NOTICE AND AGENDA OF BOARD OF FINANCE MEETING

 SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR THIS PUBLIC MEETING: 

This meeting will be held in-person IN THE AUDITORIUM OF THE WESTPORT town hall.

This meeting will be broadcast on Chanel 79 AND/OR live streamed on the Town Website westportct.gov (on the website, select “How Do I” Heading, and select “Watch Town Meetings”). Meeting materials will be available at westportct.gov along with the meeting notice posted on the Meeting List & Calendar page. 

NOTICE OF BOARD OF FINANCE PUBLIC MEETING

The Board of Finance will hold a Public Meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Westport Town Hall for the following purposes: 

     AGENDA 

1. To approve the Board of Finance Minutes of the March 18, 2024 Special Budget Meeting, the March 19, 2024 Special Budget Hearing, the March 21, 2024 Special Meeting and the April 3, 2023 2024 Special Budget Hearing and Regular Meeting.

    

2. Financial Report from the Finance Director. (Discussion Only)

    

3. Board of Education 3rd quarter Financial Report from the BOE Chief Financial Officer. (Discussion Only)

    

4. Status Update from the Audit Manager. (Discussion Only)

    

5. A request by the Tax Collector pursuant to CGS § 12-165 for a transfer of $381,316.12 to the Suspense Tax Book representing uncollected motor vehicle and personal property tax accounts.

    

6. The Board will set the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.

    

7. Upon the request of the Town Attorney’s office and in accordance with §C6-2 of the Town Charter, to approve a Residential Lease of Cabin #1 at Longshore Club Park, 260 Compo Road South.

    

8. Upon the request of the Parks & Recreation Director, to approve an appropriation in the amount of $170,000 along with bond and note authorization to the Municipal Improvement Fund Account 30508810-500190-13011 for the design, fabrication and delivery of fuel dock and electrical pedestals at the Ned Dime Marina.

    

9. Upon the request of the Parks & Recreation Director, to approve an appropriation in the amount of $265,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund Account 51008810-588119-10142 for the development of a Parks Master Plan.

    

10. Upon the request of the Director of Public Works, to approve an appropriation in the amount of $990,000 along with bond and note authorization to the Municipal Improvement Fund Account 30503310-500391-10143 for Phase I of the Cross Highway School Zone Corridor Improvements.

     

11. Upon the request of the Director of the Westport Transit District, to approve a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $26,000 to the Westport Transit District Account 10109915-586000 for the services for the elderly and disabled. 

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