City Of Hartiord Office of Corporation Coumsel - intermal KEO Comnplaimt Application/ProcessCity of Hartford Office of Corporation Counsel 550 Main Street Hartford, Connecticut 06103 Equal Exaployment Opportunity Complaint Process [All complaints should be filed soon after the alleged act of discrimination occurs ‘Complaints must be filed with the City of Hartford, BEO Officer, NO LATE THAN 180 DAYS from the date of the alleged discriminatory act (8). Complaints to the Connecticut Commission on lumen Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) smust be filed within 180 Days from the date of the alleged diseriminatory Act(s). SECTION 1 Please print your name and address below: Name} ee Addee sees eee City: Work Telephone: Home Telephone: _Gauntas ee) Cell phone: Which is the best telephone number to reach you? cell phane. SHCTION 11 Please provide the name of a person ata different adress whom we can contact if we axe unable fo reach you: Address: City: ‘Telephone Work:SECIXON Date of Hire: Job Title/Salary: Name of Department employed: __ ‘Dh nent of Fie ie Werks Taian Analyst ‘Name and Title of Immediate Supervisor: “Lony (Matha Cry Arehite Department location: “{)eparLment af Abie ic Works Address: 425 Mand: Hees City: Husted stato; CT zip: ObIO3_ Telephone: U0 Pot-9500 What Act(s) of discrimination was taken against you? Check all that apply. Job Title at time of discrimination: (Discharged [Denied Fmaployment {| Involuntary ‘Transfer [)Laia Off Denied Promotion isciplined iWoemotea [[Forced to Quit/Retire [| Denied Transfer {] Suspension [] Resigned [] Denied Reinstatement [Denied Recall whoa ‘Work Environment [] Work Place Violence [ Denied Reasonable Accommodation for Disability Other (please specifiy):Do you believe that the action(s) tslten against you was becayse of your (please check): [Race (ational Onigin: [ctaliation YColor {Religion _[] Mental/Physical Disability [] Age Over 40) USex Inaddition if you are alleging harassment, please chock the type of harassment below: wae [] Sexual Orientation {] Gender Identity Describe what took place sgeinst you and by whom in each nusnbered space (include dates and time): L. (Please See_allached ceeompunying dbeamerb) 10.AFFIDAVIT OF ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICE CHRONO. __ EEOCNO, wy 2. Live at EEE Hartford, Connecticut 3. ‘The Respondent is the City of Hartford, Department of Publie Works (“DPW”) Director Kevin Burnham, DPW Deputy Direetor Rhonda Carroll, DPW Senior Project Manager India Cicero, and DPW Director of Architects Tony Matta. The City of Hartford's address is 550 Main Street, Hartford, Connecticut. 4, Bor the most of the past 180 days, I have been constantly discriminated and retaliated against sive Twas physically ns EE I 2 (2 2225¢ episode of discrimination and retaliation occurring on June 7, 2013. This retaliation has consisted of my employer forcing me to do work not in my job description, my employer not paying me appropriately for the work that I do, my employer giving me poor performance ratings, threatening my job, my employer creating a hostile work environment for me and dumbing-down my work. These combined, explained in detail below, form the basis of this complaint. 5, [believe that my ethnicity and national origin (Puerto Rican), my color (black), and my gender (female) and my asserting my First Amendment rights in speaking out against the discrimination that I have faced, were in part factors in this discrimination. 1 believe that the Respondent violated the following Connecticut General Statutes and Acts of Congress listed below: CGS. §31-75CGS. §46a-58(a) C.GS. §46a-60(a)(1) C.GS. §462-60(a)(4) CGS. §460-60(a)(8) CGS. §460-64(@)(1) CGS, §460-64(a)(2) ‘The Equal Pay Act of 1963 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000E and ‘The Civil Rights Act of 1991 (15 or more employees)COMPLAIN FC I moved into the former Energy Manager Mr. Donald Blakelock's desk on the fourth floor of 525 Main Street, Hartford, CT. On January 10, 2013, T began to clean out his desk and computer I inherited. 2. searched Mr. Blakelock’s computer for his energy data files, and instead I found on his city-owned work computer pornographic images of young women. 3. This discovery of pomographic images made me deeply uncomfortable as a woman, and { scrubbed the keyboard and chair and computer and whole area because it felt unsanitary and it made se feel unwelcome, 4, showed some of the images to Tiana Glass, a co-worker in DPW and asked her if it ‘was normal in DPW to experience this. She said “Oh my God!” She was shocked by this. 5. Leould not find any of the energy files Mr. Blakelook had worked on. I called Metro Hartford Information Services (MHIS) to see if MHIS could retrieve any energy data from Mr. Blakelock’s computer. 6. OnFriday, January 11, 2013, Paul Salo from MHIS visited my cubicle and erased the pomographic images from my computer, He could not retrieve any energy data files. Paul Salo was shocked by the pomographic images, and noted “Oh, that's how he spent his time.” 7. As Twas cleaning out Mr. Blakelock’s desk and organizing the paper files Mr. Blakelock left, [ found time cards, pay stubs and other information indicating Mr. Blakelock held a second job at Home Depot. The information showed Mr, Blakelock left his DPW position several hours early on an almost-daily basis to work at his second job. 8. [brought this new information to Mr. Burnham's ditect attention on Tuesday, January 15, 2013. He was shocked by this, and I don't think he knew what to say, I do not know what Mr.Burnham did with this information, but [ never heard anything from him about it.I did not save any of this paperwork showing Mr. Blakelock's second job, [did not realize that by bringing this to Mr. Burnham, I was blowing a whistle on poor management and oversight of Mr, Blakelock, and that because he had gotten away with it for so long, the discovery of his moonlighting reflected poorly on the management team who oversaw Mr. Blakelock. 10. On January 9, 2013 at 11:36 AM, Jared Kupiec sent me an email, ce'ed to Mr. Burnham, noting I was in a new position, and asking me to “tackle the development of a comprehensive, long- term energy plan/strategy.” 11. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exbibit 1 12. On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 12:32 pm, Mr. Burnham's assistant set up a meeting for January 23, 2013 with myself, Mr, Burhman and Councilman Macdonald to review solar energy opportunities. 13. Atrue and correct copy of this email exchange is attached as Exhibit 2. 14, It was clear that everyone around me in DPW understood my role to be Energy Manager, which was Mr. Blakelock's title. 15. As part of my duties, Councilman Macdonald directed energy companies to meet with me. 16. On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 5:06 pm, Councilman Macdonald directed Victory Energy Solutions! Raquel Kennedy to meet with me along with Diana McCarthy of CL&P, whom I met with on January 11, 2013. 17. Attrue and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 3. 18, On Friday, January 11, 2013, I met with Mr, Burnham on energy issues, and he said that I should ask Mr. Kupiee if he received any energy-related emails on Don Blakelock’s behalf. I did as asked. Mr, Kupiec responded on January 13, 2013 at 10:33 am that he had sent me all the data he hadreceived, including documents from Tom Swarr and others. 19. — Atrue and correct copy of this email chain of correspondence is attached as Exhibit 4. 20. On Tuesday, January 15, 2013, I met with Mr. Burnham to discuss my role as Energy Project Manager and my salary. I told Mr. Buraham I found myself assuming many of the same responsibilities as Mr. Blakelock. I followed-up our conversation with an e-mail on January 17, 2013 at 8:51 am, and I said I looked forward to diseussing my compensation with Mr. Burnham in the future. 21, A true and correct copy of this email chain of correspondence is attached as Exhibit 5. 22, On Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 10:18 am, Mr. Kupiec, in email communication with a vendor again identified me as the person who “manages energy policy for us.” 23, Atrue and correct copy of this email chain of correspondence is attached as Exhibit 6. 24. On or about January 23, 2013, I tried to have a conversation with Mr. Matta about my compensation for being the Energy Project Manager. I told Mr, Matta 1 was willing to accept $70,000.00. 25. Mr. Matta told me verbally I would get a raise to $60,000.00. 26. — This raise never materialized. 27. As part of my duties as Energy Project Manager, I was scheduled to meet again with Councilman David MacDonald on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 to provide him with updates of potential solar roof energy opportunities that I had researched, available to the City (see Exhibit 3) 28. On January 23, Councilman Macdonald and I met with Mr. Burnham and Mr, Matta to discuss potential solar opportunities is recognized as the Zero Renewable Energy Credits (ZREC) program. 29, Atrue and correct copy of the agenda that I prepared for this meeting is attached as Exhibit 7. 30, Inmy role as Energy Manager, Mr. Matta asked me questions about how other cities handled energy policy issues. For example, on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 9:42 am, Mr. Mattaasked me to determine what other similar cities used Utility Management Software. 31. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 8. 32. On January 24, 2013 at 7:48 am, Mr. Matta sent me an email congratulating me on a great job at the ZREC meeting with Councilman Macdonald, He wrote: “We're off to a great start on energy issues.” 33, A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 9. 34. On Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 8:01am, Mr. Matta invited me to a Special Education Committee meeting for January 28, 2013 at 5:30 pm. This email contained job duties related directly to my role as Energy Manager. 35. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 10. 36. On Wednesday, Jarmary 30, 2013 at 4:21 pm Mr. Kupiec asked me if I wanted to work with an energy supplier. That he gave me the discretion to determine if | wanted to pursue this contact showed how the City assigned me management duties, yet I was not remunerated for such diseretion. 37. A true and correct copy of that email is attached as Exhibit 11 38. On Friday, February 1, 2013 at 6:12 pm, Mr. Kupiec congratulated me on “Good work” with a vendor 39. A true and comeet copy of that emnail is attached as Exhibit 12. 40. On Monday, February 4, 2013 at 4:49 pm, as part of my job as Energy Manager, I emailed Mr. Burnham and Mr, Matta about setting up a meeting with a third party energy supplier. AL. Atuue and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 13. 42. Per the request of both Councilman Macdonald and DPW, I communicated and met directly with Councilman Macdonald about energy-related issues. 43. On Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at 9:45 am, I emailed him about a potential energy reduction pledge that could make its way to City Council, among other energy related issues. 44, A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 14.45, My role as Energy Project Manager demanded I communicate and schedule meetings directly with vendors. 46. On Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 11:18 aml reached out to CL&P/Northeast Utilities ‘Company as part of my task to draft the Strategic Energy Plan. 47. Atrue and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 15. 48. On Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 8:55 am, I communicated with another vendor, Automated Logic, regarding Energy Reporting systems. 49. A true and cottect copy of this email chain of correspondence is attached as Exhibit 16. 50. On Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 2:25 pm, I reached out to Mr. Burnham to follow up on my email of Thursday, January 17, 2013 (Exhibit 5), seeking to discuss my compensation with DPW. His assistant informed me he was on vacation and would respond when he returned, 51 ‘A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 17. 52. Mr. Burnham never responded to this email, nor followed up with me upon his return from vacation. 53. On Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 5:30 pm, T sent an email to Mr. Bumbam and Mr. Matta explaining Mayor Segarra sought an update on the potential energy plans for the City, as these plans related to Governor Malloy's 2013 statewide Energy Plan, I explained the three of us should meet before talking with the Mayor. 54. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 18. 55. Onor about Monday, February 25, 2013, I asked Mr. Matta for an update regarding my raise and he informed me Mr. Burnham said I would get a raise to $50,000. 56. This was frustrating to hear that I had been promised $60,000.00, and now my raise had been reduced by $10,000.00, yet I knew I was doing the same work as my white male predecessor. 57. This raise has never materialized. 58. It was frustrating and aggravating to me to know that I, a black Puerto Rican female,was doing the work I was assigned to, but not receiving the same pay as my white male predecessor. 59. As Energy Project Manager, Mr. Matta tasked me with working on Purchase Orders, as in his email of Monday, February 25, 2013 at 8:09 am. 60. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 19. 61. Stacey Willis is a DPW clerk, classified as an Administrative Assistant. One of her main functions is to process energy bills. The City's Department of Human Resources has fabeled her an Administrative Assistant. 62, Atrue and correct of her job description is attached as Exhibit 20, 63. ‘The City's Department of Human Resources has also labeled her an Administrative ‘Analyst. 64, Atrue and correct copy of this job description is attached as Exhibit 21, 65. Aregular business practice in DPW was for Stacey Willis and Jose Carrasco, another clerk who processes energy bills, to provide Don Blakelock with copies and monthly reports of the energy bills they processed. 66. InFebruary, India Ciceto, Stacey Willis’ supervisor, began providing me with copies of these processed energy bill reports for my own analysis, as Energy Project Manager. 67. On Monday, February 25 at 10:45 am, I again followed-up with Mr, Burnham: on my previous email communications of January 17, 2013 and February 21, 2013, seeking to discuss my compensation at DPW. 68, A teue and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 22. 69. Mr. Burnham never responded to this email, and 1 grew frustrated at the lack of communication from DPW regarding my salary. DPW did not seem to care or be concerned about my morale, and the fact that was doing my white male predecessor's job, and well, but was not getting paid was making me angry and frustrated. 70, An architecture firm sought to meet with the City of Hartford to discuss the history of anenergy incentive study, and on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 8:25 am, DPW Architect Dan Haim forwarded the request to me, among others, explaining to the architecture firm that “T am not nearly as familiar with the energy incentive program as the other participants.” 71, Atrue and correct copy of Mr. Haim's email is attached as Exhibit 23, 72. On Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 9:36 am, I asked Mr, Matta to email me a copy of my job deseription from December 17, 2012, which he and Mr. Burnham had initially provided me with. He did so, confirming that this was my role and my position in DPW. 73. Atrue and conrect copy of this email exchange confirming my roles and responsibilities in DPW is attached as Exhibit 24. 74, Part of my job as Bnergy Project Manager was to educate City Department Directors on energy issues. 75. To convey a clear message, knew I could lear from the key players in the energy field 76. [researched various industry groups and attended energy-related conferences and workshops as much as T could, At the CT Power and Energy Society Conference, I met Governor Malloy's Energy Commissioners and introduced myself to solar installation vendors~ representing the City in this high-level meeting regarding energy management. 77. Tbegan attending West Hartford's Clean Energy Task Force meetings. I reached out and met with other governmental groups such as the State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the CT Conference of Municipalities, the Office of Energy Efficiency Businesses and PURA (Public Utility Regulatory Authority) Commission, I also reached out to the Federal Department of Environmental Protection and the Federal Department of Energy. 78. Twas instructed by Mr, Matta to meet with equipment suppliers such as Automated Logie, Strategic Building Solutions, to keep abteast of new products and current energy work that we would be collaborating on, 79. researched and submitted grants, rebates and national award programs on energyefficiency and environmental sustainability. 80. When potential energy vendors contacted the City, DPW and other departments would direct them to speak to me because of my task as Energy Project Manager. For example, I began arranging meetings with potential vendors such as Johnson Controls & Noresco, 81. [decided to follow-up with one of the vendors, Paul Popinchalk of Celtic Fnergy, after seeing him at a PURA meeting and at the West Hartford Clean Energy Task Force meeting, of which Paul was a member of. 82. After attending the West Hartford Clean Energy Task Force mecting, Paul tokd me about the Clean Energy Finance and Investment Authority (CEFIA). At his suggestion, I attended a workshop on CEFIA's energy efficiency financing opportunities for municipalities. ‘This set in motion a project that Mr, Blakelock had never been able to accomplish, a potential CL&P grant using ZREC etedits to retrofit a school building with solar panels. 83. My desire to learn more, fueled my interest to meet with other potential partners such as CL&P and the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities. The more conferences I attended and the more contacts I established, the more I assembled pieces of the puzzle. 84, Despite my numerous requests to meet with Mr. Burnham about my compensation, he never responded to me. | felt like this action was not him just ignoring, but discriminating against me in the male dominated world of the DPW. If Twas a white man, Mr, Bumham would have met with me, 85. On Mareh 7, 2013, at 2:00pm, I met with Mayor Segarra to get his feed-back in reference to a Green Action Team meeting that occurred earlier that day. After getting feed-back on GAT items, [used the opportunity to discuss my eurrent position as a Policy & Research Analyst and ry Project Manager in DPW. 86. Since [had a good working relationship with the Mayor previously, and he was one of the people who initiated my transfer to DPW, my professional judgment led me to believe it wasappropriate to discuss with him the imbalance in my responsibilities and discriminatory compensation in DPW. 87. [also took the opportunity to explain to him some of the travails I had encountered, including my discomfort with my discoveries of the pornography on the computer and of the evidence showing Don Blakelock was working at Home Depot on City time. 88. I gave hima copy of Don Blakelock’s job description, where T numbered his roles and responsbilities, and compared it with my roles and responsibilities as Energy Project Manager and Energy Policy Researcher and Analyst. 89. [prepared a short video demonstrating how my and Mrr. Blakelock's roles overlapped, and showed this to the Mayor, to convince him I deserved more compensation. 90, A true and correct copy of screenshots of the video are attached as Exhibit 25. 91. Linformed the Mayor how much I welcomed the new opportunity and enjoyed the work Iwas doing as Energy Project Manager, but did not comprehend why I was not being compensated accordingly given that my duties overlapped exactly with Mr. Blakelock’s job description, 92. Itseemed clear to me at that time that DPW was discriminating against ne. 93. 1 did not realize at the time that by bringing my concems to the Mayor, someone whotn I knew and trusted, that DPW would use it as an opportunity to retaliate against me. 1 think it was perceived in DPW management that this conversation with the Mayor made me a disloyal snitch. 94, On Monday, March 11, 2013, the DPW instituted a new policy requiting all DPW employees to sign in and out if they were going fo be gone for more than 15 minutes. I took this remedial measure as a sign that the Mayor had listened to me in the March 7, 2013 meeting, and had spoken with DPW management, including Mr. Burnham, about the situation. It appeared to me DPW now sought to insure that no one else was cheating the City out of time. 95. However, after my March 7, 2013 meeting with the Mayor, the DPW, Mr. Burnham, Mr Matta, Rhonda Carroll and India Cicero began to retaliate against me, and created a hostile workenvironment for me. This added to my stress and frustration at not being paid what my white male predecessor was being paid. 96. On March 12, 2013, Mr. Matta and DPW Senior Project Manager India Cicero met with me to outline new roles and responsibilities for me. 97. Atrue and correct copy of these roles and responsibilities is attached as Exhibit 26. 98. Atthis meeting, Mr. Matta and Ms, Cicero instructed me to no longer use the Energy Project Manager title. 99, ‘They told me that specific title had shifted to Dan Haim, a DPW City Architect III. Mr. Haim is a white male with no background in energy policy or environmental studies, and he has admitted to me and others that he has no energy policy or environmental studies work experience. The DPW's shift to him of my duties signaled a racial and gender proference that is part of the discrimination against me, 100. Stripping me of this title was in direct retaliation for my conversation with the Mayor, Seven days earlier, on March 5, 2013, (Exhibit 24) Mr. Matta confirmed I was the Energy Project Manager. After my conversation with the Mayor, DPW director Kevin Burnham and Deputy Director Rhonda Carroll wrongly attempted to punish me for my bringing to light the discrimination I was dealing with as a woman of color, and I was essentially demoted, and { was entered into a hostile work environment . 101, Mr. Matta and Ms, Cicero informed me per the specific request of DPW Deputy Director, Rhonda Carroll, my primary role as Policy and Research Analyst would be to review and process energy bills, when previously, I had been given the reports of clerks who processed bills to analyze the bills. 102. This dumping of clerical work on me was in direct retaliation for my attempts to achieve gender and racial pay equality 103. Upon information and belief, Mr. Burnham, Ms. Carroll, Mr. Matta and Ms. Cicerodiscussed how to punish me for my perceived transgression of discussing with the Mayor my pay problems within DPW. 104, Mr. Matta and Ms. Cicero further informed me that should I have a problem to report it directly to them and not to the Mayor's Office, 105. A true and correct copy of the minutes of this meeting produced by Mr, Matta, indicating this shift in duties is attached as Exhibit 27. 106, At this meeting, Ms. Cicero told me the City let Mr. Blakelock go because he was not doing his job of processing energy bills. For the three months prior to my conversation with the Mayor, DPW never mentioned to me at all that Mr. Blakelock processed energy bills, or that I would have to process energy bills as part of my job description. In fact, Lhad discussions with vendors about ways to utilize technology to help the City save money in processing enesgy bills. Yet now, DPW assigned me busy work not compatible with my educational background because I sought to curb the discrimination Iwas enduring. 107. After this meeting, I began keeping a diary of notes, because I was frustrated by this situation, It was clear to me J was being retaliated against and harassed for secking gender and racial pay equality in the workplace. 108. In my notes from March 12, 2013, I wrote that Ms. Cicero told me the City let Mr. Blakelock go because he was not doing his job of processing energy bills. 109. A true and correct transcription of my conversation notes, beginning on March 12, 2013, is attached as Exhibit 28 110. On Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 8:42 am, I emailed Mayor Segarra wondering if there vas a misunderstanding in DPW's reassignment of my roles and responsibilities. 1 wrote: “T do not ‘want to relinguish any of the current responsibilities that come with my position. J have been performing all of these ata high level and I am grateful for the opportunity. The issue has never been the responsibilities, itis instead that I have not been compensated accordingly.”111, Attrue and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 29. 112. The Mayor never responded to my email, and the retaliation and harassment and hostile work environment has worsened since that point. 113. On March 14, 2013, I presented an energy project update to Mr. Burnham, Mr. Matta and Mr. Haim, 114, A true and correct copy of the agenda for the Energy Updates meeting from March 14, 2013 is attached as Exhibit 30. 115. When I concluded that presentation, I gave Mr. Burnham and Mr, Matta the same presentation I gave the Mayor on March 7, 2013 (see Exhibit 25). 116. Tagain asked for a salary and for compensation comparable to that of Mr. Blakelock, the white male who preceded me in this task and the fact that my raise had never materialized. Mr. Burnham indicated I did not have the role of Energy Project Manager anymore. 