Board of Estimate and Apportionment Meeting Minutes

City of Utica Board of Estimate & Apportionment – Regular Meeting October 2, 2023 The meeting is called to order at 9:21 a.m. Present: Robert M. Palmieri, Mayor; Celeste Friend, 3rd District Councilmember; Michael Galime, Common Council President; David Short, Department of Public Works Commissioner William Morehouse, Comptroller Also Present: Melissa Sciortino, City Clerk; Andrew Castilla, Deputy City Clerk; David Longeretta, Assistant Corporation Counsel Stephanie Wurz, Engineering A motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss File Numbers 11-192, 21-55, 18-24, 15-66 v. the City of Utica made by Councilmember Friend The motion is seconded by Galime A motion to end Executive Session made by Councilmember Friend The motion is seconded by Galime RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A TRANSFER OF FUNDS; $94,397.72 FROM ARPA – CITY WEBSITE & TELEPHONES, $108, 993.66 FROM ARPA – BROWNFIELDS, $35,000 FROM ARPA – SEYMOUR PARK, $74,331 FROM ARPA – DPW PLOWS, $210,664 FROM ARPA – DUDLEY AVE. SEWER, $125,000 FROM ARPA – REIMURSEMENT FOR HIRING, $238,241 FROM ARPA – CITY COVID HEALTHCARE, $633.72 FROM ARPA – LEGAL AND ACCOUNTING FEES, $5 FROM ARPA – UFD EXHAUST SYSTEMS, $381,268 FROM ARPA – UNALLOCATED. $180,788.84 TO ARPA – HARBOR POINT, $40,900 TO ARPA – DOG PARK (KEY FAB), $26,400 TO ARPA – CITY IMPROVEMENTS (WAYFINDING), $50,000 TO ARPA – MOHAWK FIREHOUSE PARKING LOT, $47,582.99 TO ARPA – BAGG’S SQUARE SNOW FENCE, $375,000 TO ARPA – ADA, $35,000 TO ARPA - CITY PARKS IMPROVEMENTS (CITY HALL), $175,719 TO ARPA – SPLASHPAD (PAVILLION), $37,144.39 TO ARPA – UFD FIRE TRUCK REFURBISHMENT. TO RE-ALLOCATE ARPA FUNDING DUE TO UNEXPECTED ESTIMATED OVER-RUNS AND ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROJECTS A motion is made by Councilmember Friend The motion is seconded by Morehouse Ayes: Friend, Morehouse, Galime, Short, Palmieri - 5 Nays: 0 All in Favor – Adopted. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE INCORPORATION OF UPD NYS LIVESCAN GRANT DONATION INTO THE 2023-2024 CITY OF UTICA BUDGET. $20,800 TO UPD LIVESCAN GRANT OTHER EQUIPMENT, $5,700 TO UPD LIVESCAN GRANT SOFTWARE. THIS GRANT WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE A NEW LIVESCAN MACHINE AND SOFTWARE A motion is made by Galime The motion is seconded by Morehouse Ayes: Galime, Morehouse, Friend, Short, Palmieri - 5  Nays: 0 All in Favor – Adopted. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE INCORPORATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE UPD PTS FY 2024 GRANT INTO THE 2023-2024 CITY OF UTICA BUDGET. $18,150 TO UPD PTS GRANT OVERTIME. THIS GRANT WILL BE USED TO CONTINUE SEAT BELT USAGE AND TO REDUCE AGGRESSIVE, SPEEDING, DISTRACTED AND OTHER DANGEROUS DRIVING BEHAVIORS IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH FROM TRAFFIC CRASHES A motion is made by Councilmember Friend The motion is seconded by Galime Ayes: Friend, Galime, Morehouse, Short, Palmieri - 5 Nays: 0 All in Favor – Adopted. RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE INCORPORATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE UPD CPS FY 2024 GRANT INTO THE 2023-2024 CITY OF UTICA BUDGET. $800 TO UPD CPS GRANT OTHER EQUIPMENT. THIS GRANT WILL BE USED TO CONTINUE TO INCREASE THE PROPER USE & INSTALLATION OF CHILD SAFETY SEATS IN NY STATE A motion is made by Councilmember Friend The motion is seconded by Galime Ayes: Friend, Galime, Morehouse, Short, Palmieri - 5 Nays: 0 All in Favor – Adopted. A motion is made by Councilmember Friend to adjourn Seconded by Galime Adjourned at 9:59 a.m. Melissa Sciortino, Secretary