Public Works Committee 06-02-2026

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut Public Works Committee held a meeting on June 2, 2026, primarily focused on proposed fee schedule adjustments for the Department of Public Works and several capital improvement projects. The committee discussed and unanimously approved moving the proposed fee schedule changes, which included adjustments to solid waste disposal fees, snow removal fines, and recycling bin replacement costs, to the full council for final approval. Public comments highlighted concerns about disposal fees for lithium batteries, propane tanks, and appliances, as well as the need for better public education on these fees and snow removal responsibilities. Additionally, the committee authorized the mayor to execute a contract with Burns Construction Company, Inc. for paving the Brookside Elementary School parking lot, with a contract value not to exceed $333,445. Technical corrections to on-call engineering services agreements with Tyen Bond, Inc. and Weston and Samson Engineers, Inc. were also approved to be moved to council. Updates on ongoing public works projects, waste management metrics, and community recycling initiatives were provided, emphasizing the department's efforts to manage costs and improve services.