Public Meetings - Danbury, Connecticut

The Danbury Charter Revision Commission held a working meeting on May 6, 2026, beginning at 6:33 PM. Six of ten commissioners were present, establishing a quorum. The meeting included public comment, approval of prior minutes, a detailed presentation by commission counsel on the current charter's structure, and a discussion prioritizing topics for review. The commission aims to work efficiently to propose charter amendments for the November ballot. Public Comments & Testimony - John (last name not given): Spoke in favor of a two-year mayoral term over a four-year term, arguing that it allows voters to more frequently voice their opinion on the mayor's performance. - Councilman Michael Henry (11 Corn Tassel Road): Opposed a four-year mayoral term, stating it would weaken voter oversight and note that only 19 of Connecticut's 169 cities have four-year terms for mayors. - Jeff Harold (Foster Street): Asked the commission to provide a bulleted list of reasons supporting a four-year term, to better understand the perceived benefits. - Councilman Quella: Spoke in favor of a two-year mayoral term. (Details of his comments included based on Commissioner Putnam's notes.) Discussion Items - Presentation on Current Charter: Commission counsel Joseph Mortality provided an overview of the eight-chapter charter, explaining the general powers (Chapter 1), elected offices and terms (Chapter 2), the city council (Chapter 3), the mayor's office (Chapter 4), boards and commissions (Chapter 5), city departments (Chapter 6), finance and taxation (Chapter 7), and general provisions including conflict of interest (Chapter 8). Key points included: the mayor's two-year term, the city council's 21 members (14 ward, 7 at-large), reapportionment process, budget adoption requiring a two-thirds vote of all council members to change, bonding limits (any issuance over $3 million in a fiscal year requires voter approval), and gift limits for the mayor's office ($1,000 per donor per year). - Prioritization of Issues: Commissioners discussed topics raised at the public hearing and their own concerns to develop a work plan. Topics included: four-year vs. two-year mayoral term; conflicts of interest and adding a formal ethics section; reapportionment; committee structure (ad hoc vs. standing); digital publication of legal notices; bond limits; the number of city council members; financial oversight of the Board of Education; residence requirements for police and fire chiefs; the minority representation rule on council (which can seat minority-party candidates who received fewer votes); budget adoption timing; grant acceptance process; technology and FOI compliance; city clerk title change; and technical updates (gender-neutral language, outdated references). - Meeting Scheduling and Efficiency: The chair emphasized the need to be efficient while thorough, planning to break charter review into focused meetings by section and bring in relevant city personnel. Key Outcomes - Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the organizational meeting and the public hearing were approved with a modification to include comments from Mr. Coelho (who spoke in favor of a two-year term and of a 21-member council with 14 ward and 7 at-large seats). Motion carried by voice vote. - Work Plan: The commission agreed to prioritize a list of approximately 15-20 topics for potential charter amendments. The chair will group related sections and schedule focused working meetings. - Next Steps: Commissioners will review the charter on their own. The chair will prepare an agenda for the next meeting, which will include substantive discussion on a set of key items, likely inviting city staff to participate.

The Danbury Planning Commission held its regular meeting on May 7, 2026. The agenda included a consent motion to approve minutes, old business approval of a gas station application, and an 83a referral to amend the master plan for the Reserve project to allow a fire station on Phase 10. The meeting ended with a short adjournment. Consent Calendar - Minutes of April 15, 2026 were approved unanimously by voice vote (motion by Helen, seconded by Mr. Kyokchio). Discussion Items - Danbury Millplane Realty LLC – Special Exception & Site Plan (85 Mill Plain Road): Staff planner Allie presented a revised draft resolution (dated April 30, 2026, revised May 4, 2026). Conditions 5 and 6 addressed fuel tank maintenance and vehicle queuing. Condition 10 (revised) required the applicant to locate the existing water service prior to building permits and address any city/state encroachment permits needed for the Mill Plain Road connection. Conditions 17 and 18 required fuel hoses to fill both sides of vehicles and a pedestrian crosswalk from the rear parking area to the building sidewalk. The commission voted unanimously to approve the resolution with conditions. - 83a Referral – The Reserve Master Plan Amendment: Planning director Waleed Alakab (also referred to as “Wally” or “Walid Alakab al-Bakari”) presented a petition to amend the master plan for the Reserve project (initial approval 2002, amended multiple times) to allow a fire station on Phase 10 (approximately 18.2 acres, limited by wetlands, wildlife corridor, and slope). The City was in discussion to acquire the land; if engineering studies show the site meets fire station needs, the City would purchase it. The amendment would also update outdated tables (e.g., reflecting 2,068 units built vs. the 1,434 listed in the 2021 addendum). Commissioners expressed strong support, noting the need for fire protection in the rapidly growing west side and that access from Ridgebury Road would minimize disruption to the Rivington community. The commission voted unanimously for a positive referral, citing consistency with the POCD and enhanced public safety. Key Outcomes - Approved the Millplane gas station resolution with conditions. - Approved a positive 83a referral for the Reserve master plan amendment (fire station on Phase 10), which will be forwarded to the Zoning Commission for final action. - Next regular meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026. - Meeting adjourned.

