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Votes at a glance: committee approves events, contracts, parks projects and extensions
Summary
The Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Committee approved event permits, contract amendments and project authorizations across items 5athrough 6e by voice vote; all items were recorded as approved unanimously at the meeting.
At its meeting the Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Committee approved a series of agenda items by voice vote. Items included event permits, a construction-administration amendment for Marina docks, a micro-forest project document, a three-year sole-source supply agreement, and contract extensions. Committee members voted on each item as shown below; all motions carried by voice vote and were recorded as unanimous in the meeting record unless otherwise noted.
Votes at a glance
- Item 5a: Authorize the mayor to enter into an agreement for use of Brian McMahon High School and surrounding grounds by Boston Build Up for a 10K run on Sunday, 01/19/2025 (set-up 7:40 a.m., teardown by 11:10 a.m.). Attendance estimate: approximately 150 people. Outcome: approved.
- Item 5b: Authorize the mayor to enter into an agreement for use of Veterans Park and surrounding grounds by JS Endurance for the Gravelle Sono half marathon, 5K and kids run on Sunday, 10/05/2025 (set-up and teardown times noted). Attendance estimate: approximately 1,200 people. Outcome: approved.
- Item 5c: Authorize the mayor to enter into an agreement for use of Calf Pasture Beach, Taylor Farm and immediate grounds by the Norwalk Marine Manufacturers Association for the Norwalk Boat Show, ThursdaySunday, 09/18to09/21/2025 (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.). Attendance estimate: approximately 13,500 people. Outcome: approved.
- Item 5d: Authorize the mayor to execute an amendment to the 10/26/2021 agreement between the City of Norwalk and Race Coastal Engineering for design and permitting for replacement of Veterans Memorial Park public marina docks; amendment not to exceed $47,471 for construction administration services. Outcome: approved.
- Item 5e: Authorize the mayor to sign documents required for installation of a micro-forest at Meadow Street Park (project awarded through Norwalk River Watershed Authority). A committee member recused from discussion as noted in the record; staff said the director may implement a temporary rule to enable near-term opening and that Common Council ratification will follow. Outcome: approved (recusal noted).
- Item 6a: Authorize the mayor to enter into an agreement for use of Silvermine Elementary School and grounds by Boston Build Up for a 10K run on Saturday, 03/02/2025. Attendance estimate: approximately 50 people. Outcome: approved.
- Item 6b: Authorize purchasing agent to enter into a three-year sole-source agreement with Dunning Industries for procurement of DuraEdge Classic Field Clay (only Northeast supplier); department noted a $12,000-per-year operating budget line for clay. Outcome: approved.
- Item 6c: Authorize the mayor to extend the Geese Relief geese-control contract for an additional year, extension ending 07/26/2026. Outcome: approved.
- Item 6d: See separate article. Outcome: approved (park hours schedule).
- Item 6e: See separate article. Outcome: approved (dog regulation resolution).
Procedural notes: several of the event items were described as long-standing annual events and were presented without extended discussion by staff or returning organizers. Where the record notes attendance estimates or account numbers, those were taken from the staff backup included in the agenda package. The committee recorded approvals by voice vote and noted unanimity for each item at the time of action.
