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Dan, the construction project representative, said exterior brick veneer and glazing at South Norwalk Elementary are substantially underway and interior mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-in is progressing; site work on properties purchased by the city has been completed and crews are preparing for paving this summer. He said rooftop units are on-site and that about half the exterior glazing has been installed. Dan asked to reconfirm schedule by April 30 and said the construction manager and engineer are working to resolve procurement and scheduling issues.

Project leads said the most pressing issue is the delivery date for electrical switchgear. Dan said the team is exploring alternative switchgear units and coordinating with the electric utility, the engineer and the city electrical inspector to find a permanent, code-compliant solution that will allow the project to remain on schedule for a fall opening. When asked about the likelihood of meeting the schedule, Dan said he and the team are confident they can find a solution and said they are working to finalize decisions by the end of the month.

On the high school project, staff reported that steel erection began in February and that the crane will move sequentially to several locations, with erection continuing into mid-summer. The high school building shell is being assembled; the project schedule calls for building completion in mid‑2027 with overall site completion, including fields and demolition of the old building, targeted for fall 2028. Construction leads said procurement flow for structural steel and maintaining a continuous stream of material are ongoing logistical challenges but that they are monitoring the schedule closely.

Committee members requested regular updates; staff said they will report back with a status confirmation by the end of April and will notify the committee if any of the contingency plans for the electrical switchgear become necessary.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Norwalk Land Use and Building Management Committee 04-02-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Project managers reported steady progress at South Norwalk Elementary and steel erection at the new Norwalk High School, while identifying a delivery issue for electrical switchgear at South Norwalk that project leads are working to resolve to maintain the planned fall opening.","taxTitle","Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut","taxId",4245,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6079362,"Committee approves $109,840 boiler purchase for Rowayton Elementary HVAC project",469,2685750,3155180,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956058-fe37940c08fafb40215a6b5d9bd4f850&start=2685&end=3155","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956058-fe37940c08fafb40215a6b5d9bd4f850/thumbnail_2685750.jpg","/articles/6079362/Norwalk-City/Fairfield/Connecticut/Committee-approves-109840-boiler-purchase-for-Rowayton-Elementary-HVAC-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079362-04d11ee903ef902df164cca0b83cf1a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440285&Signature=edh3xWoQrf08NbSsCHiXnUbZRriHcOYWj-Vf8e-1mSbxmPFeni~apqM7ndG-B~4Vn2fxmJNaOZr2HXFRqwMYcT7MiElYRKQA5At1EiBQ65K6pnmFofRsI9ptp6E7LxA0WLwE6heQzz~AF91pWcwlEaOtB5pI07emGqVBg2S1loCCua1YbL8aXBCllRZCXxoNxy38TS9sfnQ1oA2a6fzcXcmpLgIhhI8zQsnCpyv3~IVZD-vrDI4aeiOPOZRoOIXjKN13Cl0en-LoCHTS2SSN8T3M-COtmBQ6JloZSu4jJxI2wYKkM5Pk7OOXkkQz1EFIJkwyxGrDt3b~xJ2wvgtyNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee authorized the purchasing agent to issue a purchase order to F.W. Webb Company to buy boilers for the Rowayton Elementary School HVAC state project (State project 103-001) at a cost of $109,840 and approved a change-order allowance not to exceed $5,492.

Alan and staff explained the boilers were ordered in advance because delivery lead times are 8–12 weeks, and scheduling constraints tied to state grant deadlines and summer construction windows require pre-purchase to ensure equipment arrives in time for installation. Staff said the city solicited pricing from three state-approved distributors and used a hybrid approach—relying on state contract listings while obtaining direct quotes to speed procurement.

