Norwich Council To Consider $7.8K Public Works Transfer, Golf Course Budget

NORWICH, CT — The Norwich City Council will consider shifting $7,778.50 among Public Works capital projects and approving spending authority for the Norwich Golf Course Authority when it meets Nov. 16.

The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 100 Broadway. It will be televised on the city's public access channel and streamed on the Norwich city website.

Public Works Funding Reallocation

Council members will consider transferring $7,778.50 from four existing capital projects to three other Public Works projects.

The proposed transfer would move:

• $2,060.14 from the heavy-duty plow truck project.
• $630.86 from the mid-size four-wheel-drive dump truck project.
• $3,615.50 from the zero-turn ride-on mower project.
• $1,472 from the project to replace Public Works vehicles PW13 and PW84.

The money would be redirected to three projects: $2,900 for a portable pipe jetting system, $1,000 for a tractor and over-rail mower, and $3,878.50 for roof maintenance at multiple city buildings.

The resolution states that the Public Works Department needs additional funding for the equipment purchases and upcoming roof projects and has identified existing capital projects as sources for the money.

The resolution is sponsored by Mayor Swarnjit Singh, President Pro Tem Joseph A. DeLucia and Alderman William Nash.

Golf Course Authority Budget

The council will also consider authorizing the Norwich Golf Course Authority to spend up to $1,721,405 during the coming year.

An agreement established when the city acquired the golf course requires council approval for annual expenditures exceeding $100,000. The authority has submitted its proposed 2027 operating and capital budget for consideration.

The budget anticipates $1,721,405 in operating revenue and $1,764,721.41 in expenditures. The expenditure figure includes noncash depreciation expenses for facilities and equipment.

The proposed resolution authorizes spending of up to $1,721,405 using operating revenue and other available funds.

The resolution is sponsored by Singh, DeLucia and Nash.

Other Business

The agenda also includes a proclamation recognizing Veterans Month and a resignation from the Inland Wetlands, Water Courses and Conservation Commission.

City Manager's Report is also scheduled.

Residents will have an opportunity to comment on resolutions listed on the agenda before the council considers new business. A separate general public comment period, limited to 30 minutes, will follow the resolutions.

The meeting will conclude with the City Clerk's business.