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The committee authorized Mayor Harry W. Rilling to execute a new two‑year management agreement with Growing Seeds Child Development Center, Inc. to continue providing early care and education services at 165 Flax Hill Road for the term July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027. The committee separately authorized a similar two‑year agreement with the Connecticut Institute of Communities, Inc. (CIFC), for CIFC to continue providing early care and education services out of space at 11 Ingalls Avenue and 165 Flax Hill Road under the same July 1, 2025–June 30, 2027 term.

Mary Oster (staff member) explained that the Office of Early Childhood (OEC) is changing its contracting model so the state will contract directly with providers rather than routing grants through the city. The new management agreements will remove grant language and reflect that the programs will be direct state contractors while remaining in city-managed space.

Committee members asked no substantive questions and approved both management agreements by voice vote.

Next steps: the mayor will be authorized to execute the new management agreements and staff will proceed with administrative steps to align city management agreements with the OEC’s contracting changes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Norwalk Land Use and Building Management Committee 05-05-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The committee unanimously approved two-year management agreements to keep Growing Seeds Child Development Center and the Connecticut Institute of Communities operating early childhood programs in city-owned spaces through June 30, 2027.","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},6248539,"Construction update: South Norwalk School on track for 2025–26 opening; high school work progressing amid material-tariff concerns",685,1205000,1890000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3209934-42aa5a798b74721003a06fce23ce269f&start=1205&end=1890","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3209934-42aa5a798b74721003a06fce23ce269f/thumbnail_1205000.jpg","/articles/6248539/Norwalk-City/Fairfield/Connecticut/Construction-update-South-Norwalk-School-on-track-for-202526-opening-high-school-work-progressing-amid-material-tariff-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248539-1d39b22c741792b53ec0a77d575d0891/orig.mp4?Expires=1770922503&Signature=Ihftdy0IzJHY2e~KGspsItZXqj7WGX1Q3nnVpKDKJHnrbhwQI~MlaSlpUc2BIo3X9WptXJ~UpISguRayHtDpMrXCnHlwvdwOayaqALTlT8iVWXiJe9ccsWTbCOs3zrY62GtE8D--8CtDQKtKvbdE8~qCEOav7rwVJ1~EYaYIInnqNho6rYfych5JuZJR-GlTOD-Q9mfqN47lptm4evKbJ0qsuFFR7P02qOqPxZtc3XjcCw9uuJPqbJY-qSyMglFOhAljB8C3OZUgdB6~Gzj9FXeo2lHh0VU9720hWG3EaBCnG0V8K-0jZjWo6n-6Wdw59IBWtxDFTvyv2VKhIoDYwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff reported May 5 that South Norwalk School is on schedule to open for the 2025–26 school year and that work on Norwalk High School and the P-TECH building is advancing as planned.

Presenters showed site photos and progress updates: exterior brickwork and storefront curtain wall were in place at South Norwalk, interior finishes and ceiling grid preparation were ongoing, and a stairwell and gym finishes were visible in recent photos. Staff said additional property adjacent to the original site is under development for site work.

On Norwalk High School and P-TECH, staff said under-slab utilities and portions of concrete slabs have been placed, steel erection is continuing and fireproofing is being applied. The crane moved to a second of several locations as steel work continues; site work behind Strawberry Avenue was cleared and a retaining wall for future fields has begun.

Committee members asked about supply-chain exposure, particularly tariffs that could affect aluminum used in exterior cladding and window framing. Staff said structural steel is purchased and fabricated, and that they estimate roughly 65%–70% of project costs for Norwalk High School are beyond exposure to potential new tariffs. ‘‘There could be some exposure, in regards to, that material,’’ staff said, noting conduit and aluminum framing as potential vulnerabilities. Staff said they plan to review purchasing timing at the next weekly coordination meeting to reduce risk.

Officials also confirmed the earlier electrical issue at South Norwalk that had threatened the opening has been resolved via an alternate approach, keeping the project on track for August.

