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Council redirects CIP funds from Station One roof to IT infrastructure and fiber
Summary
Councilors amended the capital improvement program to remove an allocated roofing project for Station One and reallocate the funding to IT infrastructure, hardware and fiber to address cyber-security and network needs; the amendment passed unanimously.
The New Britain City Council on Monday voted to amend the capital improvement program for FY2026—FY2027, removing an allocation for Station One roofing and reallocating those dollars to IT infrastructure, hardware and fiber work intended to strengthen the city's cyber-security and network capabilities.
Alderman Santiago introduced the amendment and said the funding would provide "much needed" IT infrastructure improvements. Alderman McNamara supported the change, citing a January briefing that highlighted the need to modernize and protect the city's cyber systems.
Why it matters: Councilors framed the change as responding to an identified cyber-security vulnerability and the need to update outmoded systems; redirecting capital dollars to IT infrastructure is intended to strengthen city operations.
The amendment and the item as amended passed by roll-call vote recorded in the transcript as 14 yes. The clerk will record the appropriation change and finance will process the CIP reallocation.
Next steps: Finance and the IT department will coordinate project scoping and procurement consistent with the council's direction and the city's capital project procedures.