The Danbury City Council met on May 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM to address a packed agenda. Key actions included final approval of the FY 2026-2027 budget with a last-minute amendment to lower the mill rate, confirmation of multiple appointments (including a deputy fire marshal and zoning board member), and authorization of a litigation settlement in executive session. Public comments covered the budget, pedestrian safety on a detour route, and concerns about the closure of Danbury Youth Services. The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:47 PM. Consent Calendar The following items were approved unanimously without discussion: - Acceptance of a $6,500 donation for a police vehicle wrap. - Approval of a license agreement. - Approval of a resolution (item 16). - Reappointment of Hillel Goldman to the Board of Ethics. - Approval of sewer main extensions at 48 Eastgate Road and Great Pasture Road/Great Meadow Road. Public Comments & Testimony - Jeff Harrell (Foster Street): Expressed full support for the appointment of firefighter Paul Parodi as Deputy Fire Marshal, calling him an "upstanding individual" who will benefit the city. - Irving Fox (10 Clapp Crow Ridge Road): Commented on the education budget, commending the board for improved financial estimates but arguing the council should have drawn from reserves before asking taxpayers for more money. He noted over $25 million unspent over three years, with about $9 million available without further approval. On the cardiovascular mini grant (item 18), he expressed strong support, citing his own health experience and stating, "If this saves even a few lives, I think it's money well spent." - Al Mead (23 Jefferson Avenue): Spoke in favor of Robert Bria's appointment to the Richter Park Authority, noting Bria's 26 years of service as musical director. - Robert Eberhardt (6 Royal Road): Supported Robert Bria's appointment and urged approval of the grant for Richter Park capital improvements, noting the irrigation system and pumphouse are critical. - Nick Morterra (Richter Park Superintendent): Detailed the need for a modern irrigation system, stating the current system is "twice its lifespan" and that new technology could reduce water use by up to 30%. He emphasized the project's role in protecting the Westside Reservoir. - Kevin Guidati (27 Topfield Road, 7th ward): Raised safety concerns about a detour on Topfield Road related to the Franklin Street Bridge and Eversource work on Westville Avenue. He said residents experienced speeding, stop-sign violations, and traffic stops. He requested the government oversight committee be expanded to assess council oversight of infrastructure projects, asking for greater scrutiny of sequencing and communication before projects begin. He noted that most council members did not respond to his emails. - Al Robinson (7 Melrose Avenue): Criticized the education budget, noting that state ECS funding (approximately $63 million) is part of a phase-in from a 2005 lawsuit. He expressed concern about the closure of Danbury Youth Services, which received $89,000–$90,000 annually, and demanded answers from the council, saying, "Those families deserve to have answers." He urged the council not to fund the agency in the next fiscal year without explanation. Discussion Items - FY 2026-2027 Budget & Mill Rate (Item 1): The council approved the mayor's budget for five sections (General Government 1 & 2, Health and Human Services/Public Safety, Public Works, Education) with minor opposition. Mayor Alves then introduced a last-minute amendment to lower the proposed mill rate increase from 1.5% to under 1%, using additional state revenue from Hartford. The amendment passed unanimously. The final budget ordinance and amended mill rate resolution passed 18-1, with Councilman Cuello opposed. - Appointments (Items 6-10, 27-28): - Item 6: Firefighter Paul Parodi was unanimously confirmed as Deputy Fire Marshal. Councilman Cuello praised his dedication, and Parodi thanked the council and his family. - Item 7: Barry Ricker was reappointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Councilman McAllister highlighted Ricker's nearly 60-year history of public service. - Item 8: Elizabeth Falk was reappointed to the Environmental Impact Commission (unanimous). - Item 9: Robert Bria's appointment to the Richter Park Authority was sent to an ad hoc committee (Chair: Andrea Gartner, Councilman Giordano, Councilwoman Faye) for further review. - Item 10: Appointments of Mayor Alves and Farley Santos to the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority were confirmed (unanimous). - Item 27: Three new members (Abraham Callow, Pedro Madeiros, Michael Vellanotti) were appointed to the Board of Ethics (unanimous). - Sewer/Water Extensions (Items 29, 32): The council approved sewer and water extensions at Damia Drive (with discussion about back taxes being paid at closing) and a sewer-only extension at 85 Worcester Heights Road. Councilman Chinese asked if approval could be contingent on tax payment; Corporation Counsel said it could be made a condition of