117. Atthis meeting, I said that if they were not going to compensate me for the work that did which overlapped exactly with with Mr, Blakelock's responsibilities then, they still needed to review a fair salary compensation for me. 118, I shared with them the fact that City employees whose main task is solely to process energy bills for example one such employee for DPW- Stacey Willis, and for the Board of Education- Flizabeth Demonte, make $57,000 and $58,000 annually; $13,000 and $14,000 more than I make. 119. Atrue and correct copy of Elizabeth Demonte's job description is attached as Exhibit 31, Stacey Wil is! job descriptions are attached as Exhibit 20 and 21 120, Mr. Bumham told me my job duties were primarily focused on energy bills, as an invoicing clerk, I was certain DPW assigned me the clerk duties in retaliation for my speaking out against the discrimination, and I still was not being compensated at a level of other clerks whose main responsibility itis to process energy bills. 121, On Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 8:10 am, I received an email from Mr, Matta allowingme to continue to participate in the Green Action Team. 122. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 32. 123. On Friday, March 15, 2013 at 3:45 pm, Mr. Matta sent me a copy of my new roles and responsibilities as detailed in the March 12, 2013 meeting, and minutes from the March 12, 2013 meeting. These both stress that my new job is to review and process energy bills. 124. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 33. 125. Awhite man would not have been demoted from the role of Energy Project Manager and assigned clerical tasks inconsistent with his educational background in retaliation for discussing the DPW's failure to compensate him adequately for his work as Energy Project Manager, 126. This situation was stressful, and began to impact my health and well-being. 127. I did not realize at the time when I spoke with the Mayor on March 7, 2013, that the DPW would retaliate against me for seeking to get adequate compensation for the work I was doing, It is my firm belief that I am now in danger of being terminated. 128. DPW continues to retaliate against me, harass me, humiliate me, and subject me to a hostile work environment. This undue stress is damaging to me, 129. On Friday, March 15, 2013 at 2:06 pm, consistent with my reassignment, when an energy vendor contacted me, I directed them to Dan Haim and explained that some of my responsibilities as Energy Project Manager had been sent to him. 130. Atrue and correct copy of my email correspondence with the vendor is attached as Exhibit 34. 131. [felt humiliated and powerless to have to tell people J respected (and whose respect L folt | had earned) that I had lost professional responsibilities. Yet I could not explain to them the real reason I had lost these responsibilities. If Thad explained to vendors how my DPW supervisors retaliated against me because T told the Mayor I was not being paid equitably in line with my my white male predecessor, who viewed pornography and worked at Home Depot on City time, it would havedamaged the City's ability to do business with these vendors. 132. Tried to maintain professionalism despite the hostility 1 was experiencing from my supervisors. 133. On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, I met with Stacey Willis so she could train me in bill processing, She told me Mr, Blakelock never processed energy bills, nor was he assigned to. He only analyzed them. See Exhibit 28, Her statements contradicted India Cicero's statement from March 12 that Don Blakelock was fired for not processing energy bills. 134. Uncove 1g misrepresentations from my supervisors made me feel even more that I was being targeted for my efforts at pay equality. 135. On Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 3:08 pm, Tom Swarr, an energy efficiency expert and community stakeholder, unaware of my demotion, sent me an email saying: “you are already ahead of Don's efforts! Hang in there.” 136. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 35 137. On Wednesday, March 27, 2013, I called a meeting with Jose Sanchez, the City's Budget Director, along with Mr. Burnham, Mr, Matta and others to discuss the CEFIA solar panel grants. At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr. Sanchez said he saw my salary in the budget documents, and he said that my compensation did not adequately reflect my skill level. However, Mr. Sanchez said there was nothing he could do to help increase my compensation, (See conversation notes in Exhibit 28) 138. At my 90 day job review on March 28, 2013, Mr. Matta graded my performance a three out of five (five being the highest). 139. A true and correct copy of the performance review completed by Mr, Matta is attached as Exhibit 36, 140. Nowhere in this review does it say that I work under the auspices of three competing job descriptions, 141, Mr, Matta told me I had problem prioritizing getting work done, and I thought this was‘unfair, and I thought that my supervisors were beginning to create a paper trail to justify firing me. 142. [informed Mr. Matta the evaluation did not reflect the fact that I had received three different job descriptions since I began on December 17, 2012. 143. Mr. Matta said I needed to focus on DPW issues. I received low scores for not focusing ‘on DPW issues. This low score was more retaliation because [ objected fo the energy billing duties that were not listed in my December 2012 job when the Mayor transferred me. 144. DPW assigned me the energy billing duties as punishment for me exercising my First ‘Amendment rights in discussing the issues of the discrimination and harassment I was dealing with. 145. When discussing roles and responsibilities in DPW on March 28, 2013, Mr. Matta said to me: “I'm sort of kind of like your master.” 146. took extreme offense to this statement, as Mr. Matta would never likely make this statement to a white male in the DPW. 147, asked him directly ifhis position as master meant I was a slave, 148. He said no. 149, I did not feel I was being treated fairly, and | felt that this hostile work environment was unfair and unnecessary, 150. {twas here that I began to feel like DPW was also targeting me because of my age. Iam one of the youngest people in this DPW office, and I felt like Mr. Matta and others perceive me as ignorant or too youthful to understand how the real world works. 151. Mr, Matta would not have said to someone his own age that he was their master. 152, During this meeting, Mr, Matta informed me that as an employee, I was on probation for year. (See conversation notes, Exhibit 28). To me, 12 months of probation meant the City and DPW had an easier opportunity to terminate me. 153. Mr. Matta suggested T could improve my poor performance by teaming up with the Energy Project Manager, Dan Haim, a white male who is older than me. In reality, Mr. Haim oftencomes to me for help on energy issues, At the risk of repetition, Mr. Haim does not posses a background in energy nor in environmental studies. 154, Later, on April 9, 2013, Mr. Haim told me directly not to rofer to him as Energy Project “Manager because people will assume he has an energy background. 155, Itastonished me that he, as an older white male within the DPW, could object to and determine what titles he would wear during the course of his employment, while my title was malleable, and I was forbidden by my superiors from using certain titles in reference to my job. 156. [began to get trained to do energy billing. This was a stressful process, because I have a master’s degree and was being assigned clerical work, and every moment I was being trained, T was being retaliated against for my pointing out my gender pay discrimination, 157. It seemed to me that India Cicero sought to make the training hostile. 158. On Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 1:44 pm, Ms, Cicero, who was now my new direct supervisor for energy billing, wrote a stern email critical of my approach (o traning and billing. 159, A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 37. 160. On Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 2:32 pm, I informed another person I was not longer Energy Policy Manager, but that Dan Haim was. 161. Atrue and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 38. 162, Every time I had to do this, 1 grew frustrated, angry, and stressed that I had been retaliated against for seeking to fair and adequate compensation that white men would get. 163, At seemingly every opportunity, I have been given implausible deadlines to meet, and trivial requests are put on high priority in what I perceive as an attempt to ereate a paper trail against me to justify termination, 164, For example, on March 28, 2013, at 10:45 AM, India Cicero asked me a question about the billing on parking deck lights at the Hartford Public Library, and demanded an answer by the end of the moming. Unfortunately, for issues like this, I have to wait for the energy suppliers, like NortheastUtilities, to provide an answer, I could not reply until April 4, 2013, and at which time, I did explain the situation, Furthermore, when I spoke with the person who had asked about the parking deck question, he said the information was not urgent, as opposed to how it was relayed to me by Ms. Cicero. 165. Atrue and correct copy of this email interaction from March 28 through April 4, 2013 is attached as Exhibit 39. 166. Again, I caught India Cicero in a misrepresentation, and this made me feel like the clerk training and the new job description had no justification other than to harass ine and retaliate against me 167. Despite the hostile atmosphere, [attempted to perform my job diligently and professionally, and often stayed late to complete all of my responsibilities. On April 4, 2013, I sent my last email at 7:12 pm, one which directs yet another energy-related issue to Dan Haim. 168. A true and conrect copy of this email is aliached as Exhibit 40. 169, At this point, a problem arose with my timesheets, After ‘he transferred me to DPW, Mr. Bumham and his staff never transferred my time reporting, so that as of Monday, April 8, 2013 at 1:22 pm, I was still on the ffp2yroll, and submitting timesheets to the Office 170. A teue and correct copy of the email exchange with Mr. Kupiec explaining this is attached as Exhibit 41 171. This indicated to me that Mr, Burnham had no intention whatsoever of dealing with my pay. He had been directed by the Mayor's office to deal with my pay and move my salary over to the DPW budget, but never did so, An older white man would not have faced this issue. 172. As part of my duties as Energy Manager, I was directed to create a Clean Energy Tasle Force, Ittook several months, but I did it, and the first meeting was set for April 29, 2013. 173. On April 8, 2013 at 4:20 pm, I communicated with Councilman MacDonald on the issue, and again, I indicated Dan Haim was now the Energy Manager.174, A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 42. 175. introduced via emai] Councilman MacDonald to Dam Haim on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 4:33 pm. 176, Atrue and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 43. 177. Again, this was humiliating to have to tell Councilman Macdonald that I had been stripped of roles, and it made me feel less esteemed in the eyes of a respected elected official. 178. Since DPW assigned me the new primary job focus of processing energy bills, I was unclear about how to handle my responsibilities for researching energy policy. 179. On April 10, 2013, Mr. Matta congratulated me on facilitating a marketing and energy efficiency meeting with various stakeholders. I considered this to be part of my energy policy job. See conversation notes in Exhibit 28. 180. [thas been frustrating and stressful to receive good feedback on occasion, but to then be harassed and targeted. It is diffieult because I never know what reaction my work will elicit, even though I do not feel the quality of my work changes. 181. OnApril 12, 2013 at 3:14 pm, [tried to reschedule bill processing training with India Cicero, At the same time, I asked for clarification on my roles and responsibilities. She responded later that afternoon, and misspelled my name. 182. A true and correct copy of this email exchange is attached as Exhibit 44, 183. Shortly thereafter, I contacted Mr. Kupiee and the Mayor about having to process energy bills because I felt like the constant pressure from Ms. Cicero to process energy bills was harassment and retaliation and not part of my role in DP 184, On April 12, 2013 at 3:53 pm, I emailed Mr, Kupiec and Mayor Segarra asking if the Mayor transferred me to DPW to primarily process energy bills. 185. Mr. Kupiec emailed the DPW telling Mr. Bumham I was not to process energy bills and that processing energy bills was not my priority.186, A true and correct copy of this e-mail is seen attached as Exhibit 45. 187. Mr. Kupiee also noted that I was not to do Don Blakelock's job either. However, DPW assigned his work to me when I was transferred to DPW. 188. Mr. Kupiec explained to me Mr, Burnham was the department director, and he helped formulate my job description, However, Mr. Burnham's disregard of Mr. Kupiee's orders that I not process energy bills is part ofthis pattem of harassment and disrespect and discrimination. They would not treat an older white man like this. 189. On or about April 16, 2013, I asked Mr. Matta about my raise. He indicated that having, a copy of my work performance evaluation would help them better determine my salary raise. 190. On April 17, 2013 at 9:47 am, I continued to perform my duties as Energy Policy & Research Analyst and communicated with Councilman Macdonald's executive assistant about resolutions for the City Council 191, A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 46. 192. On Thursday, April 18, 2013, in an updates from City Hall email, the Mayor's office highlighted my work on urban green spaces as commendable. 193. A true and correct copy of this Updates from City Hall email is attached as Exhibit 47. 194, On April 22, 2013, I met with India Cicero and Mr. Matta to discuss my energy bill processing responsibilities. They reiterated that I was not to focus on energy policy issues, in contrast to the April 12, 2013 email from Mr, Kupiec. I documented this in an email to India Cicero at 6:56 pm. 195, A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 48. 196. As of Monday, April 22, 2013, the two time-sheet issue still had not been resolved. Mr. Kupiee had to send an email to DPW demanding DPW fix this. 197, A true and correct copy of the series of emails on this issue is attached as Fixhibit 49. 198. On Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 5:31 pm, I emailed Mr. Kupice a copy of my self evaluation that the Mayor's Office considered a performance evaluation for the work ! did in theMayor's Oifice. I needed this to provide it to DPW for their review, in order move along the discussion of'a pay raise. In January and February of 2013, Jared Kupiee, the Mayor's Chief of Staff, asked the Mayor's staff write a performance evaluation. Mr. Kupiee left his job on June 21, 2013 without ever replying. 199. true and comect copy of this self-evaluation is attached as Exhibit 50. 200. On Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 4:36 pm, an executive for the Hartford Board of Education who I had been working with emailed me seeking to set up a meeting with vendors. I replied that I was no longer Energy Manager and had been reassigned to clerical duties. He responded that “This is not a good development. That guy Dan has too much on his plate as itis. So does Tony.” 201, A true and correct copy of this email chain of correspondence is attached as Exhibit 51, 202. It was clear to people outside the DPW that my reassignment made no sense and was poor management, and it reinforced to me that my reassignment to processing energy bills was retaliation and discrimination against me because I was a younger woman of color who hed sought equal pay. DPW continues with it o this day as part of a pattern of harassment and retaliation against me for blowing the whistle on diserimination, and my pay issues have never been addressed. 203. On April 29, 2013, I facilitated the Clean Energy Task Force's first meeting, Thad selected participants, created a meeting date, wrote an agenda and led the entire meeting. Mr. Blakelock had never done this, but I did, despite the hostile work environment I faced. Participants like Rory Gale and Paul Popinchalk wrote me emails the next day and congratulated me for my efforts. 204. True and correct copies of these emails are attached as Exhibit 52. 205. On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:20 am, India Cicero sent me a commanding email asking me about my processing of energy bills. I considered this part of the harassment, but I responded that I understood the DPW's position and I was doing my best to balance my responsibilities. 206. A true and correct copy of this email exchange is attached as Exhibit 53,207. On Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at 4:57 pm, Mr. Matta asked me for my weekly schedule. I was sick on May 8, 2013. On Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 4:54 pm, when I still had not responded because I had been catching up on bills and CL&P trained me offsite for 2.5 hours, Mr. Matta emailed ‘me questioning my work ethie and schedule, indicating I failed to meet the previous week's deadlines for bill processing. He wrote I had didn't give him my weekly work log, and for this, he punished me by taking mo off of the ZREC/Celtic Energy site visits, a project that I had worked hard to set up. 208. I stayed at work until 7:04 pm that night, and sent him my daily activities. 209. Attrue and correct copy of this email exchange is attached as Exhibit 54. 210. Iwas angry and upset that Mr, Matta disciplined me based on a job description the ‘Mayor didn't want me to do, I felt like Mr. Matta and Ms. Cicero were manufacturing reasons to make my job performance look sub par. 211. Upon information and belief, no other similarly situated DPW employees were required to chart their activities in such @ manner, and I considered this demand part of the retaliation and hostile work environment I was suffering through. 212. On Friday, May 10, 2013 at 3:18 pm, I sent Mr, Matta my daily ledger. 213. On Monday, May 13, 2013 at 10:53 am, Mr, Matta clarified this, and told me a daily edger was not necessary, but he wanted a weekly one. He also told me that if I attend meetings, trainings, seminars and webinars, I need to obtain his pre-approval one week in advance, 214. On Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:14 am, J responded to Mr. Matta that T had never seen any of my counterparts asking for permission to attend work meetings. 215. Tinterpreted this to mean that any time I left my cubicle for a meeting, I needed to ask permission. This edict from Mr. Matta was part of the continuing pattern of harassment and retaliation and discrimination against me. 216. A true and correct copy of this email exchange is attached as Exhibit 55. 217. On Monday, May 13, 2013 at 8:59 am, I had to ask Mr. Matta's permission to apply for agrant, something that I had been previously assigned to do. 218. A true and correct copy of this email of me asking permission to apply for a grant is attached as Exhibit 56. 219. On Monday, May 13 at 8:37 pm, Councilman Macdonald wanted an update on the Clean Energy Task Force, so his assistant scheduled a meeting with myself and Mr. Burnham. 220. Mr. Burnham's assistant canceled this meeting without my knowledge, despite the fact that I chaired the Clean Bnergy Task Force and that in January, I met freely with Councilman Macdonald, without any permission from any of my supervisors. 221. Councilman Macdonald's executive assistant Monique Daley received the cancellation, and was told by Mr, Burnham's assistant that proper protocol for a meeting update on energy was to notify Mr, Burnham and Mr, Kupiee, and then a meeting would be scheduled. 222. Atrue and correct copy of this email from Monique Daley is attached as Exhibit 57, 223. I tried to clarify this protocol with Mr. Bumham’s assistant, and she emailed me her version of the protocol. I then attempted to clarify this with Mz. Kupiec, who said that the protocol issued by Mr, Burnham's assistant was incorrect. 204. A true and correct copy of Mr, Kupiec's repudiation of Mr. Burnham's new protocol is. attached as Exhibit 58. 225, Making me jump through hurdles to do my job is part of the pattern of harassment and zetaliation and discrimination that I have been facing. Moments like this created intense stress on me, because I cannot trust my supervisors when [ understand they have ancillary motivations in their management of my work. 226. On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 12:36 pm, India Cicero clarified to the manager of customer accounting at Connecticut Natural Gas that I was processing energy bills. 227. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 59. 228. Again, this was frustrating because I knew the Mayor's Office did not want meprocessing energy bills, and had been told specifically by Mr. Kupiee that I was not to process energy bills, but DPW continued to fore me to do this, as part of a pattern of harassment and retaliation and discrimination. 229. On Thursday, May 16, 2013, I met with India Cicero who again told me Don Blakelock's responsibility was to process energy bills. His job description did not contain anything about bill processing, and the City was not paying him $95,000 annually to do clerical work. (See Exhibit 28 for conversation notes). 230. On Friday, May 17, 2013 at 5:08 pm, India Cicero emailed following up on our May 16, 2013 meeting, She said my work was ineomplete. I felt this email was Ms. Cicero building a paper trail against me to fire me. I tried to respond professionally, 231. A true and correct copy of this exchange is attached as Exhibit 60. 232. On Monday, May 20, 2013, at 11 a.m., Stacey Willis and India Cicero came to train me at my cubicle about the MUNIS system. When my login to the MUNIS system failed to allow me to process energy bills, India Cicero told Stacey to log in and let me work under Stacey's name. I believe that this is a violation of MES policy, and that I should not have been processing work under Stacey's name. Please see Exhibit 28 for a more complete discussion of this. 233. During this same training program, I asked India for clarification on my job duties. She told me that orders for me to process bills came from the Deputy Director, Rhonda Carroll. I responded that Stacey's job description says bill processing, mine doesn't, and Stacey gets paid more than I do, India dismissed Stacey from the conversation, and told me that my attempts to clarify my job description were sabotaging the training process. 234, She told me: “Look at what happened the last time you went out and spoke out of line.” ‘This conversation is presented in more detail in the notes in Exhibit 28. Aside from confirming that I vwas being harassed, discriminated against and retaliated against, Ms, Cicero was undermining my work as policy analyst235. commute by bieyele regularly to my job. Bicycling is environmentally friendly, it relieves stress, and it offers me an opportunity to lead by example. During this conversation, when 1 told India T was confused about who my direct supervisor was because of ail the changes in my job description, India Cicero told me again: “You have to talkcto the direct chain of command and follow that structure, Look at what happened the last time when you didn't follow that chain of command. You just have to stop asking why, stop riding your bike around and contemplating life, looking at trees ancl stop asking why, You have to stop doing that.” Again, see Exhibit 28. 236. India Cicero would not address an older white male in this manner. She patronized me, and tried to make me feel like [ was an immature, unnecessarily rebellious adolescent who needed to grow up. 237. India Cicero's statements made it clear I was the subject of retaliation, and that this, assignment of energy bill processing was punishment, This conversation was very stressful, and left me angry, sick to my stomach, and upset. I began to experience involuntary spasms in my shoulder and back muscles whea India Cicero addressed me. I have tried to treat these with massages and acupuncture, 238, All of this has occurred because I simply wanted to get paid fairly for the job I was doing, and instead, I ended up in @ horrible situation that made me not want to go to work. 239, India Cicero ended the conversation at 11:47, and my training did not resume. I attempted to reschedule the training later that afternoon, but my request was deniee. 240. A true and correct copy of my email attempting to reschedule the training is attached as Exhibit 59. 241, On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Mr. Matta prohibited me from attending a CPACE meeting at the state capital, pursuant to orders from Ms. Carroll. Mr. Kupeic had previously requested that I attend this meeting. (See Exhibit 28). 242. On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Dan Haim told me that he heard something about myemployment that was not positive, and he told me I should refrain from making remarks in my emails regarding my current work situation. (See Exhibit 28). 243. On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, I asked Mr, Matta what to do when the Mayor's office sends me policy questions, Mz, Matta told me “Look, I'm only trying to protect you. The rule of thumb when you receive a request from the Mayor's office is to send it to me and Kevin, and we will take care of it.” (See Exhibit 28). 244. Lean only surmise Mr, Matta sought fo protect me from the abusive retaliation and pbarassment that he participated in. I do not need protection, I need fair treatment. The fact that he considers himself able (o protect is again patronizing and shows he thinks Tam a vulnerable, young ‘woman. 