Board of Estimate & Taxation 05-07-2026

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut Board of Estimate & Taxation held a meeting on May 7, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and approving the operating budgets for the Parking Authority and the Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) for fiscal year 2026-2027, as well as the overall city operating budget and tax rates. The Parking Authority budget was presented as fully funded through parking revenues with no general fund support, highlighting modest revenue increases and targeted reinvestments in infrastructure and technology. The WPCA budget discussion included detailed revenue sources, expenditures, and debt service, with an emphasis on conservative financial planning and compliance with environmental consent orders. The city operating budget incorporated recent state aid increases, including nearly $2 million in education funding and $1.4 million in municipal grants, resulting in a proposed 4.12% increase in Board of Education funding and a 5.88% increase in the city budget. The board approved all budgets and tax rates despite some dissent regarding the tax impact on residents. Future action items include scheduling a special meeting to adopt bond resolutions for capital projects.