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Board of Aldermen approves ARPA transfer, contracts and sets public hearing for rooftop solar at five schools
Summary
At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Waterbury Board of Aldermen approved an ARPA budget transfer, multiple contracts (parks, sidewalks, school security and technology) and set a Sept. 23 public hearing on rooftop solar projects for five schools, with city and consultants describing state and federal incentives that cover most upfront costs.
The Waterbury Board of Aldermen approved a package of budget transfers, grants and contracts during its Sept. 9 meeting and set a public hearing for Sept. 23 to consider rooftop solar photovoltaic projects at five city schools.
The finance committee recommended and the board approved a $450,000 American Rescue Plan Act transfer within the city’s capital improvement fund for fiscal 2024–25; committee minutes show that vote passed with one committee abstention. Director of finance Michael LeBlanc and budget manager Sarah Gary explained the transfer and how ARPA balances will be reallocated as projects close.
The intergovernmental committee brought several items to the full board. Among them was a professional services contract for Waterbury Lead and Healthy Homes ($77,800), an increase of $350,000 for water‑treatment plant pumps and mixing improvements, and approval to…
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