Bond Resolution
2026 Bonding Resolution
Important Information for Tariffville Water District Residents
The Tariffville Water Commission is proposing funding for two important projects designed to support the safety, reliability, and long-term operation of our water system.
On Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM, a Special District Meeting will be held to allow eligible District voters to consider and vote on a proposed $1,096,160 appropriation and bond authorization. The public is welcome and encouraged to participate in this meeting. Please click the Zoom meeting link below to join virtually.
What Will the Funding Be Used For?
1. Lead Service Line Identification and Planning — Approximately $933,000
This project will help the Commission identify the materials used in water service lines throughout the District, determine which lines may contain lead and Galvanised Steel, and develop plans for any necessary replacements.
This work is part of ongoing efforts to comply with federal and state drinking water requirements and protect public health.
2. Tunxis Road Area Water Main Improvements — Approximately $163,160
This funding will support engineering and planning associated with improvements to water mains in the Tunxis Road area.
These improvements are intended to help maintain reliable water service and address the long-term needs of the system.
What Does the Bonding Resolution Mean?
The Commission’s Board of Directors has recommended that the District authorize up to $1,096,160 to finance these projects.
Bond authorization provides the legal authority to borrow funds for the approved work. It does not necessarily mean the entire authorized amount will be borrowed immediately.
The projects may qualify for financing assistance through Connecticut’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Loan forgiveness may cover up to 50% of qualifying project expenses, subject to program eligibility and final approval. This assistance could significantly reduce the amount the District is ultimately required to repay.
Special District Meeting
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Virtual Meeting via Zoom
The public is welcome to attend. Voting is limited to eligible District voters.
The official Notice of Special District Meeting and Bond Resolution documents can be viewed below. Residents are encouraged to review these documents for complete details regarding the proposed projects, funding authorization, and voting process.
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Board of Directors
Jeff Scarcella-President
Kevin Donahue- Vice President
Patricia Shea-Cheif Financial Officer
Michael Tanca-Clerk
Chris Haberbosch-Director
Scott Madigan-Director
Katie Moriarty-Director
Brian O’Donnell-Director
Kevin Plaut-Director
Stephanie Brown- Collector
WARNING OF
SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING
Thursday, October 29, 2026
The electors and those persons eligible to vote in meetings of the Tariffville Fire District (the “District”), are hereby warned and notified that a Special District Meeting will be held remotely via Zoom on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. To access the meeting, please visit the District’s website at http://www.tariffvillewater.com and select Announcements, where the Zoom meeting link will be posted. The meeting will be held for the following purpose:
As recommended by the Board of Directors of the Tariffville Water Commission of the District, to consider and act on a resolution:
(a) To appropriate $1,096,160 for the Lead Service Line and Water Main Project;
(b) To finance said appropriation by issuing the District’s bonds, notes or temporary notes, including interim funding obligations and project loan obligations under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, in an amount not to exceed $1,096,160;
(c) To authorize the officers of the District to issue the bonds, notes or temporary notes, including interim funding obligations and project loan obligations under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, and determine the terms, details and particulars of the bonds, notes and temporary notes, including interim funding obligations and project loan obligations under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund;
(d) To take actions under applicable Internal Revenue Service regulations to allow the District to issue the bonds, notes or temporary notes on a tax-exempt basis;
(e) To authorize the President to execute and deliver to the State of Connecticut a project loan agreement and project grant agreement, contract with engineers, contractors and vendors and apply for grants for the project, and to authorize the President and the District’s officers and employees to take all other actions necessary and proper to carry out the project, and issue the bonds, notes or temporary notes, bonds, notes or temporary notes, including interim funding obligations and project loan obligations under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, to finance the appropriation.
A copy of the full text of the Resolution is available on the District’s website at http://www.tariffvillewater.com.
Dated at Tariffville, Connecticut this ____ day of ________, 2026.
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Jeff Scarcella
President
TARIFFVILLE WATER COMMISSION OF THE TARIFFVILLE FIRE DISTRICT
OCTOBER 13, 2026
RESOLUTION TO RECOMMEND AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,096,160 FOR THE LEAD SERVICE LINE AND WATER MAIN PROJECT; AND A BOND AUTHORIZATON IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,096,160 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION AND TO CALL A SPECIAL DISTRICT MEETING
RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors of the Tariffville Water Commission of the Tariffville Fire District (the “Board of Directors”) recommends that the Tariffville Fire District (the “District”) appropriate $1,096,160 for the Lead Service Line and Water Main Project (the “Project”). The Project is comprised of (a) Lead Service Line Identification and Planning (approximately $933,000), comprised of, but not limited to, determining the composition of water service lines, and identifying which service lines need to be replaced, and (b) Tunxis Road Area Water Main Improvements (approximately $163,160), comprised of, but not limited to, engineering services. The appropriation may be spent for engineering fees, consultants’ fees, testing and other equipment, materials, administrative costs, legal fees, net interest on borrowings and other financing costs, and all other expenses related to the project or its financing. The President, or other proper officer, may reduce or modify the scope of the Project, and the entire appropriation may be expended on the Project as so reduced or modified. The appropriation shall include any federal, state or other grants-in-aid or other funds received for the Project.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors recommends that the District finance the appropriation by issuing its bonds, notes or temporary notes, including interim funding obligations and project loan obligations under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, in an amount not to exceed $1,096,160, or so much thereof as may be necessary after deducting any federal, state or other grants-in-aid received for the Project.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Directors recommends that contracts involving expenditures for the Project be authorized.
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the attached detailed Special District Meeting resolution for the Project is hereby approved and shall be submitted to a Special District Meeting to be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026 in accordance with the attached Warning of Special District Meeting, which is also hereby approved.
Board of Directors
Jeff Scarcella-President
Kevin Donahue- Vice President
Patricia Shea-Cheif Financial Officer
Michael Tanca-Clerk
Chris Haberbosch-Director
Scott Madigan-Director
Katie Moriarty-Director
Brian O’Donnell-Director
Kevin Plaut-Director
Stephanie Brown- Collector