Board of Finance of the City of Bristol Regular Meeting Minutes
The board addressed a wide range of financial and administrative matters, including the approval of a consent agenda covering various municipal departments. Key actions involved granting bid waivers for the police department, recreation services, and IT support. The board reviewed a budget update from the Board of Education regarding enrollment and project status. Extensive resolutions were adopted to appropriate funds and authorize bond issuances for multiple capital improvements, such as the Edgewood School renovation, district-wide school security upgrades, high school roof replacements, fire and police training center construction, and park revitalization projects. Additionally, the board approved fund balance assignments and discussed the status of upcoming bond issues and debt planning.
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The board approved a variety of financial consent items, including transfers and additional appropriations across numerous departments such as the Library, Public Works, and the Comptroller's Office. Deliberations focused on the Board of Education's budget, specifically addressing special education deficits, cafeteria financial performance, and a bid waiver for athletic uniforms. Further actions included authorizing fiscal year closeout transfers, approving significant additional appropriations for the General Fund, appointing an investment manager for the city's 457 Deferred Compensation Program, and granting a bid waiver for grant management software. The meeting also included an update from the Insurance Committee and liaison reports concerning construction delays at the Edgewood building site and the Police Commission's ongoing red light camera project.
Jul 28, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Bristol Board of Finance Meeting Minutes
The Board of Finance meeting addressed several financial and administrative items. Key topics included various transfers and additional appropriations across multiple city departments such as the Early Childhood Collaborative, Library, Mayor's Office, Code Enforcement, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, Youth and Community Services, and the Comptroller's Office. Specific actions included a budget update for the Board of Education, discussion of a bid waiver for Varsity Brands Holding, approval of a bid waiver for the Town Clerk's land records and licensing software, and a review of the Banking & Audit Committee report. Additionally, the Board discussed a Uconn internship program for the Mayor's Office.
