 69A3752230SUP4020CT0 69A37523300004020CT0 69A3752330SUP4020CT0 69A37524300004020CT0 69A3752430SUP4020CT0 69A37525300004020CT0 69A3752530SUP4020CT0 Cost Category Amount Budget Summary Approval (For HSO Staff Only) Officers-Salaries $68,942.40 [X]Approved Conditions Apply * N/A Officers-Fringe Benefits $999.66 [X]Approved Conditions Apply * N/A @ 1.45000% Trooper-Salaries $00.00 Approved Conditions Apply * [X]N/A Trooper-Fringe Benefits $00.00 Approved Conditions Apply * [X]N/A @ 00.00000% State Police-Salaries $00.00 Approved Conditions Apply * [X]N/A State Police-Fringe Benefits $00.00 Approved Conditions Apply * [X]N/A @ 00.00000% Indirect Cost $00.00 Approved Conditions Apply * [X]N/A Equipment $00.00 Approved Conditions Apply * [X]N/A Total Federal Budget $69,942.06 * Conditionally Approved amounts will only be reimbursed upon satisfying the condition mentioned below. Total Grant Amount $69,942.06 Notes Page 34 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Reimbursement Requirements Requested Project Start Date * Approved Project Start Date 07/01/2025 07/01/2025 The HSO-Approved Project Start Date will populate here once the submitted grant has been reviewed by HSO staff. Billing Period Start Date Billing Period Ending Date Reimbursement Deadline 07/01/2025 09/05/2025 10/05/2025 All reimbursements must be signed and dated by the sub-grantee's authorizing official. Reimbursements should be submitted on a quarterly/monthly basis, per program, per program manager, during the term of the approved grant. Under the terms and conditions of this project application, ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION must be submitted to the Highway Safety Office no later than thirty (30) days after the project's ending date. Please verify the project start date, project ending date, and reimbursement deadline prior to any project activity. All reimbursements must include the invoice as well as proof of payment (examples: for airfare or hotel; a billing statement showing a zero balance, a screen shot from system showing vendor and payment amount with voucher number, copy of front and back of canceled check, or notarized letter which includes check number and date when expenditure was paid). Deadline for all federal reimbursements for salary positions must be invoiced to the CT Highway Safety Office (HSO) no later than October 30th. Failure to do so may jeopardize your reimbursement. All salary reimbursements must be accompanied by signed timesheets and/or reports. Signature of both the employee and authorizing Supervisor is required. Deadline for all federal reimbursements for commodity purchases and other pre-approved grant items should be submitted to the HSO no later than October 30th. Photocopies of any media coverage (if applicable) or supportive documentation can be included. Grant category budgets should be adhere to, funding is not fluid between budget categories. Only expenses contained in the approved Highway Safety Project application may be claimed for reimbursement. FAILURE TO MEET THE REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH MAY RESULT IN YOUR CLAIM BEING DENIED. Page 35 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Certifications & Assurances NONDISCRIMINATION (applies to subrecipients as well as States) The State highway safety agency will comply with all Federal statutes and implementing regulations relating to nondiscrimination (“Federal Nondiscrimination Authorities). These include but are not limited to: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq., 78 stat. 252),(prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin) and 49 CFR part 21; The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, (42 U.S.C. 4601), (prohibits unfair treatment of persons displaced or whose property has been acquired because of Federal or Federal-aid programs and projects); Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, (23 U.S.C. 324 et seq.), and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683 and 1685-1686) (prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (29 U.S.C. 794 et seq.), as amended, (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability) and 49 CFR part 27; The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), (prohibits discrimination on the basis of age); The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, (Pub. L. 100-209), (broadens scope, coverage and applicability of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, by expanding the definition of the terms "programs or activities" to include all of the programs or activities of the Federal aid recipients, subrecipients and contractors, whether such programs or activities are Federally-funded or not); Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12131-12189) (prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the operation of public entities, public and private transportation systems, places of public accommodation, and certain testing) and 49 CFR parts 37 and 38; Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations (prevents discrimination against minority populations by discouraging programs, policies, and activities with disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations); and Executive Order 13166, Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (guards against Title VI national origin discrimination/discrimination because of limited English proficiency (LEP) by ensuring that funding recipients take reasonable steps to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to programs (70 FR 74087-74100). The State highway safety agency— Will take all measures necessary to ensure that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, age, limited English proficiency, or membership in any other class protected by Federal Nondiscrimination Authorities, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any of its programs or activities, so long as any portion of the program is Federally-assisted; Will administer the program in a manner that reasonably ensures that any of its subrecipients, contractors, subcontractors, and consultants receiving Federal financial assistance under this program will comply with all requirements of the NonDiscrimination Authorities identified in this Assurance; Agrees to comply (and require its subrecipients, contractors, subcontractors, and consultants to comply) with all applicable provisions of law or regulation governing US DOT’s or NHTSA’s access to