User Guide

This site provides quick and easy public access to information concerning the Bridgeport City Council items. Once you locate an item, you will be able to review its legislative history and view or download a full text copy.

Simple Search of Agenda Items:

Agenda items may be searched by the following criteria:


  1. Keyword
  2. Date
  3. Meeting Body
  4. Action
  5. File ID Number

Advanced Search of Agenda Items:

An advanced search of agenda items, including selecting multiple different parameters, is available in addition to the simple search. This search option is most useful when you are looking for an agenda item with specific search criteria, such as between date ranges or with operators. To learn more about search tips, select the Help option within the search menu.

For other questions about agendas or actions taken at meetings, please call the City Clerk's Office at (203) 576-7081 or email: city.clerk@bridgeportct.gov

Terms to Know

When searching for City Council items in Legistar, you can use the “Type” filter to narrow your search by the type of item you are looking for. The categories below provide a general description of each item type:

  • Ordinances: local legislation enacted by the City Council
  • Resolutions: Written requests or recommendations submitted by City departments for consideration and referral to a City Council committee.
  • Contracts: Legal agreements entered into by the City, including memoranda of understanding (MOUs), land development agreements (LDAs), licenses, and leases.
  • Grants: Financial assistance awarded to the City by state or federal agencies or other funding sources.
  • Settlements: Agreements resolving lawsuits or other legal claims filed against the City.
  • Presentations: Informational presentations, briefings, or workshops involving City agencies, departments, staff, or other organizations.
  • Appointments: Nominations to City agencies, boards, or commissions.
  • Land Disposition Item: Items involving the use, transfer, or disposition of City-owned property, including tax abatements, easements, land disposition agreements, sales, and leases of public property.
  • Budget / Finance Item: Items related to the City's finances, including the General Fund Budget, Capital Plan, General Obligation Bonds, and Budget Transfers.
  • Tax Collector’s Item: Items related to municipal tax matters, including the Municipal Suspense Tax Book, refunds of excess tax payments, and assignments of tax liens.
  • CDBG or Other HUD Program: Items related to federal housing and community development programs, including the Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program.
  • City Council Resolution: Requests or recommendations introduced by City Council Members for consideration or referral to a City Council committee, board, or commission.

These categories are intended to make it easier for residents and the public to search, filter, and identify City Council items in Legistar. Selecting the appropriate “Type” when searching can help you quickly find items related to a particular subject or type of City business.

Sign Up For Alerts

To create an Alert please Sign In or Sign Up if you need an account. After creating an Alert you can edit or delete it by going to My Account.

Note: Alerts are email notifications from alerts-noreply@legistar.com. If you don't see the alert email in your inbox, please check your Junk or Spam folders.

How to Create a Meeting Calendar Alert

Your Alert is built on the terms entered and selected in the search section of the Meeting Calendar page. Even if your search does not produce immediate results, you can create an alert for the search terms. Any alerts you create will send you emails if your search terms are added to the content on the Meeting Calendar page.

  1. Click the Alerts button, after you run a search from the Meeting Calendar page. The Alerts button is located on the right-hand side of the Meeting Calendar page. Sign In or Sign Up if you need an account.
  2. Edit the Alert Name; this will appear as the subject of the email you receive. (Optional)
  3. Confirm the Search Terms, Time Period, and Department parameters are correct. To change them, return to the Meeting Calendar interface and generate a new search.
  4. Select an occurrence of how often you would like to receive an alert.
  5. Confirm the email address is correct; this should be the email address associated with your user login.
  6. Enter a secondary email address in the CC field. (Optional)
  7. Click the Add Alert button.
How to Create a Meeting Details Alert

Your Alert is built on the Meeting Details from a meeting displayed on the Meeting Calendar page. After selecting the Meeting Calendar tab > List View tab, select the Meeting Details link of a particular meeting. Alerts will then send you emails if changes are made to the Meeting Details of the selected meeting.

  1. Click the Alerts button, after you select the Meeting Details link associated with a meeting from the Meeting Calendar interface. The Alerts button is located on the right-hand side of the Meeting Calendar page. Sign In or Sign Up if you need an account.
  2. Edit the Alert Name; this will appear as the subject of the email you receive. (Optional)
  3. Confirm the Meeting parameters are correct. To change them, return to the Meeting Calendar interface and select a new Meeting Details link.
  4. Select an occurrence of how often you would like to receive an alert.
  5. Confirm the email address is correct; this should be the email address associated with your user login.
  6. Enter a secondary email address in the CC field. (Optional)
  7. Click the Add Alert button.
How to Create an Agenda Item Alert

Your Alert is built on the terms entered and selected in the search section of the Search Agenda Items page. Even if your search does not produce immediate results, you can create an alert for the search terms. Any alerts you create will send you emails if your search terms are added to the Agenda Items page.

  1. Click the Alerts button, after you run a search from the Search Agenda Items interface. The Alerts button is located on the right-hand side of the Search Agenda Items page. Sign In or Sign Up if you need an account.
  2. Edit the Alert Name; this will appear as the subject of the email you receive. (Optional)
  3. Confirm the Search Terms, Time Period, and Type are correct. To change them, return to the Search Agenda Item page and generate a new search.
  4. Select an occurrence of how often you would like to receive an alert.
  5. Confirm the email address is correct; this should be the email address associated with your user login.
  6. Enter a secondary email address in the CC field. (Optional)
  7. Click the Add Alert button.
How to Create an Agenda Item Details Alert

Your Alert is built on a particular Agenda Item Legislative File. Select Search Agenda Items and click Search Legislation. All of the stored Legislative Files will display. You can also enter search terms to limit your Legislative File results. Select a particular Legislative File ID on which to build your Alert. If the selected Agenda Item Legislative File is ever updated, you’ll receive notification.

  1. Click the Alerts button, after you select an Agenda Item Legislative File ID from the Search Agenda Items page. The Alerts button is located on the right-hand side of the Search Agenda Items page. Sign In or Sign Up if you need an account.
  2. Edit the Alert Name; this will appear as the subject of the email you receive. (Optional)
  3. Confirm the Agenda Item Legislative File displayed in Search Terms is correct. To change them, return to the Search Agenda Items page and generate a new search.
  4. Select an occurrence of how often you would like to receive an alert.
  5. Confirm the email address is correct; this should be the email address associated with your user login.
  6. Enter a secondary email address in the CC field. (Optional)
  7. Click the Add Alert button.