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Committee reviews FY2026–27 budget proposals; refers general fund, special revenue and CIP to council
Summary
On May 5, 2026 the Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee heard department-by-department budget presentations for FY2026–27, including police, fire (11 vacancies), building, health, support services, recreation and planning; the committee referred the general fund, special revenue/enterprise funds, and the capital improvement program to the full council with neutral recommendations.
The New Britain Planning, Zoning and Housing Committee on May 5 reviewed proposed budgets for fiscal year 2026–27 and voted to refer several items to the full City Council with neutral recommendations.
Chairman Simpson introduced item 371,339, the proposed general fund budget, and department heads presented highlights and answered questions. Police Chief Marino said the department’s request rose slightly after discussions with the mayor’s office and accounting for reimbursed overtime and contractual items; he told the committee that increases are largely contractual and noted an increase in JAG funding that will allow reallocation "towards proactive policing and traffic work." "We're not asking for anything more," Marino said.
Fire Chief Ortiz outlined his department’s revised budget and emphasized a realistic estimate for overtime costs linked to contractual wage increases. Ortiz told the committee the department currently has 11 vacancies…
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