Ordinance Committee Special Meeting - June 30, 2026

The Town of Stratford Ordinance Committee held a special meeting on June 30, 2026, primarily focused on amendments to the capital improvement program for fiscal year 2026-2027. Key procurement discussions included proposed reductions and reallocations of funds within the capital improvement budget, such as removing a $1.4 million HVAC replacement project and adding $200,000 for a school cafeteria mobile unit. The committee also discussed the town's debt management strategy and bonding funds. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the fire department's apparatus replacement plan, highlighting the rising costs of fire trucks (now approximately $1.5 million each), extended build times of 3-4 years, and the need to standardize equipment to reduce maintenance costs and downtime. The committee considered adding funding for an additional fire apparatus to address aging equipment and supply chain delays. The meeting concluded with the approval of the amended capital improvement ordinance and a motion to adjourn.