05.02.2026 Budget & Appropriations Committee Meeting

The City of Bridgeport Budget & Appropriations Committee met on May 2, 2026, to discuss and amend the city's five-year capital plan. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of a $600,000 allocation for new parking kiosks to replace failing meters, with discussions about vendor selection and the need for additional bids. The committee also reviewed capital funding requests for various projects, including a $2.5 million placeholder for a community swimming pool with 80% funding expected from external sources, and an increase in police vehicle funding to approximately $700,000 to purchase about 15 new cars. Amendments were made to reallocate funds for school roof repairs and to split the swimming pool funding across two fiscal years to better manage budget impact. The committee emphasized the need for further contract negotiations and approvals before expenditures, and highlighted concerns about fiscal responsibility and transparency in capital spending. The amended capital plan totaling approximately $185.6 million was adopted by a majority vote, with some members opposing specific allocations. The meeting also addressed operational concerns such as parking enforcement and the management of new kiosks.