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Council approves slate of routine bids, contracts and resolutions; audit firm retained
Summary
After hearing public comment and adopting an amended HUD consolidated plan, the New Britain Common Council approved a series of routine procurement items including retention of CLA as auditor, purchase orders for water meters and public‑works equipment, a $274,146.56 trench repair contract with Weber Nursery, and renewal of a COT Systems software agreement at $20,880/year.
Following the public‑participation period and adoption of the amended HUD consolidated plan, the New Britain Common Council moved through routine agenda business and approved a number of bids, contracts and referrals on May 14.
Key outcomes at a glance: - Resolution 1 (AAPI Month): adopted by voice vote. - Resolution 2 (Neighborhood Assistance Act program): adopted by voice vote; directs federal funds to Neighborhood Housing Services, Prudence Crandall, HRA, YWCA and others. - Item 4: retained audit firm CLA as the city’s independent auditor (reporting requirement noted). - Item 5: authorized purchase of 40 new electronic poll pads and 36 replacements to support elections (Registrar of Voters equipment). - Item 6: awarded water‑meter purchase to a vendor (bid 4190) as recommended by water and sewer operations. - Item 7: awarded purchase of fire hydrants at $3,638.75 each to Core & Main of New Britain. - Item 11: authorized contract/purchase order for annual trench repair program with Weber Nursery, Inc., for $274,146.56. - Item 14–15: awarded contracts for milling/pavement rehabilitation ($310,000 program noted) and pavement markings ($74,000) for the 2025 pavement rehabilitation program. - Item 19: renewed a COT Systems data‑management agreement at $20,880 per year through 06/30/2028.
Most routine items were adopted by voice vote with the motion carried; where specific dollar amounts were cited during discussion, they are noted above. Several items were referred to the planning commission or the committee on planning, zoning and housing as noted on the floor.
No roll‑call tallies were read into the record for the routine votes; motions were recorded as carried on voice vote. The council adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
