MDC District Board Meeting - August 3, 2026 WEBEX FEED

The West Hartford Community Interactive MDC District Board Meeting held on August 3, 2026, focused significantly on procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included a tentative agreement with the City of Hartford to reimburse the MDC approximately $960,000 for expenses related to property acquisition and catch basin cleaning, with plans to bring a detailed Memorandum of Understanding for board review. The board also deliberated and approved the contract and salary for the new District Council, John Murrell, with a final salary vote of $340,000 after an amendment to reduce it to $280,000 was defeated. Additionally, the Bureau of Public Works presented a Stormwater Private Property Disconnect Pilot Study aimed at reducing inflow and infiltration into the sewer system, with plans to seek Board of Finance approval for funding and project prioritization. The meeting also included a detailed review of the MDC's Purchasing Card (P-Card) program, highlighting strong oversight, compliance, and minimal misuse. Overall, the meeting addressed several procurement actions, contract approvals, and capital improvement project planning with a focus on financial oversight and intergovernmental cooperation.