closing. - Infrastructure & Traffic (Public Comment & Q&A): Antonio (Planning & Zoning) and Chief Ridenhauer (Police) answered questions about the Topfield Road detour. They noted that the detour is evaluated by traffic engineers and police, and that independent analysis was done with Eversource. The chief stated that speeds recorded were generally acceptable and that officers are conducting enforcement. - Executive Session (Item 34): The council voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss pending litigation (Sharon Gaias vs. City of Danbury). After the session (adjourned around 8:47 PM), the council voted to authorize a settlement resolution in accordance with the discussion. Key Outcomes - FY 2026-2027 Budget Approved: The $3 million capital budget, sewer rates (effective July 1, 2026), and water rates (effective July 1, 2026) were all approved. The mill rate was amended to a proposed increase of under 1% (from 1.5%) using additional state revenue. - Appointments Confirmed: Paul Parodi (Deputy Fire Marshal), Barry Ricker (ZBA), Elizabeth Falk (EIC), and three Board of Ethics members were confirmed. Robert Bria's appointment was sent to ad hoc. - Grants Approved: Resolutions for the Connecticut DEEP Community Investment Fund (Richter Park), the Department of Health Cardiovascular Mini-Grant ($4,500), and the U.S. DOT Safe Streets for All Vision Zero program were all approved. - Litigation Settlement Authorized: The council voted to settle the pending lawsuit (Sharon Gaias vs. City of Danbury) as discussed in executive session. - Infrastructure Items Approved: Sewer/water extensions at Damia Drive, 85 Worcester Heights Road, and two items on the consent calendar were approved. A transfer of $110,000 from contingency to public buildings for Frontier rate increases was also approved. - Ordinance Amendment Sent to Public Hearing: An amendment to police department sections of the code (items 22-19 through 22-30) was sent to a public hearing (unanimous). - Ad Hoc Committees: An ad hoc was formed for item 15 (Danbury-Bethel utilities agreement amendment) and item 9 (Bria appointment).

Note: The transcript header states the meeting occurred on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, but the provided date for this summary is May 3, 2026. This discrepancy is acknowledged and may reflect a typographical error in the transcript or a rescheduled meeting. The Board of Awards met on May 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM, chaired by Purchasing Agent Chip Polk. Attendees included Superintendent of Construction Services Tom Hughes, Assistant Corporation Counsel Tracy Norris, Superintendent of Public Services Tim Nolan, Engineer Tom Baltimant, Assistant Purchasing Agent Stephen Talley, City Engineer/Public Works Director Antonio Darola, and Assistant Finance Director Kara Punty. The agenda was reordered to prioritize bridge rehabilitation items. Discussion Items - Rehabilitation of Bridge 04176 (Kennedy Avenue over Still River) – Rebid Rejection: Bid 1225.601 was a rebid for bridge repairs. The initial bids exceeded budget, prompting engineering to reduce scope. Despite the reduced scope, the two received bids (low from New England Infrastructure at $3,058,650) came in higher than the original bids with full scope. Tom Hughes explained the bridge, built in the 1960s as part of flood mitigation, is deteriorating and urgently needs repairs to avoid capacity reduction or closure. The board unanimously voted to reject both bids. - Award to Hemlock Construction via Gordian/CRCOG Contract: Following rejection, the board considered a proposal from Hemlock Construction (dated March 30, 2026) to perform the same work under the existing Capital Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) on-call construction contract. The proposed amount was $2,816,835.09—approximately $240,000 lower than the rejected low bid. Tom Hughes recommended the award, citing the city’s long use of the Gordian contract. The board unanimously approved the award, contingent on contract execution. - Annual Paving in Place and Related Services – Bid Award: The annual unit-price bid for paving services received six bids. Tim Nolan analyzed costs based on average quantities over the past three years plus 2026 projections. Asphalt Repair Solutions was the low bidder, and American Pavement Specialists the second-low bidder. Based on the success of a similar dual-award approach in the prior year (which improved scheduling efficiency), the board unanimously voted to award contracts to both firms, contingent on contract execution. Key Outcomes - Motion to reject all bids for Bridge 04176 rehabilitation (bid 1225.601): Passed unanimously. - Motion to award the bridge rehabilitation contract to Hemlock Construction through the Gordian/CRCOG contract in the amount of $2,816,835.09, contingent on contract execution: Passed unanimously. - Motion to award the paving in place and related services contracts to both Asphalt Repair Solutions and American Pavement Specialists, contingent on contract execution: Passed unanimously. - Meeting adjourned after the paving award (no further agenda items).

