City Council 07-14-2026

The City Council of Norwalk, Connecticut, held a meeting on July 14, 2026, which included numerous appointments and reappointments to various city commissions such as the Arts and Cultural Commission, Bikewalk Commission, Affordable Housing Committee, Oak Hills Park Authority, and the Fair Rent Commission. The council approved multiple procurement-related items on the consent calendar, including purchase orders for software from vendors like Exemplars Inc., CDW Education, Lzelle Inc., and Rocket Lit Inc., with amounts ranging from approximately $29,575 to over $200,000. They also authorized acceptance of a state and local cybersecurity grant totaling $30,000, with a city match of $6,000. Capital improvement projects were addressed, including a $2.7 million contract with Frank Capaso and Sons Inc. for repairs and improvements at Yankee Doodle Garage, and paving projects funded by an $800,000 municipal grant. Additional contracts included a $150,000 amendment with Star Construction Corp. for milling, paving, and crosswalk installation, and contracts with Grasso Companies LLC totaling over $1.7 million for roadway paving and sidewalk improvements. The council authorized agreements for community events and catering services, as well as a $318,600 contract with Recovery Network Programs for social worker services supporting the police department. A significant environmental project was approved, awarding a $395,724 contract to Arcadis US, Inc. for engineering design services for the Sono Green Infrastructure and Salt Marsh Restoration Project, funded by federal grants. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session regarding a legal matter, with no votes taken during that session.