Board of Estimate & Taxation 03-23-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut Board of Estimate & Taxation held a meeting on March 23, 2026, primarily to review and approve the mayor's capital budget request for fiscal year 2027. The mayor proposed a capital budget of $68,100,999, which was $1,733,000 above the finance department's recommendation, citing critical safety needs and strategic investments including local matching funds for grant-supported projects like the Cranberry Park sailing school building and improvements to historic and recreational facilities. The board discussed various capital projects including police and fire department equipment purchases, school construction grants, environmental and infrastructure projects, and technology investments related to cybersecurity. A sole source purchase order for an armored rescue vehicle for the police department was approved for up to $361,000. The board approved the capital budget transmittal letter with recommendations to review the arts inventory expense for potential reductions before forwarding it to the city council. The meeting also included a reminder of the upcoming public hearing on the operating budget.