Date: April 30, 2026, 7:00 PM The Danbury Charter Revision Commission held a public hearing to receive comments on potential revisions to the City of Danbury Charter. Over a dozen residents and elected officials spoke, offering a wide range of perspectives on term lengths, council structure, bonding limits, ethics provisions, and modernization of the charter. Public Comments & Testimony - Karen Polanzo (27 Middle River Road): Noted the charter lacks an ethics section and recommended adding one. Criticized the use of double negatives ("not inconsistent"), a 93-word run-on sentence describing council powers, the quorum definition allowing a majority of members present, and the lack of residency requirements for many key positions. Also suggested more than five days for the public to review the final budget. - Lynn Waller (83 Highland Avenue): Opposed shrinking the city council from 21 members. Opposed raising the bonding limit to $5 million without public referendum, arguing a longer mayoral term combined with higher bonding would reduce public input. Questioned the rush of the charter revision process and lack of TV coverage of meetings. Expressed concern that commission members are too close to the mayor. - John Cook (152 South King Street): Supported extending the mayor's term to four years to reduce constant campaigning and allow for longer-term planning. Suggested adjusting the distribution of at-large seats to avoid multiple council members from the same ward. - Jackie Wrightsis (6 Dartmouth Lane): Supported a four-year mayoral term for better team building, relationship building, and long-range planning. - Duane Robinson (Councilwoman, 2nd Ward): Advocated for allowing standing committees (currently only ad hocs are allowed), updating dollar values for donations and bonding (noting $1,000 in 1990 is worth more today), modernizing the charter for technology (digital publication, hybrid meetings, digital petitioning), and adding ethics and conflict of interest provisions. - Benjamin Chenaze (Councilman, 6th Ward, over 20 years on council): Opposed changing the 21-member council. Called for reforming the reapportionment process to avoid costly impasses. Recommended making the town clerk an appointed civil service position to ensure qualifications. Supported raising the bonding limit but with a cap on total outstanding debt. Agreed to increase the donation acceptance limit. Urged consistent department head descriptions and an ethics provision. - Gary Simone (5 Dogwood Drive, former Councilman): Supported four-year terms for mayor and council, citing the steep learning curve and the need for continuity. Shared a personal story about winning the popular vote but losing the seat due to charter rules, asking the commission to ensure votes count. - Paul Rotello (Councilman, 6th Ward, 13 Linden Place): Warned against sweeping changes, arguing Danbury is the best-run city in Connecticut. Defended two-year terms as ensuring accountability. Opposed standing committees as potentially creating powerful fiefdoms. Urged the commission to slow down and aim for a 2028 referendum, taking 12–18 months like previous revisions. - Luisa Britton (14 Fairfield Avenue, Board of Education): Supported extending terms from two to four years and allowing standing committees, citing her positive experience on the Board of Education. - Bill McAllister (6 South Street, Councilman, King Street Volunteer Fire Chief): Supported four-year terms. Urged no changes to charter sections governing the fire department (career and volunteer). - Frank Salvatore (1903 Revere Road, Councilman): Supported four-year terms and keeping council size. Suggested alternative mechanisms for appointing a fifth member to the reapportionment committee if it deadlocks. Recommended updating public notice requirements to include digital options, establishing standing audit committees, retaining residency requirements for police and fire chiefs, and adjusting the bonding limit for inflation. - Al Robinson (7 Melrose Avenue): Opposed four-year terms, arguing past proposals were political power grabs. Favored keeping the bonding limit and requiring public referendums. Supported making the city clerk a civil service position to depoliticize it. Strongly defended ward representation. Criticized the current town clerk for politicization. Questioned the legality of the commission's makeup. - Mayor (speaker not named, but identified as mayor): Supported four-year terms for all elected officials for stability and