Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs

Agenda — 10 items

1. Authorize the Recreation and Parks Director or designee to issue three (3) One (1) year contract extensions on the Keystone Civic Strategies contract.
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Keystone Civic Strategies for the 4519 Risk Management Program Assessment and Accreditation Support for $98,750.00 from August 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027. The City Insurance Fund – LAP Account – Professional Services (MUNIS Account: 16-13-43-5258).
3. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth to enter into a 1 year contract extension with Almstead Tree, Project #4047, Tree Removal and Trimming Services, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 from accounts 014029 5298, 09196030 5777 C0370, 09226030 5777 C0370, 09276030 5777 C0370, 09274021 5777 C0318, 09274201 5777 C0021.
4. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into an agreement for the use of Brien McMahon High School Casagrande Field and immediate surrounding grounds by BMHS Band Parents for their Celebration of Sound to be held on Saturday, September 19th, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. Approximately 2,000 people.
5. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into an agreement for Catering Services at Gallaher Mansion and South Norwalk Recreation Center, Project # 4512, with the following vendors; Caliph’s, Inc. d/b/a Alchemy Custom Celebrations & Cuisine, d/b/a Festivities, Simply Delicious Catering, LLC, Spyc Babe Catering Services LLC, Winfield Street Food Concepts LLC, and Munch Eatery LLC, all to be placed on the preferred catering list.
6. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into an agreement for the use of Calf Pasture Beach and immediate surrounding grounds by Project Purple for their Steps for a Cure: Connecticut to be held on Sunday, October 25th, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. with set-up at 6:30 A.M. and tear-down by 12:15 P.M. Approximately 350 people.
7. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into an agreement for the use of Taylor Farm and immediate surrounding grounds by Katherine Snedaker for their Norwalk Dogs 4th Birthday Party to be held on Saturday, September 12th, 2026, from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. with set-up at 10:30 A.M. and a rain date of Sunday, September 13th. Approximately 200 people.
8. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into an agreement for the use of Washington Street Plaza and immediate surrounding grounds by Mellodye Green-Ragin/L.I.F.T. Foundation for their Black Heritage Parade Celebration to be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. with set-up at 7:00 A.M. and tear-down by 10:45 P.M. Approximately 200 people.
9. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into an agreement for the use of Nathaniel Ely School Field and immediate surrounding grounds by Project 9 Foundation for their Community Fun Day to be held on Saturday, August 15th, 2026, from 12:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M with set-up at 11:00 A.M and tear-down by 7:00 P.M. Approximately 75 people.
10. Authorize the Mayor, Barbara C. Smyth, to enter into an agreement for the use of Mathews Park and immediate surrounding grounds by Marvedia Tyson/Tyson Tours for their Back Together Again with Family & Friends to be held on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M with set-up at 12:00 P.M. and tear-down by 8:00 P.M. Approximately 300 people.

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