Board of Estimate & Taxation 08-03-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut's Board of Estimate and Taxation held a meeting on August 3, 2026, primarily focused on budget transfers related to severance payments for five employees across several departments, including the mayor's office and city clerk's office. These transfers, totaling approximately $168,000, were necessary to cover severance costs mandated by collective bargaining agreements for fiscal year 2026. The board discussed the confidentiality of severance details and requested anonymized aggregate data for follow-up. Additionally, the meeting included a tax collection report highlighting a strong collection rate of 98.67% for the prior fiscal year and preparations for an upcoming tax sale. There were no new appropriations or contract awards discussed, but the board addressed fiscal year-end budget cleanups and upcoming meeting schedules. The meeting concluded with comments on local infrastructure projects and planning considerations for road closures during peak summer usage.