245. Amonth prior, I followed his orders and sent him and Mr. Burnham the email from. Hartford Steam, yet Mr. Bumham and Mr. Matta did not act on this request, It was my job to do so, but they took these responsibilities out of my hands in retaliation for my actions. 246, Hartford Steam sent another email to the Mayor's office on May 17, and Mr, Kupiee sent it directly to me, asking me to follow up. 247. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 61. 248. Mr, Matta told me that this was not my concern. (See Exhibit 28). 249, Shortly after that, on May 21, 2013 at 10:09 am, Mr. Kupiec sent me an email about the Capitol Region Council of Government's Electricity Consortium (I had originally brought this to his attention). [ forwarded this to Mr, Bumham and Mr. Matta at 10:34 am, and I also responded separately and directly to Mr. Kupiec. 250. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 62. 251. Lwas instructed to set up a meeting with CRCOG, and I was allowed to attend it. 252. On May 16, 2013, Mr, Kupiee sent me an “FYI” email about a financing energy jency conference, Mr, Matta suggested and approved that I attend. India Cicero would only allowDan Haim to attend. On May 22, 2013 at 11:24 am, [asked Mr. Matta and Ms. Cicero why I could not attend, and I got no response. 253. A true and correct copy of this email exchange is attached as Exhibit 63. 254, This conference was after work hours and only cost $25 to attend, Ms. Cicero's rejection of my attempt to attend this conference is part and parcel of the hostility and harassment and retaliation Thave been enduring, 255. On May 23, 2013 at 5:23 pm, India Cicero sent me an email again pointing out my deficiencies in processing energy bills, ‘This email is part of an ongoing campaign to create a paper trail to justify my termination, because I dared speak out about pay inequality and the gender discrimination T was suffering, 256. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 64. 287. OnFriday, May 24, 2013 at 12:33 pm, Mr. Kupiec sent out an email to Thomas Deller, the City’s director of development services, indicating to him that I was in charge of energy policy. At the same time, I was still being told by DPW that my job was processing energy bills 258. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 65. 259. DPW's obfuscation of the Mayor's directives regarding my position was purposeful discrimination and retaliation against me. 260. 1 took May 23 and May 24 off from work because of the stress that this situation was causing me. Ithas been impaeting my health and well being, and I needed time away to recover and face another day in this position. 261. A true and correct copy of my sick note from my counselor is attached as Exhibit 66. 262. Mr, Deller emailed me on May 28, 2013 at 8:30 am, secking to meet with me, and I asked Mr. Matta’s permission to do so. 263. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 67. 264. 1 was approved to meet with Mr. Deller, but Mr, Matta rejected my request to meet withBridge Energy Services. 265. On May 28, 2013 at 5:18 pm, I responded to India Cicero's May 23, 2013 email (Exhibit 65), and again tried to clarify my roles and responsibilities. 266. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 68. 267. On Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at 8:36 am, I forwarded information about the next Connecticut Power and Energy Sociely meeting to Dan Haim and Mr. Matta. Previously, 1 had attended these meetings as part of my job duties as Energy Policy and Research Analyst. My inability to do this ‘now was part of the pattern of harassment and retaliation for my attempts to seck pay equality. 268. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 69. 269. On May 31, 2013 at 10:48 am, I was prohibited from attending the Retrocommissioning ‘meetings to update schoo! buildings with energy efficient technology. Previously, I had attended these meetings as part of my job duties as Energy Policy and Research Analyst, My inability to do this now ‘was part of the pattern of harassment and retaliation for my attempts to seek pay equality. 270. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 70. 271. This meeting came about because of my efforts with Paul Popinchalk, CEFIA and CL&P's grant through the ZREC credits. I worked very hard to make this happen, and DPW was actively denying me the job satisfaction of seeing my accomplishment through to the end. 272. On May 31, 2013, 1 was told by Rita, a secretary in the DPW, that I would be receiving a letter from the DPW as to my employment situation. 273. This situation has caused me significant stress and anxiety. I have never received such a letter, but hearing on different oceasions from both Mr. Haim and Rita that DPW management is talking about my employment situation concemed me. It added stress to my life, and I see itas part of this ubusive pattern of harassment, hostility and retaliation. 274. On Friday, May 31, 2013, I emailed India Cicero an update about my energy bill processing and about the MUNIS training request she sent to my calendar. On Monday, June 3, 2013,she responded that my bill processing was late, and that the MUNIS calendar request was for support, not training, She reiterated my priority was energy bifling. On June 3, 2013, Stacey Willis and I went over the energy billing, and for almost two hours, India Cicero stood over my shoulder 275, Lemailed India Cicero on June 4, 2013 at 10:20 am that even though my priority is billing, I still have other functions that compete for my time, and I outlined the work I had done on these other tasks, I indicated that I did not feel comfortable doing work on the MUNIS system under Stacey Willis! ID. [also asked for guidance on how to deal with problematic billings when I need to ask permission to leave the building. 276. Atrue and correct copy of this email exchange is attached as Exhibit 71. 277, Thave worked many jobs, and I have never had a supervisor stand over my shoulder and breathe down my neck for two hours like India Cicero did that day. This was uncomfortable, and part of the hostile work environment that exists for me in DPW because I have been seeking pay equality. I had knots in my shoulder for days afterwards, as my body seems to have a visceral reaction to the stressful situations DPW puts me in 278. _Istill have not received the promised pay raise from December 2012, nor has DPW addressed my pay concerns about the clerk duties I assumed, 279. On Tuesday, une 4, 2013 at 2:08 pm, I emailed energy vendors to explain to them that I could not attend the next meeting for the solar installation developers that I had arranged, since my priority was processing energy bills. They responded that my talent was being wasted. 280. ‘This made me want to ery, but I didn't because T was at work. 281. A true and correct copy of these emails is attached as Exhibit 72. 282. On Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 12:14 pm, India Cicero replied to my email in Exhibit 68 that it was not a problem to process energy bills under Stacey Willis’ ID. I received no guidance as 40 how J am to deal with problematic billings. I find it absurd that a professional needs to ask permission to perform basic job functions, and this management overreach would not be happening if‘was an older white man, This is harassment and retaliation for fighting the gender pay discrimination I have suffered. 283. A trae and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 73. 284. In the meantime, Ihave continued to attempt to focus on energy policy. On June 6 and June 7, 2013, I spearheaded the City's effort to apply for a $10,000 clean energy grant. Stephen Cole, ‘who works with Mr, Deller, congratulated me. 285. A true and correct copy of this email is attached as Exhibit 74. 286. This ongoing situation of discrimination, harassment and retaliation has taken a toll on ine. I took a much needed two-week vacation from June 10 through June 25 287. [cleared my desk out before I left for vacation because I feared 1 would be terminated ‘upon my return, I fell like I had some dignity in cleaning my desk out before vacation, instead of under the scrutiny of a security guard walking me out the door if I am fired. 288. [took a personal day from DPW to meet with CHRO to file this complaint. 289. [returned from vacation, and my pay issues have not been addressed. 290, DPW's demotion and continual withdrawal of professional privileges and opportunities harms my long-term career advancement possibilities. As painful and difficult as it is to explain to my peers in the energy community about my reduced responsibilities, and as much as this harms my professional reputation, it will be more difficult to explain to future employers why much of my work experience as a policy and research analyst consists of clerical work not consistent with my masters! degree. 291. The DPW's failure to pay me appropriately for the equivalent of Don Blakelock's work that I was doing will hurt my long-term earning potential. When I go to my next potential employer, 1 will have a weaker negotiating position because DPW discriminated against me by not compensating me for work I was doing. When [ asked for appropriate compensation, { was retaliated against and punished, harassed and subjected to an abusive work environment.292. ‘The DPW’s refusal to compensate me for the clerical work I am doing at the same pay scale as other clerical workers is part of this pattern of retaliation. 293. ‘The DPW, Mr. Burnham, Ms, Carroll, Ms. Cicero and Mr, Matta have all purposefully caused this damage to me because as a younger Puerto Rican woman, I asked for the same pay that was given to my older white male predecessor, 294, When I was not given the same pay as Mr. Blakelock, so I approached Mayor Segarra about my situation, and since shortly after that day, I have suffered severe recriminations from discriminatory, harassing and retaliating supervisors. ‘This reckless behavior continues to this day, as this complaint, while long, takes pains to document. 295, From my daily experience watching Dan Haim and other white men in the DPW, I know that DPW does not treat white men the way it treats me, even when they are insubordinate, 296. 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India. sit here for has ‘hoey Wills is also wilras Te Yee nay i sdvch Ms-Cicero urdenrined any high Feyel vor bom ney cand qpue 1 Constartcl, criticism by Ying things like, « You Lave abit Vv oat bi tle yu art in Subeedivation”L being duly sworn, under oath, state she/he is the complainant heroin, the she/he has read the forgoing and know the content thereof, that the samo is true of bisher own kmowledge, except as to the matter stated on information and belief and that as to these matters she/he believe the same fo he true. a = Hats Meuature or Comp ats Date: 2" - abf> Sworn, subscribed to me this S__ day of aly eee ae in the County of Hartford of the State of Connecticut. t Wht yy JA Sigs WA ‘My Commission Expi «en veloH WOOTEN senfovagy PUBLe suas cf Sannestiont ¥rnmiston Expires February 28, 2016EXHIBIT 1 OSAIRO3Y Ses} hd g- Tar e10z SAQUNOS3Y NVNAKKupiec, Jared W, Wednesday, January 09, 2013 1 36 AM Surmham, Kevin; Kee Borges, Saundra Comprehensive Energy Pian Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged a Hope you are settling in to your new position nicely, The first thing that we'd ike to see you tackle would be the evelopment of a comprehensive, long-term energy 4 Jared W. Kupiec Chief of Staff Mayor Pedro £. Segarra City of Hartford 550 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103, 860/757-9500 (phone) 860/722-6606 (Fax) www.hartford.govEXHIBIT 2Maylor, Petrel L, Wednesday, January 09, 2013 12:32 PM Daley, Monique Burnham, Kevin; Macdonald, David; Matta, Antoni Subject: RE: Follow-up-Solar Energy mY f20UarY 23, 2013 at Apmis good for Kevin and Tony (! have both thelr calendars) & 1 will also place in HE cslendar. please let me know if this works for Counciiman ‘MacDonald, Executive Assistant to Public Works Director Department of Public Works 525 Main Street, 4th fir. Hartford, CT 06103 Direct Number:1-860-757-9900 Cell: 1-860-573-3840 Fax Number: 1-860-722-6215 Email: maylpoo2@hartford.gov ‘Afyou don't design your own life plan, chances are youl fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they may have planned for you? Not much." Jim Rohn From: Daley, Monique Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 12:28 PM ‘To: Maylor, Petrel L. Cc: Burnham, Kevin; Macdonald, David; Matta, Antonio; Subject: Followup-Solar Energy Good Afternoon Petrel, Souncilman MacDonald vould lice,to schoclule a folow up meeting on Solar Energy with the copied individuals. He is alming for the week of January 21%. Start time of 4pm or Spin, Thanks Monique Daley Executive Assistant to Councilman MacDonaldEXHIBIT 3Raquel Kennedy Wednesday, January 09, 2013 5:06 PM recon i rT Daley, Monique Subject: RE: Clean Energy Commurities “Thanks So miich for your call today. look forward to meeting with you at your office at 525 Main Street on Friday at 2:30 PM. David, thanks so much for connecting us! Best Raquel Fron: Personal Mail [Dave.macdonald@sbeglobal.net] am saa 09, 2013 10:25 AM Raquel Kennedy; Monique Daley Subject: Re: Clean Energy Communities a ve been speaking with Raquel Kennedy of Victory Energy Solutions about Hartford's participation in CT's Clean Energy Communities, I think we should move forward on joining CEC as soon as possible as well as begin discussing how Hartford can get the word out to our residents about this great money saving program, Home Exergy Solutions, Thank you for your assistance, and let me know if you need me to do anything to help move things along. Thanks again, David Sent from my iPad On Jan 8, 2013, at 12:15 PM, Raquel Kennedy wrote: David ‘Thanks for your offer to connect me with a the Clean, Energy Communities Program and the opportunity Tor Victory Energy BOLUioDs to assist City residents with energy efficiency and clean energy opportunities. . Also I will be at the LOB on Thursday afternoon, hopefully you will have time to meet with me, Iam looking forward to seeing you. Hoping 2013 is your year David! Best RaquelRaquel Kennedy Principal Office: (877) 306-4483 Cell: (860) 402-7179 victoryenergysolutions.com Victory Energy Solutions Gateway Crossing One Hartford Square Unit 16-206 New Britain, CT 06052EXHIBIT 4From: Sent: To: ce Kupies, Jared W. ans sii 13, 2013 10:33 AM ‘Burnham, Kevin Subect: Re; Obtaining energy’ contacts I think most, if not everything, | had you now have possession of. Whether is was the Swarr/Cole materials or DEEP info, you have practically everything, which honestly wasn't much to begin with, Hiitake another look at my archives and let you know if I find anything new. Sent from my iPhone Yes and thank you. | recognize you've sent me various e-mails, I was just wondering if there were any that dated back to before assumed this position that’s all. But in reference to what you have sent me already, thank you. | do apprecfate it Senty Fiiday, January 11, 2013 5:19 PM. ‘iia Ce: Burnham, Kevin ‘Subject: Re: Obtaining energy contacts Anything and everything | have received, | have forwarded to you. HiJared, | just met with Kevin and he suggested it would be a great idea for me to receive any e- mails related to energy that you may have received on Don's behalf. Also, if there are any energy workshops or conferences that might be sent your way could you please kindly forward them over to me. am trying to build a list of energy contacts and think it would really beneficial for me as I move along and interact with various resources within the energy field. Thanks so much,EXHIBIT 5From: a Sent: “Thursday, January 17, 2013 851. AM Burnham, Kevin Subject: Re: Following-up on our meeting Hikevin, “Thank you for taking the time on Tuesday to meet with me to discuss my new position here with DPW andl my salary range. Per ou conversation, as | continue settling-in, find myself assuming the responsibilty of taking on many of Don Blakeelock’s energy assignments. look forward to meeting with you again early next week to see where we are at with the final approval in reference to my compensation, ‘Thank you greatly for this opportunity to focus on energy policy for the City of Hartford. Thanks again,EXHIBIT 6Fron Kupiec, Jared W. Sent: Wednesday, Januaty 16, 2013 10:18 AM To: cbenzyk@conveoenergy.com ce: hnchasse@conveoenergy,com; dcomett@conveoenergy.com, abarbarotta@ cistamford,ct.us;jstafstrom@pullcom.com, Subject: Re: Scope Request Charlie: “Thanks forthe follow-up. lasked the team yesterday for a stalus update on the information you asked for before beginning the preliminary review. Assoon ast have more, lave wino's Cc'd on this response and manages energy policy for us, contact you. J Jared W. Kupiec Chief of staff ‘Mayor Pedro E. Segarra City of Hartford 550 Main Street Hartford, CT.06103 860/757-9500 (phone) 860/722-6606 (fax) www. hartford.zov On 4/16/13 9:28 AM, "“chenzyk@conveoenergy.com" Good morning Mir. Kupiec, St hope this new year finds you well. | wanted to restart the Sconversation about getting all of your Hartford schools benchmarked and into Energy Star. The sooner we get started collecting the information the sooner we can show the true potential of a comprehensive energy program in Hartford, > >All the best, >Charlie Benzyk >Conveo Energy > >—Original Message: SFrom: "Kupiec, Jared W." >Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 4:59pm $To: "hchasse@conveoenergy.com" Ce: "dcornett@conveoenergy.com" , 4Jharbarotta@ci stamford.ctus" , >"cbenzyk@conveoenergy.com" , jstafstvom@pullcom.com" >Subject: Re: Scope Request ‘SThanks, Heather. We'll be in touch sometime early next week. > >lared W. Kupiec >Chief of Staff >Mayor Pedro E. Segarra >City of Hartlord >550 Main Street >Hartford, CT 06103 > 860/757-9500 (phone) >860/722-6606 (fax) >www.hartford.gov > >[cld:F 9DODEIC-AS46-4D0A-A789-9C9BDB874322] >From: > >Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:10:09 -0500 >To: kupi001 > $e: >, >>, $"ebenayk@conveoenergy.comémalitocbenzyk@conveoenerey.com>" >echenzyk@conveoenergy.com> >Subject: Scope Request > Good afternoon Mr, Kupiec. 1am pleased to present to you an outline Sof information needed to generate an ENERGY STAR portfolio and calculate the detailed savings estimate for the Hartford Public >Schools. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. > > >Best Regards, > >Heather Chasse >[http//ounw.worxbranding,com/images/conveo-sig-hr JP] > >Energy Manager > >Conveo Energy>622 Clinton Avenue | Bridgeport, CT 06605 >t 1,.855.ConveoCT | t 203.335.3000 | ¢ 508.395.1218 lf >203.275.8371. Se hchasse@conveoenergy.com | w >conveoenergy.com > [httpi//wuw.worxbranding,com/images/conveo-sig-logo.jpelchttp://www.con >veo >energy.com> >EXHIBIT 7Meeting Agenda ‘ZREC Opportunities for Hifd. 1723/83 1. ZREC Updates ZREC- Zero Emissions Renewable Energy Credit Program “History Tuly 2011 tho Governor signed Public Act No, 1-80 which provides forte establishment of the Zero Emissions Renewable Energy Credit Program (Ihe “ZREC Program"). JI RIERIEG? represents the environmental alributes derived from each megawatt hour of elesreity produco’ by © a momiation fora of generation (Le. soat); they ate essentially equivateat tothe “SRECs” tet feature prominealy in other state solar programs like NU and MA. a. CT Conference for Municipalities Energy Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Program Main Contact: Andy Merola, CCM Bnergy & Program Dev. Manager Z-REC program began last year REQ Process began Oct. 2012 & finalist selected Jan. | s* 2013. May quality for a Small Project (<100kw) @ lower annual electric use b. Moving Forward- ‘2 Identify if our current purchasing agreement allows us to do this w/out penalties. {dentify the sq. footagelscope of work, roof history surface area, bidg. future Feasible Location(s)? Potential- Parker Memorial, Parkville, Albany Library, The Yard, 50 Jennings 2. Other Opportunities ¢. Clean Energy Communities Program- © Funded by both CEFIA & CT Energy Efficiency Fund Reduce energy use and increase support for clean, renewable energy for imiupicipal facilities, ie.- purchasing eleetricity from clean, senewable resources 20% by 2018, establish a Clean Energy Task Force or ‘comparable body. Pnergy Savings- Hartford makes a pledge to reduce energy consumption. Benchmark all of our municipal buildings to determine energy usage. Establish our own Energy Plan Become eligible to receive Bright Ideas grants from CT Energy Efficiency Fund Earn points for community support of energy efficiency and renewable energy programsd. Moving Forward- ‘9 Resolution to be placed for Council to vote on at the February 1 1" meeting. © Mayor to sign the Clean Energy Communities Municipal Pledge ‘Next Meeting:EXHIBIT 8From: Matta, Antonio Sent: Wednesday, Januar To: Subject: EW: Ut Working on’an extraordinary conditions memo~need to know where UMS is being utilized — similar cities, espe with MUNIS, Thanks ity Management software Tony Matta Antonio J. Matta City Architect City of Hartford 525 Main Street, Hartford, CT06108 860-757-9982, matta@hartford.2o. From: Trujillo, Cralg Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 9:38 AM jatta, Antonio Subject: RE: Utility Management software Tony Havel contact John Cook at UMS for references. Keep EC and see If Sandy has any comments. Craig 8. Trujillo —CPA Deputy Chief Auditor ity of Hartford Mobile — 860-422-3600 Office - 860-757-9952 From: Matta, Antonio Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 9:24 AM To: Trujilo, Craig Utility Management software Craig,Great suggestions ~ do you know answers to first two items? Extraordinary conditions is irying to get this system in place ASAP to save the City $’s in one of its most problematic and costly areas ~ energy. Any suggestions on how to say ‘that? Thanks Tony Matta Antonio J. Matta City Architect City of Hartford 525 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06108 860-757-9982 imatta@hartford.gov. From: Trujilo, Craig Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 9:16 AM atta, Antonio Subject: RE: Uillty Management softwere Tony Pat and | looked at it and here are a few comments. 2 [might make sense to note that this software is currently in use at other municipalities and name some of the key ones. © Note that it has been successfully integrated with IMUNIS at cortaln municipalities. © Does not appear to include an explanation of the extraordinary conditions or contingencies. Good Job BTW, should we be packing? Lol Craig S. Trujillo CPA Deputy Chief Auditor City of Hartford Mobile — 860-422-3600 Office - 860-757-9952 ‘From: Matta, Antonio Sents Wednesday, Januaty 23, 2013 8:30 AM To: Trujillo, Craig Subject: Utility Management software Craig, Please review the attached Memo. If you're ok with this | will send to Sandy for her approval (I hope). Thanks Tony MattaAntonio J. Matta City Architect City of Hartford 525 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06108 860-757-9982 tmatta@hartford gov.EXHIBIT 9ie bara Sent: ‘Thursday, January 24, 2013 7:48 AM Ter a 7 — ae aera Great job yesterday for the ZREC meeting! We're offto a good start on energy ssues!1t Thanks Tony Matta Antonio J. Matta City Architect City of Hartford 525 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06108 860-757-9982 tmatta@hartford.gov.EXHIBIT 10trom vat, Antorio Sent: ‘Thursday, January 24, 2013.8:01 AM Sabfect: cragy Eves low-up We have a Special Education Committee Meeting next Monday, January 28" @ 5:30 PM. Per our previous discussions, le were going to have prepared for this meeting a simple chart that documents Retro-Commissioning eflorts date including schools and city building projects that are: » Completed {cost to implement, rebates/incentives received, projected or actual energy savings) © Currently in design/construction (cost to implement, estimated rebates/incentives, projected energy savings) 2 Contemplated for next grouping Feel free to reach out to SBS to get data/graphics We can pre-view early Monday morning, Thanks ‘Tony Matta Antonio J: Matta City Architect City of Hartford 525 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06108 860-757-9982 imatta@hartford.cov.EXHIBIT 11Kupiec, Jared W: ‘Wednesday, Januaty 30, 2013 4:21 PM FW: Alternate ing to improve schools and city buildings FYI— your decision as to whether you choose to take a sit down, Jared W. Kupiec Chief of Staff ‘Mayor Pedro E. Segarra City of Hartford 550 Main Street Hartford, Cr05103 860/757-9500 (phone) 860/722-6606 (fax) ‘Donnell, William 4." Dates Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:39:54 -0500 Subject: Alternate funding to improve schoots and city buildings ‘The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is helping municipalities improve school and city buildings through self-funding energy saving projects. Improvements to school and city buildings ares © 100% funded ~no effect on capital budget 2 Savings generated fund the projects - 100% guaranteed by the energy service provide © Reduces energy and operating costs © Improves building comfort ° Anefficient way for cities and towns to replace aging bullding systems and equipment © Competitive pracurement process The City of Stamford successfully implemented more than $6 million of improvements to their schoo! facilities using this same process. Many municipalities are currently working on their solution! Please let me know if you are interested in learning about different strategies and how this program can truly benefit your community. Respectfully, ull Bill O'Donnell NORESCO A division of Untted Technologies wodonnell@noreco.com(Cell) 860.883.7875 = (E-fax) 860.660.8350EXHIBIT 12From: Kupiec, Jared W. Sent: Friday, February 01, 2013 6:12 PM Te: RE oles, Jo C; Matta, Antonio; Sanchez, Jose ce: Bumiam, Kevin Subject: Re: Conveo Update... Than ood wor ere Date: O73 Jo: Julio Molleda , kupij001 , Antonio Matta , Jose Sanchez ‘Subject: Re: Conveo Update... Hello everyone, | wanted to provide you with an update regarding the Conveo Request. Conveo has received all the demographic Information they requested on the schools (address, square footage and year of construction). Beyond the demographics they are also looking to receive information on our utility expenses for schoofs electricity, natural gas and oil bills dating back to 2010. t've reached out to all of our utility companies to obtain this information and have been in direct communication with our billing representatives. Charlie Benzyk of Conveo suggested that if the City wanted to, the City could authorize Conveo to contact the utility companies on our behalf so that the process ‘would be less painstaking, Jared reviewed the suggestion and determined that we should not go that route for legal reasons, In speaking with Joel Sanchez, | discovered that BOE does indeed have someone who has been tracking the school's utility expenses for the past four years. This person's name is Elizabeth DeMonte. I’ve reached out to Elizabeth; Jose, Elizabeth and | will meet soon to review the data she's collected. After the three of us meet, which is scheduled to occur next week, I will forward the school data to Conveo as part of the scope of their work request. Have a great weekend, creas ny lyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4" flr. Hartford, CT. 06103 (860) 757-9959EXHIBIT 13Es ‘Monday, February 04, 2013 4:49 PM Burnham, Kevin; Maylor, Petrel L Matta, Antonio Subject: Re: Energy meeting w/ Bridge Energy Services Hi Kevin, Our contract with TransCanada is up en December 2013. We absolutely need to start planning now to figure how we ‘will proceed with our third party energy supplier before our contract expires. Bridge Energy Services, LLC, based out of East Hartford, directly assisted Don Blakolock in locking in the very best energy rate for a municipality in all of CT. The process however was a long one as many are. ‘As such, it’s imperative that we sit down with James E. Carroll of Bridge Energy Services to discuss how the City would like to move forward with this item and to begin an inital conversation. Please look at the dates listed below, and let me know which of these you would be available for us to meet with Bridge Energy Services. Tony, it would be great if you are in this meeting as well Thanks, From: James E, Carroll (mailto:{carrol@bridgeeneray.net] Ser February 04, 2013 3:22 PM To: ‘My partner Mike Sassi and | are looking forward to meeting with you and your energy team. Please see our availability, below: 2/12 after 1:00 PM 2/13 after 10:00 AM 2/14 after 1:00 PM 2/25, 26, 27 and 28 after 10:00 AM Please lat me know ifa date and time works for you. IFnot, we'll take a look at March. All the best, sien James €, Carroll Bridge Energy Services, WCConnecticut Center for Advanced Technology 222 Pitkin Street East Hartford, CT 06108 (860)282-4948 Office (860)282-4976 FoxEXHIBIT 14I ‘Sent: Tuesday, February Uo, 2013 9:45 AM To: ‘Macdonald, David oe: Daley, Monique subj Re: Energy Updates Good morning Councilman MacDonald, First | wanted to Inform you that the Mayor has signed off on the Clean Energy Communities Municipal Pledge- which | shared with you at our last meeting (when we discussed Z-REC opportunities). The Clean Energy Communities Resolution- will be listed asa Council Agenda Item on your Feb. 11!