Parking Authority 09-23-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut Parking Authority held its monthly meeting on September 23, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on capital improvement projects such as the waterproofing and restriping of the parking deck, installation of custom light fixtures, and epoxy floor work in the passageway. The board reviewed financial reports showing revenue outperformance and discussed budget variances, including increased health insurance costs and building maintenance expenses. A significant agenda item was the approval to advance the proposal from Sono Junction Coffee (Hanging Tough LLC) as the preferred operator for the South Norwalk Station retail space, moving it forward to the city's formal review and legal agreement process. Additionally, the board approved establishing a sponsorship threshold policy to streamline approval of community event parking space requests, allowing staff to approve requests up to $1,000 in value. The meeting concluded with plans to prepare the fiscal year 2027-28 operating and capital budget, including a rate survey to align pricing with regional standards, with presentations expected in November or December.