Committee members confirmed the process and the state timeline; the committee voted unanimously in favor of the purchase and change-order allowance. Staff said the project team is coordinating installation bids and phasing across six school HVAC projects, and that some work will require second-shift or phased work during the school year because not all deliveries and installations can be completed in one summer.","The committee authorized purchasing boilers for the Rowayton Elementary School HVAC state project for $109,840 and approved a change-order allowance of $5,492 to meet a tight delivery schedule tied to the state grant timetable.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6079367,"Committee authorizes 15-year natural gas service agreement for Norwalk High School; public raises renewable-energy concerns",1512,168560,1680575,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956058-fe37940c08fafb40215a6b5d9bd4f850&start=168&end=1680","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956058-fe37940c08fafb40215a6b5d9bd4f850/thumbnail_168560.jpg","/articles/6079367/Norwalk-City/Fairfield/Connecticut/Committee-authorizes-15-year-natural-gas-service-agreement-for-Norwalk-High-School-public-raises-renewable-energy-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079367-49efd0df533c474d10201aa3219d209e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440285&Signature=X1DuaiN6cmKlcQnlEfMv8GBZ8M-WLHWXBd7UavBdypwA6T1DB9RjPU3KBJzj1SUXOKOb6flPKHSX1F8j2YsqyZiwsRMFyKWtUFISxxsfGaJvsTW4lUFgSn3Rso-c1MSXMrIX5AlFHb12GPafpBfBb1elUQk26VShTI6p-5nRvciUkc6qIJcDfWDLEScMWY0gM~N1dqZV4BJH2wD4mtWSeHS9uPHo7YWdlEmEpg0imLbGX~fp1e42EP3J8XCXLaAiTjQ6pmBWLt0On16pPaGvTSwAuUt1wzy4sfnPl~JutEJfZMbonTWZ3TQICh0x9L84hdPvyTZ1zfN0qefSrf4oMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Land Use and Building Management Committee authorized the mayor to execute a general gas service agreement with Eversource Energy for the Norwalk High School project with a 15-year term and no city contribution amount specified in committee materials.

Alan, representing the Building Management Department, explained the decision responds to equipment and efficiency choices for a large new school building: roughly 85% of the building’s systems are designed to be electric, while about 15% — primarily large single-zone rooftop units that serve the auditorium and gymnasium — will use natural gas because engineering analysis concluded gas equipment is more practical and efficient for those large spaces.

A public commenter, Diane Laricella of 21 Little Fox Lane, addressed the committee during public participation and urged rejection or tabling of the Eversource agreement. Laricella said the city should pursue solar and other renewables for Norwalk High School and called a 15-year gas commitment \"the antithesis\" of the city’s stated climate goals. She urged the committee to send the item back to committee so staff could provide a clearer plan for solar installations and the building’s renewable-energy components.

Committee members asked staff how solar would interact with the gas service. Alan and other staff explained the two systems are separate: the gas will serve the gas-fired equipment and will continue to be needed for those large spaces, while rooftop and carport solar systems are expected to reduce electricity purchased from the grid. Staff noted the rooftop photovoltaic system is not scheduled for installation for about three years and likely would be implemented under a power-purchase agreement with a solar developer. Staff estimated the rooftop system could generate roughly one-third of the building’s electricity, but said final incentives and contract terms have not been established.

Greg Burnett and other members expressed concern about committing to a long-term gas agreement while renewable technologies and incentives are evolving. Alan said the agreement is intended to guarantee service where gas infrastructure is installed and that gas service companies require a commitment because of the utility investment in infrastructure. The committee voted to approve the agreement; Heather Dunn recorded an abstention during other votes in the meeting and raised related concerns earlier, and several members requested more detailed solar planning be provided to the committee in upcoming updates.","Committee authorized a 15-year gas service agreement with Eversource for portions of the new Norwalk High School that will use natural gas; public commenter and several councilors pressed for more discussion of solar and other renewables and questioned the 15-year term.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6079372,"Committee OKs five-year elevator maintenance agreement, adds contingency for two buildings",898,667670,1566570,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956058-fe37940c08fafb40215a6b5d9bd4f850&start=667&end=1566","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956058-fe37940c08fafb40215a6b5d9bd4f850/thumbnail_667670.jpg","/articles/6079372/Norwalk-City/Fairfield/Connecticut/Committee-OKs-five-year-elevator-maintenance-agreement-adds-contingency-for-two-buildings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079372-a29ac0b5fcdd3fbf7e96cdf9fdac0c6e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440285&Signature=WZ-XTzCq1YImIiQg2XQyeup1Pm9Vq4MuFzhtBIOTgC8t-uUf58Df6j6BEFOQ--9nT4-lgv~emw61G08o6muohjqTK-4PzEQbPo60cDTpkj2bgtxLIdMyddylXDaoi7gWY-8rgdL6uwMsD30JltmXDtX~2ac3dsMCvdjOTJTviLfwutK1a1rMS9WdsJ5QpBYC8AuJ3DMBWf4jE2WsQAiWT7INEwGhMdQJ5edar3MgEkCathYsQ0tbmZxb5wxqaHWTt2GcqwSmm2IdIWSNy4BHTqR~6YDN3NKmBsJWuiKK6KH3Kh-jC1RJ2IR2~IiNUySk~ZyvAHQhSrLZc0jR4U3OCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Land Use and Building Management Committee authorized the mayor to execute a five-year elevator maintenance agreement with TK Elevator Corporation beginning July 1, 2025, for a total amount not to exceed $130,286.19. The committee also approved a contingency allowance not to exceed $5,000 per year in case the Building Management Department assumes responsibility for additional elevators at Lockwood Matthews Mansion and the Norwalk Community Recreation Center.

