ORDINANCE CREATING THE OLD TOWN HALL REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IN THE CITY OF STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT

Adopted by Board of Representatives on May 1, 2005

BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Stamford that pursuant to Section 8-126 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, the following ordinance is adopted.

Section 1. Creation of the Old Town Hall Redevelopment Agency. There is hereby created the Old Town Hall Redevelopment Agency (the “Agency”) under the provisions of and in accordance with Chapter 130 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended.

Section 2. Purpose of the Agency. The purpose of the Agency shall be to redevelop Stamford’s Old Town Hall located at 175 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06901, and to take such actions as are necessary or desirable to carry out such redevelopment in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 130 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended.

Section 3. Powers and Duties. The Agency shall have all the powers and duties of a redevelopment agency as set forth in Chapter 130 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, including, but not limited to, the power to acquire, lease, hold, manage and convey real and personal property, accept loans and make advances, rehabilitate and redevelop property, and create and acquire interests in any legal entity necessary or desirable for the redevelopment of the Old Town Hall.

Section 4. Membership. The Agency shall consist of seven (7) members with the power to vote, who shall all be electors and residents of the City of Stamford.  Pursuant to Section 8-126 of the Connecticut General Statutes, as amended, all members shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Board of Representatives.  The members of the Agency shall be composed of the following:

            (1) The Mayor of the City of Stamford, or his designee.

            (2) Two (2) members of the Board of Representatives, one from each major political party.

            (3) One (1) member of the Board of Finance.

            (4) One (1) member from the Urban Redevelopment Commission, its Executive Director or its General Counsel.

            (5) One (1) member from the Downtown Special Services District.

            (6) One (1) community representative.

The individuals appointed pursuant to subsections (1) through (5) above shall serve as a member of the Agency for only so long as they continue to represent the City of Stamford in their particular official capacity.

Section 5. Term of Office. The term of office for each member shall be five (5) years; provided, however, that the terms of the initial members shall be as follows: one member shall serve for one (1) year; one member shall serve for two (2) years; one member shall serve for three (3) years; two members shall serve for four (4) years; and two members shall serve for five (5) years.  Each member shall serve until a successor is appointed and has qualified and any vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term.

Section 6. Minority Representation. Not more than a bare majority of the members of the Agency shall be registered members of the same political party.

Section 7. Officers and Employees. Annually, the Agency shall elect from among its members a Chairman, Vice Chairman and a Secretary.  The Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary shall hold office until a successor is duly elected or his term sooner expires.  In the case of the absence or incapacity of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman shall act in his place and stead.  No member shall simultaneously hold more than one (1) of the aforesaid offices.  The Agency may employ such other officers, agents, consultants, advisors and employees as it may require, within the limits of its appropriations.

Section 8. Procedure. The Agency shall adopt bylaws and Rules of Order.

Section 9. Conflicting Resolutions, Orders, Rules and Regulations Suspended. At all times when any orders, rules and regulations made and promulgated pursuant to this Ordinance shall be in effect, they shall supersede all existing resolutions, orders, rules and regulations insofar as the latter may be inconsistent therewith.

Section 10. No Conflict with State or Federal Statutes. This Ordinance shall not be construed to conflict with any State or Federal statute, rule or regulation.