Committee approves series of CIP budget amendments, grant amendments and project adjustments

The Committee on Community Improvement of the Manchester Board of Mayor & Aldermen approved a series of amending resolutions and budget authorizations covering capital improvement projects (CIP), grant amendments and project adjustments during its meeting.

The committee approved funding actions including a $10,000 acceptance for a school‑based dental program tied to Medicaid; a $100,997.94 transfer for an SRF enterprise project; a $337,126.62 transfer for a CMOM study, design and construction (sewer bond); a $500,000 award for air service development; $21,500 for historic preservation standards; $67,128 for a Manchester Police Department NIBIN warranty; and $80,062 for primary care services for people experiencing homelessness. The committee also approved project extension requests for several airport projects and amendments to multiple MPD and ARPA‑funded projects.

Most items were presented as routine budget authorizations or communications from department staff and approved by voice vote with "ayes have it." Several items were identified by staff at the meeting as requested to be reported out that evening to the full Board of Mayor & Aldermen…