07/21/26 Harbor Management Commission

The Town of Fairfield Connecticut Harbor Management Commission held a meeting on July 21, 2026, focusing primarily on harbor maintenance and infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the Tide Mill Dam repair project, which is supported as consistent with the harbor management plan, with an emphasis on timely construction, best management practices, and environmental monitoring. The commission also discussed the ongoing Lower Wharf rebuild, noting progress and pending landscaping details. A significant agenda item was the proposal to hire Race Engineering to design sand traps to manage sand migration and storm impacts, with plans to seek a SHIP grant to cover 50% of the design costs. Additionally, updates were provided on the Outer Harbor Channel dredging project, including coordination with federal agencies and environmental assessments. The commission addressed financial reporting challenges and plans to update the harbor management plan. Motions were passed to support the dam repair project and to pursue cost estimates for sand trap design, indicating active steps toward capital improvement and maintenance projects.