Next steps: continue construction work, monitor material purchasing and tariffs, and report schedule or procurement risks back to the committee as needed.","City staff told the Land Use and Building Management Committee that South Norwalk School remains on schedule to open for the 2025–26 school year and that Norwalk High School/P-TECH construction is progressing. Staff warned that tariffs and supply-chain issues—especially for aluminum exterior materials—could pose future exposure.",{"_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},6248544,"Committee approves $10.31 million GMP amendment for Rowayton School HVAC improvements",525,845000,1370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3209934-42aa5a798b74721003a06fce23ce269f&start=845&end=1370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3209934-42aa5a798b74721003a06fce23ce269f/thumbnail_845000.jpg","/articles/6248544/Norwalk-City/Fairfield/Connecticut/Committee-approves-1031-million-GMP-amendment-for-Rowayton-School-HVAC-improvements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248544-8f866af80f7c9135965a3c07e6034acd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770922503&Signature=A94AC8CarWCMp6oVHUTCDSoXUjCANukzeTHMGesZCfW44lVJaBZlhbh45F4zQ5xutQqF7RK0NBo6YhzOLfPSs54PEdWEDF-w3zPRRNRO4EsUNpZpQkz7mKlmOLhojGSYUSx4BjGvz4~v5pvrppsgHeCfSxOIk-Vk4CFrGn1g1XjiLos19E~HfyNCWCFJejb5JxEqOcyNAjiosWBR6SwQ1OMrzxJlrimf2Gx1kb3-D88ctrcfS-QQRPBnS8m1~kQzsNh0vdHh82yMQ57v4wZiuDeeYUuBftjZiDSeUr3toxSwO2hmFBCfI8~x28E5wrxRAtZRsVsXXNPe~dY8p41Jhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Land Use and Building Management Committee voted May 5 to authorize Mayor Harry W. Rilling to execute a guaranteed maximum price amendment with Newfield Construction Group LLC for the Rowayton School HVAC improvement project in the amount of $10,308,938. Committee members voted unanimously.

Staff described the Rowayton work as one of six school HVAC projects submitted for a state reimbursement grant; staff said the state covers 60 percent of the eligible costs for these projects. The committee approved the GMP only for Rowayton at this meeting because bids for several of the other schools—Marvin, Brian McMahon, Silvermine, and Naramec—came in over budget and are still under scope review.

A presenter identified as Jim (staff member) told the committee the Rowayton package includes electrical and HVAC equipment replacements, a new building management system to replace an old pneumatic control system, and that a separate boiler replacement had already been procured to ensure delivery before the summer. “We have a boiler replacement at Rowayton, which we want to get done this summer. We previously purchased the boiler separate from the GMP number that you see here,” Jim said, explaining that the early procurement was to secure equipment delivery.

The committee approved the amendment to allow the project to proceed; staff said they will return with the other projects once scopes and budgets are reconciled.

What happens next: the city will execute the GMP amendment for Rowayton, proceed with the planned summer work, and continue scope/budget negotiations for the remaining grant-funded school projects.","The Land Use and Building Management Committee authorized a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) amendment with Newfield Construction Group LLC for Rowayton School HVAC improvements for $10,308,938, moving forward under a state grant program.",{"_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},6248548,"Committee approves $583,668 contingency increase after severe water damage found at Norwalk Community Recreation Center",488,216000,704000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3209934-42aa5a798b74721003a06fce23ce269f&start=216&end=704","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3209934-42aa5a798b74721003a06fce23ce269f/thumbnail_216000.jpg","/articles/6248548/Norwalk-City/Fairfield/Connecticut/Committee-approves-583668-contingency-increase-after-severe-water-damage-found-at-Norwalk-Community-Recreation-Center","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248548-aad5389a3dcf11353c435ed40fcf7c00/orig.mp4?Expires=1770922503&Signature=WmUptzktaqXBX3HtII6K70h9QXkPshhX4mPtQEMeeIyB56~CiSGekgDNpu2dmKXUgcSlGCbmtR1kTkARxrBInI-Lu2Klzc7K701NtZFwxULnTahF-jafdhZR5hRRXrMDFseeeBvuHfTD44rG~lVoqE3MyqHjvporZI-gBxmnkxZueZiuV2L3S5iEKke6QPbEqKAAWCfj02-Ubl3pvb84d3yNIJiiJqdDVbNXIaDHtkQWgJIMToCY7d06ySA1kkTxdCPQhWPxqt0YzdqeI4wgZP0FS82mpM7cHdLBDN90XkgKoMajg1BMIyXNoCfnkNLDouZUV0DFEy8p9dVv9S8Iow__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Land Use and Building Management Committee on May 5 authorized a $583,668 increase to Newfield Construction Group LLC’s contract contingency for the Norwalk Community Recreation Center to cover costs related to water damage in exterior building walls.

Joanne (staff member) told the committee that structural engineers, architects and environmental specialists inspected the site after the damage was discovered and that revised plans and repair work are under way. She described metal brackets that connect brick to studs as “all rusted out” and said masons were repairing and securing the affected wall assemblies.