*'meeting. We hope that Council Members have an opportunity to look at and commit to the Resotution-which helps the City move forward in cutting down our energy consumption by at least 20% by 2018. ‘That being said, 1 also wanted to provide you with an update on another item I'm working on which isto form a Clean Energy Task Force Group for Hartford 1 realize that is imperative that we have a Clean Energy Task Force that works solely on brainstorming ideas for a Strategic Energy Plan. As you know, right now the City does not have a Strategic Energy Plan which places us behind In sustainability vision and makes us ineligible to access items the Clean Energy Fund Grants, {Wve recently been informed that prior to my transfer to DPW, Kevin Burnham hired Weston& Sampson as consultant to help the City write a Strategic Energy Plan. Last Friday, | met with a representative for Weston & Sampson 10 discuss general ideas about our collaboration. We both agreed that the best way to formulate a Strategic Energy Plan for Hartford is to make sure that community stakeholders are involved in the process, As such, | am looking to gather interested Individuals who are committed to the environment and are willing to serve as.a sounding board as we develop a Strategic Energy Plan in collaboration with our consultants tt would be great if you could sit in on the Clean Energy Task Force meetings. Agatn, the goal for stakeholders in the initish Clean Energy Task Force Isto help brainstorm ideas as we begin to draft a Strategic Enengy Plan for Hartford. | forosee us adding more members later on, once the plan is completed so that the Clean Energy Task Force can both have new people involved and as well as for itto live on beyond the initial work group. { commend your diverse involvement in various groups and committees and understand that your time is extended in @ couple of directions. Even f you were only abe to stop by to the meetings every so often, your contrioutions willbe Vital to the development ofa cohesive plan. Please know that! will certainly be flexible with people’s schedules and ‘accommodate meetings based on everyone's availability. Ideally, | would love to have our first meeting be held next month for March. ‘What are your initial thoughts on this? Thank you for yourtime, eee... Department of Public Works City of Hartford525 Main Street, 4" fir, Hartford, CT.06103 (260) 757-9959EXHIBIT 15From: beer Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2013 11:8 AM Tor ‘diana.mccarthy-bercury@nu.com’ ce: rebeccameyer@nu.com Subject: RE: Mayor Segarra Signed the Pledge_&_ Other Updates Hello, “The Council met yesterday and have referred the Clean Eneray Communities Municipal Resolution’s adoption over to the Operations Nanagement Budget and Legislative Affairs Committee. ‘They will be meeting next Tuesday, February 19" and | will he in attendance to go over any ‘questions they may have. | dm hoping that Committee votes to approve the resolution. Frankly, | personaly think there are-too many stepson the City sie to approve something this simple with such great benefits for Hartford butalt ean dois walt for now and answer questions. ‘Anyhow, in terms of scheduling a meeting with you great ladies, yes absolutely let's do that. Next week my schedule is hot as flexible but the following week lam open Feb. 25".March 1%, anytime will work. The only thing scheduled in my calendar right now for that specific week, is on Feb. 26", {have a meeting scheduled from 9am-10:30am, !am available after that, Selecta time andl will most certainiy reserve it on my calendar. Also let me know what number you would ike for me to “all inta the conference call, | would lke to have our Consultant from Weston & Sampson available to phone-in 3s Tal Weston & Sampson has been contracted by DPW to help us draft our Strategic Eneray Plan for the entire City of Hartford. Looking forward to our conversation. ‘Thank you so much, Lepr Eneray Policy & kesearch Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4" flr. Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 757-9959 From: diana,mecarthy-bercury@nu.com {maito:diana,mecarthy-bercury@nu.comn] Sepg: Thursday, February 14, 2013 9:57 AM Tol ce: 3: Febecca.meyer@nu.com ‘Subject: Re: Mayor Segarra Signed the Pledge_& Other Updates a 1 hope you are welland have finaly dug yourself out ofthe snow. Did Councilman MacDonald's present the program (0 1the council on the 11th? | figured with the recovery efforts the meeting might have been rescheduled, Rebecca and | would like to schedule a time to follow up with you about Hartford's energy goals and discuss a outreach strategy for the community. We would lke to coordinate our efforts with the Gity to generate maximum press and media Coverage to better publicize the benefits of the energy measures the City is doing and also to encourage Hartford Constituents fo participate in programs. We understand that you may stil be busy with the winter storm recovery so please let us know when you wil be available for 2 conference call We look forward fo talking with you soon. Kind regards, ‘The Clean Energy Communities Team Rebecoa Meyer & Diana McCarthy-Bercury Diana McCarthy-Bercury Clean Energy Communities Program Administrator Connecticut Light & Power & Yankee Gas P.O, Box 270 Hartford, CT 06141-0270 Office: 860-665-5061 Fax: 860-665-3874 Email: diana.mecarthy-bercury@nu,comEXHIBIT 16nae a Sent: ‘Wednesday, February 20, 2013 8:55 AM To: ‘Sarah Bollinger” Subject: RE: Energy Reports HiSarah, ‘Yes, we would like to do this, Sometime in the middle of March would be most preferable, 1 will try and secure some potential dates from Kevin's Secretary and will get back to you as soon as | receive them from her. Thanks, 7 as Energy Policy & Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4" fir. Hartford, CT. 06103, (860) 757-9959 From Sarch Bollinger [mailto:sarah bollinger@automateallogic.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 7:15 AM Yo: jects: Energy Reports I wanted to touch base with you on having an Energy Reports Demo. ' ike to have our Regional Sales Expert fiy uP from Georgla to do the Demo if he's avallable so 'd need probably 2 weeks to request his visit (he covers this region so hhe's up here frequently} I think it would be beneficial to have him so he can answer any and all questions regatding Energy Reports, Environmental Index, WebCTRL, Demand Shedding, etc. please let me know if you'd like to do this and a few dates or a week that works for you and Tony and Kevin (and Tom ‘Welcome maybe?) or whomever you'd like to be present and t will coordinate the visit You could probably have your ather software available for energy monitoring that you mentioned andl maybe we can help you see the difference or similarities in them so that you are not duplicating efforts, ‘Thank you and talk to you soon! Sarah Bollinger Service Sales, ABO, FMA AutomatedLogic® - ConnecticutMain: 203.284.0100 | Direct: 203.678.2225 | Cell: 203.410.2225 sarah _bollinger(@automatedlogic.com | hltp://wwwautomated| logic.com/eonnecticutEXHIBIT 17From: Le Sent: ‘Thursday, February 21, 2033 2:25 PM To: Burnham Kevin ce: Mayior, PetrelL Subject: RE: Following-up on our meeting Ok thanks, From: Burnham, Kevin its Thursday, February 21, 2013 2:17 PM | eres el (Ce: Burnham, Kevin Following-up on our meeting kevin fs on vacation. He will respond when he returns. Thanks, Executive Assistant to Public Works Director Department of Public Works 525 Main Street, 4th flr. Hartford, CT 06103 Direct Number: 1-860-757-9900 Cell: 1-860-573-3840 Fax Number: 1-860-722-6215 Email: maylpooz@hartford.gov "ifyou don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they may have planned for you? Not much." ~Jim Rohn aman ruary 2, 2013 2:00 PM ‘Tor Burnham, Kevin Sulbject: Re: Following-up on our meeting Hi kevin,ts been a month since we last met. I would like to meet with you on Friday, March 8” to discuss updates on my new position here at DPW. ‘can come in early that day at 7:30 am, F's preferable for you to meet before regular work hours, as Ido recognize you have a very packed schedule. Either way let me know, | am free to meet anytime on March 8%. Thank you, a Sents Thursday, Januaty 17, 2013 8:51 AM ‘Fo: Burnham, Kevin Subject: Re: Following-up on our meeting Hi Kevin, ‘Thank you for taking the time on Tuesday to meet with me to discuss my news position here with DPW and my salary range. Per our conversation, as | continue setting-in, 1 find myself assuming the responsibility of taking on many of Don Blakelock’s energy assignments. look forward to meeting with you again early next week to see where we are at with the final approval In reference to my compensation. “Thank you greatly for this opportunity to focus on energy policy for the City of Hartford. Thanks again,EXHIBIT 18= From: as Sent: “Thursday, February 21, 2013 5:30 PM To: Burnham, Kevin; Matta, Antonio « Maylor, Petrel L. Subject: Re: The Mayor is requesting updates on Energy. Hi Kevin, {understand that you are currently on vacation, When you return | want to touch base with you in reference to providing the Mayor with 3 couple of updates on energy which he recently requested, “The Mayor would lice to be provided with a general scope of potential energy plans that are avaliable to the city particularly as it relates to Governor Malloy’s recently published 2013 Energy Plan for CT: [At this timo, can provide the Mayor with the following updates: 1. Energy Policy Research- The City of Hartford Strategic Energy Plan 2. Selected Participants for the City of Hartford's Clean Energy Task Force 3. Energy Benchmarking w/ Yale Graduate Students (entering data into EPA's Performance Star Management Portfotio) ‘4. City Councits recently adopted Resolution for the Clean Energy Communities Initiative (this Resolution was passed yesterday after Tony and | pfesented) 5, Potential Energy Efficiency Savings Financing Opportunities for the City | would love to sit down with you and Tony to review these items before our prospective meeting with the Mayor, please let me know when you are avaliable for the three of us to meet as soon asyou get back. Thanks, Fnergy Policy & Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4" fir. Hartford, Cr 06103, (860) 757-9959EXHIBIT 19From: Matta, Antonio Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 8:09 AM To: —— cc Glass, Subject: Strategic Building Services - Energy Purchase Orders {id a quick review of Strategic Bullding Services ($85) Purchase Orders in W8202. The only one | could {ind open was P0#209123249 which is the fatty building study. Can you please confirm this with Tianna? {f this isthe case we wil feed to doa new Purchase Order for SBS (rather than a Change Order). Please work with Tianna and we can discuss at ‘our 10:00 AM Meeting today. Thanks Tony Matta Antonio J. Matta City Architect, City of Hartford 525 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06108 860-757-9982 tmatta@hartford.gov,EXHIBIT 20Class Title ‘Administrative Assistant Code 0528 0529, Union NONU_/ HMEA FLSA Effective Date_| 8/7/79 NATURE OF WORK IN THIS CLASS: “Under supervision, provides inoreasingly responsible administtative assistance within a City department by performing routine assignments inthe administration of department activities ‘and by performing responsible professional and technical work in the operation of assigned projects or programs; cand to perform related work as required. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK: Coordinates and participates inthe activities of complex programs and projects operated by the department. “Assists in establishing procedures for the administrative control of staff activities. Reviews policies and work procedures and makes recommendations for their improvement “Assists in the prepatation of project and departmental budgets. May supervise subordinate staff. Writes reports on various areas of work responsibilities. Conducts surveys and organizational studies in assigned areas. ‘Maintains records and statistical data. May perform complex clerical duties in conjunction with echnical aspects of departmental Prosams and projects. Performs related work as required. KNO" SKILLS AND ‘TIES: Knowledge of the principles and practices of publio administration as it elates to focal government operations within the departmental fmetion concerned. “Thorough knowledge of the functions and technical procedures of the departmental programs or functions involved. Knowledge of the basic principles of financial and budgetary management, 0528/0529Knowledge of the practices and procedures of office management, Knowledge of research methods and techniques. Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate staff Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. [Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely orally und in waiting, [Ability to maintain various records related to departmental work, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRE! Graduation from a four year accredited college ot university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, political science, economics or a closely related field. One year of progressively responsible experience in a business organization or the publie service including some supervisory experience. OR Inthe absence of a college degree, responsible technical or professional experience in the ity government tnay be substituted for the educational eguirement on the basis of one year of experience for one year of the educational requirement. 0528/0529EXHIBIT 21Administrative Analyst General Purpose ‘The identified individual will assist in racking utility (electricity, natural gas, oil and water) expense for City faciltios and provide administrative support to the Capital Projects department in addition to other assigned tasks. Under direction, to assist in the administration of departmental programs by assuming responsibility for a variety of challenging administrative assignments in such areas as capital program administration nd tacking, wlity expense administration and other areas equivalent in scope and importance related to major departmental activities. Hssential Duties and Responsibilities Performs administrative duties employing independent judgment and initiative in assisting in the determination of departmental policies, programs and operating procedures. Coordinates various functions for which performance of routine departmental acti department is responsible and supervises the proper es. Performs and takes the lead in a variety of complex research projects. “Makes independent work procedures fr efficiency and economy, and assists in the preparation ofthe department's ennval budget on the basis of this information. ‘Maintains liaison with other City departments. Develops and maintains contact with identified ullity contacts to resolve billing questions and disputes. “The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive fis; they are intended to provide a zopresentative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Ineumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties, Knowledge, Skills and Ability Knowledge of © Principles and practices of public administration with special emphasis on municipal administration related to assigned departmental activities; © Municipal, State and Federal government powers and purposes. Skills © Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint ancl Access) Ability to: ‘© Perform independently, research assignments and to prepare complex clerical reports; © Establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal officals, department heads, employees and the general public; © Prepare and present ideas effectively in oral and written communications; entity problems related to the areas of assignment and fo make sound recommendations for ‘heir solution.‘Minimum Qualifications Graduetion from an accredited four year college or university, with major coursework in public cra nisteation, politica science, economies ora field closely related to the specific area of assignment ‘and tbreo years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in public service or business organizations, with an emphasis on the special area of assignment, ‘An equivalency combinstion of not less than six years of education and/or work experience may be Substituted for education and experience. A substitutable year of education will normally be interpreted as the achievement of not less than 30 course eredits in courses above the high school level and related to the public administrationEXHIBIT 22From: Sent: ‘Monday, February 25, 2013 10.45 AM Te: Burnham, Kevin Subject: Re: Following-up on our meeting Hikevin, ‘Are you available to meet with me during the early week of March? Would Jove to follow-up with you as soon as you have a chance. Thanks, th eect Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2013 2:00 PM ‘Tox Burnham, Kevin Suljects Re: Following-up on our meeting Hi kevin, WUsbeen a month since we last met. I would like to meet with you on Friday, March 8" to discuss updates on my new: position here at DPW. scan come In eary that day at 7:20 am, ifit’s preferable for you to meet before regular work hours, as Ido recognize vou have avery packed schedule. Either way let me know, 1am fee to meet anylime on March 8". Thank you, aaa ‘Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 8:51 AM To: Burnham, Kevin Subject: Re: Following-up on our meeting Hi Kevin, “Thank you for taking the time on Tuesday to meet with me to discuss my new position here with DPW and my salary range, Per our conversation, asl continue setling-in | find myself assuming the responsibility of aking on many of Don Tine cel’ energy assignments 100k forward to meeting with you again earty next week to see where we are at with the final approval in reference to my compensation. “Thank you greatly for this opportunity to focus on energy poticy for the Cty of Hartford. ‘Thanks again,EXHIBIT 23EXHIBIT 24pin etcestompsen 2m12 7A2 Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Develop Citywide Energy Poli to be endorse and adopted by Mayor and Council 2. Research, apply for, obtain and administer ‘a, Federal and State Energy Grants (programs) j.. State Micto-grid Grant Application ii, Eto. b. Utility Company Grants (building specific) i, CL&P, CNG 3, Assist Facilities operations in energy issues (controls, ete.) 4, Research, develop solutions and report on Energy Audit issues 5, Research, develop solutions and make recommendations on Energy Contracts a, Trans-Canada b. Energy Purchase Program ce. Conveo d. Etc. 6. Develop and administer CIP projects a. City Hall Energy Study b. Retro-commissioning and other enerey improvements 7. Review Energy Bills ‘2. Utilizing Energy Management Software — troubleshoot problems 8. Green Action Team Coordinator for Energy and Recycling 9. Research, apply for and administer other DPW related Grants 10, Assist in community relations for Parks and other CIP projects 11. Assist in overall CIP project seporting a. Parkstat b. Bi-annual reports c. Etc.ipstranttehertonpsa.com From! Haim, Daniel [mailto: ATMD001@hartford. gov] Bont: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 4:23 PM To: Simeone, Joe Ce olveto, John; Camara, Rick; A Matte, Antonio: ‘emnr.phoenix@amall.com; Sarah Bollinger; nableda@ni.com Subjects RE: North End Senior Center ~ Energy incentives Joe, ‘Thenk you for Hniating the conference call. Please advise re: the subject matter to be discussed, and who will be \cluded on this conference call Next week, 1am available at the following times: Monday any time after 11:00 am, Tuesday any time. Wednesday, any tirhe after 1:00 pm ‘Thursday, any time after 11:00 am Friday, any time before 2:30 pm When you tell me who the other participants will be, I will check their schedules too. Daniel Haim, Hartford Department of Public Works '525 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 {860) 757-9994 From: Simeone, Joe [mailto:isimes Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 3:12 PM ‘To: Haim, Daniel cz Oliveto, John; Camara, Rick Subject: North End Senfor Center % Dan, Pa ie lke to set up a conference call to review and get an up-date on the project schedule and the fnorgy incentive study. Could you suggest a couple of times which are convenient for you next week? Tm thinking a half hour should be sufficient. Thanks, JOSEPH SIMIEONE | SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT FLETCHERTHOMPSON ELevaTING ORSIGN | EUAFING SOLUTIONS necurtedtune | ENONEERHE LNTERIOR ORSON (CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE FLETOHER-THOMPSON,INC. Fee SpoRATE DRWE, SUITE £00, SHELTON, CT 094048244 OFnoE: 208.228.6001 DIRECT: 2082268610 ¥ FAK; 208.228.08002. Productivity Completes assigned tasks in atimely fashlon. Produces ‘quality work which fs neat and thorough regardless of volume. [] Contributes creative Ideas to improve efficiency. 1] Work le consistently free of errors. IL Tendon toforgt poten - L seitetenicomnens Cobre Ppoext je woe. Dowie Recast )WWAMeNT ACH ever Py Tabac vP wharebery Filson” PARRA : H. Judaement/Declslon Nisking Ability: Makes decisions and use Vorities information before making decisions. Nakas sound choles among available alternatives, Inistrative Abt Usos knowledge of Fedral, State and Munkjpal laws and 18s rasouroes to best advantage. 1] Elfective at probl diffcut stuations. sm solving. Requires tia supeivieory assistance to analyze probloms, [] Ftoquently exercises poor judgement when dealing with = NEES To UNCALoTAD Par par ] Follows estabished! guidelines for administering Ci polices. statutes, City's polls, progedures, rogustons and {| Matos sound recommendations to improve Ciy procedures, i} Fils to achora to quigeinas for acmilstave decisions. collective bargaining agreements and applios thom properly. Fating. 