Board of Estimate & Taxation 06-01-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut's Board of Estimate & Taxation held its first regular meeting on June 1, 2026, focusing heavily on budget appropriations and capital project funding. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of special appropriations funded by state programs and seized property revenues, such as $3,463 for police firearm-related expenses and approximately $300,000 from the state's NIPS program to support the composting program. The board also reviewed and approved adjustments to the FY26 and FY27 capital budgets, including reallocations between bonding and municipal grant funds to finance road projects, ADA compliance, and school capital repairs totaling around $3.3 million. The meeting included motions to approve interdepartmental budget transfers, such as $12,000 for tax assessor printing costs and $175,000 for library staffing, all aimed at balancing departmental budgets. The board authorized a resolution to issue up to $67.85 million in general obligation bonds for public improvements, with some members opposing due to concerns about adding new projects mid-cycle. Additionally, a quarterly financial update on Oak Hills golf course operations was provided, highlighting positive revenue and expense performance. Overall, the meeting centered on budget management, capital project funding, and ensuring proper allocation of municipal and state funds for ongoing and upcoming city projects.