ADA Transition Committee 10-21-2026

The City of Norwalk ADA Transition Committee met on October 21, 2026. Members approved the August 5 meeting minutes and selected Derek Demarsh as chair and James Mlen as co-chair; the transcript does not clearly capture a vote count. The committee received updates on accessibility projects. Sidewalk and curb-ramp work connecting accessible parking to City Hall was reported complete and within budget, without using the allocated 20% contingency. Staff said additional sidewalk sections would be proposed for next year’s budget. City Hall restroom renovations were about 75% complete, with roughly $36,000 remaining in contingency; completion was delayed beyond the original schedule.

The courtyard accessibility project—covering a ramp, stairs, handrails, door replacement, and door openers—was awarded to Help Clean US LLC for a low bid of $187,367, with a 10% contingency of $18,736.70. Funding includes a $72,000 grant and a $60,000 contribution from Guardian Property Management, leaving an anticipated ADA capital-budget contribution of $74,103.70. Staff reported about $180,000 available to advance an elevator project at Gallagher Mansion and said the project’s procurement approach (architect-led or general-contractor-led) was still under discussion before it is put out to bid. Staff also planned to advance design work for an accessible, bullet-resistant City Hall security desk and described a new quarterly, departmental process for coordinating ADA transition-plan work; no procurement award or spending vote on these items was reported.