Alan, representing the Building Management Department, told the committee the baseline contract covers current city elevators and explained the contingency is meant to avoid returning to council for small increases if the department formally takes on additional buildings. He said the city would amend the purchase order or contract if and when the department assumes management of those properties. Committee members pressed for clarity on timing and scope, with Greg Burnett noting the contingency covers potential future, but not-yet-assumed work and expressing concern about voting for funds tied to hypothetical future responsibilities.

Frayer moved the main contract; the committee combined the contingency authorization so the administration can add the additional elevators without a separate contract action if the department formally takes them on. Heather Dunn recorded an abstention during the final vote; the motion passed in committee. Funding for the five-year agreement is available in various building operating accounts for fiscal year 2025–26, with subsequent years subject to operating funds availability.

Committee materials state the tenant or building operations will pay expenses tied to elevator maintenance at each location once assumed by the department, and the city will amend the contract to add sites if the department takes on Lockwood Matthews Mansion or the recreation center.","The committee authorized a five-year elevator maintenance agreement with TK Elevator Corporation not to exceed $130,286.19 and approved a contingency allowance to cover potential future inclusion of Lockwood Matthews Mansion and the Norwalk Community Recreation Center.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6079376,"Committee approves lease at South Norwalk train station for Tacos, Please LLC",406,23055,429690,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2956058-fe37940c08fafb40215a6b5d9bd4f850&start=23&end=429","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2956058-fe37940c08fafb40215a6b5d9bd4f850/thumbnail_23055.jpg","/articles/6079376/Norwalk-City/Fairfield/Connecticut/Committee-approves-lease-at-South-Norwalk-train-station-for-Tacos-Please-LLC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6079376-245435e92b06836b4c7c4389d60c3e70/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440285&Signature=KuvptQQOa48CwOBlhb6135P4pVLnT57HTjX5UJsfgADGk4dnJMAVHFicP2LeMHFYUt0mACORLg4QBKF5-NtPGHNK6Vyfrj30iaxtvv-f7yHTd1lptr5B2Qz1W9RpWdoiW5tnngXX6UQ02lxBAcrO9T7og4jUToI6fC2xyRJkUlgrWVB0sM6n~WFZJkkR66HLzSnwXneEtW-ChSmsO6ViwSnZdW09Ez2fAhujcMvwYA7x1HDsrW9Y7F4jQY6Xb9lkBRdZui~D6eZDVaUGYy86keg5K4BBznVMeKactzm42OOfltPLSj81SMW7mQQOJqHJKG4nEych~vcfgW1w4-6wlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Land Use and Building Management Committee authorized leasing about 1,300 (plus or minus) square feet at the South Norwalk Train Station inbound side to Adrian Hurtado, doing business as Tacos, Please LLC, for an initial five-year term with two consecutive five-year extension options.

The committee voted to move the lease after a public hearing at the April 2 meeting. Committee Chair Barbara Smith asked whether anyone wished to speak; no public speakers addressed the lease during the hearing portion. Brian Lutz of the Norwalk Parking Authority answered committee questions about the procurement process and tenant screening during the meeting, saying the authority is following standard municipal lease procedures and performing background and credit checks and reviewing five-year pro forma financials from prospective tenants.

Lutz said the Parking Authority will negotiate and approve rent. Committee members asked about contingencies if a tenant fails; Lutz said the draft lease includes a \"good guy\" clause allowing either party flexibility to exit under defined conditions and that the authority will require notice to seek a replacement tenant.

The committee recorded the motion from James Frayer and then voted; the motion passed unanimously. Smith confirmed rental revenue and tenant-paid expenses for the station will be managed through the Parking Authority fund, and the tenant will be responsible for on-site expenses.

The lease will move forward to full council consideration and to the Norwalk Parking Authority for final rent negotiation and execution.","The Land Use and Building Management Committee approved leasing roughly 1,300 square feet at the South Norwalk Train Station to Tacos, Please LLC for an initial five-year term with two five-year extension options; the Norwalk Parking Authority will set rent.","actionData","errors"]

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