OFFICE OF FISCAL ANALYSIS
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sHB-7153
AN ACT CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PORT
EASTSIDE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT IN THE
TOWN OF EAST HARTFORD.
Primary Analyst: JP 4/8/25
Contributing Analyst(s):
Reviewer: RW
OFA Fiscal Note
State Impact: None
Municipal Impact:
Municipalities Effect FY 26 $ FY 27 $
East Hartford Cost 15,000-20,000 15,000-20,000
East Hartford Potential
Cost
See Below See Below
East Hartford Potential
Revenue
Grand List
Increase
See Below See Below
East Hartford Potential
Revenue
Gain
See Below See Below
Explanation
The bill establishes an infrastructure improvement district (Port
Eastside) in the town of East Hartford, which results in the following
impacts.
If fifteen or more voters petition to establish the district, East Hartford
would incur
(a) minimal costs (estimated at less than $1,000) associated with
providing written notice of a meeting of the voters residing within the
district's limits, as well as holding the meeting; and
(b) potential costs associated with conducting a referendum, if (1) 200 2025HB-07153-R000627-FN.DOCX Page 2 of 2
or more voters, or 10% of the total number of voters in the district,
whichever is less, petition for a referendum, or (2) the mayor orders a
referendum. The cost of holding a referendum in a town of East
Hartford's size is estimated to range from $15,000 - $20,000.
There is a potential cost to East Hartford for fees and costs associated
with the establishment of an infrastructure improvement district, as it is
unclear if the town is responsible for any costs associated with the
district’s establishment or if private developers will cover these costs.
To the extent that creation of Port Eastside leads to property
improvements, East Hartford may experience an increase in its grand list.
The bill results in a potential revenue gain to East Hartford should the
district contract with the town for public services such as firefighting and
town planning, and the town receives reimbursement from the district for
those services.
East Hartford may experience a potential cost from the bill as it permits
the town to incur the district’s debts in the event that the district is
terminated. The town must agree in writing to assume any of the district’s
outstanding debts.
The Out Years
The annualized ongoing fiscal impact identified above would
continue into the future subject to inflation.