City Council, May 26, 2026
Approves Appointment of Nicole Eady and Broderick Sawyer to Affordable Housing Account Committee, unanimous
What happened
The Norwalk City Council unanimously approved a $246,000 contract amendment with VHB for design and engineering services for the Gregory Boulevard roundabout and Fifth Street shared-use path project, with amended scope-of-work language for Fifth Street traffic calming.
- Jurisdiction
- Norwalk, CT
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- May 26, 2026
- Decisions
- 8 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 8
VHB contract amendment for Gregory Boulevard roundabout and Fifth Street shared-use path design
Authorized the Mayor to execute an amendment to the contract between the City of Norwalk and VHB for design and engineering services for the Gregory Boulevard roundabout and Fifth Street shared use path project in an amount not to exceed $246,000, plus change orders not to exceed $24,600. Project implementation estimated at $3.5 million (partly federal/state grant funded, including an $850,000 federal grant). Scope covers concept design and community engagement; final design not yet done. Approved with amended scope-of-work language for Fifth Street traffic calming.
- Scope of work amended under section 1.1 of the Fifth Street section: VHB to include streetscape improvements to Fifth Street showing more advanced traffic calming measures to accommodate the Norwalk River Valley Trail
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Norwalk City Council unanimously approved a $246,000 contract amendment with VHB for design and engineering services for the Gregory Boulevard roundabout and Fifth Street shared-use path project, with amended scope-of-work language for Fifth Street traffic calming.
Key Decisions (8)
VHB contract amendment for Gregory Boulevard roundabout and Fifth Street shared-use path design
Appointment of Saj Oliver to Arts and Cultural Commission
Appointment of Brian Bailey and Ann Wennerstrand to Board of Estimate and Taxation
Appointment of Nicole Eady and Broderick Sawyer to Affordable Housing Account Committee
Ordinance amendment - Chapter 7 city seal custody
New ordinance - Fiscal Disclosures and Impacts of Ordinances
Consent calendar including sewer/pump station state financial assistance applications
PY52 Annual Action Plan submission to HUD (CDBG)
Development Activity (1)
Gregory Boulevard roundabout and Fifth Street shared-use path project
Infrastructure
Market Signals (5)
Infrastructure
Norwalk is investing heavily in transportation safety infrastructure (Gregory Boulevard…
Infrastructure
The city is pursuing state financial assistance for utility upgrades…
Sentiment
Strong resident opposition in East Norwalk to the roundabout project…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the mayor, 5 councilmembers, a staff member, the clerk, and 6 members of the public.
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