Joanne said the damage was concealed behind interior sheeting and could not be seen from the outside; she said engineers and masons have been moving quickly and the contractor has adjusted the schedule so other work can continue. “All the structural engineers have signed off and ... worked with the masons on the whole repair process,” Joanne said.

Committee member Greg Burnett asked about the level of criticality and whether other parts of the building are affected. Joanne replied that mold in other areas had been addressed and that the back wall was the primary concern; corner repointing and resecuring work is also underway.

Darren Callahan (staff member) provided historical context: the building was once in the possession of a community center operator and was out of city maintenance for years, which the city staff said contributed to deferred maintenance behind the wall assemblies.

Officials said the contingency increase will allow Alan Lowe, Director of Building Management, to approve necessary change orders as the repairs proceed. The item passed unanimously.

The packet and discussion indicated the special appropriation language did not explicitly include this contingency at the earlier special appropriation step; staff said the appropriation will move through Finance and Claims after Common Council action.

Next steps: increase the contingency, allow the construction manager to issue change orders within the approved amount, and process the special appropriation through Finance and Claims as needed.","Norwalk’s Land Use and Building Management Committee approved a $583,668 increase to Newfield Construction Group LLC’s contract contingency to cover repairs after severe water damage was discovered in exterior walls of 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},6248553,"Committee backs HasPros bid for Fox Run Elementary asbestos removal, refers contract to common council",218,82000,300000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3209934-42aa5a798b74721003a06fce23ce269f&start=82&end=300","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3209934-42aa5a798b74721003a06fce23ce269f/thumbnail_82000.jpg","/articles/6248553/Norwalk-City/Fairfield/Connecticut/Committee-backs-HasPros-bid-for-Fox-Run-Elementary-asbestos-removal-refers-contract-to-common-council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6248553-5fced5eb392a55508232c6ddcb6ca34f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770922503&Signature=kihgQaaqLlIu4b~xiF5u46h4u0JJzpykKLuVn1NWgJiVfGLs5FDGCUgPu8l0DwN5HBvs0XIqhT0Px17YNrxo-H451n2w2GICqrhoK0CpvI555TA0rneB-ISys5ZVMf3exu4RqvMFSPzvtpH75dsnrK7ddPOyFZV~sLyEJK8fw98KwnbMvUmbnOX7ZBR2CNqd7zKH4xYbr8TsyPpS9T5YvupFqrqd0kTFB93N2UK2RBFaqbNI4D2v1rK6dm9ekxVYX5Z0RIb6nSIdRsY1CgOg0dg31c2PMzURFZ3KG5GMFQmQ-rPtI7z9Tkk3sb-N6EpCK0XG4rqSnMj9vl7pivIVSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Norwalk City’s Land Use and Building Management Committee on May 5 voted unanimously to refer to the Common Council a contract recommendation to remove and replace asbestos flooring at Fox Run Elementary School.

The committee recommended that Mayor Harry W. Rilling be authorized to execute an agreement with HasPros Inc., under a state contract, for a total not to exceed $265,000 and that the Norwalk Public Schools facilities department be allowed to issue change orders on the contract for a total not to exceed $26,500. Funds for the work were described in the meeting packet as available from identified city account numbers.

The committee previously approved pursuing a state grant and the project’s plan specifications, which led the city to advertise for bids. Bill (staff member), who presented the item, said the bids were “favorable” and that the committee’s recommendation was to hire HasPros Inc., the lowest bidder. “They do good work, and they would, look at the opportunity for even more work, but they are available to start this project as soon as the school season ends,” Bill said.

Committee members raised no substantive questions during the discussion and approved the referral by voice vote.

The recommendation now goes to the Common Council for final authorization; the committee packet identifies the state project and contract numbers and the account numbers that will fund the work.

Because work will occur in a school building, officials said it will be scheduled to start after the school year ends to avoid disruption.

What happens next: the Common Council will consider the mayor’s execution of the contract and the facilities department’s authority to approve change orders up to the amount stated in the committee referral.","Norwalk City’s Land Use and Building Management Committee voted May 5 to refer a contract with HasPros Inc. for asbestos flooring removal and replacement at Fox Run Elementary School, recommending the mayor execute the agreement for up to $265,000 and authorizing change orders up to $26,500.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee approves $10.31 million GMP amendment for Rowayton School HVAC improvements

Committee approves $583,668 contingency increase after severe water damage found at Norwalk Community Recreation Center

Committee backs HasPros bid for Fox Run Elementary asbestos removal, refers contract to common council