better recruitment. Asked the commission to adjust the bonding limit from $3 million to approximately $5 million (inflation-adjusted) to handle emergencies like the school roof repair. Opposed changing council size. Urged the commission to let voters decide on these issues. - Taylor (Chief of Staff): Presented technical revisions: update public notice requirements to comply with state statutes and allow digital publication (city spent over $100,000 on newspaper notices in the last year); raise the donation acceptance limit; add a Department of Technology Services; rename departments (e.g., Emergency Management, Aging Services); adjust confirmation process for entry-level police/fire hires to avoid academy delays; clarify deputy corporation counsel role; change superintendent of highways to public services; remove outdated budget submission dates; allow flexibility in emergency appropriations; update accounting provisions; and make the charter gender-neutral. - Michael Coello (Councilman at-large, 47 East Lake Road): Opposed reducing the 21-member council, stressing the importance of ward representation. Urged the commission to take its time and not rush the process. Key Outcomes - The commission voted unanimously to close the public hearing (moved by Commissioner Sefranic, seconded by Commissioner Jowdy). - The commission then voted unanimously to adjourn (moved by Commissioner Sefranic, seconded by Commissioner Putnam). - No substantive votes on charter changes were taken; the commission will now deliberate and prepare recommendations for the city council and potentially the voters.

The Danbury City Council ad hoc committee met on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM to discuss proposed amendments to the city's police eligibility ordinance (sections 22-19 through 22-30). The amendments would align local requirements with the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council's regulations, extending eligibility for probationary police officer appointments to permanent legal residents and DACA recipients. The committee heard from Police Chief Patrick Ridenhauer, Deputy Chief Mike Sturvant, Mayor Alves, Corporation Counsel, and other officials. Following discussion, the committee voted unanimously to send the amended ordinance to a public hearing. Discussion Items - Proposed Changes: The amendments update the ordinance to adopt POST Council standards, which in 2020 extended eligibility to permanent legal residents and in 2025 further extended to DACA recipients. The changes also include semantic revisions such as gender-inclusive language. - Chief's Perspective: Chief Ridenhauer stated that recruitment is a statewide challenge and expanding the candidate pool would help attract the best qualified candidates. He emphasized that all candidates must meet the same rigorous background checks, psychological evaluations, and polygraph tests. - Councilman Henry's Questions: Councilman Henry raised concerns about DACA recipients' legal status needing renewal every two years, potential loss of investment in training, and the restriction on off-duty firearm carry for DACA recipients (federal law prohibits DACA recipients from carrying firearms). The Chief and Mayor noted that off-duty carry is not currently required for any officer, so this creates no change in practice. - Mayor Alves's Support: Mayor Alves strongly supported the ordinance, stating it is a recruitment tool and that permanent residents and DACA recipients have demonstrated commitment to the community. He dismissed concerns about being the first to adopt such a policy, stating it is the right thing to do. - Councilman Grottinger's Clarification: Councilman Grottinger confirmed that the ordinance simply mirrors state POST standards, and that many Connecticut municipalities (e.g., Norwalk, West Hartford) have already adopted similar policies. - Liability and Vetting: Corporation Counsel confirmed the ordinance is legally sound. HR detailed that background checks include social security traces, neighborhood canvases, and polygraphs, which apply equally to all applicants. Key Outcomes - Motion to Public Hearing: Councilman Henry moved to send the amended ordinance to a public hearing. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously (voice vote, no nays recorded). - Next Steps: The ordinance will proceed to a public hearing for community input before returning to the full City Council for a final vote. - Adjournment: The meeting adjourned shortly after the vote.

