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Council amends and approves CDBG allocations, restoring maritime museum funding; consent agenda adopted and tree standards referred to committee

City Council of New London · May 5, 2026
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Summary

The New London City Council voted unanimously to adopt a CDBG funding resolution as amended, restoring $5,700 to the New London Maritime Museum by transferring $2,484 from a public library allocation; the consent agenda passed by roll call, and arboricultural standards were referred to the Public Works Committee.

At its May 4, 2026 meeting, the New London City Council approved Resolution 050426-01, which authorizes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations and the filing of a federal assistance application under the Housing Community Development Act. A councilor moved to amend the CAC recommendation to restore $5,700 for the New London Maritime Museum's main gallery lighting by adding $2,484 and reducing the library's allocation by the same amount; the motion to amend was seconded and adopted.

The chair then called for approval of the resolution as amended, and the council announced the motion carried unanimously (6'0yes). The meeting record shows the consent agenda had also been adopted earlier by single roll call vote (six yes votes recorded by the clerk).

Separately, Councilor Hart moved to refer the arboricultural standards and specifications prepared by the Shade Tree Commission (dated 10/20/2025) to the Public Works Committee for review and possible ordinance language; that referral was seconded and carried.

The funding changes were procedural reallocations within the CDBG program for the upcoming program year; the specific amounts recorded in the transcript include: maritime museum allocation adjusted to $5,700, public library allocation adjusted to $5,000, and an earlier CAC recommendation figure that had been discussed.

Next steps: The referred arboricultural standards will be taken up by the Public Works Committee; the city will proceed with the CDBG application as approved.