Economic and Community Development Committee 06-04-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut's Economic and Community Development Committee held a public hearing and special meeting on June 4, 2026, focusing on the 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act program and various city development initiatives. The committee reviewed 14 proposals from nonprofit organizations for inclusion in the state tax credit program, with plans to advance these proposals to the full city council for approval. Due to a lack of quorum, formal votes were deferred, but the committee chair moved items forward for council consideration. The meeting also covered a proposed update to planning and zoning fee schedules to better reflect staff time and costs, including a new two-part fee collection process. Additionally, the committee discussed extending a marketing services contract with Miranda Creative for $163,600 to support tourism and business promotion efforts. Another significant agenda item was the approval of a sole source contract exceeding $268,000 for cataloging and appraising the city's public art inventory, including its extensive WPA mural collection, to ensure proper valuation, insurance, and public accessibility. The meeting concluded with announcements about upcoming joint meetings and ongoing city projects.