On April 28, 2026, the ad hoc committee for reviewing the collaboration and data use agreement with Cummings Foundation for Behavioral Health and Police Wellness Services met at 6:08 PM. Chair Andrea Gardner led the meeting, with committee members Councilman Lou Giordano, Councilman Mike Henry, Police Chief Patrick Ridnauer, Corporation Council Tracy Norris, ex officio members Ryan Hawley, Peter Busade, Deputy Chief Mike Sterk, Dr. King, and a member of the public John DeMuller present. The committee considered a grant from the Cummings Foundation totaling $83,625 for comprehensive health assessments for officers, $32,000 for gym equipment, and $14,000 for peer support training, with potential cumulative funding of approximately $600,000 over five years. Discussion Items - Chair Gardner introduced the grant as a research-driven invitation to apply, which the Danbury Police Department pursued after a tour. Chief Ridnauer clarified the department did not apply; rather, the foundation offered the opportunity after discussions involving the department's part-time psychologist, Dr. Ed Keene, and a foundation representative with ties to the International Association of Chiefs of Police Wellness Committee. The chief noted a steering committee of patrol officers and supervisors had already engaged with the foundation in anticipation. - Councilman Mike Henry asked about voluntariness and confidentiality. The chief confirmed all services are voluntary, HIPAA-protected, and not linked to fit-for-duty evaluations, performance reviews, or management access to results. The health assessments provide comprehensive reports that officers can share with their own physicians. - Councilman Giordano asked if the program existed before; the chief answered no. He further inquired about fit-for-duty implications, and the chief reiterated the program is strictly for officer benefit and confidential. - Corporation Council Tracy Norris reported that internal review led to changes to the agreement, which the foundation accepted, making it ready for approval. Key Outcomes - The committee unanimously voted (all ayes) to accept the collaboration and data use agreement with Cummings Foundation for Behavioral Health and Police Wellness as outlined by Corporation Council. - The recommendation will be forwarded to the full city council for approval. - The meeting adjourned at 6:08 PM.

The City Council held an ad hoc meeting on April 27, 2026 at 6:30 PM to consider a request from the Department of Elderly Services to accept an $80,000 grant from the Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation, which exceeded the previously authorized amount of $75,000. The council unanimously approved the motion to accept the full grant award. Discussion Items - Councilman John Lafnos chaired the meeting. Members present included Councilman Henry, Councilwoman Jabor, Susan, Taylor O'Brien, Kara, Dan Garrett (ex officio), Council President Peter Busade, Andre, Councilwoman Andrea Gardner, and Councilman Mike Steinigan. - Background: The council had previously authorized the Department of Elderly Services to apply for and accept a grant not to exceed $75,000. The Buck Foundation awarded $80,000, requiring council approval for the amendment. - A motion was made to authorize acceptance of the full $80,000 grant. After a brief procedural discussion regarding the motion, the council proceeded to a vote. Key Outcomes - The motion to authorize the Department of Elderly Services to accept the full $80,000 grant from the Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation passed unanimously with all members voting 'Aye.' - The meeting was adjourned shortly thereafter.

An ad hoc committee of the Danbury City Council met to consider an amendment to an existing resolution for the Connecticut Department of Housing Small Cities Grant. The Health Department requested approval of an additional $90,000 in funding and an extension of the funding period from March 31, 2026 to August 30, 2026. The committee heard background on the grant and unanimously approved the amendment. Discussion Items - The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM by the chair, who noted that the ad hoc committee was reviewing a Small Cities Grant from the Connecticut Department of Housing, originally awarded in 2024. - During the December 2025 City Council meeting, the council had approved accepting an additional $124,000, bringing the total at that time to $304,000. The Health Department is now requesting an amendment to accept an additional $90,000, for a total of $514,000, and to extend the funding period to August 30, 2026. - Director Fernanda Carvalho of the Health Department explained that the Connecticut Department of Housing notified them of additional available funds for shelter operations and management, and the department agreed to use them. She also noted a typo in the resolution ("206" instead of "2026") and corrected it. - Councilman Michael Flanagan expressed support, calling it "free money" and a "no-brainer." Councilman Michael Henry asked about the aggregate amount, and it was clarified that the original $304,000 and the $124,000 had already been fully spent. - The chair acknowledged the presence of several council members, corporation counsel, finance staff, and an ex officio council member. Key Outcomes - The committee unanimously approved a motion to accept the additional $90,000 in funding and to extend the funding period to August 30, 2026. The motion was made by Councilman Flanagan, seconded by Councilman Henry, and passed by voice vote with all in favor. - The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 PM.