records, accounts, documents, information, facilities, and staff, and to cooperate and comply with any program or compliance reviews, and/or complaint investigations conducted by US DOT or NHTSA under any Federal Nondiscrimination Authority; Acknowledges that the United States has a right to seek judicial enforcement with regard to any matter arising under these Non-Discrimination Authorities and this Assurance; Agrees to insert in all contracts and funding agreements with other State or private entities the following clause: Page 36 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 “During the performance of this contract/funding agreement, the contractor/funding recipient agrees— a. To comply with all Federal nondiscrimination laws and regulations, as may be amended from time to time; b. Not to participate directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by any Federal non-discrimination law or regulation, as set forth in appendix B of 49 CFR part 2l and herein; c. To permit access to its books, records, accounts, other sources of information, and its facilities as required by the State highway safety office, US DOT or NHTSA; d. That, in event a contractor/funding recipient fails to comply with any nondiscrimination provisions in this contract/funding agreement, the State highway safety agency will have the right to impose such contract/agreement sanctions as it or NHTSA determine are appropriate, including but not limited to withholding payments to the contractor/funding recipient under the contract/agreement until the contractor/funding recipient complies; and/or cancelling, terminating, or suspending a contract or funding agreement, in whole or in part; and e. To insert this clause, including paragraphs (a) through (e), in every subcontract and subagreement and in every solicitation for a subcontract or sub-agreement, that receives Federal funds under this program. POLITICAL ACTIVITY (HATCH ACT) (applies to subrecipients as well as States) The State will comply with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 1501-1508), which limits the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds. CERTIFICATION REGARDING FEDERAL LOBBYING (applies to subrecipients as well as States) Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions; 3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all sub-award at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grant, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure Page 37 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 RESTRICTION ON STATE LOBBYING (applies to subrecipients as well as States) None of the funds under this program will be used for any activity specifically designed to urge or influence a State or local legislator to favor or oppose the adoption of any specific legislative proposal pending before any State or local legislative body. Such activities include both direct and indirect (e.g., "grassroots") lobbying activities, with one exception. This does not preclude a State official whose salary is supported with NHTSA funds from engaging in direct communications with State or local legislative officials, in accordance with customary State practice, even if such communications urge legislative officials to favor or oppose the adoption of a specific pending legislative proposal. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (applies to subrecipients as well as States) Instructions for Primary Tier Participant Certification (States) 1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective primary tier participant is providing the certification set out below and agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200. 2. The inability of a person to provide the certification required below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this covered transaction. The prospective primary tier participant shall submit an explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below. The certification or explanation will be considered in connection with the department or agency's determination whether to enter into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective primary tier participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disqualify such person from participation in this transaction. 3. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later determined that the prospective primary tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default or may pursue suspension or debarment. 4. The prospective primary tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the department or agency to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective primary tier participant learns its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 5. The terms covered transaction, civil judgment, debarment, suspension, ineligible, participant, person, principal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200. You may contact the department or agency to which this proposal is being submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 6. The prospective primary tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency entering into this transaction. 7. The prospective primary tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled “Instructions for Lower Tier Participant Certification including the "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion—Lower Tier Covered Transaction, provided by the department or agency entering into this covered transaction, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions and will require lower tier participants to comply with 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200. 8. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any prospective lower tier participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the System for Award Management Exclusions website (https://www.sam.gov/). 9. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. Page 38 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 10. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 6 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the department or agency may terminate the transaction for cause or default. