06/16/26 Flood Prevention Climate Resilience & Erosion Control Board

The Town of Fairfield Connecticut's Flood Prevention, Climate Resilience & Erosion Control Board held a meeting on June 16, 2026, focusing primarily on updates and discussions related to capital improvement projects and flood mitigation efforts. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of a $2.45 million budget increase for the Rooster River floodway project, updates on upcoming Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the Fairchild Wheeler and Tonxis Hill detention areas, and the potential issuance of an RFP for deployable flood control measures such as Tiger Dams and Box Walls. The board also discussed a grant opportunity to receive five flood sensors at no cost for three years, resulting in a motion passed to write a letter of support to the town to pursue this grant. Additionally, the board addressed challenges related to project funding, deployment logistics for flood control measures, and coordination with FEMA and other agencies. The meeting included motions and votes related to procurement actions and funding support, with plans to continue exploring vendor options and grant opportunities to enhance the town's flood resilience infrastructure.