2 Justification/Commonts, Supervision/Leadarshin 14] Provides direction and teodbeck to caf on pte Communicates effectively with stllPane and imploments staff davelopmont activi los.Dalegatos work assignments] Assigns work, but ‘endfor authority to appropriate subordinates. Rating. Justitieation/Comments. OVERALL RATI INCREASE: RECOMMEND —___. Final Commonts and Recommendations a) CuTWVolkale -Hiceps 7O wre dae Beet wor ine 2 offers litle guidance. Ij Anticipates needs, sets goals, train staf and schedules work, {] Promotes an almosphere conducive to team work, w/ pho wre 8 pe Folue ON BeMNn« woly pone g fucturiestite ie BONA Plom keene mode far Fao Ste. pha 3 TAF Eval Signature(e) of Department Hi ators Signatu f Any Intermediate Suporvisor(s), applicable jead’s Signature . fee Date Jor ratings. ht jSremproyea for wnomUns Evaluation Was Complotad Fife avaluation hao ben explained tome. My eignaturoon this valuation and any attachmants merely indicates that t have read and have received a capy ofthe complated document. It doée not mean tha | necessarily agree withthe statements 1 acknowlage that [ave bean advised of my rights to submit a rebuttal to any ating, In wring, to my suparvisor within’ the next ten (10) working day. 4/22/'5 DateEXHIBIT 37Cicero, India Tuesday, April 02, 2013 1:44 PM ‘Matta, Antoni Subject: FW: MUNIS training today Importance: High | I received the invotoes that you recommenced for processing t0 CNG, thankyou. Howeten, they are not ready for processing, as you submitted them. The log hasnt been updated and attache to ‘the bills, nor have the invoices been edded up so 1 can approve the value of payment for them, Let's go over the Involce process again $9 ‘you are clear. We need you to process involces this week to get outin the check run on Monday there are 60 inyoloes that must he processed this week and get out. There are many other utilities you should be processing at this point but let’s make sure the process is understood before we move on. ‘here willbe no traning scheduled with Stacey until ou have invoices that are signed & approved by me. ll meet with you tomorrow and send you an outlook. Future trainings with Stacey will be contingent upon our discussions tomorrow. Ast mentioned below, any training rer tutions, should have me on copy. Please make sure you do that in the future, Thank you. 4 From: Cicero, India ‘Seng Tuesday, March 26, 2013 11:01 AM aan Subject: RE: raining today Thank you. — ‘Sent: Tuesday, Mar y, 2013 10:53 AM cero, india = Wills, Stacey; Matta, Antonio Subject: RE: MUNIS training today Received From: Cicero, India Sep: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 10:52 AM 1 Cet Willis, Stacey; Matta, Antonio Subject: MUNIS training today Good moming ~ Duting your training today you will earn single invoice (ful) entry and process the Hartford Steam invoices | Just approved. |have already given those to Stacey.‘Thank you for moving ahead with the training as we discussed. Please make sure that 'm aware of any futiie training scheduted, by copy. Additionally, after today please enter approved/signed invoices only during the training. if! haven't approved any invoices for entry, there is no need to train. Please keep me abreast of any issues in this area Please acknowledge your receipt with a reply to this emall. Thank you for your cooperation. + India Cicero, Senior Project Manager City of Hartford Department of Public Works Director's office 525 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 860.787.9981 860.722.6215 (Fax)EXHIBIT 25S Ib General Purpose Crates genonl citation i responsible forthe City’s energy managment plan neds the vas, proohrement, conservation, and management of notgy fo the City aul the Boon of aie anges tho HIVAC contol ancenergy tacking cotaputer sytem forthe City anc the Board of Education. Distinguishing Chavacterisiles ‘This positign is in the unclassified secvoe and inoumbent is appointed and serves at the pleasure fof the Mayas in accordance with Chapters IV and V of the City Chavter Essential Duties md Responsibilities | Hasuces thet onergy management operations ate of Education, supportive ofthe goals ofthe City and the Boad ‘a Bovelops short and long-range plans forthe implementation of energy management and innovations, Parsnes an aggressive progtam fo redues the total cost of energy forthe City ‘and Board of Education, | Works with mafnenance manage in doveloplng energy standards ensue fue officiencles apiectiveness and develope triuing plas to the best cperaiion ofall energy equlpment ntl systems, ~ valuates ad imploments new energy conservation fechuslagios ‘and management strategies and recommenda sound energy consorvation policies, Le Receatohos and sooures energy offielonay grants and rebates for projects. |, Monitors ell fvilitios design and constructlon activities as thoy sola o heey management and tana ges energy related. constuction projects inokuding the work oF eomlraotors, 2 Manages all energy reports, invoices, and associated doonmente. fos for all existing and Compites utility budgets ond onorgy conservation measute cost <3 proposed programs. Maintains Hison with equipment saplirs in otderto keopabveast of nor products at equipment an reviews aad eeoumnends manenance supply and equipment purchases to ensure 9970 Page 1 of 2——= Haim, Daniel Thursday, February 28, 2013 8:25 AM "Simeone, Joo! Camara, Ric; Oliveto, John; Matta, Antori AE Sarah Boltinger, nobleda@nu.com Subject: RE: North End Senior Center - Energy incentives Thank you Joe, mn forwarding your message to Tony Matta, Wildaliz Bermudez, Sarah Bottinger and David Noble. Since lam not neatly ai tar uth the energy Incentive program as the other participants, please Include these people in your conference call. building, and October 1 for Regarding schedule, we know we are looking at a July 4 start for work outside the o work inside the building, Exact duration of construction is not known at this time, Daniel Haim Hartford Department of Public Works 525 Main Street Hartford, CT06103 (860) 757-9994 From: Simeone, Joe [mailto:)Simeone@ftae.com] Sant: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 4:57 PM jaim, Daniel xi Camara, Rick; Oliveto, John Subject: RE: North End Senior Center - Energy incentives Dan, djust to got things started up again, from FT it wll be John Oliveto (Partner), Rick Camara (Chief Mechanical) and myself. For agenda, we would like to: 1, Discuss schedule so we can allocate CA manpower. 3 Rouen the history on the energy incentive study. We never scoped this within our services and I think Riek will be able to provide some guidance on whether or not its really necessary or required from @ technical standpoint. “The Wednesday after 1:00 doesn't work for me. | will check with Rick and John to see where thelr schedules fallin. JOSEPH SIMEONE | SENIOR PROJECT ARCHITECT FLETCHERTHOMPSON RLEVATING GEGIGN | BHAGING SOLUTIONS CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF DESIGN EXCELLENCE FLETCHER-THOMPSON, WC. FNREE CONPORATE OAWE, SUITE 500, SHELTON, OT 03434-6246 OFFICE: 208225 6500 | OIRECT: 2082058610 | FAX: 208.225.0800energy, —_— icy & Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4" fr Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 757-9959(FLSA Effective Date ‘As of November 13,2012 General Purpose Under general direction, assists the Director of Publie Works and his or her designee with research, analysis and strategic planning of complex internal and extemal assignments in the areas of energy, environmental protection and other Public Works initiatives. Distinguishing Characteristics is position is in the unclassified service and incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of Public Works jn accordance with the City Charter. Essential Duties and Responsibilities “Assists, facilitates, and participates in the development and eoordination of Publie Works policies, legislation nd programs related to enetgy, envirofimentat protection and othet department initiatives. Conducts research, cost benefit analyées and develops recommendations on Publie Works policies atthe State, Local and Federal levels. Prepares narrative and statistical reports. May review and evaluate cost efeotiveness and fiscal implications of proposed federal, state and local policies and programs. “Assists with recommendations for administrative action to institute new policies including but not limited to the ‘areas of energy management, improvement and sustainability. Reviews statutes and regulations to ensure conformation with ordinances. Completes spevial projects forthe Direvtot of Public Works and his or her designee end participyies in inverdepartmental teams, task forees.or advisory committees such as Clean Fnergy asl Faroe, PURA (Public Uiilty Regulatory”Auttiérityy Commission, Green Ribbon Task Force or as assigned in order to respond to Policy questions aind issues. : oiinonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide seamless customer serviee. Establish and facilitate and maintain effective community relations Knowledge, Skill and Ability Knowledge of © A variety of computer software inoluding Microsoft Project. «Administrative principles and methods including goal seting, project planning, and policy development and implementation. Page 1 of 24) conorgy effictent replacements are boing, speckfied, while. establishing a standard speciffeation fox all energy associated items, provides expt profeslona sistance and guidance on enargy managers an conservation. ‘Represents the City fi high-lovel meetings rogatding energy management, “rho above osonte dios and responibiites ee ot intended os a comprehensive ls hoy ave infeed to provide a teprerentative summary ofthe nafor dues and responsites, Toumibent@) may bo requited to perform additional related duties. Knowledge, Still. and Ability Knowledge of » Priulples anc practio of onpinocting as it applies to energy managemon’ ‘© Biaergy management program snplysis and development. 2 Pedevst and stato funding soutoes and applicable faws ane segutotions relating to enoxy ‘matagement, Large heating, vendlation, end ais coneitioning systems, controls, © Operations of large-scale automation systems. © Microprocessor technology and progransining. Ability to : ‘Develop and mansge an onongy biklgot natingo personnel ard outside contaotons, ‘© Tntodface with pobtio utility representatives, 3 atblish and mnntai highly efectivo wosking relationships with contactors, wily reptsentalve, soho oflay, other City managers, sotviee providers, el the public. a Prope cet, concle and oomprchensive roped, stades and other write materials ‘Mininuun Qualifications euhelors dextee in mechasioal ax efeeioal engineoring, anglnectng tchuology ota coset aac eld om an acereditedcollogo or univerliy nad the yoars of Inereisingly responsible profossional and managexal exporionce In onexay management ox ners) analysis. Llcensess Certifications; Spectal Requirements ‘Must possess and maintain ‘a valid driver's license. Certification with a professional designation of Certified Buergy Manager (CIM) is prefenred. Physical Demands and Working Conditions “Werk is pexumed prlimeuly in an office environment with some travel to different sites; may be ‘exposed to conditions in mechanical/boiler rooms, roofs ‘and construction sites. Incumbents may ‘pe tequlred fo vork extended hous including evenlags and weekends, 9970 Page 2 of 2© Principles and practices of public administration. > Governmental budgetary processes and finance administration. © Principles and practices of program and project management © Research methods and data analysis. Ability to © Make written recommendations on a range 6f issues. > Lead, ftclitate, consultatively manage and/or perticipate in strategie planning and policy development and implementation. «© Gather relevant data, enalyze complex and sensitive problems, evaluate altematives and make sound, ‘expert recommendations. « Tandte multiple projects simultaneously and use good judament in prioritizing work assignments, Prepare clear, concise, accurate and persuasive proposals, reports, correspondence, analytical studies and other written materials. Tstablish and maintain highly effective working relationships with managers, elected and appointed Colas, suff; community and business leaders, the media, and others encountered in the course of work, Minimum Qualifications Daskelor’s Degree fiom an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public as aiatation, business administration ot a closely related ficld, and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in project management or a combination of training and work experience thet demoistrates the knowledge and ability to perform the duties. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Work is performed primazily in an office environment with some travel to different sites; incumbent may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends, Page 2 of 2High-Level Energy ‘Management Recommend Eneray Conservation Policies @) 5%TFORD EI ¥ POLICY RESEARC! ANALYS’ Liaise With Suppliers (Aligns w/ #5) 5% Bgfommend Energy fonservation Policies Utlity Energ (Aligns w/ #1) ‘w/ # 6,10) 15%EXHIBIT 263/12/13 Roles and Responsibilities: 1 Review and Process Enorgy Bills a, Maintain Utility Accounts b. Utilizing Energy Management Software — troubleshoot problems ‘Working under the Energy Project Manager a. Research, analyze, and plan for D. Federal and State Energy Grants (programs) i. State Micro-grid Grant Application . Bte, ©. Utility Company Grants (building specific) i. CL&P, CNG Working under the Energy Project Manager a. Develop Citywide Energy Policy to be endorse and adopted by Mayor and Council Develop recommendations for Facilities operations in energy issues (controls, ete.) Research, analyze and make recommendations on Energy Audit issues Research, analyze make recommendations on Energy Contracts a. Trans-Canada ‘b. Energy Purchase Program ¢. Conveo d, Ete.EXHIBIT 27RE ®1cs 226 Responsibilities Meeting Minutes — 3/12/13 Jn attendance: ER 12:52 Cicero, Tony Matta {, MEE bccn vith DPW for approximately 3 months 2, BEEEBBhas demonstrated great energy, willingness to ‘work hard and a good knowledge of energy topics has had some difficulty in prio ‘workload and expectations 4. onder to facilitate INMroles and responsibilities and in order to better define those roles and responsibilities a meeting was held with India Cicero and Tony Matta ‘The attached Roles and Responsibilities dated 3/12/13 were issued and discussed. ‘As part of that discussion it was made clear that HER primary role would be to review and process energy bills. India committed her staff to train her for tis activity to begin ASAP. 7, Dan Haim, an Architect Ill will serve as the City’s Energy Project Manager. ze assist the Finergy Project Manager with research, analysis and planning for different grants os ‘Las the development of a Citywide Energy policy. ill also research, analyze and make recommendations on energy issues including ‘controls, audits and contracts. 9. Tony Matta emphasized the sole and importance ofthe chain of command fos all City workers, MEEEEs to assist Dan, the Energy Project Manager ‘and Dan reports to Tony, who reports to Kevin Burnham, who reports (o the Mayor. 10. Comespondence and issues ftom the Mayor’ office as wellas outsile solicitation from energy vendors, etc. will be re-routed to Dan/Tony so talon foous on her core roles and responsibilities. ng her work and accomplishing the daily ‘The above minutes as recorded by Tony Matta are the official record of what transpired at this meeting, If you disagree ox find fault with this record, please respond to ‘the author within the ‘lose of business on Monday, march 18", otherwise they will stand as the official record.EXHIBIT 28Mareh 12, 2013 3:00pm-4:00pm Met with Tony and India- they provided me with an update of my new responsibilities as a Policy and Research Analyst for DPW. During this meeting when I asked India what Stacey Willis did, she indicated that Stacey's main task was to process bills and that is why Don Blakelock got let go because he was not doing what he was supposed to do which was to process bills. March 19, 2013 3:00pm-4:00pm, met with Stacey Willis; Stacey provided me with training on how to process energy bills. Tasked Stacey if Don Blakolock had ever processed any energy bills and she said no, Stacey stated that she has always processed bills including energy bills. ‘Tuesday, March 26,2013 1:00pm-2:00pm Had a conversation with Tiana Glass at Woody's during out luneh hour. J expressed to Tiana how I felt that DPW was very sexist and discriminatory with women in the workplace. I told Tiana how Thad been stripped away from my title as Energy Project Manager. ‘Tiana revealed to me that when she was ttansferred fiom the Mayors Office to DPW she was also a Project Manager and over aight upon being ‘eansferred to DPW, she lost that litle although she stil assumed all if not most of the same responsibilities, Tiana said that she thought they did this because it was a way for DPW to justify her ‘not being compensated accordingly. ‘Wednesday, Mareh 27, 2013 12:30pm, From {1:00am-12:20pm, I called a meeting in Jose Sanchez's Office. Jose Sanchez. is the Budget Director for the City, Meeting attendees were Tony Matta, Dan Haim, Kevin Bumbam, Jose Sanchez, Paul Popinchalk and David Tine of Celtic Energy and Bert Hunter Chief Investment Officer forthe Clean Energy Investment Authority (CEFTA). The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the upcoming ZREC Solar PPA opportunity that CL&P would be getting ready to roll-out in June. The premise of the meeting was for specific representatives atthe City level to become informed on an opportunity to use CEELA's services at no cost to the City of Hartford to receive assistance from a company like Celtic nergy to put together a bid package for solar developers interested in a Power Purchase Agreement with the City. The meeting that I initially called together proved to be very informative. “After the meeting ended, Jose Sanchez, asked me to stay a couple of extra minutes because he had some additional questions for me, At which point it was then 12:30pm, Around this time, once everyone left, Jose asked me what role Lplayed in DPW. 1 told him that I was their Policy and Research Analyst ‘and had been transferred over to DPW to work on energy and environmental items per the Mayor's Tequest. It was supposed to be a lateral transfer but I informed him that I found myself doing the exact same work that Don Blakelock did in his capacity as Energy Manager.‘Jose then stated that I comported myself'in a very professional manner and given the meeting that T “organized with various parties, he was impressed with my skills, Jose went on to inform me that he had becn looking at the payroll budget. In the budget he said that he hoticed that 1 was only making $45,000. 1 said, “yes, that is correct. ‘That is exactly how much make”, I explained that my duties as a Policy and Research Analyst in the Mayor's Office were different, Being transferred over to DPW under the same title did not mean that Lwas doing the same Jevel of work but rather that [had initially been assigned with more responsibilities. {informed Jose ‘that a couple of weeks earlier on March 12", Thad been told that I was no longer to be referred to as Energy Project Manager, which was a responsibility [had been assuming from December through March 12" [informed Jose that responsibility had been shifted to Dan Haim on top of his regular work, per Rhonda Caroll and Kevin Bumham's request. Jose went on to indicate that my skill evel did not appropriately measure my salary. Jose asked me if hhad met with anyone to discuss this. “yes”, Tanswered. “Ihave met with Kevin, the Mayor, Jared and Tony. My request to review my responsibilities and match it with my salary has fallen on deaf ears. No one has done anything, The ‘closest I've gotten is a statement from Kevin indicating that be would look into it” Jose thought this was “interesting”. Half way through Jose pulled up the file and looked at my pay Figure once more. | indicated to him that he should look at Stacey Will's pay. He asked me who that was, and [informed him that ske was an Administrative Assistant, whose main job was to process bills for DPW. He looked under Stacey's name and he saw that she made more than I. responded, “yes, I know that, Stacey actually makes $13,000 more than me and all she has to do is. process bills. Something which by the way I have now been asked to do”. Jose looked down at Stacey's pay rate once mote, and then asks me how much is 9x5, T said its 45. Lasked him if there was something that he wanted me to calculate. He said no, Jose then asked me about a comment that was made earlier during the meeting by one of the Celtic Energy engineers, in reference to the State's position on sole-soureing with Hydro-Quebee. He said he wanted to know why people deemed this to be a bad idea, I explained to him that the State was Considering Hydro-Quebec's generation method to the list of Class I Renewables and enviroumentalist were upset.. Linformed him that with the deregulation of the electricity market the State was looking for alteinative ways to reduce the high electricity rate that we have in CT. Hydro-Quebes however, doesn’t have a good track record because they deplete ecosystems of natural water and use it to produce electricity leaving areas dry. then went back to the subject of my current status at work as I recognized and he recognized Twas being paid less than what a DPW Clerk currently makes, Jose said there was nothing he could do, At ‘which point, our conversation concluded. ‘Thursday, March 28, 2013 3:40pm Treceived my three month performance evaluation by Tony Matta, I was told that I was to be on probation for one year. Duting the performance review Tony said, “I am sort-of kind of like yourmaster”, [zesponded by saying, “So are you saying I'm like a slave”. Tony then clarified and said, “No ‘vehat I meant to say was that you have to report to me directly”, “When I asked Tony why did I have such a long probation period when the typical time frame is three months, Tony indicated that he himself was also on probation for one year. April 9, 2013 20:00am [walked down to Elm St. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection with Dan Fiaim to attend their Micro-grid Grant Phase TI informational session for municipalities ‘Dan instructed me to please reftain from referring to him as the Energy Project Manager because people automatically assumed that he has an energy background of which he doesn't have, Plus, he Said, “peoples” expectations and perceptions will be wrong as they will perceive me to be to be the new ‘Don Blakelock”. Dan indicated that he preferred to simply be called, “Project Manager”. He stated that he felt most comfortable with that. He said that as an Architect, he is a Project Manager for Schools and no one refers to him as Schoo! Project Manager. April 10, 2013 5:30pm. ‘Tony approached me and congratulated me for running today’s marketing and energy efficiency meeting, He said that I did an outstanding job. He thought everyone grew from that one meeting ‘which he described as hard to do and facilitate given the number of people in the meeting, May 13, 2013 4:42poa “There was a meeting request from Councilman David Macdonald for me and others in DPW working on energy, to provide Councilman Macdonald with an energy update. The response Councilman ‘Macdonald received on the process for requesting a meeting- update on energy was different than what he had been instructed to do before. Iwas eliminated from this process. ‘May 16, 2013 4:00pm-4:30pm, ‘Met with India Cicero to review bill payments and processing Tndia stated prior to me being transferred to DPW some time ago Finance Processed Bills and then, they gave this job function to DPW. She stated that at this point it was Don Blakelock’s responsibility to process bills then after he left it was Stacey's responsibility to process bills. May 20, 2013 14:00amStacey Willis along wit India Cicero came to my eubicle to review training so that {could get acquainted with the MUNIS system in order for me to process bills. Stacey sal next fo me and reviewed aaa eaded to do, while india stood up dreotly behind us and watched. Tlooked at my work training wey that [bad writen from when Stacey trained me back in (March/April), 1 Togged into MUNIS ‘pithout any problems using my regular usemame and password but 1 was unable to actually process bills, When f aliempted to do this with may password, the MUNIS system indieated that I was not vilorized to process bills. India stated that this is precisely why she was standing there to make sure aint Thad the appropriate acoess and that she would make a formal request to MHIS so that I could Sbiain access shortly, This however, was the second time Tmade India aware of this MUNIS message, In order for me to proceed with the training review, India then instructed Stacey to log into the live MUNIS system under Stacey's user ID and password. Stacey logged in, and I was told by India w» begin processing the bills in front of her using Stacoy’s logein, Tthen proceeded to enter several bills. T began processing CL&P bills. However, as soon as {began entering the CA? bills Twas told by Tada that the CLEP batch could not be processed without having all of the original pages. The C&P bills each have page numbers listed on the top. Ifthe bill pages exceed more than one, then on the top of the bill i will read for instance, ‘page 1 of 4, Given that the CL&P bills I wes working with were aly page 1 or page 2, when some xead page 1 of 4, India asked me what happened to the other bill pages. Pesploined to India that I did not include the other pages for dhe ills because wo did not need hem, Sho nsleod me why did T remove those bills and I explained that the most important part of the bill n sonny cases was te frst page, ‘The first page ofthe bills include the entire summary, the other pats of the bill simply have a barcode and only state for exemple, whether or not you want to begin receiving bills electronically. informed her that singe weithe City didn’t want to start receiving bills tlectronically Thad thus placed those CL&P pages in the reeycling bin because they possessed no ace data but rather general info. on choosing electronic billing, India then asked me who instructed me to do this, and I informed her that T was not told otherwise. T reminded India that it was never explained to me that I needed to keep every single page of the CLAP bills because the City needed f0 fave all the pages sedaned. It was only at this point that India explained that we needed all pages of bills because Padina would not accept the processed bills without all of the scanned pages. Padma reviews bills processing after its’ entered. J this case, since the extra CL&P bill pages for each bill was now unavailable, India then suggested we move te the next batch of bills, which were the MDC bills. And so, on T went, entering the ‘MDC Fills. Stacey logged into live MUNIS again with her username and password, 11:20am- Tegan entering MDC bills and on the second bill that 1 entered, I asked India if would now be helping Stacey do her work by processing these energy bills. India said why axe you brining this wp? TE is the Deputy Directors instructions for you to have your job as primarily focusing on processing energy bills. 