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters-Primary Tier Covered Transactions (1) The prospective primary tier participant certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: (a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency; (b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or Local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and (d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default. (2) Where the prospective primary tier participant is unable to certify to any of the Statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. Instructions for Lower Tier Participant Certification 1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below and agrees to comply with the requirements of 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200. 2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension or debarment. 3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances 4. The terms covered transaction, civil judgment, debarment, suspension, ineligible, participant, person, principal, and voluntarily excluded, as used in this clause, are defined in 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200. You may contact the person to whom this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated. 6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled “Instructions for Lower Tier Participant Certification including the "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion – Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions and will require lower tier participants to comply with 2 CFR parts 180 and 1200. 7. The participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant is responsible for ensuring that its principals are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in covered transactions. To verify the eligibility of its principals, as well as the eligibility of any prospective lower tier participants, each participant may, but is not required to, check the System for Award Management Exclusions website (https://www.sam.gov/). 8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction Page 39 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is proposed for debarment under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4, suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal government, department the or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension or debarment. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -- Lower Tier Covered Transactions: 1. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency. 2. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal. BUY AMERICA ACT (applies to subrecipients as well as States) The State and each subrecipient will comply with the Buy America requirement (23 U.S.C. 313) when purchasing items using Federal funds. Buy America requires a State, or subrecipient, to purchase with Federal funds only steel, iron and manufactured products produced in the United States, unless the Secretary of Transportation determines that such domestically produced items would be inconsistent with the public interest, that such materials are not reasonably available and of a satisfactory quality, or that inclusion of domestic materials will increase the cost of the overall project contract by more than 25 percent. In order to use Federal funds to purchase foreign produced items, the State must submit a waiver request that provides an adequate basis and justification for approval by the Secretary of Transportation. PROHIBITION ON USING GRANT FUNDS TO CHECK FOR HELMET USAGE (applies to subrecipients as well as States) The State and each subrecipient will not use 23 U.S.C. Chapter 4 grant funds for programs to check helmet usage or to create checkpoints that specifically target motorcyclists. Signature This section must be completed by an Authorizing Official or Financial Officer belonging to the applicant's organization. I understand that my statements in support of the State’s application for Federal grant funds are statements upon which the Federal Government will rely in determining qualification for grant funds, and that knowing misstatements may be subject to civil or criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001. I sign these Certifications and Assurances based on personal knowledge, and after appropriate inquiry. Name: Rita Nigri * Signature: Rita Nigri * Title: Grant Administrator * Signature Date: 05/20/2025 Page 40 of 41  Enforcement Grant Application 2025 NWK10103-Speed-App-2025-143 Audit Requirements This page must be completed by an Authorizing Official or Financial Officer belonging to the applicant's organization. NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT SIGN FOR BOTH STATEMENTS Attachment A SINGLE AGENCY AUDITING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2024 AUDIT REQUIREMENT STATEMENT: The town/city/agency of Norwalk Police Department declares that for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, the sum total of Federal funds awarded to local government agencies from all sources DOES exceed $1,000,000.00 and that it will conduct an audit report as required under 2 CFR part 200 subpart F (REVISED) AUDITS OF STATES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND 49 CFR UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS PART 18.26. Name: Signature: Chitsamay Lam CHITSAMAY LAM Title: Date: Comptroller 05/20/2025 (NOTE:PLEASE DO NOT SIGN FOR BOTH STATEMENTS) AUDIT EXEMPTION STATEMENT: The town/city/agency of Norwalk Police Department declares that for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, the sum total of Federal funds awarded to local government agencies from all sources DOES NOT exceed $1,000,000.00 and that an independent audit is not required under 2 CFR part 200 subpart F (REVISED) AUDITS OF STATES, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND 49 CFR UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS TO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS PART 18.26. Name: Signature: Title: Date: The following sanctions policy will be in effect for sub grantees who do not submit Audit Reports or who do not correct findings in those reports: a. Any sub grantee receiving $1,000,000.00 or more in Federal funds from all sources who fails to submit an audit report two or more sequential fiscal years will not be eligible for highway safety grants until all audit reporting requirements are met. b. Any sub grantee who has not taken corrective action on an audit finding within six months of the submission of an audit report will have funds automatically deducted from any pending claims. If there are no pending claims with the HSO, the sub grantee will not be eligible for highway safety grants until a corrective action has been negotiated with the HSO. Page 41 of 41