1 told India that before I got here Stacey had been processing these exact same bills. Yasked India what ponte reason for siving me this responsibility. I asked India was it because Stacey was overwhelmes!? india said, “No, that was not the reason for assigning you with that task, India indicated that 1 was how to process bills because that was my priority. She went on to say, “Who ever comes in to DEW fo wrork on energy wilt have to do this work, This work of processing energy bills was never Stacey's to begin with”.1 thon suid to India that I've read Stacey's job description and in her job description it states that she is to process bills. In my job description as Policy and Research Analyst for DPW it does not say this. 1 feuher explained that Don Blalelock analyzed bills in the very same way that sow am analyzing Bills. Don however did not process bills. 1 zsked India again why I was being asked todo this. T explained to Tia that this was not the ditective reccived from the Mayor's Office. India then asked me, “ Who do you now work for?” , “You now work for the Department of Public Works. You are to process chtizy Fitts, this is the directive you roeived ftom the Deputy Director and you are to fellow i. India sid, ‘whoa the Deputy Director of Public Works says something you are to follow her exact orders.” 1 then said, “but the Deputy Director Rhonda Carroll’s orders aze different than the orders I received “Sroutly from the Mayor's Office. Lam now being told that I have to process all ofthese energy bil wircoh fs something that Stacey does and gets paid way more than I do to simply process bills including all energy bills.” India then said, “what Stacey does or does not do, does not concer you.” India then asked Stacey to Ieave and go back to her eubicle because the conversation didn't eoncem Stacey. India then continued by saying to me, “You need to worry about what you need to get done, and what you need to get done 33 to process these bills of which you are now behind on and haven't done anything on”. {then responded to India and corrected her by saying that I have been working on reviewing bills. “Pye been analyzing them end I am now receiving my final training on how to actually process bills.” India then said, “Right now we are behind with these bills.” told India that, “the CL&P bills are due on June 13-28%, 2013, and as for the MDC bills which she just now gave me this week, somo are due on May 24, 2013 but you toceived these bills months 280” India then said, “yeah, May 24°*is this week. ‘The Finance Department is waiting for them. Are you seriously having this conversation right now to stall this process, because you don’t want to do your, ork! You haven't worked on anything other than attending webinars and a couple of conferences. We Sant evaluate you on that, we can only eveluate you on what you’ vo completed and what you need to Complete is to process all these energy bills. ‘This is not a conversation we need to have right now. ae ‘you are doing is that you are in subordination. Look at what happened the last time you "went out and you spoke out of line”. Tsnid, “India all Pve been asking for and continue to ask is for clasification on why I am now being asked to process energy bills. Lhave been asking this question for a long time and I have not yet received a response. Why is this? Lwant to assist this department with energy and sustainsble poliey and [have done ¢ lot in alittle bit of time that Ihave been here, I’ve started the City’s first ever Clean Energy Task Force, P've been researching new policies like for instance how to implement solar roofs on our City buildings. P’ve submitted grants...” India then cut me off and said, “Yeah, yeah, I read the e-mail that you sent but you are not working on your priority which is to process energy bills for DPW. [can’t holp you with your question. ‘This is not a question you need to ‘askeme, instead you need to ask Tony directly, He is your supervisor”. [then responded, “Well honestly Tam a little confused about who is my direct supervisor. Right now Treport to Tony, Lreport to you, [also report to Kevin and Rhonda.” India said, “No”. “Tony is your direct supervisor, you need to bring this to is attention”. said, “but I already have and have not received any response”, India said, “Ok, so what does he tell you?” responded, “Tony says that he will look into it. Butin this time Tam asked fo processed an exorbitant amount of energy bills. India we aren’t talking about one or two batches of bills. We are talking about pundreds and thousands of energy bills that need to get processed, which I am now asked to take care of. India then responded, “I's really quite easy, all you have to do is sit down and get it done. It doesn’t take a lot of time, you just have to do it.” { responded, “India {recognize I now have to do this per DPW's request, and I will do what is asked of tne but Twant to understand why this is being tequested of me? It’s impossible to work on processing ail of the energy bills and simultaneously work on poliey. Why is ths being sequested of me?” India then said, “Again, this is not for me to answer. Anyhow, what happens if you don’t get an actual answer until say six months from now, or a year from now. Or how about if you never get an answer at all” said, “But why will [never get an answer?” India, “You have to talk to the direct chain of command and follow that structure. Look at what happened last time when you dida’t follow that chain of command, You just have to stop asking why, stop riding your bike around and contemplating life, looking a trees and asking why. You have to stop doing that.” responded, “But this was not my original description. My jab deseription that is currently documented and registered in the City of Hartford's Human Resources Department does not say that ny priority is to process bills. Tam not supposed to process bills.” India said, “Well you are now in DPW, and here in DEW we work and along the way we gct assigned iudditional responsibilities. ‘That is what is expected of you here. ‘You are unclassified and you have to follow this, Go to your direct chain of command and ask Tony this. 1 don’t have an answer for you. ‘This i a conversation that does not need to he taking place. Look at all of the time we've spent the last 0 minutes talking about this, If’s now L1:40; we could've spent this time training you. ‘This is a waste of tax payers money, ts standing here talking about this nonsense, It’s clear you are avoiding doing energy billing. { said, “'m not avoiding training, infact, {received inital bill processing traning by Stacey not long tao. {simply want an answer to my question of why Thave to do energy bills when this was something that Don Blackelock did not do and Stacey and Jose on the other hand, have been doing India, “Why are you comparing yourself to Don’s role? You don't have Don's ole, You can't compare yourself fo Stacey either, She has her owa separate responsibilities.I said, “Yes, but you are taking her responsibilities and giving them to me.” India, “No.” “Stacey's job is her job and your job is your job”. Isaid, “Ok India, So when will { got to do other things like policy, if my entire time will be placed on processing thousands of energy bills? India, what is my title?” India remains silent. Lask again, “India what is my title?” India xesponds, “Policy Research Analyst”, “Take this up with Tony and follow the order that exist. “We've lost too much time today. This conversation was such a waste of tax payers money. A waste of my time, your time and Stacey's time. Here we ate, we continue to be behind on bills. Now we've got to got in another date for training which you appear to be reluctant doing,” ‘respond, “India, | am working on the bills”. India responds, “Yeah, but you haven’t processed them.” I say to India, “I am reviewing them, [ am following your instruction and receiving training so that E can start processing bills but I want my question answered. India, “Talk to Tony , we've lost 2 lot of time on this. Conversation ended at 11:47am. May 24, 2013 9:30am-10:30am [could not attend a CPACE meeting held by CT energy and Technology Commission at the State Capitol because Tony did not approve it because of instructions he received from Rhonda Carroll. Having me attend the CPACE meeting at the State Capitol was something that Jared had requested I attend. May 211, 2013 11:30am Dan said to me, “be careful”, He informed me that he heard something that was not positive, He suggested that J should refrain from making remarks in my e-mails regarding my current work situation. May 24, 2013 1:45pm, Tasked Tony how DPW would like to proceed with the Fuct Cell leter given that it was high priority for the Mayor's Office to have us respond to Hartford Steam, Hartford Steam needed to receive aresponse from the City and Tony indicated that I could draft a letter of support and Dan Haim could review the letter and submit ito the Mayor's Office. Linformed Tony that India, Stacey and met yesterday to work on energy processing billing Stacey trained me white India watched. T informed him that after we got started T asked India again for clatfication on whether I would be assisting Stacey with this fonction or whether this was now to become my solo responsibility. “Tony then said, this was somelbing that we have already clarified with you. I told Tony, “no, you have not provided me with latfication on what I am expected to do with Policy. Fos instance when the ‘Mayor's Office sends out an e-mail and they specifically ask mc, IEEE © respond: that is directly a policy question”. “Tony then said, “Look Iam only trying to protect you. ‘The rule of thumb when you receive a request from the Mayor's Office is to send it to me and Kevin and we will take care of it” [responded to Tony, “But Tony, I did send the request along your way as I have been instructed, In this case I sent this request to Kevin, where L copied you and Dan, over a month ago. In that e-mail I asked Kevin for his feed-back, Fast-forward to one month later, I received no response. So what happened, Hartford Steam sends cut a second letter to the City of Hartford making the same request, The Mayor's Office receives Hartford Steam’s second letter and they specifically ask me to follow-up on this item. T need clarification here Tony.” ‘Tony then said, “Well, Kevin has been out and there are @ couple of energy items to follow-up on with him. Look at my desk, all of these piles of print outs are pending energy items.” Teoncluded by saying, “Responding to Hastford Steam is important here, as well as responding to CROCG's Electricity Consortium. We need to really be thinking about that right now.” ‘Tony concluded by saying, “Yes, I will meet with Kevin on energy items”.EXHIBIT 29‘Wednesday, March 13, 2013 8:42 AM Segarra, Ped Subject: Re: Following-up Good moming Mayor, “There has been a misunderstanding. | do not wasn’t to relinquish any of the current responsibilities that come with my position, have been performing all ofthese ata high level and Lam grateful for the opportunity. a ociionne has never been the responsibiltes tis instead that | have not been compensated accordingly. | apologize if aie vif conversation was taken to mean something ese. do hope that this can be resolved. is my sincere pleasure co ontinue to serve my community as have been during these past five years working for the City. [take great pride in receiving awards and recognition by community leaders for my service in the cammuriy- {have proven myself consistently as being able to handle all ofthese responsibilities and now some of these main responsibilities, originally assigned to me, are betng shifted to Individuals who ave already overwhelmed with the wean ot wore they already have. know that faimess and equal opportunity have always Deen ery important to you and | thank you for your support on this. Sincerely,EXHIBIT 30repre) ENERGY UPDTAES 3/14/13 1, Reduce Energy Costs © City Committed to the Clean Energy Community Fund- Goal: Reduce Hartford’ s Energy 20% by 2018 o Review energy use for City buildings, street lights & other joe options for municipal energy programs: 1) L-REC & Z-REC 2) PACE 3) Performance Contracting 4) CL&P RCx Energy Incentive Programs 2, Develop Long Range Energy Management STEPS 1. School Benchmarking 2, Facilities Benchmarking Confirm Dalia Ajodihi, Finance Ted Scheiber, HPL Facilities Manager Donald Slater, COO BOE Steve Cole, Development Services Elisa Hobbs, Development Services mimunity mch, Civic Minds Abe Scatr, CONNPIRG Bill Upholt, ACOTE . Ashley Brown, Environmental Bagincer 10, Tom Swan, Pngineer 11, Pat Williams, Community Organizer 12, Ryan O'Halloran, Knox Parks Consultants 13, Sarah Bollinger, Automated Logic 14, Michael Skroski, Weston & Sampson, 15. David Noble, CL&P é weeny eaeDevelop Long Range Energy Management (Continued)- 5, Draft Hartford’s 1* ever Strategic Energy Plan supportive of City & BOB Goals 6. Have Mayor & City Council adopt the Strategic Energy Plan Prepared 3. Recommend Energy Conservation Policies State & Federal Level- ‘® Stay attuned to State & Federal Legislation i.e. Public Act 11-80, Bill 230 etc. Establish an energy conservation presence for Hartford at the State level ‘Municipal Level. © Establish sustainable procurement practices ie. GAT & Strategic Energy Plan ‘© Implement Mayor’s request for a “Green-seore card” 4, Grants & Rebates © DEEP’s Micto-Grid Grant, Round 2 Marketing Roll-out- CPACE & Small Business Advantage Program (CEFIA) Climate Communities Webinar RCx Energy.Efficiency Webinar ‘US Conference of Mayors- 34" City Livability Award & 7" Annual Climate Protection Award 5, Compile Cost Estimate Budget for Utility Energy Conservation © Energy Star Portfolio Manager (EPA) © Automated Logic: 1) City Yard CL&P Lighting Incentive Program 2) City Hall 3). Notthend Senior Center 4) Pope Park © Research, analyze ancl mike secommendations on Energy Contracts 1) Bridge Energy Services, LLC 2) CCM 3) Others 6. Manage Energy Invoices, Billing Reports & Documents Review and Process over 500 Energy Bills Flectricity- CL&P, TransCanada. Fas/Oil- CNG, Hess & Other Water-MDC Steam- Hf. SteamEXHIBIT 31ACCOUNTANT FINANCE & BUDGET SERVICES: POSITION: Accountant REPORTS TO: Accounting Manager PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provide Support and assistance for Accounting, Budgeting and Purchasing. ‘TYPICAL, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBALITHES: Responsible for the issuance of purchase orders based on established purchasing procedures and guidelines. 2. Responds to vendor and cost center ingulrles regarding requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and payments. 3, Complete the preparation of account reconciliation’s and verifications as assigned. 4. Initiate computer generated reports on an as needed basis. S$. Assist In performing a varlety of accounting and analytical tasks and computations. 6. Assist in the preparation of the total system budget as assigned. S. Perform a variety of routine and non-routine support functions to support accounting, budgeting and purchasing. 8. Performs other dutles as assigned by Manager. SICLLLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE? 1. Bachelor's degree In Accounting. 3. Working knowledge of governmental accounting principles and practices. 3. Working knowledge of personal computer applications, |.e, Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and Windows. 4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of administration, 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skilis. 6. Excellent time management and organizational skills. 7. Ability to work independently. 8. Able to work an extended day. 9. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality. 10. Ability to work under stress and within difficult time constraints. SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 42-month work year, Salary Grid: C510 ($48,757 - $62,094) EVALUATION Evaluated Annually UNZON AFFILATTO! Affiliated with Hartford Educational Support Personnel (HESP) NOTE: The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the Job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listings of all duties of as # Contact. In all cases, these relationships, functions and their applications are subject to change by the Superintendent of Schools. Union Date HR Date 2/3/06EXHIBIT 32a Matta, Antonio ‘Thursday, March 14, 2013 8:10 AM ‘Bumham, Kevin; Hai RE: Quick Question. 1 Daniel; Cicero, India You may continue to participate in the Green Action Team, however, you will need to balance tis activity With Your ther priorities. {do not expect Dan to altend but you should keep him informed ofall meetings and developments. Thanks Tony Matta Antonio J. Matta City Architect City of Hartford 525 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06108 860-757-9982 imatta@hartford.gov. aT Sents Wednesday, March 13, 2013 11:25 AM jatta, Antonio cz Bumham, Kevin + Rei Quick Question... HiTony, “Thank you for providing me with the atached updated version of my Roles and Responsibilities as Energy Policy and Research Analyst for DPW. | have a quick question for you in reference to job duttes, | see that the Green Action Team Coordinator for Eneray and Recycling has been deleted from the updated roles and responsiities lst you provided me with yesterday, 3/2/13. ‘lam Co-Founder andi currently Co-Chair the Green Action Team. Given that several ofthe original responsibilities 25 Energy Project Wianager have now been shifted to Dan Haim, is Dan expected to attend GAT meetings on my beh? | just wanted to receive a clarification on that item, Thanks,Energy Policy & Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4" flr. Hartford, CT 06103, (260) 757-9959EXHIBIT 33= From: Matta, Antonio Sent: Friday, March 15, 2013 3:45 PM To: MN ice, Icio Subject: ‘Meeting Minutes for 3/12/13 Meeting Attachments: Lee and Responsibilities - Meeting Minutes 31213. doc ‘oles BF Responsibilities 31213.docx EE, Please see attached. Thanks Tony Matta Antonio J. Matta City Architect City of Hartford 525 Main Street, Hartford, CTO6108 360-757-9982 imatta@hartford.gov.3/12/13 Roles and Responsibilities: 1 Review and Process Energy Bills a. Maintain Utility Accounts . Utilizing Energy Management Software ~ troubleshoot problems Working under the Energy Project Manager a. Research, analyze, and plan for b. Federal and State Energy Grants (programs) i. State Micro-grid Grant Application Etc. c. Utility Company Grants (building specific) i, CL&P,CNG ‘Working under the Energy Project Manager a. Develop Citywide Energy Policy to be endorse and adopted by Mayor and Council Develop recommendations for Facilities operations in energy issues (controls, ete.) Research, analyze and make recommendations on Energy Audit issues Research, analyze make recommendations on Energy Contracts a, Trans-Canada b. Enorgy Purchase Program ©. Conveo d. Etc.HR 015 and Responsibilities Meeting Minutes ~3/12/13 In attendance: HE © 2 Cicero, Tony Matta a been with DPW for approximately 3 months 2 has demonstrated great energy, willingness to work hard and a good knowledge of energy topics 3. [EBB tos had some difficulty in prioritizing her work and accomplishing the daily ‘workdoad and expectations 4, In order to facilitate roles and responsibilities and in order to better define those roles and resporisibilities a meeting was held with India Cicero and Tony Matta 5, ‘The attached Roles and Responsibilities dated 3/12/13 were issued and discussed. 6. As part of that discussion it was made clear thas primary role would be to review and process energy bills. India committed her staff to train her for this activity to begin ASAP. 7. Dan Haim, an Architect III will serve as the City’s Energy Project Manager. | a assist the Energy Project Manager with research, analysis and planning for different grants as ‘well as the development of a Citywide Energy policy, HEEB itt also research, analyze and make recommendations on evergy issues including controls, audits and contracts, 9, Tony Matta emphasized the role and importance of the chain of command for all City workers. IEEE to assist Dan, the Energy Project Manager and Dan reports to Tony, who reports to Kevin Burnham, who reports to the Mayor. 10. Correspondence and issues from the Mayor's office as well as outside solicitation from eneray vendors, etc will be re-routed to Dan/Tony so tht EM ezn focus on her core roles and responsibilities. “The above minutes as recorded by Tony Matta are the official record of what transpired at this meeting. Ifyou disagree or find fault with this record, please respond to the author within the ‘lose of business on Monday, march 18", otherwise they will stand as the official record.EXHIBIT 34From: sarah Bollinger verify the data, Ago, Lid finally get a response from Carl Barnard, our Regional Manager, that he is available to fy uP here and meet vith; the Cty of Hertford on March 24" from Spm to 3pm (which was one of the dates you sted as being available~ hopefully it stil is a good time}. He will be reviewing Energy Reports and any questions you might have with WebCTRL. would suggest that whomever is familar with the UMS software come to this meeting so that they can understand the differences and know what is the best route to take. if you have any questions, please let me know. Thank youl Sarah Bollinger Service Sales, ABO, FMA Automated Logic® - Connecticut ‘Main: 203,284,0100 | Direct: 203.678.2225 | Cell: 203.410.2225 sarah bollinger(@automatediogic.com | http://www. automatedlogic. com/conneeticutEXHIBIT 35Fro ‘Thomas Swarr Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 2:08 PM To: Subject: Re: Update on City of Hartford's Request for Energy Billing Info, ‘We may have overlooked the steam loop that provides heat to City Hall T don't know if any other ety buildings ro om the stoam loop. Thanks for your efforts. told the team it takes several years to actually get all the data & Sorub for errots, so it will take time. But you are already ahead of Don's efforts! Hang in there. PYL Can I borrow back the planning book on community sustainability Thad loaned to you. 1 am trying to pull together a program for corporate sponsorship to fund a dialogue ofa sustainability strategy for CT through the Co League of Conservation Voters. Maybe we ean figure out how to get some pilot projects for Hartford I will be teaching this class again next spring, so keep your eyes out for a project for next year. Thomas Swarr +1 860.575.4274 Skype: tom.swarr www.sustainabilitybydesign.org Satay oie Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. isaac Asimov On Mar 20, 2013, at 1:10 PMI 8°: Hi Yale Graduate Professionals, hope you are all enjoying spring break, | want to provide you with some updates that | recelved in reference to obtaining energy data from our school enerBy suppliers recognized as: CL&P, CNG, TransCanada & MDC. Lap‘Our Account Representative, David Noble, informed ime that he will be providing us with the requested Information (schools electric account data- consumption, costs and demands) by thls Friday, March 22" the latest. ve had a couple of meetings with David Noble and hes wonderful to work with. [trust that we will be rocelving the data from CL&P very soon, as promised. 1've followed up with a phone eall and e-mails to our Account Representatives, Dalyn Delgado and Peter petrossi, to see where they are at in being able to provide us with the CNG gas data we requested for the schools. | haven't heard back from them yet and will continue to follow-up until | recelve the information requested. Evidently, CNG takes additional time to get back to municipalities. ‘TransCanada (3 party electricity supplier) 3. Attached to this e-mail is data received from TransCanada titled, “City of Hartford Sum Billing”, Our epresentative at TrensCanad, Paula Musgrave, is working on separating the data so that It can specifically | taflect schools as a separate category. Paula hopes to be sending me this by the end of business day, today, Please note, we entered into-a contract with TransCanada on April 2012 (our contract is soan to explre by the end of this calendar year 2023). So far, TransCanada seems to be very easy to work with in obtaining billing information. “4. MDC provided us with data going back to 2010. They did not however, follow our specific instructions to provide us with electronic data, instead they sent us over 200 stacks of photocopies that only reflect payment information. See attachment titied “ 2013032009067” for your review of what MDC sent us. Because of the lack of information received, | got In contact with Robert Langenauer the Billing Department Manager, and he indicated that by the end of next week, he will be sending us an excel sheet that includes consumption and cost far each school building's water account, MDC Is very difficult to obteln information from. Hopé that this update is helpful fornow. Please note, that an official City of Hartford letter was indeed sent out to the above referenced companies very early March. I will send you another update shortly, as soon as receive further data, ‘Thank you for your patience in this process, Energy Policy & Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4'* fir. Hartford, CT 06103, (260) 757-9959 <20130320090627.pdf>EXHIBIT 36City of Hartford Employee Performance Appraisal Employee Name Classtticatton Title fous &wesendes binky et eae Department & Division __ 2 Put Ea, tam _ A Rating Perlod — I(T At ils FORM 1S TO BE USED FOR EVALUATING EMPLOYEES FOR ADL PAY INCREASES. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE TO BE EVALUATED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. Directions: “This form provides a mechanism to rate an employee on factors that have bes? Setablished as critical for employee performance in the City of Hartford. The explanations of the factors represent tho standars level of performance expected. Cae rach actor carefully and consider each factor separately. The statements to the * fight of each factor represent varying levels of porformance. These should be von dered when determining the ratings. Choose the behavior that best fils the ‘employee's performance and assign a rating within the range 1-5-(1 being the lowest ghd S the highest). A section is available for justification for the rating given. IIs important that you complote this soction so that you can justify your rating to the employee. This performance appraisal is to be roviowed with the employee. For ratings of unsatisfactory or exceptional, it is mandatory that_vou- Me fy {hem, ff a factor Is not applicable, please make note in the_jusil fication section. fo determine the overall rating, add the ratings given for each factor and divide by the total number of factors used. Wien you review this evaluation with the employes, tako the opportunity to discuss evelopment plans. The development of employoos is a necessity if the City is to aeeeeerin mecting its goals and objectives. As a supervisos, you have an opportunity se Gnoourage employees to dovelop thoir skills or to expand their knowledge. By ‘encouraging employeos to improve and develop thoir skils and/or to expand their Knowledge. you are contributing to the ovorall success and development of the City of Hartiord, Tals ts a part of your responsibility as @ manager/supervisor. "| have read the above directions and understand ‘that | am responsible for following them ‘when completing this form.” ~ Signature of| OY. This Evaluation — oe > Personnel Department «PERFORMANCE RATING SCALE EXCEPTIONAL - Rating Value 5 ‘This rating indicates an exemplary level of performance which is normally found among a very small percentage of employees. Employee demonstrates @ vory impressive performance in the terms of qualily, quantity and efficiency. This. rating should be reserved for thosa employees who. have continuously displayed a high level of excallonce on a consistent and sustained basis and stand out among their peers. ABOVE STANDARD - Rating Value 4 “This rating indieates the employée Is at a performance level of above average and may sometimes perform et an oxcoptional level. Employee exhibits certain specitic strengths that demonstrate above standard results. STANDARD - Rating Value 3 This rating indicates: a consistent level of performance of any qualified and experienced employe. Tho majority of employees should fall in this area. Employee's performance meets accepted methods and practices in regard to job responsibilities. A rating of standard would indicate’ a solld performance by an employee. BELOW STANDARD - Reting Value 2 This indicates a performance which requires some, improvement in order to meet tho standard level expected. Requires constant supervision. Completed tasks often need follow up by the supervisor. Certain key atoas of responsiblity ara not performed at the standard level. UNSATISFACTORY—Rating. Value 1 This rating Indicates ‘a performance level that is far below the normal standard. Performances at this level indicates he/she cannot meet the scope of the position. An ‘employee who continues to perform at this level should be recommended for removal fromm his/her position.nrg tenn SEs CITY OF HARTFORD * PROBATIONARY EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION agg aE —— ‘=e... DLC HORS = rm a cs ‘& RESEAS 1 42/17/2012 ___ eee ARRON nese aemauee ee ee BfA2/2093 oon CHECK ONE O) - : aaah oe - = ee J ‘Under requirements tt by tho City Chater every person ext and sppoited to axegular gsion most satay enone ea et raiod ding pobatlonary prod Te provedies to be followed acs forts inthe Personne Rutesand Regalos OF aa tek bepaiing areementa Doputents eo sesponsiblo for tho timely sbseson of alii interim final evaluation oe ab afar pros for Lace 71S employes or too dein socdenc wi that collective baring ares Fan ae ied ual alge by ths imndins supers, for snl be frat to any insmod supers Hy Fes OS oor ae orf. Then tke form shuld be ferwarded ote depatneat head, Onsesignat bythe depart bone employee stall Spec alts form signing tat ho oc she has received a copy andthe whit copy sont tothe Peestinel Dept. ‘EVALUATION BY IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Based on daily contact and close observation [have considered carefully and without bias the following factors ofthe emiployee’swork performance. DEPENDABILITY: Attendance record, punctuslity and work habits, JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Fosssson of ands salsa abit equi satiety performance on the ob and demon— Jaron of progress in eanig work procedures sufficient to indicate successful completion ofthe working test HUMAN RELATIONS: ‘xviiy to wor in hormony with co—workers at al levels, Courtesy an patience required of City poyees jn dealing with the public. CHECK ONE, BASED ON THE ABOVE: : Doing the Period covered by this exluaton, the employe'speformanco hasbeen alaibtory nalof teabove factors, eae ‘During the Poriod covered by this evaluation, Gie employee's performance indicates ‘A need for improvement in the factors described below (Ifan extension of the obationary period recommended for Local 1716 members, Pease so indleate.) (Use separate sheet, if required.) i Heep TO (PROVE PRO ITIEIN 2 ETT be THE WOU Poe . ONDERATRNT IN’ DPW PROCEHEES MO) MATT ean AA eet” LS ‘TibMADIATS SUPERVISORSNANE —— SiATORE 1g THe POLLO tee AREAS". ‘Seviaw OF FVALUATION _———— STORATORE, BATE er eee 7s = STORATURE eee CO au _ 03 masa 7RUSFRUCTIONG: To be complsted with tho Final Performance Evatustion. From: 7 Naw AND TITLE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD - sete To: DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL Subject, Final Performance Evaluation’ of — 2 iz eae tee a FRNPLOVEES WAIME AND GLASS TITLE CHECK ONE: CU tis surnorse is exrieeacroniyy coMPLeTeD THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD AND I6 CONTINUED 48 4 PER: MANENT EMPLOYEE IN MY DEPARTMENT. 7 taggoimeeno rs pisusoat oF THs cyeLOVEE FOR UNGATSSEAETORY peneOR ANCE NEO He ee ee rTOD FOR THE REASONS DESCRIBED IN DETAIL GELOW. (USE SEPARATE SHEET, IF REQUIRED) ‘SIGNATURE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD DATE From: DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL, To: a ae NAM AND TITLE OF DEPARTMENT HEAD YOUR RECOMMENDATION FOR DISMISSAL HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND IS APPROVED. PLEASE INSURE THAT THE EM eee eC VEN THO WEEKS NOTIGE WHICH MAY, IF NECESSARY, CONTINUE BEYOND THE END OF THE PROBA TIONARY PERIOD. DIREGTOR OF PERSONNEL ‘DATEJOB FACTORS: A, Customer Service, Provides quality eorvice, Responds promply, courteously [| Aiipates customer neads a flew tnough on aeons: Pegs Sly ts requests rom eftzen, co-wotkers and] Frequently provides sce above a! beyond administration, customer request. {1 Gccasionaly dads not meot customer raqussis;doos not haga: provide corviea boyond baste requirement, Paling comments SPOUTS wer TO ByneN ti fo. LEQVEAS — NEED TO_jmwPhove on LesPonpine To pew f eA Ment LeEQJEsT " Displays skis, knowledge & ally Incompleting assigned [] Completes aseigned tasks with minimal to no supervision. cera tte infooondetyroguling inal supervelon, | Good undarstanding of ob content sspears da race aand job rented on avogarbesls. ff Has kouble completing aslgnad tasks er roquos nage feo? ‘constant supervision. Ra onla OV EVALL VMOWLEIIE OF ENE IALES Nees JO jMPLove eslowWlepee OF PEWS PLO CSSES ©. Attendance Seldom out o ate for woik. Use of sik time mests 411s at wore and punctsat most ofthe time, croxcoeds thedepariments lst time gosta, {[ Occasionally tardy for work, but not excessively. Rating, {[Detiits pater of absentocism endrtariness, ‘Suctfication/Comments_WECL Lae. Poi Ww EQUI Int si Cooporates with co-workers, superiors and others andis fj Hanglee conflict constructively. Sfokivs inwortng ina team or gtoup. Shares lformation. f Wingo lan and shoro jb knowodgo vith oer. Socopts chango and functors wel ina vaoty a ctvtles fj Fallot estabsh and maltan effective working relationships, aot Rating. 4 Jy = Wa MU [ ALON ‘E, Safety Adhoros to all safety proceduras as established by the QQ Practices safety proosdures at all times. Srarmen 0 rennet rans fatty ott ho te 1 Davonsit rain ts Fasten ces sashes sification’ Comment 4 Communigstion Skits ‘Communloats elfecivaly bth oraly an in wing. {) Witton and ore eommuniton is usualy grammatically Gotnmunleation fs elor, concise and orgenized, comct. } Easily understood. Neads asefstance in preparing wiltten communication. Cr anairo ae PaO oniGonnens C002 OVEDAW COMAY NICATION ~ NEEDS TO Petre UNDE LeTRND Comm UNI CAD Ce ESE TIRL FACT (NECN VE. pam)From: Matta, Antonio Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2013 9:36 AM To: a Subject: RE: Re: Eneray Tasks Attachments: «1°: & Responsibilities docx Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged Asrequested. Thanks ‘Tony Matta Antonio J. Matta City Architect City of Hartford 525 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06108 860-757-9982 tmatta @hartford.gov. Fe rw Sent: Monday, Mare OF, 013 2:12 PM ‘To: Matta, Antonio Subject: Re: Energy Tasks HiTony, heard you weren't feeling well. | hope you get better soon, 1 am currently compiling various update Items for you and Kevin to review. In preparation for this tas 4 would like to receive a copy of the job description you provided me with when 1 first began. | think we met on December 17" or so onthis. | would ike to have a copy of that document as a reference for me, as | move forward with the Energy Projests ‘and updates. At the moment Ican’t seem to find that document. It must be somewhere in the stack of papers I have which am currently organizing. Can you please forward that document over to me when you get a chance. Thank you greatly,EXHIBIT 38as Wednesday, Aprit 03, 2013 2:32 PM Loranger, Susan Haim, Daniel; Matta, Antonio; Burnham, Kevin pe: Recovery Act Clearing House Federal Department of Energy EECBG Block Grent (2008) Hi Susan, {received a phone eal today from the Federal Departinent of Energy Recovery Aet Clearing House referencing the Energy Effcency Conservation Block Grant awartded to the City backin Sept, 28, 2009, of which the reporting period has reopened. tremember reeeivinga simiar call from thern when I was first transferred here to DPW as an Eneray Polley and esearch hnnslyst-which also encompassed Energy Project Management. Thlsis how my name was placed on thelr contact listin the first place. tn today’s phone call with the Federal Department of Energy, | informed them to please remove my name from the contact list given that my role as Energy Project Manager has now shifted to Dan Haim on top of hs regular reaponsibilties effective March 12, 2013. 1am not sure f you were aware ofthis recent change but thought | should provide you with that update. ‘Anyhow, {send you this e-mail to inform you that spoke with the Federal Department of Energy today and referred Tham oer to you as the main contact for this particular grant reporting (DUN # 004534707). tam not sureif moving forward you have considering adding Dan Haimn’s name as an additional contact when the City receives enesBY felated phone cats From the Federal Government? think ths would be agood idea given that Dan is now the Energy Project Manager and fis alvays beneficial to have two contacts rather than just on. In my recently updated Ist of responsibilities given to me on March 42%, it states that | will continue to work on Federal and State Energy Grant Programs. Thus, [look forward to working with you on Federal and State Energy Grants. By the way, the person that called was Roxanne; she can be reached at: (888) 363-7289. Thank you, Energy Policy & Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4° fr. Hartford, CT 06103 (360) 757-9959EXHIBIT 39WM From: Sent: “Thursday, April 04, 2013 9:14 AM To: Bumham, Kevin; Matta, Antonio; Cicero, India Subject: Ro: Following-up on Brian Yeakle’s Question.. Good moming, | want to provide the three of you with an update to Brian Yeakle’s intial question regarding whether DPW pays the lectric bil for the library parking deck. Yesterday evening we received an answer from David Noble of CLEP, regarding the Accti1320802085 stating that he belleved that the library parking deck lights are included in the main meter {89172244-2}. Brian Yeakel received this response from David Noble yesterday evening For the future, please be aware that my time frame to provide a response to a questions such as the one | received shoves is intrinsically dependent on the turn-around time response from our energy supper In this cae, | think that David Noble provided us with the information extremely quickly considering all of the other municipal accounts he is managing and projects he is currently working on. When | spoke with Brian Yeakel ast week, he informed me that he dh’ need the information until thls week. Thus, Brian tecelved the response to his question within the time frame that he gave us-in a timely manner. Thanks, Ec Ney & Reseurch Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4” flr. Hartford, CT 06103 (60) 757-9959 From: clavid.noble@nu,com [mallto:david.noble@nu,com| Senk: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 5:57 PM Gc; Yeakel, Brian Subject: Re: Question regarding Accti# Acct# 51320802085 Good Afternoon, My investigation shows aocount 61820802086 having two meters; the main meter (89172241-2) and the fre pump meter (80037047.2}. | believe the parking deck lights are included on the main meter. Regards, DavidES Matta, Antonio ane ‘March 28, 2013 1:28 PM Cicero, India FW: Library Parking Deck Importance: High Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged We need to get this answered ASAP. This question was asked Monday. If there is some difficulty, please contact India ASAP, otherwise | expect the answer by end of day today, Thanks Tony Matta Antonio J, Matta City Architect City of Hartford 525 Nain Street, Hartford, CTO6108 860-757-9982 tmatta@hartford.gov. From: Cicero, India Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 12:34 PM ‘To: Matta, Antonio Subject: FW: Library Parking Deck Importance: High HiTony— {stil haven't heard back fron this. Has she discussed this with you? Any help is appreciated. ‘Thank you.-i From: Cicero, India Sengs Tucsday, March 26, 2013 10:45 AM To: Ce: Matta, Antonio‘Subjects FW: Library Parking Deck Importance: High Good morning —Please reply with this information this morning. Ifyou are unable to determine the answer from the fogs Please let me know. This is urgent, Thank you for Your help with this, - From: Cicero, India Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 9:11 AM ce: — wneonto Subject: FW: Library Parking Deck Good morning Please reply to me with the answer to this question. “The logs should have an account for this, iF we pay that bill. If not, please Tet me know. ‘Thanks for your help. + Burnham, Kevin Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2013 4:04PM ‘For Cicero, India Subject: Fwd: Library Parking Deck Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Yeake!, Brian" Date: March 22, 2013, 11:27:58 AM EDT ‘Yo: "Burnham, Kevin" Subject: Library Parking Deck Kevin, Does DPW pay the elec bill for the library parking deck? 1am trying to get incentives for Installing the LED's in the lower portion. {F you could let me know | would appreciate it Thanks Brian Yeakel Director of Property Management Hartford Parking Authority 155 Morgan Street; Hartford, CT 06103 P 860-527-7275 F 860-549-7275EXHIBIT 40From: Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2013 7:12 PM To: Haim, Daniel Matta, Antonio ce Bumham, Kevin Subject: Re: Media pitch on Hartford's New Energy Efficiency Initiatives... ML. please read the e-mail below to get you up to speed on the marketing pitch for the City’s Energy Efficiency efforts. I've been working on this with CL&P thelr Public Relations Specialist and Maribel. (Ok this is my last e-mail for tonight, | am leaving the office right now) ‘Thanks, Sent: Thursday, Apr 13 7:08 PM ‘Tot Paul Popinchalk (Paul@CelticEneray.com); chrislot@eelticeneray,com, ‘Subject: RE: Media pitch on Hartford's New Energy Efficiency Initiatives... Paul and Chris, ‘was approached by Justin May, ofthe Gafthey Bennett Public Relations firm earlier last month to discuss press-roll out for the City of Hartford's collaborating w/ CL&P and getting on bonrd on enerBy efficiency action Trae. Galiney Bennet Public Relations is hired by CLA&P to help with media outreach. CLP recognizes That promoting what municipalities are doing on encrgy issues is good for CL&P and great forthe ‘municipality. Last week I provided Justin with an update on the following energy commitments the City of Hartford has made ‘thus far © Clean Energy Task Force-The City of Hartford Clean Energy Task Fotee has confirmed pasticipan's (which Ihave reached out to individually and confirmed). We will hold our frst aneeting this month of April, which Ihave organized and will serve as main meeting facilitator. « Thatford Schools Retxo-Commissioning Project- The Hartford schools that have completed the Retso- ‘Commissioning projects thns far have been, Burr, Naylor, Rawson, Noah Webster and Classical Magnet. ‘There are currently cight Hartford schools that are currently reeeiving an energy analysis screening fo then receive Retro. Commissioning Projects. RCx projects are completed by our consultants at SBS. «¢ Harlford Schools Energy Benchmarking We have a team of Yale graduate students from the Yale Sheol of Forestry whom are assisting ws with energy benchmarking for Hartford schools. ‘The group of Yale Graduate students will report their energy benchmark findings to the City of Hartford Department Dirsotors during the last week of April I coordinated the partnership between Yale students and the City of Harford and will be arranging the meeting for Directors and Yales Grad, Students to attend.«© Other The City of Hartford Green Action Team, which Iasm the Co-Founder and Co-Chait of, will be holding an Barth Day event for April 19" and 20" at Hartford City Hall. The event will feature local designers, student Envionmental Contest winners, live music and a fashion show where reoyeled materials are used to make bold designs. Please keep Justin May's name in your radar as will be sending Justin a now enerRy update fo be rae ete dhe press-release he is drafting. ‘This will ell the story of our commitment to installing Salat canan City buildings ss soon as Corp, Counsel’s Office gets back to us on the LOA and our DPW Director sigos it. Twill make sure to communicate this information with Justin as soon as the signatures orcur. Tyyanted to make sure you were aware of the PR contact we have right:now. Justin May cam Wve reached vine- mail at: jmay@ ghprcom (860) 229-0301 Thanks,EXHIBIT 41From: Kupiec, Jared W. Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 1:22 PM To: — Subject: RoE Fir Sheet Week Ending April Sth, 2012 ‘Thanks, {have no doubt you're working the hours, but don't think I should be signing off on timesheets as you're not supposed to be paid out of the| [department any longer. Jared W. Kupiec Chief of Staff Mayor Pedro E. Segarra City of Hartford 550 Main Street Hartford, Cr06103 860-757-9500 (Office) Sent from my iPad ‘Oh, 1see what you mean. So technically right now 1am still in the EM payroll, Hence me having to submit two time sheets from the day that { was transferred over to DPW up until now. Understood Energy Policy & Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4" fir. Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 757-9959 ‘Fram: Kuplec, Jared W. Sent: Monday, April 08, 2013 12:40 PM To: a Cc: Maylor, Peter Metta, Antonio; Burnham, Kevin; Figueroa, Jeserlka; Braithwalte, Maritza M.; Carroll, Rhor Subject: Re} ITime Sheet Week Ending April Sth, 2012 That is not what I'm asking for.What texpectis that your supervisors ensure thatthe appropriate paperwork be led with HR <9 that your salary is reflected inthe DPW budget. | donot believe itis appropriate for You be working under pai leadership and this office be signing-off on your timesheets. This tsa questionable practice at best Kevin, please do whatever is necessary with HR to make sure haley is paid from the appropriate DPW personnel line-item. 4 Jared W. Kuplec Chief of Staff Mayor Pedro E. Segarra City of Hartford 550 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103, 860-757-9500 {Office) Sent from my iPad on aprs, 2013, 01232 °M, Ann 2S Withers, Jared is requesting that copies of my time sheet that | fill out here with DPW be sent over to him {Including supervisor's signature). Not sure ifPetvel, Tony of Kevin can start forwarding over the signed time sheets to Jared, Jeserika and Maritza in the Mayor's Office, Mayor's Office-Please note thatthe way we sgn time sheets in DPW does nat only reflect my time sheet information but as well as the time sheet of other co-workers- which are all included in one page of time sheets. pothaps those of who operate in a managerial capacity may what to figure out what ts might mean, iF anything, in terms of accessing time sheet information of union employees. ust thought. See attachment for further review. Thanks, Energy Policy & Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4" fir. Hartford, CT 06103 <20130408122224.pdf>EXHIBIT 42= From: Macdonald, David Sent: Monday, April08, 2013 4:20 PM To: ce Daley, Monique Subject: Re: Hartford's Ist Clean Energy Task Force ‘That's great, thanks for the update Sent from my iPhone : : ee ‘Hello Councilman, On Apr 8, 2013, at 4:18 PI During the past two months I've been organizing to form a diverse group to create Hartford’ first Clean Energy Task Force Now that Fave confirmed representatives from the community, city departments and consultants, we are teady for our initial- introductory meeting, Our meeting will be held on Monday, April 29%, at 5:30pm Location: TBD ‘{ will be sending out a meeting invite to all participants later on this week. Please note, I am no longer Energy Project Manager. ‘That inital esponsibility that [originally had when I was transferred over to DPW in, Deoember. was re-shifted and assigned to Dan Fiaim, effective Mareh 12, 2013, Dan isan. ‘Arebitect IIL for DPW. yore iattodvee the two of you shortly. Given your interest on Energy issues, i's important that you and Dan are able to communicate as Dan has been assigned an addtional scope of work on energy in addition to his regular work load. Below is the general information I’ve sent thus far on the Clean Energy ‘Task Force: GENERAL INFORMATION ‘The Composition of Harliord’s Clean Energy Task For The group will comprise of City of Hartford Staff, Community Representatives and Ceasers including Weston & Sampson- hired by DPW to assist with writing a: Strategic Bnergy Plan for Hartford. Bs © Around 15 individuals will participate. oe Hoyy will the Clean Energy Task Force operate? aoe Task Force members will serve as a sounding board for our Weston & Sampson Consultants as they assist us in drafting a Strategic Energy Plan. 1«Weill meet once a month (dates times to be determined based on members availability). > Meetings will most likely be held in the evenings; after work hours This is a potential 6 to 12 month commitment for participants, S Once the Energy Task Force completes an initial submission of a “living” Energy Plan submitted to the Mayor and Council, we will east a call for new members to join so that the Clean Energy Task Force continues beyond the initial participants term. Looking forward to our first meeting. Regards, Energy Policy & Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4" fl. Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 757-9959EXHIBIT 43From: Sent: ‘Monday, April 08, 2013 4:33 PM To: Macdonald, David; Haim, Daniel Subject: Re: Introduction councilman MacDonald please meet DPW's new Energy Project Manager Dan Haim. Dan san Architect I here at DPW. Dan and | wil be working together on all of the City’s energy items, Dan Haim, please meet Counciimen Macdonald. Counciiman Macdonald is very focused on energy sustainabilty issues for the City of Hartford and from time to time would like for DPWW to provide him with updates. een two updates Kevin Burnham and Tony Matta had me attend the meeting and speak dlfectly to Councilman Macdonald to fill him in on the energy items ! was working on, on bebalf of DPW. Regards, Energy Policy & Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4" flr. Hartford, CTO6i03, (860) 757-9959_ EXHIBIT 44From: Cicero, India Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 437 PM To: a Subject: RE: Can we reschedule the overview energy bill processing meeting today for Monday Hi: sorry we couldn't meet with you today, We will reschedule for next week. Have a good weekend. riday, April 12, 2013 3:14 PM jcero, India atta, Antonio; Carroll, Rhonda; Burnham, Kevin Subject: Re: Can we reschedule the overview energy bill processing meeting today for Monday HiIndia, Yes, sure, rescheduling training next weck for energy billing processing works for my schedule, Sos referenced in your e-1nail below you indicate that my main priority here in DPW now is to now pay all of the Energy Bills (per request of Deputy Director-Rhonda Carroll) in addition to my role as Energy Policy and Research ‘Analyst, Given that my role and responsibilities were updated as of March 12, 2013? So in other words, a significant part of my responsibility will be focused on energy billing for DPW, which is something that previous to my arrival here had been completed done by Stacy Willis in her capacity as Administrative Assistant for this department which isa clerical position. Also when you say I will be” consumed” by energy bill processing next week hat is the estimated percentage of energy processing billing that is expected of me? This has not been clearly outlined. All- please clarify. Just wanted all of you copied here to confirm that this is Indeed what my new role and responsibilities are given the update provided to me on March 12, 2013. I need this clarification from my end given that my roles and responsibilities have changed three times upon being transferred to this clepartment. ‘Thanks, ee, Poncy & Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4" fr. Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 757-9959Ce: Matta, Antonio Subject: RE: Re: Can we reschedule the overview meeting today for Monday “That is fine with me, but itis imperative that all the bills I give you on Monday are reviewed and returned for signature by Tuesday. You will need to process all of them by Wednesday to get them in the following check run, Please make sure your schedule next week allows for it. ! was reminded by the Deputy Director that invoice processing is your priority. You will be consumed by many bills next week. Now that you know the above, do you still want to wait till Monday? Please reply or we can meet at 2:30pm. Thanks. ~1 riday, a 2:50 PM icero, India Ce; Matta, Antonio Subject: Re: Can we reschedule the overview meeting today for Monday India, Can we reschedule the overview meeting today for Monday? I'm on deadline for Purchases for Earth Day that need to be confirmed. ‘Monday works best for me. Thanks, Energy Policy & Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4" fir. Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 757-9959EXHIBIT 45= fo sapere sone 0132537 Te mee kein ce: regatta, PaO E. Subject: Retl do not understand, please clarify. | spoke with Kevin and he will address. | belleve he and better understand what your role and responsibilities are, 1 do want to be clear, however, that you're Job isnot intended in any way to mir that of Don's. Yours is — as welve tiseassed -to focus a great deal on what DEEP is doing re: energy efficiency, green technology, and other energy and Sustainability hnprovements the Cty can and should be making. This isn addition to crafting an overall energy policy that wil Netand the test of time", Itmay not mean you are always effectuating those changes, but they should be your frst and foremost priority. However, that may mean from time to time that you will need to review bills for accuracy or potential ms-biling, but that's no different than any other unclassified employee {which I know you understand). We often do what simply needs to be done. tn all, have no doubt that welll come to-a quick understanding about what your positon is and how you willbe able to Brow into it. Jared W. Kuplec Chief of Staff ‘Mayor Pedro E. Segarra City of Hartford 550 Main Street Hartford, CT.06103 860/757-9500 (hone) 860/722-6606 (fax) www.hartford.gov HARTFORD HAS IT Date: Fr ae 5! ‘To: kupij001 , Kevin Burnham Ce: Pedro Segarra Subject: RE: I do not understand, please clarify. Jared, ‘Thank you for your prompt response. Itis greatly appreciated, Per your request, | will not include the Mayor in my inquiries moving forward. ‘Thank you,From: Kupiec, Jared W. ‘Sents Friday, April 12, 2013 3:44 PM oA Surntam, Kevin ‘Ce Segarra, Pedro E. Subject: Re: I do not understand, please clarify. | will speak with Kevin ashe is the Department Director. Your Job description is very clear and was crafted with Kevin's input. You're job isnot simply o primarily to process energy bil ~ it sto develop policy, practices and procedures and to assist in other energy-related project tn the futur, as this fs a personnel matter, please do not include the Mayor in your inquires. You are now an emleag DPW and it my responsiblity, as the Mayor's designee, to work with the Department Director to ensure that an Dlfice employee that Is transferred ~ such as this —is done Ina manner consistent with his goals and expectations Jared W. Kupee Chief of Staff Mayor Pedto E. Segatra City of Hariford 1580 Main Street Hartford, CT06303 860/757-9500 (phone) 860/722-6606 (fax) www hartford.gov HARTFORD VMAS IT From: Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:38:44 -0400 Lupij001 , Pedro Segarra Subject: Re: | do not understand, please clarify... Jared, Ido not understand, According to the Deputy Director of DPW, Rhonda Caroll, 1 was really transferred over here not necessarily to work on Energy Policy Research but rather primarily to process all energy bills in DPA which was the main job of Stacy Willis in hor capacity as Administrative Assistant, prior to my atival here and which in fact sil continues tobe her ob- to process all DPW bills, {t's one thing to be trained and understand how the payments are processed, i's another however to only concentrate ‘on paving bills the entire 40 plus hours that 1am at work, which is apparently what Rhonda Carroll wants me to do. “The orignal job esponsibility you provided me within Blovember did not say that my full priority here was to perform the functions ofa clerical postion and to only concentrate my time in processing energy bil. Iam misunderstanding this information, then please do clarify. | am and aways have been a team player and | want to help the City of Hartford on sustainability issues and energy policy in any way that Lean. Not sure ifyou were both able to read the recent artide publshed about me In the CT 2atino News highlighting me as a leader in the environmental community \ in le 28x onsralirehanetesy nto ‘extremely passionate about the environment as you've seen mn my work here for the City of Hartford and the community. tf my original assignment as Energy Policy and Research Analysts not something that you and the Mayor want me to focus on please clarify. | need your full clarification on my roles and responsibilities; what focus of work would you lke to see from mei Is this polley ors primarily clerical as Rhonda has indicated. for me to spend my spending entire time here at DPW only processing bills? expect a prompt feed-back from you on this. ‘Thank you, ‘Sent: Friday, Api Te, nad PM To: Cicero, India Cee Matta, Antonio; Carroll, Rhonda; Burnham, Kevin Subject: Re: Can we reschedule the overview energy bill processing meeting today for Monday Hi india, Yes, sure, rescheduling training next week for energy billing processing works for my schedule. 0 as referenced in your e-mail below you indicate that my main priority here in DPW now [sto now pay al of the Energy Bils (par request of Deputy Director-Rhontia Carrol) in addition to my rote as Energy Policy and Research Analyst. Given that my role and responsibilities were updated as of March 12, 20137 So in other words, a significant part of my responsibility will be focused on energy biling fr DPW, wiich fs something that previous to my arrival here hat been completed done by Stacy Wills in her capacity as Administrative Assistant for this department which Ia clerical position. Also wien you say twill be” consumed” by enersy bill processing next week Wihatis the estimated percentage of energy processing bling that is expected of me? his has not heen clearly outlined. All please clarify. just wanted all of you copied here to confirm that this s Indeed what my neve role and responsibilities are given the Update provided to me on March 12,2013. {need this clarfcation from my end given that my roles and responsibilities have changed three times upon being transferred to this department. ‘Thanks, Energy Policy & Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4 fir. Hartford, CT 06103, (860) 757-9959From Cicero, India Ser a ‘April 12, 2013 2:55 PM To: Cer Matta, Antonio Subject: RE: Re: Can we reschedule the overview meeting today for Monday “That is fine with me, but itis imperative that all the bills give you on Monday are reviewed and returned for signature by Tuesday. You will need to process all of them by Wednesday to get them in tthe following check run, please make sure your schedule next week allows for it. was reminded by the Deputy Director that invoice processing is, ‘your priority. You will be consumed by many bills next week, sow that you know the above, do you still want to wait il Monday? Please reply or we can meet at 3:80pm. Thanks. -1 To: Cleeto, India Cc: Matta, Antonio ‘Subject: Re: Can we reschedule the overview meeting today for Monday India, can we reschedule the overview meeting today for Monday? 1’m on deadline for Purchases for Earth Day that need to be confirmed, Monday works best for me. Thanks, Energy Policy & Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4 flr. Hartford, CT 06103 (360) 757-8959EXHIBIT 46‘Wednesday, Apri 17, 2013 9:47 AM Daley, Monique Subject: Re; Clean Energy Communities Municipal Pledge.. Attachments: ‘TronamittalLetter2CityCourtll Feb2013 clog DRAFT Hartford Resolution (12913).docx, 2013041709227 pat, 20130417092303.paf Hi Monique, ‘Attached please find the Clean Energy Communities Municipal Pledge signed by the Mayor fn Feb, 201% ‘Also, isthe Transmittal Letter to ity Council along withthe Resolution document. {drafted the two word documents est he Mayor signed offon them inorder for him to present these to the ity Counc accompanying the Clean Energy Communities Municipal Pledge. “The fast document is the Council Review- of Monday March 11, where in Action item #13, it states that the City canal suthorized to participate inthe Clean Energy Communities Program with a commitinent 19 reduce City building energy consumption by 20% by 2038. ‘Thanks, Energy Poley e Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hertford 525 Main Street, 4" fr. Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 757-9959February 4, 2013 Honorable Shawn Wooden, Council President, and Members of the Court of Common Council City of Hartford 550 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 RE: City of Hartford's Commitment to the Clean Energy Communities Program Dear Council President Wooden: Attached for your consideration is a resolution for the City of Hartford to participate in the Clean Energy Communities Program, which calls for a 20% reduction of municipal building energy consumption by 2018. “This program is to be implemented in an effort to help reduce both costs and pollution, which are attributed to generation and use of energy. The City’s direct participation in this program Is intended to help us move forward in creating a Strategic Energy Plan for Hartford, by assembling a Clean Energy Task Force Work Group. This will also propel the City to research and investigate options for the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates, on site renewable clean energy installations, and funding opportunities to achieve the 20% commitment. This is an important initiative that will show that the City of Hartford is not only concerned about the impact of energy generation and cost, but Is also taking the lead in a program to help mitigate the problems caused by current methods of energy generation and usage. Being on board with this program allows the City to be eligible for Bright Ideas Grants from the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and Companies under the Clean Energy Communities Program. The successful implementation of this program will benefit all of our City’s residents. I respectfully request action by the Court of Common Council at your meeting for February 11, 2013. Respectfully submitted, Pedro E. Segarra MayorRESOLUTION PROPOSING COMMITMENT TO ‘THE CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Hartford City Council promotes conservation, energy efficiency and the study of the use of clean energy sources; and WHEREAS, electricity generation produces more harmful ar pollution than any other single human activity and emission from traditional methods trigger asthma attacks and contribute to other respiratory illnesses, as well as contribute significantly to climate change; and WHEREAS, the City of Hartford passed a resolution on January 9, 2006, to join the Connecticut Clean Eneray Communities program and committed the Town to purchase 20% of ts electricity needs from clean energy sources by the year 2010; and WHEREAS, today, the City of Hartford agrees to take on anew challenge put forth by the Clean nergy Communities program to reduce its municipal building energy consumption 2004 by the year 2018, with technical assistance by CL&P program administrators of the EnerBy efficiency Fund, and commits to benchmarking Town buildings’ energy usage and developing @ Municipal Action Plan (MAP) for the Town to reduce energy consumption; and WHEREAS, the City of Hartford pledges to maintain its commitment to voluntarily purchase dv of ts municipal building electricity from clean, renewable energy sources by the year 2018, aint, technical assistance from the Clean Energy Finance & Investment Authority, and will investigate all options for meeting that goal and beginning the purchases as soon a possible, ncuding purchasing RECS (Renewable Energy Certificates) and installing local clean eneray installations; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hartford hereby makes its commitment fo the Clean Energy Communities Program by affirming its Clean Energy Communities Municipal Pledge and will track and report progress towards these goals and will continue to promote energy efficiency and clean, renewable technologies in the community. By doing so, the City of Hrtlerd is eligible to receive incentives that may include free clean encray systems and up to two $15,000 Bright Idea Grants per fiscal year that can be used toward ‘energy-saving projects.CLEAN ENERGY COMMUNITIES MUNICIPAL PLEDGE “The Clean Energy Communities program is an initiative funded by both He Clean Energy Finance and Tre tinant Authority (CEFIA-ormerly known as the Connecticut Clean Eeray Fund) and the Connecticut Nergy Effcioncy Fund, GEFIA and the Energy Eificlanoy Fund develop Pron tt ‘which collectively seek to ee octiout cos and towns both reduce energy use and incteass Support for clean, renewable energy for municipal facilities, The Energy Efficiency Fund istered by The Connecticut Light and oo arapany, The United liuminating Company, Yankee Gas Services Company, The Southem Cewet Stout Gas Company, and/or Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation (collectively, “the Companies") By applying currently available energy officiancy and clean, renewablo energy technologies the City of Hartford By oP voy, eweats a heclthier environment and strengthen local econcyien, and accordingly, the City ca eatford makes the following Glean Enorgy Communities Municipat Pledge: 4, The City of Hartford pledges to reduce its municipal huliding energy consumplion by 20% by 2018. Building energy consumption shall be determined by benchmarking municipal building energy aa nctngption ta baseline fiscal year, The City of Hartford can elect om the following fiscal years (0 seroivtike its energy baseline year: 2008-2008, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, or 2011-2012. a. The City of Hartford will seok to reduce ifs municipal building enersy consumption for municipal facilities by at least 20% by 2018. Tho schedule follows: i. Fiscal Year 2012-2018: 5% Reduction ii Fiscal Year 2013-2014: 8% Reduction iii, Fiscal Year 2014-2015: 11% Reduction iv. Fiscal Year 2015-2016: 14% Reduction vy, Fiscal Year 2016-2017: 17% Reduction vi. Fiscal Year 2017-2018: 20% Reduction b. The City of Hartford will werk with the Companies, contractors oF ofr. entities to benchmark all ofits municipal buildings (Ineluding board of education buildings) fo determine all municipal building energy usage. ¢, Beginning July 1, 2015, the City of Hartford agrees to provide documentation of its municipal building Saerey eonsumption on an annual basis by the end of the first quarter ‘of the following fiscal year. 4, The City of Hartford pledges to creat its own Municipal Action Plan (MAP) determine its path in «Facing ts energy consumption. The City of Hertford may satisy ths requirement by submitting a pre- resting municipal energy plan, sustalnabilty plan, climate change action plan or similar document. «2. Thero is no penalty if the City of Hartford fais fo meet the reduction amounts set forth in the schedule ets Tewever if thase reduction targots are not met starting July 7, 2000, the City of Hartford will not Be eligible to receiva Bright Ideas Grants from the Connecticut Eneray Efficiency Fund and Companies under the Clean Energy Communities program, 2, The City of Hartford pledges to purchase 20% of ts municipal bulléing electricity from clean, renewable energy sources by 2018. fa, The City of Hartford wil seek to mako a voluntary purchase of at least 20% of the electricity for municipal facities from clean, renewable enetay sources by annual CEC program requirements. ‘The schedule follows: |, Fiscat Year 2012-2013: 15% Purchase 7 i Fiscal Year 2013-2014: 16% Purchase iii, Fiscal Year 2014-2015: 17% Purchase iv. Fiscal Year 2015-2016; 18% Purchasevy. Fiscal Year 2016-2017: 18% Purchase vi. Fiscal Year 2017-2018: 20% Purchase, b. The Clty of Hartford agrees to provide CEFIA documentation of ts municipal clean energy purchases on an annidal basis by the end ofthe first quarter ofthe folowing fiscal year. CEFIA titoeels to request documentation of municipal clean energy purchases for F'Y2011-2012 in July 2012. ¢. The Cy of Hartford acknowledges that clean, renewable sources are those defined in section 16-1 Gris general Satutes as Connecticut Class I renewable enerey souress or mesting Green-e® Energy cartification standards. 4. The City of Hartford may satisfy tho voluntary purchase requirement by purchasing Green-<® Energy eertfied Renewable Energy Credits (RECe), enroling one of more municipal facities Ip the EtCeancnergyOptions™ program, instaling renewable energy systems (provided that the RECs Geseciatod wih such system(s) are quantifiable and not held by a third-party) or any combination ‘thereof. ‘e: There Is no penalty if the City of Hartford falls to meet the items set forth in the’ schedule above: Fowever, the City of Hartford will not be eligible to receive incentive rewards from CEFIA under the Clean Energy Communities program. 4, The City of Hartford agrees to promote energy eficlency and clean, renewable technologies In is community. The Cy of Hertford is encouraged to estabiisti a Clean Energy Task Force, oF comparable ody, This ently wil assist the municipalty in mesting the Clon Energy Gommunities Municipal Pledge ped fo perform education and outreach among residents, businesses and institutions within the community concerning energy efficioncy and clean, renewable energy programs. By taking the pledge and meeting the Clean Energy Community Program requirements ‘outlined by CEFIA ey ike Connectlout Enoray Efficioncy Fund, the City of Hartford may qualify, subject to the terms of ‘separate formal contracts, for the following grants: AL CEFIA, For every 100 points, the City of Hartford may ear a 1 Klowatt (or equivalent) clean energy system. . b, Energy Efficiency Fund. For every 100 pein, the City of Hartford may eam a Bright idea Grant that can be used for energy-saving projects. The City of Hartford is eligible for two Bright Idea Grants per fiscal year. PedroiE Mayor Gity of Hartford Segarra* * The City of Hartford understands that the Clean Energy Communities Municipal Pledge is not a contract, and that CEFIA, the Energy Eficlenoy Fund, and the Companies have not contracted, committed, agreed or promised, to perform or incur any obligations, in any manner, hereunder.EXHIBIT 47From: La Luz, Maribel Sent: ‘Thursday, April 18, 2013 10:04 AM To: Everyone (City Only) Subject: BREAKING: Updates from City Halll Ladies and Gentleman, We are pleased to announce the debut of “Updates from City Hall” our weekly employee newsletter! We are releasing on a Thursday but moving forward we'll send every Friday between 9-10am. We've keptit short for your reading pleasure. Don't delete it..we’re tracking you. @ Sincerely, ‘The Communications Team Hee ve ee iis A iy nade igs grag ad aoe, ai eg “Obie a ‘| Updates from City Hall rll | set noe an oman ory of aol eres, ts! | ee Ci t Shout Out MECA Director Kristina Newman-Scottias been recognized with | 2 2013 Chatter Oak Center Vision Award for her contributions tothe ‘Avts and Eclucation. Deputy Corporation Counsel L. John Van Norden has i been admitted to the Connectiut State } ar after an oxhaustve | nine-month approval | process i DPW President Obama Visits Hartford Enpioyec | a: i Nation Should Follow Connecticut's Lead: President Obama spoke at the featured for her work on University of Hartford last week in recognition of the State's recently passed gun ban green shaces 1EXHIBIT 48Me From: Sent: Monday, April 22, 2013 6:56 PM To: Cicero, India; Matta, Antonio Subject: Re: Re-cap of today’s meeting. ‘Attachments: 20130422180854,pat Tony and India, The meet 1g earlier today was informative. You informed me that my main focus and priarity here in DPW is to process all eneray bills this includes Hartford Steam, CLP, TransCanada, CNG, MDC, Ten Companies and Yankee Gas. You provided me with a clear outline on utility invoice payment processing which India created, as seen in this attachment. oth of you indicated that energy billing processing fs to take top priory as my assignment here as Energy Poticy and onarch Analyst, per request of DPW Deputy Director. You indicated that in addition 10 primarily focusing on processing energy bil, | wil also be reviewing rate accuracy for all energy bills and ultimately seeing ifthere are any ‘opportunities for Capital improvement Projects. “Tony you indicated that because my main priority here fs for me isto process all energy bils, other assignments arise then they might be transferred over to Dan Halm, tothe extent that they can be- 1 just wanted to recap our meeting so that Lam fully understanding your request ‘of how you would like to see me carry tut my role and responsibilities as Energy Policy and Research Analyst here in Pw. Thank you, Energy Policy & Research Analyst Department of Public Works City of Hartford 525 Main Street, 4” fir. Hartford, CT 06103 (860) 757-9959April 22, 2013 Utility Invoice payment process “The following utility bills will be processed upon receipt by DPW: 4, Hartford Steam Po#20130143 2. CL&P PO#20130322 3, TransCanada P0#20130639 4, CNG PoH20130254 5. MDC por20130142 6. Ten Companies P0#20131708 (Fixed charge-BOE) 7. Yankee Gas NPO (Friends of Keney Park) «+ Allinvoices are to be processed within 30 days of receipt (unless unusual circumstance, estimated bill needs meter read, pending PO increase, problem with account overall, transitioning to another department for payment, billing ror, ete) ‘checks go out every Monday and must be received by pre-audit by noon on Thursday to make it into the check run © Upon arrival invoices need to be immediately o Opened » ‘0 Date stamped ‘9. Stamped for signature & processing o Reviewed for: © Rate accuracy * Location » Cost per month a Remove finance charges & sales tax (if any listed in error) {i fyou recommend that the invoice Is placed on hold, Ineed a coPy ofit and indicate why itis on-hold and what the action taken will be to resolve the concern ‘© Logged onto respective utility log © Recommended for payment signed eal invoices for grouped with receipt showing current amount being paid & attach PO © Returned signed invoices to me with utility fogand receipt within 2-3 days of receipt of invoicesPayment approval oll sign what you recommend for payment ‘© Invoices will be returned to you within 2 days for processing Payment processing co. Enter into the system on the same day Once the invoices are entered and scanned into MUNIS return the batch to me onthe same day i ‘Current review includes the following: ‘© Isiton our log and acity location? © Cost per month ~in fine with prior month's billing G Remove finance charges & sales tax (if any listed in error) © Ifthe address is wrong, scan invoice to me for follow-up with company and continue to process Improved review with energy focus: ein addition to the above, scrutinize the rates - should the rates be lower now that we have a new rate structure for this location? © Has the invoice reflected the changes recommended to u' Should this location be merged with another account to avoid duplication? © Are there estimated bills that need coordination so thatthe meters Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:25:02 -0400 To: kupijo0t , Kevin Burnham <, Rhonda Carroll _ sili in cd arcla, Chastity" , Lynn Lachance , Debra Carabillo "2@hartford,.gov>, Saundra Kee Borges Ce: jared Subject: FW: TIMESHEETS Good moming Chastity, Would the Mayor's Office lke me to continue submitting two time sheets- one to the Mayor's Office and the second timesheet to DPW? please let me know and I will make sure to forward you my time sheet for ast week. Also, does that mean that continue tobe part of the Py? Looking forward to the clarification. Thank you,